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GP	Catches	Yds	Avg	TDs	First Downs
5	36	324	9.0	0	16

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Welker big on receptions yet again: Patriots WR Wes Welker caught a season-high nine passes for 73 yards Week 6 at San Diego one week after catching eight passes for 73 yards. He didn't score a touchdown, though, and still has yet to score one this season.
(Updated 10/13/2008).

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No information available at this time (Updated 10/14/08).

Fantasy Analysis

Welker looks like he has finally gotten on the same page as QB Matt Cassel and should continue to thrive in the short passing game. Think of him as a No. 2 Fantasy WR with a great matchup Week 7 against the Broncos.
(Updated 10/13/2008).

WR Wes Welker led the Patriots in receptions for the fourth consecutive game to open the season, finishing the victory with a game-high eight receptions for 73 yards. Welker leads New England and is tied for eighth in the NFL with 27 receptions for 251 yards on the season. 10/07/2008

Welker had nine catches for 73 yards in the Patriots' 30-10 loss at San Diego on Sunday.
10/13/2008

Advice

Welker had eight receptions and 73 yards in last Sunday's win at San Francisco. He was one of fantasy's biggest surprises last season, catching 112 passes and eight touchdowns. But in 2008, he has 36 catches for 324 yards and no touchdowns.

Injury Report

No information available at this time (Updated 10/14/08).

Fantasy Analysis

October 13, 2008: Fantasy & Reality: Dy-NASTY

If you own any New England Patriots, it's time to re-evaluate your team. Dave Richard explains what's wrong with the Pats, breaks down the implications of Tony Romo's pinkie injury and talks Fantasy from Week 6.

October 13, 2008: Waiver Wire: Health crisis at quarterback

Tony Romo is hurt, so Fantasy owners are in need of a starting quarterback. Matt Ryan, Gus Frerotte and Chad Pennington and three options who could be available, says our Jamey Eisenberg in his latest addition of Playing the Waiver Wire.

October 10, 2008: Fantasy Football Matchups: Week 6

Our Dave Richard puts every Week 6 matchup under the microscope for Fantasy owners, breaking down potential game plans and more in his Fantasy Matchups.

October 9, 2008: Week 6 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em

Is it really a good idea to bench Joseph Addai vs. Baltimore? Our Jamey Eisenberg weighs in on that and speaks highly of Jason Campbell in his Week 6 edition of Start 'EM and Sit 'Em.

October 8, 2008: History Lessons: Another Bolts-Pats showdown

The Patriots and Chargers have faced each other three times in the last 22 months. Other than a new face under center for New England, most of the faces are familiar. Our Dave Richard examines their recent history and more.

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Last Seven Games
Date	Opp.	Rec	Yds	Lg	TD
09/07	KC	6	51	13	0
09/14	NYJ	7	72	26	0
09/21	MIA	6	55	21	0
10/05	SF	8	73	20	0
10/12	SD	9	73	15	0

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Seven Week Schedule
Week	Date	Site	Time/Result
6	10/12/08	@ SD	Lost 10-30
7	10/20/08	DEN
8	10/26/08	STL
9	11/2/08	@ IND
10	11/9/08	BUF
11	11/13/08	NYJ
12	11/23/08	@ MIA
Bye: Week 4

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