LT still questionable...but was on field
Although he was very limited, Tomlinson (toe, questionable) was on the practice field on Friday, and he said that "it was OK," Chargers.com reports.  "I did what I wanted to do," said Tomlinson. "I didn't expect to do full participation, but I wanted to get out and do some stuff running the football. It was definitely a lot better than last week, so that's the exciting part about it." With the Chargers playing on Monday night, Tomlinson has about 30 extra hours to work with this week, so the odds seem good that he will give it a go against the Jets. He does, however, remain a bit of a risky play this week because we know that the Bolts will not hesitate to spell him with Darren Sproles if need be.

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Seattle's WR situation continues to struggle
Robinson (knee) is a gametime decision for Sunday, the Seattle Times reports.  Robinson signed with Seattle on Tuesday and was limited in practice all week. "I don't think it's serious," coach Mike Holmgren said of Robinson's knee problem, "but I want him to feel good when we put him out there, and he hasn't been playing much football in the last four or five months."

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Best and Worst Matchups for Week 3
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Joe Flacco (QB, Ravens, plus 11 percent): We've highlighted the rookie quarterback in his first two NFL starts, which seems strange considering his middling Week 1 performance that was supplemented by a fluke long touchdown run. The simple facts are that Flacco's average performance isn't projected to be very good, and he's faced weak defenses to start the season. Last year, Steve McNair and Kyle Boller averaged 293 passing yards in their starts against the Browns. Flacco isn't much worse.

Matt Cassel (QB, Patriots, plus 9 percent): One of the reasons that the Patriots shouldn't have much trouble winning the AFC East regardless of their quarterback is a very favorable schedule. That includes the Dolphins, whom Cassel faces this week. The Dolphins don't have the pass rush to bother Cassel or the cover corners to handle Randy Moss and Wes Welker. Cassel should be capable of a very nice day, even with the simplified game plan he's working with.

J.T. O'Sullivan (QB, 49ers, plus 8 percent): O'Sullivan got a lot of positive press last week after a gritty performance against Seattle. He showed an ability to scan the field despite having a pass rush in his face, something he shouldn't need to be concerned with this week against the Lions. In addition, it's Mike Martz versus his old team. You don't think he'll try to throw for 1,000 yards against them?

Chad Pennington (QB, Dolphins, minus 9 percent): The Dolphins don't have the pass-blocking to handle the Patriots' pass rush, and Pennington doesn't have the arm strength to keep their safeties honest. It shouldn't be much of a performance from Pennington.

Matt Schaub (QB, Texans, minus 9 percent): Last year, backup QB Sage Rosenfels handled both starts against the Titans for Houston. In the fourth quarter of the first game, playing against a prevent defense, Rosenfels threw for 255 yards and four touchdowns against only one interception. In the other seven quarters, Rosenfels threw for a total of 220 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions. Schaub is better than Rosenfels, but he should lean closer to the seven awful quarters than to the one great one.

Aaron Rodgers (QB, Packers, minus 7 percent): We hyped Rodgers to have a huge Week 2, and he delivered; unfortunately, he doesn't get to play the Lions every week. Against the Cowboys, he'll struggle some. Last year, in relief of the injured Brett Favre, he threw for 201 yards and one score in a game that was already out of hand. With the Cowboys actually bothering to rush, Rodgers is likely to throw a pick or two. Dallas is also the only team that could lose a Pro Bowler in its secondary and see its pass defense improve, so perennial whipping boy Roy Williams' being out of the lineup will only do the defense good.

Running backs
Frank Gore (RB, 49ers, plus 12 percent): We did just say that Mike Martz will want to throw the ball all over the field against the Lions, and that's probably true. That being said … the Lions have given up 441 rushing yards in two games. The effects of losing Shaun Rogers already are becoming apparent, and Gore seems absolutely primed for a huge game. If we had to pick numbers, he'll get 125 yards and two scores.

LaDainian Tomlinson (RB, Chargers, plus 10 percent): Generally, we avoid listing the fantasy studs as suggested starts. After all, you're not benching LT no matter what we say, and you shouldn't. This week, though, we really love his matchup, at home against the Jets. The matchup might even be enough to offset the worries you have about his toe.

Joseph Addai (RB, Colts, plus 9 percent): Stop sounding the alarms about the Colts and their issues running the ball. Take a look at Addai's stats versus another player's first two weeks.

Michael Turner (RB, Falcons, plus 9 percent): Kansas City added Glenn Dorsey in the offseason, but they've been gashed for 416 rushing yards in two games. The tandem of Atlanta's Turner and Jerious Norwood should have a field day.

Jamal Lewis (RB, Browns, minus 17 percent): Lewis had the best day of any running back against the Ravens last year, rushing for 92 yards and a touchdown. When that's the best you can hope for, start another running back.

DeAngelo Williams (RB, Panthers, minus 15 percent) and Jonathan Stewart (RB, Panthers, minus 10 percent): While Stewart was showing off his potential last week breaking countless tackles, Williams was sitting on the bench. The two will split carries, but Stewart's the future star. It doesn't matter, either way, for this week -- if you wouldn't want to start a running back against the Vikings, imagine if that running back had to split his carries in two. We'd leave both out, but if you have to pick one, go with Stewart.

