08
Oct
2007
Posted by Corey Koehler as Fantasy Football Sleeper, Fantasy Football Strategy, Fantasy Football Tip
Week after week the injuries keep piling up. If you’ve been playing the waiver wire correctly over the past month you should have yourself a team that is solid and deep regardless of how good or bad you draft.
Here are some waiver wire and sleeper picks that I didn’t see on the Bruno Boys week six waiver wire report. Some of these guys could help you out now or just provide you with some depth and/or upside on your bench. Check them out:
May be available now…
Jason Wright RB (CLE) - He came in for Jamal Lewis and put up 59 yards on 15 carries against the Patriots. He also had 4 catches for 43. Not stellar but if Lewis misses an extended amount of time he could help you out. He would be a starting running back who plays Miami and St. Louis in his next two games.
Ken Darby RB (TB) - Who? The Bucs continue to lose runningbacks. Pittman was carted off the field with an ankle injury and could miss 3-4 weeks. Some guy named Ken Darby was listed next on the depth chart. Just thought you’d like to know.
Nate Burleson WR (SEA) and Bobby Engram WR (SEA) - Not sure at this time how bad Deion Branch is hurt but if he misses and time both of these two should benefit. Plus they have very good match-ups in the next two games getting New Orleans and St. Louis at home.
Cedrick Wilson WR (PIT) - Santonio Holmes tweaked a hammy yesterday; if it lingers and Ward continues to miss time Wilson could be the benefactor. He had 5 catches for 69 yards against Seattle. Pittsburgh does have a bye next week.
Dennis Northcutt WR (JAC) -He is not lighting it up but he seems to be emerging as the go-to guy on his team. 4 catches for 73 yards and a TD against Kansas City on Sunday.
Glenn Martinez WR (DEN) - Again…Who? Brandon Stokley went out with some sort of head injury and Martinez stepped in and posted 6 catches for 80 yards. If Stokley is out Martinez would be the number three and if Javon Walker continues to miss time he would be number two. Because their defense has been less than stellar, the Broncos have had to pass quite a bit this year. There could be some value there after the Broncos come back from their bye in two weeks.
Kurt Warner QB (ARI) - There’s a chance that he may be sitting around out on your leagues. Matt Lienart is going to be out roughly six-eight weeks with a broken collerbone and the job is all Warner’s. He’s getting up there but he has played pretty decent this year and you could do a lot worse for a starter. Need a bye weekly fill-in? Warner has Carolina at home next week.
Cleo Lemon QB (MIA) - Trent Green has to be thinking about his future after getting wheeled off with another serious concussion. Cleo Lemon may not win you a championship but he should get a few starts if you are strapped because of injury or bye week.
Keep an eye on…
Mewelde Moore RB (MIN) - The Bucs tried to get him from the Vikings last week but the Vikes wanted… Moore. If Pittman’s injury is serious enough, the Bucs might be willing to increase their offer. I’m a Vikings fan and have been watching him for a few years, although I would hate to see him go, he could be decent in a starting roll on a team like the Bucs.
Ricky Williams RB (FA) - I’m not sure if anyone will have the balls to sign him but as the injuries mount on teams with a shot you have to figure someone might come sniffing around.
Kellen Clemens QB (NYJ) - You have to wonder how long they will stick with Pennington as the season starts to slip away. Especially when Chad is throwing it to the other team.
Byron Leftwich QB (ATL) - Harrington was bench after a poor performance against the Titans. It shouldn’t be long before Leftwich gets his shot.
Also, I mentioned it earlier but if you missed it check out the Bruno Boys week six waiver wire report because it lists some of the more obvious picks that I didn’t feel the need to list twice.
As always I will be updating throughout the week if anyone jumps out at me. Also, I know many of you see things I don’t, feel free to throw down some of your thoughts below in the comments. Happy hunting!
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8 Responses
Matt
October 8th, 2007 at
1The Warner thing couldn’t have worked out better for me (sorry Leinart)… I had Peyton Manning and no backup in one league and was starting to feel pretty desperate about next week’s bye… then Leinart goes down and I grab Warner, with Carolina at home. Beautiful fill-in.
Corey Koehler
October 9th, 2007 at
2Thanks for the comment Matt,
Good for you. I had the same thing happen with Sammy Morris the last few weeks. Maroney went down just in time for the bye weeks (Sorry Maroney).
Those are good matchups for Warner and he should get Boldin back. Lets hope he takes advantage.
Corey
Josh
October 9th, 2007 at
3Good list, Mewelde Moore is a good option. Why does Minnesota so under utilize him? I’ve watched the Vikings the past 6 years and never understood why they signed Chester Taylor when they had a better version of him already on their roster in Moore.
Corey Koehler
October 9th, 2007 at
4Thanks for the comment Josh,
Not sure but perhaps it is part of Chilly’s master plan.
Corey
Fantasy Footblog » Blog Archive » Fantasy Football Waiver Wire and Sleepers Watch Week 6
October 9th, 2007 at
5[…] Here are some waiver wire and sleeper picks that I didn’t see on the Bruno Boys week six waiver wire report. Some of these guys could help you out now or just provide you with some depth and/or upside on your bench. Check them out: (more…) […]
BOB
October 12th, 2007 at
6should I start rudi johnson this week
Corey Koehler
October 12th, 2007 at
7Hi Bob,
Thanks for stopping by and for asking the question.
Rudi hasn’t practiced this week and its Thursday after a bye week..not good. He is very doubtful for Sunday. If I were you I would make plans to move on without him and then just keep an eye on the injury reports through Sunday morning.
Also, consider that the Chiefs are a tough match-up.
-Corey
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8[…] be available now… Jason Wright RB (CLE) - He came in for Jamal Lewis and put up 59 yards on 15 carries against the Patriots. He also had 4 catches for 43. Not stellar […]
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