Waiver Wire Gems - Week 8 Edition (1 Viewer)

[Joe Bryant]

What kind of leagues are you guys in to have anybody mentioned in this thread available on a waiver wire?

Lots of leagues are different. If these guys don't apply to you, move on to a post that does. TIA.J

 

[Joe Bryant]

To everyone - please drop the "what kind of league?" troll stuff. This can be a great thread but please don't get yourself booted.

Thanks.

J

 

[Joe Bryant]

Where's this Chad Jackson love coming from? He had 1 catch.

Hi shuke,I think it's mostly from expectations. He started on fire in camps this summer with "Best player on the field" type raves from people. But the hamstring just killed him.Now he's reportedly all the way back and ready to start making waves. Brady is a curse / blessing in one of the best passers in the league but he spreads it around to so many guys. I do like his upside though. J

 

[beavers]

I think Chris Perry is a good waiver wire pick up.

Ashlie Lelie too. He may be promoted to number 2. although a falcon's WR isn't worth too much.

And to add about the what kind of league thing... a league with limited bench spots have a lot of these guys in the wire.

 

[War Eagle]

I think Chris Perry is a good waiver wire pick up.Ashlie Lelie too. He may be promoted to number 2. although a falcon's WR isn't worth too much.And to add about the what kind of league thing... a league with limited bench spots have a lot of these guys in the wire.

Picked up Perry last week I'm a huge ATL fan....no ATL WR is worth having....however with Lelie's possible promotion and Vick's 4 TD performance....he may be worth picking up for a week or two just to see what things are looking like.

 

[The Rook]

Seneca Wallace is downright horrible. He is very inaccurate, is often high with passes over the middle, and makes poor decisions with the football. If you need to pick up one or the other, go with Batch.

I'll preface my response with the fact I'm an Iowa State alumn so obviously a bit biased in wanting to see Seneca do well.However, I don't think he was downright horrible in his appearance against the Vikings. I agree with you in that when he misses, he misses high. I think next week will be a more fair test after he has a week of preparation. I think he could be dangerous as he becomes comfortable making the decision of when he should tuck it and run. You could tell he's been coached to stay disciplined in checking all options before running, because he had an opportunity to run in that Vikings game but held tight in the pocket and was sacked from behind. He did have two interceptions (the first was unlucky deflection). I thought he did a good job of getting into a rhytmn after that early interception. I look forward to what he can accomplish with their upcoming schedule the next few weeks.

 

[shuke]

Where's this Chad Jackson love coming from? He had 1 catch.

Hi shuke,I think it's mostly from expectations. He started on fire in camps this summer with "Best player on the field" type raves from people. But the hamstring just killed him.Now he's reportedly all the way back and ready to start making waves. Brady is a curse / blessing in one of the best passers in the league but he spreads it around to so many guys. I do like his upside though. J

All I'm saying is to temper the expectations. Said the same thing about Ben Watson before the past two seasons.

 

[Defending Champs]

I think Chris Perry is a good waiver wire pick up.Ashlie Lelie too. He may be promoted to number 2. although a falcon's WR isn't worth too much.And to add about the what kind of league thing... a league with limited bench spots have a lot of these guys in the wire.

Picked up Perry last week I'm a huge ATL fan....no ATL WR is worth having....however with Lelie's possible promotion and Vick's 4 TD performance....he may be worth picking up for a week or two just to see what things are looking like.

Atlanta fan here as well...I can see Lelie start producing some quality numbers. With White and Jenkins being inconsistent, Lelie seems to be catching on with Vick and the offense. I could easily see him start catching more and more balls as weeks progress. Teams won't let Crumpler go off like he did this past week, this will leave Lelie open more often IMO.

 

[Bri]

some people need to have their sarcasm meter calibrated.

some think it's fun I don't get called guppy often. I gotcha though, this am the post doesn't look so right, I'll delete it.

 

[Flyin Pigs]

Just noticed that Marcus Robinson is avail to me. May be to you also. He's been inconsistant so far but with Troy Williamson eating buttered popcorn during the coin toss, Marcus is a vet that may be able to put something together.

 

[Bri]

Just noticed that Marcus Robinson is avail to me. May be to you also. He's been inconsistant so far but with Troy Williamson eating buttered popcorn during the coin toss, Marcus is a vet that may be able to put something together.

he's not reliable and very hard to figure out when he'll get those TDs which make up most of his FF points

 

[squidrope]

What kind of leagues are you guys in to have anybody mentioned in this thread available on a waiver wire?

