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Waiver Wire Post Week Six

Wednesday, 19 October, 2011

By Zack Cimini

notjustagame23@gmail.com

 

Quarterbacks

Christian Ponder-

It was a sad way to see McNabb likely go out as a full time starting quarterback. Literally tracked from behind and push sacked by Julius Peppers. Immobile in the pocket to avoid the constant pressure. Faltering to just get out of the end zone to avoid a safety. Ponder came in and even though was running for his life, he was able to do so, and delivered a few key throws. It’s not a matter of if Ponder will do great. It’s the fact that this team knows they have to move on. Ponder is a viable low range fantasy backup quarterback for deep leagues.

Carson Palmer-

Who else wouldn’t want to take a half a season off, and await his destiny? Palmer got what he wanted without his career being jeopardized by spending it in Cincinnati. Only 32, Palmer has the talent around him to put up solid numbers. Look at the athletes he was throwing the football too recently over the years. Terrell Owens is unsigned and hurt, Ocho Cinco can’t even catch a ball with New England, and TJ Housh is unsigned as well. Oakland has fast, young, and hungry receivers that will enjoy the accuracy of Palmer’s arm.

Andy Dalton-

I keep listing Dalton weekly, but somehow owners have not caught on to Dalton. Cincinnati has not had too many broadcasted games, but is quietly 4-2. Dalton has had too make plays to get this team some wins, and is doing just enough with his arm/legs to do so. The chemistry between himself and AJ Green is fascinating with the little time they had to develop with each other.

Running Backs

DeMarco Murray- The rollercoaster adventure of the Cowboys offense is mind boggling. No consistency at all. An area that has lacked proper production has been running back. The team apparently does miss Marion Barber. Felix Jones has been banged up throughout the year, and now will be out for at least the next game. Murray will get the bulk of the carries with Tashard Choice taking the complimentary role.

Bernard Scott-

Though Scott’s value to start for three games took a big hit, one week of starting duties is still something to not overlook.

Ronnie Brown/Maurice Morris

– Brown lands on a new team for the second time this year. LeSean McCoy showed that he did not need a complementary back. Brown at this point in his career can still be a valuable short yardage back. Jahvid Best’s status is currently up in the air after suffering another concussion. That makes Maurice Morris a high value one week play.

Montario Hardesty- Hillis’s status with a nagging injury remains in the air. His decline in production this year has been evident, and Hardesty should see his value per carry rise as the season stretches on.

Wide Receivers

Mike Sims-Walker- With the Rams trading for Brandon Lloyd, someone had to be let go. That player was Mike Sims-Walker who failed miserably in a new environment. With Jacksonville resigning their former number one receiver, it’ll be interesting to see how he adjusts. After failing, you’d expect for Walker to be hungrier and to provide a few fantasy standout performances. This does lower the value of the Jaguars other receivers.

Devin Hester- Listed for the second straight week, Hester is finally transferring his ability to blaze past corners into catches. Cutler’s mechanics have been better, so when he goes deep the ball actually has a chance with Hester. Before it was as if they attempted it, but the ball would be miles away from Hester’s tracked destination. This Bears offense is light years ahead of where it was last year. Hester should provide and be a decent week to week performer.

Eddie Royal- Eric Decker stole the show early on in the year. Becoming the most productive receiver for the Broncos, and now becoming their number one. Eddie Royal has been a forgotten player, who once had a stellar rookie campaign. Between Royal and DeMaryius Thomas one is going to have to fill in as the second receiver. Both have been banged up, but expect Royal as the veteran to have the best chance to retain the second receiver spot.

 

 

Post Week Four Waiver Wire Pickups

Monday, 3 October, 2011

 

 

By Zack Cimini

notjustagame23@gmail.com

 

Double digit comebacks and continued offensive explosions keep occurring. Equating to a high amount of points being scored, and fantasy points being racked up quicker than Victor Cruz realizing he was not touched. More importantly with defenses struggling, teams are able to get production from receivers all across their depth charts. There are plenty of receivers included on this weeks waiver wire addition to help with your depth issues.

 

Quarterbacks:

 

Andy Dalton:

 

His second half versus Buffalo was a complete reversal. He showed the poise and had his teammates believing in the comeback. A double digit come from behind win, and solid stats to back it up. Dalton still would be ranked near the bottom of fantasy quarterbacks, but he is showing that he has valuable upside. If you’re in a tight bind with depth at quarterback, you may want Dalton for end of the season insurance.

 

Jason Campbell:

 

Entering week four, Campbell quietly was in the top ten for quarterback rating. He has also been fearless with his downfield throws and has been doing this with an injured group of receivers still sidelined. As they start returning, the Raiders are going to be even more explosive offensively. Campbell finally is able to run an offense where he has a familiarity with being in it a year ago. The first time in his career he has not had to relearn a new offensive system.

