QB Matt Cassel, NE - Cassel finally hit the long toss to Randy Moss, something everyone has been waiting for since Week 1. More importantly, Cassel worked the ball downfield by repeatedly hitting Wes Welker, Jabar Gaffney and Moss on shorter passes to let all his receivers pick up yardage after the catch. With the Patriots facing three bad pass defenses in a row (at San Diego, Denver, and St. Louis) look for the fantasy points to start racking up.

QB Brodie Croyle, KC - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Croyle has been sidelined by a separated shoulder, but he should be able to regain his starting position thanks to ineffectiveness from both Tyler Thigpen and Damon Huard. Look for HC Herm Edwards to possibly make the decision to start Croyle once his injury status is updated in the coming days. That said using Croyle isn't exactly an exciting option.

QB Jake Delhomme, CAR - Delhomme has thrown four TD passes and only one INT in his last two games. He had a big game against Kansas City in week five and it could have been even bigger had he not overthrown a sure TD pass to Steve Smith, who once said Jake can't ever overthrow him. Delhomme had adequate protection all game long, despite both tackles Jordan Gross and Jeff Otah being inactive for this game. Delhomme took a seat on the bench with 14 minutes to play in the fourth quarter with the game well in hand. Delhomme finished with a 10.7 yards per attempt on the day. He is rising in popularity among fantasy circles and is becoming a borderline weekly starter for your team. He has a tough match up in week six @TB, but his next two games (vs. NO, vs. ARI) are favorable against the pass.

QB Jeff Garcia, TB - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Garcia played most of the second half after Brian Griese injured his throwing shoulder. Griese's status for next week is uncertain, but Griese had not been effective in his last several starts anyway, so Garcia may take over the starting position even if Griese is able to play. Garcia's weapons in Tampa Bay are limited, but Jon Gruden is not afraid to abandon the run and air the ball out when playing from behind, so the Tampa Bay QB position does have some fantasy potential.

QB Eli Manning, NYG - Eli Manning played with remarkable poise and control, throwing the ball to whomever was open and always seeming to find the most open options. Manning has thrown for six touchdowns this season, all to six different receivers. This week he threw two scores, one to Domenik Hixon and another to Sinorice Moss. Even without his top receiver in Plaxico Burress he was effective. He would have had much more if not for the blowout score that had head coach Tom Coughlin calling off the dogs in the second half. The Giants square off against Cleveland in Week 6, which should provide many scoring chances for New York.

QB Kyle Orton, CHI - Orton had a huge game against a bad Lion defense. He completed 24 of 34 passes to eight different receivers as Detroit was letting Bear receivers get open all game. Orton totaled 334 yards (a career high) and two touchdowns. The Lions could not get consistent pressure on Orton, and he looked comfortable in the pocket. He now has seven touchdown throws in the last three games. Orton certainly looks the part of a QB on the rise.

QB Chad Pennington, MIA - As Chad Pennington continues to get more comfortable in the Dolphins' offense, he is demonstrating better accuracy and decision-making than the Dolphins have had from the QB position in quite some time. He completed 22 of 29 passes Sunday for 228 yards and a touchdown, and will continue to be effective as long as his offensive line gives him room to step up into the pocket.

QB Aaron Rodgers, GB - Rodgers looked very good for considering he had the shoulder injury. His long touchdown pass to Driver showed good arm strength, and the 44-yard scoring toss was a perfect strike. Rodgers did have some ill-advised passes in the game, but still put up some very good fantasy numbers. He completed 25 of 37 passes for 313 yards, including three TDs and one interception. This game should ease concerns that Aaron Rodgers might miss game action with the shoulder injury. He played through a lot of pain and was often wincing on the sidelines between series.

QB Matt Ryan, ATL - Ryan started off hot and had time to throw. In the first half alone, the rookie completed 13 of 18 passes for 154 yards and a pair of scoring tosses. For the game, he attempted 26 passes, completing 16 for 194 yards. Those 16 completions were spread among only four receivers. Ryan threw for two touchdowns and only had one interception. The pick came on a badly underthrown ball in the direction of a wide open receiver in the end zone. The rookie passer added 16 rushing yards to his passing numbers. Matt Ryan proved a lot to many going into Green Bay and getting the win.

QB Kurt Warner, ARI - Kurt Warner is showing that he can be successful no matter who his receivers are. He is single-handedly making WR Steve Breaston a popular fantasy choice while Anquan Boldin is out recovering from his broken sinus bone surgery. This past week against previously undefeated Buffalo, Warner focused mainly on underneath routes. Not only was he 78% efficient in his passes, but he also converted 60% (9 of 15) of third downs against a Bills team that previously held opponents to a league best 19% conversion percentage. If he could just consistently eliminate his turnovers, he'd be an every-week Top 5 QB.

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QB Brian Griese, TB - Griese threw for just 88 yards and no touchdowns in the first two and a half quarters on Sunday before injuring his right shoulder when taking a sack. After taking over the starting job in week 2 this season, he has generally not looked sharp (despite throwing for over 400 yards in week 3). It is unclear how long the injury will keep him out of the lineup, or even whether Griese would return as the starter when he is able to play.

