Here's a look at the leader in targets for Week 9...

Jacob Tamme (IND) - 17 targets (11 rec)
Reggie Wayne (IND) - 16 targets (11 rec)
Steve Johnson (BUF) - 14 targets (11 rec)
Hakeem Nicks (NYG) - 13 targets (6 rec)
Dwayne Bowe (KC) - 12 targets (5 rec)
Percy Harvin (MIN) - 12 targets (9 rec)
Bernard Berrian (MIN) - 11 targets (9 rec)
Tony Gonzalez (ATL) - 11 targets (8 rec)
Roscoe Parrish (BUF) - 11 targets (7 rec)
Dez Bryant (DAL) - 10 targets (9 rec)
Larry Fitzgerald (ARZ) - 10 targets (7 rec)

UTILZIATION REPORT (KFFL.com)

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Here's a look at some injuries of note for this week's action:

QB
Michael Vick (rib) - back as starter fror PHI
Brett Favre (ankle/chin) - expected to start vs ARZ
Matt Hasselbeck (concussion) - will not play vs. NYG

RB
DeAngelo Willaims (foot) - will miss another game
Joseph Addai (neck) - will not play
Beanie Wells (knee) - going to try to play
Reggie Bush (leg) - remains on sidelines
Pierre Thomas (ankle) - out again for Saints
Felix Jones (ankle) - will play vs GB
Kevin Smith (knee) - questionable; avoid w/poor matchup
Mike Hart (ankle) - not expected to play
Fred Taylor (toe) - out again

WR
Andre Johnson (ankle) - ready to play thru injury
DeSean Jackson (concussion) - will start vs. IND
Austin Collie (hand) - set to return to action
Donald Driver (leg) - out for Week 9
Percy Harvin (ankle) - game-time call; risky even if he plays
Malcom Floyd (hamstring) - will not play in Week 9
Deion Branch (hamstring) - active, but limited

TE
Antonio Gates (foot) - listed as doubtful; true gametime decision
Owen Daniels (hamstring) - going to be game-time call
Zach Miller (foot) - will rest this week before bye

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Winning NFL picks, odds and power rankings all from our friends at Doc's Sports Service.

Last week, the NFL favorites went 8-5 ATS (against the spread), to close the gap a bit with the underdogs year to date. NFL ‘Dogs are still hitting over 57 percent for the season with a 66-49-2 record. Home underdogs remain 22-15-1 YTD.

Week 9 features seven different home underdogs:

Bills (+3) vs. Bears
Texans (+3) vs. Chargers
Panthers (+6.5) vs. Saints
Lions (+4) vs. Jets
Browns (+4.5) vs. Patriots
Seahawks (+7) vs. Giants
Bengals (+5) vs. Steelers

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The following rankings are based off yardage+TD formats...

*Last updated on Nov 4

+ = player listed as questionable or worse

 COMPLETE RANKINGS

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It’s Tuesday and that means it’s time to hit the waiver wire…

PICKUP OF WEEK
Kevin Smith (DET) – With rookie Jahvid Best struggling, Smith finally appears to be showing up on the fantasy radar. He carried the ball 12 times for 51 yards and added two catches for 16 yard in the Lions’ win over the Redskins last week. He’s not going to dethrone Best, but getting 10-14 touches per game is within his reach. Grab him quick, he won’t be there long.

QB
Josh Freeman (TB) – available in 50% of leagues and shouldn’t be.
Troy Smith (SF) – the 49ers job is his, for now.
Derek Anderson (ARZ) – only if you are really desperate.

RB
Mile Tolbert (SD) – a touchdown machine; nice back up option.
Julius Jones (NO) – was involved last week and only healthy RB on team.

WR
Nate Washington (TEN) – will benefit from injury to Kenny Britt.
Brandon Tate (NE) – is he finally starting to emerge?
Darrius Heyward-Bey (OAK) – starting to prove me wrong.
Bernard Berrian (MIN) – terrible, but Vikings are running out of options.
Brandon Gibson (STL) – could be worth stashing if you have a spot.

TE
Greg Olsen (CHI) – A nice bye week/injury play for Week 9 vs. BUF.
Jacob Tamme (IND) – did well in doing his best Dallas Clark impersonation.

DEF
Raiders – Oakland is looking good; a DEF1 moving forward.

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It’s Tuesday and that means it is time to hit the waiver wire…

PICKUP OK WEEK
LeGarrette Blount (TB) – The Bucs are getting very little out of Cadillac Williams and appear set to turn over the bulk of the workload to the bruising back. At the very least expect 10-15 touches per game, including the work at the goal line. Pick him up now and hope that he takes off.

QB
Ryan Fitzpatrick (BUF) –Has been as good as any QB in fantasy over last few weeks
Matthew Stafford (DET) – Ready to return to action after long layoff
Jon Kitna (DAL) – Too many weapons not to have some fantasy value

RB
Jonathan Stewart (CAR) – Many desperate owners have parted ways with Stewart
Donald Brown (IND) – Could see a huge increase in value if Addia is out for a lengthy period
Derrick Ward (HOU) – Has been a pleasant surprise and offers nice depth

WR
Steve Johnson (BUF) – Leads team in receptions, receiving yards, and TD’s
Patrick Crayton (SD) – Did decent in fill-in last week; short-term fix
James Jones (GB) – Someone has to step up for Finley’s absence. He’s my pick.

