Waiver Wire Work for Week#4

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Peyton Hillis, RB, CLE - Hillis makes our list for the third week in a row, which after this week will be his final appearance. Hopefully you were able to cash-in and grab Hillis based on advice given in our week 2 and week 3 columns. Hillis exploded on Sunday to the tune of 144 rushing yards, 7 receptions for 36 yards, and a TD. He is running hard and has positioned himself as the primary back in Cleveland.

BenJarvus Green-Ellis, RB, NE - Injuries in the New England backfield has opened the door for someone to potentially emerge, and thus far that someone is Green-Ellis, who finished the day with 16 carries for 98 yards and a TD. He also had one reception for 6 yards. You never know with New England, but you have to take the chance that Green-Ellis is able to secure the bulk of the carries moving forward. There was a time (Corey Dillon) where a feature back was used in New England with great fantasy success.

Kenneth Darby, RB, STL - Steven Jackson suffered a groin injury on honestly what looked to be a dirty play while in a pile. It remains how much time he will miss (if any), but in the meantime it isn't a bad idea to scoop up Darby, who finished the game in Jackson's absence. You can never have enough RB depth. Darby finished the game with 49 yards and a TD on 14 carries. He also had one reception for 8 yards.

Matt Cassel, QB, KC - Cassel has really struggled prior to this week, but he flashed his potential this week tossing for 250 yards, 3 TDs, and only 1 INT. The Chiefs are loaded with talent and speed. You have to figure as Cassel settles in as the season progresses, his numbers should continue to rise. Now is the time to get him to see what develops while his fantasy stock remains low.

Chad Henne, QB, MIA - Henne is another QB we expect to shine as the season progresses and he settles into his supporting personnel on offense. Henne has a great game on Sunday tossing the rock for 363 yards, 2 TDs, and only 1 INT. He and Brandon Marshall appear to be getting on the same page.

Joe Flacco, QB, BAL - Flacco rounds out our three QBs that have been slow out of the gates but have great potential and circumstances to finish strong. Flacco looked great on Sunday throwing for 262 yards and 3 TDs.

Mike Wallace, WR, PIT - Just in case someone was so foolish as to drop Wallace after a terrible start to the season, he makes our list. Wallace erupted for a huge day pulling down 3 receptions for 100 yards and 2 TDs. Just think what he will do once Big Ben returns.

Lance Moore, WR, NOR - Moore had a monster day pulling in 6 receptions for 149 yards and 2 TDs. There was a time a couple of seasons ago that Moore led New Orleans in receiving. He has limited by injuries last year, but he is healthy this year and playing well.

Roy Williams, WR, DAL - There are a few leagues out there where Williams is still available for pick-up. Williams turned in his best game as a Cowboy, pulling in 5 receptions for 117 yards and 2 TDs. It's hard to give Williams a strong endorsement as this should prove to be his best game all year, but it is hard to deny the fact that Miles Austin is going to draw plenty of attention from the secondary leaving Williams room to operate.

Brandon Lloyd, WR, DEN - Lloyd had another good game on Sunday pulling in 6 receptions for 169 yards and a TD. The jury is still out on the consistency for Lloyd, but the production from his "on games" is hard to ignore.

Tony Moeaki, TE, KC - Moeaki is another name that makes our list again as he still remains available for pick-up in many leagues out there. Moeaki flashed his talent on Sunday pulling in what will probably the best TD catch seen in the NFL all year. He ended the day with 4 receptions for 44 yards to go along with the TD. It is clear Moeaki is on the same page as his QB, and he should continue to be a solid fantasy producer as the season moves forward.

Tony Scheffler, TE, DET - Scheffler led all receivers for the Lions in both receptions (7) and yards (60). He also tossed in a TD for good measure. That kind of production is hard to ignore and speaks to a level of trust his QB has with him.

Mike Nugent, K, CIN - There are still some leagues where Nugent can be grabbed, and he looks to be a solid kicking option for your team. The Bengals have plenty of talent to move the ball on offense, but the wheels aren't greased well enough for them to make it all the way to the endzone on a regular basis. This has and will continue to leave plenty of opportunities for Nugent to score fantasy points.

