Well here we are, one last week of bye’s and we are in the home stretch. Lets see if there are any players available to help you through next week and beyond.

May be available now…

Sage Rosenfels QB (HOU) -If Schaub misses any time, Sage steps in. As explosive as the Houston offense is, he would be someone you would consider starting week to week. Grab him if it is not looking good for Schaub OR if you own Schaub.

Dan Orlovsky QB (DET) - His 292 and 2 touchdowns performance versus the Bears on the road indicates that he could be a decent desperation play next week at home against a Jacksonville team who just laid a big one in Cinci.Oh and he has Calvin Johnson to throw to.

Tyler Thigpen QB (KC) - 280 and a two touchdowns against the Jets and then 164 passing with a touchdown AND a 37 yard touchdown reception (yes you read that right). The Chief seem to be moving the ball and they play pretty weak defenses from here on out.  He may be worth a start next week against San Diego if you need some bye week help.

Tim Hightower RB (ARI) - He is probably gone but check just in case. His first start gets him 22 carries for 109 yards and a touchdown. If he continues to be the man, he will be a decent start almost every week on this offense.

Jamaal Charles RB (KC) - He went from questionable to playing and getting 106 yards against the Bucs defense after Kolby Smith went out with an injury. Larry Johnson will not be playing next week since he is suspended and Kolby might still be out so Jamaal could be a decent start against San Diego since the Chiefs are putting together some offense.

Ray Rice RB (BAL) - 154 rushing and 3 for 22 receiving against Cleveland.  If you have McGahee, you better have Rice. If you don’t Have McGahee, you might wanna find some room.

Pierre Thomas / Aaron Stecker RB (NO) - With Reggie Bush out for a few weeks and Deuce facing a possible suspension for juicing it up, these guys will provide some decent fantasy production. I would be all over Pierre but he didn’t really show much earlier in the season when he had a chance. That said, he does have the most upside of the two. Stecker is my choice in a PPR leagues. He had 5 catches for 27 versus the Bolts.

Kevin Faulk/Ben-Jarvis Green-Ellis RB (NE) - If Morris and Jordan continue to miss time, Faulk and Green Ellis are going be a solid plays as a RB3 or flex. If you can afford to keep one of these two on the bench do it for spot duty.

Cedric Benson RB (CIN) - This is what I said last week “The desperate owners only deep league special. He is here because he starts but that is about it at this point.” So what does he do? He goes out and posts 104 and a touchdown. Not bad. Worth a roster spot at this point but he will be on a bye this week.

Billy Miller TE (NO) -For three weeks in a row Billy has went over the 50 yard mark (this week 7 catches for 82). Not sure whats up with Shockey but if he continues to battle injuries and be a pain in the ass, Miller looks like he could be a solid TE option going forward.

Miami D - They have been causing turnovers, getting sacks and overall just making things rough for opposing offenses. Next week they get the horrible Seahawks at home. Seattle does not travel well, especially when the go two or three time zones.

Keep an eye on…

Rex Grossman QB (CHI) - If Orton misses any time with the sprained ankle, Grossman could be a decent play in deeper leagues (except maybe next week versus Tennessee).

Shaun Hill QB (SF) - Came in for O’Sullivan after a bad interception. Not sure if he is the starter now and I’m not sure how he will do if he is but watch him this week. In a Mike Martz offense he could present some value in deeper leagues or leagues that start two QB’s.

Ryan Torain RB (DEN) - Didn’t do much against Miami - 3 carries for 1 yard - but with all of the preseason hype and Shanahan’s affinity for him, we should keep an eye out.

Chad Johnson WR (CIN) - Is it possible someone in your league gave up on him? He caught two touchdowns against Jacksonville. He is on a bye next week. After that he has a pretty stiff schedule but he could be worth a flier if the Bengals continue to improve.

Mark Bradley WR (KC) - 4 catches for 65 yards with one pass for 37 yards and a touchdown this week. The week before he had 5 for 42 and a touchdown. They found a few ways to get him involved Sunday. He might be someone to keep an eye on over the next few weeks.

Brent Celek TE (PHI) - After going 6 for 131 he is definitely worth considering in spot duty if LJ Smith misses more time.

Notable performances…

Peyton Hills FB (DEN) -  WHO? And did that say fullback? When he grabs 7 catches for 116 yards and a touchdown we should take a minute to recognize him. Since he came out of nowhere it is hard to believe he will be worth much going forward. If i see something Thursday night in Cleveland maybe I’ll bump him up.

Koren Robinson WR (SEA) - The 4 for 106 and a touchdown is something that you might not see again this year…that is if Hasselbeck doesn’t return.

Derek Stanley WR (STL) - 1 catch for 80 yards and a touchdown. Pretend you never saw this.

Remember the bye weeks…

This upcoming week: Bengals, Cowboys, Buccaneers, Redskins

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