Week 2 Fantasy Football Matchups

This week, Chris Johnson is stuck between a rock and a hard place, which means his Fantasy owners are as well. The Ravens are fresh off of a dominating win over the Steelers where they held Rashard Mendenhall to 45 rush yards on 12 carries. Johnson is coming off an awful game where he totaled less than 50 yards and ran with the ball only nine times.

Sounds like Johnson is in for a tough game in Week 2, right? It's possible, but there are some reasons for optimism. One, Johnson kicked off the rust in Week 1 and the Titans coaching staff admitted they didn't use him enough. So more reps are expected and Johnson should be more than capable of making the most of them. Two, the Ravens run defense might have finished with a terrific stat line on Mendenhall but they got off to a horrific start as Mendenhall had 37 yards on his first four carries. The Steelers fell behind pretty quickly in Week 1 and abandoned the run, hence the low totals. And as tough as the Ravens run defense is now, they were just as stout in the 2008 postseason when Johnson totaled exactly 100 yards and a touchdown against them on 12 touches. That piece of history isn't exactly relevant since it was three years ago but it is proof that Johnson can be solid against 3-4 run defenses. There might be a few running backs taken after Round 3 who I like better than Johnson, but the feeling here is that the matchup isn't too daunting for Johnson and that he should stay in lineups in Week 2.

Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers -- Thursday, 8:20 p.m. ET, Lambeau Field
Chicago Bears
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Jay Cutler		Only had two 2 TD games in six games w/ Bears vs. Packers, but has never had wea
RB	Matt Forte		Just one TD in 8 career games against the Packers (four w/ 100 total yards).
RB	Michael Bush		Different world than last week. Packers have allowed 5 rush TDs in last 10 at La
WR	Brandon Marshall		Last week's thrashing of Colts secondary a good sign for his future.
WR	Alshon Jeffery		No. 2 WRs have four TDs in Packers' last three games.
DST	Bears		Packers hung 62 points, 755 yards in their 2011 meetings. Hester returning kicks

Green Bay Packers
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Aaron Rodgers		Eight TDs, no INTs in meetings with Bears last season. If you sit him you should
RB	Cedric Benson		Ex-Bear had 189 yards & TD vs. old mates back in '09, but role in GB suggests li
WR	Jordy Nelson		Had 115 yards and two scores in last game against Bears; hasn't gone scoreless i
WR	Randall Cobb		Exciting start against Niners last week; could pick up chunks of yardage on unde
TE	Jermichael Finley		Monster must-start. Has 70+ yards and/or 1+ TD in each of last four against Bear
DST	Packers		After failing to slow down the Niners, defense could have its hands full with th

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Arizona Cardinals at New England Patriots -- Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, Gillette Stadium
Arizona Cardinals
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Kevin Kolb		Clutch stats replacing Skelton late last week, will have to throw plenty this week.
RB	Ryan Williams		Triple whammy: Tough run D in Pats, Cards will play from behind & he'll split reps.
RB	Beanie Wells		Expectations are small but worth noting Wells had 2 TDs in five outdoor games in '11.
WR	Larry Fitzgerald		Kolb knows he has to utilize Fitzgerald to keep starting job, not to mention have a prayer at winning.
WR	Andre Roberts		One career TD has come outside of Arizona (at MIN, 2010).
DST	Cardinals		Don't even think about it.

New England Patriots
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Tom Brady		Brady should play matchups here, target DBs Toler, Gay and Rhodes.
RB	Stevan Ridley		8 of last 9 RBs to have at least 18 carries vs. ARI have had at least 8 Fantasy points. Love Ridley to deliver big again.
WR	Brandon Lloyd		If he can avoid Patrick Peterson he should be able to get another chance or two to score on a deep play.
WR	Wes Welker		One to watch: Obviously underperformed last week but has 100+ yards and/or a TD in 6 of last 9 at Foxboro.
TE	Rob Gronkowski		Intriguing showdown with Adrian Wilson. Cards have allowed 9 TDs to tight ends in last 27 games (5 last year).
TE	Aaron Hernandez		Too good to bench but Cardinals might try to use Peterson on him. Not a Top 3 tight end if that happens.
DST	Patriots		Defense looked much improved last week vs. Titans, should be able to corral Kolb.

