By Joe Klein, Senior Staff Writer
JOSH FREEMAN- Buccaneers QB (6% owned)
If you need depth in a big league (10+), Freeman will give you depth. With matchups against Miami, Carolina, and Atlanta in the next few weeks, he will have some big games. Tampa Bay also plays from behind a lot, so that means more passing.
LADELL BETTS- Redskins RB (11% owned)
Clinton Portis has a concussion, so it’s Betts’ turn to shine. Even if Portis plays, he will have lots of work to do. If Portis sits, and you have a really big league, Rock Cathwright, who backs up Betts, will be a valuable addition, but only in 16+ leagues.
DARREN MCFADDEN, JUSTIN FARGAS- Raiders RB (59% owned)
When Jamarcus Russell is your QB, you will have to run the ball. McFadden is coming back in Week 10, and will split time with Fargas. Fargas has been consistently good (I have him on my team), and is worth a spot start here and there. I also have McFadden, and he was good when he wasn’t injured.
CHRIS CHAMBERS- Chiefs WR (16% owned)
Chambers was a fail in San Diego this year, but last week, with a 3 catch, 70 yard, 2TD performance against Jacksonville, he has become a force in KC. Now, with WR’s Bobby Engram and Bobby Wade struggling, Chambers will get the ball regularly.
BRANDON PETTIGREW- Lions TE (10% owned)
Pettigrew would be best serving for an injury or as a backup on your team. He is Matthew Stafford’s target, and a convincing game in week 9 might be another reason to add him.
CINCINNATI- Bengals DEF (49% owned)
The Bengals are valuable for a couple starts if your defense is wearing down. With matchups like Oakland, Cleveland, and Detroit, the Bengals are a good pick-up.
