Fantasy Football Week 14: First Look At Waiver Wire Pickups To Win Your Playoffs

Fantasy football players sure are an emotional bunch.

Last week I advised those of you with Peyton Hillis not to start the young Cleveland player against a tough Miami run defense. You would have thought I asked some people to walk on broken glass or play on the highway. Hillis' final line: 57 yards rushing, no touchdowns, 22 yards receiving, no touchdowns.

Live and learn I suppose.

It's still early in the week, but I want to go ahead and move on to this coming weekend. There are plenty of options available and I want to focus specifically on those with small numbers. For those of you who may have a bad matchup or have players who aren't producing, these could be options worth considering. Yardage-wise, you may not get a lot. But if you steal a touchdown or two, it could make all the difference.

Let's look at these 10 players. And remember it's still Monday, so no need to get emotional.

10. RB Isaac Redman, Pittsburgh

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BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 05: Running back Isaac Redman #33 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs the ball in for a touchdown against safety Dawan Landry #26 of the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter of the game at M&T Bank Stadium on December 5, 2010 i

He only had four carries for 10 yards Sunday night against Baltimore, but also had two receptions for 23 yards and a touchdown. Fantasy owners love players like Redman who can get extra points as a receiver, and he could be an option with Cincinnati coming to town next.

9. RB Brian Westbrook, San Francisco

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GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 29: Runningback Brian Westbrook #20 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the football against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on November 29, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona. The 49ers de

The former Eagles' great isn't what he used to be, but the 49ers will be facing a Seattle team that is allowing over 121 yards per game. San Francisco has only scored a total of 22 points in its last three games and Westbrook may give them a decent shot to snap out of that.

8. WR Davone Bess, Miami

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MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 05: Receiver Davone Bess #15 of the Miami Dolphins against the Cleveland Browns at Sun Life Stadium on December 5, 2010 in Miami, Florida. Cleveland defeated Miami 13-10. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Miami will have a tough enough time against the Jets and you have to expect Rex Ryan to clamp down on leading receiver Brandon Marshall. That leaves more opportunities for players like Anthony Fasano and Bess, the team's second-leading receiver. He has a team-high 61 catches for 667 yards and three touchdowns.

7. K David Buehler, Dallas

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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 19: Kicker David Buehler #18 of the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on September 19, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Earlier this season, I said no way. But if you watched the Cowboys' overtime win over Indianapolis, you saw Buehler hit from 30, 46 and 38 yards out. Looks to me like he could be gaining confidence, which is huge with the Eagles looming.

6. TE Tony Moeaki, Kansas City

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SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 28: Tight end Tony Moeaki #81 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on November 28, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

If you have Dwayne Bowe, you probably cringed that a team finally found a way to clamp down on him. But take heart: That will give players like Moeaki more opportunities at catching passes. He's had over 40 yards receiving in four of his last six games.

5. Atlanta Defense

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ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 28: Sean Weatherspoon #56 and Brian Williams #29 of the Atlanta Falcons tackle Brandon Jackson #32 of the Green Bay Packers at Georgia Dome on November 28, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Why even mention this, you ask? Simply for this week's opponent: Carolina.

Carrying on...

4. QB Tarvaris Jackson, Minnesota

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 05: Tavaris Jackson #7 of the Minnesota Vikings rushes against the Buffalo Bills at the Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on December 5, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images

Interim coach Leslie Frazier said Brett Favre has a sprained shoulder, adding that he's cleared for this weekend if he's comfortable. If I have Favre on my team, I would consider nabbing Jackson as insurance.

3. RB Tashard Choice, Dallas

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 05: Tashard Choice #23 of the Dallas Cowboys runs in the end zone for a touchdown in the 1st quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 5, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty

I'm as confused as anyone else as to why Dallas doesn't involve him more in the offense. He proved he was more than adequate Sunday, finishing with 19 carries for 100 yards and a touchdown. If he's still available, it won't hurt anything to grab him.

2. WR Sidney Rice, Minnesota

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 05: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings talks with Sidney Rice #18 on the sideline during the game against the Buffalo Bills at the Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on December 5, 2010 in Minneapoli

In just his third game back from a hip injury, Rice looked like his old self, finishing with five catches for 105 yards and two touchdowns. It will be interesting to see if the Giants and Bears account for him in the next two games when they face Minnesota.

1. TE Benjamin Watson, Cleveland

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MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 05: Tight end Bengamin Watson #82 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a touchdown catch against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on December 5, 2010 in Miami, Florida. Cleveland defeated Miami 13-10. (Photo by Marc Serota/Gett

He used to be very steady and reliable when he played for New England. He wasn't one who'd get big yards, but I wasn't shocked when he scored once or twice a game. Watson had 10 catches for 100 yards and a touchdown last game, and Cleveland next travels to Buffalo.