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
ESPN
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.
Dwayne Bowe

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.

Devin Hester questionable
Hester says he has a "a little torn cartilage" in his rib area and is starting to feel better, the Chicago Tribune reports. "I'm feeling a lot better so I'm hoping by the end of the week I'll have no pain or nothing like that," he said Thursday.  Hester was on the field with his teammates Thursday, but not in pads. We'll check back on his status Friday, but so far he would seem to fall into the "questionable" category for Week 3.

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Don't worry about AP
Adrian Peterson was limited at practice on Thursday due to a sore hamstring, but feels he will play Sunday against Carolina. "I feel I'll be ready to go," he told the St. Paul Pioneer Press. "Just take it one day at a time. Just give it a little time to rest."  Peterson said the hamstring was too sore for him to be used on a kick return on last Sunday's final play, so there is some concern here. Still, the injury looks minor and he should play this weekend.

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Fargas may be out a while...
Fargas (groin) may be sidelined for "a few weeks," the Oakland Tribune reports.  Fargas' MRI Monday showed a strain, the Sacramento Bee reports. Though he didn't rule himself out this week, Fargas said nothing concrete that would contradict the aforementioned report. "This week is probably not likely, but I'm not going to put any time or date on it," Fargas said. "Just going to keep rehabbing and get back as soon as possible." Dynamic rookie Darren McFadden, toe injury permitting, is next in line for carries, followed by Michael Bush.

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LT (and his owners) lucky he doesn't play until Monday
As expected, Tomlinson (toe) sat out practice on Wednesday and will likely do so again on Thursday and possibly Friday, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.  The Bolts will be extra cautious with Tomlinson this week in an effort to get him ready for Monday night's showdown with the Jets. Said Tomlinson: "It's feeling a little better today. By Monday night, hopefully I'll be as close to 100 percent as possible." All signs point to Tomlinson playing in Week 3, but how much and how well remains to be seen.

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History Lessons
CBS Sports
It seems fitting to call the rivalry between the Colts and Jaguars the "The Hatfields vs. the McCoys."  Every time these teams meet, the Jags are looking up at the Colts in the rankings. If not for an impressive come-from-behind win last week by Indy, both teams would be a stunning 0-2. As it stands, it's pretty incredible that these teams have one win between them.

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Gettiing Defensive

DB matchups
Giants vs. Bengals pass game: All Giants defensive backs are must-starts against the hapless Bengals. Not only will Carson Palmer put the ball in the air once the Giants build a lead, but Big Blue's pass rush will force Palmer into making hasty decisions. Cincinnati's unhealthy receivers only add fuel to this fire. The Giants' secondary will shine.
DBs to check out: Aaron Ross, Corey Webster, Michael Johnson, James Butler

Patriots vs. Dolphins pass game: Figure that Miami will fall behind in this game and be forced to give up on the run game. That's happened twice already as Dolphins QBs threw 43 times in Week 1 and 32 times in Week 2. No Dolphins running back has more than 11 carries in a game this season -- what does that tell you about the shape the club has been in thus far on Sundays? The Patriots are also familiar with starter Chad Pennington and should pick him off a couple of times.
DBs to check out: Rodney Harrison, James Sanders, Ellis Hobbs, Deltha O'Neal

49ers vs. Lions pass game: Too obvious? After Kitna's Week 2 performance, it might be. Kevin Smith hasn't been able to get going on the ground, meaning that the Lions will have to take to the air again. Expect the Niners to have some tips on Kitna's game thanks to ex-Lions offensive coordinator Mike Martz now in San Francisco.
DBs to check out: Nate Clements, Walt Harris, Michael Lewis

Titans vs. Texans pass game: The Texans didn't exactly have the bye week they would have preferred to have, and with their run game still expected to struggle, Matt Schaub will have to put the ball in the air. Two of the top 10 Fantasy DBs are Cortland Finnegan and Michael Griffin, both Tennessee defenders. They should do well. Andre Johnson will still get his numbers, but the ball will be there for the Titans' secondary to go after.
DBs to check out: Cortland Finnegan, Michael Griffin, Chris Hope

LB matchups
Panthers vs. Vikings run game: Tarvaris Jackson has taken his share of criticism this week, and it's his arm that's partially to blame for Minnesota's 0-2 start. Insert Gus Frerotte, who will likely be handing off plenty to Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor, especially with the Panthers' secondary starting the year off fairly well.
LBs to check out: Jon Beason, Thomas Davis

