Each week, TSN. Jorge Alfaro Jersey .ca Fantasy Editor Scott Cullen and NFL Editors Ben Fisher and Mike Hetherington discuss three hot fantasy football topics. If he remains healthy, will CJ Spiller return to RB1 status this year? Cullen: I think there was some market over-correction on Spiller this year, because he was so disappointing last season, scoring only two touchdowns after so much was promised in the preseason – remember, when he would "run until he throws up" – so I could very easily see Spiller being a viable RB1 by seasons end. The challenge is how many touches he will get and, on one hand, having a shaky quarterback likely makes the Bills lean towards running the ball more. On the other hand, Fred Jackson and even depth guys Anthony Dixon or Bryce Brown will compete for carries. Fisher: If running backs continue to get hurt at the rate they are this season, and Spiller isnt one of them, then sure, I can see him sneak into the Top 10. But theres too many better backs, and Spiller is still too inconsistent - especially with Fred Jackson stealing carries in Buffalo – to be considered a Top 10 lock. Hes now just barely on the brink of Top 10 with his kick return touchdown in Week 2. If you drafted Spiller it was likely as a low-end RB2; hell still pay you dividends, just not as much as you may be hoping for through two weeks. Hetherington: In order for the Buffalo Bills to be successful this year, they must run the ball. Spiller is the most explosive back on their roster and should take over the role of the feature back within a matter of weeks. Spiller and Fred Jackson each received 12 carries against the Dolphins but Spiller averaged 5.8 yards per carry to Jacksons 2.0. Going forward, the Bills will likely be a run-first team but if Manuel can continue to be proficient in the passing game, Spiller will benefit with less eight-man box looks. Hes already a solid RB2 in my mind and will likely be a RB1 within a matter of weeks as Jackson slips lower on the fantasy radar. The Bills simply have no choice but to get the ball into Spillers hands. Which QB, if any, will end Peyton Manning and Drew Brees mini-reign atop the QB rankings? Cullen: The way is Brees is going, there could be several (okay, as a Brees owner, Im venting). At this point, to me, the only viable candidates to move up into the Top 2 are the guys I had ranked three and four in the preseason – Matthew Stafford and Aaron Rodgers. Both have the ability to throw for 5000 yards and 30 touchdowns, and that will get a quarterback into that discussion. If I was going to reach a little more, Id consider Atlantas Matt Ryan, who could put up big numbers if Julio Jones and Roddy White stay healthy. Fisher: Its obviously early, but through two weeks neither Manning nor Brees has looked as impressive as they did the past while. But even so, the two are QB1s who could find their pace from last year any week. There are a couple QBs who could give Manning and Brees a run for their money but none Im willing to anoint the new No. 1s. Manning and Brees may not lead their position in scoring to the same degree they have recently, but their consistency should see them to the top of the rankings by seasons end. Hetherington: These two, not surprisingly, should remain in the top-five throughout the season. However, Aaron Rodgers and Andrew Luck both represent threats to take over the top spot. Rodgers, while keyed-in on Jordy Nelson, threw for 346 yards and three touchdowns against the Jets in Week 2 and faces another favourable matchup against the Lions secondary this weekend. If Rodgers stays in the groove he found late in the second quarter against the Jets, he will have a very strong season. Luck struggled in Week 2, but has six touchdowns (including a rushing score) so far this season. Luck is an elite-QB1 this week facing the Jacksonville Jaguars, while Manning plays the dominant Seahawks defence in Seattle. Brees should stay at the top playing at home against the Vikings. Are there any “backup” running backs youre comfortable with in your starting lineups? Cullen: In situations where there is a clear No. 1 guy, Id consider Darren Sproles, Jeremy Hill and Ahmad Bradshaw on a pretty regular basis. Then time-share guys like Joique Bell (Reggie Bush), Chris Ivory (Chris Johnson), Justin Forsett (Bernard Pierce) and Shane Vereen (Stevan Ridley) would all be reasonable choices when it comes to Flex spots. There is such a lack of depth at the running back position that anyone who can contribute consistent numbers, even in a backup role, has to be considered fair game. Fisher: As much as half the leagues backup running backs are owned in fantasy leagues, but there are only a couple I would be comfortable starting weekly. Behind maybe the best fantasy back in the league, Darren Sproles is currently outscoring LeSean McCoy and sitting near the top of the rankings through two weeks of the season. There was some concern the small back would lose the opportunities that made him a strong play in New Orleans once getting traded to Philly, but he continues to prove hes too talented to keep on the bench. Sproles