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Week 7 is upon us, and I've added the top 5 Sleeper Alerts at the bottom and also predicted final scores. Let me know if there is anything else you guys would like to see. Let's get to some WR analysis!
Baltimore @ Buffalo:
Kyle Boller will be starting for the Ravens this week against a Buffalo defense that ranks 31st in the league. Rookie QB Trent Edwards continues to impress and JP Losman may not be getting his starting gig back.
Mason/Williams/Heap: A down week last week for Mason as he only got a season low seven targets against the Rams. With Boller subbing in for McNair, Mason seemed to favor Mason more out of all the other receivers. It looks as though Mason will not loose a step if Boller’s is the team’s QB. I expect another double digit target game this week against Buffalo. Demetrius Williams runs a lot of deep routes, and if Boller can heave him one Sunday, he could have a nice long TD to add to his stats. Todd Heap has been ruled out this weekend, so you will have to find someone else to fill in.
Sleeper Alert: Demetrius Williams – 4 catches, 60 yards, TD
Evans/Parrish: A solid game out of Roscoe Parrish in week 5 as he caught all six of his targets for 37 yards. The same can not be said for receiver Lee Evans who continues to just kill fantasy owners. In no way shape or form should this guy be in your lineup.
Ravens 20 Buffalo 17
Arizona @ Washington:
You have to like the Washington defense this year. They are just locking teams down. Last week I recommended benching all Green Bay receivers, and sure enough the Skins D kept in check. This week they get to feast on Tim Rattay who will be getting his first start in place of the injured Kurt Warner.
Moss/Randle El/Cooley: What a horrible weekend for Moss and Randle El. I knew they would struggle against the Packers defense, but not that bad. The one bright spot for the Skins was TE Chris Cooley who had a monster game catching nine passes for 105 yards and a TD. I expect the Skins to run the ball this week, so again this week, the only player I can recommend from this bunch is Cooley. Check the injury status of Moss and Randle El.
Boldin/Fitz: It was only a matter of time before Kurt Warner got hurt folks. Suddenly the Card receivers are looking a little shaky without Leinart or Warner. This would not be a good time to put Fitz or Boldin into your lineup. I just don’t see many good things happening with the Cards offense this week.
Score: Skins 21 Cards 10
Atlanta @ New Orleans:
This battle could decide who suckuth the most in the NFC South. Is anybody really going to watch this game?
White/Crumpler: It’s time to sit Mr. Crumpler, as he has now stunk out the joint the last two weeks. Roddy White is their best receiving option, but with Lefty starting at QB now, it’s hard to gauge how well the receivers will do. Bench Falcon receivers until further notice.
Colston/Moore/Patton: Leave it to David freakin Patton to blow up last week against the Seahawks for eight catches and 113 yards. It was the most receiving yards by a Saint this year. And what happen to Marques Colston? One catch for two yards and a TD? I appreciate you getting into the end zone but it’s not like the Seahawks had double and triple coverage on you. I would expect better numbers this week from Colston. Lance Moore has now moved ahead of Devery Henderson as the #2 WR. He could have some value if the Saints offense starts rolling. Whenever that might be?
Saints 24 Falcons 21
S.F. @ NYG:
Remember the good ‘ol days where it was Joe Montana and the 9er’s against Phil Simms and the G-men? And now this week, we will be exposed to Trent Dilfer and Eli Manning. My how things have changed.
DJax/Battle: Back after a bye week, DJax and Battle will have their hands full with an improving Giants secondary ranked 14th overall. I honestly thought the 9er’s would be a playoff team this year, but their offense has been awful. Don’t count on DJax and Battle for much other than 50-60 yards. Gore will have more success than any other San Fran offensive player.
Burress/Toomer/Shockey: Now here’s a match up I can’t wait for, Plax Burress against Nate Clements. I personally think Plax will have the advantage simply because of his height. Plax has been using defenders all year, and I don’t think this weekend will be any different. Toomer and Shockey continue to play second fiddle to Burress, but it is highly possible they both find their way into the end zone this week.