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QUARTERBACKS

Mark Sanchez, New York Jets – The second-year quarterback has improved each game in 2010. He started with a dismal performance against Baltimore. In the last two weeks, Sanchez has thrown for 476 yards, 6 touchdowns and has not turned the ball over against New England or Miami. He has weapons in Braylon Edwards, Jerricho Cotchery, Dustin Keller and will get Santonio Holmes back from suspension in Week Five. Sanchez is available in 65% of ESPN leagues and 59% of Yahoo! leagues.

Sam Bradford, St. Louis Rams – Bradford has three solid starts under his belt including Sunday’s home victory against the Redskins. Bradford threw for 234 yards and a score while completing 62% of his passes. It should also be noted that Bradford has just one turnover each in his last two games. With favorable matchups at home against Seattle and then traveling to Detroit, Bradford offers a solid start. Bradford is available in 80% of ESPN leagues and 74% of Yahoo! leagues.

Bruce Gradkowski, Oakland Raiders – A true reach, Gradkowski’s first start of the season was at Arizona where he gave his squad every chance to win. The Raiders missed an easy 32-yard field goal with running out. Gradkowski ended the game with 268 total yards, a score and limited his turnovers to one interception. With a mediocre level of talent on offense including Darren McFadden, Louis Murphy and Zach Miller, Gradkowski makes a sneaky play. Oakland faces a Houston defense in Week Four that has surrendered over 700 yards to opposing quarterbacks in the last eight days. Gradkowski is available in 98% of ESPN leagues and 95% of Yahoo! leagues.


RUNNING BACKS


BenJarvus Green-Ellis, New England Patriots – Fred Taylor and Sammy Morris did little on the ground against Buffalo while Green-Elliot ran wild. With 17 touches for 104 yards and a score, Green-Ellis has the potential to be used as the closest thing the Patriots have had to a feature back in years. With a toe injury to Taylor and a knee injury to Kevin Faulk, the door is open for the young running back. New England travels to Miami in Week Four and Tom Brady will keep the defense on their heels. Green-Ellis is available in 98% of ESPN leagues and 92% of Yahoo! leagues.

Kenneth Darby, St. Louis Rams – Stephen Jackson left Sunday’s game with a groin injury and did not return. Darby filled in nicely off the bench with 15 touches for 57 yards and a score. Darby has value in case Jackson is ruled out or a game time decision at home against Seattle in Week Four. Darby is available in 100% of ESPN leagues and 97% of Yahoo! leagues.

Marshawn Lynch, Buffalo Bills – Buffalo is trusting Lynch with the vast majority of touches out of the backfield. After benching the ineffective Trent Edwards, Ryan Fitzpatrick was able to move the ball effectively in the air against the Patriots. With some breathing room, Lynch turned 14 touches into 86 yards and ran hard. Lynch has a tough matchup against the Jets in Week Four before taking on the Jaguars(both at home) and is available in 45% of ESPN leagues and 76% of Yahoo! leagues.


WIDE RECEIVERS

Lance Moore, New Orleans Saints – Moore scored from 80 yards and then from 16 yards as he piled up 149 yards against Atlanta. The wideout was a 2009 bust after an outstanding 2008 season. Drew Brees has so many weapons, Moore will be inconsistent going forward but it was great to see his talent again. Moore has tremendous potential upside facing weak Carolina, Arizona, Tampa Bay and Cleveland defenses in upcoming weeks. Moore is available in 98% of ESPN leagues and 90% of Yahoo! leagues.

Louis Murphy, Oakland Raiders – Murphy clearly has chemistry with new Raider quarterback Gradkowski. He now has 210 yards and a touchdown over the last two weeks. Oakland hosts Houston and San Diego in upcoming weeks and Murphy should see plenty of targets for his team to stay competitive. Murphy is available in 50% of ESPN leagues and 72% of Yahoo! leagues.