QB Matt Hasselbeck, SEA - Week 5 could not end soon enough for Matt Hasselbeck. First he gets hit in the first quarter on his leg, sort of a "high / low" collision with two defenders, which caused his knee to buckle. After getting checked out and given the thumbs up to return, Hasselbeck comes back to find that Deion Branch soon had to leave with an injury and Bobby Engram could only add so much in his return to the Seattle offense. Pretty soon the Giants were cruising in the game and while Hasselbeck was posting decent numbers and only one interception there really was no use in subjecting him to more pressure and possible hits from a very good Giants defense. Hasselbeck now has a chance to regroup for a visit to Green Bay next week where he hopefully can return to his much better previous form.

QB Damon Huard, KC - Huard looked like he aged about ten years in the shutout loss to Carolina. Huard was pressured all game long, which resulted in passes that were either off target or thrown before his receivers could complete their routes. He was benched in favor of Tyler Thigpen, but the Chiefs will likely turn to Brodie Croyle in week seven following the bye week. Croyle was out with a separated shoulder. Look for HC Herm Edwards to possibly make the decision to start Croyle once his injury status is updated.

QB Jon Kitna, DET - Kitna and the Lion offense looked bad early in the game. They started the game with three-and-outs in all three possessions of the first quarter, allowing the Bears to get off to an early lead. Kitna and his receivers, especially Roy Williams were not on the same page early in the game. The team had a whopping nine yards of offense in the first quarter. On the fourth drive, after the Lions actually get first downs on their first two plays, Kitna is sacked and fumbles on the third play. Kitna was pulled in the third quarter with back spasms as Dan Orlovsky entered the game. For the game, Kitna completed half of his 16 passes for only 74 yards with no touchdowns and the one lost fumble.

QB Peyton Manning, IND - Don't get us wrong, Peyton Manning won the game in dramatic fashion against the Texans, but he struggled most of the game to sustain drives. The main difference between Peyton Manning and the Colts offense this year compared to years prior is that Peyton is not converting third downs at the 50% or higher rate that he has in the past. He is not sustaining drives. He had only two drives of 50 yards or more in the game against Houston and he converted only 25% (3 of 12) third downs. If it weren't for Sage Rosenfels' collapse in the final four minutes, we would be talking more about how Peyton Manning failed to move the ball with regularity. If Rosenfels doesn't have those two turnovers, Manning would've had his fourth consecutive game of just one TD pass. We don't recommend benching Manning, but don't expect him to him to put up lofty Peyton Manning like numbers until he starts converting third downs and sustaining drives. The longer he's on the field, the more stats he'll have. The more third downs he converts, the better the offense will be.

QB Donovan McNabb, PHI - After a very good start to the day in the first quarter, the entire Philadelphia offense just fell flat on its face. McNabb wasn't able to get the ball downfield nor could he get DeSean Jackson involved. Andy Reid will have to work on the play calls, but McNabb has to work the ball down the field for the Eagles to move the ball as effectively as they did when he and the rest of the team were putting up 30+ points a game.

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QB Trent Edwards, BUF - Edwards was knocked out of the game on the third play from scrimmage with an apparent concussion. He was replaced by back up QB JP Losman and did not return. There was no official word as to the severity of the concussion as of the end of the game. Buffalo does have a bye next week, which is good news for Edwards, but it's still unclear how long he will be out. Stay tuned this week as his injury status becomes clearer.

QB Ben Roethlisberger, PIT - Roethlisberger has faced a lot of pressure this season as his offensive line has been shaky in its pass-blocking. He did a much better job on Sunday of releasing the ball quickly instead of holding onto it too long, and he was also able to fight off several would-be sacks, escaping a defender's grasp before throwing the ball. He had his first 300-yard game of the season on Sunday (in fact, it was the first time he went over 200 yards this season), and threw 3 touchdowns in the Steelers' win over the Jaguars. However, his shoulder was obviously hurting him - he could seemingly barely lift his arm at times. That has us a bit worried.

QB Sage Rosenfels, HOU - Rosenfels started at QB for the Texans due to a virus that hospitalized Matt Schaub the night before the game. Rosenfels appeared to have the game in hand with a 17-point lead on Peyton Manning and the Colts with four minutes left in the game. He fumbled twice in the final four minutes, which led to a Colts come from behind victory. Some speculated that Rosenfels should be the starting QB for Houston, but his unfortunate unraveling might keep a healthy Schaub the starter for the remainder of the season.

QB Matt Schaub, HOU - Schaub did not play in week five against the Colts due to a virus that hospitalized him the night before the game. Taking his place was Sage Rosenfels, who played a great game, with the exception of the end. Rosenfels fumbled twice and gave up a 17-point lead in the game's final four minutes. Had it not been for those four minutes, Schaub may have lost his job. It appears as if Schaub is now entrenched thanks to Rosenfels untimely implosion.

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RB Cedric Benson, CIN - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Benson looked surprisingly quick against the Cowboys. He hit the holes harder than he did with the Bears. In addition, Benson did not dance in the backfield like he has in the past. He entered the game in the early part of the second quarter, carrying the ball six straight times, picking up consecutive first downs. Showing that he lacks endurance, Benson came out of the game after those six carries. But, those rushes accounted for 25 rushing yards. He finished the game with 30 yards on 10 carries. Benson might see his role increase as Chris Perry lost his fifth fumble of the season.

RB Ronnie Brown, MIA - Brown looks fully recovered from the torn ACL he suffered last season, and continues to become a bigger part of the Dolphins' offense. He had 24 carries on Sunday (compared to 13 for Ricky Williams) for 125 yards and a touchdown. He ran with both elusiveness and power, and also made good decisions when taking direct snaps in the Dolphins' "wildcat" formation. Brown looks like a top ten fantasy RB from here on out.

