QB Joe Flacco - If Ray Rice is forced to miss this game, it changes the entire dynamic of the Ravens offense. None of the other backs can catch the ball out of the backfield like Rice can and the Steelers could then be very aggressive without worrying much about the screen pass. In that case, look for Pittsburgh to harass Flacco all day and keep him to 225 yards with a few turnovers.
RB Jahvid Best - The Packers front seven is fast and physical and stout against the run. Best is nursing an injured foot and figures to find running the ball very difficult in Green Bay.
WR Larry Fitzgerald – The Cardinals offense had a hard enough time getting going against the Raiders and now head out west to face the Chargers. San Diego plays much better at home and will keep Fitzgerald out of the end zone and under 60 yards. The former fantasy football stud is having trouble meshing with Derek Anderson as his QB.
TE Brent Celek – Michael Vick’s rapport with Celek isn’t nearly as strong as it is with his receivers, and S Laron Landry and Co. are tough on opposing TEs. Expect another so-so game out of Celek on Sunday.
D/ST Chicago Bears - The Bears D has been good to start the season but will have their hands full against an embarrassed Giants offense. New York amassed 471 total yards in their 19 point loss to the Titans, and only turnovers derailed their afternoon.
Others who will have subpar games
QB Kyle Orton, RB Beanie Wells, WR Michael Crabtree, TE Owen Daniels, D/ST New England Patriots