Roy Williams, Dallas Cowboys – Heading into a bye week and his general inconsistency work against the Cowboys receiver. It is still difficult to ignore his 117 yard two touchdown performance against the Texans. This is what the Cowboys were looking for when they acquired this underperforming receiver. Williams has been a frequent red zone target, plays on a top passing offense and is available in 95% of ESPN leagues and 71% of Yahoo! leagues.


TIGHT ENDS

Aaron Hernandez, New England Patriots – In Week Two Hernandez racked up 101 yards on six receptions. The rookie out of Florida stays on the list after hauling in another six receptions for 65 yards in Week Three. That gives the tight end 211 yards in his first three starts. Hernandez travels to Miami in Week Four and is available in 82% of ESPN leagues and 69% of Yahoo! leagues.

Jeremy Shockey, New Orleans Saints – Shockey stood out against Atlanta with eight grabs for 78 yards and a score after two lackluster performances. Keep in mind that this is his upside but New Orleans faces four weak teams starting next week with Carolina. Consider Shockey for a bye week spot start in any of them as he is available in 65% of ESPN leagues and 67% of Yahoo! leagues.


DEFENSE/SPECIAL TEAMS

San Diego Chargers – San Diego has struggled in 2010 with just one good performance in front of the home crowd with six forced turnovers. After an embarrassing performance at Seattle, look for them to bounce back at home against Arizona and then on the road against Oakland and St. Louis. The Chargers are available in 81% of ESPN leagues and 46% of Yahoo! leagues.

Indianapolis Colts – The Colts score a lot of points and pressure the quarterback which is a great combination. They have allowed just 27 total points in the last two games and travel to Jacksonville to face an offense that managed just three points against the Eagles in Week Three. The Colts are available in 83% of ESPN leagues and 60% of Yahoo! leagues.


KICKERS

Mike Nugent, Cincinnati Bengals – Nugent connected on five field goals in Week Two and is still widely available. Nugent added field goals from 33 and 50 yards in Week Three along with two PATs. The Bengals travel to Cleveland and then host Tampa Bay in upcoming weeks and Nugent is available in 84% of both ESPN and Yahoo! leagues.

Adam Vinatieri, Indianapolis Colts – Vinatieri has not missed a field goal in 2010 with four and has added 11 PATs. The high powered Indianapolis Offense will give the kicker scoring opportunities and they travel to Jacksonville in Week Four. Vinatieri is available in 81% of ESPN leagues and 75% of Yahoo! leagues.

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The injury bug whipped around the NFL in Week 3 as if it were contagious.

Andre Johnson re-injured his ankle and identified it the much-dreaded high-ankle sprain postgame. Steven Jackson injured his groin in the second quarter and didn't return. Jahvid Best, the NFL touchdown leader after two weeks, injured his toe.

Deep breaths, everyone! We're not even close to finished: Pierre Thomas went out (but returned). Ray Rice left with a sprained knee (it doesn't appear serious). Fred Taylor hurt his toe (an injury that kept him limited in practice earlier in the week). Visanthe Shiancoe injured his leg (but should be OK to return after the bye in Week 4).

The severity of these injuries vary: Johnson returned to the game Sunday, but departed once the Texans fell behind big. He's been dealing with the high ankle sprain for two weeks now and clearly can play through it; there's a chance it could bother him throughout the season. Taking fliers on one of Houston's other wide receivers -- Kevin Walter (16 rec., 207 yards, 3 TD) and Jacoby Jones (13 rec., 133 yards, 1 TD this year) -- is a good idea if you're in need of a WR.

Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo said he was optimistic Jackson could play next week; Rams backup Kenneth Darby (14 carries, 49 yards) did score a touchdown as Jackson's replacement Sunday and is worth a look in deep leagues. (The team has also reportedly contacted Larry Johnson's agent; he's not worth picking up unless your league is located in 2006.)

Best has the, ah, best news of the three top injured players: His toe injury is not thought to be serious. He's listed as day-to-day; SI.com cannot be held responsible if you pick up a backup Lions running back.

