QB:
Marc Bulger - If you have recent lost your QB2, someone like Jon Kitna, seriously consider an upside pick like Marc Bulger. Bulger won't return to his pre-2007 performance with the current state of the Rams offense, but like I said last week, I expect better things with the coaching change. The Rams never should have benched him to begin with.
Gus Frerotte - If someone like Bulger isn't available, you can try taking a shot with Frerotte. He looked solid last night. The Vikings will undoubtedly be a run first team, but Frerotte will be trusted to throw it deep to Berrian and Rice (when he returns). He showed last night that he's much more accurate with the deep ball than Jackson, and he should be able to take advantage of the defenses putting 8 in the box.
RB:
Justin Fargas - If for some reason he was dropped, get him. All indications point to him starting this week, and he should continue to start until he gets hurt again. McFadden still appears to be ailing, and the coaching staff apparently isn't thrilled with Michael Bush despite his impressive performances when given the chance.
Correll Buckhalter - All Westbrook owners need him anyways. If he was dropped with Westbrook returning last week, and you're either a Westbrook owner or someone in need of an RB2 this week, grab him. It would be stupid for Westbrook to play this week, and Buckhalter has a solid matchup against the 49ers in week 6.
Michael Pittman - If you can't get Buckhalter and are really hurting for an RB2 this week, it might be worth a shot to snag Pittman. Shanahanigans are in full effect this year, but Pittman is the Broncos' RB with the most value. He's getting the goal line carries, and he might be in line for more regular work if Young's groin is giving him problems.
Ryan Torain - If you drafted prior to Torain's elbow injury, he was dropped in redraft leagues. If you drafted after Torain's elbow injury, he wasn't drafted at all. If you have a spot that you're not doing much with, pick up Torain and wait for his possibly week 9 return. Torain had a serious shot at starting week 1 with a big preseason, but his elbow injury prevented that. Given the injury was to his elbow and not his legs, Torain has a good chance of making some sort of impact immediately. This is the type of waiver pickup that could really pay off down the stretch.
WR:
Lance Moore/Robert Meachem/Devery Henderson - I would imagine all these guys are owned in your league, but with the way Brees is spreading the ball around with the absences of Colston and Shockey, all are worth owning, and possibly using depending on your WR3 situation.
Brandon Stokley - With the injuries to both Eddie Royal and Tony Scheffler this weekend, Cutler needs some new targets to throw to other than Brandon Marshall. Stokley should emerge as his top secondary target, although do keep an eye on Darrell Jackson as well, if he even plays.
Mike Walker - Walker had a breakout game in week 5 with 6 catches for 107 yards. He's a talented speedster who has battled knee injuries, and he might have suffered another knee injury this past week, but he's someone to toss on your bench to see what happens. Matt Jones is also there, Jerry Porter is still working his way back, and the Jags will probably remain run-first despite the offensive line issues, but he's a solid upside WR5 guy. Just don't got wasting a high waiver pick on him unless you're really hurting at WR. Even then, I think Stokley is a better option, but Walker remains interesting.
Sinorice Moss - I know he scored 2 TDs last week, but Burress returns from his suspension this week, and the only reason Moss was targeted so much was the in-game injury to Dominik Hixon. Pass.
TE:
Zach Miller - You might have forgotten about him with the Raiders bye week in week 5, but he's worth picking up as a bye week/injury replacement.
Nate Jackson - Jackson will take the injured Scheffler's role as the pass catching TE in Denver's offense, so he's worth a look if you don't have a starter for this week.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Week 6 - Walking Wounded
QB:
Trent Edwards - Edwards received a HUGE hit from Adrian Wilson in the first quarter yesterday, and was knocked out of the game with a concussion. Luckily he has the bye week to get better, and all indications are that he'll be ready to play when the Bills return to action in week 7.
Matt Schaub - Schaub was a gametime scratch from the starting lineup thanks to an illness that put him in the hospital on Saturday. Despite playing well for most of the game, Rosenfels lost the game for the Texans with a couple boneheaded plays at the end of the game. Schaub will resume starting in week 6.
