Fantasy Football: He Said, She Said 5

Everyone knows you should use studs such as Peyton manning, LaDainian Tomlinson and Terrell Owens every week, so here are projections for other players who might be off your radar. Comment on the Gazette's fantasy sports blog during the week at gazettefantasysports.freedomblogging.com and check out gazette.com for weekly video blogs.

HE SAID by Matt Wiley

Quarterback

J.T. O'Sullivan, 49ers

It already has become clear that you should use all your offensive players when they face Detroit, but if O'Sullivan is available in your league you should snatch him up for the long haul. He is averaging 258 yards per game. Yes, he only has one touchdown, but the 49ers could be playing from behind a lot, giving him more opportunities to pass.

Running back

Reggie Bush, Saints

Expect the Saints to use Bush the same way the Chargers used Darren Sproles against the Broncos on Sunday. Bush, who is averaging around 20 touches a game, could be the highest scoring fantasy player this weekend.

Receiver

Roy Williams, Lions

Mike Martz's old team (Detroit) faces his new team (San Francisco) so expect a shootout. The fact that Williams ran his mouth about his lack of touches likely means quarterback Jon Kitna will look his way a lot this weekend - even if it's just to shut him up.

Sleeper

Le'Ron McClain, Ravens

I'm guessing not many teams have their leading rushers available in fantasy leagues and I'm guessing McClain is available in yours. He had 86 yards in the opener and should remain Baltimore's goal-line runner.

Avoid

Willie Parker, Steelers

The Eagles are allowing only 2.7 yards per carry and 19.5 yards per game. Parker does have the speed to make a big run, but he isn't the type of runner who is going to find success against that defense by pounding the ball between the tackles.

SHE SAID by Angie DiSalvo

Quarterback

Trent Edwards, Bills

Although the second-year gunslinger has only two touchdown passes, he's accurate (39 of 55) and has racked up a good amount of yards (454 yards) while making few mistakes (zero interceptions) so far this season.

Running back

Julius Jones, Seahawks

With 127 yards and a touchdown last week against San Francisco, Jones, the starter thanks to a knee injury to Maurice Morris, was the lone shining star for Seattle. Plus, the Seahawks face another terrible team this weekend in St. Louis (154 rushing yards per game).

Receiver

Anthony Gonzalez, Colts

The second-year player has become Indy's No. 2 receiver - behind Reggie Wayne - with 14 catches for 185 yards, most of which came in Week 2 against Minnesota. Peyton Manning got his groove back in the second half against the Vikings and with teams keying on Wayne, Gonzalez - not Marvin Harrison - will benefit.

Sleeper

Isaac Bruce, 49ers

The former Ram's performance last week against Seattle (four catches for 153 yards) might have been a fluke. But quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan seems to be coming along and Detroit is 25th (240 yards per game) in pass defense.

Avoid

Larry Johnson, Chiefs

The former fantasy star is struggling with mediocrity this season - 34 carries for 96 yards, zero touchdowns and a fumble. Until he shows some consistency, show him the bench.