GELLERT'S GROUND

FROM THE GUT

WEEK 6

QUARTERBACKS

Matt Cassel (KC) OK so he wasn’t a great start last week, but you have to admit that was a great game and KC is for real. This week the Chiefs travel to Houston and face their 32nd ranked pass defense.

GUT SAYS: Hopefully Bowe won’t drop 2 TDs again this week. Give Cassel a shot.

Brett Favre (MIN) It took 30 minutes and then you could see the magic. Brett tossed 3 TDs and over 200 yards in the 2nd half against the Jets. Both Favre and Moss love beating Dallas, and expect fireworks in Randy’s first home game.

GUT SAYS: Count on 3 TDs for Favre.

Shaun Hill (DET) Hill has done more than an admirable job as the Lions QB and has been a starting fantasy QB the last couple weeks. Stafford is closer to returning so this is likely Hill’s last game as starter.

GUT SAYS: Oh did we mention it’s against the Giants smothering pass D? Sit Hill.

Kyle Orton (DEN) I’m a believer. If you top 300 yards against the Ravens you have truly arrived. Denver is a passing team and he’s a must start even against those Jets.

GUT SAYS: Trade your backup, Orton is a must start regardless of matchup.

RUNNING BACKS

Matt Forte (CHI) Forte sparkled in the first quarter against CAR then was quiet the rest of the game. Seattle comes off a bye week, Cutler returns, and the Seahawks run D is worthy.

GUT SAYS: If you have other options, consider giving Forte a seat.

Peyton Hillis (CLE) Jerome Harrison was traded away, confirming Hillis has the keys to the Kingdom. A leg injury nagged him last week but he still managed to score. He’s a must start in all formats...............except against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have stuffed RBs all year.

GUT SAYS: Put Hillis on ice this week.

Ryan Mathews (SD) You could see the glimmers last week. Mike Tolbert was ineffective and fumbled on the goal line, this week against the Rams should be Mathews time to shine.

GUT SAYS: Start with confidence.

Thomas Jones (KC) Out of the bye week Jones gave way to Jamaal Charles against Indy. That trend should continue, leaving Jones in the cold. It remains to be seen how carries will be split, but we don’t like the matchup. Houston is desperate and they do a nice job vs the run.

GUT SAYS: Time to get Jones off your roster.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Malcom Floyd (SD) Vincent who? The stud in SD is named Malcom Floyd. He shredded the Raiders for over 200 yards, has the complete confidence of Philip Rivers, and benefits from all the attention Gates gets. He’s a must start regardless of matchup.

GUT SAYS: Look for another big week.

Greg Jennings (GB) Jennings has been a mild bust this far. He has the TDs, but no yards. The Pack lost JerMichael Finley for the year, and publicly stated they will get Jennings the ball more.

GUT SAYS: This becomes a must win for the Pack. To win they need Jennings.

Brandon Tate (NE) The Pats didn’t trade away Randy Moss with no backup plan. While the offense will change to lots of mid range passes with Welker and Hernandez, Tate will be the deep threat. We’ll need a couple weeks to see where he’s at, but you know the Pats drew up a couple “Go long Brandon” plays during the bye.

GUT SAYS: If you’re crushed by the bye week, Tate is a nice filler.

Dwayne Bowe (KC) Give Bowe a break. Yes he dropped 2 TDs. He’s handled himself like a model citizen and the coaches have consistently praised him. KC wants to show its no fluke, and if Bowe is ever going to break out, it will be against the leagues worst pass D.

GUT SAYS: Logic says start Bowe with confidence.

TIGHT ENDS

Andrew Quarles (GB) Who? The third string TE from Penn State becomes the starter after injuries to Finley and Lee. He’s big, athletic, and showed some nice moves in extended playing time last week. He’s your immediate replacement for Finley, and couldn’t have a better matchup to start out with. The only sure things in life are death, taxes and the Miami Dolphins inability to cover tight ends.

GUT SAYS: Grab him off the wire, and if Finley was your TE, start Quarles this week.

Aaron Hernandez (NE) May be the biggest beneficiary of the void left by Moss. Brady has confidence in him and he’s becoming a PPR machine.

GUT SAYS: Start him.

Brent Celek (PHI) As we predicted, Celek scored last week with his buddy Kevin Kolb at the helm. You may look at trading him with Vick due back in a week or two. GUT SAYS: Kolb is expected to start, Celek will have another good game. Dustin Keller (NYJ) Don’t be scared off by the Monday night monsoon game. Keller is still a big part of the offense even with the addition of Holmes. Denver has strong corners, which will leave Keller open in the middle of the field. GUT SAYS: Expect good numbers this week.