BUYING
Mark Sanchez QB PHI
If you had any reservations about Sanchez being a prolific quarterback in Philadelphia, those were erased on Monday night. He totaled 332 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions on 20 of 37 passing. While you'd like to see a higher completion percentage, three passes were dropped and the 9.0 yards-per-attempt is sparkling. Outside of the Week 14 game versus Seattle, the Eagles have an ultra-friendly schedule and Sanchez can expected to be a QB1 through the end of the season. Even if you already have a QB1, trading "down" for Sanchez while picking up an updgrade at another starting position is something to be considered.
Bishop Sankey RB TEN
After playing on just 27.6% of Tennessee's snaps through the season's first five weeks, averaging 7.0 touches and 36 total yards per game, Sankey has taken over the lead role, playing on 55.7% of the team's snaps while averaging 17.0 touches and 65 yards per game over the past four weeks. Shonn Greene's costly goal line fumble can only help Sankey's usage as well. Other than a Week 15 matchup versus the New York Jets, the schedule is non-threatening for the Titans. Look for Sankey to become the focal point of this struggling offense and produce as a low-end RB2.
Fred Jackson RB BUF
Although Jackson got the start, he wasn't thrust back into a full-time role. He played on just 26 of Buffalo's 75 offensive snaps and had seven touches for 49 yards. The good news is that he suffered no setbacks and with four receptions, his heavy usage in the passing game continue to lift his value in PPR leagues. He should continue to get more involved with each passing week. The next two games versus Miami and the New York Jets limit his value to that of an RB3/Flex play. However, he will ascend to RB2 value for the stretch run and has three plus match ups in Weeks 13, 15, and 16 when Buffalo plays Cleveland, Green Bay, and Oakland respectively.
A.J. Green WR CIN
While struggling may be an understatement for Andy Dalton, Green remains a transcendent talent and should overcome his surroundings now that he's returning to health. After playing on just 57% of the snaps in Week 9 and seeing six targets, his snaps rose to 88% and his targets to nine in Week 10. Even while limited since Week 2, in the five games that Green played at least half of the offense's snaps, his per game averages would translate to 74 receptions, 1,219 receiving yards, and 10 touchdowns - respectable WR1 production. Expect Green to return to his elite form for the remainder of the season.
Cecil Shorts III WR JAC
Over the past eight weeks, Robinson averaged a hearty 8.5 targets per game. Shorts III's target numbers haven't been too shabby either, averaging 8.1 targets per game. For as long as he remains healthy, you can expect enough targets to rain down on him to support WR3 in all formats. Although injuries have been a constant theme for Shorts III, he's played 34 games over the past two-and-a-half seasons and in those games, his per game averages would project to 73 receptions, 1,003 receiving yards, and 5.2 touchdowns over a 16-game season.
Odell Beckham Jr WR NYG
Since seeing his first NFL action in Week 5, Beckham Jr. has done nothing but impress. He's already asserted himself as the New York Giants best receiver and is trending towards becoming one of the premier receivers in the league. His skills were showcased this past weekend when he repeatedly beat Richard Sherman one-on-one. His route running allows for consistent seperation and his hands have been equally impressive. His per game averages would project to 80 receptions, 1,184 receiving yards, and 10 touchdowns over a 16-game season. It shouldn't be a surprise if he maintains near-WR1 through the end of this season and beyond.
Percy Harvin WR NYJ
There should be no more complaints about Harvin's usage as he's become the focal point of the New York Jets' offense. Although it's a small sample size, he has had little time to get acclimated to the offense and through three games, his per game averages would translate to 928 yards on 90.7 receptions with another 368 yards on 58.7 carries. There's no reason to expect that usage to slow down either as the offense will be tasked with keeping up with opposing teams. Harvin has reascended to high-end WR3 status in STD leagues and WR2 value in PPR.
Owen Daniels TE BAL
Last week was likely the first that Daniels was started in many fantasy leagues and it didn't go according to plan as he totaled only two catches for 20 yards on four targets. Not much has changed though, he'll remain the team's starting tight end through the remainder of the season and still plays under Gary Kubiak, his long-time coach that led him to TE1 production while in Houston. In the seven games that Daniels has started, his per game averages would translate to 68.6 receptions, 699.4 receiving yards, and 6.9 touchdowns. He remains a low-end TE1 despite the disappointing Week 10 production.
Holdovers from last week's Forensics Report: LeSean McCoy RB PHI, Pierre Garcon WR WAS
SELLING
Frank Gore RB SF
After recording just 16 receptions in 16 games last season, Gore has just six receptions through nine games this year. Although he used to be a threat for 50+ receptions per season, it's safe to say that he's become a non-factor in the passing game and that's not expected to change. Prior to the 81 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries this past weekend, he was also mired in a futile three-game stretch on the ground where he averaged just 13 carries per game and 2.74 yards-per-carry. He's a risky RB2 with limited upside and a headache in the weekly H2H format.
