FANTASY FOOTBALL WEEKLY FEATURES

Green had his second efficient game in a row last week putting up nearly 300 yards and two TD's. The Jets' weak pass defense gave up 185 yards and two touchdowns to Boller last week and Green should have little trouble matching or besting those numbers. He makes a borderline start this week if you need help at QB.

11-32 in week one and 11-33 in week two. Wow. This running game is in trouble. Backup Chatman is stealing some carries but Brown remains the primary back for Miami. He hasn't looked that bad, but there's just little running room and the team seems more comfortable throwing the ball. They have a league low 41 carries through two games. The Jets do not have a good run defense, but it's difficult to recommend anyone in the Miami backfield ...

Looking good this season and is locked in as Green's primary down field target. Through two games only two receivers in the league have more targets. The Dolphins will continue throwing the ball in this matchup and will look to work Chambers against the struggling CB Barrett who has been picked on often so far this season.

No catches through two weeks.

Martin saw all the action last week and didn't see his numbers cut into by backup Peelle. The TE just doesn't play enough of a role in the Miami passing game to make Martin a viable fantasy starter.

Ran tough last week but managed only 67 yards against the very stout Baltimore defense. The going will be much easier this week facing a Miami run defense that ranks next to last after two weeks - allowing 178 YPG on the ground.

... Cotchery should continue their fine play against the overmatched Miami secondary.

Baker may have snuck into the end-zone with his single catch last week, but he's not a fantasy starter... ever.

Jackson has tons of talent and is playing well. Until this offense and the passing game get going however he's useless to fantasy owners. Especially facing the experienced and very good CB duo of Woodson and Harris.

Gates represents the only fantasy value on this team through two horrible games. Keep him in your lineup no matter what.

With the running game stuck in low gear the offense is once again resting on Favre's shoulders. Something he's very accustomed to. Brady torched the Chargers' secondary last week but Favre has fewer weapons to work with and San Diego will be looking to redeem themselves. Favre is just a borderline starter this weekend and will be under pressure all afternoon.

So far Jackson has not lived up to the pre-season billing. His inability to produce led to fellow rookie Wynn getting 10 carries last week. Look for Wynn to get even more Sunday against San Diego, virtually killing any fantasy value Jackson was hanging on to.

Driver is Favre's #1 option with a bullet. The Chargers will put the best they have on him, CB Jammer. Won't slow him down a bit.

Martin didn't get a single look last week as the tight ends were the better option given the defensive matchups. When Jennings returns from his hamstring injury Martin will be even less of a factor.

The promising rookie is getting good looks from Favre and draws the very beatable CB Florence this weekend. A risky start however given the pressure Favre will be under.

Smith and the Niners passing attack are just not getting it done. Only Buffalo is worse after two weeks. Don't look for much of a bounce back on the road in Pittsburgh.

The Niners running game continues to struggle. Over half of Gore's production last week came on a single 43-yard TD run. This week they get their toughest matchup so far against an aggressive Pittsburgh defensive front that's allowed just 74 YPG on the ground and on touchdowns. San Francisco will continue to feed him the ball, but success will be limited without a passing attack that can stretch the field.

With the San Francisco passing game struggling like it is you can't rely on either Jackson or ...

... Battle as fantasy options.

Davis is the most talented option they have in the passing attack and creates matchup nightmares for opposing defenses. Getting him the ball just two times last week is inexcusable. Look for San Fran to look Davis' way more often this weekend, but the tough matchup with the Steelers' linebackers and safeties make him an iffy starter.

Big Ben won't have it quite so easy this weekend against an improved San Francisco defense. Even so he has the weapons in the passing game to beat the Niners who gave up big production to Bulger last week.

Parker has torn it up against two inferior opponents but faces a bit more of a challenge this week against the visiting Niners. Starting backs have averaged just 76 yards against their solid defensive front. Does that mean you sit Parker? Heck no! Could have a big game catching dump-offs out of the backfield.

... Holmes down field.

Three of Roethlisberger's five touchdowns so far have gone to the tight end. Unfortunately for Miller owners two of those have gone to rarely used backup Matt Spaeth.

The league's worst passing offense goes on the road to face one of the league's top pass defenses. In his last three games against New England Losman has averaged just 180 YPG and thrown only one TD and four interceptions.

The impressive rookie continues his campaign against the toughest run schedule of any back this season on the road in #1 New England. Even if he's able to keep his fine play going and find some success running the ball in this matchup, his carries are likely to be limited when the Bills fall way behind in this game and are forced to throw the ball.