NE @ Miami:`
Wow, so you saw what Brady and his weapons did against the Cowboys on the road right? Well, it gets better as they take on the Dolphins who will NOT be able to put any pressure on Brady and receivers will be open all game long. The Fins are winless and will be fighting for a win,
Moss/Welker/Stallworth/Watson: You can’t help but to feel sorry for every team the Pats play. They are not even running the ball these days. But why would you when you’ve got this group of receivers? I expect Brady to air it out yet again this week, so look for Moss and Welker to have big days. Beware of Stallworth as well. He’s found the end zone twice now in the last two weeks. Stallworth had been quite within the offense but has suddenly gotten hot. TE Ben Watson has been ruled out due to injury, so keep him out of your lineup.
Booker/Ginn Jr./Brown: I for one was a little surprised the Fins let Chambers go, but all this does is boost the value of Marty Booker. Booker now is the Fins number one receiver with Ginn Jr. apparently in line for a spot in the starting lineup. I think Booker could have a nice game only because the Fins will be trying to throw the ball to keep pace with the Brady Bunch. Ronnie Brown continues to pour in yardage and catches. This is a tough match up for him running the ball, but I could see the Fins dumping passes off to him.
NE 38 Miami 17
Tennessee @ Houston:
Gage/Williams/Moulds: With the injury to Vince Young, the Titan receivers take a huge hit. That’s because Kerry Collins is now the QB. Veteran Eric Moulds had his best game of the year last week against the Bucs catching six passes for 49 yards. Justin Gage also had a good game catching four balls for 82 yards. I still feel Roydell Williams is their best receiver, but with Kerry Collins at QB, he and all the other Titan WRs will struggle. Do you trust Kerry Collins at QB? I didn’t think so. Don’t start any Titan receiver this week.
Davis/Walter/Daniels: QB Matt Shaub is doing a nice job with what receivers he has. Last week, Kevin Welker out of all people blew up of 12 catches and 160 yards receiving. Don’t expect that to EVER happen again. Anrdre Davis did not have the type of game I was hoping for, but did manage three catches for 30 yards. Owen Daniels is the most consistent receiver on the Texan team right now and he has become an every week starter, especially in PPR league. Sooner or later, he is going to find the end zone.
Texans 17 Titans 14
Tampa Bay @ Detroit:
Somebody just needs to tell Jeff Garcia to just chuck the ball this week. Everyone, and I mean everyone has had success throwing the ball against the Lion secondary. I expect this to be a high scoring game.
Galloway/Hilliard: If there was ever a week to have Galloway and Hilliard BOTH in a fantasy lineup, this is the week. Without a running game, they should both be very active this week. Last week, Galloway had a beautiful 69 yard TD catch from Garcia who put the ball EXACTLY where it needed to be and Galloway did the rest. Hilliard continues to surprise people as he caught four passes for 59 yards. Both of these guys have a chance of getting finding pay dirt, and they also have a chance to go over 100 yards receiving.
Sleeper Alert: Ike Hilliard – 6 catches, 80+ yards, TD
Williams/CJ2/McDonald: After a week off, the Lions receivers will look to get back on track and forget about their three point effort two Sunday’s ago against the Redskins. Look for Kitna to hold nothing back and get the offense started off fast. Roy Williams who has been very quite lately but look for Kitna to get him involved early. CJ2 has been dealing with back issues, but with a week off, he should be ready to go. Shaun McDonlad will also have his usual 5-7 catches for 60 yards with the strong possibility of a TD.
Detroit 34 Tampa Bay 28
Kansas City @ Oakland:
Gonzo/Bowe/Webb: Tony Gonzales abused the Cincinnati secondary last week, and now has two straight 100 yard efforts in a row. He will create problems within the Raider secondary this weekend and should have his third 100 yards game in a row. Rookie Dwayne Bowe was quite most of the day, but I fully expect Huard to find him more often, and it may start this week. Jeff Webb had a nice game against the Bengals, but he’s too inconsistent to be in a fantasy lineup.
Sleeper Alert: Dwayne Bowe – 6 catches 90 yards, TD
Curry/Porter/Jordan: I see this trio having a good game offensively. Ronald Curry is getting more looks though than anybody else within the offense. Culpepper had an off game last weekend but is now back playing at home where he should be able to rebound. Look for Curry again to have a solid all around game. Porter is too inconsistent and should not be on a fantasy roster. Jordan should have his usual 4-6 catches for 20+ yards or so.
