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San Francisco 49ers 20, Arizona Cardinals 16

QB Shaun Hill, Pass: 18 - 31 - 209 - 1 TD / 0 INT - Hill was under pressure for most of the day, and he made his share of throws that he would want back, but when he had to move the offense down the field in the fourth quarter, he did. It's very clear how Hill has gotten such a good W-L record with limited skills. Speaking of those limited skills, he hit Isaac Bruce in stride for a 50-yarder, dispelling notions that he has no deep arm. He did give up one fumble that would have been returned for a TD if it hadn't been blown dead, but considering the pressure he was under all day, he did great to limit his turnovers to only one on the day.

RB Frank Gore, Rush: 22 - 30 - 1, Rec: 3 - 18 - 1 (5 targets) - Gore's offensive line did him no favors on Sunday. He was met in the backfield at least six times. A "good" run was a two or three yarder. Gore did get a great block from David Baas on Darnell Dockett on his TD run, and he was left alone as a receiver out of the backfield on the game-winning TD reception. The troubling thing about SF's lack of success getting a push for the run game was that this was what they concentrated on for the whole preseason. Still, Gore is the feature back on a winning team, and better times are coming.

RB Glen Coffee, Rush: 1 - -3 - 0 - Coffee was nowhere to be found. This is Frank Gore's rushing offense.

WR Isaac Bruce, Rush: 1 - -8 - 0, Rec: 4 - 74 - 0 (8 targets) - Bruce was quiet until Shaun Hill found him for a 50 yard reception on a bomb. Hill went back to Bruce deep two other times, even when he was triple-covered. He also got open for huge third-down conversion later. He also had a red zone target that was broken up by a good defensive play. Bruce also had a comical moment when they actually called his number on an end around. This will definitely be one of his highest yardage games of the year.

WR Josh Morgan, Rec: 3 - 38 - 0 (5 targets) - Morgan looked ready to be this team's #1 WR even though his numbers didn't show it. He had a nice leaping catch at the sidelines, and he also showed great run after catch skills, breaking a tackle on another reception. Morgan would have had a TD on a nicely thrown ball by Hill in the red zone, but Bryant McFadden made a desperation breakup with his back to the ball in the air. Bigger numbers are likely to come for Morgan.

WR Arnaz Battle, Rec: 2 - 22 - 0 (2 targets) - Battle caught a 12 yard pass on third-and-13, and he also had a nice catch and run in the second half, but he is clearly just a third WR and fifth option in this passing offense.

TE Vernon Davis, Rec: 5 - 40 - 0 (7 targets) - When Shaun Hill had to move the offense for a game-winning TD, he looked to Davis no less than five times, four of which were converted into catches by Davis on the big fourth quarter drive. There is definitely trust developing between these two. Davis didn't do much during the rest of the game, except for get rocked by Adrian Wilson on a downfield target where Hill left him hanging out to dry, but there is something good going between the SF QB and their #1 TE.

TE Delanie Walker, Rec: 1 - 17 - 0 (3 targets) - Walker actually got some money targets, including two deep targets and one in the end zone, but his stats won't reflect that. It's going to be hard for Walker to get a foothold in the box score unles Vernon Davis gets hurt, but he is not a forgotten man in this passing offense.

QB Kurt Warner, Pass: 26 - 44 - 288 - 1 TD / 2 INT, Rush: 2 - -4 - 0 - Yup, Warner looked his age. He had trouble eluding pressure, and when he did, he took a hit and threw an INT. He failed to read Patrick Willis dropping into coverage on his other INT - and Willis made a WR-line leaping catch on the INT. He had trouble with downfield accuracy, only really getting locked in on Tim Hightower as a checkdown and short range target out of the backfield. He didn't get Anquan Boldin very involved, and generally lacked the sharpness that he had on the Super Bowl run last year. We can chalk some of this up to his hip, but the whole Cards offense looked limp in the preseason (Super Bowl loser hangover?). We wouldn't get too worried about Warner yet, because as he showed, he can still get numbers playing catch up to make him worth starting no matter how poor does out of the blocks.

RB Tim Hightower, Rush: 8 - 15 - 0, Rec: 12 - 121 - 0 (14 targets) - Hightower looked terrific as a receiver, catching more passes than anyone in any game on Sunday. He had moves to make tacklers miss in the open field. He ran hard and ran tough after the catch. His inside running wasn't bad, but Hightower's bad habit of trying to break runs outside popped back up more than once. Beanie Wells looks like the better option running between the tackles, and Beanie also was in on the goal to go snaps, even though Hightower was so effective at the goal line last year.

RB Chris Wells, Rush: 7 - 29 - 0 - The rookie looked fantastic for having missed most of training camp and the preseason. Wells had a very good initial burst, great footwork through the hole, a second gear, and he even carried a pile five yards at the end of his best run. Wells also got two goal to go snaps and one goal to go carry when the Cards were in the red zone (the one time they got down there). Try to trade for him while his stat line conceals his real value.

WR Larry Fitzgerald, Rec: 6 - 71 - 1 (11 targets) - Fitz was quiet in the first half, drawing an offensive pass interference call on his first target. He didn't get really involved until the second half, but he had a full week's worth of production in that half, including a short TD pass that he created by getting open after Kurt Warner broke the pocket. One has to think that once Kurt Warner and the offense knocks off the rust, the big numbers will come for Fitzgerald.

WR Jerheme Urban, Rec: 5 - 74 - 0 (7 targets) - Urban was the #3 receiver with Steve Breaston inactive, and he did catch the one successful deep ball and a few other targets over the middle, but he also dropped a key third-down in the waning minutes of the game. He was also the target on Warner's first interception. He's one of the more dangerous #4 WRs because of the offense he is surrounded by, but he's not threatening Breaston's job once he is healthy.

WR Anquan Boldin, Rec: 2 - 19 - 0 (5 targets) - Boldin was barely targeted in this game, but it didn't look like his hamstring was affecting him. His lack of looks is puzzling, but he was targeted on one of Warner's INTs. Don't bail on him just yet, but this is a situation that bears watching because Boldin also faded into the background in the playoffs last year.

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Tennessee Titans 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 13

QB Kerry Collins, Pass: 22 - 35 - 244 - 1 TD / 1 INT, Rush: 2 - 1 - 0 - Collins might be one of the oldest starting QBs in the league, but he stood tall and moved the offense against arguably the best defense in the league. Collins made one mistake, underthrowing a deep ball that resulted in a Troy Polamalu interception, when rookie Kenny Britt had a step on Polamalu. Collins was able to elude pressure more than once and find a safety valve. Ten to fifteen yard outs were open all night, and Collins was connecting with his receivers on them at will. Collins read the field and made the right decision like a veteran should. The big gain of the night was a long catch and run to Britt when Ryan Clark lost track of the big wideout. Collins was also victimized by a Justin Gage drop in the end zone, or he could have had a bigger night. He's still only a backup fantasy QB, but he's safer in that role than some of his peers who present more upside.

RB Chris Johnson, Rush: 15 - 57 - 0, Rec: 1 - 11 - 0 (2 targets) - It was a disappointing night for Johnson, not because of any shortcoming on his part, but because of the lack of creativity in the playcalling. Even with little room to run against the Steelers stout front seven, Johnson had a decently productive night on his modest amount of carries. With superior vision, he found the cutback twice to break long gains, but was otherwise stymied by the Steelers defense as a runner. As a receiver, Johnson got one opportunity, and made good on it, eluding LaMarr Woodley in the open field for a good gain. Unfortunately, the Titans did not call more designed passes to Johnson, or he could have easily had a 100+ total yard evening. The light back also showed blocking prowess, holding up a blitzing LB to give Collins enough time to convert a key third down. Johnson yielded to LenDale White about 1/3 of the time, but he is still the clear lead back for the Titans. Johnson also got the sole red zone carry for the team, and he ran inside with the toughness of a bigger back. Check his owners for a buy low moment next week.

RB LenDale White, Rush: 8 - 28 - 0, Rec: 1 - 5 - 0 (1 targets) - White was indeed slimmer, quicker, and had a little more pop at the end of the runs. He planted his foot in the ground and cut upfield decisively to get productive gains, and even looked competent on his one passing target. We didn't get any goal line situations to see if White is still the prevalent choice when the Titans are knocking on the door. White also had a nice blitz pickup on James Harrison. He looks better suited to be a lead back if Chris Johnson were to go down than he did last year.

WR Justin Gage, Rec: 7 - 78 - 1 (11 targets) - Justin Gage had a big night in the box score, but it could have been even bigger. Gage dropped two passes, one in the end zone. Still, he was a very dependable target for Kerry Collins all night, finding soft spots in the zone and absorbing punishment to move the chains. He had one long gain overturned by one of the many illegal formation penalties on the Titans, but otherwise he did not look dangerous on his downfield targets, even though he drew a weak penalty call on Troy Polamalu, who him blanketed on an attempted longball. Gage has Collins trust, but the number of targets he gets will go down significantly when the Titans can establish the run and have their full compliment of targets in the passing game.

WR Kenny Britt, Rec: 4 - 85 - 0 (6 targets) - Britt got a lot of snaps in his first regular season game because Nate Washington was not 100% for this game. He was inconsistent in his route running, but when he was sharp, he easily got open on 15-yard outs. He also had the biggest gain of the night on a catch and run that showed the physical talent that made him a first round pick. This passing offense is not potent enough to make Britt a serious fantasy threat this year, but he should become the best downfield receiver on this team in time.

WR Nate Washington, Rec: 1 - 8 - 0 (3 targets) - Washington was a surprise active after most signs indicated that he would have to sit out the season opener against his old mates. He didn't trust his hamstring enough to run the deep routes that got him noticed as a member of the Steelers, but he did catch an underneath route from Collins to convert a third down. With Kenny Britt looking ready to assume a role in this passing offense, it's hard to get excited about Washington's prospects, even when he's healthy.

TE Bo Scaife, Rec: 5 - 48 - 0 (6 targets) - Scaife was Kerry Collins main man early, often catching passes on short routes in formations where he lined up outside, and also staying close to the line of scrimmage so Collins could find him when he was under duress. Scaife had to leave the game when James Harrison hit him hard and buckled his knee. Scaife was in enough pain that he just put the ball on the ground so he could grab his knee.

TE Alge Crumpler, Rec: 2 - 5 - 0 (3 targets) - Crumpler got a few safety value targets, but mostly looked fat and slow.

TE Craig Stevens (1 targets) - Stevens got in the game when Scaife went down because Jared Cook was also out. He got one catch downfield for a first down, but it was overturned by penalty. He struggled mightily as a blocker against the Steelers ferocious OLBs.

QB Ben Roethlisberger, Pass: 33 - 43 - 363 - 1 TD / 2 INT, Rush: 1 - 3 - 0 - If you took Roethlisberger as your backup QB, congratulations. It looks like the Steelers will have most of their success as an offense through the air, especially in the no huddle. Big Ben had a few shaky trademark Big Ben moments, eating the ball instead of throwing it away and costing the team three points, and being off on his timing to Santonio Holmes early in the game on an out, resulting in an interception. His other interception was on the last play on the half trying to make something happen, one that shouldn't be counted too heavily against him. Roethlisberger was doing his usual Houdini act when under pressure, but mostly, the Steelers much-maligned offensive line gave him a lot of time to calmly survey the field and find open receivers. Roethlisberger showed outstanding accuracy on downfield throws, and finished the game with 12 straight completions. He has one of the better starting WR combos in the league, and he should be a starting quality fantasy QB most weeks as long as the Steelers game plan to their strength on offense.

RB Willie Parker, Rush: 13 - 19 - 0, Rec: 1 - 5 - 0 (1 targets) - Parker was showered with praise leading into this game, but he couldn't anything going against the Titans. Sometimes the hole just wasn't there, but Parker also looks like his initial burst is nowhere near what it used to be. He was more tentative on his attack, and he was not very nimble in and out of his cuts. The one time he did get to the second level of the defense, Parker had trouble keeping his feet. He will still have some big games when the Steelers dominate their opponents, but Parker is clearly an average back. If Rashard Mendenhall was running like a first-round pick, Parker's job would be in danger, and his work might get cut down anyway because this offensive line is much, much better at pass blocking than run blocking. He's looking like an acceptable RB2/Flex in favorable matchups, but not a guy you'll just leave in your lineup every week.

RB Mewelde Moore, Rush: 5 - 8 - 0, Rec: 4 - 28 - 0 (7 targets) - Moore is the RB in the no huddle offense, and the Steelers are most effective when they are in the no huddle. Coincidence? Moore showed the best initial burst of the Steelers three RBs, and as usual, he converted some good gains as a receiver out of the backfield. Moore made a few Titans miss in open space, and his role is bound to grow, whether by injury or necessity. He should be picked up in deep PPR leagues.

RB Rashard Mendenhall, Rush: 4 - 6 - 0 - Mendenhall got in for a few series, and it wasn't pretty. On his first series, he ran in to Ben Roethlisberger, and then picked the wrong hole on the next carry. He ran tougher and flashed his patented spin move in his second series, even getting a few yards after contact. It's hard to get excited about Mendenhall in any scenario, because the Steelers offensive line is getting no push at the point of attack.

RB Frank Summers - Summers was largely ineffective as a lead blocker, but that just made him blend into an ineffective Steelers offensive line on running plays.

WR Santonio Holmes, Rec: 9 - 131 - 1 (11 targets) - Santonio has clearly carried over the trust he earned in the Super Bowl. He was silky smooth on his routes, displaying sticky hands and solid run after catch instincts when he was targeted. Holmes got open with ease, especially on his 34-yard TD when he snuck behind Chris Hope. Holmes made a tough catch in traffic over the middle, he got down and made the catch when Big Ben missed low, and he responded to a redirection from Big Ben perfectly on a key fourth quarter play to set up the tying field goal. He was drafted as a WR2/WR3 in most leagues, but this kind of WR1 production should be common for Holmes this year.

WR Hines Ward, Rec: 8 - 103 - 0 (10 targets) - Hines Ward had a productive night, but he won't want to hear that. Ward got his share of the underneath routes over the middle that he has made a living on, getting yards after the catch and providing a safe, easy target for Big Ben, and he also got free downfield twice. The second time, he was looking for the game-winning TD in the waning moments of the fourth quarter, but Michael Griffin caught him from behind and forced a fumble that Griffin also recovered. Ward was distraught, but he came back to catch a pass in overtime that helped set up the game winning field goal. Ward is looking like a tremendous value in PPR leagues yet again, as the Steelers appear to be much better at passing than they at running the ball.

WR Mike Wallace, Rec: 3 - 32 - 0 (6 targets) - Wallace got a target early, and also got a target when he left alone after being the object of a fake end around. He also converted the most important catch of the night to set up the game-winning field goal, and threw a decent block downfield on Hines Ward's catch and run and fumble at the end of regulation. He could have had an even bigger night if Roethlisberger hadn't underthrown him when he got open deep early in the game. Wallace isn't going to be a breakout fantasy stud this year without injuries in front of him on the depth chart, but he is looking like a nice stash in dynasty leagues.

WR Limas Sweed - Sweed was supposed to be the 3A with Mike Wallace as the 3B, but he was nowhere to be found in the Steelers passing game, and you have to wonder if Wallace is making his move to relegate Sweed to the fourth WR on this team.

TE Heath Miller, Rec: 8 - 64 - 0 (8 targets) - Miller's line was almost identical to his line vs. the Titans last year. He was targeted often as a safety valve, seemingly knowing exactly when to turn and face Roethlisberger because he had exhausted his downfield options. Miller ran tough after the catch even though he didn't break any big gains, and he should be a big part of the passing game when the Steelers face teams that keep the game close. He is still not trustworthy as an everyweek starter, but Miller is one of the best backup fantasy TEs to own in PPR leagues.

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Chicago Bears 15, Green Bay Packers 21

QB Jay Cutler, Pass: 17 - 36 - 277 - 1 TD / 4 INT, Rush: 3 - 16 - 0 - Someone needs to tell Cutler what color his team was supposed to be wearing, because it sure looked like he was targeting the Green rather than the White in Week 1. Cutler threw a career high four interceptions against Green Bay, and it was not like he was getting bad breaks with tipped passes. The Packers were everywhere the ball was when it was in the air, and Cutler was lucky not to have even more interceptions after the rocky start to his Bear career. He was under some pressure but more often than not it looked like he was out of sync with his receiving corps who struggled to find open spaces. The schedule does not get much easier next week as the Bears host Pittsburgh next week.

