Your new favorite team is the Detroit Lions.
After they gave up 474 yards of total offense to the rebuilding Atlanta Falcons, you’ll want to start any able body against the Lions this season until they start tackling. That sieve-like defense also bodes well for members of the Lions’ passing game.
The biggest buzz this week will be the injured knee of Tom Brady. If the Golden Boy of the Patriots is out for any considerable time, it presents a sizable paradigm shift. Grab backup Matt Cassel while you can.
Who will back up Seahawks go-to receiver Nate Burleson if his knee is wrecked? Good luck with that.
What else did we learn after one Sunday? Michael Turner is a beast, the Steelers still love Willie Parker, the Ravens’ defense will stifle your fantasy offense and Titans stallion Chris Johnson should be owned in every league.
Who is the bigger “Huh?” — Panthers tight end Dante Rosario, Eagles receiver Hank Baskett or Ravens quarterback Joe “Yo” Flacco?
Subtle plays you have to like for Week 2: Aaron Rodgers, Eli Manning, Earnest Graham and Willis McGahee.
FIVE WHO ARE HOT
Reggie Bush, RB, Saints: 14 carries, 51 yards; 8 catches, 112 yards, touchdown
Chris Johnson, RB, Titans: 15 carries, 93 yards; 3 catches, 34 yards, TD
Donovan McNabb, QB, Eagles: 21 completions, 361 yards, 3 TDs
Willie Parker, RB, Steelers: 25 carries, 138 yards, 3 TDs
Michael Turner, RB, Falcons: 22 carries, 220 yards, 2 TDs
FIVE WHO ARE NOT
Stephen Jackson, RB, Rams: 14 carries, 40 yards; 3 catches, 34 yards
Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, Jaguars: 5 carries, 13 yards; 4 catches, 37 yards
Laurence Maroney, RB, Patriots: 10 carries, 51 yards
Carson Palmer, QB, Bengals: Broken nose, 10 completions, 99 yards, interception
Ricky Williams, RB, Dolphins: 10 carries, 24 yards; 4 catches, 15 yards
