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Week 9 gave fantasy owners a fair share of logic games to play.Whos the real lead back in New Orleans? How will changes in Minnesota and Jacksonville affect the offenses? And just how much faith should you have in injured stars like Randall Cobb and Travis Benjamin trying to play through their ailments?Theres also strategy to consider as the bye weeks fade, changing how rosters should be composed leading into the fantasy playoffs.INJURY REPORTBenjamin came into Week 9 with a PCL injury and promptly left the game early with more concerns, not returning to San Diegos win over the Titans. Benjamin will now likely sit through the Week 11 bye, if not longer. Fantasy players should consider adding Dontrelle Inman, who caught six passes for 56 yards on Sunday, and is owned in just 14 percent of CBSSports.com leagues.In other wait-and-see injury news, Jeremy Maclin re-injured his groin, Victor Cruz left with an ankle injury, Derrick Henry hurt his calf in warmups, Ryan Fitzpatrick left briefly (but returned) with a knee issue, Allen Hurns was concussed, Kenneth Dixon left late with a bruised chest, and Browns quarterback Cody Kessler had X-rays on a leg.THE SAINTS GO RUNNING INMark Ingram was benched in the first quarter last week after an untimely fumble, and didnt see another carry in the game. In Week 9, against the leagues worst run defense, Ingram was out-carried by teammate Tim Hightower, 23 to 15, but still managed 158 rushing yards and a touchdown. Hightower, while not as effective as Ingram, still had a solid fantasy game, with 87 rushing yards and a touchdown of his own.But this game was against the 49ers, a run defense looking like it will be historically bad (and, therefore, wonderfully fruitful for fantasy owners to start their running backs against). The New Orleans backfield is headed down the path of a frustrating timeshare, with neither back running clearly ahead of the other. Ingram and Hightower owners may want to consider trading them away to owners unaware of how poor the San Francisco run defense is.TIME TO LOAD UP ON RUNNING BACK HANDCUFFSThe two weeks of heavy byes are now behind us, so expect a flurry of activity on the fantasy waiver wire this week as teams drop their fringe players for handcuffs and security. A few under-the-radar players to consider include:- Kapri Bibbs: the handcuff to Broncos running back Devontae Booker, who is playing with an injured shoulder. Bibbs had a brilliant 69-yard touchdown reception against the Raiders Sunday.- Alfred Morris: the handcuff to Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott.- Kenneth Farrow: the backup to Chargers running back Melvin Gordon.- Kenneth Dixon: the backup to Ravens running back Terrance West.MISCELLANEOUS- If youre still holding on to -- or holding out hope for -- Devin Funchess (one catch for 28 yards in Week 9), it is safe to drop him for one of the handcuffs listed above.- Cordarrelle Patterson caught six passes for 45 yards, but dropped what could have been the game-winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter of Minnesotas loss to Detroit. While Pattersons recent involvement in the pass game wasnt stunted with the resignation of offensive coordinator Norv Turner, a wide-open drop in the end zone at a crucial moment in the game wont help his cause.- The Jaguars also changed coordinators coming into Week 9, and the move had no effect on receiver Marqise Lee, who caught four passes for 84 yards. Lee is averaging 68 receiving yards over his last four games. With 453 total yards this season, Lee -- owned in nine percent of CBS leagues -- is the Jacksonville leader in that category.- One stark change in Jacksonville was the emergence of Chris Ivory, who ran the ball 18 times for 107 yards and a touchdown. T.J. Yeldon, meanwhile, caught five passes for 32 yards and a touchdown. New Jags offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett ran a two-back system in Buffalo in 2013 and 2014 with Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller. Jackson led the team in receptions in 2014. So while Yeldon owners may try to pawn off their back after seeing Ivory dominate the carries, fantasy owners in point-per-reception leagues could get a shrewd buy-low pickup.