Buffalo Bills – 38, Oakland Raiders – 35

The Raider started out fast in this game, sprinting to a 21-3 halftime lead.  Both Jason Campbell (326 total yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT) and Ryan Fitzpatrick (287 total yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT) were fantasy relevant in what would become a shootout that went down to the last possession.  Going forward, Fitzpatrick looks like a sneaky play as a low cost starter, while Campbell will probably only be worthwhile as a matchup play in games that the Raiders will likely fall behind in. 
Welcome to the NFL, Denarius Moore (5-146, 1 TD).  Moore posted one of the best fantasy days for a Raiders WR in recent memory, becoming Campbell’s go-to receiver while Darrius Heyward-Bey and Jacoby Ford nursed injuries.  Derek Hagan (5-61) was the only other WR of note for the Raiders, who don’t make it a habit of making useable fantasy stats at the position on a regular basis.
Stevie Johnson (8-96, 1 TD) once again led the way for the Bills, until apparently aggravating a groin injury that has hampered him all during training camp and the preseason.  David Nelson (10-83, 1 TD) picked up the slack on the last drive with Johnson out, and looks to be a very worthwhile waiver add, especially in PPR leagues.  Scott Chandler (2-16, 1 TD) also caught a TD in his second straight game, and is worth adding in TE mandatory leagues as bench depth at this point.
Darren McFadden (20 car., 72 yards, 1 TD; 7 rec., 71 yards, 1 TD) had another good afternoon, showing off his impressive skills as both a runner and a receiver.  McFadden has the look of a top 5 back this year, and could challenge for the top spot if he stays healthy.  Michael Bush (4 car., 23 yards, 1 TD) also got in on the scoring action, but is just handcuff insurance for McFadden owners at this point.
For the Bills, Fred Jackson (15 car., 117 yards, 2 TDs; 2 rec., 23 yards) continued to display his ability as an every down back, gashing the Raiders for impressive yardage and a long touchdown run.  CJ Spiller (4 car., 63 yards; 1 rec., 6 yards) also showed off his speed to the corner and is starting to come on as a complementary back to Jackson.
 
Detroit Lions - 48, Kansas City Chiefs - 3

No quarterback comparison can be more night and day different than Matthew Stafford (295 total yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT) and Matt Cassel (133 yards, 0 TDs, 3 INTs).  Stafford looked poised, confident, and unstoppable against the Chiefs, while Cassel looked flustered, frustrated, and besieged all afternoon.  Stafford should be looked at as a starting fantasy QB going forward, while Cassel can seriously be considered cut material until the Chiefs find a way to rebound.
Even though the yardage wasn’t there for Calvin Johnson (3-29, 2 TDs), his two scores more than made up for his relative lack of use.  Nate Burleson (7-93) was the lead recipient of Stafford’s passes, and even rookie Titus Young (5-89) put up fantasy relevant stats.  If you can get a piece of the Lions’ passing attack, do it now.
Dwayne Bowe (5-101) salvaged what would be a complete disaster of a fantasy outing put up by the Chiefs, and going forward he is probably the only Chiefs receiving option worth mentioning for fantasy purposes.
Jahvid Best (16 car., 57 yards, 1 TD; 6 rec., 66 yards, 1 TD) had a highly productive day, flashing his skills as both a runner and receiver while finding the endzone on both a rush and a catch.  As long as teams have to worry about Stafford and the passing game, Best will benefit by running against a lot of nickel defenses.
What a horrendous situation for the owners of Jamaal Charles (2 car., 27 yards, 1 torn ACL).  Charles hurt himself on the Chiefs’ first possession, tearing his ACL and ending his season prematurely.  Charles was a consensus top 5 pick (top 3 in most leagues) and owners will be scrambling to salvage the season.  Dexter McCluster (8 car., 51 yards; 4 rec., -2 yards) and Thomas Jones (12 car., 40 yards) look to share the duties going forward, but the Chiefs look like a fantasy wasteland here on out, so Charles owners will probably be better served looking elsewhere.
 
