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      Waiver Wire Watch: Week 9

      October 28, 2008 /

      Every week, I highlight a few players that you should target in waivers. I 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 50% 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 mention a few players that are available in 90% of leagues for those of you in 12-team leagues or leagues with big rosters. I’ll rank them in the order I’d pick them up in a league with a high-performance, PPR scoring system.

      QUARTERBACKS

      The following guys are owned in more than 50% of leagues, and I’d pick them up in this order before moving onto the rest of the list: Matt Ryan, Matt Cassel and Chad Pennington. I’d pick up Jeff Garcia after Marc Bulger.

      Gus Frerotte (29.4)
      257 yards and 1.0 TD in five starts. Good matchup this week.
      Marc Bulger (45.6)
      Starting to show signs of life. Also has a good matchup this week.
      JaMarcus Russell (37.3)
      He has been decent in four of his last five starts.
      Shaun Hill (0.5)
      He was named the starter in San Francisco.
      Kerry Collins (24.5)
      Joe Flacco (16.8)
      Tyler Thigpen (1.4)
      Looked pretty good against the Jets.
      Dan Orlovsky (8.6)
      Ryan Fitzpatrick (7.6)
      Brad Johnson (34.3)
      Seneca Wallace (2.5)

      RUNNING BACKS

      If Mewelde Moore (66.8) is on your league’s waiver wire, he’s worth a pickup as long as Willie Parker is sidelined (and it could be a while).

      Cedric Benson (38.1)
      Fifteen touches in each of the last two weeks. He’s the starter in Cincy, for whatever that’s worth.
      Kevin Faulk (29.0)
      He’s the best all around back in New England with Sammy Morris out.
      Derrick Ward (48.2)
      Still one of the best backup RBs in the game. If Jacobs goes down, watch out.
      Pierre Thomas (18.4)
      Should take over main rushing duties if Deuce is suspended.
      Antonio Pittman (1.3)
      Appears to be RB1 in St. Louis as long as Steven Jackson is sidelined.
      Leon Washington (32.5)
      Breakout game could mean more touches, but TJ is the man and the Jets are a passing team.
      Maurice Morris (22.5)
      Kolby Smith (12.7)
      Jamaal Charles is nicked up, but LJ may be back.
      Aaron Stecker (2.1)
      LaMont Jordan (7.0)
      If he can get healthy, he could carry the load for a game or two before Sammy Morris comes back.
      Fred Jackson (19.4)
      Shaun Alexander (20.9)
      BenJarvus Green-Ellis (15.6)
      With that many names, you’d think he was more than one person. But he’s just one man, and he’s part of a RBBC in New England.
      Ahman Green (27.2)
      Ray Rice (21.5)

      WIDE RECEIVERS

      I’d acquire Donnie Avery first, then I’d grab Lance Moore, Kevin Walter, Antonio Bryant, Devin Hester, Joey Galloway, Kevin Curtis and Antwaan Randle El (all owned in more than 50% of ESPN leagues) next, and in that order, before moving on to #2 on this list.

      Donnie Avery (22.3)
      He’s making a push for Torry Holt’s hold on the WR1 spot in St. Louis.
      Ted Ginn (19.6)
      Might he finally be capitalizing on all that potential? A 7-175 day says yes.
      Greg Camarillo (31.7)
      He’s still producing in PPR leagues.
      Bobby Wade (11.5)
      You can’t argue with 24 receptions in the last four weeks. Spot starter in PPR leagues.
      Brandon Lloyd (29.6)
      He’s back at practice and was hot before he got injured. Only time will tell if he’ll catch fire again.
      Rashied Davis (17.4)
      Deion Branch (17.2)
      If he could ever get healthy… He’s worth stashing if you have the room.
      Justin Gage (18.9)
      Not good in his first start back, but the Colts are good against the pass.
      Chaz Schilens (0.0)
      Starting to work his way into WR1 status in Oakland, for whatever that’s worth.
      Amani Toomer (42.0)
      Steve Smith (12.4)
      He might be the most dependable WR on the Giants’ roster.
      Ike Hilliard (33.9)
      Shaun McDonald (3.1)
      Worth a look in deep PPR leagues. WR2 in Detroit.
      Donte Stallworth (32.5)
      Chansi Stuckey (25.3)
      Josh Morgan (15.3)
      He posted a goose egg Sunday after his supposed “breakout” game two weeks ago.
      Javon Walker (28.0)
      Only had four targets against Baltimore. Worrisome.
      Nate Washington (6.6)
      Relegated back to WR3 duties once Santonio Holmes returns from suspension.
      Michael Jenkins (7.1)
      He has caught at least three passes in the last four games.
      Reggie Williams (22.7)

