Fantasy football: Trade route is the way to improve roster

There are only two teams with byes this week, but both the Lions and Saints have significant starters to replace at a few key positions.

In addition, some notable injuries make the race to the waiver wire as frenetic as usual. The free-agent pool doesn’t have many appealing options this week, though, so if you need to fill a major need, try first to make a trade.

Running backs

Mike Davis, Seattle: He does split carries with Chris Carson but his running mate is oft-injured and Davis seems to be the preferred goal-line option for the Seahawks. He has three rushing TDs in his past two games. Seattle has a renewed emphasis on the running game, so Davis should be rostered even as a part-time RB.