Ryan Grant, RB Green Bay Packers
Ryan Grant showed some flashes of brilliance in the Denver game. I heard rumors that he would eventually become the starter early in the season when Brandon Jackson was still “the guy” for Green Bay. It’s been a mess in the running game department all season, so naming Grant as the starter after his performance show that he is a guy that Green Bay wants to keep hot. He is worth picking up if you need a decent second RB, but I wouldn’t plan on playing him every week. It would be good to have another RB to play match ups. Green Bay’s running game can go from hot to cold based on the opponent this season.
Adimchinobi Echemandu, RB Houston Texan
Echemandu may have looked like a pick up in the game this Sunday, but he did pull a hammy on his first play. Although he played through the game, word is that he may sit against the Raiders this week. If you have a roster spot to grab him, and you need a little help in the RB department, go for it. I wouldn’t play him this week, but he is sure to get more carries if Ahman Green stays out just like the rest of the starters and Ron Dayne continues to lack any playmaking ability for the Texans. Watch the status reports though. If Eche starts, he might be a great pick up this week.
Selvin Young, RB Denver Broncos
I don’t know why someone wouldn’t have already grabbed him up in your league, but if you need a RB, he is a solid pick up. Travis Henry will soon be suspended, and he looks to be the runner in Denver. Don’t take Andre Hall out of your sights either. Hall could still emerge as the starter if he gets some explosive carries. It’s Shanny for crying out loud.
Deion Branch and DJ Hackett, WR Seattle Seahawks
They have been forgotten while injured, but both these receivers are expected to return this week after Seattle’s bye. Expect them to come into Seattle’s game plan early and often. Branch was producing well before he went down with an injury. You might even try to buy low on Branch if the owner who has him doubts his return to greatness–or doesn’t need the depth. This week the Seahawks take on the Browns with Anderson throwing 3 TDs per game. Expect the WR to get a lot of action.