      TIGHT ENDS

      If you can grab Greg Olsen, Bo Scaife, Zach Miller, Anthony Fasano or John Carlson, do so before moving onto the list. (They’re all owned in more than 50% of ESPN leagues.)

      Donald Lee (42.5)
      An Aaron Rodgers favorite around the goal line.
      Visanthe Shiancoe (36.3)
      He’s doing pretty well with Gus Frerotte under center.
      Marcedes Lewis (29.6)
      He has caught at least three passes and/or scored a TD in each of the last three games. It’s a sad day when Lewis is more valuable than Todd Heap, but that day has arrived.
      Todd Heap (44.3)
      Billy Miller (8.6)
      Solid as long as Jeremy Shockey is hobbled.
      Vernon Davis (43.7)
      Is there upside after that Mike Singletary ass-chewing he got on Sunday?
      Desmond Clark (7.1)
      Daniel Graham (5.8)
      Has been good with Tony Scheffler sidelined.
      Martelius Bennett (1.7)
      Might be a spot starter-type with Witten out.
      Kevin Boss (22.3)
      Inconsistent, but occasionally good.
      Dustin Keller (28.2)
      Alge Crumpler (28.0)
      Jerramy Stevens (10.6)
      David Martin (21.7)
      Alex Smith (19.2)
      Robert Royal (11.0)

      Fantasy Football, NFL

      Vernon Davis speaks out about incident with Mike Singletary

      October 27, 2008 /

      Vernon Davis has a blog over at Yardbarker (one of our favorite sites), and he wrote a post about what happened on Sunday. Here are the last two paragraphs.

      I was asked today by the media if Coach Singletary and I could work together. Yeah, I believe we can make it work. Coach Singletary, he’s a coach that really wants to win. He’s excited and this is his first time having a big job like this so he has to get comfortable, and we have to get comfortable with each other, I think he’s going to do a good job.

      I know that I’m a team guy. My teammates know it. I love my teammates, I love the coaches. I think that they’re doing a good job around here, and I would never do anything to hurt my teammates or put them in any kind of trouble. Coach Singletary always preaches we have to stay together and he’s right, team first. It’s about the team, it ain’t about me, it ain’t about the coaches, it ain’t about individuals. It’s about the team. When you’re playing this game, especially where we’re at right now. We’re at a point right now where we need to come out of a hole. It’s tough. We really have to be a team at this point and depend on each other.

      Vernon Davis has all the physical talent in the world, but at some point the light has to go on. I don’t know if it’s Davis, Mike Martz’ offensive scheme, the 49er QB, or some other factor. But I’m sure 49er fans and fantasy owners are growing impatient. The time is now for this young man.

      If you’re hurting at TE and have an open roster spot, it might not be a bad time to pick Davis up and see if he emerges over the next couple of games.

      Fantasy Football, NFL

      World Series Game 5 suspended – Bud Selig actually would have made correct call

      October 27, 2008 /

      Game 5 of the World Series was suspended 2-2 Monday night in the sixth inning and will be resumed either Tuesday or Wednesday depending on the weather.

      The Rays scratched across a run in the sixth inning but interesting enough, had they not scored and tied the game, the Phillies would have won by rule because it would have been considering an official game. But baseball commissioner Bud Selig said he wouldn’t have allowed Philly to win that way.

