Each week, I will look at some players who are on the rise. It seems like a lot of players this week could see an increase in value, these players are not listed in order of value.
1. QB J.P. Losman Buf-With the injury to QB Trent Edwards, Losman may be given another shot to start, and with some time to let his knee heal, may be able to take advantage of this situation. We will know more about Edwards injury as the practice week begins on wed. Remember going into the season that Losman was picked as a breakout candidate and lost his job after his knee injury. Should be a good play against Cinci in Week 9, and Miami in Week 10. He should be on the FA list. update: NFL Network reports Losman named starter for week 9.
2. WR Lee Evans Buf-If Losman does in fact regain the starting job, this helps Evans big time. Evans has struggled this year under both Losman and Edwards, but is known for his second half of the season surges and Evans is Losman's go to guy. Losman and Evans connected on a 85 yard TD in the 4th quarter of Week 8. Evans has been dropped in many leagues by impatient owners, and may be available in your league.
3. QB Kellen Clemens NYJ-The writing has been on the wall for a few weeks and some Chad owners may have already grabbed him but he is worth an add in leagues that play 2 qbs each week. He has a tough schedule coming up (Wash, Bye, Pitt, Dal) though.
4. QB Sage Rosenfels Hou-With QB Matt Schaub likely to miss Week 9's matchup with Oakland Rosenfels makes a nice pickup if you need a fill in. Rosenfels has seen action in the last 3 games throwing 6 TDs and 5 INTs. Schaub should return after the week 10 bye, but if he doesn't Hou has favorable matchups against NO and Clev. Should be available in most leagues.
5. WRs Deion Branch and DJ Hackett Sea-Branch is set to return this week after missing two games and having the bye week to recover from a sprained foot. Also, DJ Hackett is expected to return from a high ankle sprain suffered in the season opener. Overall this is good news for Hasselbeck owners. Seattle has a favorable passing schedule (Clev, SF, Chi, Stl) in the next four games.
6. WR Chris Henry Cin-Henry is set to return from suspension in Week 10 and owners have been stashing him for the past few weeks. Henry benefits from being the third receiver for Cinci, behind 85 and TJ. Henry might also be what the struggling Cinci O needs to get them going. Even though Henry is in danger of always being arrested he has fantasy value on the field. It is amazing the Morgantown, WV is still on the map considering Henry and Pac Man were there together.
7. RB Ryan Grant GB-With last night's shoulder injury to DeShawn Wynn, Grant rushed for 104 yds and has been named as the starter for Week 9 against KC. Grant could be a nice one week play vs KC who gives up 109 rushing yds per game. Green Bay has been looking for a RB to step up all season and if Grant can take advantage of his shot he may be able to be a spot starter for you in the right matchups. Update: The Packers placed RB Wynn on IR, Grant's value increases even more.
8. RB Brian Leonard Stl-Many owners dropped him with the return of Steven Jackson, but Jackson injured his back and missed the remainder of the game. The Rams have a bye in week 9 for Jackson to rest. All S-Jax owners should pick Leonard back up, just in case as Stl. has a favorable running schedule against NO and SF after the bye.