Damon Huard - Huard did not look right at all during his abysmal week 5 performance, and indications are that he is hurt in some fashion. It is assumed that Brodie Croyle will resume starting in week 6.
Jon Kitna - It was originally reported that Kitna was removed at halftime due to poor performance, but apparently he was removed due to back spasms. His job security still remains a large question mark, and if he is your QB2, you need to seriously consider the waiver wire for a new backup.
Brian Griese - Griese was knocked out of his week 5 game with a bruised elbow which immediately caused swelling that the medical team could not help subside. His job security is again in question as he was ineffective up til that point, and he has thrown way too many interceptions since taking over for Jeff Garcia. Garcia could be starting again in week 6.
Carson Palmer/Ben Roethlisberger/Aaron Rodgers - All 3 QBs had uncertain injury situations leading up to week 5, but all 3 played and played well. Most notable here (injury aside) is Carson Palmer, who is continuing to disappoint in the stat line. It's a combination of 2 things: 1 is the fact that he and his WRs are not on the same page...he throws way too many passes into empty space where you presume a WR ran the wrong route. I can't imagine it's always the WR's fault, but Palmer, the WRs, and mostly the coaches have to be chastized for how often this happens. It's absolutely ridiculous. Palmer also had Chris Perry open twice for TDs in the redzone, but threw awful passes that both resulted in incompletions.
RB:
LaDainian Tomlinson - LT had his injured toe stepped on in week 5, and that caused yet another setback. Odds are that he'll either not practice or be limited, and then he'll suit up in week 6, but who knows exactly how productive he'll be. Still, there's no way you bench him.
Brian Westbrook - Well, just when Westbrook was looking good on his ankle...he breaks 2 ribs. The Eagles have a bye week in week 7 and could play it safe by keeping Westbrook on the shelf against the 49ers in week 6, but he'll likely be a gametime decision yet again.
Selvin Young - Young strained his groin in week 5, and could be on the injury report for week 6. He's nowhere close to fantasy value as the Denver backfield and the NE backfield are battling for the most muddled situations in all the NFL.
Justin Fargas - Fargas returned to practice on Monday and is likely to reclaim his starting job in week 6. The carry split between Fargas, McFadden (if his toe is healthy), and Bush should be monitored in week 6 as the new coaching staff and offensive direction might change.
WR:
Marvin Harrison - No new injury to report this yera, but Harrison just doesn't look right so far. It might be time to consider selling low off his name value and getting something a lesser named, but more productive WR.
Anquan Boldin - Boldin doesn't appear likely to play in week 6 despite positive reports regarding his surgery last week. I'll update again on Friday.
Chris Chambers - Chambers suffered a "lower leg injury" that knocked him out of week 5. The exact nature of this injury is unknown, so I'll update as soon as I know more.
Eddie Royal - Royal suffered some sort of sprained ankle, and he did not return in week 5. It's looking like he'll be out in week 6. I'll update for sure on Friday.
Deion Branch - Branch returned from his torn ACL this week...and promptly left again with a heel injury. Who knows how long he'll be out this time.
Brandon Lloyd - I completely missed him last week, so I apologize. He missed the game with a knee injury, and reports indicate that he'll be out a couple weeks. He probably has a knee sprain of some sort.
Marques Colston / Joey Galloway - Both are still out. Colston isn't due back for a couple of weeks, and it looks like Galloway might be out for a while still.
TE:
Jeremy Shockey - Shockey is still out with hernia-ish surgery.
Tony Scheffler - Scheffler strained his groin in week 5, and he has already been ruled out for week 6. All his owners need to comb the waiver wire for a starting TE, possibly for the next 3 weeks as the Broncos have their bye in week 8.
Trent Edwards - Edwards received a HUGE hit from Adrian Wilson in the first quarter yesterday, and was knocked out of the game with a concussion. Luckily he has the bye week to get better, and all indications are that he'll be ready to play when the Bills return to action in week 7.