 

[Flyin Pigs]

Just noticed that Marcus Robinson is avail to me. May be to you also. He's been inconsistant so far but with Troy Williamson eating buttered popcorn during the coin toss, Marcus is a vet that may be able to put something together.

he's not reliable and very hard to figure out when he'll get those TDs which make up most of his FF points

Yeah, I am tending towards thinking the same thing...besides, being the #3 WR in a fairly conservative passing offense doesn't really bode for breakthrough stats. I may keep an eye on him in case Troy or Travis Taylor can't play or if some connect is made b/n QB and Marcus...Also, I just realized that Matt Jones and Drew Bennet owners got sick of waiting on them and dropped 'em late last week. I like them better as stash-n-wait players.

 

[Kleck]

Where's this Chad Jackson love coming from? He had 1 catch.

And one pretty bad drop on a crossing route underneath. Can't forget that one.

 

[shuke]

Just noticed that Marcus Robinson is avail to me. May be to you also. He's been inconsistant so far but with Troy Williamson eating buttered popcorn during the coin toss, Marcus is a vet that may be able to put something together.

he's not reliable and very hard to figure out when he'll get those TDs which make up most of his FF points

He's got a TD in 3 of the 4 games he's played this year. I'm not saying he's good enough to be your WR3, but I think he's worth a roster spot, especially with some of these games coming up:SF week 9

Green Bay week 10

Detroit week 14

Jets week 15

Green Bay week 16

That's a pretty tasty FF playoff schedule there.

 

[Judge Smails]

Just noticed that Marcus Robinson is avail to me. May be to you also. He's been inconsistant so far but with Troy Williamson eating buttered popcorn during the coin toss, Marcus is a vet that may be able to put something together.

he's not reliable and very hard to figure out when he'll get those TDs which make up most of his FF points

He's got a TD in 3 of the 4 games he's played this year. I'm not saying he's good enough to be your WR3, but I think he's worth a roster spot, especially with some of these games coming up:SF week 9

Green Bay week 10

Detroit week 14

Jets week 15

Green Bay week 16

That's a pretty tasty FF playoff schedule there.

needed him desperately for one week last week when Harrison/Jennings were on byes and he got me squat...He is streaky though

 

[bullitt]

Joshua Cribbs , In leagues that give points for return yards. He has been the kick returner , Just got promoted to WR#3, and now has also been named the punt returner. He has been averaging @100 yds a week in kick returns, the punt returning could add some more yds as well could being WR#3.Per KFFL:

Oct 20 Scott Petrak, of the Medina Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns WR Dennis Northcutt (ribs) missed practice Friday, Oct. 20, and he will not play this week. WR Joe Jurevicius will now start in his place this week, and WR Josh Cribbs will become the new No. 3 wide receiver. Cribbs will also be returning punts this week.

 

[baronson]

chris perry. as the bengals are more likely to be playing from behind this year than last, i think he could get you some 4th Q junk receiving yards. nevermind the possibility rudi gets hurt.

courtney anderson. if you're hurting at TE like i am, he's been coming around lately.

damon huard. he's looked strong the last few weeks.

giants D. many people gave up on them weeks ago. as a homer, they're looking positively tizzight lately.

 

[Marc Levin]

Just noticed that Marcus Robinson is avail to me. May be to you also. He's been inconsistant so far but with Troy Williamson eating buttered popcorn during the coin toss, Marcus is a vet that may be able to put something together.

he's not reliable and very hard to figure out when he'll get those TDs which make up most of his FF points

He's got a TD in 3 of the 4 games he's played this year. I'm not saying he's good enough to be your WR3, but I think he's worth a roster spot, especially with some of these games coming up:SF week 9

Green Bay week 10

Detroit week 14

Jets week 15

Green Bay week 16

That's a pretty tasty FF playoff schedule there.

With Bryant Johnson likely to take a back seat to Fitz after the AZ bye week (week 9), it seems like the right time to pick up a guy like Marcus Robinson and plug him into a rotation at WR3.