RB Correll Buckhalter, PHI - It's not known how long (or even if) Brian Westbrook will be out, but he has broken ribs. If out, Buckhalter will move into the starting role for the Eagles.

RB Warrick Dunn, TB - Dunn appears to be running with greater quickness than he did last season. He has been too effective for the Bucs to keep him off the field, and has become part of a running-back-by-committee in Tampa Bay rather than just a backup. Dunn is particularly effective in the open field, and should continue to get enough touches going forward to make him a viable bye-week fill-in.

RB Ryan Grant, GB - After a slow start to the game, Grant was getting room to run starting in the late first quarter. The Packer running back ran the ball 18 times for 83 yards in the game. He did have some good holes to run through which was good to see. One thing that is different from last season is that the Aaron Rodgers has not targeted him once out of the backfield. Last week was the only game that Grant had a pass target this season after 37 targets last year. Still, it looks like Grant is starting to get healthy again, which makes him worthy of the upgrade.

RB Ahman Green, HOU - Green not only played in Week 5, but he wasn't injured. That's worth noting.

RB Tim Hightower, ARI - There's no mistaking that Hightower's value is climbing. He now has five TDs this season as the Cardinals primary red zone rushing threat. Arizona is getting numerous chances inside the red zone and Tim Hightower is making the most of his opportunities. He is approaching Top 25 RB status mainly as a red zone threat and that means he is turning into a possible flex starter or bye week filler.

RB Brandon Jacobs, NYG - Jacobs played like a man possessed, knocking everyone over in his path or so it seemed. He quickly got two scores in the first half and wasted little time in getting to 100 yards. The Seahawks had no answer for him as he over nine yards per carry on average. He would have had much more if not for the blowout score that had head coach Tom Coughlin calling off the dogs in the second half. The Giants square off against Cleveland in Week 6, which should provide many scoring chances for New York.

RB Felix Jones, DAL - Jones had a great game against the weak Bengal defense and made the most of his ten touches. Jones ran the ball nine times for 96 yards, including a 33-yard touchdown on 4th-and-4 in the first half. Jones' speed is a great asset for the Cowboys as he was often easily able to find the corner. The rookie added a seven-yard reception to eclipse 100 combined yards for the game. He is averaging nine yards a carry on the season, but needs a bigger workload to be a solid fantasy back. With more performances like this, Dallas will keep him involved.

RB LeRon McClain, BAL - McClain continues to be the #1 fullback in the NFL in carries, and with good reason. When you get over 4.5 yards a carry and the only touchdowns for your team, that's significant. McClain is a huge rusher with tailback tendencies in the open field, but for now both he and the Ravens seem content to let him pound the rock up the middle. With the Colts next up on the schedule, 100 yards is in the realm of possibilities.

RB Willis McGahee, BAL - McGahee was able to start in Week 5 despite a rib injury from the Pittsburgh game last Sunday night. He ran hard to and through the holes, but he did tend to get more carries around the perimeter of the line. Baltimore's offense is still run-oriented so the primary running back will continue to be a strong asset. With good matchups coming soon (Indianapolis next) McGahee should have more good performances in the near future.

RB Sammy Morris, NE - Morris got the lion's share of the workload for New England in Week 5, averaging almost four yards a carry as he outpaced Laurence Maroney by six handoffs (16 carries to 10). More importantly, Morris ran much harder and for more after initial contact than Maroney did, which says something about Morris but also about Maroney all at the same time. It would not be surprising at all to see Morris consistently getting more work than Maroney from this point forward.

RB Willie Parker, PIT - Parker is set to return to the Steelers' starting lineup after this week's bye.

RB Clinton Portis, WAS - The Philadelphia Eagles had been a very stout run defense in 2008, but the Redskins and Portis were able to dictate the line of scrimmage in the second half and keep the chains moving. Portis ran hard through the holes made by solid seal blocks by his line and tight ends, opening up the second level for Portis to hit at full speed, resulting in several long gains. Portis got the tough yardage too, getting enough behind his line in the fourth quarter to consistently pick up good yardage even after first contact. With Portis poised to play some easy games, he should be a stud performer for the next several weeks.

RB Steve Slaton, HOU - Steve Slaton benefited from excellent blocking all game long in large part to FB Vonta Leach. Leach and TE Owen Daniels were constantly knocking Colts defenders down, paving the way for Slaton and his quickness to scoot through open holes and around corners. Slaton had only four more carries than teammate Ahman Green, but Slaton was clearly the better RB. He showed more speed and burst which earned him goal line looks that resulted in his second TD of the day. Slaton has two great rushing match ups coming up, both at home vs. Miami and Detroit. If you're not starting Slaton by now, shame on you and start him going forward, especially these two match ups coming up.

RB Michael Turner, ATL - Turner carried the ball 12 times for 52 yards in the first quarter alone. It was good to see the Falcons giving him so often to start the game. For the game, Turner carried the ball 26 times for 121 yards and a short touchdown scamper, but he was not targeted on a pass. With DT Cullen Jenkins out of the Packer lineup, the running lanes were open for Turner to have room to run. After the Falcons took the lead, they relied on the running game led by the former Charger. He had eight carries in just the fourth quarter alone to help the Falcons salt away the game.

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RB Joseph Addai, IND - Addai may have four TDs this year, but he is not reaching big yardage numbers. He has two consecutive games of 70 yards rushing, but he has yet to eclipse 80 yards rushing this season. Addai is currently struggling to reach Top 20 status and if the TDs don't continue, he will fall short of that distinction. The Colts have three quarters of the season left to turn things around offensively and perhaps the big comeback victory will be just what the doctor ordered, but until then, don't count on Addai being a major yardage producer and take his TDs in stride, because they may not be as common if the offense continues to struggle.

RB Reggie Bush, NO - Bush is still an every-week starter as a fantasy running back, but he gets a slight downgrade here because the Saints' offensive line is struggling. It failed to open any holes for either Reggie Bush or Deuce McAllister against the Vikings, and Bush is averaging less than three yards a carry over the last two games. Bush is still a must-start because of his involvement in the passing game (and his punt return TDs are a nice bonus), but he won't be a truly elite fantasy RB until he gets going in the running game.

RB Larry Johnson, KC - Johnson was held to just two yards on seven carries by the Panthers front seven. Kansas City could not get anything going offensively, which severely limited his touches in the game. When he did get chances, the Panthers were right there to bottle him up for a short gain or loss. It won't get any easier for Johnson. He has a bye next week followed by a tough match up against the Titans stout defense

RB Laurence Maroney, NE - Maroney looked timid with his running style, a stark contrast to both Sammy Morris and LaMont Jordan's hard-hitting carries. Maroney stepped out of bounds in one instance when he could have lowered his shoulder and plowed for one more yard and a first down. Everyone will notice this in the game film, and his carries will continue to diminish.

RB Chris Perry, CIN - Perry disappointed once again. He carried the ball 13 times for a meager 31 yards. Cedric Benson ran harder and hit the holes with more decisiveness. Perry did add 19 yards on three receptions. But, in the second half, Chris Perry fumbled for the fifth time this season. The fumbling plus the play of Benson makes Perry's hold on the job tenuous going forward. Perry did have a touchdown called back by penalty and almost had a circus catch for a score. The poor play of the Cincinnati defense will make it difficult for Chris Perry to get enough carries to be viable flex running back many weeks. They should be playing from behind a lot. Perry's receiving ability could save him some games.

RB Ray Rice, BAL - Over the last two games, Rice has touched the ball once. In that same time, Lorenzo Neal has touched it twice. Nothing much to say after that comparison.

RB LaDainian Tomlinson, SD - Although he had little running room, Tomlinson seemed quicker and more agile on Sunday than he had earlier this season . . . until he re-aggravated his turf toe injury in the second quarter. The injury has lingered since Week 1, and it doesn't look like it's going away within the next week or two. The Chargers don't have a bye until week nine. If Tomlinson continues to play through the injury, he will be less than 100% effective until perhaps the second half of the season.

RB Brian Westbrook, PHI - Westbrook suffered fractured ribs in the Week 5 contest with Washington. The 2008 campaign is becoming a tough one for Westbrook as he struggles to stay on the field. There is no word on how severe this latest injury is or how long he will be out (if at all).

RB Ricky Williams, MIA - Through the first four weeks of the season, Williams had more touches than Ronnie Brown. Brown is establishing himself as the Dolphins' featured runner at this point, however, and while Williams will still have a role in the offense, he is becoming more of a strong NFL backup than part of a true RBBC.

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RB Adrian Peterson, MIN - Peterson had a poor game against the Saints, rushing for only 32 yards on 21 carries, gaining just 41 total yards from scrimmage with no touchdowns. The Saints repeatedly used eight-man fronts and keyed on Peterson, determined to force Gus Frerotte to put the ball in the air. The Saints succeeded in shutting down Peterson, but they lost the game when they could not stop the Vikings in the fourth quarter. Now that Frerotte has shown that he can beat teams that stack the line, opposing defenses should not copy the Saints' gameplan. Peterson had averaged over 5 yards a carry coming into the game against the Saints, and will have plenty of big games this season against honest defenses.

RB Jonathan Stewart, CAR - The week five match up against the Chiefs just happened to be teammate DeAngelo Williams' day. Stewart still ran with the same intensity and toughness as weeks prior, but Williams simply beat him to the end zone. Stewart just didn't have as many opportunities to punch in any goal line opportunities that he had in previous weeks. Once the game was well in hand Stewart took a seat on the bench and gave way to RB Nick Goings. We still recommend starting Stewart going forward. The Panthers have seven rushing TDs this season, which means the running game has been a success. Stewart will most definitely still continue to see scoring opportunities on a weekly basis.

RB LenDale White, TEN - The Ravens are an unbelievably difficult team to run against, especially between the tackles. Considering that White's main job is to pound the ball inside, it is not that surprising that he had few touches and not many yards at all against Baltimore in Week 5. Hang tight with LenDale, as the Titans go to Kansas City then host the Colts after Tennessee's bye week. Both struggle against the run, so White should return to his normal production levels.

RB DeAngelo Williams, CAR - Williams had a career best 124 yards rushing in week five against the Chiefs, but the bigger story was his three TDs (two rushing and one receiving). Williams ran very well on inside runs as well as sweeps to the outside. The Panthers possess one of the league's better one-two punches in Williams and rookie Jonathan Stewart. Williams had a game this past week that allowed him to climb back into a ranking where we expected him to be. While he had a monster game, we don't expect to see that every week or every other week for that matter. Jonathan Stewart will likely be the team's leader in rushing TDs going forward. Starting both backs may not be a bad idea if other matchups aren't more advantageous.

