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Because Not All Matchups are Black and White
Team Rankings (T = Total, R = Rush, P = Pass)
Injury Status (O = Out, D = Doubtful, Q = Questionable, P = Probable)
 - Expect a Monster Week
 - Good Starter
 - Solid Starter
 - Emergency Starter
 - Hope You Are Not This Desperate
| Kansas City Chiefs at Philadelphia Eagles - Thursday 8:25pm | | |
Kansas City Chiefs |
Alex Smith - - Coming off a solid game, though he likely won't be asked to throw it 40+ times very often and this week he faces a solid defense. So probably does not have the upside of other QBs out there.
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Jamaal Charles - - His repaired knee was bugging him last week and that could lead to a smaller role in the offense this week. Who knows, but proceed with caution. Though he does have a most excellent matchup this week, so could be a good option again if he is able to go.
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Shaun Draughn - - With Charles banged up, he could certainly see some touches, but probably not enough of them to merit taking a chance on him as one of your starters.
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Dwayne Bowe - - Coming off a huge game and may finally be ready to get it going. This week he faces a Saints defense that has been horrid thus far and the Chiefs will likely need to pile up some points to have a chance in this one.
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Donnie Avery - - Has really stepped up in the absence of Collie and has a solid matchup this week. If Collie is able to play, he becomes a riskier option (Though probably still has value since Collie may be brought along slowly). But you may want to downgrade him a little if Collie can go.
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Dexter McCluster - - Took a step back last week as Bowe stepped up his game. Has the ability to make plays and a good matchup this week, but definitely a risky option since he is very inconsistent. If you are in a bind, he could surprise this week though.
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Jon Baldwin - - Showed some signs of life last week, but lets see him do a little more and produce on a more consistent basis before considering him ready for the world of fantasy football.
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Anthony Fasano - - Found the end zone last week, but he likely will continue to be a hit-or-miss option, especially considering he is relying on a rookie QB. Probably should only be used if your options are very limited.
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Tony Moeaki - - May have his moments, but likely will be a little hit-or-miss. Though does have some upside this week with Boss banged up and facing a high-powered Saints offense that may have the Chiefs playing catch up.
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Ryan Succop - - The offense has been up and down, though this week they could benefit from facing a defense that has been lit up in both games this season. The Chiefs have the weapons capable of moving the ball and getting him scoring chances.
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Kansas City Chiefs - - The defense has been struggling and this week they get the pleasure of facing one of the better offenses in the league, on the road to boot. Could be another long week for the Chiefs defense.
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Philadelphia Eagles |
Michael Vick - - Coming off a solid game as he just keeps being asked to air it out often. A banged up WR corps may not help, though he still has weapons and may also be forced to rely on his legs more because of those injuries.
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LeSean McCoy - - Coming off a good game and this week he faces a little easier run defense, though the Cardinals defense has definitely shown improvement. But with all the WR injuries, he will likely be used heavily this week.
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Bryce Brown - - As usual, the Eagles backup RB likely won't see many touches, so it is safe to forget about them.
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Jeremy Maclin - - The injured hip that forced him out last week is still a factor, so keep your ears open on the Maclin front.
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DeSean Jackson - - Coming off a big game, but is dealing with a tweaked hamstring, so keep your eyes on him to be on the safe side. Has nice upside with all the WR injuries in the mix, assuming that hamstring does not hamper him too much.
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Jason Avant - - Battling a wrist injury, though he expects to go and with all the other injuries in the mix this week, he could certainly pay off if you need to gamble on him.
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Riley Cooper - - Hey guess what, here is another injured Eagles WR. He is dealing with a collarbone injury and won't even be in the same state as his teammates, so I'm pretty sure Vick has no chance to find him this week.
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Arrelious Benn - - Appears to only be involved on special teams, so you should be able to bail on him and find yourself another WR option.
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Damaris Johnson - - With the injury bug running rampant amongst the Eagles WR corps, you never know what could happen. But this is an awfully far reach that probably is a bad idea.
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Brent Celek - - Coming off a huge game and with the WR corps looking more like an episode of M*A*S*H, he could be counted on for another huge game, so has very nice upside this week.
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Clay Harbor - - Has his moments, but he has a history of inconsistency and is probably too hit or miss to consider him a viable fantasy option. Though with all the injuries to the WRs, maybe he could be in for a nice game and pay off.
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Alex Henery - - The offense has been moving the ball, but struggling with turnovers. This week they face another capable defense and with so many injuries, they may be forced to rely on Henery's leg this week.
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Philadelphia Eagles - - The defense has been making plays and this week they face an offense that has not exactly been lighting it up, so could take advantage of some mistakes again this week.
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Favorite: Even
Prediction: Kansas City Chiefs 24 - Philadelphia Eagles 23 | | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New England Patriots - Sunday 1:00pm | | |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
Josh Freeman - - Coming off a solid game and looks like he may be finding himself again, though this week he faces a good pass defense that held him in check last season. Though if the Cowboys jump out to a big lead again this year, he may air it out a little more.
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Doug Martin - - Found the end zone last week, but still needs to continue improving as his yards per carry definitely needs to improve. But he is touching the ball a ton and likely will continue to do just that. Facing a defense that struggled against the run last week, though in last years meeting, the Bucs were forced to abandon the run early, so there is risk of that again.
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Vincent Jackson - - Coming off a big game as he is getting more comfortable with the offense and Freeman is trying to get him the ball a little more it seems. Facing a good pass defense this week, so has some risk, but has the talent to make plays against anyone.
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Mike Williams - - Found the end zone again last week and looks like he could be busy in the red zone. Though still not getting a ton of touches and with an iffy matchup this week, it may be a good time to look at your other options. But if you aren't thrilled with them, maybe he can find the end zone again.
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Kevin Ogletree - - Crashed back to Earth last week, though the entire Cowboys offense really struggled. A better matchup and a return to home should help this week, but still would like to see him prove he can consistently produce before starting him unless you are in a bind.
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Steve Smith - - Has shown some flashes, but for the most part has been over-shadowed by Amendola and Gibson. Not a bad matchup this week, but he just has not done enough for my taste to consider starting him.
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Connor Barth - - The offense is coming off a good week, but this week they face a tougher task against a better Cowboys defense. In last season's meeting, he kicked one lousy extra point and that was all. Definitely don't want to see a repeat of that as a fantasy owner.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers - - The defense has been up and down, but have made their share of big plays. This week they face an offense with plenty of talent, but one that has been known to make some mistakes. Not the ideal option, but certainly could produce solid numbers for your squad.
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New England Patriots |
Tom Brady - - Coming off a disappointing game and this week he faces another good defense. He has had some ups and downs against the Patriots, but he is Tom Freaking Brady. Unless you are loaded at QB, you have to keep plugging him in, especially since the Ravens have had some issues against the pass this season. They did give him fits in the AFC Championship game though.
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Stevan Ridley - - Cooled off some last week, but still was not bad and appears to be the main RB option still. This week he faces a good Ravens run defense, though one that has not been quite as good as in the past. And with the Ravens keying on the passing attack, it could help open up running room for Ridley, so he still has upside this week.
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Shane Vereen - - That foot injury is still a factor, so you should continue to forget about him.
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LeGarrette Blount - - Did not touch the ball last week, so you should definitely forget about him. Maybe down the road his role will expand, but I'd forget about him unless the expansion actually occurs.
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Leon Washington - - His touches are just too few and far between on offense to consider him worthy of a roster spot or a spot in your starting lineup.
