Heading into the 2009 fantasy football season, no one knew what to expect from the New England Patriots running backs. We didn’t know who would start, who would get touches and if any of them were worth a fantasy roster spot.
On Monday night, we started getting answered. Heading into the game, Sammy Morris supposedly was the starting running back. In typical Bill Belichick fashion, Morris didn’t even get a carry. Instead, he spent most of his time at full back.
Laurence Maroney, who was listed fourth on the depth chart, ended up getting the most carries. On his ten carries, he …read more

QB Shaun Hill, San Francisco 49ers
Shaun Hill is now the starting quarterback in San Francisco and makes for a very fine Week 9 Waiver Wire pickup. With Mike Martz still with the 49ers, you can expect the team to throw the ball a lot. Hill was somewhat effective last season and has a chance to become a decent backup for the rest of the fantasy football season.
RB Kevin Faulk, New England Patriots
With injuries to Laurence Maroney, Sammy Morris and LaMont Jordan, the door is open for Kevin Faulk to be the main running back option. The good thing about Faulk …read more

Are you still in the game in your playoff fantasy football league? These sleepers will give you some numbers.
QB Eli Manning, New York Giants
To this day, people continue to discount Manning. Despite three straight road wins, Manning hasn’t gotten a huge amount of respect. However, if he can beat the undefeated Patriots, thing will change. His brother had a big game last year in the Super Bowl. Is it his turn this season?

RB Kevin Faulk, New England Patriots
Faulk doesn’t start for the Patriots. He doesn’t get a lot of carries, either. That said, he’s a huge part of their team. …read more

QB Donovan McNabb, Philadelphia Eagles – McNabb suffered a sprained ankle in the first half against the Miami Dolphins. McNabb wasn’t able to return but the Eagles went on to win without his services. Andy Reid said after the game that McNabb would remain the starter if he’s healthy enough to play in Week 12. McNabb has a history of playing with injuries but keep an eye on whether he practices this week.
RB Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants – Jacobs has been a beast since he returned from his knee injury earlier in the season. However, against the Detroit Lions, …read more