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2008 represented a tremendous year for rookies in terms of fantasy football. I know because I rode 2 of them (Chris Johnson and Matt Forte) to a league championship. What will the draft class of 2009 have in store for fantasy owners come this fall? Personally, I don't believe that this years class is talented as last years but time will tell. The following represent my preliminary takes regarding the 2009 draft class:
--Matthew Stafford QB (DET)

What kind of pro QB will Stafford be? Will he be like Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco or will his fate be more similar to Tim Couch or Joey Harrington? Fantasy owners likely won't have a chance to find out next season. Although Lions coach Jim Schwartz said he will keep an open mind in the battle for the top spot on the depth chart, more than likely Daunte Culpepper will be the starting QB for Detroit when they open the season against the Saints in the Superdome September, 13th. That scenario doesn't allow Stafford much of a chance to make an impact in fantasy circles. Moreover, it's hard to envision a scenario where he comes out and has any value as a rookie. Ryan and Flacco were both fifth-year seniors coming out of college and possessed much more maturity heading into the NFL than the underclassman Stafford does. Stafford's value will be limited to keeper and dynasty leagues on fantasy Draft Day.

--Knowshon Moreno RB (DEN)

Searching for 2009's top fantasy rookie? Well, look no further than Moreno. Moreno is by far the most talented running back in the 2009 class and I expect him to come right in and become the starter for the Broncos. Although, the Broncos did add several veteran RB's this past off season none of them have nearly the same talent as Moreno. I see Moreno as a No. 3 fantasy runner in 2009 with potential for more. However, because of the depth the Broncos have at the position, the former Bulldog is more likely to be seen as a viable flex starter in most drafts. Obviously, he's also a tremendous option in keeper and dynasty leagues.

--Chris "Beanie" Wells RB (AZ)

The Arizona Cardinals took the Ohio State power back with their first round selection, setting up an interesting depth chart battle this summer. Most pundits believe that Wells is the 2nd best RB prospect in the draft behind Moreno. Furthermore, Wells is a definite upgrade over Tim Hightower and I expect Wells to emerge atop the team's depth chart as a rookie leaving Hightower to serve as third-down back for the defending NFC champions. Whoever gets the goal line carries will obviously hold more fantasy value than the other but right now I see Wells as the better option in seasonal and keeper leagues. Both Wells and Moreno will have difficulty reaching the standards set by Johnson, Forte and Slaton from a year ago.

--Michael Crabtree WR (SF)

The Raiders loss is the 49ers gain. After the Raiders passed on Crabtree you know SF would eat him right up and they did. Crabtree was hailed as the top wideout in the draft, and he will undoubtedly have a chance to start as a rookie under coach Mike Singletary. The Niners are looking to be will a run-first team this year, however, so fantasy owners need to keep that in mind heading into 2009. Still, he'll still be worth a middle- to late-round pick in seasonal fantasy drafts and is quite capable of putting up some nice stats as a rookie.

--Percy Harvin WR/KR (MIN)

Percy Harvin still landed in the first round despite some "character" issues and will become a serious play maker for the Minnesota Vikings. Can you imagine the Vikings lining up Harvin and Peterson in the Wildcat? Harvin has immense speed and skills as a runner and receiver and I fully expect him to compete with Sidney Rice for the number 2 WR alongside Bernard Berrian. Due to his immense potential and explosiveness, Harvin will warrant a late-round flier in most fantasy drafts and surely will do some damage at some point for the Vikings. Moreover, Harvin instantly makes the Vikings DST even better than they were last year.

--Jeremy Maclin WR (PHI)

The Eagles finally gave Donovan McNabb some weapons. Maclin has immense speed and can stretch defenses in the vertical pass attack. Furthermore, he was an absolute steal where the Eagles got him. After watching an Eagle rookie WR make an impact last year there is nothing to say Maclin cannot do the same. Look for Maclin to be a late round pick this summer and I fully expect him to make some big plays for McNabb and the Eagles this fall.

--Eugene Monroe and Eben Britton OT (JAX)

Sure, offensive linemen aren't drafted in fantasy football, but that doesn't make them any less important to your team's success. Injuries absolutely decimated the Jaguars offensive line last season and was the predominant reason the team failed to make the playoffs after a very successful 2007 season. The Jags want to get back to Jag football so it was no surprise to see the team land both OT Eugene Monroe in Round 1 AND Eben Britton in round 2. The acquisition of both Monroe and Britton will only make Maurice Jones Drew more attractive in fantasy drafts. Look for MJD to be a top 5 pick this summer.

