Fourth and 26: Starting Running Backs Still Available?

Here we are at Week 15. With all usable parts being snatched up and injured-reserved players being discarded, the sleeper well has completely dried up.

Or has it?

We only look at players available in at least 90 percent of all Fleaflicker leagues in 4th and 26, and in this go 'round that group includes a running back that received 20 carries last week (and could potentially do so again this week), as well as a back that had 17 touches and still has coaches looking to get him more involved. I think both of these guys are top-25 options at the RB position in Week 15. So who are these potentially available studs?

Arian Foster, RB, Texans. Sure, the 2.6 yards-per-carry average was nothing to write home about, but Foster did well in his first game action this season. Houston completely dominated last week's game and could do so again this week against St. Louis. If you've read this week's Over/Under column, you already know not to expect 19 points from this guy, but a solid 10-15 point total is attainable. Slot him in as your flex over guys like Jason Snelling and Marshawn Lynch.

Chris Jennings, RB, Browns. Our other widely-available starting running back is no rookie to this column, but even I was surprised to see the Browns give Jennings 20 carries in last week's upset win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Make no mistake about it -- with a 13-6 final in that game, Jennings was huge for the offense. He gets a very beatable defense this week, as Kansas City allows over 170 yards per game to running backs. Start Jennings with confidence this week.

There are your star pickups, but what will you do if they're already rostered? Let's dig deeper ...

Maurice Morris, RB, Lions. Look, yet another starting running back at our disposal! Morris inherits the job vacated by the severely-injured Kevin Smith (just saying his name makes his dynasty-league owners cringe), and he'll be tasked with filling that role completely. Some expect him to share time in a committee, but I think it's more likely he receives all the work on Sunday. Smith was largely ineffective this season and the Lions still force-fed him the ball. Morris should reach the 100-yard barrier as a result of all the attention.

Joshua Cribbs, WR, Browns. Here's a guy that could be in for a huge week. The Browns have toyed with the idea of using Cribbs more at running back, so impressed they were with his 87 rushing yards out of the wildcat formation against the Steelers. His health had been in question this week, but he carries with him a probable tag, meaning he's safe to start this week. I was crazy enough to rank him over Randy Moss, Steve Smith and Roddy White, talented gentlemen with terrible matchups this week. Will you be crazy enough to pull the trigger and start him over proven studs? I'd hope not -- let me crash and burn myself. But if you're surrounded by uninspiring options (say, Steve Breaston, Johnny Knox, Braylon Edwards), take the chance on Cribbs.

Greg Camarillo, WR, Dolphins. Mr Camarillo, step right up! You're the next big winner on The Miami WR Carousel! Every time it feels like we might have the Miami situation licked, someone else steps up to have a huge game. Last week it was Camarillo, with seven catches for 110 yards. Will he make it two in a row this week? The matchup (Tennessee) is very favorable, and the Dolphins have all but expunged the wildcat from their playbook for the rest of the season. Expect at least one of the three Miami candidates (Camarillo, Davone Bess, and Brian Hartline) to explode this week.

Demetrius Williams, WR, Ravens. Available in your league, Williams represents your best desperation play should none of the above guys be available to you. The depth chart is opening up in front of him, with Mark Clayton and Kelley Washington both gametime decisions and likely limited if playing. If nothing else, he should at least match his 2009 production to this point (three catches for 62 yards), and I'd count on him finding the end zone once. Play him over guys like Mike Wallace, Kevin Walter, Laveranues Coles, and Chris Chambers.