Bills vs. Raiders run game: Like Jackson, JaMarcus Russell is off to an inauspicious start to his second season. Even though Darren McFadden should have a couple of long runs, the Bills' linebackers should corral him and Michael Bush as the Raiders lean on them offensively.
LBs to check out: Paul Posluszny, Kawika Mitchell

Bengals vs. Giants run game: The formula for beating the Bengals has been easy: Run on them. The Giants will throw the ball around as they normally do, but this is a chance for their running backs to total 35 carries, if not more if their defense gets some turnovers. The Bengals' defense will have another long day on the field, but that's what you want for Fantasy.
LBs to check out: Dhani Jones, Keith Rivers, Rashad Jeanty

DL matchups
Falcons vs. Chiefs O-line: The Chiefs have allowed nine sacks this season, a telling sign about their offensive line and the pigskin-holding passers playing behind it. John Abraham has gotten off to a strong start for Atlanta and should have a field day, especially if Tyler Thigpen ends up playing for the Chiefs.
DLs to check out: John Abraham, Jamaal Anderson

Lions vs. 49ers O-line: Believe it or not, the Lions have a good matchup here as the Niners have given up 12 sacks over two games (eight last week). It only helps that the Niners will probably run Frank Gore quite a bit, which will lead to some potential tackles for the Detroit D-linemen.
DLs to check out: Dewayne White, Cory Redding

Seahawks vs. Rams O-line: Know who got those eight sacks on the Niners last week? It was Seattle. This week they face the Rams, who have not done well against the Eagles and Giants' pass rushes in the early going. With 10 sacks allowed, the Seahawks are rarin' to go against these Rams.
DLs to check out: Patrick Kerney, Darryl Tapp

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Deuce should be on the field Sunday
McAllister (knees) participated fully in practice on Wednesday, the Times-Picayune reports.  The team continues to list McAllister, who is recovering from surgery on both knees, on the injury report, but he has been active for the team's first two games and has consistently been a full participant in practice. The main issue for McAllister at this point is playing time - he has just two carries so far this season.

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Top Ten Targets Per Game
Player                         Team      2008     2007     Net Change
Brandon Marshall     Den.       20          10.6       9.4
Reggie Wayne           Ind.         12            9.8       2.3
Andre Johnson          Hou.       12            9.6       2.4
Dwayne Bowe            KC          11            7.3       3.7
Calvin Johnson          Det.        11            6.3       4.7
Muhsin Muhammad  Car.        11            5.1       5.4
Wes Welker                NE          11            9.1       1.4
Anthony Gonzalez      Ind.         10               4           6
Matt Jones                  Jac.         10            4.2        5.8
Plaxico Burress         NYG        10            8.8        0.7

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Kristine Mayle - Ohio University

Name: Kristine Mayle
Hometown: Smithfield, OH
School: Ohio University
Year: Senior
Major: Chemical Engineering

I love my school, but I almost went to:
I never applied anywhere else. I visited Ohio University and knew it was perfect.

My best physical feature is:
My eyes. I love their unique color and that the color can change depending on what I wear.

If I had to watch one movie on loop for ever, it would be:
Hitch or any romantic comedy.

If you looked at the "most played" songs on my iPod, you'd see a lot of:
Ingram Hill, Granian, Train and Sister Hazel.

My worst habit is:
Bting my fingers when I am nervous.

My gameday superstitions are:
To not talk bad about the other team before the game, karma always gets me when I do that. And before every home game the girl cheerleaders sit on the boys' shoulders and touch the bottom of the Richland Avenue Bridge as we come back from Tail Great Park.

I'd love to trade places for a day with:
No one. I love my life the way it is.

The talent I'd most like to have that I don't possess is:
Painting and being creative in general.

These three things top my bucket list:
1. Make a significant contribution to the medical community dealing with tissue regeneration and targeted drug delivery.

2. Be known as an "expert" in some field or company.

3. Travel Europe, especially visiting Scotland, Italy, France, Ireland and Spain.

I'd want my last meal to be:
Cheese raviolis with marinara sauce.

The most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to me during a game is:
During the cheerleader alumni game my freshman year as we were running the team out, one of the male alumni cheerleaders ran out in the opposite direction and hit into me. He knocked me down in the middle of the field as the team was running out behind me. Luckily, I was able to get up and continue running without too much of a problem.

