Week Five Could Be's (10/7/07)

Could Be Great:

QB: Tony Romo vs Buffalo -- Romo is trying to lead the Cowboys to their first 5-0 start since 1983. So far this season Romo has been on fire and it wouldn't be surprising to see him light up the Bills secondary.

RB: Edgerrin James vs St. Louis -- The Rams could fall to 0-5 if the defensive line can't stop Edgerrin. James will look to exploit a defense that is giving up 4.8 yards per carry and 157 rushing yards per game.

WR: Jerricho Cotchery vs New York Giants -- The Giants may have been able to get to McNabb last weekend and they might be able to do the same to Pennington. But if Chad is able to get the ball out of his hands before he's thrown to the ground -- Cotchery might just have a great day. Jerricho has at least five catches in nine of his last 10.

Could Be Good:

QB: Joey Harrington vs Tennessee -- The Falcons are for real. And the fact that Jerious Norwood has been pretty much invisible gives them the potential to get even better. Over the last two games Harrington has been Brady-like completing 74% of his throws, passing for 585 yards, 4 touchdowns all without throwing a pick. If Atlanta's o-line can keep Harrington upright -- they are giving up four sacks per game -- Harrington could be good.

RB: Ronnie Brown vs Houston -- Brown has been the only spark for the Dolphins offense. He's actually drawing comparisons to Walter Payton having boasted more than 200 yards per scrimmage in three straight games.

WR: Steve Smith vs New Orleans -- Smith will have to work with back-up quarterback David Carr in order to extend his touchdown streak against the Saints to five straight contests.

Could Be Bad:

QB: Matt Schaub vs Miami -- Schaub might hit a wall in week five of his first full season as a starter in the NFL. Without his go-to man Andre Johnson and his second best threat also out (Jacoby Jones), Schaub and the Texans might not produce much offense.

RB: LenDale White vs Atlanta -- The other day I actually heard someone say that LenDale White has done more in the NFL than Reggie Bush (teammates in college). I laughed. White could be bad this weekend because he's been sick all week.

WR: Joey Galloway vs Indianapolis -- With no Cadillac to ride, plus a brand new left tackle making his NFL debut against Dwight Freeney, it could be a long day for any Buccaneer especially against the defending Super Bowl champs.