Winners and Losers of Week 6

Sup fellow corralers? Back again to discuss some of the top performers of Week 6, and to discuss those who disappointed in Week 6.

Winners

Earnest Graham, RB, TB

We have to start here. Graham was a fantasy sleeper a few years back, but injuries had plagued him and he hadn't been able to get back on track for some time. But with LeGarrette Blount out with an injury, Graham got his chance at redemption yesterday against the Saints, and took full advantage, rushing for 109 yards on 17 carries, while also adding two receptions for 22 yards. It was his first 100-yard game since 2008. Certainly good for him to have been able to get another chance. Unfortunately, he will most likely go back to losing carries to Blount when he comes back, but Graham has gotten time on 3rd down, so he will still be involved.

Arrelious Benn, WR, TB

Continuing with the Buccaneer theme, another player who had been plagued by injury put up a very nice game yesterday as well. Benn, who suffered an ACL tear his rookie season, is working his way back, and posted a solid effort, and a nice stat line of three catches, 84 yards and a touchdown, which actually made him the fourth highest scoring WR in ESPN standard scoring. The Bucs, as a whole, finally put together a solid offensive game, Freeman looked the best he's been all year, and Benn and Graham were a couple of the reasons the Bucs came away with a huge win over the Saints to take over first place in the NFC South.

Dallas Clark, TE, IND

Boy, it sure is nice to see this guy finally find the end zone. You can tell Clark misses Peyton. This was Clark's best effort of the season, six catches, 53 yards and a touchdown. Tough fall for Clark, easily considered one of the best TEs in the game. But without number 18 throwing, Clark will continue to have rough spots this year, as Painter clearly is favoring Pierre Garcon.

I'll also add Brent Celek. As an Eagles fan, I've known now that Celek does not get targeted a whole lot anymore. But whether it was the matchup or whatever it was, Celek put up a very nice effort, easily his best output of the season, four catches, 42 yards and a score on NINE targets. He was the most targeted receiver yesterday (Jackson and Maclin each were targeted seven times). Don't get too excited, but continue to monitor this situation. Celek, to me, is still a #2 fantasy TE.

Losers

Jermichael Finley, TE, GB

Can't say I didn't warn you. This guy was one of my duds this week, and sure enough, he posts a whopping one catch for 20 yards against the Rams. This was easily the best TE St. Louis has faced all year, so now we can take their fewest points per game vs TEs a little more seriously. Finley will continue to be a boom or bust play in that explosive Green Bay offense.

Every Washington RB

Oh, how we were all duped. Ryan Torain was back and healthy, Roy Helu was going to get some action as the number two, and they were facing one of the worst run defenses in the NFL. And what did it all add up to? 14 carries, 42 yards, one touchdown total as a team. And the rushing TD was scored by...John Beck. Yes, that John Beck. The same John Beck who hasn't started a game since 2007. Crazy how one week, one game can change everything. Then again, this is Mike Shanahan we are talking about. A guy who makes all kinds of decision at the drop of a dime. So going forward, this will continue to be a headache for fantasy owners of any Redskin. And that includes those who picked up Rex Grossman, as he may not even be the starter anymore.

Roddy White, WR, ATL

Did losing Julio Jones hurt that much? Yes, Atlanta did run the ball a ton, but Matt Ryan still threw it a good bit. And White was the most targeted Falcon, with five targets. However, he only brought in two of his five targets for just 21 yards. I think this will just be a one-week thing. Once Julio comes back, White should regain his value. And again, it seemed the Falcons plan of attack was to run more anyway, 35 rushing attempts (27 for Michael Turner) vs just 22 pass attempts.

Just about any top TE you can think of

It was quite a rough day for many top TEs. Owen Daniels was tripled team most of the day, and came away with just 13 yards on two catches (three targets). Heath Miller, my choice for stud TE, only hauled in four balls for just 27 yards, although he was targeted six times. Also guys like Kellen Winslow and Greg Olsen only gave owners four points in standard scoring. You know it's a crazy week when Alex Smith scores more than guys like Winslow, Olsen, Finley, among others. And no, that's not the 49er QB. That's Alex Smith, TE for the Browns. Like I said, crazy week.

Hope everyone had a good fantasy week, enjoy Jets-Dolphins tonight, and I will see you guys later.