QB Jason Campbell, WAS - Campbell continued his maturation process in the NFL with another solid performance in Week 3. Campbell got both his TE Chris Cooley and his primary wide receiver in Santana Moss in the mix with plenty of looks against a good Arizona secondary. Campbell looked calm, cool and collected in the pocket, but he still is leaning more towards short and intermediate routes versus throwing the ball deep. He did connect with rookie WR Devin Thomas on a long strike but it was called back on a penalty -- but there was more to be had downfield against Arizona. Campbell has had the benefit of being at home for the past two weeks. The real test comes over the next two weeks as he goes to Dallas and Philadelphia for Week 4 and Week 5 contests.

QB Kerry Collins, TEN - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Collins looked very good, despite not having big passing numbers against the Texans. The Titans offensive line continues to give Collins plenty of time to go through his progressions, make the right throws and be productive, but the Titans thrive on a strong running game, which if executed properly is going to keep any QB from being a fantasy stalwart. We believe Collins will be a good consistent QB going forward, but he likely won't have many games of fantasy points in the upper 20s due to the effectiveness of the running game and the desire to run the ball as long as it's successful.

QB Gus Frerotte, MIN - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - The Vikings made the switch at QB this week to Frerotte, benching Tarvaris Jackson. Frerotte answered the call by being more decisive with the ball and stretching the field with WR Bernard Berrian. While his numbers were not that impressive against Carolina, the decisions he made with the ball and his accuracy helped his receivers to be put in a spot to make a play more often than not. Defenses will now have to respect the possibility of deeper throws and not crowd the line against Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor, greatly improving the Vikings' offense. Frerotte and Minnesota face a good challenge against Tennessee next week but then faces two easier pass defenses in Weeks 5 and 6 with the Saints and Detroit on the schedule.

QB Brian Griese, TB - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Griese was able to pick up the slack of an unproductive running game. Antonio Bryant has emerged as his go to target. With Joey Galloway out with injury, Bryant looked like the only Buccaneer pass catcher capable of making a big play. Griese set a team record for most passes in a game with 67. Only 15 of those passes came in the first half. The Tampa Bay run game was ineffective, placing the burden on Griese's shoulders facing his former team. On the game, Griese completed 38 passes for 407 yards, 2 touchdowns, and three interceptions. It is highly unlikely that Griese will see this many pass attempts any time soon, but he did display some ability without his best receiver.

QB Matt Hasselbeck, SEA - Relief is coming for the Seahawks and Matt Hasselbeck. The Seattle WR corps has been decimated by injuries to begin the 2008 season, but word out of Seattle is that both Bobby Engram and Deion Branch will return for their next game, which won't be until week five, due to their week four bye. This news alone should elevate Matt Hasselbeck's standing among the QB rankings. Seattle plays at the Giants and then home against the Packers, which should give Hasselbeck plenty of opportunities in the passing game.

QB J.T. OSullivan, SF - O'Sulliven played very well against his former team. For a player with little starting experience, he looked comfortable and confident. Playing against his former teammates, O'Sullivan completed 16 or 23 passes for 189 and a pair of scoring tosses. He chipped in 32 rushing yards. Most of the damage through the air occurred in the first half as the 49er offense used Frank Gore to salt away the clock in the second half. O'Sullivan only attempted eight passes in the second half of the game. This is an indication of how explosive the San Francisco offense can be in just the first half. The team needs the offensive line to continue to play well. The Lions only sacked O'Sullivan once in the game. Typical of a Martz-led offense, the 49er passer spread the 16 completions over eight receivers.

QB Brady Quinn, CLE - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Derek Anderson continues to struggle for the Browns, and the writing on the wall is only getting bigger and bigger. Anderson just could not get the ball to his receivers once again, and it wasn't just dropped balls or pressure from the defense. Anderson is not producing anywhere close to the level that made him a Pro Bowl QB last year, and it could be time for Cleveland to hit the panic button and move in a different direction. Next week's contest against the Bengals before the Brown's bye could be the trigger; else Romeo Crennel could wait for the two week prep time for his younger quarterback.

QB Philip Rivers, SD - Rivers is the #1 fantasy QB through the first three weeks in most scoring systems. LaDainian Tomlinson has been rendered somewhat ineffective by his injured toe, which is the kind of injury that can linger for a month or two. In the meantime, Philip Rivers has taken the offense on his shoulders as the Chargers have become a passing team. Rivers has an array of talented targets to throw to (Gates, Chambers, Jackson, Tomlinson, and Sproles) and it looks like he'll put up solid fantasy numbers more often than not this season.

QB Sage Rosenfels, HOU - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Put him on your radar, if he's not already there. The Texans are struggling on offense with Matt Schaub at QB. Rosenfels put up good numbers last year when filling in for an injured Schaub. Don't be surprised if HC Gary Kubiak turns to him to fix the Texans offensive woes.

QB Matt Ryan, ATL - Ryan gets a bump this week as he engineered his second 30+ point scoring outing for the Falcons in consecutive home games. His offensive line did not allow a sack against the Chiefs and for the most part Ryan was able to move the ball well. He didn't have to make many passes (only 18 attempts) due to the strong running game. Seven of his 18 pass attempts went to WR Roddy White, including a 70-yd TD strike to White on a 3rd and long in the first quarter. Ryan is orchestrating the offense well, but as of right now, this is a run-oriented team that is keeping Ryan from being a more productive fantasy QB.

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QB Derek Anderson, CLE - This is a tough one, but despite Anderson's facing arguably three strong defenses to start the season (Dallas, Pittsburgh and the top defense in the Ravens in Week 3) it is time to start the Brady Quinn watch. Anderson just could not get the ball to his receivers once again, and it wasn't just dropped balls or pressure from the defense. He threw three interceptions including one that was returned for a score, and only one can be excused due to a tipped pass. Anderson is not producing anywhere close to the level that made him a Pro Bowl QB last year, and it could soon be time for Cleveland to hit the panic button and move in a different direction. Next week's contest against the Bengals before the Brown's bye could be the trigger point; else Romeo Crennel could wait for the two week prep time for his younger quarterback.

QB Drew Brees, NO - Brees torched the Broncos for 421 yards and a touchdown on Sunday, but torching the Broncos doesn't mean as much this season as it once did. (Philip Rivers threw for 377 yards and 3 TDs against them the previous week.) However, Brees gets the down-tick due to the loss of Jeremy Shockey. The tight end will miss three to six weeks after undergoing sports hernia surgery on Monday. This loss (combined with the continued absence of Marques Colston) makes life a little tougher for Brees.

