The average weekly score continues to climb and so does the top score. In Week 5 Eric Dell of BabyBlueMonkey.com set the bar at 21 points for the highest score so far this season.  In the last two weeks Dell has raised his average from 12 points (through Week 3) up to 15 and is now in the top spot overall out of 50 fantasy football experts polled.

Dell scored four points at QB (Rodgers +1, Vick, Newton) and a league-high six points at RB (ADP+1, Foster, Jackson, Gore+1).  He added one for Calvin Johnson at WR (who didn’t?) and two at TE with Graham and Vernon Davis. Three more came from his defense (Bengals+1, 49ers) and oddly enough just one from his kickers, a position the majority of the group did very well with this week. He correctly answered the Law Firm and Pierre Garcon for four multiple question points and totaled 21.

Dell was the only expert to list Frank Gore in his top 5 RBs – And since he did so well, I feel comfortable in pointing out that, while it would not have mattered, he listed Dallas Clark as his No. 5 TE, but selected Kevin Boss to score more points among the listed options, which included Clark… Way to cover all the angles, Erik!

Trailing Dell by one point were two members of Yahoo Sports – Scott Pianowski (Yahoo Sports) and Brandon Funston (Yahoo). Pianowski tallied 20 points, Funston 19 and both have climbed into the Top 5 overall.

A three-way tie for fourth place followed: Jake Ciley (RotoExpers), Alessandro Miglio (Pro Football Focus) and Sam Hendricks (FF Guidebook) had 18 apeice. Hendricks was the only expert to select Alex Smith over Mark Sanchez, Jason Campbell or Kevin Kolb.

ESPN’s Eric Karabell and Ken Zalis (Fans FF) shared seventh place with 17 points and the following all tied for ninth place with 16 points — Russ Bliss (Fantasy Football Starters), Adam Conn (411Fantasy), John Paulsen (Fantasy Shrink), Jamey Eisenberg (CBS Sportsline), Andrew Feingold (RotoExperts), Matt Schauf (Rapid Draft), Chris Morgan (Rotowire), Dave Richard (CBS Sportsline), Jody Smith (Gridiron Experts), and Tommy Landry (Rotoexperts).

Following in 19th place with 15 points were Paul Greco (Fantasy Pros 911), Brad Evans (Yahoo), Jeremy Odem (freelance), Jeff Mans (Fantasy Alarm), Matt Wirkiowski (Rotoexperts) and Ginny Loveless (GoAheadScore).  Loveless was the only expert to select the Buffalo Bills as a Top 5 defense.

The average weekly score also reached a new high at 14.13 points, up from 13.85 in Week 4.  Well done everyone.

Here is the leaderboard through Week 5.  Note, most of those not appearing on said list are within a point or just over a point from  joining the masses.

1. Eric Dell (BabyBlueMonkey) 15.0

2. Scott Pianowski (Yahoo Sports) 14.8

3.  Paul Greco (Fantasy Pros 911) 14.6

4. Jeff Thitoff (97.1 The Fan) 14.4

t5. Robert Shaw (Bloomberg Sports), Jake Ciley (RotoExpers), Brandon Funston (Yahoo) 14.2

t8. Eric Karabell (ESPN) and Andy Stuckins (Coach & Hud) 14.0

t10. Russ Bliss (Fantasy Football Starters) and Adam Conn (411Fantasy) 13.8

t12. Brad Evans (Yahoo), John Paulsen (Fantasy Shrink), Jamey Eisenberg (CBS Sportsline) and Alessandro Miglio (Pro Football Focus) 13.6

t16. Adam Helbling (411Fantasy), Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Sports Empires), Jeremy Odem (freelance) 13.4

t19.  Joe Everett (TheFantasyExchange), Matthew Berry (ESPN), Andy Behrens (Yahoo) 13.75

t22.  Ken Zalis (Fans FF), Andrew Feingold (RotoExperts), Matt Schauf (Rapid Draft), Chris Morgan (Rotowire), Dave Richard (CBS Sportsline), Jody Smith (Gridiron Experts),  Tristan Cockroft (ESPN) and Christian Ingram (First Fantasy) 13.0.

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Quarterback

1. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay (@ ATL)

2. Michael Vick, Philadelphia (@ BUF)

3. Drew Brees, New Orleans (@ CAR)

4. Matthew Stafford, Detroit (vs. CHI)

5. Cam Newton, Carolina (vs. NO)

6. Philip Rivers, San Diego (@ DEN)

7. Eli Manning, N.Y. Giants (vs. SEA)

8. Ryan Fitzpatrick, Buffalo (vs. PHI)

9. Matt Schaub, Houston (vs. OAK)

10. Tom Brady, New England (vs. N.Y. Jets)

11. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh (vs. TEN)

12. Matt Ryan, Atlanta (vs. GB)

13. Mark Sanchez, N.Y. Jets (@ NE)

14. Kevin Kolb, Arizona (@ MIN)

15. Josh Freeman, Tampa Bay (@ SF)

16. Jay Cutler, Chicago (@ DET)

17. Jason Campbell, Oakland (@ HOU)

18. Matt Hasselbeck, Tennessee (@ PIT)

19. Donovan McNabb, Minnesota (vs. ARI)

20. Kyle Orton, Denver (vs. SD)

21. Alex Smith, San Francisco (vs. TB)

22. Andy Dalton, Cincinnati (@ JAX)

23. Curtis Painter, Indianapolis (vs. KC)

24. Matt Cassel, Kansas City (@ IND)

25. Tarvaris Jackson, Seattle (@ NYG)

26. Blaine Gabbert, Jacksonville (vs. CIN)

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Running Back

1. Arian Foster, Houston (vs. OAK)

2. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota (vs. ARI)

3. Fred Jackson, Buffalo (vs. PHI)

4. Darren McFadden, Oakland (@ HOU)

5.  LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia (@ BUF)

6.  Matt Forte, Chicago (@ DET)

7. Chris Johnson, Tennessee (@ PIT)

8. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville (vs. CIN)

9. Ahmad Bradshaw, N.Y. Giants (vs. SEA)

10. Frank Gore, San Francisco (vs. TB)

11. Jahvid Best, Detroit (vs. CHI)

12. Chris Wells, Arizona (@ MIN)

13. Michael Turner, Atlanta (vs. GB)

14. Isaac Redman, Pittsburgh (vs. TEN)

15. Darren Sproles, New Orleans (@ CAR)

16. Ryan Mathews, San Diego (@ DEN)

17. LeGarrette Blount, Tampa Bay (@ SF)

18. Cedric Benson, Cincinnati (@ JAX)

19. James Starks, Green Bay (@ ATL)

20. Joseph Addai, Indianapolis (vs. KC)

21. Mark Ingram, New Orleans (@ CAR)

22. Mike Tolbert, San Diego (@ DEN)

23. Willis McGahee, Denver (vs. SD)

24. Brandon Jacobs, N.Y. Giants (vs. SEA)

25. Jonathan Stewart, Carolina (vs. NO)

26. LaDainian Tomlinson, N.Y. Jets (@ NE)

27. Ryan Grant, Green Bay (@ ATL)

28. DeAngelo Williams, Carolina (vs. NO)

29. BenJarvus Green-Ellis, New England (vs. N.Y. Jets)

30. Dexter McCluster, Kansas City (@ IND)

31. Shonn Greene, N.Y. Jets (@ NE)

32. Marshawn Lynch, Seattle (@ NYG)

33. Stevan Ridley, New England (vs. N.Y. Jets)

34. Michael Bush, Oakland (@ HOU)

35. Pierre Thomas, New Orleans (@ CAR)

36. Knowshon Moreno, Denver (vs. SD)

37. Earnest Graham, Tampa Bay (@ SF)

38. Thomas Jones, Kansas City (@ IND)

39. Kendall Hunter, San Francisco (vs. TB)

40. Delone Carter, Indianapolis (vs. KC)

41. C.J. Spiller, Buffalo (vs. PHI)

42. Jason Snelling, Atlanta (vs. GB)

43. Ronnie Brown, Philadelphia (@ BUF)

44. Deji Karim, Jacksonville (vs. CIN)

45. Marion Barber, Chicago (@ DET)

46. John Kuhn, Green Bay (@ ATL)

47. Javon Ringer, Tennessee (@ PIT)

48. Keiland Williams, Detroit (vs. CHI)

49. Bernard Scott, Cincinnati (@ JAX)

50. Justin Forsett, Seattle (@ NYG)

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Wide Receiver

1. Calvin Johnson, Detroit (vs. CHI)

2. Hakeem Nicks, N.Y. Giants (vs. SEA)

3. Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona (@ MIN)

4. Greg Jennings, Green Bay (@ ATL)

5. Steve Smith, Carolina (vs. NO)

6. Roddy White, Atlanta (vs. GB)

7. Steve Johnson, Buffalo (vs. PHI)

8. Wes Welker, New England (vs. N.Y. Jets)

9. Vincent Jackson, San Diego (@ DEN)

10. Brandon Lloyd, Denver (vs. SD)

11. Mike Wallace, Pittsburgh (vs. TEN)

12. Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia (@ BUF)

13. Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City (@ IND)

14. Julio Jones, Atlanta (vs. GB)

15. Percy Harvin, Minnesota (vs. ARI)

16. A.J. Green, Cincinnati (@ JAX)

17. Sidney Rice, Seattle (@ NYG)

18. Nate Washington, Tennessee (@ PIT)

19. Santonio Holmes, N.Y. Jets (@ NE)

20. DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia (@ BUF)

21. Plaxico Burress, N.Y. Jets (@ NE)

22. Mario Manningham, N.Y. Giants (vs. SEA)

23. Mike Williams, Tampa Bay (@ SF)

24. Eric Decker, Denver (vs. SD)

25. Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis (vs. KC)

26. Jacoby Jones, Houston (vs. OAK)

27. David Nelson, Buffalo (vs. PHI)

28. Mike Thomas, Jacksonville (vs. CIN)

29. Pierre Garcon, Indianapolis (vs. KC)

30. Marques Colston, New Orleans (@ CAR)

31. Jordy Nelson, Green Bay (@ ATL)

32. Deion Branch, New England (vs. N.Y. Jets)

33. Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh (vs. TEN)

34. Johnny Knox, Chicago (@ DET)

35. Lance Moore, New Orleans (@ CAR)

36. Michael Crabtree, San Francisco (vs. TB)

37. Robert Meachem, New Orleans (@ CAR)

38. Victor Cruz, N.Y. Giants (vs. SEA)

39. Denarius Moore, Oakland (@ HOU)

40. Kevin Walter, Houston (vs. OAK)

41. Nate Burleson, Detroit (vs. CHI)

42. Darrius Heyward-Bey, Oakland (@ HOU)

43. Chad Ochocinco, New England (vs. N.Y. Jets)

44. Arrelious Benn, Tampa Bay (@ SF)

45. Michael Jenkins, Minnesota (vs. ARI)

46. Early Doucet, Arizona (@ MIN)

47. Titus Young, Detroit (vs. CHI)

48. Steve Breaston, Kansas City (@ IND)

49. Hines Ward, Pittsburgh (vs. TEN)

50. Preston Parker, Tampa Bay (@ SF)

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Tight End

1. Owen Daniels, Houston (vs. OAK)

2. Jimmy Graham, New Orleans (@ CAR)

3. Rob Gronkowski, New England (vs. N.Y. Jets)

4. Brandon Pettigrew, Detroit (vs. CHI)

5. Greg Olsen, Carolina (vs. NO)

6. Jermichael Finley, Green Bay (@ ATL)

7. Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta (vs. GB)

8. Dustin Keller, N.Y. Jets (@ NE)

9. Vernon Davis, San Francisco (vs. TB)

10. Aaron Hernandez, New England (vs. N.Y. Jets)

11. Jared Cook, Tennessee (@ PIT)

12. Kellen Winslow, Tampa Bay (@ SF)

13. Jermaine Gresham, Cincinnati (@ JAX)

14. Marcedes Lewis, Jacksonville (vs. CIN)

15. Kevin Boss, Oakland (@ HOU)

16. Dallas Clark, Indianapolis (vs. KC)

17. Visanthe Shiancoe, Minnesota (vs. ARI)

18. Todd Heap, Arizona (@ MIN)

19. Scott Chandler, Buffalo (vs. PHI)

20. Heath Miller, Pittsburgh (vs. TEN)

21. Randy McMichael, San Diego (@ DEN)

22. Jeremy Shockey, Carolina (vs. NO)

23. James Casey, Houston (vs. OAK)

24. Leonard Pope, Kansas City (@ IND)

25. Brent Celek, Philadelphia (@ BUF)

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Kicker

1. John Kasay, New Orleans (@ CAR)

2. Neil Rackers, Houston (vs. OAK)

3. Mason Crosby, Green Bay (@ ATL)

4. Nick Novak, San Diego (@ DEN)

5. Lawrence Tynes, N.Y. Giants (vs. SEA)

6. Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland (@ HOU)

7. Rian Lindell, Buffalo (vs. PHI)

8. Jason Hanson, Detroit (vs. CHI)

9. Adam Vinatieri, Indianapolis (vs. KC)

10. Stephen Gostkowski, New England (vs. N.Y. Jets)

11. Ryan Longwell, Minnesota (vs. ARI)

12. Alex Henery, Philadelphia (@ BUF)

13. Matt Bryant, Atlanta (vs. GB)

14. Olindo Mare, Carolina (vs. NO)

15. Mike Nugent, Cincinnati (@ JAX)

16. Nick Folk, N.Y. Jets (@ NE)

17. Rob Bironas, Tennessee (@ PIT)

18. Connor Barth, Tampa Bay (@ SF)

19. David Akers, San Francisco (vs. TB)

20. Ryan Succop, Kansas City (@ IND)

21. Jay Feely, Arizona (@ MIN)

22. Shaun Suisham, Pittsburgh (vs. TEN)

23. Robbie Gould, Chicago (@ DET)

24. Josh Scobee, Jacksonville (vs. CIN)

25. Matt Prater, Denver (vs. SD)

26. Steve Hauschka, Seattle (@ NYG)

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Defense

1. New York Giants (vs. SEA)

2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@ SF)

3. San Francisco 49ers (vs. TB)

4. Green Bay Packers (@ ATL)

5. New Orleans Saints (@ CAR)

6. San Diego Chargers (@ DEN)

7. Detroit Lions (vs. CHI)

8. Tennessee Titans (@ PIT)

9. New England Patriots (vs. N.Y. Jets)

10. Minnesota Vikings (vs. ARI)

11. Buffalo Bills (vs. PHI)

12. Cincinnati Bengals (@ JAX)

13. Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. TEN)

14. Indianapolis Colts (vs. KC)

15. Houston Texans (vs. OAK)

16. Kansas City Chiefs (@ IND)

17. Oakland Raiders (@ HOU)

18. Denver Broncos (vs. SD)

19. New York Jets (@ NE)

20. Jacksonville Jaguars (vs. CIN)

21. Philadelphia Eagles (@ BUF)

22. Arizona Cardinals (@ MIN)

23. Atlanta Falcons (vs. GB)

24. Chicago Bears (@ DET)

25. Carolina Panthers (vs. NO)

26. Seattle Seahawks (@ NYG)

The good news is that scores jumped up considerably in Week 4 of the 411Fantasy Expert’s Contest and everyone hit double digits. The better news is that a trio of experts hit the 20-point mark and several experts got back on track . Jim Day (GoAheadScore.com), John Paulsen of Fantasy Shrink and ESPN’s Matthew Berry took Week 4 honors by besting the field of 50-experts polled. Each expert improved anywhere from 11 to 14 points from last week and climbed up a considerable amount the overall leaderboard.

Another three-way tie was right behind last week’s winners – Paul Greco (Fantasy Pros 911), Tristan Cockroft (ESPN) and Jeff Thitoff (97.1 The Fan) came within a point and each expert climbed into the Top 10 overall.

Alone in 7th place was Eric Dell (BabyBlueMonkey) with 18 points followed by Joe Everett (TheFantasyExchange) in 8th with 17 points. 411’s Adam Helbling and Yahoo’s Brad Evans tied for 9th with 16 points and then the traffic got thick.

Tied for 11th were Jeremy Odem (freelance), Jonathan Phillips (Just a bit Outside), Alessandro Miglio (Pro Football Focus), Jason Sarney (Fantasy Phenoms) and Tommy Landry (RotoExperts) each with 15 points.

With 14 points in 17th place were Eric Karabell (ESPN), Russ Bliss (Fantasy Football Starters), Brandon Funston (Yahoo), Ross Mandel (NFL Draft Bible), Andrew Feingold (RotoExperts), Michael Pichan (RotoInfo) and Ginny Loveless (GoAheadScore) ~ Welcome back, G-Love.

The average score was the highest so far this season at 13.85 and yet 2009 champion and early season front-runner Adam Conn (411Fantasy) could only manage a meager 10…. Robert Shaw of Bloomberg Sports maintains the overall lead, but by less than a point this time around.

