I like Germans' ranking myself, deadfish. Smith has had a horrible start but has put up nice games in his last 3 out of 4. But these are all decent choices so don't hesitate to go with your gut. Jaybebo, makes a good point that if Hester doesn't play Knox become a better play and we should be hearing about Hesters friday practice soon. Soup, says Kevin Walter is the play this week and that could very well be true. As a Kevin Walter owner in one league I have been waiting for him to come around. He started out the season hampered by injury. He has been healthy for awhile but as WRs go he is a very good downfield Blocker. He has been utilized a lot in that fashion this year, making picks downfield and this has been part of the reason That AJ and Owens both seem to be able to get open against anybody and everybody. With Owens out the Texans may indeed look toweaponize Walter again, but it would be nice to see it first.
Smith has owned the Saints through out his career. The Saints DC said on the radio this morning that the Saints plan was to flip his little body over in the air when he does make a play against us Sunday and to hope tha the plays that he makes aren't scoring plays. I'm a Saints fan but I'd start Smith.
Also of note, Jake has never lost a game that he started in the Superdome. Not in college and not in the pros. Not as a Saint and not as a Panther. Hokie, an ex-Saint player and radio broadcaster for the team is picking the Panthers to upset the Saints this week.