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

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

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

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

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

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

Well, that was a fun start to the 2009 fantasy football season. In Week 1, we saw big performances by fantasy studs and a few surprises from fantasy football players that deserve some analysis. Consider picking these players up off of your fantasy football waiver wire if they are available.
QB Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens
Even though he was playing the lowly Kansas City Chiefs, Joe Flacco’s statistical line can’t be ignored. He had 307 passing yards to go with a career-high three touchdowns. He may make a good fantasy backup QB after all.
RB Mike Bell, New Orleans Saints
Outside of Adrian …read more

As we head into Week 1 of the 2009 fantasy football season, here are some players to keep an eye on that could be valuable waiver wire pickups. These players could burst onto the scene with a big Week 1 performance — so be ready to pounce!
QB Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens
After a solid rookie season, Joe Flacco’s value in his second season is difficult to figure. If he looks much improved in Week 1, consider him a possible backup fantasy football quarterback.
RB Carnell Williams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Early in his rookie season, Carnell Williams looked like a superstar in the making. …read more

Are you looking for the fantasy baseball sleeper that can put your fantasy squad over the top? Here are a few players who are flying under the radar who can help out.
Garrett Jones, Pittsburgh Pirates
While the Pirates are busy trading all his teammates, Garrett Jones has been producing at an amazing rate. In the last month, he has 16 runs, 16 RBIs, 10 home runs and four stolen bases. Pick him up to ride his hot wave.
Josh Willingham, Washington Nationals
Playing for the Nationals can make you almost invisible to fantasy owners. Apparently, not many have noticed that Willingham has been …read more