Below are players that are On The Rise and On The Decline in the world of fantasy football. Note that the Monday Night game is still to come, but the players listed below have already played their week 9 games — It’s never too early to dig into the upcoming week, so let’s get right into the player values for week 10 looking forward.

Ernest Graham | RB TB

Graham is a great runner… he really is. He runs hard, has great hands and has the trust of the coaching staff. His 34 carry performance on Sunday for 124 yards and 1TD just locked-up his role as the team’s starter from this point looking forward. Graham is a solid flex and one of those players that might deserve more fantasy respect than that.

Marshawn Lynch | RB BUF

Lynch went off on Sunday, which is why we have been telling fantasy owners to go after him for weeks. Don’t trade him thinking it is too good to be true, he makes a fine RB2 in larger leagues looking forward.

T.J. Houshmandzadeh | WR CIN

It is unknown how long Chad Johnson (neck) will be out, but you can bet that T.J. is going to become even better. As for Chad, it appears he will be fine, which is great news.

Drew Brees | QB NO

The Saints offense is once again very productive and Brees is back to top 5-7 form. Start him in all leagues and trade for him in leagues where owners still have doubt. Not sure what to give up? Post your offers/thoughts on our Fantasy Football Forums.

Steve Smith | WR CAR

Smith owners are definitely hurting with Delhomme out, but you just can’t sell Smith right now - You won’t get near enough for him. In fact, Smith is a WR that we recommend trading for if you don’t own him. While we can’t guarantee when the receiver will be back to his old form, he is still worth the risk given his current value. Not sure what to give up? Post your offers/thoughts on our Fantasy Football Forums.

Frank Gore | RB SF

Like Steve Smith, we can’t guarantee that Gore is going to bounce right back in Week 10, but he is worth trading for right now if the price is right. Do your best to get Hicks and Robinson if at all possible, but attack Gore while he can be had for below Portis-type talent. Not sure what to give up? Post your offers/thoughts on our Fantasy Football Forums.

A Few Waiver Wire Grabs For Week 10

• WR Chris Henry
• RB Maurice Morris
• RB Justin Fargas
• RB Priest Holmes
• RB Ron Dayne
• RB Vernand Morency
• RB Kevin Faulk
• RB Maurice Hicks
• RB Chris Brown

Have a great Monday night!