QB Marc Bulger, STL - The Rams are struggling on both sides of the ball, especially at the line of scrimmage. As a result the Rams and Marc Bulger are consistently unable to move the ball down the field with any regularity. This past week at Seattle, Bulger couldn't get anything going offensively until midway through the second quarter, but the Rams were already trailing 24-3. Until the offensive line improves, expect it to be a difficult season for the Rams and their offense, if Bulger lasts that long.

QB Matt Cassel, NE - Cassel has not been able to get it going since replacing the injured Tom Brady in week one. He has not been able to locate Randy Moss deep. The Dolphins were able to get constant pressure on the former backup with Joey Porter tallying three sacks himself. The Patriot offense just "dinked and dunked" short passes so the defense did not respect the long ball. In addition, the lack of a running game and being down early only allowed the Dolphin defense to tee off even more. For the game, Cassel completed 19 of 31 passes for 131 yards, a touchdown and an interception. With the game out of hand, he was replaced by rookie Kevin O'Connell late in the game. Thankfully, the Patriots have a bye week to regroup on offense.

QB Jon Kitna, DET - Kitna left the week three game against San Francisco with a leg injury. Even before exiting, the veteran passer was not playing well. The Lions have a bye next this week so Kitna will get extended time to heal. Against a suspect 49er defense, Kitna was ineffective and could not get settled into a rhythm. He completed only 15 of 30 passes for 146 yards, a touchdown and interception. The issue for Kitna and the Lion passing game was that he was not able to find either of his star receivers with any success. At times, Kitna was running for his life. He was sacked four times, but was able to accumulate 19 rushing yards. Dan Orlovsky replaced Kitna after he was hurt, but the bye week should give Kitna more time to recover. It is not yet known if Stanton or Orlovsky would be the starter if Kitna misses time. The veteran passer did say his knee "feels pretty bad". We will probably not find out the severity until next week.

QB Peyton Manning, IND - Peyton Manning has now played three games this season, but he has yet to have a multiple TD pass game. Heading into week three, Manning ranked QB4 in the top 250 going forward. While it's only three games into the season, he is looking very un-Manning like. He is struggling to find a consistent rhythm moving the ball and teams are disrupting his designed progressions, forcing him to throw balls that are overthrown or off target. The Colts have a bye in week four and then play at Houston. Hopefully the bye week will allow his offensive line a chance to get healthy, which will improve the Colts offense. As of right now, Manning is not playing like a top five QB.

QB Ben Roethlisberger, PIT - If anyone ever asks for a case study of what a quarterback under heavy pressure looks like, tell them to watch the Week 3 game between the Eagles and the Steelers. Roethlisberger was under consistent pressure from Philadelphia, including one stretch where he was sacked on five of six consecutive plays. He nearly escaped Lincoln Financial Field unscathed, but he did suffer a hand injury late in the fourth quarter that forced him from the game. Roethlisberger had next to no time at all and could not get the ball consistently down the field, resulting in his pedestrian stats (13 of 25, 131 yards) and no touchdowns. With the Steelers poised to square off against Baltimore's top defense next Monday night and Jacksonville next before their bye, Roethlisberger will be facing two challenging teams.

QB Matt Schaub, HOU - In two games this season, Schaub has not impressed. He is struggling to find his receivers on a consistent basis, especially Andre Johnson, who is used to getting 7-9 catches per game. Schaub has only one TD compared to five INTs this season (in two games), and he just isn't as accurate as he was last year. Don't be surprised if HC Gary Kubiak decides to go with back up Sage Rosenfels, possibly as early as next week at Jacksonville.

QB Tyler Thigpen, KC - Thigpen appears to only be a stopgap at QB for the Chiefs until Brodie Croyle or Damon Huard is healthy enough to return. Thigpen didn't get any help from his offensive line in his first NFL start. He was sacked twice (both by John Abraham) and pressured all game long. The pressure forced him to make errant throws and poor reads, which ultimately led to three INTs. The Chiefs passing game is in trouble at the moment and so is your fantasy team if you have to rely on Tyler Thigpen to earn points.

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QB Jake Delhomme, CAR - Minnesota's defense added tons of pressure on Delhomme in Week 3, forcing him to hurry in the pocket and scramble on several occasions. Delhomme did get back his primary target in Steve Smith after his two-game suspension, but even that was not enough against a formidable front four from the Vikings. Minnesota sacked and stripped Delhomme late in the first half for their first touchdown and kept applying the pressure throughout the second half. The good news is that Delhomme completed more than half of his passes (17 of 29) for 191 yards and faces two a nice schedule with Atlanta and Kansas City the next two on the schedule.

QB Brett Favre, NYJ - Favre had his best fantasy performance of the season, owing to the fact that the Jets had to pass the ball often in playing from behind. As much as many Jets fans would like to see the offense placed on Favre's shoulders, however, offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer would still like to rely on a strong running game when the team is not in catch-up mode. Favre won't be attempting 42 passes often this season, so expectations should be held in check.

QB Donovan McNabb, PHI - Relax McNabb owners - you escaped Week 3 with your fantasy stud quarterback missing just the first series of the second half as McNabb sought extended treatment at halftime for a chest injury. McNabb had started Week 3 red hot, hitting on 14 consecutive throws, before sustaining a hit that slowed him down. A significantly contributing factor in his lesser production was Brian Westbrook's absence, so when McNabb returned he had to spread the ball around to whoever was available. Expectations should be high for another good game from McNabb next week as he heads back home to Chicago on Sunday Night Football, a place where he usually performs well.

QB Carson Palmer, CIN - The good news is that the Bengals will be playing from behind quite often, and Palmer should have plenty of games with more than 30 pass attempts. The bad news is that his offensive line is not giving him time to complete any passes downfield. Palmer will continue to be inconsistent from week to week, so although he may have some big weeks now and then, counting on him will remain dicey.

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RB Lorenzo Booker, PHI - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Booker gets the uptick here solely based on Brian Westbrook's injured ankle. The MRI results saw no ligament damage, but Westbrook is not a lock to play in Week 4. If he sits, Booker will get a decent amount of action behind Correll Buckhalter.

RB Ronnie Brown, MIA - Brown had a very productive game. In just the first half, he scored thrice on just ten carries. Two of those came on direct snaps where he faked the handoff to Ricky Williams. Brown added another long score from the same formation later in the game. In addition, he threw a scoring pass to Fasano after taking the snap and faking the handoff. The Dolphins split Pennington wide, leaving just Brown and Williams in the backfield. What a game for Ronnie Brown. The new formation, similar to how the Raiders use McFadden, was golden in a huge win for the Dolphins. On the game, Brown totaled 113 yards on 17 rushes. He scored four times and passed for a 19-yard strike to Anthony Fasano. So, that's five touchdowns versus a top defense. Any concerns about the health of Brown should be relieved.