As goes Losman, so goes the rest of the passing attack. In the past four meetings with the Patriots, Evans has averaged only 33 YPG and hasn't scored.

The injury depleted Buffalo secondary will simply be torched by Brady and company this weekend.

Time for Mr. Maroney to get it going against one of the league's weakest run defenses. The Bills have given up 139 yards to Henry and 126 yards to Parker. If the Patriots are willing to give Maroney 25 carries he'll put up equal numbers. That's the rub on this potential big game. They've been giving 10 carries a game to backup Morris.

With Moss, Welker and Watson running wild in the secondary there really is no need for the hamstrung Stallworth. He seems to be a forgotten option.

Welker is hanging with Moss almost catch for catch. In a PPR league he makes a great WR2 because he'll be cranking out fantasy points consistently every week.

Watson doesn't get the looks the premier tight ends get each week but he makes the most of them. He's only one of three tight ends with a touchdown in each of the first two games of the season. The only downside this week is that the Bills are so bad the running game and Moss/Welker may hog all the production.

Playing poorly and dinged up last week with a groin injury. He's expected to play this week but he won't be 100% and is nowhere close to a fantasy factor.

As expected the Vikings deactivated Taylor last week, giving him more time to heal. There is no early word on his playing status for this weekend. Even if he plays it will be limited.

Shiancoe is a talented receiver and solid blocker, but in this struggling passing attack he's not a fantasy factor.

Huard hasn't mustered much in his first two starts of the season and don't expect much improvement this week. Put him down for another two interceptions against the aggressive Vikings defense.

Be afraid. Be very afraid. After taking it easy on LJ in week one the Chiefs got him just 16 carries last week. Problem is it's hard to feed your stud back the ball when you are constantly playing from behind or are in 3rd and long situations. Despite this look for Johnson to bounce back this week. The Vikings defense is just average against the run and their offense isn't clicking enough to run away with this game. LJ should get over 20 carries this week and produce decent fantasy numbers.

Rookie Bowe and second-year Webb show some potential. Too bad the Chiefs' passing game doesn't. The biggest upside here appears to be Bowe who will hang on to the starting job even after Kennison returns from injury.

Lost some production to backup backup Kris Wilson last week, but that isn't going to happen often. Gonzo still presents the best fantasy option on this team. Unfortunately the scoring opportunities look to be limited this season.

Kitna could have had a 400-yard game had he not missed over half of last week's game with a concussion. He'll be back in the lineup this week in Philly. Already a man down with CB Sheppard out, the Eagles secondary will struggle against the 4-WR sets Detroit is running. If the Lions can handle the blitz Kitna should do well this week.

In week one it was Duckett and in week two it was Calhoun. Week three may bring the returning Kevin Jones. Whoever it may be it's obvious that Bell is not going to get the full load. And when you are averaging a total of just 16 carries a game that doesn't leave much room for fantasy production. Catches out of the backfield will help his numbers, but this week against the blitz-happy Eagles Bell and the other backs may be called on to block more on passing downs.

Calhoun filled in for the injured Duckett last week but it looks like the Lions will get Jones back this week for limited action. None of the Detroit backs are fantasy options at this point.

The big gun in the Lions passing attack got back into the action last week. Will have his hands full with solid CB Brown but will still produce for his fantasy owners.

Furrey was the odd man out again last week with the speedy McDonald finding better matchups against spread thin coverage. This could be a trend that really hurts Furrey's consistent fantasy value.

Two games, two poor performances. The mobility is limited and the throws are erratic. Not what most were expecting to see out of McNabb this season. Odds are it won't continue. Will McNabb get it together in this matchup? He will need to as the Detroit offense will score points on this defense. I give him a 50-50 shot.

The Eagles offense has only scored a single touchdown so far and is struggling, but there is always one constant you can count on - Westbrook - thanks to his production in the passing game. He leads all running backs with 14 catches for 112 yards. The Lions have given up over 400 total yards to opposing backs through two games.

Brown only has three catches on the season, but it's not for lack of trying. He's been targeted 14 times (second to Curtis' 16) but McNabb's scattergun of an arm is killing his fantasy value.

Early indications are that Curtis is a favorite target of McNabb's. He threw his way 11 times last week but many were off-target. If McNabb can settle down there's good fantasy potential here. Until that happens Curtis is a risky fantasy proposition.

The groin injury is still visibly showing Smith down and the erratic play of his quarterback isn't making matters any better.