--Jason Smith OT (STL)

The addition Smith is a real positive for the value of RB Steven Jackson. Now it is up to Jackson to stay healthy and produce the numbers that fantasy owners have been yearning from him for years. With a new defensive minded head coach the Rams want to run the ball and feature Jackson in their backfield, and Smith's presence will be huge in making the ground attack effective. Furthermore, the Rams also added FB Mike Karney this off season. As I mentioned it is now all up to Jackson to achieve his potential. He will surely go in the first round again this year. Time will tell if he is worth it.

--Mark Sanchez QB (NYJ)

Mark Sanchez was the hottest name in the 2009 class in the days before the draft and after the Jets pursuit of Brett Favre last year it was no surprise that the Jets traded two draft picks and three players to move up and select him. Alth0ugh Sanchez has started a mere 16 games at the collegiate level, he could very well wind up starting for new coach Rex Ryan when the Jets open their season. In fact, Ryan has told the media that Sanchez will in fact compete for the top spot with Kellen Clemens. Personally, I don't see Sanchez making any noise this year as a rookie and would avoid him on draft day except in keeper and dynasty leagues.

--Kenny Britt WR (TN)

The Titans have been desperate for WR's in recent years and hope they have found their number 1 with Kenny Britt out of Rutgers. Coach Jeff Fisher told the media that he wants to get Britt onto the field as soon as possible, so don't be shocked to see him starting on opening day. The Titans also signed former Steeler Nate Washington this off season so it could be difficult for Britt to make a significant fantasy impact in what will remain a run-based offense with Chris Johnson and Lendale White. He is definitely a player to watch in the preseason, but more than likely won't have more than late-round value in seasonal formats.

--Darius Heyward-Bey WR (OAK)

Being a huge Raider fan I was upset but not at all shocked at this move. It is clear at this point that Al Davis values pure speed more than any other attribute. Was Jerry Rice fast? Is Larry Fitzgerald a burner? The answer to both of these questions is no but one was the best there ever was and one is the best presently. However, with no clear-cut No. 1 wide receiver on the Raiders roster, Heyward-Bey will warrant late-round consideration in seasonal fantasy drafts and will have ample balls thrown to him this fall. Time will tell how this all works out and Heyward-Bey and Crabtree will be forever linked.

--Donald Brown RB (IND)

Donald Brown will immediately be thrown into the mix with the Colts and that spells good news for fantasy owners who draft him this summer. I have never really been sold on Joseph Addai and I don't think the Colts are either. Although, new Head Coach Jim Caldwell told the media that Addai will remain the team's No. 1 back, owners should definitely expect a committee situation to evolve in Indy. Addai should receive more carries, but any kind of platoon hurts his value in both seasonal and keeper leagues. Addai is no more than a No. 2 back in fantasy circles. As for Brown, he'll be worth a middle- to late-round selection and is a must for anyone drafting Addai.

In summary, it will be interesting to see what kind of impact these and the entire 2009 rookie class will have on the 2009 NFL season. They have large shoes to fill on account of last year.

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Since the climate of Arizona is one of the main characteristics of the State, a basket gift to help you beat the heat, without a doubt, will be useful.Full of lemonade, bottled water, gourmet and sweet tea mixes, customers might only be able to withstand air free in a hot sofocante.Asimismo day, don't forget to include a clever pair of shades in the agreement.

For years, Arizona has always been known for the "5 C" economy: citrus, livestock, cotton, copper and the climate. No power outside of these five elements, there are indicating the type of which can create gift baskets.Did you know that at any given time, was the largest producer of cotton in nationwide? submit a basket that not only mean the economic pulse of the State, but also includes an array of interesting items as well. Some ideas to consider: a basket of citrus fruits containing citrus tea, sweet citrus sour and a simple; juicer basket with stuffed animal livestock-related, assorted Marinades and sauces of barbecue; or a gift basket that includes the components required to create homemade copper jewelry copper-related.

To make a basket of attractive gift for the population more young, why not take one of the greatest pleasures of childhood?Animals they have always occupied a special place in the hearts of children, if you are picking up worms, embracing it with a baby bird, or runs with Fido.Arizona is home to an assortment of critters who dwell on the scene of the desert, including the OWL, cacti, coyote, Gila monster, rattlesnake, Hare, roadrunner, Prairie dog mouse.Allow consumers to present the beauty of Arizona wildlife to their children by providing a collection of animals stuffed or Beanie babies that helps illustrate the inhabitants of desiertos.Libros coloring, crayons, chocolate animals and nature books also make great basket bottling.

