Titans 29, Giants 10
Titans: Chris Johnson as excepted bounced back from his poor game last week against the Steelers. Johnson rushed for 125 yards and 2 TDs. Vince Young (10/16-118-1-0) managed the game well for the Titans and did not turn the ball over this week. Young in a low end QB2 and shouldn't be in fantasy lineups. Underachieving wide receiver Kenny Britt scored his first TD of the season and ended the season with just 2 catches for 26 yards. Nate Washington (3-30) remains the only Titan WR that should be on rosters in redraft leagues.
Giants: Eli Manning threw for 386 yards and zero TDs. Manning also threw 2 more interceptions this week and has a total of 8 turnovers (6 INTs, 2 fumbles) through the first 3 games. If you are in a league that gives negative points for INTs and fumbles lost Eli is not performing up to expectations. Eli needs to start taking care of the ball or he will be a QB2 in those type of leagues. For leagues that don't punish teams for the INTs and fumbles lost he is a low end QB1 with some upside. Ahmed Bradshaw led the way again for the Giants RBs. Bradshaw rushed for 88 yards and added 30 yards on 5 receptions to go along with 1 TD. Bradshaw is a solid RB2 as long as he stays healthy. Steve Smith (9-103) finally had a good game this week. Mario Manningham (6-78) and Hakeem Nicks (7-56) had solid games also. Of the Giants WRs Nicks and Smith are the ones to be considered WR2, while Manningham is a solid WR3/Flex play.
Bengals 20, Panthers 7
Bengals: Carson Palmer put up average numbers with 1 TD and 2 INTs with 195 yards passing. Palmer since week 1 has been average at best and should be considered a QB2 that has upside. Cedric Benson gave his owners a good game rushing for 81 yards and 1 TD and receiving for 9 yards and 1 TD. With Benson's poor yards per carry average (3.1 yards) Benson makes a low end RB2. The Bengals star WRs had a quiet game. Chad Ochocinco only had 4 receptions for 34 yards while Terrell Owens had 4 receptions for 42 yards. Ochocinco is a solid WR2 and will have better games while Owens so far this year is a should only be considered a WR4 with the chance to be a WR3 for fantasy teams. Rookie TE Jermaine Gresham had 4 catches for 59 yards to lead the Bengals. Gresham is no more than a TE2 for fantasy owners.
Panthers: Jimmy Clausen got his first career start this week and put up 188 yards passing and 1 INT with 2 fumbles lost. Clausen's poor play had an effect on Steve Smith's good start to this season. Smith only managed 3 catches for 22 yards. With Clausen starting Smith's expectations should be lowered and he should be considered a WR3 now. DeAngelo Williams(10-64) and Johnathon Stewart (6-13-1) both continue to struggle early here in the season. Stewart got the first rushing TD for the Panthers this season. Williams is slowly becoming a RB3 while Stewart should not be in starting lineups until further notice. It should be noted that Mike Goodson has taken over the 3rd Down back role in Carolina and had 4 receptions for 47 yards.
Steelers 38, Buccaneers 13
Steelers: Charlie Batch stepped in as the Steelers 3rd QB that will start a game for them this season. Batch had 188 yards passing a 3 TDs and 2 INTs. Despite the INTs Batch,s play was a benefic to Mike Wallace who hauled in 2 TDs and 100 yards receiving. Hines Ward also caught a TD and ended the day with 34 yards receiving. Wallace and Ward owners only have to wait two more weeks (1 game, steelers on bye week 5) until Ben Roethlisberger returns. When Big Ben returns Wallace and Ward can be considered solid WR3s for fantasy owners. Rashard Mendenhall put up his best game of the season with 143 yards rushing a 1 TD. Mendenhall remains a great RB2 and a low end RB1 for fantasy owners. The Steelers Defense/Special Teams put in another great game with week and remains a difference maker for fantasy owners that have them.
Buccaneers: Not much to discuss here for the Bucs. Rookie WR Mike Williams was finally held out of the endzone ending the game with 5 catches for 55 yards. Mike Williams is no more than a WR4/Flex play for fantasy owners. Josh Freemans solid play ended this week with 188 yards passing and 1 INT with zero TDs. Freeman shouldn't be on rosters in redraft leagues. Caddy Williams (6-13) had a poor game as excepted with going against the Steelers. Williams is no more than a RB3/RB4. Rookie LeGarrette Blount rushed for a TD and 26 yards on 6 carries. Blount is worth a look in dynasty type leagues.
