| QUARTERBACKS - Kyle Orton is listed as probable in a mediocre match up against Green Bay. Tyler Thigpen has 6 passing TDs in his last 3 games. He gets a banged up Saints secondary this week, so 30 + throws is well within reach. Jake Delhomme threw 4 INTs last week, but he can quickly redeem himself against the Lions in week 11. JaMarcus Russell anticipates playing, but owners should avoid him for the near future. Matt Hasselbeck is set to return this week. Let him prove his health before you consider starting him.
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| RUNNING BACKS - Last week, Kevin Smith had his best professional game rushing 23 times for 96 yards and a TD. He faces a Carolina defense that allowed only 4 rushing TDs this season. Peyton Hillis will likely be Denver's starting tailback. The Broncos also signed Tatum Bell, but he's a long way from being a fantasy producer. Tim Hightower got the start and posted a poor effort against the 49ers rushing 13 times for 22 yards. He still has the goal line job and Arizona seems to be sticking with him.
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| WIDE RECEIVERS - Michael Jenkins has 11 receptions for 186 yards over his past three games. He's still a bit of a risk, but a nice match up against Denver mitigates that in week 11. Mark Bradley is benefiting greatly by the Chiefs faster-paced offense. He had his best game of the season catching 9 passes for 81 yards and a TD in week 10. He's a capable WR3 against the Saints this week.
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| TIGHT ENDS - Tony Scheffler returned to catch 4 passes for 92 yards. As long as he's healthy, Scheffler should remain as a big part of the offense. Jeremy Shockey is listed as probable. His backup Billy Miller has proven to be a capable substitute in case Shockey goes down again.
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| KICKERS - Garrett Hartley went 2 for 2 in his first game as the Saints' kicker. Matt Prater missed a field goal in each of his last 2 games.
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| DEFENSE/SPECIAL TEAMS - Carolina had an easy day against Oakland last week & they can be used with confidence again against the Lions this time out. The Dolphins had 2 nice outings against Buffalo and Denver before posting a pedestrian effort against Seattle in Week 10. Miami squares off against the Raiders this week giving them a decent chance for fantasy production. |
