Look for Johnson to also be a threat to score from the goal line as well

They either play well on offense, defense, or sometimes fail to play well in any phase of the game.Who’s to blame here Well, everybody, except maybe the receiving corps, the one bright spot that was supposed to be the only question mark entering the season Shows you just how smart NFL analysts really are. Let’s leave this one on the shoulders of Tom Coughlin and Bill Sheridan. Every week, Coughlin cannot seem to answer why his team looks completely unprepared. Every week, questions arise regarding Sheridan’s play-calling and his defense. Yes, the Giants have had injuries, but it seems Steve Spagnuolo was missed just as much as everybody thought he might be...Full article >>>. With Cedric Benson down for another week and Marshawn Lynch banged up, the door is open for production from backup running backs. At this time of year it is vitally important that you have your running game scoring well for you as you will need it to win a fantasy football championship.

Below we have the top players you might want to pay attention to, for waiver pickups. Even if you don't select a waiver (or have already done so) it's good to keep these names in mind for the future weeks. Quarterbacks Dennis Dixon (Steelers) The one time great quarterback for the Oregon Ducks received his first NFL start against the Ravens on Sunday night football. While this was not the ideal team to face on the road for your first real work as a quarterback Dennis Dixon did a good job. Dixon threw a nice touchdown pass to Santonio Holmes and flashed his trademark running skills with a 24-yard scamper for a touchdown.

If Ben Roethlisberger is out next week against the Raiders, Dixon should put up decent stats in his absence. Running Backs Fred Jackson (Bills) Marshawn Lynch's backup Fred Jackson received a lot of play early in the year because of Lynch's suspension for the first three games of the season. Now, Jackson is receiving the starter work load once again with new head coach Perry Fewell calling the shots. Last week against the Dolphins , Jackson totaled over 110 total yards from scrimmage and two rushing touchdowns. Look for Jackson to continue as the starting tail back next week in a great matchup against the Jets. Larry Johnson (Bengals) If Cedric Benson can't return from his hip injury next week against the Lions then expect Larry Johnson to have another solid game. Last week against the Browns , Johnson had 107 yards rushing on 22 carries.

Johnson should continue to be the top man for carries if Benson is out because he is a bigger runner than Bernard Scott. Look for Johnson to also be a threat to score from the goal line as well. Wide Receivers Mark Clayton (Ravens) This is a desperate move, but if you're in great need of a receiver for your fantasy football team you might want to give Mark Clayton a try. Clayton seems to start showing up in production around this time every year and last week he had a good performance.