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Waiver Wire Report

This article covers a long list of players at each position because we try to cover all the bases for those of you in leagues with 8 or 10 teams, those that use PPR scoring or even those larger leagues with 14+ teams. What we've done this week is offer a list of players who may be available in smaller leagues that we've covered at length in previous weeks of this article. If you can grab a player from one of these lists at each position, do that first, then proceed into the write-ups that follow for players that may be better targets for deeper, more competitive leagues with larger rosters.

Quarterback

Grab one of these quarterbacks, if they are still available. League sizes and roster limitations vary greatly, so your mileage will vary.

  1. Tony Romo – Dal
  2. Charlie Frye – Cle
  3. David Garrard – Jac
  4. Jeff Garcia – Phi
  5. Aaron Brooks – Oak
  6. Trent Green – KC
  7. Joey Harrington – Mia
  8. Jason Campbell - Was
  9. Bruce Gradkowski – TB
  10. Matt Leinart – Ari
  11. Vince Young – Ten
  12. A.J. Feeley - Phi

Add Immediately (Impact potential)
 
Matt Hasselbeck - SEA

If an impatient owner in your league dumped, grab him. Even in smaller leagues, most owners held onto Hasselbeck. If you’re fortunate enough to see him lingering out there, just get him and ask questions later. There is a strong likelihood that he’ll be productive the rest of the way when he resumes as the starter – likely next week.
 
Jeff Garcia - PHI

Donovan McNabb tore his ACL this week and he’ll miss the rest of the season. Garcia isn’t nearly as valuable for fantasy purposes as McNabb, but he could be productive if own McNabb and need another QB. Garcia was 26-for-48 for 189 yards, 1 TD and no picks against Tennessee. The Eagles remaining schedule is mixed. Next week they are at Indianapolis followed by Carolina at home then three straight road games in Washington, NY Giants and Dallas. Weeks 14 and 15 look better than the others, but Garcia will need to throw for the Eagles to keep up with the Colts next week. At halftime of Sunday night’s game, it was announced that Garcia has not been named the starter for the Eagles next week yet. Keep an eye on this. If the Eagles go with A.J. Feeley, then be prepared to go in either direction if you’re in dire straight and just need a QB. The Eagles have enough talent around the QB to help them produce some reasonable numbers.

Charlie Frye - CLE

The Browns offense is playing much better since Maurice Carthon resigned and Jeff Davidson took over the play calling duties as the team’s offensive coordinator. Braylon Edwards and Kellen Winslow are performing up to expectations, too. Frye isn’t putting up top 10 QB numbers, but he adds about 15-20 yards rushing each game and he’s averaging just shy of 200 yards per game with 9 TDs and 12 INTs. The schedule has some potentially good matchups, too. Next week, the Browns draw the Bengals followed by the Chiefs then at Pittsburgh, at Baltimore, home vs Tampa and at Houston. He could be useful in some of those games.
 
David Garrard - JAX

Byron Leftwich needs another surgery for his ailing ankle and Garrard is almost certainly going to finish the season for the Jags in a starting capacity. Garrard threw four picks last week, but all of them weren’t his fault either. The Jags play the Giants on MNF followed by games at Bills, at Dolphins, vs Colts, at Titans, vs Patriots. He’s been productive before and he pads his stats each week with some rushing production, too. The question is whether he can put together some consistently good performances the rest of the way and that remains to be seen.
 
Jason Campbell - WAS

Campbell played reasonably well in his first NFL start against the Bucs this week. He completed 19-of-34 passes for 196 yards and 2 TDs. He also ran for 11 yards on five attempts. The Redskins are 3-7 and have no reason not to ride Campbell the rest of the way to see how he responds. They are hoping he’s the QB of their future. The remaining schedule is vs. Carolina, vs Atlanta, vs Philadelphia, at New Orleans, at St. Louis and vs NY Giants. He could be more productive than you might think and more than half of those games appear to be at least neutral or better than average matchups.

