Fantasy Football: Get 'em or Don't Sweat 'em Week Eight

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There were some unusual heroes on Sunday. There always are. Let’s take a look at them and see if they are worthy of your fantasy rosters.

Mark Sanchez, QB, New York Jets

If Sanchez got dropped due to his poor play prior in recent weeks, it’s time to pick him up. Jerricho Cotchery is healthy, Braylon Edwards and Dustin Keller are coming on, and he has shown toughness by running for three TDs already.

Ruling: Get ‘em.

Matthew Stafford, QB, Detroit Lions

He’s useful for two-QB leagues, but he shouldn’t be considered in standard leagues. He barely put up a decent score against the Rams, and that was only because he ran one in.

Ruling: Don’t Get ‘em.

Vince Young, QB, Tennessee Titans

Same deal as Stafford. Only in tow-QB leagues. He was efficient, but wasn’t much of a fantasy performer this week.

Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.

Ryan Moats, RB, Houston Texans

Obviously Moats made a name for himself rushing for 126 yards for three TDs against Buffalo. He added 25 receiving yards. At the very least, he earned RBBC status, and he could be given a shot to take Slaton’s job going forward.

Ruling: Get ‘em.

Leonard Weaver, RB, Philadelphia Eagles

Weaver had a season high eight carries for 75 yards and a score. He was used because Brian Westbrook was out with a concussion. Westy should be back next week, meaning Weaver will go back to blocking duties.

Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.

Justin Fargas, RB, Oakland Raiders

He’s likely gone in most competitive leagues, but if he’s available in yours, you may want to consider him. He isn’t sexy, but he just seems to do enough to be productive.

Ruling: Get ‘em.

Maurice Morris, RB, Detroit Lions

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