WEEK 10 - Sunday Recap

-Steven Jackson had another workmanlike day (93 yards, TD) for the Rams, but Marc Bulger didn't get much done (zero TDs, one INT) in St. Louis' fourth straight loss. The loss of LT Orlando Pace is certainly not going to help this offense down the stretch.

-Chalk up another 100-yard effort for Maurice Morris ... the Shaun Alexander Foot Watch continues .....

-The Chiefs' O came to a screeching halt in Miami, although Larry Johnson did put together an 75-yard, one-TD effort.

-Chris Chambers came up just short (literally) of another nice day. He had 66 receiving yards, with 45 of those coming on a deep flea flicker that left him just shy of the goal line. Ronnie Brown punched it in from the 1-yard line after that. Chambers also lost a crucial fumble late in the game one on of those reverses the Dolphins seem to use him on once a week.

-Once again this week's game ball goes to LaDainian Tomlinson. Four TDs. Unreal. He even managed to outdo monster performances by Philip Rivers (337, three TDs), Carson Palmer (440, three TDs) and Chad Johnson (260 yards, two TDs), who had the most receiving yards in a game since Terrell Owens (283) in 2000.

-Speaking of T.O., he caught a 51-yard TD strike from Tony Romo in the Cowboys' win over Arizona. Romo had a really solid day (308 yards, two TDs), but that's to be expected against the Cards. On the other side of the ball, Larry Fitzgerald returned from his hamstring injury and caught six balls for 80 yards, but he also left the game late, reportedly after reaggravating the hammy. Bummer ... keep an eye on this of course.

-Another bummer: The Redskins have lost Clinton Portis to a broken hand. Looks like he'll need surgery, and there are conflicting reports as to whether he'll return this season. Portis owners should run to the free agent list and look for Ladell Betts' name.

-Welcome back, Donte' Stallworth. The oft-injured Eagles WR had his best day since Week 1 (139 yards, TD) against the Skins. If you didn't already lose your patience with him, he's got a good matchup against Tennessee next week, plus a rematch with Washington a few weeks after that.

-Eli Manning was pretty horrendous (121 yards, no TDs, two INTs) against the Bears in the big NFC showdown on NBC. It was his first touchdownless (is that a word? sure.) game since Week 13 of last season against Dallas.

-Usual story for the Giants' backfield: Tiki Barber (144 yards) moved the chains, Brandon Jacobs (two TDs) got the glory. It will be interesting to see if Big Brandon (the guy needs a nickname - any suggestions?) can run as strongly inside the 20s next year, assuming Tiki sticks to his word and retires. Oh, and Barber sprained a thumb, as if the G-Men couldn't get any more banged-up. LT Luke Petitgout also broke a leg, which isn't going to help the skill players much.

-Not only did the Bears' D force three turnovers, it also lucked out with a special-teams TD when Devin Hester caught the Giants asleep and ran back a missed FG for a record 108-yard TD. It was the NFL's longest play since teammate Nathan Vasher did the same thing last year against San Fran.

-Try to figure Michael Vick out. I challenge you. Two monster games against Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Two turnover-plagued stinkers against Detroit and Cleveland. Sure, he wasn't helped by some dropped passes (as usual), but if there's one thing fantasy owners want out of their players it's consistency, and Mr. Vick can't give you that.

-That's a TD in two straight games for Braylon Edwards. Nice to see the Browns utilizing him. And don't forget the Browns have got Tampa Bay and Houston in Weeks 16 and 17.

-Buffalo RB Anthony Thomas did pretty much what I expected against Indy (28 carries, 109 yards) in his first start replacing Willis McGahee. A TD would have been nice, but I guess he was just doing his best McGahee imitation. If Thomas is still available, get him before the secret's out - he faces Houston next week.

-The Niners' Frank Gore set a franchise record with a huge first half (149 yards, plus a TD) against Detroit. Unfortunately, he missed much of the second half with a "mild" concussion, but hopefully it's nothing too serious. He's been putting together a nice year.

-Willie Parker was also a beast Sunday. He racked up 213 yards for the Steelers and added two short TD runs. He talked the talk last week, calling out his team for being complacent, and then he walked the walk. Fast Willie should have a huge day next week against the Browns, who he'll face for a second time three weeks after that.

-Steve McNair had a predictably big game (373 yards, three TDs) against his former team in Tennessee, although much of it came on a furious comeback attempt. Air McNair spread the ball around, tossing TDs to both Mark Clayton and Derrick Mason, plus an RB named Ovie Mughelli, a four-year veteran who now has seven career receptions and zero rushes.

-Congrats to the New York Jets for finally beating the Patriots and handing New England its first back-to-back losses in 57 games. That Bill Belichick-Eric Mangini relationship is just heartwarming, isn't it?

- Tom Brady had a subpar outing (255 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT) - definitely not what Brady owners expected a week after a dismal outing against the Colts. Things will get brighter for him, though - maybe next week against the Packers, or perhaps against the Lions, Texans or Titans. Hey, who made up this schedule anyway?

-Brett Favre had a pretty good game (347 yards, two TDs) with the help of Donald Driver (career-high 191 yards, TD). He's been valuable this year as a No. 2 QB, but I'm not sure I'd want to start him next week against the aforementioned Pats, who will be angry.

-The Broncos were pretty pitiful offensively, but luckily for them, they were playing Oakland, the most pitiful team out there. I'm not sure why I even bother to mention these guys, but it's good for a laugh: LaMont Jordan had 12 yards on 10 carries. That's 1.2 yards a carry for the math majors out there. He did score a TD though. And Randy Moss - that's five-time Pro Bowler Randy Moss - had one catch for eight yards. What do you think he and Andrew Walter talk about in the locker room? I'm sure they're best buds. You think they go clubbing together?

-Figure this one out: Mike Bell goes from 136 yards and two TDs (Week 8) to 28 yards (Week 9) to healthy scratch (Week 10). On the other hand, Tatum Bell sputtered for only 37 yards on 14 carries against the Raiders, so maybe Mike will get another shot. Or not. Told you this was going to be frustrating.