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As the Fantasy Football season nears, I would like to share with the Bleacher Report writers and readers on a few players I have my eyes on for big seasons and a few players in deeper leagues you could consider...

Stay Alert: Don't Sleep on these Fantasy Players

by Micheal Robinson (Columnist)

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September 03, 2008


As the Fantasy Football season nears, I would like to share with the Bleacher Report writers and readers on a few players I have my eyes on for big seasons and a few players in deeper leagues you could consider.

Take these players with a grain of salt, but I assure you that a few of these players will be fantasy studs this season.

Jonathan Stewart, RB (Carolina Panthers):

I will start with a player who I have in both of my leagues and a player that I reached for in round 4 in both drafts, Carolina Panthers Running Back Jonathan Stewart.

At 5' 10'' and 235 pounds, Stewart will run you over in a heart beat.

In case you missed it, Stewart ran 10 times for 100 yards against the Washington Redskins in his debut during preseason action.  Adding a 50-yard TD run on a night that showed his power, break away speed and excellent balance.

His surgically repaired toe looks to be a thing of the past as he will back up DeAngelo Williams and could see a lot of time.  John Fox isn't big on using rookies that much, but it is going to be hard to keep this man off of the field, look out for Jonathan Stewart.

If you missed out on AP in 2008, get JS in 2009.

Dustin Keller, TE (New York Jets):

If you are weak at Tight End and no one picked up on this player, go get him right now.  Brett Favre loves his tight ends and I don't mean that in a non-football way. 

Dustin Keller caught Brett Favre's first touchdown as a Jet in New York's second preseason game.  While Chris Baker  and Bubba Franks are ahead of Keller in the depth chart, he is getting a lot of snaps playing in the slot.  He also received plenty of chances in the red zone during preseason.  If you are in a deep league and you don't have a decent Tight End, Keller is your man.

Patrick Crayton, WR (Dallas Cowboys):

Wide Receivers Miles Austin and Sam Hurd have been ruled out for the season opener.

Terrell Owens and Patrick Crayton will be the Cowboy's only healthy, experienced receivers on the field at Celveland during Week one. 

Being how good the man known as T.O. can be and how distracting he can be to a defense, they could easily forget about Crayton who could get open often for some big yardage plays.

The Matt's...
Matt Ryan, QB (Atlanta Falcons); Matt Forte, RB (Chicago Bears):

Matt Ryan will receive the ball in Atlanta on Week one against the Detroit Lions.  He completed 15 of 21 passes for 108 yards and score in the Falcons third preseason game.  He has done a good job of learning the Falcons offense and has stayed clear of turning the ball over.  All of that could change in the regular season, but if you have the roster room in a deep league, he is a decent QB 2 or a solid QB 3.  Keep an eye on him.

Matt Forte is starting for the Chicago Bears and is an impressive athlete.  The only problem is the Bears offensive line is suspect.  He has looked strong on the ground during the preseason and should see plenty of snaps with a banged up Kevin Jones fresh off the PUP list with a knee injury. 

Rashard Mendenhall, RB (Pittsburgh Steelers):

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