Waiver Wire & FAAB Discussion - Week #9 (8 Viewers)

[RaidersAreOne]

New week, same question! Who are you targeting on the wire this weekend?

 

[JohnnyU]

Not that he is available, because he isn't in dynasty, Tyrone Tracy will be the most targeted if he's out there. Not knowing the Barkley or Judkins situation in the near future, Bigsby and Sampson will be waiver targets. Again, mostly in redraft, but Bigsby could be floating on the waiver wire in some dynasty leagues. Taylor owners should target Abdullah if you have large enough bench, because it appears he's the backup to Taylor, not Giddens. I suppose if an injury should happen that could change, not sure. Same with Perine over Tahj Brooks as a backup to Chase Brown. I'm hearing rumors about a possible BJT trade. I don't believe it, but if it were true, you could probably do worse than to add Parker Washington.

 

[RaidersAreOne]

@Joe Bryant May want to sticky this one!

 

[RaidersAreOne]

The injury to Skattebo should be a reminder to everyone that you should always keep a couple RB handcuffs on your bench. Could strike gold late in the season if/when injuries happen.

 

[Absolutely Nothing]

I'm probably going to unload the FAAB on Tracy where available. I don't think I'll need to fight for wire pickups outside of RB, so outside of another handcuff getting a shot this is the most clear "Next man up" situation we can reasonably expect. He looked good last year, and if he can get back to that level (albeit with a much diminished passing game, so expectations are subdued) he's an RB2 easily.

 

[steelwind]

This player has incredibily low ownership who will start week9 vs that Cowboys defense - Bam Knight.

 

[kyoun1e]

This player has incredibily low ownership who will start week9 vs that Cowboys defense - Bam Knight.

Yup. Picked him up LAST week.

 

[kyoun1e]

Not that he is available, because he isn't in dynasty, Tyrone Tracy will be the most targeted if he's out there. Not knowing the Barkley or Judkins situation in the near future, Bigsby and Sampson will be waiver targets. Again, mostly in redraft, but Bigsby could be floating on the waiver wire in some dynasty leagues. Taylor owners should target Abdullah if you have large enough bench, because it appears he's the backup to Taylor, not Giddens. I suppose if an injury should happen that could change, not sure. Same with Perine over Tahj Brooks as a backup to Chase Brown. I'm hearing rumors about a possible BJT trade. I don't believe it, but if it were true, you could probably do worse than to add Parker Washington.

I wonder if they annoyingly stick Singletary in there too much.

Worse, trade for another middling back as well.

Didn't seem like they wanted him starting from the getgo this season.

 

[Riffraff]

The injury to Skattebo should be a reminder to everyone that you should always keep a couple RB handcuffs on your bench. Could strike gold late in the season if/when injuries happen.

Also a reminder that the handcuff Skattebo was the injury replacement to the starter.
Also a reminder, part 2, that Tracy can still get hurt again.

Such is the cycle of life of a FF RB.

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

Not that he is available, because he isn't in dynasty, Tyrone Tracy will be the most targeted if he's out there. Not knowing the Barkley or Judkins situation in the near future, Bigsby and Sampson will be waiver targets. Again, mostly in redraft, but Bigsby could be floating on the waiver wire in some dynasty leagues. Taylor owners should target Abdullah if you have large enough bench, because it appears he's the backup to Taylor, not Giddens. I suppose if an injury should happen that could change, not sure. Same with Perine over Tahj Brooks as a backup to Chase Brown. I'm hearing rumors about a possible BJT trade. I don't believe it, but if it were true, you could probably do worse than to add Parker Washington.

Are you so sure about Abdullah vs Giddens? I'd say we don't have enough info to make that determination. Taylor has been getting almost all the RB touches. A couple times, they've brought Giddens in to mop out during the 4th quarter of a blowout. But AA has never had more than 2 carries in a game this year.

