A fantasy football waiver wire can help you get the advantage in your league. By successfully stocking up of waiver wire gems, you can greatly improve your chance of winning a fantasy football championship.
Here are a list of waiver wire targets to go after. If any of these players are available, pick them up ASAP.
QB Kyle Orton, Chicago Bears
In Week 5, Kyle Orton had his fifth consecutive very good fantasy game. It’s a bit early to call him a good fantasy football starter on a weekly basis but he’s looking like he can be a quality backup.
RB Justin Fargas, Oakland …read more

QB Carson Palmer, Cincinnati Bengals
After sitting out last week, Carson Palmer is listed as questionable for Week 5. However, the good news for fantasy football owners is that Palmer is expected to play in Week 5 despite his elbow injury.
QB Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
Rodgers is listed officially as questionable and is being called a game-time decision. That said, it’s looking more and more likely that he’ll play.
RB Brian Westbrook, Philadelphia Eagles
Westbrook was unable to play last week due to an ankle injury. This week he has practiced and very well could play.
RB Willis McGahee, Baltimore Ravens
McGahee is questionable and …read more

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QB Kerry Collins, Tennessee Titans
With Vince Young injured, Kerry Collins will step in as quarterback for the Titans. Collins has a great matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals and could be in line for a big day.
RB Sammy Morris, New England Patriots
Tom Brady won’t be there to pass around the football for the Patriots, which could lead to more runs for Sammy Morris. He had a good Week 1 and should follow that up …read more

A vital part of fantasy football is knowing who is injured so you can adjust your lineup accordingly. Here is the Week 1 injury report for fantasy football 2008.
Out – These players won’t play in Week 1.
Deion Branch, Seattle Seahawks
Kevin Curtis, Philadelphia Eagles
Bobby Engram, Seattle Seahawks
Jerry Porter, Jacksonville Jaguars
Ryan Torain, Denver Broncos
Doubt – These players likely won’t play in Week 1.
Reggie Brown, Philadelphia Eagles
Benjamin Watson, New England Patriots
Questionable – These players are 50/50 to play in Week 1.
Joey Galloway, Tampa Bay Bucanners
Jamal Lewis, Cleveland Browns
Javon Walker, Oakland Raiders
Probable – These players will likely play in Week 1.
Antonio Gates, San Diego …read more

Bobby Engram cracked a bone in his shoulder during a preseason game. The injury is expected to sideline Engram between six and eight weeks. That timeline will mean that Engram won’t be able to play for at least the first couple weeks of the regular season.
This is just the latest injury news to hit the Seattle Seahawks wide receiving corps. Deion Branch is trying to come back from reconstructive knee surgery. The only big name wide receiver who is healthy for the Seahawks is Nate Burleson.
Who will fill in for Bobby Engram while he’s injured? …read more

Steve Smith – With the news that Steve Smith has gotten suspended two games for punching a teammate, his fantasy football stock is plummeting.
Chad Johnson – Not only has Chad Johnson been a disappointment in recent fantasy football season, he’s nursing a pair of ankle injuries and is unhappy with his contract.
Greg Jennings – Last season, Greg Jennings numbers were good and he hauled in a lot of touchdowns. However, that was with Brett Favre.
Roddy White – Even the best of wide receivers would struggle doing anything in Atlanta’s offense. Don’t bid too high on Roddy White.

Here are some players you should target on the waiver wire this week, due to injuries or other situations on their teams.
Kurt Warner, QB, Arizona Cardinals
With Matt Leinart out for an extended amount of time with a broken collarbone, the door is wide open for Warner to step through and post big numbers. He has two great receivers and an improved offensive line. Pickup Warner if he’s available. While he isn’t starting material right away, he could be very soon once he gets comfortable.
David Carr, QB, Carolina Panthers
Jake Delhomme is out for the season after opting for elbow surgery. That …read more