QB Kurt Warner. Arizona Cardinals: Nope, this isn’t a misprint. With apprentice Matt Leinart out for the remainder of the season, the old Jedi master takes over the reins full time. Since the Cards instituted their QB timeshare, Warner’s been responsible for five TDs (one rushing) and just two turnovers. As long as that ratio holds up, Warner has the supporting cast and favorable schedule (beginning with the Carolina Panthers this week) to be a very competent fantasy player. FIVE STARS (OUT OF FIVE)
QB Damon Huard, Kansas City Chiefs: The veteran has a bum shoulder, but if he’s able to go Sunday, he has a mouth-watering matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, who’ve allowed the second-most passing TDs in the league. Brodie Croyle might even have a chance to do something against those guys. FOUR STARS
RB Jason Wright, Cleveland Browns: Jamal Lewis’ understudy managed 102 total yards against the New England Patriots, and Lewis is currently wearing a boot on his sprained right foot. If Lewis can’t play this week, Wright has some appeal against the Miami Dolphins, who’ve surrendered 172 rushing yards a game and a league-high eight TDs on the ground. FOUR STARS
RBs Brandon Jacobs and Derrick Ward, New York Giants: Jacobs is back and looking better than ever (TD, first career 100-yard rushing game Sunday) after missing three games with a knee injury, but don’t throw Ward away. Jacobs will see most of the action, but Ward has proven himself as a capable NFL player, and I expect him to still get around 10-15 carries a game. Jacobs - FIVE STARS; Ward - FOUR STARS
TE Greg Olsen, Chicago Bears: The rookie had his breakout performance (four catches, 57 yards, TD) on Sunday night and seems to have recovered from a sprained knee that hampered him all season. Expect the first-round pick to be more involved in the Bears’ offense from here on out. FOUR STARS
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