Strong QB Plays
Brett Farve @NYG: After getting picked apart by Romo last week, look for Farve to do the same against the banged up Giants this week. It also helps that WR Greg Jennings will be back this week.
286 yards and 3 TD's, with only 1 INT. We were wrong about Jennings back, but it didn't matter. Great day for Favre.
Drew Brees @TB: Don’t panic on Bress yet, he should rebound nicely against a struggling Tampa D this week. Brees dominated the Bucs last year in Tampa.
This is a push, Brees didn't light it up, but he was adequate. If the rest of your team doesn't stink, Brees put you in a position to win.
Tony Romo @MIA: Romo proved last year was no fluke against the Giants in week 1. Miami’s defense is hurting in the secondary and could be in for a long day as Romo will pick apart their defense.
His 186 yards wasn't much, but his 36 rushing yards, 2 TD's and zero picks made Romo the 7th ranked QB in most scoring systems.
Ben Roethlisberger vs. BUF: Big Ben looks to be back on track after a 4 TD performance against a weak Cleveland D. The Bills gave up 300 yards passing last week to Jay Cutler, so look for Ben to have similar numbers with a couple of TD’s to go with it.
We took a push on Brees, so we've gotta do the same with Big Ben since their stats were close to identical. Not stellar, but adequate.
Weak QB Plays
Phillip Rivers @NE: Rivers is going up against another tough defense for the second week in a row. He will be in for a long day in New England and all owners should avoid starting him this week.
Since we took pushes on Brees and Big Ben, we'll take a loss on this one. Rivers came in just below those two guys in points, so while he didn't exactly tear it up, he didn't bomb like we thought he would.
Marc Bulger vs. SF: The Rams will be without three of their offensive lineman this week and Bulger will have pressure in his face all day. The 49ers secondary is vastly improved and looked solid in shutting down Leinart last week. Bulger should be avoided this week if possible.
300+ and a TD. Whoops.
Jason Campbell @PHI: The Eagles didn’t allow a TD last week against Farve, plus Campbell failed to throw a TD. Don’t expect much from Campbell and avoid starting him until he starts delivering consistently.
209 yards, a TD and a pick. Not a great day.
Strong RB Plays
Adrian Peterson @DET: Once again the rookie makes the list and is a must start going up against the Lions. Peterson will get the majority of the carries as Chester Taylor is nursing an oblique injury.
100+ combined yards and 4 catches. Good but not great. We'll call it even.
Marion Barber III @MIA: This guy is a TD machine and should rack up decent yardage and catches to go with it. The Dolphins gave up nearly 200 rushing yards last week to the Redskins.
95 total yards and 2 TD's means this gets written in green.
Maurice Jones-Drew vs. ATL: Jones did struggle in week 1, but didn’t touch the ball much. He will have a big day against the Falcons who got torched last week against Peterson and the Vikings.
Very few touches again. Remind us why we drafted him in the second round?
Deuce McAllister @TB: Deuce always has big games against the Bucs. Look for him to get into the end zone at least once and have about 80-90 yards rushing.
The only Deuce that was runnin' loose during this game was the one in my toilet, which is where this prediction belongs.
Weak RB Plays
Jamal Lewis vs. CIN: Lets be honest here about Lewis, he has looked terrible ever since he got out of jail. With their QB situation to go along with that, avoid Lewis until things get turned around in Cleveland.
This is getting ugly.
Ahman Green @Car: The Texans offense did look good last week but they are playing a Carolina team that completely shut down Steven Jackson last week on the road. Green will be in for a long day.
70+ yards and a TD, not great, but still too good to call a weak play
Warrick Dunn @JAX: I know we said sit both Tennessee RB’s last week against the Jags but don’t expect the Falcons run game to do a repeat of that. Jacksonville will have eight in the box all day to shut down Dunn.
50 yards and a TD isn't bad, but it's not good either. We need some help this week, so we're calling this even.
Jerious Norwood @JAX: See above for Dunn.
Thomas Jones @BAL: Jones didn’t look 100% last week versus the Patriots gaining only 42 yards on 14 carries. Jones will have another tough game at Baltimore and may not get on track for a few more weeks.
87 total yards and no TD's. Put this one in the win column for us
Strong WR Plays
Chris Chambers vs. DAL: Chambers started off the season well with 6 catches for 92 yard. Look for him to hook up with Trent Green versus the Cowboys who got burned last week by the Giants through the air.
Catches and yards means points, which is what Chambers produced on Sunday
Santonio Holmes vs. BUF: The Bills secondary is hurting even more after the loss of Nate Clements in the off-season as Safety Ko Simpson and DB Jason Webster are out for the season. Holmes should be good for 100 yards and a score.
Hines Ward vs. BUF: See above for Holmes.
About 50 yards for each, not strong outings
Bernard Berrian vs. KC: Berrian had a good performance at San Diego last week with 5 catches for 83 yards. He should have better numbers against KC who let first time starter Matt Schaub throw all over them in week 1.
Same here.
Joey Galloway vs. NO: Garcia will look to Galloway often as the Bucs will have to score points to keep up with the Saints to win. It will also help Joey’s numbers if the Saints stick Jason David on him.
Joey Jo-Jo dominated the Saints' D on Sunday. We hope he was in your lineup.
Greg Jennings @NYG: Farve will light it up versus the Giants and Jennings should get plenty of looks as the Giants will be keying on Driver.
Jennings ended up not playing.
Devery Henderson @TB: If you have an option to play 3 or 4 WR’s, start Henderson. Last year Henderson had a big day with two touchdowns in Tampa. With DB Brian Kelly banged up the Saints will be picking apart the Bucs secondary.
Ah, yeah, he didn't have a catch. Let's finish this already.
Weak WR Plays
Laveranues Coles @BAL: With state of the Jets QB situation and playing at Baltimore try to avoid Coles if possible as he and the Jets could be in for a long day.
57 yards was weak above, so it's weak here.
Vincent Jackson @NE: Jackson had a tough opener with 3 catches for 28 yards against the Bears. Jackson faces another tough secondary this week and would advise looking for another option for your wide-out slot.
53 yards, weak.