FSH: SATURDAY SPORTS PAGE

November 21st, 2009 11:00pm PST

The Saturday Sports Page

[The Football Section]

NFL Week 11 Matchups

Week 11 will have it's full menu of matchups this Sunday with several key matchups drawing interest from many fantasy owners.

Here are the some key notes for owners to pay in mind when action kicks off....

Indianapolis @ Baltimore

The Colts will likely rely heavily on their winning formula of quarterback Peyton Manning's arm (2,872 yards passing, 20 touchdowns), while the Ravens will looking for a huge boost from its ground game and running back Ray Rice (662 yards rushing, six touchdowns).

Washington @ Dallas

The Cowboys have not done a bad job this season versus the run ranked 9th, but they do allow over four yards per carry. After last weeks impressive play on the ground, expect the Redskins to continue to ride the hot hand (or legs) of running back Ledell Betts (205 yards rushing, two touchdowns in 2009).

Cleveland @ Detroit

The Lions have struggled on offense this season sticking with their rookie quarterback Matt Stafford all season, but on Sunday he catches a break. Stafford is only averaging barely 200 yards passing, but he faces an opposing Browns defense that is ranked last in the league and has allowed 26 total touchdowns.

San Francisco @ Green Bay

The Niners will likely rely heavily on its ground attack led by running back Frank Gore (551 yards, six touchdowns), while the Packers must find a way to protect quarterback Aaron Rodgers (sacked 41 times this season).

Buffalo @ Jacksonville

The Bills will be hoping this could be the week that wide receiver Terrell Owens (26 receptions, 366 yards) finally gets open against the leagues 27th ranked pass defense that has surrendered 16 passing touchdowns and has recorded only eight sacks.

Pittsburgh @ Kansas City

The Chiefs are hoping to build off their week 10 victory behind the strength of running back Jamaal Charles; 18 carries and 103 yards rushing last week. This week they could be running into a wall facing the Steelers number one ranked run defense that is only allowing 69 total yards on the ground per game.

Seattle @ Minnesota

The Vikings quarterback Brett Favre is averaging 300 yards and has eight touchdowns in his last four starts, on Sunday the Seahawks 22nd ranked pass defense (20 sacks this season) will need to dial up the pressure a little better this week; no sacks last week against Arizona.

Atlanta @ NY Giants

The Falcons run defense has been very suspect this season ranked 25th and allowing 4.6 yards per carry this season. The Giants will look to take advantage with Jacobs and Bradshaw and their 7th ranked rush offense (138.9-yards/game)

New Orleans @ Tampa Bay

The Saints (ranked 4th in passing) have one of the leagues more potented attacks with Brees and company. Players like wide receiver Marques Colston and Devery Henderson could be looking at big days on Sunday against a Buccaneer secondary that has allowed 10 pass plays of 40 yards or more.

Arizona @ St. Louis

If you follow history then you know that not only does Kurt Warner love to face the Rams, but in each of his last three starts he has passed for at least 275 yards including last season in St. Louis when he passed for 343 yards with two touchdowns. This season the Rams are ranked 26th against the pass.

San Diego @ Denver

The Broncos are on the skids and hoping to turn their funk around against a Chargers team that is rolling on the Rivers. The Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has been brilliant of late throwing nine touchdowns and completing better than 67 percent of his passes in the team's four game winning streak.

NY Jets @ New England

The Patriots will have Tom Brady (19 touchdowns), Randy Moss (58 receptions), and Wes Welker (64 receptions) in the lineup on Sunday and that could be just a little more than the Jets can handle. Brady has thrown 13 touchdowns in his last four starts, and with Moss and Welker playing well cover corner Derelle Revis can only cover one.

Cincinnati @ Oakland

The Bengals travel to the Black Hole on Sunday to face a badly struggling Raider team. Changes on offense can't help a poor secondary fill holes in the defense, but Ochocinco and company will try and point out on gameday. Expect Carson Palmer to take a few shots downfield against a defense that has allowed nine pass plays of 40 yards or more this season.

Philadelphia @ Chicago

The Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has become a turnover machine this season wth 18 total giveaways in nine starts. Expect the Eagles defense to draw up some exotic schemes to bring pressure and force more mistakes. This season the Eagles have registered 29 sacks and 15 interceptions; not good news for Cutler.

