Week Six Answers: Detroit Lions 10 Minnesota Vikings 12

Q: Can QB Dan Orlovsky get solid production from WRs Calvin Johnson and Roy Williams?

A: That darn "and"!  WR Calvin Johnson had 85 yards and a TD pass from Dan Orlovsky, who did not turn the ball over but only gathered 150 yards passing on 12 of 21 attempts.  He would have to have another 75+ yards to get quality production from two WRs.

Whether Orlovsky, or Drew Stanton, is the answer to the Lions longer-term QB problems, one can't tell.  However, the Lions should make every effort to find out.  Using a top 5 draft choice on a QB next April won't help the team too much in 2009.  Expect to see Orlovsky to have the shackles loosend over the next three or four games.  A 7.5 YPA makes me think he can do much better.

Q: How much does RB Adrian Peterson rebound from last week's 32-yard disaster?

A: 111 yards qualifies as a "rebound".  No TDs and two lost fumbles, though, makes the effort less impressive.

Fantasy Player To Watch:  WR Bernard Berrian.  Another 100+ yard game and a TD game makes Berrian a solid WR2.  Considering where he was drafted (7th round?), he will be part of successful fantasy teams who didn't look to be so successful right after the draft.