Week 10 – Waiver Wire Pickups

 

If you are looking for a free agent or waiver wire pickup, here are a couple of the best options likely available in your league. Pickups at every position are posted, including QB – RB – WR – TE – K – D. Each players ownership percentage in 10 team yahoo public leagues is listed after their name.

 

Pickup of the Week:

 

Mark Sanchez – NYJ = Jac / 37%

 

Fresh off the bye week, Sanchez and the Jets should be geared up for a likely easy takedown of the Jaguars at home in New York this week. The Jaguars defense ranks as the 7^th worst in the NFL against the pass this year, as they have given up an average of 242 passing yards per game so far this season. If you are looking for a QB spot starter, Sanchez is your best bet this week.

Prediction: 200-250 passing yards, 2 touchdowns

 

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Week 10 – Sit & Start – QB Rankings

 

1. Drew Brees – NO = @StL

Anointing Brees as the #1 fantasy QB is a no doubter this week, with a matchup against the lowly St. Louis Rams defense. If the Saints don’t run the ball all day, Brees could be looking at 300-350 passing yards and 3-4 touchdowns.

 

2. Tom Brady – NE = @Ind

The Colts secondary isn’t terrible, but they are young and fairly inexperienced after losing Bob Sanders and Marlin Jackson for the season. Brady should take full advantage of the rookie DB’s in this game, as it has all the makings of being an offensive shootout. 300-350 passing yards, 3 touchdowns.

 

3. Peyton Manning – Ind = NE

In a likely shootout with opposing QB Tom Brady, Manning will have a bit tougher of a matchup against the Patriots secondary than what Brady will have against the Colts secondary. Hence the reasoning for Manning getting the #3 ranking at QB this week. Overall, Manning’s stats could resemble Brady’s, only with an interception or two mixed in. 300-350 passing yards, 3 touchdowns.

 

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Week 10 – Sit & Start – RB Rankings

 

1. Adrian Peterson – Min = Det

Fresh off the bye week, and a cupcake matchup at home against the Detroit Lions. If Peterson doesn’t put up 120 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns it would be a disappointment in fantasy football standards. 150 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns isn’t that much of a stretch.

 

2. Chris Johnson – Ten = Buf

Statistically the Bills are the worst run defense in the NFL entering week 10, as they have given up an average of 173 rushing yards per game so far this season. With the Vince Young x-factor opening running lanes for Johnson, and LenDale White no longer a threat to take away rushing attempts or goal line looks, Johnson is a must start in all fantasy football leagues this week. 150 total yards and 2 touchdowns.

 

3. Michael Turner – Atl = @Car

An absolute touchdown monster at RB for fantasy teams, Turner is primed for at least 1 touchdown this week against the fairly poor Panthers run defense. 80-100 rushing yards and 1-2 touchdowns is a good bet.

 

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Week 10 – Sit & Start – WR Rankings

 

1. Randy Moss – NE = @Ind

Coming off of a typical Randy Moss game last week, Moss should be the main beneficiary of what will likely be an offensive shootout this week. It wouldn’t be surprising to see Moss tally 150 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns.

 

2. Marques Colston – NO = @StL

If it wasn’t for the Patriots-Colts matchup this week, I would have given the Colston the #1 WR ranking this week. In all honesty, I don’t think the Rams have a chance of slowing down the Brees to Colston connection in this game. 100-150 receiving yards and 1-2 touchdowns.

 

3. Larry Fitzgerald – Ari = Sea

You have to love Fitzgerald’s breakout game last week with Warner finally playing like the Kurt Warner we have all become accustomed to. I expect another 100 plus receiving yards and at least 1 touchdown from Fitzgerald this week.

 

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Week 10 – Sit & Start – TE Rankings

 

1. Dallas Clark – Ind = NE

If you can give me a reason not to put Clark here, let me hear it. Otherwise, another excellent day should be in store this week for Clark. 75-100 receiving yards, 1-2 touchdowns.

