But you can't help wondering if Vick is playing on borrowed time, given the heavy punishment he keeps absorbing. While his extended loss wouldn't necessarily cause an offensive tailspin like that experienced by the Manning-less Colts, those counting on DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin must be concerned. If the underachieving Vince Young or the inexperienced Mike Kafka take over, the Eagles' wide-open offense won't be nearly as explosive. Opposing defenses would shift their attention squarely on budding superstar LeSean McCoy, who might find his running lanes much more clogged.
But Vick's owners aren't the only ones sporting the Solo shriek these days. Run into a Chris Johnson or Arian Foster owner lately? They're easy to spot with the dark cloud hovering over their heads.
Meanwhile, Adrian Peterson is feeling so good, he's pledged $5,000 for every touchdown he scores to help at-risk youth through his All Day Foundation. The "Football for Good" campaign, launched this weekend in tandem with Hollywood A-listers Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore, is the rare off-field story you like to hear from a star athlete. Jackson and Dallas Clark have even agreed to match Peterson's pledges.
In appreciation for the three touchdowns Peterson has already delivered in two of my leagues, the Chief Fool has pitched in at the online fund-raising site (http://www.crowdrise.com/football). Imagine the difference 25 million fantasy fanatics could collectively make by "giving back" to Peterson's cause? Hey, it might even help shed our nerdy image.
To win a fantasy championship, it helps to start with a great draft. But filling in your roster throughout the season with the right free agents is also important. Here's a look at players worth considering and others who would look better in someone else's lineup:
