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NEW YORK -- No Manning. No Brady, for the first four games. No clear-cut favorite in the AFC.With the regular season about to kick off, its anybodys guess wholl be the conferences representative at the Super Bowl in Houston in February.The defending champion Denver Broncos will try to become the first team to repeat since New England in 2004-05. But they wont have the retired Peyton Manning leading the way. Or even Brock Osweiler, who bolted from the Broncos and headed to Houston.Instead, Gary Kubiak and the Broncos will turn to 2015 seventh-rounder Trevor Siemian, who has not thrown a pass in a regular-season game, after sorting through a quarterback mix that included veteran Mark Sanchez and rookie Paxton Lynch, the teams first-rounder this year.You want to see the other guy succeed, you want to see the team succeed, Sanchez said. So, whatever it takes to win, thats what well try to do.While their chances for success at quarterback is still a big uncertainty, the Broncos know theyve got one of the leagues best defenses back, especially with the return of Super Bowl MVP Von Miller.If were like last year, our team didnt worry about the other side of the ball, defensive coordinator Wade Phillips said. They worried about how well they played. Thats what we want to do. We have to outplay the other teams defense. If they hold our team to not much, then we hold them to less. Thats the way we play the game.New England has known for several weeks who its quarterback will be at the start of the season. Jimmy Garoppolo steps in for the suspended Tom Brady, wholl have to sit four games as a result of his role in the Deflategate scandal.That might make the Patriots stranglehold on the AFC East appear looser after winning the division the last seven years. Well, not so fast on writing off Bill Belichicks bunch.Belichick is Belichick, Buffalo safety Corey Graham said. Hes one of the best, so when its all said and done, you know hes going to get those guys prepared and make sure theyre ready to go.Pittsburgh might have as good a chance to win the AFC crown as anyone, especially if Ben Roethlisberger remains healthy. The Steelers went 10-6 and won a playoff game last season despite a down year for their playmaking quarterback because of injuries.Wide receiver Antonio Brown, among the most dynamic offensive player in the league, broke his own franchise records by catching 136 passes for 1,834 yards. Running back LeVeon Bell is back from torn knee ligaments and should provide a boost, but will be suspended the first three games of the regular season for missing multiple drug tests.The Steelers will also have to contend with AFC North rivals Cincinnati, which has made the postseason five straight years.Quarterback Andy Dalton is recovered from a broken thumb that kept him out of the Bengals first-round playoff loss to the Steelers. He was having a breakout season when he got hurt last December, setting a team record with a passer rating of 106.3. But Marvin Lewis offense will have a different look this season with coordinator Hue Jackson leaving to become Clevelands head coach and wide receivers Marvin Jones (Lions) and Mohamed Sanu (Falcons) signing elsewhere as free agents.The AFC South could be a toss-up, with Andrew Luck back from an inconsistent and injury-plagued season for Indianapolis. Houston has a new quarterback in Osweiler and running back in Lamar Miller, but star defensive end J.J. Watt is still recovering from back surgery. Jacksonville is coming off a 5-11 year, but showed promise with quarterback Blake Bortles breakthrough season with receivers Allen Robinson and Allen Hurns, who combined for 24 touchdown catches.Any stumbles by Denver might create an opening in the AFC West for Kansas City, which was a win away from the AFC title game despite not having running back Jamaal Charles for most of the season because of a torn knee ligament.Oakland also appears to be a team on the rise, led by quarterback Derek Carr. The Raiders could get off to a good start because they face just one playoff team from last season (Kansas City) in their first eight games.I believe we have a chance to be better, Broncos general manager John Elway said. Theres no question that the Raiders are better, the Chargers and Kansas City are going to be better, so that what makes it tough. Our division is one of the top divisions in the league now. Its going to be a battle within and thats why every game is going to count.