Could Be Great:
QB: Ben Roethlisberger vs CLE
-- Big Ben stood tall last Monday and quickly turned what would have been a nice evening of football into a turn the channel blow-out. Pittsburgh's offense is rolling because of their amazing defense which ranks first in the NFL in yards allowed. In addition to the fact that Roethlisberger is having a career year, he gets Cleveland this weekend. Roethlisberger won't have a problem racking up yards against the Browns -- who have allowed more yards per game than any NFL team. A match-up of first vs worst on defense should allow Roethlisberger to be great.
RB: Joseph Addai vs SD
-- Last weekend the Chargers gave up a record number of rushing yards by an individual player, need I say more?
WR: Hines Ward vs CLE
-- Roethlisberger has to throw to somebody. Ward hasn't had a great statistical year (just 302 receiving yards), but there are still plenty of games left to get himself going before the Steelers make a run for their second Super Bowl championship in three years.
Could Be Good:
QB: Marc Bulger vs NO
-- St. Louis hasn't looked like a quality NFL team through the first nine weeks of 2007. They will get back on track offensively with the Saints coming to town. Look for Bulger to find his confidence and get back to being an elite quarterback. Bulger hasn't been healthy, but that is no excuse for tossing just three touchdown passes in six appearances. I wouldn't be surprised to see him get three touchdown strikes on Sunday. I would, on the other hand, be surprised if the Rams were able to get their first win of the season.
RB: Justin Fargas vs CHI
-- I know what you might be thinking: Chad, Fargas is playing the Bears he won't be good. Wrong. The 2007 Bears haven't been anything like the '06 Bears. Chicago allows the 6th most yards per game and has the 7th worst offense. Yes, I do have Fargas in my portfolio at up over 225%, and Yea, I do plan on keeping him for the remainder of the season. But that isn't why he's my pick to be good this weekend. Fargas is a beast (looks a lot bigger than 220), he runs over people (5.4 yards per carry this season) and he's the only consistent thing going for the Raiders.
WR: Reggie Wayne vs SD
-- The Chargers will have to focus on the run which should allow Peyton Manning to find Wayne for a couple long bombs and perhaps a score or two. This season is becoming more and more the season of the changing of the guard: From Harrison to Wayne. Maybe week 10 will be a microcosm of what the future holds.
Could Be Bad:
QB: Donovan McNabb vs WASH
-- From the front office to the playing field, McNabb will suffer from a lack of focus and a lack of talent. The only way that McNabb has a chance to get going is if Westbrook can open up the field on a few draws or screen passes. Otherwise, it will be a long day against a tough Redskins secondary.
RB: Shaun Alexander vs SF
-- Remember the Madden commercial that taught us how to spell Shaun's first name. S-h-a-U-n. Well, we need a refresher because he's not reminding people lately. Sean's rushing numbers over the last four weekends: 25, 35, 47 and 32. Shawn hasn't scored since week two and has just two touchdowns all year. After 27 touchdowns two years ago, the seven he totaled last year are even looking unreachable. Yikes!
WR: Dwayne Bowe vs DEN
-- Kansas City. What can I say. What's up with the quarterbacks? What's up with the running backs? And the wide-outs? After Dwayne Bowe started the year with scores in three out of the first four games -- it's looking like downhill from here on.
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