Tennessee Titans – 26, Baltimore Ravens – 13

After looking so efficient and spot-on deadly in his matchup against the Steelers, Joe Flacco (197 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs) was out-dueled by elder statesman Matt Hasselbeck (358 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT).  Flacco was not very accurate (46.8% completion ratio) and at times looked perplexed by the defensive scheme of the Titans.  Hasselbeck on the other hand was able to carve up the Ravens defense and showed that the Titans are not just a running team these days.
Anquan Boldin (3-46) had a relatively quiet day, and while Lee Evans (2-45) was able to get into the game, he only hauled in two passes.  One of those passes was a hallmark deep pass, which showed that Flacco will use him on the deep throws this season.  After a breakout game in Week 1, tight end Ed Dickson (2-25) was quiet again and shared time almost evenly with Dennis Pitta (2-24).
Kenny Britt (9-135, 1 TD) continues to torch opposing secondaries, and if he keeps up this pace he might challenge for top honors amongst fantasy receivers this season.  Nate Washington (7-99) also put up a second straight solid fantasy day, and should be considered as at least bench depth if not a spot starter at this point.
Ray Rice (13 car., 43 yards; 5 rec., 53 yards, 1 TD) was the lone bright spot for the Ravens, finding the endzone once again on a reception, and was the Ravens leading receiver to boot.
Chris Johnson’s (24 car., 53 yards; 3 rec., 12 yards) holdout hangover continued into Week 2, as he posted his second straight game of not-so-stellar stats.  Owners should at least be a little concerned, as Javon Ringer (5 car., 21 yards, 1 TD; 2 rec., 30 yards) was the one who scored inside the red zone, and not Johnson, in addition to looking like the quicker and more elusive back.
 
Cleveland Browns – 27, Indianapolis Colts – 19

There was a time when the Colts would have presented a daunting challenge for Colt McCoy (221 total yards, 1 TD), but that time is not now; not anymore anyhow.  Kerry Collins (190 total yards, 1 TD, 1 INT) once again got the start for the Colts, and simply is not good enough to get the job done, even with the array of weapons the he has at his disposal.  One thing is for sure, if Peyton Manning doesn’t come back soon, the Colts might not have to worry about the heir to Manning; they’ll have the luxury of drafting Andrew Luck.
McCoy spread the ball around between his top receivers pretty evenly as Greg Little (4-38), Mohammed Massaquoi (3-45), and Josh Cribbs (3-41) all served to dilute each other’s fantasy value.  Even the tight ends for the Browns barely registered on the fantasy radar, but Evan Moore (1-16, 1 TD) did score another touchdown, proving that McCoy does like to look for him around the endzone.
The Colts were once again a fantasy doldrum for receiving points, as Reggie Wayne (4-66) and Dallas Clark (4-32, 1 TD) both hauled in four receptions each to lead the way.  Austin Collie (3-24) wasn’t far behind with three catches, but it is notable that Collins did look for him quite a bit (team high 10 targets).  Collie could still be worth something yet, so if you have roster space, keep him stashed.
Peyton Hillis (27 car., 94 yards, 2 TDs; 4 rec., 23 yards) returned to his trucking ways, bulldozing his way through the Colts defense for two scores.  Hillis looked very strong against the smallish Colts front seven, and is an every week starter as a solid RB1 that doesn’t share many carries.
Joseph Addai (14 car., 64 yards; 4 rec., 37 yards) once again led the Colts rushing attack and managed to get over 100 total yards.  An interesting note though, is Delone Carter (11 car., 46 yards) split time almost evenly with Addai, and looks like he has the role of short yardage back locked down, which could serve to further reduce Addai’s value.
 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 24, Minnesota Vikings - 20

