Jon Kitna (Cin) – Gus Frerotte has been horrible and he may have just run out of chances, not just this year in Cincinnati, but in terms of ever getting a shot at a starting job again. Kitna is no gemstone, and we’ll probably see Akili Smith on the field if he struggles, but he’s a streaky performer who could get hot and help a QB-starved team (okay, incredibly starved).

Trent Dilfer (Sea) – Dilfer says he’s going to do everything he can to get on the field this week, and the team really needs him. He’ll give the entire offense a boost and will prove to be a viable fantasy option once he’s healthy.

Chad Pennington (NYJ) – Pennington’s time is now. He came in for the injured Vinny Testaverde and played well. He’s been named the starter indefinitely and he could actually be a decent producer. He knows the offense and has come a long way the last year.

Steve Beuerlein (Den) – When Brian Griese was struggling in the second half this past weekend, this guy was warming up. If you own Griese and don’t have this guy as protection, get him now.

Clinton Portis (Den) – He’s probably not available in your league, but this RB committee doesn’t look like the optimal situation in Denver, so if Portis can emerge as the team’s best back, he could get 15 carries or so on average. Oh, by the way, Portis is the team’s best back.

Jamel White (Cle) – If starter William Green wasn’t a #1 pick, we’d say to "get him now" but we have to assume Green will continue to be worked into the offense. But White will play plenty and would likely get the first look as the starter if Green did get injured, which looks like a definite possibility given all the minor injuries Green has suffered already this year.

Troy Hambrick (Dal) – It looks like he’ll play plenty and that he could take over the featured role at some point.

High upside choices to stash away:

Marcel Shipp (Ari) – We mentioned him last week as a guy with interesting upside if starter Thomas Jones went down. Jones was limited with his ankle injury and Shipp had a big game. As we said last week, we’ve heard a lot of good things about Shipp this year, and we saw that come through on the field. He’s not a bad guy at all to stash away for a rainy day. Of course, that’s assuming he’s healthy. He suffered a sprained knee Sunday and could miss a game, though.

Donald Driver (GB) – Notice that Robert Ferguson didn’t have a ball thrown to him and that Driver caught 7 for 78 yards. Driver had 11 passes thrown to him, and at one point he had 5 passes in a row thrown to him. Driver’s a big factor, for sure, and this is a fantasy-friendly offense he knows well, so if you think he’s a fluke, think again.

Derrius Thompson (Was) – He didn’t have a huge game, but he scored. And there were a few times when it was apparent to us that this guy is an explosion waiting to happen. They’ll spread the ball around here, but he’s a nice guy to pick up and seriously consider when the Redskins have nice matchups, as they did this weekend.

Jerry Porter (Oak) – Porter has been playing in the critical slot position and actually looks like a better option than Tim Brown right now. He’ll have many quiet games, but also 3-4 big ones.

Chad Johnson (Cin) – He’s definitely emerging as the top WR here, for what it’s worth. You should only start him if you’re in a large league or if you’re desperate, but he certainly has potential each week given his big-play ability and role in this offense right now.

Joey Galloway (Dal) – QB Quincy Carter played terribly, but it is obvious that Galloway is the #1 option in the passing game, and it’s clear that Dallas simply has to get the ball to him.

Quincy Morgan (Cle) – Morgan’s another guy we listed in the top player who may not have been drafted article and, after his huge game, he’ll be picked up in plenty of leagues. He’s not a slam-dunk pickup, and the Browns look like they’ll be spreading the ball around a lot this year, but there’s no question the team needs him to step up, and it looks like he is.

Donte Stallworth (NO) – We were very worried about the time he missed in the preseason and also his inexperience. But hey, he looks special, and if Week One was any indication, we shouldn’t have been worried. Even though he missed all the time and the team had a proven veteran in Jerome Pathon, the team considered/is considering starting this guy. That tells you one thing: He’s impressed the team so much that they want him on the field.

Tai Streets (SF) – If starter JJ Stokes is out a little while with his knee injury, this guy would start. Actually, maybe it’s time for the team to get him on the field more because he has the ability to stretch the defense downfield.

Javon Walker (GB) – He’s already scored. And if Terry Glenn goes down, he’ll start. Walker had a very positive preseason and could be a great producer down the road this year if given the chance.

Alge Crumpler (Atl) – We love this guy. It’s hard to get too excited about any TE, but he could be special this year, and it’s clear that a) the Falcon WRs are shaky so they’ll need him, and b) Crumpler and Vick have some serious chemistry.

Randy McMichael (Mia) – See the Stock Watch.

Anthony Becht (NYJ) – This former #1 pick could shock with 7-8 TDs this year. He has great size and is an ideal endzone target; plus, his QB is great at the short flips at the goal.

Billy Miller (Hou) – Wow, this guy’s looking like he’ll be a major part of the Texan offense. A converted WR, Miller has big play ability at the TE position, and he and David Carr have already hooked up for a preseason and regular season TD.

Jim Kleinsasser (Min) – Byron Chamberlain, according to coach Mike Tice, will be week-to-week with his knee injury, so it appears he could be out a little while. Tice said Kleinsasser, who caught a bunch of passes Sunday, would resume Chamberlain’s role.

San Diego – They have a good pass rush and their pass coverage looks to be improved. We had them ranked high overall but may have to move them up even higher.

New York Jets – If you also get points for special teams returns, they might have won your game for you yesterday. Their defense will improve over time.

Oakland – Some weeks, especially at home, they’ll really come on strong, so you can get them to be your backup and play them when needed.

La’ Roi Glover (DT, Dal) – He burned fantasy owners last year but seems to be on the way back.

Marvin Jones (MLB, NYJ) – Very underrated player as far as tackles are concerned, and he might still be available.

Isaiah Kacyvenski (MLB, Sea) – He’s going to make a ton of tackles this season because their defensive line is weak.

Dan Morgan (MLB, Car) – He may still be available in a few leagues, and if he is, pick him up because he will post a ton of tackles.

Mike Peterson (OLB, Ind) – As with Morgan, he will be solid all season.

Charlie Clemons (MLB, NO) – He still might be on your waiver wire, and if he is, pick him up at once because he’ll post decent tackle and sack numbers.

Tommy Polley (OLB, Stl) – We’re not sure how consistent he will be, but he had 7 solos on Sunday and had a nice season in 2001.

Ian Gold (OLB, Den) – He pushed former starting OLB Bill Romanowski out the door. Like Polley, consistency might be a factor, but pick him up as a backup and see how he does.

Hardy Nickerson (MLB, GB) – Although he’s pretty old, he’s still a solid linebacker, and he’ll post good enough tackle numbers for you to use as a backup or spot starter.

Gerald McBurroughs (S, Atl) – He appeared in this space last year and did a good job. The Falcon safeties have a nice history of strong tackle numbers. He had 9 combined (6 solo) on Sunday.

Carlos Hall (DE, Ten) – Takes over for starting DE Jevon Kearse, who will miss 6-8 weeks. Real high upside here but hard to gauge him since he’s a rookie.

Willie Offord (S, Min) – He had 6 solos against the Bears. Worth taking as a backup and just watch his progress. The Viking safeties have a nice history of posting good tackle numbers.

Antuan Edwards (S, GB) – Had a nice game on Sunday but gets hurt a lot. Worth taking as a backup but has a nice upside if he stays healthy for a change.