Tomlinson stars again in relatively lackluster week

	LaDainian Tomlinson just continues his amazing TD run in what would be a blowout win, fantasy-wise, over Larry Johnson. Donald Miralle/Getty Images
	300-yard passers Player Team C-A Yds TDs Rex Grossman Bears 29-44 339 2 Chad Pennington Jets 29-39 339 1
	100-yard rushers Player Team Rush Yds TDs LaDainian Tomlinson Chargers 25 199 2 Frank Gore 49ers 29 144 0* Willie Parker Steelers 23 132 1 Steven Jackson Rams 31 127 2 Ladell Betts Redskins 22 119 0 Jamal Lewis Ravens 22 109 1 *-also had receiving TD
	100-yard receivers Player Team Rec Yds TDs Laveranues Coles Jets 12 144 1 Desmond Clark Bears 7 125 2 Plaxico Burress Giants 6 120 0 Joey Galloway Buccaneers 3 107 1 Roddy White Falcons 3 104 0 Demetrius Williams Ravens 2 100 1
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At this point in the season, you hope for a handful of big performances to carry your team through the fantasy playoffs. And with a number of favorable matchups heading into the week, you figured you could build up some big points.

Instead, thanks to a bunch of relatively weak fantasy performances across the board (just look at all the duds this week), it once again came down to the usual suspects at running back to save the day. (At least until the potential avalanche of fantasy points comes on Monday night between the Colts and Bengals.)

And at least you got production from some of the stud running backs. It was a rather disappointing week for top-flight quarterbacks, save for the ever inconsistent but still exciting Michael Vick. With the quarterbacks struggling, it was also a bad day for wideouts, further proving why running backs should be the foundation for your fantasy team.

Stud of the Week

LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, Chargers (25 carries, 199 yards, 2 TDs; 1 catch, 5 yards): A no-brainer once again for the runaway fantasy MVP. When you needed him to produce, he did, turning in his eighth straight game with at least two touchdowns. He could've broken 200 yards but seemed to be dealing with a jaw problem late in the game. And he also easily beat Larry Johnson (199 rushing yards and two TDs-83 yards and no scores).

Other studs

Quarterback
Jay Cutler, Broncos: 21-31, 261 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT; 3 carries, 10 yards
Rex Grossman, Bears: 29-44, 339 yards, 2 TDs
J.P. Losman, Bills: 13-19, 200 yards, 3 TDs
Chad Pennington, Jets: 29-39, 339 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 3 carries, 11 yards, 1 lost fumble
Tony Romo, Cowboys: 22-29, 278 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
Alex Smith, 49ers: 14-25, 162 yards, 2 TDs; 6 carries, 33 yards, 1 TD
Michael Vick, Falcons: 16-24, 237 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT; 8 carries, 56 yards

Running Back
Marion Barber, Cowboys: 11 carries, 69 yards, 2 TDs; 4 catches, 67 yards
Tiki Barber, Giants: 19 carries, 75 yards, 1 TD; 5 catches, 29 yards
Mike Bell, Broncos: 16 carries, 61 yards, 2 TDs
Ladell Betts, Redskins: 22 carries, 119 yards; 3 catches, 43 yards
Frank Gore, 49ers: 29 carries, 144 yards; 4 catches, 34 yards, 1 TD
Justin Griffith, Falcons: 1 carry, 15 yards, 1 lost fumble; 4 catches, 32 yards, 2 TDs
Steven Jackson, Rams: 31 carries, 127 yards, 2 TDs
Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars: 25 carries, 98 yards, 1 TD; 3 catches, 47 yards
Jamal Lewis, Ravens: 22 carries, 109 yards, 1 TD; 1 catch, 5 yards
Willie Parker, Steelers: 23 carries, 132 yards, 1 TD
Brian Westbrook, Eagles: 19 carries, 97 yards, 2 TDs; 5 catches, 40 yards

Wide Receiver/Tight End
Desmond Clark, Bears: 7 carries, 125 yards, 2 TDs
Laveranues Coles, Jets: 12 catches, 144 yards, 1 TD
Joey Galloway, Buccaneers: 3 catches, 107 yards, 1 TD
Terrell Owens, Cowboys: 5 catches, 69 yards, 2 TDs