RB Correll Buckhalter, PHI - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Once Brian Westbrook's ankle injury forced him out of the game against Pittsburgh, Buckhalter had the bulk of the workload. He had the most touches by a large margin over Lorenzo Booker, including six catches and a touchdown. Some had speculated that Booker might be used more as a receiver if Westbrook got hurt, but it was Buckhalter that got the most work (six passing targets compared to three for Booker). The Eagles face a tough Bears defense next week, and if Westbrook is out for Week 4 it will be Buckhalter getting most of the work and touches.

RB Reggie Bush, NO - With Marques Colston and Deuce McAllister out of the lineup, the Saints depended very heavily on Reggie Bush on Sunday, and he responded with a great performance. Bush had 29 touches (14 targets in the passing game) and 148 yards from scrimmage against the Broncos to go with his two scores. The Saints should continue to rely heavily on Bush for at least the next 2-4 weeks that Colston is out.

RB Matt Forte, CHI - Forte had no room to run in Week 3 and averaged less than three yards a carry in first half. For this reason, the Bears used the rookie in the passing game. In the first half, he had half of the team's pass receptions and more than half of the receiving yardage. Forte had only 89 rushing yards on 27 carries. But, the rookie did damage through the air. He caught seven of his ten pass targets for 66 yards and a touchdown. This gives hope that the poor Bear offensive line should not keep the rookie from putting up fantasy points.

RB Frank Gore, SF - Gore had an impressive game against the porous Detroit Lion defense. He did most of the work in the second half while the 49er offense had the lead. This was the same Lion run defense that allowed the monster game to Michael Turner in week one. The San Francisco offensive line played well in the run game as well as protecting O'Sullivan. The 49er running back found success running left, right, and up the middle in the week three game. Gore finished the game running the ball 27 times for 130 yards and a score. He also caught all four of his targets for 32 yards. Gore was the leading receiver for the team.

RB Ryan Grant, GB - Grant didn't have a great game against the Cowboys. He began the game with a fumble, and finished with just 13 carries since the Packers fell behind early and had to pass to catch up. But he merits an upgrade because he looked so much more explosive than he did the previous week. He appears to be fully healthy, and should put up respectable fantasy numbers against weaker opponents.

RB Edgerrin James, ARI - James provided another strong effort in Week 3, dominating the workload for Arizona in the backfield. James averaged over five yards a carry and had over 100 total yards, a good statement to his role in the Arizona offense. James also overcame an early fumble to hold off promising rookie Tim Hightower but still seems to be the second option in the Red Zone and on short yardage. Arizona will be staying on the East Coast this week after playing Washington, so in a unique situation their next opponent (New York Jets) will have traveled the most prior to the game after their Monday Night contest against San Diego, which also puts them on a short week.

RB Larry Johnson, KC - The Chiefs are struggling on offense, but they would be much worse if they didn't have Larry Johnson. Johnson wasn't a big factor in the game early on; in fact it wasn't until the second half when they turned to him to help the offense. Johnson was able to rush for 121 yards on 24 carries, including a 1-yard TD run. He is right now the primary force in the Chiefs offense. We would not be surprised to see the Chiefs lean on Johnson more in the coming weeks, especially next week at home against Denver.

RB Rudi Johnson, DET - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Johnson looks to have a prominent role on the Lions. He began asserting himself in the running game midway through the second quarter with two nice runs and a reception. After that, the Lions used Johnson extensively and Kevin Smith was not seen again. Rudi displayed surprisingly good hands that were underutilized in Cincinnati. The Bengals rarely threw to the veteran running back. Known more for a bruising running style, Johnson was able to get to the outside with regularity. In fact, some of his best runs were to the outside. On the game, Rudi Johnson ran the ball 14 times for 83 yards. He caught three of his four pass targets for 48 yards and a score. The receiving touchdown was from 34 yards out. Any concerns about Johnson's preseason injury were laid to rest in week three. With a bye week to prepare and get better acquainted with the offense, Rudi could be a force going forward.

RB Julius Jones, SEA - Jones has reached 100+ yards rushing in each of his last two games. The Seahawks have leaned heavily on their running game while their receiving corps gets healthy. Seattle has their bye next week, followed by games at the Giants and home vs. Green Bay. Injured WRs Bobby Engram and Deion Branch are expected to play week five. This should lessen Jones' role some, but he has shown that he deserves the RB1 position for the team, even when Maurice Morris returns from a knee injury.

RB Marshawn Lynch, BUF - Lynch now has four touchdowns in three games. Against the Oakland Raiders, there was little room to run between the tackles for much of the game. He was still able to get outside for his first touchdown. Fantasy owners should be encouraged by the workload the Bills gave Lynch this week. He carried the ball 23 times for 83 yards with two scores. Lynch added 31 yards on four receptions. Marshawn Lynch was able to produce good fantasy numbers even though the running was tough. The holes were not there, but it was still a productive game.

RB LeRon McClain, BAL - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - McClain scored his first two NFL touchdowns in Week 3 against the Cleveland Browns. McClain built upon his Week 1 success (Week 2 was a forced bye) and shared the workload with returning starter Willis McGahee. The Ravens' young offensive line opened up big holes all game long, giving all the Ravens' backs ample room to run all day long. McGahee had to leave the game with an eye injury, providing McClain with goal line carries. Considering that Pittsburgh is next on the schedule and has a tough inside run defense, McClain could get several key touches and possibly continue his goal line status if the recipe continues to bear fruit and points for Baltimore.

RB Willis McGahee, BAL - McGahee was finally healthy enough to not just suit up for the Ravens, but he basically came back enough to show that he is ready to be the starter for Baltimore once again. That is significant news, as Cam Cameron-coached running backs have a strong performance history. McGahee had one touchdown and set up two others but was forced out of the game due to an eye injury -- otherwise he would have had the chance to claim Le'Ron McClain's touchdown efforts. The Ravens' young offensive line opened up big holes all game long, giving all the Ravens' backs ample room to run all day long. McGahee shared the workload with McClain but expect his touches to increase starting next week against Pittsburgh.

RB Jerious Norwood, ATL - The main attraction in the Falcons running game is Michael Turner, but Jerious Norwood is no slouch. Norwood has shown he can also be effective in the Falcons running game with a 6.0 YPC average. Norwood gets the upgrade here as a must have handcuff for Michael Turner, but he also has two double digit fantasy games in three weeks on his own. Norwood brings a nice change of pace to Turner and he is slightly more involved in the passing game than Turner.

RB Chris Perry, CIN - While the Bengals' offensive line was atrocious in its pass blocking, it did open a few holes in the running game. Perry has a burst to get through the crease if there is one, and should be a solid option as a fantasy starter (RB2) when he has decent matchups.

