Waiver Wire & FAAB Discussion heading into the Week 3 games (1 Viewer)

[LawFitz]

Best Rb pickup this week is Cam Akers.

Mixon hurt that bad?

 

[Big Nate]

What are people's thought on Jonnu Smith? He went 6 of 7 for 53 yards. Could Thompson help him with check downs. Need some TE help with Njoku hurt and Parkinson being in a bad situation.

Thompson was so scared to throw it to Waddle and Hill and hyper focused on Smith. Not sure if that was a one time thing getting thrown into the game but he's worth a flyer if that is how things will go down. I wouldn't trust it but in deep leagues where you can afford to roster 2 TEs he's something to look at.

 

[JohnnyU]

Best Rb pickup this week is Cam Akers.

Mixon hurt that bad?

Mixon's ankle injury is not considered to be a long-term issue, per league sources, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Mixon was injured during Sunday's win, returned to the game, but he played just seven snaps upon his return. The running back underwent an MRI on Monday, and head coach DeMeco Ryans was noncommittal on Mixon's status for Week 3 in Minnesota. The Texans feel the tackle that injured Mixon was illegal and are submitting video of the play to the NFL for review. If Mixon's unavailable for Week 3, Cam Akers and/or Dameon Pierce (hamstring) would likely see extra workloads.

Texans' Joe Mixon: Injury not long-term issue

Texans' Joe Mixon: Injury not long-term issue

www.cbssports.com

 

[Jayded]

Dameon Pierce has been out with a hamstring injury as well. If he's back, it'll likely be split with him and Akers (60/40 or 70/30 Akers) but those things linger as we know and Pierce is still on the struggle bus to some respect with Slowik's offense. If Mixon misses time, I think they go heavily with Akers, but I also think they pass a lot more and it's more upside for Schultz and Dell to finally take steps forward more than it is for Akers to suddenly bellcow out of nowehere.

 

[Jacob's Ladder]

I’m still struggling to see how Pierce needs to be owned? Good start but feels like the bottom will fall out given the other WR options on the team.

Feels like A Rich is a downfield passing god I guess but still. Pittman is just THAT dead? And AD Mitchell is just a rookie so I understand that.

The team continues to lose- they need to get back to the running basics.

Maybe the camp reports weren't just coach speak? Maybe he did actually become a better route runner? He's a deep ball monster, if he added one or two solid routes to play off that strenght DBs will be spinnin'. Maybe he isn't just a one trick pony anymore and is actually taking the leap the coaches said he was? He's one of three 2nd round picks at WR playing for the Colts, so I don't see any reason why he can't continue to do well here. Indy's D is terrible and they'll want to keep developing AR this season. Mitchell and Pierce on the outside with Pittman working out of the slot seems like a nasty combo. Pierce's rostered everywhere I play, but if he wasn't, I would be BUYING!

ETA - This is his 3rd year in the league, with shaky QB play in his first two, and he's still only 24. Don't sleep on this kid.

I think when Downs comes back he'll play slot

Downs and ARich had a good connection last year in rookie camp. Downs had a very solid rookie season. He's my pick over Alec Pierce. I know they play different roles but I think Arich quite likes Downs. Only issue is Downs staying healthy. He was always banged up in college too.

I like Downs, I don't want to pretend like I'm crapping on him. His short area quickness was eye popping last season and he got wide open. TBH, I like all of the receivers on this team. They all have something special to offer and complement each other nicely. The Colts are in a good place at offensive skill positions.

Quite simply though, I just believe Pierce has a higher ceiling and more physical gifts than the rest. I think he will continue to progress as his opportunities grow and by year's end he'll be the clear cut #1 on the team. Just going off of what I see, not that I'm some infallible evaluator of talent, Pierce just impresses me at every turn.

 

[Anarchy99]

Yuck. Starting RBs were CMC and Pacheco. Don't have a good waiver claim, and pickings are already slim. Don't have Mason, and the Pacheco replacement options will already be gone. Other options on the wire are Braelon Allen, Miles Sanders, or Antonio Gibson. If you had to start one of those for several weeks, who would you pick? I'm leaning Gibson. Will McLaughlin or Mattison do well enough to start if other options are non-existant?

 

[Doubles]

I’m going after Steele. I need a starter and I don’t give a **** about my faab anyway. If I don’t get him then Gibson, then Downs, then Pierce. All for like a buck. If none of those then Jauan Jennings. 12 team deep bench start 3WR, 2RB and a flex.

 

[JohnnyU]

I’m bidding like ???? of my ??? for Steele. I need a starter and I don’t give a **** about my faab anyway. If I don’t get him then Gibson, then Downs, then Pierce. All for like a buck. If none of those then Jauan Jennings. 12 team deep bench start 3WR, 2RB and a flex.

