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TIGHT END

VERNON DAVIS 49ers vs. Rams
If you've got him, now's the time to break open the seal and give this mini-- Antonio Gates a whirl. Quarterback Alex Smith will have room to work against a revamped St. Louis D. But he may have to get his passes off quickly against the blitz-happy Rams, which is where short-range option Davis (who had five catches and a TD in Week 1) comes in.

CHRIS BAKER Jets vs. Patriots
Until a goal line threat emerges from the Kevin Barlow/ Derrick Blaylock/Cedric Houston (five total TDs in 2005) running back troika, Baker may be the Man in the red zone. Last year he and Chad Pennington hooked up 10 times in the first three weeks. Baker had a TD grab on Sunday and now faces a shaky Pats secondary.

SUPER SLEEPER

DOMINIC RHODES

RB COLTS vs. Texans

Can Rhodes, who was held to 29 yards on 16 carries against the Giants in Week 1, replicate Edgerrin James's 2005 season of 1,506 yards and 13 TDs rushing? Only time will tell. But James's past romps--seemingly unimpeded--through the Houston defense bode well for Rhodes. When the Texans opted for DE Mario Williams with the top pick in the '06 draft, owner Bob McNair said, "[We] need a defense that can put pressure on the passer. That's the only way [we're] going to beat Indianapolis." Indeed, as long as Peyton Manning keeps Houston's linebackers and safeties on their heels (which he's done to the tune of 273.5 yards per game since '03) he'll have the Texans D's full attention. With the focus on Manning, James ran for 261 yards and three scores in two games last year against Houston. Until the Texans' revamped unit solves its Manning problem, expect Rhodes to roll up the stats.

WIDE RECEIVER

ROD SMITH Broncos vs. Chiefs
Smith has more catches (117) and yards (1,734) against Kansas City than against any other team in his illustrious career. In fact, among active players no one has more catches or yards against an opponent than Smith does against the Chiefs. Look for Javon Walker to get the most attention in coverage, leaving Smith open for a couple of big plays.

DARRELL JACKSON Seahawks vs. Cardinals
You'd like to believe that Mike Holmgren will have something up his sleeve after watching his high-octane passing game get throttled by the Lions. Jackson won't repeat last Sunday's pedestrian statistics (five catches, 47 yards), especially against a secondary he's shredded for 107 yards per game.