CHARGERS 24, CHIEFS 10: This is what we should have seen from San Diego all season: A hellacious defense (eight sacks, four turnovers) and LaDainian Tomlinson running wild (177 yards, two TDs). Nice to see them figuring out their formula for success as we enter playoff time (they meet the Titans, Lions, Broncos, and Raiders in the coming weeks). ... The Chiefs had no answer behind Damon Huard (and later someone named Tyler Thigpen) at QB. Tony Gonzalez still had his fourth 100-yard game, so you don't have to worry about him at least. And Kolby Smith was good (21 carries, 83 yards), not great in start No. 2.
COLTS 28, JAGUARS 25: Four TDs from our pal Peyton Manning. Impressive, especially with Marvin Harrison still out. ... Only 67 yards for Joe Addai, but you knew it was a tough assignment against the Jags' D. Still, Joey hasn't passed the century mark since Week 9 against the Pats. Odds are he won't run for 100 next week against the Ravens, either, but here's betting he does it the following week against Oakland, just in time for most fantasy playoff openers. ... Fred Taylor, on the other hand, had 114 yards, while running mate Maurice Jones-Drew scored four the fourth straight game. That's the kind of streak we like to see.
TITANS 28, TEXANS 20: Vince Young decided to throw some touchdowns this week. Still been a disappointing year for VY any way you slice it. But he does have good matchups with the Chiefs and Jets in Weeks 14 and 15 if that helps. ... This Matt Schaub dude just can't stay on the field. Sage Rosenfels had to relieve him again. Stay away from this duo. ... Don't stay away from Andre Johnson (nine catches, 116 yards, TD).
JETS 40, DOLPHINS 13: Somewhere, the 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers were gathered together around a plasma set with the champagne on ice. They all thought this would be the day Miami would get in the win column, preserving the Bucs' place in history as the last winless NFL team. But no, the Jets had to go and ruin those old guys' party. Maybe next week, fellas. ... Anyway, not much going on here fantasy-wise. One item of note: Thomas Jones finally scored a TD. Yeah!!
VIKINGS 42, LIONS 10: Guess Adrian Peterson feels OK (116 yards, two TDs), even with a knee brace on. Start him with confidence from here on out. ... Sidney Rice scored for the second straight week. Not I guy I'd count on in most leagues, but he's a young player to watch. ... Roy Williams left the game with a knee injury. Early reports say he's probably for Week 14 against Dallas.
SEAHAWKS 28, EAGLES 24: Shaun Alexander was back and looked alright (20 carries, 65 yards, TD). Only problem is Maurice Morris looked just as good (64 yards, TD) on one-fourth the carries. Alexander is still probably the smarter play from here on out if he's healthy, assuming the disparity in carries stays this way. ... A.J. Feeley wasn't very good (one TD, four INTs), but it didn't hurt Brian Westbrook (93 yards rushing, 46 receiving, TD) or Kevin Curtis (111 yards, TD), so that's a good sign if you own those guys.
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