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Studs: Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers: Big Ben was insane on Monday night, tossing 5 TD’s...in the first half. Someone needs to remind Roethlisberger that he isn’t Tom Brady, or soon it will be him in a GQ photo spread shearing a sheep. Drew Brees, QB, Saints: Things looked so bleak a few weeks ago for Brees, who topped 400 yards and added 3 scores on Sunday. Jon Kitna, QB, Lions: The Lions defense looked uncharacteristically stout this week, and Kitna did his part to keep the offense moving, going for 252 and 2 TD’s. Tony Romo, QB, Cowboys: 324 yards, 3 TD’s and a pick. Adrian Peterson, RB, Vikings: This guy is option A, B, and C for a Viking team that would be absolutely deadly if it had a passing game. Peterson had half a season on Sunday, rushing for 296 yards and 3 scores and setting an NFL single-game record in the process. Clinton Portis, RB, Redskins: C-Po went for 196 and a score against the Jets JV defense. Jamal Lewis, RB, Browns: I predicted a nothing game for Lewis, who of course went for 4 scores (on only 37 yardsÉso I was half-right?). Reggie Bush, RB, Saints: Bush scored once on the ground and once through the air take that Bush haters! Oh wait, I’m a Bush hater. Ron Dayne, RB, Texans: It felt like Wisconsin, circa the late-90’s, as Dayne went for 122 and a score. If only they could play Northwestern (err...Oakland) every week. Marshawn Lynch, RB, Bills: Speaking of guys who are the only real option on their clubs, Lynch had 153 yards and a score against a Bengals team that really, really sucks. Larry Johnson, RB, Chiefs: Grandmama scored on the ground and through the air, earning him fantasy stud status this week. He also tweaked his ankle, so LJ owners should grab Priest Holmes if they haven’t already done so. Terrell Owens, WR, Cowboys: 10 catches, 174 yards and a score for the brash receiver who has gone an incredible 9 weeks without in any way flaking out. Sidney Rice, WR, Vikings: Rice makes this list because he finally became a part of the Vikings offense, and found the end zone on Sunday. Greg Jennings, WR, Packers: Another two-score game for Jennings and the resurgent Packers. Lee Evans, WR, Bills: This was the week-of-the-underachieving-WR-making-good as Evans finally found his groove against a Bengals defense that has helped many a WR find their respective grooves. Even JP Losman looked good this week. Duds: The Entire Cardinals Offense: Starting with the rickety K-Warn, and including Edge James (15 rushing yards, but did score), Boldin and Fitzgerald, this entire unit continued to underachieve and underwhelm against Tampa. Jay Cutler, QB, Broncos: Cutler went down with an injury in the second quarter, when he had completed just 3 passes for 20 yards. However, Cutler or no, the Broncos looked well on their way to another abysmal offensive performance. Philip Rivers, QB, Chargers: Dr. Phil seems to be on a good week/bad week rotation, and this was a bad week. No scores and one pick on a team that is rapidly regressing. Thanks Norv. Steve McNair, QB, Ravens: He doesn’t often produce numbers, but 63 yards, no TD’s and a pick on Monday night? David Carr, QB, Panthers: I know, I know, you weren’t exactly expecting miracles from Carr, but his presence means that the rest of the offense takes a considerable hit as well. Last week I wrote that I weep for Steve Smith. I still do, and if he won’t demand a trade, I’ll do it for him. Vince Young, QB, Titans: Hasn’t thrown a TD pass since his junior year at Texas, but the Titans are on several-games-long win streak. Go figure. Travis Henry, RB, Broncos: Someone should tell Henry that his suspension will begin in a few weeks. The legally-challenged RB officially forgot to show up on Sunday, rushing for 31 yards on 9 carries. Rudi Johnson, RB, Bengals: Here’s an idea just never start Rudi Johnson. This guy has been teasing his owners all season, and screwed them over again by going for just 11 yards on 9 carries. Nice. Shaun Alexander, RB, Seahawks: Has there been a week when he hasn’t appeared on this list? Alexander is quickly approaching “permanent fantasy stiff” territory. Steve Smith, WR, Panthers: 3 catches, 15 yards, 1 injured hip. But did we mention David Carr was the QB? Antonio Gates, TE, Chargers: He’s been a stud all season...today he had 1 catch for 10 yards. Cam Cameron, Coach, Dolphins: For insisting on starting a journeyman quarterback on a winless team, when he has a promising rookie QB on his bench. 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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