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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.

QB
JaMarcus Russell - Russell had a solid game completing 18 of 25 passes for 236 yards and a pair of TDs against Houston.  He finished up on the road against Tampa Bay.  They have been struggling of late, but I imagine Gruden will get the Bucs up to stick it to Al Davis.
Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

Tarvaris Jackson - Jackson had a solid game against Atlanta.  He threw for 233 yards and 2 TDs and added 76 on the ground.  I’m impressed that he performed at that level since I put little stock in his previous six quarters of excellence against Detroit and Arizona.  That said, I wouldn’t trust him next week against the Giants.
Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

RBs
Cedric Benson - I hope you took my advice and rolled with Benson last week.  You had to be pleased with the 171 yards he racked up.  He should be solid again this week against Kansas City. 
Ruling:  Get ‘em.

Maurice Morris - Morris ran for 116 yards against the Jets.  He finishes up against Arizona, whose D has been soft lately.  He should finish the season on a high note.
Ruling:  Get ‘em.

LaMont Jordan - Jordan followed his 97 yard, 1 TD performance against Oakland with a 78 yard, 2 TD performace against Arizona.  He finishes up on the road against Buffalo.  Buffalo should keep the game closer, and I just don’t trust him to do it a third straight time.
Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

WRs
Dennis Northcutt - Northcutt had his second consecutive 100+ yard, TD game against Indianapolis last week.  I love the way he’s finishing the season, but I can’t recommend using him in Week 17 (if your league isn’t wrapped up) against Baltimore.
Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

Devard Darling - Darling had 3 catches for 69 yards and a score against Miami.  He has a favorable matchup against Cincinnati next week, but his three receptions last week were a season high.  I can’t endorse gambling on him in a Championship game.
Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

TE
Anthony Fasano - Fasano caught a pair of TD passes for the Dolphins last week against Kansas City.  He has three TDs in his past three games.  Next up is a important matchup against the Jets.  He has something on the line next week so motivation should not be a problem.
Ruling:  Get ‘em.

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.

QB
Tarvaris Jackson - T-Jack looked brilliant with four TD strikes against Arizona.  He’s starting to convince me that he’ll be ready to the Vikings starter next year, but he’s not somebody you can count on in the fantasy football  Super Bowl.
Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

RBs
Cedric Benson - He came into last week’s  game averaging 3.0 yards per carry.  He gained 73 yards on 21 carries vs. Washinton and added 88 yards through the air.  With a nice matchup against Cleveland next week, he could be a surprise fantasy Super Bowl star.
Ruling:  Get ‘em

P.J. Pope - Denver’s next flavor of the month.  Pope had a nice game against Carolina with 51 rushing yards on seven carries and 24 receiving yards and a score on three catches.  They face the Bills next week.  If you’re really hurting at the position you can plug him in.  Don’t expect Hillis production though.
Ruling:  Get ‘em.

WRs
Dennis Northcutt - Northcutt grabbed five passes for 127 yards and a score.  Entering the gmae he had 26 recepti0ns for 282 yards.  I have no faith in him next week so don’t waste your time with him.
Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

James Jones - Jones came into this weeks gave with 12 catches for 101 yard and 1 TD.  His four catches for 132 yards aren’t enough for me to consider him next week.  I do like him for next year, if you’re beginning to plan already
Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

TE
Joey Haynes - Joey took his first catch for 19 yards and a score.  Are you really going to trust a guy with one catch on the season in your biggest game.
Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em. 

There you have it.  I hope I provided you some good info while you make your fantasy team waiver wire adjustments.

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.

QB
Seneca Wallace – Seattle would be wise to let Seneca play the season out so they see what they have in him.  He had a nice game against New England (212 yards, 3 TDs through the air, and 47 on the ground).  With Seattle facing St. Louis next week, he may be a nice start if you’re in a real bind. 
Ruling:  Get ‘em.

Playoff Bonus:  Tarvaris Jackson (Don’t Sweat ‘em), Matt Schaub (Get ‘em), Kyle Orton (Get ‘em)

RBs
Darren Sproles -  Sproles had a nice game (64 total yards, 2 TDs) against the Raiders, but let’s face it, we’re talking about the Raiders.  The Charger destroyed them.  Even so LT still had a heavy workload (25 carries).  Next up is the Chiefs in Kansas City.  Sproles could get some additional touches, but you can’t count on him in the fantasy playoffs. 
Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ’em.