Check back every Saturday for more of the Sports Page....

FSH: FRIDAY FOOTBALL DIARY

November 21st, 2009 7:45pm PST

Friday Football Diary

[Saturday Edition]

Dear Diary

Every week there is always a matchup on the slate that is going to draw a little more interest and this Sunday won't be any different.

A tale of two teams

With the San Diego Chargers in town, the reeling Denver Broncos losers of three straight hope to right their ship fast with some good old fashion home-cookin. And Sunday they will need to as the same Chargers come into Invesco Field as winners of four straight and tied for the AFC West lead with a record of 6-3.

The biggest keys for both teams sudden change of direction has to be their passing games. With the Broncos suddenly grounded the last couple of weeks, the offense has struggled badly to generate any kind of scoring. In their last three games Denver has been outscored 34-85.

Conversely it has been the arm of Philip Rivers that has powered the Chargers offense during their winning stretch. Rivers (2,476 yards, 16 touchdowns) has emerged as one of the leagues elite passers over the past couple of seasons and this year he has been the team's biggest difference maker. During the streak Rivers has thrown nine touchdown passes.

Fantasy Notes:

In his last start quarterback Kyle Orton looked sharp and played well passing for 193 first half yards with a couple of scores against the Redskins. Unfortunately for Denver, Orton was injured in the close of the first half last week and may not be available on Sunday. If back up quarterback Chris Simms has to start or play any, it could be a long day for (WR) Brandon Marshall, (TE) Tony Scheffler, (WR) Eddie Royal, and (RB) Knowshon Moreno fantasy owners.

The Chargers are shinning their crystal balls because their future is looking up. With the recent resurgence of LaDainian Tomlinson (two touchdowns last week) in the mix, (QB) Philip Rivers, (WR) Vincent Jackson, and (tight end) Antonio Gates become even more dangerous playmakers and preferred starts for fantasy owners.

10 Things

On my Sunday's Watch-List

1. Peyton Manning (has eight 300-yard passing games in 2009) has been torching opposing secondaries all season, can he toast the Ravens or will Ray Lewis and the bad boys from Baltimore (defense ranked 7th overall) ride the Colts into the ground.
2. Last week the Redskins fed the rock 26 times to running back Ladell Betts, who finished with over 100-yards on the ground, can he punish the Cowboys 9th rated run defense this Sunday?
3. The Browns have been struggling all season with the leagues worst ranked offense and this week they will face the Lions (ranked 31st on defense), one of the leagues very worst defenses (ironically only Cleveland is worse). Something has to give, but likely nothing worth any interest to any fantasy owners.
4. The only chance the Niners have of beating Green Bay is getting to quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and the only chance Green Bay of winning is how well they protect Rodgers. So far this season Rodgers has been sacked 41 times; it doesn't look promising for the Pack, but that's why they play the games.
5. Last week Jamaal Charles recorded his first 100-yard rushing game as a starter this season for Kansas City, but this Sunday he is a long shot to nad his second facing the Steelers number ranked run defense that allows a mediocre 3.4 yards per tote.
6. The Bills passing offense has been non-existent this season ranked 30th in the league, but Sunday they will face Jacksonville's 25th ranked pass defense minus one of its' best corners Rashean Mathis.
7. The Giant's offense has been stuggling as of late managing 20 or fewer points in its' last three straight losses, but behind Brandon Jacobs (617 yards) and Ahmad Bradshaw (515 yards) they hope to right the ship against the Falcons soft run defense ranked 25th in the league.
8. On Sunday the Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner (18 touchdowns) returns to his old stomping grounds of St. Louis, with a new set of aerial weapons (Fitzgerald, Boldin, and Breaston) could this be an encore performance against the leagues 26th ranked pass defense?
9. In week six head coach Josh McDaniels took his new look Broncos (in some funky looking throwbacks) into San Diego for a surprising and convincing road win, on Sunday his team (three straight losses) will need a new look if they are to hope for a repeat at Invesco Field.
10. In their first meeting this season the Jets held Tom Brady to 216 yards passing and no touchdowns, a feat they will likley not repeat. Brady has passed for over 300 yards in four straight and thrown 13 touchdowns along the way.