RB Matt Forte, Rush: 25 - 55 - 0 (1 targets) - Forte struggled in Week 1, often getting first contact behind the line of scrimmage and not being able to get rolling. Yes, he did have 25 carries but he never seemed to get into the flow of the game. He was also kept from catching any passes -- not that the Bears did not try. Green Bay DE Johnny Jolly made a terrific interception on an intended middle screen that was wide open for a Forte touchdown, a testament to how tough the Packer defense was in Week 1. Forte should continue to be the featured tailback going forward but it will not get any easier come next week against the Steelers.

RB Garrett Wolfe, Rush: 3 - 15 - 0, Rec: 1 - 0 - 0 (1 targets) - Wolfe was a non-factor in Week 1, getting just a handful of carries. The important takeaways from this game are that Wolfe is the clear backup (Adrian N. Peterson had no touches) and that Matt Forte is the running game once again for the Bears. Wolfe's only fantasy value is as a handcuff to Forte and even then he may split time with the "other" Adrian Peterson if Forte should lose time to injury.

WR Earl Bennett, Rec: 7 - 66 - 0 (13 targets) - Bennett showed flashes of upside as the second starting wideout for the Bears in Week 1. Bennett topped was targeted typically 10-20 yards downfield between the numbers and the sideline but some of the passes from Cutler were either just off the mark or too difficult for Bennett to reel in. Bennett has better upside against weaker competition or against defenses that dominate against the ground game (such as Minnesota) so he is more of a fantasy spot starter with some upside. His value could also go down once TE Greg Olsen gets more involved in the passing attack or if Matt Forte gets more work as a receiver.

WR Devin Hester, Rec: 4 - 90 - 1 (4 targets) - Hester had two very impressive catches, starting with a great over the shoulder grab on the first drive for Chicago that showed how developed of a wideout he is becoming for the Bears. Hester later added a 36-yard touchdown sprint on a go route where Cutler hit him clean in stride. Hester adds more work as a kick returner and continues to be a big play threat every time he touches the ball. As Cutler and Hester get more comfortable and other receiving options become more of a threat on a weekly basis, Hester will push to be a true NFL WR1 for the Bears and become a starting caliber fantasy receiver.

WR Johnny Knox, Rec: 2 - 82 - 0 (4 targets) - Rookie Johnny Knox had but two catches on the evening in Week 1, but his speed was well on display on a deep route down the right side where he beat the corner by several yards and made the catch without slowing down. Only a shoestring tackle that forced him to step out of bounds kept the young wideout from scoring his first NFL touchdown. Knox played the role of WR3 for the Bears and a speedy deep threat will become a favorite target for Jay Cutler if Knox keeps producing like he did in Week 1.

TE Greg Olsen, Rec: 1 - 8 - 0 (6 targets) - Greg Olsen was considered to be a sneaky TE1 to grab in most fantasy drafts, but those owners have to be concerned after watching Green Bay stifle him all game in Week 1. The 3-4 defensive scheme was keying on Olsen most of the game, rolling two linebackers or one LB and a defensive back to limit Olsen from getting open. With him facing double coverage nearly every down, Olsen was only to make one catch for just eight yards. The tests will continue next week as Chicago faces Pittsburgh, but it should be an interesting matchup given how well Bo Scaife did against the Steelers in Week 1.

TE Desmond Clark, Rec: 1 - 23 - 0 (4 targets) - Backup TE Desmond Clark had only one catch before leaving the game in the third quarter with a back injury. He remains a distant second option behind Greg Olsen even when he is at full strength.

QB Aaron Rodgers, Pass: 17 - 28 - 184 - 1 TD / 0 INT, Rush: 3 - 7 - 0 - Rodgers was under constant pressure all night from the Chicago Bears. Whenever he dropped back, it seemed that Adewale Ogunleye knew the exact spot where he would be and was there almost as fast as Rodgers was when he dropped back. Rodgers was even sacked for a safety on a corner blitz by Daniel Manning, who wrapped Rodgers and his throwing arm up so he could not get rid of the ball. His numbers and production were limited up until late in the game due to the Bears' pass rush and several of his deeper throws to either WR Greg Jennings or WR Donald Driver were just off the mark. Rodgers kept firing but was limited to shorter completions until the final few minutes of the game. On a third and short with under two minutes to play the Packers decided to put in a two TE set and send Greg Jennings deep -- and the Packers and Rodgers finally got the matchup they wanted with Nathan Vasher over top of Jennings. Rodgers delivered a pretty pass for a 50 yard strike to Jennings for his only touchdown of the contest, but it was just enough.

RB Ryan Grant, Rush: 16 - 61 - 1, Rec: 1 - 6 - 0 (1 targets) - Ryan Grant said he was working on his top gear this past off-season, and it showed. During the contest with the Bears in Week 1, Grant was explosive through the hole and around the corner, picking up good yardage in chunks when he was able to hit the hole at full speed. His speed was not on display every time he touched the ball due to the Chicago defensive penetration, but when he was in open spaces he displayed great speed and top notch talent. Grant also ran with power between the tackles, moving the line and scoring a key touchdown in the second half.

RB DeShawn Wynn, Rush: 3 - 8 - 0, Rec: 1 - 8 - 0 (4 targets) - With Brandon Jackson sidelined with an ankle injury, DeShawn Wynn becomes the direct backup to starter Ryan Grant for the Packers. Wynn only had a handful of touches but ran hard when he did have the ball, but lacks the explosive top gear and cutting ability that makes Grant a top notch starting tailback.

WR Greg Jennings, Rec: 6 - 106 - 1 (8 targets) - Greg Jennings is still Aaron Rodgers' favorite target, but the Bears knew this as well and put their best options for coverage on him in Week 1. Jennings was held in check most of the game right up until the final two minutes where he was matched up with Nathan Vasher, a corner who is not known well for excelling in one-on-one coverage. Jennings beat Vasher easily and raced down the field, catching a deep ball in stride for a 50 yard touchdown to put the Packers up for good. He added a short catch for a two-point play to seal the victory with under two minutes to play. Jennings and the Packers face Pittsburgh next week without Troy Polamalu, so look for Jennings to work the middle of the field.

WR Donald Driver, Rec: 4 - 39 - 0 (7 targets) - Driver was a favorite target for Aaron Rodgers in Week 1 against Chicago, going both downfield and over the middle for several balls. He showed no signs of slowing down despite his age as he fought hard for yardage. After several seasons of 1,000 yards, it is not hard to see why he reached those numbers. Critics of Driver wondered if time would soon catch up with him but based on his first game this year he looks ready to step up and deliver. With teams focusing on Greg Jennings as the top target for the Packers, Driver should be poised to have productive outings most every week. Driver and the Packers face Cincinnati next week without Troy Polamalu, so look for him to work the middle of the field again for possession catches.

TE Donald Lee, Rec: 3 - 8 - 0 (3 targets) - Donald Lee was not a big part of the passing game for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers in Week 1. He stayed in to block a bit more often than fantasy leaguers would normally like and the younger and talented Jermichael Finley will pressure Lee for targets and snaps all season. Lee did win the catch battle with Finley three to one, but neither posted any true fantasy value.

TE Jermichael Finley, Rec: 1 - 6 - 0 (1 targets) - Finley, the young TE who showed so much promise in the preseason had just one catch in Week 1 against the Bears. QB Aaron Rodgers was looking downfield far more often than he was underneath, so both Finley and TE Donald Lee saw few chances in this particular contest. Whether this remains constant from week to week is up in the air, since the Bears were thin at corner and safety in Week 1 so Rodgers may have been looking to WRs Donald Driver and Greg Jennings for better chances. Finley's upside and true value should get a better determination with a matchup against Cincinnati in Week 2.

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Jacksonville Jaguars 12, Indianapolis Colts 14

QB David Garrard, Pass: 14 - 28 - 122 - 0 TD / 0 INT, Rush: 4 - 14 - 0 - Some of the blame for Garrard's poor day belongs at the feet of his rookie duo of offensive tackles, and some belongs to the receivers, but some has to be owned by Garrard himself. He didn't seem willing to test defense deep very often when he did have time, settling for short passes. Garrard was harassed a lot early and late in the game, and he also suffered a few key drops by receivers. He did escape a few times against steep odds, including one snap that should have been a safety, but Garrard was settling instead of attacking and playing his typical game manager style.

RB Maurice Jones-Drew, Rush: 21 - 97 - 1, Rec: 5 - 26 - 0 (8 targets) - No doubt about it, Jones-Drew was impressive, and his owners should feel like he was worth the very high pick they probably spent to get his services for the season. The problem is that MJD is basically the whole offense. He got four of the first five touches on the day. He was the only player to consistently convert first downs. MJD got the Jags only TD on a fourth down carry inside the 10 that he busted outside behind a Marcedes Lewis block. Jones-Drew got a ton of targets in the passing game, including a drop late in the fourth when he looked very weary. On that weariness - Jones-Drew took a lot of hard hits. It will be hard for him to hold up all year if he absorbs this much punishment in every game.

RB Greg Jones, Rec: 1 - 9 - 0 (2 targets) - Jones got a few targets in the passing game, but the only RB carry that didn't go to MJD went to Montell Owens.

RB Montell Owens, Rush: 1 - 3 - 0 - The special teams ace got the only non-MJD carry, but we wouldn't assume that he's the backup.

WR Torry Holt, Rec: 3 - 47 - 0 (5 targets) - Holt had one downfield catch, sliding to get under an underthrown ball by Garrard, and he had a few short catches, but Holt was well-covered all day, and clearly lacks his old separation ability. Between Garrard's safe style, the OTs inability to consistently create a good pocket, and Holt's age showing, it's going to be hard for Holt to be productive enough to trust in your lineup this year.

WR Troy Williamson, Rec: 1 - 10 - 0 (2 targets) - It was not a triumphant return for Williamson. He had a quick slant catch, and then fell down when he was wide open on his other target.

WR Nate Hughes, Rec: 1 - 7 - 0 (2 targets) - Hughes had two targets, including one near the end zone that was almost picked. There is opportunity to be had in the Jags WR corps, but Hughes did not step up and seize it on Sunday.

WR Mike Sims-Walker (1 targets) - Sims-Walker had one target at the goal line that should have been a TD, but it glanced off of his hands.

TE Marcedes Lewis, Rec: 3 - 23 - 0 (6 targets) - Lewis fell down clumsily after catching one of his three receptions, and ran a route too shallow on a third-down catch, but also looked good on the run on his one downfield catch. Lewis's block on MJD's TD run opened up the outside run lane for the little back, so his value as a blocker will keep Marcedes on the field, and he could get a larger role in the passing game going forward because the WR play was so poor in this game.

QB Peyton Manning, Pass: 28 - 38 - 301 - 1 TD / 1 INT, Rush: 3 - -4 - 0 - Peyton was dissecting the defense just like he has throughout his career. No Marvin Harrison? No Anthony Gonzalez? No problem. Manning softened up the defense with lots of short throws to Addai, Clark, Collie, and Garcon, and then struck deep to Reggie Wayne when he was matched up with rookie Derek Cox. Manning had three downfield targets almost connect with Clark (2) and Wayne - he was close to 350, or even 400 yards. His interception was on a goal line fade that the rookie Cox read well, and another scoring opportunity was squandered when Joseph Addai fumbled in Jags territory, but Manning also had two ill-advised deep balls that could have been intercepted by Sean Considine. Manning did not stop throwing when the Colts were sitting on a two-point in the fourth quarter, a good sign that he'll be more aggressive without Tony Dungy in town.

RB Joseph Addai, Rush: 17 - 42 - 1, Rec: 5 - 35 - 0 (6 targets) - Addai had a workmanlike performance. He wasn't particularly quick or explosive, but he ran all of the plays exactly as designed and got what was there, sometimes even getting a few yards after contact. He got all of the snaps for the first drive and a half, and he was on the field about 2/3 of the time compared to Donald Brown's 1/3. Addai got the goal line carries and easily scored on his TD because Jeff Saturday swung open the door for him. He did have a fumble that was more on him than a great defensive play, and he also dropped an easy reception, but Addai did his job, and contributed to the win.

RB Donald Brown, Rush: 11 - 33 - 0, Rec: 2 - 16 - 0 (2 targets) - Brown ran hard and looked comfortable in his debut, getting more yards after contact than Addai, and looking very good in his routes and when catching the ball as a receiver, but he failed to gain one yard in two shots to ice the game, so his chances of getting a goal line role might have lessened greatly for now. Still, he looked just as good in this offense as Addai did, and he threw a terrific downfield block to free Reggie Wayne on another key first down late, so the coaches have to be happy with the rookie.

WR Reggie Wayne, Rec: 10 - 162 - 1 (14 targets) - Wayne took rookie Derek Cox to school all day, and he could have easily had 200 yards and multiple TDs if not for the one good play in coverage Cox did make, sniffing out a goal line fade and intercepting it. Wayne had a long TD, and another long catch from Manning, in addition to lots of short targets to keep the chains moving. Manning hit him deep on another play in the second half, but Wayne couldn't keep possession of the ball when he hit the ground. Wayne is clearly the biggest beneficiary of Gonzalez' injury - most of the game was played without Gonzalez, and it's no coincidence that Wayne got big target, catch and yard numbers.

WR Pierre Garcon, Rec: 3 - 24 - 0 (5 targets) - Garcon didn't have any big plays, but he is clearly a run after catch threat, and he also has some moves after the catch. He should get more snaps in the wake of Anthony Gonzalez injury as he is more experienced lining up outside in this offense. He's a solid waiver wire pickup in deep leagues.

WR Austin Collie, Rec: 2 - 15 - 0 (3 targets) - Collie was mainly used as an underneath receiver in intermediate down and distance combinations. His role will probably not increase too much in Gonzalez absence because he is best suited for the slot.

WR Anthony Gonzalez - Gonzalez didn't catch a pass, and he left the game with a non-contact injury. Early reports put him out for 2-6 weeks, but we are waiting for more definitive word after the Colts run more tests on his injured knee.

TE Dallas Clark, Rec: 4 - 39 - 0 (6 targets) - Clark's day seems pretty boring considering Gonzalez was out, but the box score conceals two targets downfield over the middle that Manning and Clark barely missed hooking up on, and a terrific day blocking for Clark, keying big plays for other players. Expect his numbers to go up in the coming weeks.

TE Gijon Robinson, Rec: 1 - 4 - 0 (1 targets) - Robinson got an early target as a hot read and was not heard from again.

TE Jacob Tamme, Rec: 1 - 6 - 0 (1 targets) - Tamme got an early target in the scripted section of the game and made a nice gain of it with an offensive lineman leading the way downfield. He looks better suited to take Dallas Clark's routes if he goes down than Gijon Robinson does.

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Philadelphia Eagles 38, Carolina Panthers 10

QB Donovan McNabb, Pass: 10 - 18 - 79 - 2 TD / 1 INT, Rush: 4 - 27 - 1 - McNabb had a great fantasy game, right up until the point where he was injured in the third quarter. Working behind three-fifths of his projected starting offensive line, the Eagles gave McNabb enough time in the pocket to look up to 15-20 yards downfield and get the passes of with little pressure in his face. McNabb completed just over half of his 18 attempts but nothing very deep at all, but he did try to hit DeSean Jackson for a big play but was unsuccessful. McNabb showed excellent mobility both in the pocket and in shuffling around behind the line to buy him more time. He was also willing to tuck it and run when nothing else was available -- which is exactly what happened when he was injured. Not to fault McNabb as running the ball is part of the game (and he was hit after he was already in the end zone), but injuries are more prone to quarterbacks who are willing to escape the pocket to make plays. It remains to be seen if McNabb's broken rib injury will keep him out of Week 2 against the Saints. Fantasy owners should know that the Eagles have an early bye week (Week 4) so if McNabb takes the next two games off he will get almost a month to recover for Philadelphia's fourth game.

QB Kevin Kolb, Pass: 7 - 11 - 23 - 0 TD / 0 INT, Rush: 3 - 4 - 0 - Kolb entered the game after Donovan McNabb was injured in the third quarter. The game was mostly well in hand as the Eagles had a 28 point lead, but Philadelphia still wanted to get him in the mix and move the offense. Kolb threw 11 times in relief of McNabb, but only amassed 23 yards passing despite seven completions. He did not look downfield much at all, settling for short targets to TE Brent Celek or RB LeSean McCoy on several of his attempts. Only once did he look beyond 20 yards (to WR DeSean Jackson) but it was well off target. Should Kolb have to go in as a spot starter for Week 2 it could be a challenge for the Eagles to look for deeper throws, but if Andy Reid continues to use a West Coast Offense style of offense then Kolb only needs to be accurate and hit his receivers in stride for yards after the catch. Kolb looked to be serviceable as a backup and spot starter but not one many fantasy owners would enjoy going to for a big statistical game.