Quarterback
After throwing for just 244 yards combined in his first two games, Kansas City's Matt Cassel had a 250-yard, 3-touchdown performance against the 49ers on Sunday. Cassel looked infinitely better than he did in the first two games of the season.

Is he a great fantasy option going forward? Not terribly. But the Chiefs have an easy schedule and some decent wideouts. Cassel could continue to improve and be a serviceable bye-week or injury replacement in the coming weeks.

Kyle Orton, Broncos (37-for-57, 476 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT): Orton has thrown for 1,078 yards already this season and is still available in around 30 percent of leagues. Those with a need for a QB should grab him. Now.

Running back
With Jerome Harrison out Sunday, Peyton Hillis racked up 144 yards on 22 carries for the Browns against a usually staunch Ravens defense. Hillis carried for just 41 and 35 yards in his first two games, but has still scored a touchdown in all three games this season.

The Browns' Harrison has fumble trouble, looked bad in Week 2 (16 carries for 33 yards) and is now dealing with a thigh injury. With Hillis putting up a huge numbers against the Baltimore defense, it could be his job from here on out. After Week 2's low yardage totals, some owners might have even given up on Hillis; grab him if he's available.

Ryan Torain, Redskins (7 rush, 44 yards): In leagues where Hillis is taken, Torain will be this week's hot pickup. Signed off the practice squad last week, Torain got the same number of carries as Clinton Portis. He had a nice first half in his first start for coach Mike Shanahan in Denver in 2008 until blowing out his knee. He hadn't played in a regular-season game until Sunday. He might be worth a flier.

BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Patriots (16 carries, 98 yards; 1 catch, 6 yards): Who's the top guy in the Pats' backfield in Week 3? It was Green-Ellis, who got plenty of carries even before Fred Taylor's injury. (Jets castoff Danny Woodhead also scored his first career TD for the Patriots.) With Kevin Faulk out for the season and Taylor ailing, Green-Ellis is a pickup with a ton of upside.

LeGarrette Blount, Buccaneers (6 carries, 27 yards, 1 TD): The Oregon product -- most famous for his postgame punch after the Boise State game last year -- stole some carries from Cadillac Williams and looked pretty good in a limited role. Keep him in the back of your mind.

John Kuhn (6 rushes, 31 yards; 2 rec., 20 yards): After two games as the starter, Brandon Jackson looks like... well, a career backup. Kuhn didn't do much on Monday night for the Packers, but Jackson was completely ineffective near the goal line and the Packers' fullback could end up getting more carries around there. Kuhn isn't going to put up huge numbers this season, but for the desperate he's an okay option.

Wide receiver
Roy Williams has been an extreme disappointment since coming over to the Dallas Cowboys in a midseason trade in 2008. but had the best day of his Cowboys career yesterday with a 5-catch, 117-yard performance against the Texans. For the year, he has 12 catches for 191 yards and two scores this season; those aren't great numbers, but it's a promising stretch.

Williams has always had a lot of talent but could never seem to get in sync with Tony Romo. He certainly looks better so far this season. If he's the No. 2 option in Dallas behind Miles Austin (who the Texans keyed on Sunday) he could end up being a fantasy stud by the end of the season. It's just one game, but if there's extra space on the roster and you need a wideout Williams should be the one to pick up.

Jabar Gaffney (12 rec, 140 yards): Brandon Lloyd scored the Broncos' touchdown on Sunday, but it was Gaffney who looked like he could be the fantasy stud this year. Orton targeted him an 14 times -- and eight of those were in the first half, when the game was still close. Pick up Gaffney if you can get him.

Lance Moore (6 rec, 149 yards, 2 TD): Coming into the game with only three catches, Moore exploded in Week 3 for the Saints. Drew Brees spreads the ball around, so Moore isn't an every-week starter at this point. Those with room on the bench may want to grab him.

Tight end
The Raiders' offense is getting better, and with Bruce Gradkowski in at quarterback tight end Zach Miller is a viable pass-catching option. He only had seven catches the first two weeks and is available in about 30 percent of leagues, but he'll be snatched up in most leagues after a four-catch, 64-yard, 1 TD performance on Sunday. He's decent option going forward if you can happen to get him.

Defense
Kansas City is owned in only about 10 percent of leagues. They've only given up 38 points, play in a division that looks to be horrible and have five takeaways and eight sacks. If you're desperate, gamble on the Chiefs' D continuing to look strong and it could pay off big.

Kicker
Garrett Hartley, a playoff hero last season in New Orleans, could be out of a job after he missed a 29-yarder in the Falcons' upset win over the Saints yesterday. The Saints will audition kickers, including veterans Matt Stover and John Carney, this week and could make a switch soon. Whoever kicks for the Saints will put up big numbers; pick up whoever wins the job if you're in need of a kicker.

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As we enter Week 4 with the start of bye weeks, many Fantasy owners are facing a tough dilemma when it comes to running backs. There just aren't enough good ones to go around.

Since we mentioned the running back roulette in last week's column even more injuries occurred. Here is the rundown of guys who missed or left in Week 3: Ray Rice (knee), Steven Jackson (groin), Jahvid Best (toe), Knowshon Moreno (hamstring), Fred Taylor (toe), Ryan Mathews (ankle) and Jerome Harrison (thigh). When you consider Ryan Grant (ankle) is out for the season and Reggie Bush (leg) is out for at least six weeks, it leaves a lot of stars on the shelf.

We expected Mathews to be out in Week 3, which is why Mike Tolbert was a prominent addition in the majority of leagues last week, and there was a good chance Harrison wouldn't play, which opened the door for Peyton Hillis (more on that below). But Moreno's injury in practice, and Rice, Jackson and Best getting hurt, leaves many owners in a lurch since those were high draft picks. Even Taylor had gained momentum in New England as a key Fantasy reserve.




Before looking to grab the immediate handcuff option if Rice, Jackson and Best are out in Week 4, you should look at the matchups and the running backs out there who are playing well. That will lead you to Hillis, who was the biggest surprise performer last week against the Ravens.

Hillis, who is owned in 68 percent of leagues on CBSSports.com, ran well against one of the best defenses in the NFL at Baltimore with 22 carries for 144 yards and a touchdown, and he was targeted eight times with seven catches for 36 yards. He has a touchdown in each game this season, and we've been promoting him since Montario Hardesty (knee) went down. He has a decent matchup in Week 4 against Cincinnati, and if he can run well against the Ravens, he can run well against anyone. Even if Harrison returns Hillis will remain the starter and is worth adding this week, and his ownership should be above 90 percent by Wednesday.

In New England, BenJarvus Green-Ellis (31 percent) looks like he's going to be the star of the Patriots backfield (which we hinted at last week). He had 16 carries for 98 yards and a touchdown against Buffalo, and his role could increase if Taylor is out. He can be a No. 2 running back in deeper leagues at Miami in Week 4 or a definite flex option in all formats. Sammy Morris (8 percent) and Danny Woodhead (0 percent) would be worth a look in deeper leagues.

After you've tried to get Hillis and Green-Ellis off the waiver wire then it's time to play the handcuff game. We'll start in Baltimore first where Willis McGahee (63 percent) is an obvious addition if Rice is out. He would get the start and majority of carries in Week 4 at Pittsburgh, but it's a brutal matchup for him and he's also struggled this year with 16 carries for 37 yards and a touchdown. LeRon McClain (4 percent) would also get a few extra carries if you're looking for a flier in deeper formats.

In St. Louis, Kenneth Darby (3 percent) would likely start against Seattle if Jackson can't play, and we like Darby's upside in this matchup. He had 14 carries for 49 yards and a touchdown against Washington when Jackson got injured. But there's a report that the Rams might be interested in signing Larry Johnson, who was cut by the Redskins last week, and he could cut into Darby's role even if he's the starter. Darby is worth adding, but monitor what happens with Johnson (19 percent), who should also be available in the majority of leagues.

