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Can you believe we're already 6 weeks into the NFL season? It might be hard to believe, but at least we are now entering the part of the season where teams, and players, begin to solidify what they're going to be for the year. With that being said, let's start looking at week 6, but first here are the teams on a bye this week: Colts, Cowboys, Dolphins & 49ers.
Week 6 Best Match ups:
1. Titans @ Patriots: Just like I said above, this is the week the real Patriots offense show itself. I fully expect Tom Brady, Randy Moss & Wes Welker to have big weeks. The team has made an effort to talk about not completing a single pass of 40 yards or longer, so watch out for at least two of those completed on Sunday. Ben Watson has 3 touchdowns in the past 5 games. The Titans pass defense is 31st in the league giving up an average of 287 yards per game.
2. Cardinals @ Seahawks: This is going to be a fantasy shootout in my opinion. The Seahawks pass defense may be better than you think, giving up on 208 per game, but it will not matter this weekend. The Cardinals looked much better last week, so I would suggest starting the obvious Warner, Fitzgerald & Boldin. Tim Hightower is a start as well. I fully expect Matt Hasselback to have another solid game as well making Nate Bureleson, TJ Houshmandzedah and John Carlson all fantasy starters this week. It helps that the Cardinals have the worst pass defense in the NFL.
3. Rams @ Jaguars: I am of the opinion that I would start any defense that is going up against the Rams this season. The St. Louis offense is just abysmal, with the exception of Steven Jackson. I am going to suggest starting David Garrard for the 2nd week in a row as well as Mike Sims-Walker, provided he's active. Watch out for Torry Holt this weekend. I predict he goes for 8 catches, 110 yards and a TD this weekend as he takes on his former team. The other obvious start for this game is Maurice Jones-Drew.
Make em' ride the bench:
QB - Eli Manning, Mark Sanchez & Brett Favre
Eli is going against a Saints defense that already has 13 interceptions on the season. Mark Sanchez is going against a defense that is better than you think and Brett Favre is facing the Ravens.
RB - Marshawn Lynch, Fred Jackson & LaDainian Tomlinson
The Bills offense is awful, and both Lynch and Jackson had poor games against the Browns last week. The last time I checked, the Jets defense is much better than the Browns. I just don't trust LT, especially against the Broncos defense.
WR - Calvin Johnson, Percy Harvin, Mario Manningham
Megatron is banged up, may not play, and going against the Packers. If you have another wideout to use, go with him. I like Percy Harvin, but it seems like he's not in the game any time the Vikings really need to pass the ball. Manningham has been relatively quiet lately and now he's banged up.
TE - Sean Ryan, Bo Scaife
Despite the fact Sean Ryan seems to be a favorite target of Matt Cassel, it's going to be tough for him to get the ball to Ryan against the Redskins. Same thing for Scaife against the Patriots.
DEF - Bears & Seahawks
I just don't like the Bears against a well rested Falcons offense. I know the Seahawks have played great defense at home, but I see Warner throwing the ball a lot on Sunday
Put em' in the game:
QB - Kyle Orton, Matt Hasselback, Jason Campbell
Kyle Orton has been very solid all season, and should continue that against a very suspect Chargers pass defense. Hasselback & Campbell take on the two worst pass defenses in the NFL.
RB - Cedric Benson, Sammy Morris, Cadillac Williams
Benson is now a must start every week. Sammy will get a lot of touches at the end of the game after the Pats jump out big, and Cadillac takes on a horrendous rush defense against the Panthers
WR - Torry Holt, Eddie Royal & Santana Moss
Like I mentioned above, Torry Holt will go off against his former team. Royal finally looked like he did last season as his chemistry with Orton is better, and I expect Santana Moss to get 10 catches this weekend against the Chiefs.
TE - Jeremy Shockey, JerMichael, Finley, Brandon Pettigrew
Like Holt, Shockey takes on his former team, and he hates the Giants. Expect him to be fired up and ready for a big game. Both Finely, and Pettigrew, are becoming large parts of their offense. Look for them to continue their progress and become fantasy starters as the year goes on.
DEF - Eagles, Redskins & Jaguars
All three of these teams are taking on terrible offenses.
Good luck!
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