In today’s Three and Out: Philip Rivers needs to prove himself this year; Domenik Hixon has a new home in Carolina and the Eagles could be shuffling their running backs.

Jamaal Charles is ready to return with a vengeance. He’s not the only running back in Kansas City that could help your fantasy team.

Cowboys WR Miles Austin said he was not ready for the 2011 season. But he could end up being a nice pickup for somebody this season.

How would a move to San Diego affect the fantasy value of WR Steve Smith? Find out in today’s Fantasy Three and Out.

And now for our weekly look around the NFL by the numbers, taking note of most notable numbers and best performances to come out of Week 5.

Steve Smith South is going to be an interesting dilemma going forward, because QB Jimmy Clausen has nearly killed his fantasy value. So you have to appreciate it when the receiver is just ruled out for an upcoming game. Who needs this kind of trouble.

Where have you gone, Dwayne Jarrett? I asked because Panthers WR Steve Smith (or Steve Smith South) is down, an possibly out. In other words, his fantasy relevance could be moving further south.

As the Buccaneers aim for a 2-0 start, they will have TE Kellen Winslow, who had been limited in practice with a knee injury and was listed as questionable for today’s matchup against the Panthers.

One of the training camp competitions we’ve been tracking is in Carolina, where questions remain behind top receiver Steve Smith.

Find out what I’ll be watching on Thursday night when the NFL’s preseason schedule continues with three games.

While many of the players failed to really separate themselves at LSU’s pro day, three in particular stood out. CB Chris Hawkins, LB Perry Riley and DT Al Woods were exceptional.