Week 1: Setting your lineup

I feel like the Colts. Humbled by a Super Bowl loss. And ready to return to real games, and forget another playoff disappointment. This year, I’m competing in three leagues, and just completed my last draft on Tuesday. I love my teams – they look great, wonderful, perfect! I say that every year. And then the season starts, and I start realizing my mistakes.

I struggle a bit giving draft advice week 1. Sure, I yawned through several pre-season games. And I took notes. But as you already know, the pre-season is hardly a predictor. But it’s OK. You can still make smart decisions, even without the help of any regular-season games behind us.

Perhaps you already have a few injuries. Or you just noticed your best wideout is Sidney Rice. Don’t worry. Here are a few guys who can fill in this week, possibly longer.

Tim Hightower – Beanie Wells’ bruised knee kept him out of practice again on Thursday. The chances of Wells playing are slim. Hightower will start, and with a mediocre pass game, look for Hightower to play a big role in the offense against the Rams.

Devin Aromashodu – The Bears wideout will be heavily involved in the offense this season, thanks to Mike Martz’ pass-heavy offense. Showed promise in the final four games last season with four TDs. Jay Cutler loves him, and will throw to him often.

Jerome Harrison – Montario Hardesty is done. Insert Harrison . Like Aromashodu, Harrison ended the 2009 season on a tear. But three pre-season fumbles hurt his chances. Harrison got a big break here.

Laurent Robinson – I see he’s a Ram, but he’s their No. 1. He’s healthy and available in 82 percent of Yahoo leagues.

Visanthe Shiancoe – A little late, I realize. But if he’s available, pick him up for next week. He looks to be a favorite target for Favre this year.

Have a question for Erin Skelley? E-mail her at erskelley@yahoo.com. Also, tune in to Erin 's fantasy advice on Sports Radio 610 every Friday morning, or during the Texans pre-game show every Sunday at 9:30.