Fantasy Football: 10 Offensive Studs For Week 2

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HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 12:  Tight end Dallas Clark #44 of the Indianapolis Colts runs the ball against Brice McCain #21 of the Houston Texans during the NFL season opener at Reliant Stadium on September 12, 2010 in Houston, Texas.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/
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Week 2 of NFL Football starts tomorrow, and the time has come to figure out who you're starting in your fantasy football league.

Don't know which offensive players will earn you the most points this week?

We got you covered!

From quarterbacks to tight ends, here is a list of ten offensive studs to give you the edge this Sunday.

10. Jermaine Gresham TE CIN

FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 12:  Jermaine Gresham #84 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on in the second half against the New England Patriots during the NFL season opener on September 12, 2010 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeate
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The Bengals will take on the Baltimore Ravens this Sunday, and starting a Cincinnati offensive player is a gamble against such a strong defense.

However, expect Carson Palmer to play some more conservative offense against the Ravens, and expect Jermaine Gresham to get some looks at the tight end position with some short passes.

9. Dallas Clark TE IND

HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 12:  Tight end Dallas Clark #44 of the Indianapolis Colts is tackled by linebacker Zac Diles #54 of the Houston Texans during the NFL season opener at Reliant Stadium on September 12, 2010 in Houston, Texas. Houston won 34-24. (Photo b
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Clark caught 11 passes for 80 yards and a touchdown last week against the Texans, and in this Sunday's showdown between Indianapolis and the New York Giants, we can expect this tight end to be even more productive.

This game will be all about offense, and the Colts will depend n Dallas Clark for at least one touchdown.

8. Santana Moss WR WAS

LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 21:  Santana Moss #89 of the Washington Redskins is tackled during the preseason game by Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens at FedExField on August 21, 2010 in Landover, Maryland.  (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
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Moss put up some pretty good numbers last week against a strong Dallas defense, catching six passes for 77 yards.

On Sunday, the Redskins will face a much weaker defense in the Houston Texans, so expect Moss to improve upon these numbers.

7. Michael Turner RB ATL

PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 12:  Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons attempts to run through Lawrence Timmons #94 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL season opener game on September 12, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by Ja
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Turner is really good at home against even the strongest defenses, and the Falcons will be playing an easier game this week than they did last Sunday against the Steelers.

The Cardinals' defense is much weaker than that of Pittsburgh, so Turner will have the opportunity to add to his 18 home game touchdowns in the Georgia Dome.

6. Sam Bradford QB STL

ST. LOUIS - SEPTEMBER 12: Sam Bradford #8 of the St. Louis Rams is sacked against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL season opener at the Edward Jones Dome on September 12, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri.  The Cardinals beat the Rams 17-13.  (Photo by Dili
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It's hard to argue with the 55 passing attempts by Bradford in his NFL debut with the Rams.

Taking a chance on Bradford this Sunday against the Raiders could pay off.

5. Visanthe Shiancoe TE MIN

NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 09:  Visanthe Shiancoe #81 of the Minnesota Vikings runs for yards after the catch the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome on September 9, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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The Dolphins were third in the league last year in yards allowed to the tight end position, so starting Visanthe Shiancoe against Miami is a very good idea.

Brett Favre seems to have developed a good relationship with Shiancoe, so expect plenty of action from this tight end.

4. Andre Johnson WR HOU

HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 12:  Wide receiver Andre Johnson #80 of the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on September 12, 2010 in Houston, Texas.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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Even after a breakout performance by Arian Foster, the Texans offense can't win a game without leaving the ground.

Wide receiver Andre Johnson will greatly improve upon his dismal numbers against the Colts when the Texans take on the Redskins.

Foster is good, but don't forget that Houston led the league in passing yards last season.

3. Michael Vick QB PHI

PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 12:  Michael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles rushes during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field on September 12, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Vick looked really good against Green Bay last week and almost led the Eagles to a comeback over the Packers.

This week, Philly faces a much weaker opponent in the Detroit Lions, so expect Vick to have a great game.

2. Adrian Peterson RB MIN

NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 09:  Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings at Louisiana Superdome on September 9, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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Adrian Peterson remains the driving force on the Vikings' offense, and he will put up some good numbers against the Dolphins.

Peterson averages around 110 yards per game at home, and a shaky Dolphins defense won't be able to stop him.

1. Pick a Manning

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Any Manning.

Sunday's matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and the New York Giants will be a battle of the quarterbacks, so starting either of the Manning brothers is a very good idea this week.

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