QB
Jason Campbell (collarbone) – likely out for the season
Sam Bradford (ankle) – doesn’t appear to be serious

RB
Peyton Hillis (hamstring) – scheduled for MRI on Monday
Felix Jones (ankle) – could miss 2-3 weeks with high ankle sprain

WR
Devin Hester (chest) – coach doesn’t believe injury is serious

TE
Jermichael Finey (arm) – bruised arm not a factor moving forward

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All right it’s Tuesday and that means it time to hit the waiver wire. Here’s guys you should look at listed in the order I like them position-by-position.

PICK UP WEEK
WR Nate Washington (TEN) - With the devastating news that Kenny Britt is out for the season with ACL and MCL injuries, Nate Washington officially becomes the Titans' top wideout. If he can handle the extra attention from opposing defenses, he'll pay dividends.

QB
Jason Campbell (OAK) - A nice match-up play for Week 4 against Pats' secondary
Vince Young (PHI) - Michael Vick's handcuff is now healthy. Vick owners take notice
Curtis Painter (IND) - not much value, but appers to be the new Colts' starter

RB
Bernard Scott (CIN) - Cedric Benson's suspension makes him the Bengals' starter
Kendall Hunter (SF) - going to get more touches with Frank Gore hobbled and struggling
Montraio Hardesty (CLE) - working his way in to a share of the workload in Browns' backfield
Earnest Graham (TB) - 20 catches on 24 targets makes him roster worthy in PPR leagues
Stevan Ridley (NE) - slowly working his way into Pats' mix of carries; big upside

WR
Donlad Jones (BUF) - the third Bills' receiver to fly into the fantasy radar this year
Torrey Smith (BAL) - capable of huge games, but still question his consistency
Steve Smith (PHI) - low risk investment that will likely see an increased role in Philly
Victor Cruz (NYG) - will have some value in Giants' attack with Dominic Hixon out for season

TE
Randy McMichael (SD) - with Gates' foot flaring up McMichael is going to be used
Jered Cook (TEN) - also stands to benefit from Britt's injury by receiving more targets

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Last season the Raiders’ Zach Miller emerged as legitimate threat at tight end as he caught 66 balls for 805 yards.  In fact, over the past two years only four players (Dallas Clark, Antonio Gates, Tony

Gonzalez, and Jason Witten) amassed more receiving yards at the position.

The down side to Miller in 2009 was that he only scored three times and has only seven touchdowns over the past three seasons. However, two factors suggest this could be his breakout season.

For starters, Oakland finally has a starting quarterback as they brought in Jason Campbell during the off-season and parted with ways with big time bust JaMarcus Russell. Campbell is far from Jim Plunkett, but he does give the Raiders a capable passer in the pocket. During his tenure with the Redskins, Campbell developed a good rapport with his tight ends (i.e. Chris Cooley) and that bodes well for Miller.

Secondly, Miller is entering a contract year and that should be the extra motivation he needs to have a big year.

It is unlikely that Miller will be taken as a top five or six tight end in many leagues, but by year’s end he could easily finish there, particularly in PPR formats. Don’t hesitate taking him with a mid-to-late round pick.

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With the NFL less than two weeks away expect to see some more wheeling and dealing in the NFL. Here are a few guys that could be on the move:

WR Brandon Marshall (DEN) – Denver already tendered the talented, but malcontent wideout making any team willing to come off a first-round pick a lock to acquire the 25-year old. However, there has been little interest to this point. Expect that to change as the draft approaches.

RB Marshawn Lynch (BUF) – With a new GM and head coach and Fred Jackson emerging as the team’s No. 1 running back, the Bills’ former first-rounder has become expendable. He carries a ton of baggage, but at 23 he possesses enough upside that if Buffalo settles for a mid-round pick they’ll likely get it.

QB Jason Campbell (WAS) – Donovan McNabb’s arrival to the nation’s capitol all but seals the deal that Campbell will suit up somewhere else in 2010. He could prove to be a steal for a team willing to come off a late-round pick to get him.

