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*Reports out of Tennessee suggest strongly that Chris Brown has now moved ahead of LenDale White in the battle for the starting RB job. Head coach Jeff Fisher noted how White has hurt his chances by once again missing practice due to injuries which opened the door for Brown to step in. Brown was a decent fantasy option for the first 10 games or so back in 2004 but has been a non-entity since then due to his own battle with injuries. If he does in fact get the job, he is worth an add as a third back who you hope gets off to a good start and builds up trade value. If that does indeed occur, then deal Brown to the first guy who makes you an offer.

*The Atlanta Falcons have called the Oakland Raiders to gauge the availability of QB’s Josh McCown and Andrew Walter. Apparently the Falcons aren’t convinced that the so far solid play of Joey Harrington will carry over into the season. This deal makes sense for both parties in that the Raiders have four QB’s(Ja Marcus Russell when he signs, and Daunte Culpepper also) and need to cut or trade one before the opener, while the Falcons have a glaring hole at the position due to someone in the news getting into some kind of trouble. If McCown lands in Atlanta and gets the chance the start, he could be a borderline bye week fill-in as he has demonstrated decent ability in spurts while with Arizona.

*Newly signed Chiefs RB Larry Johnson hinted he doesn’t feel he will be ready for a full workload in Week 1 due to missing so much time in camp with his holdout. “What I know about myself is I’ve never been a fast starter coming out of the blocks in a season.” If that’s the case, backups Michael Bennett and rookie Kolby Smith could see some increased time spelling Johnson. This is a tricky play for Week 1 owners in that Johnson may see as few as 15 carries but 15 carries for him could be worth more than 25 from someone else. If you have a decent third back, start him. If not, than put Johnson in and appreciate what he can contribute.

*Word out New England is that Sammy Morris may become the kiss of death(A.K.A. goal-line back) for Laurence Maroney owners. Maroney is coming off major off-season shoulder surgery and coach Bill Belichick has made note how he worries about the pounding that shoulder could take inside the cramped quarters of the red zone. If this plan does go through, it would be devastating news to Maroney owners who were hoping for a bust out season. This would send Maroney from RB 1 status to RB 2 status in a heartbeat. Pay attention to this situation and get the bucket to puke in if this does come to fruition.

*Deverey Henderson once again is dealing with injuries and could wind up missing the season opener as a result. A bum hamstring is the culprit this time and so Terrence Copper could join Marques Colston in the starting lineup in Week 1. Henderson has tons of talent but injuries continue to hurt his development and ultimately kill his fantasy football prospects. Don’t cut him right now by any means if your an owner but if this keeps up throughout the year, then it may be time to let him go.

*Jets RB Thomas Jones continues to miss practice and ride the stationary bike as he recovers from a strained calf. Head coach Eric Mangini continues to insist Jones will be ready for the opener against New England but the more time he misses, the more likely it is he sits out in Week 1. At this point count on Jones playing as he seems to be doing better but have other options ready in case he has to sit this one out.

*Late word out of Green Bay is that RB Vernand Morency is making rapid progress in his recovery from a strained patellar tendon in his knee and might in fact be ready to play in Week 1. It was originally thought that Morency was going to be out at least until Week 2 but now it appears he will be back at practice within a few days. This has a negative fantasy impact on Brandon Jackson owners who were hoping he would have the job all to himself in Week 1 so that he could prove he could handle the load and not the give the Pack front office a reason to take the job from him. It is no secret the coaches want Morency to start due to his experience and the fact Jackson has been horrible at picking up blitzes. At the very least, this looks like a dreaded time-share and ultimately a killing of both players’ fantasy impact.

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#1) JASON WITTEN, Cowboys TE

YDs

YPG

TD

1030

64.4

2

What do Vernon Davis, Visanthe Sciancoe, Dallas Clark, Brent Celek, Antonio Gates, Greg Olsen, John Carlson, Fred Davis, Tony Gonzalez, Todd Heap, Heath Miller, Kevin Boss, Owen Daniels, Jermichael Finley, Ben Watson, Kellen Winslow, Spencer Havner, Kellen Davis, Will Heller, Jeff King, Zach Miller, Jeremy Shocker, and Todd Yoder have in common?  They are all tight ends with more TDs than this season’s biggest fantasy disappointment, the #1 TE on most draft boards.