Three things I'd take to a desert island are:
I would take my best friend, because she would be the most fun person to be stranded with. I would take my 5-year-old chocolate lab puppy, since he makes me so happy. And finally I would take some good books to read while I was there to pass time.

My favorite sport and professional sports teams are:
My favorite sport to watch is basketball and I don't have a favorite professional team.

My one guilty pleasure is:
Ice cream. I love plain vanilla from my family's ice cream shop, or Apple Pie ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery.

My celebrity crush is:
L.L. Cool J.

Five people I'd like to have dinner with (living or dead) are:
I would like to have dinner with my three grandfathers, Sam, Charlie and Jack and also my great-grandmothers, Elizabeth and Clara.

My friends would be surprised to know that I:
Was very much a tomboy growing up. My neighbors/best friends were boys growing up, so I give them credit for my athleticism, competitiveness and love for the outdoors.

The next risk I want to take is:
Moving to another state to complete graduate school in biomedical engineering.

The reality show I'd do best on is:
Real World/Road Rules Challenge.

The worst date I've ever been on was:
Luckily, I've never been on a bad date yet.

Joey Galloway doubtful
Galloway (right foot sprain) is not expected to play this week, the St. Petersburg Times reports.  As a result, Michael Clayton will start at flanker Sunday against the Bears, while Antonio Bryant will move to split end.

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Reggie Brown upgraded to questionable
Brown (hamstring) should be available for Sunday's game against the Steelers, the Eagles' official site reports.  There's some upside down the road this season when Brown is fully healthy, but a wait-and-see approach is probably in order now, given how well the Eagles' passing game has clicked in his absence.

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Former Bengals taking over starting spot under center in Minnesota
Gus Frerotte will replace Jackson as the starting quarterback this week against Carolina, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports, and according to ESPN's John Clayton, Frerotte will remain the starter for the rest of the season.  Jackson struggled the first two games with just a 64.8 quarterback rating (and 39.6 rating in the Red Zone), but this is still a shock since it comes so early in the season and after head coach Brad Childress and Vikings management showed so much faith in Jackson during the offseason. Jackson could get the job back if Frerotte struggles, but Childress took the step of naming Frerotte the starter for the remainder of the season, seemingly trying to avoid further quarterback controversy. Those counting on Jackson as a starting quarterback this season should start to make other plans.

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Roddy White could have a big week
The Chiefs are expected to start two rookie cornerbacks against the Falcons on Sunday, the Associated Press reports.  The Falcons may try their hand at the run to start off the game against a defense that allowed around 300 yards on the ground last week. But if they decide to take is us all by surprise and test those rookie corners, you can bet White will be a main factor in the play calling. If you are considering starting White on Sunday, you should definitely do so and take advantage of the opposition's weak defensive front.

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Michael Turner says ankle is sore
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Falcons RB Michael Turner has a sore ankle suffered in Week 2 at Tampa Bay, but he doesn't think it's serious. "It's one of those things you get rolled up into, and you've got to walk it off a little bit," Turner said. "Just a little sore. Nothing major."  Turner followed up his 220-yard, 2 TD performance in Week 1 with a stinker -- 48 total yards -- in Week 2. But with the lowly Chiefs coming to town, he should do well again on his home turf. Consider him a solid No. 2 Fantasy RB with plenty of potential for another big game.

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Fantasy Stockwatch
CBS Sports

Jay Cutler, QB, Denver  UP
If 650 passing yards, six touchdowns and only one interception doesn't get you excited, then you haven't been paying attention. In two games, Cutler leads the NFL in passing yards and is tied with Philip Rivers for the most touchdowns. With Brandon Marshall back from his suspension, Cutler should only continue to improve. The Broncos have become a passing team, and Cutler is now a must-start in all leagues. I'll stand by my prediction that he could finish as the best Fantasy quarterback in 2008. He has another great matchup in Week 3 against the Saints. 

Carson Palmer, QB, Cincinnati  DOWN
Only once has Palmer gone two consecutive games without a touchdown pass since 2005, and it was last year. Palmer has completed just 50 percent of his passes for only 233 yards with three interceptions on the season. With Chad Johnson less than 100 percent because of the shoulder injury and a woeful offensive line, Palmer could be in store for a long season. He is not a must-start quarterback right now and should not be started in Week 3 at the Giants.

