Week 6 Heroes & Zeros

This was a great week to start…

Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers – Returned with a vengeance, passing for 257 yards and 3 TDs, with 1 pick.
Kevin Kolb, QB, Eagles – Torched the Falcons with 326 yards, 3 TDs and 1 INT.
Drew Brees, QB, Saints – Had 3 scoring strikes and 1 INT while passing for 263 yards.
Matt Cassel, QB, Chiefs – Passed for only 201 yards, but had a TD trifecta without a turnover.
Matt Schaub, QB, Texans – Passed for 305 yards and 2 TDs without a turnover.

Arian Foster, RB, Texans – Ran for 71 yards and 2 TDs, plus 6 catches for 26 yards.
Ryan Torain, RB, Redskins – Rumbled for 100 yards and 2 TDs, plus a 9-yard catch.
LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, Jets – Ran for 55 yards and 2 TDs, plus 2 receptions for 12 yards.
Joseph Addai, RB, Colts – Rushed for 128 yards and 1 TD before leaving with an injury.
Chris Johnson, RB, Titans – Ran for 111 yards and a TD plus 2 receptions for 20 yards.
Brandon Jacobs, RB, Giants – Scored twice while gaining 35 rushing yards.

Dwayne Bowe, WR, Chiefs – A half-dozen catches produced 108 yards and 2 TDs.
Jeremy Maclin, WR, Eagles – Caught 7 passes for 159 yards and a pair of TDs.
DeSean Jackson, WR, Eagles – Though he left with a brutal head injury early, he scored both rushing and receiving, and totaled 78 yards.
Calvin Johnson, WR, Lions – Corralled 5 passes for 146 yards and 1 score.
Andre Johnson, WR, Texans – Collected 8 passes for 138 yards and 1 TD.
Greg Jennings, WR, Packers – Caught 6 passes for 133 yards and a TD.
Deion Branch, WR, Patriots – Pulled down 9 catches for 98 yards and 1 TD in his New England homecoming.
Roy Williams, WR, Cowboys – Scored twice on just 3 catches for 28 yards.
Brandon Marshall, WR, Dolphins – Hauled in 10 passes for 127 yards.
Mike Williams, WR, Seahawks – He amassed 123 yards on his 10 catches.

Tony Gonzalez, TE, Falcons – Only 3 catches for 19 yards, but scored twice.

This was a great week to play against…

David Garrard, QB, Jaguars – Only 49 passing yards and 1 INT before leaving with a head injury.
Shaun Hill, QB, Lions – Threw for just 91 yards and 1 TD before leaving with an arm injury.
Jay Cutler, QB, Bears – Held without a TD while passing for 290 yards, and rushing for 19 more.
Mark Sanchez, QB, Jets – Passed for only 198 yards and 1 TD with 2 INTs.
Brett Favre, QB, Vikings – Collected just 118 yards and 1 TD, and lost a fumble.

Jahvid Best, RB, Lions – Ran for just 16 yards, and caught 6 passes for 31 more.
Michael Turner, RB, Falcons – Held to 45 rushing yards and one 4-yard reception.
Michael Bush, RB, Raiders – Failed to capitalize on his starting job with 47 rushing yards and 2 catches for 12 yards.
Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, Jaguars – Limited to 57 rushing yards, with 2 catches for 8 yards.

Kevin Walter, WR, Texans – Laid a goose egg.
Devery Henderson, WR, Saints – So did he.
Nate Washington, WR, Titans – Had one 9-yard catch.
Hakeem Nicks, WR, Giants – Fantasy’s #1 wideout was held to 3 catches for 8 yards.
Miles Austin, WR, Cowboys – Caught a pair of balls for 12 yards, and negated his 68-yard score with his own interference penalty.
Malcom Floyd, WR, Chargers – Just 2 passes for 15 yards before leaving with an injury.
Mike Sims-Walker, WR, Jaguars – He got 16 yards on his 2 receptions.

Antonio Gates, TE, Chargers – Left with a _____ injury after catching 2 passes for 12 yards.
Visanthe Shiancoe, TE, Vikings –

I didn’t see that coming…

Chris Ivory, RB, Saints – Ran for 158 yards and caught a 17-yard pass.