By Zack Cimini

The early beginning weeks of the season always see an abnormal amount of great waiver wire pickup opportunities. Week one wasn’t such a fantasy outburst of a week, but week two spiked up contributions considerably. Besides a few yawners of games the rest were high scoring with practically no defense. Heck, Chris Johnson scored three touchdowns untouched. He looked like he was auditioning his forty speed once again.
Hopefully you’re commissioner has setup the waiver wire correctly. In that fashion either bidding or current record, fantasy points, or current slate for positioning of waiver wire should be set. If not, and it’s a free for all, make sure to get on top of your commissioner for next season. It’s a wrongful way to do it, and basically someone can pick a player up during mid-game and get lucky.

Quarterbacks

Mark Sanchez

His numbers weren’t great in week two but the Jets won this game based on their defense and time of possession. Sanchez though has shown enough poise, command, and character that he is going to blossom quickly as a winner and fantasy quarterback. If you have him in you’re keeper leagues you made a great choice. Right now he is in the middle of the pack of the league, but should creep up near the Romo and Cassel range.

Jake Delhomme
He didn’t get the win but a good part of the blame on this loss goes to the Panthers defense. They couldn’t stop the Falcons and it could have been a blowout if not for a few turnovers by the Falcons. This is for sure, the Carolina Panthers currently have no one worth starting behind Delhomme. On top of that they’ve reinvested in Delhomme in the off-season, so he is there guy. Delhomme is a Brett Favre type of four or five years ago. He is going to put up big numbers, but rest assured there is going to be weeks where he’ll kill you with his erratic plays.

Running Backs

Beanie Wells
If he isn’t owned in your league than something is wrong (Only 69% in Yahoo Leagues). Wells could of possibly buried himself after an injury prone preseason, and fumbling twice this past week. The Cardinals are being patient with him though, as when he is on the field the Cardinals running game has instantly been explosive. Wells is currently averaging five yards a carry and is the burden off of Warner’s shoulders the Cardinals need. Give it a few more weeks before the announcement is made of Wells as the feature back and Hightower the third and short yardage back.

Felix Jones
Jones is owned by 71% of owners in Yahoo and with Marion Barber’s status in the air should be a hot waiver wire commodity. Jones of course is the big play back as he had a 50 plus yard touchdown run against the Giants. We will have to see if he can carry the load or how long Barber will be out with his quad injury.

LeSean McCoy
It didn’t take very long for the first of what should be numerous times that Brian Westbrook has got dinged up. His sprained ankle on his surgically repaired knee might not keep him out this week, but it will slow his impact down. Westbrook already hasn’t been the same dynamic back out the gate, which could be from missing the preseason. McCoy likely will see his touches go up per game to try and keep Westbrook from missing any games. Remember last season Westbrook hardly practiced and was still able to show up on Sunday. With McCoy getting most of the first team looks in practice it should help him become more comfortable and prepared for Sunday.

Justin Forsett
With the running game being ineffective the Seahawks decided to bring in Forsett as a threat out of the backfield. It worked decently as Forsett had six catches for over fifty yards, which translated to almost 100 all purpose yards. Forsett could be a one week wonder but take a gamble on him anyways. The future of a Jones/James backfield is definitely not in the Seahawks future, so look for Forsett to be involved in same fashion.
Wide Receivers
It goes without saying that the hottest waiver wire pickups of the week come as a tandem force in New York. Both Steve Smith and Mario Manningham put up a complimentary performance that made fans forget Burress/Tommer. The Giants were also without two receivers that were the main reason fantasy owners stayed away from Giants receivers, in Hakeem Nicks and Domenick Hixon. Tom Coughlin will move forward with this and keep Eli happy.

Mike Sims-Walker
The Jaguars receiver is going to be in a starting role now with Troy Williamson likely out for the year. Jaguars receivers have never really been a considerable fantasy starter, but the Jags seem to be struggling to find their identity offensively with Fred Taylor gone. They played from behind against the Cardinals and Garrard threw a whopping 43 times. Sims-Walker was the biggest beneficial person and will get a chance to continue to shine.

Jason Avant
Kevin Curtis has dropped down dramatically and rookie Jeremy Maclin has been a non factor. The Eagles have always been a team to have disparity with their passing and running game, and this will enhance Avants chances even when Maclin begins to emerge.