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Baltimore Ravens at Philadelphia Eagles -- Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, Lincoln Financial Field
Baltimore Ravens
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Joe Flacco		Temper excitement for Flacco because of tough road matchup. Blitz, tough secondary could make things tough.
RB	Ray Rice		Eagles run D slammed Richardson last week but gave up nine 100+ total yard games to RBs in '11.
WR	Torrey Smith		Of the last five WRs to score on Philly, none had more than 47 yards receiving.
WR	Anquan Boldin		Has 4+ catches in 9 of last 15 games (80+ yards or a TD in 6 of those 8).
TE	Dennis Pitta		Has TD in 5 of last 8 games. Has 5+ catches in 3 of last 4. Worth stashing on the bench.
DST	Ravens		Might feast on Vick, who has thrown 1+ INT (11 total) in 7 of last 9 vs. 3-4 defenses.

Philadelphia Eagles
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Michael Vick		If Maclin's out, Vick could struggle. Ravens haven't allowed a QB to throw 2+ TDs in 21 straight!
RB	LeSean McCoy		Tough matchup? Yes. But don't psych yourself out. BenJarvus Green-Ellis just had 91 yards & a TD against them on Monday.
WR	Jeremy Maclin		Maclin banged up and against pass D that gave up 4 100+ yard games & 8 TDs to WRs last year.
WR	DeSean Jackson		Bad matchup but weird stat: Has 110+ total yards in 3 of 4 career Week 2 games (last year was the dud).
TE	Brent Celek		Sick: Ravens have allowed 8 TDs to tight ends in last 37 games!
DST	Eagles		Expectations have to be lowered here. Eagles might sack Flacco a bunch but they could get steamrolled by Rice.

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Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals -- Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, Paul Brown Stadium
Cleveland Browns
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Brandon Weeden		Opposing QBs have tossed 2 TDs in 7 of last 10 regular-season games vs. CIN. Still wouldn't touch Weeden.
RB	Trent Richardson		Bengals allowed 6.8 yards per carry to Rice on Monday & 4.7 yards per carry to Bernard Pierce. Richardson should rebound.
WR	Josh Gordon		Explosive play was on display on his two catches last week. Only worth rostering in dynasty formats.
WR	Greg Little		Went catchless Week 1. Scored in 2011 meeting at Cincy, one of five TDs Bengals allowed in last five home games.
WR	Travis Benjamin		Expect the Browns to keep taking downfield shots. He's a Hail Mary Fantasy play.
DST	Browns		Bengals totaled 50 points, 683 total yards in two meetings with Browns last year.

Cincinnati Bengals
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Andy Dalton		Single TD in each matchup against Browns last season.
RB	BenJarvus Green-Ellis		Ran like a champ last week against Ravens. Bengals have called 21+ runs for starting RB in each of last 3 vs. CLE.
WR	A.J. Green		As you might expect, Green posted double-digit Fantasy points in both games vs. CLE last year. Love him this week.
WR	Andrew Hawkins		Looked like he was Bengals' low-rent version of Sproles. In a pinch he could be decent in PPR leagues.
WR	Jermaine Gresham		Pitta repeat? Gresham scored in both games against the Browns in 2011.
DST	Bengals		Great matchup. Browns offense totaled 9 points vs. Philly, last year had 37 total vs. CIN.