Sleeper Alert: Ronald Curry – 6 catches 80 yards, TD (This may be his last week as a sleeper alert as he is producing on a weekly basis)
Raider 24 Chiefs 20
NYJ @ Cincinatti:
This will be a high-scoring game folks. Hell, Chad Pennington is a great start this week, because the Bengals couldn’t stop a Pop Warner football team right now.
Coles/Cotchery: The Jets decided to feed the ball to RB Thomas Jones last week, and Coles and Cotchery’s stats took a big hit. However, they won’t be able to keep up with the Bengals offense this week running the ball, so I fully expect the Jets to air it out. Cotchery should be able to do his usual 6-8 catches and has a good chance of going over 100 yards receiving. Coles, who was held to one catch for 27 yards, should have no problems finding the end zone this week. Expect Coles to bounce back with 80-90 yards and a TD.
Housh/CJ2: Wow, is it time to anoint Housh the number one option on the Bengal offense? I remember Dodds writing an article earlier this year that said he was due for a break out year. Good read Dodds! Last week, Housh exploded for eight catches, 145 yards, and two TDs. CJ2 has now been held out of the end zone for the three straight weeks. But don’t fret Chad owners, a TD this week is almost guaranteed. Expect HUGE numbers from Housh and CJ this week.
Bengals 31 Jets 24
STL @ Seattle
Holt/Bruce/Bennett: With QB Mark Bulgar back into the lineup, all three of these guys get an upgrade. Neither one of these teams have a running game, so expect Hass and Bulgar to pass the ball a ton. Holt continues to disappoint his owners, but you can’t sit the guy. Bruce is still working with some hamstring issues, but he should play and be productive. Drew Bennett has been a complete bust this year, and I’m starting to wonder why the Rams signed him?
Engram/Burlson: Seahawks receiver Bobby Engram is enjoying a career year and continues to carry the Hawks offense. You can expect a big day out of him this weekend playing at home against the Rams. Nate Burlson was Hass’ favorite target last week catching six passes for 63 yards and a score. Burlson was targeted a whopping 15 times and is great WR3/Flex option this week.
Sleeper Alert: Nate Burlson – 5 catches, 90 yards, TD
Seahawks 24 Rams 17
Chicago @ Philadelphia:
Berrian/Moose/Olsen/Clark: The TEs in this offense are getting a lot of looks. Olsen and Clark have been producing some nice stats since Brian Griese took over at QB. Last week, Olsen was targeted seven times, and Clark five. They are both serviceable fantasy TEs at this point. As long as the Bears D keeps getting shredded, Berrian and Moose will also be padding their stats. Last week, both of these guys found the end zone, and I expect it to happen again this week.
Sleeper Alert: Olsen – 5 catches, 60 yards, TD
Brown/Curtis/Westy: Each one of these guys had solid outings last week. Westy looked good in his return, and last week’s recommended Sleeper Alert from yours truly caught 5 passes for 121 yards and a TD. And just when people were starting to write off Reggie Brown, he goes out and shows some form of life. He has the talent I think McNabb just has to find him. All three are good starts this week, but I like Reggie Brown to continue his roll.
Sleeper Alert: Reggie Brown – 6 catches 80 yards, TD
Eagles 24 Bears 21
Minnesota @ Dallas:
Wow, so if Brian Freakin Griese can throw for 381 yards and three TDs against the Vikes, imagine what the damage Tony Romo and company will be able to inflict. And AD should be able to run all day on the Cowboy D. This guy is a freak of nature.
Williamson/Wade/Rice: Look for the Vikes to run the ball this week against the Cowboys. Sidney Rice disappointed big time after his week 5’s strong performance. Wade had more targets than any other Viking receiver last week with seven, and Troy Williamson had the only TD catch. I’m just not a big fan of Tavaris Jackson, so I would stay away from Viking receivers this game.
