Anita's Fantasy Breakdown - Week 3
STUDS OF WEEK 2
QBs: Jay Cutler, Philip Rivers, Kurt Warner, Aaron Rodgers
RBs: Brian Westbrook, Marion Barber, Darren McFadden
WRs: Anquan Boldin, Santana Moss, Calvin Johnson, Brandon Marshall
TEs: Tony Scheffler, Jason Witten
Ds: Packers, Giants, Titans
DUDS OF WEEK 2
QBs: Derek Anderson, Carson Palmer, David Garrard
RBs: Larry Johnson, Ryan Grant, Jamal Lewis
WRs: Marvin Harrison, Bernard Berrian, Randy Moss
TEs: Alge Crumpler, Jeremy Shockey, Heath Miller
Ds: Chargers, Cowboys, Eagles
ROSTER TRENDS/TOP STORIES
Top Stories
• Ravens-Texans postponement: Rescheduled to Week 10, with Bengals-Texans moved up to Week 8; unclear whether Reliant Stadium will be playable, Rice Stadium a possibility
• DeSean Jackson's boneheaded play
• Tarvaris Jackson benched for Gus Frerotte
• Seahawks receivers so nicked up they signed Koren Robinson and dealt for Keary Colbert on Tuesday; Logan Payne tore his MCL in Week 2, joined Nate Burleson on IR, and Deion Branch (knee), Bobby Engram (shoulder) and Seneca Wallace (calf, out 3-4 weeks) are all likely out for Week 3 ... Robinson might actually start alongside Courtney Taylor, after Billy McMullen was pressed into regular duty in Week 2
• Larry Johnson lashes out at the Chiefs, but gets a vote of confidence nonetheless
• Steve Smith returns from his two-game suspension, Panthers 2-0 without him!
• Shaun Alexander worked out with the Lions on Tuesday
Week 3 Injury Report
Dallas Clark (knee): Partially torn MCL, questionable
Justin Fargas (groin): Carted off, could be out for a few weeks
Joey Galloway (foot): On crutches on Monday, questionable
Ryan Grant (hamstring): Exited Week 2 fine, even if his stats were awful
Devin Hester (ribs): Severity of the injury unclear, but questionable at best
Darren McFadden (turf toe): Unlikely to practice Wednesday, questionable?
Carson Palmer (ankle): Expected to play, but could he look worse right now?
Ben Roethlisberger (shoulder): Won't practice Wednesday, but expected to play
Bob Sanders (high ankle sprain): Out 4-6 weeks; downgrade Colts D
Donte' Stallworth (quadriceps): Status unclear, questionable at best
LaDainian Tomlinson (toe): Expected to play, extra day's rest (Monday game)
Michael Turner (ankle): Unconcerned about it, plans to play
Jason Witten (shoulder): Will practice Wednesday, expected to play
Pickup Candidates
Darren Sproles, Pierre Thomas, John Carlson, Bryant Johnson, Justin Gage, Fred Jackson, Michael Bush, Trent Edwards,
J.T. O'Sullivan, LaMont Jordan, Bills defense
START 'EM - WEEK 3
Quarterbacks
Matt Cassel (vs. MIA)
Jay Cutler (vs. NO)
The obvious: Eli Manning (vs. CIN), Peyton Manning (vs. JAC)
Running Backs
Chris Johnson/LenDale White (vs. HOU)
Julius Jones (vs. SEA)
Michael Turner (vs. KC)
The obvious: Frank Gore (vs. DET), Marshawn Lynch (vs. OAK)
Wide Receivers
Isaac Bruce/Bryant Johnson (vs. DET)
Eddie Royal (vs. NO)
Wes Welker (vs. MIA)
The obvious: Brandon Marshall (vs. NO), Plaxico Burress (vs. CIN)
Tight Ends and Defenses
John Carlson (vs. STL)
Titans defense (vs. HOU)
The obvious: Antonio Gates (vs. NYJ), Giants defense (vs. CIN)
SIT 'EM - WEEK 3
Quarterbacks
Derek Anderson (at BAL)
Carson Palmer (at NYG)
The obvious: Matt Schaub (at TEN), Trent Edwards (vs. OAK)
Running Backs
Earnest Graham (at CHI)
Jamal Lewis (at BAL)
Jonathan Stewart/DeAngelo Williams (at MIN)
The obvious: Ronnie Brown/Ricky Williams (at NE), Steve Slaton (at TEN)
Wide Receivers
Lee Evans (vs. OAK)
Marvin Harrison (vs. JAC)
Chad Johnson (at NYG)
The obvious: Joey Galloway (at CHI), Matt Jones (at IND)
Tight Ends and Defenses
Owen Daniels (at TEN)
Steelers defense (at PHI)
The obvious: Heath Miller (at PHI), Packers defense (vs. DAL)
STUDS/DUDS/SLEEPERS
Studs: Jay Cutler / Marshawn Lynch / Frank Gore / Drew Brees / Philip Rivers / Michael Turner
Duds: Chad Johnson / Jamal Lewis / Earnest Graham / Hines Ward / De Angelo Williams / Chad Johnson
Sleepers: J.T. O'Sullivan / Chris Johnson / Eddie Royal / Jake Delhomme / Chris Johnson / John Carlson














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