Given that neither of them is a world beater, I would imagine a split backfield if Taylor went down. Also, if you look at all of JT's broken-tackle stats, it's pretty clear his production is largely a function of him, not the Colts being some Shanahan-esque system where you can plug in any RB and have them go for 1,000 yards. So I'm really not sure if there's any good handcuff option in Indy. (Not to mention that if you've been riding JT all year and then he goes down, you're pretty much up #### creek either way)

 

[FarFromHome]

Not that he is available, because he isn't in dynasty, Tyrone Tracy will be the most targeted if he's out there. Not knowing the Barkley or Judkins situation in the near future, Bigsby and Sampson will be waiver targets. Again, mostly in redraft, but Bigsby could be floating on the waiver wire in some dynasty leagues. Taylor owners should target Abdullah if you have large enough bench, because it appears he's the backup to Taylor, not Giddens. I suppose if an injury should happen that could change, not sure. Same with Perine over Tahj Brooks as a backup to Chase Brown. I'm hearing rumors about a possible BJT trade. I don't believe it, but if it were true, you could probably do worse than to add Parker Washington.

Are you so sure about Abdullah vs Giddens? I'd say we don't have enough info to make that determination. Taylor has been getting almost all the RB touches. A couple times, they've brought Giddens in to mop out during the 4th quarter of a blowout. But AA has never had more than 2 carries in a game this year.

Given that neither of them is a world beater, I would imagine a split backfield if Taylor went down. Also, if you look at all of JT's broken-tackle stats, it's pretty clear his production is largely a function of him, not the Colts being some Shanahan-esque system where you can plug in any RB and have them go for 1,000 yards. So I'm really not sure if there's any good handcuff option in Indy. (Not to mention that if you've been riding JT all year and then he goes down, you're pretty much up #### creek either way)

It's a discussion worth having. In that offense, without Taylor, someone else is gonna be decent. I always thought it was Giddens, but this past week changed my mind. I don't think it's 32 year old Abdullah. Goodson? He got some run last year. Young. I think it would be him with the make touches? Maybe.

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

Not that he is available, because he isn't in dynasty, Tyrone Tracy will be the most targeted if he's out there. Not knowing the Barkley or Judkins situation in the near future, Bigsby and Sampson will be waiver targets. Again, mostly in redraft, but Bigsby could be floating on the waiver wire in some dynasty leagues. Taylor owners should target Abdullah if you have large enough bench, because it appears he's the backup to Taylor, not Giddens. I suppose if an injury should happen that could change, not sure. Same with Perine over Tahj Brooks as a backup to Chase Brown. I'm hearing rumors about a possible BJT trade. I don't believe it, but if it were true, you could probably do worse than to add Parker Washington.

Are you so sure about Abdullah vs Giddens? I'd say we don't have enough info to make that determination. Taylor has been getting almost all the RB touches. A couple times, they've brought Giddens in to mop out during the 4th quarter of a blowout. But AA has never had more than 2 carries in a game this year.

Given that neither of them is a world beater, I would imagine a split backfield if Taylor went down. Also, if you look at all of JT's broken-tackle stats, it's pretty clear his production is largely a function of him, not the Colts being some Shanahan-esque system where you can plug in any RB and have them go for 1,000 yards. So I'm really not sure if there's any good handcuff option in Indy. (Not to mention that if you've been riding JT all year and then he goes down, you're pretty much up #### creek either way)

It's a discussion worth having. In that offense, without Taylor, someone else is gonna be decent. I always thought it was Giddens, but this past week changed my mind. I don't think it's 32 year old Abdullah. Goodson? He got some run last year. Young. I think it would be him with the make touches? Maybe.

I agree it would be nice to have a piece of that offense, but as you outline, there's so much uncertainty that anyone you pick up now is a total dart throw. You would need Taylor to get injured. You would need to pick up the right guy. And then you would need him to get enough of the workshare to be fantasy relevant

 

[Doubles]

Bam Knight is free right now in one of my leagues. I’d have to drop Fannin (have Kraft) and Burden in my IR spot for him. Worth it for the start against Dallas? He’d be competing with Woody vs Denver in the flex. Also, maybe Benson doesn’t come back on time?

 

[RaidersAreOne]

Bam Knight is free right now in one of my leagues. I’d have to drop Fannin (have Kraft) and Burden in my IR spot for him. Worth it for the start against Dallas? He’d be competing with Woody vs Denver in the flex. Also, maybe Benson doesn’t come back on time?

I think very highly of Fannin personally so dropping him outright wouldn't be something I would personally consider. He'd already a top 10 fantasy TE and I think/hope Njoku will get moved in the coming weeks.