RB LenDale White (TEN) – The restricted free agent has already asked for a trade and has little value buried behind Chris Johnson in the Titans’ backfield. His value is at all-time low, but some team may be willing to take a crack.

DT Albert Haynesworth (WAS) – Though there are reports to the contrary, the Redskins would certainly like to move Haynesworth and his distracting attitude and $100 million price tag.

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Here are a few trends to think about before tuning into the games on Sunday:

After getting off to a slow start, Jamal Lewis has been a pretty good running back as of late. In the last four games he is averaging 82 yards and scored three times. But that trend may end on Sunday against his former team, the Ravens. In two games last season Lewis ran pretty well against Baltimore with 64 yards in one game and 92 in the other, and scoring in each. But earlier this year the improved Ravens D held him to just 56 yards and it is doubtful he'll do much better this time around. The Ravens give up just 64 yards on the ground per game and have allowed just one rushing touchdown this season.

While the Bills' success has been a pleasant surprise for many this season, the same can't be said for the play of their stud running back Marshawn Lynch. In his rookie season last year, Lynch averaged 21.5 carries per game and was given the ball at least 18 times in each start. This year he is averaging just 17.6 carries and just 64.1 yards per game. Sure, his touchdowns are way up - six so far this year compared to seven all of last year. But touchdowns can be hit or miss and the fact is, Lynch is not gettting the same opportunities. In the last two games Fred Jackson has gotten the ball 19 times. There may not be a battle for running back in Buffalo but it seems as if Jackson will continue to take carries away from Lynch. Regardless, the Bills could have a tough time running the ball against a Jets D that allows just 82.6 yards per game.

The Rams are back. Okay, they aren't the Greatest Show on Turf anymore, but they are playing competitive football, especailly on offense. One of the guys that has stepped it up has been rookie wide receiver Donnie Avery. In the last three games Avery has 14 catches for 291 yards and two touchdowns. In that same span Torry Holt had just 11 catches for 102 yards and did not score. It would appear that teams are doubling up on the veteran and the rookie is taking advantage of it. Expect both to do well against an Arizona defense that has allowed 14 receiving touchdowns this season - the most in the NFL.

The Dolphins have been another surprise team this season. They have a solid defense and two veteran backs leading the charge. But lately it has been the arm of Chad Pennington leading the team. In the last three weeks he has had games of 284, 295 and 314 yards. He has not thrown for 300 yards in back-to-back games since the beginning of the 2006 season but he should be able to match that feat this week against a Broncos team that is ranked 28th against the pass.

Quick Hits:
Jason Campbell has not thrown an interception this year. The Steelers have not intercepted a pass in thier last four games.
Joey Porter leads the league with 10.5 sacks. Jay Cutler has only been sacked four times this season.
Terrell Owens scored five times in three games against the Giants last year. He has found the endzone in six of his last seven games against New York.

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Here is our Week 9 edition of Line-Up Locks. Here's a quick look at those who have favorable matchups (LOCK IN) and those who deserve a spot on your bench this week (LOCK OUT):
 
QUARTERBACKS
Lock In:
--Kurt Warner @ StL
My take: This game could be a real shootout. Warner should be one of the top performing quarterbacks of the week.

--Chad Pennington @ Den
My take: The Broncos allow the second highest amount of points in the NFL AND they will be without Champ Bailey. Pennington will light up the Broncos this week.

--David Garrard @ Cin
My take: Garrard has really turned up his play of late and that trend will continue against a Bengals defense that is injury-depleted.

Lock Out:
--Derek Anderson vs. Bal
My take: Expect a low-scoring effort from everyone in this game. Anderson might get a TD, but he will be pressured and confused which will lead to low yardage totals and turnovers.

--Jason Campbell vs. Pitt
My take: Campbell will be tested in this game. With their confusing schemes and blitz packages, the Steelers will keep Campbell’s production to a minimum.

