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Welker, Wes (WR)
Posted Nov. 16, 2009 @ 3:08 p.m.
Welker had nine catches for 94 yards in the Patriots' 35-34 loss to Indianapolis on Sunday night.
While it was a bit disappointing to see Welker fall just short of 100 yards - and get held out of the end zone for a second straight week - expect a big week from him against the Jets. New York will likely shadow Randy Moss with standout cornerback Darrelle Revis, leaving Welker a potentially frequent option for Tom Brady.
Moss, Randy (WR)
Posted Nov. 16, 2009 @ 3:03 p.m.
Moss had nine catches for 179 yards and two touchdowns as the Patriots lost to Indianapolis 35-34 on Sunday night.
Fantasy owners who needed a big effort at the end of the day were rewarded by a gigantic game from Moss, who is probably the league's best fantasy wide receiver once again. Don't be surprised if his numbers aren't great Sunday against the New York Jets, however, after cornerback Darrelle Revis helped hold him to 24 yards in a Week 2 Patriots loss.
Maroney, Laurence (RB)
Posted Nov. 16, 2009 @ 3:01 p.m.
Maroney was held to 31 yards on 13 carries, although he did score a touchdown in the Patriots' 35-34 loss to Indianapolis on Sunday night.
The Patriots mostly passed, and Kevin Faulk's productivity (12 carries, 79 yards) hurt Maroney's numbers. While he could be a decent play while Sammy Morris and Fred Taylor remain out, it's proven tough to rely too much on New England running backs.
Brady, Tom (QB)
Posted Nov. 16, 2009 @ 2:58 p.m.
Brady had 375 passing yards, three touchdowns and one interception in the Patriots' 35-34 loss to Indianapolis on Sunday night.
Brady's most important pass, a short strike to Kevin Faulk with two minutes left, came up short of the fourth down after coach Bill Belichick went for it in controversial fashion at his own 28-yard line with the Patriots up six points. But that won't hurt Brady's fantasy owners, who should be thrilled about his return to prominence as one of the league's elite QBs statistically. He's second in the NFL in both passing yards (2,739) and TDs (19).
Maroney, Laurence (RB)
Posted Nov. 09, 2009 @ 5:26 p.m.
Maroney carried 20 times for 82 yards and a touchdown in New England's 27-17 win over Miami on Sunday.
As long as Sammy Morris and Fred Taylor remain out with injuries, Maroney should get enough carries to be a viable option, but once the Patriots return to their multi-pronged rushing attack, it's hard to rely on any one New England runner.