Dr. Roto wants to take the time to recognize all the educators who sent in their questions this week. You are all overworked, underpaid, and not as appreciated as you should be. THANK YOU for all YOU DO for our children!

The Doctor is in...

Question #1: Who should I start this week, Philip Rivers or Carson Palmer? - Max, Auburn Junior High School, Auburn, AL

Max: Easy one here, Max. One of them is starting against the Super Bowl champs with an outstanding defense, while the other is playing against a team with 2 guys injured in the secondary (and whose own team has a lousy running game). If you guessed start Rivers--you are right!

Question #2: Do you think the Colts vs. Pats game will be a high scoring affair?  Do I look for another defense to play this week against Peyton Manning? - Jerry, Franklin Elementary School, Sutter County, CA

Jerry: Look for a 27-24 type game this week for the Pats-Colts (with the Colts coming out on top). You better look for another defense this week. Peyton throws very few picks and almost never gets sacked. So, unless you think that Brandon Tate is going to run back 2 kicks for TD's, I would ditch the Patriots.

Question #3: What's your take on Steve Smith (NY)?  Hot start, nothing much recent.  Flash in the pan or a viable fantasy option? -Alex, Ramblewood Middle School, Coral Springs, FL

Alex: Steve Smith has had a very good year for the Giants. He is not a flash in the pan, although the same cannot be said for the rest of his team. The Giants offensive line play has been, well offensive. Moreover, the defense has been just awful. If Eli can get the time, he can hit Steve Smith and Hakeem Nicks down the field. Because his value is down now, I would hold onto Smith. He still could (and should) finish the season strong.

Question #4: Do you see anyone picking up Larry Johnson anytime soon?  If so, with the intent of him having a prominent role?  In other words.... Do I drop him? - Al, Bishop England High School, Charleston, SC

Al: It is time to stick a fork in LJ. He's done. No chance for him to have a prominent role this season UNLESS he gets picked up by a terrible team who decides to let him start the last three weeks of the season to see what he has left in the tank. The Cleveland Browns fit the bill for LJ, but after Jamal Lewis's scathing remarks, I doubt he would want to go there. Other places that would fit that profile are: Seattle and Washington. Keep a close eye on the Patriots, though... If Belicheck thinks that LJ has anything left, he would fit in well there.

Question #5: I'm sick of Jay Cutler, last night did it.  I'm done with him.. He can throw for 5 touchdowns next week I don't care.  What can you tell me about this Josh Freeman kid? - Carlos, Belvidere North High School, Belvidere, IL

Carlos: Dr. Roto has written about Josh Freeman for the LAST THREE WEEKS on his website, www.roto-rx.com (it's free to register and read the articles). Dr. Roto saw Freeman play at Kansas State and was impressed. He is a young version of Dante Culpepper (without the rocket arm). But he can throw well enough, and he runs very well for a QB. Did you see how the rest of the Bucs responded to him last week? They like him. As for Cutler...I don't blame you one bit, last night was painful to watch. Here's the deal about Cutler...when you need him, he stinks. When you don't, he's great.

The Doctor is out...

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