Check back here every Friday for more "Football Diary"

FSH: THE FRIDAY NIGHT INFIRMARY REPORT

November 20th, 2009 - 11:17pm PST

Week 11 Fantasy Football

Infirmary Report

Week 11 Injury Updates

(Some recent player injury news; updated Friday Nov. 20th)

Offensive Player Injuries

Kyle Orton-QB (Broncos)

The Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton (ankle) has not practiced all week and is listed as questionable for Sunday. Depsite his questionable status, if he is able to play through the injury he will be on the field against the Chargers. Orton is expected to be game-time, but it appears more likely he will give it a go.

Matt Stafford-QB (Lions)

The Lions rookie quarterback Matt Stafford (knee) finally participated in a full practice on Friday, his first in about a month. He is listed as probable and expected to play, but is hardly worth any fantasy consideration.

Clinton Portis-RB (Redskins)

The Redskins running back Clinton Portis (consussion) has been ruled out for Sunday. This will be the second consecutive week that Portis has missed while recovering from the head injury.

Ahmad Bradshaw-RB (Giants)

The Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (ankle) was able to practice this week with no setbacks and is expected to play Sunday against the Falcons. In nine games this season Bradshaw has 515 yards rushing and four touchdowns.

Brian Westbrook-RB (Eagles)

The Eagles running back Brian Westbrook (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday and is not likely to see any action anytime soon. Westbrook suffered his second concussion of the seaso and could be shut down for the remainder for the season; that remains to be seen.

Reggie Bush-RB (Saints)

The Saints running back Reggie Bush (knee) missed his third straight day of practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday against the Buccaneers. It sounds like Bush is likely to sit, meaning both Thomas and Bell will see more work on Sunday.

Correll Buckhalter-RB (Broncos)

The Broncos running back Correll Buckhalter (knee) is listed as probable and appears to be a certainty to play Sunday against the Chargers. He may play, but Moreno looks like the favorite to receiver the brunt of the work.

Brandon Marshall-WR (Broncos)

The Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall (neck) was able to practice in full on Friday and appears to be a definite go for Sunday. He is officially listed as probable for week 11.

Antonio Gates-TE (Chargers)

The Chargers tight end Antonio Gates (foot) is listed as probable for Sunday against the Broncos and is expected to start. Gates leads the team with 49 receptions this season.

Defensive Player Injuries

Antoine Winfield-CB (Vikings)

The Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield (foot) is not expected to start, but could play this week against the Seahawks. Winfield has been sidelined since week seven when he suffered the injury to his foot.

Rashean Mathis-CB (Jaguars)

The Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis (groin) has already been declared out for Sunday against the Bills. With Mathis sidelined, safety Reggie Nelson is expected to make the move to corner.

Josh Wilson-CB (Seahawks)

The Seahawks cornerback Josh Wilson (concussion) is listed as doubtful for Sunday against the Vikings and not expected to play. Wilson has not practiced all week.

Sheldon Brown-CB (Eagles)

The Eagles cornerback Sheldon Brown (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday and is expected to be a game-time decision. According to Andy Reid, Brown is getting better, but he is day-to-day.

Antonio Pierce-LB (Giants)

The team announced that linebacker Antonio Pierce (neck) would be out indefinitely after a bulging disc was discovered in his neck. Fantasy owners need to find new options at the position as Pierce will likely be sidelined for an extended period, minimum.

Albert Haynesworth-DL (Redskins)

The Redskins highly paid defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday and will likely be a game-time decision to play against the Cowboys.

Don't forget to check every Sunday morning for "Game-time" updates....

FSH: WATERCOOLER CHAT

November 18th, 2009

Watercooler Chat

The Weekly Waiver Wire

Wayne "The Wire" Bosco

(Courtesy of the Fantasy Football Gang)

Always with the keen eye for talent or at least an opinion on something, Wayne is at the ready to lend a suggestion of a few fantasy gems that could become relevant this week in fantasy. Here are some of his Week 11 waiver wire darlings....

Week 10 Wire

If you missed the bus last week, you might have caught a break if fantasy owners were paying attention to the injury reports on running back Ladell Betts. Even with Portis listed as doubtful last week there were questions about Betts health and it wasn't until late in the week that he appeared a solid go for Sunday. Well there are no questions this week and after his Sunday performance against the Broncos, you had better be quick on the move to snag him off the wire this week.

