With that in mind, the squads to investigate for spot starts this coming round are the Roosters, Panthers and Warriors.
James Maloney ($405,000) has been below last year's numbers so far this year but I expect an upswing in points this weekend. Backline star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck ($302,000) hasn't scored a try in three rounds but looks likely against the Sharks as does Michael Jennings ($457,000) if you can afford him.
The Panthers host the Titans on Monday night and could provide some big points by way of Elijah Taylor ($250,000), Jamal Idris ($289,000) and Josh Mansour ($256,000).
While in Sydney, I would only trust Nathan Friend ($376,000) and Simon Mannering ($270,000) as solid options against the Dragons.
In team news, Robbie Farah is out for up to six weeks after suffering an elbow injury against the Cowboys. Frank Pritchard is out for at least three months, Akulia Uate won't play against the Broncos while Newcastle captain Kurt Gidley and prop Kade Snowden have been named but both are yet to prove their fitness after suffering concussion last weekend.
Panthers utility Lewis Brown may miss significant time with a pectoral injury, Antonio Winterstein is out for four weeks while Titans prop Luke Bailey will not play this weekend.
George Burgess and Ben Te'o have copped one-match suspensions while Ben Matulino has been handed a two-match ban. Storm centre Will Chambers is likely to miss at least two matches as well.
In notable players to return to action - Jorge Taufua was a late inclusion for Manly last weekend and had an immediate impact with 41 points in his season debut and Jayson Bukuya returns for the Warriors and has potential for points if he can lock in big minutes for the club every week.
Top picks:
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Roosters
Jamal Idris, Panthers
Value picks:
Josh Mansour, Panthers
Simon Mannering, Warriors
