SMART STARTS
Clinton Portis, RB, Redskins: It hasn’t been the greatest fantasy season for Portis, but he is facing the Chiefs on Sunday and is still Washington’s best offensive choice.

Wes Welker, WR, Patriots: He’s been on the injury report every week this season (thank you, Bill Belichick) but finally seems healthy again. He scored a touchdown last week and could get another, plus approach 100 yards receiving, against the hellbound Titans.

Eagles defense: Playing the Raiders. Enough said.

NAP TIME
Carson Palmer, QB, Bengals: Palmer might have elevated himself to every-week fantasy starter instead of a sleeper, but in the event you have him as Tony Romo or Peyton Manning’s backup, he has a great matchup against the Texans on Sunday.

Jermichael Finley, TE, Packers: Finley delivered the game of his career before the bye week and is becoming another viable option for Aaron Rodgers. He might not get 148 yards receiving again, but 60-70 and a TD are possible against the Lions.

Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Seahawks: Hasselbeck’s health is improving, his receivers are getting open, and Seattle hosts Arizona. Put it all together, and 300 yards and three TDs are not that outrageous.

THAT’S A NEGATIVE
Jamal Lewis, RB, Browns: Lewis surprised many last week with 120 rushing yards in his first game back from injury. But he performed that well because Derek Anderson stunk at quarterback and the Bills stunk on defense. The Browns play at Pittsburgh, meaning Lewis stays on your bench.

Ray Rice, RB, Ravens: Rice’s success running the ball has been overshadowed by Willis McGahee’s touchdown barrage. At Minnesota, it’s not a good week for any Baltimore running back, so be wary of starting Rice.

Lee Evans, WR, Bills: Can Evans and Terrell Owens be the best wide receiver tandem in history to not be getting the ball? Buffalo gets the Jets this week, so expect little from either of them, maybe nothing from Evans.