RB Steve Slaton, HOU - The big question surrounding the Texans this year is which RB will stand out and be the primary back in 2008? It's looking like the answer to that question is rookie Steve Slaton. Slaton in his first NFL start was very impressive despite playing behind a struggling offensive line and against a Titans defense that has been anything but forgiving to opposing RBs this year. He showed great outside speed and tackle-breaking abilities. He is definitely someone to target that may still be on the waiver wire. If he can rush for over 100 yards against the Titans, he should be able to do the same, if not better against other opponents.

RB LaDainian Tomlinson, SD - Tomlinson scored his first two touchdowns of the season on Monday night, giving him a decent total in the "fantasy points" column. But he's clearly limited by his injured toe. He lacks the burst and lateral agility he enjoys when he is healthy, and Darren Sproles has been the more effective player with the ball in his hands so far this season. That said, Tomlinson will likely continue to play his way through the injury, and should continue to get the goal line carries in San Diego. He may not put up huge yardage totals for the next month or two, but he could easily score a touchdown or two in any given week. He's not the number one fantasy RB in the land right now, but he's still a starting fantasy RB -- and he could regain his fantasy #1 RB status in the latter part of the season.

RB Michael Turner, ATL - Turner is the #1 ranked fantasy RB heading into the week three Monday night game. He has been explosive, punishing, quick and elusive so far this season. He has yet to be as productive on the road (week two at Tampa Bay), but it is clear that he has the skills to be a top fantasy RB. In three games he has five rushing TDs and has shown he can score from anywhere on the field. One downside, he has only two receptions and doesn't appear to be a factor in the Falcons passing game.

RB Derrick Ward, NYG - Ward is the second running back on the Giants, presenting a change of pace when Brandon Jacobs needs relief. But Ward gets enough looks to be a viable bye-week fill-in. He had over 100 yards from scrimmage on Sunday on 9 carries and 3 receptions.

RB LenDale White, TEN - White's two-TD performance against Houston and his four TDs so far this season definitely merit an upgrade. Both he and teammate Chris Johnson are currently ranked 13th and 14th as of pre-Monday night football of week three, so it is becoming clear that the Titans' running game is good enough to successfully start both RBs in your fantasy lineup. As long as the ground game remains effective, White should have value as he'll have plenty of red zone carries going forward resulting in a lot of TDs.

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RB Earnest Graham, TB - Graham could not get anything going against the stout Bear defense. Graham had been able to produce good numbers the last two weeks with a minimal workload. This week, it came back to haunt the Buccaneer offense. He was bottled up all game long with no room to run. Earnest Graham ran the ball 12 times for 16 yards, including a long of seven. The small workload in a close game is concerning.

RB Steven Jackson, STL - In two road games this year (@PHI and @SEA) Jackson has averaged only 2.9 YPC. Those who drafted Jackson with their first pick have to be disappointed so far. The Rams offensive line is one of the main reasons behind Jackson's slow start. There have been very few holes to run through and the offense in general has struggled to move the ball with any regularity. As a result, Jackson is struggling to find any rhythm running the ball. His only saving grace right now is the fact that he is a main contributor (15 receptions) in the passing game. It's hard to bench him in PPR leagues, but you may want to consider starting someone else in non PPR leagues until he finds his groove.

RB Brandon Jacobs, NYG - Jacobs scored a touchdown on Sunday and should continue to get most of the goal line carries for the Giants, which gives him decent fantasy value. But most of his owners drafted him expecting to start him each week, and he may not get enough touches to be satisfactory in that role. Jacobs had fewer than half of the touches from the RB position on Sunday for the Giants, and with what Derrick Ward and Ahmad Bradshaw bring to the table, they will continue to get a fair number of touches going forward (especially Ward).

RB Laurence Maroney, NE - He is a wuss.

RB Darren McFadden, OAK - McFadden was playing against the Buffalo Bills in week three with a bum toe. This toe injury led to the rookie not getting good footing all game. His blazing speed was mitigated with the inability to get outside. It is unknown if McFadden's toe got worse during the game, but only had four carries in the second half. On the game, the first-year pro ran the ball 14 times for 42 yards and caught three balls for six yards. Darren McFadden simply did not look "right". His offensive line gave some decent holes that could have been huge gains, but the injured back could not make the big play. This is definitely situation to watch with Justin Fargas out. The Raiders play the Chargers next week before the bye week. Expect the rookie to play versus San Diego.

RB Willie Parker, PIT - Pittsburgh faced a tough Eagles defense in Week 3, which held the entire offense at bay. Parker struggled for the first time this year, failing to not only hit 100 yards like he did the first two weeks but he did not even average two yards a carry. Philadelphia kept pressure and blitzes up the middle and stunts to crowd the line all day, eliminating running lanes for Parker. The bigger issue for the Steelers and Parker in general is that Philadelphia may have exposed liabilities in the Steelers' offensive line and an inability to handle consistent pressure. With Ben Roethlisberger possibly not being 100% for the next two weeks, defenses are likely to employ similar schemes and focus on Parker more to challenge the passing game to beat them. Look for Pittsburgh to continue to struggle as the Steelers are slated to face off against Baltimore's top defense next Monday night and Jacksonville next before their bye.

RB Ray Rice, BAL - Ray Rice was the odd man out in Week 3 as Willis McGahee returned and Le'Ron McClain stole the short yardage and goal line touches. Rice now appears to be third on the depth chart for work and may have a limited upside, much like Ahmad Bradshaw's role with the New York Giants. Rice is valuable to McGahee owners as a handcuff but offers little other value in redraft leagues at this point.

RB Kevin Smith, DET - Smith was not effective against the 49ers. The rookie only carried the ball three times, all in the first quarter. He totaled 14 yards on those carries. Rudi Johnson was the better back this week. The presence, and strong play of Johnson, should be a big obstacle for Smith's fantasy potential. Johnson looked strong.

RB Brian Westbrook, PHI - Brian Westbrook suffered what is being currently called a sprained ankle from a play in which he leaped over one of his offensive linemen and landed awkwardly on the field. He was able to walk off the field under his own power but had a noticeable limp and headed straight for the locker room. He had an x-ray (which came back negative) and an MRI on Monday (which revealed no serious damage). HC Andy Reid is calling him day-to-day.

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RB Joseph Addai, IND - Joseph Addai has yet to reach 100 yards rushing in a game this season, but he does have three TDs thanks to two rushing TDs this past week against the Jaguars. He was very effective in the first half, but the Jaguars owned the time of possession in the second half, which limited the Colts offensive chances, including carries to Addai. With Bob Sanders out, the Colts will have trouble stopping their opponents, and that time of possession disparity could become a habit.

RB T.J. Duckett, SEA - Duckett may have had 79 yards rushing and two TDs this past week against the Rams, but he won't be playing the Rams every week. Seattle should also be getting Maurice Morris back from an injured knee in week five, which means Duckett will be lowered on the depth chart and likely relegated to goal line and short yardage carries.

RB Chris Johnson, TEN - The Titans continued to use both LenDale White and Chris Johnson in the running game, but it was Johnson, not White that moved the ball more effectively between the 20s. White scored two red zone TDs on the day and Johnson failed to reach the end zone, but it was Johnson that looked more explosive running the ball. Johnson's big play ability and pass catching skills make him a good fantasy start, but he has yet to have a really productive game that would warrant a must start approach from his fantasy owners. That could be coming soon, as it only takes one long carry to show up near the top of the stats boards.

RB Thomas Jones, NYJ - Jones had an ugly box score on Monday night (37 yards rushing, 17 yards receiving, no touchdowns), but that was largely a function of the Jets getting behind early and having to play catch-up for much of the game. Jones will have a few weeks like that, but in general should still be considered a mediocre RB2 in twelve-team leagues. We don't recommend a substantial downgrade based on one game in which he lacked opportunities.

RB Maurice Jones-Drew, JAX - Jones-Drew and Fred Taylor had big games in week three against the Colts who were without their defensive leader Bob Sanders. The Jaguars ran up and down the field all day long to the tune of 236 yards rushing. Jones-Drew did his part bursting through the defense, making catches and breaking tackles. He scored a TD for the second consecutive game and is looked more like the top 20 back he was expected to be. However, the performance really only showed us how poor the Colts' rush defense is without Bob Sanders.

RB Jonathan Stewart, CAR - It is hardly news that the Vikings are tough against the run, so it should surprise no one that Stewart struggled this week. He also contributed on special teams by returning kickoffs, but he did come up wincing once on a runback as he held his ribs but did return to the game. The good news for Stewart and the Panthers is that the Carolina offensive line was creating some space at times for him to run and that he showed good burst to the line and through the hole. Stewart once again got a fair share of work especially near the goal line. The schedule gets much easier with Atlanta and Kansas City the next two teams up on the schedule, so the stats should certainly go up in Weeks 4 and 5.

RB Fred Taylor, JAX - Taylor exploded back onto the fantasy scene this past week against the Colts. Both he and teammate Maurice Jones-Drew were able to find success running the ball in what looked like the 2007 version of the Jaguars offense. Of course, that was against a Bob Sanders-less Indianapolis defense, which has been notoriously weak against the run.

RB DeAngelo Williams, CAR - It is hardly news that the Vikings are tough against the run. The good news for Williams and the Panthers is that the Carolina offensive line was creating some space at times for him to run and that he showed good burst to the line and through the hole. The schedule gets much easier with Atlanta and Kansas City the next two teams up on the schedule, so the stats should certainly go up in Weeks 4 and 5.

RB Ricky Williams, MIA - Williams was able to do damage in the second half after the Dolphins took command of the game. He, too, benefited from the formation where Brown took the direct snap from center. That formation seemed to open things up for Williams. He ran 16 times for 98 yards and caught two passes for 21 yards. Most of those carries were in the second half while the Dolphins were running the game out. We don't expect the Dolphins to be protecting many leads in the future, so our enthusiasm for Williams is tempered.

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WR Miles Austin, DAL - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Austin may return to the bench once Sam Hurd is healthy, so don't get too excited over his 115-yard performance on only three targets (with a touchdown) this past Sunday. But Austin is worth including on this list because he has good quickness and hands, and made some very impressive plays during the preseason, so the playmaking ability he showed against the Packers wasn't a complete shock.

WR Hank Baskett, PHI - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Baskett led all Eagles receivers in Week 3 against Pittsburgh, racking up eight receptions to lead all of Donovan McNabb's weapons (he also led the team with 9 targets). Baskett was used predominantly in short and medium routes, working as a possession-style receiver. Granted the Eagles' primary wideout changes from week to week as McNabb often targets whomever gets open, but if defenses key on rookie DeSean Jackson and take him away most of the time it could be Baskett as the top receiver until Kevin Curtis gets back. Baskett could be a nice grab in PPR leagues for the next few weeks until the Eagles Week 7 bye.

WR Bernard Berrian, MIN - Berrian had five targets and was much more involved in Week 3 against Carolina (thanks mostly to the switch the Vikings made last week to Gus Frerotte). Berrian was able to stretch the field and not only get open deep against the Panthers but also was targeted on deeper routes and was given more chances to make plays downfield and to stretch the defense. Berrian reeled in deeper passes including a long 48-yard catch that made the Panthers respect the deep pass. Berrian was brought into Minnesota to be the deep threat and now with better quarterback play he should have the chances to get deep each week. Minnesota faces a good challenge against Tennessee next week but then faces two easier pass defenses in Weeks 5 and 6 with the Saints and Detroit on the schedule.

WR Deion Branch, SEA - Deion Branch is expected to return to the Seahawks lineup in week five. He is returning from a knee injury he suffered late in 2007. The injuries to the Seattle WR corps should mean instant production from Branch, so if you have him, consider starting him in week five against the Giants. If you don't have him, this might be the last week you can get him for cheap as he still has to sit out his bye week.

WR Antonio Bryant, TB - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Bryant had his coming out party with Joey Galloway sidelined with injury. Well, what a party it was. He was targeted by Brian Griese 18 times, 13 of those coming after halftime. Griese looked for Bryant on all types of routes. The explosive receiver was able to make some big plays, including seven first down catches. The 38-yard catch in overtime set up the winning Matt Bryant field goal. Antonio Bryant should benefit while Galloway is out of the lineup.

WR Antonio Chatman, CIN - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Chatman lines up in the slot in the Bengals' base offense (which uses three WRs) and often has the underneath routes. With Carson Palmer facing pressure regularly, it's the underneath routes he must often look to, and Chatman has the speed to run with the ball after the catch, turning a short pass into a decent gain. He was targeted six times and was more effective than Chad Johnson on Sunday. Chatman could become a bigger part of the offense as the year progresses if Johnson's shoulder injury continues to hold him back.

WR Bobby Engram, SEA - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Engram is targeting a return to the Seattle lineup in week five. Keep in mind, Engram led the team with 94 catches in 2007. His return to the lineup will greatly help an already depleted WR corps that has suffered injury after injury.

WR Jabar Gaffney, NE - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Gaffney finally had a decent game. Cassel targeted him on the first play from scrimmage. It seemed as though the Patriots wanted to get Gaffney involved early on. In total, Gaffney was targeted nine times, catching six for 51 yards and a scoring grab. With the short passes of Cassel, it is not surprising that Gaffney averaged just 8.5 yards per catch. Just like last season, Jabar Gaffney will provide inconsistent production from week to week.

WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh, CIN - Houshmandzadeh was one of the bright spots in the Bengals' offense on Sunday. While Chad Johnson does not look like himself, Houshmandzadeh is by far Palmer's favorite target. He had 12 catches (on 15 targets) for 146 yards and a touchdown against the Broncos -- and although he will face tougher matchups than that most of the time, it was a reassuring performance.

WR Greg Jennings, GB - Jennings is QB Aaron Rodgers' most reliable receiver, and is one of the better WRs in the league at getting yards after the catch. For the third straight game, Jennings led the Packers in targets (10 in Week 3).

WR Brandon Lloyd, CHI - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Lloyd caught six of his nine pass targets for 124 yards and a 19-yard touchdown. Seven of those targets came after halftime. Lloyd gained a more prominent role with the injury to Devin Hester. No other wide receiver caught more than three passes. He might be able to have a few big games this season, but consistency will be an issue.

WR Brandon Marshall, DEN - Marshall had his second huge game in as many weeks, catching six passes (on 11 targets) for 155 yards and a touchdown against the Saints on Sunday. Marshall uses his size and strength as well as any WR in the league, and has excellent concentration on the ball. His 35-yard touchdown at the back of the end zone on Sunday showed his awareness and footwork along the end line. He has Jay Cutler's complete confidence and may be the top fantasy WR in the league from here on out.

WR Lance Moore, NO - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Moore caught 7 passes for 78 yards on Sunday, and looked like Drew Brees' most reliable target from the WR position (although RB Reggie Bush and TE Jeremy Shockey were the first and second options in the passing game, Moore led all Saints WRs with 7 targets). Moore is more quick than fast, but he has reliable hands and found the holes in the Broncos' zone defense. With Marques Colston out another 2-4 weeks and Shockey now gone for at least three games, Moore could be a viable fantasy WR for a few weeks.

WR Santana Moss, WAS - As Jason Campbell continues to improve as a starting NFL QB, Moss is getting plenty of targets and work in the Washington offense. Moss received plenty of looks against a good Arizona secondary, catching seven balls including a score (on 10 targets). The Redskins have clicked well in the passing game in Weeks 2 and 3, but these have been in the friendly setting of FedEx Field for the past two weeks. The real test comes over the next two weeks as he goes to Dallas and Philadelphia for Week 4 and Week 5 contests.

WR Josh Reed, BUF - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Reed had a good game against the Oakland Raiders while the defense was focused on stopping Lee Evans and Marshawn Lynch. Reed's first of eight pass targets came halfway through the second quarter, but thereafter, Trent Edwards seemed to look for Reed all over the field. Most of his targets were in short routes, but he did have a deep one to the right side of the field. On the game, Josh Reed was the Bills' leading receiver with six catches for 72 yards. Reed will get looks each week and is a decent spot starter as teams concentrate on stopping the other weapons.

WR Roddy White, ATL - White finally had a big week giving his owners some hope that he'll be able to reach WR top 20 status this season. White was QB Matt Ryan's favorite target with seven of his 18 pass attempts intended for him. White wasn't a bigger factor in the offense due to the effectiveness of the Falcons running game, but he did haul in a 70-yard pass on a 3rd and long play from Ryan in the first quarter. That play set the tone as the Falcons never trailed. White is currently the 15th ranked fantasy WR heading into Monday night.

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WR Patrick Crayton, DAL - Crayton was held without a catch on Sunday, and was outshined by backup WR Miles Austin. Crayton has had two very quiet games in a row (with only three targets in each game), and when Sam Hurd returns to the lineup, he and/or Austin could push Crayton for playing time.

WR Braylon Edwards, CLE - Edwards gets the downgrade here because the Browns just cannot move the ball through the air. Derek Anderson continues to struggle and while the Browns have faced arguably three strong defenses to start the season (Dallas, Pittsburgh and the top defense in the Ravens in Week 3) it is time to start the Brady Quinn watch. Anderson just could not get the ball to his receivers once again, and it wasn't just dropped balls or pressure from the defense. Next week's contest against the Bengals before the Brown's bye could be the trigger point; else Romeo Crennel could wait for the two week prep time for his younger quarterback. Until Cleveland fixes the passing game, Edwards and company will continue to struggle.

WR Santonio Holmes, PIT - Pittsburgh's passing game struggled to in Week 3 against a tough Eagles secondary and blitz package. Philadelphia kept Ben Roethlisberger under heavy pressure, which left little time for passing routes to develop. This impacted Holmes' numbers the most since his deeper routes take a bit longer to develop. The bigger issue for the Steelers and Holmes is that Philadelphia may have exposed liabilities in the Steelers' offensive line and an inability to handle consistent pressure. With Roethlisberger possibly not being 100% for the next two weeks, Holmes may continue to struggle as the Steelers are slated to face off against Baltimore's top defense next Monday night and Jacksonville next before their bye.

WR Torry Holt, STL - The old saying was a down year for Torry Holt would see him with only 90 catches and 1100 yards. Now, it's looking like only a miracle will allow Holt to reach those numbers this year. His one TD catch this season was a lucky catch and everything else has has been few and far between. The Rams offensive line has not given QB Marc Bulger enough time to make his reads and find the open receiver. As a result, Torry Holt, among others are struggling to have any positive down field plays. We expect things to improve for Holt at some point, but until he has success in consecutive games, you may want to bench him for someone on your roster that is producing.

WR Andre Johnson, HOU - The Texans and especially Matt Schaub are struggling to find their passing game in the two games they've played so far this year. As a result, Andre Johnson has seen his numbers drop compared to what they normally are. Johnson had 11 targets from Schaub this past week at Tennessee, including four in the end zone, but the majority of them were uncatchable. Look for Johnson to break out eventually, but if Schaub continues to struggle, the WR won't consistently put up big numbers like he did last year.

WR Bryant Johnson, SF - Johnson was thought of as someone ready to make an impact in San Francisco, but he certainly disappointed in Week 3. Johnson displayed inconsistency while in Arizona and it has continued in the Bay area. In addition, the way J.T. O'Sullivan spreads the ball around, Johnson's targets will not be consistent. In week three, Johnson caught his only target for 25 yards. This follows his six catches for 78 yards and a touchdown last week against the Seahawks. Johnson will continue to frustrate owners. The Martz offense will lead to different receivers having big games each week.

WR Chad Johnson, CIN - Johnson simply does not look like himself. He has seven targets but dropped a few passes on Sunday. He was a non-factor for most of the game. Even when Johnson is at his best, he is primarily a downfield receiver, but the Bengals aren't giving QB Palmer enough time to look downfield. His passes are by necessity to the underneath receivers -- more Houshmandzadeh's and Chatman's domain.

