The bye weeks are done, but so are several players due to injury. If you're still alive at this stage of the fantasy season, it's no time to take your foot off the gas. While some players may struggle in attempting to fill the shoes of an injured starter, others will be up for the task. Choose wisely my friends, as mistakes at this stage of the season could cost you dearly. I utilize statistical analysis combined with over 15 years of fantasy football experience to give you an inside look of how players will perform on a week-to-week basis. The Studs list will be updated on a regular basis as players emerge and injuries occur, but be patient with those players listed early in the season. They were ranked and selected high in your draft for a reason. When using this list, try and remember a couple basic rules: 1) Studs - Always play your studs. Each position will include a list of players that are considered studs and should not be benched. If you have the luxury of needing to decide between studs, check out the matchups or feel free to let the shark tank assist you in your decisions. 2) Depth - Every fantasy team is different and some have more depth than others. Only follow the recommended moves if your team depth allows you to make such a move. Quarterbacks Studs Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay at Detroit Tom Brady, New England at Philadelphia Drew Brees, New Orleans vs. N.Y. Giants Cam Newton, Carolina at Indianapolis Matthew Stafford, Detroit vs. Green Bay Eli Manning, N.Y. Giants at New Orleans Tony Romo, Dallas vs. Miami Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh at Kansas City Philip Rivers, San Diego vs. Denver Michael Vick, Philadelphia vs. New England *Questionable: Ribs* Start Matt Ryan, Atlanta vs. Minnesota: Ryan has surpassed 300 yards passing in each of the past two weeks totaling 3 TDs and 1 INT. This week, Ryan has another solid matchup against a Vikings' pass defense that is ranked 28th in passing yards allowed including a league-worst 19 passing TDs. Ryan and the Atlanta passing attack will be soaring to the top of the stat boards this week with a very favorable matchup. Carson Palmer, Oakland vs. Chicago: While Palmer didn't do much last week (164 yards passing, 1 TD) against Minnesota, it was more a result of the glowing success of the running game rather than a deficiency in the passing game. Look for Palmer's numbers numbers to improve against the Bears this week who have allowed an average of 270.7 passing yards per game (30th in the NFL). Bench Matt Leinart, Houston at Jacksonville: With Matt Schaub out for the season, Leinart gets his chance this week. Unfortunately, he draws a Jaguars' defense that is ranked 4th in the league in passing yards allowed. Expect the Texans to emphasize the running game as a well-rested Arian Foster works extra hard this week. Leinart's passing scheme will be short, conservative passes even with the return of Andre Johnson. Ryan Fitzpatrick, Buffalo at N.Y. Jets: In the last three games, Fitzpatrick has averaged only 182 yards passing while throwing just 2 TDs to 7 INTs. One of those games was against this very Jets' defense where he threw for 191 yards, 1 TD, and 2 INTs and that game was in Buffalo. Playing this game in the Meadowlands after the Jets embarrassing loss to the Denver Tebows on Thursday night is not a place you want to be. Cover your eyes Bills' fans, this one is going to be ugly. Running Backs Studs LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia vs. New England Ray Rice, Baltimore vs. San Francisco Matt Forte, Chicago at Oakland Fred Jackson, Buffalo at N.Y. Jets *Questionable: Calf* Arian Foster, Houston at Jacksonville Adrian Peterson, Minnesota at Atlanta *Questionable: Ankle* Darren Sproles, New Orleans vs. N.Y. Giants Michael Turner, Atlanta vs. Minnesota Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville vs. Houston Frank Gore, San Francisco at Baltimore Steven Jackson, St. Louis vs. Arizona Ryan Mathews, San Diego vs. Denver Darren McFadden, Oakland vs. Chicago *Questionable: Foot* Start Cedric Benson, Cincinnati vs. Cleveland: Benson didn't gain much in rushing yards last week (41 yards on 15 carries), but he made up for it with two trips to the end zone. This week, he faces the Browns for the second time this season. The last time they played, Benson rushed for 121 yards and a score in Cleveland. Benson should be able to match those numbers playing at home as the Bengals look to get back on track. Rashard Mendenhall, Pittsburgh at Kansas City: Mendenhall has rushed for over 100 yards just once this season and it happened way back in week six against the Jaguars. Since then, he's averaged just 49.5 rushing yards per game while splitting time with both Mewelde Moore and Isaac Redman. Coming off a bye week, Mendenhall is primed for a big game against a Chiefs' defense that allowed 147 yards rushing to the New England trio of BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Danny Woodhead, and Shane Vereen on Monday night. That's not exactly Emmitt Smith, Walter Payton, and Barry Sanders of the running back community. Willis McGahee, Denver at San Diego: Keep an eye on McGahee's hamstring as the week progresses and keep Lance Ball warming up in case McGahee can't go. If McGahee plays this week, expect similar numbers from the last time he faced the Chargers in week five when he ran for 125 yards on just 16 carries. The Chargers are in disarray right now. The last thing they need to do is to try and establish a game plan for the Broncos' offense. Look for McGahee to take advantage of the Chargers over-committing to Tim Tebow with big rushing totals. Bench Toby Gerhart, Minnesota at Atlanta: With Adrian Peterson likely to miss this week's game with an ankle injury, Gerhart gets the nod at starting running back for Minnesota. You know the old saying, "you don't know what you got, until it's gone"? Well, Vikings' fans will be singing that Cinderella song (the 80's rock band, not the princess) all day long this Sunday. The Falcons have allowed the 2nd fewest rushing yards in the NFL this season (85.4 per game), and while that usually wouldn't prevent Minnesota from rushing the ball 20-25 times with AP, it will be a huge deterrent with Gerhart at RB. Look for the Vikings to open up the offense more this week as Gerhart will prove to be more valuable in the passing game than the running game, but even that won't be enough to have him in your starting lineup. Roy Helu, Washington at Seattle: Since taking over for the injured Tim Hightower, Helu hasn't been very impressive. With just 117 total rushing yards in the last three games, Helu and the Redskins' running game has struggled mightily. This week, they face a Seattle run defense that has played well as of late holding Ray Rice and Steven Jackson to a combined 69 rushing yards over the past two weeks. Don't expect Helu to turn things around this week. Brandon Jacobs, N.Y. Giants at New Orleans: With Ahmad Bradshaw unlikely to return this week, it's up to Jacobs to lead the way for the Giants as they head to New Orleans. Jacobs has struggled in the last two games rushing for a total of just 76 yards while averaging a mere 2.5 yards per carry. While D.J. Ware was taking some of the load off of Jacobs he suffered a concussion last week and his status is also in doubt. While New Orleans hasn't been great against the run this season, not having a change-of-pace runner to spell Jacobs will allow the quick Saints' defense to focus on Jacobs and keep him in check. While Eli Manning should have a big day this week, Jacobs and the Giants' running game won't do much at all. Wide Receivers Studs Calvin Johnson, Detroit vs. Green Bay Wes Welker, New England at Philadelphia Steve Smith, Carolina at Indianapolis Mike Wallace, Pittsburgh at Kansas City Greg Jennings, Green Bay at Detroit *Questionable: Knee* Vincent Jackson, San Diego vs. Denver Jordy Nelson, Green Bay at Detroit Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona at St. Louis A.J. Green, Cincinnati vs. Cleveland *Questionable: Knee* Brandon Marshall, Miami at Dallas Roddy White, Atlanta vs. Minnesota Hakeem Nicks, N.Y. Giants at New Orleans Marques Colston, New Orleans vs. N.Y. Giants Andre Johnson, Houston at Jacksonville *Questionable: Hamstring* Start DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia vs. New England: Jackson took advantage of an injury to Jeremy Maclin catching six passes for 88 yards against the Giants on Sunday night. With Maclin's status still in doubt and the porous Patriots' pass defense on the schedule, expect big numbers from Jackson this week. Watch the injury report as Jackson suffered a foot injury last week, but he looked very strong when he was on the field and should be primed for a big game if healthy. Denarius Moore, Oakland vs. Chicago: Moore followed up his 5-catch, 123-yard, 2-TD performance in week 10 with a real stinker last week catching just one pass for 14 yards. Look for much better numbers for Moore and the Raiders' passing attack as they get back on track against a Bears' defense that has been susceptible to the pass. Don't discount the impact of Jay Cutler's injury on the Chicago defense. The Bears' defense will be on the field much more often in this game, which will lead to dropped coverages and big gains. Brandon Lloyd, St. Louis vs. Arizona: Not only has Lloyd caught at least five passes in four of the past five games, he's scored a TD in three of the past four games including two straight games. Lloyd caught five passes for 80 yards the last time he faced the Cardinals in week nine, but expect those numbers to improve as the Rams will turn it up at home. Make it three games in a row with a score for Lloyd as he also approaches the 100-yard mark in receiving. Percy Harvin, Minnesota at Atlanta: Without Adrian Peterson, Harvin is the playmaker in the Vikings' offense. Harvin had his best game in recent memory last week catching six passes for 73 yards and a TD....