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WR Bernard Berrian, MIN - Berrian was targeted 15 times on Monday night, and made a number of big plays, finishing with 6 catches for 110 yards and a touchdown. The Saints stacked the box to stuff Adrian Peterson, which opened things up for Gus Frerotte in the passing game, and Frerotte repeatedly looked to Berrian downfield. If opposing defenses continue to key on stopping the Vikings' running game, Berrian should benefit.

WR Steve Breaston, ARI - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Breaston now has nine and seven catches in his last two games respectively. He has not scored a TD yet this season, but he is clearly more involved in the passing game. He was heavily used in the game against Buffalo (eight targets), getting three early targets and some chances in the red zone, including a reception inside the ten yard line. Breaston will likely decrease his production when Anquan Boldin returns, but in the same breath, he had nine catches against the Jets, a game in which Boldin played in, with the exception of the last minute when his injury occurred.

WR Reggie Brown, PHI - Brown gets an upgrade mostly because he is now starting and ready to contribute to what should be a very prolific passing offense. The Eagles did not click too well this week against Washington, yet Brown accumulated 84 yards mostly thanks to the Redskins neglecting to touch him when he was on the turf and rule him down. That miscue gave Brown a good 30 extra yards on the day. Brown may have had only four catches but he's definitely in the mix now and getting plenty of looks from McNabb.

WR Isaac Bruce, SF - Bruce hauled in two scores in Week 5 against the Patriots, which is somewhat remarkable given that he only had three catches. Bruce certainly had a knack for scoring and JT O'Sullivan likes to look his way in the Red Zone. With the Eagles coming to visit next week, Bruce will be needed to find that end zone once again.

WR Greg Camarillo, MIA - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Camarillo seems to have become Chad Pennington's most reliable target. While he lacks great speed, he runs deceptive routes, and has a knack for getting open and catching the ball. He had 6 catches for 68 yards and a TD on Sunday, and is developing a strong rapport with QB Pennington.

WR Bobby Engram, SEA - Engram returned to the Seattle in Week 5, picking right up as Matt Hasselbeck's favorite 8-yard receiver. The possession wideout did not disappoint in his first game of the season as he led all Seahawks by a large margin with eight catches but only 61 yards. If Deion Branch can stay healthy and Hasselbeck gets time to throw, Engram will be good for several catches and yards week after week the rest of the way.

WR Lee Evans, BUF - Evans has two 100-yard games and has not had less than 65 yards receiving this season. He also has not had more than four catches in a game. He is making the most of his chances and he has good rapport with both Trent Edwards and JP Losman. Evans is flirting with a top 10 ranking this season despite the shortcomings that would seemingly keep other players far away from such a distinction. Evans has a bye week coming up, but he has three favorable match ups against suspect pass defenses in SD, @MIA and NYJ in the weeks coming.

WR Ted Ginn, MIA - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Ginn, in his second year in the league, is improving as a route runner and becoming a more well-rounded player from the WR position. He had 7 catches on Sunday (tying his career high) and his stats should continue to improve along with the Dolphins' passing offense.

WR James Hardy, BUF - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Keep an eye out for 6'6 big man James Hardy in the coming weeks. He had two early targets in the game against Arizona - both of which were third down completions. He may be someone to add from the waiver wire, if available. The Bills have a bye next week, which might induce owners to drop him, if he is rostered. His next three games are against suspect defenses (SD, @MIA and NYJ). Waiver wire finds are hard to come by right now and Hardy may be someone that could pay dividends down the road. In his case, possibly sooner rather than later.

WR Chris Henry, CIN - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Henry was finally able to get onto the field after serving a four-game suspension. He split time at the WR3 position with Chatman. The Bengals will need to get Henry more involved soon. Chatman saw more action this week, and played well, but it was a good sign to see the playmaking young receiver on the field.

WR Domenik Hixon, NYG - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - With Plaxico Burress out due to suspension, Hixon played the first half of Week 5 like a guy ready to permanently take over the WR2 role for the Giants. He destroyed the Seattle secondary for 117 total yards and a TD on five touches in one half of football. His day was tempered by a second quarter concussion, but we believe it to be a mild injury and expect him to play in Week 6. Hixon's great first half was a glimpse of what could be a breakout player.

WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh, CIN - Houshmandzadeh had another big game as Carson Palmer targeted the veteran 13 times. Houshmandzadeh caught seven of those passes for 95 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He was Palmer's safety valve all game. This could be the return of elite production for soon-to-be free agent. With Chad Johnson struggling, Palmer will look to lean on Houshmandzadeh more and more.

WR Andre Johnson, HOU - Johnson finally had a big game that included his first TD of the season. QB Sage Rosenfels keyed on him in the early going - something that starter Matt Schaub wasn't able to do with regularity this season. Johnson caught his eighth pass in the third quarter, but it came with a big hit by Colts safety Antoine Bethea that knocked Johnson out of the game. It was unclear what injury Johnson suffered as a result of the hit, but he did return to catch one more pass in the game. Johnson had a good connection with Rosenfels. Whether that will be the same with Schaub in the coming weeks is yet to be determined. At least this game is a sign that Johnson is still very much capable of having a monster game. Continue to start Johnson going forward.