- Ronnie Hillman ran seven times for 30 yards and caught one pass for 32 yards for a Vikings run game that is lacking a breakout performer. While Hillman may not fully supplant Jerrick McKinnon (seven attempts for 8 yards) or Matt Asiata (nine attempts for 27 yards), the Vikings -- who have lost three in a row -- are reeling and could give Hillman an opportunity in hopes of turning their fortunes around.BYESNext week, the Bills, Lions, Colts, and Raiders are on bye.---This column was provided to The Associated Press by the Fantasy Sports Network, http://FNTSY.comAdidas NMD R2 Ale . -- Stanfords Kevin Danser knelt on one knee and hardly moved on the sideline as Michigan State celebrated its Rose Bowl victory and his Cardinal teammates made their way to the locker room. Adidas NMD Human Race Suomi . After Martin Skrtel put the Reds in front from close range at Stamford Bridge after only four minutes, Hazard hit back in the 17th with a superb strike. Etoo gave Jose Mourinhos team a decisive lead from Oscars back pass in the 34th. http://www.nmdhalvalla.com/ . The visitors took a deserved lead in the 16th minute with midfielder Yohan Cabaye curling the ball beyond Adrian from inside the penalty area. Adidas Kengät Suomi . Andrew Luck lost his favourite target and the Indianapolis locker room lost one of its most revered leaders when Reggie Wayne was diagnosed Monday with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee that will cost him the rest of the season. Adidas Ozweego Suomi . LOUIS -- Cardinals cleanup hitter Allen Craig says hes recovered from a foot injury and ready to be put on St.TORONTO -- Victor Martinez hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers stopped Torontos seven-game winning streak, beating the Blue Jays 3-2 on Saturday.Justin Upton had two hits and Andrew Romine reached three times for the Tigers, who had lost seven of their previous nine against Toronto.Bruce Rondon (3-1) earned the win despite allowing a tying home run to Devon Travis in the seventh. Rondon missed the first two games of the series with flu-like symptoms.Justin Wilson pitched the eighth and Francisco Rodriguez finished for his 24th save.Martinez hit a one-out drive off Jason Grilli (3-3) for his 17th homer.ORIOLES 3, ANGELS 2BALTIMORE -- Jonathan Schoop scored the tying run on a seventh-inning balk and delivered the decisive RBI single in the eighth, leading Baltimore to the win.The victory assured the Orioles sole possession of first place in the AL East at the All-Star break, which begins after the conclusion of Sundays schedule.Mark Trumbo hit his major league-leading 28th homer for Baltimore, a solo shot in the second inning. Brad Brach (6-1) worked the eighth and Zach Britton finished for his 26th save.Daniel Nava had two RBI for the Angels, who were bidding for their season-high fifth straight win. Joe Smith (1-4) got the loss.YANKEES 7, INDIANS 6, 11 INNINGSCLEVELAND -- Brian McCanns RBI double with two outs in the 11th inning lifted the Yankees to the victory.McCanns clutch hit off Tommy Hunter (2-2) pushed New York to its second win in three days over the AL Central-leading Indians.Yankees left-hander Aroldis Chapman (3-0) struck out four in the final 2 1/3 innings.All-Star Carlos Beltran, who was 3 for 6, started the winning rally with a two-out single. McCanns line drive hit on the track in right field and bounced over the head of Abraham Almonte, scoring pinch-runner Ronald Torreyes.CARDINALS 8, BREWERS 1MILWAUKEE -- Jhonny Peralta, Tommy Pham and Aledmys Diaz homered, powering the Cardinals to the road win.Peralta hit a leadoff drive in the second off Chase Anderson (4-10). Pham connected for a solo shot and Diaz belted a three-run homer during the Cardinals five-run ninth.Carlos Martinez (8-6) struck out a season-high 11 in five innings in his first win since June 11. The right-hander allowed one run and four hits with four