--Brett Favre @ Buf
My take: This could be one of the best games of the week. Buffalo is stinging from their first conference loss and will look for revenge against the Jets. Favre has not looked like himself lately, which is reason for concern if you’re a Favre owner.


RUNNING BACKS
Lock In:
--Earnest Graham @ KC
My take: Warrick Dunn is injured which means Graham will get almost all the carries against the league’s worst run defense. Graham will go off this week.

--Maurice Jones-Drew @ Cin
My take: You invested in an early pick for MJD and this will be the week you’ll be glad you did. Jones-Drew will exploit a porous Bengals defense.

--Matt Forte vs. Det
My take: Forte is pretty much an every week starter as it is, but if somehow you play matchups with him, the match up doesn’t get any better for this rookie stud.

Lock Out:
--Cedric Benson vs. Jax
My take: Benson has looked better than Chris Perry, but he’s still not worth a start, especially this week.

--Steve Slaton @ Min
My take: Slaton will face the toughest match up of his NFL career this week and likely will be unproductive.

--Edgerrin James @ StL
My take: It’s a nice match up for James, but he’s been losing carries and TDs to rookie Tim Hightower. James is not really a viable fantasy starter any more.


WIDE RECEIVERS
Lock In:
--Roddy White @ Oak
My take: If you haven’t been paying attention, Matt Ryan and Roddy White have become quite a duo. White has to be an every week starter at this point. Get him in your lineup.

--Donnie Avery vs. Ari
My take: Last week I mentioned that I still wasn’t sold on Avery. I am now ready to say that he has convinced me that he’s worth starting; this week especially in what could be a shootout.

--Anquan Boldin @ StL
My take: Along with Larry Fitzgerald, a healthy Anquan Boldin must be in your lineup and in a potential shootout, expect lots of looks and lots of potential TDs.

Lock Out:
--Terrell Owens @ NYG
My take: (This is the same thing I said last week, but it says it all, so I’ll copy and paste it) Did you see how bad the Cowboys offense looked without Tony Romo? They will be without him again this week, and that means, it's time to put TO on your bench. He'll probably whine about it, but do it anyway.

--Santana Moss vs. Pit
My take: Usually Moss is a worthy starter, but this week, play the match up and move him to your bench as Pittsburgh’s defense should keep the scoring low.

--TJ Houshmandzadeh vs. Jax
My take: In a PPR league, Housh still has value, but otherwise, it might be time to consider trading him or benching him, especially this week.


TIGHT ENDS
Lock In:
--Greg Olsen vs. Det
My take:  The Bears, all Bears, have a great match up. Olsen makes for a fantastic this week.

--Anthony Fasano @ Den
My take: As mentioned earlier, the Broncos defense is susceptible and Pennington will have time to throw the ball and Fasano could benefit from that.

--Kellen Winslow vs. Bal
My take: Winslow has stunk as a fantasy option this year, but expect him to step up his performance. While it’s a tough, low-scoring match up, Winslow could find the end zone.

Lock Out:
--Heath Miller @ Was
My take: The Redskins will keep Roethlisberger from having time and Miller will not be a factor in this game.

--Tony Gonzalez vs. TB
My take: The Bucs defense is very undervalued. They are stout and face Tyler Thigpen. As a result, I just don’t see any Chiefs receiver being worth a start.

--Chris Cooley vs. Pit
My take: Cooley might still be your best option, but keep your expectations to a minimum for him this week.


TEAM DEFENSE/ST
Lock In:
--Minnesota vs. Hou
--Jacksonville @ Cin
--Tampa Bay @ KC

Lock Out:
--Miami @ Den
--Arizona @ SL
--St. Louis vs. Ari

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Here is our Week 8 edition of Line-Up Locks. Here's a quick look at those who have favorable matchups (LOCK IN) and those who deserve a spot on your bench this week (LOCK OUT):
 
QUARTERBACKS
Lock In:
--Matt Schaub vs. Cin
My take: Schaub has been on a roll (his third appearance in a row on LL too). He's definitely gotta be considered one of the top 10 QBs to start this week against a woeful Bengals defense that is without its top LB in Keith Rivers now.