TO/Crayton/Witten: These guys will feast on the Vike secondary. Last week, it was their defense that let the Boys down, not the offense. Owens and Crayton were very involved, while Witten was the forgotten man. It’s been quite a while since TO has had a 100 yard game, but I think that changes this weekend. The Vikes have no one to match up with TO’s size and as long as he does not drop any passes, he should be headed for a big day. After seeing what the Bears TEs did to the Vikings, you can also expect Witten to rebound as well.
Dallas 34 Vikings 20
Pittsburgh @ Denver:
If you like defense, this is the perfect game for you to watch. This should be a physical low scoring game with a lot of big hits. Strap your helmet on fellas!
Holmes/Ward/Miller: Not a good match up here as Big Ben and company will face the league’s best pass defense. Look for the Steelers to run Parker and Davenport for most of the game. If you need to start on of these receivers, Holmes is the best bet to have the bigger day. Look for other options though if at all possible.
Walker/Marshall: Not good options this week. Check the injury status of Walker if you plan to use him. QB Jay Cutler has struggled the last couple of weeks, so combine that with a fierce Steeler defense, and you have a long day with Cutler.
Broncos 17 Steelers 14
Indy @ Jacksonville:
This game will be a lot better than last weeks Monday Night snoozer between the Falcons and Giants.
Wayne/Harrison/Clark: Receiver Marvin Harrison will return to the Colts lineup, and he has historically had some good games against the Jags. Reggie Wayne has had an average year so far, but with a healthy Colts lineup, you can expect Wayne to start heating up. Amazingly enough, TE Dallas Clark has been the most consistent option on the offense. The return of Harrison though will take away some of the looks he had been getting. All three are must starts this week, despite the Jags tough defense.
Williams/Northcutt: The Jags will be running the ball a lot this week with Jones-Drew and Taylor, but if they get behind early, it could mean Williams and Northcutt have to produce. They are the two best options within the offense. I like Northcutt this week as a possible sleeper. He’s had a solid season so far, and I can see him getting into the end zone some way some how this weekend.
Sleeper Alert: Northcutt 5 catches 75 yards, TD
Colts 27 Jags 20
Top 5 Sleepers:
1. Ronald Curry (possilby last week on this list)
2. Ike Hilliard
3. Greg Olsen
4. Dwayne Bowe
5. Nate Burlson

Baltimore @ Buffalo:
Kyle Boller will be starting for the Ravens this week against a Buffalo defense that ranks 31st in the league. Rookie QB Trent Edwards continues to impress and JP Losman may not be getting his starting gig back.
Mason/Williams/Heap: A down week last week for Mason as he only got a season low seven targets against the Rams. With Boller subbing in for McNair, Mason seemed to favor Mason more out of all the other receivers. It looks as though Mason will not loose a step if Boller’s is the team’s QB. I expect another double digit target game this week against Buffalo. Demetrius Williams runs a lot of deep routes, and if Boller can heave him one Sunday, he could have a nice long TD to add to his stats. Todd Heap has been ruled out this weekend, so you will have to find someone else to fill in.
Sleeper Alert: Demetrius Williams – 4 catches, 60 yards, TD
Evans/Parrish: A solid game out of Roscoe Parrish in week 5 as he caught all six of his targets for 37 yards. The same can not be said for receiver Lee Evans who continues to just kill fantasy owners. In no way shape or form should this guy be in your lineup.
Ravens 20 Buffalo 17
Arizona @ Washington:
You have to like the Washington defense this year. They are just locking teams down. Last week I recommended benching all Green Bay receivers, and sure enough the Skins D kept in check. This week they get to feast on Tim Rattay who will be getting his first start in place of the injured Kurt Warner.
Moss/Randle El/Cooley: What a horrible weekend for Moss and Randle El. I knew they would struggle against the Packers defense, but not that bad. The one bright spot for the Skins was TE Chris Cooley who had a monster game catching nine passes for 105 yards and a TD. I expect the Skins to run the ball this week, so again this week, the only player I can recommend from this bunch is Cooley. Check the injury status of Moss and Randle El.
Boldin/Fitz: It was only a matter of time before Kurt Warner got hurt folks. Suddenly the Card receivers are looking a little shaky without Leinart or Warner. This would not be a good time to put Fitz or Boldin into your lineup. I just don’t see many good things happening with the Cards offense this week.
