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Week 14 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Gems

Stephen Kersey — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:55:38 +0000

Heading into Week 14, many fantasy football leagues are entering the playoffs. Due to that, the waiver wire stakes this week are higher than ever. If you need a waiver wire pickup to start for you this week, here are some players to target.

QB Jason Campbell, Washington Redskins
Jason Campbell almost led the Redskins to a surprising win over the Saints. While he came up just short, Campbell had a very good fantasy day. He should be able to perform at a high level again versus the Raiders this week.

RB Ryan Moats, Houston Texans
If Steve Slaton misses another game, consider giving Ryan Moats a start on your fantasy team. He has a good matchup and, as we saw earlier this season, he’s an explosive player.

WR Davone Bess, Miami Dolphins
Davone Bess has had a ton of catches this season but he finally put it all together. He racked up 117 yards and got his first TD of the season. Expect for Bess to continue to be Miami’s lead WR.

TE David Thomas, Atlanta Falcons
If you need a home run, consider David Thomas of the Saints. They are facing a bad Saints pass defense and he’s had at least three catches in three of his last four outings.

Ryan Moats might run wild this weekend (Image: Zuma Press)

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire – Week 9

Stephen Kersey — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:55:31 +0000

As we venture into Week 9, there are a few fantasy football waiver wire pickups worth a mention. If these guys are available on your fantasy league’s waiver wire and you need to fill a gap, sign these fantasy sleepers and be confident in their production.

QB Alex Smith, San Francisco 49ers
Alex Smith was decent in his first start of the season against the tough Colts. Against the Titans in Week 9, Smith is very much a sleeper. He could be huge.

RB Ryan Moats, Houston Texans
The Texans were mad at Steve Slaton for his fumbling. They gave Ryan Moats a shot and he scored three touchdowns. If he gets a start in Week 9, go ahead and start him in your fantasy league.

Try to get your hands on Ryan Moats (Image: Zuma Press)

WR Mike Thomas, Jacksonville Jaguars
It’s time to pay attention to Mike Thomas. The Jaguars wide receiver has 11 catches in the last two games. In three of his last four games, the rookie wide receiver has at least four grabs.

TE Donald Lee, Green Bay Packers
Donald Lee has been an afterthought this season. But with Jermichael Finley injured, Lee’s value is now higher. He’s had at least three catches in four straight games and faces a horrible Tampa Bay squad in Week 9 of the 2009 fantasy football season.

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Waiver Wire Gems – Fantasy Football Week 7

Stephen Kersey — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:55:46 +0000

The fantasy football season is almost halfway finished. During the stretch run, you’ll need some players to step up and perform at a high level to take home your fantasy championship. Here’s a look at Week 7 fantasy football waiver wire gems:

QB Chad Henne, Miami Dolphins
Although the Dolphins are coming off of a bye, don’t forget about Chad Henne. In Week 5, he was 20-for-26 with 241 yards and two touchdowns against a tough Jets defense. The youngster has a relatively high ceiling.

RB Laurence Maroney, New England Patriots
Fred Taylor had ankle surgery. Sammy Morris left Week 6 due to injury. Now the job appears to be Laurence Maroney’s to lose. In Week 6, Maroney had 123 yards and a touchdown. Against the Bucs in Week 7, he could be valuable.

WR Michael Crabtree, San Francisco 49ers
Considering that rookie wide receivers rarely produce and rookie holdouts also rarely produce, it’s difficult to believe in Michael Crabtree. That said, the Niners will reportedly throw him into the fire soon and let him sink or swim. If he swims, he could help your fantasy team.

TE Heath Miller, Pittsburgh Steelers
It might be time to begin starting Heath Miller with confidence. He has at least five catches in his last four games and has four touchdowns in his last three games. If he’s available, snag him.

Will you trust Michael Crabtree? (Image: Zuma Press)

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Week 4 Waiver Wire – Fantasy Football

Stephen Kersey — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:55:18 +0000

Due to injury and impressive play, there are a number of players that make up the Week 4 waiver wire hot list. If your fantasy football team needs some help, look on your fantasy waiver wire to find these players to add to your team by Week 4.

