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PLAYERS OF INTEREST
Listed here are players that may or may not be available in your fantasy football leagues. 
These players should be closely monitored and possibly added to your fantasy roster

WEEK 2

QB Jake Delhomme, CAR - Played well vs. STL.  Could be available since Carr hype scared people off.
QB Alex Smith, SF - Could be a decent spot start if level of play continues.
RB Derrick Ward, NYG - Showed toughness, found end zone.  Jacobs out 3-5 weeks.
RB Michael Pittman, TB - Caddy is back in the garage.  Pittman will start week 2.
WR Ronald Curry , OAK - Clearly #1 WR in Oakland.  Outstanding performance.
WR Amani Toomer, NYG - With Plex seeing double teams, Toomer is safety valve.  Deep leagues only.

WEEK 3

QB Derek Anderson, CLE - Until the torch is passed to Brady Quinn, Anderson will be slinging the ball around.
RB Kevin Jones, DET - Expected to play in Week 3.  15-20 carries.  Worth a roster spot.
RB Sammy Morris, NEP  - Morris runs north and south and is taking carries away from Maroney.
RB DeShawn Wynn, GB - Hot commodity off the waiver wire this week.  Scored twice vs. NYG.
WR James Jones, GB - Another solid performance.  Could solidify #2 WR position.
WR Leonard Pope, ARZ - Getting red zone looks.  If desperate, give him a chance.

WEEK 4

QB Brian Griese, CHI - Lovie Smith refused to deliver his usual "Rex Grossman-is-our-quarterback" statement.
QB Trent Green, MIA - Has thrown for over 300-yards per game over the last two weeks along with 3 TDs.
RB Brian Leonard, STL - Steve Jackson owners should be running to the wire for this guy!
WR Derrick Mason, BAL - 3 solid games in a row.  Possible re-emergence this season.
WR Roddy White, ATL - Has delivered consistent play thus far.  Soft schedule ahead.
WR Greg Jennings, GB - Looked good in first game back.  Worth a roster spot in deep leagues.

WEEK 5

RBs Michael Pittman & Earnest Graham, TB - With Williams out for the season, possible RBBC in TB.
RBs Justin Fargas & Dominic Rhodes, OAK - Monitor Jordan's back injury.  These two may see pt.
RB Aaron Stecker, NO - With McAllister out for the year, Stecker's 3rd down role will increase.
WR Dwayne Bowe, KC - Consider yourself lucky if he is available in your league.
WR Reggie Williams, JAC - If desperate for a WR, Williams could be on rebound streak.
TE Desmond Clark, CHI - High profile rookie Greg Olson not taking playing time away from Clark.

WEEK 6

RB Earnest Graham, TB - RB Pittman out with cracked fibula, Graham is the man barring any trades.
QB Kurt Warner, ARZ - Warner is the starter after Leinart breaks collar bone.
QB Cleo Lemon, MIA - Trent Green OUT with Grade 3 concussion.  Pick-up Lemon if needed.
RB Correll Buckhalter, PHI - Westbrook could miss 2nd game with an abdominal injury, giving Buckhalter start.
RB Kenny Watson, CIN - Rudi Johnson may miss his second straight game with a hamstring injury.
RB Jason Wright, CLE - If Lewis misses any games with injury, look for Wright to become Browns featured back.
RB Dominic Rhodes, OAK - He's returning after a four-game suspension.

WEEK 7

QB Vinny Testarverde, CAR - This guy was cutting his grass last Sunday.  If you are desperate, grab him.
RB Selvin Young, DEN - With Henry's pending legal troubles, pick-up Young if available.
RB Michael Bennett, TB - Perhaps the trade to Tampa Bay will breathe new life into Bennett.
RB DeShawn Wynn, GB - The Packers are happy with Wynn as their 1st & 2nd down RB.
WR Reggie Brown, PHI - Could be on verge on turnaround.
TE Donald Lee, GB - Lee is the No. 1 TE for the Packers and worth using in Week 8 at Denver. 

WEEK 8

QB Alex Smith, SF - Expected to return for this Sunday's action.
QB Joey Harrington, ATL - Harrington back as starter with Leftwich out for 2-3 weeks.
RB Jesse Chatman, MIA -  Ronnie Brown is OUT for season.  Chatman expected to take over.
WR Chris Henry, CIN - Coming off suspension.  Could add spark to Cincy.

