Fantasy Football - Footballguys Forums
This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
Week 3 waiver wire pickups (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter ponchsox
- Start date
socrates
Footballguy
Nice analysis. I would flop Matthews and Benjamin. I agree the lack of targets is a concern with Benjamin, but his success should earn him more targets, and a matchup against Oakland this week should open that opportunity. Matthews has two very tough matchups the next couple weeks, and I agree with Kenny Powers that there are an awful lot of mouths to feed in the Miami receiving game. I was excited about Crabtree after he and Carr developed some early chemistry, but I expect there will be up and down weeks.
Interseptopus
Footballguy
FBG seems to really like c mike in this weeks upgrades/downgrades.
Am I missing something? Randle didn't look special but her sure looked serviceable. And let's be real, chances of them being competitive after losing their two best offensive players is slim. They can't play the Eagles every week
Am I missing something? Randle didn't look special but her sure looked serviceable. And let's be real, chances of them being competitive after losing their two best offensive players is slim. They can't play the Eagles every week
timbrah_ho
Footballguy
I think Moncrief just took the top spot (if he's still available in leagues)
timbrah_ho
Footballguy
The FBG crew are pretty much "all in" on CMike and have been for at least two weeks. They seem to feel strongly that he's going to get a shot at the job at some point. Randle looked serviceable but long term "serviceable" might not cut it for Jerry Jones.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Someone mentioned Ebron. His development this year has been legit. Other than a third down drop against the Chargers he's been rock solid.
The most encouraging thing is Pettigrew was out Sunday and he played a career 72 (of 78) snaps; graded out well on his blocking assignments. That should bode well for his future production as he'll be on the field a lot more this year.
The most encouraging thing is Pettigrew was out Sunday and he played a career 72 (of 78) snaps; graded out well on his blocking assignments. That should bode well for his future production as he'll be on the field a lot more this year.
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
May also have to do with the fact that Weeden's best chance may be a run-heavy attack that sets up the pass. I am a believer that Randle will still turn it around, but C-Mike seems to have more of a N/S pedigree and if he can find success where others have been average, that may be the formula to keep Dallas on the tracks until Romo is back.
Mr. Nasty
Footballguy
spider321
Footballguy
Last edited by a moderator:
Short Corner
Footballguy
Their o-line and defense are elite. They will be within striking distance, if not leading the East when Romo/Dez come back.
FBG seems to have hitched their wagon on CMichael as a low invest, high profit pick up. I can get behind that. He's gone in all my leagues or our benches are too short to stash an inactive guy. But I'm trying to make room for him, you never know and as has been stated. The price is cheap.
Crabtree is available in all my leagues and you can't ignore the sheer amount of targets.
Crabtree is available in all my leagues and you can't ignore the sheer amount of targets.
timbrah_ho
Footballguy
Matt Jones by a mile in my book. It looks like he's going to have a substantial piece of the action no matter what, whereas Karlos is waiting for a Shady injury
He's a big play deep threat. He'll have more 3 point days than 10+ point days....but he will have a few of those 10+ point days. Makes for a nice what the heck desperation bye week flex, but nobody you want to rely on week in and out.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Browns WR's in general still scare me. While Benjamin had an impressive fantasy score, remember Manziel connected on only 8 throws the entire day. You could very well be waiting in pins and needles on a zero point game, hoping for a 50 yard TD, a pass that most coordinators have by now studied and worked a solution for.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Weeden is the only QB on the wire who is more than a two week stopgap. Although there are rumors out there that Bree's injury could keep him out several weeks. In that case Luke McCown has some value. Good idea to put in a backup bid for McCown.Joe Summer said:Trying to figure out how much to bid on Weeden in my 12-team/Start-2QB league. We have $100 to spend for the year (I have $99 remaining). There are NO other starting QBs on the waiver wire. I have Brees and Bortles so I could use a boost.Thinking of going with $35.Raiderfan32904 said:Brandon Weedon in start 2 QB leagues is
Remember that not only Brees and Romo owners are in panic mode. Stafford and Cutler owners are nervous as well. Don't be surprised to see somebody blow 60+ percent on Weeden.
If Eric Decker is going to miss time a very under radar pickup should be Devin Smith rookie Wr from Ohio St. I believe he's a Homerun hitter best deep ball Wr in this yrs draft. He broke his ribs first day of training camp but he's back to full practice was almost active this wk
Insein
Footballguy
Interseptopus
Footballguy
I'm a big "target guy". Crab trees targets are very interesting. It shows Carr trusts him, is looking for him, and that he will be a focal point in the offense. I'm going for him this week hoping I can land him.
