Welcome to Week 8 of “On the Rise, On the Fall.” Throughout the season, I will discuss players whose stock is rising and others who are not having the same luck. I will avoid naming the obvious studs – Andre Johnson,
On the Rise
Kurt Warner, QB, Cardinals
: What an impressive game by the veteran on Sunday for a few reasons.
DeAngelo Williams, RB, Panthers:
He received 17 carries on Sunday compared to eight for Stewart. DeAngelo has turned into a weekly flex and possibly RB2 when the matchup is right. As long as both of these backs stay healthy, you may not ever know who will have the big game as the Panthers seem to ride with the hot hand. However, Williams showed you that his three-TD effort a few weeks back was no fluke.
Vincent Jackson, WR, Chargers
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Donnie Avery, WR, Rams
: You may be one week late to the show as there will likely be a rush to the waiver wire for this rookie from
Stud of the Week
Brian Westbrook, RB, Eagles
: Westbrook had a nice return to the lineup Sunday as he ran for 167 yards and two TDs, while adding six catches for 42 yards. It was a great fantasy day as he showed he is healthy in the process. The Eagles offense revolves around Westbrook and as he goes, they go.
On the Fall
J.T. O’Sullivan, QB, 49ers
: Well, it appears the JTO ride is officially over. He was benched by new head coach, Mike Singletary, after his dismal first half against the Seahawks. There is no sense holding on to this guy any longer if you have him. Frank Gore is the only Niner you can trust in San Fran.
Terrell Owens, WR, Cowboys
: Kind of obvious, but he is a borderline starter until Tony Romo gets back in the lineup.
All Bengals,
: Rumors are that Carson Palmer is done for the year, and if true, the stock of the Bengals would officially hit rock bottom. Chad Johnson has already been a huge bust and things can only get worse — yes, worse is possible. If you haven’t thought about it already and need the roster space, consider dropping #85. Hold on to Housh for now, though.
Dud of the Week
Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, Jaguars
: MJD had the bye week to watch Clinton Portis run all over the Browns defense, but apparently he didn’t watch close enough. Jones-Drew had just 29 yards on 12 carries and caught three balls for 19 yards. Fred
One Week Wonder
Leon Washington, RB, Jets
: The Jets really like
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