There are some big names on bye this weekend which means you may be searching the waiver wire or the depths of your roster for players to fill in your starting lineup.

There may be some big names rusting on the waiver wire that teams have given up on over the course of the first five weeks.

 

Kyle Orton, QB, Broncos

Orton has had a solid season thus far and it should continue against a soft Chargers defense on Monday Night Football. The Broncos defense will continually put Orton in good spots on the field, which could lead to a big day passing for Orton.

 

Jonathan Stewart, RB, Panthers

The Panthers are near death, but luckily they play the equally-as-dead Buccaneers this week. The Bucs are already thinking about next season’s draft, which should lead to big days for both DeAngelo Williams and Stewart. Stewart is always a threat in the red zone and could find the end zone a few times.

 

Donnie Avery, WR, Rams

There is some life in Avery after all. He found the end zone last week and is facing the Jaguars defense that gave up four touchdown passes to Matt Hasselbeck. Somebody has to score for the Rams, and Avery is the best option through the air for Marc Bulger.

 

Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Lions

Pettigrew is the top tight end in Detroit and he is playing against a Packers defense that has yet to prove they can be consistent. Culpepper is likely to be the starter and he may lean on his tight end when he gets in trouble.

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