Another new darling to add to your list this week comes from the St. Louis Rams, rookie wide receiver Brandon Gibson. Elevated into action beacuse of the injury to Keenan Burton last week, Gibson quickly made his presence felt catching seven balls for 93 yards. The Rams rookie was targeted frequently and appears to be in line to start Sunday. Facing an inconsistent Cardinals secondary that is ranked 30th, if Bulger is able to find time Gibson could be a nice pick up for week 11.

There aren't too many games this season that Browns running back Jamal Lewis is going to circle on his calendar, but Sunday could be one of the few. This week he and the Browns travel to Detroit to face the Lions and their 19th ranked defense that is allowing 4.7 yards per carry. Last Monday night the offense really struggled with Quinn returning under center, expect Mangini to lean heavily on the ground game to take some pressure off.

Waynes Word

Here's Wayne's word for the week. With Brian Westbrook down, but not out just yet the door has been swung wide open for rookie running back LeSean McCoy. The Eagles rookie runner has been more than a capable replacement when give the opportunity. In his last two starts for Philly McCoy has averaged 92 yards from scrimmage and this season he's carrying a four yard plus per carry average. McCoy also gives the team the versatility out of the backfield with 23 receptions this season. With Westy out for at least the next couple if not several weeks, McCoy is a nice replacement option and even has a little more value in PPR leagues.

Playing the Fantasy GM

(The GM Game)

Don-Pietro “The GM” Zamboni

Favre is a must-start...

Sometimes when you are the man in charge you just have to grab the reigns and make the call. One of those big decisions is to know when to sit a player and when to start a player, much like real coaches and GMs operate. When the season started many fantasy owners likely expected their week one or week two pick up of quarterback Brett Favre was more for insurance than anything else. Now that we are 10 weeks into the season, those owners are having to re-evaluate their rosters.

At 39 years of age it was conceivable to believe that Brett Favre's best days had past him and that even with a talented team like the Vikings he would only best serve as a fantasy back up. There must magic at 40, or 40 is really the new 30. Since turning 40 on October 10th, Favre has elevated his play. As of Oct 18th this season, in his last four starts the Vikings quarterback is averaging 300-yards passing per game and has throw eight touchdowns with only two turnovers.

In that span, Brett Favre is averaging 23 fantasy points per game, better than Drew Brees (18 pts/game), Peyton Manning (22 pts/game), and Matt Schaub (19 pts/game). As well as he is playing he should now be considered a number one fantasy quarterback and he's a must start. With a remaining schedule that includes; the Bears (16 passing touchdowns allowed) twice, the Cardinals (ranked 30th against the pass), the Seahawks (ranked 22nd), and the Bengals (ranked 21st) Favre is a must-start everyweek! Start him!

Check back every week for more Watercooler Chat!

By David Ortega

FSH: DAVID'S DAILY DIGEST

November 19th, 2009

David's Daily Digest

[My Take]

More Football news and happenings from aroudn the league; here's the latest I am hearing, reading, and following and my take on things and their fantasy impact this coming Sunday...

Player News and Notes from Across the Wire...

Brown Placed on the IR.....

With Brown on the injured reserve the Dolphins turned to running back Ricky Willams Thursday night and he delivered. As the featured back in the Wildcat and the running game Williams eclipsed the century mark and scored three times in the team's big week 11 road win. This could become a common reoccurrence.

Raiders Finally Bench Russell....

This was probably a move best made during training camp, but better late than never. Despite all his ability and potential Russell has been a disaster. In nine starts this season Russell has 14 turnovers with a passer rating of 47.7.

Bills want Shanahan....

This comes as little shock with the recent firing of Dick Jauron. There's no doubt Shanahan's influence could create a few fantays studs with players like Jackson, Owens, and Evans, but his demand for full control could be a huge stepping block.

No Westbrook for Now....

The good news is there appears a chance that Eagles running back Brian Westbrook can make a full recovery. The bad news for fantasy owners is it does not appear Westbrook will be returning anytime soon. In fact it's more likely that if he continues playing, he won't play again until next season (just speculation).

Broncos offense in bad shape...

When Orton went down on Sunday, so did the team's chances to win. After a fast start against the Redskins, the Broncos offense struggled badly and failed to score a single point in the second half. Backup quarterback Chris Simms was not sharp and played very poorly passing for only 13 yards in relief on Sunday. With Orton questionable the Bronco's options are not looking very promising.

