Oh hell yeah he is. Yeldon has had his chance this season and he has soiled the bed.
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Week 2 waiver wire (1 Viewer)
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SameSongNDance
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If anyone is interested I put together a spreadsheet with players snaps, utilization and etc. to get a better look at the landscape before waivers run. Based purely on snaps and utilization, I'm looking at the following in deeper leagues..
Doctson - played on 28% of snaps (33% increase from week 1), saw 5 targets and 3 RZ looks
Perriman - played on 41% of snaps (32% increase), saw 5 targets
Ferguson - played on 37% of snaps (118% increase), saw 4 targets and 2 carries
Doctson - played on 28% of snaps (33% increase from week 1), saw 5 targets and 3 RZ looks
Perriman - played on 41% of snaps (32% increase), saw 5 targets
Ferguson - played on 37% of snaps (118% increase), saw 4 targets and 2 carries
Buck Bradcanon
Footballguy
This might be the sneaky WR pickup of the week. There may not be clarity around Moncrief before waivers run, but the longer we wait the more I worry about his status.
Joe T
Footballguy
rider down
Footballguy
I am putting in a claim on Joe T's avatar
shadyridr
Footballguy
Interseptopus
Footballguy
I'm talking about more action near/in the redzone. I felt like Williams' size made him a much better target near the redzone than Benjamin. I was surprised at this. One week of sample size, so that's not a whole lot to go by I know.
Again, not to be that guy but I will be... 2/17 isn't as impressive as 3/61/1
Benjamin's 5/70/1 is much better if you take away his 45 yard TD as I did for Williams.
Who knows this week could be the exact opposite. Williams could be a star by the end of the year, but I'm not one to over-react to opportunities for a player. That has burned me in the past. Williams has the opportunity to be a very good fantasy player but that doesn't equal production automatically. All I know is I'm glad I picked him up
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shadyridr
Footballguy
Don't get me wrong. I'd rather have Benjamin who will be a wr2 while Williams is more a wr3
Interseptopus
Footballguy
Yeah I think that's a clear example of you know what you are getting with Benjamin whereas Williams is more of a wild card with huge potential. I'm not sure that offense can support two WR2s weekly
robb
Footballguy
Yeah, I'm surprised he isn't being talked about more. I guess that's because there is still uncertainty about how much time Moncrief will miss, if any at all.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
I still can't make heads or tails of this week. All the injuries are a mishmash with little solid info.
The best I see to jump on are Pitta and Dorsett.
The best I see to jump on are Pitta and Dorsett.
GrandpaRox
Footballguy
Ngakoue, Yannick JAC DE
beerbuff
Footballguy
How is Michael on waivers? I might gamble with CAP ahead of Washington as Stewarts injury history is more reliable than Murrays.Non-ppr dynasty my claim list is as follows...
1. Christine Michael
2. Jerick McKinnon
3. Dwayne Washington
4. CAP
Anyone wanna convince me otherwise?
spider321
Footballguy
I guess my fellow owners know Michael's storied history.
Dwayne Washington is on the Lions, and Abdullah is also injured.
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beerbuff
Footballguy
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
I think this is correct although I may just leave CAP alone. He looked much improved to me during preseason action, which is why I was a bit surprised to see him inactive weeks 1 and 2(I understand that this may have to do with special teams and etc.) but he would have to be head and shoulders above Tolbert and Fozzy to really return on the investment IMO. It's possible but between Cam, Tolbert and Fozzy I'm not sure there's enough opportunity and subsequent upside. In standard leagues I obviously like him a little more,Non-ppr dynasty my claim list is as follows...
1. Christine Michael
2. Jerick McKinnon
3. Dwayne Washington
4. CAP
Anyone wanna convince me otherwise?
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
I just put a waiver claim in for RB Dexter McCluster
taking over for D.Woodhead...could get a lot of PPR points
taking over for D.Woodhead...could get a lot of PPR points
Interseptopus
Footballguy
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
well yes of course ...but someone needs to catch that ball out of the backfield ...and hes familiar with the offence ( Ken Whisenhunt )
The Kerminator
Footballguy
Have the number 4 waiver spot this week and I'm all over the place. Very little solid information out there regarding the length of any of these injuries except for Woodhead. Peterson is anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 months. If McKinnon had the backfield to himself he might be worth a shot. Abdullah? Who knows the extent. Stewart has a history of injuries but may be only a couple of weeks. I'm just not sure if any of them are worth the #4 waiver priority. I don't see any of the waiver wire RBs this week as a season changer.
I'll probably save the high priority spot and take my chances on free agency at no cost. Hoping Dwayne Washington slips through as I think he has the highest upside with opportunity.
I'll probably save the high priority spot and take my chances on free agency at no cost. Hoping Dwayne Washington slips through as I think he has the highest upside with opportunity.
Casting Couch
Footballguy
I'll probably save the high priority spot and take my chances on free agency at no cost
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beerbuff
Footballguy
Good call unless you are in a bad way for this weekend, with so many different RB options on the wire someone is bound to not get picked up. The only waiver RB's that I think are possible season changers are McCluster and Dixon.
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
Agree on Dixon -- the time to stash him is now. While he could just be yet another runner in BAL's backfield, no one else has really stepped up yet, and I think Dixon has the skillset to separate himself.
