QUARTERBACKS

Peyton Manning.  Will he? Or Won't he? It’s a common fantasy playoff question - will Peyton Manning play a full game?  The Colts have everything they need locked up, so what's the point of playing their starters and exposing them to injury?  Other than the quest for a perfect season, there is little benefit from leaving the big boys in too long.   If Peyton takes mores than 2 or 3 hits from the Jets defense, he's out.  On the other hand, if it's close and less physical than expected, you'll probably squeeze out at 3 quarters from Peyton - albeit against a tough defense.  With that being said, we do think the Colts eventually sit some starters against the Jets.  If they are up or down big at any point, the skill players will be yanked.  Would you rather have a full game from the likes of Alex Smith or Kyle Orton? - The answer is probably yes.  When you start getting down to the Jay Cutler's and David Garrard's of the world - the picture is hazier.  Derek Anderson, Brian Brohm, and Drew Stanton are all expected to start this week.  Even in ultra-deep QB2 leagues, you should look elsewhere.

RUNNING BACKS

Brian Westbrook will return to action this week after missing several games with concussion symptoms.  Expect a true backfield rotation which will sap all of the Eagles' RBs fantasy value.  Jonathan Stewart will start again while DeAngelo Williams is sidelined for another week.  It's a decent matchup against a weakening Giants defense.  Jerome Harrison ran for a whopping 286 yards last week and has another tasty matchup this Sunday against Oakland.  He's a strong RB2, but not good enough to start over someone like Ray Rice or Cedric Benson.  Steven Jackson's bad back has him contemplating a shutdown for the last two games.  He plays in the late games Sunday, making him a risky start for those with early lineup deadlines.  I wouldn't mess with Samkon Gado or any of the other cast of characters that is the Rams' offense.  Michael Bush had his best game of the year running for 133 yards on 18 carries.  He has another chance to man the ship with Justin Fargas likely out and can be considered as a flex play against the Browns.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Many Reggie Wayne owners are awfully nervous with shutdown corner Darelle Revis coming to town.  You should be.  Considering there is a good chance Wayne will be benched, look for better alternatives at wideout.  Terrell Owens and Lee Evans are set to face a pretty poor Atlanta secondary, but it’s hard to trust them with another new QB under center.  Vincent Jackson had another nice game gaining 108 yards and 2 TDs.  Patient owners have been rewarded when it matters most.  Mike Wallace snagged 2 TDs during Big Ben’s 503- yard aerial show last week.  You could do worse for a WR4, but I can’t bump him to WR3 territory.  Dwayne Bowe had a miserable return dropping several passes throughout the game.  That’s what you call rust, he’s a shaky WR3 this week against Cincinnati.  Wes Welker only caught 4 passes for 40 yards in last week’s win over Buffalo.  He was targeted 10 times, so don’t worry about it when you’re setting lineups this week.  Roddy White turned in 2 stinkers in a row.  He was facing tough defenses with a hobbled QB.  Just like Welker, owners need keep the faith and don’t over think things.

TIGHT ENDS

Todd Heap hauled in 2 TDs and 56 yards in a 31-7 win over the Bears.  The Ravens have to compliment Ray Rice somehow, but they don’t have a solid receiving corps behind Derrick Mason.  A healthy Heap (always a question) has a chance to fill in for those still searching for a tight end.  Tony Gonzalez only had 3 grabs for 30 yards against the Jets.  He received 10 targets and is just shy of 1000 career receptions; you have to stick with him this week.  JP Foschi blew up for Cincinnati catching 7 passes for 82 yards.  He hasn’t done anything all year, so keep on looking if you need help.