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Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars -- Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, EverBank Field
Houston Texans
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Matt Schaub		One multi-touchdown game in three of last four vs. Jaguars. Texans like to lean on the run.
RB	Arian Foster		Last touchdown-less game vs. Jaguars: Never. Has at least 1 TD in four games vs. Jags.
RB	Ben Tate		Foster gets all the fun vs. Jags: Tate totaled 68 rush yards in two games vs. Jaguars in '11.
WR	Andre Johnson		Came back from hamstring injury at Jacksonville last year & did nothing. Had TD in previous two trips to JAX.
WR	Kevin Walter		4 of last 5 TDs have come on the road including one at Jacksonville in 2010.
TE	Owen Daniels		Should stay involved vs. Jaguars even though he didn't score on them last year.
DST	Texans		Held Jags to 27 points & 429 total yards in both games in '11 with 8 sacks & 3 INTs!

Jacksonville Jaguars
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Blaine Gabbert		Don't even bother to check his history vs. Texans. It's nasty. Keep him benched.
RB	Maurice Jones-Drew		Clobbered Texans for 120+ total yards and/or at least 1 TD in all but one game since '09.
WR	Justin Blackmon		Makes home debut. Came up small at MIN last week and has much tougher matchup here.
WR	Laurent Robinson		Texans allowed 90+ receiving yards to a WR just five times all of last year (none in Week 1).
TE	Marcedes Lewis		Has never topped 53 yards in career vs. Houston, only one career TD vs. HOU (11 games).
DST	Jaguars		Texans have 102 points in last four vs. Jaguars. You can pass on this DST with ease.

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Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills -- Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, Ralph Wilson Stadium
Kansas City Chiefs
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Matt Cassel		Was hammered by Bills in 41-7 loss in Week 1 last year, throwing for 119 yards & TD.
RB	Jamaal Charles		Chiefs OC Daboll torched Bills with MIA RBs in '11: 66 carries for 327 yards and 2 TDs!
RB	Peyton Hillis		Hillis had 100-yard game against Bills in 2010. His offensive coordinator? Brian Daboll.
WR	Dwayne Bowe		Has 33 total yards in '10 & '11 matchups vs. Bills with one TD. Still expect him to get some deep targets.
WR	Dexter McCluster		Great debut last week vs. ATL. Wouldn't be shock to see him come close to those numbers vs. Bills.
DST	Chiefs		Bills offense hung 41 points, 364 yards on Chiefs last year. KC had INT & Tamba Hali sack.

Buffalo Bills
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Ryan Fitzpatrick		Threw four touchdowns in Kansas City last season. Expect him to come out gunning again.
RB	C.J. Spiller		Scored on limited reps vs. Chiefs last week. Kansas City's
WR	Steve Johnson		Scored on Chiefs in '10 and '11 matchups. With secondary ailing & David Nelson out, Johnson a big target.
WR	Donald Jones		Found a TD on otherwise weak day vs. KC in '11. Has had 4+ catches in 4 of last 8 games.
TE	Scott Chandler		Scored two TDs vs. KC (with Eric Berry hurt). Bills love his mismatch qualities in red zone.
DST	Bills		Tall order to slow down Chiefs RBs after Jets bludgeoned them last week (and scored 48 points).

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Minnesota Vikings at Indianapolis Colts -- Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, Lucas Oil Stadium
Minnesota Vikings
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Christian Ponder		270 yards passing last week was 2nd highest in career. Might top it this week but TDs aren't a given.
RB	Adrian Peterson		Bears scored three rushing TDs vs. Colts in Week 1. AP scored two vs. Jags. Stop drooling.
RB	Toby Gerhart		Might sneak in for short TD run like Michael Bush did last week but obviously a Fantasy risk.
WR	Percy Harvin		Six catches on eight targets with five carries last week. Gotta love it. No one on Colts can run with him.
WR	Michael Jenkins		Still just keeping Jerome Simpson's spot warm.
TE	Kyle Rudolph		Colts safeties and linebackers could have trouble matching up with Rudolph.
DST	Vikings		Decent sleeper. They should get sacks (Bears had 3) but pass defense still suspect.