However with Kraft I totally get your reasoning.

 

[rockaction]

I think you absolutely and honestly pick up Bigsby like now if he's available and you've got room. That's if you're already not maximizing your handcuff spaces or your handcuff is a long shot. I mean, we saw Saquon come up lame. Guys with muscles that big? Those pulls stay pulled. I don't care what Saquon says. It is absolutely not in his interest to stay out of the lineup because he might never get back in the way he's been running, so he's not going to be forthright. He might try and gut one out. He's got to know that (I think, I mean, they did it with their QB once, right? please correct me if I'm wrong) Philly will bench you for injury if the other guy comes in and is Gehrig to yr Pipp.He might be fine, but man, if I'm rostering Saquon, I'm dumping anybody who is not guaranteed playing time for insurance, unless you've got a guy that's really, really close.

 

[kyoun1e]

I think you absolutely and honestly pick up Bigsby like now if he's available and you've got room. That's if you're already not maximizing your handcuff spaces or your handcuff is a long shot. I mean, we saw Saquon come up lame. Guys with muscles that big? Those pulls stay pulled. I don't care what Saquon says. It is absolutely not in his interest to stay out of the lineup because he might never get back in the way he's been running, so he's not going to be forthright. He might try and gut one out. He's got to know that (I think, I mean, they did it with their QB once, right? please correct me if I'm wrong) Philly will bench you for injury if the other guy comes in and is Gehrig to yr Pipp.He might be fine, but man, if I'm rostering Saquon, I'm dumping anybody who is not guaranteed playing time for insurance, unless you've got a guy that's really, really close.

Agree.

I watched the replay and the grimace I saw on his face and how he pulled up did not look like "he could go back in the game if he had to."

 

[JohnnyU]

Not that he is available, because he isn't in dynasty, Tyrone Tracy will be the most targeted if he's out there. Not knowing the Barkley or Judkins situation in the near future, Bigsby and Sampson will be waiver targets. Again, mostly in redraft, but Bigsby could be floating on the waiver wire in some dynasty leagues. Taylor owners should target Abdullah if you have large enough bench, because it appears he's the backup to Taylor, not Giddens. I suppose if an injury should happen that could change, not sure. Same with Perine over Tahj Brooks as a backup to Chase Brown. I'm hearing rumors about a possible BJT trade. I don't believe it, but if it were true, you could probably do worse than to add Parker Washington.

Are you so sure about Abdullah vs Giddens? I'd say we don't have enough info to make that determination. Taylor has been getting almost all the RB touches. A couple times, they've brought Giddens in to mop out during the 4th quarter of a blowout. But AA has never had more than 2 carries in a game this year.

Given that neither of them is a world beater, I would imagine a split backfield if Taylor went down. Also, if you look at all of JT's broken-tackle stats, it's pretty clear his production is largely a function of him, not the Colts being some Shanahan-esque system where you can plug in any RB and have them go for 1,000 yards. So I'm really not sure if there's any good handcuff option in Indy. (Not to mention that if you've been riding JT all year and then he goes down, you're pretty much up #### creek either way)

I don’t disagree with you if Taylor went down not to expect the same results from the backups, I’m just pointing out the recent usage of Abdullah is telling me he is the current backup to Taylor, not Giddens. Of course I prefer Giddens over Abdullah in dynasty, but that’s not the point I was making. And of course that could change if Taylor went down, but this is what my eye are telling me today.

 

[zamboni]

Taylor owners should target Abdullah if you have large enough bench, because it appears he's the backup to Taylor, not Giddens

Wouldn’t Goodson be just as likely to be the next guy up? Thought his return pushed Giddens to the inactive list.

 

[JohnnyU]

Taylor owners should target Abdullah if you have large enough bench, because it appears he's the backup to Taylor, not Giddens

Wouldn’t Goodson be just as likely to be the next guy up? Thought his return pushed Giddens to the inactive list.

Not from what I’ve seen and I’ve seen all of the Colts as usual.

 

[zamboni]

Cedric Tillman is supposed to be back after the bye. The passing game (what little there is) seems to be going through the TEs but maybe that’s also a function of Jeudy reverting back to the old underperforming Jeudy. Maybe Tillman can make his mark again - who knows.

