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Week 3 waiver wire pickups (1 Viewer)
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Captain Hook
Footballguy
Matt Cassell just traded from Bills to Cowboys
timbrah_ho
Footballguy
I was a Gordon owner last year and the year before. The two situations are very different. There's more uncertainty on Dez's return timetable but he is 1000% more of a proven consistent producer on the field than Gordon ever was, with way less off field baggage. When Gordon eventually came back there was still the question of whether or not the prior season was a fluke. Zero doubts about Dez there. I'm 2-0 and probably have a playoff team without him so I have the luxury of not dropping him and he'd be the last guy on my bench I'd drop without any substantial return.
stephen2005
Footballguy
They just seem so similar to me, but would you go with Bortles or Carr off the Waiver Wire this week?
They both have that big play receiver (Robinson and Cooper), both have similar teams...
I'm leaning Carr but any advice?
They both have that big play receiver (Robinson and Cooper), both have similar teams...
I'm leaning Carr but any advice?
simey
Footballguy
I'd probably pick Bortles. I like his schedule better than Carr's. I think the Jags have a better D too, so maybe their offense will get on the field more. I could be wrong.
stephen2005
Footballguy
Yep, I was really happy I got him in two of my big leagues. Didn't think I had a chance to get him in one but the guy ahead of me picked Seferian-Jenkins instead...whoops!
NREC34
Footballguy
Good chance he will be irrelevant if/when LaFell comes back. Maybe ok if you need a guy short term.
Ketamine Dreams
Footballguy
Anyone else you can stop instead? Karlos looks like the real deal and you just know shady will kiss time at some point.
RealReactions
Footballguy
I saw his statline but was hoping someone that watched something. Did he look good. Was it just huge holes or did he make jump cuts or smart cuts that got him yards?
oddsbodkins
Footballguy
Gunning for Matt Jones at the expense of DeVante Parker. Redraft with one rookie keeper but RBs are always most valuable.
ChuckLiddell
Footballguy
I may have missed it, but has Ryan Mallett been brought up yet? I know he hasnt been killing it, but he has a stud WR and is about to get a stud RB back on the field. He has a big arm. Potential for a WW steal here. Especially in dynasty.
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dagwood
Footballguy
I like Gilmore a lot. They need a playmaker who isn't Steve Smith, and Gilmore looked great on tape. I think he's a TE who can consistently get you 50-60 yards and have his big games here and there.
TZMarkie
Footballguy
Absolutely shocked not a single mention of one ANTONIO GATES .
I know there are weeks 3 and 4 you have to deal without him, but grab him now (or after the waivers clear).
He will be among the most heavily sought after players when that week comes, and all the analysts will at least mention him on sites and podcasts.
If you are among the TE needy, then pick him up now and avoid everyone clamoring for him late week 3 and week 4.
I am starting Heath Miller in one league, and I know that train should slow considerably once Martavis comes back.
You have to think that Gates and his Rivers connection will give you solid numbers the rest of the season.
Before some goof says "he was drafted in my league", he was drafted in 2 of the 4 I am in also, but per Yahoo he is only 44% owned and that should double once week 4 is upon us.
TZM
I know there are weeks 3 and 4 you have to deal without him, but grab him now (or after the waivers clear).
He will be among the most heavily sought after players when that week comes, and all the analysts will at least mention him on sites and podcasts.
If you are among the TE needy, then pick him up now and avoid everyone clamoring for him late week 3 and week 4.
I am starting Heath Miller in one league, and I know that train should slow considerably once Martavis comes back.
You have to think that Gates and his Rivers connection will give you solid numbers the rest of the season.
Before some goof says "he was drafted in my league", he was drafted in 2 of the 4 I am in also, but per Yahoo he is only 44% owned and that should double once week 4 is upon us.