WR Randy Moss, NE - Moss finally got his long touchdown pass from Matt Cassel in Week 5, where Cassel threw long to Moss as he outran two defenders (one had slipped) for a score. Moss was also a big factor in catching shorter passes and adding yardage after the catches. With the Patriots facing three bad pass defenses in a row (at San Diego, Denver, and St. Louis) look for the fantasy points to start racking up.

WR Sinorice Moss, NYG - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - While Moss did not start, he definitely helped the Giants to make up for the absence of the suspended Plaxico Burress. Moss scored two touchdowns in the second half, but only the latter could be considered a "garbage time" touchdowns. Even without it Moss had a solid game and definitely is worth a look in deep leagues as we now know the Giants' answer to a Burress-less situation.

WR Muhsin Muhammad, CAR - We didn't expect Muhammad to be a top 20 WR this season, but he is definitely playing like one. Muhammad only caught three passes in a run heavy game against the Chiefs, but one of those catches was a 47-yard TD catch and run in the third quarter. Muhammad took advantage of the Chiefs young secondary that appeared to have bad angles on Muhammad after the catch. Muhammad is an excellent WR3. If you've got him, start him, because he's showing up with good stats nearly every game.

WR Brandon Stokley, DEN - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Stokley normally mans the slot position in Denver's high-powered passing attack, but will stand to get a lot more WR reps if Eddie Royal's ankle sprain causes Royal to miss any action. Stokley led the Broncos with six receptions on Sunday, and scored a touchdown after Royal had left the game in the third quarter.

WR Mike Walker, JAX - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Walker may have had his breakout game on Sunday night against the Steelers. He established QB Garrard's trust and was targeted nine times, hauling in six passes for 106 yards. Walker was the Jaguars' third-round pick last year, and spent his rookie year on injured reserve. He ran sharp patterns on Sunday night and caught most of the balls thrown his way. He could very easily end up being the Jaguars' best receiver this season (considering the competition).

WR Nate Washington, PIT - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Washington was a big part of the Steelers' offense on Sunday, and has now had 8 or more targets in two of the last three games. (He had 6 catches for 94 yards and a touchdown on 9 targets against the Jaguars.) His excellent size makes him a nice red zone target, and Washington also has the ability to get open deep and make big plays. He will continue to be inconsistent throughout the season, but has the potential to put up some big numbers intermittently.

WR Wes Welker, NE - Welker looked like the "Slot Machine" of 2007, where he was the top receiver in the NFL and a possession receiver unlike no other for Tom Brady. Matt Cassel hit Welker for a team high eight receptions but still did not find the end zone. With the Patriots facing three bad pass defenses in a row (at San Diego, Denver, and St. Louis) look for the fantasy points to start racking up.

WR Roddy White, ATL - White had three catches for 64 yards just on first drive. He was targeted for the deep ball often. Even when there was not a completion, White was able to draw the pass interference penalty. Roddy White caught eight of his ten pass targets for 132 and a touchdown, just in the first half. The Packers held Roddy White in check in the second half as White did not catch his only second half target. Roddy White is able to get deep with ease, and Matt Ryan does not underthrow him. White has had a big play in each game this season.

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WR Anquan Boldin, ARI - Boldin had successful surgery on his broken sinus bone this past Thursday. He missed week five and with the Cardinals bye week coming up in week seven, don't be surprised if Boldin also continues to rest for week six's game. Week six is a home game against Dallas, which might be the only reason he comes back after one week off. Stay tuned as his injury status will likely be determined later this week.

WR Chris Chambers, SD - Chambers scored another touchdown on Sunday, giving him five TDs on the season. But on the final play of the third quarter, Chambers had to be carted off the field after injuring his lower left leg. He was scheduled for x-rays after the game, but as of Monday morning no updates were available.

WR Anthony Gonzalez, IND - Gonzalez left the game in the third quarter with an apparent concussion. There was no further word as to the severity of his injury. The Colts offense is still struggling, despite the amazing come from behind victory against Houston. If the offense continues to struggle, don't expect Gonzalez to reach Top 30 status.

WR Calvin Johnson, DET - Johnson's first reception was with less than five minutes left in the first half. This was his only catch in four targets in the first half, and he was targeted just twice in the second half. Johnson ended the game with two receptions for 16 yards. In an ugly game, Johnson's numbers were as disappointing as any.

WR Chad Johnson, CIN - Johnson was held without a catch at halftime. With only five pass targets on the game, Johnson did little after some bold predictions this past week. For the game, Johnson caught three balls for 43 yards. He was not able to get separation from Cowboy defenders, especially Adam Jones. Henry was the other defensive back that was matched up on Johnson. Since Johnson was not getting open, and Houshmandzadeh was, Carson Palmer was looking at #84 more than #85.

WR Robert Meachem, NO - On a night when Drew Brees attempted 46 pass attempts, Robert Meachem got only three targets (one of which he dropped on third down to kill the drive). Lance Moore and Devery Henderson seem to be Brees' preferred targets at WR, and things won't get any better for Meachem when Marques Colston returns.

WR Eddie Royal, DEN - Royal has been outstanding for a rookie WR this season, but injured his ankle in the third quarter of Sunday's game. He was on crutches after the game, and no timetable has been given for his return. He could be back in the lineup as soon as this week, but we'll have to wait and see if he is able to practice later in the week.

