Our top three picks this week are:

1. New Orleans vs. TB – We all knew QB Jameis Winston would start slow but none of us thought the defense would be so bad. The Bucs are a bad football team right now. This is a great week to use the Saints (who are a so-so team themselves) to advance to Week 3 of your suicide pool. New Orleans will roll Tampa at home.

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2. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. SF – Both teams will be 1-1 after Sunday. The Steelers have issues on defense but are significantly better at home, especially QB Ben Roethlisberger. We’re banking on the 49ers not looking nearly as good as they did in their Monday Night opener.

3. St. Louis Rams vs. Was – The Rams D will smother Kirk Cousins and Co. just like a year ago. If Washington puts up 10 points offensively that will be an accomplishment.

1. Aaron Rodgers vs. Det – The Packers are coming off their bye week and facing a Lions D that gives up a lot of yards through the air.

2. Peyton Manning vs. Dal – Manning is playing at a ridiculous level. He has 16 TDs and 0 INT thus far.

3. Drew Brees vs. Chi – Look for Brees to top 300 yards with 3 TDs against a porous Bears secondary.

4. Matthew Stafford vs. GB – This should be a shootout.

Not too far behind

Tom Brady vs. Cin – The Bengals D isn’t as good as we thought they’d be. Brady will top 300 yards with 3 TDs.

Matt Ryan vs. NYJ – Ryan will put up 275 yards and 3 TDs on Monday Night.

Jay Cutler vs. NO – The new system has made Cutler a decent No. 1 fantasy starter.

Rounding things out

Cam Newton vs. Arz – Newton will be a threat on the ground and through the air in the desert.

Phillip Rivers vs. Oak – Rivers has reemerged as a fantasy stud early this season and will find the going easy in Oakland.

Michael Vick vs. NYG – Vick’s notoriously tough on the Giants.

Colin Kaepernick vs. Hou – Look for 20 fantasy football points from Kaepernick at home.

Tony Romo vs. Den – Expect him to throw all afternoon and put up some quality garbage time points.

Eli Manning vs. Phi – He’s not a No. 1 at this time, but the Eagles D can make him one again.

Sam Bradford vs. Jax – It’s the Jaguars, that’s why.

Potential Bust – Beware

Andrew Luck vs. Sea – Seattle’s D is the best in the business and their D Line will overpower the Colts.

Top Pick

1. Denver Broncos vs. SD – The Chargers are reeling and the writing is on the wall for Norv Turner.

The situation is vastly different for Denver. Since its improbable comeback vs. San Diego a month ago, after being down 24-0 at the half, it has won every game since and will continue that trend this week.

Look for the Broncos to easily cover the point spread and advance you to Week 12 of your suicide pool.

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2. Washington Redskins vs. Phi – Things have unraveled quickly for the Eagles who are on a 5-game losing streak and likely without QB Michael Vick for this one.

While that is not necessarily a bad thing,  it’ll be difficult for rookie QB Nick Foles to end the skid.

Look for the Redskins, who are coming off of their bye, to follow RGIII’s lead to a win on Sunday as Andy Reid‘s seat gets that much hotter.

3. St. Louis Rams vs. NYJ – The Rams might still be emotionally drained from their 24-24 tie to the 49ers, but they will have enough left in the tank to win here.

The Jets are in disarray, Tim Tebow somehow is still the most talked about topic in town, and Mark Sanchez has regressed tremendously in 2012 which is putting the defense in bad situations. Look for the Rams to pull out the win by a TD at home.

1.  Aaron Rodgers vs. Oak – He’s playing better than anyone and poised to have the best season for a QB ever. This is not good news for the Raiders.

2. Tom Brady vs. Was – Things are bleak in Redskins’ land. Brady will eclipse 300 yards with 3 TDs on Sunday.

3. Drew Brees vs. Ten – Only Aaron Rodgers is playing better.

4. Eli Manning vs. Dal – He typically plays VERY well in Dallas and enters this on fire.

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Michael Vick vs. Mia – The Dolphins are no easy foe but Vick should post strong fantasy football numbers in this one.

