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
Justin Forsett, Seahawks
Forsett carried 17 times for 123 yards and a touchdown against Arizona in relief of an injured Julius Jones on Sunday. Forsett also caught five balls for 26 yards. The Seahawks insist Jones will be back soon, but – and I’m no doctor – bleeding in the lungs sounds kind of serious. Seattle may want to tread lightly with Jones.
Rating: 3
Larry Johnson, Bengals?
Word on the street is Johnson is signing with the Bengals, which played without Cedric Benson for most of their win against Pittsburgh. Odds are Johnson won’t make much fantasy noise, but a change of scenery – and a respectable O-Line – can do wonders for a player, even those in the 30-and-over crowd (Corey Dillon, anyone?)
Rating: 3
Quarterback
Jake Delhomme, Panthers
No interceptions in three games? What? It appears Delhomme has regained some fantasy relevancy. The 195 yards he had against Atlanta were nothing to brag about, but two touchdown tosses certainly help. Delhomme should in no way be considered an every-week starter, but as long as he doesn’t turn the ball over, he’s a suitable backup.
Rating: 3
Wide Receiver
Jason Avant, Eagles
With teams focusing on containing DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin, it’s conceivable that Avant could deliver the occasional big day, like he did Sunday in San Diego – eight catches for 156 yards. Use this weekend’s game against Chicago as a gauge for Avant’s value hereafter.
Rating: 2.5
Tight End
Will Heller, Lions
I just have to show the Lions some love. Matthew Stafford is starting to show an affinity for his tight ends, and Heller had four catches for 33 yards and a touchdown against Minnesota this past weekend. There’s no way you’ll want to add Heller at this point, but see how he plays in the coming weeks. He might become a decent sleeper pick for 2010.
Rating: 1
Kicker
Shayne Graham, Bengals
Graham, who is owned in just 3 percent of Yahoo leagues, drilled four field goals against the Steelers on Sunday, and the Bengals travel to Oakland this weekend. What else do you need to know?
Rating: 4
Defense
San Diego Chargers
San Diego travels to Denver this weekend to face the Broncos, which have lost three straight. Look for Shawne Merriman to wreak havoc on Kyle Orton.
Rating: 4
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