Seattle 6, San Francisco 13 Seahawks The Seahawks are easier to evaluate than buttering a piece of toast. Every week in this space you'll find the same sentiments; "start the Seattle DST, start Marshawn Lynch, handcuff Robert Turbin and leave everyone else alone." Week seven was no different as two NFC West foes went to battle in a classic defensive slugfest. With a rookie quarterback under center, coupled with very conservative play calling, no member of the Seattle passing game has proven worthy of a roster spot. 49ers San Francisco's fantasy production nearly mirrors that of Seattle; start Frank Gore, start the 49ers DST and handcuff Kendall Hunter. The lone difference is Vernon Davis. Coming into this game as the second highest scoring fantasy tight end, Davis was completely shutdown, not seeing a single target. Although highly unnerving, this is more of a testament to the Seattle defense than Davis himself. Also, as the 49ers took to the ground through much of the second half, Davis was used more in the blocking scheme than the passing game. As the most athletic tight end in the game, Davis remains a lineup lock. It's worth noting that in the absence of Mario Manningham, stepped Randy Moss into the starting lineup. Even though he was given an expanded number of reps, the 49ers only targeted Moss four times, with zero deep passes. Those holding out hope can safely drop the future Hall-of-Famer. A side story exiting this wrestling match was the amount of money swayed by the decision of Jim Harbaugh to decline a last minute safety. My only question is, "Why bet the game, when the over/under was 38 points?" Money in the bank. Tennessee 35, Buffalo 34 Titans Hello, hello. Welcome to the party Chris Johnson. With 18 carries totaling 195 yards and two touchdowns, Johnson ripped through the porous Buffalo defense finally displaying his breakaway speed including a scoring run of 83 yards in classic 2K style. Up next are the 29th ranked Colts rush defense. Yee hah! On the downside for Johnson owners, it is Jamie Harper's emergence as the Titans goal line back stealing two short yardage touchdowns. With Javon Ringer done for the foreseeable future, Harper is the now the primary handcuff to Johnson. With four touchdowns turned in the by the ground game, Matt Hasselbeck and the Titans passing attack were limited in what should have been a very favorable matchup. Nate Washington led the way for Tennessee receiving core with 43 yards highlighted ...

There were a rash of injuries suffered in Week 5. While NFL rosters will plug in the next player in line, fantasy owners will require a more educated approach to fill their holes and continue to field a competitive lineup. Here is a look at a few of the key injuries and some suggestions on where to look for help. Cedric Benson had carved out a nice role in the Green Bay Packers offense over the first several weeks. Benson was a serviceable weekly flex play or a solid backup running back before he exited Sunday's contest with an injury. At first, the injury to Benson appeared to be minor, but, after a more indepth diagnosis Monday, the Packers revealed that he had suffered a Lisfranc foot injury. The injury carries an estimated two-month absence. Alex Green appears to have the inside opportunity to claim the starting role, but does that mean that he should be on the top of your waiver wire adds? Green was effective filling in for Benson, logging 55 yards on nine carries. James Starks has missed the first five weeks battling turf toe, but he should be back in action soon. Starks was the lead back for the Packers last season, but he is not an elusive, dynamic back suited to lead the Packers or your running attack. Green has more upside and is worth a speculative add if you are desperate for help in your backfield. Two weeks after putting Chris ‘Beanie' Wells on Injured Reserve with an injury that will keep him out of action until November, Ryan Williams suffered a season-ending shoulder injury this week. The Cardinals rushing attack has not been dependable with either back this season, and it only figures to get worst with the latest injury. A true running back by committee approach probably lies ahead for the Cardinals. LaRod Stephens-Howling figures to get the first shot, but Alfonso Smith and William Powell will also get carries. Unless one of the backs emerges as a legitimate lead back, none of these guys belongs on your roster. Chris Johnson has now gained less than 25 yards in four of his five games this season after his 24-yard outing on Sunday. Many have been suggesting that it may be time for the Tennessee Titans to let Javon Ringer have a shot at the starting job to see if his skills better suit offensive coordinator Chris Palmer's schemes. On the heels of another terrible outing, Ringer would have been closer than ever to claiming the starting job, but on Sunday he suffered a MCL injury that is expected to keep him out of action for ...

The Tennessee Titans placed running back Javon Ringer on injured reserve Monday with a broken hand.

