“Yikes” is the only thought that came to mind upon seeing Rex Grossman back under center for a professional football game. For fantasy owners with stake in Kyle Orton’s success, the reaction was probably riddled with more expletives after seeing him exit with a high ankle sprain.

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Orton could miss up to a month with that ankle sprain, an injury that initially looked much worse. Grossman will likely lead the NFC North-leading Bears against Tennessee next weekend, which is a tough pill to swallow for both Bears fans and fantasy owners alike. Read more »

In a majority of leagues there are still plenty of capable tight ends available, but few can be trusted to produce on a weekly basis. Take, for example, Greg Olsen and Zach Miller, two gifted second-year tight ends emerging as good intermediate targets. Both struggled through three weeks but broke out in Week 4. Which version will show up in Week 5 and beyond?

Defenses are a little easer to predict because matchups often times dictate success or failure. Pickings are slim among defensive units, which makes schedule hawking all the more important. That’s where the New York Jets come in, a group that could thrive in the coming weeks despite allowing a combined 83 points in its last two games. The Carolina Panthers, meanwhile, have little upside to speak of, but allow few points and can serve as a quality bye week replacement. Read more »