Fantasy Fix: Waiver wire blues
If you are 3-0, feel free to start writing your own FFB column and discover what a “lucrative” business it actually is. If you’re 2-1 and feel comfortable with your lineup, it may be time to do a little roster tinkering or make some ridiculous trade offers to the winless guy. “Hey man, you’re 0-3, how ’bout trading me Megatron for Cecil Shorts and a six-pack of Keystone Light?” You never know, it could work or at least earn you an enemy for life.
But, if you’re the guy sitting there at 1-2 or at a how-the-hell-did-this-happen 0-3 and feeling like the zombie apocalypse has arrived, it’s time to take some drastic measures. You need serious help and you need it NOW.
Let your humble-but-nonetheless-handsome Guru be your Winston Wolf. I solve problems.
Quarterback
Alex Smith, Kansas City Chiefs: If your QB is named Rodgers or Newton then you probably know they are not playing Sunday. Damn bye weeks. Smith is like that girl you dated after your last breakup - a short term solution to fill a need. Smith is owned in less than 50% of leagues and gets a terrible Giants defense on Sunday. Add Smith then never call him again. It’s a one game stand. Fantasy projection: 17 points.
Running Back
Danny Woodhead, San Diego Chargers: The former Patriot was a preseason favorite to be the next Darren Sproles, and then everyone bailed on him after one week. You’re not a very patient one. Woodhead may not be Sproles, but he has averaged 75 yards a week and nearly 15 fantasy points in the last two games. Woody gets the Cowboys this week and is a must add if you’re in a PPR league. For those new to fantasy football acronyms, PPR stands for “points-per-reception” not “pagan pig roast.” Mmm…piggy. Fantasy projection: 13 points.
Wide Receiver
Santonio Holmes, New York Jets: Need a bye week wideout? *puts on used car salesman jacket* Step right up and check out this barely owned beauty. Sure he’s got high miles and the wheels are a little worn, but he had 21 points last week and comes with a sweet 8-track player. What’s it going to take to get you into this ride today? Fantasy projection: 8 points.
Tight End
Scott Chandler, Buffalo Bills: Rookie QB EJ Manuel seems to be growing very fond of Chandler, and now the Bills get a Ravens defense that has given up the 6th most fantasy points to tight ends this season. Keep in mind my record on picking tight ends this year is 0-3. I might as well start Aaron Hernandez. Is there work release? Fantasy projection: 6.50 points
Defense/Special Teams
Indianapolis Colts vs. Jaguars: Despite missing LaRon Landry and Pat Angerer, the Colts went into San Francisco and laid a beat down on the 9ers last week. Impressive. This week, the Colts get the “couldn’t beat a college team” Jags offense that has reinstalled Blaine Gabbert at quarterback. Things could get uglier than a Jacksonville stripper. Fantasy projection: 11 points
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