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During the course of a fantasy season, player’s value can adjust significantly along the way. Let’s take a look at some players that should be upgraded, downgraded, or held neutral in fantasy football leagues.

QB David Garrard, Jacksonville Jaguars

Garrard is one of those players that is becoming more and more inconsistent by the week. Three out of five weeks this season, Garrard has failed to register a touchdown pass. His QB rating has fluctuated significantly from week-to-week as well (75.7-81 8 has been his mid-QB rating range to date).

Garrard cannot be counted on as a top-ten QB at the position, but could be a decent start in a bye week. I drafted him myself as my main backup to Brady. VALUE: Key Backup

QB Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle Seahawks

As recently as 2007, Hasselbeck was a fantasy stud QB. He has played in three games this season, excelling in his games against the St. Louis Rams and Jacksonville Jaguars (not necessarily the toughest matchups). He struggled against a decent San Francisco defense in Week 2.

Hasselbeck has only been sacked twice this season, and while that statistic is based on a small sample size, it is still important to note. I believe that Hasselbeck is a low-end fantasy starter, so value him as such unless he completely implodes in the future. VALUE: Borderline starter

Sammy Morris, New England Patriots

Now that Fred Taylor (NE, RB) is out for a while, Morris has stepped in and performed well. In his last game against Denver, Morris registered 68 rushing yards on 17 carries.

Morris has recorded three straight weeks of 35+ receiving yards as well, so he is capable in the receiving game as well.

Morris is a good option who should continue to receive his fair share of carries. VALUE: Second running back / Flex option

RB Correll Buckhalter, Denver Broncos

With his injury, he could be out another week, which makes it great for any fantasy owner looking to trade for or acquire Buckhalter off waivers/free agency. He is averaging 7.2 yards per carry on 37 carries this season.

When he returns from injury, expect the Broncos to keep him involved. I highly doubt any coach would give a rookie full-time carries when the team has a veteran averaging a high yards-per-carry average. VALUE: Flex option / Bench depth

RB Jamal Lewis, Cleveland Browns

Yup, even the running back on what could be the league’s worst offense appears like he has some value. Lewis carried the ball 31 times in Week 5 for 117 rushing yards.

The Browns’ QBs are terrible, so Lewis will stay involved no matter the opponent. Add him immediately if he was dropped in your league, as he is (believe it or not) a worthwhile #2 runner. Value: Second Running Back

WR Donnie Avery, St. Louis Rams

Avery caught five passes for 87 yards and a touchdown in Week 5, and with the Rams reeling as expected, look for Avery to remain involved along with Steven Jackson (STL, RB).

He’ll be targeted often as the top wideout in this offense, so look out for him on your waiver wire. Value: Third Wide Receiver / Flex Option

WR Hakeem Nicks, New York Giants

Steve Smith (NYG, WR) is the clear #1 wide receiver in this offense, but you could do worse than Nicks for bench depth. In Week 4 and Week 5, he had 3 and 6 targets.

Mario Manningham (NYG, WR) will still be a threat for catches, and it will negatively affect Nicks’ value. While owners may flock to the waiver wire looking for Nicks, realize that he is only worth stashing away on your bench, with third wide receiver potential. VALUE: Bench depth