(Corrects to Jacksonville going 5-11 last season)---AP Sports Writer John Wawrow contributed.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/AP-NFL Custom New York Mets Jerseys . The Australian is competing in his final season in Formula One and still looking for his first win this year. He will look to end Vettels run of six straight race wins on Sunday. Webber, who is fifth in the championship, earned his second pole from the past three races and 13th of his career. Stitched Mets Jerseys . R.J. Umberger scored twice to lead the Blue Jackets to a franchise-record for consecutive wins with a 5-3 victory Tuesday night over the Los Angeles Kings. https://www.cheapmetsjerseys.us/ . The All-Pro lineman got the leg bent under him while trying to make a tackle during the first half of a 22-20 overtime loss at Miami on Thursday night. The medical staff initially thought hed torn the ligament, and the test a day later in Cincinnati confirmed it. New York Mets Gear . The Oilers come in having lost five in a row (0-4-1) and 16 of their last 20 games, dropping a 2-1 decision to the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. Fake Mets Jerseys . -- 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. Every week, well mine the waiver wire for lesser-owned assets to help your squad, whether you favor dynasty or the redraft format -- and well also toss in some tips for DFS players out there. Categorized by position, the players are ranked in descending order by ownership percentage in ESPN leagues.Well also include some former go-to fantasy assets who may be overvalued -- in the short- or long-term -- for one reason or another.Busting into November, a couple of under-appreciated aging wingers are turning heads in top-line roles, two young defensemen are demanding greater respect from fantasy players, and the New York Islanders may soon have a new No. 1 netminder.ForwardsBrandon Dubinsky, C, Columbus Blue Jackets Ownership percentage: 38.7You superstitious types will appreciate Dubinskys latest effort to shrug off his early-season slump, per the Columbus Dispatch:Dubinsky, who has no goals and one assist in the first seven games, arrived at practice cleanly shaven in hopes of changing his luck. I needed a fresh look, a fresh start, he said of shaving his beard. Gotta put a couple in the back of the net. Dubinsky scored a nice goal in practice Monday, leading assistant coach Brad Shaw to skate over to the bench and say, With the beard, I dont think that goes in.Grooming act aside, the initiative tells us Dubinsky himself expects to bust out of this dark period at any moment, and there isnt an injury or other fundamental issue at play.Radim Vrbata, RW, Arizona Coyotes Ownership percentage: 12.8Vrbata has served as an underrated fantasy asset since the start of his NHL career in 2001. Now, after a two-season stop in Vancouver, hes back in the desert to add to his Coyotes resume of 232 points (including 110 goals) in 352 regular-season games. As it is, we adore the odds of the 35-year-old nailing this task while skating on a top scoring line with imposing center Martin Hanzal and young firecracker Max Domi. The veteran winger already has four goals in his past four games.Matt Moulson, LW, Buffalo Sabres Ownership percentage: 8.4Casually cobbling together this particular feature on the fly, wed like you to consider Moulson our Waiver Watch asset of the week. If the experienced wingers four goals and one assist -- all earned with the man advantage -- dont charm you, his spot on a No. 1 line with Ryan OReilly and Kyle Okposo should. Also, injured top-six skaters Jack Eichel and Evander Kane are expected to sit out a while yet, securing Moulson in his plum position for the time being.Colton Sceviour, C/LW, Florida Panthers Ownership percentage: 4.4If nothing else, Sundays hat trick (plus an assist and five shots) highlighted Sceviours ripe role on a scoring line and power play with center Vincent Trocheck and winger Reilly Smith. The former member of the Stars might be worth a fantasy whirl in the next little while, but dont feel bad dropping him again when the hot streak ends.Scott Wilson, C/LW, Pittsburgh Penguins Ownership percentage: 3.1As long as he sticks on a scoring line with center Sidney Crosby, Wilson remains a reasonably valuable fantasy commodity in all but the tightest leagues. The 24-year-old forward earned assists on two of Crosbys post-concussion four goals in three games, including one primary helper.Michael Grabner, LW/RW, New York Rangers