Indianapolis Colts
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Andrew Luck		Solid sleeper. Should top 300 yards against Vikings shaky pass D, especially with a full receiving corps.
RB	Donald Brown		Scored, looked OK despite nine carries last week. Game should be closer this week.
WR	Reggie Wayne		Last week's performance was awesome but returns of Collie, Hilton could cost him some chances. Still a good start.
WR	Austin Collie		Expected to play. Not expected to dominate. Had over 50 yards receiving twice last year.
TE	Coby Fleener		Vikings couldn't contain Marcedes Lewis last week; Fleener had 10 targets vs. Bears. Sneaky starter.
DST	Colts		Bottom-barrel DST. Peterson's return, Ponder's weapons and Freeney's absence are bad news.

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New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers -- Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, Bank of America Stadium
New Orleans Saints
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Drew Brees		Ripped apart Panthers for 7 TDs in two games last year (two at Carolina).
RB	Darren Sproles		Struggled for "only" 90 total yards at CAR last season. Still worth starting.
RB	Mark Ingram		Scored at Carolina last week but upstart Bucs run defense could challenge him.
WR	Marques Colston		Broke 2 1/2 year skid vs. Panthers with 145 yards & 2 TDs in Week 17 against them.
WR	Lance Moore		Not good away from the dome: 5 career TDs, four 50+ yard efforts in career outdoors.
TE	Jimmy Graham		TD or 120+ yards receiving in each of last 3 games against Panthers.
DST	Saints		Allowed 44 points, 682 total yards to the Panthers in two games last year.

Carolina Panthers
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Cam Newton		Three total TDs at home vs. NO last year but was stifled in finale in New Orleans (one TD).
RB	DeAngelo Williams		10 or fewer carries in 12 of last 17 games including 2 vs. NO in '11. Did have 115 yards & TD home vs. NO (9 carries) last year.
WR	Steve Smith		Had TD in each game against Saints in 2011 with 82.5 yards per game.
WR	Brandon LaFell		Weak stats vs. NO last year but improved role should create opportunities.
TE	Greg Olsen		Scored in home game against Saints last year; had seven targets last week.
DST	Panthers		Allowed 75 total points to the Saints last season. Not a good idea to use them.

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Oakland Raiders at Miami Dolphins -- Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, Sun Life Stadium
Oakland Raiders
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Carson Palmer		Gotta love that the 297 yards Palmer had in Week 1 was his second-lowest in four games.
RB	Darren McFadden		Last 1 p.m. ET start he made: 143 total yards, 2 total TDs at Buffalo in Week 2 last year. Miami's defense no match for him.
WR	Darrius Heyward-Bey		Was targeted deep vs. SD but couldn't connect. Good sign for his future.
WR	Rod Streater		TD in debut but also a fumble along with limited speed. Can probably do better than this Week 2.
WR	Denarius Moore		Has a chance to play. If so, matchup is juicy vs. Dolphins unproven corners. Sleeper material.
TE	Brandon Myers		Tight ends have been big in Greg Knapp's offenses. 6-foot-4 Myers could be worth stashing on deep rosters.
DST	Raiders		Dolphins offense totaled 3 points last week, granted it was at Houston. Raiders D looked OK vs. Bolts.

