Will it get better for Marques Colston?  

September, 30, 2010
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Take your pick when it comes to which member of the New Orleans Saints offense fantasy owners should worry about the most. Quarterback Drew Brees is wearing a brace on his sore left knee, and while he is not listed on the team's injury report, he did need an MRI, so there has to be some concern. Running back Pierre Thomas missed Wednesday's practice because of a sprained ankle, somewhat jeopardizing his participation in a tasty matchup against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. And then there's wide receiver Marques Colston, who, best I can tell, is not dealing with a physical problem, but his numbers certainly aren't healthy.

Colston, the No. 12 wide receiver in ESPN average live drafts, has amassed 14 fantasy points in three games, leaving him outside the top 50 at his position. The top 11 wide receivers from drafts have all scored; Colston has not. This is certainly not what fantasy owners had in mind with their fourth-round pick, and while I haven't seen Colston's name on any free-agent lists -- he remains 100 percent owned in ESPN standard leagues -- I could see how one might feel he has better options for this week. Of course, in ranking Colston 17th at wide receiver this week, it would certainly imply I trust him.


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