Each week of the NFL campaign, we will sift through the deeper options at each position with an eye on identifying streaming fantasy commodities with valuable matchups to consider.

Do you need replacement options for this first heavy bye week in fantasy football competition? We have some choice names to consider for those seeking widely available options at each position.

Quarterback

Brock Osweiler, Houston Texans

Despite only throwing one touchdown in his last two games, Brock Osweiler is a candidate for streaming this week for those looking for a desperation play. Osweiler has eclipsed 240 passing yards in each of his last two games and will face a Green Bay Packers secondary that has allowed opposing QBs to post an average passer rating of 102.5 through Monday night's game. That ranks 501 of 511 team performances since the start of the 2001 NFL season, which means the Packers' passing defense isn't just bad, it's historically bad. Look for Osweiler to finally find success in such a favorable matchup, which bodes well for DeAndre Hopkins and C.J. Fiedorowicz as well. --K.D.

Ryan Fitzpatrick, New York Jets

Fitzpatrick is undoubtedly an embattled signal-caller, as he leads the NFL in interception rate, but he's also enjoyed some success of late, as he hit on 6-of-11 passes of at least 15 yards downfield for 151 yards and a touchdown in Week 12, his second-most such completions in a game this season, per ESPN Stats & Info. The Colts are an inviting matchup for opposing arms, as they've produced the sixth-lowest pressure rate on opposing passers, creating a hit, hurry or sack on just 22.3 percent of dropbacks. Indy ranks 32nd in pass rush and pass coverage on Pro Football Focus this season and have ceded the second-most fantasy points to opposing arms in ESPN standard leagues. --J.M.

Running Back

Kapri Bibbs, Denver Broncos

If you are looking at the batch of running backs that are owned in less than 20 percent of ESPN.com leagues, you will not find any saviors. The best option of the bunch is Kapri Bibbs, if only because you can count on him receiving at least seven touches. As Bibbs has averaged 3.3 yards per carry, that still will only get you two fantasy points. However, Bibbs offers upside beyond that, as Devontae Booker isn't exactly dominating during his rush attempts since Booker also averages less than 4 yards per carry. Factor in that Bibbs could also see double-digit touches if Booker is limited by any injury, and Bibbs is worth a flier in most leagues. --K.D.

Kenneth Dixon, Baltimore Ravens

Dixon played the most snaps of the Baltimore backfield and earned more touches and total yardage than Terrance West in the process. A gifted receiver out of Louisiana Tech, Dixon led all draft-eligible backs last season in yards per route run, per College Football Focus. With steady surges in snaps and touches as the season progresses, flexing Dixon is a viable path to respectable yardage results, as he's produced 80 yards from scrimmage in two of the past three games. --J.M.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has developed a strong rapport with rookie wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell. AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

Wide Receiver

Malcolm Mitchell, New England Patriots

While early reports suggest Rob Gronkowski's back injury shouldn't cause him any significant loss of time, the emergence of Mitchell against the New York Jets should give the New England Patriots confidence that they have another viable red zone target. The rookie Mitchell was a second-round draft pick whose incorporation into the Patriots offense was stalled due to a substantial elbow injury during the preseason. Mitchell averaged just 23 snaps per game through Week 10, but his workload has doubled over the last two weeks. During those games, he's been targeted a total of 12 times, which resulted in nine catches, 140 yards and three touchdowns. Look for Josh McDaniel to continue Mitchell's increasing usage in the Patriots' offense. --K.D.

Marquess Wilson, Chicago Bears

On a depleted offense and with a rewarding rapport with signal-caller Matt Barkley, Wilson set career highs in targets, catches and yards, as he was third in the NFL in receiving yardage for Week 12. Opportunity is an asset, and one that Wilson appears to claim, given he led the team in targets and produced a 72.7 percent catch rate in the process. The 49ers have yielded the most touchdowns per game to opposing receivers, as Wilson is a strong streaming option to consider this week. --J.M.

Tight End

Lance Kendricks, Los Angeles Rams

Kendricks again leads the group of tight ends owned in 20 percent or less of ESPN.com leagues. Since Jared Goff was named the starter for the Los Angeles Rams two weeks ago, only six tight ends have more receiving yards than Kendricks' 89. The Rams will travel to New England this Sunday to face the Patriots, who allow five receptions per game to opposing tight ends. Since Kendricks is averaging more than 10 yards per catch, projecting 50 yards for him is reasonable. Additionally, Kendricks scores a touchdown one time for every 200 receiving yards, which places his scoring likelihood near 25 percent if he can attain those 50 yards. Kendricks should be rostered in all leagues, not just used as a streaming play this week. --K.D.

Josh Hill, New Orleans Saints

Hill played on 78.4 percent of the team's offensive snaps in Week 12, his second-highest play rate of the season. The increase in on-field exposure led to Hill producing a season-high 74 yards and 51 yards after the catch. Coby Fleener was limited to a season-low 18 of the team's 74 snaps in the win over the Rams, suggesting Hill could command an enduring role in the offense going forward. The Lions, meanwhile, have allowed the most fantasy points per game to tight ends this season. --J.M.

D/ST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

I'll be completely honest: I actually considered recommending the Cleveland Browns defense this week because they will guarantee a zero this week as they are on bye. Among the defenses owned in less than 20 percent of ESPN.com leagues, I don't have a strong level of confidence that any will score positive fantasy points this week, but the best of the bunch is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers just played their best game of the season against the Seattle Seahawks and will face a San Diego Chargers team that permits opposing defenses to score 6.45 fantasy points per game. If you need to roll the dice, the Buccaneers are your best bet among a bunch of long shots. --K.D.

Cincinnati Bengals

This one is all about the matchup the Bengals enjoy at home this Sunday. Since Week 5, when the Eagles' offensive line took a sizable hit with the suspension of right tackle Lane Johnson, opposing defenses have averaged the 12th-most fantasy points facing Philly. Opponents have also enjoyed a sack on 6.6 percent of Carson Wentz's dropbacks over this stretch, the 11th-highest rate in the league. The Eagles' offense has sputtered in recent weeks, as they are 25th in points per drive since Week 5 and have the fourth-highest turnover-per-drive percentage in the league. Facing a depleted passing offense led behind a rookie behind a thin offensive line is a nice combination of trends for a streaming fantasy defense. --J.M.

Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones has at least seven fantasy points in four of the past five games. AP Photo/Brandon Wade

Individual Defensive Players

Linebacker

Lawrence Timmons, Pittsburgh Steelers

Available in 80 percent of ESPN leagues and with 45 tackles over his past five games, Timmons is a high-floor linebacker to consider for this potential shootout with the Giants in Pittsburgh this Sunday. We're also impressed by San Diego's Korey Toomer, as he's assumed the play-calling inside linebacker role for the Chargers and has 24 tackles over his past two outings. --J.M.

Defensive Back

Byron Jones, Dallas Cowboys

A superb athlete and versatile safety, Jones has produced at least seven fantasy points in four of the past five games thanks to an uptick in tackle production. With the Vikings' offense prone to passing underneath, Jones could enjoy another strong day in the tackle department. Detroit's Tavon Wilson is another safety to consider, as he faces the pass-happy Saints and has produced at least seven fantasy points in four straight. --J.M.

Defensive Line

Derek Wolfe, Denver Broncos

Back from an injury, and with a huge game in Week 12, Wolfe is a fine IDP commodity to consider at this shallow position. With steady tackle opportunities as the edge-setter on the line for Denver, Wolfe is a high-floor end to stream this week. We also find Andre Branch of the Miami Dolphins surging, with at least a half sack in four of the past six games. --J.M.