Your leaderboard through Week 4

1. Robert Shaw (Bloomberg Sports) 15.25

t2. Paul Greco (Fantasy Pros 911) and Jeff Thitoff (97.1 The Fan) 14.5

t4. Tristan Cockroft (ESPN), Adam Helbling (411Fantasy) and Andy Stuckins (Coach & Hud) 14.0

t7. Joe Everett (TheFantasyExchange), Matthew Berry (ESPN), Andy Behrens (Yahoo) 13.75

t10. Eric Dell (BabyBlueMonkey), Scott Pianowski (Yahoo Sports) 13.50

t12. Brad Evans (Yahoo), Eric Karabell (ESPN), Russ Bliss (Fantasy Football Starters), Jake Ciley (RotoExpers), Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Sports Empires) and Adam Conn (411Fantasy) 13.25

t18. John Paulsen (Fantasy Shrink), Jeremy Odem (freelance), Brandon Funston (Yahoo), Robb Perkins (FF Trader), Jamey Eisenberg (CBS Sportsline), Jared Smola (Draft Sharks) and Christian Ingram (First Fantasy) 13.0

t25. Jonathan Phillips (Just a bit Outside) and Christopher Harris (ESPN) 12.75

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Week 4 rankings:

Quarterback
1. Tom Brady, New England (@ OAK)
2. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay (vs. DEN)
3. Matthew Stafford, Detroit (@ DAL)
4. Jay Cutler, Chicago (vs. CAR)
5. Rex Grossman, Washington (@ STL)
6. Drew Brees, New Orleans (@ JAX)
7. Jason Campbell, Oakland (vs. NE)
8. Matt Schaub, Houston (vs. PIT)
9. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh (@ HOU)
10. Ryan Fitzpatrick, Buffalo (@ CIN)
11. Eli Manning, N.Y. Giants (@ ARI)
12. Philip Rivers, San Diego (vs. MIA)
13. Cam Newton, Carolina (@ CHI)
14. Tony Romo, Dallas (vs. DET)
15. Michael Vick, Philadelphia (vs. SF)
16. Kevin Kolb, Arizona (vs. NYG)
17. Josh Freeman, Tampa Bay (vs. IND)
18. Matt Ryan, Atlanta (@ SEA)
19. Sam Bradford, St. Louis (vs. WAS)
20. Chad Henne, Miami (@ SD)
21. Mark Sanchez, N.Y. Jets (@ BAL)
22. Joe Flacco, Baltimore (vs. NYJ)
23. Matt Hasselbeck, Tennessee (@ CLE)
24. Kyle Orton, Denver (@ GB)
25. Andy Dalton, Cincinnati (vs. BUF)
26. Donovan McNabb, Minnesota (@ KC)
27. Colt McCoy, Cleveland (vs. TEN)
28. Matt Cassel, Kansas City (vs. MIN)
29. Tarvaris Jackson, Seattle (vs. ATL)
30. Alex Smith, San Francisco (@ PHI)
31. Curtis Painter, Indianapolis (@ TB)
32. Blaine Gabbert, Jacksonville (vs. NO)
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Running Back
1. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota (@ KC)
2. Ray Rice, Baltimore (vs. NYJ)
3. LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia (vs. SF)
4. Darren McFadden, Oakland (vs. NE)
5. Ahmad Bradshaw, N.Y. Giants (@ ARI)
6. Matt Forte, Chicago (vs. CAR)
7. Fred Jackson, Buffalo (@ CIN)
8. Felix Jones, Dallas (vs. DET)
9. Jahvid Best, Detroit (@ DAL)
10. Tim Hightower, Washington (@ STL)
11. James Starks, Green Bay (vs. DEN)
12. Steven Jackson, St. Louis (vs. WAS)
13. Chris Johnson, Tennessee (@ CLE)
14. Michael Turner, Atlanta (@ SEA)
15. Rashard Mendenhall, Pittsburgh (@ HOU)
16. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville (vs. NO)
17. Ryan Mathews, San Diego (vs. MIA)
18. LeGarrette Blount, Tampa Bay (vs. IND)
19. Chris Wells, Arizona (vs. NYG)
20. Peyton Hillis, Cleveland (vs. TEN)
21. Brandon Jacobs, N.Y. Giants (@ ARI)
22. Cedric Benson, Cincinnati (vs. BUF)
23. Arian Foster, Houston (vs. PIT)
24. Mark Ingram, New Orleans (@ JAX)
25. Jonathan Stewart, Carolina (@ CHI)
26. BenJarvus Green-Ellis, New England (@ OAK)
27. Mike Tolbert, San Diego (vs. MIA)
28. Frank Gore, San Francisco (@ PHI)
29. Joseph Addai, Indianapolis (@ TB)
30. Daniel Thomas, Miami (@ SD)
31. Dexter McCluster, Kansas City (vs. MIN)
32. Willis McGahee, Denver (@ GB)
33. Shonn Greene, N.Y. Jets (@ BAL)
34. Darren Sproles, New Orleans (@ JAX)
35. Danny Woodhead, New England (@ OAK)
36. Ben Tate, Houston (vs. PIT)
37. Marshawn Lynch, Seattle (vs. ATL)
38. DeAngelo Williams, Carolina (@ CHI)
39. Pierre Thomas, New Orleans (@ JAX)
40. LaDainian Tomlinson, N.Y. Jets (@ BAL)
41. Cadillac Williams, St. Louis (vs. WAS)
42. Montario Hardesty, Cleveland (vs. TEN)
43. Ricky Williams, Baltimore (vs. NYJ)
44. Thomas Jones, Kansas City (vs. MIN)
45. Michael Bush, Oakland (vs. NE)
46. Knowshon Moreno, Denver (@ GB)
47. Reggie Bush, Miami (@ SD)
48. Kendall Hunter, San Francisco (@ PHI)
49. Roy Helu, Washington (@ STL)
50. Earnest Graham, Tampa Bay (vs. IND)
51. Bernard Scott, Cincinnati (vs. BUF)
52. Demarco Murray, Dallas (vs. DET)
53. Marion Barber, Chicago (vs. CAR)
54. Delone Carter, Indianapolis (@ TB)
55. C.J. Spiller, Buffalo (@ CIN)
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Wide Receiver
1. Calvin Johnson, Detroit (@ DAL)
2. Wes Welker, New England (@ OAK)
3. Andre Johnson, Houston (vs. PIT)
4. Mike Wallace, Pittsburgh (@ HOU)
5. Nate Washington, Tennessee (@ CLE)
6. Greg Jennings, Green Bay (vs. DEN)
7. Hakeem Nicks, N.Y. Giants (@ ARI)
8. Steve Johnson, Buffalo (@ CIN)
9. Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona (vs. NYG)
10. Dez Bryant, Dallas (vs. DET)
11. Brandon Lloyd, Denver (@ GB)
12. Vincent Jackson, San Diego (vs. MIA)
13. Roddy White, Atlanta (@ SEA)
14. Brandon Marshall, Miami (@ SD)
15. Steve Smith, Carolina (@ CHI)
16. A.J. Green, Cincinnati (vs. BUF)
17. Sidney Rice, Seattle (vs. ATL)
18. DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia (vs. SF)
19. Deion Branch, New England (@ OAK)
20. Denarius Moore, Oakland (vs. NE)
21. Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City (vs. MIN)
22. Santana Moss, Washington (@ STL)
23. Lance Moore, New Orleans (@ JAX)
24. David Nelson, Buffalo (@ CIN)
25. Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis (@ TB)
26. Jordy Nelson, Green Bay (vs. DEN)
27. Percy Harvin, Minnesota (@ KC)
28. Mario Manningham, N.Y. Giants (@ ARI)
29. Anquan Boldin, Baltimore (vs. NYJ)
30. Jacoby Ford, Oakland (vs. NE)
31. Nate Burleson, Detroit (@ DAL)
32. Santonio Holmes, N.Y. Jets (@ BAL)
33. Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh (@ HOU)
34. Mike Thomas, Jacksonville (vs. NO)
35. Mike Williams, Tampa Bay (vs. IND)
36. Julio Jones, Atlanta (@ SEA)
37. Eric Decker, Denver (@ GB)
38. Johnny Knox, Chicago (vs. CAR)
39. Plaxico Burress, N.Y. Jets (@ BAL)
40. Devery Henderson, New Orleans (@ JAX)
41. Pierre Garcon, Indianapolis (@ TB)
42. Mike Sims-Walker, St. Louis (vs. WAS)
43. Hines Ward, Pittsburgh (@ HOU)
44. Michael Jenkins, Minnesota (@ KC)
45. Davone Bess, Miami (@ SD)
46. Robert Meachem, New Orleans (@ JAX)
47. Chad Ochocinco, New England (@ OAK)
48. Devin Hester, Chicago (vs. CAR)
49. Mohamed Massaquoi, Cleveland (vs. TEN)
50. Austin Collie, Indianapolis (@ TB)
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Tight End
1. Rob Gronkowski, New England (@ OAK)
2. Jermichael Finley, Green Bay (vs. DEN)
3. Jimmy Graham, New Orleans (@ JAX)
4. Greg Olsen, Carolina (@ CHI)
5. Jason Witten, Dallas (vs. DET)
6. Brandon Pettigrew, Detroit (@ DAL)
7. Vernon Davis, San Francisco (@ PHI)
8. Owen Daniels, Houston (vs. PIT)
9. Randy McMichael, San Diego (vs. MIA)
10. Dustin Keller, N.Y. Jets (@ BAL)
11. Fred Davis, Washington (@ STL)
12. Jermaine Gresham, Cincinnati (vs. BUF)
13. Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta (@ SEA)
14. Kellen Winslow, Tampa Bay (vs. IND)
15. Ed Dickson, Baltimore (vs. NYJ)
16. Leonard Pope, Kansas City (vs. MIN)
17. Jared Cook, Tennessee (@ CLE)
18. Heath Miller, Pittsburgh (@ HOU)
19. Ben Watson, Cleveland (vs. TEN)
20. Scott Chandler, Buffalo (@ CIN)
21. Todd Heap, Arizona (vs. NYG)
22. Marcedes Lewis, Jacksonville (vs. NO)
23. Visanthe Shiancoe, Minnesota (@ KC)
24. Anthony Fasano, Miami (@ SD)
25. James Casey, Houston (vs. PIT)
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Kicker
1. Robbie Gould, Chicago (vs. CAR)
2. Shaun Suisham, Pittsburgh (@ HOU)
3. Mason Crosby, Green Bay (vs. DEN)
4. John Kasay, New Orleans (@ JAX)
5. Rian Lindell, Buffalo (@ CIN)
6. Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland (vs. NE)
7. Graham Gano, Washington (@ STL)
8. Stephen Gostkowski, New England (@ OAK)
9. Jason Hanson, Detroit (@ DAL)
10. Neil Rackers, Houston (vs. PIT)
11. Billy Cundiff, Baltimore (vs. NYJ)
12. Alex Henery, Philadelphia (vs. SF)
13. Nick Novak, San Diego (vs. MIA)
14. Ryan Longwell, Minnesota (@ KC)
15. Dan Bailey, Dallas (vs. DET)
16. Matt Bryant, Atlanta (@ SEA)
17. Lawrence Tynes, N.Y. Giants (@ ARI)
18. Rob Bironas, Tennessee (@ CLE)
19. Adam Vinatieri, Indianapolis (@ TB)
20. Josh Brown, St. Louis (vs. WAS)
21. Connor Barth, Tampa Bay (vs. IND)
22. Jay Feely, Arizona (vs. NYG)
23. Phil Dawson, Cleveland (vs. TEN)
24. Nick Folk, N.Y. Jets (@ BAL)
25. Dan Carpenter, Miami (@ SD)
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Defense
1. New Orleans Saints, (@ JAX)
2. Green Bay Packers, (vs. DEN)
3. Chicago Bears, (vs. CAR)
4. San Diego Chargers, (vs. MIA)
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, (vs. IND)
6. Baltimore Ravens, (vs. NYJ)
7. Philadelphia Eagles, (vs. SF)
8. New York Giants, (@ ARI)
9. Tennessee Titans, (@ CLE)
10. New York Jets, (@ BAL)
11. Washington Redskins, (@ STL)
12. Detroit Lions, (@ DAL)
13. Atlanta Falcons, (@ SEA)
14. Buffalo Bills, (@ CIN)
15. St. Louis Rams, (vs. WAS)
16. Minnesota Vikings, (@ KC)
17. Indianapolis Colts, (@ TB)
18. Cleveland Browns, (vs. TEN)
19. Pittsburgh Steelers, (@ HOU)
20. New England Patriots, (@ OAK)
21. Cincinnati Bengals, (vs. BUF)
22. San Francisco 49ers, (@ PHI)
23. Houston Texans, (vs. PIT)
24. Dallas Cowboys, (vs. DET)
25. Kansas City Chiefs, (vs. MIN)