Check back everyday for more of David's Daily Digest...

FSH: THE FANTASY SPORTS ZONE (DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH)

November 18th, 2009 11:30pm PST

The Fantasy Sports Zone

"Diamonds in the Rough"

(weekly fantasy sleepers)

Players you should watch and some you might want to play now!

10 weeks down and there are still more fish to fry. With the second half push underway we are already seeing new faces and some old familiar ones set to make huge impacts down the back stretch. Keep your eyes open on Sunday when the gridiron diamonds shine most bright...

This Week's Gems....

In Miami....

It's really no surprise calling Dolphins running back Ricky Williams a gem, so far this season he has been a solid backup, but hardly worth starting in most cases. Well all that changed when starter Ronnie Brown went down and was placed on IR. Williams is now king of the jewels this week and facing a 25th ranked Panthers run defense that allows over four and half yards per carry can only mean big things this Thursday night. He's going to be a waiver wire favorite this week in those leagues where he is still available.

In Cleveland....

It hasn't been very often this season that the Browns offense (ranked 32nd) enjoys a favorable matchup being ranked as one of the worst, but that could be the case Sunday. The Browns will be playing at of all places Detroit, one of the leagues worst defenses ranked 31st. One of the areas the Lions struggle with the most is the pass and in particular the deep ball. Well the Browns have a talented kid in wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi. He leads the team with 358 receiving yards and nearly 18 yards per catch. He and Quinn will need to get on the same page if they are to take advantage of a Lions secondary that have allowed 20 passing touchdowns this season.

In Buffalo...

Considering there are a few tough matchups this week for some quarterbacks facing tough defenses, some owners may have to look elsewhere for relief. An unlikely candidate that could strike lightning this week is the Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. Just named the starter this week he faces the leagues 26th ranked pass defense that has allowed 16 touchdowns and only sacked the quarterback eight times (last in the NFL). With time any quarterback in the NFL can be a star, but give them Lee Evans and Terrell Owens and good things may happen.

Worth watching for now....

Even coming off a huge week 10 performance, it may be a little too premature to sell the farm and jump on the Jason Avant bandwagon, but it's not a bad idea to keep watch of this kid in Philly. The Eagles are loaded with weapons from Jackson to Celek, to Maclin, putting Avant near the bottom of the feeding chain.

Despite all of this what will work heavily into his favor are a couple of things, he's experienced, he familiar with the offense, and after last Sunday he's clearly capable of having a big game. One reason to pull in the reigns for a moment; this was week 10 and the first time we had heard from Avant since week two. The biggest reason to keep your eye on Avant is the Eagles pass happy offense; 57 pass plays last week and without Westbrook this could become the trend.

Keep checking for more of them gridiron gems every week…

FSH: TUESDAY (FOOTBALL) TALK

November 18th, 2009 10:30pm PST

FOOTBALL TALK

What to Make of Week 10

The Colts defense could be in trouble

With Tom Brady making minced meat of the Colts secondary on Sunday night, you know opposing offensive coordinators were taking notes. With Joe Flacco (12 touchdowns) and Matt Schaub (17 touchdowns) next on the teams slate, the Colts look hard pressed to keep their unblemished record in tact. In the teams last two games the secondary has allowed 686 passing yards and four touchdown passes

LT and San Diego Charging Fast

After falling to the Broncos on Monday night about a month ago, the Chargers have reeled off four straight wins and are now tied with Denver at 6-3. Their most recent win on Sunday over the Philadelphia Eagles will set up a Sunday showdown with Denver at Invesco Field. The Chargers have been using a potented passing game led by quarterback Philip Rivers who has thrown nine touchdown passes during the streak.

Looking Under the Microscope

It's hardly rocket science figuring this one out, but last week when running back Ronnie Brown went out with injury his backup Ricky Williams stepped in. For most of the year it has been a one-two punch with Brown (648 yards, 8 touchdowns) landing most of the big blows. With Miami missing one phin, Williams powered the running game with 20 carries and 102 yards on the ground. As early as Wednesday afternoon it was reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter that Brown was placed on the injured reserve.

With Brown out, Williams nows moves into the number one position and for some fantasy owners a huge stroke of luck. Williams is hardly a second rate back and this season has shown he's got pleny left. When he gets the carries Ricky is averaging more than five yards a pop and his seven touchdowns show he's still got a nose for the goal line. This Thursday owners will get a big taste of what Ricky Williams will be cooking in the second half of the season when he faces the Panthers 25th ranked run defense.

