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Right. But Deuce is averaging 4.8 ypc and WM 3.9. I own Deuce and would not trade him for WM. WM will get more carries, DM will more effeciently outpoint WM. Therefore, Bush and Deuce stand alone.

Rivers, Plummer, Losman, Harrington (Harrington ?) are all "good" plays, IMO. Bush should shine against an aggresive upfield defense. He should see lots of swing passes and screens. He's a good bet to take one the distance in this game.

Understood. Suddenly the trade route is looking awfully appealing, inkman.

You know, I picked him up and now have a QB by committee. Carr/Favre/Grossman. Playing what seems to be the best matchup weekly. It hasn't killed me yet. Having said that, I'm not crazy about his play against what should be a rather ornery Dallas club at home. He might get banged around a bit.

sorry....that was me....just for the record.

Do you have any FA recourse? If not, the trade should do you for the week.

While agree WM seems to be the safer more conventional RB, Bush gets many looks in the passing game and will have a lot of open field to do his magic. WM will clearly have more yardage, but I wouldn't be surprised if Bush gets in the endzone more.

I thought Rivers looked sharp against a sturdy Steeler D Sunday night. I can see Martyball letting Rivers toss it around a bit against the 49ers this week. Allowing him to connect with his receivers. I like his play best of the list you have presented.

Nothing wrong with trying to improve. Whether I'm 1-4 or 4-1, there is always room for something to be done. But, no one has the quintessential roster. You have good players, I suspect you'll turn it around. If I were to offer any advice, I'd say go get another RB the likes of a McAllister. Someone who you wouldn't need to give up that much but is underappreciated and flying under the radar. He's getting his carries and producing well most weeks. Hang in there. You'll be fine.

Gates.

I don't see any major weaknesses. But, if I understood you correctly, you traded Bell for Fitz?!?!?! THAT was a mistake. Not because of the injury either. Undo that trade and you're golden.

Moss, Jennings, Ward

Gates vs Steelers Miller @ Chargers Gates may seem like the logical choice, but, I figure both defenses will be stout agaist the run forcing either team to, perhaps, pass more than usual. Gates is the top option which is fine against a lesser defense, Pittsburgh will look to clamp down on him. Whereas Miller isn't the top option and might/should have the middle of the field to roam. Or, as usual, am I just overthinking this and stick with Antonio?

Portis for sure, then I'd probably go Gore. Though, I do like McAllister this weekend as well. I'll be playing Deuce. Good luck.

M. Furrey @ Minnesota G. Jennings vs Rams R. Williams vs Jets K. Johnson @ Cleveland R. Brown vs Cowboys Initially, I like Williams and Jennings. Stallworth is doubtful, I think it hurts Brown. I'd appreciate some advice. Thanks.

I agree with the others. williams has been getting a a lot of looks plus Matt Jones is on the shelf. Good matchup vs the Jets. Burress against the skins is a good play as well. he'll be playing a banged up secondary. The giants come out smoking off the bye and the embarrassment in Seattle.

A fair point. On a week-in, week out basis, who's the better play? Mccallister or Bush?

Here are my backs... Westbrook.....awaiting news of his health and availability Tatum Bell.....home vs Baltimore (yikes!) Kevin Jones........@ Minnesota (Lions seem to be incorporating him more) D. McCallister....@ Tampa Bay ( tampa d not what it used to be) Which 2 would you play?

Good non-move. It wasn't warranted.

Perhaps the best option.

Tough one. Really tough. I gotta go with Roethlisberger. Coming off a bye and some laskluster performances, the Steelers and Big Ben should rebound. Just don't expect him to "go off".

Agreed. Way better upside for Bush.

Me too. Brown hasn't gotten it done against the likes of Tennesee and Houston. This team is reeling. Gore and Parker and don't think twice.

Chester Taylor. While Kevin Jones sat on my bench. I'm down 40 pts to my opponent. He still has McNabb AND Driver going tonight. I still have, get this, Favre, G. Jennings, Westbrook, Reggie Brown, Akers going tonight. A rather tall order.

I think the Giants have been the biggest disappointment thus far. Mr. Disciplinarian (Tom Coughlin) hasn't had his team ready on a weekly basis. By the grace of our lord, they beat the Iggles. Blown out by Seattle. mistake prone throughout the Colt game. Where is the pass rush from the vaunted front 7? Not to mention bad eggs such as Shockey and Burress.