--Matt Cassel vs StL
My take: Reports of the Patriots demise were greatly exaggerated. I expect at least a pair of TDs and over 200 yards from Cassel again this week.

--Jason Campbell @ Det
My take: The Lions are a better team at home, granted, but that makes them lousy instead of awful. Campbell will throw two TDs this week.

Lock Out:
--Derek Anderson @ Jax
My take: A very tough road game for all the Browns in general. With no Kellen Winslow (who is suspsended), that's one less safety valve for the mistake-prone Anderson to turn to. This one could get ugly.

--Ben Roethlisberger vs. NYG
My take: Big Ben has been one of the most sacked QBs in the NFL this year and he faces the team with the most sacks. That spells trouble.

--Kurt Warner @ Car
My take: The Panthers don't get the respect they deserve on defense. Their pass defense, especially, is very good, and with this being a road game, I think Warner could struggle, even with Anquan Boldin returning.


RUNNING BACKS
Lock In:
--Steve Slaton vs. Cin
My take: See what I said about Schaube above and the same applies to Slaton, but perhaps even more. The Bengals do not stop the run and Slaton will exploit that. I would even perhaps condone picking up Ahman Green if you needed a quick fix this week, as even he could have value this week.

--Maurice Jones-Drew vs. Cle
My take: I like all of the Jacksonville's offense in this game, but because they will likely run and run and run some more, I did not include David Garrard on this list. Jones-Drew and even Fred Taylor have to be considered as must starts this week.

--Thomas Jones vs. KC
My take: There's something about the Jones' brothers that drives fantasy owners nuts. Thomas and Julius are inconsistent. But this week, Thomas should put up strong numbers against a bad Chiefs team.

Lock Out:
--Jamal Lewis @ Jax
My take: Lewis has a tough task ahead of him, trying to get yards against a Jacksonville defense that is stout in its own stadium. Expect less than 75 yards from Lewis and no score.

--Darren McFadden/Justin Fargas @ Bal
My take: This running duo has been fairly effecient, but not spectacular. This week, the effeciency ends. Both Fargas and McFadden are not good options this week. If you had to start one of them, Fargas would be the better choice.

--Dominic Rhodes @ Ten
My take: I predicted a nice performance from him last week and I was right. This week, listen to me again because Rhodes will face a defense that is very difficult to run on, on the road. Plus, watch for Addai's status as there's a chance he could return this week, although, I expect Rhodes to get most of the carries.


WIDE RECEIVERS
Lock In:
--Calvin Johnson vs. Was
My take: I saw everything I needed to see from Johnson last week on his 96-yard TD catch. Plus, Johnson was targeted 10 times last week. In a PPR league, Johnson is a sure fire starter, in most leagues, he makes a nice start this week.

--TJ Houshmandzadeh @ Hou
My take: Despite not having Carson Palmer throwing the ball to him, Houshmandzadeh has been consistently good. It would be nice if he scored more TDs, but in PPR leagues, he's fantastic and in straight yardage leagues, he's a good start too. He might even find the end zone this week.

--Santana Moss @ Det
My take: Moss is quickly becoming the more consistent WR named Moss this year. And this week, he will be the better Moss to start.

Lock Out:
--Terrell Owens vs. TB
My take: Did you see how bad the Cowboys offense looked without Tony Romo? They will be without him again this week, and that means, it's time to put TO on your bench. He'll probably whine about it, but do it anyway.

--Donnie Avery @ NE
My take: He's had a nice couple of weeks and might still be on your waiver wire, but I'm not sold on him as a reliable fantasy starter, especially this week facing a rejuvenated Patriots defense.

--Dwayne Bowe vs. NYJ
My take: Bowe is ridiculously talented in a keeper leagues should be held onto no matter what. But this year, with god-knows-who at QB, Bowe's value continues to plummet. Tyler Thigpen, or Bobby Thigpen or Steve DeBerg might be throwing to him this week. Who knows? And it doesn't matter.