WR Amani Toomer, NYG - While Toomer did have five targets in Week 5 (and currently leads the team with 31), he could soon be relegated to an afterthought in the Giants offense. With Plaxico Burress out, failed to elevate his game. Instead, Domenik Hixon and Sinorice Moss turned in huge efforts.

WR Reggie Williams, JAX - Many thought that Williams would be the Jaguars' top receiver this season, but both Matt Jones and Mike Walker appear to be ahead of him in the pecking order right now. Williams is likely not worth a roster spot in most fantasy leagues.

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WR Dwayne Bowe, KC - Bowe remains to be the team's go-to receiver, but the Chiefs were unable to get anything established in the game against Carolina. Bowe routinely was unable to finish his routes before the ball was already in the air headed his way. As a result, the passes were incomplete or intercepted. If the OL can keep opposing defenses in check, Bowe will have big games. If that doesn't happen, don't expect big things from Bowe. Continue to start Bowe, despite the Chiefs struggles on offense. Heading into week five, Bowe led all receivers in targets. He should continue to get plenty of looks going forward.

WR Plaxico Burress, NYG - Burress served the second week of his two-week team suspension in Week 5, missing the Seattle contest. Expect him back in full force next week against a porous Cleveland Browns secondary.

WR Rashied Davis, CHI - Davis had a good game stepping in for the injured Brandon Lloyd. Davis was able to take advantage of a bad Lion defense and seemed to be open all day. For the game, he grabbed six passes for 97 yards. Most of the production happened in the second half in garbage time. Davis only had three first half targets. He added six more targets in the last half, most coming on deep balls. However, Lloyd will likely be healthy enough to return for the Bears' next game.

WR Early Doucet, ARI - Kurt Warner completed passes to nine different receivers in the win over Buffalo. Rookie Early Doucet caught his first pass as a pro in the game, en route to six catches for 49 yards on seven targets. He was used primarily as a short range receiver in the game. He dropped an easy pass that would've gone for a first down, but he settled down and caught the remainder of his targets thrown his way. We don't expect to see much of Doucet going forward when Boldin returns. In fact, he may not even be active, but he showed that he can be a capable WR if called upon, which is good news especially in dynasty leagues.

WR Larry Fitzgerald, ARI - Fitzgerald scored two TDs this past week against Buffalo, but he didn't monopolize the receiving game like some thought he would with fellow teammate Anquan Boldin out with facial injuries. Kurt Warner completed passes to nine different receivers in the win over Buffalo. He heavily used Fitzgerald, but also Steve Breaston and rookie Early Doucet. Fitzgerald remains a top five WR, but he isn't going to be the only WR catching balls while Boldin is out.

WR Santana Moss, WAS - The Eagles took away Moss, who only had one catch for 12 yards but even that was taken away due to a penalty. Moss was not open much at all as he drew blanket coverage from Asante Samuel, who is among the best cover corners in the NFL. Philadelphia chose to take him away and make Washington beat them with another receiver or with Portis. Moss should bounce back from this game with three easier opponents next up on the schedule (home vs. St. Louis, Cleveland and then to Detroit).

WR Kevin Walter, HOU - Walter had only two catches in the game and really wasn't seen until the second half, when Andre Johnson left with an injury (he later returned). Walter was heavily used last week by QB Matt Schaub. That was not the case with Sage Rosenfels against the Colts. Going into the game, Walter was ranked 24th among WRs. We don't expect him to finish there and this week he will surely drop a few spots. If Walter continues to establish a good rapport with Schaub, we could see an uptick in his ranking, but as of now, don't rely on Walter as a must start, despite the lofty numbers he put up last week.

WR Reggie Wayne, IND - Reggie Wayne was relatively quiet save for a 36-yard pass play in the first half and the game's miraculous final four minutes. The Colts continued to have trouble sustaining drives, which kept their offense off the field for most of the second half. Wayne is the type of player who will rise to the occasion, so when the opportunity presented itself, he did not disappoint. He caught an unbelievable catch to cap the Colts unlikely come from behind victory over Houston after being down 17 points with four minutes to play. We think Wayne will finish as a top five WR and with a few strong games he'll be back on pace to reach that status.

WR Roy Williams, DET - Williams was able to accumulate some decent garbage-time numbers. The quarterback situation is a mess and the Lions were throwing the ball just trying to catch up. Until the Lions stabilize the offense, especially the quarterback position, it will be difficult to predict when the good games will come. Williams had eight pass targets in each half as the Lions tried to catch up from being down early. He ended the game with seven catches for 96 yards. The numbers look better than the game actually was. Williams struggled with drops and was openly frustrated with Jon Kitna. He and Kitna were not on the same page at all. Things did not change much when Orlovsky entered the game.

Tight End

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TE Dallas Clark, IND - Clark had eight targets in the game against Houston and was used mostly in the first half when the Colts were able to score points. For the most part, the Colts struggled on offense, but Clark was a big factor in the passing game, being a big contributor on key third down plays. This was only Clark's third game this season. It will take a few games for him to climb back into the league's elite TEs, but he's rising every week. The Colts offense may be struggling at times, but Clark is someone that Peyton Manning has routinely used in the passing game, despite the shortcomings. Continue to start Clark going forward.