Aaron Brooks - OAK

Brooks returned to the starting job this week against the Chiefs. He completed 13-of-22 passes for 179 yards with a TD and an interception. He added 34 yards rushing. The Raiders lost RB LaMont Jordan to a torn MCL, so Brooks will be counted on even more going forward. With Jerry Porter and Randy Moss sulking, it will be interesting if Brooks can pull this offense together. He’s worth a gamble at the very least. He could have some decent games with this remaining schedule: at Chargers, vs Texans, at Bengals, vs Rams and vs Chiefs.

Trent Green - KC

Green is back in the driver’s seat for the Chiefs, but his first start wasn’t very productive for fantasy owners. He threw only 16 passes and finished with 102 yards. The Chiefs upcoming games are vs Broncos, at Browns, vs Ravens, at Chargers and at Raiders. That schedule isn’t very friendly in terms of how well QBs have fared, but Green could do something. He’s a bit of a reach at this point, especially with Tony Gonzalez hurt. Once he returns, Green could become more productive, but look for the Chiefs to ride Larry Johnson as much as possible.

Add For Depth (Starter potential)

Bruce Gradkowski - TB

Amazingly, Gradkowski has thrown for 2 TDs in four of his first seven starts as a rookie in the NFL. He has 1208 yards with 9 TDs and 4 picks. Here is the Bucs schedule the rest of the way: vs Redskins, at Cowboys, at Steelers, vs Falcons, at Bears and at Browns. Gradkowski is playing reasonably well, but he remains a work in progress and he may not be consistently productive enough to use as a starter, but he could add valuable depth to secure your hand at QB if needed.

Joey Harrington - MIA

Harrington was productive again this week throwing for 254 yards with a TD and an interception on 26-of-42 passing against the Minnesota Vikings. Harrington has now won three straight games as the starter after losing his first three. Granted, the Dolphins defense had more of an impact today than Harrington or the Dolphins running game, but a win is a win. In five games, Harrington has 1504 yards with 7 TDs and 10 interceptions. He’s worth picking up if you need a QB on Thanksgiving – he returns to Detroit to face his former team. After that, the Dolphins play Jacksonville and New England at home, then at Buffalo and back home again to play the Jets.

J.P. Losman - BUF

Losman had a big game this week against the Texans throwing for 340 yards on 26-of-38 passing with 3 TDs, 1 INT and he added 14 yards rushing. Lee Evans accounted for almost half of Losman’s completions, 265 yards and 2 TDs – both 83 yarders. Losman secured his job by throwing a 15-yard TD pass to Peerless Price with 9 seconds left for the Bills win. Losman has been productive now in four out of 10 games. The remaining schedule for the Bills begins at home next week vs. Jaguars, then vs Chargers, at Jets, vs Dolphins and vs Titans. He could be decent in weeks 15 and 17, but he’s far from being a steady, productive fantasy QB still.

Add for Later (Sleeper potential)

Brooks Bollinger - MIN

Brad Johnson threw for 262 yards and ran for 19 yards as the Vikings lost a close game to the Miami Dolphins 24-20. Johnson has struggled with turnovers recently, but his starting job seems to be on solid ground. Bollinger could get in there if the Vikings continue to slide. They are at 4-6. If Johnson struggles in the next couple of games, then Bollinger could get a look. If their slide continues, then don’t be surprised if rookie Tarvaris Jackson even gets some action.

Add for Insurance (Backup Plan for playoffs)

Gus Frerotte - STL

Frerotte is well schooled in HC Scott Linehan’s offense having played under him in two other previous stops (Miami and Minnesota). Bulger has missed parts of the last few seasons because of injuries. Now, with Orlando Pace gone for the year, Bulger is likely to get hit even more. If Bulger gets hurt, Frerotte would almost certainly be a productive fantasy QB with Holt, Bruce, Curtis and Jackson as targets.

Josh McCown - DET

McCown could be a top 10 fantasy QB in this offense in the event that Jon Kitna gets hurt. The Lions were even using McCown at WR in the last week or so. That shows his athletic ability. If you are riding the Kitna wave, do yourself a favor and get McCown for the stretch run (providing you can spare the roster spot). The Lions schedule looks great with at least four above average matchups in the last eight games (vs Falcons, vs 49ers, at Cardinals, vs Dolphins, at Patriots, vs Vikings, at Packers, vs Bears).

