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 …read more

Marion Barber III, the projected starting running back for the Dallas Cowboys in 2008, got a seven-year contract on Tuesday. The contract is reportedly worth approximately $45 – with about one-third of the contract guaranteed.
The fact that the Cowboys and Barber were able to agree on a contract is good news for both parties. Barber got the money and the recognition he wanted. The Cowboys locked up a major part of their offense.
In the last two season, Barber has been very good for Dallas. In 2006, he had 654 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns. In …read more

After the 2008 NFL Draft, it’s time to take another look at the 2008 NFL power rankings. Who are the best teams in the NFL right now?
1. New England Patriots
The Patriots almost went undefeated last season. In 2008, New England will still be the most talented team and the best coached team. That makes them the overwhelming favorite.
2. Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys are extremely talented and could have the best offense in the league in 2008. By drafting Felix Jones in the 2008 NFL Draft, the Cowboys successfully made up for the loss of Julius Jones.
3. Indianapolis …read more

The worst kept secret of the 2008 NFL draft was the fact that the Dallas Cowboys were interested in Felix Jones. That interest became reality when Dallas selected Jones with the 22nd pick of the first round.

Jones will be able to be a difference maker right away for the Cowboys. With Julius Jones now with the Seattle Seahawks, Felix Jones will be able to get carries. However, it’s important to note that Marion Barber III will likely be the running back who gets the most carries for the Cowboys in 2008.
Barber is an up-and-coming running back who …read more

Let’s take a look at the fantasy football prospects drafted in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft:
3) Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons
Matt Ryan was obviously the best quarterback in the 2008 draft. However, don’t expect much out of him in the 2008 fantasy football season. Rookie quarterbacks are usually slow to figure things out and on top of that, the Falcons don’t have many offensive weapons.
4) Darren McFadden, Oakland Raiders
Expect Darren McFadden and Justin Fargas to split carries early in the 2008 season. As the season progresses, McFadden could show the coaching staff that he should …read more

The Houston Texans have quietly built a strong, young core. While they haven’t yet translated their talent into victories, the wins appear to be on the way.
In the 2008 NFL Draft, the Texans have the 18th pick in the first round. While their roster on the whole is strong, there is one major weakness – running back. Ahman Green was brought in last year but he didn’t solve the problem. Ron Dayne isn’t the long-term answer.
At running back, the best player in the 2008 draft is no doubt Darren McFadden, however he’ll long be off the board for the …read more

Since the Dallas Cowboys have two first round draft picks (22 and 28), there has been a lot of talk about what the Cowboys will do on draft day. Will they trade up in the draft? Will they trade down in the draft? Will they try to fill needs? Will they take the best player available?
One of those questions was answered recently when owner Jerry Jones said he wouldn’t be trading up into the top five picks in the draft. There had been some speculation that the Cowboys could look to trade up to get the first …read more

Darren McFadden – 2008 NFL Draft
Out of the Arkansas, Darren McFadden will be a top ten pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.

Rashard Mendenhall – 2008 NFL Draft
After a successful college career, Rashard Mendenhall will likely be drafted in the middle of the first round.
Jonathan Stewart – 2008 NFL Draft
Jonathan Stewart is currently the third running back on most NFL teams’ boards and should go in the first round.
Felix Jones – 2008 NFL Draft
Darren McFadden’s backup at Arkansas, Felix Jones will be a late first rounder or an early second rounder.
Chris Johnson – 2008 NFL Draft
After a nice career at East …read more

Felix Jones Stats
Although Felix Jones played behind Darren McFadden while at Arkansas, he still managed to put up impressive stats. During the 2007 campaign, Jones averaged an astonishing 8.7 yards per carry. He also had 11 rushing touchdowns to go with over 1,100 rushing yards.
Felix Jones Analysis
In the 2008 NFL Draft, there might not be a faster running back. Felix Jones has world class speed and knows how to use it on the football field. If he gets a step on a defender, he’s gone for a touchdown. The downside for Jones is his strength and his durability. With McFadden …read more

Here are the top five running back prospects that should enter the NFL in the 2008 draft.
1) Darren McFadden, Arkansas
McFadden is a multi-talented running back weapon who should be a top pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. Look for him to be a top five pick and start rather quickly into his rookie season. After an explosive season by Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings, McFadden’s stock should be extremely high in fantasy football going into next year.
2) Jonathan Stewart, Oregon
The drop from McFadden to Stewart is a pretty far drop, however Stewart is a solid back. …read more