2010 Fantasy Football Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

Here is a look at help for your Week 4 fantasy football lineup for 2010.

Quarterback

1. Kyle Orton(Den) – He has skilled young receivers and offense game plan that is QB friendly. He also is 2nd in the NFL in passing, so yeah…add him now!
2. Chad Henne (MIA) – He was probably drafted in deeper leagues, but available in many others. With Brandon Marshall at his disposal he will get some big plays from his receiver. Last Sunday had over 350 yards passing, even while missing 7-8 plays to the wildcat. He is a break-out candidate.
3. Matt Hasselbeck (Sea) – He just won’t go away. Could easily turn into a steal and must start #1 fantasy QB if he gets a rapport with Tate and Carlson.

If you really need more options appealing check out Josh Freeman (TB) or gunslinger  Shaun Hill(Det). And if your league is really deep Sam Bradford(StL),Matt Cassel (KC) and Derek Anderson(Ari) are other QBs that usually have to throw a lot.

Running Back

1. Peyton Hillis (Cle) – He is probably gone a week ago or drafted, but if by some miracle he is still around grab him as a must start this week against Cin and until Jerome Harrison wins the job back.
2. BenJarvis Green-Ellis (NE) – With Fred Taylor out Green-Ellis will take the majority of the reps at the line of scrimmage.
3. Kenneth Darby (StL) – He looks to benefit from time missed by Steven Jackson. Definitely worth a pickup if you can afford it.

As a either a handcuff or possible sleeper I am looking at Ryan Torain(Was). Already got the backup job to Portis and we know his injury history. John Kuhn (GB), shoot he might even be a good pickup now with Brandon Jackson not really getting the job done. Javon Ringer (Car) looked good and should the workload that Chris Johnson receives ever get him to miss time. This would elevate Ringer’s value very quickly.

Wideout

1. Louis Murphy (Oak) – Many of the next guys will get more hype, but none of this group has as much upside as Murphy. He is the go-to-guy so far this season for Oakland WR’s. He had another 100 yard day last week and that doesn’t have to stop.
2. Lance Moore (NO) – This will be the trendy pickup this week and while Moore is an excellent receiver with Brees throwing. Fact is, he shares looks with like 6 other awesome receivers. Temper your expectations.
3. Brandon Lloyd (Den) – He has always had the talent, but he has also always been inconsistent. I don’t know if this is his year or not. Denver has 3 other very good receivers in Gaffney, Royal and Thomas. So you have to wonder how high this ceiling really is.

Here are some other options to consider if these three are not available. Roy Williams(Dal), you have to take him as a matchup play, but he might have a couple more big games like last week in him this year and he is available in more leagues than you would think. Take a gamble on the play-maker for the Browns Joshua Cribbs (Cle). Dexter McCluster (KC) is an exciting player just proving he needs to get as much playing time as possible. Keep an eye an that young man in Kansas City.

Last possible note, if your league requires a Tight End, Dustin Keller(NYJ) and Greg Olsen (Chi) have both been pleasant surprises. See if they are available, if not Jermaine Gresham(Cin) is still a young player with lots of potential and Tony Moeaki (KC) has been getting a fair share of looks as well.

2010 Fantasy Football Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

Here are some quick pickups that could be made to improve your roster if you hurry.

Quarterback

Josh Freeman (TB) – He has had two really good games and although may not yet warrant a must start, will make a great back-up or could blossom into a solid low end #1 fantasy start option.

2. Kyle Orton (Den) – He has skilled young receivers and and offense game plan that is QB friendly. Again nothing must start, but warrants an evaluation of your current backup.

3. Matt Hasselbeck (Sea) – He just won’t go away. Could easily turn into a steal and must start #1 fantasy QB if he gets a rapport with Tate and Carlson.

Running Back

1. Mike Tolbert(SD) – A must pickup! He had been showered with praise all preseason and when he got his chance he did not disappoint. If Ryan Mathews is out for any significant time, Tolbert will get the carries.

2. Jason Snelling(Atl) – Turner is questionable for week 3 and they may ease him back. Snelling was lights out, so he could be a safe bet to get half or more of the available carries.

3. Donald Brown(Ind) – He has explosiveness written all over him. Addai is still the #1 back, but Brown stole some carries and made the most. Indy could easily be grooming their RB of the future.

Wideout

1. Kevin Walter(Hou) – So many of us gleaned at Jacoby’s potential that we forgot to draft the actual #2 in Houston. He was given a large salary so expect Houston to get dividends on that. Week 2 was phenomenal!

2. Demaryius Thomas(Den) – First NFL game in week 2 8 catches 97 yards and a touchdown. Not hard to see why he is the perceived #1 and picked ahead of Dez Bryant.

3. Mario Manningham(NYG) – He is the deep threat guy. Consider him a Bernard Berrian of the Chicago Bears days. Good for a spot start until he proves he can get more targets.

2010 Fantasy Football Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

Here is a list of players that may not have been drafted or for any other reason may be available in your fantasy football league that you should consider picking up:

1. Brandon Jackson RB (Green Bay) – Ryan Grant is out for the season and although GB will likely find another reliable RB to add to depth, Jackson should be the main man now. This is the guy you need to pick up now!
2. Michael Vick QB (Philadelphia) – Kevin Kolb suffered a concussion and could miss week 2. Vick also played spectacular in Kolb’s absence. So find a spot on your roster for this potential high reward QB.
3. Legadu Laanee WR (San Diego) – With VJax still not playing Laanee should see more looks and he has the ability to take advantage of them.
4. Mark Clayton WR (St. Louis) – The Rams wanted a go-to receiver for Bradford and they got Clayton just for this. He will be the #1 and should see many games near 80-100 yards.
5. Mohamed Massaquoi WR (Cleveland) – Delhomme is better than what they had, and Massaquoi is the #1, should have a solid season.

2010 Fantasy Football Week 1 Injury Round Up

Week 1 of Fantasy Football is officially in the books! Hopefully your draft strategies paid off, if not there will usually be injuries and young/old players to had off the waiver wire.

Key Injuries/Status

1. Marques Colston (kidney) – This appears to be a minor injury as he is probable for week 2. No replacement should be needed.
2. Josh Freeman (thumb) – Probable for week 2. No replacement should be needed.
3. Brandon Marshall (ankle) – Probable for week 2. No replacement should be needed.
4. Julian Edelman (foot) – Questionable for week 2. Keep updated until gameday, but his fantasy value is low anyway. Still tate could see more playing time if Edelman is out.
5. Tom Brady (shoulder) – Probable for week 2. No replacement should be needed.
6. Anthony Gonzalez (back) – Questionable for week 2. Garcon and Collie should profit from this.
7. Owen Daniels (knee) – Probable for week 2. No replacement should be needed.
8. Steve Slaton (toe) – Probable for week 2. No replacement should be needed.
9. Knowshon Moreno (hamstring) – Probable for week 2. No replacement should be needed.
10. Chaz Schilens (knee) – OUT. Seek WR help elsewhere.
11. Michael Bush (thumb) – Questionable for week 2.
12. Chris “Beanie” Wells (knee) – Questionable for week 2. Look for Hightower to get more work if Wells cannot play or only play at partial health.
13. Michael Jenkins (shoulder) – OUT.
14. Ryan Grant (knee) – OUT. Brandon Jackson will look to get most of the carries now.
15. Donovan McNabb (ankle) – Questionable for week 2. He’ll likely play.