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Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups (1 Viewer)

what % of my free agency budget should I use on willie mac?
I just put up $307 ($1000 budget) for him in one of my FFPC leagues that I am desperate in and lost by $5. Only put up $199 in my other FFPC league that I am not desperate for RBs and of course I won him. So who really knows.

 
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Lamar Miller dropped for McGahee in my 12 man :sadbanana:

I'm dropping Pierce for Miller ... some people.
I know he struggled in Week 1, but he's a starting RB with at the very least debatable upside/potential, getting the majority of a RBBC currently. That's a drop that's potentially grounds for not coming back to a league next year. Miller's future is debatable as per our SP thread on him. But he's not a WW RB, especially not for McGahee in a 12 team league.

Brutal.

 
I hope these drops for McGahee are jokes. Even the Giants wouldn't sign him! I agree with whoever said the best WW pickup this week is among the drops by complete idiots.

 
I hope these drops for McGahee are jokes. Even the Giants wouldn't sign him! I agree with whoever said the best WW pickup this week is among the drops by complete idiots.
"I saw Terrell Davis on NFL Network the other night, as a host. I have a hard time letting go of a good thing, but thinking he might be worth a drop for McGahee in dyno. Maybe Donald Driver too, hasn't been producing much as of late."

 
What do people know about Marlon Brown. Did a search for his name and no threads on him that I can tell

I have an open spot and trying to decide between him and Rainey. I need RB help more than WR

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What do people know about Marlon Brown. Did a search for his name and no threads on him that I can tell

I have an open spot and trying to decide between him and Rainey. I need RB help more than WR

*** (Not trying to start a Who do I pick up post for the hawks out there. Just trying to find out something about Brown)
Marlon Brown

 
What do people know about Marlon Brown. Did a search for his name and no threads on him that I can tell

I have an open spot and trying to decide between him and Rainey. I need RB help more than WR

*** (Not trying to start a Who do I pick up post for the hawks out there. Just trying to find out something about Brown)
Marlon Brown
Thank you. I typed his name in and this was no where to be seen

 
Fleener became my #1 FA with Allen out. Got him in 1 league for 14% of my budget where I'm needy at TE and am happy with that. I wouldn't pay much for McGahee. I guess he could surprise, but he's 32, coming off injury, and going to a team where Trent was struggling. Seems like the cards are really stacked against him.

 
What do people know about Marlon Brown. Did a search for his name and no threads on him that I can tell

I have an open spot and trying to decide between him and Rainey. I need RB help more than WR

*** (Not trying to start a Who do I pick up post for the hawks out there. Just trying to find out something about Brown)
Marlon Brown
Thank you. I typed his name in and this was no where to be seen
The only useful way to search this site is to make the search only look in the titles.

 
What do people know about Marlon Brown. Did a search for his name and no threads on him that I can tell

I have an open spot and trying to decide between him and Rainey. I need RB help more than WR

*** (Not trying to start a Who do I pick up post for the hawks out there. Just trying to find out something about Brown)
Marlon Brown
Thank you. I typed his name in and this was no where to be seen
The only useful way to search this site is to make the search only look in the titles.
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i've seen willis go for anywhere between 30-60% of peoples faab.

I dont understand why.. If Trent wasnt running great behind that o-line you think 32 year old Willis is going to be the savior now?

Idk seems like people got caught in the moment bidding on him.

 
i've seen willis go for anywhere between 30-60% of peoples faab.

I dont understand why.. If Trent wasnt running great behind that o-line you think 32 year old Willis is going to be the savior now?

Idk seems like people got caught in the moment bidding on him.
It's probably just because it's not always common to be able to pick up a starting RB on waivers during week 3. If you are hurting at RB, the fact that he is starting, period and could get 15-20 carries per game makes him a competitive pick up vs. many other options.

That said, I don't think he's necessarily going to tear up the league or anything. But if you are hurting for RB and you are in a deep league, in some circumstances it could make sense...

 
i've seen willis go for anywhere between 30-60% of peoples faab.

I dont understand why.. If Trent wasnt running great behind that o-line you think 32 year old Willis is going to be the savior now?

Idk seems like people got caught in the moment bidding on him.
It's probably just because it's not always common to be able to pick up a starting RB on waivers during week 3. If you are hurting at RB, the fact that he is starting, period and could get 15-20 carries per game makes him a competitive pick up vs. many other options. That said, I don't think he's necessarily going to tear up the league or anything. But if you are hurting for RB and you are in a deep league, in some circumstances it could make sense...
Except it is not a fact he is starting. He hasnt even been signed yet...just saying

 
I'd agree with this. It's also because, at least IMHO, I never thought Richardson was that good. The guy only averaged 3.5 yards a carry. Willis can do that.

