Week 6 "Players on the Move"

October 8th, 2008 11:07pm PST




Players On The Move
(WEEK 6 WAIVER WIRE)

We are one-third of the way into most fantasy leagues now and the competition is starting to heat up. Waiver wire moves, trades, drops, and line-up overhauls are becoming the norm in leagues abound. If you are leading the pack, most likely you've got what you need to make your run, but could be looking for a few pieces to fill a couple of minor holes. If you're not and looking for help, this is your stop and relief is just a pick up away.

Last week there were a few notable performances that were definitely worth noting for owners sitting on the watch list and looking for players that could have some impact either week to week or as possible fill-in options. Let's take a look at what we have served up for week 6 as we once again take a look at the "Players on the move."


Willy Wants Ya (Weekly)"Golden Ticket"

This week's Tickets...

RB-Michael Pittman (Den)....with the Broncos starter Selvin Young going down with a groin injury, it's not been made official who will start this week for Denver, but regardless running back Michael Pittman is a good candidate to get extensive work this week. Fantasy owners looking for a good fill in or flex option for week 6 will likely be targeting Pittman, who could have some staying power if he plays well!

WR-Bobby Engram (Sea)....the Seahawks receiver made a successful return to the field on Sunday in Week 5. Engram was targeted by his quarterback 12 times and pulled in 8 of those throws for 61 yards. Not exactly big fantasy numbers for Engram, but over coming weeks his production will increase as will his numbers. If he wasn't grabbed up last week off your leagues waiver wires, now is the time to grab him!

QB-Kyle Orton (Chi)....the Bears quarterback has not been setting the place on fire, but he has been performing particularly well this season. Over the past several weeks Orton has passed very well completing 62.7% of his passes (64 of 102) in his last three starts, while throwing 7 touchdowns and passing for over 800 yards. At the moment Orton is nothing more than a good back-up for fantasy owners to use as a fill-in or possible flex option in some leagues, but his recent play will undoubtedly make him a hot option on the Waiver Wires!


more "Boys on the Move"...

If your lineup still has a few holes and you need to make a move, these three receivers could provide some temporary relief you need this week and weeks to come...

Devery Henderson WR (NO)-....on the off chance that owners in some leagues may have quit or given up on him, let it be noted that henderson seems to be the flavor of the day and could now be more fantasy relevant than ever. Henderson has had a few impressive games, making the most of his limited chances. Before last Monday night the most he had been targeted in any one game was 4 times in week 3 (enough to drive owners sick). All that changed Monday, when Henderson was targeted 11 times and caught 4 passes for 104 yards and a touchdown. His season average per catch is 31.7 and he's totaled 317 yards, becoming one of the Boys that should move this week, if hes' not already on someone's bench!

Brandon Stokley WR (Den)-....the Broncos slot receiver has definitely elevated his fantasy production over the past couple of weeks pulling in 13 passes for 132 yards with a score over the past couple of weeks. With Marshall drawing so much attention from opposing defenses, this could be a trend fantasy owners could expect to see continue.

Greg Camarillo WR (Mia)-....the Dolphins receiver has not made much noise this season, but he has been steady with 4 or more catches for the past three weeks and last Sunday he reached the end-zone. Camarillo is nothing more than a poor man's Wes Welker, but what makes him an attractive fantasy flex option coming out of Miami, he fits Pennington's passing style. Expect to see Camarillo targeted more moving forward, with more looks in the red-zone, but it will be a rare occasion to see him chew big yardage. Play accordingly.


"Diamonds in the Rough"

Once again here are those "Hidden Jewels" that may have been overlooked, passed over, cast aside or run out of town as after thought, but could be on the brink of making a little noise and finding their way to fantasy relevance.

Your Week 6 Deep Sleepers...


Bobby Wade-WR (Min).....quietly over the past couple of weeks, Wade has emerged as the Vikings leading receiver. Wade has done it with 15 grabs for 139 yards over the past two weeks. Wade is not a big prototypical style of receiver, but he's got quickness, good hands, and has quickly developed a good chemistry with starting quarterback Gus Frerotte. If you have deficiancies at the receiver spot, Wade could spell some relief.

Reggie Brown-WR (Phi).....over the past two weeks the Eagles starting wide-out has been steady with games of 79 yards and 84 yards receiving. Brown is not going to light up the board in any PPR leagues with his 10 catches over the past two weeks, but with Curtis close to returning to action, Brown could become a serviceable WR3 or flex option in deep leagues (but check his matchup).

Domenik Hixon WR (NYG)....definitely not a secret thanks greatly to Fox Sports Analyst Michael Strahan, Hixon may not be the fastest moving commodity this week in the fantasy football Stock Market. Hixon is coming off a concussion in Week 6 with his status for Sunday uncertain and with the apparent growing crowd in in the Giants receiving Corp (Plax, Toomer, Moss, Smith, etc) owners may hesistate to move on him. But don't let that stop you from making a move here. Hixon has not see a lot of action this season, because of the Giants strong running game and their solid starting receivers. This guy is a playmaker, with great speed and he's averaging 19 plus yards per catch. If he's in the game, you can bet Eli will find him downfield!


"Lying in wait" under watchful eyes...

...these are those players through week 5, that are not still not considered serviceable options, but should be kept an eye on as their situations could suddenly change making them fantasy relevant and worthy of a spot on your roster!

Running Backs

Ryan Torain (Den)...the word is Torain is close to returning to practice and with Young out and no definitive starter in Denver, Torain will likely be given every opportunity to win the job. With his head coach already in his corner (Shanahan really likes this kid), he seems like a good prospect to win the job outright. While he doesn't figure to make his debut until Nov. 2nd, right now he's flying under most radars.

Wide Receivers

Rashied Davis (Chi)....the Bears receiver turned in a very good game last Sunday against the Lions, being targeted 9 times and pulling down 6 passes for 97 yards. While this has the look of a sleeper finally wakening, it could be a little premature to make this move. This was Rashied's first real productive game, and though Orton is starting look good, we may want to keep our eyes on this development to see if both QB and WR can be consistent and more productive.