Pay or Play Week # 9

Quarterbacks: Matt Schaub, Hou.

Schaub should be considered even more this week considering the Colts just lost cornerback Marlon Jackson and Pro Bowl safety Bob Sanders for the year. Expect Schaub to put up better numbers than usual, which is great.

Oh so close: Matt Ryan, Atl.

The Falcons have the Redskins this week and Ryan has been on fire as of late. He finally has his rapport back with receiver Roddy White, and tight end Tony Gonzalez had a season-high 89 yards last week. Expect more of the same.

Runningbacks: Lesean McCoy, Phi.

McCoy will be the man this week with Westbrook taking another seat to rest his injuries. With the game being played on Sunday night in front of of a national audience, McCoy should have plenty of motivation.

Oh so close: Pierre Thomas, N.O.

Thomas should be in store for a great week. Carolina can't stop the run, and Thomas has been productive all season. I'm not expecting a huge game, but he's almost the safest play besides Adrian Peterson, and he's on a bye week.

Wide Receivers: Andre Johnson, Hou.

I know he's arguably the best receiver in the league and you would start him regardless of my input, but come on. Johnson should have a great day with the Colts secondary hurting. ( See Schaub, Matt.) With a rookie covering Johnson, well you get the idea.

Oh so close: T.J Houshmandzadeh

The Seahawks have the Lions this week, and that's almost enough information to start. But the Seahawks play great at home and should be good to score numerous touchdowns.

Tight Ends: Brent Celek, Phi.

This guy has been consistent all season long, catching less than 4 passes in a game once this season. McNabb loves the tight end, and this one is primed for a shootout.

Oh so close: Greg Olsen, Chi.

The Bears and fans have been waiting for Cutler to finally get it going with his tight end. This week they'll see the Cardinals where they have had trouble covering the tight end. Cutler will be looking Olsen's way all day.

Defense: Falcons

The Falcons will see the Redskins this week who are in complete disarray. They have no almost no passing game, and the running game just hasn't been there this year. The Falcons have also given up the least amount of points in the NFC South this year.

Oh so close: 49ers

The 'Niners should also be primed for a big day when they face the lowly Titans. The Titans running game should be able to get going, but I don't for see Vince Young doing much this week.