So, my wife says to me as she’s reading over my Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em style article (formerly known as Checking Your Blind Spots) looking for help with her fantasy team, “You know, this article’s funny and helpful and all, but GOD, you’re long winded… Do you think maybe people get exhausted reading all of that before they finish?”

Well, after I locked her in the basement for three days as is her usual insolence punishment, I thought to myself, “Self, maybe you could stand to be more succinct.” So, here we go!

Better Than Usual – QBs

Donovan McNabb – PHI vs. WAS - Watching Donovan and the Eagles fart around with the Packers last week was painful. Life should be a little easier with that embarrassment under their belt and the world’s worst defense rolling into Philly.

Tony Romo – DAL @ MIA - I’m sure after last week’s explosion, there’s not many who won’t be starting Romo this week. But, for those who think he might do a little worse versus a tough Miami defense, keep in mind that they have a tough RUN defense, their pass defense sucks.

Not So Much – QBs

Jon Kitna – DET vs. MIN - Kitna made everyone who was pissed off that they got stuck drafting him as their starting QB very happy last week. This week, probably not so much. He should still see good numbers, but expecting another 3 TDs and nearly 300 yards passing may be a little optimistic against the team who shut down the mighty Harrington.

Drew Brees – NO @ TB - He should do better this week than the second to worst performance by a starting QB in the history of the NFL (Chris Weinke still holds the record). But, don’t expect a lot. The Saints will get up early and move to the ground game, and the Bucs are decent against the pass.

Better Than Usual – RBs

Adrian Peterson – MIN @ DET - Most people got to watch Peterson’s break out performance occur within the comfort of their fantasy bench. I know most of you have Peterson as your #3 back, but it’s time to find a way to make him your #2 this week. Chester Taylor will be limited or out completely, and Detroit’s defense is fun for all ages!

Rudi Johnson – CIN @ CLE - You know he’s not as bad as he looked Monday night! That was Baltimore! Come on! Where’s the love for Rudi? Now we’re looking at Cleveland. I ran for 125 against Cleveland last year! Don’t question it!

Not So Much – RBs

Chris Brown – TEN vs. IND - Wow! You ran for 175 yards last week! Great! How many TDs? Oh? None at all? Hmmm… You guys are playing Indianapolis next? How did Reggie and Duece do? Mmmmm…that bad, huh? Well, Mr. Brown, you’re not Reggie…you’re not even Duece, so prepare for the fallout.

Larry Johnson – KC @ CHI - 43 yards rushing against Houston. I think that works out to like negative pi rushing yards against the Bears. He’s still Larry Johnson, so anything’s possible. But, they’re still the Bears, so…okay…not EVERYthing is possible…

Better Than Usual – WRs

Braylon Edwards – CLE vs. CIN - Pittsburgh was able to shut Braylon down last week. But, Pittsburgh can shut most receivers down when they want to. Now, Frye has been traded, Brady’s on call, it’s put up or Quinn’s up time for Derek Anderson. And what better time than against the worst pass defense in the NFL?

Patrick Crayton – DAL @ MIA - The Giants couldn’t contain Terrell Owens last week. The Dolphins will be next up to try. While they’re busy overcompensating for T.O., Crayton should find himself open plenty.

Not So Much – WRs

Plaxico Burress – NYG vs. GB - Plaxico went off last week despite my warnings against him. Jerk. Well, now Pouty McGee is out with a seperated shoulder replaced by my personal hero, Jared Lorenzen. Lorenzen has cornbread running through his veins, and I love him. But he showed NO quarterback ability on the field last week.

Laveranues Coles – NYJ @ BAL - Pennington is out and Clemens is in…or Clemens is back out and Pennington is in… Depends on which story you’re reading. Doesn’t matter. Baltimore is in town. Forget that 2 TD performance last week.

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