Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers–8:20PM (THURS)

Sit–Greg Jennings, WR (GB)

Reason–Jennings did not practice on Tuesday and is considered questionable for Thursday’s game against the Bears. With plenty of wide receivers to choose from, expect the Packers to let Jennings fully heal and sit out this week, so be sure to have him on your bench.

Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills–1:00PM

Start–C.J. Spiller, RB (BUF)

Reason–With Fred Jackson out at least three weeks, Spiller steps in and will take the bulk of the carries for the Bills. The Chiefs defense allowed 84 rushing yards and one touchdown in Week 1 against the Falcons, which means Spiller should be able to be productive enough to start this week as long as he racks up the carries.

New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers–1:00PM

Start–Lance Moore, WR (NO)

Reason–Moore was targeted 10 times in Week 1’s loss to the Redskins hauling in six catches for 120 yards and a touchdown. With Robert Meachem out of town Moore has stepped up and it appears quarterback Drew Brees has taken a liking for him. The Panthers were able to hold the Buccaneers passing game in check last week, but they are now as high-powered as the Saints, so expect a nice game from Moore this week.

Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals–1:00PM

Sit–Trent Richardson, RB (CLE)

Reason–The Bengals defense was embarrassed on Monday night when the Ravens put up 44 points against what was supposed to be a promising defensive group. They will likely force rookie quarterback Brandon Weeden to pass the ball, which if it is anything like last week, they will have success against the pass. It was nice to see Richardson was the main running back in Week 1, but expect similar production this week as the Bengals stack up the box against the run.

Minnesota Vikings at Indianapolis Colts–1:00PM

Start–Reggie Wayne, WR (IND)

Reason–Wayne was targeted a team-high 18 times in Week 1 and appears to have developed great chemistry with Andrew Luck. He finished the week with nine catches for 135 yards in Week 1’s loss to the Bears and this week gets another solid matchup when the Colts face off against the Vikings. The Vikings were ranked near the bottom of the league last season against the pass, which should mean solid production from Wayne.

Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars–1:00PM

Start–Owen Daniels, TE (HOU)

Reason–Daniels was one of the most productive tight ends in Week 1 when he finished with four receptions for 87 yards in the Texans blowout of the Dolphins. The Jaguars gave up five receptions for 67 yards to Kyle Rudolph last week, which should translate into a good game for Daniels as long as the game stays close.

Arizona Cardinals at New England Patriots–1:00PM

Sit–Ryan Williams, RB (ARI)

Reason–Williams had a rather unproductive Week 1 against the Seahawks and this week shouldn’t be much different. The Cardinals offensive line had a hard time blocking for the run against the Seahawks last week and that will likely be the same case against the Patriots this week. This game has the potential to be a blowout, so expect Williams to have minimal impact in this matchup.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Giants–1:00PM

Start–Vincent Jackson, WR (TB)

Reason–The Giants defense gave up over 300 yards through the air against the Cowboys in Week 1 and this week might not be much better. Jackson has yet to connect with quarterback Josh Freeman on a regular basis, but in this favorable matchup this could be there breakout game together. Start Jackson with confidence this week.

Oakland Raiders at Miami Dolphins–1:00PM

Start–Carson Palmer, QB (OAK)

Reason–Palmer looked great in his season debut on Monday night in the Raiders new West Coast offensive scheme going 32-for-46 for 297 yards and one touchdown. The Raiders are passing the ball A LOT now and that will only help Palmer’s production. The Dolphins secondary is suspect, so look for him to exploit their weaknesses and finish with solid production.

Baltimore Ravens at Philadelphia Eagles–1:00PM

Sit–Michael Vick, QB (PHI)

Reason–Vick had a terrible game in Week 1 against the Browns throwing four interceptions and looked totally confused on the field. This week he is matched up against the Ravens defense, who has gotten old, but can still give opposing quarterbacks fits with their pass rush. Vick doesn’t handle pressure well, so expect him to make mistakes once again as he tries to do more than he is capable of doing.

Washington Redskins at St. Louis Rams–4:05PM

Start–Alfred Morris, RB (WAS)

Reason–Head Coach Mike Shanahan has anointed Morris as the Redskins No. 1 running back for the foreseeable future after a breakout game in Week 1. He was given 28 carries last week despite having both Roy Helu and Even Royster active. This week the Redskins face off against the Rams who gave up two rushing touchdowns in Week 1, so the matchup is definitely favorable enough to role with Morris once again.

Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks–4:05PM

Sit–Russell Wilson, QB (SEA)

Reason–The Cowboys revamped secondary looked solid against the Giants in Week 1, which has been a thorn in their side the last few seasons. Despite playing at home in Week 2, Wilson will likely have tough time through the air, so expect the Seahawks to try and win this game on the ground suing Wilson as a leader rather than a thrower.