Score: Skins 21 Cards 10
Atlanta @ New Orleans:
This battle could decide who suckuth the most in the NFC South. Is anybody really going to watch this game?
White/Crumpler: It’s time to sit Mr. Crumpler, as he has now stunk out the joint the last two weeks. Roddy White is their best receiving option, but with Lefty starting at QB now, it’s hard to gauge how well the receivers will do. Bench Falcon receivers until further notice.
Colston/Moore/Patton: Leave it to David freakin Patton to blow up last week against the Seahawks for eight catches and 113 yards. It was the most receiving yards by a Saint this year. And what happen to Marques Colston? One catch for two yards and a TD? I appreciate you getting into the end zone but it’s not like the Seahawks had double and triple coverage on you. I would expect better numbers this week from Colston. Lance Moore has now moved ahead of Devery Henderson as the #2 WR. He could have some value if the Saints offense starts rolling. Whenever that might be?
Saints 24 Falcons 21
S.F. @ NYG:
Remember the good ‘ol days where it was Joe Montana and the 9er’s against Phil Simms and the G-men? And now this week, we will be exposed to Trent Dilfer and Eli Manning. My how things have changed.
DJax/Battle: Back after a bye week, DJax and Battle will have their hands full with an improving Giants secondary ranked 14th overall. I honestly thought the 9er’s would be a playoff team this year, but their offense has been awful. Don’t count on DJax and Battle for much other than 50-60 yards. Gore will have more success than any other San Fran offensive player.
Burress/Toomer/Shockey: Now here’s a match up I can’t wait for, Plax Burress against Nate Clements. I personally think Plax will have the advantage simply because of his height. Plax has been using defenders all year, and I don’t think this weekend will be any different. Toomer and Shockey continue to play second fiddle to Burress, but it is highly possible they both find their way into the end zone this week.
NE @ Miami:`
Wow, so you saw what Brady and his weapons did against the Cowboys on the road right? Well, it gets better as they take on the Dolphins who will NOT be able to put any pressure on Brady and receivers will be open all game long. The Fins are winless and will be fighting for a win,
Moss/Welker/Stallworth/Watson: You can’t help but to feel sorry for every team the Pats play. They are not even running the ball these days. But why would you when you’ve got this group of receivers? I expect Brady to air it out yet again this week, so look for Moss and Welker to have big days. Beware of Stallworth as well. He’s found the end zone twice now in the last two weeks. Stallworth had been quite within the offense but has suddenly gotten hot. TE Ben Watson has been ruled out due to injury, so keep him out of your lineup.
Booker/Ginn Jr./Brown: I for one was a little surprised the Fins let Chambers go, but all this does is boost the value of Marty Booker. Booker now is the Fins number one receiver with Ginn Jr. apparently in line for a spot in the starting lineup. I think Booker could have a nice game only because the Fins will be trying to throw the ball to keep pace with the Brady Bunch. Ronnie Brown continues to pour in yardage and catches. This is a tough match up for him running the ball, but I could see the Fins dumping passes off to him.
NE 38 Miami 17
Tennessee @ Houston:
Gage/Williams/Moulds: With the injury to Vince Young, the Titan receivers take a huge hit. That’s because Kerry Collins is now the QB. Veteran Eric Moulds had his best game of the year last week against the Bucs catching six passes for 49 yards. Justin Gage also had a good game catching four balls for 82 yards. I still feel Roydell Williams is their best receiver, but with Kerry Collins at QB, he and all the other Titan WRs will struggle. Do you trust Kerry Collins at QB? I didn’t think so. Don’t start any Titan receiver this week.
Davis/Walter/Daniels: QB Matt Shaub is doing a nice job with what receivers he has. Last week, Kevin Welker out of all people blew up of 12 catches and 160 yards receiving. Don’t expect that to EVER happen again. Anrdre Davis did not have the type of game I was hoping for, but did manage three catches for 30 yards. Owen Daniels is the most consistent receiver on the Texan team right now and he has become an every week starter, especially in PPR league. Sooner or later, he is going to find the end zone.
