Before I delve in to this week’s picks, wow, did I miss badly on some picks last week. I’m not sure how I missed Derrick Ward’s status all week before I chose him as a sleeper; Marshawn Lynch stunk, and Willis McGahee did reach the end zone. At least I got Matt Forte right …

SMART STARTS
T.J. Houshmandzadeh, QB, Seahawks: Seattle plays Jacksonville, which allowed the Titans’ passing game to look like the Chargers of the late 1970s. No matter who starts for the Seahawks at quarterback, Housh should turn in a good game.

Brandon Jacobs, RB, Giants: Eli Manning might not be 100 percent, but he doesn’t have to be against the Raiders. Enter Jacobs, who might be poised for his best game of the season.

Ronnie Brown, RB, Dolphins: Miami plays the Jets, who have a great defense but wore down against the Saints’ running game in the second half last weekend. Granted, the Jets won’t be as focused on quarterback Chad Henne as they were on Drew Brees, but if the Dolphins keep pounding away, Brown will top 100 yards and score at least one touchdown.

LULLABY SLEEPERS
Derek Anderson, QB, Browns: Can Anderson put up big fantasy numbers two weeks in a row now that he’s starting again? Against the struggling Bills, he could. If this is the bye week for your starting QB, Anderson might be worth a chance.

Chris Wells, RB, Cardinals: Arizona faces the porous run defense of Houston, and Wells, after a week off, should be healthy enough to post his best game as a pro.

Terrell Owens, WR, Bills: Buffalo can’t struggle this badly all season, can they? After two subpar fantasy performances, the Bills will target Owens more against the Browns, maybe pushing him above 100 yards, seven receptions and a TD.

UM … NO
Kevin Smith, RB, Lions: Detroit, with Matthew Stafford nursing an injured knee, won’t announce its starting quarterback until Sunday, but I don’t think the Lions will suddenly turn to its running game for help. Add in the fact that the Steelers are coming to town, and Smith doesn’t look like a great start.

Glen Coffee, RB, 49ers: I’m not convinced Coffee will put up Frank Gore numbers in Gore’s absence. Against Atlanta, I don’t think he’s a good start.

Any Oakland Raider: Do you even have to wonder why?