Tennessee Titans at San Diego Chargers–4:25PM

Sit–Kenny Britt, WR (TEN)

Reason–Britt will be reinstated for Week 2 after being suspended last week over off field issues. Britt is recovery from a knee injury, which will likely limit his snaps until he is fully healthy. For now owners should keep him on the bench until he shows the durability to become an everyday starter once again.

New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers–4:25PM

Sit–Shonn Greene, RB (NYJ)

Reason–Despite rushing for 94 yards and one touchdown in Week 1 against the Bills, Greene is not a good start for Week 2. He rushed the ball 27 times to get those 94 yards and if you do the math, it’s less than four yards-per-carry. If he rushes the ball that many times against the Steelers that average will go down significantly, so if you have other options at running back go that route.

Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers–8:20PM

Sit–Kevin Smith, RB (DET)

Reason–Not much needs to be said about this matchup besides that it is a terrible one for the Lions running game. The 49ers defense looked great against the run in Week 1 and it appears it has carried over from last season, so expect Smith to have a tough night in Week 2.

Denver Broncos at Atlanta Falcons–8:30PM (MON)

Start–Jacob Tamme, TE (DEN)

Reason–Tamme looked great in Week 1 against one of the better defenses in the league hooking up with quarterback Peyton Manning five times for 43 yards and one touchdown. This week the Broncos are matched up against a defense that is suspect against the tight end and who gave up a touchdown to their opposing tight end last week.

Matthew Beck is a Fantasy Sports Columnist for Rotoinfo.com. If you have any questions or comments feel free to e-mail him at matthewbeck@rotoinfo.com.  Also follow him on Twitter @MatthewRBeck for up-to-date Q&A and fantasy information.

Start Em Sit Em Week 1

Quarterbacks

1- Tom Brady, Patriots…………………vs Cardinals

2- Cam Newton, Panthers……………..vs Saints

3- Drew Brees, Saints……………………at Panthers

4- Aaron Rodgers, Packers……………vs Bears

5- Matt Ryan, Falcons………………….vs Broncos

6- Eli Manning, Giants…………………vs Buccaneers

7- Peyton Manning, Broncos……….at Falcons

8- Philip Rivers, Chargers…………….vs Titans

9- Robert Griffin III, Redskins……..at Rams

10- Matthew Stafford, Lions………..at 49ers

11- Tony Romo, Cowboys…………….at Seahawks

12- Jay Cutler, Bears……………………at Packers

13- Alex Smith, 49ers…………………..vs Lions

14- Matt Schaub, Texans………………at Jaguars

15- Andrew Luck, Colts………………..vs Vikings

16- Joe Flacco, Ravens…………………..at Eagles

17- Michael Vick, Eagles……………….vs Ravens

18- Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers……vs Jets

19- Ryan Fitzpatrick, Bills……………..vs Chiefs

20- Carson Palmer, Raiders……………at Dolphins

21- Andy Dalton, Bengals……………….vs Browns

22- Jake Locker, Titans………………….at Chargers

23- Matt Cassel, Chiefs…………………..at Bills

24- Josh Freeman, Buccaneers……….at Giants

25- Christian Ponder, Vikings…………at Colts

Running Backs

1- Arian Foster, Texans………………….at Jaguars

2- Darren McFadden, Raiders…………at Dolphins

3- LeSean McCoy, Eagles………………..vs Ravens

4- Ray Rice, Ravens…………………………at Eagles

5- C.J. Spiller, Bills………………………….vs Chiefs

6- DeMarco Murray, Cowboys…………at Seahawks

7- Stevan Ridley, Patriots………………..vs Cardinals

8- Adrian Peterson, Vikings……………..at Colts

9- BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Bengals…..vs Browns

10- Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks………vs Cowboys

11- Alfred Morris, Redskins………………at Rams

12- Ahmad Bradshaw, Giants…………..vs Buccaneers

13- Jamaal Charles, Chiefs……………….at Bills

14- Ryan Mathews,Chargers……………..vs Titans (if active)