RB Brian Westbrook, Rush: 13 - 64 - 0, Rec: 3 - 8 - 1 (4 targets) - Westbrook had missed nearly all of the preseason workouts and games, yet when he took the field in Week 1 against the Panthers he looked like he never missed a step. Westbrook darted and dashed like he used to when he was a Pro Bowl caliber running back, catching short passes and running between the tackles and outside in space. The Eagles got Westbrook 16 total touches with three catches out of the backfield, and he made sharp cuts one after another, often making the first man miss. Philadelphia had only three of their normal front five on the offensive line starting yet they controlled the line of scrimmage, affording Westbrook room to get to the hole and gain a few yards before first contact. All of Westbrook's fantasy owners should be encouraged by this performance as he put up over 70 total yards in just three quarters as the Eagles pulled most starters in the second half with the game well in hand.

RB LeSean McCoy, Rush: 9 - 46 - 0, Rec: 1 - 1 - 0 (3 targets) - The bulk of McCoy's work came in the final twenty minutes of the game as the Eagles were up by 28 points and had the game well in hand. McCoy showed flashes of his skills as a tailback -- both as a receiver and as a rusher -- giving many observers a glimpse of why the Eagles made him their choice in Round 2 of the NFL Draft to be Brian Westbrook's backup. McCoy showed excellent hands on his one short catch, reaching low to snare a tough catch. He also ran hard and with good elusiveness behind a makeshift but effective offensive line, racking up over five yards per carry. McCoy will likely not see much more work than he did against Carolina (10 touches) but if Westbrook should begin to get banged up then McCoy is an excellent and capable insurance policy.

WR DeSean Jackson, Rush: 2 - 33 - 0, Rec: 2 - 9 - 0 (7 targets) - Jackson had a much bigger day than the stat sheet really said against the Panthers in Week 1. With the Eagles leading in a tight game at 10-7, Jackson returned a punt 85 yards for a touchdown that started Philadelphia's scoring explosion. Jackson even ran the Wildcat formation a few times, either handing off inside to Brian Westbrook or running the ball himself. Jackson had a long 25 yard end around, one of two attempts at that play. The second demonstrated Jackson's increased football knowledge as he fumbled the exchange but knocked the ball out of bounds, keeping the ball in the Eagles' possession. Unfortunately Jackson also showed some signs of inexperience as well, picking up an excessive celebration penalty after TE Brent Celek's touchdown.

WR Kevin Curtis, Rec: 2 - 26 - 0 (4 targets) - Curtis had a quiet day with just five balls heading in his direction, but odds are that he is not as healthy as he could be. Curtis never attempted to truly stretch the field and even dropped an easy 15-20 yard pass from McNabb early in the contest. Curtis was on the field as the second starting wideout opposite of DeSean Jackson, but the timing between him and McNabb was either a little off or Curtis was not quite up to the caliber that usually makes him a deep threat and explosive receiver after the catch.

WR Hank Baskett, Rec: 1 - 6 - 0 (2 targets) - Baskett had only two targets and was only on the field in clear passing downs or late in the contest, but he was open deep once but McNabb was under pressure. His performance will be spotty at best and he will not be meaningful in fantasy circles unless another wideout (or two) suffers an injury.

TE Brent Celek, Rec: 6 - 37 - 1 (7 targets) - Very quietly, Brent Celek had a very productive game. Celek started for the Eagles and played the entire contest, unlike several others who left in the second half with the outcome decided. His participation for four quarters should not be viewed as a lack of his importance, however, as he scored the first offensive touchdown of the game for the Eagles. It is much more likely that Celek was kept in the game once Kevin Kolb entered to both solidify the offensive line in front of the backup QB and also afford Kolb a solid target over the middle for short passes. Celek was able to get open underneath the secondary and settle 5-10 yards from the line of scrimmage as a nice check down target all game.

QB Jake Delhomme, Pass: 7 - 17 - 73 - 0 TD / 4 INT, Rush: 2 - 9 - 0 - Delhomme picked up right where he finished the 2008 postseason, which is not a good thing for Carolina. Delhomme completed 11 throws, but four of them went to Philadelphia. The Eagles had constant pressure on Delhomme but several of his attempts were 50-50 balls at best, including his fourth and final interception that was intended for Steve Smith deep. CB Asante Samuel leaped up for it and snared the final ball from Delhomme. The best news for Delhomme was that his backups did not fare any better, so odds are that Delhomme will be back under center for better or worse next week.

QB Matt Moore, Pass: 6 - 11 - 63 - 0 TD / 1 INT - Matt Moore had to enter the game at the beginning of the fourth quarter after Jake Delhomme was yanked due to four interceptions and then Josh McCown was injured. Moore completed over 50% of his attempts, which was the best performance of the three quarterbacks in Week 1. Moore is an intriguing QB option as he has been a starter before and could be next in line to challenge Delhomme if he cannot get the job done.

QB Josh McCown, Pass: 1 - 6 - 2 - 0 TD / 0 INT - McCown came in for Delhomme in relief after his four interceptions against Philadelphia, but he was forced from the game after a very rough hit from the side that injured McCown's knee. In the limited time that McCown was in the game he had an interception and completed just one of six attempts against a swarming Eagle defense. McCown has been placed on IR, and the Panthers have signed AJ Feeley to take his place.

RB DeAngelo Williams, Rush: 14 - 37 - 1, Rec: 4 - 42 - 0 (5 targets) - Williams was the starting rusher for Carolina, ultimately capping the first and only touchdown drive for the Panthers. Williams showed excellent cutting ability and vision, breaking quickly to open spaces. On the touchdown, Williams noticed that the Eagles lost containment around the end and Williams broke wide and had the corner in a heartbeat, easily scoring his first six points of the young year. After that score, however, the Eagles made adjustments and kept Williams in check for the remainder of the game. Williams also added four catches and 42 yards receiving, leading all Panthers in yardage as a pass catcher. Williams likely would have had over 100 combined yards easily if not for the game getting out of hand in the second half, but it is troubling that Jonathan Stewart had the same number of carries as Williams until the final drive of the game.

RB Jonathan Stewart, Rush: 11 - 35 - 0, Rec: 2 - 32 - 0 (3 targets) - Stewart was a question mark entering Week 1 with health concerns, but he looked very good as both a runner and a receiver. Stewart spelled DeAngelo Williams early in the first half, even getting a few carries inside the Eagles' 10 yard line. Stewart showed good speed and power, but Philadelphia's defense was too formidable to give up much on this occasion. Stewart had several shots from inside the five yard line but the Eagles held strong inside and forced the Panthers to make several tries before picking up a first down inside the one. After a penalty pushed them back, Williams took over and scored the touchdown. It remains to be seen if Stewart will assume his role from last season as the Panthers' goal line back.

RB Mike Goodson, Rush: 2 - 1 - 0 - Goodson was a star in the preseason for Carolina, but he was only used as a kick returner and the third RB off of the bench late in the game. As long as Jonathan Stewart is healthy, Goodson will not be relevant from a fantasy perspective. He also lost a fumble, which won't help his bid for playing time.

WR Steve Smith, Rush: 1 - 4 - 0, Rec: 3 - 21 - 0 (13 targets) - Smith had only two catches until late into the Week 1 game against the Eagles, partly due to QB Jake Delhomme's ineffectiveness but mostly due to excellent defense from Philadelphia. He was also involved more in the first half as he lined up in the shotgun for the snap in a Wildcat formation, where he ran the ball left for a modest gain. Smith did have a few balls that seemed very catchable that bounced off of his hands. Smith looked very frustrated at how the game was going for Carolina, something that is all too common for elite wideouts who do not see enough chances. Smith is an excellent player but when all three of your quarterbacks turn the ball over with regularity it can be a long day at the office.

WR Muhsin Muhammad, Rec: 4 - 41 - 0 (9 targets) - Carolina struggled in throwing the ball all game against a very stingy Eagles' defense, but Muhammad assumed his normal role as the possession receiver and complimentary option to Steve Smith. Muhammad led all Panthers in targets but was victimized by the struggles of Jake Delhomme, which limited Muhammad to just four receptions. A penalty also took away Muhammad's biggest catch of the game of over 20 yards. Late in the second half Muhammad was shaken up on a hard hit but was able to get up and continue in the game.

TE Jeff King, Rec: 1 - 2 - 0 (2 targets) - King was the only tight end to catch a pass for the Panthers. He was targeted on short passes twice in the second half, grabbing one of them. Carolina continues to not utilize the TE position much at all in their offensive scheme, preferring the TE to be more of an extension of their offensive line.

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New York Jets 24, Houston Texans 7

QB Mark Sanchez, Pass: 18 - 31 - 272 - 1 TD / 1 INT, Rush: 5 - 6 - 0 - What a debut for the rookie. He didn't look like a rookie in his ball-handling on play action fakes, or in his clarity reading the defense and making quick, strong decisions. Sanchez had few errant throws or bad reads, and he also kept a few plays alive with his legs. He clearly trusts Jerricho Cotchery in crucial situations, and Sanchez sensed the pressure like a vet. He made a few rookie mistakes - he didn't expect the defender covering Tony Richardson in the flat to peel off and cover Dustin Keller, leading to the interception that ended up a defensive TD when Dustin Keller stripped John Busing after he picked the ball off, only to have Dominique Barber pick it up and do an impression of his big brother Marion. Sanchez also didn't read Mario Williams dropping into coverage, and almost gave him an INT. Sanchez doesn't like to get hit - he was fading away from imminent pressure, but he did show some willingness to take a hit to make a throw. Sanchez showed great mental toughness and competitiveness throughout. He converted a key 3rd down when the Texans crowd was urging them to get back in the game on a perfect downfield throw to Dustin Keller, and he dove to get a first down to help ice the game. The Jets have a keeper.

RB Thomas Jones, Rush: 20 - 107 - 2 - Jones got off to a very slow start, often being met in the backfield and hesitating for little to no gain, or even a loss, but his superior conditioning outlasted the aggressive Texans defense. Jones got most of his yards on two runs - a 39 yard TD run with a nice subtle cut and the burst of a younger back, and 39 yard cutback run where the Texans overpursued the run to one side of the field. Until the game-killing drive, Jones had split snaps and touches equally with Washington, even in the red zone, but Jones got the call on the one-yard plunge to give him his first TD of the game. Jones should be a solid RB2 play anytime the Jets have a good matchup, but he is clearly no longer a bell cow, and Shonn Greene could threaten to take away some of his carries when Greene returns.

RB Leon Washington, Rush: 15 - 60 - 0, Rec: 4 - 24 - 0 (6 targets) - Washington is now a 1A, not a complement or change of pace back. He got some standard carries up the gut, but didn't do too much with them, so the Jets could dial those back when Shonn Greene returns. Washington looked like his normal dynamic self on outside carries, and he got good gains in the "Seminole", the Jets version of the wildcat, including one carry down to the one-yard line, only to see Thomas Jones vulture the TD. Washington broke multiple tackles and generally gave defenders fits in the open field. Washington was basically even with Jones in snaps and touches until the game-killing drive. He's a solid RB2 in PPR leagues, and a fine flex play in any format.

WR Jerricho Cotchery, Rec: 6 - 90 - 0 (7 targets) - Cotchery was the most sure-handed receiver on the Jets, and he's clearly in synch with Mark Sanchez. He converted four third-down targets from Sanchez with precise routes and very tough running after the catch. Cotchery also present his number to Sanchez when he can to give the QB a big target. He was targeted in the red zone on a well-thrown pass that was barely broken up, or he would have had an even bigger day. Cotchery looks like an excellent WR3, and a solid WR2 with Sanchez ahead of schedule.

WR Chansi Stuckey, Rec: 4 - 64 - 1 (8 targets) - Stuckey had a nice line, but his touchdown was on a busted coverage. He did convert a first down on a WR screen with some tough running, and he seems to have a knack for getting open when the play breaks down (and Sanchez has a knack for finding him). Stuckey's production might be up and down, but he is a strong secondary target in this passing offense.

WR Brad Smith, Rush: 1 - 15 - 0 (1 targets) - Smith was barely targeted in the passing game, but he did have a nice run on an end around.

WR David Clowney (1 targets) - Clowney was nowhere to be found after another preseason filled with long TDs.

TE Dustin Keller, Rec: 4 - 94 - 0 (7 targets) - Dustin Keller is not your father's TE. He is a downfield weapon for this team, as evidenced by his gaudy yards per catch average. He runs with the speed of a wide receiver, and he showed the ability to break short passes into long gains. Keller had the key target on 3rd and 3 when it felt like the Texans were gaining momentum, and his run after catch to turn it into a 40 yard gain seemed to break the Texans back. He was targeted frequently enough that you can trust him in your lineup as an everyweek starter at TE.

QB Matt Schaub, Pass: 18 - 33 - 166 - 0 TD / 1 INT, Rush: 1 - 6 - 0 - Schaub had a day he would rather soon forget, but he didn't really play badly. He had two or three errant passes, but mostly he was just ill-prepared for the variety of relentless blitzes Rex Ryan threw at him all day. Schaub seemed to take a hit on every second or third dropback. The few times Schaub did have time to look downfield, there was nothing open for him, surely due mainly to Darrelle Revis, who was blanketing Andre Johnson. Schaub probably missed his favorite secondary target, Kevin Walter, who missed the game with a hamstring injury. Schaub still hung in to make tough throws into small windows, although the pressure seemed to affect to his mindset late in the game. Schaub's only interception came when he just had to get rid of the ball downfield to avoid a crushing sack. Chalk this one up to a great game plan by Rex Ryan more than a failure by Schaub.

RB Steve Slaton, Rush: 9 - 17 - 0, Rec: 3 - 35 - 0 (6 targets) - Slaton had quite possibly his worst day as a pro. The Jets front seven was constantly in his face, giving him no room to run when he did get the few carries he had on the day. His only good run of the day came on a pitch outside when he had the speed to get to the corner. He ran well after the catch on his targets, but his best gain of the gain resulted in a fumble inside the red zone after a couple of good moves to get extra yardage. Slaton did convert a short yardage carry in the second half, so maybe he'll get more looks in that situation going forward. Don't overreact, the whole Texans offense was flummoxed by the Jets defensive gameplan.

RB Chris Brown, Rush: 3 - 15 - 0, Rec: 1 - 1 - 0 (1 targets) - Brown got a short yardage carry early and ran hard, looking like the Brown that was a productive back earlier this decade, but the Texans didn't get in third and short or even sustain a drive long enough for him to get significant action. We also didn't get a chance to see if he would be the goal line back.

RB Vonta Leach, Rec: 2 - 23 - 0 (2 targets) - Leach was his usual trusty self as a target out of the backfield, and he actually had two of the more productive targets on the day.

WR Andre Johnson, Rec: 4 - 35 - 0 (7 targets) - Johnson will have nightmares about Darrelle Revis this week and probably look over his shoulder for him until next week's game against Tennessee. He fought hard for extra yards on his short catches, and did finally get a downfield catch in the second half, but suffered a solid hit to make that happen. Johnson only got one real deep target, and it was poorly thrown into double coverage.

WR Andre Davis, Rec: 3 - 14 - 0 (4 targets) - Davis dropped an early target and never really got going after that. He had a few short gains, but eventually suffered a concussion. His mediocre performance squandered a precious opportunity to make a case for more playing time with Kevin Walter out.

WR David Anderson, Rec: 1 - 14 - 0 (4 targets) - Anderson had a handful of targets, but he didn't step up and play well enough to demand a bigger role in the absence of Kevin Walter.

TE Owen Daniels, Rec: 4 - 44 - 0 (8 targets) - Daniels never broke free on downfield routes. The one catch he did make downfield was threaded in between two defenders by Schaub. He did get some short targets, but he was tackled immediately. Daniels looked very average athletically compared to Dustin Keller.

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Minnesota Vikings 34, Cleveland Browns 20

QB Brett Favre, Pass: 14 - 21 - 110 - 1 TD / 0 INT - The Vikings ran the ball effectively and often against Cleveland, but Favre dropped back enough times to answer key questions about his arm strength and NFL readiness after a season of unretirement controversy. Favre's arm strength, a major concern after a torn biceps muscle last season and a more recent rotator cuff problem this offseason, looked to be in good form. He showed good touch and accuracy on deep fade routes to Sidney Rice and had enough arm strength to fit the ball into small windows underneath to Visanthe Shiancoe and Percy Harvin. While there was some miscommunication around the goal line on a timing route to Rice and a few hot routes underneath, Favre generally looked comfortable in the pocket. He also seems content to take sacks rather than forcing the ball into bad spots. Whether the extra hits catch up with him later in the season remains to be seen, but Favre looks like he's healthy enough to connect with his weapons and remain a viable QB2 this year.