WR Randy Moss, NE - Moss had another rough game with only four catches for 25 yards (on eight targets). Cassel only threw to Moss deep once and that one drew a flag. Cassel under center does hurt Randy Moss. The offense looks out of sync. Moss was targeted on short passes trying to get the veteran involved in the flow of the game.

WR David Patten, NO - With Marques Colston out of the lineup, Patten has had a chance to be a big factor on offense, but has fizzled so far. Lance Moore, Devery Henderson, and Robert Meachem were all more effective than Patten on Sunday. Twice this season (including Week 3), Patten has had only two targets.

WR Jerry Porter, JAX - Porter again was a scratch as he continues to heal from a hamstring injury. What was supposed to be a Week 3 return has turned into something longer. We are not excited.

WR Hines Ward, PIT - Ward struggled to get open in Week 3 against a tough Eagles secondary. Philadelphia kept Ben Roethlisberger under heavy pressure, which left little time for passing routes to develop. Ward managed to catch a few passes (4-34) for minimal yards, but overall he had little impact to the game. What is even more concerning is that Philadelphia may have exposed liabilities in the Steelers' offensive line and an inability to handle consistent pressure. With Roethlisberger possibly not being 100% for the next two weeks, Ward may not produce at his normal level. The Steelers are slated to face off against Baltimore's top defense next Monday night and Jacksonville next before their bye.

WR Reggie Wayne, IND - Wayne looked great in his five targets from Peyton Manning in week three against the Jaguars, but looking good doesn't necessarily equal fantasy points. Wayne just missed scoring the go-ahead TD in the fourth quarter, but was pushed out of bounds at the two yard line. There's no doubt that Wayne can be an elite fantasy WR, but this year the Colts struggles are keeping him from reaching top three expectations. Their opponents are going to run the ball almost at will with Bob Sanders out, so right now Reggie Wayne will not see enough action to merit Top 3 status.

WR Roy Williams, DET - Williams has continued the snide he brought into the game. After complaining this week of not getting enough passes thrown his way, he is really going to be unhappy this week. Williams saw his first pass target with ten minutes left in the first half. He caught two of his six pass targets for only 18 yards. Only two of the targets were down the field. Even with his team playing from behind in all three games so far, Roy Williams has not been able to perform up to expectations.

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WR Dwayne Bowe, KC - Dwayne Bowe was targeted 12 times in week three against the Falcons, however his QB Tyler Thigpen struggled to get him the ball. Bowe did have a 15-yard TD catch at the end of the second quarter, but for the most part, the passes intended for him were off the mark. Bowe and TE Tony Gonzalez remain the Chiefs main receiving threats, but teams are taking away opportunities either with a strong pass rush or because of double teams. Bowe should have a good game coming up against the Broncos in week four. Continue to play Bowe as he'll continue to be a major offensive focal point going forward.

WR Chris Chambers, SD - Chambers has scored four touchdowns on six catches so far this season. While four touchdowns in three games is fantastic, six catches in three games isn't. Chambers does have the trust of Philip Rivers and has the big-play potential to score often from medium range; but the Chargers distribute the ball to a wide array of targets in the passing game, so Chambers is unlikely to ever have a huge, Brandon Marshall-like week. And if he goes a few weeks without a touchdown, he could be largely useless to his fantasy owners during that stretch. Chambers should be considered a decent WR2 in twelve-team leagues, but he'll need to start getting more targets before we upgrade him to a better status than that.

WR Justin Gage, TEN - Gage did not play in week three due to a groin injury. He should remain the team's primary receiving threat when he returns, but he is starting to get competition from Justin McCareins, who had a good game (four receptions for 90 yards) against Houston.

WR Terrell Owens, DAL - Owens had a bad game on Sunday. He dropped two passes and finished with two catches for 17 yards on seven targets. But there's no reason to think he won't bounce back and resume his normal role in the Cowboys' offense in the coming weeks. The Packers focused on taking away the Cowboys' passing game to the outside, but judging by the Cowboys' 453 yards of total offense and 27 points, it won't be a blueprint that other defenses will look to copy.

Tight End

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TE Kevin Boss, NYG - Boss was a factor on offense for the Giants on Sunday. After being used almost exclusively as a blocker in the first two weeks, Eli Manning looked to him in some key situations against the Broncos, and Boss showed nice hands in traffic. He finished the day with 3 catches (on 5 targets) for 51 yards and a touchdown, and his ability to hold onto the ball in traffic should make him a decent red zone target going forward.

TE Chris Cooley, WAS - As Jason Campbell continues to improve as a starting NFL QB, Cooley is getting plenty of targets (14 in the last two games) in the Washington offense. Cooley saw plenty of looks against a good Arizona secondary in Week 3 as he snared seven receptions. The Redskins have clicked well in the passing game in Weeks 2 and 3, but these have been in the friendly setting of FedEx Field for the past two weeks. The real test comes over the next two weeks as he goes to Dallas and Philadelphia for Week 4 and Week 5 contests.

TE Anthony Fasano, MIA - Fasano was the leading receiver for the Dolphins on only three receptions. All three catches were good for at least 19 yards. These were the only three targets for Fasano. He totaled 66 yards, including the 19-yard strike from Ronnie Brown on a trick play. This makes two strong games for Fasano in the first three contests. Anthony Fasano is able to get open; he moves well for his size and makes a good target for Chad Pennington.

TE Dustin Keller, NYJ - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - The Jets' first-round pick this season had his first multi-catch game as a pro, hauling in four receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown. Keller was targeted seven times on Monday night, including two targets in the end zone (of which he converted one). Keller has the potential to develop into a starting quality fantasy tight end later in the season, and is likely on many leagues' waiver wires at this point.

TE Jerramy Stevens, TB - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - There was a reason Stevens was being kept around despite his two-game suspension from the league. The Buccaneers like the guy's talent, and he produced in his first game back (catching five balls for 61 yards and a TD on 10 targets). He was more involved in the offense than was Alex Smith, so expect more from Stevens as the season unfolds.

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TE Vernon Davis, SF - Davis continues to struggle to produce. The physically gifted tight end only saw four targets come his way in week three. The Martz offense spreads the ball around too much for Davis to be a viable week-to-week threat. Catching only one pass for 17 yards in this week's game is disappointing. Through three games, he only has four catches for 68 yards (on only nine total targets). Davis' talent is not as big of an issue as the lack of consistent targets. Vernon Davis can get open, but the quarterback reads in the Martz offense will lead to few passes many games.