walks.Anderson struggled with his command and lasted just four innings. He walked five and allowed two runs and four hits.RED SOX 4, RAYS 1BOSTON -- Rick Porcello pitched seven innings to remain unbeaten in his Fenway Park starts this season, and the Red Sox sent the Rays to their fifth straight loss.On a day the Red Sox learned they lost closer Craig Kimbrel to a left knee injury for likely three to six weeks, they won for the fifth time in six games.Dustin Pedroia added a two-run single for Boston, which looks for a sweep of the three-game series Sunday when former Rays ace David Price is scheduled to pitch.Brad Miller homered for the Rays, who have dropped 21 of 24. Matt Moore (5-6) gave up four runs in six innings.Porcello (11-2) allowed a run and six hits. Koji Uehara worked the ninth for his fourth save.WHITE SOX 5, BRAVES 4CHICAGO -- Todd Frazier hit his 25th homer for the White Sox, and Jose Quintana bested Julio Teheran in thee majors first all-Colombian pitching matchup.ddddddddddddFrazier, who will go for his second straight Home Run Derby title Monday, hit a two-run shot in the second and an RBI double in Chicagos three-run third.Teheran (3-8) allowed five runs and nine hits over six innings after missing his last start with an infection in his right thigh.Quintana (7-8) won his second straight start despite giving up home runs to Gordon Beckham, Jeff Francoeur and Freddie Freeman in six innings.With closer David Robertson unavailable due to an upper left leg strain, Nate Jones got four outs for his third save.GIANTS 4, DIAMONDBACKS 2SAN FRANCISCO -- Brandon Belt had an RBI triple, Grant Green homered for the first time this season and San Francisco got a big lift from its bullpen.Angel Pagan added two hits and Ruben Tejada doubled in a run for the Giants, who have won seven of nine and are a major league-best 56-33.George Kontos (2-1), one of six relievers used by manager Bruce Bochy after Jake Peavy was knocked out of the game in the fifth, retired four batters for the win. Santiago Casilla pitched the ninth for his 21st save.Arizonas Robbie Ray (4-8) gave up three runs and six hits in five innings.ROYALS 5, MARINERS 3KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Salvador Perez homered and made a key pickoff throw to help Kansas City to the win.Perez hit a solo drive off the foul pole in the seventh inning that gave the Royals a two-run lead.In the eighth, the World Series MVP made the defensive play of the game. With runners at the corners and one out, the star catcher trapped Kyle Seager off first base.The pickoff was Perezs first of the season and 18th of his career.Kansas Citys Edinson Volquez (8-8) pitched six innings and was charged with three runs and six hits. Kelvin Herrera got three outs for his first save.Wade Miley (6-6) allowed four runs and 10 hits in 5 1/3 innings for Seattle.ATHLETICS 3, ASTROS 2HOUSTON -- Kendall Graveman pitched eight-plus innings for Oakland, and Stephen Vogt had three hits, including a homer.Vogt hit a solo drive in the second and an RBI single in the third.Graveman (5-6) allowed two runs and five hits. He retired his first 14 batters before A.J. Reed singled with two outs in the fifth.Ryan Dull got three outs for his first save.Houston right-hander Lance McCullers (4-3) was charged with three runs and seven hits in a season-low four innings.MARLINS 4, REDS 2MIAMI -- Martin Prado had three hits, including a double that put Miami ahead to stay.Prado hiked his average to .323 and capped a rally in the fifth inning with a two-out, two-run double that right fielder Jay Bruce misjudged. J.T. Realmuto had two hits and scored three times.All-Star Adam Duvall hit his 23rd home run for the Reds, and Brandon Phillips had two hits and an RBI with a broken left hand. Phillips played less than 24 hours after suffering a hairline fracture when he was hit by a pitch from Jose Fernandez.John Lamb (1-6) took the loss despite a career-high nine strikeouts in five innings.Miamis Adam Conley (6-5) allowed two runs in 5 2/3 innings. A.J. Ramos pitched around a walk in the ninth for his 27th save. ' ' '