RB Start – Ryan Mathews, San Diego Chargers Mathews has missed the last seven quarters of football after suffering a high ankle sprain. Reports are that he’s practiced fully this week and has an excellent chance to get the starting nod in week four. He should be thrust back into

Ray Rice, RB, Baltimore Ravens Mr. Rice’s knee has a significant contusion.  And thus the curse of the running backs continue. Rice’s status for Sunday’s game against the Steel Curtain is still up in the air.  The Rutgers running back’s tenuous status coupled with the Steelers suffocating run defense equals

LeGarrette Blount, RB – TB (Owned in 2% of leagues)
We all knew the wheels were going to come off the Cadillac (Williams) at some point this season, but we all figured the wrong back to be the prime beneficiary.  With undersized Kareem Huggins unable to even get on the field,

Brandon Jackson An old school NFC North Battle of undefeated teams.  Green Bay is loaded with talented fantasy players Aaron Rodgers, Jermichael Finley, Donald Driver, Brandon Jackson; if you have them, you are starting them.  We also get a second look at Brandon Jackson, if you started him last week

Bull: Fred Taylor – RB, New England Patriots For those of you keeping track, the Pats started the season with a five headed running back committee. Now, because of trade and injury, it’s down to three. Considering that Sammy Morris is, for all intents and purposes, the full back (only

QB StartChad Henne, Miami Dolphins In the opening two weeks Henne hasn’t been counted on to produce much yardage through the air (148 yards per). That will change on Sunday. As everyone is now aware, “Revis Island” will be closed for the week, meaning all sections of the gridiron will

Bush’s injury is a significant one and owners are scrambling for a replacement that can match the triple threat charm Mr. Un-Heisman offers.  But hey, at least you know you need a replacement at the beginning of the week instead of constantly watching Michael Turner or Ryan Mathews injury status.

Demaryius Thomas, WR – Denver Broncos (Owned in 34 percent of leagues)Plagued by foot injuries that kept him off the field during the preseason, the first receiver taken in the 2010 draft had an impressive pro debut pulling in eight catches for 97 yards and a touchdown.  Last season, Orton

First off, a moment of self-indulgence.  I'm a Niner fan, so I'll be pulling heavily for the Niners to right the ship tonight.  In addition, three fantasy leagues rest on the legs of Frank Gore.  In one league, even a subpar game (three pts) will ensure my victory.  But I

As desperation grows in the tightest of fantasy leagues fewer options for a boost to your team remain.  The slightest of adjustments can raise or drop you in the current standings.  Players like Yadier Molina and Ryan Raburn offer great available help this week.  Sitting players like Garrett Jones and