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Danny Amendola - - Bradford completed 26 passes last week and Amendola caught a whopping 15 of them. We have found the Rams go to WR, so definitely a guy to keep your eyes on. This week he faces a defense that can be thrown on, so has some nice upside. Though you can bet the Bears will try to key on him this week.
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Julian Edelman - - His blocking has really opened him up to more on-the-field time and making him an option that has upside. Not the ideal matchup this week and still not producing much, but he may be a guy to keep an eye on for down the line.
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Donald Jones - - Did not do much to step up last week and while the Browns have given up a lot of passing yards early on, I'm not sure the Bills will air it out near as much as the Eagles and Bengals did against the Browns. So while he has some upside, I'm not sure he is worth the gamble at this point.
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Michael Jenkins - - Has been decent while Simpson has been sidelined, but is a risky option even with a solid matchup, but this week's matchup is a brutal one, so it may be best to look elsewhere.
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Rob Gronkowski - - Coming off another good matchup and this week he faces a defense that was lit up like the 4th of July by TE Brent Celek. With Hernandez banged up, Gronk will likely be quite busy again this week giving him a ton of upside.
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Stephen Gostkowski - - Against a good defense, the Patriots could be forced to rely on the leg of Gostkowski a little more than usual this week.
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New England Patriots - - The defense has a knack of making plays, though this week they face a capable offense that typically limits mistakes. Though last week Flacco lost a fumble and tossed an interception.
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Favorite: Even
Prediction: New England Patriots 20 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17 | | Green Bay Packers at Cincinnati Bengals - Sunday 1:00pm | | |
Green Bay Packers |
Aaron Rodgers - - Coming off a decent game, but owners are still waiting for him to live up to that lofty draft position. This week will not be a walk in the park as he travels to one of the most hostile environments in the NFL, if not all of sports, to face a solid Seahawks defense. Luckily he is capable of going off any week and has plenty of talented weapons at his disposal. You drafted him so high for a reason and unless you have another elite QB on the roster, you start him always.
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Alex Green - - Likely will not see anywhere near enough touches to consider him worthy of a start on your fantasy squad.
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James Starks - - Getting healthier, but not really expected to have much of a role when he is healthy with Benson in the mix.
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Jordy Nelson - - Coming off a solid game, but owners are still waiting for him to find his 2011 form in which he was a touchdown machine. Not the ideal matchup, but certainly capable of getting into the end zone any given Sunday, ummm, I mean Monday.
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Randall Cobb - - Disappeared last week, though he put up yards on both the touches he got. But showed why he could be a hit-or-miss option. Not the ideal matchup, though if you are in a bind, you can start him and hope he makes some big plays. But definitely is a gamble.
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James Jones - - Failed to step up last week, so continues to prove why he is so frustrating. He will have a good game and then disappear. With an iffy matchup in a tough environment this week, you may want to look elsewhere.
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Jermichael Finley - - Cooled off last week, but is capable of putting up good numbers any week thanks to the Packers having an explosive offense. Not the best matchup this week, but you will be hard pressed to find any better options on the waiver wire.
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Mason Crosby - - Playing in Seattle can be a nightmare (As the Cowboys found out last week), so the Packers could have some struggles finishing drives and be forced to rely on the leg of Crosby.
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Green Bay Packers - - The defense is coming off a big game in which they lit up Cutler and will be looking to make life rough on the Seahawks rookie QB. Rookie QBs have a way of making some bad mistakes and the Packers have the play makers to make Wilson pay.
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Cincinnati Bengals |
Andy Dalton - - Coming off a big game and this week he faces a defense that has really struggled against the pass. Plus the way the defense has struggled and the Redskins offense has clicked, the Bengals may need to light up the scoreboard this week to have a chance.
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John Skelton - - Who knows what will happen when he is healthy, but I would not rely on him until he proves something and fully is back in the starting lineup. Even if he starts this week, the matchup is a tough one.
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BenJarvus Green-Ellis - - Should continue to see plenty of carries and also has seen some decent looks in the passing game. This week he faces a struggling defense, though one that is ranked 10th against the run. Much of that seems to be due to having big leads early and their opponents abandoning the run. In a potential shootout, the law firm could certainly get a crack or two at the end zone on top of some solid yardage numbers.
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Bernard Scott - - Hopes to be over his hand injury enough this week to play. But who knows how big a role he will have in the offense, so at this point it is probably wise to hold off on him and wait until he proves to be a worthy option.
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A.J. Green - - Coming off a good game, but still waiting for him to blow up. Maybe facing a struggling Redskins pass defense is just what the fantasy doctor ordered. Got to keep plugging him in, especially since this week he has a great matchup.
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Andrew Hawkins - - Another good game, thanks to a big touchdown thanks to a great run. His RAC yards definitely give him some nice upside and with a good matchup this week, he has some nice upside.
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Brandon Tate - - Had a big TD last week and with a good matchup this week, he could be a worthy gamble, but he also does not seem to get as many looks as the other Bengal WRs.
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Jermaine Gresham - - Still waiting for him to get it together this season as he has started slowly. This week's favorable matchup could certainly help jump start his season.
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Mike Nugent - - The offense is coming off a big week and with another good matchup this week and a battle of struggling defenses, there could be plenty of points scored give Nugent plenty of scoring chances.
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Cincinnati Bengals - - Talk about a defense that has failed to live up to the hype. Maybe this week their playmakers can make some plays against RG3, but really it is not looking likely after they made Brandon Weeden look like an All-Pro last week.
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Favorite: Even
Prediction: Cincinnati Bengals 27 - Green Bay Packers 26 | | San Diego Chargers at Tennessee Titans - Sunday 1:00pm | | |
San Diego Chargers |
Philip Rivers - - Coming off another big game, though this week he faces a defense that was pretty solid last week. But the potential return of Mathews could help the offense. Though he should still do his share of throwing.
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Ryan Mathews - - Expects to play this week coming off that broken clavicle. May not be thrown into a heavy load at first (Though nobody knows but the Chargers coaching staff). Does face a defense that has had some issues against the run, so he definitely has some upside, even though he is liable to be rusty.
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Danny Woodhead - - Saw some action last week, but still does not look like he will see enough touches to merit taking a chance on him, especially against a good defense.
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Ronnie Brown - - Does not look like he will see any real action, especially now that Mathews is expected to be thrown into the mix.
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Malcom Floyd - - Coming off another good week and looks like he has entrenched himself as the Chargers go to WR. Solid matchup this week could allow him to keep it going.
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Eddie Royal - - Still not touching the ball enough to consider him worth taking a chance on, even though he has a decent matchup this week.
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Robert Meachem - - Has started slowly, though definitely capable of making big plays against anyone, so has some upside. But still not quite on the same page as Rivers it seems, making him a risky option. So if you have other options, it may be best to let him sit back and watch for a bit.
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Antonio Gates - - Those injured ribs forced him to sit out last week, so watch his status closely this week. He could be limited if he can go, though he is certainly capable of going off if he plays. But sucks that he is battling yet another injury this season forcing owners to play the waiting game every week.
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San Diego Chargers - - The defense has been solid, though have not been making many big fantasy plays and this week they face a Falcons offense that has been rolling and typically limits mistakes.
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Tennessee Titans |
Jake Locker - - Has started out slowly and this week he faces a Lions defense that really pressures the QB and is tough to throw on, so it could be a another tough week for Locker.
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Ryan Fitzpatrick - - Coming off a solid game and this week he faces a pass defense that has given up a ton of yards, but one that also has potential. May not be asked to throw it a ton this week, but if he does, he could find some success. Has risk this week, but also some solid upside so could be worth gambling on if you need to.
