Willie Parker to have 30 carries a game?
That’s apparently what HC Mike Tomlin told Parker. He is suddenly a great value for those owners who drafted him in the middle rounds, especially considering the good news that Parker should remain the Steelers’ goal-line back.

Chemistry with Calvin Johnson one of the main reasons the Lions are going with rookie QB Matthew Stafford from the get go.
Obviously, this is good news for Johnson owners. He is one of the few top tier WRs with a big question mark at QB, so he’s going to need to get at least mediocre play out of the position to have a Top 5 fantasy year.

Anquan Boldin misses Monday’s practice with a bad hammy.
That sound you hear is Steve Breaston’s stock rising. Hamstrings are fickle, and Boldin has a reputation for getting nicked up, but he should be back soon. If not, Breaston is a WR2-caliber play.

Greg Camarillo — nope, Davone Bess — listed as starter.
Rookie Brian Hartline’s name has been floated as well, but Ted Ginn, Bess and Camarillo, if healthy, are likely to get most of the snaps at WR. All three players are worth rostering in PPR leagues.

Eric Karabell argues that Rashad Jennings is the best handcuff for MJD.
Greg Jones is also there, but the rookie Jennings would seem to be the guy to get the first crack at tailback duties if something were to happen to Jones-Drew.

Arnaz Battle pushing Josh Morgan for starting job?
Morgan has been one of my favorite sleepers, but his preseason has been pretty lackluster though he still holds onto the starting gig. Battle is a guy who always seems to produce in PPR formats, though he’s less of an impact player and more of a possession WR.

Willie Parker will be the Steelers’ feature back.
HC Mike Tomlin said of Parker that he is “our runner,” the implication being that he’s not going to be splitting carries with the other RBs in Pittsburgh. If this plays out in Week 1, it’s an obvious boost to Parker’s stock.

Chaz Schilens could return as early as Week 2.
He was one of my favorite sleepers, and now he’s back on the radar. Pick him up if you have a spot.

Greg Camarillo the starter in MIA?
This position battle has been fluid all preseason with Camarillo, Brian Hartline and Davone Bess all holding the lead at times. If Camarillo is indeed the starter, he’s worth a spot in PPR leagues.

Jay Cutler has “most faith” in TE Greg Olsen.
Olsen looks primed for a breakout season. Cutler loves to throw to his TE, and there aren’t too many options in the Chicago passing game.

Here’s a look at several players that might be available in your league…

Zach Miller was once again the Raiders’ top receiver (3-46) and it seems like he and JaMarcus Russell are starting to develop a rapport…Jeff Garcia (173 yards, TD) is back to being a decent fantasy backup…Devin Hester is averaging 4.7-60-0.7 over the last three games. It will be interesting to see if he can keep this up once (if) Brandon Lloyd returns…Don’t go crazy trying to pick up Patrick Cobbs (3-138-2) this week. This looks more like an aberration than anything else…Greg Camarillo (4-49) continues to post decent numbers in PPR leagues…With Joseph Addai hurt, Dominic Rhodes (25 carries, 73 yards, TD) looked strong. Addai tweaked his hammy, so Rhodes’ value will depend on when Addai can return…Joe Flacco (241 yards, 3 INT) was brutal against the Colts…Donnie Avery (4-73) has caught at least three passes in each of the last three weeks… Just when fantasy owners gave up on Matt Jones (7-69) again, he put up another good game in PPR leagues…Michael Pittman (23 touches, 125 yards) got all of the work with Selvin Young out. Oddly enough, Andre Hall didn’t register a touch…Steve Breaston (8-102-1) continues to shine with Anquan Boldin out.