Best: Micah Parsons, Linebacker Dallas Cowboys
This was a game that the Cowboys needed to have. They got it in the form of a 27-20 win over the Washington Football team and a big reason for that was rookie linebacker Micah Parsons. Three tackles, two of which were sacks and a forced fumble in a big win over Washington. He was such a dominating force on that side of the ball it made Washington nervous. Mike McCarthy had guaranteed a win, and Parsons had done everything he could to back up his coaches words. At the same time, he had pretty much locked up the defensive rookie of the year at the same time, with a month to go in the regular season. That's not just good, that's dominating.
Worst: Urban Meyer, Head Coach Jacksonville Jaguars
Going from college to the pros didn't work out so well for Urban Meyer. Following a 20-0 loss to Tennessee on Sunday, Jacksonville now sits at 2-11 and it has now cost Meyer his job. Jacksonville cut ties this morning with there coach, reliving him of his duties this morning. He seemed to have lost control of his locker room and wasn't able to get the best out of Trevor Lawrence. It didn't help that Lawrence threw four picks, which may have made things even worse for his coach. The antics and stories that were going on off the field too weren't helping his case either and this last loss to the Titans was like the nail in the coffin for Meyer
Best: Dalvin Cook, Running Back Minnesota Vikings
Been a while since we've seen this name on this list, but Cook is back here. Minnesota pulled out a 36-28 win over the Steelers on Thursday night and a big reason for that was the outstanding play of Cook. He finished with 27 carries for a league best 205 yards and a couple of touchdowns. Cook had been putting up good numbers over the past couple of seasons, but this was really his first statement game of 2021. He still has moments where he shows that he can be the most dangerous threat out of the backfield in the game. Keep an eye out for Cook to play a big factor if Minnesota is to get on a roll heading for a playoff spot.
Best: Tom Brady, Quarterback Tampa Bay Buccaneers
This one is easy to pick. Thrilling overtime game against Buffalo, big win in prime time in Overtime, Tampa came away with a 33-27 win. Brady once again was a big factor in that. 31 of 46 for 363 yards and two touchdowns. The second one was the big one. It was a 58 yard strike to Brashad Perriman in Overtime to snatch the win. Not only was it the winning touchdown, it was the 700th of Brady's hall of fame career. Not only did the pass cement a Bucs win, and move them one step closer to the top seed in the NFC, but it further locked Brady into his hall status. The guy has driven me nuts over the years, but you have to give credit where it is due and tip your hat to one of the very best to ever play the game
Worst: Buffalo Bills Running Backs
We talked about it above what happened on Sunday, but we need to talk about it from the other side. Give credit where it is due to the Bills for being able to hang around with the champs, but the running game wasn't where it needed to be. What I mean by that is the actual running backs in Buffalo were MIA. Its a sad day for the Bills run game if Josh Allen lead the way with 115 yards on the ground. That's not by any means taking away from what Allen did, it was an amazing performance and one made even better by the fact that he did it on an injured foot no less. But the other backs on the team, Devin Singletary and Matt Braida combined for seven carries for 64 yards. Not good if Buffalo wants to get back to another AFC title game this year.
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