Patriots 38, Bills 30
Patriots: Tom Brady had a great gaming passing for 252 yards and 3 TDs. Randy Moss' only 2 catches resulted in 2 TDs that totaled 42 yards. Brady and Moss remain elite starters at their position for fantasy owners. Wes Welker had a slow game with 4 catches for 45 yards. Welker is a solid WR2 in PPR leagues and a great WR3 in non-PPR ones. BenJarvis Green-Ellis led the backfield in carries with 16 for 98 yards and 1 TD. Green-Ellis should be on rosters in bigger leagues and be viewed as a bye week fill-in for now. Preseason superstar Danny Woodhead reportedly took over Kevin Faulk's role in the offense as the 3rd down back. Woodhead had zero receptions but did have 42 yards rushing and 1 TD. Woodhead should be looked at in very deep leagues only. Supposed starter Fred Tavlor only had 6 carries due to a toe injury. Rookie TE Aaron Hernandez put up another solid game with 6 receptions for 65 yards and remains a TE2 in fantasy leagues.
Bills: Marshawn Lynch again led the Bills in carries with 13 for 79 yards this week. Lynch is no more than a RB3 and should be on rosters in all leagues. Rookie CJ Spiller had 29 yards rushing and 10 receiving with 1 receiving TD. He also ran back a kickoff 95 yards for another TD. Spiller is just a RB4 for owners until he can show he will be used more in Buffalo.
Ravens 24, Browns 17
Ravens: Anquan Boldin had a great game today hauling in 3 TDs for 142 yards. Joe Flacco bounced back with a good game passing for 262 yards and the 3 TDs that went to Boldin. Flacco remains a low end QB1 that has great upside. Ray Rice so far this season has only put up medicore numbers compared to what he did last season and was excepted to this year. Rice rushed 80 yards and received for 16 but again with held out of the endzone. Rice late in the game reportedly suffered a knee injury and the extent is unknown. Owners should watch the reports closing this week on Rice.
Browns: Peyton Hillis finally got a full slate of touches since Jerome Harrison was out and he put up great numbers against a good Ravens defense. Hillis rushed 22 times for 144 yards and 1 TD. He also had 7 receptions for 36 more yard. Hillis could have played himself into the starting RB spot for the Browns and could become a solid RB3/Flex for fantasy owners. Seneca Wallace had a solid effort with 141 yards and a TD pass to Ben Watson. Wallace shouldn't be on fantasy rosters.
Chiefs 31, 49ers 10
Chiefs: Chiefs continue there surprising start. Matt Cassel had his best game fantasy wise this year with 3 TDs and 250 yards passing. The Chiefs backfield remains a RBBC with Thomas Jones getting the bulk of the carries. Jones had 19 carries for 95 yards and a TD. While Jamaal Charles had 12 for 97 yards. For the owners that drafted Charles as a RB1 then shouldn't except consistent RB1 numbers until there is an injury to Thomas Jones. Charlers is no more than a low end RB2 with upside. Thomas Jones should be considered a RB3 and a great bye week fill in for owners. Dwayne Bowe caught 2 passes for 60 yards and a TD. Bowe is no more than a WR3 right now and needs to be more consistent in his play. Rookie RB/WR Dexter McCluster scored a TD this week on a 31 yard pass reception and ended the day with 69 yards receiving. McCluster is an exciting player but shouldn't be on rosters in redraft leagues. Rookie TE Tony Moeaki scored his 2nd TD of the season this week and had 4 receptions for 44 yards. Moeaki should be considered a TE2 in redraft leagues and a great stash for dynasty league owners.
49ers: Frank Gore had a solid game rushing for 43 yards and receiving for 109 but was held out of the endzone. Gore remains a stud RB and should never be benched. Alex Smith continued his struggles throwing 1 TD and 1 INT for 232 yards passing. Smith is no more than a QB2 right now. Michael Crabtree disappointed his owners again with 3 receptions for 37 yards. Crabtree should be considered a WR4 until he can put up consistent numbers. Vernon Davis was quiet today with just 22 yards on 3 receptions. Davis is still a top 5 TE even with the underperforming Alex Smith.