Philip Rivers vs. Buf – Everyone passes well on the Bills.

Tony Romo vs. NYG – The Giants are depleted in the secondary and that’s where Romo and Co. will look to hurt them.

The Rest

Ben Roethlisberger vs. Cle- Look for 250 yards and 3 TDs from Big Ben on Thursday Night.

Matt Stafford vs. Min – The Vikings rank among the worst on pass defense.

Cam Newton vs. Atl – He’ll hurt the Falcons both on the ground and through the air.

Matt Ryan vs. Car – The porous Panthers secondary makes this an attractive start for Ryan.

Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. SD – Fitzpatrick will find a lot of success against the Chargers secondary in SD.

Joe Flacco vs. Ind – Flacco’s not the guy you want to bank your fantasy playoffs on but the Colts make him a nice fantasy sleeper play.

Josh Freeman vs. JAX – Freeman should be healthy enough to go and the Jags have problems against the pass.

Fantasy Sleeper

Alex Smith vs. Arz – The Cardinals strength is its run defense so look for Smith to be tactical through the air. He’s a nice fantasy sleeper in Round 1 of the fantasy playoffs.

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1. Aaron Rodgers vs. TB – Rodgers and Co. will light up Tampa’s D.

2. Tom Brady vs. KC – Brady ended his slump with a thorough dissection of the Jets D. The Chiefs aren’t as good.

3. Eli Manning vs. Phi – Manning put up 4 TDs in their 1st showdown.

4. Tony Romo vs. Was – Romo’s on top of his game now.

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Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. Mia – The Bills are beat up but the Dolphins present an inviting match-up.

Matt Ryan vs. Ten – Matty not so Ice will put points on the board in Tennessee.

Jay Cutler vs. SD – The Chargers secondary has been atrocious in recent weeks.

The Rest

Joe Flacco vs. Cin – He ONLY makes the list because CB Leon Hall blew out his Achilles on Sunday.

Sam Bradford vs. Sea – The Seahawks are tough on the run but vulnerable to the pass.

Matt Hasselback vs. Atl – It’s not the sexiest play but the Falcons have struggled stopping opposing QB’s in 2011.

Matt Stafford vs. Car – The Panthers D will be a welcoming sight for Stafford.

Josh Freeman vs. GB – Freeman has struggled mightily in ’11 but the Packers pass D ranks among the worst.

Cam Newton vs. Det – The Titans cooled Newton off. The Lions present a tough match-up but Newton is always a threat on the ground too.

Michael Vick vs. NYG – Check on his status but if he’s a go he has a good match-up against the Giants pass D.

Phillip Rivers vs. Chi – His off year has still led to above average results in fantasy football.

Fantasy Sleeper

Matt Moore – The Bills are decimated on the defensive side of the ball. Look for Moore to come out throwing and eclipse 225 yards with a couple of scores. He’s a solid fantasy sleeper this week.

1. Aaron Rodgers vs. SD – The top fantasy football QB will torch the Chargers’ secondary.

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2. Tom Brady vs. NYG – The Giants secondary has been prone to giving up big plays.

3. Michael Vick vs. Chi – The bye week appears to have done Vick and Co. good.  He’ll top 300 yards with 3 TDs on Monday Night.

4. Drew Brees vs. TB – The Saints QB will bounce back with a 300 yard and 3 TD game vs. the Bucs at home.

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Eli Manning vs. NE – The Patriots secondary is VERY generous to opposing QBs.

Ben Roethlisberger vs. Bal – The Steelers QB will be looking for revenge after the debacle Week 1.

Phillip Rivers vs. GB – Rivers will pass 40+ times in this one.

The Rest

Matt Schaub vs. Cle – He desperately hopes Andre Johnson is back for this one. However, he’ll do just fine against the Browns.

Tony Romo vs. Sea – Romo comes off a horrible Week 8 showing but has a great match-up here.

