FRIDAY GUT CHECK

A list of players whom may have a bad match-up or may be low on your list as far as options on your fantasy team whom for some reason you get the feeling in your gut to start them regardless.
Last week David Gerrard, Shonn Greene, the Carolina back field were called here.

MATT CASSEL KC: If you have a borderline starting QB this week consider Cassel. Yes, he has looked bad except for the game before the bye week. He was able to hook up with Dwayne Bowe and has been using Mokeai as a safety valve. The Colts are only middle of the road against the pass but worse against the run. Given the focus this Colts D will need to put on the run, there will be throws there in easy coverage. Cassel has had two weeks to prepare and look for Weiss to surprise the Colts with a more balanced attack than run heavy.

MIKE SIMMS-WALKER and DAVID GERRARD JAX: Much like the KC game, special attention will be paid an MJD and the Bills just don't have the horses to be effective in both protecting against him and the pass. Gerrard should have some confidence after last week and he knows one game won't be enough to secure his job. He can be a streaky player when motivated and focused. Simms-Walker on the other had has been a forgotten man, but last time he cried to the media and staff he became more involved in the game plan and scored. He was not happy after being shut down again last week and made it known, so look for Del Rio to satisfy his WR.

KAREEM HUGGINS TB: Everyone is on the Blount band wagon, but he will most likely be the goal line back and short yardage guy. While that is a good reason in itself to put him here, I like Huggins more due to his absolute speed. He ran a 4.28 40 and while that means nothing since game speed is different, anyone who has watched him knows he is one of the few who carry it over to the field in pads. Since the Bucs plan on splitting time between he and Cadillac Williams, he could have a very Jamaal Charles esque game. He is a change of pace back whom when thrown in there can catch a defense by surprise. The Bucs do run plays that focus on his strengths and will continue here. Not necessarily a start this week, but he could be a super sleeper that pays off huge if your studs are on a bye this week.

JONATHAN STEWART and DEANGELO WILLIAMS CAR: Carolina faces the Bears 6th rated rush defense, but the loss of Steve Smith this week and a rag tag bunch of WR's with a rookie QB means both backs will be playing multiple roles as pass catchers and runners. Look for both of them to be relied on heavily in the game which makes them solid starts due to sheer number of touches.

MIKE CRABTREE SF: Yes he was here last week and yes the Eagles have the 5th rated pass defense. However, he has improved from his 37 yd. performance in week 3 to 58 yds in week 4 and the game plan has been simplified to involve him more. He called out Alex Smith, and while normally not a good thing, Alex is trying to keep his job and better get the game changers on his side. The 49ers will have to pass since the Gore show will be limited this week and since this one could get out of hand if a decent Kolb shows up.