More Fantasy Notes

With Clinton Portis ailing it appears fantasy owners can place their bets on the Redskins backup running back Ladell Betts. Last Sunday starting in place of the injured Portis, Betts carried the ball 26 times for 114 yards and a score. With Portis again highly doubtful and the Redskins traveling to Big D, expect to see more of Betts doing the same against a shaky Cowboys run defense. Although the Boys are ranked 10th against the run, they are allowing more than four yards a carry and Betts looks like he could be a beast heading into this one.

Over the past couple of weeks the Cardinal's potented passing attack has been getting healthier. With Larry Fitzgerald and Kurt Warner now starting to look more in sync the passing attack looks unstoppable. In the past two weeks Fitz has caught 16 passes for nearly 200 yards, while Warner has averaged 300 yards passing with seven touchdowns. Add to the mix a healthy Boldin (eight catches on Sunday) and the Cardinals are ready to fly away with the West.

Check back every week for more “Football Talk”

FSH: THE FANTASY SPORTS ZONE (SUNDAY HEROES)

November 16th, 2009 9:37pm PST

The Fantasy Sports Zone

Week 10

“Sunday’s Heroes”

Week 10 in the NFL…

With the Lions in town, Brett Favre and company licked their chops and went feeding. The old savvy vet completed 20 of 29 passes for 344 yards in the air, his best game passing this season. Favre also tossed his 17 touchdown pass of the season and leads the NFL with a 107.5 passer rating.

There are just not many as good as Tom Brady and every week it seems like he just proves that over and over. Sunday night against the Colts Brady threw the ball 42 times and passed for 375 yards and three touchdowns in a heart-breaking loss to the Indy Colts.

The Seahawks finally cashed in some of that money spent on wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh Sunday against the Cardinals. Housh caught nine passes for 165 yards receiving, by far his best game as a Seahawk.

Like his field general Tom Brady, there are not too many as good as wide receiver Randy Moss. On Sunday he clearly showed why he is a dominant wideout in the game today with nine receptions for 179 yards and two scores.

These were just some of Week 10’s Gridiron Gladiators. Check out the rest of Sunday’s Heroes from today’s action;

Sunday’s Heroes

300-Passing Club

Name,Team..................Comp Att Yds TD Int Rate

Donovan McNabb,PHI.......35 55 450 2 1 93.8

Tom Brady,NE...............29 42 375 3 1 110.7

Brett Favre,MIN.............20 29 344 1 0 120.5

Kurt Warner,ARI.............29 38 340 2 0 120.5

Peyton Manning,IND.........28 44 327 4 2 97.4

Matt Hasselbeck SEA........26 52 315 1 2 59.4

Jay Cutler CHI................29 52 307 0 5 33.6

100-Rushing Club

Name,Team...............Att Yds Avg TD

Adrian Peterson,MIN.......18 133 7.4 2

Chris Johnson,TEN.........26 132 5.1 2

Steven Jackson,STL........26 131 5 1

Justin Forsett,SEA..........17 123 7.2 1

Maurice Jones-Drew,JAC..24 123 5.1 1

Michael Bush,OAK..........14 119 8.5 0

Ladell Betts,WAS...........26 114 4.4 1

Michael Turner,ATL.........9 111 12.3 0

Frank Gore,SF..............25 104 4.2 1

Jamaal Charles,KC.........18 103 5.7 1

Ricky Williams,MIA........20 102 5.1 0

100-Receiving Club

Name,Team...................Rec Yds Avg TD

Sidney Rice,MIN................7 201 28.7 0

Randy Moss,NE.................9 179 19.9 2

T.J. Houshmandzadeh,SEA...9 165 18.3 0

Jason Avant,PHI...............8 156 19.5 0

Brandon Marshall,DEN.........5 134 26.8 2

Reggie Wayne,IND............10 126 12.6 2

Matt Forte,CHI.................8 120 15 0

Anquan Boldin,ARI.............8 105 13.1 0

Roy Williams,DAL..............5 105 21 1

Kellen Winslow,TB.............7 102 14.6 0

Chris Johnson,TEN............9 100 11.1 0

Check back every week for more “Sunday Heroes”