By Adam Conn:

Weeks 1 and 2 saw several new faces start fast out of the gate in their first crack at the 411Fantasy.com Expert’s Contest. But lying in wait remain several pros who have been at this a long time. Biding their time? Perhaps. It also could have been all part of their master plan to wait for a week when so many struggled. The weekly average plummeted to 10.75 (down from 13.63 in Week 2), but Scott Pianowski of Yahoo Sports and ESPN’s Christopher Harris took advantage to share Week 3 honors with a score of 17 points.

Pianowski earned a bonus point each for Brees at QB and McCoy at RB and a single point for Calvin Johnson. It was looking like a pedestrian scorecard for Pianowski, but to paraphrase from his blog in RotoArcade.com, he began “Throwing Darts” at the tight ends. He scored five points at the position; Two for Finley one each for Gronkowski, Daniels and Graham. He added two for kickers and one for defense, then four more on the questionnaire (Flacco, Bengals).

Harris likewise had Brees at the No. 2 position. He also got two for RBs (McCoy, McFadden) then added four at WR with a bonus point each for Megatron and Mike Wallace. Harris matched Pianowski’s five points at TE (Gronkowski +1, Finley and Graham +1), but added just one for kicker and one for defense. Harris did get two for having Flacco as his highest QB among four choices, but just missed on two more, ranking the Dolphins in front of Cincinnati.

It wasn’t all different – Robert Shaw of Bloomberg Sports continued his assault on the leader board with a score of 16. While his consistency is certainly impressive, what’s more amazing is that he would have scored 18 with his original entry form. But per 411 policy if you file an edited version, we grade the most recent rankings closest to kickoff. Needless to say Shaw is on fire through three weeks (1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishes) and is a force to be reckoned with.

Tied with Shaw last week was Paul Greco (Fantasy Pros 911), who has improved in each of the last three weeks and was also one of a handful to place Mike Wallace in his top five.

In fifth place with 15 points was four-year contest veteran Jamey Eisenberg (CBS Sportsline). He was followed by Jared Smola (Draft Sharks), Jeremy Odem (freelance), Jonathan Phillips (Just a bit Outside) and Tommy Landry (RotoExperts) with 14 points. A five-way tie ensued for 10th place – Andy Behrens (Yahoo), Jake Ciley (RotoExpers), Eric Karabell (ESPN), Ross Mandel (NFL Draft Bible) and first timer Jody Smith (Gridironexperts.com) each had 13 points.  Welcome to the fray, Jody!

Tied for 15th in Week 3 was some guy named Jeff Thitoff (97.1 The Fan) along with Russ Bliss (Fantasy Football Starters), Matt Schauf (Draft Sharks), Alessandro Miglio (Pro Football Focus) and Ken Zalis (Fans Fantasy Football). They each scored 12.

And in the interest of full disclosure my personal reign at the top came to a crashing halt with a miserable score of 7 points….

With the exception of the top few scores this week, the rest of the field came back down to earth from the high scores in Week 2. All that did was tighten the leader board amongst a field of 50 experts polled and give many on the outside a chance to climb up the ranks.

Here is the leader board through three weeks.

1. Robert Shaw (Bloomberg Sports) 17.0

t2. Scott Piankowski (Yahoo) and Adam Conn (411 Fantasy) 14.33

t4. Andy Behrens (Yahoo) and Andy Stukins (Coach and Hud) 14.0

t6. Christopher Harris (ESPN), Jamey Eisenberg (CBS Sportsline), Jared Smola (Draft Sharks), Jake Ciely (RotoExperts), Adam Helbling (411) and Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Sports Empires) 13.33

t12. Paul Greco (Fantasy Pros 911), Eric Karabell (ESPN), Jody Smith (Gridironexperts.com), Jeff Thitoff (97.1 The Fan), Russ Bliss (Fantasy Football Starters, Robb Perkins (FF Trader), Dave Richard (CBS Sports) and Christian Ingram (First Fantasy) 13.0

t20. Brandon Funston (Yahoo) and Joe Everett (TheFantasyExchange) 12.67

t22. Jeremy Odem (Freelance), Mike Gilbert (RotoExperts), Chris Morgan (Rotowire), Tristan Cockroft (ESPN), Brad Evans (Yahoo) and Tim Heaney (KFFL) 12.33.

