Ratings
5 = He should start for your team
4 = He’s a viable starting option
3 = Pick him up
2 = Consider picking him up
1 = Don’t move yet, but keep him on your radar
Running Backs
Ryan Moats, Texans
Due to Steve Slaton’s coughing-up-the-ball syndrome, he was benched this past Sunday in favor of Moats, who rushed 23 times for 126 yards and three touchdowns against the Bills. Houston hasn’t determined how it will hand its newfound running-back conundrum, but Slaton may have fumbled his way into a timeshare, or even worse, a No. 2 spot on the depth chart.
Rating: 3 (without hesitation)
LeSean McCoy, Eagles
Brian Westbrook, who is often injured but seemingly always suits up anyway, finally missed a game this past weekend. McCoy performed admirably, carrying 11 times for 82 yards and a touchdown. It’s likely that a Westbrook owner drafted McCoy for insurance, but get McCoy if he is available. Philly hosts Dallas this weekend.
Rating: 3.5
Quarterbacks
Vince Young, Titans
If you’re desperate for a backup, you may want to consider Young, who was 15-of-18 passing for 125 yards and a score against Jacksonville. Those numbers are anything but gaudy, but they were good enough for a 114.1 quarterback rating. Young also scrambled for 30 yards. The Titans host Kansas City this weekend, so Young should have a better-than-average day. If not, then you know all you need to know about the former Longhorn’s fantasy prospects.
Rating: 2
Wide Receiver
Ted Ginn, Jr.; Dolphins
Ginn has been a disappointment for Miami, which invested a first-round pick on the former Buckeye in 2007. But with Sunday touchdown returns of 100 and 101 yards, respectively, Ginn reminded everyone that he has big-play capability. See if he is an impact at New England this weekend and act accordingly.
Rating: 1
Tight End
Dustin Keller, Jets
Keller had a nice day against Miami; he scored his second touchdown of the year and had 76 receiving yards on a season-high eight catches. It was an encouraging performance considering that Keller had just three receptions in his previous three games combined. See if he has a good day against Jacksonville before thinking of adding him to your roster.
Rating: 1
Kicker
Matt Stover, Colts
Stover was 4-for-4 against San Francisco on Sunday. He’s a solid play against Houston this weekend.
Rating: 4.5 |
