New Year, Same Story

The Tennessee Titans had a good thing going last year - Chris Johnson runs them down the field, and then LenDale While finishes it off.

If the first preseason game tells us anything, the Titans are going to stick to that winning formula, as they should.

Interestingly, this makes both backs a little closer in value then many would think. To be clear, Johnson is still the back that should be taken first, but LenDale's TD opportunities makes him very valuable. One other thing of note, LenDale has lost some weight. He is still powerful, but a little more maneuverable and quick. Titan's are loaded!

This is a team with a good, if not great, line and likes to run. Both RBs have high fantasy value. Just about anywhere you look, White is rated significantly lower then Johnson. I think maybe a little too low. This is the only committee that I back. Take White, even if you have to reach a little. If White does what he did last year, you will be happy, if he does more (which is very possible), you got a steal.

- Scout Monkey

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If QB Jason Campbell is still out there in a shallow league you should pull the trigger now. He's only getting better. TE Zach Miller: I know, the Raiders didn't have anyone to throw to BUT Zach Miller and suddenly he explodes this week. I actually drafted Zach in my league ahead of guys like Scheffler and I'm a Broncos fan. Maybe I'm crazy. The only reason he is not mentioned in the same sentence with upper tier TE's is that he is a Raider and...they're still trying to figure it out. If they have figured something out, this guy has the talent to be legit. Pick him up if you have a spot because he could be the next Witten. Granted, I've been burned on TE before. TE Billy Miller: I don't know much about him, but he gets targeted, is on NO and might be legit until Shockey gets back...maybe. TE Anthony Fasano: This guy should be picked up, apparently he is a favorite of Bill Parcels. His production will be high-low sharing with Martin. TE John Carlson: This guy is a legit threat, but Deon Branch and Bobby Engram are coming back next week. This guy may have the most upside of all the tight ends listed here. Also his bye week is over and his schedule is soft to neutral. He reminds me of Cooley the year he emerged. WR Chris Henry: This guy is crazy and he's a stud, but he's just one more stud on a loaded Bengal team...watch list. WR Robert Meachem should be on your team by now. He should take the slot or stretch plays when Colston returns but that could be four weeks from now. Until then he is a must start. He plays like DeSean Jackson. WR Deon Branch is about to be the go-to guy next week for Seattle. Seattle has been pass first in the past, they've had to rethink their approach to the game however. WR Bobby Engram had a career year last year, is coming off an injury, and is one year older. So was Mushin Muhammad. Capiche? This guy is still a servicable reciever in yardage/possession leagues and may surprise. WR Miles Austin will eventually supplant the sloppy and inconsistent Crayton. You heard it here. WR Randle El is a wierd play any week. He is so sketchy on his routes that it is difficult for any QB to get comfortable with him. He seems to have found a decent home with Campbell...watch list or bye week filler. DONT DROP COOLEY! He will still emerge, you need to give it time. Running Backs. Your Free Agent pool should be empty of Mendenhall, Slaton, and to a lesser extent Michael Pittman. I know Mike Shannahan and he may start to use him more exclusively since Young has started sucking. He likes big fullback type guys and is not afraid to make them go-to guys mid-begining-late or anytime in the season. Defenses: These three defenses are emerging as the real deal and may be on your FA list. Tampa Bay: This defense is a take-away machine and should be played no matter the match-up. You're lucky if they're still there. Buffalo: You may be too late to grab this team but if they're out there you should consider these guys, especially during favorable matchups. Seattle: Even though these guys have gotten off to a slow start I feel them coming into their own from here on out. They may be in your FA pool because of the bye week. Pick them up now and see what happens when Seattle actually has an offense to back a very good defense.