Others
Dallas Cowboys defense: 4 sacks, 2 INTs (one returned for TD), 1 fumble recovered
Stephen Gostkowski, K, Patriots: 4-4 FG, 4-4 XP
Pacman Jones, DB, Titans: 3 tackles, 1 assisted tackle, 0.5 sacks, 1 INT returned for TD; 1 catch, 14 yards; 70-yard kickoff return
New England Patriots defense: 4 sacks, 4 INTs (one returned for TD)
St. Louis Rams defense: 4 sacks, 3 INTs, 2 fumbles recovered, shutout
Tennessee Titans defense: 5 sacks, 3 INTs (two returned for TDs), 1 fumble recovered (returned for TD)

Dud of the Week

Drew Brees, QB, Saints (21-38, 207 yards, 1 INT; 1 carry, 3 yards): Lots of quarterbacks had far worse stats that Brees. However, New Orleans' main man had put up huge stats almost every week to get many teams this far in the fantasy playoffs. But Washington's maligned pass defense gave him plenty of trouble at just the wrong time for fantasy owners.

Other duds
Tatum Bell, RB, Broncos: 18 carries, 29 yards; 2 catches, 12 yards
Drew Bennett, WR, Titans: 0 catches, 0 yards
Marc Bulger, QB, Rams: 11-22, 137 yards
Reggie Bush, RB, Saints: 7 carries, 14 yards; 5 catches, 19 yards
David Carr, QB, Texans: 16-28, 127 yards, 4 INTs
Chris Chambers, WR, Dolphins: 1 carry, 11 yards
Brett Favre, QB, Packers: 20-37, 174 yards, 3 INTs
Antonio Gates, TE, Chargers: 1 catch, 6 yards
Trent Green, QB, Chiefs: 23-41, 187 yards, 1 INT
Joey Harrington, QB, Dolphins: 5-17, 20 yards, 2 INTs; 1 carry, 7 yards
Devery Henderson, WR, Saints: 2 catches, 20 yards
Travis Henry, RB, Titans: 12 carries, 37 yards; 1 catch, 4 yards
Andre Johnson, WR, Texans: 5 catches, 28 yards
Julius Jones, RB, Cowboys: 13 carries, 26 yards
Jon Kitna, QB, Lions: 16-26, 135 yards, 2 INTs; 7 carries, 34 yards
Matt Leinart, QB, Cardinals: 20-35, 214 yards, 2 INTs
Derrick Mason, WR, Ravens: 2 catches, 20 yards
Steve McNair, QB, Ravens: 0-4, 0 yards (left with hand injury)
Philip Rivers, QB, Chargers: 8-23, 96 yards, 2 INTs
Chester Taylor, RB, Vikings: 11 carries, 38 yards
Carnell Williams, RB, Buccaneers: 11 carries, 26 yards; 2 catches, 12 yards
Roy Williams, WR, Lions: 1 catch, 11 yards
Vince Young, QB, Titans: 8-15, 85 yards; 4 carries, 4 yards

Waiver Wire Wonder of the Week

Tim Rattay, QB, Buccaneers (20-35, 268 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT): He replaced Bruce Gradkowski midgame last week and then again this week. This time, Rattay led a furious Tampa Bay comeback from 21 points against the Bears, no less, down to force overtime before Chicago won out. Still, Rattay may have played himself into a starting gig next week in a favorable matchup against the Browns.

Other surprises
Kyle Boller, QB, Ravens: 13-21, 238 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT; 9 carries, 12 yards, 1 lost fumble
Ronald Curry, QB, Raiders: 9 catches, 87 yards
Kevin Faulk, RB, Patriots: 4 carries, 22 yards, 1 TD; 2 catches, 46 yards, 1 TD
Vincent Jackson, WR, Chargers: 3 catches, 66 yards
Tarvaris Jackson, QB, Vikings: 14-23, 177 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 3 carries, 20 yards
Brandon Marshall, WR, Broncos: 5 catches, 58 yards
Vernand Morency, RB, Packers: 7 carries, 54 yards, 2 TDs
Robert Royal, TE, Bills: 3 catches, 62 yards, 1 TD
Demetrius Williams, WR, Ravens: 2 catches, 100 yards, 1 TD
Reggie Williams, WR, Jaguars: 4 catches, 88 yards