Each week one of our Fantasy experts will answer your Fantasy Football questions in this space. You can e-mail your questions to DMFantasyFootball@cbs.com. Be sure to put Attn: Dear Mr. Fantasy in the subject field. Please include your full name, hometown and state. Be aware, due to the large volume of submissions received, we cannot guarantee personal responses or answers to all questions.

Dear Mr. Fantasy,

I had the misfortune of drafting both Lamont Jordan and Randy Moss this year. Believe it or not I'm still in the top five of my 12-man league but I desperately need to dump these guys if I'm going to get in the top three. Unfortunately all I'm getting is garbage offers for them. Being two of my top three picks this year, what can I expect for them and should give them a little longer before trying to dump them?

Gregory Champagne
Colorado Springs, CO

SG: I recently faced off with our managing editor, Peter Madden, on this issue and told Fantasy owners to be patient with Jordan. The same can be said for Moss as well, especially if all you are getting for them are garbage offers. Once the Raiders return from their bye, they'll have two weeks to prove to Fantasy owners if they are worth the headache when the play the lowly Browns and 49ers in consecutive weeks. If they can't get it going against those two teams, then it really will be time to cut bait with them. Their value isn't going to get much lower than it is now, and even if you still want to trade either of the players, there is a good chance that their stock can go up with a solid performance in either of the two games. At the moment, it will be hard to find anyone who will offer you more than a No. 3 RB or a No. 3 receiver for either player.

Dear Mr. Fantasy,

I used to think I knew what I was talking about when it came to Fantasy Football. I took LaMont Jordan with my keeper pick in my Fantasy draft (I let Steven Jackson and Edgerrin James walk). I was under the assumption that he'd catch somewhere in the neighborhood of 50-60 balls and improve on his rushing totals from a year ago. Like I said... I thought that I knew what I was talking about.

It now looks like the Raiders will do worse than my hometown Buffalo Bills, and what's worse, Jordan has yet to catch a single ball. My question is, what do I do with this guy? He has no value, so a trade is out of the question, and if I drop him the best I can do is probably DeAngelo Williams. I also hate to give up on a guy that was my first pick in a draft after only two weeks.

My other RBs are Ronnie Brown and Mike Bell.

What, in your expert opinion is my best course of action.

Adam
Buffalo, NY

SG: Once again, I truely understand the angst and frustration Fantasy owners are feeling at the moment, especially those who drafted him as a No. 1 RB. I can't stress how important it is, however, to be patient through the bye-week before making a rash decision. Remember that Jordan faced two very tough matchups (vs. San Diego and at Baltimore) and the Raiders were often playing from behind, leaving them unable to run the ball altogether. My suggestion is to take a wait-and-see approach at least through Week 4, and preferably through Week 5. Once the smoke clears, you'll have a better idea of what you have with Jordan and will be able to make a more educated decision. Not to mention that you'll give his value a chance to revive itself. As for DeAngelo Williams ... PICK HIM UP!!! Unless you are in a very, very shallow league, Williams is a guy who should at the very least be a reserve option because of his potential. He is already contributing solid numbers and is seeing enough carries to start in larger leagues.

Dear Mr. Fantasy,

I've got Chris Chambers, Torry Holt, and Donte' Stallworth on my team and need to trade one to upgrade my RBs (LaMont Jordan just isn't cutting it). I feel like I should definitely hold on to Holt, but then I'm not sure whether to trade Chambers or Stallworth. What would you do?

Thanks,
Nick Gonzalez
Austin, TX

SG: Ah, another angry Jordan customer. You already know what I think about him, but as far as your receivers go, trading one away for a RB isn't a bad idea. Torry Holt is your No. 1 guy here, no question about it. As for your second best receiver, Chambers is the guy with the better pedigree and the proven ability to post solid numbers over the course of a season. He's another one who has gotten off to a slow start, but he too will get a chance (along with everybody on the Dolphins) the next two weeks. Fantasy owners should be salivating over matchups at home vs. the Titans and on the road at Houston. I'd want to have them on my team for those two games no matter how bad Daunte Culpepper has looked the first two weeks. Stallworth is a nice sell-high candidate because he has proven to be Donovan McNabb's favorite receiver early on and will play in a pass-first offense all year, but I'd be patient and wait to see what happens with Jordan and Chambers first.

Dear Mr. Fantasy,

I have a tough RB decision to make for Week 3, and would very much appreciate your input. I'm in a 16-team keeper league. We're allowed only 3 RBs, I drafted Cadillac Williams (uh, I feel nauseated), Frank Gore (oh, I feel better now), and DeAngelo Williams for his tremendous keeper potential. I didn't anticipate using DeAngelo Williams much early without an injury to Foster, but now I'm reconsidering.

Here's my question: Alongside Gore, would you start Cadillac or DeAngelo Week 3? It appears that DeAngelo may be sneaking the starting spot from DeShaun Foster and put up good numbers vs. Minnesota. And, of course, we all know how Caddie is running (yikes). Plus, Caddie has a tough matchup with Carolina this week, and DeAngelo's matchup with Tampa looks a little better (just ask Warrick Dunn). Ugh, I hate these decisions. I'm leaning toward Caddie, but barely. Please help! Keep up the good work!

