Double Takes: Reviewing Week 2

I just want to take a second to let you bask in the glory of this week and the beauty of fantasy football. It changes so much from week to week. I can truly say that I DON'T hate to say "I Told You So!"

So, if you had a poor week one and rebounded for a huge week 2, you shouldn't be surprised. Brace yourself, because this is how the whole season tends to go.

Players who Wow-ed:

Chris Johnson, RB, TEN - This guy is so All-World it hurts. Also, Houston's general apathy when he lined up on the outside helped tremendously. Don't expect such ridiculous numbers again, but he should have some more big games throughout the rest of the season.

Andre Johnson, WR, HOU - Apparently, the Jets Defense IS that good. Being away from Darrelle Revis helped Andre Johnson break out again for 10 catches and 149 yards, to go along with 2 TDs. You drafted him to be a stud, and a stud he was.

Matt Schaub, QB, HOU - This just in: passing is possible against the Titans. After allowing 363 yards to Ben Roethlisberger in week 1, TEN allowed 357 yards to Schaub and he had easily the best day of any QB, with 4 TDs and 0 INTs.

Frank Gore, RB, SF - 207 yards on the ground against the Seahawks and 2 TDs. The Niners appear to be committed to the run, so his numbers shouldn't come as a surprise, nor should you expect them to drop off down the line. A minor injury late may scare some owners, but don't worry about it too much.

Marion Barber, RB, DAL - 155 total yards and a touchdown against a very stout defense. He might have had another TD, too, but he apparently injured his hamstring on a run in the fourth quarter. Felix Jones becomes very valuable if Barber has to miss time.

Willis McGahee, RB, BAL - Unfortunately, he probably wasn't in your lineup. But, he's clearly the goal-line back in Baltimore, and he's going to continue to get playing time. Baltimore has some juicy matchups down the line, so look to acquire McGahee for a bye-week fill-in.

Mario Manningham and Steve Smith, WRs, NYG - Each had 10 catches, over 130 yards, and a TD. The running game wasn't working at all, so they were used on screens instead of a traditional handoff running game, especially Manningham. He's elusive and if Dominik Hixon's injury is serious, Manningham is an interesting add.

Marques Colston, WR, NO - Drew Brees is going to throw. He's going to throw a lot. He's going to throw a lot for Marques Colston. Obviously you can't complain, but an extra 2 yards would have pushed him over 100 yards, meaning yardage bonuses. Still, you can't argue with 2 TDs.

Vincent Jackson, WR, SD - You probably drafted him as a number 2 or 3 receiver, but you have to be pleasantly surprised by his #1 receiver-type numbers.

Players who Failed:

Greg Jennings, WR, GB - In what was allegedly an excellent matchup, he didn't manage a single catch. Credit the Bengals secondary and the Packer's O-line play for shutting him out.

Tom Brady, QB, NE - Yeah, even the incomparable Tom Brady is capable of having a poor outing now and again. He went up against an elite defense, so don't worry about this performance. Better days are ahead.

Brian Westbrook, RB, PHI - 66 yards and an injury. Weak sauce. And maybe look to get LeSean McCoy if he's available.

Thomas Jones, RB, NYJ - 53 total yards after a 100-yard, 2 TD performance. Not a very good encore, especially considering what Fred Jackson did to them last weekend.

Randy Moss, WR, NE - If we've learned one thing so far this season, it's that Darrelle Revis is one HELL of a cover corner. He shuts down even the most elite receivers.

Kevin Smith, RB, DET - 93 total yards, but he failed to cross the end zone, and losing a fumble hurts a lot.

Shocker of the Week:

Julian Edelman, WR, NE - 8 catches, 98 yards. Filling in for Wes Welker, Edelman was very good. Actually, I thought his numbers didn't do him justice and he could have been even better. He ran with some authority after the catch and he had some really slick moves. In a strange twist, he's also QB-eligible and owned in virtually 0% of fantasy leagues. If you are without Donovan McNabb or Matt Hasselbeck (or both), and you're in a PPR league, he might be worth a flier.

Monday Night Ride 'Em, Rest 'Em:

Ride 'Em:
Peyton Manning, QB, IND - Slinging the ball should be necessary against a Miami defense that is better at defending the run.

Reggie Wayne, WR, IND - Duh. After that week 1, what's he going to do for an encore now that he's the only man in town.

Rest 'Em:
Ronnie Brown, RB, MIA - Seems like Miami will have to pass to keep up with Manning's offense.

Tedd Ginn Jr., WR, MIA - He wasn't good last week, and he's not getting deep on the Colts.