Week 10: Box Score Bandit

The Pats-Colts may have taken center stage, but record performances elsewhere grabbed fantasy headlines led by Adrian Peterson, who etched his name on Fantasy Rookie of the Year honors as he set a new single-game rushing record with 296 yards.

In Super Bowl 41 1/2, Tom Brady overcame a slow start to throw three touchdowns for a record ninth straight game. Antonio Cromatie returned a missed FG a record 109 yards to give some punch to the Chargers D/ST. When the dust settled, Week 9 proved to be the most entertaining week of the season.

Don't have time to scour the box scores? No need to worry, the Bandit is here every week to break down all of the games for owners - fantasy style. Check out the latest quick hits on the studs, bench plays, sleepers, and injuries from the week that was.

New England Comes Back to Stun Indianapolis, 24-20
Fantasy Stud: RB-Joseph Addai (IND) has turned into a major workhorse. He totaled 226 yards, scored 1 TD, and collected 5 receptions.
Bench Play: RB-Laurence Maroney (NE) has still not found the end zone this season. He was a non-factor after halftime and finished with just 59 yards.
Sleeper: RB-Kevin Faulk (NE) continues to have a key role in the offense. He scored the winning TD en route to totaling 49 yards and 3 receptions.
Injuries: WR-Anthony Gonzalez (IND) dislocated his thumb.

Packers Rally Past Chiefs, 33-22
Fantasy Stud: TE-Tony Gonzalez (KC) keeps chugging along. Old reliable hauled in 10 passes for 109 yards and 1 TD.
Bench Play: RB-Ryan Grant (GB) proved that he's not ready for fantasy primetime, finishing with just 55 yards.
Sleeper: WR-Greg Jennings (GB) is really coming on strong as he made his 3 catches count for 85 yards and 2 TDs.
Injuries: RB-Larry Johnson (KC) injured his right ankle.

Browns Win Shootout Over Seahawks, 33-30 OT
Fantasy Stud: RB-Jamal Lewis (CLE) returned to have a monster game, finishing with 104 total yards with 4 catches and 4 TDs.
Bench Play: QB-Derek Anderson (CLE) threw for 364 yards, but failed to toss a TD and had 1 INT.
Sleeper: WR-Bobby Engram (SEA) has quietly produced the most consistent numbers in Seattle's offense. He hauled in 14 passes for 139 yards and scored 1 TD.

Washington Avoid Upset at the Hands of NY Jets, 23-20 OT
Fantasy Stud: RB-Clinton Portis (WAS) exploded for 196 yards and hit pay dirt once. It was his biggest game in quite some time.
Bench Play: QB-Jason Campbell (WAS) is not fantasy material. He was only able to throw for 142 yards with 0 TDs and 1 INT in what was a favorable match-up for him.
Sleeper: RB-Leon Washington (NYJ) may start getting more touches in the offense after taking a kickoff back for a TD. He also had 31 total yards and 4 receptions.

Vikings Run Rampant Over Chargers, 35-17
Fantasy Stud: RB-Adrian Peterson (MIN) is simply a beast. The stud easily leads the league in rushing thanks to a 296-yard, 3-TD performance.
Bench Play: TE-Antonio Gates (SD) had a rare game of non-production. He had just 1 catch for 10 yards.
Sleeper: WR-Sidney Rice (MIN) could emerge as the team's best receiver down the stretch. He had 4 receptions for 66 yards with 1 TD.

New Orleans Trounces Jacksonville, 41-24
Fantasy Stud: QB-Drew Brees (NO ) is definitely back. He torched the Jags to the tune of 445 yards and 4 TDs.
Bench Play: RB-Fred Taylor (JAC) is putting up very limited numbers. He totaled 58 yards, which is a far cry from what owners have been used to from him in previous seasons.
Sleeper: WR-David Patten (NO) is a big reason for the Saints resurgence as he grabbed 4 balls for 81 yards and 1 TD.