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Chris Johnson - - Has really been a huge disappointment thus far and the frustration is starting to show. The Lions defense can be run on, so maybe this week he finally gets it going. But definitely a riskier than expected option. But unless you have another good option out there, you likely need to be patient with your high draft pick and hope the Titans finally get it going. Definitely has the talent to light it up, if only he can remember where he left it (And the offensive line can cooperate).
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Shonn Greene - - Missed some time last week with a head injury, but was able to return and should be ready for Week Three. Not a bad matchup this week and he has had some ups and downs against the Dolphins, but they have been pretty good against the run thus far.
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Jamie Harper - - Even with Johnson struggling and Ringer banged up, he has been non-existent, so I'd continue to forget about him.
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Kenny Britt - - Was limited last week as he was brought along slowly. Since there were no setbacks, he expects to see a larger role this week, though there are no indications he will be really busy yet. So if you have other options, it may be in your best interest to continue to hold off on starting Britt until he proves he is healthy enough to be an asset to your team.
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Kendall Wright - - The rookie did find the end zone last week, but he is still a work-in-progress and with Britt's role expected to expand, he could see less action.
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Damian Williams - - Was decent last week, but with Britt a week healthier, Williams could spend more time on the sidelines making him a riskier option this week and he was risky enough last week. The Titans offense is just not producing enough to merit starting a backup receiver.
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Nate Washington - - Was quiet last week and with Britt liable to see a bigger role, will his chances be cut some as well? Should still be able to get his looks, though this week the Titans face a tough Lions pass defense, so he is a little riskier this week, especially since his calf is still not 100%.
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Kevin Walter - - Between the iffy matchup and his very inconsistent production, with more poor performances than good ones, you should probably look at other options again this week.
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Delanie Walker - - Not looking like he will see much action, though he has the talent to come out of nowhere and produce. But he is liable to put up nothing more often than not this season with all the new parts in the passing game.
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Rob Bironas - - The offense is not looking pretty thus far, but they do have some good weapons and if they can get going, it could mean a busy Bironas. But until the offense starts finding itself, he could be a little up and down.
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Tennessee Titans - - The defense has struggled out of the gate, though they have made some nice plays as well. This week they will have their hands full against a talented Lions offense.
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Favorite: Even
Prediction: San Diego Chargers 23 - Tennessee Titans 20 | | Saint Louis Rams at Dallas Cowboys - Sunday 1:00pm | | |
Saint Louis Rams |
Sam Bradford - - Coming off a big game and faces a Bears defense that has been prone to the pass thus far. Factor in that S-Jax is banged up and the Rams may look to the air a little more this week.
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Isaiah Pead - - With S-Jax banged up, maybe he will see some touches. But thus far there are no indications he will get a chance and Richardson has earned the main backup job. So you can continue to forget about Pead.
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Daryl Richardson - - With S-Jax banged up, he could take on a much larger role in the offense or even start. But he faces a tough matchup this week, so definitely a risky option. But if you are in need of RB help and S-Jax is unable to go (Bump him to a 3 football option), he could be a decent surprise and help your cause.
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Brian Quick - - Still not showing anything, so you can continue to forget about the rookie. Maybe at some point he will get his chance and take it.
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Austin Pettis - - His four game suspension is over so he is back on the active roster. Lets see if he has any role before considering him for your team. I'm guessing it could be awhile before he gets much of a chance.
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Jared Cook - - Was quiet last week, though did get some decent looks, but this week he faces a good pass defense, though one that really struggled covering the TE last week against the 49ers, which does give Cook some upside. The question is, will the Titans try to exploit the same hole?
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Lance Kendricks - - Still not seeing enough action to merit starting him, unless you are really in a bind this week. Not a bad matchup as the Bears have had some trouble against the pass.
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Greg Zuerlein - - The offense has been playing well to start the season and this week they face a defense that has been up and down. They definitely could make it tough in the red zone and force the rookie into action.
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St. Louis Rams - - The defense has shown some flashes and have some playmakers. Could benefit from facing an offense coming off a tough week in which the QB took a beating and is making waves in the locker room. So definitely have upside this week.
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Dallas Cowboys |
Tony Romo - - Coming off a tough week, but playing in Seattle seems to do that to many. This week he finally gets to play at home and faces a Bucs defense that has really struggled against the pass (As is evident by the huge performance from Eli Manning in the 2nd half last week). So has great upside this week.
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DeMarco Murray - - Coming off a tough game, but the Cowboys will have a chance to bounce back as their return home. Though the Bucs run defense has been pretty good thus far, though the Giants had some success in limited touches. Definitely has the talent to get back on track this week.
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Dez Bryant - - The slow start to the season has been frustrating, but this week he has a very good chance to bust out of it against a struggling Bucs pass defense, so be patient and give him another shot this week.
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Miles Austin - - Coming off a good game and has been playing well thus far as the Cowboys have tried to get him in position to make plays. A great matchup this week gives him plenty of upside and gives you a good reason to plug him in again this week.
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Jason Witten - - Was more involved in the passing game last week, though had three drops, which is uncommon for the usually sure-handed Witten. Says he is healthy and with a good matchup this week, he has good upside and appears like he is close to being his old self. Gave the Bucs some troubles last season as he was the Cowboys leading receiver in that meeting.
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Dan Bailey - - Coming off a tough week as the offense only got him a single XP attempt. This week the Cowboys finally head home and face a struggling defense, so they should be able to bounce back and get him some scoring chances this week.
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Dallas Cowboys - - The defense struggled last week, though they have the weapons to give the Bucs some fits. Though Tampa Bay usually does a good job of limiting mistakes, though Freeman was picked twice last week.
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Favorite: Even
Prediction: Dallas Cowboys 27 - Saint Louis Rams 20 | | Detroit Lions at Washington Redskins - Sunday 1:00pm | | |
Detroit Lions |
Matthew Stafford - - Coming off a tough week, but this week he faces a much better matchup against a struggling Titans defense. Has plenty of weapons, though will they run it a little more this week to expose arguably the biggest hole in the Titans defense, especially since Leshoure is finally available?
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Reggie Bush - - Coming off a huge game and this week he faces a defense that has not exactly been stellar against the run. He should once again see plenty of action and will look to break a big play. Has nice upside, but can be a little up and down.
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Mikel Leshoure - - Returns from suspension and is expected to have a role in the offense. The question is, how much of a role will he have? For now, it is probably best to sit back and see what happens with the Lions running game.
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Joique Bell - - With Leshoure back in the mix, he likely will be lucky to even see the field on offense, much less have any fantasy value.
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Calvin Johnson - - Don't think, just start him every week. Has a solid matchup if you care. You can never sit Megatron since he can go off any week and you'd kick yourself if you had him on the bench.
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Nate Burleson - - Still waiting for the non-Megatron WRs to find their groove. A solid matchup this week could help, but Burleson will likely be hit-or-miss, so you may be better off with another WR option.
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Mike Thomas - - In the same situation as Shorts, so ummmm...yeah....ummm...find yourself another option.
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Brandon Pettigrew - - At least he found the end zone late to salvage a respectable week, but this week's better matchup should help him get back on track and give him plenty of upside.
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Tony Scheffler - - Likely will not get many touches, though he may have his occasional moment. But he is probably way too risky to merit taking a chance on.
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David Akers - - Just continues to rack up plenty of scoring chances and this week they face a defense that has the weapons to make the red zone a little tougher, so could see quite a few FG chances this week.
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Detroit Lions - - While the defense has had some struggles, they certainly have the weapons capable of making big plays and thus far the Titans offense has been off to a slow start, giving the defense some nice upside this week.
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Washington Redskins |
Robert Griffin III - - Coming off another big game and this week he gets to make his home debut against a Bengals defense that has been sieve-like thus far in 2012 and was lit up by Brandon Weeden a week after having one of the worst debut in the history of the league (Or at least so it seemed).
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Alfred Morris - - Coming off a solid game and appears to be entrenched as the main RB for the Redskins. This may be a mistake, but for now I am going to trust that Shanahan has found a feature RB he likes and will continue to use him heavily. Good matchup again this week.
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Evan Royster - - Even with a good matchup this week, it just does not appear like he will get enough touches to merit taking a chance on.
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Roy Helu - - There are still no indications he will suddenly start touching the ball much, so continue to forget about him.
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Pierre Garcon - - That foot is still bothering him so his status is still up in the air. If he can go, he has a good matchup and could be a very nice option. But he has risk since he could be limited or be forced to sit, so watch his status closely.
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Josh Morgan - - Made some nice plays last week, but that bonehead penalty late may have cost his team a win and may have cost him the trust of his coach. A good matchup this week does give him some upside though, so he could be a pleasant surprise if you are looking for WR help.
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Santana Moss - - With Garcon still banged up, he could see more action this week, though he was pretty quite last week. A good matchup does give him some nice upside though, so if you are in a bind, maybe he could help.
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Leonard Hankerson - - Had a big 68-yard touchdown reception last week, but was quiet outside of that. But with a good matchup this week and Garon still not 100%, maybe he could surprise again. Is a risky option though, so may be best to look elsewhere.
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Aldrick Robinson - - Has shown some flashes, though RG3 has spread the wealth. A banged up Garcon could help his cause, as could the nice matchup this week. Still a gamble though.
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Fred Davis - - Still not looking like he and RG3 are on the same page yet, so I'd probably consider other options and let him get rolling before relying on him for your starting lineup. A good matchup this week could help his cause, though coming off a head injury that could force him to sit out or limit him.
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Washington Redskins - - The defense has given up a ton of yards and points thus far, though they also have made some big plays. This week they face a Bengals offense that has plenty of weapons and is coming off a big week.
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Favorite: Even
Prediction: Washington Redskins 31 - Detroit Lions 30 | | Cleveland Browns at Minnesota Vikings - Sunday 1:00pm | | |
Cleveland Browns |
Brandon Weeden - - Coming off a big game and maybe that is what he needed to relax and get it going. Has a solid matchup this week giving him some upside. But after the horridness that was Week One, it will take more than a big game against a bad pass defense to earn him a fantasy start, unless you are really in a bind.
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Trent Richardson - - Coming off a huge game which may have been his breakout performance. This week he faces a Bills defense that has been very bad, but is coming off a solid game. Though it seems they could be susceptible to the run, which could allow T-Rich to build on last week's performance.
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Montario Hardesty - - Looks like I may get as many touches each week as he will, so it appears safe to forget about him as a fantasy producer. Nothing more than a handcuff to T-Rich at best and he is probably an iffy handcuff at that.
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Chris Ogbonnaya - - Coming off a solid game thanks to his receiving skills and not a bad matchup this week. But you probably want to see him produce on a consistent basis before considering him ready for the fantasy football world.
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Josh Gordon - - The rookie is still not involved in the passing game enough to consider him a viable option.
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Greg Little - - Coming off a good game and looks like he could be a nice option down the line, but the Browns passing offense will likely be up and down as the young, ummm, scratch that, the inexperienced Weeden learns his way.
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Davone Bess - - Putting up modest production and with an iffy matchup this week, it is probably in your best interest to look elsewhere for a starting WR, especially since Tannehill will likely have some growing pains.
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Travis Benjamin - - The rookie is getting an occasional bone to try and get him the ball in space, but still not involved in the offense enough to consider him a viable option.
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Kellen Davis - - Did find the end zone last week, but it was his only reception. Typically not touching the ball enough to merit starting him unless you are really in a bind.
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Shayne Graham - - The offense has been rolling and should be able to keep it going this week. Though the Broncos defense could make it tough for them to finish drives and force Graham into action.
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Cleveland Browns - - The defense has done a good job of pressuring the QB and do have some play makers, though missing Haden definitely hurts. Have some upside as Fitzpatrick has been known to have some lapses of color blindness that opens him to interceptions.
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Minnesota Vikings |
Christian Ponder - - Coming off a nice performance, but this week's matchup leaves a lot to be desired against a very tough 49ers defense making him a risky option.
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Matt Cassel - - Coming off a big game and likely will need to try and play keep up this week against the Saints. Luckily for him the Saints defense has really struggled out of the gate, so he has a lot of upside. Still has risk since he has not exactly been a consistent fantasy performer, but he could pay off this week if you need to take a chance on him.
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Adrian Peterson - - Cooled off last week but he is a stud and can go off any week. That being said, it will definitely be much tougher this week against a very tough 49ers defense. So if you have another good option that you are itching to use, it may be a nice week to roll the dice on them. Does sound like they will try to use him a little heavier this week.
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Toby Gerhart - - Between the very limited role and the tough matchup, it is highly recommended to look elsewhere for RB help this week.
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Greg Jennings - - A groin injury forced him to sit out last week, but he is expected to play this week. But keep your eyes and ears open since a scratch on MNF could be tough to overcome, though at this point, signs are good. Not the ideal matchup, but he can produce against anyone with Rodgers throwing him the rock.
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Jerome Simpson - - One more game of his suspension to go and considering the matchup, it is probably for the best anyway.
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Kyle Rudolph - - Coming off a solid game, though this week he faces a tough matchup. But against a tough 49ers defense they may have to throw it late, which could give him some extra chances to produce. Risky option, but has nice upside.
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Blair Walsh - - The rookie is coming off another nice game, but this week the Vikings draw one of the league's best defenses, so scoring could be hard to come by. Though if they do find some success moving the ball, it could mean that Walsh does the bulk of the scoring giving him some decent upside, so he may be worth the risk this week.
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Minnesota Vikings - - The defense has not been putting up much fantasy wise and this week face an offense that has been playing well and usually does a nice job limiting mistakes.
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Favorite: Even
Prediction: Cleveland Browns 23 - Minnesota Vikings 13 | | New York Giants at Carolina Panthers - Sunday 1:00pm | | |
New York Giants |
Eli Manning - - Coming off a huge game, though some owners were on the ledge in the first half last week, but he had a huge rally. With the defense looking bad and Bradshaw banged up, he could be asked to carry a heavy load again this week and faces an iffy Panthers defense. No Nicks will hurt some though, but he still has enough weapons. Hard to even consider sitting a guy after what he did last week.
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David Wilson - - Even when Bradshaw went down, the rookie did not see much action. If Bradshaw is out, he will likely see a little more action, but all signs point to Brown being the better option. Thus he is not likely an option worth pursuing at this point.
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Andre Brown - - If Bradshaw is unable to play, he will likely get the start and the bulk of the carries. A good matchup this week does give him some upside if you need to take a chance on him.
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Hakeem Nicks - - Expected to sit this one out to allow his injured foot some time to heal so he can be ready for the rest of the season.
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Victor Cruz - - Coming off a monster performance and this week he has another solid matchup. With Nicks still not quite 100%, he could be option 1A, though there should be plenty of balls for both of them. Definitely have to keep riding him.