RB Adrian Peterson, Rush: 25 - 180 - 3, Rec: 1 - 18 - 0 (1 targets) - If it were possible to upgrade the consensus top overall fantasy player in the NFL, we would do it. As Peterson is already the top overall player in our Top 250 forward, we'll mark him as a "hold steady" and heap plenty of praise on him. Peterson started slowly, as the Browns were able to generate some push during the first quarter, but gradually wore the Cleveland defense down. He was effective between the tackles and bouncing runs outside, and showed his usual power running style with a number of broken tackles and strong stiff arms, particularly on a 68 yard touchdown run in which he had multiple Cleveland defenders on their heels and grasping at his jersey as he cruised past them. Peterson came off the field as expected on many passing downs, but did show good hands on a short route that he turned into a 18 yard gain. The only potential area for concern was some inconsistency in short yardage situations. Peterson needed multiple attempts to convert around the goal line and sometimes gave way to other options in short yardage. That's nitpicking at best, though, as the Vikings gave Peterson the ball three straight times inside the three on one series and there's no indication he won't see the majority of their short yardage and goal line calls.

RB Chester Taylor, Rush: 7 - 17 - 0, Rec: 5 - 13 - 0 (7 targets) - Taylor wasn't nearly as effective as Peterson against Cleveland, especially in a fourth quarter series after the Vikings had worn down the Browns' defense. He was stuffed at the point of attack between the tackles and showed only average elusiveness as an outlet receiver for Brett Favre. Taylor continued in his usual role as a change of pace back to Adrian Peterson and third down receiving option. His seven targets are enough to keep him from a clear downgrade this week, but he'll need to be more effective in his rush attempts and more productive with his targets to hold any potential flex option value alongside Peterson this year.

WR Percy Harvin, Rush: 2 - 22 - 0, Rec: 3 - 36 - 1 (4 targets) - Harvin did not look like a rookie in his first NFL game. He was able to gain separation by beating jams from linebackers in the slot, then easily find the holes in the Cleveland zone coverage. Brett Favre clearly grew more comfortable with him as the game progressed and Harvin finished with three catches on four targets on the night. He converted the second of two consecutive red zone targets into a touchdown in the second half. Harvin was also motioned into the backfield on two rushing attempts, both of which went for 11 yard runs around left end. Harvin could potentially be another DeSean Jackson in the making.

WR Sidney Rice, Rec: 2 - 17 - 0 (4 targets) - Rice had only four targets on the night, but was targeted twice as often as Bernard Berrian. Brett Favre targeted Rice on his only red zone pass attempt, then threw two long sideline fades in Rice's direction on one drive in the first half. Rice narrowly missed getting his feet inbounds on one sideline route and drew a pass interference call on the other. If he becomes Favre's preferred outside threat, he may be on the verge of a breakout season.

WR Bernard Berrian (2 targets) - Berrian was all but invisible against Cleveland. He was targeted twice, including on a well-defensed sideline pattern that fell incomplete. Brett Favre elected to target Sidney Rice more frequently outside and often checked down to Percy Harvin and Visanthe Shiancoe, leaving few opportunities for Berrian. Expect even more inconsistent numbers for Berrian if this week's target ratio continues.

TE Visanthe Shiancoe, Rec: 3 - 26 - 0 (3 targets) - The Vikings frequently split Shiancoe off the line, either wide or in tight formation, bringing him in motion and sending him in short routes underneath the Cleveland zone coverage. Shiancoe caught all three of his targets from Brett Favre on a mixture of flat routes and curls underneath and gained 13 yards on a well-designed TE screen. Shiancoe had no red zone targets, but looks to have the trust of Favre and should remain a viable TE2 with big game potential.

QB Brady Quinn, Pass: 21 - 35 - 205 - 1 TD / 1 INT, Rush: 2 - 21 - 0 - Brady Quinn was able to move the ball against the Minnesota defense, some areas of his play are cause for concern. Though the Vikings' Cover-2 scheme is designed to force opposing offenses to checkdown rather than throw downfield, Quinn seemed unwilling to consider the downfield zones on most snaps. A tendency to checkdown has been an issue for Quinn in the past and he'll need to show more aggressiveness to take full advantage of his offensive weapons. Quinn was inaccurate on the few downfield passes he did attempt, either due to miscommunication on fade/post choice routes with Braylon Edwards or sideline go routes with Josh Cribbs. On the bright side, he did show some elusiveness in the pocket and a strong arm when throwing on the run. It's only Week 1, but another couple of weeks of checkdowns and inaccuracies and Quinn may bring Derek Anderson back into the conversation.

RB Jamal Lewis, Rush: 11 - 57 - 0, Rec: 3 - 47 - 0 (3 targets) - It was a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde performance for Lewis against Minnesota. On a number of occasions, Lewis showed a decent burst through the hole and some elusiveness before contact, picking up solid gains on the ground against a stout Viking front. On others, Lewis wasn't explosive at all on taking the handoff and struggled to get to top speed quickly. Early in the game, James Davis was on the field in spread sets, though Lewis did see time as the game progressed. Lewis still shouldn't be considered more than a flex RB at best.

RB James Davis, Rush: 4 - 5 - 0, Rec: 3 - 4 - 0 (4 targets) - Though he was involved in a car accident earlier in the weekend, Davis didn't look anything like the back who tore up second team defenses throughout the preseason in his first regular season snaps against the Vikings solid defense. Davis had trouble getting out of the backfield on delayed handoffs from the shotgun and was unable to gain the corner when he tried to bounce plays outside. Before taking a shot in the second half, Davis got the call as the Browns' primary third down back and complementary backfield option to Josh Cribbs in the nickel. It's unfair to judge him after a tough weekend on and off the field, but Davis will have to improve to have a shot at stealing more carries from Lewis moving forward.

WR Josh Cribbs, Rush: 3 - 6 - 0, Rec: 2 - 10 - 0 (3 targets) - Cribbs started this week and took all of the snaps opposite Braylon Edwards. He also saw three snaps in the Wildcat package at quarterback, running the ball on all three snaps. Two of those snaps came near the goal line, but Cribbs was unable to score. Brady Quinn targeted him only three times, preferring to check down to his underneath receivers. Cribbs again showed his electrifying kick return talent, returning a punt 68 yards for a score.

WR Mike Furrey, Rec: 4 - 28 - 0 (7 targets) - Furrey was a beneficiary of the Quinn's preference to checkdown frequently against the Vikings' Cover-2, catching four passes on seven targets. Furrey worked out of the slot on most plays, working underneath routes between the hash marks. He often found the soft spots in the zone, but saw no high leverage red zone or downfield targets.

WR Braylon Edwards, Rec: 1 - 12 - 0 (5 targets) - Brady Quinn targeted Edwards five times against Minnesota, but if Quinn's strong preference for checking down to underneath receivers continues in future weeks, Edwards' targets will be limited. Quinn and Edwards were out of sync on three of the five targets, leading to an interception on a sideline route misread, an incompletion on a hot route and another narrowly missed long completion on a fade route. Edwards was able to adjust nicely to a deep route after being interfered with, but the long touchdown catch was nullified because he was unable to re-establish himself inbounds before catching the ball. Edwards' upside will be limited until he and Quinn get on the same page.

TE Robert Royal, Rec: 4 - 60 - 1 (9 targets) - Royal led the Browns in targets, as Brady Quinn often checked down to him underneath. Royal did run some deeper patterns, however, catching passes on deep crossing routes early in the game and a TD pass on a seam route late in the fourth quarter. He was often aligned just off the tackle in a two point stance, chipping a lineman before releasing into the field. Royal did drop two passes late, but Quinn seemed to favor him over his running backs and slot receiver in this game as his primary underneath option. Should that continue, Royal has TE2 upside, though not much big game potential.

TE Steve Heiden, Rec: 2 - 14 - 0 (2 targets) - Heiden, coming off an offseason recovering from injury, saw significant time in two tight end sets. He was targeted twice on underneath routes, but his primary role was as a blocker in power running sets.

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Buffalo Bills 24, New England Patriots 25

QB Trent Edwards, Pass: 15 - 25 - 212 - 2 TD / 0 INT, Rush: 2 - 25 - 0 - Edwards ran the no huddle well, with command over the scheme and solid, if overly safe execution. Edwards rarely hung in long enough to pass more than 5-10 yards downfield, but the deep routes run by Lee Evans and Terrell Owens opened up a lot of room underneath for passes to Fred Jackson and the tight ends. Edwards also looked good scrambling, gaining a key first down in the red zone on the way to a fourth quarter TD. Edwards numbers will be modest as long as he doesn't challenge the defense, but he should still be a very solid fantasy backup in this scheme. If he gets some gumption and grows out of the game manager role, he could be a surprise QB1.

RB Fred Jackson, Rush: 15 - 57 - 0, Rec: 5 - 83 - 1 (7 targets) - Jackson basically the engine of the offense. He ran very hard and strong for a back who isn't built for power. Jackson was patient and shifty in the open field, and he got a lot of yards after the catch on his receptions. Most of his yardage came in big chunks, and he scored on a screen pass in the red zone. Jackson will be a great start in PPR leagues until Marshawn Lynch returns, and he's probably closer to a 1A than a backup when Lynch is back.

RB Xavier Omon, Rush: 2 - 8 - 0 - Omon only got to touch the ball twice, but he did show great leg drive on his second carry.

WR Lee Evans, Rec: 3 - 25 - 0 (6 targets) - Evans got one downfield target that he couldn't haul in, but mostly he was a decoy. His few receptions were short and intermediate routes. His talent is basically wasted with a QB who won't air it out, but he does have the wheels to turn a short catch into a long gain. Don't drop him in a bout of impatience, he's still one of the most talented WRs in the league, and he and Edwards were on the same page early last year.

WR Terrell Owens, Rec: 2 - 46 - 0 (3 targets) - Owens had a drop and a pass interference penalty, and only caught two passes. One was a nice gain on a catch and run that Edwards created by getting keeping the play alive when the pocket broke down. The other came on the Bills desperation drive in the last minute. Owens is unlikely to come close to living up to his ADP unless Edwards approach changes.

TE Derek Schouman, Rec: 3 - 41 - 0 (4 targets) - Schouman got good yardage on his targets with hard running after the catch, but his role will remain limited, or even reduced as rookie Shawn Nelson learns the roles and expands his role.

TE Shawn Nelson, Rec: 2 - 13 - 1 (4 targets) - Nelson was a bigger part of the Buffalo offense than anyone expected. His blocks sprung at least one long run for Fred Jackson, and he scored the Bills first TD on a nice run after a short catch in the red zone. Nelson got another red zone target later, and had a short catch in the second quarter. He looked very athletic, and he could emerge as a big part of the passing attack as the season goes on.

QB Tom Brady, Pass: 39 - 53 - 378 - 2 TD / 1 INT, Rush: 1 - 9 - 0 - Brady's night got off to a rough start. The Bills brought good pressure early, and Brady was uncharacteristically off on some of his first half passes. He tried to lob a ball over Aaron Schobel on a screen deep in Pats territory in the second quarter, and Schobel deflected it to himself and returned it for a TD. Brady settled down in the second half, and got in a great rhythm with Wes Welker and Randy Moss, basically moving the offense at will. Brady didn't really air it out all night, but he had that same look of perfect harmony with his receivers and the offensive scheme that he had in 2007. He will live up to his ADP as long as he stays healthy.

RB Laurence Maroney, Rush: 10 - 32 - 0, Rec: 2 - 9 - 0 (2 targets) - Maroney had a few decent runs, but he failed to convert a 4th and 1 early in the game, and he was generally thwarted by an aggressive Bills defense. Maroney did not get any goal line looks, which is a big hit to his expected value . He still clearly has the freshest legs of any Pats RB, but he didn't do anything to stake a claim to a larger role Monday night.

RB Fred Taylor, Rush: 9 - 25 - 1 - Taylor ran harder and stronger than any other Pats RB. Taylor's burst isn't what it used to be, but he did get the first and goal carry at the 1 and promptly converted. We have to assume that he's the back in goal line sets, and therefore, the NE back to own in non-PPR leagues.

RB Sammy Morris (1 targets) - Whether it was because of a lingering injury from training camp, or just a waning role, Morris barely saw the field on Monday night. If injuries strike ahead of him on the depth chart, he could have value, but he's not worth carrying right now.

WR Randy Moss, Rec: 12 - 141 - 0 (16 targets) - Moss didn't have of his patented levitating touchdown catches or easy deep catches as he streaked away from the defense, but he made all kinds of short catches that required taking punishment, and he was effective getting yards after the catch. Moss's biggest gain was on a short pass that he turned into a long gain. He looked as fast and explosive and sure-handed as ever. With Brady and Welker also operating well, Moss is on his way to a big year as long as he and Brady stay healthy. He's well worth the first round pick he cost in PPR leagues this year.

WR Wes Welker, Rec: 12 - 93 - 0 (16 targets) - Welker was injured in the preseason, and his condition was shrouded in secrecy (because that's just how Belichick rolls), but he looked like good old Welker all night, with the exception of a few drops. Welker's quicks got him open on his bread and butter short routes, but his run after catch yards were limited because of good defensive pursuit and tackling by the Bills. Welker is well on his way to his 110+ catch numbers he has put up the last two years, and he may even end up being a steal at his third round ADP in PPR leagues.

WR Joey Galloway (2 targets) - Galloway was barely targeted all night. He seemed to almost get free deep once, but Donte Whitner was flying over from the middle of the field, and Brady wisely threw the ball over Galloway and out of bounds. He won't get into the box score much this year unless defenses drastically change their approach to defending the Patriots offense.

TE Ben Watson, Rec: 6 - 77 - 2 (7 targets) - Just when you were ready to give up on Ben Watson, he goes and has one of the best weeks of any fantasy TE. Watson was the hot read for Brady on one catch, and he also got a red zone target before his scoring spree late in the game. Watson only had one drop, and he scored on the same post/seam route on both of his late TDs. The second one had tighter coverage, and Watson had to twist in the air to make the catch. He had six TDs in Brady's record-breaking season of 2007, and he should be picked up in non-PPR leagues because he clearly has Brady's trust going forward.

TE Chris Baker, Rec: 1 - 7 - 0 (1 targets) - Baker was supposed to be the #1 TE for the Pats, but he only had one target and catch, and Ben Watson got the important snaps in crunch time.

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Miami Dolphins 7, Atlanta Falcons 19

QB Chad Pennington, Pass: 21 - 29 - 176 - 1 TD / 1 INT - It was a frustrating day for Pennington because his wide receivers could not get open downfield and second-year "stud" LT Jake Long got abused by John Abraham and Kroy Biermann for three sacks. The result was Pennington getting forced out of the pocket multiple times. His longest completion came off a trick play where he pitched the ball to Ronnie Brown, who threw it back to Pennington and the QB then completed the ball to No. 2 TE Joey Haynos for a 21-yard catch and run. He sealed the Dolphins' fate in this game with an interception thrown to LB Mike Peterson who read the QB staring down Anthony Fasano from the time his TE released from the slot. Pennington's one score was a play action pass to Ricky Williams who sold the run fake so well that he slipped into the flat uncovered for a nine-yard score when the game was effectively over. With Jake Long struggling and the receivers unable to get open on routes more than 10 yards downfield, Pennington is a QB to downgrade even as a reserve.

QB Pat White, Pass: 0 - 1 - 0 - 0 TD / 0 INT, Rush: 1 - 0 - 0 - White had a few opportunities in the Wildcat, including a play action pass to a wide-open Ted Ginn, Jr. (the only noticeable time a Miami WR got open deep) that was overthrown by at least seven yards. White did show some nice awareness on an end around that the Falcons contained and White made a good cut block to help Ginn reverse his field to prevent a loss on the play. Otherwise, the Falcons did a great job of containing this scheme all day. White is a player to continue to monitor, especially if the Dolphins line can't protect Pennington, because White might be used more frequently due to his skills as a runner.

RB Ronnie Brown, Rush: 10 - 43 - 0, Rec: 3 - 10 - 0 (4 targets) - Brown wasn't bad, but the play-calling and receiving play was poor enough that the ground game never got going. The Falcons defense was stout up the middle, and despite some success on a pitch to left end early in the second quarter, the Dolphins didn't try to run to the left again until well into the second half and the only effective run up the middle came when the game was out of hand -- a 22-yard gain on delay. Brown also contributed to the Falcons' first sack on Pennington when he went too low on a cut block and Kroy Biermann sidestepped Brown for a sack and forced fumble. I expect the Dolphins ground game to have more success against the Colts defense, but they will have to get off to a faster start than Peyton Manning and I'm skeptical they will.

