I am jumping into the fantasy column realm at an interesting time. Welcome to Week 6.

First, I'd like to wish former Morning Journal columnist and fellow Cleveland Stater Dan Gilles the best of luck in his new endeavors. He has written his last column for Week 6. So, I will lay out a few things on the week, too.

Gilles shared the saga of trying to decide on whether to start a game-time decision at quarterback this past week. It's an agonizing situation, but one that, I agree, revolves around some good old-fashioned luck.

Ben Roethlisberger and Aaron Rodgers kept owners guessing and then produced high-scoring weeks. If you watched "Big Ben" wince in pain since Week 1, you probably wouldn't want to start him either.

At this point in the season, fantasy owners should have a firm grasp on where their teams stand. If you stand at 0-5, why not play the role of spoiler? If you stand at 5-0, you're already making the right choices. If you're on the cusp, you may be one pickup or injury away for making or breaking the season. So here we go.

Browns Town

The Browns are back from the bye and playing on Monday night against the New York Giants. Beware, Kellen Winslow owners. Unspecified "illness" is never a good thing, and hopefully it's just the flu bug.

The big news, though, is Donte Stallworth, a perennial fantasy tease, maybe making his much anticipated debut for the Browns. My advice don't start him. I have two reasons:

1. He is playing on Monday night. If he pulls up lame in warmups again, who are you going to start? Giants backup wideout Domenik Hixon?

2. Let's see him play first. Derek Anderson hasn't had a quality No. 2 wide receiver yet this season. It could be argued, he hasn't had a No. 1 either. Sorry, Braylon.

The Gambles (You may be crazy to start or pick up, but, hey, it may just pay off)

1. Cedric Benson, Bengals vs. Jets: Yes, he is back. With a struggling offense, Benson may just be the Rudi Johnson the Bengals need to get the offense back on track. Sorry, Chris Perry. The days of you being the No. 1 back in Cincy could be over. I see a platoon, but remember this is Benson. The same Benson that many took a gamble on in 2006 and, more so, in 2007. But, hey, the NFL is all about second chances these days. Right Chris Henry?

2. Gustave Frerotte, Vikings vs. Lions: The former Pro Bowler and one-time head rammer has settled nicely into the positon of starting quarterback for Minnesota. So, if you're desperate here is a potential one-week wonder. The Lions defense has given more than 30 points a game and 15 offensive touchdowns so far. Plus, he is always one screen pass to Adrian Peterson away from scoring points.

The Challenge (Other experts told you to sit them, I try to provide reasons why not to)

1. Derek Anderson, Browns vs. Giants: So, cbssportsline wants to remind every one the Giants knocked out Anderson in the preseason. They handed him a concussion and, in return, he has handed fantasy owners pretty much nothing since. Well, Monday night is primetime for a reason. Just ignore, Anderson's Sunday night performance against the Steelers in Week 2. Last week, Frerotte had a touchdown pass and Drew Brees threw for more than 300 yards. They didn't exactly rip it up, but how can you not believe Anderson will be jacked up for this game.

No. 1: He is reportedly on a short leash, but you never know what Romeo Crennel is thinking. Anderson should start fast and get the offense moving against the Super Bowl champs.

No. 2: The Giants may have hurt him before, but the guy who did it, Osi Umenyiora, is out for the season.

No. 3: 70,000-plus fans will be on his side early and often.

No. 4: The "don't start Stallworth" maybe back. Now, if Winslow is cleared to go, the weapons and a bye week of prep will be in his favor. Now, he just needs to avoid any cement walls in celebration.