Elite (26-plus points)
1. Peyton Manning, QB, Colts
at Rams
Could there be a better matchup? Manning might top 40 points this week against the terrible Rams.
2. Tom Brady, QB, Patriots
at Buccaneers
Brady threw for six touchdown passes last week against the Titans, looking like the 2007 version of himself. He'll have a chance to toss six more against the Bucs.
3. Drew Brees, QB, Saints
at Dolphins
It's a great week for elite QBs. Brees can torch any defense. Miami's only chance is to get pressure on him and that rarely occurs.
4. Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers
at Browns
Rodgers has an elite matchup for a second straight week. The Browns lost defensive leader D'Qwell Jackson for the season, too. That's going to effect them on every level.
5. Matt Schaub, QB, Texans
vs. 49ers
Schaub is the highest scoring fantasy player through six weeks. The Niners will give him a chance to continue to hold that title.
Stellar (21-25 points)
6. DeAngelo Williams, RB, Panthers
vs. Bills
Buffalo has the worst run defense in the league. Williams got on track against Tampa Bay last week and following that performance up against Buffalo is perfect.
7. Thomas Jones, RB, Jets
at Raiders
Jones is an underrated performer. He topped 200 yards last week and should be good for another 100-yard day with a couple TDs Sunday.
8. Adrian Peterson, RB, Vikings
at Steelers
It's not a great matchup, but Peterson can never be put too low on a list.
9. Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers
vs. Vikings
The Vikings are struggling with their pass defense again, and with the status of Antoine Winfield up in the air, Big Ben has a great chance of continuing his prolific season.
10. Phillip Rivers, QB, Chargers
at Chiefs
Rivers is getting overlooked this season, but he's be strong. Kansas City provides him a platform to shine.
11. Reggie Wayne, WR, Colts
at Rams
If it's a big QB weekend, then the same has to be said for WRs. Wayne has been the most consistent wideout of 2009.
12. Randy Moss, WR, Patriots
at Buccaneers
Moss finally had his breakout game for 2009 last week and that should continue against the Bucs Sunday.
13. Andre Johnson, WR, Texans
vs. 49ers
Johnson is the best all-around WR in the league. I feel like I've said that before.
Super (16-20 points)
14. Hines Ward, WR, Steelers
vs. Vikings
Ward is a surprise leader in receiving yards after six games. Santonio Holmes grabbed the attention of defenses early in the season and allowed Big Ben to find a wide open Ward.
15. Matt Ryan, QB, Falcons
at Cowboys
Dallas' pass defense has a knack for giving up big plays and doesn't make plays on the ball. The Cowboys pass rush has been pitiful, too. Sounds like a good matchup for Ryan.
16. Marques Colston, WR, Saints
at Dolphins
Any good matchup for Brees is a good matchup for Colston.
17. Cedric Benson, RB, Bengals
vs. Bears
Benson has become a must start. Chicago's run defense isn't bad, but Benson is putting up great numbers against some of the league's best defenses.
18. Marion Barber, RB, Cowboys
vs. Falcons
Atlanta is vulnerable up the middle in the run game. Barber could have a big day, but Felix Jones is back and Dallas has committed to getting Tashard Choice more touches as well. Barber is a very iffy No. 18. He will be the one getting goal line carries at least.
19. Dallas Clark, TE, Colts
at Rams
Clark was overtaken by Houston's Owen Daniels as the league's highest scoring TE of 2009 during the bye last week. Clark should be able to retake the lead against the Rams.
20. Donald Driver, WR, Packers
at Browns
Driver has outproduced Greg Jennings religiously this season as teams bracket the speedy young receiver. Driver has taken advantage of coverages.
21. Wes Welker, WR, Patriots
at Buccaneers
Welker actually ran a vertical route last week against the Titans. He should find a chance to get open deep against the Bucs, too.
Strong (11-15 points)
22. Tony Romo, QB, Cowboys
vs. Falcons
Romo had a bye to get his confidence back. He played a good game against Kansas City and needs to build momentum as the season moves along. Atlanta's pass defense is below average.
23. Vincent Jackson, WR, Charger
at Chiefs
There might not be a more underrated receiver in the game. Jackson is having a fantastic season, but hardly anyone outside his fantasy owners are realizing it.
24. Santonio Holmes, WR, Steelers
vs. Vikings
With as much as Big Ben is throwing the ball, there's no reason not to have both Steelers' WRs on this list.
25. Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Cardinals
at Giants
Warner has several options to throw to, but none get more red zone looks than Fitz.
26. Eli Manning, QB, Giants
vs. Cardinals
The Cards have played very good defense and tout the best run defense in the league, meaning Manning is going to be counted on to carry the Giants defense.
27. Brett Favre, QB, Vikings
at Steelers
It's not a good matchup, but Favre has been too good to leave off this list.
28. Ronnie Brown, RB, Dolphins
vs. Saints
What else is Miami going to do? Chad Henne is not going to be able to throw against the Saints.
29. Jonathan Stewart, RB, Panthers
vs. Bills
Buffalo has the worst run defense and Carolina can't throw the ball. Both RBs have to be in the Top 30.
30. Fred Jackson, RB, Bills
at Panthers
Flip a coin between Marshawn Lynch and Jackson. One of them is going to have a big game against the second worst rush defense. |
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