15- Steven Jackson, Rams………………..vs Redskins

16- Reggie Bush, Dolphins…………………vs Raiders

17- Frank Gore, 49ers……………………….vs Lions

18- Matt Forte, Bears…………………………at Packers

19- Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars………vs Texans

20- Chris Johnson, Titans………………….at Chargers

21- Darren Sproles, Saints………………….at Panthers

22- Doug Martin, Buccaneers……………..at Giants

23- Donald Brown, Colts…………………….vs Vikings

24- Trent Richardson, Browns……………at Bengals

25- Willis McGahee, Broncos………………at Falcons

26- Kevin Smith, Lions……………………….at 49ers

27- Michael Turner, Falcons………………vs Broncos

28- Michael Bush, Bears……………………..at Packers

29- DeAngelo Williams, Panthers………..vs Saints

30- Peyton Hillis, Chiefs……………………..at Bills

31- Mark Ingram, Saints……………………..at Panthers

32- Shonn Greene, Jets………………………at Steelers

33- Cedric Benson, Packers…………………vs Bears

34- Jonathan Dwyer, Steelers………………vs Jets

35- Kendall Hunter, 49ers…………………..vs Lions

36- Jacquizz Rodgers, Falcons……………..vs Broncos

37- Ryan Williams, Cardinals……………….at Patriots

38- Pierre Thomas, Saints……………………at Panthers

39- Isaac Redman, Steelers………………….vs Jets

40- Beanie Wells, Cardinals………………….at Patriots

Wide Receivers

1- Andre Johnson, Texans…………………….at Jaguars

2- Calvin Johnson, Lions………………………at 49ers

3- Brandon Marshall, Bears…………………..at Packers

4- Julio Jones, Falcons…………………………..vs Broncos

5- A.J. Green, Bengals…………………………….vs Browns

6- Steve Smith, Panthers………………………..vs Saints

7- Reggie Wayne, Colts…………………………..vs Vikings

8- Victor Cruz, Giants…………………………….vs Buccaneers

9- Roddy White, Falcons…………………………vs Broncos

10- Jordy Nelson, Packers……………………….vs Bears

11- Dez Bryant, Cowboys………………………….at Seahawks

12- Percy Harvin, Vikings………………………..at Colts

13- Demaryius Thomas, Broncos…………….at Falcons

14- Jeremy Maclin, Eagles………………………vs Ravens (questionable)

15- Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals…………………at Patriots

16- Stevie Johnson, Bills…………………………vs Chiefs

17- Hakeem Nicks, Giants……………………….vs Buccaneers

18- Eric Decker, Broncos………………………….at Falcons

19- Marques Colston, Saints…………………….at Panthers

20- Greg Jennings, Packers………………………vs Bears (has been downgraded to doubtful)