As for the sports fanatic, Arizona is home to the NFL Cardinals, the Diamondbacks of major league baseball, as well as the Phoenix Suns and Mercury (the State of the NBA representatives) possibilities are endless, when it comes to create a basket that exhibits support for home computers.

Of the arts and culture surrounding Arizona, there is plenty of notable individuals associated with the State which may be of use for the basket of regalo.Por example, a basket of Arizona discover can include Zane Grey Book; a collection of postcards of Frank Lloyd Wright; Alice Cooper, Linda Ronstadt, Michelle Branch or Fleetwood Mac CD; impressions of O'Keeffe Georgia; memories of wonder woman (Lynda Carter); or a few Steven Spielberg DVD, whose childhood was spent in Scottsdale.

The Arizona Cardinals have enjoyed great success the last two seasons, winning Division titles back-to-back and four playoff games. ? nevertheless did with future Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner under center. ? with Warner, calling it a career in the offseason, will now be up to Matt Leinart to keep cards over the lines of the NFC West ? and NFL makes that does not have faith that he can obtain the donate. ? working lists books the Cardinals behind of the San Francisco 49ers at + 250 to win the West NFC. ? which have also set wins season regular number of Arizona in over/under 7.5 WINS.

Ofensa:Leinart will get the first crack in Warner.Si replacing him not performed until Ken Whisenhunt, standards it is likely that we will see Derek Anderson.

Leinart has many weapons and an improved offensive line to help you succeed.Arizona has brought perennial Pro Bowl guard Alan pout aboard for the línea.Las steady cards looking to improve its attack run and Whisenhunt, who coached pout in Pittsburgh, believes that his new guard is just the guy to do so. Whisenhunt also knows the pressure of Leinart a stronger running game.

If running backs Beanie Wells and Timothy Hightower receive appropriate blocking, I think you can put some large numbers. The pair combined to nearly 1,400 yards and 15 scores on the ground last season.With expected Arizona put greater emphasis on his game execution, Wells could be a nice fantasy sleeper.

Cards lose physical wide receiver Anquan Boldin, but still have much power with Larry Fitzgerald, Steve Breaston and good principles game. Fitzgerald is as good as obtained at the recorded NFL.Ha over 1,000 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the last three seasons digits.

Defensa:Cards were a very mediocre defensive team in 2009.The post does not.15 in the NFL in defense of punctuation, renounce 20.3 points per game and not.20 in total defense, allowing 346.4 yards per game.

Arizona will have his work cut out for itself, as attempts to improve on those numbers, now that has been lost quality performers as Karlos Dansby and Antrel Rolle.

The Cardinals have attempted to compensate for these losses, modifying Joey Porter and Kerry Rhodes.También added nose tackle Dan Williams and linebacker Daryl Washington project.

With runners Bertrand Berry and Chike Okeafor veteran pass no longer in the desert, the cards are hoping that Porter can maintain its elite pase.Arizona peak ended No. 6 in the NFL with 43 sacks last season.

Prediction: NFC West 3rd-in Arizona by winning the NFC West for third straight season, Leinart will have to play much better that he has this point in his carrera.Aunque I do not think that Leinart will be a complete bust, he is not Warner and probably never será.Las cards based on their offense to carry the burden of the past two seasons, but there is a good possibility, the offense will not so explosive in 2010. sure withdraw my NFL 2010 predictions, to see what equipment I need to win the NFC West.

Jets Buzz Tower of Chargers of the:

The San Diego Chargers was reduced to an unexpected loss in the House for the New York City that now go to the AFC championship match-up the success of a 17-14 narrow Jets.

First year coach Ryan and rookie Marshal field Sánchez jets, out-thought Chargers to gain an advantage in a game test - now the Indianapolis Colts next Sunday.

San Diego had to be confident in herself, succeeding in the competition for an eleven matches winning streak in the regular season end 13-3.

The New York Jets could simply covet profile of porters have achieved just 9-7 season regular.Por therefore no shock to see the Jets down this game on the way from the middle point.Had caught enormous odds on the Jets won the midway.

