Chad Pennington over Rex Grossman and Alex Smith - I was tempted to put Smith in, but Pennington's been playing rock solid and the Bills could come up flat this week after a big win over Miami. I'm thrilled to have Rex on this squad, but I'm a believer in the new-look Vikings and expect a hard fought, low-scoring game there.
Chester Taylor over Willie Parker - Extremely tough call here. You hate to start any back against Chicago. But until I see Parker get into the groove, I'll take my chances with Chester because I know at the very least he's gonna get mondo touches.
Deion Branch over Steve Smith, Chris Henry, Travis Taylor - Not a major call here, but needless to say I'd gladly put Branch on the bench if Smith can keep his hamstrings in his pants.
Visanthe Shiancoe over Antonio Gates, George Wrightster - Nobody is talking about Shiancoe and maybe that's because everyone expects Shockey to play on Sunday. But Shockey looked awfully gimpy on that ankle last week and the Giants-Seahawks game is bound to turn into a track meet. Depending on how/if Shockey practices this week, I may pick up Wrightster.