Start – Cecil Shorts III, WR, Jaguars

Shorts is a lone bright spot on the Jaguars team this season, which might be the first 1,000-yard receiving season of his career. In the past two games, Shorts has seen 22 total targets, which means his involvement in the offense is increasing on a weekly basis. Despite inconsistent play at the quarterback position for Jacksonville, the shifty Shorts has found openings and made the occasional big haul to help the offense move down field.

Sit – Stevan Ridley, RB, Patriots

After a dismal performance against the Denver Broncos less than two weeks ago, Ridley has found himself in a familiar spot – head coach Bill Belichick’s doghouse. During the game against Denver, Ridley fumbled for the third time in as many games, increasing his total to four for the season. If there is one thing Belichick does not tolerate, it is lost opportunities – something with which Ridley has made a name for himself. After being inactive in Sunday’s matchup against the Texans, it appears Ridley will wear street clothes indefinitely – unless, of course, he secures the pigskin.

Start – Michael Floyd, WR, Cardinals

Floyd was one yard shy of his third straight 100-yard game Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, but that doesn’t take anything away from his recent hot streak. In the past three games, Floyd has amassed 396 receiving yards and two touchdowns, including a 91-yard grab. A favorable matchup against the St. Louis Rams – a team that ranks 19th in pass defense – should give Floyd the opportunity to crack the 100-yard mark once again. As long as quarterback Carson Palmer continues to get a heavy dose of pass plays, Floyd will continue to produce.

Sit – Josh Gordon, WR, Browns

It’s amazing to think that Gordon was at one time on Cleveland’s trade block after his recent strides toward greatness. Gordon recently set an NFL record as the first receiver to gain more than 200 receiving yards in back-to-back games, but trouble awaits the Browns’ star receiver Sunday against the New England Patriots. With both quarterbacks Brandon Weeden and Jason Campbell out with concussion-like symptoms, the Browns were forced to sign free agent Caleb Hanie as the starter. With question marks at the QB position and the physical, tenacious style of play from Patriots’ cornerback Aqib Talib, Gordon will surely encounter trouble this week.

Start – Steven Jackson, RB, Falcons

Although Jackson hasn’t looked like his usual self this season due to injuries, he has seemingly come into his own in recent weeks. Despite having no 100-yard games in the season, Jackson has once again found his nose for the end zone with three touchdowns in a two-week span. Jackson’s carries have also substantially increased, which means a 100-yard game could be obtainable, especially against a Green Bay Packers defense that ranks 26th against the run.