1. QB Drew Brees vs. Atlanta Falcons
After two sub par games vs the Bills and Jets, Brees is back on fire after torching the New York Giants and leading the comeback against the Dolphins. And this week, he gets a Falcons opponent that is hurting in the secondary. Expect another 300-yard game and for Brees to locate Colston, Shockey, Moore and Co. for at least three TDs.
2. RB Steven Jackson vs. Detroit Lions
Jackson was able to run for 134 yards in their 36-point defeat to the Colts. This week, in a game between two of the worst teams in the league, expect a much closer affair, and for Jackson to eclipse the 100 yard mark and find the end zone for the first time this season. He might get there twice.
3. WR Mike Sims-Walker vs. Tennessee Titans
Sims-Walker totaled 91 yards and two TDs in his last game against the Titans. And that was against a healthier Titans secondary. For this one, some of Tennessee’s key members in the secondary will be out of action so look for Sims-Walker to top 100 receiving yards with at least one score.
Fantasy Busts
1. QB Kurt Warner vs. Carolina Panthers
The Panthers have the No. 1 pass defense in the league and will force Arizona to be more balanced in their offensive attack. A bigger role out of Beanie Wells and Tim Hightower will diminish Warner’s fantasy football numbers in Week Eight.
2. RB Thomas Jones vs. Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins have the No. 2 run defense in football and will stack the line this week vs. the Jets. They’re going to bet that Sanchez can’t beat them. So, facing eight and nine man fronts, look for a substantial drop off in numbers for Jones on Sunday.
3. WR Derrick Mason vs. Denver Broncos
The surprising 6-0 Broncos are winning games because of their defense and we expect CB Champ Bailey to lock onto Mason all day in Week Eight. While Mason and Flacco have put up solid numbers to this point, don’t expect anything of consequence on Sunday.
