Running back Laurence Maroney of the New England Patriots had the best day of his young career Sunday, a 15-carry, 125-yard, two- touchdown performance against the Cincinnati Bengals. Corey Dillon had more carries but should be phased out slowly over the rest of the season. Maroney isn’t available in very many leagues, but after the performance he put up Sunday, some owners might try to trade him while his value is high.
LaMont Jordan had the best fantasy performance of any Raider this season (128 yards rushing and a touchdown), but that was mostly due to Oakland’s easing young quarterback Andrew Walter into service. With Walter’s 9-of-23 performance, for 68 yards, the game plan won’t change too quickly. Unfortunately for Jordan owners, the Raiders won’t be facing Cleveland and its suspect defense again.
FIVE WHO ARE HOT
Marc Bulger, QB, Rams – 26-of-42 passing, 328 yards, 3 TDs
Marques Colston, WR, Saints – 5 catches, 132 yards, TD
Larry Johnson, RB, Chiefs – 30 carries, 101 yards, 2 TDs; 4 catches, 41 yards
Julius Jones, RB, Cowboys – 23 carries, 122 yards, TD
Santana Moss, WR, Redskins – 4 catches, 138 yards, 3 TDs
FIVE WHO ARE NOT
Ronnie Brown, RB, Dolphins – 12 carries, 49 yards
Warrick Dunn, RB, Falcons – 19 carries, 55 yards
Stephen Gostkowski, K, Patriots – 1-of-2 FGs, a 24-yarder
Randy Moss, WR, Raiders – 1 catch, 5 yards, TD
Philip Rivers, QB, Chargers – 13-of-22 passing, 145 yards, TD, interception, fumble