TIGHT ENDS
Lock In:
--Owen Daniels vs. Cin
My take:  He scored last week and he'll score again this week as the Bengals have historically struggled to cover tight ends.

--Chris Cooley vs. Cle
My take: As Campbell and Moss will find each other regularly, so will Cooley and Campbell.

--Anthony Fasano vs. Buf
My take: This is a sneaky play in fantasy this week, but I think the Dolphins are starting to be more dimensional and as the Bills will give Ronnie Brown more attention, this will open up the field for Fasano.

Lock Out:
--Heath Miller vs. NYG
My take: Not this week.

--Kellen Winslow @ Jax
My take: Winslow is suspended this week, so he must be moved to your bench and would've made a bad start in this matchup anyway.

--Zach Miller @ Bal
My take: I generally like Miller as a fringe every-week starter, but not this week in this matchup which will be a low-scoring affair.


TEAM DEFENSE/ST
Lock In:
--Baltimore vs. Oak
--Jacksonville vs. Cle
--Washington @ Det

Lock Out:
--Miami @ Buf
--Arizona @ Car
--San Diego @ NO

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When looking ahead to some Week 8 fantasy match-ups history suggests the following….

GOOD WEEK AHEAD
--L. FITZGERALD (@Car) –He’s averaged 7 rec, 108 ypg in last 3 vs. CAR with 2 TDs in span
--D. WILLIAMS (vs. Ari) – 121 yards and a TD on just 10 carries last year against the Cardinals
--T. EDWARDS (@Mia) – Threw for 4 TDs in his start vs. Miami last December
--J. GARCIA (@Dal) – Has tossed 10 TD’s in 5 career games vs. Dallas
--T. OWENS (vs. TB) – 14 receptions for 259 yards and 2 TDs in 2 career match-ups w/TB
--F. GORE (vs. Sea) – Has averaged 5.5 ypc during 5 career games vs. SEA
--J. CAMPBELL (@Det) – Had big day in ’07 vs. DET – 23/29 for 248 yards, 2 TD’s

BAD WEEK AHEAD
--K. WARNER (@Car) – In 4 career games vs. Panthers he has thrown for 3 TD’s and 9 INT’s
--B. WESTBROOK (vs. Atl) – Has yet to run for 100 yards or a TD in 3 games against Falcons
--C. PENNINGTON (vs. Buf) – Has 0 multiple TD efforts in 8 career match-ups vs. Bills
--J. LEWIS (@Jax) – In 5 games vs. JCK, he’s managed only one 100-yard day and 0 TD’s
--P. MANNING (vs. Ten) – Just 2 TDs and 3 INTs over his past 3 meetings with Titans
--D. CLARK (vs. Ten) – Has found the end zone once in 6 career games vs. TEN
--B. ENGRAM (@SF) – Despite playing 10 games vs. SF only 1 TD and no 100-yard games

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Here is our Week 5 edition of Line-Up Locks. Here's a quick look at those who have favorable matchups (LOCK IN) and those who deserve a spot on your bench this week (LOCK OUT):
 
QUARTERBACKS
Lock In:
--Trent Edwards @ Ari
My take: The Cardinals gave up 6 TDs to Brett Favre. Edwards is good for at least two, maybe three against that kind of defense.

--Matt Schaub vs. Ind
My take: Schaub had two TDs last Sunday and I expect much of the same against an Indy defense that is vulnerable without Bob Sanders.

--Eli Manning vs. Sea
My take: Teams always seem to do better after a bye week. Be slightly concerned about Plaxico Burress' suspension this week, but I don't think it holds Eli's stats down much as I think Plax needs the Giants more than they need him.

Lock Out:
--Jason Campbell @ Phi
My take: This should be another great game in the NFC East, but unlike against Dallas last week, I expect the Eagles to pressure Campbell all day.