Darren McFadden, RB, Oakland  UP
Hopefully this turf toe injury that knocked him out of the fourth quarter at Kansas City won't linger because McFadden could be in line to produce like many Fantasy owners expected. If Justin Fargas (groin) is out for an extended period of time and McFadden doesn't have any setbacks, then it could be time to start McFadden in all leagues. He has a tough matchup this week at Buffalo, but after running for 164 yards and a touchdown against the Chiefs, he's ready to get his career on the fast track.

LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, San Diego  DOWN
Tomlinson actually has more total yards this year (152) than he did last year (134) through two games, but he hasn't scored a touchdown and is dealing with this toe injury. He'll get going, but right now Fantasy owners are screaming at his lack of production while watching Darren Sproles run wild. It might take Tomlinson another week to come around with the Jets a tough run defense, but he faces Oakland in Week 4. By then, the L.T. of old should be back to his dominant self.

Julius Jones, RB, Seattle  UP
In Week 2 against San Francisco, Jones looked like the running back many Fantasy owners expected when he ran for 127 yards and a touchdown. Now, the hope is Jones uses this game as a catapult for the rest of the season and doesn't lose too many touches when Maurice Morris returns from his knee injury. Jones should have another solid performance in Week 3 against the Rams. If he does, it might not be a bad idea to try shopping him around in a trade.

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Jones-Drew very successful against Colts lifetime
Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew has scored in every meeting he's had with the Colts. He also ran them over for a paid of 100-yard games in 2006 when the Colts were letting everyone run over them. Jacksonville visits Indianapolis in Week 3.  Jones-Drew has struggled early this season, mostly thank to the disaster that is the Jacksonville offensive line. His owners will be hoping he can at least get in the end zone in Week 3 to continue his nice streak against the Colts, who have struggled a little to stop the run this year and lost Bob Sanders for a while in Week 2. Consider Jones-Drew merely a No. 3 Fantasy RB or 'flex' option in larger leagues until the Jaguars can sort out their offensive line struggles, but he could be in for a nice day on Sunday.

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Pickups of the Week
Darren Sproles, RB, Chargers (13 percent): Might as well start with the obvious. Sproles gained 125 yards on nine touches, and that doesn't count the return yards or his score. A few things are clear here: The Chargers can run the ball and it's clearly Sproles (and not Jacob Hester) who is LT's backup. Toe problems have a way of lingering and if LT ever misses time, is there any doubt Sproles will put up big numbers? If you used your No. 1 pick on LT, handcuffing him to Darren is very wise. And if you didn't have the No. 1 pick, you shouldn't feel above messing with LT's owner. Shawn Peters, the devious author of our "Grand Theft Roto" columns, calls it cuff-blocking.

Brandon Jackson, RB, Packers (18 percent): Mentioned here last week and since then, here's the new stuff I know: The Packers' offense is really good and Ryan Grant is banged up, at least to the point that it's affecting his performance. When Grant only gets 20 yards on 15 carries against the Lions and B-Jax (I call him B-Jax) gets 18 touches for 80 yards and a score, it's time to make sure he's owned.

Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, Giants (60 percent): To butcher Mark Twain, reports of his fantasy death were greatly exaggerated. Clearly, everyone who used Brandon Jacobs to vulture touchdowns from Traitor Tiki is karmically being repaid with Jacobs now not getting anywhere near the end zone. We here at ESPN Fantasy HQ had Bradshaw ahead of Derrick Ward in our preseason rankings and were feeling pretty dumb after Week 1. But Tom Coughlin came out and said he would get Bradshaw more involved and that's what happened. Two scores, 70 total yards and Jacobs ain't the healthiest cat in the world, you dig?

Michael Bush, RB, Raiders (6 percent): See if you follow my logic here. Week one: Darren McFadden leaves with an injury. Week two: Justin Fargas leaves with an injury. Michael Bush had 16 carries for 90 yards and a score while Oakland was shoving, er, running the ball on Kansas City. Not every team is as terrible against the run as the Chiefs, but the Raiders can run and, if he is ever the No. 2 runner in this offense, Bush will have value as a bye-week flex.