The Lions would have an interesting decision to make if Best is out because Kevin Smith (17 percent) has been inactive for three games, and Maurice Morris (1 percent) is No. 2 on the depth chart. Morris, who had six carries for 5 yards and five catches for 36 yards at Minnesota when Best was injured, isn't going to help you much if he's named the starter. But Smith has the potential to be a decent Fantasy option if Best is out for an extended period of time. Aaron Brown (0 percent) would also be in the mix, but Smith has the most upside of this group if his knee, which he injured last year, is 100 percent.

In Denver, the Broncos might not have Moreno in Week 4 at Tennessee, which would leave the job for Laurence Maroney (54 percent) and Correll Buckhalter (53 percent). Maroney had 12 carries for 24 yards and two catches for 40 yards against the Colts, and Buckhalter had four carries for 12 yards and six catches for 33 yards. Both will again split carries against the Titans, with Maroney getting the nod as the one to add, but he will likely be a No. 3 running back at best in this matchup.

And finally there are four other running backs to consider in deeper leagues: Marshawn Lynch (60 percent), Chris Ivory (7 percent), Ryan Torain (1 percent) and LeGarrette Blount (1 percent). Lynch played well again for the Bills in Week 3 against New England and now has 30 carries for 143 yards in his past two games. Ivory gets a boost in value with Bush out so continue to monitor his progress. Torain, not Keiland Williams, is the No. 2 running back in Washington and could eventually replace the struggling Clinton Portis. And Blount, who scored a touchdown against the Steelers, is worth keeping an eye on as the No. 2 running back in Tampa Bay behind Cadillac Williams.

In case you haven't noticed ... Louis Murphy continues to show he's the best wide receiver in Oakland. Murphy, who is owned in 51 percent of leagues, had five catches for 119 yards last week at Arizona and now has 11 catches for 210 yards and a touchdown in his past two games and is clicking well with quarterback Bruce Gradkowski. We like Murphy a lot in his matchup this week with Houston, which has struggled in pass defense all season.

Each Tuesday we will highlight players who might be available in your league and whether you should consider picking them up off waivers based on their recent performances. The players chosen are based on the percentage of ownership in CBSSports.com leagues.

Add 'Em
Chad Henne, QB, Miami
Owned: 63 percent of leagues
Week 3: Completed 26 of 44 passes for 363 yards, two touchdowns and one interception against the Jets.
Analysis: There are four quarterbacks on a bye this week, but Tony Romo is the only clear-cut Fantasy starter. Henne could be a great replacement based on his performance against the Jets and his opponent this week in New England, which has struggled in pass defense all year. Mark Sanchez (63 percent) is also worth adding since he has 476 passing yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions in his past two games against New England and Miami and faces Buffalo this week. And even Matt Hasselbeck (55 percent) can be useful with his matchup at St. Louis.

Lance Moore, WR, New Orleans
Owned: 13 percent of leagues
Week 3: Had six catches for 149 yards and two touchdowns at Atlanta.
Analysis: No Reggie Bush means lots of Moore, who had seven targets and did well playing in the slot. With Bush out for at least six weeks, Moore can be a useful Fantasy receiver. He's not going to play like this every week, but he did have 79 catches for 928 yards and 10 touchdowns when Bush and Marques Colston were dealing with injuries in 2008. It's clear that Drew Brees has faith in Moore, and you should also. In two games against the Panthers in 2008, Moore had 11 catches for 101 yards and two touchdowns.

Jabar Gaffney, WR, Denver
Owned: 62 percent of leagues
Week 3: Had 12 catches for 140 yards against Indianapolis.
Analysis: We'll likely be addressing the Broncos wide receivers each week since last week Demaryius Thomas was on the list, and this week we'll focus on Gaffney and Brandon Lloyd (34 percent). We feel that Gaffney, along with Eddie Royal, have the most long-term value for the Broncos, and Lloyd and Thomas will cut into each other's production. But Lloyd now has 14 catches for 339 yards and one touchdown on the season, and it's clear the Broncos will continue to get him the ball. Add Lloyd in deeper formats, and the same goes for Gaffney in all leagues since the Broncos are throwing the ball at a high level with Kyle Orton.