Ownership percentage: 2.3Continuing to settle in with his new club, the speedster won over hockey-loving hearts in the Big Apple with Sundays hat trick against the visiting Lightning. As outlined by my colleague Sean Allen this week, Grabner could be in for a rebound goal-scoring campaign with the Rangers. Consider the 29-year-old a deep-league fantasy dark horse with substantial upside.Nikita Soshnikov, RW, Toronto Maple Leafs Ownership percentage: 0.1Called up from the AHLs Marlies, the 23-year-old former KHLer is set to make his NHL season debut against the Oilers Tuesday. Soshnikov has the potential to exponentially improve on last seasons five points in 11 gammes, especially if he lands on a line with center Nazem Kadri.ddddddddddddDefendersNoah Hanifin, Carolina Hurricanes Ownership percentage: 17.4A must-own blue-line asset in dynasty leagues, the 19-year-old 5th overall draft pick from 2015 is already projecting to easily outpace last seasons 22 points. Competing on the Hurricanes No. 1 power-play unit hasnt hurt. Half of Hanifins six assists on the season have counted with the extra skater.Damon Severson, New Jersey Devils Ownership percentage: 16.5All too quietly, Severson has totaled six points in his last six games, including an even-strength goal and four power-play assists. Unless the Devils acquire a defenseman from elsewhere, we dont anticipate the 22-year-old losing his position on the top special teams unit anytime soon.GoaltendersThomas Greiss, New York Islanders Ownership percentage: 14.8According to media reports, staring Isles goalie Jaroslav Halak is on the trade block. Barring another top-flight goalie coming back to Brooklyn in return, that would leave Greiss as the Islanders go-to No. 1. Sporting a respectable 2.28 goals-against average and .925 save percentage through four starts, Greiss is coming off his best performance to date, Sundays 33-save, 5-1 victory against the Maple Leafs.Al Montoya, Montreal Canadiens Ownership percentage: 18.1If were to believe Habs coach Michel Therrien, puck-stopping sovereign Carey Price is slated to start 60 games this season. That leaves a somewhat substantial serving of leftover contests for the Canadiens veteran standby, including a probable appearance in one of two approaching weekend back-to-backs. With three wins in four games (while generating a 1.47 goals-against average and .955 save percentage), Montoya has been superb this season. Give him a look in DFS action when its his turn, as well.Lowered expectationsMax Pacioretty, LW, Montreal Canadiens Ownership percentage: 98.0The Canadiens current top line includes Alexander Radulov, Alex Galchenyuk and Brendan Gallagher. Frankly, they look dynamite together. Youll notice were not mentioning Pacioretty at all here, and thats a problem for those who own him in fantasy.Pekka Rinne, G, Nashville Predators Ownership percentage: 93.9Consider benching Nashvilles No. 1 until he gets his own act together and/or the rest of the Predators start scoring. To paint the picture in vivid primaries, Sophomore Viktor Arvidsson is currently leading the squad with four goals and six total points in eight contests. Fortunately, while languishing 24rd in the league with 2.38 goals per game, this club is too skilled to struggle for much longer. And Rinne is no chump himself. A temporary rest on your own fantasy pine should suffice.Zach Parise, LW, Minnesota Wild Ownership percentage: 91.7Listed as week-to-week with a foot injury, Parise is prematurely projected to miss at least a handful of games. While intriguing rookie Joel Eriksson Ek has been bumped into the Wilds top six, Mikael Granlund (ownership percentage: 7.6) -- on a line with center Mikko Koivu and winger Jason Pominville -- remains our undervalued favorite in Minnesota for now.Andrew Ladd, LW, New York Islanders Ownership percentage: 68.2Tumbling off of John Tavares line, Ladd has all of one assist to show for his first season in Brooklyn. For now, teen rookie Anthony Beauvillier seems to be one of coach Jack Capuanos preferred options alongside the clubs captain, while second-line center Brock Nelson (ownership percentage: 22.3) stands out with a team-leading nine points.Francois Beauchemin, D, Colorado Avalanche Ownership percentage: 38.4Last seasons leader in blocked shots isnt doing much of that -- or anything else of fantasy interest -- in 2016-17. With only five shots through seven games, Beauchemin hasnt contributed at all to the score sheet since Colorados opener (two assists). ' ' '