 

[Nameath]

Cedric Tillman is supposed to be back after the bye. The passing game (what little there is) seems to be going through the TEs but maybe that’s also a function of Jeudy reverting back to the old underperforming Jeudy. Maybe Tillman can make his mark again - who knows.

I dont have confidence in any Cleveland’s QBs to bolster Tillmans numbers.

 

[The Dude]

Bateman and likely with Lamar returning
Tucker with myers trade pending

 

[fatness]

Tucker with myers trade pending

There's an actual trade pending? Or still just the overall chatter about him possibly being traded?

 

[Smack Tripper]

I think you absolutely and honestly pick up Bigsby like now if he's available and you've got room. That's if you're already not maximizing your handcuff spaces or your handcuff is a long shot. I mean, we saw Saquon come up lame. Guys with muscles that big? Those pulls stay pulled. I don't care what Saquon says. It is absolutely not in his interest to stay out of the lineup because he might never get back in the way he's been running, so he's not going to be forthright. He might try and gut one out. He's got to know that (I think, I mean, they did it with their QB once, right? please correct me if I'm wrong) Philly will bench you for injury if the other guy comes in and is Gehrig to yr Pipp.He might be fine, but man, if I'm rostering Saquon, I'm dumping anybody who is not guaranteed playing time for insurance, unless you've got a guy that's really, really close.

Good thought, they'll sleep walk in that division

 

[Intston]

Sampson? Judkins also left the game with a shoulder injury

 

[RaidersAreOne]

Tank Bigsby? He looked great and that O is the best one for an RB to step into. I know the Eagles have a BYE but if that Barkley injury is anything at all, Bigsby could win leagues.

 

[rockaction]

Tank Bigsby? He looked great and that O is the best one for an RB to step into. I know the Eagles have a BYE but if that Barkley injury is anything at all, Bigsby could win leagues.

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I think you absolutely and honestly pick up Bigsby like now if he's available and you've got room. That's if you're already not maximizing your handcuff spaces or your handcuff is a long shot. I mean, we saw Saquon come up lame. Guys with muscles that big? Those pulls stay pulled. I don't care what Saquon says. It is absolutely not in his interest to stay out of the lineup because he might never get back in the way he's been running, so he's not going to be forthright. He might try and gut one out. He's got to know that (I think, I mean, they did it with their QB once, right? please...

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[JohnnyU]

Tank Bigsby? He looked great and that O is the best one for an RB to step into. I know the Eagles have a BYE but if that Barkley injury is anything at all, Bigsby could win leagues.

I think he's a priority if you have Barkley, especially if you're thin at RB. If you don't have Barkley, then not as much, but do we really know how serious Barkley's injury really is?

 

[rockaction]

Sampson? Judkins also left the game with a shoulder injury

You know who I was going to say? And you can wait on this guy. This is my opinion only, but I would suggest this. Check out Sampson's rushing performances. They're about in keeping with his size. He's heavy enough, but I'm not sure he can carry the load. Forget that reason. Pretend I'm fine with his size and skill. Look at the results.

Wait until you hear about Judkins definitively and snag Raheim Sanders. The Browns are out of it. I doubt they run Jerome Ford. Crap, they traded Flacco to evaluate Dillon Gabriel. And we are watching that in real time. I might not be right. But I'm not sure Sampson is the guy, you know? I mean, I wouldn't go with my cockamamie stuff if your season is in the balance, but that's what I'm doing.

 

[FarFromHome]

Taylor owners should target Abdullah if you have large enough bench, because it appears he's the backup to Taylor, not Giddens

Wouldn’t Goodson be just as likely to be the next guy up? Thought his return pushed Giddens to the inactive list.

I'm just one man with an opinion. Heaven forbid if Taylor were to go down. Once again, heaven forbid. Its my opinion that straight up Goodson will lead that rb room in touches. Will it be enough for flex value? In this offense, i believe so. I just see the 24 year old having a bit more nice then the 32 year old journeyman. Imo

 

[JohnnyU]

Taylor owners should target Abdullah if you have large enough bench, because it appears he's the backup to Taylor, not Giddens

Wouldn’t Goodson be just as likely to be the next guy up? Thought his return pushed Giddens to the inactive list.

