MVN: Most Valuable Network

1. Peyton Manning at San Diego Chargers - The Bolts are last in the NFL in passing defense, having relinquished a whopping 17 passing touchdowns and 267 yards per game. Peyton has not been his normal self this year, but this matchup is just too favorable.
2. Tony Romo vs. San Francisco 49ers - The Cowboys know that they are under the gun and Romo pulled the finger splint off this week. I just have a feeling that the 'Boys are gonna charge into the playoffs.
3. Jay Cutler vs. Oakland Raiders - Cutler scorched the Raiders in week one for 300 yards and two touchdown passes, but the Raiders do have the 12th-ranked pass defense in the league.
4. Aaron Rodgers at New Orleans Saints - It has been awhile since Rodgers posted some really big numbers, but the Saints atrocious passing D should provide an opportunity to do so. Look for 300 yards and at least two TDs.
5. Drew Brees vs. Green Bay Packers - Considering the elite quality of the Packers pass defense (third in the NFL), the only reason Brees makes this list is because of his record-breaking pace so far this year. It also does not hurt that Kurt Warner is facing the Giants this week.


1. Adrian Peterson at Jacksonville Jaguars - The leading rusher in the NFL gets to face the league's 20th-ranked rushing defense. However, it just so happens that the only thing the Jags D does well is prevent rushing touchdowns. Not this week though.
2. Marshawn Lynch at Kansas City Chiefs - In ten games the Chiefs have given up over 165 rushing yards per game and 16 rushing touchdowns. I think Lynch is going to finish the season strong and matchups like this help.
3. Matt Forte at St. Louis Rams - There is not a single team in the league this year that has given up more total points or allowed more rushing touchdowns than the Rams. The Bears will get back on track after two tough losses in a row.
4. Marion Barber vs. San Francisco 49ers - The Washington Redskins knew that Marion the Barbarian was coming at them in the fourth quarter last week and they still could not stop him. The only reason I do not have Barber ranked more highly is my belief that the Cowboys passing attack will take charge this week.
5. LaDainian Tomlinson vs. Indianapolis Colts - The Colts have the 25th-ranked rushing defense in the league and he is still a stud when he wants to be. It should not be held against LT that the Steelers put him in check last week.


1. Reggie Wayne at San Diego Chargers - This matchup could not be more favorable as only two teams have given up more passing touchdowns than the Chargers.
2. Terrell Owens vs. San Francisco 49ers - I am going out on a limb with this pick, but I really feel that the Cowboys are going to get back on track this week. At least 100 yards and one touchdown.
3. Greg Jennings at New Orleans Saints - Take a terrible Saints defense and add a dash of Aaron Rodgers and you get a potentially big day for Jennings.
4. Andre Johnson at Cleveland Browns - After a HUGE October, Johnson has fallen off big time in November. The Browns 19th-ranked pass defense is a recipe for a resurgence.
5. Anquan Boldin vs. New York Giants - The Six-Million Dollar Man tries his luck against the league's second-ranked passing defense. This pick makes me nervous, but Boldin is a mutant who has evolved past the rest of us bottom feeders.


1. Antonio Gates vs. Indianapolis Colts - He had a tough game against the Steelers last week, but who doesn't? The Colts have the ninth-ranked passing defense, but they are not the Steelers.
2. Tony Gonzalez vs. Buffalo Bills - After a slow start to the season and a phenomenal four-game stretch from weeks seven to ten, Gonzalez did nothing against the Saints last Sunday. Still, he remains one of the best in the business.
3. Dallas Clark vs. San Diego Chargers - Take everything I have already written about Peyton Manning and Reggie Wayne and apply it to Clark. Thank you.
4. Jason Witten vs. San Francisco 49ers - Witten is still bothered by a rib injury, but he is one of Romo's favorite targets and arguably the best pure TE talent in this bunch.
5. Chris Cooley at Seattle Seahawks - The Redskins passing game has looked anemic lately, probably because Jason Campbell has been drunk, but Cooley remains a must-start.


1. Neil Rackers vs. New York Giants - Weather is obviously not a problem in Arizona and the Cardinals offense will get stopped enough in field goal range to make this a good play.
2. Mason Crosby at New Orleans Saints - The Packers are going to score points in bunches and the game is indoors at the Superdome.
3. Nick Folk vs. San Francisco 49ers - Dallas has not been boarding a lot of points lately, but that is going to change this week.
4. Adam Vinatieri at San Diego Chargers - I like the Colts to score a fair number of points this week and Vinatieri will get some chances. The weather is always lovely in San Diego.
5. Rian Lindell at Kansas City Chiefs - Decided to go with a wild card here. He will get two to four field goals this week.


1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions - Times are good for pirates these days (especially those of the Somalian variety) and this matchup is one that will allow for ample pillage and plunder.
2. Tennessee Titans vs. New York Jets - The Titans let me down a little bit last week and now they get to face the 12th-ranked offense in the league. The good news is that they are at home and they have the best fantasy defense in the game.
3. Baltimore Ravens vs. Philadelphia Eagles - The Eagles are reeling lately and word out of Philly is that many on this team are already packing it in. Nevermore.
4. Chicago Bears at St. Louis Rams - They were torched by the Packers last week, but the Bears defense gets to line up against a Steven Jackson-less Rams offense.
5. Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers - The 'Niners have the 21st-ranked offense in the league and they get to face a Cowboys defense that looked reinvigorated last week.