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Looking for the next big gem but not into digging for it yourself? That's all gravy. Take a look at the 10 safest rookie bets after two weeks (by position), along with some analysis toward their future, as well as a good look at their present.And no, Matthew Stafford doesn't make the list. Why? Because all he's good for is interceptions; that's why.   Mark Sanchez, QB, New York JetsLast Week: 14-22, 167 ...

No thanks, Adrian Peterson. Brett Favre had this one. Favre may still not own a 200-yard passing day as a Viking, but no one ever said winning games had to or would come by launching 50-yard passes. Favre can't face the 2007 Denver Broncos in overtime every week. But then again, he won't be getting back-to-back supposed "cakewalk" matches with the Browns and Lions on a regular basis, either. The Vikings stumbled through ...

Eli Manning is starting to look like his brother, while his brother Peyton is finally starting to look like, well, himself.Both the Colts and Giants have got it "going on" on offense, but it's their defense that has both teams in the top five, and the Giants in the top spot.Julian Edelman did his best Wes Welker impression, but Tom Brady didn't find his rhythm all day as ...

(It's time for Portis to shine.) After a rough week two of bad calls and poor suggestions, I vow to bring you the best 15 plays, and at the very worst, to come out of week three with a winning record.It's always tough to gauge if/when guys like Donovan McNabb and Matt Hasselbeck will last the game, and it's also hard to predict when coaches are going to confuse you by ...

Marion Barber Questionable For Week ThreeUpdating earlier reports that Barber would get an MRI on an apparent quad injury, a report has surfaced that Barber is "50-50" on whether he will play against the Carolina Panthers on Monday night.It's a quad strain, and with great depth at the position, it's unlikely the Cowboys chance it, even when they're on a long week.Carolina's run defense isn't horrible, either, so a nicked-up ...

Lions Stand Behind Matthew StaffordDespite five interceptions and only one touchdown in his first two games as the starter, Stafford still has Jim Schwart's full support.After Sunday's loss against Minnesota, head coach Jim Schwartz snuffed out any doubt, saying Stafford "is our quarterback."As if they'd really crush the kid's confidence and turn to the equally inconsistent Daunte Culpepper.While Stafford has struggled in his first two starts, he showed ...

Their lines from Sunday aren't going to make you fall off your chair. You won't be racing your friends to the waiver wire. But maybe you should be. Austin Collie and Pierre Garcon, the immediate beneficiaries of extra targets and playing time in the wake of Anthony Gonzalez's knee injury, are worth taking a chance on. True, it will be difficult pinpointing which of these young, talented receivers will progress the most ...

Colts' Anthony Gonzalez Eyeing Week Seven ReturnWhew.Peyton Manning and Gonzalez owners can breathe a collective sigh of relief. While it's great news that Gonzalez is officially coming back in 2009, losing him for the next six weeks hurts the Colts offense.Not to mention leaves a hole in your receiving corps. If you only had the mini-Gonzo as a WR3 you should be able to recover just fine. Anything more, and ...

Michael Vick Taken Off Exempt List, Okay to PracticeJeff Garcia just cried.Now that the Eagles have Donovan McNabb, Kevin Kolb, Garcia, and an active Vick, a decision will have to be made.Vick should be ready to go in week three and is a strong candidate for some serious action in Wildcat packages, and could even end up being the back-up quarterback to McNabb.Regardless of his designated role, his being active ...

You're right, Minnesota fans. Adrian Peterson deserves the credit for the Vikings' 34-20 victory over the hapless Cleveland Browns. Most of it, anyway. Yes, 180 yards rushing isn't easy to come by. And scoring three touchdowns, well, that's the definition of "carrying" an offensive load. Peterson, while every bit as dazzling and athletic as advertised, wouldn't have had as much success on Sunday if it weren't for Minnesota's sound offensive line, quality play ...