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Every week, we preview all of the upcoming games from a fantasy perspective. To help you with lineup decisions, we give you matchups to exploit, some key starting choices and advice on whom to leave on your bench.

San Francisco at Seattle: Look for another outstanding game from Frank Gore, as he will be the key to the Niners controlling the ball and keeping the Seattle offense off the field as much as possible. Gore should rip off a few sizable runs and score at least once. If the 49ers do score via the air, it will be Antonio Bryant who finds the end zone. Shaun Alexander should also have a good night, as the Seahawks should focus more on the run with Darrell Jackson out. When Matt Hasselbeck does throw, his prime targets will be Deion Branch and D.J. Hackett. Nate Burleson will struggle to get open, as he often does when asked to start.
Start and Smile: Frank Gore, Shaun Alexander
Watch and Worry: Nate Burleson

Dallas at Atlanta: The Cowboys will lean heavily on the running game to take some pressure off Tony Romo. Julius Jones should post some decent yardage numbers, but Marion Barber III is really the guy who will be more productive, finishing with a good combination of yardage and at least one score. Romo won't be overworked and can operate an efficient and effective passing game. He'll throw a TD pass to Terrell Owens, who should use his size and strength well against CB DeAngelo Hall. Injuries could hurt the Atlanta running game and don't expect Justin Griffith to be much of a fill-in if he is needed to play halfback. Michael Vick could find Alge Crumpler open several times in single coverage, but he'll be forced to run a lot as his receivers fail to make plays and he doesn't get much support from the running back position. Vick could finish with good rushing yards, but won't offer much in the passing department.
Start and Smile: Marion Barber III, Terrell Owens
Watch and Worry: Justin Griffith

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