Steven Jackson RB ATL
Jackson's time in Atlanta had the potential to have been a fairy tale ending to a fantastic career. Unfortunately, his diminishing skills have not been enough to overcome poor offensive line play and nagging injuries. For just the second time in 21 games with the Falcons, and the first time this season, Jackson eclipsed 80 rushing yards (81 rushing yards and one touchdown on 16 carries). Sadly, that may very well be the last time he accomplishes that feat in his career. The Falcons will continue to utilize four running backs and may begin to provide more opportunities to their younger players, leaving the veteran as a low-upside RB2.
Anquan Boldin WR SF
Now through nine games, Boldin is on pace for a 90.7 receptions, 1,129 receiving yards, and 5.3 touchdowns. That production has led to rankings of 21st among wide receivers in STD and 15th in PPR. While there's the possibility that the 34 year old veteran maintains similar production, the odds are against him. San Francisco remains glued into the NFL's lower third in passing attempts and you'd be banking on Michael Crabtree and Vernon Davis to remain on the back burner. The two match ups versus Seattle still loom on the schedule as well. Selling Boldin isn't a must, but prepared for him to settle down as a WR3, rather than to continue producing as a strong WR2.
Golden Tate WR DET
In Calvin Johnson's return, Tate refused to fade away, catching a season-high 11 receptions for 109 yards on 13 targets. It's likely that this leads to a perception of Tate continuing to produce as a WR1, but asking for that would still be an awful lot. It's more likely that he returns to the 85-reception, 1,072-yard pace he was on prior to Johnson's injury. It's worth testing the trade waters to see if Tate can return near-WR1 value before he settles down as a WR2.
Martavis Bryant WR PIT
There's no doubt that Bryant is a legitimate talent and here to stay as a valuable fantasy asset. However, his actual value may be more of a boom-or-bust WR3, while his perceived value is that of a WR2. He's scored six total touchdowns over the past four weeks, including at least one in every game. His per game averages over that span would project to 56 receptions, 1,240 receiving yards, and 24 touchdowns. The reception total is sustainable, but with Antonio Brown entrenched as the target hog in Pittsburgh, don't expect it to rise. There's bound to be regression in the other two categories.
Holdovers from last week's Forensics Report: Ryan Tannehill QB MIA, Lamar Miller RB MIA, Matt Asiata RB MIN, Travis Kelce TE KC
WAIVER PICKUPS
C.J. Anderson RB DEN
Ronnie Hillman was excelling as Denver's lead back, but is now sidelined for two-to-three weeks with a foot sprain. Although Montee Ball is likely to make his return this upcoming weekend, he was underwhelming to begin the season and it would be surprising to see him thrust back into the lead role. Anderson proved more than capable versus Oakland, rushing for 90 yards on 13 carries and adding another 73 yards and a touchdown on four receptions. Even with the uncertainty as to how the snaps will be distributed, Anderson is a high-upside RB3/Flex play.
Allen Hurns WR JAC / Marqise Lee WR JAC
With Robinson now sideline for the rest of the season, those targets can't possibly all head to Shorts III. The next biggest beneficiary would be Hurns, who saw time as a starter earlier in the season and has been surprisingly productive in the six games that he's played at least 80% of the teams snaps. In those games, his per game averages would project to 61.3 receptions, 1,045 receiving yards, and 13.3 touchdowns. While that level of production can't be expected, Hurns will find his way onto the map as a WR4. If the oft-injured Shorts III once again succombs to an injury, then Hurns would rise to the low-end WR3 range, while Lee finds himself as a WR4.
Jordan Matthews WR PHI
There's been discussion of the chemistry that Matthews developed with Sanchez while they played on the second team offense and Monday night offered some substantiation to that thought. The rookie wide receiver was targeted nine times, racking up a career-high 138 receiving yards and two touchdowns on seven receptions. Jeremy Maclin remains the No. 1 receiver on the team, but Matthews can certainly lock down the No. 2 role and maintain his current pace for 69.3 receptions, 822 receiving yards, and 8.9 touchdowns. He's now on the WR3 radar, although he'd still be a risky start in an offense that likes to spread the ball around.
Kyle Rudolph TE MIN
With Norv Turner heading to Minnesota, there was reason for much optimism surrounding Rudolph's chances of a breakout season. Unfortunately, he suffered a sports hernia that required surgery after Week 3. Rudolph is now back at practice and may even suit up for Week 11. There's no reason why that optimism can't resurface and Rudolph boasts legitimate mid-TE1 potential.
Holdovers from last week's Forensics Report: Adrian Peterson RB MIN, Alfred Blue RB HOU, Kenny Britt WR STL
*All snap counts and targets in this article are courtesy of ProFootballFocus.com