subject: Nfl Tickets - Fantasy: Second Half Sleepers [print this page] Here are some players whose value I think will increase in the second half of the season, and could be worth acquiring in your fantasy football league.
Jamal Charles, Running Back, Kansas City Chiefs: Larry Johnson is on his way out of Kansas City, which should open up the door for Charles' chance at the starting job. He's a real speedster and a shifty runner. While he may not be able to hold up as a guy who gets 20 carries per game, he could be valuable as a primary runner and a good receiver out of the backfield.
Michael Crabtree, Wide Receiver, San Francisco 49ers: Crabtree has looked really good in his first two games as a pro. Coming out of Texas Tech, I viewed him as one of the more NFL-ready receivers we'd seen in a while, but not this ready. He's already the number one receiver and he could get even better as the season goes forward.
Justin Forsett, Running Back, Seattle Seahawks: Forsett moves into the second spot on the depth chart now that the team has waived Edgerrin James. This should increase his weekly workload and makes him the primary option should Julius Jones get injured. Forsett could also supplant Jones as the starter before the season is over.
Donald Brown, Running Back, Indianapolis Colts: Once Brown gets healthy I fully expect him to get a good amount of carries and potentially even replace Joseph Addai in the starting lineup. He's the more dynamic runner and he's going to give the Colts more opportunities on the ground.
Hakeem Nicks, Wide Receiver, New York Giants: Nicks will eventually be the number one receiver option for Eli Manning, though it may not come this season. He's already getting Manning's attention more than Mario Manningham, and he is a big play and red zone threat. He's a star in the making.
Beanie Wells, Running Back, Arizona Cardinals: Wells is gaining ground on starter Tim Hightower and it seems like it's only a matter of time before Wells takes his starting job. Hightower is better-suited for a short yardage and goal line role, while Wells is more of an every down kind of guy.
Percy Harvin, Wide Receiver, Minnesota Vikings: Harvin is a playmaker, plain and simple. He makes the kinds of plays that sell NFL tickets. He and Brett Favre seem to be getting more comfortable with each other and Harvin should rip off some big gains as a result.
Knowshon Moreno, Running Back, Denver Broncos: Moreno is already the starter and one would think that he'll eventually make Correll Buckhalter simply the backup. Josh McDaniels loves him and he's got the all-around skill set to be a star in this league.
Matt Cassel, Quarterback, Kansas City Chiefs: Cassel's offensive line doesn't do a great job protecting him, but he's getting more comfortable with his receivers and I think he'll post better second half numbers.
Malcolm Floyd, Wide Receiver, San Diego Chargers: Floyd moves into the starting lineup with the release of Chris Chambers and is a big play threat. He's worth a look if you're thin at receiver.
