QUARTERBACKS
The following list contains players already covered in previous WWW, so if any of the top guys are still available on your league’s waiver wire, grab them first: 1. Rex Grossman, 2. Jon Kitna, 3. David Carr, 4. Alex Smith, 5. Chad Pennington, 6. Charlie Frye, 7. Matt Leinart, 8. Philip Rivers, 9. Brad Johnson, 10. Mark Brunell.
Bruce Gradkowski played really well in his first start. He threw for 225 yards and two TDs and no picks against a team (the Saints) that has been playing very good defense…Joey Harrington didn’t play particularly well (232 yards, 2 INT), but the Dolphins might stick with him until Daunte Culpepper can prove that he can move around a little better than he did in the first few games.
RUNNING BACKS
If available, add these guys before digging too deep, though if LJ is out Dee Brown would be at the top of this list: 1. Maurice Jones-Drew, 2. Cedric Benson, 3. Maurice Morris, 4. Jerious Norwood, 5. Michael Turner, 6. Correll Buckhalter
Dee Brown would be first in line to take over for Larry Johnson if the Chiefs’ stud is going to miss any time. Michael Bennett is also in the picture, but he’s been battling a hamstring injury. Needless to say, the Chiefs running game is still one of the league’s best, so Brown would be quite valuable if LJ is out for any duration…Leon Washington received 23 carries against the Jags, while Kevan Barlow only rushed four times. Washington ran for 101 yards, and it looks like the Jets want to get him more involved in the offense…Noah Herron took over for Vernand Morency after Morency fumbled his way out of the lineup. Herron touched the ball 25 times for 126 yards and a touchdown. He lacks breakaway speed, but he provided the tough yards when the Packers needed them the most…Depending on the status of DeAngelo William’s leg, Eric Shelton would be worth a pickup in deep leagues due to DeShaun Foster’s long history of injury.
WIDE RECEIVERS
If available, add these players before moving on to the rest of the list: 1. Marques Colston, 2. Reggie Williams, 3. Bernard Berrian, 4. Jerricho Cotchery
According to Dennis Green, Larry Fitzgerald is going to miss 2-5 weeks with a hamstring injury and Bryant Johnson is going to be the main beneficiary. Johnson is starter quality as long as Fitz is out…Arnaz Battle caught two TDs for the 49ers on Sunday and has at least two receptions in each game this season. Antonio Bryant is still the #1 guy, but Battle could be a decent bye week fill-in if he’s got a good matchup.
TIGHT ENDS
If available, add these players before moving on to the rest of the list: 1. Chris Cooley, 2. Desmond Clark, 3. Alex Smith, 4. Eric Johnson, 5. Alex Smith
Jerramy Stevens should return in Week 6 and is capable of being a Top 10 or 15 TE when healthy. If you have a need and an open roster spot, he’s a good guy to stash until he returns to the field.