 

2. Antonio Gates – SD = Phi

The Philly defense has been terrible against opposing tight ends all season, Gates could very well just eat them up this week. 75-100 receiving yards and 1-2 touchdowns is possible.

 

3. Vernon Davis – SF = Chi

Alex Smith at QB has given Davis the edge he needed to become a top of the line fantasy football TE. Expect another solid to excellent day for Davis this week. 75-100 receiving yards and 1 touchdown.

 

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Week 10 – Sit & Start – Defense Rankings

 

 

1. Minnesota = Det

 

2. New Orleans = @StL

 

3. Baltimore = @Cle

 

4. New York Jets = Jac

 

5. Denver = @Was

 

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Week 10 – Sit & Start – Kicker Rankings

 

 

1. Stephen Gostkowski – NE = @Ind

 

2. Nick Folk – Dal = @GB

 

3. Ryan Longwell – Min = Det

 

4. John Carney – NO = @StL

 

5. Nate Kaeding – SD = Phi

 

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Week 9 – Sit & Start – RB Rankings

 

1. Maurice Jones-Drew – Jac = KC

After last weeks performance, there is no doubt that Jones-Drew deserves the #1 ranking among RBs this week. A matchup against a Kansas City defense that has given up 131 rushing yards per game this year, should have MJD eyeing 150-200 total yards and 2 touchdowns in this game.

 

2. Frank Gore – SF = Ten

Maurice Jones-Drew destroyed the Titans defense on the ground last week, and Gore is more than capable of doing the same this week. 150 total yards and 1-2 touchdowns is a very realistic bet.

 

3. Michael Turner – Atl = Was

Combine Turner with a Redskins run defense that gives up 118 rushing yards per game, and it seems like a no brainer to have Turner starting on your fantasy football team this week. 75-125 rushing yards and 1-2 touchdowns is possible.

 

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Week 9 – Sit & Start – WR Rankings

 

1. Randy Moss – NE = Mia

A week of rest and a healthy Wes Welker demanding attention, should allow Moss to see some single coverage and take a few deep chances. Considering Miami’s secondary started 3 rookies last week and should do the same again this week, I fully expect Tom Brady to hook up with Randy Moss for a handful of receptions and over 100 receiving yards. 100-150 receiving yards, 1-2 touchdowns.

 

2. Reggie Wayne – Ind = Hou

Even though Peyton Manning had an off day last week, Wayne still managed to put up 12 receptions, 147 receiving yards, and 1 touchdown. As long a Peyton Manning is under center, Wayne is one of the more reliable fantasy football WR in the game. 75-125 receiving yards, 1 touchdown.

 

3. Wes Welker – NE = Mia

Welker could actually be ranked #2 after Moss, but let’s not put all our eggs in one basket just yet. Welker will see plenty of passes his way, including a ton of underneath stuff. 75-125 receiving yards, 1 touchdown.

 

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Rankings by Chirsb777: Top 5 WR Stat Projections – Week 9

 

 

Week 9 – Sit & Start – QB Rankings

 

1. Tom Brady – NE = Mia

Fresh off a bye week, Brady will finally be throwing to a completely healthy Wes Welker and Randy Moss this week. A matchup at home against a Miami defense that started 3 rookies in the secondary last week, and has given up 236 passing yards and 25 points per game this year, should allow Brady to have a very successful fantasy game in week 9. 300-325 passing yards, 2-3 touchdowns.

 

2. Aaron Rodgers – GB = @TB

While Brett Favre continues to get all the press as a better QB than Rodgers, the real truth is that Rodgers is a clear cut above Favre in fantasy football leagues. Any quarterback that can pass for 287 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, and run for an additional 52 rushing yards on 5 carries against the Vikings defense, should be crowned as a fantasy football god at QB. A matchup against the lowly Tampa Bay defense this week should have Rodgers eyeing 300 passing yards and 2-3 touchdowns.

 

3. Peyton Manning – Ind = Hou

A huge disappointment for fantasy football teams last week as Manning went without a touchdown, but a matchup against a so-so Houston secondary should have him back in the TD column in week 9. 300-325 passing yards and 1-2 touchdowns.

 

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