QUARTERBACKS

Kevin Kolb and Byron Leftwich were the only two quarterbacks to have 50+ pass attempts in Week 2.  Kolb threw his way to 391 yards as he tried to keep up with the explosive Saints offense while Leftwich racked up 296 yards against Buffalo.  Even though the Eagles love to throw, you can't imagine Andy Reid being comfortable with Kolb compiling up a ton of pass attempts.  But, if Westbrook is out in Week 3, Kolb may be called to chuck n' duck some more.  Leftwich will undergo a major challenge against Big Blue this Sunday.  With Washington and Philadelphia on the docket for Week 4 & 5, he will have his hands full if he manages to stay upright.  David Garrard picked up 282 yards in a futile comeback attempt against Arizona.  He has a much easier go over the four games Texans, Titans, Seahawks, and the Rams. 

RUNNING BACKS

If you played against Chris Johnson, you probably lost.  If you played against Frank Gore, you probably lost.  The amazing performances from Gore and Johnson led to a lot of fantasy destruction and joy in Week 2 as they absolutely ran all over the competition.  Gore totaled 207 yards and tore off two, count them, TWO touchdown runs of 79 and 80 yards.  He'll have a much tougher test against Minnesota this week, so don't look for him to carry you again - be happy with a TD and the 80-yard level.  Johnson scored 3 big play touchdowns and totaled 284 yards against the Texans.  Houston blew a couple of coverage assignments, but Johnson seemed destined to have a highly productive game even without the miscues.  Gore and Johnson's performances make Darren Sproles' 81-yard TD catch look like child's play.  Sproles couldn't get much going on the ground carrying the ball 10 times for 26 yards, but he made up for it with 7 catches for 124 yards.  Being so small, that's the game plan with Sproles - get him to the outside and turn on the jets.  LT is likely out again, so look to Sproles as a flex player against the Dolphins.  Marion Barber says he's intent on playing in Week 3, if he can't go, Felix Jones rises to the surface as a valuable RB2/flex play.  Brian Westbrook is questionable this week. If he is inactive, LeSean McCoy can serve your team as an emergency starter.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Many fantasy owners had a rude Sunday awakening when Wes Welker was listed as a late scratch. Welker always seems to be a little gimpy, but he usually patches himself up enough to make it into the game, so the late word was a shock.  Chances are, you didn't run out to get Julian Edelman, but he produced a Welker-like performance, hauling in 8 receptions for 98 yards on 16 targets.  The Pats are notorious for spreading the ball around to the flavor of the week (Joey Galloway was targeted 13 times last week and Ben Watson was non-existent after hauling in 6 passes for 2 TDs in the season opener), so Edelman has the odds stacked up against him when it comes to being a consistent threat.   Dallas' game plan was to stack the box in an attempt to stuff Brandon Jacobs, and Eli Manning took full advantage.  Steve Smith and Mario Manningham combined for 20 receptions, 284 yards and 2 TDs.  Smith is widely regarded as the better talent, but Manningham has been recently reliable.  Both receivers need to be rostered and owners have to hope the Giants don't shy away from the aerial attack - Smith has the better chance of being a weekly performer.  Jacksonville turned to Mike Sims-Walker after Troy Williamson left the game with a torn labrum.  Sims-Walker filled in admirably catching 6 passes for 108 yards and a touchdown.  Williamson was placed on IR, so receiver needy teams should keep the Jags' new number 2 wideout on their watch lists.

TIGHT ENDS

Tony Gonzalez is the only tight end to catch for 70+ yards in the first 2 games of the season.  He's been adjusting to the new surroundings quicker than expected and he has developed a nice early rapport with Matt Ryan.  But, keep in mind Dave Richard’s excellent analysis detailing Gonzo’s past struggles against Bill Belichick. Brent Celek totaled 104 yards on 8 receptions in a barnburner against New Orleans.  He's averaging 7 catches per game over the young season and appears primed to take the next step in fantasy production.