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If Norv Turner is smart (a big "if"), he leverages Sproles and Tomlinson in the manner that Miami used Brown and Williams. The Patriots can be beaten on the ground; that has been proven. These two could be in for good days if that's the case. I'm not sold they will use Sproles that way, but Tomlinson is obviously a must start.
On the New England side, I can't get a handle on their running game. Neither can they. Belichick goes with the hot hand. When someone starts to heat up, they stay around. We just don't know who that is. Avoid this one if you possibly can.
With Cassel under center, the Patriots opened up the passing game last week against San Francisco. San Diego gives up points, no doubt about that. They have solid cover corners but haven't received good help over the top. Look for them to try to double Moss, but he should still be started. Welker will be the sneaky play of the game here. He should grab a touchdown and 75 yards.
Sleeper Pickup: Nothing in this one would warrant a pickup beyond whom you would normally start.
Sleeper Pickup: Nothing in this one would warrant a pickup beyond whom you would normally start.
New York Giants at Cleveland
Who to Start: Eli Manning, Brandon Jacobs, Domenik Hixon, Giants defense
Who to Sit: Amani Toomer, Sinorice Moss, All your Browns
What to Expect: Let's get this out of the way. I'm done with Cleveland. D-U-N. Until proven otherwise, these guys are dead to me.
Who to Sit: Amani Toomer, Sinorice Moss, All your Browns
What to Expect: Let's get this out of the way. I'm done with Cleveland. D-U-N. Until proven otherwise, these guys are dead to me.
Braylon Edwards is getting no separation at this point and not getting any help on the other side. Donte Stallworth should be back this week or next, which will give him some help. We just need Stallworth to prove that he can catch the ball. Kellen Winslow was sent to the hospital for tests this week because of an illness; that's never a good thing. He's another question mark.
Then we have Derek Anderson. He hasn't played well yet. They have Brady Quinn sitting and waiting. At some point, a switch is going to be made. I don't know when, but likely sooner rather than later. The Giants' defense should hold both him and Jamal Lewis in check, as they have done to everyone else at this point.
I'm pretty high on Manning this week, especially coming off of last week's performance without Burress. With Burress back in, he should be in the driver's seat against a poor defense.
I don't think Hixon's performance was a fluke, either. Hixon could easily cut into the touches that were being given to Toomer, and he should be good for 70 yards and a score this week. Manning should throw for two in total, the other going to Burress.
Jacobs will be used extensively against a suspect Cleveland run defense. He will be the primary back, getting over 100 yards and two touchdowns in the process. Ward will see some action towards the end of the game, but not enough to warrant attention.
Sleeper Pickup: Domenik Hixon. Just a feeling here, but he's going to be solid the rest of the way.
Sleeper Pickup: Domenik Hixon. Just a feeling here, but he's going to be solid the rest of the way.
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