Week Two Fantasy Value Machine: Jay Culter Legit, Even Without Help

Value Machine checks the current value of non-obvious names -- no Tony Romo or Brian Westbrook here -- for owners looking to scope out the trade market.

For the record, the most egregious thing about Ed Hochuli's snafu is being overlooked by everyone. I officiate high school -- I understand I'm far less qualified to complain than an NFL official, but this does make me more qualified than someone sitting at their computer claiming the "refs cheated" -- and the worst part about the call was the fact that the ball went backwards. Even if Hochuli thought, in real time, Jay Cutler's arm went forward, the ball still went backwards. A backwards pass is a loose ball. How the referee can't see that from even with the QB is beyond me. People keep talking about the whistle, but it's not acceptable to blow it there. I still respect him as an official, because human error is part of the game. Human error like this, though, shouldn't happen in such a high level game.

Even without the extra points, that he never should have accrued, Cutler had another big game. With two young, studly receiving speedsters and a reliable tight end, this isn't likely to change anytime soon. This time, the Broncos actually played a legitimate defense. You don't want to expect around 30 points a week, but it's very reasonable to start expecting 20. Jay Cutler is your top for week two.

Other
Philip Rivers -- Two straight big weeks, and I'm not expecting it to stop anytime soon.

Aaron Rodgers -- Sure, he got fat against the Lions ... but we need to realize the confidence is building in Green Bay. Both for Rodgers himself and in him by everyone else. A slow start could have been disastrous.

Kurt Warner -- Shredded the Dolphins at home, and his stock won't get much higher. You do have to consider, though, that he plays in a division with really subpar defenses.

Jason Campbell -- Huge bounce-back game and came through with a clutch bomb. Expect improvement as the season progresses and he gets more comfortable in the new offense.

J.T. O'Sullivan -- Survived the debacle that was week one, and now the Mike Martz-related love can commence.

Julius Jones -- The Seahawks WRs are all hurt, as is Maurice Morris ... so Julius was heavily leaned upon. Expect that to continue, however, 20 point weeks aren't going to be commonplace from here on out.

Jonathan Stewart -- Huge second half effort against a strong Bears run defense surely moves him above DeAngelo Williams on the depth chart.

Anquan Boldin -- Three TDs, six catches, tons of yards. Larry Fitzgerald is still the top option for the Cards, though, so it may be a good time to explore trade options.

Santana Moss -- He and Campbell look to have good chemistry, and the deep threat is a fantasy treat.

Chris Chambers -- That's seven TDs in nine starts for the Chargers. Get him active every week.

Robert Meachem -- While owners rushed to nab Devery Henderson and David Patten this week, Meachem was the one who came through with a receiving touchdown.

John Carlson -- Matt Hasselbeck has to throw to someone.

Tony Scheffler -- Cutler is really spreading around the love, and it's not going to hurt to own any of the guys grabbing his throws.

Michael Turner was all the rage last week, but we told you to sell high on him. It may not still be too late, but he's shown his colors now in a NLG (non-Lions game). His value took the biggest hit in week two. Obviously, his five-point effort is lower than we should expect, but you're never gonna see that 35 again.

Other
Jake Delhomme -- Terrible week, but it was against a solid defense. Definite buy-low time with Steve Smith coming back this week ... if you find an owner stupid enough to not realize it.

Marc Bulger -- The good news is that he can't get worse and the Rams are always going to be coming back from behind. The bad news is that the team flat out sucks.

David Garrard -- Protection issues are dooming his -- and his team's -- season.

Matt Hasselbeck -- No WRs leaves him turning to Carlson and Julius as his top options. That's not fun if he's your QB1.

Ryan Grant -- Pathetic effort against the pathetic Lions means he's either not healthy or just really wanted his money and has lost motivation. Solid buy-low because his value is in the can, but you'll definitely need to handcuff him with Brandon Jackson -- who scored double digit points Sunday.

Kevin Smith -- Returned to reality after not getting to face the Falcons. It's gonna be another long year in Detroit.

DeAngelo Williams -- Looks like he's already losing his job to the rookie Stewart.

Randy Moss -- I know I said no obvious names, but three points in the first full game without Tom Brady is a bad omen. He's shut down on less than stellar QBs before, so the cause for concern is certainly realistic. I'd bail, but if you disagree he could probably be had for a cheaper than market price.

Muhsin Muhammad -- For as much as he was targeted the past two weeks, the points return was quite minimal. He can make comments about his former team all he wants, but the fact remains that's he's lost a few steps and is mediocre at best. With Smith's return this week, Moose is rendered meaningless in fantasy.

Devery Henderson -- A classic one-hit wonder. He'll either get that you 84 yard TD, or virtually nothing. That's too much of a gamble in most fantasy leagues.

Anthony Fasano -- From a promising week one to a goose-egg. We may have overreacted, but it can't hurt to buy low in hopes that he starts getting back into the offensive flow.

Dante Rosario -- Like Fasano, a return to Earth after a big week one. The difference is that Steve Smith is returning, and Jonathan Stewart will be eating time from the clock. Looks like week one will be the high point of Rosario's season.