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Rueben Randle - - The rookie still not showing any signs of being ready to contribute. Maybe the injuries will allow him a chance to contribute, but probably not ready to help your team just yet.
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Louis Murphy - - Sure he could make a big play, but likely is all or nothing. A good matchup this week could allow him to surprise, but really not your ideal option since he is more likely to give you nothing than a good game.
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Brandon Myers - - Has been getting a decent number of looks from Palmer and looks like he could be a decent fantasy option this season. Thus week's matchup is not doing him any favors though, so may be a good week to explore other avenues.
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New York Giants - - The injuries to the defense are really taking a toll, though they still have the ability to pressure the QB, though Newton's escapability could give them some trouble. When you have playmakers, good things can happen, but so far they are not appearing to be living up to their potential. Maybe as they get healthier, things will improve.
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Carolina Panthers |
Cam Newton - - Still waiting for him to really start clicking, though he still has been a pretty good fantasy option and this week he faces a banged up secondary, so he does have nice upside. Though the Panthers have been running the ball a ton thus far and may continue to do the same. At least Newton gets his yards on the ground as well.
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Jonathan Stewart - - Coming off a solid performance, but is battling an injured ankle giving him some risk. With the Panthers employing a three-headed RB, not to mention Newton, he has some risk. Not a bad matchup, so if he is healthy, he could be worth taking a chance on.
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DeAngelo Williams - - Bounced back last week and maybe he will keep it rolling this week with another solid matchup. Should continue to get his touches as the Panthers appear like they want to run it a little more in 2012.
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Mike Tolbert - - Found the end zone last week, but still seeing very limited touches and will likely need a TD to have any fantasy value. And those necessary TDs could be few and far between as the Panthers employ three RBs, not to mention a QB that is not opposed to running. Though keep an eye on the status of Stewart.
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Steve Smith - - Keep an eye on that injured knee that is hampering him this week, but if he is able to go, the matchup is way too good to pass up. The knee does give him risk, but the upside thanks to the great matchup probably overcomes that.
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Brandon LaFell - - Coming off another good game and has a really nice matchup to exploit this week against a banged up secondary. Definitely like his upside this week, so if you are looking for WR help, he could be your guy this week, especially since Smith is not 100%, which could mean more targets for LaFell.
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Domenik Hixon - - Suffered a concussion last week, so likely will not play this week or could be limited at best. Not a huge fantasy option to begin with.
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Ted Ginn Jr. - - Continue to forget about him as he is still battling an injured ankle and likely won't have much of a role in the offense when he is healthy enough to go.
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Kealoha Pilares - - Hello McFly! I thought I told you to never come in here, um I mean start this player. Make like a tree and get outta here.
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Greg Olsen - - Cooled off last week, but with a very good matchup this week, he definitely deserves another shot if you need to give him a go this week.
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Carolina Panthers - - The defense picked Brees off twice last week and Manning was horrid in the first half last week, so they do have some upside, though the matchup is less than ideal.
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Favorite: Even
Prediction: New York Giants 31 - Carolina Panthers 27 | | Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints - Sunday 1:00pm | | |
Arizona Cardinals |
Carson Palmer - - Has been busy this season and may be forced to play catch up this week, but will likely have his hands full against a tough Steelers defense.
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Rashard Mendenhall - - Is doing more and more in practice, so he could have a role in the offense this week. Though he likely will be brought along slowly, but it may be best to wait until he proves he is back before giving him a start. I would guess he sits this one out as well.
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Ryan Williams - - The youngster didn't show anything worthwhile last week either and is dealing with a knee issue, so you probably want to continue to look elsewhere for RB help.
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Larry Fitzgerald - - The Patriots really do a good job taking away a team's go to option, so there will be better days. This week is a tough one though as he faces a talented Eagles secondary (Though he certainly has the skills to produce against anyone). Just has more risk and less upside than usual.
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Andre Roberts - - Two games, two touchdowns, though last week the touchdown reception was his only catch. Can he go 3-for-3? Might be a tall order this week against a tough Eagles secondary.
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Michael Floyd - - The rookie is still nowhere near ready for the fantasy world, so I'd move along and find yourself a better option at least for the forseeable future.
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Robert Housler - - With Heap banged up, he could see more action this week, but I really don't consider him to be much of a threat in the fantasy world.
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Jay Feely - - The Cardinals offense has not exactly been lighting it up, but they have been doing enough to win. This week's matchup is another iffy one, so Feely could be key again this week.
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Arizona Cardinals - - The defense has been playing well and this week they face an Eagles offense that has really struggled with turnovers this season, so they definitely have some nice upside this week.
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New Orleans Saints |
Drew Brees - - He will likely continue to be aggressive and air it out often and this week faces a Chiefs defense that has been struggling thus far, especially against the pass. You drafted him high for a reason. Just play him.
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Mark Ingram - - Found the end zone last week and looks like he should be the main option at RB and this week he faces a Chiefs defense that has been struggling this season and will have to worry about the passing attack.
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Darren Sproles - - Still waiting for him to get his first carry of the season. Luckily he has been the main man in the passing game getting a ton of touches, which has made him golden in PPR leagues and still a solid option in standard leagues. But hopefully he will start getting some carries down the line.
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Pierre Thomas - - Coming off a big game, but still only got nine carries and a handful of receptions. A good matchup this week could help his cause, but still a gamble with so many other options for the Saints to utilize.
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Marques Colston - - Has started the season slowly, at least for his standards. A nice matchup this week does give him some good upside, but an injured foot could slow him down this week, so keep your eyes on that. If the foot is not a factor, has really nice upside this week to finally get it going.
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Lance Moore - - Was quiet last week, but has a good matchup this week, so has a good chance of bouncing back. Plus with Colston not 100%, that could mean more for Moore.
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Joseph Morgan - - Not liable to see much action this week either, so I'd move along and see what else is out there.
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Jimmy Graham - - Just keeps it going and with another great matchup to exploit this week, there is no need to think about it. Just plug him in yet again and be happy you have him.
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Ben Watson - - Just not seeing enough involvement with the passing game to consider him worth starting.
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Garrett Hartley - - The offense should be able to keep it rolling and exploit a good matchup this week to get him plenty of scoring chances.
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New Orleans Saints - - Thus far the defense has been putrid, and that may be putting it nicely. This week they do face an inconsistent option, so maybe they could make some plays, but considering the struggles thus far, it may be worth pursuing other options.
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Favorite: Even
Prediction: New Orleans Saints 38 - Arizona Cardinals 20 | | Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens - Sunday 1:00pm | | |
Houston Texans |
Matt Schaub - - Was quiet last week as the Texans utilized the running game heavily. Against a solid Broncos defense, he may not air it out much this week either, though with the weapons he has, he certainly has upside.
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Arian Foster - - Just keeps rolling and even though this week's matchup leaves a lot to be desired, he has proven time and time again that he is a plug him and forget him option.
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Ben Tate - - Coming off a big game, though he is definitely hit-or-miss since you never quite know how many touches he will get from week-to-week. Always has some upside, but with an iffy matchup this week, it may be best to strongly consider other options.
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Andre Johnson - - While the matchup is not an easy one, he is more than capable of going off against any defense, so unless you are loaded at WR, you should keep him in the starting lineup.
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Keshawn Martin - - Not seeing enough action to consider him for your roster, so forget about the rookie.
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Lestar Jean - - Not involved in the offensive gameplan enough to consider him fantasy worthy.
