While Dwayne Bowe is off suffering from low self esteem, suspended four games for banned diuretics, Chris Chambers has stepped in into the number one receiver's role and has produced valiantly. He has double digit fantasy points in two of three games as a Chief and his upcoming schedule should allow him to keep up this pace.
4. Succop, Ryan K Kansas City
While I agree that kickers are basically week to week plays, Succop is in a very good position. He plays for the touchdownily challenged Chiefs. The Cheifs don't seem to have too many problems moving the ball down the field. They just have stalling problems from the 25 yard line on. Maybe it's just vapor lock? Anyways, over the next four weeks Succop gets defenses that the Chiefs will definitely be able to move the ball on: @ SD, vs DEN, vs BUF, vs CLE.
3. Boss, Kevin TE New York Giants
Tight ends have fallen by the wayside with injuries all year long, leaving many owners looking for replacements and week to week fill ins. Boss was drafted as a low end option as the year started and was almost universally dropped after a poor start. Now, with tight ends in demand, Boss has come to life over his past three games. Boss now has four touchdowns in his last three games and is a much better option than lets say.... Jason Witten at this point. if you need the help, you can do much worse than the Big Boss Man.
2. Forsett, Justin RB Seattle
Forsett broke onto the scene last week when he was able to give fits to the Cardinals. His ownership vaulted up a little but he available in a surprising amount of leagues. His match up against the Vikings was perceived to be difficult on paper and that played out in reality. Forsett finished with 9 carries for 9 yards, pretty unspectacular stuff. What was encouraging about his performance were his 8 catches for 80 yards out of the backfield. It showed everyone that even if the Seahawks are down, Forsett will still get his touches. With Julius Jones still banged up with his bleeding lung, the Seahawks may see what they have in Forsett as the season winds down. Seattle has a great schedule from now until week 16. If Forsett can remain the starter, he'll be top 20 back the rest of the season. top 15 in PPR leagues.
1. Cartwright, Rock RB Washington
One the best names in football finally gets his chance to shine after Ladell Betts left Sunday's game at Dallas with a torn MCL. the extent of the injury isn't fully known yet but count on Betts to miss at least a few weeks. Cartwright should be in line to receive the majority of carries and proved himself as a viable threat out of the backfield (7 catches, 73 yards). With so many running back injuries as of late and the amount of platoon backfields around the league, Cartwright may prove to be a valuable commodity as the season winds down. The next three weeks he gets pretty favorable match ups: @ Philly, vs New Orleans, and @ Oakland.
OTHER NOTABLES
- QB: Alex Smith once again produced a quality stat line and should be a nice filler down the stretch if you need the help. Upcoming games against Seattle, Jacksonville, Detroit, Philadelphia and Arizona should make smith a top 15 option for the rest of the season.
- RB: Fred Jackson was widely dropped when Beast Mode returned to the line but may get a chance to be the primary ball handler again, as Lynch left the game with a shoulder injury.
- Jamaal Charles isn't universally owned so that means you may have the opportunity to still nab him of the wire. His biggest threat to pilfer carries, Kolby Smith, left the game after the first carry against the Raiders.
- Bernard Scott had a great game in a losing cause against Oakland. Unfortunately for Scott, it looks like Cedric Benson will return to take his job back last week. Scott is clearly the handcuff to Benson. So if you have an open roster spot and you're a Benson owner, you'll want to have Scott as insurance.
- WR: Brandon Gibson only hauled in 5 catches for 61 yards but was on the receiving end of 17 Marc Bulger targets. 17!!!
- TE: With Bruce Gradkowski at the helm for the foreseeable future, the previously "unownable" Zach Miller may be worth a flyer for all those with tight end troubles. There's nothing better for a bad quarterback than a sure handed big target that stand about 10 yards away from you. Miller had seven targets and turned that into 5-65 and a score.
- D/ST: Despite their bad week, the Bengals should be back to regular form the next two weeks with back to back home dates against the Browns and Lions. Cincy's D is still out there on the wire in some league and will provide at least two weeks of top 10 value in the short term.
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