Cmike I still think is a few weeks away if he even gets a shot. I think Randle will turn it around but maybe not. I just don't think an inactive player is worth a roster spot on my short bench league. A WR who has a crazy amount of targets is
zamboni
Footballguy
Smith is not ready for prime time yet. If you're looking for the Jets' Decker replacement, go with Chris Owusu. I'd keep my expectations low for him as well, though.
Last edited by a moderator:
Agree to disagree I believe he was one of the most underrated Wr in the draft this yr. he was better than davante Parker and Perriman to me
LittlePhatty
Footballguy
Agreed, our league was like that for the first couple of years, then we changed it. You can't enjoy watching games, or making other plans on Sunday if you have to worry about waiver wire moves all day. No fun.
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
Travis Benjamin, if only to hold for another week or two to looksee, so you have him and your teammate don't, if he blows up.
mightyeskimo
Footballguy
Really? I don't see Housler, Dray or Bainbridge doing anything in this game despite what Eifert and Gilmore did to Oakland. None of those CLE tight ends are involved in as many snaps and targets as the two guys that burned the Raiders in weeks 1 and 2.
Joe Summer
Footballguy
If you're not a Lacy owner, I wouldn't even go for Starks. Lacy may not even miss any time.Chuck%20K said:
devouredbychaos
Footballguy
Same here, except I'd have to drop Parker or Algohor and honestly I can't bring myself to do that quite yet. I mean can Carr really support both Crabtree and Cooper??Dr. Brew said:
VikingFrog
Footballguy
DGB?
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
If you are a Lacy owner, you want Starks. Otherwise, unless you are looking for trade bait, I think Lacy will return this week so those looking to snipe Starks as a spot starter this week, look elsewhere.Chuck K said:
DocHolliday
Footballguy
Seems early to be dropping Parker and possibly Aglohor. But, Crabtree and Cooper have decent value. The running game is not great and there are no other mouths to feed in Oakland.
Interseptopus
Footballguy
I was a big fan of Carr being the best QB out of that class, and I still think that can hold true. So yes, I think Carr can support two WRs. This is a completely different Oakland team. I certainly think Crabtree is worth a flex consideration, and at the very least a roster spot. The only WRs to have more targets than him thus far are:Edelman
Sanders
Julio Jones
D. Thomas
Hopkins has the same
That's a pretty awesome list to be on...
FBG has Crabtree ranked 18th this week in early projections (15 in PPR). Cooper 11. They seem to think both can produce. The more I look at him the more I increase my FAAB $$
Last edited by a moderator:
Interseptopus
Footballguy
See above.
I think if Carr has another week like last week, he will be at the top of the list on the "week 4 waiver wire" thread.
Especially with so many QBs going down.
Sir Chadwick
Footballguy
I feel like he may be the Martavis Bryant of last year. He's gonna be boom or bust, but you have to take a chance on him if you have bench room.
ponchsox
Footballguy
How many teams? In a 10 team redraft where Dez isn't attracting any trade offers I don't think it's that unreasonable for an 0-2 team to dump a guy who may be out 8 weeks or longer, and then may not be 100% when he returns. That team needs to make moves that will help it win now.
Big Blue Wrecking Crew
downsized
Is David Johnson not being mentioned here because it is assumed he is already rostered?
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
Skoo
Footballguy
skinsrule05
Footballguy
This would be my feeling. Of course I am scarred by holding Gordon last year. It is a real detriment to your team to hold a player that MAY get to play in the playoffs. He could be a difference maker there but it is a long time to waste a roster spot.
NREC34
Footballguy
The guy he kind of reminds me of is Hurns...
Blew a large amount of FAAB on him for practically nothing.
He could be legit though, that's why I asked. Can't bring myself to watch Cleveland very much.
gethugefast1
Footballguy
⚡DEADHEAD⚡
Footballguy
Rishard Matthews. I believe.
Would like Parker too. Keeping an eye on that. Play Matthews until Parker starts.
Landry is good but not a bona fide #1 IMO.
Crossing fingers for DGB.
Would like Parker too. Keeping an eye on that. Play Matthews until Parker starts.
Landry is good but not a bona fide #1 IMO.
Crossing fingers for DGB.
Last edited by a moderator:
Church of Iggy Pop
Footballguy
I totally agree. I drafted Gordon with my last round pick last season, and held him all the way to the fantasy playoffs, with all but nothing to show for it. I'm a Dez owner this season, in a league where noone trades, and I won't hesitate to drop him for the right free agent.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Landry is legit. The thought that he was only valuable in PPR turned out to be way wrong. He probably should have been going 3rd-4th round in standard.