Matt Schaub - ATL

Michael Vick’s playing style keeps Schaub among the NFL backup QBs who draw the most interest in bigger fantasy leagues. Schaub is also coveted as a potential NFL free-agent by other NFL GMs. If Vick gets hurt, Schaub is capable of leading this team and running this offense effectively. If you have Vick, consider grabbing Schaub going into the playoffs if your other QBs are not strong options.

Keep an eye on

A.J. Feeley - PHI

See Jeff Garcia above. At halftime of Sunday night’s game, it was announced that Garcia has not been named the starter for the Eagles next week yet. Keep an eye on this. If the Eagles go with A.J. Feeley, then be prepared to go in either direction if you’re in dire straight and just need a QB. The Eagles have enough talent around the QB to help them produce some reasonable numbers. The Eagles remaining schedule is mixed. Next week they are at Indianapolis followed by Carolina at home then three straight road games in Washington, NY Giants and Dallas. Weeks 14 and 15 look better than the others, but who ever does start next week will probably need to throw for the Eagles to keep up with the Colts.


Running Back

In most leagues, the waiver options for RBs are slim this deep into the season. Most of the players available at this point are backups on their NFL teams or part-time players. The players who garner the most attention are those who benefit from injury (Arlen Harris, Justin Fargas and DeAngelo Williams) or those who gradually work into a larger role in their team's offense. The backs listed here are gone in most competitive leagues, but not all of them. We’ve covered others in previous weeks, but we continue to list them in the event they are available. Check this list and then start with the “Add Immediately” section and work your way down the list to find players that best fit your league’s criteria.

  1. DeAngelo Williams – Car
  2. Justin Fargas – Oak
  3. Arlen Harris – Det
  4. Samkon Gado – Hou
  5. Jason Wright - Cle
  6. T.J. Duckett – Was
  7. Zack Crockett - Oak
  8. Cedric Houston – NYJ
  9. Vernand Morency – GB
  10. LenDale White - Ten
  11. Nick Goings - Car
  12. Sammy Morris - Mia

Add Immediately (Impact potential)
 
DeAngelo Williams - CAR

DeShaun Foster left this week’s game in the 2nd quarter with a hyper-extended elbow. X-Rays were reported to be negative and Foster didn’t return to the game. DeAngelo Williams finished off the Rams rushing for 114 yards on 20 carries with two receptions for another 24 yards. Williams could be a special back in this league. Depending on the severity of Foster’s injury and how much time he’ll miss, Williams could be a huge player down the stretch. He could establish himself as the team’s RB of the future – and present – with more strong showings like this week’s.

Justin Fargas - OAK

LaMont Jordan is likely out for the season after suffering a serious injury to his left knee on Sunday. "Jordan's prognosis is that he tore his MCL (medial cartilage ligament)," Raiders coach Art Shell said after the 17-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Fargas saw extensive action after Jordan left the game running for 52 yards on 19 carries with 1 reception for 12 yards. The Raiders haven’t run the ball well this year, but he might be the closest thing to a starting RB that you’ll find at this stage on your waiver wire. If he’s there, consider grabbing him. He should see 15-20 touches each week as long as he can stay healthy. Here’s the Raiders schedule going forward: at Chargers, vs Texans, at Bengals, vs Rams and vs Chiefs. Fargas could be a sleeper in a few of those games. Beyond the Chargers the rest of the matchups aren’t bad at all.
 
Arlen Harris - DET

Kevin Jones left this week’s game with an ankle injury. Arlen Harris took over running 10 times for 40 yards with a TD. He caught one pass for 6 yards. It'ds worth noting that Harris got all the carries near the goal line, too. Aveion Cason also handled the ball four times for 20 yards in Jones’ absence, but Harris is the guy to grab for all of you who own Jones. Harris was productive during the pre-season and he's a veteran who is familar with Mike Martz's offense. So, if Jones is limited or unable to play next week, grab him. The Lions offense isn’t the problem anymore. We’ll keep you informed on Jones on our FBG news blogger.
 
Ladell Betts - WAS

Betts started this week for the injured Clinton Portis, but he never got on track. Betts ran for only 18 yards on seven carries but he did look good catching the ball – 5 catches for 48 yards. Betts figures to be the Skins primary back the rest of the way, but don’t forget about T.J. Duckett either. Duckett was active and he ran 26 yards on five carries. Betts has been rostered for most of the season in most 12 team leagues, but he could be out there in 8 or 10 team leagues (if he wasn’t snatched up last week already).