21- Pierre Garcon, Redskins………………………at Rams

22- Brandon Lloyd, Patriots……………………..vs Cardinals

23- Antonio Brown, Steelers……………………..vs Jets

24- Vincent Jackson, Buccaneers………………at Giants

25- Wes Welker, Patriots……………………………vs Cardinals

26- Malcom Floyd, Chargers………………………vs Titans

27- Randall Cobb, Packers………………………….vs Bears

28- Lance Moore, Saints……………………………..at Panthers

29- Miles Austin, Cowboys………………………….at Seahawks

30- Torrey Smith, Ravens…………………………..at Eagles

31- Nate Washington, Titans……………………….at Chargers

32- Danny Amendola, Rams……………………….vs Redskins

33- Michael Crabtree, 49ers………………………..vs Lions

34- Kevin Ogletree, Cowboys……………………….at Seahawks

35- Dwayne Bowe, Chiefs…………………………….at Bills

36- Darrius Heyward-Bey, Raiders………………at Dolphins

37- Alshon Jeffery, Bears……………………………at Packers

38- Anquan Boldin, Ravens…………………………at Eagles

39- Mike Wallace, Steelers…………………………..vs Jets

40- Justin Blackmon, Jaguars…………………….vs Texans

41- Andrew Hawkins, Bengals……………………..vs Browns

42- Davone Bess, Dolphins…………………………..vs Raiders

43- DeSean Jackson, Eagles…………………………vs Ravens

44- Brandon LaFell, Panthers………………………vs Saints

45- Nate Burleson, Lions……………………………..at 49ers

46- Sidney Rice, Seahawks……………………………vs Cowboys

47- Kenny Britt, Titans………………………………..at Chargers

48- Randy Moss, 49ers………………………………..vs Lions

49- Robert Meachem, Chargers……………………vs Titans

50- Dexter McCluster, Chiefs……………………….at Bills

Tight Ends

1- Jimmy Graham, Saints………………………………at Panthers

2- Rob Gronkowski, Patriots………………………….vs Cardinals

3- Aaron Hernandez, Patriots………………………..vs Cardinals

4- Vernon Davis, 49ers………………………………….vs Lions

5- Tony Gonzalez, Falcons…………………………….vs Broncos

6- Jermichael Finley, Packers……………………….vs Bears

7- Antonio Gates, Chargers……………………………vs Titans

8- Brandon Pettigrew, Lions………………………….at 49ers

9- Kyle Rudolph, Vikings……………………………….at Colts

10- Jared Cook, Titans……………………………………at Chargers

11- Jacob Tamme, Broncos…………………………….at Falcons

12- Coby Fleener, Colts…………………………………..vs Vikings

13- Owen Daniels, Texans……………………………….at Jaguars

14- Heath Miller, Steelers……………………………….vs Jets

15- Dennis Pitta, Ravens…………………………………at Eagles

16- Marcedes Lewis, Jaguars…………………………..vs Texans

17- Jermaine Gresham, Bengals……………………..vs Browns

18- Jason Witten, Cowboys……………………………..at Seahawks

19- Greg Olsen, Panthers…………………………………vs Saints

20- Brent Celek, Eagles……………………………………vs Ravens

Kickers

1- Stephen Gostkowski, Patriots………………………vs Cardinals

2- David Akers, 49ers………………………………………vs Lions

3- Shayne Graham, Texans………………………………at Jaguars

4- Nate Kaeding, Chargers…………………………………vs Titans

5- Mason Crosby, Packers…………………………………vs Bears

6- Garrett Hartley, Saints………………………………….at Panthers

7- Sebastian Janikowski, Raiders…………………….at Dolphins

8- Matt Bryant, Falcons……………………………………vs Broncos

9- Dan Bailey, Cowboys…………………………………….at Seahawks

10- Lawrence Tynes, Giants……………………………..vs Buccaneers

11- Blair Walsh, Vikings…………………………………….at Colts

12- Mike Nugent, Bengals………………………………….vs Browns

13- Matt Prater, Broncos…………………………………..at Falcons

14- Greg Zuerlein, Rams…………………………………….vs Redskins

15- Billy Cundiff, Redskins………………………………….at Rams

16- Jason Hanson, Lions…………………………………….at 49ers

17- Justin Tucker, Ravens………………………………….at Eagles

18- Adam Vinatieri, Colts…………………………………..vs Vikings

19- Justin Medlock, Panthers……………………………..vs Saints

20- Dan Carpenter, Dolphins………………………………vs Raiders

Defense

1-  Houston Texans…………………………………………….at Jaguars

2- New England Patriots……………………………………..vs Cardinals

3- Pittsburgh Steelers………………………………………….vs Jets

4- Cincinnati Bengals………………………………………….vs Browns

5- Oakland Raiders………………………………………………at Dolphins

6- Dallas Cowboys……………………………………………….at Seahawks

7- San Diego Chargers…………………………………………vs Titans

8- New York Giants……………………………………………..vs Buccaneers

9- Minnesota Vikings…………………………………………..at Colts

10- Washington Redskins…………………………………….at Rams

11- New York Jets…………………………………………………at Steelers

12- Baltimore Ravens……………………………………………at Eagles

13- Green Bay Packers………………………………………….vs Bears

14- Buffalo Bills…………………………………………………….vs Chiefs

15- San Francisco 49ers………………………………………..vs Lions

16- Cleveland Browns…………………………………………..at Bengals

17- St. Louis Rams………………………………………………..vs Redskins

18- Kansas City Chiefs…………………………………………..at Bills

19- Seattle Seahawks…………………………………………….vs Cowboys

20- New Orleans Saints…………………………………………at Panthers

Week 1 Rankings

Quarterbacks

1- Tom Brady, Patriots…………………vs Cardinals

2- Cam Newton, Panthers……………..vs Saints

3- Drew Brees, Saints……………………at Panthers

4- Aaron Rodgers, Packers……………vs Bears

5- Matt Ryan, Falcons………………….vs Broncos

6- Eli Manning, Giants………………….vs Buccaneers

7- Peyton Manning, Broncos…………at Falcons

8- Philip Rivers, Chargers……………..vs Titans

9- Robert Griffin III, Redskins……….at Rams

10- Matthew Stafford, Lions………….at 49ers

11- Tony Romo, Cowboys…………….at Seahawks

12- Jay Cutler, Bears…………………..at Packers

13- Alex Smith, 49ers………………….vs Lions

14- Matt Schaub, Texans………………at Jaguars

15- Andrew Luck, Colts………………..vs Vikings

16- Joe Flacco, Ravens…………………at Eagles

17- Michael Vick, Eagles……………….vs Ravens

18- Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers……..vs Jets

19- Ryan Fitzpatrick, Bills………………vs Chiefs

20- Carson Palmer, Raiders……………at Dolphins

21- Andy Dalton, Bengals……………….vs Browns

22- Jake Locker, Titans………………….at Chargers

23- Matt Cassel, Chiefs…………………..at Bills

24- Josh Freeman, Buccaneers……….at Giants

25- Christian Ponder, Vikings…………at Colts

Running Backs

1- Arian Foster, Texans………………….at Jaguars

2- Darren McFadden, Raiders………….at Dolphins

3- LeSean McCoy, Eagles………………..vs Ravens

4- Ray Rice, Ravens……………………….at Eagles

5- C.J. Spiller, Bills…………………………vs Chiefs

6- DeMarco Murray, Cowboys………….at Seahawks

7- Stevan Ridley, Patriots……………….vs Cardinals

8- Adrian Peterson, Vikings……………..at Colts

9- BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Bengals……..vs Browns

10- Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks………..vs Cowboys

11- Alfred Morris, Redskins………………at Rams

12- Ahmad Bradshaw, Giants…………….vs Buccaneers

13- Jamaal Charles, Chiefs………………..at Bills

14- Ryan Mathews,Chargers………………vs Titans (if active)

