Quarterback

Chad Henne, Miami Dolphins

Over the past few weeks, the Miami Dolphins have emerged into a team with a legitimate shot of clinching a playoff spot in the AFC Conference, but even though their defense has been what is making headlines, their quarterback Chad Henne seems to be the real deal as he has proved he can be a Pro Bowl caliber quarterback in this league.

In the first three games of the season, Henne has thrown for 659 yards, three touchdowns and just one interception. Even though those aren’t huge numbers, this up and coming quarterback has shown signs of promising and might have a big game in Week 4 against the division rival New England Patriots.

Other notable QBs: Shaun Hill, Detroit Lions

Running Back

Peyton Hillis, Cleveland Browns

Throughout his first two seasons in the NFL with the Denver Broncos, running back Peyton Hillis didn’t have that much success, but now that he is the number one back with the Cleveland Browns he has started to come into his own and become a force to be reckoned with.

In Week 4, Hillis and company will be facing off against the division rival Cincinnati Bengals. Even though the Bengals have a pretty tough defense once again this season, Hillis is coming off the best game of his NFL career against the lockdown defense of the Baltimore Ravens in which he rushed for 144 yards and a touchdown.

Its uncertain whether or not he can have a repeat performance, but there is a good chance he could have another big day.

Other notable RBs: Justin Forsett, Seattle Seahawks; LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers

Wide Receiver

Lance Moore, New Orleans Saints

Even though Lance Moore isn’t considered to be as big of the threat in the Saints offense as Marques Colston or Reggie Bush (at least when he is healthy), he can still put up big numbers in bunches like he did last week in the loss to the Atlanta Falcons with 149 yards and two touchdowns.

That breakout performance could be nothing more than a fluke and might never happen again this season, but the defending champs do have a favorable matchup in Week 4 against the winless Carolina Panthers and Moore could have a similar performance.

Other notable WRs: Legedu Naanee, San Diego Chargers

Tight End

Owen Daniels, Houston Texans

Before Owen Daniels went down with a season ending knee injury last year, he was considered amongst the best in the league at his position, but this season has been a bit rough on him as he has struggled to get involved in the potent Houston Texans offense with just six catches on the year for 60 yards and no touchdowns.

In Week 4, I believe this will change as the Houston Texans will take on the Oakland Raiders and could look to get him some redzone looks.

Other notable TEs: John Carlson, Seattle Seahawks; Tony Scheffler, Detroit Lions

Defense

Miami Dolphins

The New York Jets are the team to beat in the AFC East division this season, but the Miami Dolphins don’t seem to be too far behind as they have proved they can get it done on the defensive side of the football as well.

This week the Miami Dolphins defense will be taking on Tom Brady and the New England Patriots offense, but even though Bill Belichick’s team can light up the scoreboard, I am betting the Dolphins could give them a run for their money.

Other notable Defenses: Oakland Raiders

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