Josh Freeman vs.  NO – Freeman will have used the bye week to correct some earlier issues.

Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. NYJ – Fitzpatrick spreads the ball around nicely and will toss 2 TDs here.

Matt Ryan vs. Ind – Ryan should post 250 yards and 2 TDs vs. the Colts.

Matt Cassel vs. Mia – The Dolphins lack of pass rush will give Cassel time to dial some plays down the field.

Mark Sanchez vs. Buf – There are opportunities for big plays and TDs against the Bills. Sanchez is more of a sleeper but could produce double digit fantasy points if your No. 1 QB is out this week.

Fantasy Sleeper

Sam Bradford vs. Arz – He’s been out for two weeks with a high ankle sprain. This should be his 1^st game back, and he gets the Cardinals who are TERRIBLE at pass defense. Because of that Bradford’s a solid fantasy sleeper in Week 9.

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Must Start

1. Green Bay Packers vs. Stl – The’re the top ranked fantasy football D/ST in Week 6 and will be too much for the Rams on Sunday.

2. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. JAX – Look for an aggressive Steelers D to force Blaine Gabbert into multiple turnovers.

3. New York Jets vs. Mia – The Jets D should rebound in a big way on Monday Night.

4. Baltimore Ravens vs. Hou – Coming off the bye week the Ravens will be flying around. Andre Johnson’s absence will be felt this week.

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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Indy – The top rated D statistically will keep the score low and force Painter into turnovers.

New Orleans Saints vs. TB – The Bucs are turnover prone in 2011.

Washington Redskins vs. Phi – Michael Vick’s been hit often and has been very careless with the ball the past two weeks. The Skins are coming off the bye and will get after Vick.

The Rest

Buffalo Bills vs. NYG – The Bills D has been very opportunistic in 2011. The Giants inability to run the ball is putting the offense in difficult situations.

Oakland Raiders vs. Cle – We expect an emotional effort in the 1^st game since Al Davis’ death.

Chicago Bears vs. Min – Julius Peppers and Co. will sack McNabb and force a few turnovers at home.

Miami Dolphins vs. NYJ – The Jets historically give Sanchez troubles in New Jersey.

Detroit Lions vs. SF – The Niners offense has played three quality games but this is in Detroit, and the Lions D is solid.

San Francisco 49ers vs. Det – The Niners D will sack Stafford a handful of times and force a few turnover.

Fantasy Sleeper

Minnesota Vikings vs. Chi – If the Vikings offense can do its part, its D will get after Cutler. They’re a solid fantasy sleeper in Week 6 and will reach double digits in fantasy football.

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1. Tom Brady vs. Dal – Brady picks apart everybody and the Cowboys pass D is its weakness.

2. Aaron Rodgers vs. Stl – The Rams D poses little threat to the Packers passing game.

3. Drew Brees vs. TB – The Bucs, and notably their defense, have regressed in ’11.

4. Michael Vick vs. Was – They’re not winning but Vick is still shining in fantasy football.

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Tony Romo vs. NE – The Pats can’t stop the pass and Romo should have a full complement of receivers at his disposal.

Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. NYG – The Giants secondary has glaring weaknesses in pass coverage.

Eli Manning vs. Buf – The Giants passing game has once again become explosive at the expense of no running game.

The Rest

Joe Flacco vs. Hou – The Texans DBs are not its strength and the loss of LB Mario Williams hurts their pass rush.

Matthew Stafford vs. SF – The Lions passing attack presents match-up problems for the Niners.

Ben Roethlisbger vs. JAX – Should follow up his 5 TD performance with another solid effort vs. the Jags.

Cam Newton vs. ATL – The Falcons secondary is ordinary at best.

Matt Ryan vs. Car – The Panthers’ D has been kind to opposing passing attacks too.

Josh Freeman vs. NO –The offense is struggling in ’11 but Freeman’s historically performed well vs. the Saints.

Fantasy Sleeper

Colt McCoy vs. Oak – The Raiders strength is their front 7. Look for McCoy to be on the run this afternoon but quietly put up a solid numbers. He’s a good fantasy sleeper in Week 6.

