Tom Brady, Tom Brady, Tom Brady. Now I got that redundancy out of the way, let’s look at other fantasy stars this week …

STARS
– Drew Brees, QB, Saints. New Orleans’ offense finally got back on its 2006, and Brees turned in his best game of the season: 336 yards passing, four touchdowns.

– Brett Favre, QB, Packers. I promise, I’ll stop gushing about Favre’s Monday night performance after this. He threw for 331 yards and two TDs (and no picks, important for Favre owners), and in leagues where big plays are rewarded, his two scoring passes were for 79 and 82 yards.

– Antonio Gates, TE, Chargers. He only caught three passes, but for 92 yards, and two for touchdowns.

SURPRISES
– Kevin Jones, RB, Lions. Jones has returned from his serious foot injury suffered last season, and he has returned as a valid fantasy option after his 104-yard, one-TD performance.

-- Marques Colston, WR, Saints. Colston was the biggest benefactor of Brees’ day, posting 85 yards receiving and three TD catches. Maybe he won’t be that big a bust this season?

– Lee Evans, WR, Bills. Speaking of receivers busting out of bust seasons, Evans caught five passes for 138 yards and a touchdown.

SLOTHS
– Frank Gore, RB, 49ers. Remember the talk about Gore approaching 2,000 yards rushing this season? After he gained 41 against the Saints, he’s only 1,565 away.

– Vince Young, QB, Titans. I know it was his first game back from injury, but 6-for-14 passing for 42 yards? And just 11 yards rushing? That USC team must be wondering where this Vince Young was two years ago.

– Adrian Peterson, RB, Vikings. He’s still the top rookie this season, but his 70-yard, zero-TD game against the Eagles is a reminder that he is just a rookie, and on a mediocre team at that.