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  The Wire: Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13, 2008

  Brandon 10:20 am on 11/25/2008 | 1 Permalink Reply
  Tags: adam vinatieri (2), ahmad bradshaw (10), anthony gonzalez (5), de'ron mcclain, dustin keller (14), j.j. arrington (4), jeff garcia (7), Justin Fargas (17), kevin boss (12), mark bradley, matt cassel (26), maurice morris (6), michael jenkins (8), neil rackers, nick folk (3), peyton hillis (5), pierre thomas (20), rian lindell (3), Shaun Hill (10), ted ginn (7), tyler thigpen (11)

  Here’s a look at the players to target on your league’s waiver wire this week. This list is ordered by the percentage of ESPN leagues in which the player is available, but even if you’re not a ESPN user, it’s a decent indication of how likely you are to find the player on waivers in your league. We also note here how strongly we feel about this pickup with three categories: Instant Starter, Grab ‘n’ Stash, or Desperation Pickup.

  J.J. Arrington, RB, Cardinals (11.6% owned, Grab ‘n’ Stash) – Tim Hightower still has a hold on the “starter” designation, as well as the goal-line carries, but with the team passing the ball so much and Hightower running so ineffectively, it’s Arrington who could have the most value heading into the playoffs. If you’re a Hightower owner, you want Arrington on your roster for sure insurance if anything.

  Maurice Morris, RB, Seahawks (15.7% owned, Desperation Pickup) – He had a big game on Sunday, but with a short week ahead it could be Julius Jones that gets the bulk of the carries. You should not be relying on a player like Morris to get you into the playoffs, but maybe you are… (More …)

   

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  The Wire: Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12, 2008

  Brandon 3:28 pm on 11/18/2008 | 1 Permalink Reply
  Tags: ahmad bradshaw (10), antonio pittman (2), brady quinn (14), deion branch (11), derrick ward (5), dustin keller (14), j.j. arrington (4), jeff garcia (7), justin gage (6), mark bradley, matt cassel (26), michael jenkins (8), peyton hillis (5), pierre thomas (20), ricky williams (16), Shaun Hill (10), tatum bell (3), ted ginn jr, tyler thigpen (11), warrick dunn (7)

  Here’s a look at the players to target on your league’s waiver wire this week. This list is ordered by the percentage of ESPN leagues in which the player is available, but even if you’re not a ESPN user, it’s a decent indication of how likely you are to find the player on waivers in your league. We also note here how strongly we feel about this pickup with three categories: Instant Starter, Grab ‘n’ Stash, or Desperation Pickup.

  J.J. Arrington, RB, Cardinals (1.8% owned, Grab ‘n’ Stash) – Rookie Tim Hightower just hasn’t gotten it done the past two weeks and we’re starting to wonder if he’s really starter-material. With Kurt Warner opening the field up dramatically with the passing game, Hightower should have all the room in the world to run the ball, but the numbers just aren’t there. On Sunday, J.J. Arrington was able to weasel some carries from Hightower (including a touchdown) and did fairly well with them. If Hightower continues to struggle, look for Arrington’s carries to increase steadily.

  Deion Branch, WR, Seahawks (9.2% owned, Grab ‘n’ Stash) – Branch finally played another game this season…and survived! He ended up the game with over 50 yards and as he gets more playing time, he should get more comfortable in the offense and put up decent numbers down the home stretch. He’s probably not worth starting right away, but you might pick him up and hide him on your roster to see what he can do. (More …)

   
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  Ask the Geeks - Week 11

  Brandon 10:59 pm on 11/15/2008 | 4 Permalink Reply
  Tags: lance moore (9), mark bradley

  Here are our responses to the first question(s) for the week. Remember, you can always ask us questions by clicking the Ask the Geeks logo on the left sidebar (or this link).

  Shirley asks: I picked up Mark Bradley but am wondering whether I should start him over Lance Moore?  I’m starting Tyler Thigpen so I’m already going to get some points any Thigpen-Bradley connection.

  Brandon’s take: Hey Shirley, although I think Mark Bradley could make for an interesting play in the upcoming weeks, I don’t see how you can start him over Lance Moore. Even with Marques Colston back in action, Moore has obviously developed some good chemistry with Drew Brees and is a proven commodity. Over the course of their last three games, their stats are pretty similar, but before that, Moore was putting up numbers while Bradley was putting up goose eggs. Go with Moore until you see proof that he’s being phased out of the Saints game plan (which I don’t see happening this season!)

   
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  The Wire: Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11, 2008

  Brandon 3:28 pm on 11/11/2008 | 2 Permalink Reply
  Tags: benjarvus green-ellis (4), brady quinn (14), cedric benson (15), dustin keller (14), jerious norwood (3), joe flacco (15), kevin boss (12), mark bradley, michael jenkins (8), ricky williams (16), sage rosenfels (4), selvin young (5), steve breaston (8), tedd ginn (2), tyler thigpen (11)

  Here’s a look at the players to target on your league’s waiver wire this week. This list is ordered by the percentage of ESPN leagues in which the player is available; even if you’re not a ESPN user, it’s a decent indication of how likely you are to find the player on waivers in your league. We also note here how strongly we feel about this pickup with three categories: Instant Starter, Grab ‘n’ Stash, or Desperation Pickup.

  Mark Bradley, WR, Chiefs (2.4% owned, Desperation Pickup) – Over the past three games Bradley has really developed some good chemistry with quarterback Tyler Thigpen (see below) to the tune of 18 receptions for nearly 190 yards and two scores. While you probably don’t want him starting for your team come playoffs time, he makes a decent injury fill-in until that point.

  Tatum Bell, RB, Broncos (7.0% owned, Desperation Pickup) – With the team running out of options at tailback, the Broncos have signed Bell and with the injury to Selvin Young, he could see touches immediately. I still don’t like the Broncos running game though and wouldn’t recommend you use anyone wearing orange/blue/white in your RB1 or RB2 position at this point, but if you’re REALLY desperate… (More …)