I'm just one man with an opinion. Heaven forbid if Taylor were to go down. Once again, heaven forbid. Its my opinion that straight up Goodson will lead that rb room in touches. Will it be enough for flex value? In this offense, i believe so. I just see the 24 year old having a bit more nice then the 32 year old journeyman. Imo

Current usage doesn't show that. I think they love Abdullah right now, so I don't see why you would think Goodson would lead the RB room in touches if Taylor went down. If anything, Giddens reappears and I would roster him over Goodson. I think as a Colts fan I have a decent feel for the Colts, but I could definitely be wrong.

 

[FarFromHome]

Current usage doesn't show that. I think they love Abdullah right now, so I don't see why you would think Goodson would lead the RB room in touches if Taylor went down. If anything, Giddens reappears and I would roster him over Goodson. I think as a Colts fan I have a decent feel for the Colts, but I could definitely be wrong.

Always love and appreciate your takes buddy. I will say though, your just speculating. We all are really. You bring up a great point though regarding Giddens. How much would Giddens be back in the fold? Damn. For most of the year I thought he was the cuff. Then I just stopped thinking that. Maybe he would be though. I'm starting to think Taylor is one of the handful of rbs it simply doesn't make sense to handcuff. The problem is I love to handcuff my guys, especially at this point in the season. Stay healthy Taylor.

 

[RaidersAreOne]

With Fannin on a BYE I find myself in some TE trouble. I have Hunter Henry but he has been extremely weak for 4 weeks now. I am surprised for how good Maye is doing that he doesn't utilize Henry much anymore.

Would you drop Henry for the likes of:

• Loveland (vs. Bengals)
• Andrews (vs. Dolphins)
• Johnson (vs. Rams)

 

[skinsrule05]

With Fannin on a BYE I find myself in some TE trouble. I have Hunter Henry but he has been extremely weak for 4 weeks now. I am surprised for how good Maye is doing that he doesn't utilize Henry much anymore.

Would you drop Henry for the likes of:

• Loveland (vs. Bengals)
• Andrews (vs. Dolphins)
• Johnson (vs. Rams)

I would for Loveland. Cincy has been weak against TE.

 

[The Dude]

If available - Tuten

Etienne meh and nursing a bad shoulder. Coming off a bye to face the Raiders.

 

[Absolutely Nothing]

Worth dropping Pollard or Benson for Tracy? I figure Pollard needs to get traded to have value, and Benson is re-entering a potential committee- but we don’t know yet if Tracy is going reclaim his solid form from last season. Whoever I drop, I doubt stays on the wire for long, so I have to make a move with confidence.

 

[kyoun1e]

Worth dropping Pollard or Benson for Tracy? I figure Pollard needs to get traded to have value, and Benson is re-entering a potential committee- but we don’t know yet if Tracy is going reclaim his solid form from last season. Whoever I drop, I doubt stays on the wire for long, so I have to make a move with confidence.

As an owner of Pollard, I would.

 

[FarFromHome]

Worth dropping Pollard or Benson for Tracy? I figure Pollard needs to get traded to have value, and Benson is re-entering a potential committee- but we don’t know yet if Tracy is going reclaim his solid form from last season. Whoever I drop, I doubt stays on the wire for long, so I have to make a move with confidence.

I own Benson in both the leagues Im in and I wouldn't drop or trade him for Tracy.

 

[Insein]

A little late this week but here's my list. A lot of names been said. Mostly obvious stuff here but it's nice to get it into an easy to read post.

Running Backs

Unload it all
RB Tyrone Tracy (Use your top pick, all your FAAB, you won't get a starting RB of this caliber for the rest of the year on the wire)

Unload almost it all
RB Tyjae Spears (46% on Sleeper)

Still worth it
RB Zonovan "Bam" Knight (28% on Sleeper)
RB Kareem Hunt (40% on Sleeper, Pacheco may be hurt)

Handcuffs that need to be owned
RB Emanuel Wilson
RB Isaiah Davis

Desperation Handcuffs
RB Devin Singletary
RB Samaje Perine
RB Ollie Gordon
RB Brashard Smith