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1. Aaron Rodgers vs. ATL – Rodgers is coming off a 60 point fantasy football day. Atlanta still hasn’t addressed its pass D and will be torched on Sunday.

2. Phillip Rivers vs. Den – The Broncos were on the other end of Rogers’ 60 point day.

3. Drew Brees vs. Car – The Panthers D won’t have answers for Brees and Co.

4. Tom Brady vs. NYJ – Expect your typical 300 yard and 3 TD day from Brady when the Jets come to town.

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Michael Vick vs. Buf –The Eagles are losing but Vick’s still putting up big numbers.

Matthew Stafford vs. Chi – The Bears pass D is susceptible to the deep ball (see Steve Smith from a week ago).

Eli Manning vs. Sea – 6 TDs and 0 INTs over the past two weeks. Manning will pick apart the Seahawks.

The Rest

Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. Phi – Philadelphia’s high priced defense has been a bust in ’11.

Cam Newton vs. NO – Is he a rookie? Newton is putting up big time numbers and will continue that trend vs. the Saints.

Josh Freeman vs. SF – The 49ers secondary is full of holes.

Matt Schaub vs. Oak – If Andre Johnson can’t play, it hurts Schaub. But the Raiders weakness in their DBs and Schaub should still find plenty of success for that reason alone.

Matt Ryan vs. GB – The Falcons could be in pass mode much of the evening. That’d be bad for the Falcons, but good for Ryan’s fantasy numbers.

Kyle Orton vs. SD – The Broncos will likely be playing catch up which bodes well for Orton.

Kevin Kolb vs. Min – If your No. 1 is on a bye week, Kolb’s not the worst option. The Vikings secondary is prone to the big play.

Fantasy Sleeper

Donovan McNabb vs. ARZ – If McNabb doesn’t get it done in this one, he could be long gone. But the Cardinals secondary is atrocious, so look for McNabb to be a decent fantasy sleeper option if your starting QB is out in Week 5.

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1. Tom Brady vs. Buf – over 900 yards and 7 TDs in two games. The good times continue in Week 3.

2. Phillip Rivers vs. KC – The Chiefs season is already over. Its pass D is non-existent.

3. Michael Vick vs. NYG – Vick killed the Giants a year ago.

4. Drew Brees vs. Houston – Brees has been nearly perfect in ’11. He’ll torch the Texans.

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Matt Schaub vs. NO – Schaub will top 250 yards with 2 TDs against the Saints secondary.

Aaron Rodgers vs. Chi – The Packers passing game is hitting on all cylinders.

Ben Roethlisgerger vs. Indy – Big Ben and the passing game will find the going very easy in Indianapolis.

The Rest

Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. NE – The Patriots Secondary isn’t doing much either. Fitzpatrick is rated among the top fantasy football QBs right now.

Josh Freeman vs. Atl – Freeman will top 250 yards with a few scores in Week 3.

Cam Newton vs JAX – We’re believers now. The Jags secondary presents an easy match-up.

Mathew Stafford vs. Min – Stafford and the high powered Lions passing game will be active on Sunday.

Matt Hasselback vs. Den – The Broncos D is banged up.

Kevin Kolb vs Sea – Kolb will find success against the division rival.

Jay Cutler vs. GB – The Packers secondary has given up a lot of yards and is now without S Nick Collins.

Tony Romo vs. Was – Expect the Cowboys to pass a TON against the Skins.

Joe Flacco vs. Stl – The Ravens passing game will bounce back vs. the Rams.

Sam Bradford vs. Bal – Another tough spot for Bradford, but he’ll get his yards and a TD or two against the Ravens Secondary.

Fantasy Sleeper

Mark Sanchez vs. Oak – Sanchez has struggled a bit adjusting to the new skill players in the offense. The Raiders, minus CB Nnamdi Asomugha, are vulnerable to the pass. Sanchez is a solid fantasy sleeper this week.