2) Roddy White, Atlanta Falcons
White has great matchup against Cardinals.

3) Anquan Boldin, Arizona Cardinals
Boldin is going to fight through injury to play.

4) Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals
Should rack up plenty of yards this weekend.

5) Derrick Mason, Baltimore Ravens
Ol’ veteran still making big plays.

6) Vincent Jackson, San Diego Chargers
Jackson has been hot in recent weeks.

7) Bernard Berrian, Minnesota Vikings
Big play threat could spark Vikings.

8) DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia Eagles
Young gun is best receiving threat for Eagles.

9) Ted Ginn Jr., Miami Dolphins
Risky but could payoff with big reward.

10) Kevin Curtis, Philadelphia Eagles
Sleeper who could beat the Vikings deep.

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Don’t sleep on Kolby Smith in Week 8.

QB Matt Cassel, New England Patriots
Last week, Matt Cassel finally looked like he was getting comfortable as a NFL quarterback. This week, Cassel will go up against the Rams and try to prove that last week wasn’t a fluke. While the Rams are actually playing well right now, Cassel remains a sleeper who could bust out in a big way in Week 8 fantasy football.

RB Kolby Smith, Kansas City Chiefs
With Larry Johnson being held out once against for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kolby Smith will get the start. Last week, in a similar situation, Smith played poorly. But it must be noted that Smith was going against the Titans, who happen to be the best defense in the NFL. Smith should do much better this week.

WR Kevin Curtis, Philadelphia Eagles
Don’t forget that last year with Kevin Curtis was healthy that he was a good fantasy football player. Curtis hasn’t been healthy much in the 2008 fantasy football season, however he is getting close to 100%. Look for him to have a breakout week soon.

TE Marcedes Lewis, Jacksonville Jaguars
Prior to Jacksonville’s bye week, Marcedes Lewis had put together back-to-back games with a touchdown. Lewis will try to make it three games in a row with a touchdown. With Matt Jones’ future in doubt, Lewis’ value is definitely on the rise and he’ll remain a sleeper for the time being.

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Out – These players won’t play in Week 1.
Deion Branch, Seattle Seahawks
Kevin Curtis, Philadelphia Eagles
Bobby Engram, Seattle Seahawks
Jerry Porter, Jacksonville Jaguars
Ryan Torain, Denver Broncos

Doubt – These players likely won’t play in Week 1.
Reggie Brown, Philadelphia Eagles
Benjamin Watson, New England Patriots

Questionable – These players are 50/50 to play in Week 1.
Joey Galloway, Tampa Bay Bucanners
Jamal Lewis, Cleveland Browns
Javon Walker, Oakland Raiders

Probable – These players will likely play in Week 1.
Antonio Gates, San Diego Chargers
Ryan Grant, Green Bay Packers
DJ Hackett – Carolina, Panthers
Willis McGahee, Baltimore Ravens

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What Avery brings the Rams is a playmaker at the wide receiver position. With starters Torry Holt and Drew Bennett, the Rams don’t have blazing speed at wide receiver. Avery, on the other hand, is a speedster who can make plays with his legs after catching the ball. He excels at gaining yards after the catch, an area the Rams struggled with in 2007. Avery could potentially fill the void left when Isaac Bruce left for the Sam Francisco 49ers.

However, truth be told, Avery is a bit of a project. At the University of Houston, Avery didn’t play against great competition. He also dropped passes and wasn’t the smoothest route runner while in college. There’s a good chance that he’ll take a couple seasons to get acclimated to the NFL.

Avery isn’t a great fantasy pick in a 2008 fantasy football draft. He’ll be a third receiver at best. That said, Kevin Curtis had good success in a similar role while with the Rams, so there is precedence for Avery to have success. Additionally, Avery could get some touches in the return game, which could up his value.

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