MTSuper7 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Last week, knowing Caleb Hanie was going to be taking over for Jay Cutler, I decided to pick up Johnny Knox to see if maybe the QB change would result in a bunp in value. In competitve leagues, you can't afford to wait for the results because someone else will have waiver priority over you. Whether or not Knox is going to pan out is irrelevant to this thread, but what is relevant is the fact that here was a guy whose situation was about to change, so he could be worth a flier as someone who could help win a championship, particularly if an injury strikes and you need to call in some reinforcements. Who do you see as a good stash and hope guy to increase your bench strength going into the fantasy playoffs (and why)? I'll give you a few of my thoughts: Kendall Hunter - This one is somewhat obvious if you follow the free agent forecast, but reality is that the 49ers are probably going to have little incentive to grind Frank Gore into the ground in weeks 15-17 with a division title wrapped up. Of course, they could have a first round bye at stake, but it's worth stashing Hunter to see what happens. You could add Ben Tate into this same line of thinking if the Texans can win the division with a few weeks left (Tennessee is two games behind them at the moment.) Steve Breaston and/or Jon Baldwin - They might already be on rosters, but my thinking here is that Kyle Orton will eventually take over as QB of the Chiefs, and so it stands to reason that Orton might develop a rapport with one of these guys. Bowe is probably the biggest beneficiary, but you never really know. Joel Dreessen / Owen Daniels - Daniels is surely on a roster already in most leagues, but my thought here is that T.J. Yates, being a rookie, may end up leaning on his TEs more than Schaub or Leinart. Dreessen is probably a stretch to get a ton of targets, but who knows. The playcalling stands to be pretty safe / vanilla at first with Yates, and I'm guessing maybe more two tight end sets, so Dreessen could be on the field a little more often for play action passes. Jared Cook - If the Titans fall out of the playoff hunt over the next two weeks, I like Cook a lot if the team turns the reins over to Jake Locker (or if Hasselbeck gets hurt, which is a definite possibility). I forget the exact number, but Cook had a least five targets in the second half of the game that Locker had to finish against Atlanta. And in general, he could be valuable as he has seen 16 targets the last two weeks. D.J. Ware - Jacobs hasn't been getting it done, and who knows what is going to happen to Bradshaw. But Ware had a slew of catches last week, and he will probably be busy in the passing game again this week as the Giants try to keep pace with Green Bay. Coughlin could get fed up with Jacobs' lack of production and give Ware more opportunities. Again, who knows... Early Doucet / Andre Roberts - This is a real hope and pray pick, but with Kevin Kolb coming back from injury, it is possible that one of these secondary guys becomes more relevant. Marcedes Lewis - Surprises me that he's still a free agent in some of my leagues, but he's been targeted heavily and is, in essence, the #1 WR in Jacksonville. That's not saying much, but it's something at least... Ben Obomanu - With Sidney Rice out, he will get a chance. Not really an exciting stash guy, but in deep leagues could be worth hanging onto for a week or two to see... Malcom Floyd / Jacoby Ford / Denarius Moore / Danario Alexander - Could be valuable down the stretch but have become forgotten in some leagues due to their injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Interesting take on Ware, I had been considering cutting him for a future prospect like Mikel LeShoure (DET rookie RB on IR). May have to reconsider and drop somebody else if I make that move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I picked up Addai in the hope he might be relevant if i suffer an injury at RB in the playoffs. If the Colts stupidly let Manning play this year, anyone think Brown will get more touches than Addai? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MudSkipper Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Ricky Williams for WK 15 Garbage time vs Indy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricrelish Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Shane Vereen - I'm thinking he could get some nice garbage time in the Indy game, and maybe emerge, but of course, no NEP RB can ever be trusted to be used each week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XFlash Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 good call on Hunter and Tate. I have acquired Hunter recently for the playoff run. I had Tate stashed on the bench when Foster initially got hurt early in the season. **** Moore should be back this week as I read that he was close to playing last week. Ford, I hope he gets better after this week. If he does, he is a sneaky play especially if your league has return game. **** Surprising read of the news that Floyd is making a start after almost being put on IR. Brown was average, but could not capitalize like L.Robinson of DAL did. **** I'm still keeping H.Douglas ATL WR. I see the same scenario for the Super Bowl week as ATL may rest J.Jones if they secure a playoff spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadycadets Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I have great wrs but no stud rb's. I need ware, tolbert, morris , johnny white, alfonso smith , ringer or tanner to step into the lead role or I will not make it into the final round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddahj Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I just added Hunter in both my locals. I guess we'll see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brg88tx Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 i have a feeling Peyton Hillis will be playoff gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloroform Rx Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 The 49ers are up one game on the Saints so I think they will continue to exhaust all of their resources to get that first round bye. With that said, there is always the possibility that Gore gets hurt. I'm just saying, if Gore stays healthy, I don't see Hunter getting an increase in touches in that offense. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWmaker Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Traded quality depth in WR (D.Nelson, Buf) for J.Best 2 days before he was IR'd. I was assured a playoff spot and a 1st round bye. Best holder was fighting for a playoff spot. Big risk for me looking for a big payoff. Well - lost out on that one. picked up Vereen in one league and picked up DBaldwin (SEA) after Rice was IRd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino88 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Jacquizz Rodgers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub! Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 On my roster? Kevin Smith and Peyton Hillis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTSuper7 Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 Jacquizz Rodgers I thought about him too... But he would be more valuable if the Falcons had a tougher schedule (meaning they need to throw more). Instead, they get Carolina and Jacksonville after this week. Unless Turner and Snelling get hurt, I don't see it happening for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenthug Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I've got Hillis and that Arizona matchup in week 15 looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Hillis, KSmith, Helu are worth those last RB spots on your roster ... Johnny Knox is interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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