– Chris Henry (3-92) finally had a big yardage game for the Bengals. With Laveranues Coles’ lack of production, there’s opportunity for Henry to step up.
– After a big Week 4, Derrick Mason (0-0) was held without a catch. Kelly Washington (1-21) and Mark Clayton (3-36) also had quiet games. Todd Heap and Ray Rice caught 14 of Joe Flacco’s 22 completions.
– Don’t cut Mohammed Massaquoi (1-16) just yet. The wind was a big factor and Derek Anderson did target him six times.
– Calvin Johnson (1-2) left the game early with a leg injury.
– Do you think Miles Austin (10-250-2) earned a few more snaps with his outstanding game against the Chiefs? I do.
– Dwayne Bowe (5-74-1) has been battling a hamstring injury, but it looks like he’s back now and is developing some chemistry with Matt Cassel. He should be owned in all leagues.
– Don’t worry about Steve Smith (3-70) having a relatively quiet game. The Giants didn’t have to throw the ball much, and when they did, Eli Manning found Mario Manningham (2-36-1) and Hakeem Nicks (4-49-1) for scores.
– DeSean Jackson (1-1) was only targeted four times and was a huge disappointment this week. Meanwhile, Jeremy Maclin (6-142-2) shined after getting the start for the injured Kevin Curtis.
– Roddy White (8-210-2) absolutely torched a 49er defense that has looked great thus far this season.
– Josh Morgan (4-78) now has 10 catches for 164 yards and a TD over the last three games. He should be on rosters in 12-team leagues and is a decent spot-start during the bye weeks.
– Just when you thought it was safe to cut Eddie Royal (10-90), he has an outstanding game. Pick him up again if you can. Brandon Marshall (8-64-2) is back to his old ways. All is well in Denver.
– Randy Moss (1-36) was limited by Champ Bailey. Wes Welker (8-86-1) continues to be the better WR start, at least in PPR leagues.
– Immediately after Anthony Gonzalez went down, it was Pierre Garcon (1-9) who stepped up, but now Austin Collie (8-97-2) has caught the eye of Peyton Manning. Collie has 14 catches for 163 yards and three TD over the last two weeks.
Be sure to check back a little later for the writeups for the RB and QB positions.