Tennessee Titans running back Javon Ringer will undergo surgery for a broken right hand and is expected to be placed on season-ending injured reserve.

Tennessee Titans running back Javon Ringer suffered a season-ending broken hand during Sunday's loss to the New Orleans Saints, the Tennessean reported on Monday.

For most leagues, the deadline to make trades is coming up in the next couple weeks. As the deadline nears, you can expect a flurry of activity as owners desperately try to hammer out a deal. Owners can expect tons of trade offers; some good, some bad and some that are just plain offensive. I've put together a list of Untouchables, players that if you see them offered in a trade, you should be concerned that you're about to get hosed. Remember, there's a reason many of these players are "Buy Low" candidates and certainly not all Buy Low candidates are created equal. This article's solely about the players you want to stay away from. It seems only fitting that we start with the biggest and riskiest "Buy Low" candidate of them all, Chris Johnson. Chris Johnson Don't you dare accept any trade for Chris Johnson. Don't even think about it. Don't even look at his highlight reel from previous years. It's over. If you can't rush for more than 37 yards against the Colts...IT'S OVER. CJ has been historically putrid this year and is deep in the running for Biggest Bust of the Decade. All of CJ's owners spent a 1st round pick on him so you know they're going to want something at least mildly sexy in return. I don't care how good the offer is, stay away. Let him be someone else's problem. You don't need that kind of heartache, my friends. I shouldn't even have to mention that he's going to be sharing the rock with Javon Ringer the rest of the season or the fact that he's not even in the Top 30 of fantasy running backs. I shouldn't even have to mention that! Matt Ryan This one hurts a lot, my friends. It's no secret that I'm a Huge Falcons fan and to include any Falcon on this list, let alone our leader and savior Matt Ryan...pains me to no end. Still, truth be told, Ryan has been a big disappointment this year. Drafted as a Top 8 QB with "tons of promise" heading into the season, Ryan has played more like a Top 20 fantasy QB this season. The Atlanta Falcons offense is ranked in the middle of the pack (17th) in almost every statistical category. When you trade for a quarterback, it has to be an upgrade from your current QB. I just don't see how trading for a QB whose in the bottom half of the Top 20 fantasy Quarterbacks is an upgrade. Ryan had a lot of hype going into the season and with the addition of Julio Jones, this was supposed to become a pass-first offense. Unfortunately, this just never happened. The only thing Ryan has is a well known "name" in fantasy ...

So you are fed up with Chris Johnson? Join the club. The masses of fantasy owners that overpaid or kept Johnson in keeper leagues are realizing that there is just one option left. While some speculators have suggested that Javon Ringer is the guy emerging, It's just talk. The option I am referring to is starting him. He has very little trade value at this point and you don't need to tip your hat to the fact that you've lost the faith. What are you going to do? Chris Johnson at some point is going to take a handoff or screen pass and eventually end up in the end zone. It will happen soon. He may give up a few carries to Ringer but it's still going to be a 60/40 split until he shows the fire that got him the starting gig. I don't like the production either but no one in there right mind would trade for him right now. You simply can't get the value out of him. If the housing market was in the toilet would you try to move your home at way less than you paid? It is and you make the decision to stick it out because it's a long term investment. You don't realize a loss until you sell. So don't sell. I am not an optimist. I see things for their worst. This situation is at the rock bottom. Some of us remember when running backs held out and they didn't get their deal. If there was a movie made about such a player, It would be called the Ericct Rhett story. Rhett was a young running back who had two very solid seasons in 1994 and 1995, rushing for 2,217 yards, and 18 touchdowns for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Rhett thought he deserved more money, sat out, and rotted while the Buccaneers did nothing about it. It ruined his career. He was never the same back afterwards. If we were to cast the lead role in this movie, Chris Johnson would play the lead role but there may be an understudy in case Johnson couldn't finish. It's a cruel world that we live in. Johnson got his big money contract, and now everyone expects the results that go with it. Here's how the rest of the schedule looks minus the playoffs: (all totals based on 1 pt for 20 yards rushing/receiving, 6 points for TDs) WEEK OPPONENT Fantasy Points to RB Week 9 CIN 9.14 Week 10 @CAR 15.75 Week 11 @ATL 8.86 Week 12 TAM 12.00 Week 13 @BUF 11.86 Week 14 NOR 10.13 Week 15 @IND 13.38 Okay, now breathe folks. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Be patient, as Johnson has been overworked in the last two years. Chris Johnson has touched the ball 768 times in the last two years between rushing and ...

