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NFL Predictions Week 4: Mike Williams and 3 Stars Who Will Shine Monday Night

Chris TrapassoOct 3, 2011

Monday night's game between the Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers isn't loaded with stars, but there are a few players who will shine in front of a national audience. 

For the Bucs, as good as they were last year (10-6), most of their team is relatively unknown to the average football fan. 

They're young and talented on offense without question. 

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It's time they make a name for themselves. 

For the Colts, we know what we're going to get. 

Dwight Freeney, Robert Mathis. Dwight Freeney, Robert Mathis. 

Sprinkle in a little Reggie Wayne and Pierre Garcon, if Curtis Painter can get them the ball. 

Here's who I think will shine on MNF in Tampa...

Mike Williams

Williams broke out as a rookie last season, catching 65 passes for 964 yards. 

Although the Bucs are 2-1 to start the year, he only has 10 catches for 89 yards and one touchdown. 

Not exactly building off of his momentum from 2010. 

However, the Colts secondary is the weak-link of the defense, and it's time Williams emerges from the "slump" he's in. 

Overall, Tampa's offense hasn't been very explosive thus far. That changes tonight. 

Dwight Freeney 

The guy's spin-move is like Kobe Bryant's. 

Nasty. 

Don't forget about Mathis, either. 

The Buccaneers tackles are going to be in for a wild ride tonight, and they must keep Josh Freeman upright to win this game against a lesser opponent. 

I don't think Freeney can single-handedly pull off the victory for the Colts, but he'll have a big night, as usual. 

Joseph Addai

Addai ran extremely hard against a stout Steelers run defense last week, and Jeff Saturday is still paving the way for those inside runs. 

Tampa is allowing 114 yards on the ground per game and with the inefficiency at quarterback, I expect Jim Caldwell to rely on his veteran feature back throughout. 

Addai will wear down the Bucs defense and finish the night with a lot of yards from scrimmage. 

I expect to him to catch passes out of the backfield as Painter's security blanket. 

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