Every week, I highlight a few players that you should target in waivers. I’ll use the ESPN league data when filtering players, so the only players eligible for discussion here are those that are available on the waiver wire of at least 40% of ESPN’s leagues. I’ll list each player’s percentage-owned after their name so you have an idea of how available they are in leagues around the country. I’ll always try to talk about a player or two that are available in 90% of leagues for those of you in 12-team leagues or leagues with big rosters.

QUARTERBACKS

David Garrard (44.0) continues to play great ball and should be owned in all leagues. At the very least, he’s a good backup though he’s been starter-caliber lately…Jason Campbell (39.8) has thrown at least one score in each of the last four games. He throws a nice ball and has a decent set of weapons to utilize…Brian Griese (16.6) has averaged 294 yards and 2.3 TD in his first three starts of the season. He has also thrown an average of two picks, but his yardage and TD offset that liability…Damon Huard (9.3) continues to play well. Over the last three games, he’s averaging 248 yards and 1.3 TD per game…Cleo Lemon (3.4) had a great first start, throwing for 256 yards and two scores, while running for two more. He has a tough matchup against the Pats next week, but after that he has some nice matchups…Kyle Boller (1.1) should start next week against the Bills, so if you’re desperate for QB help, he’s worth a look.

RUNNING BACKS

Tatum Bell (58.2) has requested a trade, so if you have a roster spot, it might be worthwhile to pick him up and hope he gets traded to a team in need of RB help…Selvin Young (50.3) is waiting in the wings in Denver, and will be the starter once Travis Henry’s appeal runs its course. He could very well be a RB1 for the stretch run…Brian Leonard (44.5) had an awful game against the Ravens, and it looks like Steven Jackson may be back next week, but if he’s not, Leonard would get the bulk of the work against the Seahawks…DeShawn Wynn (35.8) has scored four TD in six games and appears to be RB1 in Green Bay for the moment. He showed some nice agility on a couple of runs against Washington…Kenny Watson (21.8) continues to fill in for Rudi Johnson, who is still limited with hamstring injury. Those injuries sometimes linger, so Watson is worth the pickup…The Bucs are reportedly trying to work out a trade for Michael Bennett (10.4). It’s doubtful that Bennett would usurp Earnest Graham for the starting job, however…Jason Wright (8.3) gained 98 total yards and scored in place of Jamal Lewis. If Lewis misses more time, Wright would be an adequate RB2…Kevin Faulk (4.0) played well in place of Sammy Morris, who left the Dallas game with an injury. If Morris and Laurence Maroney both miss time, Faulk will be a nice pickup, especially in PPR leagues…Leonard Weaver (0.0) got most of the work for Seattle down the stretch, gaining 93 yards on seven touches. He looked more explosive than Shaun Alexander, so there’s a possibility that the team will use him more in the weeks ahead. He’s worth a handcuff for Alexander owners.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Shaun McDonald (58.3) has played well for most of the season, but may have an off week here or there since he’s the third or fourth option in the Detroit passing game…Bobby Engram (48.5) is getting lots of looks with Deion Branch and D.J. Hackett out…Andre Davis (38.1) was a hot pickup last week, but is still available in some leagues. He played second fiddle to Kevin Walter (1.5) who had a monster day on Sunday. Both guys look like decent plays going forward…Roddy White (36.5) continues to see consistent looks in the Falcons passing game, though the team’s inability to score will limit White’s big games…Reggie Williams (28.1) has caught three TD in five games, but has caught only 11 passes all season…Amani Toomer (22.4) has caught at least four passes in three of the last four games. He did have a goose egg against the Jets, but otherwise he’s been pretty consistent…James Jones (20.7) didn’t catch a pass on Sunday, but he had a long TD catch called back on a bogus holding call. He should be a decent play, especially in PPR leagues…Nate Burleson (18.7) has caught three TD this season, and should continue to see lots of targets as long as Branch and Hackett are out…Dennis Northcutt (13.2) has caught at least four passes in four of his team’s five games. He’s a possession receiver who has good value in PPR leagues…Roydell Williams (2.2) should see more looks now that Brandon Jones is out. If Vince Young misses time, Williams may benefit from the more accurate Kerry Collins throwing to him…Lance Moore (0.6) has passed Devery Henderson as WR2 for the Saints and could see more targets going forward… The truly desperate might want to grab the Seahawks’ Ben Obomanu (0.5) who had a nice game as the team’s WR3…It’s hard to get excited about David Patten (0.3) but he did have eight catches for 113 yards against the Seahawks.

TIGHT ENDS

Greg Olsen (46.1) is emerging as one of Brian Griese’s favorite targets. He has 11 catches for 110 yards and a score over the last two weeks…Donald Lee (18.4) continues to be a consistent part of the Packer passing game. He has caught at least three passes in the team’s six games…Eric Johnson (13.6) caught a TD on Sunday night and has caught at least three passes or a TD in every game this season…Bo Scaife (9.8) caught three passes on Sunday and might get more targets with Kerry Collins at QB…David Martin (3.1) caught two TD on Sunday and seems to be one of Cleo Lemon’s favorite targets, especially around the goal line…Quinn Sypniewski (1.3) might have a decent week 7 with Todd Heap out.

Check back later this week for a few defenses and kickers to pick up this week.