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2011 Get ‘em or Don’t Sweat ‘em Waiver Wire Advice – Week 17

25 December 2011

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There were some unusual heroes on Sunday. There always are. Let’s take a look at them and see if they are worthy of your fantasy rosters.
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Ronnie Brown, RB, Philadelphia Eagles: Brown is only worth considering if LeSean McCoy can’t play this week.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.

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Toby Gerhart, RB, Minnesota Vikings: Gerhart ran for 109 yards on 11 carries. He’ll get the full load next week (vs. CHI) with AP done for the year.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
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Evan Royster, RB, Washington Redskins: And you thought the Redskins couldn’t muddy the RB waters anymore this year with Roy Helu. Naturally he got hurt and Royster ran for 132 yards (147 total yards). With four RBs finding success this year, it says good things about the Skins’ system. If he starts next week (@ PHI) he’d be worth adding.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
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Brian Hartline, WR, Miami Dolphins: Hartline caught four passes (eight targets) for 72 yards. Solid game, but remember it came against New England.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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Brandon LaFell, WR, Carolina Panthers: LaFell caught all three of his targets for 103 yards and a score. He’s not consistent enough to rely on.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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Denarius Moore, WR, Oakland Raiders: Moore flashed his ability catching four passes (nine targets) for 94 yards and a score. He’s a streaky player and a risk, but he can provide a decent play in Week 17 (vs. SD) if you’re desperate.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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Andre Roberts, WR, Arizona Cardinals: Roberts caught six passes (ten targets) for 75 yards. It was his fourth solid game in a row. They face Seattle in Week 17 and he’s a decent sleeper play if you’re worried about your WRs.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
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Jared Cook, TE, Tennessee Titans: Cook had his second straight monster game. This time he caught all eight of his targets for 169 yards and a score (nine for 103 last week). Not only is he a solid option next week, he’s a guy to target next year to emerge as a solid TE1.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
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2011 Get ‘em or Don’t Sweat ‘em Waiver Wire Advice – Week 16

19 December 2011

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There were some unusual heroes on Sunday. There always are. Let’s take a look at them and see if they are worthy of your fantasy rosters.
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Lance Ball, RB, Denver Broncos: Ball ran for 64 yards on 11 carries with a touchdown. He also caught two passes for 41 yards. He’s not a solid option for Week 16.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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Jackie Battle, RB, Kansas City Chiefs: Battle ran for 37 yards and a touchdown on ten carries. He caught one pass for seven yards as well. Thomas Jones still led the team in carries though. If you need a plug-in for Week 16 though, he may not be a bad option against Oakland.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
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Khalil Bell, RB, Chicago Bears: Bell ran for 65 yards on 15 carries and caught five passes for 43 yards and a touchdown. He had more touches than Marion Barber and could be worth adding if you were relying on Barber or in need of a running back.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
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Danario Alexander, WR, St. Louis Rams: Alexander caught all three of his targets for 52 yards and a score. They got better play out of Kellen Clemens than they have from Sam Bradford, but their offense just isn’t good enough to use anyone other than S-Jax.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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Dezmon Briscoe, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Got extra playing time with Arrelious Benn out with a concussion, and scored for the second time in three weeks, but he’s not a quality option.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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Nate Burleson, WR, Detroit Lions: Burleson caught seven passes (11 targets) for 81 yards and a TD. He bounced back after a MN letdown. He should be owned in most fantasy leagues.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
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Jabar Gaffney, WR, Washington Redskins: If he’s available in your league, Gaffney should be gotten. He caught six passes last week for 92 yards and a score and followed it up with six more catches (nine targets) for 85 yards. Oh, and he plays the Vikings’ next week.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
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Lavelle Hawkins, WR, Tennessee Titans: Hawkins caught eight passes (ten targets) for 88 yards. I’d look elsewhere though.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Oakland Raiders: DHB caught eight passes (nine targets) for 155 yards and a touchdown. He’s in the midst of another hot streak and should be on fantasy teams for the finale.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
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Greg Little, WR, Cleveland Browns: Little exploded for 131 yards and a score on five catches (nine targets). I like him next year, but I can’t trust him next week.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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Andre Roberts, WR, Arizona Cardinals: How many times does Roberts have to perform well for me to trust him? He had 111 yards in Week 13 and scored the past two weeks. Still, I couldn’t use him in the title game.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.

