Everyone needs sleep. Including fantasy football teams and one-armed men. We will now discuss some ways for you to get rest throughout Week 3. 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.
Mucho gusto (yes, I know it's the incorrect translation) to Shane Bacon for filling in quite well last week. As with everything else in my life this week, I blame Vegas. To the picks ...
Power Naps
Derek Anderson, QB, CLE -- Oh, how I hate you, Mr. Anderson. Oh, how I hate you so much. But yet, here we are, in Week 4 and Brady Quinn is set to take your job. And you get to play against the Bungles Part II. Now or never, sir.
Selvin Young, RB, DEN -- Well, this list is already chock full of people I drafted who haven't performed well this year. Sigh. Fortunately, Kansas City is horrible at everything, including stopping the run.
Braylon Edwards, WR, CLE -- OHMIGODBRAYLONEDWARDSISASLEEPER. Seriously, see above. Start him.
Mild Piles
J.T. O'Sullivan, QB, SF -- I love that people are shocked, shocked!, I say, that New Orleans stinks against the pass. What's new, really? Start O'Sullivan this week.
Pierre Thomas, RB, NO -- San Francisco has been a little better against the run this year, but they've still allowed three rushing touchdowns, and a memorable shredding by Julius Jones. Therefore/ergo/hencewith, I like Pierre to score.
Bryant Johnson, WR, SF -- On the other hand, see above.
Heavy Sedation
Trent Edwards, QB, BUF -- Edwards has been nothing short of consistent as he attempts to have a breakout season. Plus, he's a winner. Not a .750 winner, but still a winner. St. Louis, on the other hand, is not full of winners.
Correll Buckhalter, RB, PHI -- Starting a second-stringer against the Bears isn't exactly the top choice, but in some leagues, it's the only option. I'd take a gamble on Buckhalter here if Brian Westbrook is out. Or at least make the add and then hope B-Dubs doesn't play.
Chansi Stuckey, WR, NYJ -- He's not imminently startable ... yet. But Brett Favre sure does love targeting him this year, no?
