Week One is in the books and many fantasy owners got their first taste of whether or not their team is destined for playoffs or for mediocrity. Either way, don’t panic. The season is young, and any smart GM who makes the right moves and starts the right players can lead his (or her) team to the promise land.

Here is a look at some of the most intriguing Week 2 matchups. It’s all about starting quality players when they have a favorable matchup, and the most savvy owners know when it’s time to take a chance on lesser players facing softer defenses. Take the first step here - in the first edition of The Good, Bad and Ugly.
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Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson was arrested for boating under the influence, a crime that likely won’t cost him his roster spot in Chicago. Though he’s crying foul play from police in Austin, it was just another bad taste that he left in his employer’s mouth. Where management is losing faith in Benson, they’re gaining it in Tulane rookie Matt Forte, who impressed coach Lovie Smith at rookie mini-camp.

Benson had a miserable first season as the Bears starting running back, rushing for 674 yards and averaging a paltry 3.4 yards per carry. He suffered a broken fibula in a Week 12 win over Denver, bringing an end to a season where he underachieved and confirmed the team’s shaken trust in its former first-round draft pick. Read more »