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Quarterbacks

Alex Smith: He came into the Houston game two weeks ago and looked like a real quarterback by throwing 3 touchdowns to the surging Vernon Davis. He then had a down game against the tough Indianapolis pass defense which happens to most QBs and now he gets a poor Titans pass defense at home. Is he a lock? No, his track record isn’t good enough, but his matchup is great.

Matt Hasselbeck: The last time I recommended him the Seahawks were destroyed by the Cardinals. I just don’t see that happening with a Detroit team that can’t rush the quarterback. If Hasselbeck has time to throw he will tear Detroit apart.

Running Backs

Julius Jones: He hasn’t been very useful this year, but at home against the Lions you have to start him. Justin Forsett may take some of his carries now that Edge is gone, but Jones should still get the bulk for now and against the Lions that is all you need.

Jamal Charles: Who knows what will happen with Larry Johnson, but we know he is out against the Jaguars and this gives Charles a great chance against a middle of the road defense. The Chiefs aren’t good and you can’t expect a huge game, but Charles has skills and with enough opportunities can break a few.

Wide Receivers

Michael Crabtree: He has quickly become the 49ers #1 wide receiver and he gets to play at home against a poor Titans defense. With Alex Smith looking like he might be able to get him the ball we might see Crabtree’s breakout game.

Mike Thomas: David Garrard is erratic which make his receivers erratic, but the Jags get a bad Chiefs team at home and Mike Thomas led all their receivers in targets last week. He should be a good bye week filler.

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Quarterbacks

Matt Schaub: He’s led you this far and now you want to sit him?! Do you have no loyalty? Well, the good thing is, this is fantasy football, and Schaub doesn’t really care. Do you sit him for any schmo? No! He is good, but the Indy pass D is also very good. He won’t sink your team, but if you need to make up ground sometimes you have to take risks.

Vince Young: The 49ers have had some trouble in the pass defense department, but Vince Young, even though he had a decent first game back, is not safe to play away from home against a good defense.

Running Backs

Rashard Mendenhall and Knowshon Moreno: Denver and Pittsburgh are both top notch rush defenses and I expect to see more passing than running. It’s hard to sit these two, but there is a good chance they will both be bottled up and you may see Buckhalter and Moore in there a lot on passing downs and the no huddle offense.

Matt Forte: He has had a couple good games, but they were against the Lions and the Browns. The Cardinals are a good rush defense and Forte hasn’t been able to find room against good rush defenses.

Wide Receivers

Kevin Walter: He should see more work with Owen Daniels out, but the Colts aren’t the team to run him out there against. Stash him away.

Devery Henderson: The Panthers are tough against the pass and weak against the run. The Saints will run more than usual which will limit Henderson’s looks. Find a better option.