Kevin Crowe
Decatur, GA

SG: The Panthers still consider Foster their starting running back despite the fact that he has only averaged 2.9 yards per carry through two weeks. DeAngelo had the better week against Minnesota on Sunday, but there is no guarantee that he'll get the ball as many times in Week 3 vs. Tampa Bay. I do agree that you are faced with a tough call because DeAngelo is dripping with talent and looked very good in Week 2, but you are right in leaning toward Caddie for Week 3. He has done virtually nothing in the first two weeks and the matchup doesn't sound good, but is actually a lot better than it appears to be. The Panthers, who were expected to be one of the better defenses against the run, have allowed the second most yards rushing through the first two weeks of the season. Who's last against the rush? Why Tampa Bay, of course. All of the ingredients are there for you to be kicking yourself come Sunday afternoon, but I say the safer bet is to go with the guaranteed No. 1 back who you know will get the brunt of the carries against a defense that has struggles to stop the run.

Dear Mr. Fantasy,

With Daunte Culpepper struggling, do I play him against Tennessee or do I go with newly acquired (by my team) Rex Grossman?

Chris Trevino
Frisco, TX

SG: It's tough to recommend a guy who has thrown just one touchdown pass and three interceptions over a guy with a 128.7 passer rating with five touchdowns and only one interception, but I am going to do just that. Culpepper will face a notoriously poor pass defense at home against the Titans. They've allowed 268.5 yards per contest (fourth worst in the NFL) through two weeks and Culpepper will be playing with a huge chip on his shoulder as he will be trying to convince everyone, including his own team, that he can still hang with the best in the league. Grossman has done more than anyone can ask of him early on, but has done it against two of the worst pass defenses in football. He'll face Minnesota in Week 3, who have allowed just 163 yards passing per game in the first two contests and no passing touchdowns. It's a tough sell, and one that I could catch a lot of slack for, but it's one that I am going to stand by this week.

Dear Mr. Fantasy,

Is it time to panic on Tom Brady, or at least sit him down for a few weeks? He seems to have few playmakers to throw to, his timing and accuracy are off, his protection seems a bit questionable, and the Patriots seem to be enamored of a more ground-oriented game plan this year with their two stud running backs. What is the likelihood that Brady will actually start producing like an elite fantasy quarterback and if he does, when will that finally happen?

Todd Zywicki
Falls Church, VA

SG: Brady hasn't gotten off to a quick start and the road doesn't get any easier for him in the coming weeks. He'll have to face three very tough defenses in the Broncos, Bengals and Dolphins before the Patriots head into a bye week in Week 6. The Patriots have undergone several changes on the offensive side of the ball, but they've been able to overcome them to this point and have gotten off to a 2-0 start. Since 2002, the Patriots have been a team that doesn't always win pretty, but usually figures out a way to win in the end. With that said, they've been figuring out new ways to win and they have done that without Brady needing to throw for 250 yards. Brady is still very capable of spreading the ball around to receivers and will likely find a way to be a respectable Fantasy start each week, but Fantasy owners should begin to prepare alternatives for the long run, just in case. There is true potential for a letdown season for Brady in terms of statistical prowess.

Dear Mr. Fantasy,

I have lost two straight games this season with Antonio Bryant as a reserve. In either game, he would have been the difference between winning and losing. That said, I'm not sure which two receivers I should start this week between Antonio Bryant (vs. PHI), Chris Chambers (vs. TEN) and Santana Moss (vs. HOU). Any suggestion would be much appreciated.

Casey Durnin
Vancouver, BC

SG: A huge part of Fantasy Football is learning from your mistakes. Many Fantasy owners are asking themselves if Antonio Bryant can really be as good as he has been in the first two weeks, and there is no reason to believe he isn't. Alex Smith is a nice young quarterback who has developed well and has identified Bryant as his top target and that will continue this season as long as he can remain healthy. As for Chambers and Moss, both are excellent options as No. 2 WR, but I believe in Culpepper at this point more than I do Mark Brunell. All three of your receivers have excellent matchups, so you've got to go with which offense you trust the most. I've already professed my belief that the Dolphins offense will finally come alive in Week 3 vs. a week Tennessee defense and I will continue to stand by it.

Dear Mr. Fantasy, What do you think of a Steve Smith for Laveranues Coles trade (straight up and I have Steve Smith). His injury seems to be worse than initially thought.

Thanks,
Ravi Kantha
New Rochelle, NY

SG: It depends. How tough on yourself are you? Would you absolutely loathe yourself if Steve Smith finds a way to get back to 100 percent and be the receiver that he was last year? If the answer is no, then at least wait for him to get back on the field before ridding yourself of your top receiver. If the answer is yes, than you can begin to gage interest for Smith, who was atop everyone's rankings at the position before the injury came around in the preseason. Coles is the early-season darling at wide receiver, but you have to be very careful when making these early season trades. There is also an injury issue, albeit an indirect one with Coles as he is dependant on the health of Chad Pennington. Personally, I'd wait at least another week to see what the deal is with Smith. With the Panthers 0-2, expect to see Smith this week on the field to give you more input before making your crucial decision.

Each week one of our Fantasy experts will answer your Fantasy Football questions in this space. You can e-mail your questions to DMFantasyFootball@cbs.com. Be sure to put Attn: Dear Mr. Fantasy in the subject field. Please include your full name, hometown and state. Be aware, due to the large volume of submissions received, we cannot guarantee personal responses or answers to all questions.