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 …read more

While there weren’t too many huge performances in Week 8 of the 2009 fantasy football season, there were a few that are worth mentioning. Here’s a look at the best fantasy football performances on Sunday.
QB Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
Although Brett Favre will get all the attention, Aaron Rodgers actually had fantasy owners smiling even brighter after the game. Despite a plethora of pressure, Rodgers had 287 passing yards, three passing touchdowns and more than 50 yards rushing.
RB Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans
Chris Johnson has been all or nothing this year. Week 8 was one of his “all” games. With Vince …read more

If you need a lot of points in a hurry for your fantasy football team in Week 8, get your hands on one of these fantasy defenses. These defense rankings show the top four defensive plays that are sure to be valuable.
1. San Diego Chargers
The Chargers are at home against the Raiders. What more do you want? The Raiders are horrible and the Chargers are hot. Expect greatness.
2. Chicago Bears
Although not the dominant defense we’ve gotten used to in the fantasy world, the Bears are still dangerous. They should have success in Week 8 against the Browns.
3. Indianapolis Colts
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In Week 8 of the 2009 fantasy football season, there are a number of intriguing fantasy quarterback options. However, these ten QBs stand out from the rest as players you want in your fantasy lineup.
1. Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts
It doesn’t really matter who the Colts are playing — you have to start Manning if he’s on your team.
2. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints
Like Peyton, you start Drew Brees if you have him on your team. Against the Falcons, he’s a great start.
3. Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers
Home against the Raiders, the Chargers will have all they can eat in Week …read more

In Week 7 of the 2009 fantasy football season, we saw a number of really good fantasy performances. If you had one of these players on your fantasy team, you are probably very happy headed into Monday Night Football.
QB Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
It’s been a slow start to the season for Tony Romo. However, in Week 7, Romo was dominant. He was 21-for-29 for 311 yards and three touchdowns.
RB Shonn Greene, New York Jets
As the Jets were destroying the Oakland Raiders, Greene put his name on the fantasy football map. On 19 carries, Greene had 144 yards and two touchdowns.
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In Week 7 of the 2009 fantasy football season, there are a number of fantasy sleepers that can help your team win. If your fantasy team is desperate for a victory but you are short on stars, look for one of these sleepers to fill in the gap.
QB Shaun Hill, San Francisco 49ers
With Frank Gore back in the lineup, Shaun Hill should have more room to operate. He’s not going to have a huge game but two touchdown passes wouldn’t be surprising at all.
RB Mike Bell, New Orleans Saints
Don’t look now but Mike Bell seems to be a big part …read more

Are you looking to make a great fantasy football trade? If so, dangle one of these players as trade bait. Their values right now are higher on the trade market than their true fantasy football value.
Here are fantasy football sell high candidates heading into Week 7:
QB Tom Brady, New England Patriots
After a spectacular Week 6 performance, Tom Brady is a very hot name in the fantasy football world. However, the Titans were banged up and Brady doesn’t look as comfortable as usual against good defenses. See what you can get for him and don’t be afraid to trade him if …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

In Week 6 of the 2009 fantasy football season, a historic performance by Tom Brady. If you had Brady this week, your smile is no doubt from ear to ear. Along with Brady, who else performed at their best in Week 6? Let’s take a look.
QB Tom Brady, New England Patriots
Talk about domination. Tom Brady was 29-for-34 for 380 yards and six touchdowns. The scary thing is he didn’t even seem to try too hard. Is Brady back?
RB Thomas Jones, New York Jets
Thomas Jones had a great game — although he couldn’t stop the Jets from losing. Jones had 210 …read more

There are a number of juicy matchups for fantasy football defenses in Week 6. If your fantasy team could use a dominant defensive performance this week, try to get your hands on one of these defenses.
1. Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles have a defense that can make plays. Going against the inept Oakland Raiders, the Eagles should put up a ton of fantasy points.
2. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Cleveland Browns were horrible on offense last week. That won’t change this week as the Browns travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers.
3. Green Bay Packers
The Packers have an underrated fantasy defense and this week …read more