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Found October 06, 2012 on Football Nation: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Philip Rivers,  Ryan Mathews,  Jackie Battle,  Robert Meachem,  Antonio Gates,  Drew Brees,  Darren Sproles,  Pierre Thomas,  Mark Ingram,  Marques Colston,  Lance Moore,  Devery Henderson,  Jimmy Graham
TEAMS: San Diego Chargers,  New Orleans Saints
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San Diego Chargers @ New Orleans SaintsSan Diego Chargers (3-1): Philip Rivers has started out slow this season and has already thrown four interceptions. A very favorable match-up this week Rivers is a solid play.Ryan Mathews is listed as the No. 2 running back on the depth chart and is expected to split carries with Jackie Battle after having fumbling issues since his return from his clavicle injury. Battle has earned himself a role with stellar play thus far this season.Malcom Floyd has a very good match-up against the oft-burnt Saints secondary. River's clear No. 1 target Floyd has been a steady fantasy play this season.Robert Meachem is playing this week with a possible chip on his shoulder going up against his old team the New Orleans Saints.Antonio Gates has been quite the disappointment this season and if he is to have a bounce back game this is the week he does it.Good starts: Philip Rivers, Ryan Mathews, Malcom Floyd, Antonio GatesMiddle of the road: Jackie BattleBad s...
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