Studs: Peyton Manning: Has been slow to start but expect him to get a jump start against the
Browns' 30th ranked pass defense.
Donovan McNabb: Will make fantasy owners very happy this weekend. 5 TD's again?
Drew Bledsoe: Having a better than expected year. Should fare well but don't expect a
5 TD game.
Brian Griese: If Harrington and Dilfer can thrive against the Packers, expect Griese to do
the same.
Duds: Gus Frerotte: Will have a hard time against the Panthers' aggressive pass rush.
Michael Vick: Has thrown for less than 300 yards this season. His hamstring will limit his
scrambling.
Tim Rattay: The lack of running game will make it a long, painful day for Rattay.
Eli Manning: Will not fare as well as his brother. He faces the city he was expected to
play for last year. Do not expect a friendly reception.
RUNNING BACKS;
Studs: Carnell Williams: Ran all over the Bills last week. Combined with the Bucs' big offensive
line, look for "Cadillac" to pound out the yards and see the end zone at
least once.
Deuce McAllister: Should thrive against a team that is allowing 156.5 yards rushing per
game.
LaDainian Tomlinson: Has not topped 100 yards or scored a TD this season. Expect
this to change this week.
Brian Westbrook: Will exploit the Raiders both by running and catching the ball.
Duds: Ronnie Brown: Replaced last week by Sammy Morris. Will not do much better this week
against the Panthers.
Chris Brown: Concussion last week may limit Brown this week especially facing a defense
that allows only 58 yards rushing per game. Expect Travis Henry to play
more this week.
Michael Bennett: Consecutive poor outtings may cost him his starting job. Does not help
that he splits time with Moore and Moe Williams.
Warrick Dunn: The Bills will be hard to run against this week after allowing "Cadillac" so
many yards last week.
WIDE RECEIVERS:
Studs: Terrell Owens: Will be out to prove that he is the top receiver in the NFL.
Randy Moss: Will be out to prove that he is the top receiver in the NFL.
Torry Holt: The Titans will have a hard time keeping coverage on Holt. Will exploit the
Titans' weak secondary.
Marvin Harrison: Less than spectacular season so far. This will all change this weekend
against a pass defense that allows 304 yards per game passing.
Duds: Nate Burleson: Knee injury most likely will prevent him from playing this weekend. Even
if he does play, don't expect much.
Deion Branch: Rematch of last year's Conference title game in which Branch had a
monster game. Branch will have a tougher time this Sunday against a very
confident Steelers' defense.
Brandon Lloyd: 49ers' offense struggling. Expect the same against a tough Cowboys'
defense.
Marty Booker: Had 1 catch last week. The Panthers should be able to contain him.
TIGHT ENDS:
Studs: Jason Witten: Has had a very quiet year so far. Productivity should improve this week.
Antonio Gates: Brees should have some success against the Giants which should fare
well for Gates.
Duds: Tony Gonzalez: Disappointing year so far. Will probably continue to struggle.
Daniel Graham: Has not been utilized much this year. Mostly used in the red zone.
Risky start against the Steelers.
KICKERS:
Studs: Mike Vanderjagt: Expect him to get plenty of scoring opportunities against a Browns'
defense that is allowing 436 yards per game.
John Kasay: Had 2 long field goals last weekend (51 and 52). This guy can kick.
Duds: Joe Nedney: The 49ers will have a hard time moving the ball which will limit Nedney's
scoring opportunities.
Olindo Mare: Offense has been anemic. Will not get many scoring opportunities.
DEFENSE:
Studs: Colts: Colts defense has been somewhat of a suprise. Will put a lot of pressure on Dilfer
to make him make mistakes.
Cowboys: 49ers' ofeense ranked 31st in the league with 179.5 yards per game.
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