October 24th 2017
Tuesday Evening Edition
The
Weekly Waiver Wire
(Week
8)
Last weeks waiver grabs weren't the best
options to follow as Darkwa and Decker both fizzled big on Sunday. On the other
hand, a pair of Jets McCown and Seferian-Jenkins paid some nice dividends in
Week 7. McCown threw 3 touchdowns, while Seferian-Jenkins scored in his third
straight contest. Our drop suggestion last week wasn't too far off either;
Jonathan Stewart rushed for 48 yards on 14 carries for a 3.4 yards per carry
average.
This week is another week and another
chance to make up for past blunders or the opportunity for a few more..
Last week I had Josh McCown on the radar
and in case anyone failed to snag him last week, he still remains a viable bye
week filler and streaming QB option. Against the Dolphins on Sunday McCown
passed for 209 yards with three scores, finishing the week as the No.6 fantasy
QB.
The Vikings finally got a chance to see
what they have in running back Latavius Murray. Given the opportunity to lead
the backfield Murray toted the rock 18 times for 113 yards and a score. He'll face
some tough treading this week against the Browns, but Murray is worth rostering
and could be valuable rotating RB play in the future.
The Jaguars wide receiver Marquise Lee has
quietly put himself into the fantasy conversation. Last Sunday he had an unassuming
4 catch for 72 yards day, but in his last two games he's been targeted 16 times
for 9 receptions and 155 yards. In the PPR format, Lee can be a useful play as
a bye week filler, having now strung two consecutive games with double-digit
fantasy points. He's yet to score this season, so probability would suggest
that could be coming soon.
My tight end pickup for this week is
Vernon Davis. I play in a couple of deep leagues, so I made this move a week
ago, but I'm sure in many leagues Davis is still available. Over the past three
weeks Davis only been targeted 11 times catching 9 balls, but with his
strength, speed, and athleticism he has totaled 221 receiving yards. The way
he's being utilized in the pass game, he has fantasy value in the PPR arena. He's
worth streaming for those lacking better options.
Sleeper Watch
My sleeper pick this week is wide receiver
Demarcus Robinson. This may not be the best week to play Chiefs receiver, but
it could be the best week to stash him for going forward. All I keep hearing
from the popular online sources and broadcasters is “how much the Chiefs like
this kid” and with Conley on IR, he now gets an opportunity. The subtle hints I
like are, last week Robinson tied with the team lead in targets (8) and in week
6 he was 2nd with (5) behind Kelce and Hill. Keep your eyes on this kid.
That's My Take.
~David Ortega
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