Cowboys 27, Texans 13
Cowboys: Tony Romo finally led the Cowboys to victory this year with 2 TDs and 284 yards passing. Romo is still one of the top QBs in fantasy football and should not be benched. The Cowboys committed to Marion Barber this week in the backfield and gave him 17 carries compared to Felix Jones' 7. Barber rushed for 55 yards and a TD on those 17 carries. Barber is the back to own and should be considered a RB3 right now while Felix Jones can be cur from rosters. Miles Austin (2-20) was held in check so Roy Williams stepped up and had his best game ever as a Cowboy. Williams hauled in 2 TDs and 117 yards receiving. Williams is a WR4 at best. Jason Witten played this week after suffering a concussion and put in a solid game with 7 catches for 56 yards and remains a top 10 option for fantasy owners at his position.
Texans: Matt Schaub was only average this week throwing 1 TD and 2 INTs on 241 yards passing. Schaub is still a high end QB1. Arian Foster since scoring 3 TDs in week 1 has not scored since but he put up decent numbers with 107 yards rushing and 20 receiving. Foster is a low end RB1 and the TDs should come. Andre Johnson (4-64) aggravated his ankle injury and word is it is the dreaded high ankle sprain. If the report is true its best for Andre Johnson owners that he sits out a few weeks and get healthy for the stretch run into the fantasy playoffs. Kevin Walker score another TD this week to salvage his day for owners that started him. Walker remains a solid WR3.
Vikings 24, Lions 10
Vikings: Brett Favre continued his average play this week and threw 2 INTs. He did pass for 1 TD and 201 yards in the Vikings first victory of the season. The Vikings are on bye next week and then their next 4 games are against the Jets, Packers, Patriots, and Cowboys. Favre should be considered a QB2 until further notice. Adrian Peterson rushed for a career long 80 yard TD for his 2nd TD of the day. Pererson finished the day with 160 yards rushing and 30 yards receiving. Peterson is one of the best backs in the league and should never be on benches in fantasy leagues. Percy Harvin finally got on the same page as Favre and had 62 yards and 1 TD this week. Harvin is the best WR the Vikings have and they are finding ways to get the ball in his hands. Harvin at this point is a WR3/flex in fantasy leagues. Visanthe Shiancoe left the game with a injury after only having 1 reception. He has the bye week to heal up but be sure to check practice reports leading into week 5
Lions: Jahvid Best aggravated his toe injury and left the game after totaling 26 yards rushing and 13 yards receiving. It would be wise to check reports during the week to see how bad the injury is. Best in my opinion is a good sell high candidate right now for fantasy owners if you can get good return for him. Calvin Johnson continued his average numbers only catching 6 balls for 56 yards. Johnson was drafted as a WR1 but should be considered a WR2 until Stafford returns in the coming weeks.
Falcons 27, Saints 24 OT
Falcons: Michael Turner finally scored a TD this season and added his first 100 yard games with 114 yards and caught 2 balls for 11 yards. The groin injury that took out Turner in last weeks game didn't look to bother him at all. Turner is a solid RB1 and owners can feel fine playing him. Matt Ryan had 228 yards passing a 2 TDs and no turnovers. Ryan is a low end QB1 that has good upside if he can be consistent in his play. Roddy White continued his good season with a TD and 56 yards receiving and Tony Gonzalez caught 8 passes for 110 yards and a TD. Both White and Gonzalez are sure fire #1's for fantasy owners at there position.
Saints: Pierre Thomas was in for a full workload as a RB1 but disappointed with just 9 carries for 30 yards and 6 receptions for 61 yards. Thomas' touches should be better in the next weeks and he should be a RB1 still for fantasy owners. Drew Brees threw 3 TDs and 2 INTs with 365 yards passing. Brees as ever one knows is a elite fantasy QB and he showed it again this week. Lance Moore led the Saints WRs with 2 TDs and 149 yards receiving. Moore should be on everyone waiver wire lists this week to pick up. Jeremy Shockey had 78 yards receiving and 1 TD on the day and he should be considered a low end TE1. Marques Colston was held in check with jsut 4 catches for 25 yards. Colston is a WR2 for fantasy owners still but he needs to put up better numbers or he will be a WR3 soon. Garrett Hartley missed a chip shot in OT for the Saints to win and now Rotoworld is reporting that John Carney is being brought in for a tryout this week. Be sure to check this week on who is the Saints kicker who ever it is they are a must start at the kicker position for fantasy owners.
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