Waiver Wire Advice: Week Three

Ken Kelly Posted On September 18, 2012

We’ll be covering some of the hot names on the majority of dynasty league waiver wires each week for our premium content members. These players will likely be owned in a great minority of dynasty leagues. We won’t waste your time with bigger names who are likely owned in your league like Randall Cobb or Alfred Morris, or the likely one week wonders like Dante Rosario because you guys are just too good for that. We’re simply going to cover some players who could be targets this week if you have an open roster spot and are willing to throw a dart and hope to get lucky.

Just remember one very important thing – you’re in a dynasty league, not a re-draft league. Don’t get too enamored by the one hit wonders and drop your young projects in a quest to find lightning in a bottle. Savvy dynasty league owners will tell you the best players on the wire each and every year end up being the ones dropped by impatient owners, not the ones who suddenly break out. We won’t repeat names here, so check out week two’s picks if you missed them.

This week is yet another really dry week on the wire in most leagues. We’ve yet to see anyone really come out and surprise us, so your best bet may be to just save your auction dollars or waiver priority until that happens.

With that being said, here are this week’s picks in order of priority:

1. Andre Brown, RB NYG

When Ahmad Bradshaw went down for New York this week, it was Brown, not David Wilson who took over as the featured back. It’s obvious Wilson is squarely in Tom Coughlin’s doghouse after his ball security issues re-emerged. With a short week for the Giants, it’s tough to say if Bradshaw will be able to play by Thursday. Wilson has a bright future and is clearly the better player to own in a dynasty league between the two, but Brown’s 13 carries, 71 yards and a score should have your attention. If you’re stuck for the week or have Bradshaw on your roster already, you could do worse with a high waiver priority.

2. Julian Edelman, WR NE

Nobody really knows what’s going on with Wes Welker and we may not really find that out until Aaron Hernandez comes back from his injury. What we do know is that Edelman started over Welker this week and that can’t be ignored. It’s quite possible that Welker is starting to be phased out of the offense or being shown he’s not irreplaceable as he continues to hope for a new contract. We’ve seen some serious numbers from this position in the past, so Edelman belongs on rosters until this whole thing shakes out.

3. Brandon Myers, TE OAK

If you thought Brandon Myers would be third in the league in receiving yards among tight ends after two weeks, raise your hand. If you’re a liar, lower that hand. Now that everyone has both of their hands down, use them to take a flyer on Myers if you’re in need of a bye week tight end.

4. Chad Henne, QB JAX

Blaine Gabbert is hurting and Henne just needs a little crack to re-emerge in the league. Gabbert was atrocious again this weekend, so his time could be coming sooner, rather than later anyway.

5. Jacoby Jones, WR BAL

Look, we’ve been hesitant to recommend Jones because of near historic bouts of inconsistency. However, it really does seem the Ravens are committed to making him a viable weapon in their offense. With Joe Flacco playing at a new plateau, it’s time to put Jones back on the radar.

6. Damaris Johnson, WR PHI

Johnson is a major project and likely won’t get too much time this year, but it’s apparent he’s trusted by the coaching staff. After all, it was Johnson who helped pick up the slack after Jeremy Maclin was hurt this week. He’s a deep sleeper, but he does have a tremendous amount of ability. He’s a long-term stash, but remember, a dynasty league is a marathon and not a sprint.

7. Ryan Grant, RB FA

The Lions are going to work out Grant this week and he could provide a veteran presence for them. If he doesn’t sign, his tires do seem like they’re being kicked a little more often recently. If you want to be ahead of the curve and have an open roster spot, it could be worth a shot.

Good luck this week! Follow me on twitter – @DLF_KenK

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Ken is a corporate trainer by day an a tireless editor of dynasty content by night. His passion for the World Champion Seattle Seahawks is second only to his love of fantasy football and the dynasty format.

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