He should improve greatly on those numbers this week against the Falcons

Cincinnati Ward was held to fewer than 50 receiving yards for the second game in a row – and just the second time this season – on Monday night as Pittsburgh downed Denver. But all was well in fantasyland as he more than made up for it with two touchdown receptions. Only twice in eight games has Ward had fewer than eight fantasy points Point Projection: 15 points 10 Steve Smith (Carolina Panthers) vs. Atlanta Smith had another average day last week as the Panthers succumbed to the Saints, catching only four passes for 64 yards. He should improve greatly on those numbers this week against the Falcons.

Jacksonville This may seem a bit high for Cotchery on the surface, but a closer look will tell you all you need to know. Before getting hurt in Week 5, Cotchery didn’t have a game with fewer than 70 receiving yards. This week, with extra rest and a date with the Jags, there’s a lot to like about Cotchery. Jacksonville is just 26th in the league against the pass and 26th in passing touchdowns allowed Point Projection: 14 points 12. Brandon Marshall (Denver Broncos) Washington Marshall established season-highs on Monday night in his team’s loss to the Steelers with 11 receptions and 112 receiving yards on 15 targets.

Unfortunately, those catches did not come with a touchdown, and he’s now gone three games without galloping into the end zone. He’s got a difficult match-up this week against the Redskins, who are first in the league in pass defense, and who have allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points to wideouts. Still, he has enough talent and gets the ball thrown his way with enough regularity that he should be able to overcome the poor match-up Point Projection: 14 points 13. Wes Welker (New England Patriots) IndianapolisWelker has had at least eight receptions and 80 yards in all but one contest this season, and that includes last week, as he piled up nine catches for 84 yards in the Patriots’ victory over the Dolphins. The Colts have allowed the fewest touchdowns in the league though, which is really the only worrisome factor in this match-up Point Projection: 13 points 14.