I know it's not a stretch, but since Ahmad Bradshaw is recovering from a foot injury himself, much wasn't expected of him out of the gate in his return. But now with Brandon Jacobs nursing a knee injury, Bradshaw has the potential to play a lot on Sunday, and possibly put up some nice fantasy numbers.

It's also possible that in order to neutralize the Cowboys' fierce pass rush, Eli Manning may rely on his running backs to catch some short passes and try to make things happen in the open field. Of course, even if Jacobs plays, the short passing game is something more geared to Bradshaw (and DJ Ware). Additionally, the Giants will also try to control the clock and keep the ball away from Tony Romo and all of his weapons--so on paper, Bradshaw should have plenty of opportunities to rack up yards, catches, and hopefully a few touchdowns.

The Packers score a lot of points. But their defense isn't exactly a steel wall. Furthermore, the Packers are ranked 31st in the NFL against the pass. What that means, for one, is that maybe our anemic running game won't matter. Actually we'll probably play from behind anyway, so that usually means lots of passing. But while you might expect Eli Manning and Victor Cruz to have big days, and maybe Hakeem Nicks if he is healthy (Mario Manningham is listed as doubtful), those guys would not really be fantasy sleepers against Green Bay.

Which brings me to tight end Jake Ballard. Assuming he doesn't have the dropsies like he did against Philly, Ballard is due for a big game. Couple that with the fact that Manningham is likely out, Nicks and Cruz are dinged up, and the Packers are not exactly a shut-down defense against the pass, in particular against tight ends, and, well, the makings are all there. I would venture to say we might see 75 to 80 yards and a touchdown or two for Ballard. And that makes him this week's fantasy sleeper of the week.

Ahmad Bradshaw will sit for at least one more week, which means the big man, Brandon Jacobs, gets the call to start at running back again for the Giants on Sunday night.  Jacobs may not be one of the best options out there on a regular basis, but once again there are four teams on bye -- New Orleans, Pittsburgh, Indy and Houston (hey, did anyone else notice that the Saints have two weeks to prepare for the Giants?).  So if you have Darren Sproles, Rashard Mendenhall or Arian Foster, Jacobs is a good RB to plug in this week against the Eagles.

In Week 3 against the Eagles, Jacobs carried 7 times for 19 yards, and he also caught two passes for 42 yards and a touchdown.  Meanwhile, Bradshaw had 139 all-purpose yards and a score. The Eagles rank 17th against the rush and Jacobs seems to be running with more of a purpose as the starter.  So while I'm not saying Jacobs will put up Foster type numbers or even Bradshaw type numbers, he could very easily crack 100 all-purpose yards with a touchdown or two.

This week's 'Fantasy Sleeper' for the New York Giants has to be running back Da'Rel Scott. With Ahmad Bradshaw out for the second straight week and the Giants possibly using Scott on kickoff returns this could be the week the speedy rookie from the University of Maryland makes an impact.

"With the injury to Bradshaw, we have had the opportunity to work him. That has been a good thing," said Giants coach Tom Coughlin. "If he gets some opportunities, I think he has had a couple good weeks in practice."

Scott has just one pass reception and one run for five yards so far this season.

"He's a good player. We've tried to get some things formatted for him and it just hasn't unfolded the way we wanted," said offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride. "When we called something that we thought would go to him it wound up going somewhere else because of what the defensive structure was."

Special teams coordinator Tom Quinn announced this week that either Scott or Danny Ware will take over kickoff returns duties from Devin Thomas. 

"He is fast so you would like to put the ball in his hands at some point," Quinn said.

So, opportunity is coming for the seventh-round draft choice. If you want to take a flier on a running back, especially if your league counts points for kick returners, give Scott a try.

For New York Giants' fans, these two names I am about to toss out probably won't be considered sleepers. For most Fantasy Football owners, though, they are probably names that have not gotten much consideration.

Danny Ware and Ramses Barden. If you need a running back this week, Ware might be worth a flier. If Ahmad Bradshaw (cracked bone in his foot) does not play Brandon Jacobs moves up to the No. 1 running back slot. Ware, though, will likely see the majority of snaps on passing downs, and will get some carries.

With Hakeem Nicks apparently sidelined, Barden should also come off PUP this week. Since he has reportedly been practicing quite a bit with the first team this week you have to believe that if he is active Sunday he will be counted on to play quite a bit against the New England Patriots.

Both of these guys are worth a shot on your fantasy teams, even as one-week stop gaps.

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