We’re into the home stretch, when the fun really begins …

SMART STARTS
– Steven Jackson, RB, Rams. Another must-start despite his injury problems this season, Jackson has almost completely returned to form, and St. Louis will need him against Atlanta with Marc Bulger sidelined.

– Kurt Warner, QB, Cardinals. Expect another shootout when Arizona hosts Cleveland, and expect more guady numbers from Warner.

– Wes Welker, WR, Patriots. If the Ravens figure out how to slow down Randy Moss like the Eagles, did, then Welker will post another big game.

SNOOZERS
– Adrian Peterson, RB, Bears. Going far out on a limb on this sleeper, but the other Peterson will step up and top 100 yards in his first week replacing the injured Cedric Benson.

– Roy Williams, WR, Lions. Williams has been up and down all season, more down. Just a hunch that he has an up week at Minnesota.

– Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Colts. Gonzalez topped 100 yards for the first time last week, and with Marvin Harrison still a question mark, look for another decent game and maybe a TD by the rookie.

A FOUNTAIN OF PESSIMISM
– Willis McGahee, RB, Ravens. Baltimore won’t scare New England like Philly did, and McGahee will be shut down by the Pats’ defense.

– Any Carolina Panther. Wow, has this season gone to hell for the Panthers, and not just in fantasy terms. I know it’s tough not to start Steve Smith, but do you honestly think the Carolina offense is going to improve this week?

– Kolby Smith, RB, Chiefs. He had a nice breakout game against the Raiders last week, but I don’t think he’ll repeat that against the Chargers.