Passed Out at Your Desk: Dream a Little Hippie Dream

Everyone needs sleep. Including fantasy football teams and Democrats. We will now discuss some ways for you to get rest throughout Week 1. Notice what annoying word I'm avoiding. One from each major position in order of league depth; I will most certainly remind you when these people have big games on Sunday.

Now shut your eyes and dream of responsible spending, my little hippie.

Power Naps
Kevin Smith, RB, DET -- Smith has quickly fallen out of favor with fantasy owners because of Rudi Johnson's presence in Detroit. Tatum Bell's absence actually hurts his value, which is kind of depressing for Tatum and his family. And friends holding his misplaced luggage. But here's the thing: Rudi was cut by the Bengals. Ingrain that in your domepiece, friends.

Matt Schaub, QB, HOU -- He started last year pretty warm and he'll do the same this season. When he and Andre Johnson are on the field at the same time, good things happen.

Marvin Harrison, WR, IND -- Why are we hating on this guy again? Blatantly scoring two TDs this week.

Mild Pile (Pile being that state of physical inebriation on couch/blankets/television.)
Felix Jones, RB, DAL -- The Browns are going to be very good this year (in my not so humble opinion). However, Dallas will get chances to run and Jones will get carries. All he needs is one jail break ...

Aaron Rodgers, QB, GB -- Good wideouts and the Pack will have to pass against the Vikings. Plus, starting him is spiteful to Brett Favre and that's just fun.

DeSean Jackson, WR, PHI -- This guy was way too easy to get way too late in fantasy leagues. And who else is McNabb going to throw to? FredEx?

Heavy Sedation
Dominic Rhodes, RB, IND -- Given the time the Bears will spend on offense (four minutes, maybe?), the Colts could see roughly 68 possessions. That equates to at least a carry or two for the Indy backup.

Joe Flacco, QB, BAL -- Only in two-QB leagues, and even then this reeks of desperation. But, the Bengals are not good at defense ... which is nice for Marvin Lewis.

Ted Ginn, Jr., WR, MIA -- Chad Pennington is many things. One thing he is most certainly not: Cleo Lemon.