RB Ricky Williams, Rush: 7 - 39 - 0, Rec: 2 - 19 - 1 (4 targets) - Williams looked pretty good, showing some burst on a 14-yard gain off RG with Ronnie Brown making a great lead block to undercut LB Curtis Lofton and demonstrating finishing power on an 11-yard gain off a pitch to the left side with 5:20 in the 3rd QTR. He also broke a tackle on a swing pass for a first down in the 4th QTR and finished off a drive with a nine-yard score after sneaking into the flat with a great execution of a play fake. Unfortunately, the Dolphins passing game was so inept downfield that the ground game isn't likely to remain a mediocre unit.

WR Davone Bess, Rec: 7 - 57 - 0 (7 targets) - Bess was the best receiver on the Dolphins roster this weekend because he routinely worked to get open when Chad Pennington was under pressure. He was used frequently as the slot receiver and targeted a lot on short passes like screens and comebacks. He bailed out Pennington for first-down receptions on five of his seven catches. He demonstrated good quickness out of his breaks and made two diving receptions on short passes. Although the slot receiver in this offense, Bess looks poised to potentially lead this team in receptions when the season ends.

WR Ted Ginn, Rush: 2 - 9 - 0, Rec: 2 - 26 - 0 (5 targets) - Ginn could not get open down field other than on a play fake Pat White executed from the Wildcat formation that was overthrown by a mile. He made some decent catches in the short range of the field including a short out for a first down on the second series for the game for a 10-yard gain. He also made a leaping play to bat down a tipped pass at the line of scrimmage in the 4th quarter to prevent a second interception. Ginn is simply not primary receiver material and until he can be a complementary player, the Dolphins passing game will struggle with inconsistency. Ginn will remain an up and down option and a low-end No.3 fantasy option, especially if Pennington can't get time to throw the ball.

WR Brian Hartline, Rec: 2 - 13 - 0 (2 targets) - His first catch with 2:12 in the 3rd QTR was called for pass interference on a short sideline curl. He was an outlet receiver at the sideline for a seven-yard gain in the fourth quarter and he made a nice catch between DBs as an outlet on a roll out. He had 2 catches for 13 yards in this game, did not look explosive or route savvy. He was never even the first option on his three targets. He's not a player to consider despite the fact he took targets away from the other Dolphins receivers.

WR Greg Camarillo, Rec: 2 - 20 - 0 (2 targets) - He made an incredible diving catch late in the half on a fade stop that bounced off the CB that he managed to trap between his legs as he was falling to the ground. However, other than that catch and a swing pass for a short gain from the slot in the 4th quarter Camarillo was not much of a factor, as the Dolphins also experimented with Brian Hartline on short passes that would have normally gone to Camarillo.

TE Anthony Fasano, Rec: 2 - 10 - 0 (3 targets) - It was horrible day for Fasano, who accounted for two fumbles lost on runs after the catch, and was undercut by LB Mike Peterson for an interception in the 4th quarter. His best play was a 20-yard score down the left sideline where he gained 10 yards after the catch and dove over the pylon. Unfortunately, the play was called back due to a holding penalty on RT Vernon Carey. He still has potential as a bye-week option, but he needs to hold onto the football or else the coaching staff will give him bench time.

QB Matt Ryan, Pass: 22 - 36 - 229 - 2 TD / 0 INT, Rush: 3 - -4 - 0 - Ryan spread the ball among his receivers very well in this game. Although Tony Gonzalez and Roddy White got their share of looks, Michael Jenkins was often his first option and he checked down frequently to Jerious Norwood. Even FB Ovie Mughelli was used in key situations. That said, Ryan was inaccurate on down field throws all day. He under threw a wide-open Roddy White in the first quarter, who had turned around Dolphins' rookie CB Sean Smith on a deep post. He under threw Jenkins in the second quarter and then overthrew a wide-open Jerious Norwood on a wheel route in the closing seconds of the half. Combine these with another under-thrown bomb to Roddy White who beat bracketed coverage down the left hash in the third quarter, and three of these four routes should have been touchdowns and all four were throws to the left side of the field more than 15 yards past the line of scrimmage. Despite his issues down field, he made only one ill advised throw all game and managed the offense like a veteran.

RB Michael Turner, Rush: 22 - 65 - 0 (1 targets) - Despite his stats, Turner didn't look bad at all. The problem was the play-calling tendencies and the Dolphins front seven. Atlanta stubbornly tested the A gaps between center and guard despite the fact Turner didn't gain more than three yards on any of those runs and the ground game looked much more like its old self on runs off guard or off tackle where he got yardage after contact and broke tackles. His longest run of the day was a 12-yard gain with 2:30 left in the game when the contest was clearly in hand. I anticipate the Falcons will see their inability to make the adjustment and Turner should get back on track in future weeks.

RB Jerious Norwood, Rush: 2 - 7 - 0, Rec: 5 - 49 - 0 (6 targets) - The Falcons found a good role for Norwood as Matt Ryan's check-down option and the No. 2 RB made good on his opportunities with five catches for 49 yards including three, third down conversions on two circle routes and a pass to the flat. Although he didn't break any big plays, his patented burst helped him get the necessary yardage when the Falcons needed it most. He was wide open on a deep wheel route down the left sideline, but he had to lay out for the overthrown pass just to get his hands within inches of the ball. I believe Norwood is worth an upgrade because they used him in the same backfield with Turner in shotgun sets and he clearly had the trust of Matt Ryan as a receiver out of the backfield. He had a poor man's Kevin Faulk role in this game and I think it's likely to continue.

WR Roddy White, Rec: 5 - 42 - 0 (10 targets) - White should have had a huge day, because he burned the Dolphins secondary twice in this game, but his QB was off the mark. One of these balls was an under-thrown bomb where White had clearly beaten double coverage. He made a great catch tight-roping the sideline on a deep comeback with his arms extended over his head to make the catch and then another in the first half where he made a great great extension to catch the ball despite getting nailed in the back by the safety for a first down gain. Miami's defense looked much better than its offense, so I expect White to continue to be a safe, No. 1 fantasy option.

WR Michael Jenkins, Rec: 4 - 41 - 0 (5 targets) - Jenkins made some good catches in this game, including a grab between the cornerback and safety on a well-placed skinny post, and a 10-yard reception on a slant to get the Falcons into the red zone. He's still a bye-week option at best, but with Tony Gonzalez and Jerious Norwood looking like options two and three, respectively, there are better choices than Jenkins.

TE Tony Gonzalez, Rec: 5 - 73 - 1 (9 targets) - As expected, the Falcons moved Gonzalez around in an attempt to confuse the Dolphins, splitting him wide and then motioning him to the line of scrimmage or motioning him out to the slot to get the benefit of a rub from Roddy White in the slot. He was targeted on crossing routes and drag routes, making good catches in tight, single coverage. He also ran a terrific post pattern that ended with a diving grab to get inside the five yard-line and later in the game, took a short drag route for a 20-yard score after putting stiff arm on Yeremiah Bell and cutting outside his downfield block to the sideline. His stats looked like he was option one in this offense but if not for Matt Ryan's poor downfield throws to Roddy White he would have been option two. Nonetheless, he's still a strong, No. 1 TE.

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Detroit Lions 27, New Orleans Saints 45

QB Matthew Stafford, Pass: 16 - 37 - 205 - 0 TD / 3 INT, Rush: 2 - 0 - 1 - Stafford was down two touchdowns after having taken only three snaps from center, a tall order against a veteran defense led by an aggressive coordinator. Stafford did show a strong arm and good accuracy early, hitting Calvin Johnson in stride on a quick hitter then showing good balance and touch on a screen to Kevin Smith. Things began to come apart as the Saints turned up the pressure, however, and Stafford began to throw off his back foot and rush throws on timing patterns during the second quarter. Stafford's footwork and mechanics completely came apart in the second half. His accuracy suffered as a result, overthowing sideline passes and leaving deep passes short of their mark or behind their intended receivers. He would be intercepted three times and nearly picked on a number of others.

RB Kevin Smith, Rush: 15 - 20 - 1, Rec: 7 - 52 - 0 (9 targets) - Smith had difficulty finding running room between the tackles and had to make a move in the backfield on nearly every play. Other than a successful misdirection play on a fourth down touchdown run in the second quarter, Smith wasn't much more effective when the Lions tried to get him outside on pitch plays and sweeps. He caught the ball well on a variety of screen passes and underneath routes, showing good elusiveness after getting the ball in open field.

WR Bryant Johnson, Rec: 4 - 45 - 0 (8 targets) - Johnson was targeted eight times by Matthew Stafford, primarily on short sideline and slant routes. He had one red zone target in the corner of the end zone that was thrown too far outside to catch.

WR Calvin Johnson, Rec: 3 - 90 - 0 (13 targets) - Johnson picked up where he left off in 2008, showing his hands, quickness and physical style of wide receiver play on a pair of receptions during the Lions' second series. Johnson turned two quick hitting routes into solid gains by catching passes in stride and breaking tackles. Johnson gained separation on the Saints' corners regularly, but often fell victim to Matthew Stafford's struggles with inaccuracy as the game progressed, unable to haul in a number of overthrown and shorthopped passes. Johnson was targeted eleven times, but could manage only three catches. Johnson was able to turn an in route into a long gain and nearly a touchdown in the second half, again breaking tackles and running away from the Saints' secondary after beating man coverage.

WR Dennis Northcutt - Northcutt was the slot receiver against the Saints, but was not targeted in the game.

TE Brandon Pettigrew - Pettigrew saw a significant number of snaps, but he was used primarily as an extra blocker. He rarely went out in pass patterns and was not targeted against the Saints.

QB Drew Brees, Pass: 26 - 34 - 358 - 6 TD / 1 INT - Drew Brees had no trouble carving up the Lions' defense, spreading the ball around and taking advantages of mismatches in man coverage and holes in the Detroit zones to great success. Rarely flushed from the pocket, Brees had time to go through his progessions and wait for routes to develop downfield. Brees did try to force balls into coverage and missed a timing route or two, but his performance was nearly flawless. His lone interception came on an underthrown deep pass on a flea flicker in the first half.

RB Mike Bell, Rush: 28 - 143 - 0 - Bell, filling in for an injured Pierre Thomas, ran hard between the tackles early, attacked holes as they opened, cut decisively and moved the pile in short yardage. Early in the game, Bell was mostly a change of pace back, splitting carries with Reggie Bush and leaving the field in spread sets. Bell quickly began to assert himself on the ground, however, and saw most of the Saints' carries in the second quarter before having even more success against a worn out Detroit defense in the second half.

RB Reggie Bush, Rush: 7 - 14 - 0, Rec: 5 - 55 - 0 (6 targets) - Reggie Bush looked healthy against the Lions. The Saints continue to motion him out of the backfield to force the defense to show their hand and generate mismatches. Bush quickly took advantage of one such man coverage mismatch against a linebacker on a long sideline route for a long gain early in the first quarter. When Bush wasn't in the backfield, the Saints often aligned him behind a WR to keep the Lions from jamming him on the line of scrimmage and threw him quick passes to get him in space. Bush struggled between the tackles as a ballcarrier, however, and wasn't nearly as effective as Mike Bell, who got the bulk of the carries in the second half. Bush also struggled as a punt returner, fumbling twice while returning punts and losing one.

WR Devery Henderson, Rec: 5 - 103 - 1 (8 targets) - Henderson drew the start opposite Marques Colston and was targeted frequently by Drew Brees. Henderson alternated with Robert Meachem as the second wide receiver in some sets, but Henderson got the majority of the snaps and seems to have a clear hold on the WR2 job for now with eight targets to the five combined of Meachem and Lance Moore. Henderson split the corner and safety on a post route for a long touchdown pass late in the game, but was also successful on shorter routes.

WR Marques Colston, Rec: 3 - 30 - 1 (6 targets) - Colston showed no ill-effects from offseason microfracture surgery and looked in sync with Drew Brees during the opening drive, when he slipped behind the Lion secondary on a defensive miscommunication for an easy touchdown catch. Colston and Brees missed on some timing patterns later in the game, but Colston was able to play every down while the game was close.

WR Robert Meachem, Rec: 2 - 51 - 1 (2 targets) - Meachem saw time in the Saints' spread sets early and rotated with Devery Henderson in packages where the Saints had just two wideouts. His first quarter touchdown catch came on a deep route that Meachem and Brees adjusted after the safety rolled up in coverage, allowing an easy 38 yard pitch and catch.

WR Lance Moore, Rec: 2 - 38 - 0 (3 targets) - Moore saw relatively little playing time in the first half, getting snaps in a minority of the Saints' three and four wide receiver sets. Moore wasn't targeted until late in the first half on a skinny post and he made a twisting leaping catch for a long gain. Brees and Moore connected on a nearly identical route a few plays later. Moore had another sensational catch on a long play near the end of the first half but couldn't get his feet in bounds before being forced out.

TE Jeremy Shockey, Rec: 4 - 31 - 2 (4 targets) - The Saints moved Shockey around the formation and put him in pass patterns from a traditional three point stance and from tight bunch formations outside the tackles. Shockey's first touchdown pass came on a play action rollout on a third down goal line play, the second after he somehow got behind the Lions' defense in the back of the end zone during the two minute drill in the first half. He finished with four catches on four targets.

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Kansas City Chiefs 24, Baltimore Ravens 38

QB Brodie Croyle, Pass: 16 - 24 - 177 - 2 TD / 0 INT - Croyle got the call for a spot start with Matt Cassel unable to go, and he really drew the short straw by having to visit Baltimore in Week 1. He struggled early to just get plays off and was benched for a series in favor of Tyler Thigpen. Croyle hung tough against the relentless Raven pressure, but he only really led the team on one true scoring drive, as one TD came on special teams, and another was only a six-yard drive. Still, Croyle had the highest passer rating of any KC starting QB in three years, and he had to make head coach Todd Haley happy, even though he couldn't come through at the end of the game. Matt Cassel is expected to return for next week's contest so Croyle will have to wait for another chance later in the year.

QB Tyler Thigpen, Rush: 1 - 2 - 0 - Thigpen played one series against the Ravens in the second quarter of Week 1. Brodie Croyle was ineffective early so Thigpen came in to try and light a spark for the Chiefs. Thigpen was only given the one series and he ran once for two yards and did not attempt a pass. Odds are that, after Croyle's decent performance after returning, Thigpen will go back to QB3 status.

RB Larry Johnson, Rush: 11 - 20 - 0, Rec: 1 - 6 - 0 (1 targets) - It is tough to gauge Johnson's performance against Baltimore, as they are one of the toughest run defenses in the NFL. Johnson was hit often in the backfield and could barely get going, so it is hard to say if Johnson has lost a step if he never gets to take one. If anything, the issues are with the Kansas City offensive line as they need to give Johnson and company more breathing room to get things going. Johnson has to have a better time of it next week against Oakland and with QB Matt Cassel expected back.Dwayne Bowe suffered from having to face Baltimore on the road in Week 1 without his top passing quarterback. Bowe already had to deal with trying to get open against a formidable defense, but without Matt Cassel he struggled mightily. Four catches, 40 yards and a score had to be a pleasant surprise for his fantasy owners with the deck stacked so heavily against him. Bowe only had one grab before the fourth quarter, but it was a two yard touchdown which made it highly productive. The challenges will not get easier next week against Oakland.

RB Jamaal Charles, Rush: 4 - 8 - 0, Rec: 4 - 29 - 0 (4 targets) - Charles was used more as a receiver than as a rusher against a formidable Ravens defense in Week 1. Most of his yardage came on a meaningless catch just before halftime, so his current threat level to Larry Johnson's workload is quite low. Look for him to put up bigger stats next week against Oakland.

WR Mark Bradley, Rec: 4 - 73 - 0 (7 targets) - Bradley was the most targeted wideout for the Chiefs in Week 1, catching the eye of backup QB Brodie Croyle seven times. His biggest reception was a 50 yard deep ball in the fourth quarter as the Chiefs tried to catch up on the scoreboard. Bradley looked solid as the secondary option for Kansas City in the passing game and will see a large number of targets as long as defenses focus on shutting down Dwayne Bowe. This trend likely will continue next week with Oakland's Nnamdi Asomugha shadowing Bowe next week.

WR Dwayne Bowe, Rec: 4 - 40 - 1 (5 targets) - Dwayne Bowe suffered from having to face Baltimore on the road in Week 1 without his top passing quarterback. Bowe already had to deal with trying to get open against a formidable defense, but without Matt Cassel he struggled mightily. Four catches, 40 yards and a score had to be a pleasant surprise for his fantasy owners with the deck stacked so heavily against him. Bowe only had one grab before the fourth quarter, but it was a two yard touchdown which made it highly productive. The challenges will not get easier next week against Oakland.