Miami Dolphins
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Ryan Tannehill		Even with a favorable matchup, Tannehill can't be trusted in Fantasy play.
RB	Reggie Bush		Totaled 115 yards last week, has big potential vs. OAK, who didn't have a real RB threat last week.
RB	Lamar Miller		Might make NFL debut with Daniel Thomas out. Worth keeping an eye on.
WR	Brian Hartline		Eight targets last week. Very sneaky sleeper vs. banged-up OAK pass defense.
WR	Davone Bess		Seven targets last week, catching five. PPR sleeper vs. banged-up OAK pass defense.
DST	Dolphins		With McFadden healthy and Palmer slinging it, the Dolphins DST still can't be trusted.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Giants -- Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, MetLife Stadium
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Josh Freeman		New Bucs OC, Mike Sullivan, is ex-Giants WRs coach. Lots of intel on Giants DBs, which are banged up.
RB	Doug Martin		After DeMarco pulverized the Giants, Martin should total a good number (had 118 total vs. CAR).
WR	Vincent Jackson		Meaningless: Had 2 TDs in '09 game at NYG. Meaningful: Giants secondary is a mess.
WR	Mike Williams		Still risky despite scoring last week, but matchup vs. banged up Giants defense isn't awful.
TE	Dallas Clark		Lost in the shuffle among Bucs receiving options and quality Fantasy tight ends.
DST	Buccaneers		Not ready to roll with Bucs DST even though they held explosive Panthers in check last Sunday.

New York Giants
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Eli Manning		Bucs yielded 2+ TDs in 6 of 8 road games last year, though Eli's had 2+ TDs at home in 3 of last 6.
RB	Ahmad Bradshaw		Not buying Bucs' run defense just yet. Panthers RBs totaled 7 carries last week. Giants more committed to Bradshaw.
RB	David Wilson		Might be another game before we see the Giants trust Wilson with even 7+ carries.
WR	Victor Cruz		Steve Smith weaved his way for 100+ yards vs. Bucs last week. Cruz had 99+ yards in 5 of 8 home games last year.
WR	Hakeem Nicks		Pedigree, results at home make him trustworthy. Bucs' improved defense suggests uncertainty.
TE	Martellus Bennett		Revenge TD vs. Dallas last week was sweet. Consistency has been big issue for Bennett in the past, he's worth scouting.
DST	Giants		Freeman's Bucs have 21+ points in 16 of 42 career starts. Giants allowed 21+ pts in 4 of 9 home games last year.

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Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks -- Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, CenturyLink Field
Dallas Cowboys
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Tony Romo		SEA pass D has limited QBs to under 2 pass TDs in 8 of last 9 games' Romo had 279 & 2 TDs vs. SEA in '11.
RB	DeMarco Murray		Seattle had gimme matchup vs. Cards last week but allowed 186 total yards to Murray in '11.
WR	Dez Bryant		Held to 76 yards on four catches (nine targets) in win vs. Seattle last year.
WR	Miles Austin		Had just 53 yards vs. SEA last season but hurt hamstring in the game. Should fare better.
WR	Kevin Ogletree		Zero TDs in first 31 games, two in his 32nd. Can't call him a safe starting option.
TE	Jason Witten		Scored in 2 of last 3 vs. SEA including one against them last season. He's over spleen issue.
DST	Cowboys		Seahawks put up 16 points, allowed three sacks and an interception to Cards last week.

Seattle Seahawks
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Russell Wilson		Weak stats last week killed his upside against a good-looking Dallas defense.
RB	Marshawn Lynch		DAL was part of Marshawn's TD march last year -- he had 135 yards & a TD.
WR	Sidney Rice		Rice limited to 69 yards vs. Dallas in 2011, Cowboys DBs looked great vs. Giants WRs last week.
WR	Doug Baldwin		Impossible to trust in Fantasy until Sidney Rice begins to miss time.
TE	Zach Miller		Tight ends have scored on Cowboys in 3 of their last 5 games. Still wouldn't trust him.
DST	Seahawks		Cowboys scored 23 points, had 442 yards of offense in '11 matchup. Packers up next for Seattle.

