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David Garrard, QB (JAC): Garrard isn't going to any Pro Bowls in the near future but he isn't going to the bench either. Garrard has been just solid and consistent for the Jacksonville Jaguars and is growing into a decent No. 2 fantasy quarterback. He has yet to throw an interception in 68 pass attempts this season and has tossed one touchdown pass in each game. His 239 total yards support his case to be a decent backup, especially if he continues to avoid mistakes.

Kurt Warner, QB (ARI): The quarterbacking split between Matt Leinart and Warner won't work now that Leinart has a broken collarbone and is out for the season. Warner was pushing for the main role anyway and has run the offense more efficiently this season. Warner has five total touchdown in the last three games and a quarterback rating of 102.3 -- potential No. 1 fantasy quarterback numbers -- making him valuable in virtually all leagues.

Najeh Davenport, RB (PIT): Without Jerome Bettis around last season, Willie Parker rushed for 1494 and 13 touchdowns. But it looks like he's back to a time-share situation as Najeh Davenport has been stealing his touchdowns. Parker has only one touchdown on 121 attempts while Davenport has three on 28 attempts. Considering Parker is averaging 2.4 yards-per-carry in the red zone, and that Davenport received all of Pittsburgh's three carries inside the 5-yard-line last week, don't expect double-digit touchdowns for Parker this season.

Andre Davis, WR (HOU):Without Andre Johnson in the lineup, Davis has become Matt Schaub's top target. While starting over the last three weeks, Davis has caught at least four passes, at least 70 yards and at least one pass longer than 40 yards each week. His 20.5 yards-per-catch average leads the NFL. Even when Johnson returns from his knee sprain, Davis will still have some value.

Greg Olsen, TE (CHI): With the wide receivers really struggling in the Bears' offense, quarterback Brian Griese has been targeting his reliable tight ends more often. Griese looked for Olsen frequently as the Bears' first-round pick led the team with four receptions, 57 yards and a touchdown this past week against Green Bay. With Minnesota, Philadelphia, Detroit and Oakland coming up on the schedule -- all pass defenses ranked 20th or worse -- look for Olsen to become more of a focal point in this offense.

Tennessee Titans Defense: While Adam "Pacman" Jones lobbies to get back on the field, the Titans might not want -- or need -- him back. The Titans, who owned the 32nd-ranked defense in 2006, have climbed up to the fifth spot this season without their oft-troubled cornerback. More importantly, they are only allowing 14.8 points per game. Their seven interceptions rank sixth-best in the NFL and is on pace to top their total of 17 from last year. They've also returned two of those picks for touchdowns.

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Dave Golokhov
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