Week 9 Waiver Wire: Revealing the Hidden Gems

Need some help filling in spots on your fantasy roster due to bye weeks or injuries?

Yeah, so do I. 

Look no further. 

Here are this Sunday's hidden gems, who should produce this weekend, but who are also guys that will be dependable for the remainder of the season.

Javon Ringer

Last week, in a blowout victory over the Colts, both Ringer and Chris Johnson received 14 carries. Ringer was the more effective runner, accumulating 60 yards to Johnson's 34.

Tennessee squares off against Cincinnati's second-ranked run defense this week, and someone will have to carry the football. With Matthew Hasselbeck throwing the football effectively, I believe the Titans will have some success on the ground. 

Even if Ringer doesn't explode in the running game, he'll most likely be featured in the screen game as well. He caught five passes for 42 yards last week. 

He'll make a decent start this week, and could be a great asset for the remainder of the season.

Antonio Brown

There's a chance that someone will already have Brown in your league, as he's been a starter in Pittsburgh for the entire year. However, if you're in a smaller league, he could still be available and is a fantastic pickup right now.

Teams are going to continue trying to stop Mike Wallace from beating them deep, which will open up the middle of the field for Brown.

I bet you didn't know that he's tied with Hakeem Nicks and Anquan Boldin for a whopping 62 targets this season?

I shouldn't need to type anymore. He's a hidden gem.

Jake Ballard

Who? Yes, the New York Giants' 6'6'', 275-pound "blocking" tight end. That's the label he had entering the season, but he's emerged as a deceptively fast seam-threat with soft hands.

I wouldn't call him Eli Manning's favorite target, but his targets have increased in every game since Week 3. He has at least 55 yards in three consecutive games.