Samkon Gado - HOU

Gado is back in the mix for the Texans running game. He split the carries with Wali Lundy this week as both backs scored a TD. Gado caught 5 balls for 30 yards and he carries 10 times for 69 yards. Lundy had eight carries for 61 yards and four catches for 22 yards. It looks like Gado will continue to get the rock going forward and he could be a decent RB4 on your roster and possibly even a player worth considering as a flex option in PPR leagues.

Jason Wright - CLE

Reuben Droughns wasn’t able to suit up and play this week. Jason Wright got the start in his stead and he ran for 74 yards on 18 carries. Jerome Harrison also got some action running four times for 5 yards. Wright is bigger and the team seems content using him as the featured back when Droughns isn’t able to go. He may go right back to the bench next week if Droughns returns to the lineup, but monitor his status and be prepared to grab Wright if you need a back and Droughns isn’t able to play next week.

Add For Depth (Starter potential)

Zack Crockett - OAK

LaMont Jordan is out for the year. That means Crockett should be able to get a handful of carries each week going forward. He ran for 19 yards on 5 carries this week and we expect his touches to remain in that neighborhood at the very least with Jordan out. Justin Fargas will start and handle most of the carries, but Crockett and even ReShard Lee will also work into the backfield and log some carries, too.

T.J. Duckett - WAS

Duckett is now the Redskins No. 2 back with Clinton Portis out for the year. He gained 26 yards on five carries while substituting for Ladell Betts. Keep an eye on Duckett. He could come in handy still at some point this year. He’s playing for a contract, too. If you can spare a roster spot, Duckett might be worth a flyer in the event that Betts fizzles or gets hurt in the upcoming weeks.

Vernand Morency - GB

Morency returned to action this week for the Packers. He had 1 carry for 5 yards and two catches for 9 yards. Morency is a capable back and he had a strong game before getting hurt about a month ago. If anything happens to Green, then Morency would probably get the bulk of the touches along with Noah Herron. Both backs can catch the football, but Morency is a bit more explosive. Add him if you own Green and want to protect him.

Add for Later (Sleeper potential)
 
Cedric Houston - NYJ

Houston returned to the field this week and he ran 11 times for 50 yards in the Jets 10-0 home loss to the Bears. Kevan Barlow ran just four times for two yards while Leon Washington ran 13 times for 22 yards. Houston looked good before he got hurt this year. However, it was thought his opportunity was lost because Washington has played reasonably well and Barlow continues to play hard despite being limited to mostly a short-yard and goal line role. Houston could be worth another look. With 10 carries this week, you might want to grab him just in case his workload increases in the 2nd half of the season. Houston is bigger and perhaps more durable than Washington, though that hasn’t proven to be the case this year.

Nick Goings - CAR

Goings got some action this week with DeShaun Foster sidelined due to a hyperextended elbow. He gained 34 yards on 4 carries and another 25 yards on 2 catches. He’s the super sub for the Panthers over the last couple of seasons and he’ll probably get a handful of touches each week if Foster is out for an extended period. DeAngelo Williams will get the starting nod, but Goings will play, too.

LenDale White - TEN

Travis Henry is having a fantastic season after taking over as the team’s starter shortly after the season began. However, White’s workload could be on the rise in the second half of the season, so if an owner drafted him and then lost patience and cut him – think about adding him now. White had 8 carries this week for 17 yards and he caught an 11-yard pass. If Henry gets hurt, White would take over as the starter, but the Titans could also activate Chris Brown and get him a few carries, too.

Add for Insurance (Backup Plan for playoffs)
 
Correll Buckhalter - PHI

In most leagues, the Brian Westbrook owners probably own Buckhalter for insurance. He’s a worthy policy if you have Westbrook, particularly knowing how often he’s been hurt. Buckhalter caught six balls this week for 41 yards and he ran three times for 16 yards. If Westbrook goes down, Buckhalter’s touches would obviously go up, but Ryan Moats would also get a shot to contribute.

