Each week in Handcuffs, RotoExperts' Nate Pigott will analyze a different Fantasy RB situation.  Colts running back Joseph Addai (shoulder) thinks he will be ready for Week 6 against the Washington Redskins, but that should not prevent Addai owners from adding Mike Hart. With Donald Brown ruled out prior to Week 5 and Addai going down in the third quarter against Kansas City, Hart ran for 50 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries.  Hart hurt his knee in practice last week but emerged as the healthiest Colts back after the Chiefs game. All three players have battled injuries throughout their careers, so the primary back might end up being the last man standing, making Hart a fantasy handcuff in the truest sense.  When Addai, Brown and Hart are all healthy, the first two will carry the ball (see Hart's four carries for 0 yards prior to Week 5), rendering Hart useless. Yet Hart proved that he can be valuable if given the opportunity.  The Colts' ground attack is nothing special (79.8 rushing yards per game, 3.2 yards per carry). That said, the Colts backs put up 452 total yards and four scores in Weeks 1-5, which would be excellent stats for one player.  The Colts hope to have the trio ready Sunday in Washington, in which case Hart is bench material only. Despite that, smart owners will stash him on their rosters and avoid the mad waiver-wire rush after the next Addai or Brown injury. Based on recent history, there will always be a next Addai or Brown injury.  For more information on running back committees, check out RotoExperts.com.  To report corrections and clarifications, contact Standards Editor  . For publication consideration in the newspaper, send comments to  . Include name, phone number, city and state for verification. To view our corrections, go to
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