DAUNTING DECISIONS

For the first time in several years there will be six teams with byes this week. This is a reason why week six is one of the toughest weeks for fantasy owners. You will probably be playing players that you won't play for the rest of the year. It's important to know what matchups are favorable and what aren't before you set your lineup for this week.

Jake Plummer- The Snake has put up okay performances the last few weeks, but is yet to regain the form he had in 2005. This week he goes against a Raiders defense that has not been impressive so far this season. This should be a breakout game for Plummer, and could be one of his best performances all season.

Alge Crumpler- One of many disappointing TE's this year has been the Falcons' Crumpler. He has dropped an usual amount of passes this season, but still remains Vick's go-to guy in the passing game. The Giants have had some trouble covering the TE and Crumpler has burned them in the past. He should have good week against New York.

Bernard Berrian- I'm not going to be one of those guys who's going to claim that Berrian is the next great WR in the NFL because the truth is that he's not. However, this week he goes against a weak Arizona pass defense. Berrian is still unowned in many leagues, so he's a great plug and play this week.

Plaxico Burress- The Falcons are yet to allow a passing touchdown on defense this season so it may be a tough week for Giants' WRs. Plaxico will go up against one of the top three cornerbacks in the NFL, DeAngelo Hall. Burress will probably not find the endzone and be relatively ineffective on Sunday.

Frank Gore- The newest stud RB has racked up yards in games against lesser defenses, but in his one matchup versus a good run defense, Philadelphia, he was ineffective rushing for 52 yards on 16 carries. San Diego is the best rush defense he has faced all year and Gore should struggle. If you have other options at RB, definitely use them.

Keyshawn Johnson- After coming to Carolina this offseason, Keyshawn has benefited greatly from being Steve Smith's compliment WR. This week, though, Carolina is facing one of the few defenses in Baltimore that can double team Steve Smith and still have capable people to cover Keyshawn. It should be a quiet day from a talkative receiver.