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Owen Daniels - - Always capable of putting up good numbers, though he can be a little up and down at times. Not the ideal matchup this week, but there are certainly worse options out there at TE.
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Houston Texans - - The defense continues to play very well and while they face a talented offense, we saw how Manning is still a little rusty on MNF and how the Falcons were able to pressure him.
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Baltimore Ravens |
Joe Flacco - - Has started off well, though he cooled off some last week. Did have a good game against the Patriots in the last meeting and will likely be called upon to take a bigger load in this meeting as the Patriots will likely try to take away Rice.
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Ray Rice - - Coming off a good game, but this week he faces a good defense that will likely try to take him away, which is easier said than done. Though they did a good job of keeping him quiet in the AFC Championship game last season.
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Bernard Pierce - - Between the limited touches and the iffy matchup, I would strongly recommend considering other options.
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Torrey Smith - - While he may not have much of a matchup, he is more than capable of making a big play as he did in the AFC Championship game in January against these same Patriots. So he certainly has upside.
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Jacoby Jones - - Sure he found the end zone last week and it appears he could see some decent touches this season, but he also will likely be hit-or-miss and looks like he may face a solid defense this week.
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Dennis Pitta - - Has been on a roll, but with an iffy mathcup this week and lots of options for Flacco to use, who knows if he can keep it going. If you need a TE option, he certainly has earned another start.
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Ed Dickson - - So far it appears that Pitta has become the go to tight end for the Ravens. We shall see if that keeps going, but for now it may be a good idea to hold off on Dickson.
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Justin Tucker - - Against a good Patriots defense, the Ravens may be forced to rely on the leg of Tucker against this week.
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Baltimore Ravens - - The defense still has capable weapons and a struggling o-line could allow the Ravens to give Brady some trouble making them a worthy option, even against what should be a good Patriots offense.
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Favorite: Even
Prediction: Houston Texans 27 - Baltimore Ravens 23 | | Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins - Sunday 4:05pm | | |
Atlanta Falcons |
Matt Ryan - - Coming off another good performance and this week he faces a defense that has been tough to run on, but susceptible to the pass. So he may be asked to throw it a good bit this week.
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Steven Jackson - - An injured groin could force him to sit out this week. If he can go, it may be in a more limited role and the Bears defense has been pretty good against the run thus far, so he definitely has more risk than usual.
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Jacquizz Rodgers - - Still has not lived up to the hype many owners had been hoping for. Turner's DUI arrest likely won't impact him much this week, so probably should forget about Rodgers at this point in time.
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Jason Snelling - - Still not seeing many bones thrown his way, so probably not a guy you want to consider for your fantasy team, at least not if you want to have a chance to win.
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Julio Jones - - Was quiet last week, but as he has shown in the past, he can go off against any defense and this week he faces a defense that can be thrown on.
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Roddy White - - Coming off a big game and proved to the naysayers that he is still a good fantasy option. A solid matchup this week should allow him a good chance to keep it going this week.
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Harry Douglas - - Got targeted a few times last week, but he will likely continue to be his usual very inconsistent self, making him a poor fantasy option.
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Tony Gonzalez - - Another game, another touchdown. Just keeps giving defenses fits as they are forced to focus on the talented WR duo, which leaves Gonzo in position to make plays.
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Matt Bryant - - The Chargers defense has been playing well and could force the Falcons to settle for some Bryant field goal attempts this week.
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Atlanta Falcons - - The defense is coming off a big game, but this week they take to the road the face an offense that has been playing well and typically takes good care of the ball.
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Miami Dolphins |
Ryan Tannehill - - The rookie bounced back last week with a solid performance, but he likely will be inconsistent, especially early in the season. The Jets pass defense should be pretty solid, especially if they can get back Revis this week. So he is still probably not quite ready to be a worthy starting QB for your fantasy team.
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Lamar Miller - - With Thomas banged up, the rookie could get another shot to produce, though he likely won't get as many touches this week as it seems less likely for the Dolphins to jump out to a big lead against a divisional foe with a solid defense.
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Daniel Thomas - - Sat out last week with a concussion and even if he can play, it likely would be in a limited role and he could be pushed down farther if Miller keeps performing.
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Mike Wallace - - Just continues to be a go to option in the red zone and should again see plenty of targets from Big Ben allowing him to keep it going.
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Brian Hartline - - Coming off a big game, but I might be able to count on one hand how many good games he has had during his career. So until he starts showing some consistent production, I would probably avoid him, unless you are really between a rock and a hard place. Though maybe this is a sign of things to come and he is comfortable with Tannehill, but I'd like to see more of the same before starting him.
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Brandon Gibson - - Found the end zone last week, but only caught a couple passes and Amendola has been the go to guy. Not a bad matchup so does have some upside.
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Armon Binns - - Coming off a solid game and just keeps making clutch plays, though he may not be much of a big play threat.
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Dustin Keller - - Sat out with a hamstring injury last week and may still be limited or sit out again. With the Jets passing game not exactly lighting it up, you may want to wait on him. Does have a good matchup though and has had some success against Miami in the past.
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Dan Carpenter - - The Dolphins offense will likely be up and down this year as they break in their rookie quarterback. This week they face a solid defense, so scoring could be tough to come by.
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Miami Dolphins - - The defense has started out slowly, though they do face an offense that is not exactly lighting the world on fire and Sanchez has been known to have some dud performances. Still a risky option considering their lack of success thus far.
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Favorite: Even
Prediction: Atlanta Falcons 27 - Miami Dolphins 10 | | Buffalo Bills at New York Jets - Sunday 4:25pm | | |
Buffalo Bills |
Kevin Kolb - - Actually was solid last week, but who knows exactly will happen when Skelton is healthy. Tough matchup this week makes him a pretty iffy option.
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C.J. Spiller - - Coming off another big game and this week he faces a defense that is susceptible to the run and he likely will get plenty of chances to make big plays.
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Fred Jackson - - Still expected to miss a couple/few weeks with an injured knee, so continue to bypass him when thinking about your starting RBs.
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Tashard Choice - - Likely will see some touches to spell Spiller and does have a good matchup. But he probably will not get enough touches to justify starting him this week.
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Stevie Johnson - - Has been solid, though unspectacular to start the season, though he has found the end zone in each game and does have a solid matchup this week (Certainly helps that Haden is out of the picture). So the veteran certainly has plenty of upside.
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T.J. Graham - - Likely won't see enough action to consider him worthy of a roster spot, much less a chance to start for your team.
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Brad Smith - - Nah! Don't think I'd recommend gambling on him either. Sure he could make a big play, but he is much more likely to lay a goose egg than to give you a golden game.
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Scott Chandler - - Looks like he could be counted on to step up with Nelson lost and has a solid matchup this week. Has a history of extreme inconsistency, but if you need to use him, he could help your cause.
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Rian Lindell - - Hard to recommend starting a guy that has yet to even attempt a FG as the Bills offense seems to be TD or nothing. Certainly could get some chances this week though.
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Buffalo Bills - - The defense bounced back last week and showed why bigger things were expected. This week they face a Browns offense that will likely be hit-or-miss this season and is utilizing a rookie QB who was as bad as could be in Week One and very good in Week Two. Which one will show up this week?
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New York Jets |
Mark Sanchez - - Struggled last week, but this week's matchup could allow him to bounce back and find his Week One form again. Still a risky option since he can be hit-or-miss and has to deal with Tebow having a potential role in the offense. Could be a worthy gamble this week if you really need him though.