McCluster -- not so much. Would love to see him find success as I think he's very talented, but he's too much of a gadget back and is way more suited to screens and end around where he can exploit his quickness. We've seen what he has to offer, and it's more of a COP/single down role than a guy who can garner enough carries (and be successful as a runner between the tackles) to be a game changer.
spider321
Footballguy
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
Not blowing any FAAB this week in 1 league or #2 priority in the other. Im hoping the guy uses his priority in the latter situation so I end up with top priority until I decide to utilize it. My end of the bench if Ajayi who I honestly dont like but is probably as good of a wild card as the rest of the FA RB's going forward. I think I might drop Graham for Pitta is he makes it thru waivers but not wasting my priority on Capt. Hip.
Rodrigo Duterte
Footballguy
shadyridr
Footballguy
Black
Footballguy
See, I know this is more a Assistant Coach question, but was really thinking to cut ties with Foster and nab Dixon that folks have mentioned here--Also have D. Henry on BN. Will have to see what news on Ware (and JC) brings tomorrow/Fridaymy exact 3 RBs
Sir Psycho
Footballguy
Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter 3m3 minutes ago
Lions RB Ameer Abdullah to IR. http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0570227197105674307-4 …
Lions RB Ameer Abdullah to IR. http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0570227197105674307-4 …
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Part of the appeal of Williams is his big play ability and Rivers' penchant for throwing deep to big WRs - this one was more of a catch and run. Your stance is really odd here.
JFS171
Footballguy
That was my exact same reaction... when he got in the game and took a few carries, I thought to myself, "Who the hell is that guy?" He looked quicker and more agile to me...
As I posted above, this doesn't sound too good to me on Peterson. I thought his reaction right after it happened was extremely discouraging. I'm not a doctor, and I've never torn up my knee like that. But being carried to the locker room doesn't give me a lot of hope that the dude is back on the field anytime soon. McKinnon and/or Asiata owners are going to be happy... my lean remains toward Asiata.
DocHolliday
Footballguy
And now Abdullah is heading to IR. Man, as a Lions homer, I really hate to be right about this. I think AA had a chance to make this his breakout year. Hell, the run he got hurt on was one of the most impressive runs of his career. But I'm telling you, foot sprains never seem to end well. I still remember grabbing CJ Anderson off the WW a couple years ago specifically because Hillman had a foot sprain and Ball had a groin injury that he tried to come back too soon from and reinjured, and I thought, "I can't imagine two injuries that are more likely to linger than those two."
In fact, while it's obviously worse for the player to have a season-ender like ACL or Achilles tear, you could argue that for fantasy players, foot sprains are often worse, since they tantalize you every week that the guy may be on the verge of coming back. In that sense, AA owners are lucky the Lions made a clean break.
And now Abdullah is heading to IR. Man, as a Lions homer, I really hate to be right about this. I think AA had a chance to make this his breakout year. Hell, the run he got hurt on was one of the most impressive runs of his career. But I'm telling you, foot sprains never seem to end well. I still remember grabbing CJ Anderson off the WW a couple years ago specifically because Hillman had a foot sprain and Ball had a groin injury that he tried to come back too soon from and reinjured, and I thought, "I can't imagine two injuries that are more likely to linger than those two."
In fact, while it's obviously worse for the player to have a season-ender like ACL or Achilles tear, you could argue that for fantasy players, foot sprains are often worse, since they tantalize you every week that the guy may be on the verge of coming back. In that sense, AA owners are lucky the Lions made a clean break.
And now Abdullah is heading to IR. Man, as a Lions homer, I really hate to be right about this. I think AA had a chance to make this his breakout year. Hell, the run he got hurt on was one of the most impressive runs of his career. But I'm telling you, foot sprains never seem to end well. I still remember grabbing CJ Anderson off the WW a couple years ago specifically because Hillman had a foot sprain and Ball had a groin injury that he tried to come back too soon from and reinjured, and I thought, "I can't imagine two injuries that are more likely to linger than those two."
In fact, while it's obviously worse for the player to have a season-ender like ACL or Achilles tear, you could argue that for fantasy players, foot sprains are often worse, since they tantalize you every week that the guy may be on the verge of coming back. In that sense, AA owners are lucky the Lions made a clean break.
And now Abdullah is heading to IR. Man, as a Lions homer, I really hate to be right about this. I think AA had a chance to make this his breakout year. Hell, the run he got hurt on was one of the most impressive runs of his career. But I'm telling you, foot sprains never seem to end well. I still remember grabbing CJ Anderson off the WW a couple years ago specifically because Hillman had a foot sprain and Ball had a groin injury that he tried to come back too soon from and reinjured, and I thought, "I can't imagine two injuries that are more likely to linger than those two."
In fact, while it's obviously worse for the player to have a season-ender like ACL or Achilles tear, you could argue that for fantasy owners, foot sprains are often worse, since they tantalize you every week that the guy may be on the verge of coming back. In that sense, AA owners are lucky the Lions made a clean break.
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pantherclub
Footballguy
I think after this season entire strategies of fantasy will evolve. The incredible slew of injuries carried over from last year must make one reevaluate how a person drafts. I know AA wasnt that highly drafted I am just speaking in generalities. Seems like a ton of RB's are getting popped just 2 weeks in.
pantherclub
Footballguy
As long as he is healthy he is a must start at this point unless you have a clear better alternative.
Warhogs
Footballguy
I only had a couple of new draft leagues this year and I had already evolved my strategy and it has paid off early. I avoided RB in the early rounds and then loaded heavy on them after that. Time will tell but I got a lot of lower tier starters and short term early starters like Ware and DeAngelo. I figured to run them until the starters were back and then look to fill holes from there.