WR Bobby Engram, Rec: 2 - 19 - 0 (2 targets) - Engram remains a veteran possession receiving option for the Chiefs, meaning both that he will not get many targets nor will he have very many (if any) big days this season. His numbers should increase when Matt Cassel gets back healthy as defenses will be focused on shutting down Dwayne Bowe, leaving the short and intermediate routes open for Engram to try and move the chains.

QB Joe Flacco, Pass: 26 - 43 - 307 - 3 TD / 1 INT, Rush: 5 - 18 - 0 - Flacco had his biggest day in his young career, throwing for his first 300+ yard game along with three touchdowns against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. Flacco used seven different receiver options, connecting with all of them at least twice for the afternoon. Flacco looked as calm and poised as ever in the pocket, feeling his way around and moving well behind the line to buy himself more time whenever it took longer for his options to get open. While the Chiefs did not put up a big challenge, Flacco looked very good and much more polished than he did a mere 12 months ago as a rookie. Flacco also added 18 yards rushing on five carries, further boosting his fantasy value.

RB Ray Rice, Rush: 19 - 108 - 0, Rec: 2 - 12 - 0 (4 targets) - Rice was the featured tailback for the Ravens in Week 1, racking up over 100 yards for just the second time in his young career. He lost out on a touchdown by stepping out at the one-yard line and getting vultured by Le'Ron McClain. Rice was highly productive all game, gaining 75 yards in the second half alone. He is not much of a cutter or slash and dash back, but he will hit a hole hard and run strong behind his pads, gaining full advantage of what his offensive line gives him. Should he start to get more goal line work the fantasy RB2 could move up in value as the season wears on, but for now he is limited in upside with both Willis McGahee and LeRon McClain stealing his scoring opportunities.

RB Willis McGahee, Rush: 10 - 44 - 1, Rec: 4 - 31 - 1 (5 targets) - Rumors of McGahee's demise are apparently exaggerated. His main workload came within the Red Zone for the Ravens, as he found the end zone twice for Baltimore against Kansas City in Week 1. His touchdown catch was far from designed (it looked like a goal line pass play to Todd Heap) but with Flacco scrambling McGahee found open spaces in the left flat and caught an easy touchdown. McGahee finished the game with a touchdown plunge late to cap a two touchdown afternoon. He will not get many touches behind Ray Rice, but if he gets goal line work his value should skyrocket.

RB LeRon McClain, Rush: 6 - 19 - 1, Rec: 3 - 23 - 0 (4 targets) - McClain is technically a fullback and the third rushing option for Baltimore, but when you are third on one of the best running teams in the NFL, you are far from irrelevant. McClain vultured a touchdown from Ray Rice as he got the all-important final yard for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, but he was lined up as a fullback on the play. He also added 23 yards as a receiver, looking good on a few short screen passes, including a 15-yarder that was lost due to a penalty. Deciding which Baltimore back to go with may be tough each week, but for a cheap backup who can punch the ball into the end zone, McClain should be a nice waiver wire target in touchdown heavy leagues.

WR Mark Clayton, Rush: 1 - 9 - 0, Rec: 5 - 77 - 1 (9 targets) - Clayton rebounded from yet another injury, this one a hamstring problem from the preseason, with a very strong game in Week 1. Clayton led all Ravens with five catches, 77 yards and a pretty touchdown on the longest play of the game for Baltimore, a 31-yard rainbow of a pass from Flacco that hit a leaping Clayton at the goal line for the score. Clayton exploited a weak secondary and helped Flacco to his best career passing day. The challenge will be higher against the Chargers next week but Clayton makes for a nice flex option in deeper WR leagues.

WR Derrick Mason, Rec: 4 - 47 - 0 (10 targets) - Mason had just four catches for 47 yards in Week 1 against Kansas City, a smaller number than many would expect with Joe Flacco topping 300 yards. Mason nearly had a gorgeous touchdown catch at the back of the end zone but the pass was slightly overthrown and Mason could not pull it in and get his feet down. Mason looked strong and will be Flacco's best option most weeks and remain a strong fantasy WR3 in PPR leagues practically every week.

WR Kelley Washington, Rec: 3 - 43 - 0 (3 targets) - Kelley Washington flashed his receiving abilities early in Week 1 against Kansas City, demonstrating the skills that made him climb the depth chart to third wideout for the Ravens. Washington made a leaping grab over middle of the field for his first catch and followed up with two more grabs for the game to cement his role as the third WR, keeping Demetrius Williams on the bench. When the Ravens did go 4-wide early, backup QB Troy Smith came on the field rather than Williams. Keep his name in mind should either Mark Clayton or Derrick Mason get injured.

TE Todd Heap, Rec: 5 - 74 - 1 (8 targets) - Heap looked quite good in Week 1 for Baltimore, getting open over the middle of the field and moving the chains inside the Red Zone for Baltimore. Converting five of his seven targets for 74 yards, Heap highlighted his day with a third quarter nine yard touchdown grab from Joe Flacco. Heap was also the likely intended target on Willis McGahee's touchdown catch but the Chiefs covered him well. Grab Heap off of the waiver wire now if you need TE help on your roster.

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Denver Broncos 12, Cincinnati Bengals 7

QB Kyle Orton, Pass: 17 - 28 - 243 - 1 TD / 0 INT, Rush: 1 - 3 - 0 - Orton was wearing a glove on his throwing hand because of his injured finger, but showed no ill effects when he threw the football. He was able to throw with surprising velocity, and the glove did not change the way the ball came out of his hand. Orton moved around well behind the line of scrimmage, and even though he was sacked three times he was not holding on to the ball too long. Being safe with the football was the name of the game for Orton, as he rarely threw into coverage and didn't throw much past 15 yards in the game. Orton placed the ball in the right spot on most of his throws, and he was leading his receivers well. However, he did get both Eddie Royal and Brandon Marshall crushed by not anticipating the angle the defense was taking on his receivers. He'll have to improve in that area or else it could lead to an injury to one of his main weapons. When the game was on the line, Orton started to throw deep sideline routes and almost had one of his passes picked off. In fact, the pass to Brandon Marshall that was deflected by Leon Hall could have easily been intercepted. Instead, it was deflected and plucked out of the air by Brandon Stokley and the rest is week 1 history.

RB Correll Buckhalter, Rush: 8 - 46 - 0, Rec: 2 - 11 - 0 (2 targets) - Buckhalter was the starting running back for the Broncos, and he came out hot. He was running with a great initial burst, and showed good footwork and pad level picking up yards after contact. It seemed like Cbuck was just the shot in the arm this team needed to start out the game, but later he found his playing time reduced by rookie Knowshon Moreno. Buckhalter moved well between the tackles, and was only stopped behind the line of scrimmage on a couple of runs. Buckhalter is a very capable receiver, and with time winding down in the first half the Broncos sat the rookie and went back to Cbuck to set up a 48-yard field goal right before halftime. The team gave him two more carries in the 3rd quarter, and only 1 reception in the 4th quarter as they tried to rotate in LaMont Jordan as well as Moreno.

RB Knowshon Moreno, Rush: 8 - 19 - 0 - Moreno looked tentative running the football in his first action back since suffering a knee injury in the preseason. It seemed like he was thinking about his knee with every cut, and thus didn't have as much burst as starting running back Correll Buckhalter. His longest carry of the day was 8 yards, and the rookie went down too easily after contact -- perhaps to protect himself from further injury. The Broncos went away from Buckhalter to give Moreno opportunity, but he didn't produce like many expected. When he gets more confidence in his knee, perhaps we'll see the quick, agile, and decisive back that we saw at Georgia.

RB Peyton Hillis, Rush: 1 - 2 - 0, Rec: 1 - 6 - 0 (2 targets) - Hillis is a strong runner, but didn't get much of a chance to strut his stuff on Sunday. The Broncos didn't look his way until the 3rd quarter, and he didn't produce much as a receiver or a runner. He lined up in the backfield at the same time with Knowshon Moreno, but the Broncos were using him more as a blocker on Sunday.

RB LaMont Jordan, Rush: 2 - 5 - 0 - It seemed like the Broncos wanted Jordan to be their 4th quarter hammer because he didn't see any playing time until the next to last drive for Denver. He wasn't successful running the football to the right or the left because he seemed to be looking for cutback lanes that never opened up.

WR Brandon Marshall, Rec: 4 - 27 - 0 (7 targets) - The Broncos wanted to involve Brandon Marshall right away and get him in the flow of the game early. Orton's first pass was intended for Marshall on a bubble screen to the left, but the big wide receiver took his eyes off the ball and seemed to be thinking about running after the catch before securing it. The Broncos didn't go away from Brandon because of that play, but Marshall was noticeably absent on third-downs in the first half of the game. Marshall was very rusty from missing the preseason, and he seemed to be running routes at half speed sometimes. Most of Marshall's targets were on short crossing routes, but when Orton did heave it up for Marshall deep if fell incomplete. The pass went right through Marshall's hands, and it looked like he timed his jump incorrectly. When the game was on the line Kyle Orton kept force feeding passes to Brandon Marshall, and the pass that ended up winning the game was actually a deep sideline throw for #15.

WR Jabar Gaffney, Rec: 3 - 25 - 0 (4 targets) - Gaffney is one of the toughest players that coach McDaniels has ever been around, and the veteran played on Sunday with a broken thumb. This offense will only take a few shots downfield, and one of those targets was converted by Jabar Gaffney in the second-quarter. Most of his targets were on short passes and bubble screens, but Orton did throw to him on the deep left sideline. Gaffney did a good job of setting up his route and getting separation. However, the best thing he did on that play was to get both feet down before falling out of bounds. The play was reviewed by the officials, but stood as called on the field. Gaffney didn't get any targets in the second half, but did enough in his limited time to prove what a reliable receiver he can be for Kyle Orton.

WR Eddie Royal, Rec: 2 - 18 - 0 (4 targets) - The Broncos need to involve Eddie Royal more than they did on Sunday. He was not targeted with a pass until the 5:50 mark in the second-quarter. All of Royal's passes were short routes or WR screens that would allow him to use his run after the catch ability, but his longest catch of the day was only 11 yards. It's not that the Bengals were keeping Royal bottled up, it's just that Orton was spreading the ball around and Royal didn't get many looks his way. We expect the team to address this as well in the upcoming weeks.

WR Brandon Stokley, Rec: 1 - 87 - 1 (4 targets) - Brandon Stokley had the play of the game, but his day started out rough in this new system. Orton and Stokley seemed to be on different pages for most of the game, and all of Stokley's targets fell incomplete, although one of those targets was ruled as tipped at the line of scrimmage. Timing between Stokley and Orton was off, as passes were both ahead and behind of the veteran receiver. On the Broncos final offensive play Orton targeted Brandon Marshall deep on the left sideline. The pass was tipped by cornerback Leon Hall, and Stokley changed his gait to adjust while he ran under the ball. Stokley then turned on the jets, and outran veteran Dhani Jones to the endzone. The savvy veteran also ran more time off the clock by running parallel to the goalline instead of crossing it immediately. It was an incredible play that will overshadow a day that was mostly "off" for Stokley.

TE Daniel Graham, Rec: 3 - 40 - 0 (3 targets) - Kyle Orton didn't forget about veteran Daniel Graham on Sunday, but the big tight end wasn't targeted until the third-quarter. He hauled in all of his targets, but one 10-yard catch was called back due to a holding penalty. In the fourth-quarter Graham's number was called for three straight plays. One play was the aforementioned penalty, but the other two racked up 30 yards as Graham took short passes and turned them into sizeable gains with his underrated run after the catch ability.

TE Tony Scheffler, Rec: 1 - 29 - 0 (2 targets) - Tony Scheffler knows how to challenge the deep middle of a defense. He was targeted twice in this game, one short and to the left -- and one to the deep middle. His first target fell to the turf incomplete. It was thrown to the right spot, but Scheffler must have heard footsteps because he turned upfield before securing the pass in his hands. His deep target was hauled in on a great play where he brought the ball to his chest while falling to the ground. Orton distributed the ball to many different receivers, but Scheffler showed why he needs more targets with his one big play. Strangely enough, Tony Scheffler also intercepted a pass from Carson Palmer as the Broncos "hands" team was in on Cincy's hail Mary attempt.

QB Carson Palmer, Pass: 21 - 33 - 247 - 0 TD / 2 INT, Rush: 1 - 2 - 0 - Carson Palmer looked rusty after missing most of the preseason due to an ankle injury. He started the game well and was effectively using big play weapons like Chad Ochocinco and Chris Henry in the first half. Palmer was aided by Cedric Benson and the ground game which helped keep the Broncos defense true, but too often their drives were de-railed by dropped passes, mainly from Laveranues Coles. The second half opened up with Palmer working out of the shotgun, but again the first drive stalled when Coles dropped another pass on 3rd and 7. The next drive the Broncos defense really turned up the heat, and sacked Palmer two times in a row. This seemed to get to Palmer, and he started throwing awkwardly and even moved his base foot as he threw one time, which led to a sailing (and incomplete) pass. In the fourth-quarter things started to get back on track for Palmer. He was again working out of the shotgun, and using Ochocinco and Andre Caldwell on short passes where they could use their run after the catch ability. Cedric Benson scored a touchdown with less than one minute to go, and the game seemed to be at hand. Then Brandon Stokley caught the "Immaculate Deflection" and the Bengals looked like the Bungles once again.

RB Cedric Benson, Rush: 21 - 76 - 1, Rec: 4 - 32 - 0 (4 targets) - Benson was running with good power and toughness on Sunday. He was patient running behind his offensive line, and waited for the exact right moment before he turned on the burst and hit the hole. Benson also had good vision, and cutback a few runs that otherwise would have gone for no gain. Carson Palmer threw a couple of short passes to Benson, and he used his agility to turn them into big plays. The Bengals offense seemed to get off track in the second and third quarters, and Benson wasn't nearly as productive as he was early on. The Broncos defense also seemed to play better, and was wrapping up Benson quickly instead of letting him get to the second level. With the game on the line in the fourth-quarter the team went back to Benson, while mixing in passes to Ochocinco and Andre Caldwell. Benson scored on a 1-yard plunge to give the Bengals the lead. He only lost a few carries to Brian Leonard and rookie Bernard Scott, and it looks like he may have finally found a home with Cincinnati.

RB Brian Leonard, Rush: 2 - 6 - 0, Rec: 2 - 24 - 0 (2 targets) - Leonard entered the game in the first-quarter on a 4th a 2 situation. The Broncos must have thought he was the upback for the punt unit, but there was no punter behind Leonard and he was really lining up in a Wildcat-like formation. Leonard took the snap and ran for five yards, giving the Bengals a first down and some much-needed momentum. It was his longest carry of the day, but Leonard provided Carson Palmer with a solid receiver out of the backfield too. All of his targets were on short passes, and one he turned into a long gain on the Bengals only scoring drive of the day.

RB Bernard Scott, Rush: 1 - -6 - 0 - The stat-line for Scott shows one carry for negative six yards, but it was actually an ill-fated backwards pass from Carson Palmer that led to the loss of yardage. Scott was not involved in this gameplan very much as the Bengals chose to use RB/FB Brian Leonard instead of the dynamic rookie.

WR Chad Ochocinco, Rush: 1 - 8 - 0, Rec: 5 - 89 - 0 (7 targets) - Ochocinco tweeted before the game that a "storm was coming" and early in this contest it looked like the artist formerly known as Chad Johnson would have a huge day. Known to never back down from a challenge, Chad was lined up against All-Pro Champ Bailey for most of the day. He made Bailey look silly on a sideline route where Chad broke back to the inside and left Champ grasping for air. Palmer's lone interception (outside of the hail Mary to end the game) was a pass intended for Ochocinco, and the Bengals were very creative in trying to get him the football. They even used him on a double reverse that had Palmer out in front blocking for him. Ochocinco was playing with a ton of confidence and bravado, and seemed to be very focused during this contest. His only blemish on the day was an offensive holding penalty, which cost his team 10-yards in the first-quarter. Fantasy owners should feel confident about Ochocinco's play, and his chemistry with QB Carson Palmer.

WR Andre Caldwell, Rec: 6 - 54 - 0 (8 targets) - While Coles disappointed with his play, Andre "Bubba" Caldwell had a standout performance. He was not targeted until the third-quarter, but Carson Palmer seemed to trust him more as the game went on. Caldwell needs to learn proper depth when running his routes, because his first catch was for 14 yards on a 3rd and 15. However, when the Bengals needed a score late in the game it was Ochocinco and Caldwell getting all the attention from Carson Palmer. Caldwell looked good on passes over the middle, and has the type of run after the catch ability to make him dangerous -- even on short passes. With less than a minute to go it looked like Caldwell scored a 6-yard touchdown on a short middle pass. The replay officials reviewed the play and decided that the ball did not cross the plane of the endzone. With Coles being a disappointment, and Henry's thigh injury preventing him from doing more it looks like Andre Caldwell may become an important part of this Bengals passing offense.

