Main

Waiver Wire Archives

November 20, 2007

Post-Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

QB Jason Campbell (WAS): This guy has lit it up the past two weeks and the Redskins have finally opened up the offense for him. Pick him up if he is available.

RB Ricky Williams (MIA): Yes Ricky Williams will practice this week and most likely play Monday Night at Pittsburgh. He should be available in most leagues. If you have room on your roster pick him up and see how he does.

RB Reuben Droughns (NYG): With Brandon Jacobs status for Week 12 in doubt and Derrick Ward banged up, Droughns will most likely start or get a good amount of carries this upcoming week against Minnesota. Also keep an eye on change of pace backup Ahmad Bradshaw who will likely get some carries.

RB Ron Dayne (HOU): It is possible that the big boy is still out there on your waiver wire. Dayne has racked up 211 yards on the ground the past two weeks and scored once. He is worthy of consideration for a #2 or #3 RB spot.

WR Drew Carter (CAR): Carter got the start at receiver with Steve Smith out for Week 11’s game in Green Bay and put up solid numbers with 5 catches for 132 yards and a score. If Smith continues to miss time Carter is worth considering starting as a #3 or #4 WR.

| | Comments (0)

November 13, 2007

Post-Week 10 Wavier Wire Pickups

RB Mewelde Moore (MIN): With Adrian Peterson out indefinitely with a torn ligament in his knee, Moore becomes the backup to starter Chester Taylor. It is worth noting to keep an eye on the Vikings backfield situation, as Moore will likely get some touches in spelling for Taylor.

WR Drew Bennett (STL): Over the last two games Bennett has 10 catches for 100 yards and a score. With Bulger and the Rams offense showing some signs of life, Bennett is a solid pick-up at this point. He should be available in most leagues as many frustrated owners probably dropped him earlier in the season. Bennett has a nice match-up in week 14 against the Bengals.

WR Juston Gage (TEN): The big receiver for the Titans hauled in 7 catches for 90 yards and a score on Sunday in a loss to the Jaguars. Grab him in deep leagues. If this type of play continues, he is worth consideration at a flex position.

WR Ruvell Martin (GB): Made some nice plays on Sunday against the Vikings with 4 grabs for 57 yards and 2 TD's. Keep in mind the Packers were playing the Vikings awful pass defense. Martin is a big target at 6’4 but doesn’t warrant any starting consideration at this time with the Packers deep receiving core.

WR James Thrash (WAS): The Trash Man had a flashback on Sunday from his year 2000 days with the Redskins. Thrash had a solid day out-of-nowhere with 5 catches for 85 yards and 2 TD's. He did however leave the game on crutches, injuring his ankle in the loss to the Eagles.

WR Nate Washington (PIT): Over the last two games Washington has a combined 7 catches for 108 yards and 2 TD's. With the way the Steelers are throwing the ball around, Washington is worth considering in deeper leagues. Especially with the Steelers favorable schedule the next 3 weeks with the Dolphins, Jets, and Bengals.

TE Leonard Pope (ARI): The 6’8 monster has started to come along the past few weeks. On Sunday he had 5 grabs for 52 yards and 2 TD's. Pope is a solid grab and another pick up with favorable match-ups against Cleveland and Cincinnati coming up.

TE Bryan Fletcher (IND): In filling in for the injured Dallas Clark on Sunday, Fletcher hauled in 8 grabs for 55 yards and a score. If Clark continues to be sidelined, Fletcher is worth considering as a starter.

| | Comments (0)

November 5, 2007

Post-Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

QB J.P. Losman (BUF): Losman had a big day passing for nearly 300 yards and a score. Keep in mind he was playing the Bengals.

QB Quinn Gray (JAX): In just his second start, Gray threw for over 350 yards and 2 TD’s. He did however have 3 picks. If you are desperate for a QB pick him up and possibly play him in favorable match-ups.

RB Maurice Morris (SEA): Morris had 11 touches for 98 yards on Sunday in spelling for the struggling Alexander. Don’t be surprised if Morris sees his touches increase to 15-20 a game and possible become the starter. He is a must grab.

RB Priest Holmes (KC): L.J. went down with a right leg injury in Sunday’s loss to the Packers. Holmes will likely be the team’s starter if Johnson is out for next week’s game at home against Denver. According to Herm Edwards, Holmes will be sharing carries with rookie Kolby Smith if Johnson doesn’t return.

WR D.J. Hackett (SEA): Everybody’s pre-season sleeper finally played on Sunday and had a solid game. Hackett hauled in 6 catches for 58 yards and a score. Pick him up if he is available and use him as a possible #3 or #4 option.

| | Comments (0)

October 29, 2007

Post-Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

QB Kellen Clemens (NYJ): Clemons appears to have taken over as starter for the Jets as Pennington was awful in Sunday’s lost to the Bills at home. Clemons fantasy value is low and completely dependent on the match up, but the good news is he does have two solid receivers. It is only a matter of time when Mangini names him the starter for week 9 against the Redskins.

RB Chris Henry (TEN): The rookie continues to impress, scoring for the second straight week and gaining 48 yards on just 4 carries. Henry should still be available in some leagues.

RB Adimchinobe Echemandu (HOU): Don’t even try to pronounce it. With Ahman Green out and Ron Dayne doing what he does best which is be ineffective, Echemandu racked up 62 yards on 10 carries. If Green continues to be sidelined by injuries, Echemandu will see his role in the Texans offense expand and should take over as the starter over Dayne.

WR David Patten (NO): The journeyman has gone over 100 yards in 2 of the last 3 games as the Saints Offense has started to get rolling. Grab Patten if he is still available.

WR Chris Henry (CIN): Henry comes back this week from his 8 game suspension. He probably is not available but pick him up if he is; it looks like the Bengals could use him as well.

| | Comments (0)

October 15, 2007

Post-Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

QB Tim Rattay (ARI): Rattay did not look good in replacing Warner on Sunday but remember he just joined the team and needs some more time to learn the offense. Warner may miss a few weeks, so Rattay could be an option as a bye week replacement.

QB Cleo Lemon (MIA): Lemon accounted for 3 second half touchdowns (4 total) in Sunday’s loss to the Browns. Lemon displayed good mobility and put up 256 yards passing. Keep in mind this was the Browns Defense, but Lemon is another guy who could be used as a bye week replacement.

QB Derek Anderson (CLE): If for whatever reason this guy is still available, pick him up now. The guy has been lighting it up all year and is a TD machine.

WR David Patten (NO): Patten had a big game against the Seahawks with 8 grabs for 113 yards. If the Saints offense gets back on track, Patten’s value increases significantly.

WR Kevin Walter (HOU): The big receiver has put together three solid games in a row including a 12 catch 160 yard performance on Sunday against a tough Jacksonville Defense. Grab him now if he is still available.

TE Donald Lee (GB): Bubba Franks left Sunday’s game against the Redskins with an undisclosed injury. With the status of Franks unknown, Lee may become Farve’s knew red zone target. Lee had 3 catches for a team high 75 yards.

| | Comments (0)

October 8, 2007

Post-Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

QB Kurt Warner (ARI): Warner is entrenched as the starter for the foreseeable future as Matt Leinart is out at least 4 weeks with a fractured left collarbone.

RB Jason Wright (CLE): Filled in when Jamal Lewis went down against the Patriots on Sunday with 19 touches for 102 yards. The Browns get Miami next week which is a good matchup for Wright if Lewis is out.

RB Najeh Davenport (PIT): Davenport had some big plays against the Seahawks in spelling for Willie Parker. Parker is nowhere near in danger of losing his job. However, Davenport could vulture some goal line TD’s and consistenly put up around 50 yards rushing a week.

WR Ike Hilliard (TB): Ike followed up his big game last week with another solid performance against the Colts with 8 catches for 58 yards. He didn’t get a lot of yards but the good news is Garcia is looking his way often.

WR Dennis Northcutt (JAX): Northcutt is looking to be the Jags only consistent receiver. He had 4 catches for 71 yards and a score against the Chiefs this week. Grab him and but keep him on your bench for now.

TE Greg Olsen (CHI): Olsen looked impressive against the Packers on Sunday Night against the Packers making some great catches. The first round pick out of Miami hauled in 4 catches for 58 yards and a score. Olsen has huge value in keeper leagues.

| | Comments (0)

October 3, 2007

Waiver Wire Pickups

Michael Pittman / Earnest Graham, RB, Tampa Bay - Cadillac is done, so if either of these guys are out there, grab 'em.

Trent Edwards, QB, Buffalo - He looked serviceable last week; if you've got the recently benched Marc Bulger and no backup, Edwards might help.

New York Giants Defense - The Jets aren't looking great and the Giants could be a great bye week fill-in.

| | Comments (0)