Sit Start Week 2

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Rex Grossman - Grossman is coming off three 300 yard performances in his last 4 games dating back to last season. This week he draws the oh so vulnerable secondary of the Arizona Cardinals who were just lit up last week for 422 yards to Cam Newton and the Panthers. Grossman was very poised last week, making strong accurate throws and didn't register a turnover against the Giants defense. Grossman is primed for success against the Cardinals. week 2 projections: 24-31 315 yards 2 TD's 1 INT


James Starks - Starks lead the team in carries last week. Sure it was just a 12-9 advantage over Ryan Grant and 12 carries isn't exactly workhorse caliber, but he looked much more explosive than Grant. I look for him to get around the 15 touch mark against the soft Panther run D. Start as a nice RB 3 or Flex play
week 2 projections 15 carries 75 yards 2 catches 14 yards 1TD

Ben Tate - coming off a 24 carry 116 1TD performance, but Foster will be back this week and Tate draws the Dolphins this week, a solid run defense. So what makes Tate startable? Kubiak and the Texans are expected to go with a run heavy approach with Tate being heavily in the mix. The Texans running scheme is capable of productive rushing totals against any team. They will wear down the Dolphins defense eventually breaking off big runs. The Texans won't give Foster a full load leaving plenty of carries for Tate and they should be playing from ahead in the 4th, using Tate not Foster as the closer in this one. Tate is very capablee of producing RB2 totals on Sunday. week 2 projections: 16 carries 80 yards 1TD


Nate Burleson - If your not on his bandwagon yet theres still a small windown to jump aboard. He's one of Staffords favorite target especially in the redzone (lead the team in redzone targets last week). Up against the KC Cheifs Defense who gave up 40 points to the Bills last week the matchup is ripe. Stafford will pick the defense apart and Burleson will be one of the main beneficiaries. Look for WR 2 numbers this week. week 2 projections: 6 catches 84 yards 1 TD

Brandon Gibson - Lead the Rams receiving last week. Only a 50 yard total, nothing to get bullish over, but that was against the Eagles secondary. This week he draws the Giants who gave up over 300 yards to the skins last week. McDaniels will have a game plan in place to have the giant secondary exploited again. Look for Gibson to be the lead man once again and start to make a name for himself on MNF. week 2 projections:  5 catches 70 yards 1 TD

Lance Kendricks - A disapointment last week, but the Eagles are always good at limiting TE's. The Giants gave up over 100 yards to TE Fred Davis last week. Kendricks skill set is very similar and with Amendola out Bradford will need a security blanket. Kendricks won't have over a hundred yards like davis but will provide very useful totals for fantasy owners. week 2 projections: 5 catches 53 yards 1 TD

Washington Defense - Last season they were fantasy heaven to opposing players. Now they have become much more aggressive with 2 very good OLB's (Orakpo and Kerrigen) and appear to be a force. Last week they held the Giants to just 14 points, sacking manning 4 times and forcing a TO which they returned for a score. The Cardinals are weak in pass protection and likely to be pass heavy in this game as the Redskins will be putting up points. I look for the skins to apply pressure on Kolb, getting to him and forcing a couple turnovers. week 2 projections: 17 points allowed 3 sacks 2 Turnovers forced.

PPR Special

Cadillac Williams - Received 25 touches last week for 140 total yards(Catching 6 passes for 55 yards). He will draw the start this week for the injured Steven Jackson. The Giants are stout against the run but Williams should get enough carries to be productive. The loss of Amendola should only further his use in the passing game, making a repeat 5 catch game very likely. week 2 projections: 17 carries 62 yards 6 catches 50 yards



SIT

Matt Schuab - Yes the Dolphins just gave up over 500 yards through the air, but that was to brady and the Pats. Exploiting defenses is just what they do when Brady has time. The Dolphins secondary is actually a solid group. The Texans will also be going run heavy. Look for similar production to last weeks output.
 week 2 projections: 200 yards 1 TD

Maurice Jones-Drew - only managed 4 ypc against the Titans last week. This week he faces the Jets who just don't get run on. There won't be room to run for MJD this week and the Jags will be playing from behind. week 2 projections: 17 carries 54 yards 3 catches 10 yards 0TD's

Rashard Mendenhall - Seattle was 2nd in the league against the run last year being flat out dominate before suffering injuries to their DL. They are back and they are healthy. They limited frank Gore to just 59 yards on 22 carries. The Steelers will do their damage through the air this week. Likely building an insurmountable lead leaving the 4th Quarter carries to be handed to Isaac Redman. Maybe Mendenhal can sneak in for a score to save the fantasy day but if he doesn't those who start him will be losing hair on Sunday.
 week 2 projections: 18 carries  48 yards 0 TD

Dez Bryant - Still a mystery whether he will play or not. Even if he does I look for him to be limited. He's a beast without question but the possibility of him not playing and he not being 100% is enough to move him to the bench this week.

AJ Green - potential is here with WRs able to get behind Denver defenders but with Andy Dalton getting the start I don't like his chances. week 2 projections: 4 catches 47 yards



Bold Predictions

Greg Little - lead the Browns in snaps last week. He's by far their most talented weapon. He is going to break out at some point this season. My gut tells me he starts his reign of terror on NFL DB's in the RCA dome. 6 catches 90 yards 1 TD


Harry Douglas - The Falcons will be getting back to pounding the rock against the Eagles this week. Roddy White and Julio Jones will assume much of the defensive attention and draw the top Philly covermen. Douglas will do damage from the slot making plays over the middle and I look for him to come up big with an explosive play, taking advantage of a mismatch. 4 catches 80 yards 1 TD

Antonio Brown - Was targeted 11 times last week. Only hauled in 2 passes but that discrepency will not happen again. Of course neither will his high target total, but a matchup against the vulnerable Seahawks secondary who can be beaten deep and with the Steelers expected to go no huddle at times, the situation is one he can pounce on. 4 catches 74 yards 1 TD