Avoid 'Em
Roy E. Williams, WR, Dallas
Owned: 40 percent of leagues
Week 3: Had five catches for 117 yards and two touchdowns at Houston.
Analysis: Williams played great against the Texans, but he's not going to perform like this most weeks. His outing says more about the state of Houston's secondary than it does about his ability, and this was his best game since coming to Dallas in 2008. Prior to this game, Williams had seven catches for 74 yards in two games against Washington and Chicago, and Williams is behind Miles Austin, Jason Witten and even Dez Bryant in terms of their Fantasy value. If you disagree with us and really want to add Williams at least wait a week since Dallas is on a bye in Week 4.

Josh Morgan, WR, San Francisco
Owned: 14 percent of leagues
Week 3: Had one catch for 12 yards and a touchdown at Kansas City.
Analysis: Morgan has some upside for the season, and he has 10 catches for 114 yards and a touchdown through three games. He's even playing better than Michael Crabtree heading into Week 4 at Atlanta. But you can't count on the fourth option in the passing game for the 49ers since Morgan is behind Vernon Davis, Frank Gore and Crabtree in terms of talent. San Francisco fired offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye and are struggling to move the ball. We might add Morgan in the future, but leave him on the waiver wire for now.

Roscoe Parrish, WR, Buffalo
Owned: 3 percent of leagues
Week 3: Had five catches for 83 yards at New England.
Analysis: You can avoid Parrish and Steve Johnson (0 percent) since none of the Bills receivers, and that includes Lee Evans, are going to be worth starting most weeks. Parrish moved into the starting lineup against the Patriots, and he did well in a favorable matchup. And even though Ryan Fitzpatrick played well, this performance just shows how poorly the New England secondary has looked. Parrish isn't going to play like this most weeks, and he should remain on the waiver wire in the majority of standard-scoring leagues.

Scout 'Em
Dexter McCluster, WR, Kansas City
Owned: 32 percent of leagues
Week 3: Had three catches for 69 yards and a touchdown against San Francisco.
Analysis: Two Chiefs are worth keeping an eye on, and that's McCluster and fellow rookie tight end Tony Moeaki (15 percent). Both played well against the 49ers and could be worth adding in the near future. Moeaki now has 12 catches for 123 yards and two touchdowns on the season and, surprisingly, has been Matt Cassel's most reliable receiver. McCluster has a ton of upside and could start playing well since he's gotten off to slow start with five catches for 78 yards and a touchdown. Add both now in deeper leagues, but with Kansas City on a bye in Week 4, you might be able to wait a week before trying to acquire them.

Davone Bess, WR, Miami
Owned: 9 percent of leagues
Week 3: Had six catches for 86 yards against the Jets.
Analysis: Bess is one of the best possession receivers in the NFL, and he's a great reserve in leagues where receptions count. In two games this year he has six catches, and he's averaged 65 catches in his first two seasons. Bess isn't going to score many touchdowns (he only has three in his career), but he should do well playing in the slot with Brandon Marshall drawing coverage outside. Look for Bess to play well in Week 4 against the Patriots since he has 21 catches for 260 yards and one touchdown in his past three meetings with New England.

Blair White, WR, Indianapolis
Owned: 0 percent of leagues
Week 3: Had three catches for 27 yards and a touchdown at Denver.
Analysis: No Pierre Garcon (hamstring) or Anthony Gonzalez (ankle) allowed White to come off the practice squad and score a touchdown against the Broncos. If both remain out then White's value is going to rise, and he could be worth adding immediately. We don't expect Peyton Manning to throw in his direction each week, especially with Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark and Austin Collie clearly the top targets, but anyone catching passes from Manning has value in all formats. Remember, it was just last year when Collie and Garcon came out of nowhere to become Fantasy stars.

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