Rams: Steven Jackson (10-58-1) scored his first TD of the season on a 42 yard run on the opening drive of the game fro the Rams. But Jackson was sidelined in the first half by what turned out to be a strained groin. It is unknown at this time if Jackson will miss any time due to this injury. Make sure to check practice reports throughout the week. Sam Bradford put forth another solid game throwing 1 TD along with 1 INT and 235 yards passing. Bradford is a borderline QB2 right now in standard fantasy leagues. Mark Clayton continued to be Bradford's top WR catching 5 passes for 85 yards this week. Clayton should be considered no more than a WR3 for fantasy owners. Kenneth Darby filled in for the injured Jackson and rushed for 49 yards on 14 carries and 1 TD. As of right now Darby would be in line to pick up the start if Jackson doesn't play this weekend but he should not be considered a starter for fantasy teams.
Redskins: Donavon McNabb followed up last weeks great game with an average one this week. McNabb managed only 236 yards and 1 TD and 1 INT. McNabb remains a borderline QB1 for fantasy owners. McNabb is a great QB2 though for teams this season. Clinton Portis days as a reliable RB in fantasy football are ending. This week Larry Johnson was released and rookie RB Keiland Williams was believed to be next in line behind Portis and was the hot waiver wire pickup. But Ryan Torian, who was signed from the practice squad, was the RB that split time with Portis. Torian (7-46) and Portis (7-44) look to be the two lead backs in this RBBC with Keiland Williams being a 3rd down back at most. Williams can be dropped in leagues and Ryan Torian should be picked up. Torian is no more than a RB4 that could have some upside while Portis falls to a RB4 and is no more than a desperate play for teams with bye week issues. Santana Moss continued his nice start with a 124 yard day and 1 TD. Moss should be viewed as a WR3 with upside as long as him and McNabb stay healthy. Chris Cooley also had a solid day with 5 catches for 53 yards and remains a TE1 in fantasy leagues.
Eagles 28, Jaguars 3
Eagles: Michael Vick was amazing again this week for owners throwing for 291 yards and 3 TDs to go along with 30 yards rushing and another TD on the ground. Vick is a great QB1 and is shaping up to be a elite QB1 and could finish the season as the top scoring fantasy QB. If you have Vick and another good QB on your roster feel free to trade one to help upgrade your team at another position. DeSean Jackson had a great game again with Vick at the helm hauling in a TD and finishing the day with 1 TD also. Jackson since week 1 has regained his WR1 status. Jeremy Maclin scored 2 more TDs this week and has 4 total on the season. Maclin (4-83-2) is not getting the ball that much but he is doing alot with the few passes he gets his way. If he continues to score TDs, Maclin should be considered a solid WR3 with some upside. LeSean McCoy had a average game this week with 61 yards on a total of 13 touches. McCoy is a solid RB2 and will have weeks like this just like Brian Westbrook did so don't get down on McCoy. Brent Celek had a better game with 4 catches for 42 yards but should be considered a low end TE1.
Jaguars: Maurice Jones-Drew's poor start continues again this week. Jones-Drew 24 touches for a total of 89 yards and no TDs. David Garrard's (13/30-105-0-1) horrible play has really affected Jones-Drew's production. Until Garrard plays better or is replaced Jones-Drew should not be considered a RB1. If you are able to trade Jones-Drew for a solid RB don't be afraid to move him. Mike Sims-Walker (2-34) should be considered a WR3 at best now with the up and down weeks he is having this season.
Colts 27, Broncos 13
Colts: Peyton Manning remained on fire again this week throwing for 325 yards and 3 TDs and no INTs again. Mannings TD to INT ratio so far this year is now 9 to 0. Manning selected behind the likes of Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees at the QB position in drafts this year has shown that he is just as good if not better than those two. Joseph Addai was slowed by a knee injury this week and only managed 39 yards total on 15 touches. Addai is still a solid RB2 for fantasy teams. Donald Brown only had 7 carries for 12 yards and remains a RB4 as along as Addai is playing. Reggie Wayne put up okay numbers with 4 catches for 65 yards, while Austin Collie continued to shine early here in the season with 12 catches for 171 yards and 2 TDs. Collie's huge game was the benefit of Pierre Garcon being out with injury. As of right now Collie is a good WR2 and Garcon is droppable in leagues now.Rookie WR Blair White (3-27-1) is worth a look in very deep leagues and dynasty type leagues with the injures to other Colts WRs.
