The Chargers offense showed signs of life in Kansas City Monday night. With the undefeated Green Bay Packers rolling into town, it will be interesting to see if they can keep it going. The Chargers running backs are dinged up, but that may be an issue, unless of course you own one of them. The Packers offense is always attacking, and the Chargers pass game will have to be on point to keep up. Expect a shoot out at Qualcomm.
Rankings
Vs QBs -30th
Vs. HBs –8th
Vs. WRs - 28th
Vs TEs –25th
Philip Rivers - Great to see Philip start to return to form. To think, if he doesn't fumble that ball, and Novak makes the field goal, this week the talk about be how Philip is back. How things change so quickly. Rivers has a great fantasy matchup this week in what should be a shoot out. Prediction: 375 yards, three touchdowns
Ryan Mathews - At this stage of the week it looks as though he will not play
Mike Tolbert - Similar to Mathews, Tolbert has deal with the injury bug this season. It looks like Tolbert will have the chance to shine on Sunday, as long as he isn't coughing the ball up and can stay on the field, this will be a nice fantasy day for Tolbert. Prediction: 125 total yards and a touchdown.
Vincent Jackson - VJ owners have to be frustrated at this point. I wish I could say that things will get better, but I have doubts. On a positive note, the Packers allow plenty of points to WRs, I just feel that Floyd will be the big winner again this week. Prediction: four catches, 65 yards.
Malcom Floyd - M80 showed up last week with his second 100+ yard game of the season. He should continue to stay hot against the Pack. Prediction: five catches, 85 yards, and a touchdown.
UPDATE: Walters signed back to the 53 man, this could mean Floyd is out for Sunday.
Antonio Gates - He's back! At least from a fantasy perspective, Gates is putting up points. The Packers have not face a lot of top tight ends this season, but they have given up touchdowns in four of seven games. Prediction: five catches, 70 yards, and a touchdown.
Cherry Picking
Here are some guys that have very strong plays based on matchups this week. I'm not telling you to start them, I'm just passing along some information, so don't shoot the messenger.
| 32 | Broncos | Palmer |
| 31 | Dolphins | Cassel |
| 30 | Patriots | Manning |
| 29 | Colts | Ryan |
| 28 | Cardinals | Bradford |
| 27 | Packers | Rivers |
| 26 |
Vikings | BYE |
| HB | ||
| 32 | Panthers | BYE |
| 31 | Rams | Wells |
| 30 | Colts | Turner |
| 29 | Eagles | Forte |
| 28 | Jets | F. Jackson |
| 27 | Titans | Benson |
| 26 | Chiefs | Dolphins |
| WR | ||
| 32 | Patriots | Giants |
| 31 | Colts | Falcons |
| 30 | Broncos | Raiders |
| 29 | Rams | Cardinals |
| 28 | Vikings | BYE |
| 27 | Cardinals | Rams |
| 26 | Packers | Chargers |
| TE | ||
| 32 | Bears | Celek |
| 31 | Cowboys | Miller (inj?) |
| 30 | Dolphins | Chiefs |
| 29 | Jags | BYE |
| 28 | Bucs | Graham |
| 27 | Titans | Gresham (inj) |
| 26 | Browns | Daniels |
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