MONDAY NIGHT PREVIEW

MINNESOTA VIKINGS at NY JETS:
VIKINGS: Brett Favre returns to New York a few days after Randy Moss returns to the Vikings. They are coming off a bye, so Favre and Moss will have had four days together getting in sync. It's Randy Moss, so all you need is a deep post, a hook, or a streak. It won't be hard for him to step right in and be effective. Other than what he will bring to this team, he also brings a knowledge of what the Jets will do on defense having played them once already with the Patriots. A game where he burned Revis and Revis came up lame. Moss instantly changes this team for the better. Peterson will get a bit more room to run up front since teams will need to respect the run, but the biggest benefactors are Percy Harvin and Schiancoe. Playing out of position and being the main receiving threat, Harvin has not been what everyone expected. The trade allows Harvin to see more slot time and some more single coverage. No doubt the Jets will put the focus on Moss, especially with Ryan already knowing what Moss will do to him, he will make sure it doesn't happen twice. Moss should get some decent yardage and a score, but look for Harvin and Schiancoe to do most the damage. Peterson should be kept in check relatively speaking as the Jets boast the 3rd ranked rush defense.
JETS: Not since week one against Baltimore have the Jets faced a team with this many play makers on the field. Revis looks to return and avenge himself in the rematch between he and Moss. The Vikings have been stingy on Defense against the run as well allowing about 87 RYPG (9th), so don't expect much out of Greene or Tomlinson. LT will be the better start because of his pass catching abilities, but the duo should be average at best. Minnesota is also good against the pass allowing just under 190 YPPG (8th). Santonio Holmes couldn't have been returning at a better time. His presence will stretch the defense, and like Harvin and Schiancoe, I think the biggest benefactor will be Dustin Keller. Holmes and Sanchez seemed to have great chemistry together during the pre-season and I wouldn't be surprised to see them hook up immediately in this game to get him going.

It's a home game for the Jets, but both teams are capable of looking stellar or under achieving against top opponents. The Jets get the edge for consistency as of late, but the Vikings have more to lose and need this game desperately. VIKINGS 24-JETS 20.

FANTASY STARTS: VIKINGS: Moss ( 4 for 65 yds. 1 TD) Harvin (6 for 80 yds. 1 TD) Peterson (15 for 55 yds./ 4 for 35 yds. 1 TD) Schiancoe ( 5 for 60 yds.)
JETS: Keller ( 5 for 65 yds. 1 TD) Holmes ( 6 for 70 yds. 1 TD)
SLEEPER: Bernard Berrian MIN....Berrian is not a number one threat as has been proved, but the guy has a knack for showing up when he is the forgotten man on the field. The Jets will be stretched thin as it is and Berrian's speed could end up torching them.