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Quarterback
1. Tom Brady, New England
2. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay
3. Cam Newton, Carolina
4. Philip Rivers, San Diego
5. Rex Grossman, Washington
6. Ryan Fitzpatrick, Buffalo
7. Drew Brees, New Orleans
8. Matthew Stafford, Detroit
9. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh
10. Michael Vick, Philadelphia
11. Matt Schaub, Houston
12. Kevin Kolb, Arizona
13. Josh Freeman, Tampa Bay
14. Matt Ryan, Atlanta
15. Tony Romo, Dallas
16. Matt Hasselbeck, Tennessee
17. Mark Sanchez, N.Y. Jets
18. Jay Cutler, Chicago
19. Joe Flacco, Baltimore
20. Chad Henne, Miami
21. Sam Bradford, St. Louis
22. Kyle Orton, Denver
23. Colt McCoy, Cleveland
24. Jason Campbell, Oakland
25. Eli Manning, N.Y. Giants
26. Andy Dalton, Cincinnati
27. Alex Smith, San Francisco
28. Donovan McNabb, Minnesota
29. Matt Cassel, Kansas City
30. Kerry Collins, Indianapolis
31. Tarvaris Jackson, Seattle
32. Blaine Gabbert, Jacksonville
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Running  back
1. Ray Rice, Baltimore
2. Chris Johnson, Tennessee
3. Rashard Mendenhall, Pittsburgh
4. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota
5. Mike Tolbert, San Diego
6. LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia
7. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville
8. Jahvid Best, Detroit
9. Darren McFadden, Oakland
10. Matt Forte, Chicago
11. Michael Turner, Atlanta
12. Peyton Hillis, Cleveland ** OUT **
13. Fred Jackson, Buffalo
14. Ryan Mathews, San Diego
15. Frank Gore, San Francisco
16. Ben Tate, Houston
17. Ahmad Bradshaw, N.Y. Giants
18. LeGarrette Blount, Tampa Bay
19. BenJarvus Green-Ellis, New England
20. James Starks, Green Bay
21. Cedric Benson, Cincinnati
22. Chris Wells, Arizona
23. Tim Hightower, Washington
24. Willis McGahee, Denver
25. Shonn Greene, N.Y. Jets
26. Daniel Thomas, Miami
27. Mark Ingram, New Orleans
28. Felix Jones, Dallas
29. Brandon Jacobs, N.Y. Giants
30. DeAngelo Williams, Carolina
31. Marshawn Lynch, Seattle
32. Dexter McCluster, Kansas City
33. Danny Woodhead, New England
34. Darren Sproles, New Orleans
35. Joseph Addai, Indianapolis
36. Pierre Thomas, New Orleans
37. Reggie Bush, Miami
38. Steven Jackson, St. Louis
39. Jonathan Stewart, Carolina
40. Michael Bush, Oakland
41. Ryan Grant, Green Bay
42. Steve Slaton, Houston
43. Thomas Jones, Kansas City
44. Earnest Graham, Tampa Bay
45. Roy Helu, Washington
46. Bernard Scott, Cincinnati
47. Ricky Williams, Baltimore
48. LaDainian Tomlinson, N.Y. Jets
49. Cadillac Williams, St. Louis
50. C.J. Spiller, Buffalo
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Wide receiver
1. Andre Johnson, Houston
2. Vincent Jackson, San Diego
3. Calvin Johnson, Detroit
4. Wes Welker, New England
5. Roddy White, Atlanta
6. Kenny Britt, Tennessee
7. Santana Moss, Washington
8. Steve Smith, Carolina
9. Steve Johnson, Buffalo
10. Deion Branch, New England
11. Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona
12. Greg Jennings, Green Bay
13. Mike Wallace, Pittsburgh
14. Hakeem Nicks, N.Y. Giants
15. Brandon Marshall, Miami
16. Anquan Boldin, Baltimore
17. Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia
18. Brandon Lloyd, Denver
19. A.J. Green, Cincinnati
20. DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia
21. Percy Harvin, Minnesota
22. Mike Williams, Tampa Bay
23. Robert Meachem, New Orleans
24. Santonio Holmes, N.Y. Jets
25. Devery Henderson, New Orleans
26. Nate Washington, Tennessee
27. Johnny Knox, Chicago
28. Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City
29. Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis
30. Nate Burleson, Detroit
31. Jordy Nelson, Green Bay
32. Denarius Moore, Oakland
33. Plaxico Burress, N.Y. Jets
34. Eric Decker, Denver
35. David Nelson, Buffalo
36. Mike Thomas, Jacksonville
37. Julio Jones, Atlanta
38. Mike Sims-Walker, St. Louis
39. Greg Little, Cleveland
40. Davone Bess, Miami
41. Devin Hester, Chicago
42. Chad Ochocinco, New England
43. Sidney Rice, Seattle
44. Brian Hartline, Miami
45. Lance Moore, New Orleans
46. Donald Driver, Green Bay
47. Dez Bryant, Dallas
48. Danario Alexander, St. Louis
49. Arrelious Benn, Tampa Bay
50. Hines Ward, Pittsburgh
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Tight end
1. Rob Gronkowski, New England
2. Jason Witten, Dallas
3. Fred Davis, Washington
4. Jermichael Finley, Green Bay
5. Dustin Keller, N.Y. Jets
6. Owen Daniels, Houston
7. Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta
8. Vernon Davis, San Francisco
9. Jimmy Graham, New Orleans
10. Kellen Winslow, Tampa Bay
11. Jermaine Gresham, Cincinnati
12. Brandon Pettigrew, Detroit
13. Greg Olsen, Carolina
14. Scott Chandler, Buffalo
15. Dallas Clark, Indianapolis
16. Ed Dickson, Baltimore
17. Jared Cook, Tennessee
18. Marcedes Lewis, Jacksonville
19. Brent Celek, Philadelphia
20. Jeremy Shockey, Carolina
21. Anthony Fasano, Miami
22. Ben Watson, Cleveland
23. Visanthe Shiancoe, Minnesota
24. Leonard Pope, Kansas City
25. Heath Miller, Pittsburgh
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Kicker
1. Nick Novak, San Diego
2. Stephen Gostkowski, New England
3. John Kasay, New Orleans
4. Jason Hanson, Detroit
5. Olindo Mare, Carolina
6. Rob Bironas, Tennessee
7. Neil Rackers, Houston
8. Mason Crosby, Green Bay
9. Nick Folk, N.Y. Jets
10. Alex Henery, Philadelphia
11. Billy Cundiff, Baltimore
12. Matt Bryant, Atlanta
13. Rian Lindell, Buffalo
14. Graham Gano, Washington
15. Shaun Suisham, Pittsburgh
16. Mike Nugent, Cincinnati
17. David Akers, San Francisco
18. Dan Carpenter, Miami
19. Jay Feely, Arizona
20. Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland
21. Dan Bailey, Dallas
22. Ryan Longwell, Minnesota
23. Phil Dawson, Cleveland
24. Lawrence Tynes, N.Y. Giants
25. Robbie Gould, Chicago
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Defense
1. San Diego Chargers
2. Pittsburgh Steelers
3. Green Bay Packers
4. Arizona Cardinals
5. Washington Redskins
6. New York Jets
7. Detroit Lions
8. Baltimore Ravens
9. Philadelphia Eagles
10. Tennessee Titans
11. New Orleans Saints
12. Dallas Cowboys
13. Cincinnati Bengals
14. Atlanta Falcons
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
16. Carolina Panthers
17. New England Patriots
18. Oakland Raiders
19. New York Giants
20. Cleveland Browns
21. St. Louis Rams
22. San Francisco 49ers
23. Miami Dolphins
24. Houston Texans
25. Chicago Bears

By Adam Conn:

Robert Shaw of Bloomberg Sports made his presence felt again in Week 2. After taking down Week 1 with a score of 17, Shaw one-upped himself with a score of 18. But Dave Richard of CBS Sportsline made sure Shaw would not win consecutive weeks by posting a score of 19. The last sheet to be graded was that of the host, 411Fantasy.com’s Adam Conn, who notched the contests first 20-point effort of the season.

Conn, the 411Fantasy.com Expert of the Year, scored two points at QB (Brady, Stafford), three points at RB (McFadden, ADP and McCoy), one for Vincent Jackson at WR, two for Fred Davis at TE (+1 bonus), three for Hanson and Kasay (+1) at PK, and three at D/ST (Pittsburgh, N.Y. Jets +1). Conn also had Fred Jackson, Devery Henderson and Greg Olsen pegged on the multiple choice questionnaire for his final six points. Conn was one of just two experts to have Fred Davis ranked in the top five at TE.

Richard picked up a bonus point with ADP at RB and led Conn by one point through receivers with identical players at their respective positions. Richard matched Conn’s two points at TE with a bonus point for Aaron Hernandez and also had six points on the questionnaire.  But he got two points for PK and two for defense to fall back by a one. Richard tied for 10th last season and is no stranger to finishing at or near the top on any given week.

Meanwhile it is Shaw who is establishing a mark of consistency. He rallied after just receiving four points through QBs and RBs with a bonus point for Hernandez and three each at PK and D/ST put him in position to score big on the questionnaire. He did with six for a total of 18.

A seven-way tie ensued for fourth place. Scoring 16 points were Jeff Thitoff, a former 411′er who now freelances for WBNS 97.1 The Fan, Matt Schauf of Draft Sharks, Robb Perkins of FF Trader, Jeff Boggis of Fantasy Sports Empires, 411’s Adam Helbling and Brandon Funston and Brad Evans of Yahoo Sports.

The following eight experts were log-jammed at 11th place last week with 15 points: Jonathan Phillips (Just a bit Outside), Tim Heaney (KFFL), Andrew Fiorentino (RotoWire), Steve Siniski (College & Pro Footballweekly), Sam Hendricks (FF Guidebook), Mike Gilbert (RotoExperts), Tristan Cockroft (ESPN), Ross Miles (ProFootballFocus) and Andy Behrens (Yahoo).

Week 2 also saw scores rise above last week’s average considerably from 11.67 to 13.62. In all 25 experts scored 14 or higher (last week just 13) and all but three finished with double digit totals. Richard’s Week 2 surge shows just how easy it is to vault yourself into the top half, top ten or even higher into the overall rankings…. Segue alert…. Here is the leaderboard (about half) of 49 experts polled this season.

