So, it appears Eagles running back Brian Westbrook will play this weekend but Steelers running back Willie Parker will be out. Need a replacement? You’ve come to the right place. Here are a few players that could bolster your fantasy roster.

Correll Buckhalter, running back, Philadelphia Eagles

Just in case of Westbrook’s injury, you should pick up Buckhalter. If you have Westbrook already, this is what we call handcuffing. Make sure you have the backup option if the starter goes down. After Buckhalter’s athletic touchdown leap last weekend, you wouldn’t be in too bad of shape going with the second-stringer.

Brady Quinn, quarterback, Cleveland Browns

Remember when Quinn sat in the main lobby forever in the 2007 draft, just waiting for his name to be called? Well, his name could be called to start as early as this Sunday. The Browns offense has been struggling, so coach Romeo Crennel said Quinn would get more snaps with the first-team offense this week. You’re just one more Derek Anderson failure away from having your quota of NFL starters named Brady being met again.

Josh Reed, wide receiver, Buffalo Bills

Reed gets overshadowed by fellow wide receiver Lee Evans for some reason. It’s physically impossible though since Evans is only 5-foot-10-inches tall. Reed solidified his spot as the No. 2 receiver with a strong performance last year. Now, he’s getting a lot of looks from a more confident Trent Edwards at quarterback. The Bills offense can hurt you in a lot of different ways, and Reed could be a big part of that as the season progresses.

Antonio Bryant, wide receiver, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bryant was the favorite target for quarterback Brian Griese last week, and if wide receiver Joey Galloway continues to be nagged by injuries, Bryant could see more looks and time on the field. Galloway was a non-factor in the first game of the season, and Bryant’s young legs could be a benefit to Tampa Bay later in the season.

Dustin Keller, tight end, New York Jets

Keller’s stock rose quickly in last spring’s draft. Now, he has shown improvement in each of the three early games this season. Keller performed better than starting tight end Chris Baker in Monday night’s game and is starting to catch Brett Favre’s eye. Keller should see more and more passes come his way as the season goes on, and with Favre throwing those passes, it could be a big benefit for your fantasy roster.

Bold prediction of the week

So, I started out the season with a big goose egg, but let’s see if I can get back on track this week. Grizzled Minnesota quarterback Gus Frerotte will lead the Vikings to a victory against the AFC South-leading Tennessee Titans. I think the Titans are due for a loss, and in the battle of the defense, I say the team with the better running back comes out on top, and that’s Minnesota’s Adrian Peterson. Don’t plan on too many points in this game though. Final score: Minnesota 9, Tennessee 6.

— — Edited by Ramsey Cox