 

[Wilbur Wood]

I know he has not played much, but I would look to pick up Stokely this week for the stretch run. he is available in many leagues because of his injuries. He could be a valueable flex/wr3 down the stretch (especially in TD heavy leagues).

What is the likelihood that Stokley will play in Week 8? He has missed most of the season so far with a knee injury (~~ D Branch, circa 2005)????

 

[The Ref]

Just noticed that Marcus Robinson is avail to me. May be to you also. He's been inconsistant so far but with Troy Williamson eating buttered popcorn during the coin toss, Marcus is a vet that may be able to put something together.

he's not reliable and very hard to figure out when he'll get those TDs which make up most of his FF points

He's got a TD in 3 of the 4 games he's played this year. I'm not saying he's good enough to be your WR3, but I think he's worth a roster spot, especially with some of these games coming up:SF week 9

Green Bay week 10

Detroit week 14

Jets week 15

Green Bay week 16

That's a pretty tasty FF playoff schedule there.

With Bryant Johnson likely to take a back seat to Fitz after the AZ bye week (week 9), it seems like the right time to pick up a guy like Marcus Robinson and plug him into a rotation at WR3.

The whole reason I am in this posting is to find a good replacement for Bryant Johnson...

 

[Marc Levin]

And how many targets will Stokely get?

The team seems happy with Dallas Clark and Stokely's opps seem like they will be significantly fewer than in prior years.

 

[Marc Levin]

Just noticed that Marcus Robinson is avail to me. May be to you also. He's been inconsistant so far but with Troy Williamson eating buttered popcorn during the coin toss, Marcus is a vet that may be able to put something together.

he's not reliable and very hard to figure out when he'll get those TDs which make up most of his FF points

He's got a TD in 3 of the 4 games he's played this year. I'm not saying he's good enough to be your WR3, but I think he's worth a roster spot, especially with some of these games coming up:SF week 9

Green Bay week 10

Detroit week 14

Jets week 15

Green Bay week 16

That's a pretty tasty FF playoff schedule there.

With Bryant Johnson likely to take a back seat to Fitz after the AZ bye week (week 9), it seems like the right time to pick up a guy like Marcus Robinson and plug him into a rotation at WR3.

The whole reason I am in this posting is to find a good replacement for Bryant Johnson...

Robinson's the guy I am targeting this week to fill my WR3 spot instead of Bryant Johnson - I will play BJohn through this week, and then probably cut him.

 

[Marc Levin]

FYI - Robinson thread

There's also a lot of talk in the "sneaky WR plays?" thread

 

[Bri]

Just noticed that Marcus Robinson is avail to me. May be to you also. He's been inconsistant so far but with Troy Williamson eating buttered popcorn during the coin toss, Marcus is a vet that may be able to put something together.

he's not reliable and very hard to figure out when he'll get those TDs which make up most of his FF points

He's got a TD in 3 of the 4 games he's played this year. I'm not saying he's good enough to be your WR3, but I think he's worth a roster spot, especially with some of these games coming up:SF week 9

Green Bay week 10

Detroit week 14

Jets week 15

Green Bay week 16

That's a pretty tasty FF playoff schedule there.

I haven't had luck with him since his old Bears days. Seeing you mentioning playoffs, I feel compelled to warn ya

 

[Bri]

And how many targets will Stokely get?The team seems happy with Dallas Clark and Stokely's opps seem like they will be significantly fewer than in prior years.

He's not easy to figure out either. IIRC the year he got a K, Clark was a preseason TE fave. Those two are rough when they both play. I think Stokely and Washington(from PIT mentioned earlier) will only do well when the passing game is "on", expected high scoring weeks. I have Washington in a couple dynasty leagues. Maybe second half of the year, but now he looks like someone I'll be glad to have next year.

 

[Bri]

IF you field a backup TE, IMO ya gotta consider Kris Wilson who had about 10 points last week.(Nother thread here) I don't think Witten and Shockey have gotten me that many more than a week or two this year

 

[malice]

If the Derrick Mason owner panicked and dropped him over the bye week, he could be worth revisiting this week vs. NO. NO is currently giving up the most average fantasy points per game to WR1s this season (at least based on my league's scoring).

