2012 Fantasy Football: Waiver Wire Advice for NFL Week 9
There were some unusual heroes this week in the NFL. There always are. Letโs take a look at them and see if they are worthy of your fantasy rosters.ย
Blaine Gabbert, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars
He showed some toughness and delivered with 303 yards and a score. Look elsewhere.
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Ruling: Donโt sweat 'em.ย
Josh Freeman, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Freeman threw three touchdown passes for the third straight game. Heโs averaging 336.7 yards during that stretch. He has some favorable matchups coming up and is turning into a good QB2 again.
Ruling: Get 'em.ย
Donald Brown, RB, Indianapolis Colts
He returned with 80 yards on 14 carries. Ballard still played well. This will likely remain a committee. That said, Brown should be owned.
Ruling: Get 'em.ย
Ronnie Brown, RB, San Diego Chargers
Brown caught seven passes on eight targets and ran for 17 yards. It was a solid day, but heโs not a good option.
Ruling: Donโt sweat 'em.ย
Clyde Gates, WR, New York Jets
Gates caught seven of 11 targets for 82 yards. Nice game, but not a guy to grab.
Ruling: Donโt sweat 'em.ย
Chris Givens, WR, St. Louis Rams
He did little after his 50-yard touchdown, but heโs been solid five weeks in a row.
Ruling: Get 'em.ย
Michael Jenkins, WR, Minnesota Vikings
Jenkins caught four of nine targets for 78 yards. He doesnโt get enough separation, and Ponder is floundering.
Ruling: Donโt sweat 'em.ย
Brandon LaFell, WR, Carolina Panthers
He caught three of his four targets for 88 yards. LaFell is starting to come around. He was a "Get 'em" pick last week as well. Good for depth.
Ruling: Get 'em.ย
Dexter McCluster, RB/WR, Kansas City Chiefs
McCluster ran twice for 15 yards and caught six of eight targets for 54 yards and a touchdown. He has solid value in PPR leagues, but thatโs it.
Ruling: Donโt sweat 'em.ย
Cecil Shorts III, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
He had eight catches on 12 targets for 116 yards. It was his second straight good game. Last week, I said, "Donโt sweat โem." He changed my mind by backing up his strong effort.
Ruling: Get 'em.ย
Titus Young, WR, Detroit Lions
Young caught all nine of his targets for 100 yards and two touchdowns. With Burleson out for the year, he should be owned.
Ruling: Get 'em.
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