NFL top performers - Week 4

It’s that time to take a look at the top Fantasy QB, RB and WR from this past week of the National Football League.

Fantasy QB of the week

Kyle Orton – Denver Broncos

No, this is not a misprint and no, I am not referring to a random game that Orton played at Purdue. He really had a great fantasy game if you look at the numbers. Orton was 35-50 for 341 yards with two TDs and one interception. Sure, these numbers were against a pretty weak Titans’ defense, but they are still hefty numbers. Without much of a run game and a few talented receivers with him, is Kyle Orton worth picking up? As of right now, he would look good on your bench and who knows, maybe actually start a couple games for you. Again, this was not an error; we are really talking about Kyle Orton.

Last week’s opponent: Tennessee Titans - 2009 passing defense rank - 31

Next week’s opponent: Baltimore Ravens - 2009 passing defense rank - 8

Fantasy RB of the week

LaDainian Tomlinson – New York Jets

I guess the old man (only 31-years-old) still has something in the tank. Tomlinson looked like the old (meaning young) L.T. last week rushing 19 times for 133 yards and two touchdowns. Yes, the Bills are one of the worst teams in the league and had an awful rush defense last season and look putrid again this year, but you can’t deny what L.T. did. Tomlinson will have a much tougher time next week against a stingy Vikings D in what should be a great Monday night game.

Last week’s opponent: Buffalo Bills - 2009 rushing defense rank - 30

Next week’s opponent: Minnesota Vikings - 2009 rushing defense rank - 2

Fantasy WR of the week

Terrell Owens – Cincinnati Bengals

Orton, L.T. and now Terrell Owens??? Yes, it was a strange week for Fantasy. T.O. and the Bengals exploited one of the worst passing defenses in the game and the result: Owens with 10 catches and a ridiculous 222 yards and one TD. Hopefully he wasn’t on your bench last week, and hopefully you will start him again this week against an improved, but still below average passing Kansas City defense.

Last week’s opponent: Cleveland Browns - 2009 passing defense rank - 29

Next week’s opponent: Kansas City Chiefs - 2009 passing defense rank - 22