(percentage owned based on Yahoo! statistics)
QB
- Brad Johnson - Dallas - 33% owned: Recent news out of Dallas suggests that following a pep talk from Brett Favre, Tony Romo has told head coach Wade Phillips he is prepared to play this weekend. Even with a broken pinkie finger. However, the same reason Wade Phillips probably won't play Romo is the same reason this week is Brad Johnson's best bet for a productive outing: The Cowboys are playing St. Louis. This user friendly defense pulled off an upset over Washington last week, but don't expect the trend to continue. Provided Romo doesn't force his way onto the field, Johnson's access to the Cowboy's formidable receiving corps makes him a great bye week plug-in.
- Jeff Garcia - Tampa Bay - 24% owned: In week 7, Garcia and the Bucs face a Seattle team devastated by injury and reeling from consecutive beat-downs by the Giants and Packers. Tampa's offense has been surprisingly productive this season and Seattle is starting to look like a great defensive matchup for any quarterback with a pulse (this of course excludes Brodie Croyle).
- Dominic Rhodes - Indianapolis - 30% owned: As of writing this entry, most leagues have not yet been clued in to the fact that Joseph Addai (hamstring) will definitely be out this week, and possibly through week 11. Rhodes had a productive outing in relief of Addai last week. And with the passing game starting to click in Indy, increased pressure in opposing secondaries should open holes for the ground game. If you're in need of RB help this week, check RIGHT NOW to see if Addai is still available. I'll wait.
- Mewelde Moore - Pittsburgh - 16% owned: Late breaking news out of Pittsburgh suggests Willie Parker may have experienced a serious setback to his knee injury after stepping in a hole during Monday's practice. If this situation prevents Parker from taking the field, a rested Moore will get the chance to carve up the winless Bengals this weekend.
- Devin Hester - Chicago - 46% owned: Hester will likely start this week in place of the injured Brandon Lloyd. And against a tough Minnesota run D, Kyle Orton will look to air it out frequently. Hester's receiving numbers have improved throughout the season, and the twitchy-fast return specialist is beginning to look like a legitimate WR. Wideout talent is at a premium this season, so Hester may be the most attractive available option for bye week purposes.
- Lance Moore - New Orleans - 52% owned: With the highly anticipated return of Marques Colston this week, many owners are abandoning their Saints wideouts. But in his first week back from thumb surgery, Colston is going to need help (if he's at all effective). Moore had a great outing last week against the Raiders, leading the team with 97 yards receiving. He will likely start opposite Colston and has the chance to outshine his counterpart this week.
- Jeremy Shockey - New Orleans - 65% owned: Still available in over a third of leagues, Shockey may return to action against Carolina this weekend. If he does plan to start, grab him and play him in place of your bye week absence.
- I'm only recommending one TE this week, because if you're starting any of the TE's on a bye this week (except for maybe L.J. Smith) you're probably better off just leaving a hole in your lineup.
- What did we learn last week? Any old kicker will do. Except John Carney. The Giants will release him this week to start a healthy Lawrence Tynes. Look for Carney in a Saints uni shortly.
- Miami - 19% owned: Miami's much improved defense has a nice matchup this weekend against a Baltimore O lacking in explosive firepower.
- Houston - 18% owned: With a resurgent offense, Houston's D may get a chance to rest for a few minutes this week. That should enhance their performance against the Detroit Kittens.
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