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What to Expect: Good matchup for Warner this week, as he gets a secondary that can be thrown on, even if they aren't the easiest of candidates. Good matchup for Bulger this week, as he gets a secondary that can be thrown on, even if they aren't the easiest of candidates.
The Cardinals are giving up two touchdown passes a game, though that number is slightly skewed by the torching delivered at the hands of Brett Favre. I still like the fact they're 20th in the NFL against the pass as a reason to trust Bulger if you need a quarterback. The emergence of Donnie Avery has given him a bit of a confidence boost and enabled Torry Holt to face less double coverage.
Bulger should be good for the two touchdown average here, and I like one to head the way of both receivers.
Steven Jackson wasn't available last week, despite saying all week he would be. Antonio Pittman ran well in his place. Whichever back is named starter is a definite play in this matchup. Jackson was limited yesterday, so monitor closely. He's an RB1 type start in this matchup if active, Pittman needs to be viewed as RB3 material.
Warner got Boldin back last week and was still able to spread the ball around to his top three receivers effectively. It's why we feel that Breaston is still a good play in this one. He had 90 yards last week, and there should be enough to go around this week as well.
That's especially true as the running game continues to flounder. Warner should be good for three touchdowns this week, with Fitzgerald and Boldin the lucky recipients. I don't see Breaston catching on, but he makes a good PPR play.
Edge has been marginalized in this offense, and his complaining isn't going to make that any better. Tim Hightower is getting more attention, and it likely isn't long before James isn't valuable at all. Keep him reserved and start Hightower in leagues that are TD heavy.
Sleeper Pickup: Antonio Pittman. As Jackson's handcuff, if nothing else.
Sleeper Pickup: Antonio Pittman. As Jackson's handcuff, if nothing else.
Houston at Minnesota
Who to Start: Kevin Walter, Matt Schaub, Bernard Berrian, Gus Frerotte
Who to Sit: Chester Taylor, Ahman Green
What to Expect: Expect that each team will look to win this battle differently. The Vikings are not as solid against the pass, while the Texans can be run on.
Who to Sit: Chester Taylor, Ahman Green
What to Expect: Expect that each team will look to win this battle differently. The Vikings are not as solid against the pass, while the Texans can be run on.
I'm not a big Steve Slaton guy this week, but it's tough to bench the rookie. The Vikings have been tough on opposing running backs this season, so the key is to temper expectations. Slaton likely keeps his rushing totals under 100 yards, but should find the end zone at least once to make up for it. Ahman Green has been valuable in recent weeks, but that won't happen against Minnesota.
Matt Schaub will find better going through the air and should be able to repeat his three-touchdown performance from last week. Kevin Walter was held out of practice yesterday, but if healthy, he should be looked at as a strong start against the Minnesota defense. Andre Johnson and Owen Daniels are must plays, and both should find the end zone in this matchup.
For the Vikings, you start Adrian Peterson; we don't even need to really discuss this one. He should be in for one of the better days of the week among running backs. You have to like that. I wouldn't use Chester Taylor unless I was in a complete bind.
Gus Frerotte has proven to be a more than adequate game manager of a quarterback. I like him for two touchdown tosses this week. Berrian is a must play and grabs both of them. Frerotte should be looked to in deeper formats more than anything else, as this is going to be a day that focuses on getting Peterson back on track and to the level Minnesota needs him playing.
Sleeper Pickup: Walter. You might be too late, but this guy is worth a look here.
Sleeper Pickup: Walter. You might be too late, but this guy is worth a look here.
Back tomorrow for the late games!
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