15- Steven Jackson, Rams…………………vs Redskins

16- Reggie Bush, Dolphins…………………vs Raiders

17- Frank Gore, 49ers………………………vs Lions

18- Matt Forte, Bears………………………..at Packers

19- Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars……….vs Texans

20- Chris Johnson, Titans………………….at Chargers

21- Darren Sproles, Saints………………….at Panthers

22- Doug Martin, Buccaneers……………..at Giants

23- Donald Brown, Colts…………………….vs Vikings

24- Trent Richardson, Browns…………….at Bengals

25- Willis McGahee, Broncos………………at Falcons

26- Kevin Smith, Lions………………………at 49ers

27- Michael Turner, Falcons……………….vs Broncos

28- Michael Bush, Bears……………………..at Packers

29- DeAngelo Williams, Panthers…………vs Saints

30- Peyton Hillis, Chiefs……………………..at Bills

31- Mark Ingram, Saints……………………..at Panthers

32- Shonn Greene, Jets………………………at Steelers

33- Cedric Benson, Packers…………………vs Bears

34- Jonathan Dwyer, Steelers………………vs Jets

35- Kendall Hunter, 49ers…………………..vs Lions

36- Jacquizz Rodgers, Falcons……………..vs Broncos

37- Ryan Williams, Cardinals……………….at Patriots

38- Pierre Thomas, Saints……………………at Panthers

39- Isaac Redman, Steelers………………….vs Jets

40- Beanie Wells, Cardinals………………….at Patriots

Wide Receivers

1- Andre Johnson, Texans…………………….at Jaguars

2- Calvin Johnson, Lions………………………at 49ers

3- Brandon Marshall, Bears…………………..at Packers

4- Julio Jones, Falcons…………………………vs Broncos

5- A.J. Green, Bengals…………………………..vs Browns

6- Steve Smith, Panthers……………………….vs Saints

7- Reggie Wayne, Colts………………………….vs Vikings

8- Victor Cruz, Giants……………………………vs Buccaneers

9- Roddy White, Falcons………………………..vs Broncos

10- Jordy Nelson, Packers……………………..vs Bears

11- Dez Bryant, Cowboys………………………..at Seahawks

12- Percy Harvin, Vikings……………………….at Colts

13- Demaryius Thomas, Broncos……………..at Falcons

14- Jeremy Maclin, Eagles………………………vs Ravens (questionable)

15- Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals…………………at Patriots

16- Stevie Johnson, Bills…………………………vs Chiefs

17- Hakeem Nicks, Giants………………………..vs Buccaneers

18- Eric Decker, Broncos…………………………at Falcons

19- Marques Colston, Saints…………………….at Panthers

20- Greg Jennings, Packers………………………vs Bears (questionable)