 

[Frenchy Fuqua]

Still like Eric Parker. He didn't do much this week (2 recpts for 39 yds) for FF but just missed two long TD passes by Rivers and did get 6 targets...over the past 4 weeks has 27 targets. With Rivers completing nearly 2/3 of his passes and Parker catching nearly 2/3 of his targets for 15.7 yds per recpt...if Parker can average 6-8 targets per week from here on out he will be a very nice WR3 or 4.

 

[shuke]

Just noticed that Marcus Robinson is avail to me. May be to you also. He's been inconsistant so far but with Troy Williamson eating buttered popcorn during the coin toss, Marcus is a vet that may be able to put something together.

he's not reliable and very hard to figure out when he'll get those TDs which make up most of his FF points

He's got a TD in 3 of the 4 games he's played this year. I'm not saying he's good enough to be your WR3, but I think he's worth a roster spot, especially with some of these games coming up:SF week 9

Green Bay week 10

Detroit week 14

Jets week 15

Green Bay week 16

That's a pretty tasty FF playoff schedule there.

I haven't had luck with him since his old Bears days. Seeing you mentioning playoffs, I feel compelled to warn ya

I'm better than you.

 

[hellz_fireflies]

Santonio Holmes (Wilson hurt) week7 stats 5/91 rec. week 8 at Oakland..if in need of a wr for a week or two

 

[Bri]

Santonio Holmes (Wilson hurt) week7 stats 5/91 rec. week 8 at Oakland..if in need of a wr for a week or two

What do you think about Washington?

 

[Marc Levin]

Just noticed that Marcus Robinson is avail to me. May be to you also. He's been inconsistant so far but with Troy Williamson eating buttered popcorn during the coin toss, Marcus is a vet that may be able to put something together.

he's not reliable and very hard to figure out when he'll get those TDs which make up most of his FF points

He's got a TD in 3 of the 4 games he's played this year. I'm not saying he's good enough to be your WR3, but I think he's worth a roster spot, especially with some of these games coming up:SF week 9

Green Bay week 10

Detroit week 14

Jets week 15

Green Bay week 16

That's a pretty tasty FF playoff schedule there.

I haven't had luck with him since his old Bears days. Seeing you mentioning playoffs, I feel compelled to warn ya

I'm better than you.

You've been shuked.

 

[Bri]

I'm better than you.

ok

 

[packersfan]

If you're looking for a defense this week the Panthers may have been dropped in a lot of leagues and I think they're looking real real good at home against Tony Romo and the Cowboys.

 

[hellz_fireflies]

Santonio Holmes (Wilson hurt) week7 stats 5/91 rec. week 8 at Oakland..if in need of a wr for a week or two

What do you think about Washington?

Washington played last week and got the TD yes..but Holmes got more targets..and receptions and yards..Holmes is the x factor in backing up Wilson..Washington is wr#3 setups

 

[SickThing]

If you're looking for a defense this week the Panthers may have been dropped in a lot of leagues and I think they're looking real real good at home against Tony Romo and the Cowboys.

Romo may not see any playing time in that game, which actually would be a bump up to the Panthers D as Bledsoe is more likely to take a sack.

 

[MarcO]

Seneca Wallace is downright horrible. He is very inaccurate, is often high with passes over the middle, and makes poor decisions with the football. If you need to pick up one or the other, go with Batch.

I'll preface my response with the fact I'm an Iowa State alumn so obviously a bit biased in wanting to see Seneca do well.However, I don't think he was downright horrible in his appearance against the Vikings. I agree with you in that when he misses, he misses high. I think next week will be a more fair test after he has a week of preparation. I think he could be dangerous as he becomes comfortable making the decision of when he should tuck it and run. You could tell he's been coached to stay disciplined in checking all options before running, because he had an opportunity to run in that Vikings game but held tight in the pocket and was sacked from behind. He did have two interceptions (the first was unlucky deflection). I thought he did a good job of getting into a rhytmn after that early interception. I look forward to what he can accomplish with their upcoming schedule the next few weeks.

#1 Mike Holmgren is a better judge of QB talent than anyone in here - there is a reason he has stuck with Wallace as a backup QB for 3 years and NOT put him in the game as a WR or in any gimmicky formations - he does not want the guy hurt.Yes, Wallace did not look so good on Sunday - but remember he gets ZERO snaps with the first team offense during the week - the Seahawks just don't practice the way some other teams do and alternate QBs with the first offense. He was put in the game after the seahawks had fallen behind. They had no running game established and he was forced to pass. A bad situation for any backup QB - ala Romo last night. Give these guys a week to prepare and let them start the game at zero zero, and you will see different results.Wallace has weapons with a solid group of WRs and Alexander back in a week.

