Week 7: Waiver Wire Wonders

I'll try to get this segment out by Wednesday each week, but as we get closer and closer to December, I may be skipping a week here and there because of a test I'm taking. But for now, onwards to some WW considerations.

Laurence Maroney: Of course it's because of injuries, but if he's available, worth a snag because of who he's playing. We know Taylor is out awhile, and if Morris's injury is serious, he could very well see 20+ touches a game.

BenJarvus Green-Ellis: For you deeper league people, this is a pretty speculative play. LoMo hasn't been the most healthy guy in the world, and even in Week 7, The Law Firm could see 8-12 touches if there's garbage time like last week, and potentially some GL carries. Someone to consider in desperation.

Justin Fargas: Will carry the majority of the load this week since Mcfadden is out and Bush hurt his noggin. NYJ's run D weakens considerably with the loss of Kris Jenkins, and he did see 23 carries last week.

Indianapolis D/Carolina D/New England D: Indy plays STL, Carolina plays BUF with Ryan Fitzpatrick starting, NE plays TB in an 'away game' in London in which I bet the Pats get more fans than the Bucs. 3 solid matchups.

James Jones: Jordy Nelson is hurt, so he's the sole #3 in Green Bay. Worth a look against softer matchups, including this week.

Sidney Rice: Likely gone in any decent league, but Favre has been heaping praise on him all year, and he's a big target. I was able to snag him in a 12 teamer, which surprised me.

Kevin Faulk: PPR only, but if he's not snagged, definitely worth a look. The Pats don't really have a 3rd WR right now, so he could see an increase in checkdowns in the interim.

Mohamed Massaquoi: He'll be inconsistent as heck, but if an impatient owner (like me) dropped him after a terrible Week 5, now's the chance for another flier.

Andre Caldwell: Again, another inconsistent performer, but in a pure numbers point of view, he's the #2 in Cincy right now.

Jermichael Finley: Nab him if he's available and you don't have a solid TE. Like now.

Chaz Schilens: And thus, on October 25th, 2009, the Schilens Era was born. And all ye Jamarcus Russel's be free! (Speculative play)

Justin Forsett: Mommmm?!!! Julius Jones is becoming Julius Jones again! (Speculative play)

Sam Aiken/Brandon Tate/Terrence Nunn: This might be the most speculative I get all year. Watch this week and see who looks the best. Nunn/Tate may not even play, but if they do, consider them in super deep leagues (ie, my 20 teamer). Aiken isn't a great WR, but he may get the #3 spot by default because the other two haven't had time with Brady yet. Either way, one of the three could make for a decent pickup for the cheapest you can find someone.

Chris Brown: Apparently he's still the closer til he breaks something.


Again, remember some of these are speculative, some aren't, and it all depends on league size/competitiveness. Happy Week 7 all.