QUARTERBACK
BRIAN GRIESE
Bears ATRaiders
Since thebeginning of October, Oakland's defense has allowed an NFL-low 139 passingyards per game, and one passing touchdown. Coming off a four-interception gamein Detroit, Griese is an unlikely candidate to reverse this trend.
PHILIP RIVERS
Chargers VS.Colts
San Diego willattempt to keep Peyton Manning on the sideline by feeding LaDainian Tomlinsonand running the clock.
VINCE YOUNG
Titans VS.Jaguars
True, Drew Breestorched the Jags for 445 yards—but that's 16 more yards than Young has thrownfor in his last four games combined.
RUNNING BACK
RUDI JOHNSON
Bengals ATRavens
Welcome back tothe lineup, Rudi—now hit the pines! Johnson had a mere 50 yards for 18 carriesagainst Baltimore in Week 1, and since then he's missed three games with ahamstring injury. Besides, OT Willie Anderson has been dinged up. That can'thelp.
MARION BARBER
Cowboys ATGiants
It's hard not toplay him, but Dallas's 45 points in its Week 1 win came mostly through the air.that's how the Cowboys will attack again.
LENDALE WHITE
Titans VS.Jaguars
White had amiddling 66 yards against the Jags in Week 1—and that's actually good againstthis rugged D.
RYAN GRANT
Packers VS.Vikings
Bad sign: In Week4 Minnesota held then starter DeShawn Wynn to 20 yards on 10 carries.
KICKER
NICK FOLK
Cowboys atGiants
He's been greatso far, but the rookie will have a learning experience in his first encounterwith the swirling winds of Giants Stadium.
NATE KAEDING
Chargers VS.Colts
His surprisinglyquiet year will continue against Indy, whose opponents have made only sevenFGs, none longer than 40 yards.
DEFENSE / SPECIALTEAMS
CHARGERS VS.Colts
On average,Peyton Manning takes 1.0 sacks a game, throws 0.5 picks and leads his team to30.5 points.
GIANTS VS.Cowboys
Dallas hung 45points on New York in Week 1; the Giants' D has improved since then but notenough to throttle Tony Romo.
WIDE RECEIVER
BRANDONMARSHALL
Broncos ATChiefs
A vast majorityof Marshall's nine catches and 96 yards last week came in garbage time againstDetroit. He'll most likely be in a tighter game here, and he'll also draw Tylaw in coverage.
STEVE SMITH
Panthers VS.Falcons
Even if youignore the lack of a healthy NFL-quality quarterback on the Panthers' roster,you have to recognize that Smith has been held to a total of one catch and 10yards the last two times he has faced Atlanta CB DeAngelo Hall.
RONALD CURRY
Raiders VS.Bears
Curry has cooledafter a quick start, with 102 yards in his last three games. Besides, only onewideout, Terrell Owens, has had a 100-yard game against Chicago.
TIGHT END
ERIC JOHNSON
Saints VS.Rams
His role seems tobe diminishing as Drew Brees finds his wideouts more often.
VERNON DAVIS
49ers atSeahawks
He's coming off asolid effort but has only three grabs in two games against Seattle.
HE SEEMED LIKE AGOOD IDEA...
Chris Henry
REPORTS OF HISpending suspension after a positive test for a banned substance hurt hisfantasy value even more than his lame Sunday stats (three carries, minus-threeyards).
BYE WEEKBuccaneers, Jets, Patriots, Texans
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