DAUNTING DECISIONS

So let's recap this week. First, the Saints win in one of the most emotional games in NFL history. Second, the Madden Curse strikes again and Shaun Alexander is out 4-6 weeks with a broken foot. Third, T.O. tries to commit suicide. Fourth, well actually he didn't. Finally, Alexander is no longer hurt because of prayer. I could spend days on this, but instead I'll just tell you what to do with some players this week.

Michael Vick- Coming off an awful performance in the Superdome, Vick should have a nice bounce back week against the Cardinals at home. Look for Vick to throw and run well again and have a multiple TD game.

Terrell Owens- Any Owens owner has to be scared out of their mind with the injury and suicide talk. There's really no clear cut sit/start advice at this point in the week, but with a great matchup against Tennessee make sure to find out his status for Sunday. However, it may difficult because there's so little coverage about T.O. these days.

Shaun Alexander/Maurice Morris- It seems very unlikely that Alexander will actually play this Sunday, so Morris will be the guy. However, fantasy leagues' hottest pickup shouldn't perform too well against Chicago defense. Don't play him this week, but keep him around because he should produce in the future if Alexander remains out.

LaDainian Tomlinson- Facing the Baltimore defense will be a tough challenge for Phillip Rivers, so LT should get plenty of touches. The bad news is that the Ravens are also aware of this. Sunday should be one of Tomlinson's lowest scoring weeks, and although it's impossible to sit him, don't expect much.

Reuben Droughns- This is the bust out week that Droughns owners have been waiting for facing a very weak Oakland defense. Definitely get him into your lineup because he'll likely go for plus 100 yards and a TD. After this week try to trade Droughns while his value is high because he most likely will not have many weeks like this all year.

Ronnie Brown- Another slow starter this has been second year RB Ronnie Brown. This should be a big week for the Auburn grad because he'll face a Houston defense that almost gave up 100 yards rushing to two RBs (Clinton Portis and Ladell Betts). Similar to Droughns, this should be one of Brown's most productive games all season.