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Running Backs
- Alex Green/John Kuhn/James Starks GB - Cedric Benson will miss at least the next 8 weeks with a lisfranc sprain. This situation looks like it will be a committee between these three RBs. I would place their value in the same order I have them listed. Green is worth the number one waiver wire spot. Green showed some good burst on his 41 yard run this past weekend, and has the best chance to get a big workload. Kuhn is the best pass blocker, and could be the third down back, along with getting goal line carries. James Starks was slated to be the starter at the beginning of the season, but has been getting over a turf toe injury. He is supposed to be healthy now, but turf toe can sometimes linger all season long. Starks is a good add, because we don't really know how the backfield snaps will be split. EDIT: Coach Mike McCarthy has voiced his concerns about Green's lack of pass blocking skills. He implied that James Starks will get the start, but that it will be a committee between Starks, Green, Kuhn, and Brandon Saine. It doesn't appear that any of these RBs may be worth a number one waiver, unless you a very desperate. The order I would pick them up in is; James Starks, Alex Green, and John Kuhn.
- Jahvid Best Det - Best is due to be reevaluated for his concussion symptoms this week, to determine if he will be removed from the PUP list next week. If Best returns, he will have fresh legs and could have a significant role in the offense. They would more than likely ease him into action, but he could be a good bye week help or flex player with even as little as 15 touches a game. Hes worth a bench spot for a few weeks, on the chance that he returns.
- David Wilson NYG - Wilson's 40 yard TD run may have been enough to get him out of Tom Coughlin's dog house. There was a reason many fantasy analyst liked Wilson after his impressive preseason running. Andre Brown's concussion, and lack of pass blocking skills, may give Wilson the opportunity he needs to earn a niche in the offense.
- William Powell/Larod Stephens-Howling/Alfonso Smith AZ - I really don't like any 3 of these RBs. One of them may get a majority of the carries, but would that really be all that valuable running behind one of the leagues worst O lines? I think it is a platoon situation and you won't be able to count on any of these guys. But, if you are desperate for bye week depth, I would pick them up in the order I listed.
Wide Receivers
- Jeremy Kerley NYJ - The Jet's offense stinks. But, someone has to catch the ball, and it looks like Kerley is the best candidate. Kerley has made some big plays this year and got a good number of targets on Monday night. He could be a bye week WR3 or flex fill in guy, with a little upside.
- Josh Gordon Cle - Cleveland is searching for someone to step up at the WR position. Gordon is a talented but raw rookie WR. He caught 2 TD passes, one for 62 and another for 20, this last weekend. Weeden, and the Brown's offense in general, isn't as bad as many believed. There is a chance that Gordon develops into something useful this year.
- Earl Bennett Chi - With Alshon Jeffrey expected to miss the next 4 to 6 weeks, Bennett could see some increase in targets. Bennett is on a bye this week, but if you are looking fro some bye week depth in weeks 7- 10, Bennett might be a decent option. Bennett has had success in the past, and there is always the fact that he played with Cutler one year in college.
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