Josh Freeman (259 total yards, 1 TD, 1 INT) was able to shake off a listless first half and lead the Buccaneers back to a thrilling come from behind victory over Donovan McNabb (240 total yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs) and the Vikings.  Freeman started out the game slowly, but ended up with passable stats.  McNabb on the other hand acted as nothing but a game manager, and once the Buccaneers took the lead in the fourth quarter, couldn’t muster a last minute scoring drive.
Where has Mike Williams (1- -4) gone?  This was the second straight game that Williams was all but invisible in, and fantasy owners who drafted him as a WR2 with upside have to be very concerned.  Preston Parker (6-98) led the Buccaneers receivers and has proven to be quite the weapon in the slot, and even Arrelius Benn (1-25, 1 TD) got off the mat and managed to score in the fourth quarter.  Kellen Winslow (4-44) had an unspectacular day, as all around it looked like the Buccaneers receivers were having trouble getting separation for Freeman.
Percy Harvin (7-76, 2 car., 18 yards) had a solid game for the Vikings, but outside of him, the receiving corps left much to be desired.  Michael Jenkins (3-29) got what is looking like his typical stat line, and no one else registered even a blip on fantasy radars.
After a 15 yard debacle in Week 1, Lagerrette Blount (13 car., 71 yards, 2 TDs) made a big return to fantasy relevancy in reeling off two scores.  Earnest Graham (3 car., 18 yards; 5 rec., 21 yards) played quite a bit on third down, but rightfully took his place as Blount’s backup after showing up as more valuable than Blount in Week 1.
Adrian Peterson (25 car., 120 yards, 2 TDs; 2 rec., 21 yards) had a very Peterson-esque day, showing that he is once again an unstoppable force all day long for fantasy owners.  Toby Gerhart (2 car., 36 yards; 1 rec., 42 yards) made the most of his few token touches, going for a surprising 78 total yards on just three touches.  Don’t expect that kind of production again considering how few touches he gets.
 
Green Bay Packers – 30, Carolina Panthers – 23

In a matchup featuring the quarterback of the 2010 Super Bowl Champions against the quarterback of the 2010 BCS Champions, Aaron Rodgers (321 total yards, 2 TDs) showed the kid how to win in the NFL, while Cam Newton (485 total yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs) showed he already knows how to provide wins for fantasy owners by putting up ridiculous stats.  With Newton repeating his success, this time against a real NFL defense and not the Arizona Cardinals, we can now anoint him a starting fantasy QB, regardless of opponent.
Jermichael Finley (5-68) ended up with the most receptions from Rodgers, but it was Greg Jennings (2-55, 1 TD) and Jordy Nelson (1-84, 1 TD) who had the big play TDs.  Randall Cobb (2-25) got what is becoming his requisite two catches per game, and both Donald Driver (1-10) and James Jones (1-15) were afterthoughts.
For Steve Smith (6-156), it was another big time yardage game, although it would have been nice to see him get into the endzone.  Jeremy Shockey (3-56) was more productive than Greg Olsen (1-34), and both are still worthy of being owned in fantasy leagues.  Even Brandon LaFell (4-49, 1 TD) is becoming relevant with the gunslinging ways of Newton behind center.
Another game, another example of James Starks (9 car., 85 yards; 3 rec., 30 yards) pulling away from Ryan Grant (6 car., 25 yards; 3 rec., 14 yards) for the #1 RB job for the Packers.  Starks continues to look impressively strong with a quick burst, while Grant looks simply adequate in comparison.  Look for Starks to continue the trend of garnering more of the carries going forward.
The only group not getting any fantasy love with Newton’s success is the Panthers running backs.  Deangelo Williams (5 car., 13 yards; 4 rec., 23 yards) is looking more and more like an afterthought, much to fantasy owners’ chagrin, while Jonathan Stewart’s (6 car., 5 yards; 8 rec., 100 yards) value in Week 2 was saved by gathering in 100 yards receiving from Newton.  Going forward, it looks like Newton is actually the starting RB as well as the starting QB for the Panthers, rendering the other runners almost unusable for fantasy lineups.
 
