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Fantasy Player Projections

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Rank	Team	Player	Projection	Opponent
1		Drew Brees	325 pass yards, 3 pass TD, 1 INT The Seahawks are 28th in the league against the pass, so expect multiple touchdown passes from Brees again this week.	vs
2		Michael Vick	240 pass yards, 2 pass TD, 45 rush yards, 1 rush TD, 1 INT The Giants defense is giving up the fewest yards in the league, but Vick is simply too big a threat to keep on the bench. Make sure he is in your lineup after last week's huge game.	vs
3		Peyton Manning	300 pass yards, 2 pass TD Manning has been responsible for 34 touchdowns in 15 career games against the Patriots, so expect a strong showing from him this week even without several of his top receivers.	at
4		Philip Rivers	270 pass yards, 3 pass TD Rivers has accounted for 15 total touchdowns in nine career games against the Broncos and is red hot, so expect another strong showing from him.	vs
5		Tom Brady	250 pass yards, 3 pass TD Brady has thrown 17 touchdown passes in eight games against the Colts, so expect his strong recent play to continue this week.	vs
6		Mark Sanchez	250 pass yards, 3 pass TD Sanchez has had some up-and-down performances, but has the weapons to put up big numbers, especially against the league's worst pass defense. Unless you have an elite fantasy QB already, Sanchez definitely deserves consideration this week.	vs
7		Jon Kitna	275 pass yards, 2 pass TD, 1 INT Following three ugly starts, Kitna looked like a different quarterback last Sunday, throwing for 327 yards and three touchdowns on just 13-for-22 passing. Against a mediocre Lions' secondary, he could have another big day.	vs
8		Aaron Rodgers	250 pass yards, 2 pass TD Rodgers has thrown at least two touchdown passes in his past three games against the Vikings, so expect decent numbers from him in Week 11.	at
9		Matt Cassel	240 pass yards, 2 pass TD Cassel went off last week after the Chiefs found themselves down 35-0 at half. Don't expect 469 yards and four touchdowns every week, but Cassel is a worthwhile No. 2 fantasy quarterback who can start if the matchup is right.	vs
10		Shaun Hill	250 pass yards, 2 pass TD, 1 INT Hill can be a perfectly serviceable fantasy option, with some upside considering his weapons and the Lions' lack of a running game. Detroit fans and fantasy owners would probably prefer to have Matthew Stafford (shoulder) at the helm, however.	at
11		Eli Manning	260 pass yards, 2 pass TD, 2 INT Manning has thrown multiple touchdown passes in his past five games, and he will have a chance to extend that streak this week against an Eagles defense that has given up 16 passing touchdowns.	at
12		Kyle Orton	250 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 10 rush yards Orton is coming off his best game of the season, but he has a tough matchup this week on the road against a Chargers defense that is ranked second in the league.	at
13		Matt Ryan	245 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 5 rush yards The Rams have not given up many touchdown passes, but Ryan is on a roll right now and is worth a start in most formats.	at
14		Matt Schaub	240 pass yards, 2 pass TD, 1 INT Schaub is projected to fall short of his league-leading 4,770 passing yards this season by about 600 yards, but he is still putting up solid numbers. His touchdown totals are still lower than expected, but Schaub should be considered a low-end starter.	at
15		David Garrard	225 pass yards, 2 pass TD, 1 INT Garrard has looked sharp in two straight games, passing for 602 total yards and throwing six touchdowns to two interceptions. The Browns shouldn't provide much resistance in the secondary, allowing Garrard to continue his sleeper campaign.	vs
16		Donovan McNabb	255 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 2 INT McNabb was up-and-down during last week's Monday night game that quickly turned on the Redskins. He has 11 interceptions to nine touchdowns this season and is difficult to recommend as a starter this week except in very deep leagues.	at
17		Joe Flacco	200 pass yards, 2 pass TD, 10 rush yards It took until late for Flacco to find his stride last week, but once he did he impressed. He isn?t flawless, but the Ravens? offense is humming nicely with him at the helm, and the returns (10 TD?s in his last four games) have been nice for owners.	at
18		Josh Freeman	215 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 15 rush yards Freeman is coming off his best game of the season and faces an only average 49ers pass defense in Week 11. However, Freeman's overall production still makes him only a fringe option in standard leagues.	at
19		Carson Palmer	205 pass yards, 2 pass TD, 5 rush yards Palmer should play this week, but there is some concern about his shoulder. He had to take a pain-killing shot before last Sunday's game. If he is able to throw effectively, Palmer is primed for a good outing against Bufalo.	vs
20		Sam Bradford	220 pass yards, 1 pass TD Bradford has a decent matchup this week against the Falcons' 23rd-ranked pass defense, but his value is still limited mainly to two-QB leagues.	vs
21		Colt McCoy	175 pass yards, 2 pass TD, 20 rush yards McCoy has provided the Browns every reason to keep him at starting quarterback. He has played mistake-free, conservative football the last three weeks in leading Cleveland over the Patriots, Saints, and nearly the Jets.	at
22		Jay Cutler	200 pass yards, 2 pass TD, 2 INT Cutler was solid last week once he got going after a rough start. With his offensive line playing better in recent weeks, there is still a little hope for his fantasy prospects over the season's final stretch. The schedule gets tougher, however.	at
23		Ryan Fitzpatrick	195 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 15 rush yards, 1 INT Fitzpatrick had his ugliest game of the season last week, throwing for just 146 yards against Detroit. The Bills should be more pass-centric against better opponents in upcoming weeks, but note that bad weather in Buffalo is coming.	at
24		Jason Campbell	200 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 1 INT Campbell will remain the starter this week, and he will likely be asked to throw a lot against a Steelers defense that is first in the league in rush defense. Campbell is a good option in two-QB leagues.	at
25		Tyler Thigpen	175 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 30 rush yards, 2 INT With Chad Pennington lost for the season with a shoulder injury and Chad Henne questionable due to his knee, Thigpen will likely get the nod Sunday. He looked good when called to duty against Tennessee but is a risky play on a short week of practice against Chicago.	vs
26		Ben Roethlisberger	175 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 10 rush yards, 2 INT Roethlisberger has been a bit inconsistent in recent weeks, and he will face a stiff test in Week 11 against a Raiders defense that is second in the league against the pass. Do not expect a big performance this week.	vs
27		Derek Anderson	180 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 2 INT Anderson's struggles this season are clear, with a 53.5 completion percentage and 6/8, TD/INT ratio. Still, the coaching staff appears committed to him for the time being. If Anderson does find his stride, he has the weapons to be solid.	at
28		Brett Favre	180 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 3 INT Favre posted a 1:3 TD:INT ratio in Week 7 against Green Bay and has been inconsistent lately, so those in standard leagues should go another direction.	vs
29		Troy Smith	160 pass yards, 5 rush yards Smith will remain the starting quarterback this week, but he will be tested by a Tampa Bay defense that is eighth in the league against the pass. Smith's value will likely be restricted to two-QB leagues.	vs
30		Vince Young	165 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 2 INT Young may still be dealing with some discomfort in his ankle, but he should make the start this week. He faces a reeling Redskins squad, but don't expect him to duplicate Michael Vick's superhuman effort from last week.	vs
31		Charlie Whitehurst	125 pass yards, 2 INT Hasselbeck has still not thrown for more more than one touchdown in a game since Week 1, so do not expect him to be more than a second quarterback this week.	at
32		Tony Pike	100 pass yards, 2 INT The rookie gets the start in place of injured Jimmy Clausen. He's getting thrown to the wolves right away against the Ravens.	vs

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