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WARRICK DUNN
RB FALCONS

VS.

Saints

The Baton Rouge native must absolutely hate it when the Saints come marching into Atlanta. Dunn hasn't topped 100 yards against the Falcons' division rival since Nov. 16, 2003, and he's never accomplished the feat in the Georgia Dome. Moreover, he had his worst game of the season against New Orleans in Week 3: He was held to 44 yards rushing, and he had two catches for two yards. Michael Vick's recent dedication to the passing game hasn't helped either. Before that, Dunn had averaged 102.2 yards rushing, but in the five games since Vick promised to pass more, Dunn has seen his numbers plummet, to 60.4 a game. The one consolation has been that Dunn is racking up more receptions and receiving yards, but the Saints' defense, which is 11th in the NFL against the pass, has allowed opposing running backs just one receiving TD (and 19.7 receiving yards per game) all year.

QUARTERBACK

PHILIP RIVERS
Chargers VS. Raiders

Given LaDainian Tomlinson's propensity for destroying the Oakland defense every time he faces it, the efficient Rivers (230.7 yards per game, 15 TDs, five picks) will remain in the background this week while LT carries the ball 30 or so times (his average in his last seven games against the Raiders is 28.9).

TRENT GREEN
Chiefs VS. Broncos

On Sunday against the Raiders, Green, playing for the first time since being knocked out in Week 1 and without TE Tony Gonzalez (shoulder sprain), served merely as the go-between for Larry Johnson and the football. Don't expect much to change on Thursday against Denver's tough D, especially if Gonzo is out again.

REX GROSSMAN
Bears AT Patriots

The most inconsistent QB in fantasy football completes his three-week journey through the Northeast. Since he's facing a New England defense that has allowed only 154.8 passing yards per game to the last four starters it has faced not named Peyton Manning, it's a safe bet which Grossman will show up.

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