New Orleans Saints – 30, Chicago Bears – 13

Drew Brees (272 total yards, 3 TDs) continued to show he is perhaps the steadiest of the elite quarterbacks, rolling up 3 TDs and excellent yardage against the stout Bears defense.  Jay Cutler (256 total yards, 1 TD) didn’t throw an interception and was overall efficient, but he did lose one costly fumble and was under pressure all day from the blitz-happy Saints defense.
For the second week in a row, Brees found Devery Henderson (3-103, 1 TD) on a TD, this one covering 79 yards.  Robert Meachem (4-10, 1 TD; 1 car., 7 yards) also chipped in with a TD, as both receivers showed they will have value with Marques Colston on the shelf.  The real story was Jimmy Graham (6-79), who is showing to be a phenom at the TE position and has quickly become Brees’ favorite target in the middle of the field.
For Cutler, apparently his best receiver is actually his running back, Matt Forte, who had over 100 yards receiving.  Johnny Knox (2-45) and Dane Sanzenbacher (3-33, 1 TD) had the only stats of any note from the receivers, and even then, just barely.
Once again, Pierre Thomas (9 car., 41 yards; 2 rec., 14 yards) got the start, but it was Mark Ingram (14 car., 51 yards) who got most of the carries.  The most dynamic runner for the Saints might very well be Darren Sproles (4 car., 17 yards; 8 rec., 43 yards, 1 TD), who is a revelation as the pass-receiving back Sean Payton has always wanted.
Matt Forte (10 car., 49 yards; 10 rec., 117 yards) once again proved he is the premiere pass-catching running back in the NFL, combining for over 160 yards.  Forte hasn’t been that impressive as a runner, but his value is huge in PPR leagues, especially since he doesn’t have to share with another back.
 
New York Jets – 32, Jacksonville Jaguars – 3

Mark Sanchez (211 total yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs) was had a fairly non-descript game, but with the Jets defense hopped up to crush the Jaguars after WR Jason Hill said they were “overhyped”, the “Sanchize” didn’t have to do much to get the win.  Luke McCown (63 total yards, 4 INTs) on the other hand was the unfortunate recipient of the Jets’ rage, as he was under duress all game long.
Dustin Keller (6-101, 1 TD) was the leading Jets receiver by far, doing his damage on both long passes down the seam and short outlet passes, proving to be a favorite target of Sanchez.  Santonio Holmes (3-42, 1 TD) scored a touchdown early in the first quarter and didn’t do much more than that the rest of the game; but then again, he didn’t have to.  Plaxico Burress was held without a catch, and was only targeted two times.
Mike Thomas (3-29) was the leading Jaguars receiver, but that wasn’t saying much.  None of the other Jaguars receivers did anything of note.
Shonn Greene (16 car., 49 yards, 1 TD; 2 rec., 6 yards) struggled against a Jaguars defense which has been surprisingly stout to start the year.  LaDainian Tomlinson (6 car., 8 yards; 1 rec., 7 yards) was very quiet, but as was the theme of the Jets offense as a whole, he didn’t have to do much to secure the win.
Maurice Jones-Drew (18 car., 88 yards; 3 rec., 19 yards) had a fairly decent stat line considering he was the only Jaguars threat worth the Jets paying attention to.  Deji Karim (6 car., 15 yards; 1 rec., 10 yards) continues to be his handcuff, but not worth much more than that.
 
Pittsburgh Steelers – 24, Seattle Seahawks – 0

In a rematch that wasn’t so super for the Seahawks, Ben Roethisberger (306 total yards, 1 TD) was plenty efficient enough to get the convincing win, while Tavaris Jackson (171 total yards) was just efficient enough to look like he is leading the Seahawks toward a convincing win in the Andrew Luck sweepstakes.
Mike Wallace (8-126, 1 TD) continues to prove he is an elite option, as he is by far Roethlisberger’s favorite target this year.  Antonio Brown (4-67) also showed up with a relevant stat line, but he is at best the third or fourth option at this time.  Hines Ward (4-33) provided a handful of “security blanket” type catches, which seems to be his role on the team now.
Ben Obomanu (4-35) led the Seahawks receivers, and even that was barely note-worthy.  Mike Williams (1-9) was as invisible as the Tampa Bay Mike Williams, and Zach Miller (1-13) may be regretting his move from the Raiders, where at least he was more than an afterthought in a terrible passing offense.
Rashard Mendenhall (19 car., 66 yards, 1 TD; 2 rec., 12 yards) was efficient if unspectacular, but he wasn’t really needed for the Steelers to get the win.  Isaac Redman (10 car., 49 yards; 1 rec., 6 yards) got quite a bit of playing time once it was determined that the Seahawks wouldn’t be able to cross midfield, let alone get close enough for Mendenhall to be necessary.
Marshawn Lynch (6 car., 11 yards; 1 rec., 1 yard) continues to have to fight his way through a bevy of defenders just to get back to the line of scrimmage as the Seahawks offensive line continues to simply be offensive.  Stay far, far away from this group.
 
