This weekend, a ton of fantasy football players went down injured. When you are hitting he waiver wire, there should be plenty of backups to pickup that will help your team. Check your fantasy football waiver wire for these players heading into Week 11:
QB Chris Simms, Denver Broncos
Kyle Orton hurt his ankle and Chris Simms played the second half. Although he was bad, Simms has a decently high ceiling going forward. He has good receivers and a coach that seems to know what he’s doing.
RB Justin Forsett, Seattle Seahawks
Julius Jones has a broken rib that is causing bleeding in his …read more

Following injuries and breakthrough performances last week, there are a number of fantasy football waiver wire gems available heading into Week 10. If your team has a roster spot open, take a look on the waiver wire for one of these fantasy options:
QB Alex Smith, San Francisco 49ers
Alex Smith struggled last week but he’s at least putting touchdowns on the board. Playing on Thursday this week, he’s a decent start versus the Bears. His long-term ceiling remains relatively high.
RB Ladell Betts, Washington Redskins
With Clinton Portis likely to miss Week 10, Ladell Betts is a quality start against the Broncos. He …read more

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. …read more

During the fifth week of the 2009 fantasy football season, a few players emerged as possible waiver wire gems. Here are the players to pick up off of your fantasy league’s waiver wire if they are available.
QB Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle Seahawks
After Matt Hasselbeck suffered a rib injury a few weeks ago, many fantasy owners left him for dead. However, he had four touchdowns this week and is definitely worthy of a roster spot. Grab him!
RB Sammy Morris, New England Patriots
With Fred Taylor sidelined following ankle surgery, Sammy Morris has emerged as the running back to own on the Patriots. He’s …read more

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. …read more

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 …read more