 
Probably not bidding on Willie.

I'd have to drop Snelling and likely pay at least 15%. Just not worth it. I think there's more upside with Snelling if he plays well and S-Jax' injury lingers more than a couple weeks.

 
Probably not bidding on Willie.

I'd have to drop Snelling and likely pay at least 15%. Just not worth it. I think there's more upside with Snelling if he plays well and S-Jax' injury lingers more than a couple weeks.
I agree with this. Snelling can be a sneaky high risk/reward flex. And no one bid on him in any of my leagues. Everyone went wild for Wille. The only reason I can figure is his long term value. But I'll take the GL back on a high scoring offense than a team that is going to get curb stomped on the regular. Even if it's for just a few weeks.

 
Is anybody that is weak at TE going all out for Charles Clay? 2 solid weeks in a row with a running game that has looked mediocre at best.
Yes.

Anyone else looking at Andre Ellington? Coach says he can carry the load, Mendy hurt already with a new knee problem. I'm trying to find space for him cause if he starts this weekend he'll be the top pickup in week 4.

 
Is anybody that is weak at TE going all out for Charles Clay? 2 solid weeks in a row with a running game that has looked mediocre at best.
Yes.

Anyone else looking at Andre Ellington? Coach says he can carry the load, Mendy hurt already with a new knee problem. I'm trying to find space for him cause if he starts this weekend he'll be the top pickup in week 4.
Got Ellington for $10 last night (100 to start with)

 
I'd agree with this. It's also because, at least IMHO, I never thought Richardson was that good. The guy only averaged 3.5 yards a carry. Willis can do that.
You understand that the 3.5 was a product of the team right? No QB, no WRs, 9 in the box and never leading any games to pound the rock will have that result. also, the coaching staff was at fault as well as they never put him in a position to succeed.

 
I'd agree with this. It's also because, at least IMHO, I never thought Richardson was that good. The guy only averaged 3.5 yards a carry. Willis can do that.
You understand that the 3.5 was a product of the team right? No QB, no WRs, 9 in the box and never leading any games to pound the rock will have that result. also, the coaching staff was at fault as well as they never put him in a position to succeed.
I guess we will find out. And what happens now if he stays the same

 
In my league, Willie just went for a staggering $89/$100. That's the highest I've seen or heard of yet. I guess on the super optimistic side of the spectrum Willie could be the Waiver Wire hero this year?... Nah

 
i've seen willis go for anywhere between 30-60% of peoples faab.

I dont understand why.. If Trent wasnt running great behind that o-line you think 32 year old Willis is going to be the savior now?

Idk seems like people got caught in the moment bidding on him.
Considering the Browns may get in the red zone twice more the rest of the year this is sheer lunacy.. Get a bum off the street in a terrible offense and spend 60% of the FAAB on him. Recipe for winning.

 
i've seen willis go for anywhere between 30-60% of peoples faab.

I dont understand why.. If Trent wasnt running great behind that o-line you think 32 year old Willis is going to be the savior now?

Idk seems like people got caught in the moment bidding on him.
It's probably just because it's not always common to be able to pick up a starting RB on waivers during week 3. If you are hurting at RB, the fact that he is starting, period and could get 15-20 carries per game makes him a competitive pick up vs. many other options. That said, I don't think he's necessarily going to tear up the league or anything. But if you are hurting for RB and you are in a deep league, in some circumstances it could make sense...
Except it is not a fact he is starting. He hasnt even been signed yet...just saying
right

its already thursday noon and he didnt sign yet.. if people are concerned about t-rich learning the playbook, you think willis is gonna alll of a sudden come in an be effective

 
I picked up Willie but I am considering dropping him for Ellington. Not sure about rostering players from a team that clearly does not want to win football games.

 
I dropped Miles Austin for him. We'll see, I also own T-Rich. The hope is that McGahee will get enough value to trade for a better WR down the line, but who knows.
What the hell.
But Miles Austin is not even the best WR on his own team...why wouldn't you drop him??
May as well drop Wes Welker, too. He's not the best WR on his team, either.
wish i could play in a league with that guy.. dropping a number 2 wr on a pass happy offense for a guy who hasnt been signed yet, and wont be productive for at least the first week or 2

 
I dropped Miles Austin for him. We'll see, I also own T-Rich. The hope is that McGahee will get enough value to trade for a better WR down the line, but who knows.
What the hell.
But Miles Austin is not even the best WR on his own team...why wouldn't you drop him??
May as well drop Wes Welker, too. He's not the best WR on his team, either.
wish i could play in a league with that guy.. dropping a number 2 wr on a pass happy offense for a guy who hasnt been signed yet, and wont be productive for at least the first week or 2
I dropped him because his production has been so hit and miss, and RB's are at a premium in our league right now and I have more options at WR than RB. It really depends on your situation, he was the most expendable player I could cut. It's a 12 team league with very short benches though - hard to keep everyone rostered.