TZM
timbrah_ho
Footballguy
I dropped Charles Johnson for Brian Quick this week. CJ looks like he's the 4th option in that offense and Quick should be coming back in the next week or two. Rams look like they want to throw the ball a lot so far
Barksdale
Footballguy
Long term, how would you rank Ebron, Gates, and Thomas? Ebron will likely cost more (FAAB) than Gates and Thomas who can currently be picked up for next to nothing. I have Delanie Walker rostered as my TE (picked up in a trade) but feel I need to pick up a backup for insurance.
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MattFancy
Footballguy
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
and Green has his 2nd concussion in as many weeks...stevie johnson will be great until Gates comes back
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
I think Stevie is going to stay starter worthy even once Gates comes back. I was thinking Green would finally dent into Gates' numbers slightly this year as would Stevie, but with the news of Green's 2nd concussion, it will likely mostly be Stevie.
Um, Quick has been a healthy scratch each of the first two weeks. The Rams have failed to explain why, other than to say he's healthy. I had high hopes for him coming into the season, but the fact that he can't even make the roster for a team that isn't exactly loaded at WR to begin with raises a huge red flag.
No way I'd drop CJ for him.
I grabbed Gilmore as Cameron insurance. Hard to put too much stock into his performance vs. Raiders, but seems like he might be worth a flier.
That said, Reed has TE1 talent and plays in an offense that's without its best WR for at least a few more weeks. He is absolutely the play here (assuming you have a backup for his inevitable injury).
TwinTurbo
Footballguy
I think he is a DeSean Jackson clone. He could win you the week or put up zero. But on talent alone, you have to pick him up if he's available. Speed kills and he could easily end up leading the league in long TDs. He runs good routes and has good hands. He's two years removed from the ACL surgery and he's in a contract year. You could do a lot worse than this guy. I just overpaid for him in FFPC, but I really needed a WR.
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
With the news that CLE is benching Johnny Football for McCown I like Benjamin a lot less
az_prof
Footballguy
Thing is that he got hurt week 8 of last season. It isn't realistic to expect him back in full condition much before then. That doesn't mean he won't be the leading WR1 the last 8 games.
Well I went off on the crazy train.... Well my league has most players have spent 50-100% of their FAAB already! Hoping for some huge drops late in the season for playoff crunch. I've spend 2$ off 1000$
Grabbed KC DEF for 1$ next best D left isn't even close will sit on them till week 6 (Rams bye) then drop for a bye week running back (thinnest spot) after and ride the Rams the rest of the year. Their are no serviceable RB's available right now.
Grabbed KC DEF for 1$ next best D left isn't even close will sit on them till week 6 (Rams bye) then drop for a bye week running back (thinnest spot) after and ride the Rams the rest of the year. Their are no serviceable RB's available right now.
groin pains
Footballguy
Thinking Rawls and Stacy as speculatve injury adds.
If you have the room - and most of you do - I would take the flyer on Gilmore.
Bennett was a stud in Treastman's offense and that was with Marshal and Jeffrey. There's no second WR in Baltmore which should mean more chances for Gilmore.
timbrah_ho
Footballguy
Bilal Powell, who looks like he'll get the primary work (and has added PPR value) if Ivory doesn't play tomorrow
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
loose circuits
Footballguy
he also could pick up some looks in passing game with Decker out and Philly down to 3rd and 4th ILBs
buddhacwru
Footballguy
How do you guys feel about Darrius Heyward-Bey for 2 weeks until M. Bryant is back?
Rawls interests me in Dynasty.
Rawls interests me in Dynasty.
⚡DEADHEAD⚡
Footballguy
Yeah that was a career game that's unlikely to be repeated. He didn't suck before because he played on bad teams. He sucked because he sucks. I still can't believe he made that TD catch. He drops that 7 times out of 10.
Madden Curse
Footballguy
Crazy that benching JF on a given week would hurt his own WR's fantasy prospects rather than whatever streaming DST is playing against Cleveland. Yet here we are.