It was only in the third quarter that New York even got on the Board of courtesy of Jay Feely points and its successful kick that seemed to encourage the rest of the side jets Jets.Los defended well, asphyxia rivers and snatching a pair of interceptions in the process.

The Jets drove in the last quarter - Sánchez connecting with Keller and then Greene, charging for fifty-three yards for a más.Poner score the Jets ahead by 10 points with less than half of the remaining in the fourth quarter.

The gap was soon cut no more than 3 points, but over time against the Chargers, continually felt that the Jets would be laudable winners in this juego.Nueva in Cape York kept the ball well to win it.

We still have the New York Jets 'dogs' to the Super Bowl, but could be package shock currently at around of + 700.

Minnesota cut in Dallas:

Brett Favre and a defense of Minnesota Vikings, powdered brutal jeans Dallas to set up a game against the New Orleans Saints NFC Championship Sunday.

Tony Romo suffered at the hands of marauding Minnesota army was fired six times and that was only for beginners - add that two losses of ball and three fumbles deliver the ball to the other side on each occasion.

Fear spread like a disease from the ranks of the Cowboys and really never regained his compostura.Por side, Brett Favre was an image of harmony, almost perfect, the 'anti-Romo' - leading his team to an inevitable victory.

Favre gave much love to Sidney Rice, hitting him three times in the competition for toque.posteriormente, reductions to not be to play any favorites, went to Visanthe Shiancoe with warning two minutes in the air.

Kicker, Longwell added a Viking two field goals to add to your total after kicking touch-down fixtures.

Vikings now look to move southward and comply with the saints for the opportunity to make it to Super Bowl XLIV.

At this time we believe that the Vikings are third favorites for the Super Bowl at + 450.You can follow the bet with us.

Left Ravens to choose in messages:

The Baltimore Ravens, cannot find any basis in the field in their loss to the Indianapolis Colts, going down 3-20 and manage only a solitary goal field puntos.Los Board Indianapolis Colts cannot publish an impressive tally well but only needed to stay ahead of the Ravens suffocated.

Complete (best in the NFL) 14-2 regular season Indianapolis closed Flacco (QB) and other elements of game run feared the Ravens '. when all was said and done it was easy for Peyton Manning.

After a boring Q1 was Manning, who brought to life in the segunda.Él contest hit teammates Collie and Wayne who made good - and while the Colts were until the departure of 17-3 at the halfway stage.

However, the real story was how muted Indianapolis Baltimore crime with four losses of ball - two of which were interceptions.

Stover field in the fourth quarter goal pushed the score until 'unnecessary' for the Colts - Ravens seemed to run out of ideas.

The Indianapolis Colts are now favorite to win the Super Bowl in money even or + 100.Tal time a little short, but the market has spoken.

Cardinals Burn in the blessing of the Holy Fire:

The New Orleans Saints destroyed to Arizona Cardinals 45-14 for a place in the NFC Conference Championship game.

The three match losing streak in the completion of the regular season seemed to have been ancient history or perhaps it was just that New Orleans needed the interlude for two weeks before this match.

It was, however, Arizona that began brighter, as Tim Hightower ran three quarters of the length of the field to leaving the defence of the Saints in his wake for a touchdown in a few seconds on the subject. but it would be only an ignition, as Saints stormed back to three downs touchstone of its own in the same quarter, with Hamilton, Shockey and grateful recipients of Bush.

The Cardinals responded satisfactorily with a score of Beanie Wells, but the Saints home collided with his intentions again with scores of Henderson and Colston.

Warner was replaced by Matt Leinart after an injury and the half-way Saints were 35-14 ahead.

It was throughout New Orleans after the break with two fabulous scores, first Hartley success before the Bush doubled with an assault barn yard eighty punt 43-yard field goal return to condemn certain defeat Cardinals.

We make favorite New Orleans second behind of the Colts at + 200 Saints.

Training camps are now underway and as players return to constant action, here are some of the players to keep an eye for the next season:

Tom Brady lost almost everything last year with a torn ACL in the first game of the season. As Matt Cassel eventually righted the boat that most people think that it was left to sink, the Patriots backup scrounged off an impressive, but disappointing, 11-5 record while missing the playoffs. After trade Cassel far, organization of Patriots must believe one of two things: O Tom Brady is fully healthy and ready to return to the form of 2007, or Matt Cassel, Brady or any quarterback, is a product dispensed with your system. However, only time will tell how Brady bounces back of injury. If this is any indication of my opinion recovery, fantasy Brady made with my first choice final round.As a courtesy, Randy Moss player should have a year ago rebote.Yo I don't see Moss 22 touchdowns to put this year, but if Brady has to put the ball around even close in as much this year as its 2007-2008 season where he played most of the games with a comfortable, Moss easily could put up double digit touchdowns.

