So, last Sunday I had been waiting all week for the Patriots vs Cowboys. Sitting on my hands, just really excited to see a shoot out of monumental proportions. Friday morning my wife hits me with some news: "Don't forget we're going to a birthday party on Sunday." "Sunday!? What time Sunday?!" "3:00." "What the... Who the..." Suddenly my ears begin to smoke. Everyone knows kids birthday parties are on Saturday! Who in the hell has a birthday party at 3:00 on Sunday?! My initial reaction is, "I'm not going." But, rationality hits and and decide that I do like these people and I don't want to look like a dick...so I go. Begrudgingly...

Needless to say, I didn't watch much football on Sunday. I TiVoed the game, but it just wasn't the same. I couldn't check my fantasy stats as the game went on for fear of seeing the score...it was just ruined. But, anyway, I went 7 for 11 last week with Kurt Warner going down in the first quarter making him a push, bringing my season total to 47 for 69 (68%). Let's do it again, shall we?

Better Than Usual: QBs

Marc Bulger - STL @ SEA - It's gonna be a tough matchup in the world's loudest stadium against a pretty good defense. But, apparently Scott Linehan flew over the edge a couple of days ago during a team meeting about how bad the Rams have sucked. Apparently it was such a furious tangent that it's made Bulger decide to come back, sore ribs or not. That sounds like a fire has been lit under some asses.

Trent Edwards - BUF vs. BAL - Wait, what? Yep. Here's my logic. The Ravens are expected to be missing Ray Lewis and Chris McAllister on Sunday. Trent Edwards was recently named the starter despite J.P. Losman coming back and having done nothing to lose the job. Expect Edwards to try his damndest to keep this job against a hobbled mecha-defense.

Not So Much: QBs

Jay Cutler - DEN vs. PIT - I honestly have never seen what anyone sees in this douche. But, for whatever reason he's owned in just about every league I've seen. Whatever. He's got nothing going for him this week.

Eli Manning - NYG vs. SF - I have a feeling San Francisco's defense is often underestimated. They're not great. But, they ought to make some picks on the honorary Charger. Then when the Giants inevitably get the lead on Dilfer and crew, Brandon Jacobs will start hording the ball.

Better Than Usual: RBs

Larry Johnson - KC @ OAK - He damn well better be with Priest Holmes almost certain to be activated for game time.

Shaun Alexander - SEA vs. STL - Larry Johnson and Shaun Alexander on the same "don't worry, things will look better this week" list? Yeah, it's been that kind of season, hasn't it. What a rotten game we play, huh?

Not So Much: RBs

Ronnie Brown - MIA vs. NE - Usually the #1 running back and #3 overall player should be a shoe-in "must play". But, not this week. There shouldn't be much running involved in Miami this week, except for the training staff as they rush out to clean up the carnage on the field before the seagulls start swooping in.

Willis McGahee - BAL @ BUF - It sounds like, deep down, McGahee may be a little scared to return to Buffalo. Understandable, as he was named the most hated athlete in Buffalo recently. I also fully expect that Kyle Boller and company will have to play catch up against an embarrassingly bad Buffalo team with all the injuries to the offensive line and defense.

Better Than Usual: WRs

Santana Moss - WAS vs. ARI - Sounds like Santana's healthy again. After reading about him pulling himself out of the game after he made a stupid mistake last week, I'm WAY on board that Moss wants to produce in a big way. Playing at home against a bad Arizona pass defense, sounds like a good time to remind Randle-El who rules (O'Doyle).

Joe Horn - ATL @ NO - I know it's corny and all to think that athletes look to step it up against their former teammates, but come on. How long was Horn the face of the franchise in New Orleans? Forget it, lock it up...seven plus points this weekend.

Not So Much: WRs

Kevin Curtis - PHI vs. CHI - Who let this guy in? Way to break all the Reggie Brown owners' hearts, Kev! Well, Reggie's back, and while a still handicapped Bears' defense is focused on you, Reggie's gonna take all your passes...so NYAH!

Marvin Harrison - IND @ JAC - I think it's beginning to become apparent that the Peyton to Marvin combo is coming to an end in Indianapolis. It's a sad transition after watching it for so long, but that's the way it goes. Nothing lasts forever. All of that aside, Jacksonville should eat Marvin's lunch all day long. Read more...