TE Chris Cooley, WAS - Cooley had what amounted to be a big day, although it was relatively quiet until the second half. Cooley was open enough on short routes to pick up 10-15 yards at a time, but his main contribution came on Antwaan Randle El's pass on a fake end around for a score. Cooley should continue to put up big numbers with three easier opponents next up on the schedule (home vs. St. Louis, Cleveland and then to Detroit).

TE Todd Heap, BAL - Heap had four catches against the Titans, mostly in hurry up offensive situations. Heap helped the Ravens get in field goal range just before halftime, and many fantasy owners should be encouraged by his involvement at all in a run-dominant Ravens offense. With Heap collecting four catches and 41 yards against a tough Titan defense and some weaker defensive teams coming up for Baltimore (Indy, Oakland and Cleveland), Heap should be a nice fantasy option for a while.

TE Greg Olsen, CHI - The Bears targeted the second-year tight end for the big play against the Lions. The team needed someone to step up with Brandon Lloyd sidelined by injury. He caught a 52-yard pass on first down with the Bears backed up against their own goal line. Olsen grabbed both of his first half pass targets for 63 yards. The second-year tight end had another big catch for 24 yards on a key third down to start the third quarter. He ended the game with just these three receptions on three targets.

TE Bo Scaife, TEN - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - Scaife was the main target for Kerry Collins against a very tough Ravens defense in Week 5. Scaife had the most targets and catches for the Titans as Collins had to get rid of the ball quickly most of the time with pressure coming at him up the middle. Scaife has been the more prominent TE for Tennessee despite Alge Crumpler's presence and despite Crumpler getting the touchdown against Baltimore.

TE Jeremy Shockey, NO - Shockey did not play Monday night, missing his second consecutive game with a sports hernia. Shockey had been the Saints' second-leading receiver through three games, and in his absence Drew Brees continued to look to the TE position as Billy Miller and Mark Campbell combined for 7 catches for 100 yards. Shockey gets an upgrade because he is a week closer to returning; he is expected to miss this week's game against the Raiders, but could return as soon as the following week.

TE Jason Witten, DAL - Witten had another huge game in Week 5. He caught eight of his ten pass targets for 79 yards and a scoring grab in the back of the end zone. Witten is the player Romo looks to when he needs a clutch catch. The Bengals were focused on containing Terrell Owens, leaving Witten with room to roam. Witten is the premier player at the position with Gates and Gonzalez struggling.

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TE John Carlson, SEA - Now that both Bobby Engram and Deion Branch are back (we think on Branch, we shall see how he feels), the targets just are no longer there for Carlson. Let's face it -- Carlson was a viable option only for when there were no other receivers. Now that this is no longer the case, Carlson sinks down to the backup TE tier if not lower.

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TE Owen Daniels, HOU - Daniels may have only had five catches for 47 yards in week five against the Colts, but he was heavily involved in the offense as a run blocker as well as a receiver. His ability to block will keep him on the field more, which means more chances for catches and scores. In some of Daniels' targets the ball was thrown low, tipped at the line, or just plain dropped. Daniels is usually a pretty accurate receiver. He could have easily had 75 yards in this game. Continue to start Daniels going forward.

TE Tony Gonzalez, KC - Gonzalez, as well as the rest of the Chiefs offense was held in check all game long by the Panthers. Gonzalez could only muster short catches, because the pass rush forced Damon Huard to make quick decisions that resulted in him passing to players that weren't his first option. The Chiefs have a bye next week and hopefully will get Brodie Croyle back under center. This change in QB should help Gonzalez's numbers, but if the OL can't stop the pass rush, it won't matter who the QB is.

Kicker

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PK John Carney, NYG - His continued great play will likely push Lawrence Tynes to the injured reserve list. Through four games, Carney is perfect on all 12 of his FG attempts.

PK John Kasay, CAR - This veteran kicker has yet to miss in 2008 connecting all ten of his attempts through five games.

PK Shaun Suisham, WAS - This offense is playing well which in turn is giving the team many kicking opportunities. He connected on all three of his FGs yesterday and has hit on 11 of 13 for the season.

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PK Matt Stover, BAL - Playing on a team with a struggling offense and a rookie QB won't yield many FG opportunities. Then when you botch a lot of those chances, you become unplayable. He has connected on just four of seven FGs through four games.

PK Adam Vinatieri, IND - Through four games, he has had just six FG chances (making four). This offense is struggling to find itself through four weeks.

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Team Defense

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TD Chicago Bears, CHI - They allowed the Lions just 185 total yards and seven points while recording one interception, one fumble recovery and four sacks. Additionally, Devin Hester appears 100% healthy which should help the return game.

TD Miami Dolphins, MIA - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - They held San Diego in check to the tune of 202 total yards (just 60 rushing) and 10 points. They also recorded two sacks.

TD New York Giants, NYG - They were pressuring Matt Hasselbeck all day. They generated just two sacks and one interception, but limited the Seahawks to only 187 total yards and six points.

TD Carolina Panthers, CAR - They held the Chiefs to 25 rushing yards, 92 passing yards and zero points while recording two interceptions, one fumble recovery and three sacks. Even against the Chiefs, that's impressive.

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TD Buffalo Bills, BUF - The Bills were unable to sustain anything even resembling a pass rush in this contest. They yielded 41 points while recording zero sacks, zero interceptions, and zero fumble recoveries.

TD Seattle Seahawks, SEA - They gave up 523 yards and 44 points to the Giants who were without their #1 WR (Burress).

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