 

Alex Smith:

 

How crazy have the times become, that Alex Smith may actually be a fantasy factor? Alex Smith. It seems like he has been in the league for fifteen years, but he was only drafted in 2005.At 3-1 the 49ers have done it largely because of Smith. Frank Gore finally showed something vs. the Eagles, but the first few weeks it was Smith carrying the offense. Mistakes have declined for Smith, as he is taking what the defense gives him.

Kolb Struggling While Learning New Cardinals System

 http://bleacherreport.com/articles/877775-kolb-struggling-while-learning-new-cardinals-system

Running Backs:

 

Ryan Torain: Torain once again has re-entered the waiver wire sweepstakes. An explosive week four after no carries all season. Washington is going to run the football, it’s just a question of who will be doing it. Green arrows on Torain and put three red ones next to Tim Hightower.

How does Tim Hightower Fare Now?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/876017-shanahan-does-it-again-where-does-tim-hightower-fit-now

 

Isaac Redman: Pittsburgh’s offense just seems like it needs to be re-tweaked. Big Ben’s nimbleness is not quite there, and the support of a running game definitely isn’t. Rashard Mendenhall has not been able to break lose, while Redman seems to be delivering when on the field.

 

Derrick Ward: The carousel of backfield injuries keeps rotating for the Texans. With Ben Tate’s groin injury, the majority of the work load will refocus in the hands of Arian Foster like a year ago. Ward has missed a few weeks himself, but is expected to return next week. How responsive Foster’s hamstring is will determine if Ward will get eight to ten carries or not.

 

Stevan Ridley: New England’s backfield never truly has had a consistent fantasy back in quite awhile. BenJarvus Green-Ellis had his brief moments, but always had the worry of Fred Taylor/Danny Woodhead/Kevin Faulk. Plus the Patriots would rather run their short yardage passing game over running. Rookie, Stevan Ridley was a high pick for Bellichick in the third round. His workload Sunday led to a solid day as he filled in for injured back Danny Woodhead.

Top Seven Fantasy Busts Heading Into Week Three

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/873636-fantasy-football-the-7-biggest-busts-of-the-season-entering-week-4

 

Wide Receivers

Key In On Raiders Athletes for Waiver Wire Additions

 http://bleacherreport.com/articles/877397-key-in-on-raiders-athletes-for-waiver-wire-additions

Darrius Heyward-Bey:

 

The first round pick is starting to show signs that he can be a force at wide receiver. He needs to stay healthy, but if so his speed complements the cannon arm of Jason Campbell. Sunday he was targeted seven times by Campbell and had his second career 100 yard receiving game.

 

Laurent Robinson:

 

One positive for Dallas is that they are scoring a high amount of points each week. It’s almost all riding on the arm of Tony Romo. Luckily from a fantasy standpoint, receivers do not have to worry about Romo’s errant mistakes. Robinson should still have fantasy value even when Miles Austin returns. This offense is just too explosive to not have three main receivers as fantasy weapons.

 

Randall Cobb:

 

Even though Donald Driver returned to action Sunday, he has clearly reached the last leg of his career. This team wants to be explosive, and is loaded with weapons. Cobb had a sixty one yard play Sunday, and needs on field action to add even a higher dimension for the Packers. It’s a crowded receiving group, but injuries are bound to happen. Scoop Cobb now in fourteen team leagues, and monitor in ten or twelve team leagues.

Arrelious Benn

Defenses have figured out a way to limit Mike Williams. It has led to an offense that has struggled a bit to find a main offensive weapon. Sooner or later a quarterback of Josh Freeman’s caliber is going to find new ways to generate offense. Benn made a couple of big plays Monday Night. One would of been a 60 yard touchdown if he did not step out of bounds.

 

Victor Cruz:

 

A dominating performance with three touchdowns last preseason saved Cruz from being a likely preseason casualty cut. Now he has made the most of his playing time with early season injuries to Manningham and Nicks. Expect the Giants to have a formidable three receiver fantasy impact as they did a year ago with Steve Smith.

 

Steve Breaston:

 

As bad as Matt Cassel has been to start the year, there is no possible way he was going to perform like that for sixteen games. He has had the same pattern of awful games as a Chief, only to bounce back when least expected. If Cassel can have eight to ten games with over 250 yards passing, it’ll make Breaston a flex option and borderline number three receiver plug. That’ll be dependant on your other receivers matchups. Breaston learned behind Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald for years, and can be a bright spot for the Chiefs. With the running game in sharp decline, more emphasis will have to be put on the passing attack.

 

Jared Cook:

 

Matt Hasselbeck continues to surprise on how well he has handled the switch to the Titans. A true veteran that should bolster and improve upon his weekly performances with Chris Johnson re-emerging. Cook made a few big catches Sunday, and should see his targets rise with Britt out for the year.