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Our resident waivers Guru, Bill Cervi is back to bring you the best waiver picks for week 6. There are some very nice pick-ups this week, so don't delay, READ IT NOW AND ENJOY. Quarterbacks
8-10 Man Leagues Kyle Orton – You have to give the Bears credit for playing far better than expected for the 2008 season and Kyle Orton’s performance is a big factor in their success. Orton tore it up in week 5 and even though it was against the worst team in football, the Lions, Orton is still managing the game very well, making good reads and getting the most out of the limited talent surrounding him. Trent Edwards – Edwards was knocked out of week 5 action by a savage hit from SS Adrian Wilson and the Bills offense was never the same. The Bills need Edwards and he has all the tools needed to be a great QB in the NFL. He may not throw for 300 yards very often but if you are in a pinch or a former Brady owner, he makes a safe substitute and should get you 225-250 yards and 1-2 TDs most weeks. 12 Man Leagues Matt Ryan – Ryan has really shown improvement the last 2 games. He has a great arm that can make all the throws and WRs that are good enough to get open and make the big play. The Falcons will be a run first team but when they trail they will let Ryan air it out more as the season progresses. Joe Flacco – Flacco is another rookie QB that is redefining the NFL learning curve at the position, as he continues to perform at a high level. He will not be a 300 yard a week QB, but he is a very good QB with a cannon for an arm. He should only improve throughout the year as his confidence grows. Brady Quinn – Poor Derek Anderson, The Browns seem to think that all their problems are due to the less than stellar play of DA, when the real reason for their struggles is their brutal schedule and the under-performance of their WRs and TEs. The Cleveland Brown fans somehow think that an unproven rookie can play better than a proven veteran, so if Anderson is forced out and your league doesn’t penalize for INTs, Quinn offers the smallest amount of upside considering the skill positions he has to work with. Running Backs 8-10 Man Leagues Tim Hightower – This kid just looks better and better every week and he had another good week in week 5 vs. the Bills scoring 2 more times. If you are in a TD only league he would make a great bye week filler and may even be worth starting depending on your roster. He may not pile up the yardage, but he is almost a lock to score every week.
Maurice Morris – Some people may have dropped MoMo after he was injured week #1, but believe me Morris was the starter going into week #1 and will eventually be the starter again. Julius Jones was the benefactor of a soft schedule vs. the run. He still looks as slow as ever, plodding through the line and showing lapses in concentration many times. Felix Jones – Jones saw some extra reps this week vs. Cincy and he made the most of his 9 carries gaining 96 yards and a TD. I think the Cowboys feel that he is ready to step up and be a bigger part of the offense. Make no mistake, MBIII is still the man but Jones has proven he deserves some more playing time and he will get it. 12 Man Leagues Mewelde Moore – Moore showed some nice moves vs. the Jags while posting 17 carries for 99 yards and 3 catches for 17 yards. The Steelers have a bye in week 6 but Moore showed enough speed and vision to warrant a spot on your roster, especially if you have Willie Parker on your team. But even if not, Moore still deserves a look considering the amount of time Parker has missed the last 2 years. Ryan Torain – I know, I know, another Denver RB? Considering it is week 6 and you are basically looking to add depth why not take a flyer on the rookie who has the size and speed to be the feature back in Denver when he returns from injury. None of the current backs have stepped up so the opportunity may be there for some significant playing time. Honorable Mention; Warrick Dunn, Leon Washington, Jerious Norwood Wide Receivers 8-10 Man Leagues Steve Breaston – Breaston has earned himself the #3 WR role for the high powered Cardinal Passing offense. In week 5 he proved that he is capable of starting when he filled in for the injured Anquan Boldin. Breaston may get another start in week 6, but even if he goes back to the #3 WR he will post good enough numbers to be a bye week or injury filler, especially if your league awards 1 point per reception. Lance Moore – Moore is a shifty, smaller WR who runs great routes and has very good rapport with Drew Brees. Moore has played well enough to warrant starting in ppr leagues and he should continue his strong play even after Patten and Colston return from injury. 12 Man Leagues Donnie Avery – The Rams will be looking to the rookie WR to play a significant role in their passing game as the season continues and he is capable of a big play at any time. Considering the Rams will be playing from behind most weeks, Avery has a good chance to be the garbage time production king in St Louis. Greg Camarillo – Camarillo is a poor mans Wes Welker, as his play is similar to that of Welker and Houston’s WR Kevin Walter. He is not big or flashy but he has earned the trust of the Dolphin coaches and QB Pennington, so his week 5 numbers of 6 catches for 68 yards and a TD may become a regular appearance in the box scores. If you are in a ppr league Camarillo is even a more attractive option. Nate Washington – Washington showed his versatility Sunday night vs. a respectable Jag secondary posting 6 catches for 94 yards and a TD. It would be unrealistic to expect that every week but the Steelers have found a reliable wr that can spread out the Defense and give Big Ben a better chance of staying vertical long enough to complete a pass. Washington is a proven Vet that runs good routes and should be a match up type player that may provide some depth.
Honorable Mention: Domenic Hixon, Mike Walker, Ted Ginn, Early Doucet, Brandon Stokely, Rashied Davis Tight End All Leagues Zach Miller – Some may have given up on this talented second year TE, so if he is laying around your WW grab him immediately. I am sure the new coaching staff will game plan to keep their best receiving talent involved in the game from here on out. The Raiders will be playing from behind all year so Miller should pad his stats in the 4th quarter every week. Kevin Boss – Boss has been quiet up to now, but that will all change very soon as the Giants schedule will become much more difficult vs. the run. Boss should become a reliable reserve TE who will make a nice spot starter if given the right match up. Dustin Keller – The Jets rookie TE is starting to have the game slow down for him as he grasps more of the offense and improves on his blocking assignments. Favre already likes him and seems to keep him in his progressions so 5-7 TDs is a real possibility for this talented young TE. Honorable Mention: Olsen, Shiancoe Kickers All Leagues Matt Prater – The Broncos offense is lethal. They are moving the ball at will and when they stall is MONEY! Josh Scobee – Josh has been on fire and is the benefactor of the Jags troubles in the red zone. He only had 3 points this past week but he had made 3 FGs in each of the prior 3 games. Defense All Leagues Buffalo Bills – The Bills are healthy for the 2008 campaign and they will wreak havoc on their opponents generating more than their share of sacks, interceptions, and fumbles. But the best part about the Buffalo D is their Special teams, with McGee, McKelvin and Roscoe Parrish all returning kicks. Tennessee Titans – The Titan front 7 are ferocious and will apply pressure on opposing QBs all year and their DBs and Safeties will take advantage of the hurried passes and near sacks. |
