Like I have all season, I will go over the top five waiver
wire acquisitions as well, the top three matchups I like that could potentially
help you get a win over your opponent.
The
first player I see jumping off the boards this week is Baltimore Ravens tight
end Dennis Pitta, who is owned in just over five percent of leagues. With tight
ends around the league falling off left and right, and it already being a
shallow position Pitta might be just who you need to fill in your tight end gap
in the playoffs. While I don’t think Pitta will have a touchdown in every game
down the stretch like he did in his debut last week, I still like his chances
to catch five or six passes from Joe Flacco. Pitta is worth a start if you just
like your tight end like I did … Rob Gronkowski, you were just what I needed.
Why did you leave me so soon?
The
second player I like this week is Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins,
who is owned in just over one percent of leagues. With Robert Griffin III down
for the season and Cousins in, it’s a no brainer to take this quarterback for
the stretch run. Last year Cousins played well when RG3 went down. I believe it
will be the same again this year, as he faces the Atlanta Falcons, Dallas
Cowboys and New York Giants. I would grab Cousins if you have Griffin, or
another injured quarterback ala Aaron Rodgers, Jay Cutler or Terrelle Pryor.
The
third player I see coming off the boards this week is Indianapolis Colts wide
receiver Da’Rick Rodgers, who is owned in just over one percent of leagues.
Rodgers had an explosive game last week going for over 100 yards with a score.
While I don’t expect him to keep that up for the remainder of the season, the
idea that he can do it is there, and that intrigues me. I like Rodgers as a
flex start in deeper leagues, or if you need a spot start due to an injury.
The
fourth player I like this week is Oakland Raiders quarterback Matt McGloin, who
is owned in just over one percent of leagues. McGloin will get the start Sunday
against the Kansas City Chiefs. While this is not a great matchup for the
Raiders, McGloin is a good quarterback, and if the Chiefs get an early lead
McGloin will be trying to get the Raiders back in the game with his arm. I like
McGloin as a spot start in deeper leagues, or if you had an injury at the
position.
The
fifth player I would take a shot on this week is Oakland Raiders running back
Marcell Reece, who is owned in just over three percent of leagues. The Raiders
running game has been inconsistent at best this year, with Darren McFadden
having a great start then going down due to injury. Then it was Rashad Jennings
having great games, but he too went down with an injury. Jennings is cleared
from his concussion he suffered two weeks back, but there is still the looming
issue of head injuries that worries me. I like Reece for the fact that he will
suit up no matter what. I would handcuff Reece with Jennings, and watch the
reports going towards Sunday to see who you should start.
Now
that I have gone over the top five waiver wire pickups I will go over the top
three matchups I think you could benefit from starting players in to get a jump
on your opponent this week.
The
first matchup I like this week is the San Diego Chargers at the Denver Broncos.
This is a Thursday night matchup, and a good way to get some early points on
your competition making them scramble to make up points when it counts most,
the playoffs. In the first meeting between these two teams the Broncos came
away with a 28-20 win. Now the game shifts to Denver, and I expect the results
to be the same. On the Chargers side of the ball I like Phillip Rivers, Ryan
Matthews, Antonio Gates and Keenan Allen. On the Broncos side of the ball I like
Peyton Manning, Knowshon Moreno, Montee Ball and Julian Thomas.
The
second matchup I like this week is the Philadelphia Eagles at the Minnesota Vikings.
The Eagles are coming off a great win against another NFC North opponent in the
Detroit Lions, and now are facing a team in trouble in the Vikings. I expect
the Eagles to roll by the Vikings in this matchup. On the Eagles side of the
ball I like Nick Foles, LeSean McCoy and DeSean Jackson. On the Vikings side of
the ball I like Toby Gerhart.
The
third matchup I like this week is the New England Patriots at the Miami
Dolphins. Historically the Patriots dominate this matchup, and I don’t expect
it to change even with the Patriots losing Rob Gronkowski last week. There are
some factors though that could make this game close. Last time the Patriots
faced the Dolphins, Tom Brady only passed for 116 yards with one touchdown and
one interception. However, since Brady has been on fire. I expect the Patriots
to find a way to win this matchup, similar to the score in week eight, 27-17.
On the Patriots side of the ball I like Tom Brady, Shane Vereen, Julian Edelman
and Danny Amendola. On the Dolphins side of the ball I like Lamar Miller and
Mike Wallace.
That’s
all for this week, check back next week when I go over the top five waiver wire
pick ups and the top three matchups to watch for.
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