My Pick Patriots Knowshon Moreno's stock is rising

Thanks mainly to the work of potential Pro Bowl FS Kerry Rhodes, the Jets are tough in tight end defense. 7 overall fantasy RB at age 31, has scored a TD and/or topped 100 yards in each of his last six efforts. The every-week starter will match up with an uninspiring Patriots run defense that ranks 17th overall and serves up 4.5 YPC. With Jones red hot, it's not surprising that Shonn Greene hasn't emerged as a major factor. Since, he's averaging a robust 7.75 YPA with four TDs and two INTs Sanchez isn't QB1 worthy against the Pats' No. The matchup is difficult, but Braylon Edwards and Jerricho Cotchery are both solid, if low-upside WR3s They'll have more value against worse secondaries Bench Dustin Keller. The Foxoboro weather (mid-50s, 11 MPH winds, 10 percent chance of rain) won't hurt him, but the Patriots shut down TEs every week.My Pick: Patriots Knowshon Moreno's stock is rising.

The rookie resumed starting ahead of Correll Buckhalter in Week 10 and capitalized on Buckhalter's fumble-induced, first-quarter benching. Moreno became the every-down back, generating 104 yards on 20 touches. Buckhalter is now nursing a knee injury, so Moreno is likely to remain featured going forward. Sunday's matchup with San Diego presents a prime opportunity for Moreno to separate even further The Bolts have the NFL's No. 23 rush defense, and Denver may have to focus on the run with Kyle Orton nursing torn ankle ligaments.Orton is expected to start, but his injury makes Brandon Marshall a risk.

Simms looked totally inept in relief last Sunday, completing 3-of-13 passes for an embarrassing 13 yards. Even Tony Scheffler, who owned the Chargers for 6-101-1 in their last meeting, wouldn't be usable in this scenario Antonio Cromartie shut down Eddie Royal (0-0) in that game. Royal isn't a fantasy option.Denver's run defense has sprung severe leaks, and can't be considered a difficult matchup moving forward. Over their last games, every starting running back the Broncos have faced has totaled at least 100 yards LaDainian Tomlinson, their Week 11 opponent, was among them.

LT isn't often recommended as a fantasy play in this space, but he's a fine low- to mid-level RB2 in this matchup. The Broncos have been surprisingly mediocre at defending tight ends this season, despite the marvelous play of FS Brian Dawkins. Antonio Gates can't possibly be benched.The Broncos' pass defense is legit. Helped by the league's second most sacks, Denver ranks fifth against the pass and gives up just one passing TD a game Still, Philip Rivers is a must-start. The Mile High weather (mid-50s, 10 MPH winds, 10 percent chance of rain) won't hurt, and San Diego's aggressive offense supports his numbers. Only the Saints average more yards per pass attempt, and just two teams (Saints, Bears) have more 20-plus yards completions. Malcom Floyd has flopped with a combined 74 yards in two games since replacing Chris Chambers, but Vincent Jackson has another good matchup.