#2) MATT HASSELBECK, Seahawks QB

TD

INT

FUMBLES

17

17

11

While he was listed as a mid-rounder, The Hass was supposed to be the sleeper that made it acceptable to pass on all those high-end QBs like Brees, Manning, and even Matt Schaub.  After all, he was leading what was supposed to be a pass-first offense in Seattle with weapons galore: TJ Houshmanzadeh, Deion Branch, and co.  He garners the #2 spot because he was a constant tease, frequently earning a spot on most fantasy sites’ MUST START lists due to his often favorable match-ups.   While Hasselbeck owners remained loyal week after week, all they got were more and more turnovers and a one-way ticket out of playoffland.

#3) MATT FORTE, Bears RB

YDs

YPG

TDs

928

58.1

4

Most fantasy experts listed Forte as #2 or #3 overall in the pre-season rankings.  Well, here he is at #3 again.  In a mostly abysmal Bears offense, Forte was the least productive of them all, treating the end zone like it was swirling with H1N1 virus.   He failed to have a 1,000 yard rushing season, a common feat accomplished by fifteen of his running back colleagues. And, he had a whopping six fumbles.

#4) MICHAEL TURNER, Falcons RB

YDs

YPG

TDs

871

79.2

10

The Burner didn’t burn it up in the yardage department, rushing for less than our #3 pick.  His ten touchdowns were fine – for a #3 back.  But considering his multiple multi-TDs of the previous season, and his clearly inflated status by many, including Matthew Berry who had him at #1, Turner owners are about the only ones feeling The Burn (thanks, I’ll be here all night.).

#5)  TERRELL OWENS, Buffalo Bills WR

YDs

YPG

TD

829

51.8

5

Sure, T.O. is always a risky pick due to his propensity toward the maniacal.  But even approaching AARP membership by today’s standards, we still expected productivity out of TO.  Instead, we got The Invisible Man until the last couple weeks of the season.  There are many angles to highlight his piss poor season, but #33 in receiving yards probably sums it up best.

#6)  CALVIN JOHNSON, Lions WR

YDs

YPG

TD

984

70.3

5

No one will debate Calvin Johnson’s athletic awesomeness, but the stats just don’t add up to fantasy  awesomeoness.   Considering he was in Larry Fitzgerald/Andre Johnson territory on many a draft board, we must say, Matt Stafford, Duante Culpepper, and Drew Stanton – C’mon men!

#7)  FELIX JONES, Cowboys RB

YDs

YPG

TD

685

48.9

3

Remember OTAs and Jerry Jones spouting off about his namesake getting more carries? Since it’s assumed that everything Jones says is gospel, we all thought Felix would be the starter in no time, paving the way for his rapid climb up fantasy draft boards.  Well, the ever resilient Marion Barber said no, leaving Jones owners with a lemon

#8) JAY CUTLER, Bears QB

TD

INT

FUMBLES

27

26

9

A top 10 fantasy QB on most draft boards, the Cutler Interception Bonanza has been pretty well chronicled.  So unless you were in a touchdown only league, you got to play the one step forward, two steps back dance all season long.

#9) STEVE SMITH, Panthers

YDs

YPG

TD

982

65.5

7

Yes, he had a psychologically damaged, inept quarterback, but somehow we still expected crazy heroics from the ever fiery Smith. Unfortunately for Smith owners, all you got was the productivity of a very average receiver.

#10) BRIAN WESTBROOK, Eagles

YDs

YPG

TD

274

34.2

2

I hate to add him because he’s such a great guy and had been such an integral part of the Eagles offense when healthy.  But the fact that he was a Top Ten pick in so many fantasy leagues, played in six games, and had the potential to come back at various points throughout the season makes him an utter fantasy disappointment.