Steve Slaton (RB, Texans, minus 13 percent): Ron Dayne ran for 86 yards and a touchdown against the Titans during a game when Albert Haynesworth was returning from injury and not 100 percent. When Haynesworth was in the lineup, Ahman Green ran for 39 yards. Haynesworth will be in the lineup this week. Any questions?

Wide receivers
Brandon Marshall (WR, Broncos, plus 9 percent): OK, maybe he won't have 18 receptions for 166 yards this week. Against a Saints secondary that looked as ineffective in Week 2 as it looked improved in Week 1 (a performance that Jon Gruden has stuck squarely on the shoulders of Jeff Garcia), Marshall should be positively impossible to cover in Denver.

Plaxico Burress (WR, Giants, plus 9 percent): The Bengals' defense has looked slightly improved this year, but there's still road to be traveled before they become even an average defense. Burress is too tall for either one of the cornerbacks he'll face on Sunday, as both Leon Hall and Johnathan Joseph are 5-foot-11. No. 1 receivers who can get downfield gave the Bengals fits last year; Larry Fitzgerald, Braylon Edwards, Lee Evans and Randy Moss are the receivers most similar in style and ability to Burress in the league, and they averaged -- averaged, mind you -- nine catches for 126 yards with a score and a half.

Ted Ginn Jr. (WR, Dolphins, minus 6 percent): We understand that the Dolphins are rebuilding. That's fine. Does it seem like a good fit, though, when your top wide receiver is a speed demon who can't run routes and your quarterback is a West Coast offense junkie who can't throw deep? Ginn shouldn't be in anyone's lineup, and the matchup against the Patriots just makes it worse.

Roy Williams (WR, Lions, minus 6 percent): Williams should be held somewhat in check by Nate Clements; with Calvin Johnson opposite, Jon Kitna should have a pretty comfortable target to throw at whilst avoiding the 49ers' best cover corner.

Tight ends
Jeremy Shockey (TE, Saints, plus 15 percent): Shockey hasn't blown anyone away yet, but this is the first time this season he'll get a really favorable matchup. Denver, to repeat last week's discussion, was the worst team in the league against tight ends last year. That should mean more targets and, more importantly, more yards for Shockey.

Owen Daniels (TE, Texans, minus 14 percent): The supremely underrated Daniels has to go at the Titans' Keith Bulluck & Co. come Sunday; he could muster only a combined five catches for 62 yards in his two starts against them last year. Hold him out.

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Players to Love in Week 3
Michael Turner, RB, Falcons: The Chiefs are almost as bad as the Lions for rushing defense.

Jerious Norwood, RB, Falcons: Of course, if I were to hang out with George Clooney, I'd get a lot of high-quality leftovers. Same goes for Turner's wingman Norwood this week.
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Marshawn Lynch, RB, Bills: When Lane Kiffin puts his resume together, he won't be listing Lynch as a reference.

Matt Forte, RB, Bears: Already a no-questions-asked every-week starter.

Jason McKie, RB, Bears: Goal-line carries in two straight weeks. Bet he gets a third touchdown.

Chris Johnson, RB, Titans: Every week, I get into an argument about him versus LenDale White. "White gets goal-line carries!" I get yelled at. "Whatever," is my response. For two straight weeks, Johnson has outscored White in fantasy points, which is the only yardstick in the game we play.

LenDale White, RB, Titans: That said, White will get his as well against the Texans this week.

Jake Delhomme, QB, Panthers: You attack Minnesota through the air, not on the ground, and you gotta like getting Steve Smith back. The Minnesota secondary is among the worst seven in the NFL in passing yards allowed.

J.T. O'Sullivan, Isaac Bruce and Bryant Johnson, 49ers: I have J.T. fifth overall in my quarterback rankings this week. Here's why: one of the worst defenses in the NFL, playing on the road at San Francisco, against a team that has a lot of offensive weapons and can put up points. Add to that the revenge factor; I think if Mike Martz has any chance at all to run up the score, he will, just to shove it in Matt Millen's face. You really have to like J.T.'s chances. And, of course, I have already mentioned Gore.

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Players Not to Love in Week 3
Larry Johnson, RB, Chiefs: Now he's not even getting goal-line carries. The diapers are off -- can we get him some Depends?

Matt Ryan and Roddy White, Falcons: Believe it or not, the Chiefs actually are sixth-best against the pass in the NFL. This is the Michael Turner show.

DeAngelo Williams, RB, Panthers: DeAngelo? Denied! (Pause) You're not gonna believe this, but I came up with that in like three seconds. Sometimes, genius just comes to you.

Carson Palmer, QB, Bengals: Going back to last year, not only does he have just five touchdowns in his past seven games, but he has yet to throw a touchdown this year.

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McFadden probable for tomorrow
Raiders RB Darren McFadden (toe) is listed as probable for Week 3 at Buffalo. However, the Contra Costa Times reported Friday that head coach Lane Kiffin said McFadden did very little in practice and will need a pain-killing injection to face the Bills Sunday. Kiffin added McFadden will be watched closely in warmups and it is possible that Michael Bush will be the featured back since Justin Fargas is doubtful with a groin injury. McFadden might just be used as a change of pace back.