21- Pierre Garcon, Redskins…………………….at Rams

22- Brandon Lloyd, Patriots……………………..vs Cardinals

23- Antonio Brown, Steelers…………………….vs Jets

24- Vincent Jackson, Buccaneers………………at Giants

25- Wes Welker, Patriots………………………….vs Cardinals

26- Malcom Floyd, Chargers…………………….vs Titans

27- Randall Cobb, Packers………………………..vs Bears

28- Lance Moore, Saints…………………………..at Panthers

29- Miles Austin, Cowboys………………………..at Seahawks

30- Torrey Smith, Ravens………………………….at Eagles

31- Nate Washington, Titans………………………at Chargers

32- Danny Amendola, Rams……………………….vs Redskins

33- Michael Crabtree, 49ers……………………….vs Lions

34- Kevin Ogletree, Cowboys………………………at Seahawks

35- Dwayne Bowe, Chiefs……………………………at Bills

36- Darrius Heyward-Bey, Raiders……………….at Dolphins

37- Alshon Jeffery, Bears……………………………at Packers

38- Anquan Boldin, Ravens…………………………at Eagles

39- Mike Wallace, Steelers…………………………..vs Jets

40- Justin Blackmon, Jaguars………………………vs Texans

41- Andrew Hawkins, Bengals………………………vs Browns

42- Davone Bess, Dolphins…………………………..vs Raiders

43- DeSean Jackson, Eagles………………………….vs Ravens

44- Brandon LaFell, Panthers……………………….vs Saints

45- Nate Burleson, Lions……………………………..at 49ers

46- Sidney Rice, Seahawks……………………………vs Cowboys

47- Kenny Britt, Titans………………………………..at Chargers

48- Randy Moss, 49ers………………………………..vs Lions

49- Robert Meachem, Chargers……………………..vs Titans

50- Dexter McCluster, Chiefs…………………………at Bills

Tight Ends

1- Jimmy Graham, Saints………………………………at Panthers

2- Rob Gronkowski, Patriots………………………….vs Cardinals

3- Aaron Hernandez, Patriots………………………..vs Cardinals

4- Vernon Davis, 49ers…………………………………vs Lions

5- Tony Gonzalez, Falcons…………………………….vs Broncos

6- Jermichael Finley, Packers………………………..vs Bears

7- Antonio Gates, Chargers……………………………vs Titans

8- Brandon Pettigrew, Lions…………………………..at 49ers

9- Kyle Rudolph, Vikings……………………………….at Colts

10- Jared Cook, Titans…………………………………..at Chargers

11- Jacob Tamme, Broncos…………………………….at Falcons

12- Coby Fleener, Colts………………………………….vs Vikings

13- Owen Daniels, Texans……………………………….at Jaguars

14- Heath Miller, Steelers……………………………….vs Jets

15- Dennis Pitta, Ravens…………………………………at Eagles

16- Marcedes Lewis, Jaguars…………………………..vs Texans

17- Jermaine Gresham, Bengals……………………….vs Browns

18- Jason Witten, Cowboys……………………………..at Seahawks

19- Greg Olsen, Panthers…………………………………vs Saints

20- Brent Celek, Eagles……………………………………vs Ravens

Kickers

1- Stephen Gostkowski, Patriots………………………..vs Cardinals

2- David Akers, 49ers……………………………………..vs Lions

3- Shayne Graham, Texans……………………………….at Jaguars

4- Nate Kaeding, Chargers………………………………..vs Titans

5- Mason Crosby, Packers………………………………..vs Bears

6- Garrett Hartley, Saints………………………………….at Panthers

7- Sebastian Janikowski, Raiders……………………….at Dolphins

8- Matt Bryant, Falcons……………………………………vs Broncos

9- Dan Bailey, Cowboys…………………………………….at Seahawks

10- Lawrence Tynes, Giants……………………………….vs Buccaneers

11- Blair Walsh, Vikings…………………………………….at Colts

12- Mike Nugent, Bengals………………………………….vs Browns

13- Matt Prater, Broncos…………………………………..at Falcons

14- Greg Zuerlein, Rams……………………………………vs Redskins

15- Billy Cundiff, Redskins…………………………………at Rams

16- Jason Hanson, Lions……………………………………at 49ers

17- Justin Tucker, Ravens………………………………….at Eagles

18- Adam Vinatieri, Colts…………………………………..vs Vikings

19- Justin Medlock, Panthers……………………………..vs Saints

20- Dan Carpenter, Dolphins………………………………vs Raiders

Defense

1-  Houston Texans……………………………………………at Jaguars

2- New England Patriots……………………………………..vs Cardinals

3- Pittsburgh Steelers…………………………………………vs Jets

4- Cincinnati Bengals………………………………………….vs Browns

5- Oakland Raiders…………………………………………….at Dolphins

6- Dallas Cowboys……………………………………………..at Seahawks

7- San Diego Chargers…………………………………………vs Titans

8- New York Giants…………………………………………….vs Buccaneers

9- Minnesota Vikings………………………………………….at Colts

10- Washington Redskins…………………………………….at Rams

11- New York Jets………………………………………………at Steelers

12- Baltimore Ravens………………………………………….at Eagles

13- Green Bay Packers…………………………………………vs Bears

14- Buffalo Bills…………………………………………………..vs Chiefs

15- San Francisco 49ers……………………………………….vs Lions

16- Cleveland Browns…………………………………………..at Bengals

17- St. Louis Rams……………………………………………….vs Redskins

18- Kansas City Chiefs…………………………………………..at Bills

19- Seattle Seahawks…………………………………………….vs Cowboys

20- New Orleans Saints…………………………………………at Panthers

Week 1 Rankings

Alex Smith, QB (SF)–Although the 49ers are known for their defense, it was their offense that stood out most in the Week 1 victory over the Packers. Smith looked incredible leading the offense finishing 20-for-26 with 211 yards connecting with both Vernon Davis and Randy Moss to account for his two touchdowns. The 49ers were able to establish their running game early in this game, which opened up the passing game for Smith and he didn’t let the team down. He has shown flashes like this in the past, but this year every team will make him pass and with games like this he will become a solid fantasy option moving forward. While I don’t think Smith will be a player to start each week, he could be a solid backup with the potential of becoming an every week starter if he continues his upward trend.

