NFL Week 6: Late Game Wrapup

New England Patriots at Dallas Cowboys

Tom Brady - 31/46, 388 yards, 5 TD, 0 INT, 3/5, 1 FL. A career best 5 TD tosses from Brady as he continues to be the top scorer in all of fantasy football. Up next: a bad Miami secondary.

Sammy Morris - 10/14. Morris left with what is rumored to be a broken bone of some sort around the shoulder/collarbone area, and he wasn't very effective while in there, which was surprising given how Brady was again having his way with the Dallas secondary. Maroney looks likely to return next week, so it won't cost the Patriots anything. Hang onto him until you hear more about the injury.

Kevin Faulk - 13/50, 3/24. Faulk was decent in relief of Morris, and he'd have a sizeable role next week against Miami should Maroney miss yet another game. The Patriots would probably committee him somehow as he's hardly a 25 carry RB.

Randy Moss - 6/59, 1 TD. Brady overthrew him deep several times, he had a TD reversed on an incredibly acrobating almost-catch in the endzone as the ball popped loose when he hit the ground, and then he had another TD reversed because he shoved off when it wasn't necessary. The 11.9 points are great, but it could have been way more.

Donte Stallworth - 7/136, 1 TD. Stallworth is 100%, and he's incredible after the catch. He provides an excellent compliment to Moss, and his performance the last two games will provide bigger problems for the defenses as they now have to fully respect both WRs.

Wes Welker - 11/124, 2 TD. Welker posted the biggest game between the 3 WRs, but with Stallworth healthy now, I believe Welker presents his owners with a very interesting sell-high candidate.

Ben Watson - 1/28. He rolled his ankle on his catch and didn't return. His status is unknown.

Tony Romo - 18/28, 199 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT, 1-1. I'm sure his owners expected more in what was supposed to be a shootout, especially since Dallas trailed all game. Dallas just didn't seem to have the ball very much.

Julius Jones - 6/51, 1/2. He had a nice 25 yard run that padded his stats, but he should be nowhere near a starting lineup.

Marion Barber - 8/47, 2/12. Another disappointing performance from Barber. The Cowboys offense has a different attitude about them when Barber is on the field because he runs so hard and with so much authority on each carry. The only explanation for his lack of touches is that the Cowboys feel his running style is suceptible to injury as there's no other reason he shouldn't be getting the ball 20+ times a game.

Terrell Owens - 6/66, 1 TD. He was held back by a very modest output from Romo, but still managed to score to keep his owners happy. He dropped at least one catchable ball and seemed frustrated towards the end.

Patrick Crayton - 5/46, 1 TD. At least 1 TD in 3 straight games for Crayton. Crayton should be shopped now because if Terry Glenn returns, he'll lose most of his fantasy value. It's no sure thing that Glenn will return to the field, or that he'll last if he does, but why chance it if you can potentially trade Crayton for someone who's guaranteed to stay on the field?

Jason Witten - 3/47. His worst game this yeah, which was good for your average TE's output. I'll happily take this as a bad game.

Oakland Raiders at San Diego Chargers

Daunte Culpepper - 24/37, 230 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT, 2/5, 1 FL. Most of this came with the Chargers in control, plus he was sacked 6 times. SD's pass rush is still fierce, but Culpepper continues to hang onto the ball too long. He's an OK QB2 for now.

LaMont Jordan - 18/42, 6/46. He shocked everyone by being active on gameday, and then posted yet another solid yardage total against a very stout defense. He seems likely to play next week against KC's weak run D. Fargas received 2 carries, while Rhodes saw the field for 1 play.

Ronald Curry - 6/73. Curry benefitted from the bye week, seemingly, as Culpepper looked his way more often. He's easily the most talented receiver they have, so expect him to be a bigger part of the passing game moving forward as he and Culpepper build chemistry. Jerry Porter just isn't worth owning. Curry is a solid WR3.

Zach Miller - 3/18, 1 TD. Culpepper used Wiggins quite a bit during his time with the Vikings, and Miller has talent as a receiver, but I'd wait til next year before calling him a solid TE2.

Phillip Rivers - 14/21, 156 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT, 2/1. Rivers just wasn't asked to do much on a day when LT ran wild and the Chargers were seemingly in control throughout. The Raiders boast a solid secondary to boot, so this is nothing to be concerned about.

LaDainian Tomlinson - 25/198, 3/16, 4 TD. LT ran wild on Oakland, as he usually does. He's pretty good.

Vincent Jackson - 1/5. Jackson was overrated as a sleeper heading into the season, and eventually his ADP eliminated him from really being called a sleeper anymore. He's a decent WR3, but he's going to be inconsistent as the 3rd option in the SD offense.

Antonio Gates - 3/58. If this is as bad as it gets with Gates, we'll take it.

New Orleans Saints at Seattle Seahawks

Drew Brees - 25/36, 246 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT, 4/0. You knew it was only a matter of time before he finally posted a solid game. Hopefully he can build on this as the offense finally seemed settled for the first time this season. I still think Sean Payton is too much like Mike Martz as a play caller as someone who is always trying to outsmart the defense, but the Saints should get back on track here. With Atlanta up next, Brees has another favorable matchup ahead.

Reggie Bush - 19/97, 6/44, 1 FL. Those who get bonuses for 100 yards were probably pulling their hair out as Bush was at 100 yards twice before dropping back under both times. He looked improved at running between the tackles and should be a borderline RB1 as he settles down into his feature back role. Atlanta is up next, and with Rod Coleman back, their rush D improves, but they're still not very good.

Marques Colston - 1/2, 1 TD. He's suffering from uncharacterstic drops this season. I don't know if he's feeling the pressure as the new #1 with Joe Horn gone, if he hasn't adjusted to the way defenses are playing him as the new #1, or what the deal is, but it's probably a combination of all of the above. He's no better than a WR3 right now, but if the Saints offense does indeed get this thing turned around, Colston will definitely benefit.

David Patten - 8/113. Lance Moore was supposed to take over the #2 WR role opposite Colston, but instead Patten came through with his biggest day in years. The Saints will likely mix and match with their WRs, so I wouldn't rush to go pick him up.

Lance Moore - 3/35, 1/7, 1 TD. Those who took a chance on the new "#2" in N.O. were rewarded with a TD, but he'll likely be inconsistent for the reason I listed above.

Eric Johnson - 2/12, 1 TD. The TE is mostly a forgotten man in the Saints offense. I'd dump him if you like someone better as your TE2.

Matt Hasselbeck - 26/43, 362 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT, 2/13. He posted a great day in a game where Seattle trailed for most of the afternoon. Hasselbeck surprised me by not blinking an eye without Branch there as he had an entire week to get used to his new WR alignment. He's a borderline QB1.

Shaun Alexander - 14/35. That's 3 bum games in a row for the broken down veteran. His line isn't the same, and he just doesn't have the same explosion that he used to. Unfortunatley the Seahawks had to abandon the running game since Alexander's big games have all been because he's posted a big 2nd half. I hope you sold high.

Bobby Engram - 9/120. Engram did not disappoint, picking up exactly where Deion Branch left off. Expect solid games from him while Branch is out as he is mostly playing the flanker role in the offense; the favored ball catching position in Holmgren's offense.

Nate Burleson - 6/63, 1 TD. Burleson also posted a nice game on a night when Seattle was forced to go pass-happy. He should retain solid borderline WR3 value with Branch injured.