INJURIES TAKE TOLL ON BACKS

If fantasy football owners take anything away from Week 2, it’s that a backup plan is essential. Several NFL teams were forced to go to Plan B Sunday when injuries hit important skill players.

u Arian Foster of the Miami Dolphins gained 9 yards on three carries before he was sidelined by a groin strain. Jay Ajayi and Kenyan Drake combined for 26 yards, but Drake did score.

u Doug Martin of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers exited with a hamstring injury. He gained 23 yards on seven carries before being replaced by Charles Sims. u After the Detroit Lions lost Ameer Abdullah, pass- catching specialist Theo Riddick became even more involved in the running game with 11 carries for 37 yards — to go along with his four receptions for 28 yards.

If Martin or Abdullah is significantly hurt, Sims and Riddick could move into RB1 consideration with the extra workload.

u Jonathan Stewart of the Carolina Panthers had five carries and two catches when he exited with an ankle injury. Backup Foz

zy Whitaker stepped up with his first career 100- yard game.

u Danny Woodhead of the San Diego Chargers twisted his knee on a reception. That marks two major losses in consecutive weeks; WR Keenan Allen tore a knee ligament in the opener.

u In the nightcap, Adrian Pe

terson of the Minnesota Vikings left with a knee injury after rushing for 19 yards on 12 carries.

ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS

Our weekly honor for the player who single- handedly carried his fantasy owners to victory goes to Panthers receiver Kelvin Benja

min, who hauled in seven passes for 108 yards and two TDs. In point- per- reception leagues, he scored 29.8 fantasy points. The runner- up: Chargers WR

Travis Benjamin, who snagged six passes for 115 yards and two scores. With the loss of Woodhead and Allen, quarterback Philip Rivers needs a go- to receiver. It appears he’s found one.

JOE CAMPOREALE, USA TODAY SPORTS Bucs running back Doug Martin had seven carries Sunday before leaving with a hamstring injury.