Time: 4:15 PM ET   TV: FOX Location: Qualcomm Stadium - San Diego, CA  

CHARGERS (7-3-0)		EAGLES (6-4-0)
Philip Rivers QB He's one of the best fantasy QBs in the league for a reason. That reason? The team throws the ball 40 times a game, that's why. They can't get any run game going, so Rivers hurls it over and over again, piling up yards and finding his many receiving options often. Fourteen touchdowns says you have to be playing him again this weekend.   Projections Cmp/Att PaYd PaTd Int RuYd RuTd FP 21/36 274 2 1 -0 0 18.5		Donovan McNabb QB He hadn't thrown an interception since Week 1 until giving the Cowboys a pair of them last weekend. Unfortunately, he's only had multiple TDs in three of his eight games as well. It's tough to start him in San Diego this week, especially since he doesn't run the ball anymore. He's not a top-10 guy right now, so treat him as such.   Projections Cmp/Att PaYd PaTd Int RuYd RuTd FP 20/35 260 2 1 -1 0 18.4
LaDainian Tomlinson RB L.T. just hasn't been the same for a couple years now, and it's tough to watch. He has some of the moves again, but it's just not happening as far as production goes. Once again, leave him on the sidelines where he belongs.   Projections RuAtt RuYd RuTd Rec RecYd RecTd FP 13 36 0 2 17 0 6.5		LeSean McCoy RB With Brian Westbrook most likely out again this week, McCoy becomes the go-to man in this offense. Look for 20 touches out of him, which means he needs to be played in all formats.   Projections RuAtt RuYd RuTd Rec RecYd RecTd FP 5 20 0 2 16 0 5.8
Darren Sproles RB He may not be No. 1 on the depth chart, but he certainly is No. 1 when it comes to being a fantasy threat in this team's backfield. Unfortunately, even with that ranking, he's almost unstartable this week against the league's No. 1 defense. I'd leave him alone.   Projections RuAtt RuYd RuTd Rec RecYd RecTd FP 7 19 0 2 27 0 6.3		Leonard Weaver RB He showed what he can do with some pretty runs a couple weeks ago, but he'll once again be a second option Sunday and not a primary one. Because of that, you can't be playing him anytime soon.   Projections RuAtt RuYd RuTd Rec RecYd RecTd FP 5 23 0 0 1 0 3.2
Malcom Floyd WR He's now a starter with Chris Chambers moving over to Kansas City, but owners are still waiting for him to prove he belongs there. The potential's there, but he's yet to catch more than two passes in a game more than once all year. Leave him on the bench until those numbers improve.   Projections Rec RecYd RecTd FP 3 48 0       6.6		Jeremy Maclin WR The rookie's been a nice surprise this season, as he's now averaging four catches and 48 yards over his last three games. The threat of a touchdown is always there too, as he's scored thre times in his last five outings. He's still just a borderline start, but that could get better as the season goes on.   Projections Rec RecYd RecTd FP 3 40 0       5.5
Vincent Jackson WR The team's top option at receiver is an obvious start each and every week in this offense. The guy has five touchdowns the last four games, to go with 349 yards. Those are top notch numbers, folks. Keep him in there.   Projections Rec RecYd RecTd FP 6 90 0       11.6		DeSean Jackson WR Could be the league's most explosive player right now, as he continues to bust off long touchdown after long touchdown each and every week. It's virtually impossible not to play him, despite only averaging barely three touches a game on offense. Keep playing him.   Projections Rec RecYd RecTd FP 4 68 0       9.8
Legedu Naanee WR I like what Naanee can do, but this team has way too many options on offense right now for him to provide enough for fantasy owners to consider him. Remember his name for later, though.   Projections Rec RecYd RecTd FP 1 15 0       2.4		Jason Avant WR Avant has his moments, but he certainly isn't a guy you need to be considering for a fantasy start. He hasn't reached that level yet, and he needs to be left on the waiver wire because of it.   Projections Rec RecYd RecTd FP 1 17 0       2.6
Antonio Gates TE The touchdowns haven't been there (two), but the receptions certainly have. He's had at least five catches in every game but one this year and is still a fantasy player because of that fact. However, the TDs need to go up for him to be an elite player at his position again.   Projections Rec RecYd RecTd FP 6 67 0       8.9		Brent Celek TE Has turned himself into a strong top-10 tight end this season, catching no less than three balls every game and scoring four times, including once in each of the past two weeks. He needs to be in your lineup right now if you own him.   Projections Rec RecYd RecTd FP 6 73 0       9.7
Nate Kaeding K You have to love Kaeding, who continues to put up points consistently for this team. He's one of the best in the league at his position, so you need to play him like he is.   Projections XPM/XPA 0-29 30-39 40-49 50+ FP 2/2 1 1 1 0   9.0		David Akers K One of the true professionals in the game today, Akers has been doing his thing for several years now. The team has all the faith in the world in him, and for good reason. You should too.   Projections XPM/XPA 0-29 30-39 40-49 50+ FP 3/3 0 1 1 0   8.5
Chargers D/ST This isn't an automatic play these days, since the team isn't crushing quarterbacks like it used to when Shawne Merriman was at his peak. However, they're at home against a struggling running game, so I think you have have to roll with them.   Projections PA Yds Allowed Sack Int FumR Td FP 25 385 3 1 0 0 5.9		Eagles D/ST They're simply the most dominating fantasy defense in football this season, and they need to be treated as such. They create turnovers, they sack quarterbacks, they score touchdowns. It's incredibly fun to watch, and almost always profitable for owners as well.   Projections PA Yds Allowed Sack Int FumR Td FP 20 341 3 1 0 0 7.0
Projected Final Score 22   24

Other Matchups:

• 49ers 25, Bears 18 • Vikings 31, Lions 14 • Saints 33, Rams 17 • Raiders 22, Chiefs 21 • Eagles 24, Chargers 22

• Falcons 24, Panthers 20 • Jets 27, Jaguars 21 • Titans 24, Bills 17 • Cardinals 27, Seahawks 19 • Colts 27, Patriots 25

• Dolphins 28, Buccaneers 17 • Steelers 25, Bengals 18 • Broncos 21, Redskins 15 • Cowboys 27, Packers 22 • Ravens 24, Browns 15

Player analysis: Commentary is written by FOXSports.com fantasy analysts John Juhasz and Gerrit Ritt.
Projections: Determined solely by the statistical results of 61 game simulations provided by WhatIfSports.com.

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