STUDS OF WEEK 3

QBs: Drew Brees, Philip Rivers, J.T. O’Sullivan

RBs: Ronnie Brown, Michael Turner, Reggie Bush, Marshawn Lynch

WRs: Brandon Marshall, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Brandon Lloyd

TEs: Jerramy Stevens, Anthony Fasano, Dustin Keller

Ds: Eagles, Ravens (shocking), Titans (No. 1 defense in terms of ESPN fantasy points with 53; they rank eighth overall among all positions)

 

DUDS OF WEEK 3

QBs: Ben Roethlisberger, Derek Anderson, Matt Schaub, Matt Cassel

RBs: Earnest Graham, Willie Parker, Sammy Morris, Thomas Jones

WRs: Randy Moss, Chad Johnson, Braylon Edwards, Andre Johnson

TEs: Kellen Winslow, Vernon Davis, Tony Scheffler

Ds: Patriots, Cardinals (complete lack of turnovers), Colts

 

 

ROSTER TRENDS/TOP STORIES

Byes begin in Week 4: Detroit, Indianapolis, Miami, New England, N.Y. Giants, Seattle

This is the only week all season with as many as six teams on bye; all others have four

Byes run through Week 10

Top Stories

• Willie Parker out for Week 4 with a sprained knee; Rashard Mendenhall to start

• Plaxico Burress suspended for two weeks (one game) for insubordination

• Jeremy Shockey out 3-6 weeks with sports hernia surgery

• Marc Bulger benched, Trent Green to start for the Rams

• Other potential upcoming quarterback controversies: Cleveland, Houston

Week 4 Injury Report

Justin Fargas (groin): unlikely to play

Brett Favre (ankle): didn’t practice Wednesday; should start his 257th consecutive game

Joey Galloway (foot):

Ahman Green (ankle): should practice this week, but he’s not going to start

Al Harris (ruptured spleen): might be done for the season

Devin Hester (ribs): didn’t practice Wednesday and likely a gametime decision

Darren McFadden (turf toe): expected to play again in Week 4

Donovan McNabb (chest): didn’t practice Wednesday, but expected to play

David Patten (strained groin):

Ben Roethlisberger (hand, shoulder): Expected to practice fully and play

L.J. Smith (back): didn’t practice Wednesday, status unclear

Jason Taylor (calf): out for Week 4, snaps consecutive starts streak at 132

LaDainian Tomlinson (toe): Optimistic he’ll practice fully and play

Brian Westbrook (ankle): didn’t practice Wednesday, odds are he won’t play

Pickup Candidates

Steve Slaton (available in 44 percent of ESPN leagues!), Michael Bush (still available in almost 80 percent of ESPN leagues), Rashard Mendenhall (somehow owned more than Slaton in ESPN leagues — 74% to Slaton’s 56%), Rudi Johnson, Le’Ron McClain, Antonio Bryant, Brady Quinn, Correll Buckhalter, Bobby Engram, Jerramy Stevens, Brandon Lloyd

START ‘EM

Quarterbacks

Trent Edwards (at STL)

J.T. O’Sullivan (at NO)

The obvious: Jay Cutler (at KC), Tony Romo (vs. WAS)

Running Backs

Jamal Lewis (at CIN)

Jonathan Stewart (vs. ATL)

Michael Pittman (at KC) — this is a flex-play sleeper

The obvious: LaDainian Tomlinson (at OAK), Reggie Bush (vs. SF)

Wide Receivers

Dwayne Bowe (vs. DEN)

Isaac Bruce (at NO)

Antonio Bryant (vs. GB)

The obvious: Brandon Marshall (at KC), Lee Evans (at STL)

Tight Ends and Defenses

Zach Miller (vs. SD)

Ravens defense (at PIT)

The obvious: Kellen Winslow (at CIN), Titans defense (vs. MIN)

 

 

SIT ‘EM

Note: In a six-team bye week, it’s tough to find the depth needed to actually sit anyone; these are more of an advisement to sit (when possible) or lower your expectations

Quarterbacks

Jason Campbell (at DAL)

Ben Roethlisberger (vs. BAL)

The obvious: Joe Flacco (at PIT), Matt Schaub (at JAC)

Running Backs

Correll Buckhalter (at CHI)

Chris Johnson (vs. MIN)

Willis McGahee (at PIT)

The obvious: Rashard Mendenhall (vs. BAL), Ray Rice/Le’Ron McClain (at PIT)

Wide Receivers

Bernard Berrian (at TEN)

Santonio Holmes (vs. BAL)

Derrick Mason (at PIT)

The obvious: Reggie Brown (at CHI), Mark Clayton (at PIT)

Tight Ends and Defenses

Todd Heap (at PIT)

Heath Miller (vs. BAL)

The obvious: L.J. Smith (at CHI), Buccaneers defense (vs. GB)

 

STUDS / DUDS / SLEEPERS:

 

Studs- Jamal Lewis / Reggie Bush

Duds-  Santonio Holmes  and Willis McGahee

Sleepers- Trent Edwards and Chris Perry

Posted on Wednesday, September 24th, 2008 at 6:03 pm.
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