Late Week Wisdom

Ok, week 2. There will a lot of interesting story lines this week. Are the break out players for real or will they fall back to earth? Is it just one week or a trend for the whole season? Don't fret. I'm here to sort out through what's the trash and treasure for week 2 and give you some starting and sitting options. These won't be the obvious choices, but maybe guys you weren't thinking about starting.

Start

Aaron Rogers QB GBY - It was painful to watch my Lions get destroyed by the inexperienced Falcons last week. Rogers showed that he can run this offense on Monday night and I fully expect him to light up the Lions' secondary. With Grant a game-time decision, I could see the Packers going to the air early to take the pressure off of the running game. (275 yards 2 TDs, 1 INT)

Eli Manning QB NYG - I'm not the biggest Eli fan, but you can't argue with the recent results for Manning as well as the disappointment that is the Rams' secondary. I do see the Rams' offense showing signs of life this week and that should force Eli to throw for the whole game and not just the first half and put up big numbers. (325 3 TDs, 1 INT)

Chris Johnson RB TEN - Wow. Outside of the opening act by Turner and Forte, Johnson's debut was spectacular. He had more carries than Lendale White and if it weren't for some cramps, he would have out carried him by a larger margin. I could see another big game this week vs a weak CIN D. ( 125 yards rush, 25 yards rec, 1 TD)

Sammy Morris RB NE - Maroney may get the press, but Morris just puts up points. You have to think NE will stay on the ground to keep Farve off the field this week and I think Morris gets most of the work around the goal line. (75 yards, 2 TDs)

Calvin Johnson WR DET - He had a good game last week, but it could have been great. He had 10 catches to Roy Williams 3. Williams had the spectacular TD catch, but Johnson was the one targeted many times in the red zone as well as drawing a pass interference penalty in the end zone. I think he's the one that scores this week and could have two as Detroit plays catch up in the 2nd half. (150 yards, 2 TDs)

John Carlson TE SEA - Who's left in SEA to catch the ball? No much. Matt Hasselbeck looked his way quite a bit last week and you could see a repeat performance this week with Burleson out and Branch and Engram not ready. I think he gets the score this week. (65 yards, TD)

Sit

Jake Delhomme QB CAR - Despite being without S. Smith last week, Delhomme put up good numbers vs a tough SD secondary. He'll face another tough D this week in CHI. They frustrated Manning last week and I think the Bears come up big again this week. (225 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs)

Joseph Addai RB IND - Like I said last earlier, I'm worried about him. I think IND is going to struggle to run the ball until Jeff Saturday returns. He won't be back this week vs MIN and that could spell trouble again for Addai. MIN's front four will dominate and unless he can catch a few more passes, he'll struggle to put up respectable numbers. (75 yards rush, 25 yards rec)

Eddie Royal WR DEN - I know what you're thinking. How can I sit a guy that just broke out last week in his debut on MNF? Well, for one thing, Brandon Marshall returns from suspension this week. He just happens to be Cutler's favorite target. Another thing is DEN faces a much stiffer test this week in SD. They won't be happy after last week's heart breaker and might take it out on the Broncos. I also think Tony Scheffler will be more involved this week. All of those factors will limit Royal's potential. I think he'll be solid, but no where near what you might expect. (45 yards)

Watch some of the injured guys this weekend. There may be a few surprises on the field. Good luck and I'll back back next week to review the games.