What Larry Fitzgerald, put on a show in the playoffs 2009, but the production will be the regular season? Fitzgerald was quite above by defenses start with Fitzgerald is likely to receive even more defensive after the recent media and fan attention worshiping. Of a result, I am predicting that Anquon Boldin and Steve Breaston will benefit greatly from defensive attention Fitzgerald shot was similar to last year. In 2008, 11 touchdowns of the Boldin in 12 games was greatly attributed to force front of him.After the production of playoff Fitzgerald, I see only increased attention. Boldin should reconsider their desire to leave Arizona. On the other hand, Cardinals will try to attack more balanced, more likely with rookie runningback Beanie Wells.

Roy Williams came under fire this season after the departure of Terrell Owens. Although Williams has been the "go to guy" each year since high school, many still doubt his ability to catch footballs and pick up where you left off Owens.Although I do not see that match totals Terrell Owens touchdown since 2007 Williams (15), the Cowboys are not planning to Williams as often as Owens was the goal.With the new offensive "Romo-Friendly" Jerry Jones has adapted, Romo plans to extend the ball more without forcing the ball to a specific recipient regardless of the separation of the receiver of the defence (as you may have noticed the past three years).However, if I were to force a ball into one of two receptors, I believe that Roy Williams would be higher in the capture of football hand traffic or no separation of the Defensor.Pero new plan does not force the ball to a receiver or limit catches fair wide receivers.Garrett plans to incorporate two rising stars, Felix Jones and Martellus Bennett, paso.El fleet-footed running back game has been described as the most essential player in Dallas by the team of property, so why not try everything possible to put the ball in his hands?

The New Orleans Saints officially have the bragging rights associated with being atop betrepublic.com NFL power rankings for three straight weeks, more than any other team. After an unbelievable comeback performance from the Saints, they remain at the pinnacle of the rankings.

Another team that entered Sunday with its undefeated credentials intact got handed its first loss this week. The Vikings lost to the Steelers, but fell just two spots to No. 5. Meanwhile, the Steelers continue to climb and claw their way back towards the top spot, checking in this week at No. 4.

Sorry, Patriots fans, heading into the bye Tom Brady and crew stay at No. 6 following their obliteration of the lowly Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Old Country.

The Arizona Cardinals continue to ascend the rankings, this time leaping seven spots into the top 10 at No. 8. The largest collapse in the rankings takes us to the "Windy City." The Bears plummet nine spots and now sit at No.20 after a dismal performance against the Bengals.

For a league that prides itself on parity, there are a lot of good teams and a lot of awful teams. For that reason, there wasn't much movement at the bottom as many teams are getting comfortable in their lowly spots, where they cannot escape the wafting stench of their first-half performances.

New Orleans Saints1. (Last week, 1) 6-0-0 Thirty-six points in one half is pretty impressive. Great teams in the NFL are never out of games and the Saints proved they can come back from any deficit. This win will definitely be a confidence builder for the Saints. Quick stats to throw out: Saints are scoring 39.7 points per game. They have scored 238 points so far this season; that is the second most in NFL history through six games.

2. (2) 6-0-0 Peyton Manning is playing better than he ever has in his career. Since Manning has been playing so well, the Colts defense has fallen below the radar. Indy's D is giving up just 12.8 points a game. That's the second best in the league.

Denver Broncos3. (4) 6-0-0 Six straight wins deserves five days off according to Josh McDaniels. The rookie head coach gave his team the time off and they will be fresh, well rested and prepared to take on the Ravens in Baltimore on Sunday.

Pittsburgh Steelers 4. (8) 5-2-0 Heading into the bye, the Steelers are finally looking like the defending Super Bowl champs. Let's see how the defensive line responds to the loss of Aaron Smith. The loss of Smith could be just as damaging as if the Steelers had lost Troy Polamalu for the season.

Minnesota Vikings5. (3) 6-1-0 The Vikings ran into a very hot Steelers team at Heinz Field and the result was a loss. The Vikings turned the ball over in the red zone and that killed them. Minnesota should be able to fix its mistakes and move on. Exciting matchup next Sunday, when Brett Favre travels back to Green Bay.