QB Kyle Boller, St. Louis Rams
Marc Bulger got injured in the first quarter of the Rams Week 3 game. If Bulger is going to miss time, Kyle Boller could be a competent fantasy quarterback that you can get from off the waiver wire.

WR Pierre Garcon, Indianapolis Colts
Pierre Garcon looks like the real deal. As long as Anthony Gonzalez is sidelined, you can start Garcon with confidence.

Pierre Garcon - Indianapolis Colts (Image: Zuma Press)

RB Glen Coffee, San Francisco 49ers
Some reports indicate that Frank Gore could miss a few weeks due to a high ankle sprain. If that is correct, Coffee will become the Niners starting running back. He’s worth a roster spot.

TE Vernon Davis, San Francisco 49ers
Finally living up to his potential, Vernon Davis is someone you should grab ASAP if he’s on your fantasy football waiver wire heading into Week 4. This week, he had two touchdown grabs and 96 receiving yards.

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Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

Stephen Kersey — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:57:16 +0000

After Week 2 of the 2009 fantasy football season, we have located a few waiver wire pickups that can help your team starting in Week 3. Getting a good player off of the waiver wire can turn around your season. Here are our Week 3 waiver wire pickups.

QB Trent Edwards, Buffalo Bills
In two straight outing, Trent Edwards has produced at a very even level. Given his strong wide receivers and quality running backs, there’s no reason why Edwards won’t keep producing.

WR Mario Manningham and Steve Smith, New York Giants
Both of these Giants wide receivers are worthy of being on your fantasy football team. Mario Manningham is a big play receiver, while Smith is a quality possession WR. Pick them up ASAP.

RB Felix Jones, Dallas Cowboys
Not only did Felix Jones play very well in Week 2 (96 yards on only 7 carries), it appeared as if Marion Barber got hurt. If Jones is the starter, he could put up exciting fantasy football numbers.

TE Jermichael Finley, Green Bay Packers
After a very quiet Week 1 performance, Jermichael Finley was a bit louder in Week 2. However, he should be available on your waiver wire and if you need a sleeper tight end, roll the dice with him.

Jermichael Finley - Green Bay Packers (Image: Zuma Press)

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Waiver Wire Week 17 – Fantasy Football

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 02:04:04 +0000

QB Seneca Wallace, Seattle Seahawks
It appears as if Matt Hasselbeck will be missing another game in Week 17. In his place, Seneca Wallace could very well have a big game. He’s going against an Arizona Cardinals defense that just got destroyed in Week 16.

RB LaMont Jordan, New England Patriots
After missing most of the season with a calf injury, LaMont Jordan is back and producing for the Patriots. Although he’s not starting, he’s been getting goal line carries and the bulk of the carries when the game is out of reach. In the last two weeks, he has three touchdowns.

WR Jerheme Urban, Arizona Cardinals
Since Anquan Boldin is going to likely miss another week and most fantasy football leagues already have Steve Breaston on a roster, Jerheme Urban is the player to target on most waiver wires. He’s getting a few passes his way and with the Cardinals going against the Seahawks, he could be productive in Week 17.

TE Anthony Fasano, Miami Dolphins
In the first couple weeks of the season, Anthony Fasano looked like the real deal in terms of fantasy football production. He then went on a long dry spell but now he’s back in the fantasy equation after posting three touchdowns in the last three weeks.

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Week 13 Waiver Wire – 2008 Fantasy Football

admin — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:12:03 +0000

QB Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens
Usually when you are looking for a quarterback, you don’t look at the Ravens. But right now, rookie quarterback Joe Flacco is turning heads. He has at least one touchdown in his last six games and has two touchdowns in three of his last four games. This week against the Cincinnati Bengals he should be able to keep those streaks alive.

RB Maurice Morris, Seattle Seahawks
Although Julius Jones has been the running back for most of the season for the Seahawks, he seems to have lost his starting job to Maurice Morris. Last week, Morris had 14 carries for 103 yards and also had three receptions. He’s not a great option at the moment but he’s somewhat reliable in a pinch.

