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Trent Edwards, QB (BUF): While the Buffalo Bills have played musical chairs all season long with their quarterbacks, the music has stopped now and they've finally settled on Trent Edwards. Edwards responded last week with four touchdown passes and actually has a pretty good matchup this week against the Cleveland Browns. The Dawg Pound has the 30th-ranked pass defense and the 27 touchdown passes they've allowed is the most in the NFL. Although Edwards is a rookie, he's in a decent spot this week.

Aaron Stecker, RB (NO): If you wanted to see some evidence of how Reggie Bush's replacements might fair, Monday night gave us a good indication. Journeyman Aaron Stecker will likely see the bulk of the carries the rest of the way, and he responded with 20 carries and 100 yards rushing. Earlier in the season, the Saints used Mike Karney near the goal line so he might vulture some of Stecker's touchdowns, but since Stecker is a starting running back on a good offense, he should be picked up.

Anthony Gonzalez, WR (IND): With Marvin Harrison hurting, rookie wideout Anthony Gonzalez has stepped up his game. He has quickly developed good chemistry with Peyton Manning and playing opposite Reggie Wayne has kept the attention off of him. He has 13 receptions, 261 yards and two touchdowns over the last three weeks and is worth starting as long as Harrison is out.

Marcus Pollard, TE (SEA): Marcus Pollard isn't going to challenge Antonio Gates for receiving yards anytime soon but what he might be able to do is help you find the end zone. With the Seattle Seahawks airing the ball out more, Pollard has become a valuable weapon for them in the red zone. His Week 15 matchup against Carolina is a good one. The Panthers have allowed their opponents' tight end to catch a touchdown in each of the last four games.

Cincinnati Bengals Defense: One week after facing first-time starter, Brock Berlin, the Cincinnati Bengals get another gift when they step onto the field against another first-time starter, Shaun Hill. Compounding the problems for the 49ers is that Hill has a dislocated index finger on his throwing hand. Even the feeble Bengals should be in for a good day against an offense that is more inept than their defense typically is.

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