1. Joe McKnight, RB, NYJ - Call it a hunch. Call it foresight. Call it whatever you want. I wouldn't be surprised if Rex Ryan's return to "ground & pound" included some lightning. McKnight is almost too explosive to keep off the field, as was evidenced by his 107-yard kickoff return last week. And Shonn Greene's shown nothing that should make his job secure. McKnight rushed 32 times for 158 yards in last season's finale versus Buffalo but has yet to have more than six offensive touches this year. I think Ryan changes that to show the Patriots a wrinkle they're not entirely prepared for, and to see what he really has in McKnight. If the Jets do in fact return to a run-heavy offense, McKnight could have some huge value over the remainder of the season.

2. Damian Williams, WR, TEN - He has three catches on the year, one in each of the games he's played. But his one catch did go for a score last week. Williams has good size, good hands and runs crisp routes. And judging from his days at Southern Cal, he can be pretty nifty after the catch. Nate Washington and Jared Cook sure aren't leading this receiving corps by themselves and Matt Hasselbeck is playing terrific football. Someone else will get in the mix of this passing game and I'd stake money on Williams being that guy in a potential breakout way.

3. Jackie Battle, RB, KC - Battle has all of 10 carries this year. But half came last week and he looked effective with them. Todd Haley has talked about getting him more involved and while he's not the fastest or most elusive guy, he is hungry, has great size (6-2, 238) and runs with authority. In a backfield that badly needs someone to step up, against a severely weekend Colts' defensive line, Battle could definitely be that guy. Thomas Jones is looking too old and ineffective to make any noise this year and Dexter McCluster is looking like a fast high school player that could get snapped in half on any play. Battle won't be great every week, but if he becomes a 15-20 carry-a-week guy, he has value on your bench.

4. Vincent Brown, WR, SD - Another hunch. Brown has only two catches on the season, both from last week. But he's in an ideal situation to emerge. He was a polished college route runner with good hands and is in an offense led by an elite quarterback and a strong running game with receiving options hurting all around him. Antonio Gates' absence opens an opportunity for someone to work the middle of the field. Brown is a prototypical slot receiver who can easily steal that role from career average joe, Patrick Crayton. In fact, I believe he already has. With Vincent Jackson and Malcom Floyd both being limited by injuries, don't be shocked if Philip Rivers is looking Brown's way frequently this week.

5. D.J. Ware, RB, NYG - This may not be a long-term solution by any means, but he could be a solid depth pick-up after this week. With Brandon Jacobs (knee) out with a sprained MCL, Ware is primed to get some work behind Ahmad Bradshaw against an average Seattle run defense. Ware brings good size (6-0, 225) and a workmanlike attitude that could lead to some short-term success if Jacobs continues to miss time, which is entirely plausible. Additionally, he could be in line for lead work if Bradshaw caught an injury himself. He's the type of guy worth stashing in deeper leagues