--Carson Palmer @ Dal
My take: I don't think he's going to play again this week, after last week's surprise inactive. Even if he plays, this match up could be a train wreck.

--Ben Roethlisberger @ Jax
My take: He's hurt and so is his offensive line who can't keep him healthy. Oh, and he's now having to rely on Mewelde Moore and Najeh Davenport to run the ball. The Jaguars are going to try to take Big Ben out of the game and make the Steelers beat them on the ground.


RUNNING BACKS
Lock In:
--Matt Forte @ Det
My take: Forte is going to be a force all game against the worst rush defense in the NFL. I expect Forte to be one of the top scorers of the week. He's even catching passes now. 

--Earnest Graham @ Den
My take: The Broncos defense is non-existent and Jon Gruden is going to attack the Broncos on the ground and Graham owners will be the beneficiaries.

--Jonathan Stewart vs. KC
My take: Expect a nice Daily Show from this John Stewart as he will once again score at least once versus a lousy Chiefs rush defense.

Lock Out:
--Reggie Bush vs. Min
My take: If you're in a points per reception league, you'll want to keep Bush active, but from a rushing, yardage, scoring standpoint, the Vikings defense is still stout.

--Maurice Jones-Drew vs. Pit
My take: This will be a low-scoring affair and as always, you never know who's going to scalp a score away from MJD, including somebody named Montell Owens last Sunday. Frustrating.

--Edgerrin James vs. Buf
My take: Yes, he scored a couple of TDs last week, but he gained only 30 yards rushing. Take those TDs away and you have a risky pick. Don't risk it this week.


WIDE RECEIVERS
Lock In:
--Terrell Owens vs. Cin
My take: You likely weren't going to bench him, but this week, his frustrations will be over as the Bengals will cure all that ails him.

--Lee Evans @ Ari
My take: Did I mention that Brett Favre lit the Cardinals secondary up and so did Lavernues Coles (who by the way I picked as a lock in last week). I can't promise 3 TDs, but I can tell you to lock in Evans.

--DeSean Jackson vs. Was
My take: This guy has shown me enough and produced enough to convince me that he's worthy of a lock in, especially this week. Tougher matchup, but he'll still get his.

Lock Out:
--Chad Johnson/TJ Housmanzadeh @ Dal
My take: If Carson Palmer plays, play TJ for sure, if Fitzpatrick is under center, stay away altogether.

--Donald Driver vs. Atl
My take: Aaron Rodgers is very questionable. If he doesn't play, bench Driver, for sure. Even if he plays, I don't like his chances this week.

--Santonio Holmes @ Jax
My take: As I mentioned, the Jags are likely to shut down the passing game because the Steelers are decimated with injuries in their backfield and on offensive line.


TIGHT ENDS
Lock In:
--Jason Witten @ Cin
My take:  You know to start Witten every week, but this match up doesn't get any better than this one. If you have another solid TE and can move Witten to a flex or WR spot, do it because he will produce like an elite WR this week.

--Kevin Boss vs NyG
My take: Plaxico Burress' suspension helps Boss' value, plus Manning has started targeting his big TE more and more.

--Heath Miller @ Jax
My take: While I think the Steelers will struggle to score, they will at least get one TD and I think Miller will be the likely candidate for it.

Lock Out:
--Vernon Davis vs. NE
My take: Not only should he not be in your lineup, he should be on your waiver wire, because he's done absolutely nothing and that trend will continue.

--Todd Heap vs. Ten
My take: He was on this list last week, and he deserved it. Dan Clasgens said it well, Heap belongs on the scrap heap.

--John Carlson @ NyG
My take: With Bobby Engram and Deion Branch back and with a tough match up against the Giants, I don't like Carlson too much this week.


TEAM DEFENSE/ST
Lock In:
--Dallas vs. Cin
--Chicago @ Det
--Jacksonville vs. Pitt.

Lock Out:
--Tampa Bay @ Den
--Buffalo @ Ariz
--Minnesota @ NO

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Here a quick salute to some of the top performances on Sunday.

