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Week 10 of the NFL season is done and dusted, and it’s time to see who had the best week. There were a ton of great individual performances this week, especially at the running back position. As always, it was hard to narrow this list down to just 10 players, but I gave it a shot.

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Here were my 10 best performers in NFL Week 10.

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1. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Indianapolis Colts

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Jonathan Taylor took the week off last week, but is back on top of our list in Week 10. The Indianapolis Colts’ star made a statement in Germany, totaling 286 yards and three touchdowns in their win over the Atlanta Falcons. I mean, are we even surprised at this point? He’s been doing this all year – it’s his FOURTH three-touchdown game of the year. Just insane numbers he’s putting up.

Stat Line: 244 rushing yards, 42 receiving yards, 3 TD

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2. Will McDonald, DE, New York Jets

Everyone (myself included) thought the New York Jets were just going to lay down a die after their fire sale at the trade deadline, but they did no such thing. Instead, they came out with a fire under them and took down the Cleveland Browns. That win was largely due to Will McDonald, who went off with four sacks and five quarterback hits. He was a massive reason the Jets won this game, so he deserves a podium spot on this list.

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Stat Line: 5 tackles, 5 QB hits, 4 sacks

3. De’Von Achane, RB, Miami Dolphins

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This was a great week for running backs across the league. Taylor led the way, but De’Von Achane also had a massive game, rushing for 174 yards and three touchdowns while adding 51 yards through the air. He was the main reason the Miami Dolphins dropped 30 points in their massive win over their AFC East rivals, the Buffalo Bills.

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Stat Line: 174 rushing yards, 51 receiving yards, 3 TD

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4. Danielle Hunter, DE, Houston Texans

Another defender who finds himself in the top five is Danielle Hunter, who helped the Houston Texans win an overtime thriller this weekend. Hunter totaled seven tackles and 3.5 sacks, including a massive one to force a punt when Houston trailed by nine with 10 minutes left. He was one of the main reasons Houston won this game, so he lands in the top five.

Stat Line: 7 tackles, 4 QB hits, 3.5 sacks

5. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Detroit Lions

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Yet another running back who had a big game this weekend was Jahmyr Gibbs. The Detroit Lions’ star RB ran for 142 yards and two touchdowns while adding another 30 yards and a score through the air. The Lions scored 44 points in their blowout win over Washington, and Gibbs was a large reason why their offense was so successful.

Stat Line: 142 rushing yards, 30 receiving yards, 3 TD

6. Matthew Stafford, QB, Los Angeles Rams

Our first quarterback to crack the list is none other than Matthew Stafford, who is playing as good as anybody in the league right now. After throwing for 280 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions on Sunday, Stafford has now thrown for 743 yards and 13 touchdowns in his last three games. He’s also thrown 20 touchdowns since his last interception. If it’s not Taylor, Stafford is the MVP right now.

Stat Line: 24-for-36, 280 yards, 4 TD

7. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, New England Patriots

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With Rhamondre Stevenson out again, TreVeyon Henderson took over as the New England Patriots’ RB1 this week, and man was he explosive. Henderson received 14 carries, but took them for 147 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-sealing 69-yard touchdown run with under two minutes to go. He was one of my favorite players in the draft this year, and I hope the Patriots keep giving him more touches.

Stat Line: 14 carries, 147 yards, 2 TD

8. Trey McBride, TE, Arizona Cardinals

Trey McBride has been one of the best receivers – not just tight end, but all receivers – since Jacoby Brissett took over as the starter. He’s had 50+ yards and at least one touchdown in every single game since Brissett took over, and now he adds a nine-catch, 127-yard performance to his resume. He’s having a great season, but this was his statement game.

Stat Line: 9 catches, 127 yards, TD

9. Jalen Nailor, WR, Minnesota Vikings

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This has been a down year for wide receivers and quarterbacks, but Jalen Nailor made his presence felt on Sunday, catching five passes for 124 yards and a touchdown. While Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison struggled, Nailor came through huge for the Minnesota Vikings, but they still fell just short against Baltimore. Still, it was a career day for Nailor.

Stat Line: 5 receptions, 124 yards, TD

10. Brian Branch, DB, Detroit Lions

Detroit beat the brakes off Washington this week, and while their offense will get a ton of the credit, their defense played pretty well, too. Brian Branch was a big part of their defensive success, logging seven tackles, two QB hits, 1,5 sacks and a tackle for loss in the 44-22 win. He was solid in coverage, didn’t miss a tackle and sacked Marcus Mariota twice. It was a great game for Branch and the Lions’ defense.

Stat Line: 7 tackles, 4 solo, 2 QB hits, 1.5 sacks, TFL

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