If you took my advice and picked up Tony Fisher or Antonio Chatman last week, you were in for a pleasant surprise. Fisher rushed for 51 yards and scored while Chatman caught eight passes for 97 yards. The list of attractive pickups this week is short, so let’s get to it.
QUARTERBACKS
Brad Johnson, MIN – My least favorite player in the league, Daunte Culpepper, is out for the season with a horrible knee injury. Though I dislike Culpepper more than any other pro athlete (for reasons too numerous to mention), I hate to see a guy injured so seriously. Johnson will take over at QB for a Minnesota team that is on the verge of collapse. He’s got a few weapons to work with, so he could end up being a good fill in on your fantasy roster.
RUNNING BACKS
Marion Barber, DAL – Yes, I realize I’m a week tardy on this one, but better late than never. Anyone who can read a box score could see that Barber should be a good pickup, considering that he ran for 127 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday. If Julius Jones keeps missing time with his high ankle sprain, Barber will continue to be a great play.
WIDE RECEIVERS
Courtney Roby, TEN – Roby caught seven passes for 83 yards and a score on Sunday filling in for Brandon Jones and Drew Bennett. He should continue to get a load of work if injuries to those two starters linger on.
Earnest Wilford, JAX – Reggie Williams took a blow to the head on Sunday and Wilford shined in his place catching six balls for 145 yards and a score. If Williams can play, Wilford will head back to the bench. He also has Jimmy Smith and Matt Jones to share targets with.