Texans 17 Titans 14
Tampa Bay @ Detroit:
Somebody just needs to tell Jeff Garcia to just chuck the ball this week. Everyone, and I mean everyone has had success throwing the ball against the Lion secondary. I expect this to be a high scoring game.
Galloway/Hilliard: If there was ever a week to have Galloway and Hilliard BOTH in a fantasy lineup, this is the week. Without a running game, they should both be very active this week. Last week, Galloway had a beautiful 69 yard TD catch from Garcia who put the ball EXACTLY where it needed to be and Galloway did the rest. Hilliard continues to surprise people as he caught four passes for 59 yards. Both of these guys have a chance of getting finding pay dirt, and they also have a chance to go over 100 yards receiving.
Sleeper Alert: Ike Hilliard – 6 catches, 80+ yards, TD
Williams/CJ2/McDonald: After a week off, the Lions receivers will look to get back on track and forget about their three point effort two Sunday’s ago against the Redskins. Look for Kitna to hold nothing back and get the offense started off fast. Roy Williams who has been very quite lately but look for Kitna to get him involved early. CJ2 has been dealing with back issues, but with a week off, he should be ready to go. Shaun McDonlad will also have his usual 5-7 catches for 60 yards with the strong possibility of a TD.
Detroit 34 Tampa Bay 28
Kansas City @ Oakland:
Gonzo/Bowe/Webb: Tony Gonzales abused the Cincinnati secondary last week, and now has two straight 100 yard efforts in a row. He will create problems within the Raider secondary this weekend and should have his third 100 yards game in a row. Rookie Dwayne Bowe was quite most of the day, but I fully expect Huard to find him more often, and it may start this week. Jeff Webb had a nice game against the Bengals, but he’s too inconsistent to be in a fantasy lineup.
Sleeper Alert: Dwayne Bowe – 6 catches 90 yards, TD
Curry/Porter/Jordan: I see this trio having a good game offensively. Ronald Curry is getting more looks though than anybody else within the offense. Culpepper had an off game last weekend but is now back playing at home where he should be able to rebound. Look for Curry again to have a solid all around game. Porter is too inconsistent and should not be on a fantasy roster. Jordan should have his usual 4-6 catches for 20+ yards or so.
Sleeper Alert: Ronald Curry – 6 catches 80 yards, TD (This may be his last week as a sleeper alert as he is producing on a weekly basis)
Raider 24 Chiefs 20
NYJ @ Cincinatti:
This will be a high-scoring game folks. Hell, Chad Pennington is a great start this week, because the Bengals couldn’t stop a Pop Warner football team right now.
Coles/Cotchery: The Jets decided to feed the ball to RB Thomas Jones last week, and Coles and Cotchery’s stats took a big hit. However, they won’t be able to keep up with the Bengals offense this week running the ball, so I fully expect the Jets to air it out. Cotchery should be able to do his usual 6-8 catches and has a good chance of going over 100 yards receiving. Coles, who was held to one catch for 27 yards, should have no problems finding the end zone this week. Expect Coles to bounce back with 80-90 yards and a TD.
Housh/CJ2: Wow, is it time to anoint Housh the number one option on the Bengal offense? I remember Dodds writing an article earlier this year that said he was due for a break out year. Good read Dodds! Last week, Housh exploded for eight catches, 145 yards, and two TDs. CJ2 has now been held out of the end zone for the three straight weeks. But don’t fret Chad owners, a TD this week is almost guaranteed. Expect HUGE numbers from Housh and CJ this week.
Bengals 31 Jets 24
STL @ Seattle
Holt/Bruce/Bennett: With QB Mark Bulgar back into the lineup, all three of these guys get an upgrade. Neither one of these teams have a running game, so expect Hass and Bulgar to pass the ball a ton. Holt continues to disappoint his owners, but you can’t sit the guy. Bruce is still working with some hamstring issues, but he should play and be productive. Drew Bennett has been a complete bust this year, and I’m starting to wonder why the Rams signed him?
Engram/Burlson: Seahawks receiver Bobby Engram is enjoying a career year and continues to carry the Hawks offense. You can expect a big day out of him this weekend playing at home against the Rams. Nate Burlson was Hass’ favorite target last week catching six passes for 63 yards and a score. Burlson was targeted a whopping 15 times and is great WR3/Flex option this week.
