gameday predictions
PLAYER MATCHUP OF THE WEEK
Panthers WR Muhsin Muhammad vs. Bears CB Charles Tillman
Former Bears teammates meet for the first time since Muhammad said Chicago "is where receivers go to die." Of course, a Bears defender might actually agree with that assessment. Both teams are early surprises. Muhammad caught six passes for 56 yards in last week's victory at San Diego. Tillman forced a fumble that was returned for a TD in the victory at Indianapolis. (MC)
COACHING MATCHUP
OF THE WEEK
Colts off. coordinator Tom Moore vs. Vikings def. coordinator Leslie Frazier.
One of the reasons Peyton Manning is so sharp is he's had one offensive coordinator -- Tom Moore -- in 11 seasons. Frazier comes from the Tony Dungy coaching tree and knows the inner secrets of the Colts offense after spending two years (2005-06) as Indy's defensive backs coach. (MC)
HERO OF THE WEEK
Randy Moss, WR, New England Patriots
Moss seems more determined than anyone to keep the Patriots on top of the AFC East without Tom Brady. If the Jets put second-year CB Darrelle Revis on Moss one-on-one, look for Moss to have a big day. (MC)
