The Players I'm Watching in Week 3

Here's my starting lineup for week three:

QUARTERBACK:

Drew Brees- Facing Buffalo defense that has given up the 2nd most passing yards. Expect Drew to keep up the spectacular fantasy numbers.

RUNNING BACK:

Maurice Jones-Drew- Don't expect him to put up the same numbers that Chris Johnson did against the Texans last week, but expect a big game from him.

WIDE RECEIVERS:

Larrry Fitzgerald- He wants the ball and Kurt Warner is going to get it to the playmaker.
Andrew Johnson- The Texans passing offense was clicking all the cylinders last week. Don't expect the Jacksonville defense to slowe them down.
Marques Colston- Last week Colston and Brees were connecting like they did back in 2007. Colston is healthy again so expect him to put up the big numbers against the Bills.

TIGHT END:

Tony Gonzalez- Playmaker regardless of who he's playing

KICKER:

John Carney- The explosive Saints desense will keep Carney busy with field goals and PATs this weekend

DEFENSE:

Baltimore Ravens- Ray Lewis, enough said :)

MUST START:

Willis McGahee - Has found the endzone 3 times this season and the Browns are giving up a lot of rushing touchdowns. McGahee has been the Ravens' go-to-guy in the redzone.

MUST BENCH:

Jay Cutler- Going against a Seahawks defense that hasn't given up a passing touchdown this season. Expect a performance similar to Week 1 from Cutler.
Thomas Jones- Facing a tough Tennessee run defense that has only given up 99 rushing yards this season and no rushing TDs.

SLEEPERS:

Jason Campbell - He hasn't had a great season so far, but expect him to put up the big numbers against the Detroit Lions this week.
Beanie Wells- He's shown flashes this season. Expect a breakout game against the Colts this week, especially if the Colts defense can't get off the field, like they couldn't in the Monday Night game against the Dolphins.

Whose Next in the 1000/1000 Club?

Have you seen this Sports illustrated article by the Monday Morning QB? Towards the end of the article they compare Matt Forte to me saying that he has the potential to catch 90+ passes this season. I have to agree. Matt is a good player and he's pretty versatile in the Bears offense. Last year as a rookie he led all running backs in receptions with 63. With a year of experience under his belt and a gunslinger for a quarterback in Jay Cutler, I expect his numbers to rise.

This takes me back to my 1985 season when I became the first player to gain more than 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in the same season. Forte and any other back looking to join the 1000/1000 club will need two things: endurance and maintenance. You have to be excellent shape to be an every down back, willing to run, block, and catch. You're also going to take a lot of hits so it's important that you take care of your body by eating right, getting sports massages, and making regular visits to the chiropractor. Besides Matt Forte, I think Reggie Bush, Maurice Jones-Drew, Leon Washington, and Brian Westbrook all have the potential to reach the 1000/1000 club. By no means will it be easy but I'm rooting for these guys to join Marshall Faulk and me in the club.