Worth stashing on bye
RB Dylan Sampson
RB Tank Bigsby

Wide Receivers

Last Chance to grab a WR1
WR Tre Tucker (47% on Sleeper)

He's Back! (For now)
WR Christian Watson (15% on Sleeper)
WR Troy Franklin (33% on Sleeper)

Risky Grabs with Upside
WR Chimere Dike
WR Xavier Hutchinson
WR Jayden Higgens
WR Jaylin Noel
WR Roman Wilson
WR Malik Washington

Tight Ends

Johnson & Johnson (no relation)
TE Theo Johnson (Bellinger hurt)
TE Juwann Johnson (Shaheed may be moving, Rookie QB check downs)

Young Guns
TE AJ Barner (coming off bye)
TE Gunnar Helm (Garbage time starting to happen)
TE Jatavion Sanders

The other guys
TE Noah Fant
TE Dalton Schultz
TE Pat Freiermuth

Defenses to Stream
LAR vs NO (37% on Sleeper)
LAC @ Ten (30% on Sleeper)
Det vs Min (48% on Sleeper)

 

[rockaction]

RB Kareem Hunt (40% on Sleeper, Pacheco may be hurt)

Good God, I made a trade offer Sunday and this guy was the cut and the guy to comply with maximums and so my trade partner asks for him and I’m like, “Sure, I can do that,” and Hunt gets nine carries and two touches inside the five on Monday.

Oh, dear. Some of this game is just dumb *** luck. They’d taken away his green zone or high-value touches in the weeks preceding. Ugh.

Also, Breece to KC gains just a little more steam behind the notion, no? But that said, Veach does not like to offer high-dollar RB contracts or spend draft capital (outside of CEH that time) and they’re up against it with the cap.

 

[fatness]

@FBG Moderator , @Joe Bryant
Can this one be pinned and the one for Week 8 taken down? This is a helpful topic for a lot of us, and newcomers to the site are more likely to see it if pinned. Thanks.

 

[Dez]

Another terrible week on the waiver wire in my high stakes leagues and no Tracy isn't out there in any of them

 

[Dez]

Another terrible week on the waiver wire in my high stakes leagues and no Tracy isn't out there in any of them

No Bam Bam either in any league

 

[rockaction]

Another terrible week on the waiver wire in my high stakes leagues and no Tracy isn't out there in any of them

No Bam Bam either in any league

You can always grab Haasan Haskins, GB!

 

[the moops]

How would you all rank these terrible waiver wire RBs for week 9? Full PPR. Chubb, Smith, Monangai, Allgeier, McNichols?

 

[RaidersAreOne]

How would you all rank these terrible waiver wire RBs for week 9? Full PPR. Chubb, Smith, Monangai, Allgeier, McNichols?

I think Allgeier is worth picking up because he A) sometimes has stand alone value and B) is maybe the best handcuff in fantasy. Allgeier would be a starting RB on other teams and if Bijan were to go down you have an instant league winner.

My $0.02.

 

[zamboni]

How would you all rank these terrible waiver wire RBs for week 9? Full PPR. Chubb, Smith, Monangai, Allgeier, McNichols?

I think Allgeier is worth picking up because he A) sometimes has stand alone value and B) is maybe the best handcuff in fantasy. Allgeier would be a starting RB on other teams and if Bijan were to go down you have an instant league winner.

My $0.02.

Agree on rest of season, but if the question is just for week 9, I might roll the dice on Smith. With Pacheco out, Smith should presumably get more work and has some value in PPR leagues due to his passing game role. The wrinkle is whether Mitchell is called up and siphons off some of Pacheco's work, but I think Smith's role will stay the same with room for more.

 

[Insein]

How would you all rank these terrible waiver wire RBs for week 9? Full PPR. Chubb, Smith, Monangai, Allgeier, McNichols?

If you're talking who will score the most in week 9;

Allgeier
Monangai
Chubb
McNichols
Smith

 

[Doubles]

For this week I need a starter over Dobbins in a ten team. I have Bam Knight starting right now but Hunt is there. Pick him up and drop Knight and start Hunt right?

 

[JohnnyU]

For this week I need a starter over Dobbins in a ten team. I have Bam Knight starting right now but Hunt is there. Pick him up and drop Knight and start Hunt right?

I would