Waiver Wire Sleepers
Last Minute Waiver Wire Sleepers
Believe it or not, whether you’re 11-0 or 5-6 at this point in the season, searching for and finding gems on the waiver wire never gets old. At least it shouldn’t, not if you’re as dedicated to fantasy football success as we are.
The names won’t blow you away, but there are at least a couple of guys at each position that can help you out in some manner, and all should be available in over 50% of fantasy leagues.
Read on to find out what darkhorses could help you in Week 13, and possibly even in your league’s playoffs:
Matt Leinart, QB, Arizona Cardinals (95%)
Leinart didn’t throw a touchdown in his 2009 starting debut, but he did play well, and ended the game against the Titants be going 13-16 in the second half. Kurt Warner is still having post-concussion issues, so there’s a decent chance Leinart could start on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.
The Vikings can rush the passer, but they also have issues stopping elite pass offenses, so Leinart could easily find some solid numbers. Even if Leinart doesn’t play this week, or if you don’t like him against the Vikings, hold onto him for the stretch run, as concussion symptoms tend to linger.
Chris Redman, QB, Atlanta Falcons (97%)
Redman stepped in for the injured Matt Ryan last week, and completed 23 passes for 240+ yards and two scores, including the game-winner. Redman picked up right where he had left off after a solid 2007 season, and will go into Week 13′s match-up against the Philadelphia Eagles as Atlanta’s starter, as Ryan nurses a turf toe injury.
The Eagles pass defense isn’t weak, but with no Michael Turner to help him, Redman could be in for a busy day.
Jerious Norwood, RB, Atlanta Falcons (80%)
It was Jason Snelling two weeks ago, and now that Micharl Turner is back on the shelf and Norwood is healthy again, the tiny back from Mississippi State gets a crack at extra playing time.
He was decent in his return last week, rushing for 22 yards and catching two passes for another 28 yards and a touchdown, but should see a much larger role this week against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The match-up isn’t great, but the touches should be there, making him a solid Flex play for Week 13, and until Turner returns.
Chris Brown, RB, Houston Texans (94%)
Brown has rushed the ball 11 times in the past two games, despite coming off the bench, and has even had a role in the passing game. Brown is the best blocking back on the team, doesn’t put the ball on the ground, and is solid in every facet of the game.
Steve Slaton will continue to start for the Texans and will play a role in the offense, but Brown’s role appears to be a bit more dependable. He has a solid match-up against a weak Jacksonville defense this week, so use him with confidence if you need running back help.
Robert Meachem, WR, New Orleans Saints (54%)
Meachem hasn’t been a target king for the Saints, and considering how well Drew Brees spreads the ball around with all of his
explosive options, it’s unlikely he ever will be in 2009. However, his scoring streak and overall big-play ability can no longer be ignored.
Meachem has scored at least one touchdown in four straight games, bringing his total to seven on the season. There’s no guarantee he gets more than two catches or 20 yards in any given week, but it’s beyond clear that he has a prominent role inside the 20 for the Saints.
Kenny Britt, WR, Tennessee Titans (80%)
Britt was garnering a small amount of attention on the waiver wire for the past two weeks, as he totaled 55 yards in Week 10, and then grabbed four balls for 40+ yards and a score the following week. However, his huge seven-catch, 128-yard and game-winning touchdown performance in Week 12 gave us all the convincing we needed.
Britt is likely to be inconsistent going forward, and it will be impossible to expect him to replicate last week’s performance on a consistent basis, but now that we know his role and potential, there’s good enough reason to give him a spot on your roster.
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