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Week 5 Fantasy Hot & Not

Fantasy Football - By: D. Bachman
Thursday, September 28th, 2006 - Page updated at 11:00am
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If you are in need of a HOT fantasy football player these Top Hot players for the week should help you out if they're in your lineup. If you need to dump a lame duck on your team, these NOTS should be them. Fantasy Football always favors the prepared mind. The more research you do, and the more HOT players you have to choose from on your team, the better your odds are of winning your fantasy football league outright this year.

Team	NFL WEEK 4 FANTASY FOOTBALL HOT & NOT PLAYERS
1. Matt Hasselbeck	HOT QUARTERBACKS Hasselbeck tied a club record by throwing five touchdown passes in the Seahawks' 42-30 victory over the New York Giants Hasselbeck could have more opportunities for big days like he had Sunday as the Seahawks plan to employ more four-receiver sets.
2. Chad Palmer	Palmer has all his receivers healthy and the Bengals will use their no huddle and spread looks to exploit New England's secondary for mismatches. He is a must-start every week
3. Drew Brees	Brees was an efficient 20-of-28 for 191 yards on Monday night against Atlanta. He didn't have any touchdowns, but Brees played a turnover-free game a week after committing three turnovers. The Saints had a comfortable lead for most of the game, which limited the number of risks that they took in the passing game.
1. Maurice Morris	HOT RUNNING BACKS Morris will start Sunday for the Seahawks as Shaun Alexander has a broken foot and is out indefinitely. Don't expect big numbers out of Morris against the Bears on Sunday. Best case scenario, the Bears load up on stopping the Seattle passing game, which opens running lanes for Morris.
2. Maurice Drew-Jones	Drew appeared on numerous third downs and spelled Fred Taylor from time to time. With LaBrandon Toefield inactive, Drew appears to have assumed the primary back-up role. Unfortunately, it's not as lucrative of a fantasy role as it once appeared as the Jags appear committed to letting Taylor shoulder the load this season.
3. Brian Westbrook	Westbrook (knee inflammation) is officially listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Packers, the Eagles' official site reports. It is unknown at this time if he will practice on Thursday. Westbrook only practiced last Friday and racked up 117 rushing yards and three total touchdowns against the 49ers.
4. Clinton Portis	Portis looks to be recovered from his shoulder injury and should be considered a No. 1 RB again. The Redskins have a difficult matchup in Week 5 against Jacksonville, but Portis should still be counted on for his usual production.
1. Bernard Berrian	HOT WIDE RECEIVERS The Speed of Berrian has given the Bears an explosive element to its passing attack that was missing in recent years. This dynamic when added to the run game and the contolled passing game to WR Muhammad and TE Clark really keeps defenses honest.
2. Braylon Edwards	Edwards is making an impact as a much-needed deep threat for a previously conservative offense. The Raiders rarely get out of their man-to-man coverage and do not have a shutdown cornerback who can stay with Edwards all the way down the field.
2. Saints Defense/ST	HOT DEFENSE The New Orleans defense allowed just 229 total net yards and three points in their Week 5 win against the Falcons. They are rising as a Fantasy option and are a solid play in Week 5 at Carolina if your primary option has a bye week or difficult matchup.

Team	NFL WEEK 4 FANTASY FOOTBALL HOT & NOT PLAYERS
1. Aaron Brooks	NOT QUARTERBACKS Quarterback Aaron Brooks, out at least one game with a torn pectoral muscle, seemed to be moving better Monday and said he felt better. Sunday's game against Cleveland will be the first time in his career Brooks has missed a game due to injury.
2. Trent Green	Trent Green will not play in the Kansas City Chiefs' game Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Green, 36, suffered a severe concussion in the Sept. 10 season opener against Cincinnati and has been replaced by journeyman Damon Huard. Head coach Herm Edwards said Monday that Green was "doing better"
3. Kurt Warner	Warner will start at Atlanta in Week 5, and that's not exactly the best matchup for him. Despite having a stellar offense around him, Warner has become a turnover machine (five interceptions, two lost fumbles).
1. Mike Bell	NOT RUNNING BACKS Mike Bell may not be starting, but he still has value in Fantasy leagues since he'll get some carries weekly and also would fill in for Tatum Bell if he stopped being productive or got hurt. Consider him a very low-end No. 3 Fantasy RB
2. Mike Anderson	Anderson has shown some flashes and is now inline to be Lewis' backup if he should fall to injury, but this week is far from appealing if you are considering starting Anderson. San Diego is just too good up front and Anderson takes too long to get going.
3. Samkon Gado	Chances limited as Gado is stuck as a reserve. The Texans are giving Ron Dayne a shot as their starter for now, but the rushing offense has not been solid. Gado will not get enough touches behind Dayne to merit starting and the Texans likely will have trouble running again.
1. David Givens	NOT WIDE RECEIVERS ivens has been slow to settle in with the Titans and having to adjust to a new quarterback just before the season did not help. He will have a tough matchup this week if he is squared off against Terence Newman most of the game.
2. Eddie Kennison	The Chiefs' passing game is very conservative with Damon Huard playing for Trent Green and that is unlikely to change. Kennison will get a chance to exploit his edge in experience against the 49ers' inexperienced secondary. But if the Chiefs do not open up the playbook, his chances will remain limited.
1. Vernon Davis	NOT TIGHT END Davis suffered a cracked fibula in Sunday's game against Philadelphia and will miss the next four weeks of the season. Eric Johnson will take over the tight end duties in the interim.
1. Falcons Defense/ST	NOT DEFENSE Using the Falcons defense for Fantasy play could be rough since Arizona has the personnel to put up some points. For owners in IDP leagues, Abraham and Hartwell would both be advisable starts if they're healthy. This D needs a boost. << MORE FANTASY FOOTBALL NEWS/ARTICLES CLICK HERE >>