Alfred Morris, RB (WAS)–There is a lot of buzz around the Redskins Week 1 win over the Saints and a lot of that is coming from the performance of Morris on Sunday. He rushed the ball 28 times for 96 yards and scored two touchdowns in his efforts and now looks to be the running back to own in the Redskins backfield. Both Roy Helu and Evan Royster were given just two carries a piece despite both players entering the preseason on a high note. Morris, drafted in the sixth-round of the 2012 NFL Draft, was a standout player at Florida Atlantic were he dominated the competition. It is hard to read how Mike Shanahan decides which running back to use each week, which has given fantasy owners fits over the years, but I think it is safe to say Morris will be getting the rock until he shows he can’t get the job done.

C.J. Spiller, RB (BUF)–The Bills were embarrassed by the Jets this weekend, but in the loss there was a bright spot and that was the performance of Spiller. Fred Jackson exited the game early after suffering an injury with just six carries and it was then when Spiller stole the show. He finished the game with 14 carries for 169 yards and one touchdown which ranked him the best running back in Week 1. However, he lost a fumble in this game, which has been a concern in the past so he will have to be more careful with the ball if he wants to continue getting the rock. It was announced on Monday that Jackson will likely be out for at least three weeks so Spiller will be the primary running back for the Bills until he returns, so pick up with confidence.

Dexter McCluster, RB, WR (KC)–Despite losing to the Falcons in Week 1, the Chiefs offense had a lot of positives to take away from the game, including the production from McCluster. Matt Cassel connected with McCluster six times for 82 yards on Sunday and was targeted 10 times which led the team. With both Jamaal Charles and Peyton Hillis opening up the passing game with their running ability, weeks like this could become the norm for the Chiefs passing game. McCluster isn’t known for his size, so targets in the red zone may be hard to come by, but his breakaway speed gives him the ability to make big plays when the ball is in his hands. In most league formats McCluster is eligible at both running back and wide receiver, so if in need at either position he is should using a waiver-wire claim to acquire.

Randall Cobb, WR (GB)–Cobb may have finished the 2011 season with just 25 receptions for 375 yards, but through one game this season he has already hauled in nine catches for 77 yards in a Packers loss to the 49ers. He trailed behind tight end Jermichael Finley in targets from Aaron Rodgers and was able to bring in every ball that was thrown him way. The Packers were unable to establish a running game against arguably the best defense in the game so that may have been the reason he was targeted so much. Cobb has flashed the ability to be a decent fantasy wide receiver in the past but could never do it on a consistent basis, but after not dropping a ball in Week 1 expect Rodgers to look his way more often moving forward.

Aldrick Robinson, WR (WAS)–The Redskins passing game looked great against the Saints on Sunday and Robinson was a big reason for the solid production. Quarterback Robert Griffin III connected with Robinson four times for 52 yards and a score on Sunday and appears the two already have great chemistry between each other. The injury to Pierre Garcon will also help Robinson get on the field more which means more fantasy production. The extent of Garcon’s injury has yet to be determined, but even if he plays in Week 2 expect Robinson to still have a solid role in the Redskins offense. While I don’t think he is worth starting just yet, he is the type of player to stash on your bench and see if he continues to build on his performances each week.

Dennis Pitta, TE (BAL)–The Ravens variation of the no-huddle offense looked great in the season opener against the Bengals, and the passing game was the main beneficiary of the scheme. Pitta was targeted nine times with teammateEd Dickson just three times which shows that Joe Flacco may be more comfortable throwing to Pitta. He finished the game with five receptions for 73 yards and a touchdown in the blowout win but will need to prove he can do this on a regular basis before being inserted into starting lineups. For now, Pitta is worth picking up off of the waiver-wire and keeping him on the bench to ensure his role in the offense is for real.

Matthew Beck is a Fantasy Sports Columnist for Rotoinfo.com. If you have any questions or comments feel free to e-mail him at matthewbeck@rotoinfo.com.  Also follow him on Twitter @MatthewRBeck for up-to-date Q&A and fantasy information.

Pitching it the theme of this Monday piece as we take a survey of some of the starting pitchers who have taken the hill recently.

Brett Anderson seems to have forgotten just how hard this game is. Returning from Tommy John Surgery, Anderson has been as good as any pitcher in baseball over his four outings. In fact, he’s pitching out of his mind right now. Anderson has been so good that’s he’s allowed a total of 17 hits and three walks over 26 innings (he’s gone at least six innings in each of his four starts). That effort is good for a 0.66 WHIP as batters have hit a mere .185 against him. Anderson has also allowed a total of two runs in his four starts leading to a 0.69 ERA. He’s out of control right now and is a must start even if you’re in a 6-team mixed league (please tell me you aren’t). Still, he’s not Craig Kimbrel, so let’s hope when the regression comes that it’s slow and steady and not emphatic.