DeShaun Foster - It does not look good for Frank Gore owners.  He’s not Gore, but Foster is a capable back.  In deep leagues, you have to grab him. 
Ruling:  Get ‘em

Tashard Choice - You probably figured a rookie RB would factor in for the Cowboys this year.  It wasn’t Felix Jones though.  With MB3 out, the 4th round back out of Georgia Tech rang up 166 yards of total offense against the Steelers.  If Barber is out again, Choice could be your choice.

Playoff Bonus:  Ahmard Hall (Don’t Sweat), Tatum Bell (Get ‘em)

WRs
Deion Branch - He followed up a five reception performance with a pair of TDs against his former team.  I’d say he’s back.
Ruling:  Get ‘em.

Jordy Nelson - The fluke factor is probably higher for WRs than any other position.  One good game against a bad pass team doesn’t do it for me. 
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.

TE
Gijon Robinson - I like that he caught six passes, but I’m thinking the fluke factor is high on Gijon.
Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

There you have it.  I hope I provided you some good info while you make your fantasy team waiver wire adjustments.

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.

QB
Joe Flacco - Flacco turned in a wonderful performance this week with 280 passing yards, a couple of TDs, and even 15 yards on the ground.  He is coming into his own as a QB, but I chalk this outburst up to playing a Cincy team that has already mailed this season in.
Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

RBs
Cadillac Williams - With Earnest Graham out for the year I expect the Bucs to work Cadillac intot he mix to gear him up for the playoffs and keep Warrick Dunn fresh.  His 8-yard TD run was encouraging.
Ruling:  Get ‘em.

Brandon Jackson - Now that the playoffs are here you’re better off keeping guys who would be spectacular if they got the starting nod vs. a starter like Cedric Benson who’s never going to have that big game.
Ruling:  Get ‘em.

WRs
Davone Bess – Lisa Danhof was Ahead of the Curve in calling for Bess.  He did not let her down with a six catch-84 yard performance against St. Louis.  He has favorabe matchups (BUF, SF, KC) going forward.
Ruling:  Get ‘em.

Amani Toomer - Plaxico’ stupidity should play into Toomer’s favor as evidenced by his 5 catch-85 yard-TD performance against Washington, but I still don’t seem him as roster worthy.  The Giants are very inconsistent in the passing game.  Don’t get me wrong, Eli consistently produces, but he doesn’t consistently use the same cast of charcters to get the job done.  I wouldn’t risk my playoff life on Toomer.      
Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

TE
Justine Pelle - The way Tight Ends have been scoring lately, you may get excited by the 9.8 points (38 yards, TD) Pelle registered this week.  Before you go gaga and burn a roster spot with him, remember his opponent was San Diego.  They have been getting burned by TEs all year long.  Pelle isn’t a strong play going forward.
Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

There you have it.  I hope I provided you some good info while you make your fantasy team waiver wire adjustments.

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.

QB
Joe Flacco - Flacco put up a decent fantasy number this week with 183 passing yards and 2 TDs without throwing and INT.  He was just 12 of 26 passing though.  I don’t see him as worthy of a roster spot though. 
Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

RBs
Ahmad Hall & DeShaun Foster - They each scored on late TD passes.  It’s great for them, but it meant nothing for fantasy teams.  If I had to pick which one has more value, I’d take Foster.
Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

WRs
Josh Reed - In his first game since Week 8 Reed had five catches for 50 yards and a score.  Even when they were up big the Bills kept passing.  Their upcoming schedule is favorable and their Offense appears to be clicking.  Reed is worth a spot on your roster, but you would have to be hurting to put him in your lineup. 
Ruling:  Get ‘em.   

Mark Clayton - Clayton had 76 receiving yards an a score.  While his yards per catch looks great with only two receptions, that’s not a number that catches my eye when I’m looking to add a player.  He’s had just four catches twice this year with four games with one or fewer receptions.  He had two games, this one and a 4 for 87 and a score in Week 9.  He can’t be counted on. 
Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

Ashley Lelie - Lelie had a nice game with 92 yards and a score on 4 catches.  Despite the Win, I’m not ready to rely on a Raider WR.  The fact that this game was against his former team may have served as motivation.
Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

TE
Heath Miller - Miller has been banged up of late, but his 4 catches for 44 yards and a score after three games off is encouraging.  The fact that he has extra rest because of the Thursday game means he should be ready to go again next week.
Ruling:  Get ‘em.

There you have it.  I hope I provided you some good info while you make your fantasy team waiver wire adjustments.