WEEK 9

QB Kellen Clemens, NYJ - Already named starting QB for week 9.
RB Ryan Grant, GB - Already named starting RB for week 9.
RB Adimchinobi Echemandu, HOU -  Echemandu rushed 10 times for 62 yards against San Diego.
WR D.J. Hackett, SEA- Will be back for this week's game
TE Tony Scheffler, DEN - Has caught touchdown passes from Cutler in two straight games.

WEEK 10

RB Priest Holmes, & Kolby Smith KC - With LJ likely out for wk 10, these two will see carries.
RB Maurice Morris, SEA -  Morris seing increased playing time.  Alexander banged up.
RB Warrick Dunn, ATL - Had solid wk 9.  Available in many leagues.
WR David Patten, NO - Solid play 3 of last 4 weeks.
TE Alex Smith, TB - Has returned from injury.  Once again a red zone target.

WEEK 11

QB Rex Grossman CHI - Came in for injured Brian Griese.  Played well. 
QB Brodie Coyle, KC -  Huard is out and Brodie Croyle is in as starter for the Chiefs from here on out.
RB Michael Pittman, RB - Will be returning to active line-up in near future.
RB Anthony Thomas, BUF - Lynch nursing an ankle sprain, ATrain could get more of the action in Week 11.
WR Arnaz Battle, SF - Only WR option in San Francisco.

WEEK 12

QB Matt Schaub, HOU - Returned frm injury.  Has Andre Johnson to throw to.
QB David Garrard, JAC -  Looked great in week 11.  Has  favorable matchups next few weeks.
RB Andre Hall, DEN - Could start in place of injured T. Henry & S. Young.
RB Reuben Droughns, NYG - Droughns is expected to start for the Giants if Jacobs cannot go.
WR Santana Moss, WAS - Worth a roster spot if production continues.  Buyer-beware!

WEEK 13

QB Trent Edwards, BUF - Back as the Bills starter.  I know, you're as excited as we are!  SARCASIM!
RB Adrian Peterson, CHI -  Benson out for season.  Don't walk, run to waiver wire.  Decent pick-up.
RB Patrick Cobbs, MIA - If Williams and Chatman are injured, Cobbs will be #1 RB for Phins.
WR Isaac Bruce, STL - As teams double T. Holt, Bruce sees a few targets.  Worth a roster spot in deep leagues.

WEEK 14

QB Sage Rosenfels, HOU - QB Matt Schaub's injury could be season-ending, Sage will take over.
RB Fred Jackson - The former D-3, Arena player and practice squad RB played well in week 13
WR Mike Furrey, DET - Roy Williams out for season.  Look for Furrey to step up!  He had 1000+ yards in 2006.
WR Bryant Johnson, ARZ - Fitzgerald & Boldin hurting, Johnson could slide into #1 role.

WEEK 15

QB Kyle Orton, CHI - If you are truly desperate, Orton is getting the nod in Chicago.
RB Aaron Stecker, NO - Bush out for season.  Saints making playoff run.  Stecker wil carry load.
RB Selvin Young, DEN - The Bronco RB situation continues.  Young outplayed the others in week 13.
WR Shaun McDonald, DET - Seeing plenty of targets underneath.  Great PPR WR.
WR Anthony Gonzalez, IND - As long as Harrison remains out, Gonzo is getting plenty of action.
WR Sidney Rice, MIN - Showing great promise as young WR.  Nice keeper option in large leagues.

WEEK 16

RB LaMont Jordan, OAK - Justin Fargas is OUT for rest of season.  Jordan will see bulk of carries.
WR David Patten, NOS - Has been a solid #2 WR past few weeks.  Worth a shot in larger league formats.
WR Reggie Williams, JAX - At best, a #3 WR but worth adding to line-up if roster depleated.

WEEK 17

RB Kenny Watson, CIN - Rudi is back to struggling with his hamstring, Watson coming off solid week 16.
RBTJ Duckett, DET - Will see increased work in backfield.  Facing GB team that may rest players.
RB Kenton Keith, IND - Should see heavy action with Indy starters resting for playoffs.