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Mike Goodson - - Will likely see a little action, but probably not enough of them to merit starting him and against a tough Steelers defense, a big play will be hard to come by this week.
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Bilal Powell - - Saw some action last week, though some of that was due to Greene exiting with an injury, though he was able to return and should be fine for this week. So likely won't see many touches, so you can continue to forget about him.
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Joe McKnight - - Still not seeing anywhere near enough time on offense to consider him for your fantasy team.
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Santonio Holmes - - Found the end zone last week and has had some success in the past against the Dolphins, whose pass defense is really struggling. Still not entirely sold on his fantasy value this season, though he was targeted a ton last week, but I do like his potential this week, so he could be a nice option.
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Stephen Hill - - Fell back to Earth hard last week, though like many rookies, he will probably continue to be inconsistent. This week he faces a struggling pass defense, so he does have some nice upside this week. But you probably are best suited to only use the rookie if you must.
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Jeremy Kerley - - Continues to show his potential and with a nice matchup this week, he could be a pleasant surprise. But the Jets passing game still leaves a lot to be desired.
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Jeff Cumberland - - With Keller banged up, maybe he sees a little action in the passing game. But he will probably see about as much action as parents with three month old quadruplets.
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Nick Folk - - Which offense will show up this week? They have a good matchup, so that could bode well for the offense and Folk's scoring chances. But until the offense starts showing some consistency, Folk could be hit-or-miss.
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New York Jets - - The defense has potential, but has not exactly been lighting it up thus far. But definitely could benefit from facing a rookie QB who has been really bad once and pretty solid once.
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Favorite: Even
Prediction: Buffalo Bills 20 - New York Jets 17 | | Jacksonville Jaguars at Seattle Seahawks - Sunday 4:25pm | | |
Jacksonville Jaguars |
Blaine Gabbert - - A bum hamstring could give him trouble this week and while he has a good matchup this week and could bounce back from a rough Week Two, it may be best to just avoid him this week since he could be one sack or mis-step from being back on the sidelines. Actually does have some nice upside this week though.
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Chad Henne - - Could be counted on to start this week if Gabbert's hamstring does not hold up. Has a good matchup this week, though the Jaguars passing attack has not exactly been lighting it up.
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Maurice Jones-Drew - - Has a great history against the Colts defense and lit them up in both meetings last season. While the Colts run defense did a good job last week against ADP, it is hard to ignore the success MJD has had against the Colts (And the success the Bears had in Week One), giving him a ton of upside.
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Cecil Shorts - - Ummm...Yeah...Ummm...I don't think you really want to go here.
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Mohamed Massaquoi - - Has been solid thus far and looks like maybe he could finally live up to his potential. Does have some upside this week with a solid matchup, but ideally we will see more consistency from the passing game before starting any piece of it. But there are worse options out there.
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Justin Blackmon - - The rookie was held without a catch last week and while this week's matchup is favorable, it may be in your best interest to wait until he is finally clicking to plug him into your lineup.
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Marcedes Lewis - - Was nowhere to be found last week, but this week's matchup is much more favorable. Though a banged up Gabbert may not help the cause. But if you need some help at TE, he could be your guy thanks to a nice matchup. Still a gamble though.
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Josh Scobee - - The offense may not be exactly lighting the world on fire, but this week they face a struggling Colts defense so should have some success. Though they may struggle to finish drives and be forced to rely on the leg of Scobee.
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Jacksonville Jaguars - - The defense may not be making many big plays, but they do have some upside this week as they face a rookie QB. Still not exactly a strong option since thy have not exactly been producing much fantasy-wise though.
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Seattle Seahawks |
Russell Wilson - - Coming off a decent performance, but still a work in progress and faces a defense that has been tough to throw on thus far and will likely make him uncomfortable by putting pressure on him.
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Marshawn Lynch - - Coming off a big game and should be pretty busy again this week as the offense will likely go through him again this week. Has good upside since the Packers defense has struggled against the running attack this season.
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Robert Turbin - - Not expected to see enough touches to merit taking a chance on him.
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Percy Harvin - - Has been rolling to start the season, though this week he faces a tough matchup so it could slow him down some. But his big play ability can give any defense fits, so he still has some upside.
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Sidney Rice - - Has the potential to produce solid numbers, though will likely be up and down with a rookie QB trying to find his way. Not he ideal matchup this week.
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Golden Tate - - The youngster took a hit to the pocket last week for the cheap shot, but is starting to see a bigger role on offense. But still liable to be up and down making him a risky option.
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Doug Baldwin - - The Seahawks WRs are liable to be inconsistent with the rookie QB under center as he gets more comfortable with the speed of the NFL.
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Zach Miller - - Injured foot is slowing him down and could still be a factor this week, so is a risky option.
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Anthony McCoy - - Took advantage of his chance last week with Miller banged up, so he does have upside. But with a rookie QB at the helm, he will likely be hit or miss making him a less than ideal option.
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Steven Hauschka - - The offense is coming off a good week, but will likely be a little up and down. But at home they should find some success, though the Packers capable defense may force them to settle for some FG attempts.
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Seattle Seahawks - - The defense has been playing well and often takes it to another level at home, though they will have their hands full this week against a tough Packers offense. Though they are having offensive line woes, so they could definitely get to Rodgers.
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Favorite: Even
Prediction: Jacksonville Jaguars 16 - Seattle Seahawks 13 | | Indianapolis Colts at San Francisco 49ers - Sunday 4:25pm | | |
Indianapolis Colts |
Andrew Luck - - The rookie continues to show off his potential and has a solid matchup this week. But like most rookie QBs, he likely will have some ups and downs. But there are definitely worse options out there at QB.
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Vick Ballard - - Just not seeing enough touches to consider him worthy of starting for your fantasy squad.
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Donald Brown - - Still really waiting for him to get it going, though he has shown some flashes. Has some nice upside this week against a Jaguars defense that has started out of the gates slowly, especially against the run. So definitely a worthy gamble this week.
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Reggie Wayne - - Like the Energizer bunny, he just keeps on rolling and with another nice matchup this week, you should probably consider him starter worthy again this week.
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T.Y. Hilton - - Just not expected to be involved in the game plan enough to consider him a viable fantasy option.
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Darrius Heyward-Bey - - In the same boat as Moore, so has more risk than usual this week, though maybe he can make a big play if you need to stick with him this week.
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Coby Fleener - - Cooled off last week, but with a solid matchup this week, he has a good chance to bounce back and utilize that long-time relationship with Luck to get back on track.
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Adam Vinatieri - - The offense has definitely made some improvements and has a solid matchup this week. But with a rookie QB at the helm, they could struggle to finish drives at times and be forced to rely on the leg of their veteran kicker.
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Indianapolis Colts - - The defense continues to struggle, though maybe they could benefit from facing a young, banged up QB leading and offense that has not exactly found itself in 2012.
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San Francisco 49ers |
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Frank Gore - - Has started the season in style and should again see plenty of touches this week giving him plenty of chances to put up another good performance. The Vikings defense should be solid against the run though, so does have a little more risk than usual.
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Kendall Hunter - - Likely will get some touches, but probably not enough of them to consider him a fantasy friendly starter. So I'd continue to explore your other options.
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Anquan Boldin - - Cooled off last week and the veteran will likely be a little up and down this season. Not the ideal matchup this week, though he did have a good game in the last meeting with the Patriots, so he does have upside.
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Mario Manningham - - Still waiting for him to take off and start providing some fantasy value. At this point, I'd just keep waiting on him as it could take some time for him to work his way into the offense more.