Broncos: Knowshon Moreno was out with a hamstring injury that was sustained in Fridays practice. Newly acquired Laurence Marony was the main back for the Broncos this week and only managed 24 yards rushing on 12 carries and had 2 receptions for 40 yards. Correll Buckhalter was non factor in the rushing game but did have 6 receptions for 33 yards. Maroney looks to get the bulk of carries for the Broncos until Moreno is healthy and Buckhalter is a 3rd down back at most. Neither make a good start for fantasy owners. Brandon Lloyd (6-169-1) and Jabar Gaffney (12-140) led the Broncos WRs this week. While Demaryuis Thomas (2-43) and Eddie Royal (4-23) had quiet games. All the Broncos WRs are to be considered no more than WR3/WR4s for fantasy owners. If you want to rank them I would say that Lloyd was the top WR followed by Royal, Thomas and then Gaffney. Kyle Orton had a career game for passing yards with 476. He also threw 1 TD and 1 INT. Orton is a borderline QB1 right now in fantasy and makes a great QB2.
Cardinals 24, Raiders 23
Cardinals: Derek Anderson still sucks. Anderson was 12 of 26 for 122 yards, 2 TDs and 1 INT. Anderson's poor play has been a huge problem for Larry Fitzgerald owners. Larry Fitzgerald had just 2 receptions for 26 yards and a TD. His TD salvaged his very poor day but his owners have to look at him at no more than a WR2 and no longer as a elite WR1 in fantasy terms. The return of Beanie Wells meant that Tim Hightower's honeymoon is over for him. Hightower had 11 carries for 40 yards while Wells rushed for 75 yards on 14 carries. Look for Wells to take the lead back role in Arizona and Hightower move back to his 3rd down and goal line back role. Wells is a low end RB2 moving forward and Hightower makes a good bye week fill in.
Raiders: Darren McFadden's numbers were not harmed by the return of Michael Bush. McFadden had 25 carries for 105 yards and 1 TD. McFadden is shaping up to be a RB2 so far this season and great value to people that drafted him late in their drafts this year. Bruce Gradkowski (17/34-255-1-1) being named starter benefits WR Louis Murphy the most. Murphy had 5 receptions for 119 yards on the day and looks to be a good WR3/Flex play with Gradkowski at the helm. Zach Miller also had a solid game with 4 catches for 64 yards and 1 TD. Miller is a great TE2 with upside. Sebastian Janikowski cost the Raiders this game with 3 missed FGs.
Seahawks 27, Chargers 20
Seahawks: Justin Forsett was given 17 of the 18 carries that the Seahawks RBs had in the game. Forsett rushed for 63 yards on those 17 carries and added in 3 receptions for 31 yards. It appears the Forsett could be the main back in Seattle moving forward and would make a solid RB4/borderline RB3 for fantasy owners. Leon Washington only had 1 offense touch but he did return 2 kick returns for TDs in the game that were big in the Seahawks win over the Chargers. Matt Hasselbeck was 19 of 32 for 220 yards with 1 TD and 1 INT. He remains a low end QB2. John Carlson scored a TD this week and ended the week with 5 catches for 61 yards too. Carlson makes a nice TE2 that has the upside to be a TE1 if he continues to play well. The Seattle WR situation is a mess and none showed be owned in leagues as of now. It appears that the Seahawks are rotating all the WRs throughout the game.
Chargers: Matt Tolbert filled in for Ryan Mathews and put up respectable numbers with 73 yards rushing and 13 yards receiving. Tolbert only holds value in leagues as long as Mathews is injured. Philip Rivers set a team record with 455 yards passing. He also threw 2 TDs and 2 INTs, but was hurt the most by fumbles lost by Naanee, Tolbert, and Sporles. He might have been in for a better day if not for the fumbles. Malcom Floyd stayed Rivers top WR with 6 catches for 97 yards and 1 TD. Antonio Gates also remained another top target for Rivers with 109 yards receiving and 1 TD. Floyd is a solid WR2 and Gates is the top TE in fantasy football right now.
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