probably wont keep his RB1 status all year, but he should be a decent bet as an RB2 or at worst a flex play. Im also high on Ahmad Bradshaw. While he plays more than “starter” Trent Richardson overall, Richardson still has more carries. That will probably change at some point this year. Hetherington: Ahmad Bradshaw and Chris Ivory are two backups who should be owned - and played - like starters. Bradshaw is coming off a monster performance against the Eagles, when he emerged with 70 rushing yards on 13 attempts, while starter Trent Richardson had 79 yards on 21 carries. Bradshaw also emerged as a pass-catching weapon with five receptions and two touchdowns. On the Colts, Bradshaw is the better fantasy own. Ivory continues to split snaps with Chris Johnson this season but has clearly been the better back. The Jets will likely reward Ivory with more carries going forward and being the goal-line back alone makes him a worthy RB2 or FLEX play. Danny Woodhead of the Chargers could also warrant a start in points per reception leagues. Fantasy Football Report powered by Coors Light Cliff Floyd Jersey . Mission accomplished. Now the Royals will take the field on Saturday with a World Series lead for the first time in team history when they play Game 4 of the Fall Classic against the Giants at AT&T Park. Antonio Alfonseca Jersey . Finlands Kari Lehtonen made 26 saves to lead Dallas over the Phoenix Coyotes 2-1 Saturday night. 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That gave the Blue Jays a major league-high 67 homers and gave Buehrle a big cushion. The 15-year veteran lefty blanked the Red Sox for his final five innings and allowed seven hits and no walks while striking out five in seven innings. Dustin McGowan pitched two shutout innings as the Blue Jays took a half-game lead over the New York Yankees in the AL East. "Its nice, obviously" to lead the majors in wins, "but Ive always said you can go out your next eight starts and (stink) and be under .500," Buehrle said. "I try to throw it out the window and get ready for my next start." Toronto improved to 8-2 in its past 10 games, while Boston lost its seventh straight. The Red Sox went 0-6 on their homestand, the first time since June 1994, when they also lost six in a row at Fenway Park, that they were winless on a homestand of at least six games. "Were in a stretch of games here where were giving up too many runs early and were scuffling to score runs," Boston manager John Farrell said. "Thats a dangerous combination." Red Sox ace Jon Lester (4-6) had his worst outing of the season, allowing seven runs and seven hits through 1 1-3 innings. Then he settled down and retired 12 straight batters before giving up a single to Kevin Pillar with one out in the seventh. But Pillar was caught stealing. Lester left with one out in the seventh after allowing 10 hits and striking out just three. He had averaged an AL-best 10.83 strikeouts per nine innings. "The list goes on and on of things that I just flat out diddnt do," Lester said. Edgar Renteria Jersey. "I just wasnt able to do it with anything. Pick a pitch, I wasnt able to do it." Buehrle retired 11 of his last 12 batters. He began the day tied with Zack Greinke, Rick Porcello and Adam Wainwright with seven wins each. The Dodgers Greinke was scheduled to pitch against the New York Mets on Thursday night. Buehrles only loss came at home against Boston on April 25 when he allowed seven runs in an 8-1 loss. Lester retired the first batter of the game, Jose Reyes, on a grounder. But Cabrera hit a 1-0 pitch for his eighth homer and Bautista followed with his 12th. "You never anticipate that because (Lesters) one of the best," Gibbons said. In the second, six of Torontos first seven batters reached base on five hits and a walk. Steve Tolleson and Pillar singled and moved up on a sacrifice bunt by Anthony Gose. Reyes doubled in both runners and stole second. Cabrera walked and Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion followed with RBI singles. Bautista came across when Brett Lawrie grounded into a forceout at second, making it 7-1. The inning ended when centre fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. made a diving catch on a fly ball by Dioner Navarro. Boston scored in the first on a leadoff double by Dustin Pedroia and a single by Jonny Gomes then added a run in the second on Xander Bogaerts third homer. NOTES: Toronto manager John Gibbons lost a challenge in the sixth when the on-field ruling that Pillar was caught stealing was upheld. ... Bautista has reached base in 48 of his 49 games. ... Boston has been outscored 37-16 in its seven-game losing streak, its longest since dropping its last eight games in 2012. ... The Red Sox open a three-game series against Tampa Bay on Friday night with John Lackey (5-3) facing Chris Archer (3-2) of the Rays. Toronto returns home to start a three-game set with Oakland, with Liam Hendricks (0-0) pitching against Scott Kazmir (5-1) of the Athletics. The Blue Jays called up Hendricks on Thursday from Triple-A Buffalo, where he was 5-0. R.A. Dickeys start was moved from Friday to Saturday. ' ' '