The Monday Report
Early week 3 Pickups for the NFL 09/20/2010
DEFENSE
Miami Dolphins
Everybody knows the Vikings are off to a slow start and the Bills are not very good. Do we care? No. This may finally be the year the Dolphins have a defense worthy of starting all year long and I would almost bet they are available. Karlos Dansby from Auburn is the real deal. He has ten tackles and a sack to start off the year and he is one of several playmakers on this defense. They are worth a spot on your roster. They have the Jets for their home opener in week 3 on Sunday Night Football.RUNNING BACKS
John Kuhn - Green Bay Packers
With Ryan Grant out for the year and Brandon Jackson looking as bad as last year where will the Packers go for a running game. The answer is a 250 pound back out of Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, PA. He led the packers in yards in week 2 even though he only had 36 yards on 9 carries. That is a better average then Jackson who went for 29 yards on more carries (11). Jackson got the TD but I like Kuhn as a back up RB with the potential for more down the road. Plus he will get most of the goal line carries due to his size alone. He is available in 98 percent of Yahoo leagues right now. If you have a weak bench the sleeper potential here is worth the waiver spot.Jason Snelling - Atlanta Falcons
Turner's groin injury is probably not that serious but he is injury prone and Snelling is a good back when given the chance. He is worth a spot if you are in need of another running back-Update on Turner and Ryan Mathews-
http://news.lalate.com/2010/09/20/michael-turner-and-ryan-mathews-injuries-updated-as-not-signficant/TIGHT END
Mercedes Lewis - Jacksonville
Week 1 looked like a fluke with 2 touchdowns and only a few yards. However this week Lewis gained 70 yards and had several nice catches. This guy is ready to hit your roster if you need a TE. He's also a good flex play in deeper leagues. The Jags run a short yardage offense which helps his chances to get the ball. He is also great at getting open in the end zone.IDP
Derrick Johnson LB KC
This guy is an IDP beast for the future. He is good for 5-10 tackles a game with the chance for a big play. Consistency is the key with your IDP players and this guy fits the bill. He is tied for 4th in the NFL in tackles with 18 and has a forced fumble.LaRon Landry SS WAS
21 Tackles = the most in the NFL. Throw in a sack and you have a great pickup in Landry. -Update on Turner and Ryan Mathews-
http://news.lalate.com/2010/09/20/michael-turner-and-ryan-mathews-injuries-updated-as-not-signficant/QUARTERBACK
Jay Cutler - Chicago Bears
He will only be available in smaller leagues but if he is there snatch him up. The points will continue to pour in as long as he stays on his feet. The Bears have a good running back in Forte and several good receivers including Hester who has plenty of speed to open up the field. This will be needed to keep Cutler healthy.Michael Vick QB ATL
He will not start in week 3 but he will start again and he will produce. People will drop him now so grab him up if you can and stash him for that one week you need a QB and he plays the Lions again. He may even become your starter down the road as Kolb lacks the get away speed and experience of Vick.WIDE RECEIVER
Kevin Walter - Houston Texans
Looked great in week 2 and the team is moving forward nicely so far. If you are short at this position pick him up. 