Darren McFadden, RB, Oakland - 21 carries, 164 yards, 1 TD
An injury to Justin Fargas gave the rookie a chance to shine and he did just that. Regardless of the status of Fargas, McFadden may be here to stay. Of course, the Chiefs couldn't stop anyone from running today. Fargas had 43 yards before leaving the game and Michael Bush had 90 and a touchdown.

Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay - 24/38, 328 yards, 3 TD, 0 Int
Brett who? Well, Rodgers may still have a way to go before we start asking that, but he's off to a great start. His touchdown passes went to three different receivers. Greg Jennings did not score but had the most receiving yards with 167 on six catches.

Jason Campbell, QB, Washington - 24/36, 321 yards, 1 TD
The Redskins put up some massive offensive numbers against the Saints. Campbell hooked up with Santana Moss seven times for 164 yards and that one score. The running game was moving too as Clinton Portis rushed for 96 and scored twice.

Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Indianapolis - 9 catches, 137 yards
With Dallas Clark on the sideline, Gonzalez entered the game as Peyton Manning's number three guy. He finished it as the number one. Reggie Wayne had a good game as well with 93 yards and a touchdown. Manning finished with 311 passing yards in the victory.

Jonathan Stewart, RB, Carolina - 14 carries, 77 yards, 2 TD
The duel of the running backs for the Panthers was won by the rookie Stewart against the Bears. DeAngelo Williams had just 31 yards on 11 carries.

Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota - 29 carries, 160 yards, 4 catches, 20 yards
Imagine what this guy could do if the Vikings had any semblance of a passing game? Tavaris Jackson threw for only 130 yards and the Vikes failed to score a touchdown in their loss to the Colts.

Julius Jones, RB, Seattle - 26 carries, 127 yards, 1 TD, 3 catches, 14 yards
The new Seahawk earned his keep against the 49ers on Sunday. With Maurice Morris out, Jones took over the running game with a solid performance. But his performance still was not enough to help out the depleted Seattle passing game as the Hawks lost to the Niners in overtime.

Anquan Boldin, WR, Arizona - 6 catches, 140 yards, 3 TD
Believe it or not, Boldin was not the Cardinals top receiver on Sunday - Larry Fitzgerald had the same amount of catches for 153 yards. But the three touchdowns more than make up the difference. Their quarterback, Kurt Warner, had a good time too with 361 yards.

Matt Cassel, QB, New England - 16/23, 165 yards, 0 TD, 0 Int
Okay, so maybe those numbers aren't great. They are pretty good for a guy who has not started a game since he was a teenager. Wes Welker quickly became Cassel's favorite target with seven catches for 72 yards. There was also more running than usual for the Patriots as six different players had official carries for a total of 104 yards. And Cassel also did one thing that Brady often did - he won the game.

Brandon Marshall, WR, Denver - 18 catches, 166 yards, 1 TD
After serving a one week suspension, Marshall returned to the field in a major way. His 18 catches is tied for the second most in a single NFL game. His yardage total was just shy of half of his quarterbacks total. Jay Cutler finished with 350 yards and four touchdowns.

Darren Sproles, RB, San Diego - 7 carries, 53 yards, 2 catches, 72 yards, 1 TD, 1 kick return TD
With LT battling a bad toe, Sproles stepped up big time against the Broncos. The Chargers may no longer be worried about losing Michael Turner in the off-season. But at 0-2 they have bigger concerns.

The Game Used Sock Award
Larry Johnson, RB, Kansas City - 12 carries, 22 yards
Everyone knows that the Chiefs are not good. But Johnson has always been a stud against the Raiders. And in the home-opener he should have had a career day. He didn't. He barely even had a day worth talking about. Yes, his team has a quarterback issue. Yes, he is coming off of a injury season. Yes, oh, never mind. He stinks like a dirty sock. And anyone who has him on their fantasy team stinks too. Myself included.

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