Leaderboard:

1. Adam Conn (411) 18.0

2. Robert Shaw (Bloomberg Sports) 17.0

t3. Dave Richard (CBS Sports), Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Sports Empires) and Tim Heaney (KFFL) 15.5

t6.  Brad Evans (Yahoo), Adam Helbling (411) and Steve Siniski (College & Pro Football Weekly) 15.0

t9. Robb Perkins (FF Trader) and Andy Behrens (Yahoo) 14.5

t11. Brandon Funston (Yahoo), Joe Everett (TheFantasyExchange) and Andy Stuckins (Coach and Hud) 14.0

t14. Jeff Thitoff (97.1 The Fan), Tristan Cockroft (ESPN), Russ Bliss (Fantasy Football Starters), Jake Ciely (RotoExperts) and Michael Pichan (RotoInfo) 13.5

t19. Mike Gilbert (RotoExperts), Matthew Berry (ESPN), Christian Ingram (First Fantasy), Jared Smola (Draft Sharks), Chris Morgan (Rotowire), Scott Piankowski (Yahoo), Erik Dell (Baby Blue Monkey) and Eric Karabell (ESPN) 13.0

aconn@411fantasy.com

Quarterback
1. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay at Carolina
2. Matt Schaub, Houston at Miami
3. Philip Rivers, San Diego at New England
4. Tom Brady, New England vs. San Diego
5. Matthew Stafford, Detroit vs. Kansas City
6. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh vs Seattle
7. Drew Brees, New Orleans
8. Tony Romo, Dallas at San Francisco
9. Michael Vick, Philadelphia at Atlanta
10. Rex Grossman, Washington vs. Arizona
11. Ryan Fitzpatrick, Buffalo vs. Oakland
12. Jay Cutler, Chicago at New Orleans
13. Kevin Kolb, Arizona at Washington
14. Chad Henne, Miami vs. Houston
15. Joe Flacco, Baltimore at Tennessee
16. Mark Sanchez, N.Y. Jets vs. Jacksonville
17. Matt Ryan, Atlanta vs. Philadelphia
18. Eli Manning, N.Y. Giants vs. St. Louis
19. Kyle Orton, Denver vs. Cincinnati
20. Josh Freeman, Tampa Bay at Minnesota
21. Sam Bradford, St. Louis at N.Y. Giants
22. Jason Campbell, Oakland at Buffalo
23. Colt McCoy, Cleveland at Indianapolis
24. Matt Cassel, Kansas City at Detroit
25. Alex Smith, San Francisco vs. Dallas
26. Kerry Collins, Indianapolis vs. Cleveland
27. Donovan McNabb, Minnesota vs Tampa Bay
28. Cam Newton, Carolina vs. Green Bay
29. Tarvaris Jackson, Seattle at Pittsburgh
30. Matt Hasselbeck, Tennessee vs Baltimore
31. Bruce Gradkowski, Cincinnati at Denver
32. Luke McCown, Jacksonville at N.Y. Jets
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Running Back
1. Darren McFadden, Oakland at Buffalo
2. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota vs Tampa Bay
3. LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia at Atlanta
4. Rashard Mendenhall, Pittsburgh vs Seattle
5. Ray Rice, Baltimore at Tennessee
6. Arian Foster, Houston at Miami
7. Tim Hightower, Washington vs. Arizona
8. Matt Forte, Chicago at New Orleans
9. Felix Jones, Dallas at San Francisco
10. Peyton Hillis, Cleveland at Indianapolis
11. Jahvid Best, Detroit vs. Kansas City
12. Cedric Benson, Cincinnati at Denver
13. Fred Jackson, Buffalo vs. Oakland
14. Jamaal Charles, Kansas City at Detroit
15. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville at N.Y. Jets
16. Michael Turner, Atlanta vs. Philadelphia
17. Ahmad Bradshaw, N.Y. Giants vs. St. Louis
18. Chris Wells, Arizona at Washington
19. LeGarrette Blount, Tampa Bay at Minnesota
20. Chris Johnson, Tennessee vs Baltimore
21. Shonn Greene, N.Y. Jets vs. Jacksonville
22. James Starks, Green Bay at Carolina
23. Mark Ingram, New Orleans
24. Cadillac Williams, St. Louis at N.Y. Giants
25. Reggie Bush, Miami vs. Houston
26. Frank Gore, San Francisco vs. Dallas
27. Mike Tolbert, San Diego at New England
28. Brandon Jacobs, N.Y. Giants vs. St. Louis
29. Joseph Addai, Indianapolis vs. Cleveland
30. Willis McGahee, Denver vs. Cincinnati
31. BenJarvus Green-Ellis, New England vs. San Diego
32. Ryan Mathews, San Diego at New England
33. Danny Woodhead, New England vs. San Diego
34. Marshawn Lynch, Seattle at Pittsburgh
35. DeAngelo Williams, Carolina vs. Green Bay
36. Michael Bush, Oakland at Buffalo
37. Ryan Grant, Green Bay at Carolina
38. Pierre Thomas, New Orleans
39. LaDainian Tomlinson, N.Y. Jets vs. Jacksonville
40. Ricky Williams, Baltimore at Tennessee
41. Darren Sproles, New Orleans
42. Ben Tate, Houston at Miami
43. Deji Karim, Jacksonville at N.Y. Jets
44. Jonathan Stewart, Carolina vs. Green Bay
45. Earnest Graham, Tampa Bay at Minnesota
46. Isaac Redman, Pittsburgh vs Seattle
47. Jason Snelling, Atlanta vs. Philadelphia
48. Delone Carter, Indianapolis vs. Cleveland
49. Jerome Harrison, Detroit vs. Kansas City
50. C.J. Spiller, Buffalo vs. Oakland
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Wide Receiver
1. Andre Johnson, Houston at Miami
2. Brandon Marshall, Miami vs. Houston
3. Calvin Johnson, Detroit vs. Kansas City
4. Vincent Jackson, San Diego at New England
5. Mike Wallace, Pittsburgh vs Seattle
6. Wes Welker, New England vs. San Diego
7. Roddy White, Atlanta vs. Philadelphia
8. Greg Jennings, Green Bay at Carolina
9. Miles Austin, Dallas at San Francisco
10. DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia at Atlanta
11. Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona at Washington
12. Steve Johnson, Buffalo vs. Oakland
13. Brandon Lloyd, Denver vs. Cincinnati
14. Percy Harvin, Minnesota vs Tampa Bay
15. Steve Smith, Carolina vs. Green Bay
16. Santonio Holmes, N.Y. Jets vs. Jacksonville
17. Anquan Boldin, Baltimore at Tennessee
18. Mario Manningham, N.Y. Giants vs. St. Louis
19. Kenny Britt, Tennessee vs Baltimore
20. Hakeem Nicks, N.Y. Giants vs. St. Louis
21. Dez Bryant, Dallas at San Francisco
22. Robert Meachem, New Orleans
23. Santana Moss, Washington vs. Arizona
24. Devery Henderson, New Orleans
25. Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis vs. Cleveland
26. Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City at Detroit
27. Mike Williams, Tampa Bay at Minnesota
28. Plaxico Burress, N.Y. Jets vs. Jacksonville
29. Julio Jones, Atlanta vs. Philadelphia
30. Jordy Nelson, Green Bay at Carolina
31. Nate Burleson, Detroit vs. Kansas City
32. Malcom Floyd, San Diego at New England
33. Deion Branch, New England vs. San Diego
34. Johnny Knox, Chicago at New Orleans
35. Davone Bess, Miami vs. Houston
36. Hines Ward, Pittsburgh vs Seattle
37. Jabar Gaffney, Washington vs. Arizona
38. Jacoby Jones, Houston at Miami
39. Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia at Atlanta
40. Donald Driver, Green Bay at Carolina
41. Devin Hester, Chicago at New Orleans
42. A.J. Green, Cincinnati at Denver
43. Mike Thomas, Jacksonville at N.Y. Jets
44. Darrius Heyward-Bey, Oakland at Buffalo
45. Brian Hartline, Miami vs. Houston
46. Chad Ochocinco, New England vs. San Diego
47. Lee Evans, Baltimore at Tennessee
48. Mike Sims-Walker, St. Louis at N.Y. Giants
49. Early Doucet, Arizona at Washington
50. Austin Collie, Indianapolis vs. Cleveland
51. Andre Roberts, Arizona at Washington
52. Bernard Berrian, Minnesota vs Tampa Bay
53. Braylon Edwards, San Francisco vs. Dallas
54. Mohamed Massaquoi, Cleveland at Indianapolis
55. Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh vs Seattle
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Tight End
1. Owen Daniels, Houston at Miami
2. Antonio Gates, San Diego at New England
3. Jason Witten, Dallas at San Francisco
4. Fred Davis, Washington vs. Arizona
5. Jermichael Finley, Green Bay at Carolina
6. Rob Gronkowski, New England vs. San Diego
7. Brandon Pettigrew, Detroit vs. Kansas City
8. Aaron Hernandez, New England vs. San Diego
9. Jimmy Graham, New Orleans
10. Dallas Clark, Indianapolis vs. Cleveland
11. Jermaine Gresham, Cincinnati at Denver
12. Greg Olsen, Carolina vs. Green Bay
13. Vernon Davis, San Francisco vs. Dallas
14. Anthony Fasano, Miami vs. Houston
15. Kellen Winslow, Tampa Bay at Minnesota
16. Ed Dickson, Baltimore at Tennessee
17. Dustin Keller, N.Y. Jets vs. Jacksonville
18. Jared Cook, Tennessee vs Baltimore
19. Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta vs. Philadelphia
20. Todd Heap, Arizona at Washington
21. Ben Watson, Cleveland at Indianapolis
22. Lance Kendricks, St. Louis at N.Y. Giants
23. Evan Moore, Cleveland at Indianapolis
24. Scott Chandler, Buffalo vs. Oakland
25. Chris Cooley, Washington vs. Arizona
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Kicker
1. Jason Hanson, Detroit vs. Kansas City
2. John Kasay, New Orleans
3. Mason Crosby, Green Bay at Carolina
4. Billy Cundiff, Baltimore at Tennessee
5. Graham Gano, Washington vs. Arizona
6. Stephen Gostkowski, New England vs. San Diego
7. Shaun Suisham, Pittsburgh vs Seattle
8. Rian Lindell, Buffalo vs. Oakland
9. Nick Novak, San Diego at New England
10. Alex Henery, Philadelphia at Atlanta
11. Lawrence Tynes, N.Y. Giants vs. St. Louis
12. Neil Rackers, Houston at Miami
13. Adam Vinatieri, Indianapolis vs. Cleveland
14. Dan Bailey, Dallas at San Francisco
15. Matt Bryant, Atlanta vs. Philadelphia
16. Matt Prater, Denver vs. Cincinnati
17. Nick Folk, N.Y. Jets vs. Jacksonville
18. Dan Carpenter, Miami vs. Houston
19. Robbie Gould, Chicago at New Orleans
20. Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland at Buffalo
21. Jay Feely, Arizona at Washington
22. Ryan Longwell, Minnesota vs Tampa Bay
23. Ryan Succop, Kansas City at Detroit
24. David Akers, San Francisco vs. Dallas
25. Mike Nugent, Cincinnati at Denver
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Defense
1. Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle
2. New York Jets vs. Jacksonville
3. Green Bay Packers at Carolina
4. Baltimore Ravens at Tennessee
5. Washington Redskins vs. Arizona
6. Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City
7. New Orleans Saints vs. Chicago
8. Oakland Raiders at Buffalo
9. New York Giants vs. St. Louis
10. New England Patriots vs. San Diego
11. Philadelphia Eagles at Atlanta
12. Buffalo Bills vs. Oakland
13. Arizona Cardinals at Washington
14. Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco
15. Chicago Bears at New Orleans
16. Houston Texans at Miami
17. Atlanta Falcons vs. Philadelphia
18. Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay
19. Indianapolis Colts vs. Cleveland
20. San Diego Chargers at New England
21. Cincinnati Bengals at Denver
22. St. Louis Rams at N.Y. Giants
23. Miami Dolphins vs. Houston
24. Denver Broncos vs. Cincinnati
25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Minnesota

