Players On The Move
(WEEK 10 WAIVER WIRE)
When the week started, did we even think we'd see so many new faces becoming a factor, making an impact and at the very least now relevant in fantasy football. Week 9 was a surge of the "unknown soldiers", the "who knew it", and a little of "where have you been". From Hightower in Arizona to Rice in Baltimore, if you can't find your Golden Ticket, then you're just not looking.
Willy Wants Ya (Weekly)"Golden Ticket"
This week's Tickets...
QB-Sage Rosenfels (Hou)....the Texans will be without starter Matt Schaub for a while, so Rosenfels will take over the reigns and step back in familiar territory. If fantasy owners recall, when Andre Johnson began his tear earlier this season, it was Rosenfels who started back in Week 5 and got AJ rolling. Rosenfels is a capable back up that has a strong arm, so the offense should not miss a beat. Owners can expect him to be a solid QB2 or flex option in most fantasy formats and will likely be in high demand on the waiver wires this week.
RB-Tim Hightower (Ari)....the Cardinals have officially made the transition to the youth movement and Hightower is now their starter. Hightower performed solid in Week 9 as a starter rushing for over 100 yards and should continue the strong play. The rookie is likely not available in most deep leagues, but in formats that carry shallow rosters, if he is available he's worth snatching up. Hightower should be a solid low-end RB2 the rest of the way playing in the weak NFC West division.
RB-Cedric Benson (Cin)....a surprise grab this week will be the Bengal's running back Cedric Benson, who has suddenly revitalized the team's dormant running game. The Jaguars weren't one of the top running defenses, but they were no push over either. Benson 100 yard rushing performance on Sunday was a good sign that he could be fantasy relevant. While owners will rush to the wires, he's still no more than a low end RB3 in most leagues with the Eagles, Steelers and Ravens due up next on the schedule.
More "Men on the Move"...
While certainly it always seems there are never enough tickets to go around, Week 10 presents an ample amount of choices with many player options available on most waiver wires. If you have found yourself looking for help in this coming week, check out these "Men on the Move!.
Jamaal Charles RB (KC)....the Chiefs rookie rebounded from his sore ankle injury in Week 8 and turned in a solid performance this past Sunday. Charles rushed for more than 100 yards on 18 carries against a pretty good Buccaneer's run defense. With no other options available, Charles will get the start in Week 10 and should do well against the Chargers. With all the troubles surrounding LJ, Charles could see a larger role in the second half of the season. He's worth having on your roster with games against the Raiders and Broncos still ahead.
Ryan Torain RB (DEN)....the Broncos placed two running backs on the IR and Selvin Young is still trying to comeback from a groin injury that kept him out on Sunday. With a short week Young is a long shot to be 100% and that could open the door for Torain to start. Whether Torain starts or not, he'll play a larger role in the running game Thursday night. He could be a flier this week, but a risky play not having seen him in action much this season. With Young still limited, Torain will have a chance to earn more time on the field in coming weeks.
Ray Rice RB (BAL)....the Ravens are playing hush with this one, but following his performance this past Sunday and with McGahee's current injury track record, our guess is put your money on the kid to start not only in Week 10, but the rest of the way. With McClain their short-yardage option, this backfield could get crowded in a hurry leaving someone in the cold. We already heard rumors surrounding McGahee early in the season, don't be surprised to see Rice as the featured back down the stretch.
Greg Camarillo WR (MIA)....the Dolphins poor-man version of Wes Welker was in true form this past Sunday with 11 receptions against the Broncos. While we don't expect to see other defenses to play so soft against Camarillo in the future, he is the team's leading receiver and has emerged as Pennington's favorite target. Camarillo is worth consideration in most leagues, but in particular PPR leagues he is a must pick up.
"Diamonds in the Rough"
Last Sunday was a day filled with many of those "where did they come from" guys as well as the ever popular "is that guy still playing?" Players like Clayton and McDonald that had brief stays in Club M.I.A, have suddenly reappeared and lead a list of some now relevant players that could offer some help and hope to your fantasy teams.
Your Week 10 Deep Sleepers...
Robert Royal TE (Buf).....the Bills tight end has quietly become a more prominent option in the Bills passing game this season. In his last three games Royal has caught 11 passes, including 5 this past week, but also it was his 4th game this season with at least 4 receptions. Royal does not offer no more value than a low end TE2, but he's worth keeping your eye on going forward.
