|  | AFC West Player Analysis | | Joshua Simmons, FantasySharks.com, Staff Writer |
| Denver Broncos (vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers)QB Jay Cutler: Exploits Tampa's secondary big-time at home. ( 285 yds pass with 3 TDs and 1 Int; 5 yds rush ) RB Selvin Young: Routinely getting the lion's share of carries, which doesn't amount to many. ( 50 yds rush ) RB Andre Hall: Minimal role in the offense. ( 25 yds rush ) RB Michael Pittman: His usual numbers, but without the touchdown. ( 20 yds rush; 1 catch for 10 yds ) WR Brandon Marshall: Elite fantasy receiver is a must-start every week. ( 9 catches for 125 yds and 1 TD ) WR Eddie Royal: Showed up again in a big way, last week. ( 5 catches for 60 yds and 1 TD ) WR Brandon Stokley: Makes for a nice bye week fill-in. ( 4 catches for 50 yds and 1 TD ) TE Tony Scheffler: Bucs have been cracking down on opposing tight ends. ( 3 catches for 40 yds ) PK Matt Prater: His has been an impressive debut as Denver's starting kicker. ( 3 XPs, 2 FGs ) Def Denver Broncos: You want no part of this. ( 1 sack, 1 INT, 1 Fumble ) Kansas City Chiefs (vs Carolina Panthers)QB Damon Huard: You can bet he'll struggle @ Carolina. ( 150 yds pass with 1 TD and 1 Int ) RB Larry Johnson: Panthers defense has only allowed one rushing touchdown. ( 85 yds rush; 1 catch for 5 yds ) RB Jamaal Charles: His number of touches have taken a hit, as of late. ( 15 yds rush; 2 catches for 15 yds ) WR Dwayne Bowe: Rough matchup, although he makes for a decent WR2 play every week. ( 5 catches for 65 yds ) WR Devard Darling: His only worthwhile contribution came in Week One. ( 1 catch for 10 yds ) TE Tony Gonzalez: My guess for the lone Chiefs player who gets into the endzone. ( 4 catches for 45 yds and 1 TD ) PK Nick Novak: Last week he quadrupled his field goals total from the first three games. ( 1 XP, 2 FGs and 1 missed FG ) Def Kansas City Chiefs: A likely Panthers blowout leaves little reason for optimism, here. ( 1 sack, 1 Fumble ) San Diego Chargers (vs Miami Dolphins)QB Philip Rivers: Gets back on track with help from a weak Miami pass defense. ( 300 yds pass with 2 TDs and 1 Int ) RB Ladainian Tomlinson: Miami isn't bad versus the run this year. ( 100 yds rush and 1 TD; 3 catches for 20 yds ) RB Darren Sproles: LT is healthy enough that his opportunities will once again be limited. ( 10 yds rush; 2 catches for 25 yds ) WR Chris Chambers: Brings his "A" game; traded from Miami a year ago. ( 5 catches for 90 yds and 1 TD ) WR Vincent Jackson: Put all your Chargers receivers into the lineup against the Dolphins. ( 4 catches for 70 yds ) TE Antonio Gates: Incredible matchup, and he appears to be in better shape. ( 6 catches for 85 yds and 1 TD ) PK Nate Kaeding: Missed not one but two field goals in Oakland; very rare for this guy. ( 3 XPs, 2 FGs ) Def San Diego Chargers: Ball-control Dolphins offense typically holds back fantasy defenses. ( 3 sacks, 1 INT )
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