Sleeper Alert: Nate Burlson – 5 catches, 90 yards, TD
Seahawks 24 Rams 17
Chicago @ Philadelphia:
Berrian/Moose/Olsen/Clark: The TEs in this offense are getting a lot of looks. Olsen and Clark have been producing some nice stats since Brian Griese took over at QB. Last week, Olsen was targeted seven times, and Clark five. They are both serviceable fantasy TEs at this point. As long as the Bears D keeps getting shredded, Berrian and Moose will also be padding their stats. Last week, both of these guys found the end zone, and I expect it to happen again this week.
Sleeper Alert: Olsen – 5 catches, 60 yards, TD
Brown/Curtis/Westy: Each one of these guys had solid outings last week. Westy looked good in his return, and last week’s recommended Sleeper Alert from yours truly caught 5 passes for 121 yards and a TD. And just when people were starting to write off Reggie Brown, he goes out and shows some form of life. He has the talent I think McNabb just has to find him. All three are good starts this week, but I like Reggie Brown to continue his roll.
Sleeper Alert: Reggie Brown – 6 catches 80 yards, TD
Eagles 24 Bears 21
Minnesota @ Dallas:
Wow, so if Brian Freakin Griese can throw for 381 yards and three TDs against the Vikes, imagine what the damage Tony Romo and company will be able to inflict. And AD should be able to run all day on the Cowboy D. This guy is a freak of nature.
Williamson/Wade/Rice: Look for the Vikes to run the ball this week against the Cowboys. Sidney Rice disappointed big time after his week 5’s strong performance. Wade had more targets than any other Viking receiver last week with seven, and Troy Williamson had the only TD catch. I’m just not a big fan of Tavaris Jackson, so I would stay away from Viking receivers this game.
TO/Crayton/Witten: These guys will feast on the Vike secondary. Last week, it was their defense that let the Boys down, not the offense. Owens and Crayton were very involved, while Witten was the forgotten man. It’s been quite a while since TO has had a 100 yard game, but I think that changes this weekend. The Vikes have no one to match up with TO’s size and as long as he does not drop any passes, he should be headed for a big day. After seeing what the Bears TEs did to the Vikings, you can also expect Witten to rebound as well.
Dallas 34 Vikings 20
Pittsburgh @ Denver:
If you like defense, this is the perfect game for you to watch. This should be a physical low scoring game with a lot of big hits. Strap your helmet on fellas!
Holmes/Ward/Miller: Not a good match up here as Big Ben and company will face the league’s best pass defense. Look for the Steelers to run Parker and Davenport for most of the game. If you need to start on of these receivers, Holmes is the best bet to have the bigger day. Look for other options though if at all possible.
Walker/Marshall: Not good options this week. Check the injury status of Walker if you plan to use him. QB Jay Cutler has struggled the last couple of weeks, so combine that with a fierce Steeler defense, and you have a long day with Cutler.
Broncos 17 Steelers 14
Indy @ Jacksonville:
This game will be a lot better than last weeks Monday Night snoozer between the Falcons and Giants.
Wayne/Harrison/Clark: Receiver Marvin Harrison will return to the Colts lineup, and he has historically had some good games against the Jags. Reggie Wayne has had an average year so far, but with a healthy Colts lineup, you can expect Wayne to start heating up. Amazingly enough, TE Dallas Clark has been the most consistent option on the offense. The return of Harrison though will take away some of the looks he had been getting. All three are must starts this week, despite the Jags tough defense.
Williams/Northcutt: The Jags will be running the ball a lot this week with Jones-Drew and Taylor, but if they get behind early, it could mean Williams and Northcutt have to produce. They are the two best options within the offense. I like Northcutt this week as a possible sleeper. He’s had a solid season so far, and I can see him getting into the end zone some way some how this weekend.
Sleeper Alert: Northcutt 5 catches 75 yards, TD
Colts 27 Jags 20
Top 5 Sleepers:
1. Ronald Curry (possilby last week on this list)
2. Ike Hilliard
3. Greg Olsen
4. Dwayne Bowe
5. Nate Burlson