Injuries Taking a Toll

As I mentioned earlier, the injuries start to mount up around this time of the year. But my advice is to stick with your consistent players even if they are dinged up a little. True winners know how to play with a little pain, and it's more of a mental battle than a physical one.

Look at Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers. Peyton finally admitted that he had additional surgery on his knee, and Aaron's shoulder is hurting bad. But they are both still being very consistent.

Aaron is playing angry because he needs to prove that he deserves Brett Favre's old job. Remember, he was a very good QB in college at Cal, and his success should be no surprise.

Peyton is playing angry because the Colts still don't get the respect they deserve, and his little brother went and grabbed a bunch of the glory last year. As competitive as those two brothers are, you know that Peyton is just burning to win another Super Bowl.

Speaking of playing mad, look at Reggie Bush. He is on a mission to prove that he is the real deal. When a guy comes in with that much hype, it's almost impossible to blow people away at first. But Reggie is seeing the field better, he's playing with purpose, and he loves the end zone. The most important thing though is that the combination of Drew Brees, Jeremy Shockey, and now Deuce McAllister actually makes it easier for Reggie to rack up fantasy points and lead New Orleans to a great season.

Back to injuries, LT has been banged up, but he's getting better. And remember, I like to look at the whole offense when I'm looking for consistent performers. So Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates are doing great, because of that sophisticated offense that Norv Turner puts together.

You might be worred about Marion Barber the way he just loves to hit and take hits. Normally, I would worry about him too. But don't. When Jerry Jones got Roy Williams and added another great weapon to that offense, this will keep Marion from having too much pressure. He'l stay consistent.