WR Chris Henry, Rec: 1 - 18 - 0 (2 targets) - Henry is a nightmare to cover, and early on it looked like Denver may have a problem stopping him. His first and only catch was a big one for 18 yards, but a thigh injury he sustained earlier in the week prevented him from doing more in this game.

WR Laveranues Coles, Rec: 1 - 11 - 0 (5 targets) - Coles would like to forget this game and move on to the next contest. His timing with Carson Palmer seemed to be off, and he dropped more passes than he caught at the end of the day. Coles also seemed to have lost a step (or two) and was seriously outplayed by second-year receiver Andre Caldwell. Palmer only targeted Coles on short routes, but the veteran receiver seemed to be worried about getting his bell rung instead of securing the football.

TE John Paul Foschi, Rec: 1 - 3 - 0 (1 targets) - Foschi was a relief valve receiver for Carson Palmer on a 2nd and 10 play out of the shotgun. He didn't do much with the pass, only taking it for 3 yards.

TE Dan Coats, Rec: 1 - 16 - 0 (2 targets) - he Bengals historically don't use their tight ends much, but Daniel Coats proved that he could be a reliable receiver for Carson Palmer. Working out of the shotgun, Palmer found Coats over the middle on a 3rd and 3. In his lone opportunity Coats made the most of the reception and ran upfield for 16 yards on the play. Coats will not be a fantasy factor in this offense, but could be a trusted target for Palmer once in a while.

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Dallas Cowboys 34, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21

QB Tony Romo, Pass: 16 - 27 - 353 - 3 TD / 0 INT, Rush: 1 - 2 - 0 - It wasn't an impressive performance for Romo as much as it was a terrible day for the Tampa safeties, particularly Sabby Piscitelli. Busted coverages by Piscitelli led to the long catch and run TDs by Roy Williams and Patrick Crayton, which basically amounted to half of Romo's production on the day. Romo was calm in the pocket, and his pinpoint accuracy on both of those throws did contribute to the big plays, in fairness to him. Romo also showed great timing and anticipation of Roy Williams routes. He could have had an even bigger day if he had made a better throw on a short fade to Martellus Bennett, but Romo threw a line drive. Most of Romo's incompletions were due to drops or good breakups of accurate passes more than errant throws. He was impressive as a blocker, springing a good gain on an end around by Patrick Crayton that was overturned by penalty. Tampa did get more pressure in the second half, but for the most part, the Dallas offensive line gave him time to calmly survey the field and make good throws.

RB Marion Barber, Rush: 14 - 79 - 1 - Barber got a paltry amount of work in the first three quarters - about 10 carries - because the Cowboys kept scoring on long plays, instead of putting together long drives. Still, Barber looked as quick, fast, strong, and determined as ever on his carries. He resumed his "finisher" role from 06/07, destroying a worn out defense in the fourth quarter and capping his drive with a touchdown. It seems like Barber should get about 50% of the RB work in a close game, with Felix Jones and Tashard Choice splitting the rest of the work. He is still a very good RB2, with RB1 potential if Jones gets hurt again this year.

RB Felix Jones, Rush: 6 - 22 - 0 - Felix had one electrifying touch that saw him get to the open field and elude a would-be tackler with ridiculous ease, but on the rest of his carries, he actually looked slow out of the gate and a bit tentative. The Cowboys didn't make a special effort to get him the ball in space or as a receiver out of the backfield. It was a disappointing first game, but his outlook will be better in games where the Cowboys actually put together some long drives.

RB Tashard Choice, Rush: 2 - 10 - 0, Rec: 2 - 6 - 0 (2 targets) - Choice got a few touches on third down, and a wildcat carry, but he was mainly an afterthought in the Cowboys game plan. He did show terrific vision and cutting on his first down conversion, but as expected, it will take an injury for him to get significant touches this year. He still looks like the best #3 RB in the league, even better than a few of the #1s.

WR Patrick Crayton, Rush: 1 - 5 - 0, Rec: 4 - 135 - 1 (6 targets) - Crayton showed slightly better than expected speed on his catch and runs, but those were results of bad coverage and accurate throws by Romo more than great routes or athleticism by Crayton. He is reprising his route as a dependable underneath target, but he won't have these kinds of big plays against teams with competent safeties.

WR Roy Williams, Rec: 3 - 86 - 1 (7 targets) - Williams should feel vindicated in a game that was an answer to his critics. He didn't take it over by any means, but he showed good releases off the line to get into good routes, and Williams had precise timing with Tony Romo on his short and intermediate routes. Williams long catch and run TD was more due to poor angles by the Tampa defenders than blazing speed by Williams. He's still not the big play threat we thought he would be earlier in his career, but he seems to be on the same page as Romo, and that should assure his value as a starter in start 3 WR leagues.

WR Miles Austin, Rec: 1 - 42 - 1 (2 targets) - Austin shrugged off a poor tackle attempt by Elbert Mack and made Jermaine Phillips completely whiff with a nice open field move on his catch and run TD near the end of the first half. Austin also got behind the defense on a deep target that Tony Romo overthrew. He looks like the designated deep target in this offense, but his production will be hit and miss unless Patrick Crayton gets hurt.

TE Jason Witten, Rec: 5 - 71 - 0 (7 targets) - It's just like Witten to have a very good statistical game even though he was quiet. He got some production after the catch on a target where he was left alone crossing near the line of scrimmage, and as usual, most of his targets came 10 yards or more downfield. If these are his numbers in a game when Romo throws only 13 passes, his owners should be salivating about his potential in a close game.

TE Martellus Bennett, Rec: 1 - 13 - 0 (2 targets) - Bennett only got one catch, but he was lined up split out wide a lot, and he did get a third and goal target that would have been a TD if Tony Romo had thrown a better ball because he is a ridiculous mismatch in the red zone for any DB. Like the rest of the offense, his statistical outlook should improve when the Cowboys have to put together longer drives to score.

QB Byron Leftwich, Pass: 25 - 41 - 276 - 1 TD / 0 INT, Rush: 3 - 3 - 0 - You can't pin this loss on Leftwich. He was in synch with his receiver early, displaying terrific downfield accuracy and the typical fireball velocity we've come to expect from Leftwich. He even moved around ok in the pocket and actually scrambled to the sideline on one play! Leftwich did have trouble with accuracy on short touch passes to RBs out of the backfield, and his INT came on a deep target that was underthrown because he was hit low as he released the ball. Josh Freeman will likely take over at some point this year, but if Leftwich plays like he did on Sunday, it won't be because the coaches feel the need to yank him.

RB Derrick Ward, Rush: 12 - 62 - 1, Rec: 2 - 21 - 0 (3 targets) - Ward didn't see the field until partway through the Bucs second drive, but he looked great once he got in. He ran with a great initial burst, broke tackles, dragged tacklers, and ran downhill all day. Ward was also a good outlet out of the backfield. He benefited from good blocking up front by the Bucs young, strong offensive line. Ward also got the first two goal line carries after Cadillac's big run, before yielding to Caddy on third down, so his day could have been even bigger. Ward's productivity in a loss has to be heartening to people who took him in the 4th/5th round only to hear about a three-headed RB after their draft.

RB Cadillac Williams, Rush: 13 - 97 - 1 - Welcome back Cadillac! Williams looked as good as he ever has in his career. He ran with an outstanding initial burst, always falling forward and getting yards after contact, and running very hard between the tackles. Caddy ran with efficiency and determination, breaking tackles and bowling over defenders for extra yards at the end of his runs. He also flashed a second gear on his long run. You also have to love the Bucs playcalling of three runs when they got in a goal to go situation early in the game if you're a Caddy owner. He is worth the top waiver wire pickup this week because he is looking so good behind a strong drive-blocking line on a team that loves to run.

RB Clifton Smith, Rush: 1 - 4 - 0, Rec: 1 - 3 - 0 (2 targets) - Smith got work in the two-minute drill, and looked shifty and elusive on his touches, but he is just a role playing back in this offense, getting little to no work in the base sets.

RB Earnest Graham, Rush: 1 - 1 - 0 - Graham never really got the "1" in the 2-2-1 split the Bucs had said they were going with at RB. He got one carry, and he did throw a lead back that Derrick Ward followed to score his TD, but it looks like Graham will go back to a support role until one of the backs ahead of him go down with an injury.

RB B.J. Askew, Rec: 1 - 4 - 0 (1 targets) - Askew got one target and split time with Earnest Graham as a fullback.

WR Michael Clayton, Pass: 0 - 1 - 0 - 0 TD / 0 INT, Rec: 5 - 93 - 0 (8 targets) - Clayton kept with the "welcome back" theme in the Bucs offense. A good part of his production came on a sprawling deep catch late in the first half, and he also got catches by taking a big hit over the middle and finding a soft spot in the zone. Clayton could have had an even bigger day if it wasn't for a drop and bad throw by Leftwich on targets that saw Clayton open downfield. As usual Clayton was also important as a run blocker, getting the key block to free up Caddy's big run. He also got an end around that had a throw option that he took, but nothing was open downfield.

WR Sammie Stroughter, Rec: 3 - 25 - 0 (5 targets) - Stroughter is exactly the dependable short and intermediate target we expected him to be. He got a red zone target where he was down just short of the goal line. He should have marginal PPR value if Bryant misses significant time.

WR Antonio Bryant, Rec: 2 - 29 - 0 (5 targets) - Bryant looked healthy on his catch and run, and got behind the defense a few times, but Byron Leftwich couldn't hit him. Bryant apparently hurt his surgically repaired knee in the fourth quarter, so stay tuned for injury updates this week.

WR Brian Clark, Rec: 1 - 17 - 0 (1 targets) - Clark got in the game after Antonio Bryant went down and got a few garbage time targets, but flashing nothing that encouraging during his short time on the field.

WR Maurice Stovall, Rec: 1 - 13 - 0 (3 targets) - Stovall seemed overwhelmed by the first Leftwich fastball he got, but he settled down and got a few targets later and converted one into a catch. Still, he is no threat to the receivers above him on the depth chart.

TE Kellen Winslow, Rush: 1 - 7 - 0, Rec: 5 - 30 - 1 (9 targets) - Winslow's game wasn't nearly as good as his numbers suggest. He dropped a fourth-down target that would have been an easy conversion, and his TD came in garbage time. Winslow did get some targets way downfield for a TE, and he is definitely prominent in the pecking order for targets, but Winslow's yardage came mostly on one downfield catch, otherwise, he was just a safety valve on his receptions.

TE Jerramy Stevens, Rec: 4 - 41 - 0 (5 targets) - The Bucs said they were going to use both TEs in the passing game, and they did, as they got Stevens involved early, and then late in garbage time. He didn't look spectacular, but Stevens could easily catch 5-6 balls a game if Winslow goes down, so keep him in mind as an emergency TE play if you end up needing one.

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Washington Redskins 17, New York Giants 23

QB Jason Campbell, Pass: 19 - 26 - 211 - 1 TD / 1 INT, Rush: 1 - 16 - 0 - Campbell had decent numbers in Week 1 against the Giants, but he struggles to pass the all important "eyeball test". He was unable to get the ball into the hands of his top wideout Santana Moss with any regularity and he drew the ire of head coach Jim Zorn on several occasions for mistakes made on the field. Most of his numbers were racked up in the second half once the Giants were up by 13, so the performance is a bit skewed. Campbell also cost the Redskins a touchdown when he held the ball too long in the pocket on a rare occasion when he had ample time and was then sacked by Osi Umenyiora who stripped the ball and ran it back for a touchdown.

RB Clinton Portis, Rush: 16 - 62 - 0, Rec: 1 - 10 - 0 (1 targets) - Portis opened Week 1 with a strong run of 34 yards, breaking through a huge hole on the left side of the line. That was not a sign of things to come, however, as he could not equal that distance with his next 15 carries combined. Portis looked the part but the offensive line and the overall offense lacked cohesion and executed poorly. The good news for fantasy owners of Portis is twofold -- the Giants are a very good run defense team, and Ladell Betts was hardly a factor either with just two carries. Portis should continue to be in fantasy lineups in Week 2 against St. Louis.

RB Ladell Betts, Rush: 2 - -1 - 0, Rec: 1 - 23 - 0 (2 targets) - Well, so much for that "third down back" label for Mr. Betts. Three touches for Ladell Betts in Week 1 against the Giants is hardly a third of the workload. Betts' biggest play came on a breakdown where Jason Campbell flipped him the ball where Betts scampered an unplanned 23 yards. Betts was a footnote to a sub par offensive performance for Washington and his bigger upside remains as a handcuff to Clinton Portis.

WR Antwaan Randle El, Rec: 7 - 98 - 0 (9 targets) - With the Giants swarming all over Santana Moss and no other wideout stepping up, the second wide receiver role fell to veteran Antwaan Randle El. Randle El stepped up and delivered, catching seven passes for 98 yards as he worked the middle of the field to try and help Washington to get back into a tough contest against the Giants. Despite the solid numbers, it remains a difficult call to put Randle El into a fantasy lineup due to the unpredictable nature of anyone beyond Chris Cooley or Santana Moss on a weekly basis for Washington.

WR Santana Moss, Rec: 2 - 6 - 0 (5 targets) - Moss is the clear #1 option at wideout for the Redskins, but the problem with that designation is that the other teams got that memo too. The Giants either put their best cover corner or rolled double coverage to Moss all game, limiting him all game to just two catches for six scant yards. Until other options start to step up with some consistency to warrant better coverage from the opposition, expect Santana Moss to struggle against above average defenses.

WR Malcolm Kelly, Rec: 1 - 6 - 0 (1 targets) - Malcolm Kelly was named the number two receiver for the Redskins but had just one short catch in the fourth quarter for Washington. He hardly is worth a roster spot except for very deep leagues.

TE Chris Cooley, Rec: 7 - 68 - 1 (8 targets) - Chris Cooley stepped up in Week 1 against the New York Giants, posting seven catches for 68 yards and a touchdown. Cooley helped the Redskins move the ball in the second half as the Giants rolled coverage over Santana Moss and took away that option for Jason Campbell, working the middle of the field to give Campbell a second option. With Cooley's score he has already matched his 2008 total and if he continues to get numerous targets on a weekly basis he will be a strong fantasy TE option on a weekly basis.

QB Eli Manning, Pass: 20 - 29 - 256 - 1 TD / 1 INT, Rush: 3 - -3 - 0 - While it was not a pretty performance, Eli Manning did just enough for the Giants to have a balanced attack against the Redskins in Week 1 and to post an opening victory for the 2009 season. Manning's statistics were solid, even if he did not look particularly spectacular on every throw. Manning spread the ball amongst seven different receivers. The only receiver that Manning seemed to key on was Steve Smith, as he was the lone Giant with over four receptions. Manning led the team on what should have been another scoring drive, but Brandon Jacobs couldn't covert on fourth and 1 inside the Redskins five-yard line.

RB Brandon Jacobs, Rush: 16 - 46 - 0, Rec: 2 - 17 - 0 (3 targets) - Jacobs lead the touches out of the New York Giant backfield as expected, but the spread between Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw was closer that one might have guessed for Week 1. Washington stacked the box often, especially on short yardage, as Jacobs could not convert a key fourth and one situation in the Red Zone that cost an early chance for New York to seize control of the game. Jacobs did show burst at times, collecting a nice 15 yard scamper but more often than not he was brought down after a few yards. Jacobs finished with much less than a five yard per carry average, a number he established last season.

RB Ahmad Bradshaw, Rush: 12 - 60 - 0, Rec: 3 - 11 - 0 (4 targets) - Bradshaw posted good numbers in Week 1 against Washington (12 carries, 60 yards) but the more telling item was that he was not used exclusively on passing downs. Bradshaw was used almost as a tandem or committee back for the Giants, posting 12 rushes in comparison to Brandon Jacobs' 16 carries. Bradshaw still had more receptions than Jacobs, but Bradshaw has both a higher gear and a more explosive burst once he clears the first hole. The Giants are smart to use Bradshaw more often in their attack going forward.

RB Danny Ware - Ware was expected to contribute some this season to a team most known for the running attack last season in a third RB role. That plan went out the window after Ware dislocated his elbow. This does mean that Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw will dominate the touches until Ware is healthy again.