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Brent Celek, TE, Philadelphia Eagles: Celek caught five passes (six targets) for 156 yards and a TD. He won’t replicate that monster game, but he’s a solid TE1 option if you’re in need at the position.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
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Jared Cook, TE, Tennessee Titans: Cook caught nine passes (11 targets) for 103 yards. He didn’t catch a pass in his previous two games so he’s a big risk in Week 16.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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Jeremy Shockey, TE, Carolina Panthers: Shockey scored for the second straight game. He had just 45 total yards in those two games. He’s not a good fantasy option in most leagues though.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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2011 Get ‘em or Don’t Sweat ‘em Waiver Wire Advice – Week 15

12 December 2011

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There were some unusual heroes on Sunday. There always are. Let’s take a look at them and see if they are worthy of your fantasy rosters.
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John Skelton, QB, Arizona Cardinals: Skelton threw for 282 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. He added 25 rushing yards. He seems to help Larry Fitzgerald’s value, but he’s not a guy I’d count on in Week 15.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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Joe Webb, QB, Minnesota Vikings: Webb threw for 84 yards and a score and added 109 rushing yards and another score. As impressive as he was, Ponder is still considered the starter.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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Marion Barber, RB, Chicago Bears: My assumption is most people snatched him up, but if not his 140 total yards (108 rushing) and touchdown should have done the trick.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
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Ryan Grant, RB, Green Bay Packers: Grant ran for 85 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught a pass for 13 yards. With Starks banged up, Grant is a nice RB option.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
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Felix Jones, RB, Dallas Cowboys: With DeMarco Murray getting injured, it’s Felix’s turn again. He has injury issues of his own and the team seems content letting Romo throw all the TDs, but he should be added nonetheless.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
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T.J. Yates, QB, Houston Texans: Yates threw for 300 yards and two touchdowns with a pick. He added 36 yards on five carries. What’s even more impressive is he did it without Andre Johnson. While his job is secure, I couldn’t count on him at this point in the fantasy playoffs.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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Donte’ Stallworth, WR, Washington Redskins: Stallworth caught four passes (six targets) for 96 yards. It was against the Patriots’ secondary though so be careful to put to much stock in the performance.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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Demaryius Thomas, WR, Denver Broncos: Thomas did it again. Seven catches (13 targets) for 78 yards and a score. I suppose he should be owned, but you likely have to wait until the fourth quarter to get your points.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
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Titus Young, WR, Detroit Lions: Young caught four passes (seven targets) for 87 yards and a touchdown. The Vikings have a brutal secondary, plus Stafford seems to pick a new target every week.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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Kevin Boss, TE, Oakland Raiders: Boss caught five passes (seven targets) for 43 yards and a touchdown. He had two catches for 16 yards combined in his previous two games. Not worth the risk.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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Owen Daniels, TE, Houston Texans: Daniels caught seven passes (ten targets). Yates has confidence in him, and he makes a solid TE1 as the year closes.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
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2011 Get ‘em or Don’t Sweat ‘em Waiver Wire Advice – Week 14

