When the Eagles Pass – The secondary of the Rams isn’t very strong, and that makes McNabb one of the better plays of the weekend. Put him in the top-five of quarterbacks. The Rams were killed through the air last season, so expecting 270 yards and two touchdown passes from McNabb sounds about right.
When the Eagles Run – Brian Westbrook is the man. That’s about all you need to know. There are very few every-down backs in this league, but he is one of them. The Eagles will use him in a variety of ways, and he should be good for close to 140 combined yards and at least one touchdown.
Sleeper Pickups – Brian Leonard, in case Jackson isn’t healthy.
Might Want to Bench – St. Louis defense, any Rams receiver outside of Holt, Marc Bulger, DeSean Jackson.
Houston vs. Pittsburgh
When the Texans Pass – This isn’t your mother’s Steelers’ defense. Yes, it’s still very good, but the cornerbacks are going to be dealing with two talented and tall receivers in Jones and Johnson. Matt Schaub isn’t a reliable starter for fantasy teams, but he’ll provide the numbers for these receivers and tight end Owen Daniels. Look for Schaub to go for around 225 yards with a couple touchdown passes. Johnson is obviously a solid play for over 100 yards and a touchdown. Owen Daniels grabs the other.
When the Texans Run – It could be ugly. Rudi Johnson spurned them for Detroit, leaving them with an aging Ahman Green and a young Steve Slaton. Slaton will have a lot to prove and be given the chance to early on. Green is likely good for around 60 yards with Slaton grabbing 40 on the ground and the same through the air.
When the Steelers Pass – No doubt the Texans' defense is better than last season, but this is still a matchup owners should exploit. Big Ben should be good for 250 yards himself and a couple touchdown passes. I think he’ll neutralize with an interception, but it still makes him top-ten material. Santonio Holmes is an every-week player and Hines Ward should be good in a flex role.
When the Steelers Run – Willie Parker will certainly bring in the yards, but couldn’t crack the end zone last season but two times. Rashard Mendenhall has the reputation of being fumble prone, but I’d expect him to steal the one rushing touchdown the Steelers score. Parker is good for 90 yards, but nothing in the end zone.
Sleeper Pickups – Owen Daniels was likely drafted in all leagues, but if not, he’s a solid option. Watch Ahman Green as well, because Steve Slaton could prove very valuable.
Might Want to Bench– Heath Miller. Yes, the Steelers use their tight ends in the red zone effectively, but the wide receiver matchups for Big Ben are too good to be true.
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