Shaun McDonald WR (Det)....for the past three weeks, McDonald has been a steady target in the Lions passing game. This past Sunday, the Lions receiver saw six targets and had six receptions. He also found the end-zone. With Megatron likely to see more and more double coverage, McDonald could continue to be targeted often and put up steady numbers. In his past two games, McDonald has 11 receptions for 133 yards. The Lions will face tough times ahead, falling behind early and being forced to throw more. Owners should consider McDonald a possible flex or low end WR3 option going forward.
Brent Celek TE (PHI)....with the Eagles starter LJ Smith (concussion) on the sideline Celek will continue to see work in the passing game. The Eagles back up tight end has nice hands and is a good receiving option. Even if and when LJ Smith returns, the way Andy Reid spreads the offense and how McNabb is able to spread the ball around, Celek should continue to be involved and get his share of looks in the red-zone. With the tight end position being so thin this season, Celek is a solid pick up that could offer immediate value as good as any TE2 available.
Mark Clayton WR (BAL)....not much has been said of the Raven's receiver Mark Clayton. He's been one of those receivers that has yet to live up to the hype. He has great speed and playmaking ability, but just never blossomed during the McNair & Boller era. Now that he has the strong-armed Flacco tossing the rock his way, just when it looked like his career may be short-lived, suddenly it appears he could have new life and fantasy relevance. Clayton was heavily targeted in Week 9 and could become a solid flex and mid WR3 option moving forward
Rex Grossman QB (Chi).....the Bears back up quarterback has never been a fantasy favorite with his up and down play, but last week he was solid with a rushing score and passing touchdown. He will now start for the next three to four games for the Bears, but with the Titan's up next, he's not worth consideration. Looking forward, however with a more favorable schedule, he could offer some value.
Michael Jenkins WR (ATL)....Jenkins has been quiet since Week 1, when he took Matt Ryan's first career pass 62 yards to the house. While Jenkins has not been targeted much this season, only two games with over 5 targets, we could see him become more prominent in the deep passing game. With Ryan playing well the team could start opening up the playbook more and more. Jenkins has big-play making ability and could get more opportunities. While he's not an immediate play or pick-up owners that need to take chances, may want consider Jenkins as a low end WR3 or flex. Note the Falcons do have a favorable matchup in Week 10 and Jenkins could test a Saints secondary that was repeatedly burned in Week 8.
"Lying in wait" under watchful eyes...
Week 10 brings an interesting mix of speculation and prognostication, with so many new faces at quarterback taking the reigns. One player will be making his NFL debut, while another could start having only been with his new team for less than a week. Now someone would have to be genuine psychic to make any kind of an accurate prediction for Week 10, but one thing is certain, while no one can be sure of how these players will perform owners should have them on their radar.
Your Week 10 Players to watch....
Quarterbacks
Daunte Culpepper (DET).....incredibly the Lions are hurting so bad at the quarterback position, that recently signed Daunte Culpepper is currently working with the first team in practice and could start this Sunday. While the opinion of the organization is Culpepper has looked good, it's hard to imagine that he could just step back on the field having missed so much time and play at a high level. Fantasy owners should avoid drinking any of this kool-aid and take the wait and see approach, although it would be difficult to expect to see much so soon.
Brady Quinn (CLE).....the Browns have made the change and the Quinn era has begun. While it was always speculated that at some point in the future Quinn would take over (sound familiar Arizona and Green Bay), the move may seem a bit sudden. The Brown's have struggled no question, but it's hard to place sole blame on the offense and Derek Anderson. That being said could be a good thing. The offense has all of it's weapons from last season and at 3-5 with really nothing to lose, Quinn may be given a little more freedom to utilize his playmakers. Quinn offers and interesting appeal of risk versus reward. Owners that have limited options may want to take a shot this week, others that can afford to be patient may want to hold off.
Tyler Thigpen (KC).....while he is risky play right now, the recent play of quarterback Tyler Thigpen, at the very least deserves some attention. Over the past two weeks, Thigpen has performed well against two defenses in top 13. While he offers value as no more than a back-up in any leagues, he could be a weekly flex option consideration playing in the AFC West and depending on the matchup.
Wide Receivers
Derek Stanley (STL)....while Torry Holt did reappear in Week 9 with six catches, fantasy owners should not get too comfortable with the idea of returning Holt to their line up as a weekly start. Like the rookie Donnie Avery, another name to watch in St.Louis is wide receiver Derek Stanley who is another high-flyer like Avery. Stanley was only targeted once in Week 9 with great results. While the jury may still be out on this one, with the Ram's seemingly cleaning out their closet with injured receivers, he's becomes definitely one to watch.
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