TE Tony Scheffler, DEN - While Scheffler was second on the Broncos with four receptions (on four targets) for 32 yards on Sunday, it was a very quiet 32 yards. TE Nate Jackson got the red zone look. Scheffler should still be considered a decent starting fantasy TE going forward, but will probably not finish in the top five at his position. QB Cutler leans so heavily on WR Brandon Marshall that Scheffler cannot be expected to put up top-flight numbers on a week-to-week basis.

TE Jeremy Shockey, NO - Shockey did not look 100% healthy on Sunday, but he was still a big factor in the offense as he hauled in 8 passes for 75 yards on 11 targets. Of course all of that is out the window with the news that Shockey will miss three to six weeks after undergoing sports hernia surgery on Monday.

TE L.J. Smith, PHI - Smith had a few targets in Week 3 against the Steelers, including one in the end zone, but it was way too low for a play to be made. His only other target came from Kevin Kolb and it bounced off of his hands for an interception. Smith's lack of consistency and few targets do not warrant his rostering unless you need two tight ends in a deeper league.

TE Kellen Winslow Jr, CLE - Winslow gets the downgrade here because the Browns just cannot move the ball through the air. He had one ball bounce off of his fingertips that wound up in the hands of the Ravens, yet another example of how Cleveland continues to struggle to pass the ball. Cleveland has faced arguably three strong defenses to start the season (Dallas, Pittsburgh and the top defense in the Ravens in Week 3) but the excuses have to stop. Anderson just could not get the ball to his receivers once again, and it wasn't just dropped balls or pressure from the defense. Next week's contest against the Bengals before the Brown's bye could be the trigger point; else Romeo Crennel could wait for the two week prep time for his younger quarterback. Until Cleveland fixes the passing game, Winslow and company will continue to struggle.

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TE Alge Crumpler, TEN - Don't write off Alge Crumpler just yet as he has inched up his number of targets in each game this season (two targets in Week 1, three in Week 2, and four in Week 3). Crumpler also had a TD taken away due to an illegal formation in the game against Houston. We don't hinging your season on Crumpler just yet, but he may be forming a connection with Kerry Collins that he didn't have with Vince Young.

Kicker

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PK John Carney, NYG - He was brought to hold down the fort while Lawrence Tynes got well. But after three weeks he leads all kickers and has yet to miss on his nine FG attempts. Tynes is about ready to resume kicking, but even in the worst case that Carney is let go, we think he will be kicking for someone else immediately. Carney had four FGs and two PATs in the shootout at Denver.

PK Ryan Longwell, MIN - With a passing game that is erratic at best and opposing defenses playing to stop the run, the Vikings routinely bog down in the redzone. Through three weeks, Longwell has had 10 field goal attempts (connecting on nine of them). We see this trend continuing all season long. Longwell added two FGs and two PATs in their home win against Carolina.

PK Olindo Mare, SEA - With a bunch of players recently signed from the local Home Depot to play wide receiver, the Seahawks have struggled with consistency in their passing game. And with Julius Jones and T.J. Duckett the prime ball carriers, it should come as no shock that this team is attempting a lot of FGs. Through three weeks, Mare has been perfect connecting on all seven of his attempts. He has distanced himself from rookie Brandon Coutu. Mare had three FGs and four PATs in their home win this week.

PK Matt Prater, DEN - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - The Denver offense is moving the ball with ease this season. Through three weeks they have compiled 1,296 yards. But their defense has been just as bad as their offense has been good (yielding 1,275 yards through three games). This translates to a lot of scoring. Prater leads all kickers with 13 PATs. He has also been perfect on his 5 FG attempts. He had two FGs and four PATs on Sunday against the Saints.

PK Josh Scobee, JAX - He has eight FG attempts already through three games (hitting seven of them). His game winning 51-yarder this week gave the team a much needed win against the Colts. He only has four PATs for the season, but those numbers should improve as the offensive line plays better going forward. Scobey had three FGs and two PATs on Sunday.

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PK Shayne Graham, CIN - Through three weeks, this offense has just 716 yards. We don't see this situation improving any time soon. Dump him for better options going forward.

PK Martin Gramatica, NO - When you miss two FGs and your team loses by two points, you know the coaches are looking your way. Despite one of the best offenses in the league, Gramatica has just three FGs in as many weeks. Should his accuracy continue to falter, he could be looking for another job soon.

PK Adam Vinatieri, IND - Through three weeks, he has made just three FGs (while missing 1). This offense is not in sync, making Vinatieri a dangerous start until it recovers.

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Team Defense

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TD San Diego Chargers, SD - The Chargers' defense had been horrendous during the first two weeks of the season. They finally had a good game against the Jets, generating four turnovers and three sacks. Where they will rank going forward in your league will largely depend on your scoring system. They will continue to give up yards and points, but should also generate more than their fair share of big plays (turnovers and sacks). So it's a matter of what your league's scoring system emphasizes. Nonetheless, they looked much better in week three than they had in weeks one and two, so they get an upgrade in just about any scoring system.

TD Miami Dolphins, MIA - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - They held the Patriots at home to just 216 total yards and 13 points. They also recorded four sacks, one interception and a fumble recovery. This is something to build upon for this young unit.

TD Philadelphia Eagles, PHI - This unit exposed the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line all day long. They held the Steelers to just 33 rushing yards, while recording nine sacks, one interception, two fumble recoveries and a safety. Having a great defense starts with the ability to stop the run. This unit looks to be among the league's best at doing just that.

TD Baltimore Ravens, BAL - Through two games, they have yielded just 323 yards and 20 points while recording seven sacks, four interceptions and a fumble recovery. Now healthy, this veteran unit is playing like the elite Baltimore defenses from a few years ago.

TD Minnesota Vikings, MIN - Finally this unit showed up. They recorded five sacks and two fumble recoveries while limiting the Panthers to just 10 points. They also completely shut down the Panther's running game (Carolina had just 47 yards on 20 carries).

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TD Denver Broncos, DEN - This team is 3-0, but they aren't winning games with their defense. They have allowed 1,275 yards of offense through three weeks. During this same time span, they have recorded just four sacks and one interception.

TD Indianapolis Colts, IND - This unit without Bob Sanders is awful. They couldn't stop the run against a team that has 4 offensive line missing yielding 236 yards to Jacksonville. This is a copycat league. Look for every offense to run all day on this squad. The Colts managed no sacks, no interceptions or fumble recoveries in their loss.

TD New England Patriots, NE - They allowed 461 yards and 38 points this week while recording no sacks, no interceptions or fumble recoveries against a team that managed just one win last year. That's a pretty big fall. Unlike last year where the New England offense put massive pressure on teams to throw to catch up, this unit is on the field a lot with a struggling Matt Cassel led offense.

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