Taz.blogspot: By Land, By Air

Some may ask which is bigger - gaining 234 total yards on thirty touches, or the extripation of a defense by the score of 41-7? Perhaps the most important component would be how scarily accurate the sleepers were for week seven. Houston Texans running back Arian Foster may disargee, but we know better.

Byes: Atlanta, Chicago, Green Bay, NY, Jets, Oakland, Tampa Bay

John Beck (Was @ Buf) The indictment falls on Buffalo's 30th ranked pass defense, giving up 284.8 yards/game coupled with the fact that the Redskins will probably be playing from behind in this contest.

Andy Dalton (Cin @ Sea) The rookie QB from TCU has began to develop focus against the elite defenses. Seattle ranks 20th (250 pass ypg).

Joe Flacco (Bal vs Ari) The entire Raven offense needs redemption after the product they left on the field on Monday night. Arizona's 28th rated pass defense should serve as an anecdote.

Knowshon Moreno (Den vs Det) The Lions are giving up 129.4 rushing yards per game, which is 29th of 32 NFL teams.

Daniel Thomas (Mia @ NY Giants) At 0-6, the Dolphins are a rather desperate opponent, not to mention the Giants may be on upset alert as they possess one of the worst defenses in the league versus the run (27th).

Delone Carter (Ind @ Ten) The Syracuse alumnus should be a solid sleeper against the 24th ranked run defense if your RB is on bye this week.

Greg Little (Cle @ SF) Although the 'Niners defense has a tough reputation with the second-best defensive unit against the run, their pass D - not so much, 22nd rated as of week eight.

Nate Washington (Ten vs Ind) The Colts have given up 95 first downs by way of the pass. This shouldn't be too hard to figure out.

Doug Baldwin (Sea vs Cin) Baldwin is emerging as one of the most talented rookie wide receivers, leading the Seahawks in receiving. Playing against the 4th-ranked pass defense, Baldwin should be a descent number two WR, lining up with teammate Sidney Rice, in week eight.

Aaron Hernandez (NE @ Pit) Even though Pittsburgh has the third-ranked pass defense, New England seems to have figured out how to exploit the run-stopping linebackers in pass coverage by saturating the middle of the field with pass-catching tight ends.

Greg Olsen (Car vs Min) The Vikings are giving up 296 receiving yards per game, which is 30th. If they double Steve Smith, Olsen should get a few red zone looks.

Brandon Pettigrew (Det @ Den) With the primary focus on Megatron, Pettigrew should pay dividends against the 19th-ranked receiving defense in the NFL this week.

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