Waiver Wire Gems – Fantasy Football Week 7
October 20, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under 2009 fantasy football, NFL Player Analysis, Waiver Wire
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. Now the job appears to be Laurence Maroney’s to lose. In Week 6, Maroney had 123 yards and a touchdown. Against the Bucs in Week 7, he could be valuable.
WR Michael Crabtree, San Francisco 49ers
Considering that rookie wide receivers rarely produce and rookie holdouts also rarely produce, it’s difficult to believe in Michael Crabtree. That said, the Niners will reportedly throw him into the fire soon and let him sink or swim. If he swims, he could help your fantasy team.
TE Heath Miller, Pittsburgh Steelers
It might be time to begin starting Heath Miller with confidence. He has at least five catches in his last four games and has four touchdowns in his last three games. If he’s available, snag him.
Will you trust Michael Crabtree? (Image: Zuma Press)
