Fantasy Football Week 2 Waiver Worthy: Get 'Em or Forget 'Em

There were numerous players who had big days in Week 1, who likely be available on your waiver wire.  Are they worth snatching up?  Let’s take a look at a few and try to decide:

Michael Vick - Quarterback - Philadelphia Eagles
If Kevin Kolb (concussion) is unable to play in Week 2 (which is a very realistic possibility after ESPN reported that he won’t practice until at least Friday), or just continues to struggle, Vick proved exactly what he could bring to the table.  He was explosive after taking over for Kolb against the Packers, throwing for 175 yards and a touchdown, while adding 103 yards rushing on just 11 carries.  Especially when you consider that he’ll get to face the Detroit Lions this week, he’s a solid short-term play.  If you are in a two-quarterback league, I’d certainly stash him immediately.
Verdict - Get ‘Em

Brandon Jackson - Running Back - Green Bay Packers
Ryan Grant has officially been ruled out of Week 2, and his ankle sprain could conceivably keep him out of action for a few weeks.  Enter Jackson, who rushed for 63 yards against the Eagles and has the potential to be a solid option while Grant is out of action.  With Paul Posluszny out for the Bills, running against them got that much easier.  Look for Jackson to put up solid numbers in the high-powered Packers offense, making him worth grabbing if you are in need, especially if you play in a league that requires a FLEX spot.
Verdict - Get ‘Em

Legedu Naanee - Wide Receiver - San Diego Chargers
He had a huge game in Week 1, with five catches for 110 yards and a touchdown.  He’s not going to be the top option, with Malcom Floyd (12 targets) likely holding that spot in an attempt to stretch the field.  He’ll also lose chances to Antonio Gates (six targets). However, with Philip Rivers throwing the ball, being in that group is an enviable spot to be in.  He should continue to produce and emerge as a go to option, something the Chargers desperately need.
Verdict - Get ‘Em

Mark Clayton - Wide Receiver - St. Louis Rams
It certainly didn’t take long for Clayton to develop a rapport with Sam Bradford, now did it?  Granted, don’t look for Bradford to attempt 55 passes very often, but Clayton did lead the way with 16 targets.  He turned that into 10 catches for 119 yards.  What the Rams need is a steady receiver, exactly what Clayton provides for them.  Obviously, these types of numbers are not going to be a weekly accomplishment, but Clayton has the potential to be a solid option in deeper formats, especially PPR leagues.
Verdict - Get ‘Em

Jordan Shipley - Wide Receiver - Cincinnati Bengals
He was targeted seven times in Week 1, but how often will that happen?  The Bengals were playing from behind against the New England Patriots, as well as looking to exploit their weakness in the secondary.  With Cedric Benson, Terrell Owens, and Chad Ochocinco all demanding significant touches, it’s hard to imagine him having many five-catch, 82-yard days.
Verdict - Forget ‘Em

Davone Bess - Wide Receiver - Miami Dolphins
He had a solid day as the Dolphins No. 2 receiver, catching six passes for 51 yards.  He was targeted seven times, the only Dolphins player to have more then three passes thrown his way (besides Brandon Marshall).  He has the potential to be usable, but for now there are likely better options available on the waiver wire with Chad Henne still needing to prove his consistency at the QB spot.
Verdict - Forget ‘Em (for now anyways)

Nate Washington - Wide Receiver - Tennessee Titans
He had a nice day, with three receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown.  The problem is the uncertainty surrounding the Titans passing game.  There’s no doubting that this is a run-first offense, limiting opportunities for the receivers.  Throw in the fact that in any given week, the team could turn to Justin Gage or Kenny Britt (if he gets out of the doghouse) as the go to receiver, and there are even more questions.  He’ll have some good games, but will likely have some bad ones as well.
Verdict - Forget ‘Em

Peyton Hillis - Running Back - Cleveland Browns
The Browns running game is questionable, that’s not a secret.  With Montario Hardesty out for the year, it appears early on that Hillis will be splitting rushing duties with Jerome Harrison.  Each back had nine carries, with Hillis going for 41 yards and a touchdown.  Add in four receptions for 24 yards, and it was a solid day for him.  He’s likely to be a factor all year long, so in deeper formats he’s worth stashing away.  There’s certainly a chance that he emerges as the top back at some point.
Verdict - Get ‘Em

Derek Anderson - Quarterback - Arizona Cardinals
The overall numbers were there, but there are plenty of reasons to be concerned.  How about throwing the ball to Larry Fitzgerald 15 times, only to complete three passes.  Really?  At least he got things going with Steve Breaston (seven receptions for 132 yards), but if he can’t get on the same page as Fitzgerald, it’s going to be a long year in Arizona.  The return of a healthy Beanie Wells could help take some pressure off, and he showed enough to make you think that he could post some solid days throughout the year.  However, the relationship with Fitzgerald is a huge caveat.  Unless you are in a two-quarterback format, he’s not worth stashing.
Verdict - Forget ‘Em (unless it’s a two-quarterback league)

Brandon Lloyd - Wide Receiver - Denver Broncos
He had five catches for 117 yards, but he’s going to battle for receptions with Eddie Royal (eight catches for 98 yards) and Jabar Gaffney (three catches for 34 yards and a touchdown).  That’s going to limit his upside potential, and there are probably better options available.
Verdict - Forget ‘Em

Danny Amendola - Wide Receiver - St. Louis Rams
Yeah, he had six catches for 67 yards, but does anyone truly trust him?  He averaged just 7.6 yards/catch in ‘09 (43 catches for 326 yards), and I would expect him to battle for second-receiver duties with Laurent Robinson.  Throw in less passing attempts for Sam Bradford, and I’d expect him to be awfully inconsistent.
Verdict - Forget ‘Em

Jermaine Gresham - Tight End - Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals fell behind early to the Patriots and threw first, threw second, and threw some more after that.  Carson Palmer attempted 50 passes, with Gresham targeted 10 times.  He had six catches for 25 yards and a touchdown.  Obviously, Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens are going to be the main targets, but at 6′5″ and 260 lbs., he could be a solid red-zone option.  That makes him as good an option as any at one of the more unpredictable positions.  He’ll be erratic, however, which is a common theme among low-end options.  He’s worth using, but you’ll want to play the matchups.
Verdict - Get ‘Em

Tony Sheffler - Tight End - Detroit Lions
I mentioned him as a sleeper option prior to the year, and he showed off why in Week 1, catching six passes for 43 yards.  He’s not going to overwhelm you, but if you need a short-term fill-in, he’s a player to keep an eye on.  That’s about it, however, and there are probably similar options on the waiver wire, so you can leave him there for now.
Verdict - Forget ‘Em

What are your thoughts on these players?  Who would you grab?  Who would you leave on the waiver wire?

Make sure to check out the rest of our Week 2 Rankings:

• Top 25 Quarterbacks
• Top 40 Running Backs
• Top 60 Wide Receivers 
• Top 20 Tight Ends
• Top 15 Kickers (coming soon)
• Top 15 Defenses (coming soon)

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