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Washington Redskins at St. Louis Rams -- Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, Edward Jones Dome
Washington Redskins
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Robert Griffin III		Rams an underrated threat but Griffin's playmaking ability gives him solid edge.
RB	Alfred Morris		Should score, come close to 20 carries vs. Rams defense that allowed 2 rush TDs last week.
RB	Roy Helu		Desperation sleeper after Kevin Smith scored on TD catch last week.
WR	Pierre Garcon		Assuming foot is OK Garcon will take off vs. pass D that's allowed No. 1 WRs to have at least 80+ yards in five straight.
WR	Santana Moss		Will play plenty but not as appealing a Fantasy option as others (LaFell, Moss, Britt).
TE	Fred Davis		Rams were tough vs. tight ends last year but Lions TEs totaled over 100 yards against them last week.
DST	Redskins		Should post lots of sacks vs. Rams' banged-up O-line. Two INTs of Brees last week.

St. Louis Rams
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Sam Bradford		Has three games with 250+ pass yards in his last 12. Still tough to even own him.
RB	Steven Jackson		Bottled up by the Lions but still totaled 84 yards. Redskins run D looked good against Saints.
WR	Danny Amendola		Should have chance to match 5 catches for 70 yards he had last week.
TE	Lance Kendricks		Redskins have allowed TDs to TEs in each of last 3 and 4 of last 5 dating back to 2011.
DST	Rams		Excellent game last week against the Lions but tough to expect a similar outcome vs. Washington.

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New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers -- Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Heinz Field
New York Jets
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Mark Sanchez		Has yet to throw INT vs. Steelers in 2 career games (3 total TDs). Can't trust him.
RB	Shonn Greene		Has 92 rush yards in 2 career games vs. PIT. RBs ran for TDs twice in eight home games last year.
WR	Stephen Hill		Great debut in the "Plaxico" role. Worth owning, not worth starting in Steelers home opener.
WR	Santonio Holmes		Scored on Steelers last time he played his old team. Motivation factor is there as will targets (eight last week).
TE	Dustin Keller		Tamme's TD was just the sixth TE score vs. PIT in last 23 reg. season games. 83 total yards in 2 games vs. PIT
DST	Jets		Steelers totaled 320 yards, 19 points last week. Jets should provide good challenge.

Pittsburgh Steelers
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Ben Roethlisberger		Roethlisberger vs. Rex Ryan's Jets (2 games): 397 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs; 46 rush yards & rush TD too.
RB	Jonathan Dwyer		Foot issue seems to have subsided. Playing time still huge issue.
RB	Isaac Redman		Looked unhealthy vs. Broncos. Can't trust him, especially if Steelers' backfield is crowded.
RB	Rashard Mendenhall		In last two vs. Jets has chewed them up for 220 rush yards & 2 TDs. If only his knee was strong …
WR	Antonio Brown		Jets allowed 2 TDs to WRs in blowout loss last week, 4 in final four '11 games.
WR	Mike Wallace		Scoreless in two career games vs. NYJ (one 100-yard game). If Revis is out, he'll shine.
TE	Heath Miller		Seven targets last week. Could be sneaky tight end no one's talking about.
DST	Steelers		48 points scored by Jets last week most since '08. Jets averaged 23.6 poings per game.

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Tennessee Titans at San Diego Chargers -- Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Qualcomm Stadium
Tennessee Titans
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Jake Locker		Will face SD secondary that allowed 297 yards to OAK last week. CB Jammer playing with broken hand too.
RB	Chris Johnson		Little risky, especially after McFadden couldn't run vs. SD on Monday, but potential too big to ignore.
WR	Nate Washington		Decent matchup if he plays, but clock's ticking on potential with Britt coming back.
WR	Kenny Britt		Has 12 TDs in last 15 games, but also has knee issues that could limit him.
TE	Jared Cook		Chargers safeties could struggle vs. big tight end (six targets last week).
DST	Titans		Pass defense will have its hands full; Rivers averaged 283 pass yards per home game in '11.

