Can you believe we are already into Week 5 of the 2009 fantasy football season? It seems that just yesterday we were preparing for the season to start.
Anyways, here are some waiver wire gems heading into Week 5. These players should help your fantasy football team now and down the line as the NFL season progresses.
QB Derek Anderson, Cleveland Browns
While Derek Anderson wasn’t great in his first start of the season, he was better than Brady Quinn. Remembering how good Anderson was a couple years ago, picking him up as a backup makes a lot of sense.
WR Mohamed Massaquoi, Cleveland …read more

After watching Week 1, a handful of fantasy football players emerged that should be picked up off the waiver wire. If any of these players are on the waiver wire in your fantasy league, act quickly to add them to your roster.
QB Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens
After a steady rookie season, it appears as if Joe Flacco may surprise many fantasy owners this season. He has a big arm and displayed it well in Week 1.
RB Michael Bush, Oakland Raiders
Sure, Darren McFadden is the starter. But the Raiders can rn the ball and Michael Bush should get plenty of touches this …read more

QB Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints
Capping off a masterful season, Saints quarterback Drew Brees threw for 386 yards and four touchdowns. He finished the season with more than 5000 passing yards — a number that made him a fantasy football favorite all season long. Going into 2009, Brees has to be a top flight QB option in the fantasy world.

RB Michael Bush, Oakland Raiders
In their stunning victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Raiders running back Michael Bush proved he has NFL level talent. He ran for two touchdowns and 177 yards. Although the Raiders will likely build their future running …read more

QB Gus Frerotte, Minnesota Vikings
In Minnesota, Gus Frerotte has been given the reins to the offense and he’ll likely be decent while he remains healthy. This is as healthy as he’ll be so use him before he goes down.
RB Michael Bush, Oakland Raiders
With Justin Fargas injured and Darren McFadden banged up, Michael Bush should get plenty of carries against the Bills.
WR Bryant Johnson, San Francisco 49ers
If Bryant Johnson is available in your league, pick him up ASAP. The Niners are going against the friendly Lions defense and Johnson should have a big game.
TE Donald Lee, Green Bay Packers
Although the …read more

QB JT O’Sullivan, San Francisco 49ers
With the Detroit Lions next on the schedule, JT O’Sullivan is a very good start. He started off the season shaky but stepped it up in the second half of his Week 2 game. He could become a good backup fantasy football QB.
RB Michael Bush, Oakland Raiders
The Raiders like to run the ball. A lot. With Justin Fargas going down with a groin injury and Darren McFadden favoring an injured toe, Michael Bush could be the starter before long in Oakland.
WR Muhsin Muhammad, Carolina Panthers
Not too long ago, Muhsin Muhammad and …read more