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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

Surprisingly, Brian Griese (39.7) didn’t put up very good numbers against the Lions, but the way the Detroit defense played against Denver, maybe the Lions aren’t so bad after all. In five starts, Griese is averaging 282 yards and 1.8 TD, but has tossed six interceptions in the last three weeks…David Garrard (33.1) is optimistic about playing in week 10 against the Titans, but at this point he should be considered a backup…Kurt Warner (31.5) had a very tough matchup against the Bucs, but has the Lions, Bengals, 49ers and Browns coming up the next four weeks, so he should be able to be productive. If you’re desperate for a starter at QB, Warner is worth a look given those matchups…Damon Huard (17.2) got off to a slow start against Green Bay, but finished with 213 yards, two TD and two INT. What’s worrisome is that there was a feeling that he could be benched for Brodie Croyle at any time. He doesn’t have an easy upcoming schedule, but you could do worse at QB…J.P. Losman (14.0) had a nice game against Cincy, but that goes for just about every QB that has faced the Bengals this season. This week the Bills face the Dolphins, which is a mediocre matchup for Losman. In week 11, he faces the Patriots, so Losman is only an option in deep leagues…Cleo Lemon (8.6) has the Bills and Eagles the next two weeks and has put up fairly solid numbers in his last three games, though he could be benched for John Beck (0.6) if he doesn’t play well…Kellen Clemens (7.6) posted nice stats against a good Redskins defense, throwing for 226 yards and a score, while rushing for 48 yards. He has Pittsburgh and Dallas after the bye, so it’s hard to be optimistic about his short-term prospects…If you’re really desperate, Sage Rosenfels (3.9) might against the Saints after the Texans’ week 10 bye. It looks like Matt Schaub may be out for a bit and Rosenfels has been decent in his place, throwing for 216 yards and 2.0 TD over the last three games…Patrick Ramsey (0.1) would fill in for Jay Cutler if he misses any time with a sore leg. Cutler’s MRI showed that there was no fracture in his fibula, so there’s a chance that Cutler will play.

RUNNING BACKS

Brandon Jackson (42.3) and Vernand Morency (40.5) will see some more work if Ryan Grant (31.6) is out. Grant suffered a concussion and his status for week 10 is unknown. The Packer backfield has been in flux all season so it’s tough to count on any of these guys…Justin Fargas (19.9) should be the top pickup this week. He had 23 carries for 104 yards and a score against the Texans and it appears he is RB1 in Oakland…In PPR leagues, Kevin Faulk (20.8) is worth a roster spot. He has 10 catches over the last two weeks and with Sammy Morris out for the year, he’ll be the primary backup to Laurence Maroney, who has a tendency to miss games due to injury…Ron Dayne (13.3) can’t be trusted, but as long as Ahman Green is out, he is first in line for carries in Houston. He had a nice game against a poor Raiders defense and has the Saints and Browns after the team’s week 10 bye…Priest Holmes (12.0) is back and it looks like he may get the start this week now that Larry Johnson is dinged up…Leonard Weaver (0.5) may get more work in the Seahawks’ offensive attack as it looks like head coach Mike Holmgren intends to employ an attack that focuses more on the pass.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Bobby Engram (58.4) continues to impress. On Sunday, he caught 14 passes for 139 yards and a score in a game where he was supposed to take a back seat to D.J. Hackett…Roddy White (54.0) continues to be the main WR threat in Atlanta, though erratic QB play has hurt his numbers. Still, he’s on pace for 1170 yards this season…Andre Davis (41.9) caught his third TD of the season on Sunday, and aside from a bad game against the Chargers, he’s been pretty solid this season…Joe Jurevicius (41.4) looks like a good pickup in PPR leagues, where he has scored in double figures the past two weeks…Shaun McDonald (40.9) is back in his early season form. As the third or fourth option in Detroit, his numbers may fluctuate week to week, but he’s a nice pickup in PPR leagues…D.J. Hackett (40.2) returned to the field and caught six passes for 58 yards and a score. Deion Branch should return soon, but Hackett is a good start as a WR3…Brandon Stokley (31.6) caught his second TD in three weeks, but his numbers will probably suffer if Jay Cutler misses extended time…Kevin Walter (30.0) had a quiet game after scoring in double digits (in PPR leagues) over the last five weeks. Still, he should retain his starting spot once Andre Johnson returns to the lineup…Reggie Williams (24.1) went nuts against the Saints, catching six passes for 128 yards and a score, but he’s been very inconsistent of late…James Jones (21.1) has caught at least three passes in every game this season, but the Packer WR corps is talented and deep, so his week-to-week numbers will fluctuate and depend largely on whether or not he catches a TD…Chris Henry (14.5) has just been activated and is one of Carson Palmer’s favorite redzone targets. If Chad Johnson misses any time, his value would definitely increase…In deep leagues, Arnaz Battle (10.8) is worth a look in deep PPR leagues. He has caught at least three passes in the last five games…David Patten (7.1) is on fire of late. Over the last four games, he has caught 4.8 catches for 83 yards and 0.3 TD. It looks like he’s going to fill that WR2 vacancy in New Orleans…Sidney Rice (1.7) has terrific athleticism, but his numbers suffer due to the team’s poor play at QB.

TIGHT ENDS

David Lee (38.7) isn’t going to set the world on fire, but he has caught at least three passes in every game this season and showed some speed on a long catch against the Chiefs this Sunday…Eric Johnson (32.1) continues to be involved in the Saints’ passing game, though he’s not much of a threat to score. He’s a backup in PPR leagues…Tony Scheffler (17.6) caught six passes for 46 yards on Sunday, marking his third solid game in a row.

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