I know you people from Chicago aren't exactly accustomed to seeing a great deal of offense, so you must be in shock with your Chicago Bears.

The Cubbies aren't a threat, the White Sox win one-run ballgames, Bulls have their defense wrapped up in Ben Wallace, and the Blackhawks are the Blackhawks.

But seriously, who knew the Chicago Bears actually had an offensive scheme that could produce some good fantasy numbers?

Over the last two weeks, Da Bears have thrown for an average of 273 yards per game and have captured fantasy owners' attention across the nation.

I even picked up Mushin Muhammed off the free agent list ˜ just call me a groupie.

Chicago has become an offensive machine as of late, posting 26 points in its season opener against Green Bay and 34 points against Detroit.

Granted, Green Bay and Detroit don't necessarily have the defensive capabilities that the Bears or Baltimore Ravens have, but we can at least expect some big offensive numbers from the Bears for another week, as the team plays the Minnesota Vikings in week three.

Rex Grossman and company will face a Minnesota defense that has allowed an average of 163.5 passing yards and just over two touchdowns per game.

Look for Grossman to spread the wealth among his squad and hook up with Muhammed for at least a touchdown this week.

Now that my Chicago rant is out of my system, let's move on to the biggest fantasy news item of the week.

Former New England Patriot Deion Branch was traded to the Seattle Seahawks late last week in what could be the biggest move of the season for the defending Super Bowl runners-up.

Branch, a former Super Bowl MVP, will undoubtedly improve the Seattle offense and should connect with quarterback Matt Hasslebeck for some solid fantasy numbers.

If all goes to planned in Seattle, Branch should spread out defenses, giving running back Shaun Alexander larger holes to run through and Hasslebeck more than just one option in the passing game.

Hasslebeck lost Joe Jerevicious, now with the Browns, last season and was left with only one real threat downfield in wide receiver Darrell Jackson.

With two threats downfield, Alexander should avoid being the focal point of the defense, giving him more opportunities to find the end zone.

Now, Hasslebeck has Jackson and Branch, two top-rated receivers, and Alexander to fool around with. Look for Hasslebeck's numbers to improve immensely.

Weekly BFI (Brian Feldt Index):

Value Rising: Rex Grossman (QB, CHI); Drew Brees (QB, NO); Warrick Dunn (RB, ATL); Antonio Bryant (WR, SF); Terry Glenn (WR, DAL); Ryan Longwell (K, MIN).

Value Falling: Jake Plummer (QB, DEN); Jake Delhomme (QB, CAR); Steve Smith (WR, CAR); Randy Moss (WR, OAK); Willie Parker (RB, PIT); Larry Johnson (RB, KC).