A LITTLE RECAP AND COUNTDOWN TO GAMETIME

Larry Johnson- It was another great game for Johnson in week 16. In a must win game Johnson led the way by rushing for 135 yards and a TD on 31 carries. Although LJ may have started off slow, his performance yesterday marked the eighth time in ten weeks that he had at least 110 yards rushing. Johnson has proved this year that last season was no fluke. Next week he faces a tough Jacksonville defense, but that should only have a fantasy impact in 17 weeks leagues.

Ronald Curry- With no Randy Moss or Jerry Porter around, Ronald Curry has emerged as the number one WR for the Raiders. He had always showed promise before, but injuries were his downfall. On Saturday night, Curry was the go to guy and had one of his better games of the season. He finished with 11 catches for 106 yards. If the Raiders fail to add a star WR next season and Curry remains a starter, he will be a fantasy sleeper for 2007.

Here's a quick rundown of headlines which will only include the early ones because I'm off to the Giants-Saints game....

There's a good chance that the Bears may rest Rex Grossman in the second half. Since Chicago has clinched homefield and has nothing to play for they will most likely rest a lot of starters this week and next week. This is also a sign that it may not be a good idea to play Thomas Jones this week.

Despite finishing the week strong in practice, Joseph Addai's status is now up in the air again. No word will be had till the Sunday inactives are given. If Addai doesn't play, Dominic Rhodes has a terrific matchup against the Houston defense.