Sure Thing - Players you must start on your team

Kurt Warner - vs St.Louis

StingRay:

(A-) Warner just won me two championships so stick with him. He will post close to 300 yards and at least 2 touchdown passes.

Tom Brady - at New York Giants

CrunchTime:

(A-) With the bye next week Brady will get at least 3 quarters of work and will be well worth starting as they try and wrap up the perfect regular season. The Giants will ease off the effort once this game gets even mildly out of hand, the Patriots will not.

Strong Starter - Players you should give strong consideration to starting

Derek Anderson - vs. San Francisco

Smokin' Joe:

(B+) Anderson is a very good number one this week against the 26th ranked 49ers passing defense.

Marc Bulger - at Arizona

StingRay:

(B+) Bulger will do damage to the Cardinals 20th ranked passing defense.

Sage Rosenfels - vs. Jacksonville

Smokin' Joe:

(B+) The Jaguars are 19th against the pass and will not want to get any of their starting defenders hurt before the playoffs so I would expect Rosenfels to put up above average numbers.

Chris Redman - vs. Seattle

CrunchTime:

(B) In three of his four starts he's posted at least 20 points and been worth starting. This week he faces the 20th ranked pass defense of Seattle and looks to be targeting another 20 point outing. This week is no different than any other for the Falcons as they've been out of the hunt for quite some time. This game means a lot more to them than it does NFC's #3 seed.

Cleo Lemon - vs. Cincinnati

CrunchTime:

(B) Lemon is not usually a stud scorer, but you have to like his match up this week as all the Dolphins continue their early auditions for Parcells. The Bengals give up around 230 yards and almost 2 scores each week to opponents' passing attacks. That's good enough to make Lemon a worth while option in the most strange of fantasy weeks.

Donovan McNabb - vs. Buffalo

Smokin' Joe:

(B) McNabb should be able to post very good numbers against the 28th ranked Bills passing defense.

Carson Palmer - at Miami

CrunchTime:

(B-) With four straight poor outings, including a missed opportunity against Cleveland, Palmer has continued to let owners down. This week that may continue, but I do like his chances of getting a couple touchdown tosses against a team that ranks 25th in the league in passing touchdowns against.

Jay Cutler - vs Minnesota

StingRay:

(B-) You can't run on Minnesota so Cutler will throw plenty in this game.

Matt Hasselbeck - at Atlanta

CrunchTime:

(B-) Look for Hasselbeck to at least play a half, and potentially more. Even with just a half of play he's a decent option against the Falcons' rocky ship. I expect him to post around 180 yards and 1 – 2 scores. And yes, that's more than I expect from many this week.

Shaun Hill - at Cleveland

Smokin' Joe:

(B-) The Browns are 29th against the pass so Hill should have another good game this Sunday. He threw 3 touchdowns last week against the Bucs.

Todd Collins - vs. Dallas

CrunchTime:

(B-) With all the teams who are just waiting for next week, I like the teams that have something to play for. Collins has posted solid outings in two of his three weeks and is facing a Dallas team that's sitting pretty. He isn't likely to put up any astounding numbers, but this week he's an above average option.

Gut Check - Players you should only consider starting if you don't have a better option

Matt Moore - at Tampa Bay

CrunchTime:

(C+) He hasn't proven himself yet, but it will be like pre-season for him this week against most of the Tampa second stringers. That makes him an interesting choice for all you owners whose normal starters aren't going to play much this week.

Vince Young - at Indianapolis

CrunchTime:

(C+) Young has been a pretty big disappointment but has the most to play for this weekend. Normally the Colts are a horrid match up (1st against the pass), but this week they'll likely be resting some key players and Young could capitalize. After all, their playoffs start this week.

Drew Brees - at Chicago

Smokin' Joe:

(C) The Bears were able to shut down the Packers at home last week so I would not expect great numbers from Brees this week.

Jon Kitna - at Green Bay

Smokin' Joe:

(C) Kitna is hot and cold and he is facing an above average Packers pass defense so do not be surprised if he struggles again this week.

Philip Rivers - at Oakland

StingRay:

(C) I hated watching Rivers trash talk Monday night since he isn't very good. The Raiders will give him trouble on Sunday.

Tony Romo - at Washington

CrunchTime:

(C) It's unclear how much of Romo we should expect to see this week. We know we won't see any Owens and that Glenn should make an appearance, but beyond that he's a big gamble given that NFC home field advantage is all locked up.

Brett Favre - vs. Detroit

Smokin' Joe:

(C-) The Packer starters are only expected to play the first half. You should look elsewhere.

Eli Manning - vs. New England

CrunchTime:

(C-) He's had some bad conditions of late, but he's had even worse performances. With only 2 passing touchdowns in the last 3 games you must have a better option. Add to that the possibility that Plaxico sits all or a good portion of the game and he's a rough option.

Jeff Garcia / Luke McCown - vs. Carolina

CrunchTime:

(C-) We can be sure they'll split time, it's just not entirely clear to what extent. Plus, I'm not sure McCown is someone you want starting for you against the 13th ranked pass defense in the league.

Kyle Orton - vs. New Orleans

Smokin' Joe:

(C-) The Saints are 30th against the pass so if you need an emergency starter this week Orton should post good numbers.

Peyton Manning - vs. Tennessee

CrunchTime:

(C-) He's a big risk this week, and a great example of why fantasy should end prior to week 17. Manning is only likely to play extended time if Harrison goes and they decide to work on their timing. Either way, I'm not expecting to see him on the field much, and his backup wouldn't be a good option against a Titans team fighting for their playoff lives.

Trent Edwards - at Philadelphia

Smokin' Joe:

(C-) Edwards has been okay, but I think the Eagles defense will be able to pressure and confuse him. Start someone else.

Forget About It - Players you shouldn't even think about starting

Kellen Clemens - vs Kansas City

StingRay:

(D+) Pennington will be sent back to the bench this week for Clemens. The Chiefs are ranked 13th against the pass.

Troy Smith - vs. Pittsburgh

Smokin' Joe:

(D+) Smith did not exactly light up the scoreboard last week but he will start for Boller again this week. The Steelers are not a good match up for rookie quarterbacks.

David Garrard - at Houston

Smokin' Joe:

(D) Garrard will probably not play more then a half so you can't trust any Jaguars.

Tarvaris Jackson - at Denver

StingRay:

(D-) He may run one in but I don't see him throwing any touchdowns this week.

Ben Roethlisberger - at Baltimore

Smokin' Joe:

(F) Roethlisberger is probably not going to play this weekend. The Steelers are looking to get him healthy for the playoffs. I would not start Charlie Batch in his place.

Brodie Croyle - at New York Jets

StingRay:

(F ) Questionable for this week and he's not very good.

JaMarcus Russell - vs San Diego

StingRay:

(F) The San Diego defense is playing extremely well and the rookie has a lot to learn.