      Carlos Pena hit a tying, two-out single in the sixth for the Rays, and the umpires called it moments later. By then, every ball and every pitch had become an adventure because of the miserable conditions.

      If Pena had not tied it, Selig said he would not have let the Phillies win with a game that was called after six innings.

      “It’s not a way to end a World Series,” he said. “I would not have allowed a World Series to end this way.”

      Had the Rays not scored to tie it and the game was called, then Selig allowed the Phillies to win that way, the baseball world would have been turned upside down. There’s no way that Selig could have allowed Philly to win that way had Tampa not scored because it would have been one of the biggest farces in sports history.

      Let’s just all take a moment and thank the baseball gods that the Rays scored and Selig didn’t have to make such a monumental decision, although he deserves credit for saying all the right things at the end of the game.

      MLB

      Titans make statement with huge win over Colts

      October 27, 2008 /

      Kerry CollinsYou could have heard writers in Tennessee and Indianapolis pound away at their keyboards at halftime of the Monday Night Football game. They were writing things like, “The Colts are back” and “The Titans won’t be able to win without a passing game.”

      After one half of football, Indy had led the Titans 7-6 and their usually Swiss-cheese front seven was surprisingly stuffing the Titans’ powerful running attack. Veteran quarterback Kerry Collins has been lauded for his game management skills this year, but essentially criticized for not making enough big plays in the passing game.

      But that all changed in the second half as Collins found open receivers in the second half and killed the Colts secondary with timely passes on big third down plays. The Titans managed to score 25 second half points in rout to a convincing 31-21 win, which is not only significant because they remain the only undefeated team in the league, but also because they got the proverbial monkey that is the Indianapolis Colts off their back.

      Anyone who is still waiting for the Titans to crash down to earth can put those opinions to rest. They’re clearly the best team in the AFC and while it’s still hard to believe they won’t lose a couple games this year, they should have one of the top two playoffs spots locked up eventually. (Especially with the Pats, Colts and Chargers down this year.)

      As for the Colts, I don’t know what Tony Dungy was thinking going for it on 4th and 1 at midfield early in the second. The game was tied 14-14 and Tennessee’s defense was starting to tighten up. I realize he has all those offense weapons at his disposal and should be able to pick up one yard, but why go with a run up the gut then? It completely shifted the momentum in the Titans’ favor and that proved to be the difference in the game. The Colts are pressing and worse, they’re in a ton of trouble.

      Fantasy Football, NFL

      Michael Phelps chats with Men’s Fitness

      October 27, 2008 /

      Some call him “The Greatest Olympian of All Time,” while others simply call him Michael Phelps. He recently sat down with Men’s Fitness for an interview.

      Since winning a record eight gold medals at this summer’s Olympic games, Michael Phelps has rocketed to international stardom with an appearance on Saturday Night Live, tons of endorsement offers, and an impressive list of pro-athlete pals. Lucky for us, Phelps dropped by the Men’s Fitness office to give MF the lowdown on his training, supplements, and what he’s been up to since making history.

      Have you done much swimming since Beijing?
      Nothing. I’ve never taken a break before. I’ve gone 12 years of pretty much straight work. My coach said after 2008 I could do whatever I want. I was like, ‘Alright, well, I’m not going to swim for a few months then.’ It’s tough. It’s weird. You go from having something as a part of your everyday life to waking up and doing absolutely nothing. I’ll wake up and say, ‘Hmm, what am I going go to do today? Lets see what’s on TV.’

      Do you have a time-line for when you’re going to start training again?
      Oh, I don’t know. Just getting back in shape is the biggest thing. January or February is when I’ll start. It’s weird, because I go from swimming pretty much every day of my life to not really doing anything. It’s a little strange. I kind of miss having some kind of routine. I used to wake up at 6:30 every day and go work out and then come back and go to bed. Now I don’t get up until noon and don’t really have a set schedule.

      Click here to read the rest of the interview.

      The Olympics

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