Ok been away for a few days trying to regroup after a horrible start to my fantasy football season.  I need about 50 points from McNabb and Westbrook in the Week 2 MNF game in order to have one of my five leagues go 2-0.  Last season I was barely defeated over in the entire regular season in multiple leagues, but so far this year nothing is working.  I am getting huge games out of many players I picked to do well, just not a consistent team effort across the board.  Well, the one thing that happens as I stare at my TV for 10 hours in disbelief each Sunday is you can pick out the players surprising everyone, and some potential sleepers to watch for.  This would be my list from week 2:

Quarterbacks

1 - Sleeper - Kyle Boller - Seems to be playing with more confidence than I have ever ever before, and in his limited time at the end of week 1 (Todd Heap caught the tying TD and the offensive interference call was potentially the worst call of the year) followed by a decent performance in week 2 may put Boller in the driving seat in this offense.  McNair did little in his time week 1 and is at teh age where injury comes with each hit, so if Boller can get a few more starts he is definitely worth a bye week play.

2 - Surprise - Jake Delhomme - Delhomme and Steve Smith are back on the same page this year and that alone can caarry any fantasy team.  They have hooked up for 5 touchdowns in the first two games.  Delhomme has been extremely accurate so far, and if the Panthers could get a conistent running game going or at least someone who could catch the ball across from Smith, Delhomme would be putting up monster numbers.  Watch for rookie WR Jarrett to get a shot soon, or Drew Carter to play more, and stabalize the receiver position.  Either way, Delhomme has played like a younger version of himself so far.

3 - Surprise - Derek Anderson - I hate to do it, but you have to mention Anderson this week.  He is no where near as good as his performance just put in against the Bengals, but at the same time he definitely earned his starting position right now.  He has Braylon Edwards and Kellen Winslow and good role playing receivers in guys like Jurevicious.  He has enough options to put up average fantasy stats any given week, but his performance against the Bengals has to be the surprise game of the year.  It will allow Cleveland to keep Brady Quinn on the bench a couple more games and if you have a bye week early on, he should be a decent replacement, but I still believe he is just keeping the seat warm for Brady and one bad game may do him in.

Running Backs

1 - Sleeper - LenDale White - I thought White played himself out of the position in preseason, but his week 2 performance is going to gain him carries, and most importantly he looks primed to receive all of the red zone shots which is where the real fantasy points are.  Chris Brown is still going to get carries and share the load, and on some days have the bigger day, but the Titans want White to be their back.  That along with the higher potential in the red zone, and understanding that they will be going with White more and more as the season goes on, versus Brown who is under just a one year contract, means if you have him on the roster live through some medicore weeks early on as it should pay dividends later and be a good bye week play.

2 - Surprise - Jamal Lewis - Lewis jumped out of 2005 and decided to run the ball again.  With Cleveland owning the air, Jamal had freedom to run and when he can gets room he still breaks tackles and can take it to the house.  A huge day was exactly what Jamal Lewis needed to get some confidence back.  I don’t feel Cleveland has a good enough team for him to be a solid play every week, but when the matchup is in his favor he is worth a look.  Watch his performances closely and if he repeats with a few solid outings sell high if he is already on your roster.

3 - Sleeper - Marshawn Lynch - The new rookie in Buffalo is running the ball extremely well only two pro games into the season.  He is displaying exactly what was advertised with his game, solid running and good hands out of the backfield.  Lynch has faced a couple tough defenses so far, so hasn’t had huge stats yet, but has played better than his total stats show.  He is taking all the snaps right now, and his only competition is Anthony Thomas who is not in Bufalo’s plans at all.  He has a favorable second half schedule and would be a great candidate to trade for while his value isn’t too high and have his games heading into the fantasy playoffs. 

4 - Avoid - Julius Jones - I was big on Jones heading into this season, and I actually think he is playing well but he has one big problem and that problem goes by the name of Marion Barber III.  Jones is the type of runner who needs carries to get himself going.  Splitting the carries 50/50 is simply not going to help him at all, and right now Barber is running much, much better off of those limited carries.  Throw in that Barber is still getting 90% of the red zone shots, and Jones has limited value only mustering 40-60 rush yards a game without TD’s.

Wide Receivers

1 - Sleeper - Jacoby Jones - This pick depends on one factor - if Andre Johnson is unable to go this weekend, Jones could get his starting shot and that may be all he needs to get cemented into this Houston offense.  Right now he is just on the outside looking in, but he is an extreme athlete who just needs more experience.   If Johnson plays, then Jacoby is not yet worth a start unless you are in extreme deep leagues.

2 - Surprise - Chris Chambers - Chambers has all the talent but his inconsistemcy drives owners crazy.  Two years ago he seemed to elevate his game to everyday fantasy starter, but then last season took a big step backwards.  This year with Trent Green at QB, not much was expected from Chambers, but in only two games he has 15 catches for over 200 yards and looked extremely good in week 2.  He is worth starting again in all formats as the number one option in Miami.

3 - Surprise - Wes Welker - Ok, after a solid week 2 performance he is a legitimate starting fantasy WR.  He was probably targeted the most times in the new England offense, after also being a main threat in week 1 and is well ahead of Stallworth and Gaffney on the depth chart.  Randy Moss opens up the field, and Welker is hitting every slant play and also contributes with kick return stats.  He is a great play right now with New England moving the ball so efficiently.

4 - Avoid - Ronald Curry/ Jerry Porter - Curry may prove me wrong, but the Oakland offense still looks horrible beyond Lamont Jordan, as they have no consistency from the QB position.  I am not sure why they are not giving Culpepper a shot, as McCown is not the answer.  Until a QB can prove themselves in Oakland I do not like any wide receivers in that offense to provide consistent fantasy stats each week.