Bronson Arroyo doesn’t strike anyone out, the last time he had seven Ks in a game was 12 starts ago, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t been an impressive hurler of late for the Reds. Arroyo has won his last five decisions and has emerged with a “W” in five of his last six starts. During that run of six starts Arroyo has allowed more than two earned runs in just one outing, he allowed three runs over 6.1 innings to the Cubs on August 17th. It shouldn’t be that much of a shock that he’s had success. After a 3.73 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in the first half he has a 3.56 ERA and 1.19 WHIP since the All-Star break (11 starts). Again, 38 Ks in 68 innings is terrible, but everyone is able to look past that when you see that his record has been 8-2 in that time.

Chris Capuano has had a great season for the Dodgers as he’s posted a 3.59 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP, 7.72 K/9 mark an a 3.16 K/BB ratio in what will end up being his best season since 2005. After being battered for 12 runs in back-to-back starts to end August, there was a worry that Capuano’s successful run of success was coming to an end. Consider that sentiment put on hold. In his last two trips to the hill Chris may not have a win, but he’s allowed five runs and given the Dodgers a chance to win both games (which they did after he was removed). Capuano has been particularly effective when pitching at home this season as he has a 2.84 ERA and 1.09 WHIP over 14 outings at Dodgers Stadium.

Michael Fiers probably wasn’t drafted in any 12 team mixed league back in March (I’d be shocked if he was literally drafted in any of the hundreds of thousands of leagues). That means he will go down as one of the better waiver-wire additions of the 2012 season. In 19 outings, 18 starts for the Brewers, Fiers is sporting a 3.15 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP. When you add in more than a K per inning, 111 in 109.1, an a 3.70 K/BB ratio, you have a borderline elite pitcher — off waivers. His production has clearly slipped since mid-August as he has gone 3-3 with a 6.44 ERA and 1.62 WHIP. He’s still struck out more than a batter per inning, 31 in 29.1 frames, but he’s also seen his walk rate skyrocket to 4.3 per nine leading to some of his struggles. He’s no longer a lock to start every time he’s on the hill at this point, but he has allowed one earned run in two of his last three starts so he still seems to have some mojo left.

Jeremy Hefner has been all over the map his last four starts. In two of the outings he’s tossed 14 innings and allowed three runs total for the Mets. In the other two outings he’s allowed 10 runs over just 7.2 innings. The rookie has had a rough go for the Mets this season with not much positive going on. He doesn’t beat himself with walks (1.61 per nine), and he’s a decent ground ball arms (47 percent of batted balls), but that’s pretty much the extend of his efforts. He’s been even worse in his 10 starts this year with a 5.24 ERA and 1.46 WHIP. He’s barely worth a look even in NL-only leagues at the moment.

CC Sabathia has made four starts since he returned from the DL and all of them have lasted at least 6.1 innings. Three of the four outings have also been of the “quality” variety, and in point of fact his ERA in the four games is 3.58 compared to his 3.56 ERA for the year. He looks to be pretty close to the CC of old, even though he’s actually allowed 13 runs over his last three starts (10 have been earned). The real problem has been the long ball as he’s been taken deep six times in the four starts. He’s now allowed 21 homers on the year, his most in three seasons even thought he’s yet to hit 170 innings this season after going over 237 each of the last two. That home run rate should even out a bit over the rest of the season unless oddity reigns, and with it Sabathia should return to being a fantasy star.

Jeff Samardzija’s season ended on a high note. In his last start of the year he was allowed to throw a season-high 120 pitches on the way to complete game against the Pirates (he allowed three runs, two earned, while walking one and striking out nine). Samardzija will finish his first season as a Cubs’ starter with a 9-13 record, but that doesn’t begin to tell the story. In his 28 starts he punched out 180 batters in 174.2 innings, and with just 56 walks he had better than a three to one strikeout to walk ratio. He also posted a 3.81 ERA and 1.22 WHIP, ratios that wouldn’t hurt you in any format. Not just that JS, who slumped in June with a horrific 10.41 ERA and 2.06 WHIP, rebounded hard over his final 13 outings sporting a 2.58 ERA, 1.07 WHIP an a 4.32 K/BB ratio as he threw strikes, struck batters out, and just didn’t issue walks. That’s the key to success folks. His performance obviously didn’t dictate shutting him down, but the Cubs likely are doing the right thing here given that Samardzija threw 174.2 innings this season, five innings more than he tossed in his first four seasons in the big leagues. If only the Nationals had been so forgiving with Stephen Strasburg.

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