Tough calls last week as Chris Johnson still hasn't produced. That being said, he is the first guy I am pushing this week as without Kenny Britt, he will most likely be facing a scheme that is built to stop him. I am still going to say he is coming out and having a big week. Eventually, he will start to play good and you might as well ride him as will I in this blog. Dare I say that Matt Stafford and Ryan Fitzpatrick should be every week starters at this point.
Must Start
Expect big things from Adrian Peterson as they have lost a lot of leads in the second half as they are not giving this guy the ball enough. This week will be different and look for AP to lead the way.
Darren McFadden, sorry Patriot fans, but until this defense gets used to this new 4-3 look, I will pick the running back against them. Especially, a team like Oakland that loves to run the ball and is built for it as well. Never mind the fact that the Patriots are traveling across the country after a big loss.
Not sure if this is a must start, but eventually Legarrette Blount has to have a big game and why not on a Monday night vs Indy at home. The usually porous run defense did a great job vs Mendenhall last week. Not sure if they can do it 2 weeks in a row.
Tampa Bay defense. Curtis Painter is starting his first game and I have never seen him do anything good, so I will go the other way until I see something different.
Don't start
I do not like Peyton Hillis this week. He might find his way in the end zone, but I think the Titans find away to stop him especially until Colt McCoy finds a way to beat teams with his arm.
Do not start Steve Smith or Cam Newton. They are going to Chicago and there is now enough tape on Cam Newton to see his tendencies. Chicago is the best defense he has seen and will be tough going for him.
Gambles
Arian Foster, this is a gamble in the negative way as most people will be excited to have their number one pick in the lineup. This is a tough start as he is going against the Steelers' run defense and is coming off a hamstring injury. If you have good options, might be a good call to wait a week.
Deion Branch, if you are in a ppr league only. If you are desperate and need 10 to 15 points, I think this is the guy you go to. He is probably available and will be in the offense a lot more this week in my opinion. The Patriots like to game plan this way. Last week was heavy Welker with no Branch, I expect to see a lot of Welker, but also a good amount of Branch. Don't expect a touchdown, though.
Mark Sanchez, if you are desperate. Baltimore will shut down this already feeble running game, which will force Sanchez to throw the ball a lot. This will also be focused on receivers as if you are an avid reader of ATP, you will know that outside of Ed Reed, the Baltimore secondary is a work in progress. I also like Holmes and Burress as sneaky plays. Don't like Dustin Keller as much.
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