|  | NFC North Player Analysis | | Doug Coutts, FantasySharks.com, Senior Staff Writer |
| Chicago Bears (vs Indianapolis Colts)QB Kyle Orton: There will be some bumps in the road...many bumps. ( 180 yds pass with 1 TD and 3 Ints; 25 yds rush ) RB Matt Forte: Slow start for the rookie. ( 60 yds rush; 3 catches for 30 yds ) RB Adrian Peterson: Involved in the passing game mostly. ( 40 yds rush; 4 catches for 50 yds and 1 TD ) WR Devin Hester: Slow learning curve here. ( 3 catches for 30 yds ) WR Brandon Lloyd: Eh. ( 2 catches for 20 yds ) WR Marty Booker: No. ( 2 catches for 20 yds ) TE Desmond Clark: Only bright spot in Bears passing game. ( 5 catches for 40 yds ) TE Greg Olsen: Look elsewhere. ( 2 catches for 10 yds ) PK Robbie Gould: Middle of the road ( 2 XPs, 2 FGs ) Def Chicago Bears: Once proud fantasy defense begins 2008 middle of the pack. Detroit Lions (vs Atlanta Falcons)QB Jon Kitna: Kitna will put up the yards, but also the INTs. ( 260 yds pass with 3 TDs and 3 Ints ) RB Kevin Smith: Decent start to the season. ( 75 yds rush and 1 TD ) RB Rudi Johnson: Looking to show what he can do in first start. ( 65 yds rush and 1 TD; 4 catches for 25 yds ) WR Roy Williams: Starts things off with a bang. ( 7 catches for 90 yds and 1 TD ) WR Calvin Johnson: Plenty of air time this week. ( 6 catches for 100 yds and 1 TD ) WR Mike Furrey: Could also hit pay dirt. ( 4 catches for 40 yds and 1 TD ) WR Shaun McDonald: Not as involved as last year. ( 2 catches for 20 yds ) PK Jason Hanson: Should be a strong opening week. ( 5 XPs, 2 FGs ) Def Detroit Lions: Licking their chops to see the rookie. ( 1 TD, 5 sacks, 2 INTs, 2 Fumbles ) Green Bay Packers (vs Minnesota Vikings)QB Aaron Rodgers: High percentage all the way this week. ( 250 yds pass with 3 TDs ) RB Ryan Grant: Looking to keep 2007 magical season going. ( 95 yds rush and 1 TD; 3 catches for 30 yds ) RB Brandon Jackson: Still on the sideline. ( 25 yds rush; 1 catch for 10 yds ) WR Donald Driver: Should find his usual numbers this week. ( 6 catches for 60 yds and 1 TD ) WR Greg Jennings: Paydirt for a long gainer on tap. ( 4 catches for 90 yds and 1 TD ) WR James Jones: Somewhat involved. ( 3 catches for 30 yds ) WR Jordy Nelson: No. ( 1 catch for 10 yds ) TE Donald Lee: Safety valve is a viable fantasy starter. ( 5 catches for 50 yds and 1 TD ) PK Mason Crosby: One of the top fantasy kickers. ( 5 XPs, 2 FGs ) Def Green Bay Packers: Could be the opening night star. ( 1 TD, 3 sacks, 2 INTs, 2 Fumbles ) Minnesota Vikings (vs Green Bay Packers)QB Tarvaris Jackson: The beginning of a long season. ( 160 yds pass and 2 Ints; 15 yds rush ) RB Adrian Peterson: No opening jight jitters here. ( 95 yds rush and 2 TDs; 5 catches for 50 yds ) RB Chester Taylor: ( 35 yds rush; 4 catches for 40 yds ) WR Bernard Berrian: Avoid the Vikings passing game until further notice please. ( 4 catches for 40 yds ) WR Sidney Rice: No. ( 3 catches for 30 yds ) PK Ryan Longwell: Should get his opportunities. ( 2 XPs, 2 FGs ) Def Minnesota Vikings: I sense trouble in week one. ( 2 sacks, 1 Fumble )
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