 
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Probably not bidding on Willie.

I'd have to drop Snelling and likely pay at least 15%. Just not worth it. I think there's more upside with Snelling if he plays well and S-Jax' injury lingers more than a couple weeks.
I agree with this. Snelling can be a sneaky high risk/reward flex. And no one bid on him in any of my leagues. Everyone went wild for Wille. The only reason I can figure is his long term value. But I'll take the GL back on a high scoring offense than a team that is going to get curb stomped on the regular. Even if it's for just a few weeks.
McGahee went for $22 (100) in my main league, Rainey for $16, and OBwhatever for a buck.

Not as high as I thought they might go, but yeah, I don't mind passing on this situation.

 
What the heck, picked up Andre Ellington and Fleener this week.
His coach is gushing about Andre, we'll see how many touches he gets over RM.
yes we will but Mendenhall didn't practice Wednesday with knee injury .... just saying
I thought it was a toe problem with Mendenhall.
Toe and knee now, I believe.

I'd rather have Ellington than anyone in CLE right now.

 
Hmmmmm. All three Cleveland backs got taken in my league...wonder if McGay could be a topping on a 2-1 trade

 
Got McGahee in all 4(that use FFAB) of my PPR leagues for 20%, I originally was only planning to bid about 15% since I wanted to take a chance on getting him for depth and trade bait. I didn't expect to end up with him in all 4, the fact that I had the winning bid in all 4 makes me feel like I overpaid and that I'll need McGahee to do something on the field before he has any trade value. :(

I spoke to a couple of other guys that I know that play in highstakes leagues, and apparently he went for 30-50% in those leagues. Rainey went for 10% in one of those leagues as well.

Just to give everyone an idea.

 
Is Alphonso Smith only the Cardinals RB2 behind Mendenhall on their team website depth chart due to Arians not telling the Web developers about Ellington?

 
Rookie WR's Markus Wheaton and Cordarrelle Patterson have their teams looking to get them more involved. I'd have them stashed this week if they're available and you have space! Each of them could be this year's TY / Gordon.

 
Is anybody that is weak at TE going all out for Charles Clay? 2 solid weeks in a row with a running game that has looked mediocre at best.
Yes.

Anyone else looking at Andre Ellington? Coach says he can carry the load, Mendy hurt already with a new knee problem. I'm trying to find space for him cause if he starts this weekend he'll be the top pickup in week 4.
Dropping Law Firm for him. Hear me out before flaming. I think MNF was just as bad as an injury for Law Firm. Gio showed in prime time that he can be the guy there. He's at least earned close to a 50/50 split, if not more. I think Law Firm's days/carries are officially numbered, save injury of course. With that said, as a Mendy owner and Mendy as my RB3/Flex, my concern level is through the roof with these new Mendy injuries. The guy is snakebitten for some reason. If the coaches are gushing over Ellington, I value his upside alot higher than Law Firm's.

Devil you know vs. the Devil you don't, I guess.

 
The things people are doing to get McGahee are mind-blowing, unbelievable.
Why? I dont get it

The guy had 700+ yards in 10 games last year. Sure the Browns are not the Broncos but who knows. He was cut by the Broncos so they didnt have to pay him. I dont see why the guy cant go for 60-70 yards a game and get a TD every now and then. For those of us who have no RBs (through bad drafting on my part), why not spend $21 out of the 96 I had and drop B Bolden

 
Is anybody that is weak at TE going all out for Charles Clay? 2 solid weeks in a row with a running game that has looked mediocre at best.
Yes.

Anyone else looking at Andre Ellington? Coach says he can carry the load, Mendy hurt already with a new knee problem. I'm trying to find space for him cause if he starts this weekend he'll be the top pickup in week 4.
definitely seems worthy of a preemptive pickup if you can spare the room. I added him in 3 of 3 leagues this week. Who knows...I've seen way crazier things happen... I try and put as many upside plays on your bench as possible and hope one or more hit. Also, have added Bolden where I can...if they don't use him I'll drop him but nothing drives me crazier than to have a guy that i'm watching get the opportunity that i thought he may get, he blows up and you are 9th on the WW list with no shot to get him. Will usually only carry 1 qb and try to keep 2-3 slots for lottery tickets and rotate them throughout the season.

 

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