Mewelde Moore - MIN

Moore continues to get more playing time in the Vikings offense while serving as the primary backup to Chester Taylor. Moore caught 5 balls for 32 yards this week and ran once for 14 yards. He also returns punts for the Vikings. If Taylor gets hurt, Moore would be the featured back and an excellent option for PPR leagues given his fantastic receiving skills.

Sammy Morris - MIA

Ronnie Brown was less than 100% this week, so we thought we might see more of Sammy Morris this week, but that never happened. Morris didn’t get any carries, but he caught two balls for two yards. He remains the primary backup to Brown, so think about adding him if you own Brown and need to make sure you have that spot locked down.

Aaron Stecker - NO

Stecker caught five balls this week for 53 yards. He doesn’t carry much value, but he could be a decent PPR handcuff for Reggie Bush.


Wide Receiver

Here's a list of players we've covered in previous weeks in this column. Most of these players are gone in the majority of competitive 10 and 12 team leagues. That said, some of these players may remain on your league's waiver wire. If so, consider grabbing them first, but check them against the players in this week's column in the "Add Immediately" section for the players we feel will be the most sought after in this week's waivers.

  1. Devery Henderson - NO
  2. Reche Caldwell - NE
  3. Marty Booker – Mia
  4. Santonio Holmes - Pit
  5. Mark Bradley - Chi
  6. Doug Gabriel – NE
  7. Ernest Wilford – Jac
  8. Arnaz Battle – SF
  9. Terrence Copper - NO
  10. Malcom Floyd – SD
  11. Patrick Crayton - Dal
  12. Vincent Jackson - SD
  13. David Tyree - NYG
  14. Brandon Jones - Ten

Add Immediately (Impact potential)
 
Devery Henderson - NO

Henderson was a semi-hot pickup a couple of weeks ago, but then he laid an egg when owners counted on him as Joe Horn’s replacement only to see Terrance Copper put together a big game. He bounced back with a huge game this week as Marques Colston left the game early with an ankle sprain. Henderson caught nine balls for 169 yards against the Bengals. If Colston is out next week, look for Henderson to be a nice replacement. He’s got premium wheels and the Falcons and 49ers are potentially good matchups the next two games. The Saints are throwing the ball around much like the Kurt Warner-led Rams teams did a few years back. Take advantage of that if you can. Grab Henderson and hope the Saints remain red hot offensively.

Reche Caldwell - NE

Caldwell is moving into the top 40 WRs after coming on strong around a month ago for the Patriots. He appears to be Tom Brady’s go to guy at the moment. We all know that is subject to change from week to week, but Caldwell caught three balls for 70 yards against the Packers and he scored his third TD in the last four games. Get him if you can. The Patriots are steadily productive and Caldwell is their #1 WR right now, so ride Caldwell while you can.

Santonio Holmes - PIT

Holmes has been a hot commodity for the past few weeks now, but if he’s still out there grab him if you can. Holmes had five catches for 75 yards and a TD this week. He’s quickly becoming the team’s second-best WR next to Hines Ward. If he’s still available then grab him. He won’t last much longer if he’s out there.

Ernest Wilford - JAX

Wilford has been hot and cold over the last few games, but with David Garrard likely starting at QB the rest of the way, Garrard is worth a roster spot. He’s a big play WR who has a knack for catching TDs when Garrard is the QB. He’s dropped a few big plays this year, too. At worst, he’ll catch 2-3 balls each week and produce 35-40 yards.

Add For Depth (Starter potential)
 
Terrance Copper - NO

Marques Colston could be out for a couple/few weeks with a sprained ankle, so Copper is definitely a player with some high interest in the short-term. He had a big game for the second straight week catching 6 balls for 87 yards and a TD against the Bengals. Last week he hauled in six catches for 92 yards and a TD. Keep in mind, Brees amassed over 900 yards in those two games and it’s doubtful he can sustain THAT level of production. But we know Brees will remain productive and if Colston is sidelined, Copper is definitely worth a roster spot and possibly a spot in your lineup as a WR3/WR4/flex option in the interim. Check Colston’s status first.

Arnaz Battle - SF

Battle had another solid game this week. He scored one TD and had another called back on an instant replay reversal. Battle played with a broken hand, but still managed to catch five passes for 47 yards. He’s been playing better than Antonio Bryant lately, so you might consider grabbing him if you still can just in case he continues to build momentum. He’s a good possession WR but Smith seems to be looking to him more often these days and less often to Bryant.

Mark Bradley - CHI

Bradley was snagged in most leagues a couple weeks ago when Bernard Berrian got hurt. Berrian is getting healthier now so it looked like Bradley’s window of opportunity would be shorter than originally expected. That was not the case this week though. Bradley caught a TD and finished with four receptions for 80 yards. There’s a chance he could remain productive when Berrian is 100%, but his overall fantasy value could have peaked this week.

Brandon Jones - TEN

David Givens went down last week with a torn ACL and he’ll miss the rest of the season. Jones was tabbed as his replacement in the starting lineup and he could be a semi-productive player in the second half. The former Sooner caught two balls for 22 yards this week. Don’t expect big numbers here as Vince Young has a lot of talent but he’s still developing as an NFL passer. Jones has big play talent, but he could have a few good games at the cost of Drew Bennett, so roster him in deeper leagues if he’s out there.

Add for Later (Sleeper potential)

Vincent Jackson - SD

Last week, it was Malcom Floyd with a big game. This week, Jackson caught a nice 5-yard TD in the back of the end zone using his 6’ 5” height to grab the ball and barely keeping his feet inbounds. Jackson finished with three catches for 39 yards. He has tremendous potential, but he hasn’t fulfilled it thus far. He’s only in his 2nd season in the NFL, so the future could be bright for him. Jackson, Floyd and Antonio Gates give Philip Rivers three king-sized targets for throwing downfield and in the red zone. He’s not someone you should look to for immediate or consistent production, but his time could be coming in the future. He’s worth holding/buying in dynasty leagues if you don’t mind waiting another year for bigger things (potentially).

Brandon Lloyd - WAS

Lloyd has been a non-factor for the most part this year, but he made a 43-yard diving catch last week. He finished with two catches for 47 yards in that game and this week he had two more catches for 25 yards. Lloyd is similar to Marcus Robinson from a fantasy-scoring standpoint. He’s not reliable or consistent, but he can make big plays from time to time.

David Tyree - NYG

Amani Toomer is gone for the year, so David Tyree will likely start opposite Plax moving forward while Tim Carter remains behind Plax. Sinorice Moss may also work his way into the mix now that he’s finally getting healthy. Tyree is a gamble. He had four catches for 38 yards last week, but Eli Manning never got on track either. If you’re in a deep league, Tyree might be one of the better options out there.

Ronald Curry & Alvis Whitted - OAK

While Randy Moss was conspicuously absent from this week’s box score, Ron Curry surprised with a five catch, 85-yard effort. Alvis Whitted had two catches for 37 yards. It’s hard to say what this means. Moss didn’t endear himself to HC Art Shell by his recent public comments and it’s hard to imagine the Raiders top receivers being Alvis Whitted and Ron Curry when they have Moss and Jerry Porter, but right now, that is the case. Aaron Brooks gives the offense a better chance of producing more consistently, so if Moss doesn’t get out of the mud, it’s possible that Curry and Whitted could have some decent games in the second half, but neither figure to be consistently productive.

Keep an eye on

Corey Bradford - DET

He’s back! The Lions cut him about a month ago, but they brought him back last week. Bradford didn’t take long to reacquaint himself to the Lions offense. He caught three passes for 54 yards against the Cardinals this week. Look for him as a deep sleeper, perhaps, but don’t expect much. He was a starter to open the season, then he lost his job and then he was cut. Still, he’s getting more PT than Mike Williams, so don’t discount him completely.

Marcus Robinson - MIN

Robinson is closer to being 100% after missing the last few games. He caught a 17-yard pass this week against the Dolphins. Robinson isn’t a reliable or consistent performer, but he’s a decent gamble in TD-only leagues because of his good hands and size, which he utilizes well in the red zone.

James Thrash - WAS

The Redskins were down to three healthy WRs this week with Santana Moss and David Patten on the mend. Thrash caught four balls for 46 yards while serving as the team’s No. 3 WR behind starters Antwaan Randle El and Brandon Lloyd. Don’t expect Thrash to sustain any production. Once Moss is healthy, Thrash will go back to being more of a special teams guy. He’s strictly a short-term consideration and a weak option at that.


Tight End

Here's a list of the top players that are likely to be available for those of you in smaller leagues. If any of these players remain on waivers, then grab them first. If not, keep digging and look at our players below for more options.

  1. Vernon Davis - SF
  2. Randal Williams – Oak
  3. Eric Johnson - SF
  4. David Martin – GB
  5. Ben Utecht – Ind
  6. Dan Campbell - Det
  7. Anthony Becht – TB

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Randal Williams - OAK

Williams caught three balls for 41 yards against the Chiefs this week. Earlier in the week, he supplanted Courtney Anderson in the starting lineup. Williams is a converted WR who has been a pleasant surprise for the Raiders. Last week he caught five balls for 61 yards against Denver. If the Raiders offense ever takes shape with Brooks back under center, then Williams could become a prime sleeper.

Vernon Davis - SF

Davis should be targeted frequently down the stretch once he’s back in the lineup full-time. Right now, the team is working him back into the mix slowly. This week, Johnson was productive catching four balls for 48 yards. There may be room for both players to be semi-productive, but Johnson is a better short-term option, but if you’re thinking ahead a few weeks the think about grabbing Davis.

Jermaine Wiggins - MIN

Wiggins has been super quiet this year, so there’s a good chance he’s available in many leagues. This week, he caught six balls for 66 yards against the Dolphins. He hasn’t been a focal point of the offense this year as he has been in the past. Keep an eye on Wiggins. He’s still a good player who’s known more for his receiving ability than blocking.

Add For Depth (Starter potential)

Eric Johnson - SF

Davis should be targeted frequently down the stretch once he’s back in the lineup full-time. Right now, the team is working him back into the mix slowly. This week, Johnson was productive catching four balls for 48 yards. There may be room for both players to be semi-productive, but Johnson is a better short-term option, but if you’re thinking ahead a few weeks the think about grabbing Davis.

Ben Utecht - IND

Utecht caught two balls for 18 yards this week. The Colts like to use multiple tight ends each week in their offensive game plan. Dallas Clark is the starter, but there’s enough Peyton Manning to go around for Utecht to be productive at times, too. He caught seven balls for 66 yards against the Bills last week. Two weeks ago, he caught four for 49 yards.
 
Anthony Becht - TB

Alex Smith left this week’s game with an ankle injury allowing Becht to work as the primary tight end for the Bucs. He caught two passes for 9 yards and a TD against the Redskins. Becht isn’t likely to be a big splash even if Smith isn’t able to go next week. Becht and Smith are more like co-starters anyway, but the Bucs haven’t been throwing to their TEs as much as many expected them to do this year. He’s still worth a look in deeper leagues if Smith is potentially out for a couple weeks.


Kicker

Here's a list of the top players that are likely to be available for those of you in smaller leagues. If any of these players remain on waivers, then grab them for your bye week needs or as a new starter if your current kicker is not producing as much as you need.

  1. Mike Vanderjagt
  2. Lawrence Tynes
  3. John Kasay
  4. Josh Brown
  5. Jeff Reed
  6. Dave Rayner
  7. Stephen Gostkowski
  8. Josh Scobee
  9. Morten Andersen
  10. Jason Hanson


Defense

At this point in the season the best defenses are almost always gone. Some defenses are cut during the season because owners don’t like to carry more than one defense so they can use roster spots for an extra RB, QB or WR. Some owners prefer to go with a Defense-by-committee approach and play the matchups to the best of their ability each week. That strategy often requires a weekly look at the waiver wire defenses so they can grab one with a good home matchup for that week. There may be a few good defenses remaining in your league that have good schedules during the fantasy playoffs. Here’s the list of defenses to target down the stretch to use either as a starting defense or to platoon with another defense and play the matchups.

  1. Miami Dolphins
  2. Cleveland Browns
  3. Oakland Raiders
  4. Arizona Cardinals
  5. New Orleans Saints
  6. Tennessee Titans
  7. Buffalo Bills
  8. San Francisco 49ers
  9. Green Bay Packers
  10. New York Jets
  11. Houston Texans


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