NFL Soup's Fantasy Football Player Breakdowns: Week Nine

You can check all the fantasy columns you want, and while they all give you solid info and analysis, nothing prepares you for setting your Sunday lineup like a solid player breakdown.

Take a look at the top plays for each team and their matchup in Week Nine, as well as a rating out of five (*) stars:

Baltimore Ravens @ Cincinnati Bengals

QB Joe Flacco: Could have some success against so-so secondary. ***
RB Ray Rice: Has been unstoppable and had three scores in last two games. ****
WR Derrick Mason: Very solid, always a decent WR3. ***
WR Mark Clayton: Has been getting low-end WR3 numbers and that won't change. **
TE Todd Heap: Isn't a huge part of the offense, so don't expect much. **

QB Carson Palmer: Coming off of a five-TD game and Ravens pass defense is spotty. ****
RB Cedric Benson: Played well in last meeting but it will be tough. ***
WR Chad Ochocinco: Burned them for 94 yards last time, and should be active. ****
WR Kelley Washington: He's not elite, but he's more active than Coles or Henry. **

Miami Dolphins @ New England Patriots

QB Chad Henne: Dolphins will work mostly with Wildcat and ground game. **
RB Ronnie Brown: Patriots aren't amazing against run, and should get plenty of touches. ****
RB Ricky Williams: Is always good for a play or two, and the touches will be there. ***
WR Davone Bess: Only a decent option by default. Not a lot of upside here. *
WR Ted Ginn Jr: Mostly only valuable in return leagues right now. *

QB Tom Brady: Facing average defense with all his weapons in place. *****
RB Laurence Maroney: Could have a big day, but probably won't need to. ***
WR Randy Moss: Is facing two rookie corners. We like his chances. *****
WR Wes Welker: Should be extremely active underneath. *****
TE Benjamin Watson: Doesn't get a ton of looks, but scores decently. **

Kansas City Chiefs @ Jacksonville Jaguars

QB Matt Cassel: Is facing horrible overall defense, so potential is there. ***
RB Jamaal Charles: Facing run defense that gave up 200+ on the ground last week. ***
WR Dwayne Bowe: Always a decent player, and especially so against weak defense. ***
WR Chris Chambers: Not a factor in San Diego, but new role could change things. **

QB David Garrard: KC corners are slow, but Garrard hasn't looked good. **
RB Maurice Jones-Drew: A must-start. Always. ****
WR Mike Sims-Walker: Should do better than last week's horrible nine yard effort. ***
WR Torry Holt: Can he finally get in the end zone? This would be the week, you'd think. ***
TE Marcedes Lewis: If Garrard gets it going, he could be OK. **

Houston Texans @ Indianapolis Colts

QB Matt Schaub: Indy lost both Marlin Jackson and Bob Sanders for the season. Do the math. ****
RB Steve Slaton: Had one carry and a fumble last week. Very risky play. **
RB Ryan Moats: Was huge after taking over for Slaton. Not sure what his role will be. **
WR Andre Johnson: Should put up huge numbers against decimated secondary. *****
WR Kevin Walter: Takes over for the injured Owen Daniels over the middle. Targets should increase. ***

QB Peyton Manning: Houston pass defense is pretty average, and Manning is always rock-solid. *****
RB Joseph Addai: Wasn't awesome last week by himself, and Brown should be back. ***
RB Donald Brown: Is still banged up, but should get 10-12 touches if ready to go. **
WR Reggie Wayne: The best in the game. Going up against beatable matchup. *****
WR Austin Collie: Has been very consistent, and should get open underneath plenty. ***
WR Pierre Garcon: Has been quiet, but is due for some big action. Monitor his recent injury. **
TE Dallas Clark: Always gets solid targets as Manning's No. 2 guy. *****

Arizona Cardinals @ Chicago Bears

QB Kurt Warner: Threw five picks last week and Bears top corner Tillman playing well. ***
RB Tim Hightower: Splitting carries and hasn't been too impressive. **
RB Chris Wells: Carries dipped last week, but should see 10-15 touches. **
WR Larry Fitzgerald: Always a good play, but isn't finding deep balls. ****
WR Anquan Boldin: Huge injury risk, but looks safe to play this week. ***
WR Steve Breaston: Also dealing with an injury, but has been consistent. **
WR Jerheme Urban: Could see more work with Breaston and Boldin ailing. **

QB Jay Cutler: Should fare well against weak secondary if Forte takes the pressure off. ***
RB Matt Forte: Doesn't show up against decent run defenses, so can't expect much. **
WR Devin Hester: Has been targeted well and is fully healthy. ***
WR Earl Bennett: Not a playmaker and doesn't have a huge role in the offense. **
WR Johnny Knox: Can make huge plays, but doesn't see the field as much as he should. **
TE Greg Olsen: Has been a disappointment, but could do some damage this week. ***

Washington Redskins @ Atlanta Falcons

QB Jason Campbell: Obviously hasn't been great, but not a terrible matchup. **
RB Clinton Portis: Good matchup because Falcons don't stop the run all that well. ***
WR Santana Moss: Could find some deep balls if Campbell gets it going early. ***
TE Fred Davis: Was great in place of Cooley last week, and Atlanta stinks against tight ends. ***

QB Matt Ryan: Can't get much worse than what he's been, but Washington D is solid. **
RB Michael Turner: Should be leaned on heavily, but facing good run defense. ***
WR Roddy White: Has turned into a must-start guy, regardless of the matchup. ***
WR Michael Jenkins: Not a major factor in the offense, so not a great play. **
TE Tony Gonzalez: Should be more active than last week as Ryan's safety net. ****

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