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Studs: Tom Brady, QB, Patriots: Signs you’re playing a bad Miami defense: Kyle Brady, who hasn’t recorded a catch, seemingly, since 1999, catches 3 balls and scores a touchdown. For those scoring at home, Tom Brady recorded 6 more TD’s and reportedly did a photo shoot for Esquire, married Natalie Portman, and found a cure for cancer between drives in the third quarter. Sage Rosenfels, QB, Texans: Yes, you read that correctly. Rosenfels had 4 TD’s to go with 290 yards, in relief of an injured Matt Schaub. You just knew it was only a matter of time before Sage Rosenfels blew up...a matter of seven years, to be exact. Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers: What’s down is up, and what’s up is down...the Steelers, who were supposed to run all over the Broncos weak run D, actually passed for 4 TD’s. Jay Cutler, QB, Broncos: Passed for 248 with 3 scores (plus 2 INT’s). Also added 41 yards rushing on 3 carries. Chad Pennington, QB, Jets: If only all embattled, noodle-armed signal callers could play the Bengals...actually, Chad’s performance was subpar, but a hail-mary at the end gave him 3 TD’s on the day. Keep an eye on reports out of New York this week, as Chad may lose his job to Kellen Clemens. Kenny Watson, RB, Bengals: Playing against the Jets run defense is like Christmas to a running back, and Kenny Watson took full advantage, rushing for 130 yards and 3 scores. Brandon Jacobs, RB, Giants: It’s official folks Reuben Droughns and Derrick Ward are now worthless. Jacobs returned with an 18 carry, 107 yard, 1 score performance and re-established himself as the featured back in New York. Larry Johnson, RB, Chiefs: Finally found the stripe and topped 100 yards, for perhaps the worst 4-3 team anyone has ever seen. Wes Welker, WR, Patriots: Led the team with 9 catches, 138 yards and 2 scores...in the process broke a clause in Randy Moss’ contract which stipulates that he is supposed to lead the team in receiving in every game he plays. Randy Moss, WR, Patriots: For the record, Moss also topped 100 yards and scored twice (see above). How is it that the Patriots have three wideouts who are quality fantasy starters and some offenses like Minnesota, Miami and Jacksonville don’t have any? Laveranues Coles, WR, Jets: Put up 8 catches, 133 yards and 2 scores, and is quietly putting together a very nice season for a very bad Jets team. Roddy White, WR, Falcons: White is the recipient of this week’s “Random Bad WR to Turn in a Good Fantasy Performance” Award. If you, by chance, inserted White into your lineup, you got 110 yards and a score. Rob Bironas, K, Titans: Hard to use the words ‘kicker’ and ‘stud’ in the same column, but Bironas hit on 8 field goals, including a 52 yarder and the game winner. Duds: Jason Campbell, QB, Redskins: Campbell has shown flashes of greatness this season. Unfortunately, this Sunday wasn’t one of them, as he posted a measly 95 yards and 1 INT. Tarvaris Jackson and the rest of the Vikings Passing Game: Jackson’s stat line: 6-19 for 72 yards, no scores. Perhaps it’s time for the Vikings to bring someone up from the Junior Varsity, or maybe they can think about running the Veer. Also, can anyone tell me why Sidney Rice isn’t getting more looks? When Troy Williamson is your leading receiver with 1 catch, for 25 yards, maybe it’s time to think about throwing to your stud rookie. Marc Bulger, QB, Rams: It seems like it’s been about 9 months since anyone on the Rams has scored an offensive touchdown, and there is a real possibility that this team could go 0-16. Bulger was horrendous again, throwing 0 TD’s and 3 picks. Reggie Bush, RB, Saints: 54 yards on 17 carries and Pierre Thomas got the rushing TD...Bush’s numbers on the ground have been positively Aaron-Stecker-esque. On the plus side, he did have a receiving TD. Ahman Green, RB, Texans: 39 yards on only 11 carries for Green, who seems to personify the idea that one can be “phased out” while still being a starter. Shaun Alexander, RB, Seahawks: 19 carries for 47 yards has become the “norm” rather than the exception as Alexander’s stat lines go. From a fantasy perspective, and probably in real life, Alexander has jumped the shark. Plaxico Burress, WR, Giants: Cooled considerably, with 5 catches for 43 yards, and failed to find the stripe. Marty Booker, WR, Dolphins: This was supposed to be Booker’s breakout game, in the absence of Chris Chambers. He responded with 3 catches for 28 yards, and no scores. Bobby Petrino, Head Coach, Falcons: Jerious Norwood had another 30 yard run...and was rewarded again withÉ6 carries. Ted Kluck is the author of three books, including “Paper Tiger: One Athlete’s Journey to the Underbelly of Pro Football.” Visit him online at www.tedkluck.com. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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