By Adam Conn:

Robert Shaw is known for many things (no, not his role in Jaws… the other Robert Shaw). Among others he is a lobster connoisseur for the site GreatestLobsterRoll.com, which nearly led to the headline “Greatest Lobster Rolls in Week 1″, but that may have been a little too obscure for the fantasy world.  He is also a anchor/reporter for Bloomberg Sports, which is well known for its site application called Decision Maker. Shaw was the best decision maker in Week 1, besting a field of 48 polled fantasy football experts with a score of 17.

Shaw racked up eight points on the multiple choice questions, selecting QB Kevin Kolb, RB Tim Hightower, WR Plaxico Burress and the Houston Texans defense as top performers among the options, and he nailed bonus points for Tom Brady, Calvin Johnson, DeSean Jackson and the 49ers defense. Shaw was one of only three experts to select DJax at WR and also was one of very few who backed the 49ers special teams by selecting Akers as one of the top kickers.

He was the second expert to turn in his form, Wednesday evening, neglecting to email his Thursday players in separately and roll the dice through the weekend, which in fact turned out to be the best decision.

Frankly we at 411 are happy to hand the Week 1 “yellow jersey” to Shaw because had it not been for Akers, or an ill-placed receiver, you all would have had to read about how Adam Conn of 411Fantasy.com tied for the lead with his score of 16. As the host site and winner of Week 1 in 2010 and winner of the 2009 experts contest (shameless plug), I think I can afford to have an off week….

Joining Conn in second place was KFFL’s Tim Heaney, a second-year contest vet who got off to a fast start last season as well, and newcomer Joe Everett of TheFantasyExchange.com. Tied for fifth place with 15 points was first-timer, Michael Pichan, a.k.a Fantasy Nomad, of RotoInfo.com and three-time top 10’er Jeff Boggis of FantasySportsEmpires.

A six-way tie ensued for seventh: 411’s Adam Helbling, Andy Behrens and Brad Evans of Yahoo Sports, ESPN’s Eric Karabell,  Erik Dell of BabyBlueMonkey.com and Marc Edelman of SportsJudge.com scored 14 points.

Rounding out the top half:

13 points: Andy Stukins (CoachandHud), Chris Morgan (Rotowire), Jake Ciely (RotoExperts), Jamey Eisenberg (CBSsportsline), Jeff Mans (FantasyAlarm.com), Jim Day (GoAheadScore),  Matthew Berry (ESPN), Robb Perkins (FF Trader), Russ Bliss (FF Starters) and Scott Piankowski (Yahoo).

12 points: Brandon Funston (Yahoo), Christopher Harris and Tristan Cockcroft (ESPN), Jared Smola (Draft Sharks), Andrew Feingold (RotoExperts) and Christian Ingram (First Fantasy).

Many lurk just behind the leaders and we’re just getting started. Game on!