Matt Schaub - Schaub was a gametime scratch from the starting lineup thanks to an illness that put him in the hospital on Saturday. Despite playing well for most of the game, Rosenfels lost the game for the Texans with a couple boneheaded plays at the end of the game. Schaub will resume starting in week 6.
Damon Huard - Huard did not look right at all during his abysmal week 5 performance, and indications are that he is hurt in some fashion. It is assumed that Brodie Croyle will resume starting in week 6.
Jon Kitna - It was originally reported that Kitna was removed at halftime due to poor performance, but apparently he was removed due to back spasms. His job security still remains a large question mark, and if he is your QB2, you need to seriously consider the waiver wire for a new backup.
Brian Griese - Griese was knocked out of his week 5 game with a bruised elbow which immediately caused swelling that the medical team could not help subside. His job security is again in question as he was ineffective up til that point, and he has thrown way too many interceptions since taking over for Jeff Garcia. Garcia could be starting again in week 6.
Carson Palmer/Ben Roethlisberger/Aaron Rodgers - All 3 QBs had uncertain injury situations leading up to week 5, but all 3 played and played well. Most notable here (injury aside) is Carson Palmer, who is continuing to disappoint in the stat line. It's a combination of 2 things: 1 is the fact that he and his WRs are not on the same page...he throws way too many passes into empty space where you presume a WR ran the wrong route. I can't imagine it's always the WR's fault, but Palmer, the WRs, and mostly the coaches have to be chastized for how often this happens. It's absolutely ridiculous. Palmer also had Chris Perry open twice for TDs in the redzone, but threw awful passes that both resulted in incompletions.
RB:
LaDainian Tomlinson - LT had his injured toe stepped on in week 5, and that caused yet another setback. Odds are that he'll either not practice or be limited, and then he'll suit up in week 6, but who knows exactly how productive he'll be. Still, there's no way you bench him.
Brian Westbrook - Well, just when Westbrook was looking good on his ankle...he breaks 2 ribs. The Eagles have a bye week in week 7 and could play it safe by keeping Westbrook on the shelf against the 49ers in week 6, but he'll likely be a gametime decision yet again.
Selvin Young - Young strained his groin in week 5, and could be on the injury report for week 6. He's nowhere close to fantasy value as the Denver backfield and the NE backfield are battling for the most muddled situations in all the NFL.
Justin Fargas - Fargas returned to practice on Monday and is likely to reclaim his starting job in week 6. The carry split between Fargas, McFadden (if his toe is healthy), and Bush should be monitored in week 6 as the new coaching staff and offensive direction might change.
WR:
Marvin Harrison - No new injury to report this yera, but Harrison just doesn't look right so far. It might be time to consider selling low off his name value and getting something a lesser named, but more productive WR.
Anquan Boldin - Boldin doesn't appear likely to play in week 6 despite positive reports regarding his surgery last week. I'll update again on Friday.
Chris Chambers - Chambers suffered a "lower leg injury" that knocked him out of week 5. The exact nature of this injury is unknown, so I'll update as soon as I know more.
Eddie Royal - Royal suffered some sort of sprained ankle, and he did not return in week 5. It's looking like he'll be out in week 6. I'll update for sure on Friday.
Deion Branch - Branch returned from his torn ACL this week...and promptly left again with a heel injury. Who knows how long he'll be out this time.
Brandon Lloyd - I completely missed him last week, so I apologize. He missed the game with a knee injury, and reports indicate that he'll be out a couple weeks. He probably has a knee sprain of some sort.
Marques Colston / Joey Galloway - Both are still out. Colston isn't due back for a couple of weeks, and it looks like Galloway might be out for a while still.
TE:
Jeremy Shockey - Shockey is still out with hernia-ish surgery.
Tony Scheffler - Scheffler strained his groin in week 5, and he has already been ruled out for week 6. All his owners need to comb the waiver wire for a starting TE, possibly for the next 3 weeks as the Broncos have their bye in week 8.
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