Well here we are, one last week of bye's and we are in the home stretch. Lets see if there are any players available to help you through next week and beyond.

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Sage Rosenfels QB (HOU) -If Schaub misses any time, Sage steps in. As explosive as the Houston offense is, he would be someone you would consider starting week to week. Grab him if it is not looking good for Schaub OR if you own Schaub.

Dan Orlovsky QB (DET) - His 292 and 2 touchdowns performance versus the Bears on the road indicates that he could be

Wow! Can you believe it is already going to be week 8? We are almost half way through the season and for some of you, the fantasy playoffs are lurking closer and closer. Lets look at how you can shore up that roster to make sure you have the best options available when that time comes.

Check out who is available this week.

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Trent Edwards QB (BUF) - He is performing every time he steps on to the field. This week against San Diego he posted 261 yards with a touchdown. He may not be a QB1 yet

Even with the midpoint of the season approaching, there are still some solid players that are lying around on the waiver wire who can help you get closer to your goal. Here are a few of this weeks hot prospects.

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Matt Schaub QB (HOU) - Finally, Houston gets a W. Schaub had 2 picks but had 379 yards, a passing touchdown and a 1 game winning rushing touchdown. This offense is really starting to heat up and with home game against the Lions this week, he will be an excellent option for you if he is

Building this list was a little tricky this week but I managed to find a few players worth picking up and list a few more that you can add to your watch list. Check them out.

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Kyle Orton QB (CHI) - Don't look now but Mr. Orton is starting to look like a fantasy QB. I recommended that you pick him you last week and I am doing it again this week. And after a 334 yard, 2 touchdown performance against Detroit I am doing it with a little more certainty. A great bye week spot start this week with

This article was originaly published on my blog FantasyFootballGoat.com.

So far rookies are making quite an impact in fantasy leagues. If you own players like Chris Johnson, DeSean Jackson, and Eddie Royal you know what I am talking about. There is no doubt that competition for Rookie of the Year in 2008 is about as stiff as any in my lifetime.

This week, look for a few other rookies to make a case for the coveted title and help your fantasy squad in the process

Well it took until week 3 but you and I finally saw a little something out of a few highly touted fantasy performers this week. LJ, Fred Taylor and MJD all went over 100 for the first time. The Bengals - minus Ohco - offered some hope going forward. And Ronnie Brown went ballistic on the Pats.

But, even though some of you can breathe a little easier, there are still plenty of opportunities to improve your team using a few of the players below. Also, the bye weeks start next week so you might be looking for a fill-ins. Check'em out!

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Brian

One of the things I have enjoyed the most - as I have been going division to division offering up my early bird analysis - is reading your comments and hearing your assessment of the teams and divisions. You are educating me and helping me stay sharp. Just wanted to thank you for that.

For today's post I am going to take on the the division that is near and dear to my heart, the NFC North. Why is it near and dear you ask? Well my beloved Vikings are a part of this division.

I am going to look at this as objectively as possible BUT as you can imagine, it is almost impossible