Fantasy Football Week 13: 10 Waiver Wire Pickups to Lock Up Playoff Spot

Fantasy football owners know this is crunch time.

With the playoffs looming, one or two pickups could be difference-makers. They may be even more critical if some starters are injury-prone. In this case, handcuffing could be a wise move.

Thus, grabbing Minnesota rookie Toby Gerhart may be a smart pickup, just in case Adrian Peterson goes down with a more serious injury.

Gerhart is just one of the players who could be available that you want to pounce on.

I've been in your shoes, so fire away any questions. I may be able to help. As a fantasy player for 14 years, I've found sleepers and had late-season winning streaks to reach the postseason. So take heart. There is still hope.

Let's look at 10 players worth grabbing for Week 13.

10. TE Jimmy Graham

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CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 07: Teammates Drew Brees #9 and Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints celebrate after a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 7, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Jeremy Shockey has been hobbled and was held out of the Thanksgiving Day game against Dallas. Graham had three catches for 23 yards and dropped two easy passes.

Look for quarterback Drew Brees to target him this week when they face the dreadful Bengals.

9. TE Joel Dreessen

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HOUSTON - JANUARY 03: Tight-end Joel Dreessen #85 of the Houston Texans scores in the first quarter against the New England Patriots at Reliant Stadium on January 3, 2010 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Owen Daniels missed last week's game with a hamstring injury, and Houston is hoping to get him back for Thursday night's game at Philadelphia.

Go ahead and grab Dreessen, who had three catches for 15 yards and a touchdown against the Titans.

8. RB Maurice Morris

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MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 26: Running back Maurice Morris #28 of the Detroit Lions carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field on September 26, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Lions 24-10. (Photo by Jef

Jahvid Best was out last week against the Patriots, and Morris filled in just fine for the Detroit Lions, finishing with nine carries for 55 yards and two touchdowns.

Detroit's ground game is one of the NFL's worst, but remember, what you want is touchdowns.

7. QB Kerry Collins

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NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 24: Kerry Collins #5 of the Tennessee Titans throws a pass during the NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles at LP Field on October 24, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans won 37-19. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Collins (calf) was listed as Rusty Smith's backup last week for the Tennessee Titans.

Now comes a key divisional game against Jacksonville, which could also be without David Garrard because of an injury.

6. RB Toby Gerhart

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MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 21: Toby Gerhart #32 of the Minnesota Vikings has the ball jarred loose by Charles Woodson #21 of the Green Bay Packers at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on November 21, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Matthew Stockman

Adrian Peterson's injury last week wasn't serious, and Gerhart kept playing because the team was winning.

He did sustain a shoulder stinger, but sometimes it's good to get some insurance if your stars go down.

5. WR Ben Obomanu

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NEW ORLEANS - NOVEMBER 21: Ben Obomanu #87 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts after scoring a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome on November 21, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Seattle receiver had five catches for 159 yards and a touchdown against Kansas City. Now Seattle faces Carolina this Sunday.

Always take a shot when you can face off against an NFL bottom-feeder.

4. WR Danario Alexander

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ST. LOUIS - OCTOBER 17: Danario Alexander #84 of the St. Louis Rams celebrates his first career touchdown against the San Diego Chargers at the Edward Jones Dome on October 17, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Rams beat the Chargers 20-17. (Photo by Dil

St. Louis quarterback Sam Bradford had a career day against Denver, and Alexander was his favorite target, finishing with four catches for 95 yards.

Now the Rams travel to Arizona for another very winnable game.

3. RB Ahmad Bradshaw

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 28: Ahmad Bradshaw #44 of the New York Giants makes a break against the Jacksonville Jaguars at New Meadowlands Stadium on November 28, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Brandon Jacobs regained the starting role for the Giants last week due to Bradshaw's problems with fumbling.

Bradshaw finished with no turnovers and should still be a big option since he's used often in goal-line situations.

2. QB Chad Henne

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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 28: Chad Henne #7 of the Miami Dolphins throws the ball during their game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 28, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

The Miami Dolphins quarterback threw for 307 yards last week against Oakland and now faces a Cleveland defense that surrendered 227 yards against Carolina.

Henne has put up the numbers, and he does have the weapons to throw to.

1. RB Jonathan Stewart

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CLEVELAND - NOVEMBER 28: Running back Jonathan Stewart #28 of the Carolina Panthers runs by linebacker Chris Gocong #51 of the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 28, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

He was out two games with a concussion but returned Sunday and ran for 98 yards on 12 carries. The healthier he gets, the more carries will follow. DeAngelo Williams is out for the season, and Michael Goodson is his replacement.

But look for Stewart to be the featured back.