aconn@411fantasy.com

Quarterback
1. Tom Brady, New England (@ MIA)
2. Philip Rivers, San Diego (vs. MIN)
3. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay (vs. NO)  *(photo by sportsillustrated.cnn.com)*
4. Matt Schaub, Houston (vs. IND)
5. Michael Vick, Philadelphia (@ STL)
6. Kyle Orton, Denver (vs OAK)
7. Drew Brees, New Orleans (@ GB) *(photo by sportsillustrated.cnn.com)*
8. Josh Freeman, Tampa Bay (vs DET)
9. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh (@ BAL)
10. Matthew Stafford, Detroit (@ TB)
11. Matt Ryan, Atlanta (@ CHI)
12. Tony Romo, Dallas (@ NYJ)
13. Kevin Kolb, Arizona (vs. CAR)
14. Jason Campbell, Oakland (@ DEN)
15. Eli Manning, N.Y. Giants (@ WAS)
16. Jay Cutler, Chicago (vs. ATL)
17. Mark Sanchez, N.Y. Jets (vs. DAL)
18. Sam Bradford, St. Louis (vs. PHI)
19. Matt Cassel, Kansas City (vs. BUF)
20. Colt McCoy, Cleveland (vs. CIN)
21. Ryan Fitzpatrick, Buffalo (@ KC)
22. Joe Flacco, Baltimore (vs. PIT)
23. Kerry Collins, Indianapolis (@ HOU)
24. Donovan McNabb, Minnesota (@ SD)
25. Matt Hasselbeck, Tennessee (@ JAX)
26. Tarvaris Jackson, Seattle (@ SF)
27. Cam Newton, Carolina (@ ARI)
28. Alex Smith, San Francisco (vs. SEA)
29. Chad Henne, Miami (vs. NE)
30. Luke McCown, Jacksonville (vs. TEN)
31. Rex Grossman, Washington (vs. NYG)
32. Andy Dalton, Cincinnati (@ CLE)
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Running Back
1. Jamaal Charles, Kansas City (vs. BUF)
2. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota (@ SD)
3. LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia (@ STL)
4. Chris Johnson, Tennessee (@ JAX)
5. Chris Wells, Arizona (vs. CAR)
6. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville (vs. TEN)
7. Darren McFadden, Oakland (@ DEN)
8. Arian Foster, Houston (vs. IND) *questionable*
9. Peyton Hillis, Cleveland (vs. CIN)
10. Rashard Mendenhall, Pittsburgh (@ BAL)
11. Shonn Greene, N.Y. Jets (vs. DAL)
12. DeAngelo Williams, Carolina (@ ARI)
13. Steven Jackson, St. Louis (vs. PHI)
14. Ray Rice, Baltimore (vs. PIT)
15. Frank Gore, San Francisco (vs. SEA)
16. Michael Turner, Atlanta (@ CHI)
17. Tim Hightower, Washington (vs. NYG)
18. Felix Jones, Dallas (@ NYJ)
19. BenJarvus Green-Ellis, New England (@ MIA)
20. LeGarrette Blount, Tampa Bay (vs DET)
21. Mike Tolbert, San Diego (vs. MIN)
22. Matt Forte, Chicago (vs. ATL)
23. Jahvid Best, Detroit (@ TB)
24. Knowshon Moreno, Denver (vs OAK)
25. Marshawn Lynch, Seattle (@ SF)
26. Ahmad Bradshaw, N.Y. Giants (@ WAS)
27. Mark Ingram, New Orleans (@ GB)
28. Brandon Jacobs, N.Y. Giants (@ WAS)
29. Ryan Mathews, San Diego (vs. MIN)
30. Willis McGahee, Denver (vs OAK)
31. Joseph Addai, Indianapolis (@ HOU)
32. Pierre Thomas, New Orleans (@ GB)
33. Fred Jackson, Buffalo (@ KC)
34. Reggie Bush, Miami (vs. NE)
35. Cedric Benson, Cincinnati (@ CLE)
36. Ryan Grant, Green Bay (vs. NO)
37. Danny Woodhead, New England (@ MIA)
38. Jonathan Stewart, Carolina (@ ARI)
39. Daniel Thomas, Miami (vs. NE)
40. LaDainian Tomlinson, N.Y. Jets (vs. DAL)
41. James Starks, Green Bay (vs. NO)
42. Thomas Jones, Kansas City (vs. BUF)
43. Darren Sproles, New Orleans (@ GB)
44. Michael Bush, Oakland (@ DEN)
45. Derrick Ward, Houston (vs. IND)
46. Bernard Scott, Cincinnati (@ CLE)
47. C.J. Spiller, Buffalo (@ KC)
48. Jerome Harrison, Detroit (@ TB)
49. Ronnie Brown, Philadelphia (@ STL)
50. Delone Carter, Indianapolis (@ HOU)
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Wide Receiver
1. Andre Johnson, Houston (vs. IND)
2. Roddy White, Atlanta (@ CHI)
3. Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona (vs. CAR)
4. Calvin Johnson, Detroit (@ TB)
5. Vincent Jackson, San Diego (vs. MIN)
6. Hakeem Nicks, N.Y. Giants (@ WAS)
7. Santonio Holmes, N.Y. Jets (vs. DAL)
8. Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City (vs. BUF)
9. Steve Johnson, Buffalo (@ KC)
10. Mario Manningham, N.Y. Giants (@ WAS)
11. Greg Jennings, Green Bay (vs. NO)
12. Kenny Britt, Tennessee (@ JAX)
13. Brandon Marshall, Miami (vs. NE)
14. Wes Welker, New England (@ MIA)
15. Mike Williams, Tampa Bay (vs DET)
16. DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia (@ STL)
17. Brandon Lloyd, Denver (vs OAK)
18. Anquan Boldin, Baltimore (vs. PIT)
19. Dez Bryant, Dallas (@ NYJ)
20. Mike Wallace, Pittsburgh (@ BAL)
21. Marques Colston, New Orleans (@ GB)
22. Miles Austin, Dallas (@ NYJ)
23. Percy Harvin, Minnesota (@ SD)
24. Robert Meachem, New Orleans (@ GB)
25. Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis (@ HOU)
26. Danny Amendola, St. Louis (vs. PHI)
27. A.J. Green, Cincinnati (@ CLE)
28. Julio Jones, Atlanta (@ CHI)
29. Santana Moss, Washington (vs. NYG)
30. Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia (@ STL)
31. Mike Thomas, Jacksonville (vs. TEN)
32. Plaxico Burress, N.Y. Jets (vs. DAL)
33. Chad Ochocinco, New England (@ MIA)
34. Steve Smith, Carolina (@ ARI)
35. Nate Burleson, Detroit (@ TB)
36. Deion Branch, New England (@ MIA)
37. Andre Roberts, Arizona (vs. CAR)
38. Devin Hester, Chicago (vs. ATL)
39. Bernard Berrian, Minnesota (@ SD)
40. Hines Ward, Pittsburgh (@ BAL)
41. Jordy Nelson, Green Bay (vs. NO)
42. Mike Sims-Walker, St. Louis (vs. PHI)
43. Braylon Edwards, San Francisco (vs. SEA)
44. Jacoby Ford, Oakland (@ DEN)
45. Malcom Floyd, San Diego (vs. MIN)
46. Donald Driver, Green Bay (vs. NO)
47. Davone Bess, Miami (vs. NE)
48. Austin Collie, Indianapolis (@ HOU)
49. Lee Evans, Baltimore (vs. PIT)
50. Arrelious Benn, Tampa Bay (vs DET)
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Tight End
1. Jimmy Graham, New Orleans (@ GB)
2. Jason Witten, Dallas (@ NYJ)
3. Owen Daniels, Houston (vs. IND)
4. Antonio Gates, San Diego (vs. MIN)
5. Jermichael Finley, Green Bay (vs. NO)
6. Vernon Davis, San Francisco (vs. SEA)
7. Dallas Clark, Indianapolis (@ HOU)
8. Rob Gronkowski, New England (@ MIA)
9. Jared Cook, Tennessee (@ JAX)
10. Marcedes Lewis, Jacksonville (vs. TEN)
11. Brandon Pettigrew, Detroit (@ TB)
12. Kellen Winslow, Tampa Bay (vs DET)
13. Greg Olsen, Carolina (@ ARI)
14. Aaron Hernandez, New England (@ MIA)
15. Lance Kendricks, St. Louis (vs. PHI)
16. Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta (@ CHI)
17. Dustin Keller, N.Y. Jets (vs. DAL)
18. Brent Celek, Philadelphia (@ STL)
19. Jermaine Gresham, Cincinnati (@ CLE)
20. Todd Heap, Arizona (vs. CAR)
21. Ben Watson, Cleveland (vs. CIN)
22. Heath Miller, Pittsburgh (@ BAL)
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Kicker
1. Nate Kaeding, San Diego (vs. MIN)
2. Neil Rackers, Houston (vs. IND)
3. Alex Henery, Philadelphia (@ STL)
4. John Kasay, New Orleans (@ GB)
5. Matt Bryant, Atlanta (@ CHI)
6. Mason Crosby, Green Bay (vs. NO)
7. Stephen Gostkowski, New England (@ MIA)
8. Nick Folk, N.Y. Jets (vs. DAL)
9. Matt Prater, Denver (vs OAK)
10. Josh Brown, St. Louis (vs. PHI)
11. Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland (@ DEN)
12. Dan Carpenter, Miami (vs. NE)
13. Shaun Suisham, Pittsburgh (@ BAL)
14. Jay Feely, Arizona (vs. CAR)
15. Billy Cundiff, Baltimore (vs. PIT)
16. Connor Barth, Tampa Bay (vs DET)
17. Graham Gano, Washington (vs. NYG)
18. Rob Bironas, Tennessee (@ JAX)
19. Lawrence Tynes, N.Y. Giants (@ WAS)
20. Dan Bailey, Dallas (@ NYJ)
21. Ryan Succop, Kansas City (vs. BUF)
22. Jason Hanson, Detroit (@ TB)
23. David Akers, San Francisco (vs. SEA)
24. Phil Dawson, Cleveland (vs. CIN)
25. Ryan Longwell, Minnesota (@ SD)
26. Adam Vinatieri, Indianapolis (@ HOU)
27. Robbie Gould, Chicago (vs. ATL)
28. Josh Scobee, Jacksonville (vs. TEN)
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Defense
1. New York Jets (vs. DAL)
2. Pittsburgh Steelers (@ BAL)
3. New England Patriots (@ MIA)
4. San Diego Chargers (vs. MIN)
5. Kansas City Chiefs (vs. BUF)
6. Arizona Cardinals (vs. CAR)
7. Philadelphia Eagles (@ STL)
8. Detroit Lions (@ TB)
9. New York Giants (@ WAS)
10. Washington Redskins (vs. NYG)
11. Green Bay Packers (vs. NO)
12. Oakland Raiders (@ DEN)
13. Baltimore Ravens (vs. PIT)
14. Atlanta Falcons (@ CHI)
15. Cleveland Browns (vs. CIN)
16. Houston Texans (vs. IND)
17. Minnesota Vikings (@ SD)
18. Dallas Cowboys (@ NYJ)
19. Seattle Seahawks (@ SF)
20. New Orleans Saints (@ GB)
21. Tennessee Titans (@ JAX)
22. St. Louis Rams (vs. PHI)
23. Carolina Panthers (@ ARI)
24. Chicago Bears (vs. ATL)
25. Denver Broncos (vs OAK)

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