WR Steve Smith, Rec: 6 - 80 - 0 (8 targets) - Smith stepped up his game in Week 1 against the Redskins, leading all Giants receivers in catches and yardage. QB Eli Manning started to really look for Smith after the half and Smith rose to the occasion with several tough catches over the middle of the field. With both Domenik Hixon falling off the fantasy radar and the Week 1 injury to Hakeem Nicks, the biggest benefactor of the new receiver situation in New York should be Steve Smith. Expect him to start again next week against the Cowboys on Sunday night and be high on Eli Manning's target list.

WR Mario Manningham, Rec: 3 - 58 - 1 (4 targets) - Mario Manningham made all the highlight reels in Week 1 with his 30 yard touchdown catch and run down the sideline against the Redskins. Manningham looked to be very quick and explosive after the catch, a trait that Domenik Hixon failed to display in the Giants' first contest. His two other catches were both early on, highlighted by a 25 yard grab deep over the middle. Manningham may soon contend for a bigger role in the Giants' passing attack.

WR Hakeem Nicks, Rec: 2 - 18 - 0 (4 targets) - Rookie Hakeem Nicks had just two catches in Week 1. Nicks did get behind the defense and showed surprising speed on one deep route. Just when he was starting to show some promise and rise up the depth chart, he got rolled up on from behind by a Redskin defender after his second catch in the fourth quarter. The injury at first appeared rather bad as he was tackled from behind, but he was able to get off the field on his own power but noticeably limping. Nicks returned to the game after x-rays on crutches and results of the films showed no broken bones. Nicks will likely be out for a few weeks and then will have to re-start his assault on the depth chart to get more playing time.

WR Domenik Hixon, Rec: 1 - 10 - 0 (3 targets) - Hixon did not produce much in Week 1, catching only one ball for 10 yards. He trailed Mario Manningham, Hakeem Nicks and Steve Smith as far as Eli Manning's target list, so Hixon has fallen far from his pre-season estimation of him both starting and being the next stand in or replacement of Plaxico Burress. Hixon is borderline rosterable at this point and he should be strongly considered for a cut if you can find a better waiver wire pickup this week.

TE Kevin Boss, Rec: 3 - 62 - 0 (3 targets) - Boss was quiet all of Week 1 until late in the game where he snagged two balls for over 20 yards each. Until that point he had just one reception for 11 yards. Boss is only valuable as a fantasy TE backup at this point unless the Giants start throwing in his direction far more often or if some wideouts start to become injured.

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San Diego Chargers 24, Oakland Raiders 20

QB Philip Rivers, Pass: 24 - 36 - 252 - 1 TD / 1 INT, Rush: 1 - -1 - 0 - Rivers had a rough night because Oakland's pass rush was relentless, and his offensive line, which didn't seem up to the task, suffered two injuries to two starters. If they had suffered a third, the team would have had to go to an emergency offensive lineman. He did have some short fields in the first half, but Ladainian Tomlinson fumbled away one drive and finished the other with a TD. Rivers came alive in the second half after his interception ended a drive into Oakland territory. He leaned on favorite targets Antonio Gates and Vincent Jackson, and emerging weapons Darren Sproles and Legedu Naanee as the Chargers and Raiders traded punches to the very end. The Chargers are turning into a pass first team because that is the strength of their offense, so Rivers is still a top fantasy option at QB despite his middling stat line.

RB Darren Sproles, Rush: 9 - 23 - 1, Rec: 5 - 43 - 0 (7 targets) - When the Chargers needed plays down the stretch, Sproles obliged. He was a force in the passing game, turning short outlet passes into key late first rounds, and the team called his number on the game-winning TD. Sproles was also a major factor in the return game, and generally looked as fast, shifty, and tough as ever. He's looking like a great bargain at his ADP, and he should be in your lineup as a flex, or even an RB2 in PPR leagues.

RB LaDainian Tomlinson, Rush: 13 - 55 - 1, Rec: 1 - 1 - 0 (3 targets) - Tomlinson looked ok, but clearly not like 2006-2007 Tomlinson, and especially not after he suffered an ankle injury on his fumbled shovel pass. LT did get enough work to score a TD and get adequate yardage to post a decent fantasy night, but he was limping badly after the game, according to Chargers beat writer Kevin Acee. Tomlinson was going down on first contact, and Darren Sproles looked better than him all night. This is going to be full-blown RBBC regardless of the condition of Tomlinson's ankle. He wasn't worth a first-round pick this year, but he should still have some good weeks just because he plays in an offense that should score well.

WR Vincent Jackson, Rec: 5 - 56 - 1 (7 targets) - Jackson didn't bust any long gains on deep passes, his signature from last year, but he was used moving across the formation and getting yards after the catch close to the line of scrimmage. The offensive line didn't really give Philip Rivers the time to find Jackson deep, but Rivers still looked Jackson's way when he needed a TD catch in the fourth quarter, and he is still Rivers #1 WR. He is a very good WR2 who should have some WR1 weeks as the season goes on.

WR Legedu Naanee, Rec: 5 - 49 - 0 (6 targets) - Naanee was the most dynamic presence in the Chargers WR corps. He made some very athletic catches and adjustments to the ball in flight, and looked like a very dangerous run after catch threat. He should continue to get multiple targets every game from Rivers, and he is worth picking up right now in deep leagues. Malcom Floyd is the backup to the lagging Chris Chambers, but Naanee was so impressive that the Chargers probably feel like they have to get him more snaps, so he could see time in place of Chambers if he can get comfortable running more downfield routes.

WR Malcom Floyd, Rec: 1 - 17 - 0 (1 targets) - Floyd only had one target, that he converted into a downfield catch, but the decreasing role of Chris Chambers promises more opportunities for Floyd because he lines up at Chambers position. Floyd has great chemistry with Rivers dating back his catching Rivers first NFL TD pass, and he might be worth a waiver wire pickup in deep leagues because the pass should be the main way the Chargers move the ball this yaer.

WR Chris Chambers (1 targets) - Chambers got a deep target, but otherwise, he was very quiet on Monday night. Malcom Floyd and Legedu Naanee are stealing snaps from him, and Chambers just doesn't seem able to get open anymore. You can drop him in redraft leagues.

TE Antonio Gates, Rec: 5 - 83 - 0 (9 targets) - Gates clearly has his burst and explosiveness back after being hampered with a toe injury last year. He was a great downfield target all night, and he took advantage of soft spots in the deep middle of the Raiders defense. With the Chargers looking like a passing team, he should continue to occupy his typical place in the top 3 fantasy TEs. Gates will get plenty of targets, and he looks like he's in great condition to maximize their value.

QB JaMarcus Russell, Pass: 12 - 30 - 208 - 1 TD / 2 INT, Rush: 2 - 6 - 0 - Russell's night was one that reminded us of his strengths and weaknesses. He struggled mightily to put touch on passes and drop the ball into spots downfield, missing wide open receivers more than once. Still, he owned the middle of the field, finding Zach Miller for multiple big gains, and he threw the bomb on 4th and 15 to Louis Murphy to give the Raiders the lead late in the game. Russell had a TD pass to Murphy late in the first half taken away when Murphy couldn't control the ball after he hit the ground, or he could have had a more respectable stat line. He will still be a weak fantasy play because the Raiders area a run first team, but the team rallied behind Russell, and he should improve as the season goes on.

QB Bruce Gradkowski, Pass: 2 - 2 - 17 - 0 TD / 0 INT - Gradkowski actually ran the passing offense pretty crisply for having to come off the bench, and looked vastly superior to Russell in short and intermediate passing accuracy.

RB Darren McFadden, Rush: 17 - 68 - 0, Rec: 2 - 25 - 0 (4 targets) - McFadden ran very hard and fast, and just missed bigger gains on a few runs. His fumble problem did pop up again in the first half, and he wasn't used as a receiver until late in the game, but McFadden showed why the Raiders are so excited about him. The line blocked very well for him, and his success as a passcatcher in the fourth quarter should get him more targets in the upcoming games. He looks like the solid RB2 he was drafted to be in PPR leagues.

RB Michael Bush, Rush: 12 - 55 - 1, Rec: 1 - 4 - 0 (1 targets) - Bush had to frustrate Darren McFadden owners, vulturing the only rush TD on the night and cutting into McFadden's snaps even more after McFadden fumbled in the first half. Bush looked strong and physical on his touches, and he may remain the first option at the goal line. He got all three carries when the Raiders had a goal to go situation, and didn't disappoint. He was also used as a receiver out of the backfield and had two catches called back by offensive penalties. He is going be a massive value for a double digit round pick this year.

WR Louis Murphy, Rec: 4 - 87 - 1 (8 targets) - Murphy had a breakout game in his debut. He had one TD pass that overturned by replay late in the first half when he couldn't hold the ball after he hit the ground, but he atoned with a long TD late in the fourth quarter that gave the Raiders the lead. Murphy showed good speed, hands, and separation on his targets, and he should remain a starting WR for the Raiders.

WR Johnnie Lee Higgins, Rush: 1 - 19 - 0 (5 targets) - Higgins had one good gain on a carry that put his speed and elusiveness in play, but he couldn't convert any of his targets in the passing game into catches. He'll be #4 target in the pecking order at best when Chaz Schilens returns.

WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (4 targets) - DHB got numerous targets, but couldn't do anything with them. He looked a little overwhelmed out there, and Heyward-Bey will likely go to the bench when Chaz Schilens returns. Louis Murphy is the WR the Raiders hoped DHB would be, but it's still very early. You can drop him in leagues that you drafted him as a late flyer.

TE Zach Miller, Rec: 6 - 96 - 0 (6 targets) - Here's JaMarcus Russell favorite receiver. Russell is erratic throwing to the outside, but he is on target when Miller rips the seams in the middle of the field. Miller had a great feel for dead spots in the zone defense, and he was sure-handed on all of his targets. Miller also ran hard after the catch, and had two catches over 25 yards to underscore his value as a target in the downfield passing game. Miller should pick up right where he left off last year, possibly even threatened 1,000 yards receiving this season.

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St. Louis Rams 0, Seattle Seahawks 28

QB Marc Bulger, Pass: 17 - 36 - 191 - 0 TD / 0 INT, Rush: 1 - 2 - 0 - Bulger never really had a chance in this game. Either he was under pressure from a blitz or free pass rusher, or he couldn't find anyone open. Bulger was moving around on some designed rollouts, and he wasn't afraid to throw into tight coverage, but nothing really worked for the Rams pass offense. The offensive line actually gave him time to throw on a good amount of snaps. Bulger didn't make any terrible mistakes, and he was willing to test the defense deep, but to no avail. Some competitiveness bubbled to the surface when Bulger took a hit on a scramble and popped up looking to jaw with a Seahawks defender. The Rams offense was also hampered by numerous penalties, some caused by the loud Seattle crowd, some just Richie Incognito doing his normal thing. Bulger is still just a desperation option at QB.

RB Steven Jackson, Rush: 16 - 67 - 0 (2 targets) - Jackson looked just as talented as he always does, making defenders miss, running them over, getting to the corner, but nothing was opening up for the Rams offense, so his carries and yardage suffered miserably. Jackson got most of his yards on three runs that he pretty much created on his own, one in garbage time. He was barely targeted at all - one screen was almost picked off, and another target when he was split out wide turned into an opportunity for a Seahawk defender to take a free shot at him. There's nothing wrong with Jackson except the team that he plays on. He did have one long run called back on a Donnie Avery holding penalty.

WR Donnie Avery, Rush: 1 - 8 - 0, Rec: 6 - 46 - 0 (8 targets) - Avery only made catches close to the line of scrimmage (comebacks and screens), and he opened the game with a fumbled kickoff. There was no chance to see if his speed is intact coming back from the broken bone in his foot, but there were no apparent signs of lingering problems with the injury. Avery also got an end around, but dangerously tried to hurdle a defender at the end of his run. He's still fine in PPR leagues, but his potential is obviously limited by the offense.

WR Laurent Robinson, Rec: 5 - 87 - 0 (10 targets) - Robinson was basically the #1 receiver in this offense, and he converted the only long pass of the day for the Rams, even though it was in garbage time. Bulger was willing to give Robinson the chance to make a play in double coverage on deep balls, and Robinson also caught a goal line fade, but he couldn't get both feet down. His production was modest until the final few drives when the game was out of hand, but Robinson looks like he's worth hanging onto if you drafted him late, and he's worth a waiver pickup if you are hurting at WR.

WR Keenan Burton, Rec: 1 - 5 - 0 (6 targets) - Burton got a lot of targets, but couldn't turn many of them into catches. He was also targeted deep, but got no separation on his route. He is not challenging to start as long as he keeps playing this way.

TE Randy McMichael, Rec: 4 - 44 - 0 (7 targets) - McMichael mainly got his targets on third and long "waving the white flag" targets, although he did get one end zone target. McMichael also had a costly false start in the red zone, but he was far from the only Ram to commit a penalty at a bad time.

TE Daniel Fells, Rec: 1 - 9 - 0 (1 targets) - Fells caught one pass in the red zone, but he didn't see the field very often.

QB Matt Hasselbeck, Pass: 25 - 36 - 279 - 3 TD / 2 INT, Rush: 1 - 3 - 0 - The Seahawks had to be happy to see old Matt Hasselbeck back. He did make some questionable decisions, forcing the ball into double coverage and sometimes locking on to a receiver - both of which resulted in interceptions - but for the most part, Hasselbeck was totally in sync with his receivers on short and intermediate routes, nickel and diming the Rams defense to death. He had a lot of time to throw even though he was without bodyguard Walter Jones. Hasselbeck got more patient as the game went on, and he definitely has great timing with Nate Burleson and TJ Houshmandzadeh. He's looking like a great QB2 and sometimes QB1.

QB Seneca Wallace, Rec: 1 - 24 - 0 (1 targets) - Wallace got one snap that was a trick play. He and Hasselbeck played pitch and catch - Wallace to Hasselbeck back to Wallace - resulting in a 24-yard reception for the Iowa State product.

RB Julius Jones, Rush: 19 - 117 - 1, Rec: 2 - 19 - 0 (2 targets) - Jones had a chance for a bigger day, but when he got stuffed on first and goal, the Seahawks went to a play action pass to John Carlson on second and goal. He was generally held in check, but also ran hard and efficiently for most of the day. Jones was able to get good yardage on his targets in the passing game, and he busted a long TD run to cap the scoring on the day when he ran through a Will Witherspoon arm tackle and caught the secondary flat-footed. Jones is merely average, and he's unlikely to have many better days than this one this season.

RB Edgerrin James, Rush: 11 - 30 - 0 - Edge looked solid, running downhill and seeing the hole well. He had a decent burst for a player at a later stage of his career. James low YPC was mostly due to poor blocking on his garbage time runs.

RB Justin Forsett, Rush: 3 - 17 - 0 - It looks like Forsett is the sometimes third-down back, and he had the best initial burst and moves in the open field of any Seattle RB. Forsett converted a few key third downs, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him get more work as the season goes on because of his crisp moves and speed in space.

RB Justin Griffith, Rec: 1 - 1 - 0 (1 targets) - Griffith got one reception in the reception and did a nice job lead blocking in the run game.

WR Nate Burleson, Rec: 7 - 74 - 1 (11 targets) - No signs of the ACL tear from last year as Burleson got a lot of quick targets. He was very productive running after the catch, and he got an easy TD by crossing the DBs face right on time as Hasselbeck hit him in stride. He's not a true #1, but this passing offense doesn't have one. He is definitely on the same page as Hasselbeck, and lines like this one should be common this year. Burleson did have one fumble in his own half of the field, but it didn't result any points for St. Louis.

WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Rec: 6 - 48 - 0 (9 targets) - Housh was used innocuously, often catching passes with his back to the defense only 5-7 yards from the line of scrimmage. He was targeted early in the end zone as Hasselbeck tried to force the ball into double coverage, but the play resulted in an interception. The Seahawks fans have embraced the Housh chant, but his fantasy owners have to feel lukewarm about his results in a game where Hasselbeck threw for three TDs and almost 300 yards.

WR Ben Obomanu, Rec: 1 - 11 - 0 (1 targets) - Obomanu had one catch late, but he is clearly fifth in the WR pecking order.

WR Deon Butler, Rec: 1 - 7 - 0 (3 targets) - Butler missed his opportunity with Deion Branch out. He did catch one pass in the red zone, but he was out of sync with Hasselbeck on another target, and had another target broken up by tight coverage. He's not ready for prime time just yet.

TE John Carlson, Rec: 6 - 95 - 2 (8 targets) - Carlson was quiet for the first half, except for a short play action TD catch, but he exploded on back-to-back plays in the second half, with a 38-yard catch and run, followed by a 32-yard catch and run TD where he started out lined up wide. Those plays capped off a 99 yard drive that broke the back of the Rams. Carlson also got open deep earlier in the game, but Hasselbeck overthrew him. He's going to be an excellent every week starting fantasy TE this year.

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