5 December 2011

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There were some unusual heroes on Sunday. There always are. Let’s take a look at them and see if they are worthy of your fantasy rosters.
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Dan Orlovsky, QB, Indianapolis Colts: Orvlosky threw for 353 yards and two TDs with a pick. Excellent numbers, but they came against the league’s worst pass defense and the scores came in garbage time. Pierre Garcon could be viable again though.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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Christian Ponder, QB, Minnesota Vikings: Ponder threw for 381 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. He added a 12-yard run. Good game with some rookie mistakes. Not a fantasy option though unless you are in a two-quarterback league.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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Alex Smith, QB, San Francisco 49ers: Smith threw for 274 yards on 17 of 23 passing with a pair of scores. He’s a solid NFL QB, but not a good fantasy option.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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Marion Barber, RB, Chicago Bears: Barber replaced the injured Matt Forte. He didn’t put up a huge game (44 yards), but he’s worth adding with Forte expected to miss a few games. As bad as it sounds, they should be on the horn with Donovan McNabb.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
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Riley Cooper, WR, Philadelphia Eagles: Cooper caught five passes (ten targets) for 94 yards last Thursday. That’s three solid weeks in a row, though Maclin could be ready after the long layoff. Only add him in deep leagues or if Maclin will be out again.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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Andre Roberts, WR, Arizona Cardinals: Roberts caught all six of his targets for 111 yards. He’s not a reliable fantasy option.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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Chaz Schilens, WR, Oakland Raiders: Schilens caught six passes (seven targets) for 89 yards. It was his second solid game in a row. Given his talent and the injuries in the Oakland’s receiving corps, he’s worth a sleeper look, but the Raiders are tough to rely on.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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Brad Smith, WR, Buffalo Bills: Smith caught seven passes (ten targets) for 72 yards. It was his second strong outing. He’s a risk, but he’s a dynamic player.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
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Demaryius Thomas, WR, Denver Broncos: Thomas caught four passes (seven targets) for 144 yards and two scores. It’s hard to rely on anyone in the Broncos’ passing game. Plus, I don’t think he’ll be able to wear his Harry Potter invisible cloak to get as wide open as he did against the Vikings’ pathetic secondary.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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2011 Get ‘em or Don’t Sweat ‘em Waiver Wire Advice – Week 13

28 November 2011

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There were some unusual heroes on Sunday. There always are. Let’s take a look at them and see if they are worthy of your fantasy rosters.
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Donald Brown, RB, Indianapolis Colts: As I said in my Week 12 Sleepers suggestions Brown has been one of the few bright spots on the Colts this year. He had 80 yards rushing, a rushing TD, and 17 yards receiving. He’s been averaging over 8 fantasy points per game in his past six.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
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Roy Helu, RB, Washington Redskins: Perhaps Shanahan will finally realize that Helu is his best back. He ran for 108 yards and a touchdown while adding seven catches for 54 yards. As long as he can win Shanahan over he should be a solid add.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
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Peyton Hillis, RB, Cleveland Browns: If Hillis was dropped in your league you may want to pick him up. He ran for 65 yards and caught two passes, though he lost four yards on them. He has some tough games ahead but should see plenty of carries if he can stay healthy.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
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Maurice Morris, RB, Detroit Lions: Kevin Smith’s injured ankle could force him to miss this week’s game. Morris had 39 yards running and 81 receiving. If he was dropped in your league and you are in need of a RB, Morris is worth a look.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
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Marcel Reece, RB, Oakland Raiders: Reece caught five passes (seven targets) for 92 yards. He could be more active with all of Oakland’s injuries, but isn’t a reliable fantasy option.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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Jason Avant, WR, Philadelphia Eagles: Avant caught eight passes (14 targets) for 110 yards and a TD. Maclin didn’t play, the Eagles were playing from behind, and the Patriots have a horrible pass defense. The odds won’t likely be stacked in Avant’s favor like that again.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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Harry Douglas, WR, Atlanta Falcons: He only had 45 yards but he scored. Julio Jones played but wasn’t targeted. Douglas remains the fourth or fifth option after Turner, Roddy, Gonzo, and sometime Julio but Atlanta’s offense is potent enough that he can be useful.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
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Johnny Knox, WR, Chicago Bears: Knox caught four passes (ten targets) for 145 yards and a touchdown. He’s scored in back-to-back weeks, but is a risk with Caleb Hanie under center.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
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Damian Williams, WR, Tennessee Titans: Williams caught three passes (four targets) for 33 yards and a TD. He was a bust last week, but has been solid four of the past five games. He’s a decent depth option, though if Locker gets a shot he seemed to favor Nate Washington.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
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Dustin Keller, TE, New York Jets: Keller caught four passes (eight targets) for 61 yards and two scores. He’s been a decent option this year and is a low-end TE1 going forward.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
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