WR Deion Branch- New England

Percent owned (ESPN): 12.4%

Branch’s 9 receptions in his Patriots debut (take 2) was more than he ever had in a single game with the Seahawks. In fact, his last 9+ reception game was his rookie year with New England. Branch seems to have taken off right back where he left off when he left New England, showing a good understanding of the Patriots playbook and scheme and great chemistry with Tom Brady. Expect him to continue to produce at a high level and be start worthy the rest of the way after his 9 catch, 98 yard, 1 touchdown performance against the stingy Baltimore defense.

WR Mike Thomas- Jacksonville

Percent owned (ESPN): 11.0%

Thomas continues to produce with 29 catches for 346 yards this season and Mike Sims Walker continues to be invisible. I’d drop MSW and pick up Thomas. In fact, Thomas should be owned in most leagues.

TE Brandon Pettigrew- Detroit

Percent owned (ESPN): 8.8%

Pettigrew’s 336 receiving yards and only 12 behind Vernon Davis for 3rd most by a tight end this season. His 33 receptions rank him 2nd to Dallas Clark. He also has a touchdown. In his second season, it appears the 2009 1st round pick is playing up to his potential. 

 

TE Ben Watson- Cleveland

Percent owned (ESPN): 4.6%

Watson’s not too far behind Pettigrew with 29 catches for 318 yards and 2 scores this season. With a rookie quarterback in Colt McCoy under center, Watson, who had 6 catches for 88 yards and a score in McCoy’s debut, could see his stock go even higher. Rookie QBs + Tight Ends = ❤

RB Danny Woodhead- New England

Percent owned (ESPN): 6.1%

Kevin Faulk who? The Patriots, as they always do, showed that no player in their offense, except Brady, is irreplacable. When Faulk went down, Woodhead, a former wide receiver and Jets practice squadder, came in. Though he looks like a 16 year old white kid, Woodhead rushed for 63 yards on a team leading 11 carries last week and for PPR purposes, he had 5 catches for 52 yards and is a former wide receiver.

WR Anthony Armstrong- Washington

Percent owned (ESPN): 2.0%

Armstrong has 9 catches for 187 yards and a score in the last 3 weeks and is looking like someone you at least want to stash on your bench. He is showing good big play ability as a rookie.