New England Patriots 6. (6) 5-2-0 The Patriots head into their bye week at a perfect time as they are a little beat up. Ty Warren and Randy Moss were the latest Patriots players to suffer injuries. This is a good time for the Pats to heal up and prepare for a tough schedule ahead. Miami, @ Indy, Jets, and @ New Orleans will be no easy task.

Cincinnati Bengals7. (9) 5-2-0 After a poor performance last week against the Texans, the Bengals came out firing. Cincinnati demolished the Bears and made a statement to the NFL. If Carson Palmer continues to trend towards being the quarterback that he was a couple seasons ago, the Bengals will be a tough opponent week after week.

Arizona Cardinals8. (15) 4-2-0 Huge win for the Cardinals in New York on Sunday night. Beanie Wells introduced himself as a playmaking running back and he complimented that offense nicely. The Cardinals can build off a great win in New York - their first win at the Meadowlands since 1999.

9. (5) 5-2-0 The Giants beat themselves on Sunday and uncharacteristically turned the ball over four times. The Giants are still one of the best teams in the NFC and will surely fix those mistakes and bounce back with better performances down the road.

Green Bay Packers10. (10) 4-2-0 Aaron Rodgers finally had the luxury of a strong run game on Sunday against the Browns. The Packers QB turned in another great performance but it was against one of the most putrid teams in the National Football League. Rodgers and the Packers face a real test this Sunday against the Vikings. The last time these two teams played, Rodgers was sacked eight times.

Dallas Cowboys11. (20) 4-2-0 The Dallas defense was finally able to rush the quarterback and that resulted in a win against a pretty solid team. Dallas was able to get to Matt Ryan four times and force two interceptions. The NFC East division title is suddenly a reality again for the Cowboys with the Giants suffering their second straight loss.

12. (7) 4-2-0 The Falcons are allowing over 350 yards per game on defense. One of the main reasons is because of the defensive line's inability to put pressure on the quarterback. The Falcons need to improve in that area before they take on Drew Brees and the Saints on Monday night or else they are in for a long evening.

13. (13) 3-3-0 The Ravens are well rested and should be well prepared to give the Broncos their first loss of the season. Let's see if Baltimore will be able to eliminate stupid penalties. If the Ravens can play smart football, they'll need their struggling cornerbacks to find a way to contain Brandon Marshall and Eddie Royal; if they can do that, Joe Flacco will do the rest.

New York Jets14. (14) 4-3-0 The Raiders were just what the doctor ordered for Mark Sanchez and the New York Jets. Despite the loss of Leon Washington, the Jets run game stepped up and rushed the ball for over 300 yards. Shonn Green filled in nicely for Washington. The Jets need to rely on their run game and have Mark Sanchez manage games instead of being the main playmaker.

15. (16) 4-2-0 You can't take much from a win against the Redskins. Washington beat themselves more than the Eagles dominated. Philadelphia now will square off against the Giants and Cowboys in back-to-back weeks. These two divisional games will say a lot about what kind of team the Eagles are.

16. (17) 3-3-0 The San Diego Super Chargers dismantled a bad Chiefs team. They still haven't demonstrated that they can make plays on the defensive side of the ball. The Chargers will have a tough time winning a wild card spot with teams like the Ravens, Jets, and Bengals all looking like stronger teams to this point of the season.

Houston Texans17. (19) 3-3-0 After back-to-back wins, the Texans are starting to look like a team that can have a winning record. Matt Schaub and the Texans offense continues to play well. Schuab now leads the league in passing yards and touchdown passes.

Miami Dolphins18. (18) 2-4-0 The Dolphins have a 2-0 record in the AFC East division with the easy part of their schedule ahead of them. However, don't count on this Chad to be able to lead the Dolphins to the a playoff spot. Chad Henne is no Pennington and showed his lack of experience in the second half against the Saints when the Dolphins needed him most.

San Francisco 49ers19. (12) 3-3-0 Despite his good performance, it's tough to believe Alex Smith is the solution at the quarterback position for the 49ers. Smith has the potential but has been unable to prove he can win games. It doesn't get easier for the 49ers next week, when they'll be at Indianapolis.

Chicago Bears20. (11) 3-3-0 Jay Cutler threw three more interceptions on Sunday and now has 10 interceptions on the year.

Buffalo Bills21. (23) 3-4-0 The Bills were able to win their third game of the season but struggled again offensively.