Week 10 Waiver Picking

Another terrible bye week... but not as bad as last week. This week, we have the Texans, Colts, Vikings, Patriots, Chargers, and Redskins gone. Good luck.

QUARTERBACKS

Mark Sanchez (vs. Carolina)

Chip Kelly’s offense is a plug-and-play offense for QBs. Any QB could go in and make fantasy music. The music may be clunky, but it’s good for double-digit points every week. Foles is out for a bit with a broken collarbone, and Sanchez is good to take you through another rough bye week. Interesting note: Many observers thought that Sanchez looked better than Foles in the preseason, but Foles kept the job because of his success last year.

Carson Palmer (vs. St. Louis)

Carson Palmer is 5-0 in games he’s played in this year. He’s also thrown 2 TD’s in each. I like him for the rest of the year, and he’s got good weapons to throw too. You can add and start him.

Ryan Tennehill (@ Detroit)

This matchup scares me, because Detroit has a great defense. But in another slim week, I’d say Tannehill is one of the best options that may still be available. He’s been very productive this year, and he’s always keeping defenses honest with his designed runs and scrambles.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Martavis Bryant (@ NYJ)

For all of Pittsburgh’s faults, they know how to cultivate WR’s. This kid is a huge part of the reason Big Ben has thrown for 12 touchdowns over the last two weeks. He’s getting more playing time and is a great complement to Antonio Brown’s insane athletic ability. He just makes opposing defenses look goofy. The Jet’s secondary already looks goofy, so Bryant will make them look like children.

Justin Hunter (@ Baltimore)

Baltimore is 30^th against the pass, and Hunter has incredible talent. I think he finds the endzone in a matchup that is closer than most people expect.

Jerricho Cotchery (@ Philadelphia)

Great matchup for a great talent, and they can’t throw everything to Olsen and Benjamin. Philadelphia’s offense is explosive, so Carolina will have to throw a lot to stay in this.

RUNNING BACKS

Bobby Rainey (@ Atlanta)

I like Rainey as long as Sims and Martin are inactive. As soon as either one of them comes back, his stock goes down (I do love Sim’s potential). But this is a great matchup, Rainey is running hot, and his hands are soft. Even if either Sims or Martin comes back this week, Rainey will likely lead the backfield in touches.

Terrance West (@ Cincinnati)

Another committee that you don’t want to rely on. Knowing the Browns, Crowell will have 30 touches and Tate will throw a touchdown this coming week. But if you HAVE to pick up a RB this week (and you might, the waiver is bare) then grab West. Ben Tate is bad, and Crowell had no touches this past week.

Adrian Peterson (BYE)

NOTE: THIS IS ONLY IF YOU’VE GOT THE ROSTER SPACE TO BURN (and this is a week where you probably don’t have it). Peterson is taking a plea deal in his child abuse case and having it reduced to a misdemeanor (in exchange for probation, some community service, and a fine). He still faces potential discipline from the NFL, but the Vikings would welcome him back if he’s able. I’d say he’s got a 50% chance of helping you in your fantasy playoffs.

TIGHT ENDS

Heath Miller (@NYJ)

I told you, I love this big guy. He’s productive and gets open, and he’s a physical beast. Love the matchup too… and Big Ben’s on fire. FIRE IS CATCHING.

Owen Daniels (vs. Ten)

Came back this past week, looked good, and has a great matchup with Tennessee. In a productive offense, I’d start Daniels. He’s good for a touchdown against the Titans.

Scott Chandler (vs. Kansas City)

This week sucks for pickups. Chandler has a chance to score. And that’s all I got for you here. Sorry.