Walking the Waiver Wire: 3 Guys to Consider

Here are this week’s top free agent pickups, depending on your league size:

Jason Snelling (Atlanta Falcons – RB) – With starter Michael Turner going down with the dreaded high ankle sprain, Snelling will have the opportunity to step up for the Falcons. Last week, he performed more than adequately by putting up 93 yards and a touch vs. Carolina. Even though this week’s matchup vs. the Giants isn’t a favorable one, expect 20 or so carries and a possible touchdown. Typically, the type of injury … Continue Reading

Walking the Waiver Wire: 3 Guys to Consider

Here are three players that may be available in your league, depending on roster sizes:

Ladell Betts (Washington Redskins – RB) – I realize that the Redskins are struggling as an offense. If Clinton Portis couldn’t do it, why would Ladell Betts be able to? Well, as I have mentioned in previous articles, to have a starting running back on your roster that has no competition for carries is rare these days. As long as Portis is out, you have think about giving Betts a start, but only based on his matchups. Last week against the Falcons after Portis was concussed, Betts played well with 15 carries for 70 yards and a touchdown and one catch for 23 yards.  Look for Betts to get 20+ carries this week vs. the Broncos.

Betts: Waiver pick 7 or higher (long term) or good fill in this week if you have injury/bye (short term)

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Walking the Waiver Wire – 3 Guys to Consider

Here are this week’s top waiver wire pick-ups for Week 8 depending on league size:

Shonn Green (New York Jets – RB) – With Leon Washington going down in Week 7, the talented rookie from Iowa will finally get his chance to shine. The Jets, with one of the best offensive lines in football, will continue to pound the ball as they protect rookie QB Mark Sanchez from making mistakes. They will only play one team who ranks in the top 10 vs. the run for the remainder of the year.  If Green gets Washington’s 10-15 carries a game, he will be a strong flex play moving forward.

Green: Worth waiver pick 1 and up

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Rogers’ Report – Week 7

Coming to you LIVE from Hermosa Beach, the Rogers’ Report will feature fantasy football information including ‘starts’ and ‘sits’, the Free Agent Play of the Week, the Big Balla Bust of the Week and finally, player rankings. Let’s get into our Week 7 content:

Starts:

Joseph Addai (Indianapolis Colts – RB) vs. St. Louis Rams (#26 rushing yards allowed)– Pre-season reports had Donald Brown taking over for Addai by Week 5. Well guess what…it hasn’t happened. Even I bought into the hype, drafting Brown in the 8^th round of two leagues. While Addai hasn’t been overwhelming, the Colts seem to like the time-share between him and The Don. I mean, hey, they are undefeated so why try to fix something that ain’t broke. This week, Addai, Brown and the rest of the Colts will take on the Rams 26^th ranked run defense. This season, St. Louis has allowed 668 rushing yards and eight touchdowns to opposing rushers. Great news for Addai owners. Start him with confidence this week.  

Larry Johnson (Kansas City Chiefs – RB) vs. San Diego Chargers (#27 rushing yards allowed) – Grandmama makes his first appearance on the Rogers Report as a START ’EM. He’ll go against the San Diego Chargers this weekend, a team that’s had trouble stopping opposing running backs this year, allowing seven rushing touchdowns through six weeks. Plus, the Bolts are coming off a short week as they played the Broncos on Monday Night. If you have LJ on your bench, this may be the one week to give him the start.

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Walking the Waiver Wire – 4 Guys to Consider

Here are this week’s top waiver wire pick-ups for Week 7 depending on league size:

Michael Crabtree – (San Francisco 49ers – WR)– Remember this guy? Crabtree, only a couple weeks after signing, has been thrusted into the starting lineup by Mike Singletary. Either Mike has gone crazy, the 49ers current receivers are really that bad, or this dude has got talent. While this is Frank Gore’s team, Crabtree may have some talent as a WR3 on your team, depending on the looks he is getting from Shaun Hill. Add Crabtree if you can but don’t expect much production for a couple weeks.

Crabtree: Worth waiver pick 7 and up

Lance Moore – (New Orleans Saints – WR) – A few weeks ago I said to pick this guy up. After his strong Week 6 performance, it may be too late for you. He looked to be on the same page with Drew Brees all game, hauling in six catches for 78 yards and a touchdown. Moore has a chance to be the NFC’s version of Wes Welker, playing in a high octane offense with the best QB in the league.

Moore: Worth waiver pick 3 and up  

Mike Bell – (New Orleans Saints – RB) – He’s bacccckkkk and ready to frustrate Pierre Thomas owners. Bell took over in garbage time against the Giants in Week 6, amassing 15 carries for 34 yards and a touchdown.  If the injury prone Thomas was to go down again, Bell would take over and possibly never look back. He is a must handcuff.

Bell: Worth waiver pick 5 and up

Laurence Maroney – (New England Patriots – RB) – As I write this I’m thinking to myself, “Am I really writing this?”  One of the bigger fantasy busts this season has been the dreadlocked one, Laurence Maroney. Regardless, 2009 is the year of the RBBC and if someone is actually getting 15-20 carries a game, they have to be on your roster. It’s uncertain how serious Sammy Morris’ injury is so picking up Maroney could be pointless if he is back in Week 7. With Billy B, you just won’t know until game time.

 Maroney: Worth waiver pick 4 and up.