The Redskins getting crushed by the Patriots meant a great IDP day for DB LaRon Landry.

Defensive Linemen

Amobi Okoye, Houston Texans
Season Stats: 17 solos, 2 assists, 4.0 sacks, 0 INT, 1 FF, 0 Pass Def.
Last Week: 3 solos, 1 assist, 0 sacks, 0 INT, 0 FF, 0 Pass  Def.

As you’ll have with all defensive tackles, you won’t get many tackles while hoping for a sack or two to fall your way.  Okoye had a few weeks of strong play, but should not be counted on in IDP leagues unless without position specificity. 

Gaines Adams, Tampa Bay  Buccaneers
Season Stats: 9 solos, 7 assists, 1.5 sacks, 0 INT, 0 FF, 1 Pass Def.
Last Week: 0 solos, 1 assist, 0.5 sacks, 0 INT, 0 FF, 0 Pass Def.

We’re mentioning Adams this week mostly because we felt Okoye was getting lonely as the rookie lineman de jour.  Adams got to see the field a bit as of late, and recorded half of a sack while filling in for the then injured Greg Spires.   You could obviously do better than Adams in IDP leagues, but he may get a little more burn as the season wears on.

Linebackers

Patrick Willis, San Francisco  49ers
Season Stats: 52 solos, 21 assists, 0 sacks, 0 INT, 1 FF, 2 Pass Def.
Last Week: 6 solos, 4 assists, 0 sacks, 0 INT, 0 FF, 0 Pass Def.

Another week of double-digit tackles for the rookie.  The Niners offense is just deplorable, allowing Willis to be on the field for plenty of downs.  This week brings the Atlanta Falcons that will look to increase the carries of second-year back Jerious Norwood.  Thus, it should be more of the same for Willis who will look to rack up at least 10 tackles for the fifth straight week. 

Jon Beason, Carolina Panthers
Season Stats: 38 solos, 12 assists, 0 sacks, 0 INT, 0 FF, 3 Pass Def.
Last Week: 2 solos, 3 assists, 0 sacks, 0 INT, 0 FF, 2 Pass Def.

Though Beason didn’t dominate last week like many would have liked, the Tennessee Titans have allowed over 11 tackles per game to opposing middle linebackers this season.  Needless to say, Beason is a must-start against Vince Young and company this week.  Get him in there and hope that the rookie can increase the aforementioned average.

Defensive Backs

LaRon Landry, Washington Redskins
Season Stats: 32 solos, 18 assists, 0.5 sacks, 0 INT, 0 FF, 2 Pass Def.
Last Week: 11 solos, 4 assists, 0 sacks, 0 INT, 0 FF, 0 Pass Def.

Wow.  If this guy was dropped a few weeks ago after his back-to-back two tackle outings, he shouldn’t be available after this past week.  While the Redskins were dominated on the road, Landry was on the field a lot, and it showed in his 15 tackles.  The Jets will obviously be a bit of a weaker opponent this week, but with Laveranues Coles out with a concussion; they may rely on the run a bit more – meaning more fruit for Landry to pick.

Eric Wright, Cleveland Browns
Season Stats: 46 solos, 3 assists, 0 sacks, 1 INT, 0 FF, 6 Pass Def.
Last Week: 5 solos, 0 assists, 0 sacks, 0 INT, 0 FF, 1 Pass Def.

While this line doesn’t even compare to that of Landry, it was another solid day for Wright, especially if defended passes counted in your league.  The Seattle Seahawks will have D.J. Hackett and Deion Branch back, which should open up the passing game a bit for Matt Hasselbeck.  Wright’s successes follow when teams pick on him, which should be the case for yet another week.