Washington Redskins – 22, Arizona Cardinals – 21

In a battle between two newly anointed starting quarterbacks, Rex Grossman (291 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs) got the better of Kevin Kolb (251 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT), both on the scoreboard and as a fantasy option.  Kolb made a nice throw on a long TD to Larry Fitzgerald, but underwhelmed the rest of the day.  Grossman threw two picks, but spread the ball around nicely and kept the Cardinals off balance.
Surprising TE Fred Davis (6-86, 1 TD) continues to usurp Chris Cooley (0-0), and is worthy of starting consideration in all TE mandatory leagues.  Both Santana Moss (5-61, 1 TD) and Jabar Gaffney (5-62) were relevant for the second game in a row, and both (Moss in particular) deserve consideration as fantasy options. 
Larry Fitzgerald (7-133, 1 TD) showed up in a big way after a quiet Week 1 and looks like the only Cardinals receiver worth starting consideration at this point.  TE Jeff King (2-36, 1 TD) caught a TD in his second straight game, but don’t read too much into it yet, as he still was only targeted twice.
Tim Hightower (20 car., 96 yards; 1 rec., 10 yards) didn’t quite have the big game he was hoping for against his former team, but he did get the win, and that’s all that matters.  Roy Helu (10 car., 74 yards; 3 rec., 38 yards) also played quite a bit, and one gets the sense that some Shanahan-igans with the RB rotation might be starting.
Beanie Wells (14 car., 93 yards, 1 TD) continues to garner all the carries for the Cardinals and has been quite effective in doing so.  Wells should be considered a decent RB2 option going forward.
 
Dallas Cowboys­ – 27, San Francisco 49ers – 24 (OT)

Tony Romo (345 yards, 2 TDs) fought through cracked ribs and a punctured lung(!) to rally the Cowboys to a gutsy win against a scrappy 49ers squad led by Alex Smith (200 total yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT).  Smith was under pressure all afternoon by the relentless Cowboys pass rush, but did manage to be just efficient enough to get the 49ers into position to win this game.
Miles Austin (9-143, 3 TDs) had a huge day with the touchdown trifecta, but went down late in the game with a hamstring injury that could keep him out for a couple of weeks.  Kevin Ogletree (2-50) replaced Dez Bryant and was largely ineffective, while Jason Witten (7-102) went over the century mark for second time in as many weeks.  Jessie Holley (3-96) was the big hero though, hauling in a 77 yard pass in OT to set up the winning field goal.
Smith spread the ball around to 7 different players, which meant none were really fantasy-worthy.  Ted Ginn (4-38) led the way, and Vernon Davis (2-18) was invisible yet again.  In fact, Delanie Walker (2-38, 1 TD) got the TD, which makes you wonder what the game plan will be with Davis going forward.
Felix Jones (9 car., 25 yards, 1 rec., 6 yards) got hurt on the fifth play from scrimmage, and later returned to the game wearing a harness for a separated shoulder.  Jones’ status for Week 3 is in question at this time.  Tashard Choice (5 car., 5 yards; 2 rec., 24 yards) and Demarco Murray (6 car., 21 yards; 1 rec., 4 yards) relieved Jones for much of the game, but neither was effective.
Frank Gore (20 car., 47 yards, 1 TD; 3 rec., 17 yards) didn’t find much running room against the Cowboys, but found enough to get into the endzone early in the game.  Gore continues to be the only running option on his team, and will continue to have value as a RB1-RB2 type starter.
 
