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Matt Shaub QB/Hou - You might go into this game wondering if this is a good week to sit Shaub. After all, his opponents, the Steelers, have done a solid job vs opposing QB's so far. But look a bit deeper. Look who those opposing QB's have been: C. Painter, T. Collins and T. Jackson. Not exactly the NFL's version of murderers row. In week 1, J. Flacco threw for 3 TD's against Pittsburgh. This may be closer to what we see from Shaub.


Eli Manning QB/NYG - What a fantastic opportunity for Manning owners to get some serious fantasy points this week vs Arizona. Manning looks more confident lately, he gets M. Manningham back, and the Arizona defense has virtually no pass rush. The only bad thing? I don't own Manning on any of my fantasy teams.


LeGarrette Blount RB/TB - Blount owners were ready to dump Blount after the first week or two. Those that held off and kept him will be rewarded this week against a Colt defense that is run on quite a bit and are without, LB's Gary Brackett and Ernie Sims, DT Fili Moala, and SS Melvin Bullitt. Lets admit it, with Buc QB Josh Freeman not getting it done through the air, running Blount makes a lot of sense.


Tim Hightower RB/Was - After all this R. Helu talk, it's Hightower that is the play this week. He crushed them twice last year and the Ram defense is probably at a lower level now than it was last season, 175 yds a game to RB's, not to mention the receiving yardage they give up to running backs as well.


Jabbar Gaffney WR/Was - Need a final WR to round out that lineup? Having a tough time finding a flex play? Worry no longer. Jabbar may be your answer. In PPR leagues, he's getting his looks (10/122 over last 2 games). And your added bonus? The Redskins are playing the Rams. Have you SEEN the Ram defensive backfield?!


Jordy Nelson WR/GB - After starting the season on a high note, Nelson's #'s came back to earth last week (3/40). No problem. This week he busts out once again. After the week J. Finley had last week, and the concern that G. Jennings will cause, Nelson should be primed for a solid outing. And, if Champ Bailey is MIA again...all the better.


Randy McMichael TE/SD - I was stunned when I saw McMichael available in 2 of my leagues. Sure, P. Rivers is struggling a bit, but with A. Gates out, and Miami one of the 2-3 worst teams when it comes to giving up fantasy points to opposing TE's, picking him up and playing him is a no-brainer.