2012 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 16

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Are you still in your playoffs?  Here is a list of the top waiver wire targets for week 16 that can be slotted in for injuries or under-performers.


5 Star Pick-ups


David Wilson (RB, NYG) - splitting carries with Lumpkin but if Bradshaw is out again next week then Wilson will be worth a spot start.  Wilson also will be up to receive some catches as well.  Wilson plays special teams as well if your league gives you special teams points.

Colin Kaepernick (QB, SF) - we have been talking about Kaepernick for a couple weeks now.  His play is very similar to Cam Newton and he is dangerous in the air and on the ground.  If your QB has been underperforming you can take a chance with Kaepernick.

Vick Ballard (RB, IND) - the pass happy Colts may have found a RB.  Ballard is getting enough work at this point to potentially be a spot-starter.  I would imagine he is not on your waiver wire, but if he is then go grab him.

4 Star Pick-ups


James Jones (WR, GB) - James Jones has more touchdown than Brandon Marshall.  If you are in a TD league Jones is a very nice spot starter.  He is a recommended pick-up for next week.

DeAngelo Williams (RB, CAR) - he has found his way on the list the past three weeks, so hoping you at least stashed him.  If you are coming up against an RB injury then Williams is fairly serviceable if Stewart remains out.

TY Hilton (WR, IND) - finding a way to put up solid fantasy points every week.  Hilton gives you tons of upside in Indy’s pass happy offense.  Hilton is worth strong consideration in all formats.

Cecil Shorts (WR, JAX) - did someone drop him after his concussion a couple weeks back?  If Shorts is available he is worth grabbing especially in PPR leagues.

3 Star Pick-ups


Dennis Pitta (TE, BAL) - again only for PPR leagues, but Pitta is nice in the fact that he does find the endzone.  He has been targeted much more recently and finally giving a bit more consistency.  At this point he should only be used as a spot starter.

Brandon Gibson (WR, StL) - Bradford stated that he really trusts Gibson, which is a good sign for a team that needs to throw the ball.  Gibson is good for five catches a week with TD upside if you are looking for a spot starter.

Curtis Brinkley/Jackie Battle (RB, SD) - with Matthews now breaking his other collarbone Brinkley and Battle will take over.  Both backs are not recommended for your playoffs unless you have not other choice.  Battle is a safer play while Brinkley has a bit more upside.

2 Star Pick-ups


Josh Gordon/Greg Little (WR, CLE) - PPR league owners only apply here; Gordon and Little have been up and down, but they do give you some PPR upside.  Cleveland plays from behind frequently so there is a good amount of opportunity for garbage time catches.

Kirk Cousins (QB, WAS) - Didn’t look too bad against the Browns, but not a recommended pick-up and play at this point unless you are in a 2 QB league then you could give him some consideration.


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18 comments :

  1. hi hatty,

    Have foster, ridley, sproles and wells at rb
    Vjax, Julio, Mike Wallace and rice at WR

    Non PPR format with 2 WR and 2RB and 1 flex. Any suggestions on who to start?

    Thanks!

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    1. Foster, Ridley, Sproles, VJax, Julio for a safe lineup...
      Need upside sit Sproles and start Wallace

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  2. Oh Also garcon. I have M lewis and Rudolh at TE with Chandler available. Who would you pick/start?

    Thanks!

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    1. Rudolph... Garcon over Wallace for even more upside if needed

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  3. I have at RB
    adrian peterson
    marshawn lynch
    At Wr position
    danario alexander
    josh girdon
    AT TE position
    jason witten...im in the championship game any suggestions on who to pick up frm waiver wire i have no bench

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    1. I was thinking picking up jackie battle and rod streater and danny woodhead but im not sure..facing a good team who has at the Wr spot brandon marshall,calvin johnson...Rb frank gore,trent richarson,TE heath miller and at flex anquan boldin

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    2. The position I most worry about is the WR position for you... you are set at RB. What WR's are on the wire? Just Streater?

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    3. I was thinking picking up a WR cuz i don't no about alexander and maybe a RB for my flex

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    4. Should i just go with Gordon and alexander then since they got me here....or take my chances with brandon gibson and streater at the WR spot

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    5. Floyd is on IR I think Alexander bounces back

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  4. Should i start Colin or Bradford

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  5. I picked up two DEF frm the waiver wire so my opponent wont pick them up who has the best match up week 16

    NYJ
    IND
    CAR

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  6. Wud it make sense to start the jets defense and start danario alexander at WR...the jets pass defense is pretty good

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    1. I would start Jets D, but think about another WR

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    2. All i have for WR is josh gordon and jordy nelson and nelson is probable for sunday hes also been out for two weeks im a lil screwed on WR spot

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    3. Guess you have to go Gordon

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