Denver Broncos – 24, Cincinnati Bengals – 22

Kyle Orton (195 yards, 2 TDs) managed to get the win over a tougher-than-expected Bengals team, parlaying calls for Tim “Football Jesus” Tebow for at least one more week.  Andy Dalton (335 total yards, 2 TDs) played a solid game as well, and is looking like he could be owned as a decent backup quarterback in most leagues.
With Brandon Lloyd a surprise scratch due to a groin injury, Eric Decker (5 rec., 113 yards, 2 TDs) took the opportunity to become a breakout star in his second year.  Decker could be a good play going forward even when Lloyd returns, as most of the defensive attention will go to that side of the field.  No other Broncos receiver did anything of note.
AJ Green (10-124, 1 TD) broke out in a big way, hauling in 10 catches on his way to his first 100 yard receiving game.  Dalton to Green should be a lucrative fantasy combo for years to come.  Jerome Simpson (4-136) also chipped in a very solid game.  One week after posting a very good game, Jermaine Gresham (2-8) was mostly invisible, as he was used more for blocking Von Miller than for catching passes.
Willis McGahee (28 car., 101 yards, 1 TD; 1 rec., 5 yards) took over for the injured Knowshon Moreno and promptly showed his worth by rolling up a 100 yard rushing game.  Lance Ball (6 car., 28 yards) also got a few carries, but McGahee looks like the back to own in the Broncos backfield, even when Moreno returns.
Cedric Benson (16 car., 59 yards; 3 rec., 17 yards) returned to earth after a very good week 1, rushing for a more normal 3.7 yards per carry.  Bernard Scott (2 car., 10 yards) continues to be more about supposed potential than actual production.
 
Houston Texans – 23, Miami Dolphins – 13

Matt Schaub (232 total yards, 2 TDs) had yet another effective fantasy game, putting the Chad Henne (196 total yards, 1 TD, 1 INT) and the Dolphins away with timely throws down the field.  Henne returned to earth after his superb game in week 1 against the Patriots, looking like the scattershot (12 of 30 passing) Henne of old.
Andre Johnson (7 rec., 93 yards, 1 TD) once again proved he is one of the elite receivers of the league, putting together a game that looked so easy for him it is considered an average stat line for him.  Owen Daniels (3-25, 1 TD) also showed up in the box score, catching a TD from Schaub in the second quarter.
For the Dolphins, Brandon Marshall (6-79, 1 TD) was once again the go-to receiver for Henne, while both Davone Bess (2-42) and Brian Hartline (2-36) were left fighting for the scraps.  A week after showing up big from the TE position, Anthony Fasano (0-0) went back to his normally invisible role.
Arian Foster (10 car., 33 yards; 2 rec., 7 yards) got the start for the Texans, but pulled up lame again, tweaking his bothersome hamstring.  Ben Tate (23 car., 103 yards; 4 rec., 32 yards) toted the mail just fine in his stead, and if you are a Foster owner without Tate as a handcuff, you may want to trade for him while you still can.
One week after looking like an every down back, Reggie Bush (6 car., 18 yards; 1 rec., 3 yards) returned to his normally marginal ways.  In fact, it was Daniel Thomas (18 car., 107 yards; 1 rec., 10 yards) who finally showed up, punching out a 100 yard rushing game and looking more like the running back that belongs in the backfield more so than Bush.
 