The Lists ot Ten
ESPN
Ten stats from Sunday that you should pay attention to:
   1. Trent Edwards was 20-for-25 passing.
   2. Fred Jackson had seven receptions for 83 yards.
   3. Against one of the worst run defenses in the NFL, Larry Johnson averaged 1.8 yards per carry.
   4. Matt Jones led the Jaguars in receptions for the second straight week.
   5. Chansi Stuckey of the Jets caught a touchdown pass for the second straight week.
   6. Thomas Jones averaged 4.1 yards per carry against a very good defensive line in a game in which there wasn't a lot of offense. (He's a good buy-low option.)
   7. For the second straight week, Jason McKie of the Bears had a goal-line touchdown run.
   8. LaMont Jordan had the most rushing attempts (11) and yards (62) for the Patriots.
   9. The Bills have now allowed fewer than 100 yards rushing total for two straight weeks.
  10. David Patten had five receptions for 55 yards, second most on the Saints, and he was the first    red-zone target for Drew Brees.

Ten guys you can freak out about
   1. Carson Palmer
   2. Larry Johnson
   3. Alge Crumpler
   4. Deuce McAllister
   5. Edgerrin James
   6. Laurence Maroney
   7. Jeff Garcia. (I thought Brian Griese looked good.)
   8. Joey Galloway
   9. DeAngelo Williams
  10. Fred Taylor

Ten guys who have been good one week and bad another but who I believe in
   1. Chris Cooley
   2. Torry Holt
   3. Donald Driver
   4. Jerricho Cotchery
   5. Sammy Morris (Hey, he still got the touchdown.)
   6. Anthony Fasano
   7. Tarvaris Jackson
   8. Marvin Harrison
   9. Ryan Grant (but I'd make sure I had Brandon Jackson)
  10. Ahmad Bradshaw

Ten guys who have yet to do anything but who I am not worried about
   1. Steven Jackson
   2. T.J. Houshmandzadeh
   3. Chad Johnson
   4. Joseph Addai
   5. Braylon Edwards
   6. LaDainian Tomlinson
   7. Matt Hasselbeck (he'll get wide receivers back soon enough)
   8. David Garrard
   9. Roddy White
  10. Santonio Holmes

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Ben Utecht may miss some time
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Bengals TE Ben Utecht, who left Week 2's loss to the Titans with a chest injury, is likely to be out for at least a few games.  Utecht was sharing time at TE with Reggie Kelly, but now Kelly looks to have the No. 1 job to his own for at least a week or two. Utecht is barely worth holding on to in leagues that require two TEs, but you could do worse for a No. 3 option. As for Kelly, he remains a low-end No. 2 Fantasy TE at best.

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Week 2 Fantasy Stars...through today

Passing
Name                Yds    TD    Int    Rate
Philip Rivers     377    3       1    120.4
Kurt Warner      361    3       0    158.3
Jay Cutler          350    4       1    109.6
A.Rodgers         328    3       0    117

Rushing
Name                         Att    Yds    Avg    TD    FUM
Darren McFadden    21    164    7.8       1    2
Adrian Peterson       29    160    5.5       0    0
Julius Jones             26    127    4.9       1    0
Earnest Graham      15    116    7.7       1    0

Receiving Leaders                   
Name                          Rec     Yds     Avg     TD     FUM
Greg Jennings          6         167     27.8       0       0
Brandon Marshall     18      166        9.2       1       1
Santana Moss           7        164      23.4       1       0
Isaac Bruce                4         153     38.2       0      0

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Tomlinson left yesterday's game early
L.T. was injured on the last drive in Week 1 against the Panthers and came into this game as questionable. He hardly practiced, but said felt well enough to play. Obviously, the injury didn't fully go away and it definitely bothered Tomlinson. There is no doubt he will be on the injury report leading up to Week 3 against the Jets, so pay attention Fantasy owners. The game is on Monday night, so L.T. gets an extra day to rest. Obviously, L.T. is too good of an option to sit in Fantasy if active because he is a threat to take it to the house at any time.

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Kellen Winslow proves why he was a top TE pick
Winslow grabs seven on windy night: Browns TE Kellen Winslow managed to catch seven passes on a night when the aftereffects of Hurricane Ike seemingly demanded a run-heavy game plan. The catches only went for 55 yards, though.

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Not a big surprise, but....
Lewis manhandled against Steelers: Browns RB Jamal Lewis, in a game that demanded a run-heavy attack thanks to the aftereffects of Hurricane Ike, gained only 38 yards on 19 carries Week 2 against the Steelers. He also caught three passes for 28 yards.