San Diego Chargers
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Philip Rivers		With no solid run game, Rivers will have to throw. Titans have allowed 2+ pass TDs in 6 of their last 7.
RB	Curtis Brinkley		Led Bolts in carries last week -- with 10. And had 12 yards. Desperation Fantasy play.
WR	Malcom Floyd		Had six targets to Meachem's two last week. Has better chemistry with Rivers.
WR	Robert Meachem		With Saints, had 15-yard catch vs. Titans last year. Much more expected this week.
TE	Antonio Gates		Shouldn't be a surprise: Titans have yielded TD to Gates in 4 of 6 games.
DST	Chargers		Risky move going with Chargers DST as Titans' offense has potential. Should rack up a few sacks & an INT.

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Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers -- Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, Candlestick Park
Detroit Lions
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Matthew Stafford		Had 293 yards & 2 TDs vs. Niners last year. Has 350+ yards in each of his last five.
RB	Kevin Smith		Jahvid Best totaled 110 yards vs. SF last year as Lions' primary RB. Smith could get there.
WR	Calvin Johnson		Had 111 yards last week, had 113 yards vs. Niners last season. Good expectation.
WR	Nate Burleson		Burleson only Lions WR to score on Niners in their 2011 meeting.
WR	Titus Young		Benched for part of Week 1 for dumb penalty. Looking for some of his late 2011 magic.
TE	Brandon Pettigrew		Pettigrew 1 of 3 TEs to score on Niners last year. They've already yielded one TE TD this year.
DST	Lions		Lions allowed 17 points to Rams offense last week, 25 points to Niners in '11.

San Francisco 49ers
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Alex Smith		Including playoffs, Smith has 4 straight with 2+ total TDs. Lions' secondary a mess.
RB	Frank Gore		Had 141 yards on 15 carries with a TD at DET last season. Has 16+ carries in 4 of last 6 overall.
RB	Kendall Hunter		Until Gore stumbles, Hunter won't do much. But is worth rostering as a handcuff or sleeper.
WR	Randy Moss		Home debut for Moss. Played about a third of the time for the Niners last week, could continue this week.
WR	Michael Crabtree		Caught nine passes for 77 yards against the Lions last year. Has 76+ yards in each of last three regular season games.
TE	Vernon Davis		Stunner: Lions held Davis to just 8 yards on 2 catches in their '11 matchup. Like that'll keep you from starting him.
DST	49ers		Risky considering opponent but Stafford was off his game last week. Worked out well for Rams D.

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Denver Broncos at Atlanta Falcons -- Monday, 8:30 p.m. ET, Georgia Dome
Denver Broncos
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Peyton Manning		Ugly matchup looks a lot better with CB Grimes lost for the season.
RB	Willis McGahee		Falcons allowed 132 yards on 29 carries to Chiefs last week. Makes McGahee iffy.
RB	Knowshon Moreno		Scored last week. Falcons allowed two rush TDs last week: One to QB, one to backup RB in garbage time.
WR	Demaryius Thomas		Has 90+ yards and/or 1+ TD in 6 of last 8 games. Obvious Fantasy starter.
WR	Eric Decker		Big receiver matches up well against depleted Falcons secondary. Had first 4+ catch game in last 11 in Week 1.
TE	Jacob Tamme		Nice TD last week inspires confidence. Falcons allowed TD to TE in 2 of last 4 overall.
DST	Broncos		Falcons have scored 40+ points in 3 of last 4 games overall.

Atlanta Falcons
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Matt Ryan		Has 2+ pass touchdowns in 4 of last 6 games with no INTs in any of them.
RB	Michael Turner		Ugly start could be compounded by Broncos D that held Steelers to 75 rush yards in Week 1.
RB	Jacquizz Rodgers		Playing time is on the rise, Fantasy prospects could follow pending Turner's numbers.
WR	Julio Jones		Sick: Eight TDs in last five regular-season games. You know what to do.
WR	Roddy White		White might go one-on-one with Champ Bailey in the game. Could put a cap on his stats.
TE	Tony Gonzalez		4 of 6 TDs last year came in Georgia Dome.
DST	Falcons		The Chiefs put up 393 total yards on the Falcons. The Broncos are better. Move along.

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