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Weekly Surprises -- Week 6

Cleo Lemon, QB, Miami - His two rushing touchdowns were fluky but his final passing numbers of 256 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions weren't too bad for a guy's first NFL start.  With a little more time he might be a decent bye-week fill-in.

Kevin Walter, WR, Houston - He's not completely unknown as he's been the Texans' #2 WR since the beginning of the season, but this (12 catches for 160 yards) was his breakout game.  If it's a sign that the Texans are confident in his ability, the Houston passing offense might really take off when Andre Johnson returns.

Thomas Jones, RB, NY Jets - Say what? 24 carries for 130 yards is a great day for Jones and probably the final nail in the coffin for Leon Washington owners barring an injury.  The fact that he rushed for 130 yards and his team only scored nine points isn't a promising sign though.

David Patten, WR, New Orleans - With no Devery Henderson and Marques Colston catching only one pass, you'd think the Saints went down to yet another defeat.  Nope, Brees throws for 246 yards and two touchdowns, including eight catches for 113 yards by Patten.  Has the combo of Colston and Henderson been hindering the Saints offense?  Maybe they need a veteran in the lineup, a role Patten fill nicely this week.  It's an interesting situation to watch.