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Vernon Davis - - Coming off a huge game and just keeps making plays in the red zone, so probably a guy you want to keep plugging in at tight end, regardless of the matchup. This week's matchup is not the best, but it could be worse.
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Phil Dawson - - The offense found some life last week, but Dawson has been busy this season thus far and it could continue that way as the young offense struggles to finish drives.
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San Francisco 49ers - - The defense continues to play very well and this week they face an offense that has been up and down and is led by a youngster. Though the Vikings have typically done a good job of limiting mistakes. But the 49ers definitely have the players to make a big plays any week.
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Favorite: Even
Prediction: San Francisco 49ers 26 - Indianapolis Colts 20 | | Chicago Bears at Pittsburgh Steelers - Sunday 8:30pm | | |
Chicago Bears |
Jay Cutler - - Coming off a tough game and is starting to make the bad kind of waves. But a good matchup this week could help the Bears put last week behind them. Though if he has lost the locker room, he could be running for his life again this week. Risky option, but does have nice upside.
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Matt Forte - - An injured ankle will likely keep him out this week so you will likely need to find another option. But keep your eyes on him just in case as the matchup is a favorable one this week.
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Michael Bush - - With Forte injured and likely out, he will likely get the start this week and carry a heavy load against a Rams defense that has struggled against the run. So he definitely has a ton of upside this week.
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Armando Allen - - Even with Forte likely out, he probably does not get anywhere near enough touches to merit starting him, even with a very good matchup.
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Brandon Marshall - - Coming off a tough week, but should be able to bounce back this week. Has a good matchup and you can expect Cutler will try to get him heavily involved in the offense this week after a rough go in Week Two.
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Alshon Jeffery - - The rookie will likely continue to be a big play or nothing, at least in the near future as he learns his way. Not a bad matchup this week, but you probably want to rely on a WR with much less risk and without a QB that is not in the clubhouse doghouse.
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Earl Bennett - - Has had some nice moments during his career, but the good ones are a small sample compared to the stinkers. So probably not a guy you want to start if you can avoid it.
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Devin Hester - - Does not look like he will get anywhere near enough chances to consider him worth taking a chance on as a fantasy starter. I'd recommend looking elsewhere.
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Martellus Bennett - - Really starting to look like he will be the real deal in New York. Has a solid matchup this week, though still not quite a slam dunk as he is still in a new place. But really starting to like that upside making him a worthy gamble.
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Robbie Gould - - The offense is coming off a tough game, but should be able to bounce back this week with a nice matchup and a trip back home. Thus he should be able to bounce back and help your fantasy squad this week.
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Chicago Bears - - The defense has some good play makers and have done a good job pressuring the QB thus far in 2012 and facing an offensive line that has been battling the injury bug.
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Pittsburgh Steelers |
Ben Roethlisberger - - Just continues to do his thing and burn defenses with his ability to get away from pressure and make defenses pay. Not the best matchup, though he certainly has the playmakers to allow him to exploit the defense.
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Isaac Redman - - Dwyer being banged up, could help his cause, though the potential return of Mendenhall could hurt his cause (Though I would guess he sits another one out). With a great matchup this week, he may be worth taking a chance on this week.
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LaRod Stephens-Howling - - Expect another game in which he barely touches the ball giving him little to no fantasy value.
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Jonathan Dwyer - - Injured toe could limit him, plus the potential return of Mendenhall could cut into his touches. Risky option, though I really like the matchup this week, so he does have upside.
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Antonio Brown - - Big play threat can make a big play against anyone and should again see plenty of balls thrown in his direction, so might as well keep on riding him.
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Emmanuel Sanders - - Has the potential to make a big play or two, but often does not get the necessary touches to have much fantasy value making him nothing more than an emergency option.
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Jerricho Cotchery - - Likely a touchdown or nothing, so you probably want to see what other WRs are available to use since he is more likely to give you nothing than a good game.
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Heath Miller - - Just continues to make plays and can find the end zone every week. The Raiders pass defense has been solid, but Big Ben and the Steelers can find success against anyone.
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Shaun Suisham - - The offense should be able to give the Raiders defense trouble and get him plenty of scoring chances again this week.
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Pittsburgh Steelers - - The defense has plenty of weapons to make big plays and Palmer has been known to make some dumb throws that result in the dreaded pick six (And I would guess a few have come against the Steelers over the years).
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Favorite: Even
Prediction: Pittsburgh Steelers 27 - Chicago Bears 24 | | Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos - Monday 8:40pm | | |
Oakland Raiders |
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Darren McFadden - - Cooled off last week and with a tough matchup this week, it could be a rough one this week. Though his receiving skills could certainly help his cause, as will playing at home. Riskier than usual, but still capable of making his fantasy owners happy (Though he stated he is not a fan of fantasy football, but ask me if I care).
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Rashad Jennings - - Continue to forget about him as he is still battling that knee injury and even if he was healthy he likely would not see enough touches to merit starting him.
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Denarius Moore - - Was able to go last week and appears the injury issues are behind him (Lets just hope they don't creep back in at some point). With an iffy matchup this week, it may be a good week to consider other options, though he certainly could make a big play or two.
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Rod Streater - - The rookie has some potential, but with an iffy matchup this week, you probably want to strongly consider your other options.
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Sebastian Janikowski - - That groin is still bugging him, but it has not stopped him from lacing them up on game day. A tough matchup this week may not help his cause, though with his strong leg, he could certainly get some scoring chances since TDs could be tough to come by this week.
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Oakland Raiders - - The defense has not exactly been playing well, though they could benefit from facing an offensive line that struggles to keep pressure off the QB, though taking down Big Ben is certainly a chore.
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Denver Broncos |
Peyton Manning - - Coming off a rough game as he showed some rust and this week he faces one of the top defenses in the league. Though at least he will be at home for this one and he does have good weapons. He has proven in the past he can produce even with tough matchups, but does have more risk than usual this week.
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Knowshon Moreno - - Losing a key fumble is not a way to get yourself more touches, so he likely will be back in the dog house limiting his chances to succeed in the fantasy world. So definitely hope you can avoid starting him.
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Willis McGahee - - Coming off a big game, but this week he faces a very good Texans defense that will make it tough on him to find running room.
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Lance Ball - - Likely won't see much action this week, plus he faces a tough defense, so I'd stay away from him.
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Demaryius Thomas - - Showed what he is capable of last week and just continues to enjoy Manning under center. Iffy matchup this week, but he is certainly capable of making a big play or two.
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Eric Decker - - Just missed having a big game last week and wound up with a so so performance. Has risk thanks to an iffy matchup, but could certainly help your cause. Though there will be better weeks to rely on him.
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Wes Welker - - Has disappointed somewhat thus far, but with Hernandez out, he could be take on a larger role in the offense again (If you were not aware, Edelman had seen a good bit of snaps over Welker due to his blocking skills). Lets see if that keeps up or if the Patriots decide to get him rolling. Like his upside, though does have some risk. My gut says he bounces back this week.
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Jacob Tamme - - Cooled off last week, though maybe with a tough matchup this week, Manning will look to a player he has more experience with. Definitely a risky option this week though.
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Matt Prater - - With the offense facing a tall order this week, he could see limited chances. Though if the offense finds success, they could be forced to settle for FG attempts.
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Denver Broncos - - The defense has been playing well, but this week they will have their hands full against a talented offense. Certainly could take advantage of any Houston mistakes.
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Favorite: Even
Prediction: Denver Broncos 20 - Oakland Raiders 13 |
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