Week Three Could Be's (9/23/07)

Could Be Great:

QB: Tom Brady vs Buffalo -- Brady's numbers through the first two games: 6 TDS, 1 INT, 576 yards, Passer Rating of 134.2. In addition, earmuffs Bills fans, Buffalo is not very good on offense (32nd in pass yards per game, 31st in yards per game and 30th in points per game) which will allow Brady plenty of extra time to get comfortable.

RB: LaDainian Tomlinson vs Green Bay -- I know you are thinking: way to go out on a limb and pick Brady and LT... But I can't imagine Tomlinson going through another weekend without topping 100 yards -- something he did in nine out of the first 10 games last season.

WR: Roy Williams vs Philadelpia -- Out of the 39 Williams' in the NFL, Roy will be the greatest of them all this weekend. Roy has two touchdowns in two games, but he's second on his team in catches and tied for second with Calvin Johnson (there are 42 Johnsons' in the NFL) in yards with 131. In an offense that ranks No. 1 in passing yards through the first two weeks, the Eagles defense could be a Roy Williams led Lions next victim.

Could Be Good:

QB: Jason Campbell vs New York Giants -- Campbell looked good on Monday Night in a road win against Philadelphia. He didn't put up stellar stats, but his run-threat and deep-ball capabilities make him a good candidate to do well against a Giants secondary that has given up the most passing yards in the NFL through two games.

RB: Thomas Jones vs Miami -- There are 30 Jones's and one Jones-Drew in the NFL. I figured why not get Jones on the list this week not only because of his name but his opponent. The Dolphins are 0-2 and will get nothing but a face full of a freshly healed Jones. Miami is giving up more than 375 yards per game in the first two and despite having Jason Taylor (14 Taylor's) on the defensive line -- I see Jones making his second home game better than his first (42 yards vs NE week one).

WR: Ronald Curry vs Cleveland -- His speed alone could be worth one touchdown alone for Curry. The Bengals were able to get six last weekend and I would expect Oakland to find a way to get the ball into the Raider receivers hands. After 10 catches in week one, Curry caught just two balls last weekend. I have a feeling that Curry was watching film of what Chad Johnson did against the Browns -- he was able to score twice.

Could Be Bad:

QB: Matt Leinart vs Baltimore -- Baltimore is a tough match-up for any quarterback in the NFL. I don't see many points out of the Cardinals and Leinart might find himself having to throw it up or get put on his back.

RB: Marshawn Lynch vs New England -- The Patriots are leading the league in rushing yards allowed for the first two games. I put Lynch on the "Could Be Bad" list for his NFL debut -- he was able to score a touchdown and rush for nearly 100 yards. Maybe my previous prediction was too soon.

WR: Donald Driver vs San Diego -- With Jennings expected on the field this weekend to go along with the Chargers coming to town -- Driver might have a quiet Sunday. (P.S. I really wanted to put a Jackson (26) or a Smith (55) here just for fun).