WR Davone Bess, Miami Dolphins
With Greg Camarillo out for the season, Davone Bess now moves up the depth charts and into a starting roll. Quarterback Chad Pennington is playing well so any wide receiver whose on the field a lot will have value. Since Bess is young, his ceiling is higher than if a veteran took over that role. Keep an eye on him.

TE Heath Miller, Pittsburgh Steelers
After missing several weeks due to injury, Heath Miller was back in the lineup for the Steelers this past weekend. In his return, Miller caught four passes and scored a touchdown. He’d be a risky start in Week 13 but Miller definitely has top ten tight end talent and would be a good pickup off of a fantasy football waiver wire.

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Waiver Wire Gems – Week 8

admin — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:55:47 +0000

QB Marc Bulger, St. Louis Rams
The Rams are alive! Two straight wins and St. Louis looks like a real team. That is great news for Marc Bulger, who now has two legit targets in Torry Holt and rookie Donnie Avery. Bulger still has time to raise his level of play to become a decent fantasy football option.

RB Pierre Thomas, New Orleans Saints
With the news that Reggie Bush will miss at least a couple of weeks, Pierre Thomas now moves into a role where he’ll share carries with Deuce McAllister. While he may not get more than 10 to 12 carries per week, he’ll be a touchdown threat every week.

WR Malcom Floyd, San Diego Chargers
Chris Chambers is down injured and Malcom Floyd is doing a good Chambers impersonation. He’s using his long length to his advantage and is a great target in the end zone. As long as Chambers is out and Philip Rivers remains on fire, Floyd is a good start.

TE Visanthe Shiancoe, Minnesota Vikings
Since Gus Frerotte has taken over as quarterback of the Vikings, Vishanthe Shiancoe has emerged as a very good fantasy football tight end option. If he’s still available on your league’s waiver wire and you need a tight end, be sure to pick him up.

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Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups 2008

admin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:46:54 +0000

QB Brad Johnson, Dallas Cowboys
If Tony Romo misses any action, Brad Johnson should be able to fill in decently enough. Against a poor defense, Johnson is a good start even at his old age due to all the offensive weapons at his disposal. However, be aware that Romo is necessarily out for Week 7 so you should still follow that storyline closely.

RB Dominic Rhodes, Indianapolis Colts
With Joseph Addai out approximately 2-to-4 weeks, Dominic Rhodes will step into a starter’s role. Although he isn’t as good as Addai, Rhodes runs hard and should be able to produce. He’s a decent RB2 until Addai returns. Pick him up if he’s available in your league.

WR Shaun McDonald, Detroit Lions
Now that Roy Williams is a member of the Cowboys, Shaun McDonald is expected to start at wide receiver. While he’s not a great receiver, he showed that he has fantasy potential last year. Don’t start him on your fantasy football team right away but he’s a sleeper that could blossom later in the year.

TE Billy Miller, New Orleans Saints
If Jeremy Shockey misses another week, consider picking up and starting Billy Miller. Miller is getting a good amount of looks from Drew Brees and has performed pretty well. Another week in the starting lineup could spell a big day and perhaps a touchdown for Miller.

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Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups – Fantasy Football

admin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:20:54 +0000

QB Trent Green, St. Louis Rams
With Marc Bulger out of a starting quarterback job, Trent Green is the new man in charge. He has talent on his offensive unit so he may be able to shine.

RB Michael Pittman, Denver Broncos
For the third straight week Michael Pittman scored a touchdown. While the Broncos are using a three-headed monster at running back, Pittman is arguably the most valuable due to his goal line carries.

WR Brandon Lloyd, Chicago Bears
Although the Bears remain weak at wide receiver, Brandon Lloyd has emerged as their top wideout. He had a big week in Week 3 and should remain Chicago’s go-to guy.

TE Donald Lee, Green Bay Packers
Aaron Rodgers seems to be getting more comfortable with using his tight end, which is good news for Donald Lee. He’s not a spectacular starter at this point but he should be solid.

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