TE
Todd Heap (BAL) – Keeps fighting off injuries and remaining productive
Donald Lee (GB) – A nice flyer for owners hurting for options

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Let's see who had the ball throwns there way in Week 9:

Dallas Clark (IND) - 16 targets/50 total passes (32%)
Brandon Marshall (DEN) - 15 targets/38 total passes (39%)
Davone Bess (MIA) - 14 targets/35 total passes (40%)
Larry Fitzgerald (ARI) - 14 targets/33 total passes (42%)
Derrick Mason (BAL) - 13 targets/32 total passes (41%)
Andre Johnson (HOU) - 13 targets/43 total passes (30%)
Devin Hester (CHI) - 12 targets/94 total passes

Other tied with 11 - Randy Moss (NE); Steve Smith (NYG); Vernon Davis (SF); Lance Long (KC); Casey FitzSimmons (DET)

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Here are some of the injuries of note from Sunday's action:

QUARTERBACKS
Jason Campbell (WAS) - ankle - was able to return from game

RUNNING BACKS
Frank Gore (SF) - eye - sufferred eye contusion
Clinton Portis (WAS) - concussion - knocked out of game
Brandon Jacobs (NYG) - knee - briefly left game; doesn't appears to be serious

WIDE RECEIVERS
Chris Henry (CIN) - forearm - fractured arm; season in jeopardy

TIGHT ENDS
Vernon Davis (SF) - shoulder - suffered shoulder contusion

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QB Game Ball - Kurt Warner, Arizona - 22/32, 261 yards, 5 TD
Last week Warner threw five picks. This week he threw five scores. That's the kind of season it has been for the Cardinals - up and down. But at 5-3 they have a two game lead in the NFC West and if Warner can keep things together they could easily put together another big run to the playoffs. Regardless, he has job security. Matt Leinart came in for clean-up duty and was 0 for 1 with an interception.

QB Honorable Mention - Josh Freeman, Tampa - 14/31, 205 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT (First-career start and the team's first win of the season.)

RB Game Ball - Chris Johnson, Tennessee - 25 carries, 135 yards, 2 TD
It is back-to-back Game Balls for the stud Johnson and it's no coincidence that the Titans won both of those games. Johnson has 363 yards on the ground in the wins and scored four times. The defense also kicked in by picking off Alex Smith three times and returning one of those for a TD. Tenessee really doesn't have much hope for a winning season but they are at least starting to look more like the 2008 team.

RB Honorable Mention - Joseph Addai, Indianapolis - 112 total yards, 2 TD (no Donald Brown turned into a big game for Addai.)

WR Game Ball - Randy Moss, NE - 6 catches, 147 yards, 1 TD
While Moss has been a bit inconcsistent this season he has turned things around lately. Over the last three games he has 19 ctaches for 345 yards and scored four times. Sure, it seems like he did that every game two years ago but this Patriots team is not quite as good. But they are still pretty great and so is Moss.

WR Honorable Mention - Chris Chambers, Kansas City - 3 catches, 70 yards, 2 TD (cut by the Chargers earlier in the week and made a big impact for the Chiefs.)

TE Game Ball - Dallas Clark, Indianapolis - 14 catches, 119 yards
No one caught more passes than Clark on Sunday. Of course there are not a lot of offenses like the Colts. Peyton Manning put the ball in the air 50 times against the Texans. So Clark was bound to get a few of those. But 14 is very impressive. Unfortunately he did not find the endzone and has scored just three times this season.

TE Honorable Mention - Greg Olsen, Chicago - 5 catches, 71 yards, 3 TD (scored all the Bears points in the loss to Arizona.)

The Game used Sock Award - LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, San Diego - 12 carries, 22 yards, 2 catches, 8 yards
The last time LT played the Giants he ran for three touchdowns and threw another. Wow, times have changed. Sure the Giants have a pretty good defense and the Chargers offensive line couldn't create any holes but Tomlinson is just not the same. A few years ago I grabbed him with the first pick in a keeper league. I have a Chargers shirt, hat and mug along with a ton of fantasy wins thanks to LT. But now it looks like all I get is a stinky sock.

Stinky Sock Honorable Mention - Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay - 17/35, 266 yards, 2 TD, 3 Int (couldn't get it done against the Bucs?)

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Here are some of the latest injuries to keep your eyes on (Rotoworld.com):

RUNNING BACKS
Brian Westbrook (concussion) is expected to miss Sunday night's game.
Kevin Smith (shoulder) is fully expected to play.
Donald Brown (shoulder) is a full blown game-time decision after missing practice Friday.
Ahmad Bradshaw (ankle) is also a full go in a plus matchup.
Sammy Morris (knee) remains out.

WIDE RECEIVERS
Calvin Johnson (knee) has looked good in practice and is expected to start.
Roddy White (knee) is expected to start despite missing Thursday’s practice.
Donald Driver (neck) is expected to play
Anquan Boldin (ankle) sounds like he’s going to play, but he’s a full-blow game-time decision.
Steve Breaston (knee) is a full go.
Devin Hester (ankle) was limited on Friday but reportedly will be active.
Anthony Gonzalez (knee) is out.
Antonio Bryant (knee) has had a setback and shouldn’t be used even if he suits up.
Jonathan Stewart (heel) is fully expected to play despite a questionable tag.
Lance Moore (ankle) is out.

TIGHT ENDS
Jermichael Finley (knee) will not play.

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