Now that we've gotten through three preseason games, it's time to set our sights on the real thing. The final preseason game doesn't mean a whole lot, so we have a pretty good read on players at this point. I thought I would take a look at some players that will likely be on the waiver wire in a majority of leagues as the season kicks off. These are guys that have made an impact this preseason but aren't sure-fire fantasy contributors right now, so they're still out there for the picking. We all know there will be another LeGarrette Blount and Brandon Lloyd, so it's never too early to try and identify them. I'll be back with the Feeding Frenzy after Week 1 when we really get into the meat of the waiver wire process but for now here a few names to keep an eye on: John Beck, QB, Washington -- Sometimes we need to change our preconceived notions of a player or a situation. I'm not quite ready to call Beck an elite fantasy quarterback but he should be on your radar after a strong preseason. Coach Mike Shanahan says he won't name a starter until right before gametime against the New York Giants but it would be an upset if the strong-armed Beck didn't get the nod. Speaking in fantasy terms, the Redskins have some nice skill players. Guys like Santana Moss, Jabar Gaffney, Chris Cooley, Fred Davis and Tim Hightower could all have strong fantasy seasons if Beck brings stability to the quarterback position. Moss, in particular, could be a draft day steal if he finally has a quarterback that can deliver him the ball on a consistent basis. Obviously you already have or will draft a quarterback that is rated higher than Beck, but that doesn't mean he won't have value. Remember, people weren't expecting much from Kyle Orton last year either. Watch Beck early in the season and see how he performs. He could end up being a valuable fantasy backup. Most Likely Scenario: Beck is named the starter and has a decent fantasy season. Look for him to put up numbers similar to Ryan Fitzpatrick last year, making him a nice second quarterback in most leagues. Jamie Harper, RB, Tennessee -- With the Chris Johnson situation getting uglier by the day and Javon Ringer still nursing an injury, Harper could see significant playing time early in the year. The rookie out of Clemson has been impressive in both training camp and preseason games so far. The problem with Harper is if Ringer is healthy enough to play in Week 1, he'll likely get a majority of the carries between the 20s, ...

Will Chris Johnson be ready for the season opener, and should you draft him? Is there a new Super Mario about to jump over opposing defenses? And how did I fare in a recent expert auction draft? Find out the answers to these questions and more. The Fantasy Intelligence Report is back again, and it's running as strong as a Mack truck. Lets get to it. Note: All ADPs in this report are courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com (re-draft formats) T.P.C. -- Tennessee's Problem Child The longer Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson continues to play the role of "titanic problem child" and make the Tennessee tilt-a-whirl spin out of control, the larger the migraines will get for fantasy owners. The latest according to the Nashville Tennessean is that Johnson and the Titans are "not seeing eye-to-eye," and are far from reaching a new deal for the playmaking running back. Johnson and his agent Joel Segal met with Titans General Manager Mike Reinfeldt and Titans Vice President of Football Operations Vin Marino. "I feel like I came in yesterday and they gave me their points and we gave them all of our points," Johnson said on Thursday, "and we are not seeing eye-to-eye right now." The good news though, is that Johnson is in tip-top shape and has been working out on his own while he waits for his big payday. "Basically my plan is to continue to handle my part and let Joel handle his part," Johnson said. "All I can do is continue to work out and stay in shape. From them seeing me yesterday, (Reinfeldt) knows I am in great shape, and he said ‘you're looking good' and things like that. All I can do right now is keep working out and keep waiting." Head coach Mike Munchak hasn't lost hope in his star runner, and wants Johnson to be ready for the Titans season opener against Jacksonville. "I know he wants to get this thing resolved. I know he wants to play this year. I don't think he wants to take the chance of missing games early,'' Munchak said. "So his thinking is the same as ours: We want him here and to be with us for the Jacksonville game." While some around the fantasy industry have no interest in dealing with Johnson, after seeing what happened with Vincent Jackson last season, I find him to be a worthy gamble, if you can afford it. But no matter what happens with this Tennessee soap opera fantasy owners should definitely keep Javon Ringer in mind, and at the top of their sleeper lists as their drafts progress, especially if they're brave enough to go all in on ...