historymike Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 It's that time of year, people: when winning teams want that little edge to carry home a trophy, while struggling teams are looking for a waiver wire miracle to save their seasons. In this thread I propose to list those under-the-radar players you think might have an outside chance of jumping in and contributing. This might be a breakout player, or it might be a player who quietly moves from third string or the practice squad into a more prominent role. A couple that come to mind: 1. Tavaris Jackson (QB MIN): He is not Brett Favre, but then again:P he is no Brett Favre. Should the ankle be a record-ender, Tavaris gets a chance to shine, and might be worth a WW pickup as a backup QB. 2. Steve Johnson (WR BUF): True, he's probably not going to pile up 158 yards and a score each week, but he has scored in four straight weeks, and it looks like Fitpatrick actually has the Bills moving the ball. Could be a decent WR2 or flex. 3. James Jones (GB WR): With Finely out and Driver hobbled, Rodgers has to throw to someone, and even though Jones earned some doghouse time with fumbles and blown routes, he has some value going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Steve Johnson hasn't been sleeping for awhile now ... I have been starting him on 2 of my teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFgerms Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 i like jones in the second half. if i have a spot and he is available i will pick him up and stash him for a week or 2. and i expect favre to try to play and get knocked out but never thought about tavaris. that could be interesting.he played well in 08. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historymike Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 Steve Johnson hasn't been sleeping for awhile now ... I have been starting him on 2 of my teams. (smacks head) OK. Who else would you recommend as a potential WW pickup? BTW, Johnson is only owned in 14.5 percent of ESPN leagues as of this moment, which is why I suggested him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euphy Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Marshawn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v0dka Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I think we'll see Dez Bryant play an increased role for Dallas from here on out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 There are three QB's that come to mind: Fitzpatrick, Kitna, and Stafford. Any one of them could fill in during the rest of the season and help a fantasy team down the stretch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I snapped up Fitz, already have Steve Johnson ... I'm also hoping that Jacob Tamme can save my TE position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 (edited) Anthony Armstrong is now starting in WAS ... could be worth a pickup. Also, Dexter McCluster seems to be getting a few more looks ... and has been pretty explosive with them. Could see a continued uptick in touches (but, probably not more than 10 or so a game). Probably best in leagues where you start 4-5 WRs / week and/or in "best ball" leagues. Edited October 27, 2010 by muck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Couch Potatoe Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Steve Johnson hasn't been sleeping for awhile now ... I have been starting him on 2 of my teams. +1 owned in 14 % or not he aint sleeping there mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizards Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Believe before the year is out Anthony Armstrong (WR-Redskins) will be making noise as Moss gathers the attention....just sayin he's a real sleeper with WR2 potential... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munygon2 Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Blount! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUMbotron Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I think Moeaki has drifted back into sleeper status. I love him going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCDOG Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 +1 owned in 14 % or not he aint sleeping there mike After following this guy the last few weeks and watching him play last week against the Ravens, I'm convinced he's gonna have a strong and consistent second half. Potentially huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Fan Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 How about Owen Daniels? He's practicing again and will be back after their bye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I think Moeaki has drifted back into sleeper status. I love him going forward. If you have the luxury of holding onto a guy that's gone to sleep, that's a nice direction. I had to choose this week between dropping Moeaki or Tamme (who I picked up last week), and I feel like I have to give Tamme a shot, considering Moeaki has been inconsistent at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimal Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Jonathan Stewart....with DeAngelo looking banged up, Panthers starting to get healthy, I expect a big things from Jstew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 You would have saved folks a lot of trouble by just buying a subscription to this place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearBroncos Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Blount and Wells at RB position. Mathews and Freeman at QB. A. Gonzalez and Knox at WR. Tamme and Quarless at TE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinatown dragons Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Blount and Wells at RB position. Mathews and Freeman at QB. A. Gonzalez and Knox at WR. Tamme and Quarless at TE. What QB is Matthews? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearBroncos Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 What QB is Matthews? Er, meant Stafford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 they don't get much sleepier than Brody Eldridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfer Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 How about Owen Daniels? He's practicing again and will be back after their bye. I'm with you on this one. He should be playing full game snaps out of the bye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Totally Agree with the people that mentioned Blount and Anthony Armstrong. Guys that might have potential down the stretch Blair White, Mario Manningham, Danny Woodhead, Steve Breaston and Deon Butler The TE position has been rocked this year Owen Daniels is now heathly and would be a great pick up. Maybe not this week going against IND who are ranked #1 against TE but after he could prove to be a top TE. Another guy that could be big at the end of NOV would be Vincent Jackson not really a sleeper he's a big name that was drop in a lot of leagues but he's still playing for a contract next year so I imagine he will show up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Knight Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I'm with you on this one. He should be playing full game snaps out of the bye. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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