Why would you post how much you're bidding? Your league mates just might frequent this board. Unless you're not being truthful on your bids

Edited to replace your $$$ amount listed with ???

 

[Doubles]

I’m going after Steele. I need a starter and I don’t give a **** about my faab anyway. If I don’t get him then Gibson, then Downs, then Pierce. All for like a buck. If none of those then Jauan Jennings. 12 team deep bench start 3WR, 2RB and a flex.

Why would you post how much you're bidding? Your league mates just might frequent this board. Unless you're not being truthful on your bids

Doubt they are but now you made me paranoid. Fixed.

 

[FairWarning]

Depending on how deep your league is; Jalen Nailor. Addison has an ankle injury I don't think we have a full view of yet, Jefferson got banged up (shouldn't miss any time tho), and Nailor wound up second in targets. Better yet, he did pretty well with those targets. No league winner, but Darnold has been better than expected and I think he's a solid bench stash for bye weeks and in case Addison (or JJ) miss extended time.

I like Nailor and think he's better if Jefferson is in there to draw the top coverage.

I'm going for H Henry, forgot to do it last week. Hoping he can get 5-6 catches/week.

 

[Runkle]

What are people's thought on Jonnu Smith? He went 6 of 7 for 53 yards. Could Thompson help him with check downs. Need some TE help with Njoku hurt and Parkinson being in a bad situation.

Looking at my league, if I needed a TE, both Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith are available. They'd be my speed-dial pickups and would be happy landing either. If I missed both, I'd have to gamble on a GB tight end.

 

[VikingFrog]

What are people's thought on Jonnu Smith? He went 6 of 7 for 53 yards. Could Thompson help him with check downs. Need some TE help with Njoku hurt and Parkinson being in a bad situation.

Looking at my league, if I needed a TE, both Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith are available. They'd be my speed-dial pickups and would be happy landing either. If I missed both, I'd have to gamble on a GB tight end.

I’ve played this game with Hunter Henry before. Pick him up and start him for a zero next week at your own risk.

 

[Runkle]

What are people's thought on Jonnu Smith? He went 6 of 7 for 53 yards. Could Thompson help him with check downs. Need some TE help with Njoku hurt and Parkinson being in a bad situation.

Looking at my league, if I needed a TE, both Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith are available. They'd be my speed-dial pickups and would be happy landing either. If I missed both, I'd have to gamble on a GB tight end.

I’ve played this game with Hunter Henry before. Pick him up and start him for a zero next week at your own risk.

I have zero expectations for the TE position. 4 points is a good enough week. I'm fine gambling there... unless you're blowing draft capital on LaPorta or Kelce (and how's that working out), TE is random.

 

[FairWarning]

What are people's thought on Jonnu Smith? He went 6 of 7 for 53 yards. Could Thompson help him with check downs. Need some TE help with Njoku hurt and Parkinson being in a bad situation.

Looking at my league, if I needed a TE, both Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith are available. They'd be my speed-dial pickups and would be happy landing either. If I missed both, I'd have to gamble on a GB tight end.

I’ve played this game with Hunter Henry before. Pick him up and start him for a zero next week at your own risk.

I may flame out with henry, but Kmet is getting few targets.

 

[Chaka]

How much would you be looking at for Skylar Thompson in SF?

I'll accept $50 to take him off your hands.

 

[JohnnyU]

How much would you be looking at for Skylar Thompson in SF?

I'll accept $50 to take him off your hands.

I would spend your $50 for him.

 

[Big Nate]

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What are people's thought on Jonnu Smith? He went 6 of 7 for 53 yards. Could Thompson help him with check downs. Need some TE help with Njoku hurt and Parkinson being in a bad situation.

Looking at my league, if I needed a TE, both Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith are available. They'd be my speed-dial pickups and would be happy landing either. If I missed both, I'd have to gamble on a GB tight end.

I’ve played this game with Hunter Henry before. Pick him up and start him for a zero next week at your own risk.

If someone is in need of a TE Henry is a good last minute option off waivers. Not much else out there. Henry isn't going to see 12 targets a game but they may have realized he's their best possession receiver and the red zone threat. I think those needing a TE and looking at what is out there knows what they are in for with Henry. Thing is Henry can be the offenses #1. It might not be pretty but it is what it is.

 

[FairWarning]

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What are people's thought on Jonnu Smith? He went 6 of 7 for 53 yards. Could Thompson help him with check downs. Need some TE help with Njoku hurt and Parkinson being in a bad situation.

Looking at my league, if I needed a TE, both Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith are available. They'd be my speed-dial pickups and would be happy landing either. If I missed both, I'd have to gamble on a GB tight end.

I’ve played this game with Hunter Henry before. Pick him up and start him for a zero next week at your own risk.

