Let’s talk handcuffs and Michael Vick. No, not like that.
Donovan McNabb owners — or owners who want to torment them — are rushing for Vick on the wire today. In the fantasy world, that’s handcuffing — grabbing the backup of a prized offensive player.
Granted, a fractured rib isn’t as bad as Tom Brady’s Week 1 knee injury last season, but Vick’s stock just went up (even if he can’t play until Week 3) because who is sold on Kevin Kolb?
In other news . . . Saints running back Mike Bell showed he is handcuff- worthy behind Pierre Thomas, and Bucs running back Carnell Williams — gasp — warrants consideration as the lead dog in Tampa.
And how about tight ends Jeremy Shockey (Saints) and Todd Heap (Ravens)? Largely panned after disappointing seasons, Shockey had two touchdown catches and Heap had 74 yards receiving and one TD.
FIVE WHO ARE HOT
Drew Brees, Saints QB
26 completions, 358 yards, six touchdowns, one interception
Patrick Crayton, Cowboys WR
four catches, 135 yards, one TD
Joe Flacco, Ravens QB
26 completions, 307 yards, three TDs, one INT
Thomas Jones, Jets, RB
20 carries, 107 yards, two TDs
Adrian Peterson, Vikings, RB
25 carries, 180 yards, three TDs
FIVE WHO ARE NOT
Andre Johnson, Texans WR
four catches, 35 yards
Carson Palmer, Bengals QB
21 completions, 247 yards, zero TDs, two INTs
Willie Parker, Steelers RB
13 carries, 19 yards
Steve Slaton, Texans RB
nine carries, 17 yards; three catches, 35 yards; fumble lost
Roddy White, Falcons WR
five catches, 42 yards