New England Patriots – 35, San Diego Chargers – 21

In a battle of the two quarterbacks that might well end the season #1 and #2 amongst fantasy QBs, Tom Brady (426 total yards, 3 TDs) got the best of Philip Rivers (390 total yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs) on the scoreboard and in the fantasy box score.  Brady was outstanding yet again, throwing for over 400 yards and amassing nearly 1000 yards after just two games.  Rivers was also very good, but had two costly interceptions deep in Giants territory to stunt the Chargers chances of winning.
Brady did an outstanding job of spreading the wealth, as Deion Branch (8-129) and Wes Welker (7-81) worked well in the underneath routes, and the two headed TE monster Aaron Hernandez (7-62, 1 TD) and Rob Gronkowski (4-86, 2 TDs) both have great games, proving both are worthy of starting consideration regardless of the situation.  Hernandez may miss the next two weeks with an injury though, so Gronkowski will get those looks all to himself.
On the other side, Vincent Jackson (10-172, 2 TDs) did most of the receiving damage for the Chargers, proving that he is an elite fantasy option this season.  Malcom Floyd (2-59) started out well but left the game early with an injury and may miss some time.  Surprisingly, Antonio Gates (0-0) was shut out as the Patriots did everything they could to make sure Rivers didn’t have his favorite receiver.
BenJarvis Green-Ellis (17 car., 70 yards, 1 TD; 1 rec., 5 yards) had a very useable fantasy stat line and should be considered a decent RB3/Flex option going forward.  Danny Woodhead (4 car., 12 yards; 2 rec., 15 yards) didn’t get a lot of touches, and that is the danger of relying on the Belichick and the Patriots running game rotation.
Both Ryan Mathews (12 car., 64 yards, 1 TD; 7 rec., 62 yards) and Mike Tolbert (9 car., 10 yards; 8 rec., 73 yards) were heavily involved in the passing attack, as Rivers smartly took what the Patriots defense was willing to give him.  Mathews is obviously the best runner between the two, but Tolbert still remains the third down and short yardage back.
 
Atlanta Falcons – 35, Philadelphia Eagles – 31

Matt Ryan (201 total yards, 4 TDs, 2 INTs) ended up getting the best of the Michael Vick (267 total yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT) in his first game in Atlanta as the starter for the Eagles.  Vick started out looking pretty good, but ended up leaving the game in the fourth quarter with a concussion.  The Eagles will be very cautious with him, so his week 3 availability with be in question.
Tony Gonzalez (7-83, 2 TDs) turned back the clock for an afternoon, scoring two TDs and looking like he was seven or eight years younger.  Roddy White (3-23, 1 TD) and Julio Jones (2-29) had a tough time against the vaunted Eagles secondary, though White did salvage his fantasy day with a TD.
Jeremy Maclin (13-171, 2 TDs) had a monster game for the Eagles, and may have taken the #1 WR spot from Desean Jackson (2-21), who was mostly invisible.  Brent Celek (4-42) returned to the stat box, and if Vick misses any time, he could be Mike Kafka’s best friend.
Michael Turner (21 car., 114 yards, 1 TD; 1 rec., 32 yards) had a good fantasy outing and returned to high end RB2-low end RB1 status.  No other running back garnered any fantasy attention.
Lesean McCoy (18 car., 95 yards, 2 TDs; 4 rec., 21 yards) had another outstanding game and is proving to be PPR gold as well as a tried and true RB1 even in standard leagues.
 
New York Giants – 28, St. Louis Rams – 16

Eli Manning (200 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT) did just enough to get the win, but it was Sam Bradford (346 total yards, 1 TD) who ended up with the better fantasy day.  Manning did get his seventh straight game with a pick (a personal best for him), but luckily Bradford just couldn’t overcome the mistakes by the rest of his team to win the day.
The Giants receivers were nothing special fantasy-wise, and it was easy to tell Hakeem Nicks (3-15, 1 TD) was not 100%.  Mario Manningham (3-56) had another sub-par game, and owners have to wonder if he will make good on the favored sleeper status many tagged him with.
Mike Sims-Walker (6-92) had a fantasy relevant day, and Brandon Gibson (4-52) also put up a useable stat line.  The real story though was Danario Alexander (3-122, 1 TD), who broke out for his first 100 yard game of his career.  If his knees hold up, he could be the big play outlet that Bradford needs.
Ahmad Bradshaw (15 car., 59 yards; 5 rec., 45 yards) started the game, but it was Brandon Jacobs (16 car., 50 yards, 1 TD; 1 rec., 17 yards) that had more carries and ended up with the TD.  Bradshaw did look explosive out of the backfield, which is where he’ll earn a lot of his value.
Cadillac Williams (13 car., 36 yards; 3 rec., 4 yards) crashed back to earth and showed that he certainly is not Steven Jackson, much to the chagrin of those who made him the waiver wire pick of the week.  No other running back did anything of note.

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