If someone is in need of a TE Henry is a good last minute option off waivers. Not much else out there. Henry isn't going to see 12 targets a game but they may have realized he's their best possession receiver and the red zone threat. I think those needing a TE and looking at what is out there knows what they are in for with Henry. Thing is Henry can be the offenses #1. It might not be pretty but it is what it is.

He should be a good floor for people, like 8-12 in PPR.

 

[Zow]

Cam Akers
Damien Pierce

Trying to figure out the player to own between these two. I thought Akers looked pretty good last week.

 

[VikingFrog]

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What are people's thought on Jonnu Smith? He went 6 of 7 for 53 yards. Could Thompson help him with check downs. Need some TE help with Njoku hurt and Parkinson being in a bad situation.

Looking at my league, if I needed a TE, both Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith are available. They'd be my speed-dial pickups and would be happy landing either. If I missed both, I'd have to gamble on a GB tight end.

I’ve played this game with Hunter Henry before. Pick him up and start him for a zero next week at your own risk.

If someone is in need of a TE Henry is a good last minute option off waivers. Not much else out there. Henry isn't going to see 12 targets a game but they may have realized he's their best possession receiver and the red zone threat. I think those needing a TE and looking at what is out there knows what they are in for with Henry. Thing is Henry can be the offenses #1. It might not be pretty but it is what it is.

He should be a good floor for people, like 8-12 in PPR.

He had 3 targets, 2 catches and 18 yards in week 1.

 

[Man In The Box]

With Tua going on IR, Skylar might be worth a poke if you’re desperate. With the weapons he has in that system it may be a few bucks well spent.

 

[FairWarning]

I

What are people's thought on Jonnu Smith? He went 6 of 7 for 53 yards. Could Thompson help him with check downs. Need some TE help with Njoku hurt and Parkinson being in a bad situation.

Looking at my league, if I needed a TE, both Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith are available. They'd be my speed-dial pickups and would be happy landing either. If I missed both, I'd have to gamble on a GB tight end.

I’ve played this game with Hunter Henry before. Pick him up and start him for a zero next week at your own risk.

If someone is in need of a TE Henry is a good last minute option off waivers. Not much else out there. Henry isn't going to see 12 targets a game but they may have realized he's their best possession receiver and the red zone threat. I think those needing a TE and looking at what is out there knows what they are in for with Henry. Thing is Henry can be the offenses #1. It might not be pretty but it is what it is.

He should be a good floor for people, like 8-12 in PPR.

He had 3 targets, 2 catches and 18 yards in week 1.

I think game script will be in his favor though. They were winning the entire game. Until the Bears can get it sorted out on usage with Kmet and Everett, I’m going to have to suck it up and hope NE gets down early.

 

[JohnnyU]

With Tua going on IR, Skylar might be worth a poke if you’re desperate. With the weapons he has in that system it may be a few bucks well spent.

I’m sure you’re talking redraft, but If you have to depend on Thompson in dynasty, you're better off playing for the draft.

 

[Chaka]

Cam Akers
Damien Pierce

Trying to figure out the player to own between these two. I thought Akers looked pretty good last week.

Akers did look okay but after Akers fumbled in the fourth Dare Ogunbowale got the final drive for Houston.

 

[zoonation]

Cam Akers
Damien Pierce

Trying to figure out the player to own between these two. I thought Akers looked pretty good last week.

I think it will be Akers.

 

[zoonation]

Yuck. Starting RBs were CMC and Pacheco. Don't have a good waiver claim, and pickings are already slim. Don't have Mason, and the Pacheco replacement options will already be gone. Other options on the wire are Braelon Allen, Miles Sanders, or Antonio Gibson. If you had to start one of those for several weeks, who would you pick? I'm leaning Gibson. Will McLaughlin or Mattison do well enough to start if other options are non-existant?

I would go Allen. 8-10 touches with td upside and league winning upside if Hall goes down.

 

[Faust]

Juan Jennings and Darnell Mooney could be options for waiver wire pickups for some leagues.

 

[jm192]

Steele worth waiver priority in shallow leagues where you’re not RB needy?

 

[JohnnyU]

Steele worth waiver priority in shallow leagues where you’re not RB needy?

Only to block in that case.

 

[JoeyJoJoJuniorShabadoo]

Steele worth waiver priority in shallow leagues where you’re not RB needy?

I'd say no. I'm going to try and get him but I'm on the lower priority.

 

[JoeyJoJoJuniorShabadoo]

Dowdle is still out there in many leagues and he was the starting RB last game ... hopefully means more clarity moving forward

 

[Big Nate]

Steele worth waiver priority in shallow leagues where you’re not RB needy?

I wouldn't unless you are desperate. Could be Perine, Steele or Hunt or a combo of all of them. No idea which one to trust.

