Top 10: Buy Now...It's a Fantasy Football Recession

Although the government doesn't want to say it, we are in a recession people. But the good thing (from a fantasy perspective) is that we are only in the early stages. Also, unlike in real life, these stocks are going to turn around a lot faster than the bailout. Here are your top trade-deadline grabs:

• Terrell Owens - T.O. has stunk it up. You drafted him in the second or third round expecting...well T.O. type production. Don't get me wrong, T.O. still has 431 yards and five TDs, but November and December usually haven't been kind to the Cowboys, but they have been terrific for T.O. Over the past two years, T.O. has grabbed eight and 10 TDs, respectively after Week Eight, including four on Turkey day last year. With Romo due back soon and Roy E on the other side, T.O. is about as reliable as Cole Hamels down the stretch.
• Steve Smith - After sitting in Time Out the first two weeks, Smith has come on hotter than Sarah Palin. With five straight games over 95 yards receiving, he has re-affirmed his status as best WR under 5'11". One thing to realize about Smith: He and his teammates are finally injury free this year. Keep this guy away from the Madden tour bus so the curse doesn't even breathe on him.
• LaDainian Tomlinson - So you finally landed the No. 1 pick in the draft and tossed the idea around of Peterson or LT or Brady. Hopefully you didn't choose Brady. L.T. is starting to come into midseason form and, just like last year, had a good game going into the bye. The schedule softens and the Chargers are sure to be going all out trying to regain the crown out West.
• Kurt Warner - I am convinced that this guy is doing a reverse DR. Meaning he lied about his age to make himself appear older and more battle tested in order to get into the NFL. Kurt has his full arsenal of weapons again along with a third WR emerging in Breaston. If you didn't realize, the last time Kurt Warner had three good targets he made it to the Super Bowl.
• Peyton Manning - Let me first say that the Colts are aging too quickly for my liking. The talent is there but they can't play half of every season with their best defensive player on the sidelines. The sense of urgency has sunk in more than ever and expect Manning to respond. With only one "true test" in Pittsburgh, Manning should pay returns on your investment for the rest of the season.
• Ryan Grant - Last year's fantasy HOF is built for this stretch. Actually, his body was probably not used to playing so early in the year. But if last year was any indication, Mr. Grant is about to lead the late-season charge on the frozen tundra. If Minnesota's and New Orlean's bigs in the middle are suspended, Grant will have smooth sailing the rest of the year. Which brings me to...
• Adrian Peterson - Peterson has "under-performed" in some predicted good opportunities but what else can you do with Gus Frerotte behind center. That doesn't mean AP doesn't get his opportunities. Just like Barry Sanders before him, all he needs is one shot to turn your world around.
• Wes Welker - I am not a big Welker fan, as are most defensive coordinators around the league. That being said, it appears Moss (Randy not to be confused with No. 1 in Fantasy WR Santana) has found his second wind. The beneficiary—Welker—should be getting more consistent dumps with an occasional TD.
• Drew Brees - No one is going to throw the ball more than Brees and the Saints this year. With four more dome games, Brees is automatic, having thrown for over 320 yards in each dome game this year. Couple that with RB questions (Bush knee, Deuce suspension?) and a bad defense, Brees is heading for 4500 yards easy.
• Titans Defense - They really are that good. This defense has Super Bowl contender all over it. I wonder which defense is more lethal: this one or the Baltimore Ravens circa 2000

Inflation casualties
Steven Jackson - Good player (not great) on a bad team, injury prone, overrated, and doesn't run with an attitude. Have you ever seen SJax mix it up in between the tackles?

Tony Romo - Good player with a knack for going 5150 in big games. Injury or not, he is too Brett Favrish with the ball too me.

Joseph Addai - Good player that just can't put a full season together. He was supposed to be the anti-James, but who has played more games over the past two years?

Larry Johnson - Soon to be the next Shaun Alexander.

Laurence Maroney - See Joseph Addai.

Chad Ocho Nueve Morales Johnson - Good player who talks a good game, walks a good game, and has no quarterback this year.