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QUARTERBACK
PHILIP RIVERS
Chargers ATJaguars
Rivers is thisyear's version of Rex Grossman, alternating triple-digit passer ratings withhead-scratching performances. Expect a visit from the bad Rivers when he goesagainst a stingy Jacksonville defense that has allowed only two passingtouch-downs at home this year.
J.P. LOSMAN
Bills VS.Patriots
Assuming he holdson to his starting job after a down day against the Dolphins (157 yards, oneinterception), he's in for another tough outing. In five career games againstNew England, Losman has five INTs and one TD.
RUNNING BACK
PRIEST HOLMES
Chiefs ATColts
Don't get tooexcited about the former star's return start on Sunday (65 yards). He averaged3.3 yards a carry against Denver's awful run D.
DESHAUNFOSTER
Panthers ATPackers
Starting backs(Benson, Peterson, Portis, Tomlinson and Westbrook) have rushed for 64 yardsper game at Lambeau in 2007.
THOMAS JONES
Jets VS.Steelers
The last rusherto gain 100 yards outdoors on turf against Pittsburgh was Jamal Lewis—in2003.
TIGHT END
DONALD LEE
Packers VS.Panthers
With fourwideouts on a roll and a newly discovered running attack in Green Bay, Lee'schances of scoring are diminished. They shrink even more against Carolina,which has allowed only two scores to tight ends this season, both to AlgeCrumpler.
WIDE RECEIVER
ANTWAAN RANDLEEL
Redskins ATCowboys
Randle El hasdisappeared against top defenses like Dallas's. In two games against theCowboys last season, he had just eight receiving yards.
DWAYNE BOWE
Chiefs ATColts
The 6' 3"rookie has been Kansas City's best wideout all season, but he has not found theend zone since Week 4; Indy's is the first top 10 defense he has faced.
STEVE SMITH
Panthers ATPackers
He topped 100yards in Weeks 1 and 2. Then Jake Delhomme went down for the season in Week 3,and Smith has had only one 100-yard game since.
KICKER
MATT STOVER
Ravens VS.Browns
He was among theleague's scoring leaders earlier this year, but over the last three gamesStover has been good for a grand total of four points.
DEFENSE / SPECIALTEAMS
Ravens ATBrowns
Injuries to thesecondary and struggles by Baltimore's offense will exhaust the proud Ravens D;Cleveland scored 27 points when these teams met in Week 4.
ALSO SIT QB JayCutler-Broncos, RB Jamal Lewis-Browns, RB Fred Taylor-Jaguars, WR LaveranuesColes-Jets, WR Lee Evans-Bills
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PETER READ MILLER (RIVERS)
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DAVID BERGMAN (RANDLE EL)
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JOHN BIEVER (LEE)
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G. NEWMAN LOWRANCE/GETTY IMAGES (HOLMES)