In FAAB leagues if I get one for basically free I will hold to see if they shake out as teh starter but right now I'm steering clear of this, especially if it is costly.

 

[zoonation]

Juan Jennings and Darnell Mooney could be options for waiver wire pickups for some leagues.

Both have value in 2 flex leagues imo.

 

[stinkbait]

Does Gesicki have any staying power at TE or was this week a fluke game because KC is bad at covering the TE. It seems like the Bengals have four different TE's that could catch passes each game.

 

[JohnnyU]

Does Gesicki have any staying power at TE or was this week a fluke game because KC is bad at covering the TE. It seems like the Bengals have four different TE's that could catch passes each game.

That’s what she said.

 

[need2know]

Does Gesicki have any staying power at TE or was this week a fluke game because KC is bad at covering the TE. It seems like the Bengals have four different TE's that could catch passes each game.

I think so. He almost scored a td in week one as well. Im picking him up over henry

 

[Wrigley]

Thoughts on D'Onta Foreman?

 

[zamboni]

Does Gesicki have any staying power at TE or was this week a fluke game because KC is bad at covering the TE. It seems like the Bengals have four different TE's that could catch passes each game.

I think so. He almost scored a td in week one as well. Im picking him up over henry

Could be wrong, but I think Gesicki is a bit of fool’s gold - seemed to produce while Chase is still getting up to speed and Higgins out. Things can obviously change, but it’s not an offense that has historically used the TE much in the passing game.

 

[VikingFrog]

Yuck. Starting RBs were CMC and Pacheco. Don't have a good waiver claim, and pickings are already slim. Don't have Mason, and the Pacheco replacement options will already be gone. Other options on the wire are Braelon Allen, Miles Sanders, or Antonio Gibson. If you had to start one of those for several weeks, who would you pick? I'm leaning Gibson. Will McLaughlin or Mattison do well enough to start if other options are non-existant?

I would go Allen. 8-10 touches with td upside and league winning upside if Hall goes down.

This is where my head is at.

I actually have 3 great running backs and can only start 3 but can’t ever have enough. Just trying to figure out what FAAB it will take to get him.

Right now I’m tossing about 20% at him. Feels rich. But want him.

Need a TE and maybe even a third WR… so not sure why I’m going after RB but just feels like the best upside.

 

[Sarlakticacid]

Thoughts on D'Onta

If Strong is out as well will be more touches to go around. Saw it reported Foreman got all the GL work last week

 

[JoeyJoJoJuniorShabadoo]

Colby Parkinson disappointed in week 2 but may get more opportunities with both Puka and Kupp out

 

[Uncle Leo]

Mooney, QJ, or Allen?

 

[ATB]

Hunt was available when KC signed Perine. They're both 29. Both not good between the tackles anymore. Probably both better pass catchers than Steele but he was a good pass catcher in college so who knows... The upside play is Steele. Even as a rookie with Pacheco as the lead back, he was getting touches. He fumbled last game and, still, he got the touches after Pacheco went down.

I think it's Steele's job to lose. And if so... you gotta make a bet on him. Do you believe he chokes and forces Reid to turn to Hunt or do you think he takes the opportunity by the horns and doesn't let it go?

If the former, you might bet what people are suggesting... 5, 10, 20% max.

But if it's the latter... if you think he's the kinda guy who steps up to the challenge, which I do... you gotta go big.

50+%

 

[TampaMike19]

Sorry about Pierce- I see the light now. He is intermediate and deep target guy and that is valuable!

 

[zoonation]

Last night: Steele $75. Perine $0. Hunt $0.

 

[Hartliner]

Last night: Steele $75. Perine $0. Hunt $0.

Steele $45, Hunt $13, Perine $0,

Either way great waiver wire this week it might have the most league winners?

I came away with Hunter Henry despite having Kincaid already to hedge the TE bet and grabbed Quentin Johnson thanks to this thread. I was not expecting to go after either, but the target shares were insane.

 

[Birdie048]

My league Blind Bid Waivers
7 bids on Carson Steele
Averaged $18 of 100
Winner was $39

Perine had 2 bids
$4 & $7

Hunt left on waivers

 

[VikingFrog]

Looks like Yahoo waivers haven’t run yet.

 

[The Dude]

I think the best waiver claims may still be there post waiver process

B Allen. Seems like he’s earned some time now plus a chance he’s goal line guy. I believe Hackett used to rush 2 rbs in Green Bay
Wittington (sp). Rookie, good preseason, ran Kipp’s routes after he got hurt
If you have an ir spot, CEH for no pain

 

[Navin Johnson]

Looks like Yahoo waivers haven’t run yet.

Steele $41, Perine $22.
Both by the Pacheco owner who was probably on tilt, when he asked on the message board Monday why he couldn't find Hunt and another owner added him within the hour.