 

[MarcO]

I know it sounds insane - but I'm thinking of picking up the HOU DEF for this weeks game with TENN. They looked good against JAX and maybe can keep it going against TENN and a mistake prone Young... (i hope???)

 

[Sleeper 43]

1. Wali Lundy - If Lundy survived on the Waiver Wire in your league, he's looking like the man in Houston and *possibly* a productive back. He just played very well against a solid D.2. Marty Booker - Yes, yet ANOTHER Miami receiver. Booker was the go-to all day today it seemed. And more than anything, he was clutch for Joey. I think Joey stays with Booker going forward, the ol' scrappy vet.

Hagan > BookerWith the supoorting cast Romo has I think he will be a QB1 from here on out and Bledsoe is done in Dallas or the NFL forever.

 

[Texican]

1. Wali Lundy - If Lundy survived on the Waiver Wire in your league, he's looking like the man in Houston and *possibly* a productive back. He just played very well against a solid D.

2. Marty Booker - Yes, yet ANOTHER Miami receiver. Booker was the go-to all day today it seemed. And more than anything, he was clutch for Joey. I think Joey stays with Booker going forward, the ol' scrappy vet.

Hagan > BookerWith the supoorting cast Romo has I think he will be a QB1 from here on out and Bledsoe is done in Dallas or the NFL forever.

Fantasy wise?

 

[broncofan13000]

Rod Smith.

Could have been dropped in some leagues, but he was targeted 13 times last week and hauled in 6 catches for 69 yards. Denver hasn't been passing much this year, but they won't be able to continue to win like that. In PPR league Rod can have alot of value.

 

[Deepster]

What kind of leagues are you guys in to have anybody mentioned in this thread available on a waiver wire?

Lots of leagues are different. If these guys don't apply to you, move on to a post that does. TIA.J

In my main league, we draft deep (12 teams with 6 RB's - 7 WR/TE's for each team). You only get 6 Free Agent transactions over the first 13 weeks, then rosters freeze for the playoffs. Waivers start with the team in 12th place Total Pts each week.Most backups and "sleepers" are drafted so I look to threads like this to get a guy a week or two ahead of the curve. It puts a player or two on my radar so I can decide if I'm burning 1 of my 6 moves. Additionally, I put in 50-55 hrs a week at work. When I come online here, I look for threads with this sort of subject line and zone in.Any and all speculation is appreciated.

 

[Marc Levin]

 

[packersfan]

If you're looking for a defense this week the Panthers may have been dropped in a lot of leagues and I think they're looking real real good at home against Tony Romo and the Cowboys.

Romo may not see any playing time in that game, which actually would be a bump up to the Panthers D as Bledsoe is more likely to take a sack.

I'd be surprised if Parcells went back to Bledsoe this week but anything's possible. As far as the Carolina D, if Romo starts I think they're looking terrific like I said before. I think you can bank on a couple of TOs at least if he's the starter whereas Bledsoe still has the ability to go out and play good enough to beat a good team. But if you think Bledsoe stinks than either way the Panthers' D is looking pretty good this week so again if they were dropped they could be a nice pickup this week.

 

[Texican]

(Marc - Totally off the subject..nice avatar - just watched Young Frankenstein for the first time the other night. )

 

[Marc Levin]

(Marc - Totally off the subject..nice avatar - just watched Young Frankenstein for the first time the other night. )

I probbaly watched that movie for the "first" time around 20 years ago - probably more..

 

[Texican]

(Marc - Totally off the subject..nice avatar - just watched Young Frankenstein for the first time the other night. )

I probbaly watched that movie for the "first" time around 20 years ago - probably more..

I know. My wife couldn't believe I had never seen it, so she made a movie night for us so I could see it.

 

[Marc Levin]

I had to introduce my ex-GF to Spinal Tap two years ago - not unheard of, just surprising.

 

[Patriotsfatboy1]

How about a guy like Jurevicius? He is coming back from an injury and he put up a pretty good game last week. They have the Jets this week and it is not like they prevented the Lions from putting up some good points. A veteran who can bridge the bye-weeks to the playoffs has some value. :dunno: