Sorry for missing Week 1 — I had listened to so many podcasts and read so many online columns that I didn’t feel I’d be honestly throwing out my own fantasy opinions. I’ve avoided the fantasy media this week and am ready to make some potentially brilliant/inane postulations.

SMART STARTS
Ryan Grant, RB, Packers. Green Bay hosts the Bengals, who contained the Broncos’ offense last week. But the Broncos’ offense is nothing like the Packers’, and if Cincinnati focuses on the passing game, Grant might be in line for a 100-yard day.

Matt Ryan, QB, Falcons. Atlanta’s offense wasn’t explosive last week, but it didn’t exactly stink, either. And though the Panthers gave up 38 points last week partly because of Jake Delhomme’s ineptness, I don’t think their defense will can stop both Ryan and Michael Turner. I’m betting Carolina will focus on Turner, possibly setting up Ryan for a 300-yard game at home.

Fred Jackson, RB, Bills. Jackson’s three-week cameo as Buffalo’s feature back continues with a home matchup against Tampa Bay. He’ll continue to thrive — expect near triple digits rushing, maybe 40-50 yards receiving, and maybe a touchdown or two.

SLEEPER POTENTIAL
Kyle Orton, QB, Broncos. Am I crazy to think Orton can’t stink two weeks in a row? He has a favorable matchup, at home against Cleveland; his finger is improving; and he got that first victory out of the way. That’s less pressure, which might translate to at least 275 yards passing and a couple TDs.

Darren Sproles, RB, Chargers. LaDainian Tomlinson is sidelined with an injured ankle, giving Sproles an opportunity to shine against Baltimore. Yes, he’s facing the Ravens, but I think he still will come away with decent numbers in place of LT.

Matt Schaub, QB, Texans. Houston’s offense struggled mightily last week, but I believe it was a one-week blip. Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger delivered 363 yards passing against the Titans, and if they try stopping the Texan run game, Schaub could at least top 300.

BUST CITY
Jay Cutler, QB, Bears. Cutler isn’t going to stink this season as bad as he did in Week 1. But he could very well stink in Week 2 against the Steelers. Sit him if you can, and wait for him to improve (maybe in Week 3 at Seattle).

Steve Smith, WR, Panthers. If Jake Delhomme’s season is really descending into heck, can Smith be far behind? Smith is a tough sit, but at the very least, be wary of starting him this week.

Eagles wide receivers. Donovan McNabb is likely not playing after cracking a rib, leaving Kevin Kolb as the Philly starter. In this situation, who will be the Eagles’ go-to guy? You guessed it: Brian Westbrook, meaning DeSean Jackson and Kevin Curtis might be lucky to hit 100 yards between them.