Weekly Pickups

MUST PICK UPS – Pick these guys up no matter what. It is nothing short of a miracle that they are still available, and is primed to help your team.

Deion Branch NE WR - Use any waiver claim you have and pray that he falls into your hands. Tom Brady has faith in this guy, no other reasons needed.

Mr. Right Now - immediate but mediocre pickups – these are the guys that will see some production next week due to injury/match-up. However, their ability or their team’s ability is limited so don’t expect astronomical numbers.

Christopher Ivory NO RB - After a big game, this guy will be hot off the waivers. I would still claim Branch before Ivory, and his value will be determined by how Pierre Thomas’s ankle situation pan out.

James Jones GB WR - Jones gets targets. With Jennings often doubled Rodgers likes to look Jones’ way, which is a good thing for fantasy owners. He doesn’t find the end zone that often though, but is still worthy of a pickup in PPR leagues.

Devon Bess MIA WR - Bess found the end zone for a 2nd straight week. While Brian Hartline is still the #2 receiver in the Miami depth chart, Devon Bess has shown to be the safety blanket for Chad Henne. His sure hands make him a nice bye-week replacement in PPR leagues.

Patrick Crayton SD WR - Malcom Floyd and Antonio Gates both suffered injuries, and Gates’ injury does not look good. Patrick Crayton came up big in Rivers’ comeback attempt and should continue to be with these injuries. He is a solid #3/low tier #2 WR if Gates is out next week.

Anthony Armstrong WAS WR - Armstrong came into the picture with that long touchdown heave by McNabb last week. He followed it up with a decent performance this week. Armstrong runs his route well, has nice hands, and isn’t afraid to fight for the ball. McNabb clearly likes what he sees in this guy, and so should you if you have a WR on bye.

Mr. Investment - long term but worth the risk pickups – these guys won’t pay off just yet, but is worth stashing if you have a roster spot. Along the line, they could become invaluable.

Justin Forsett SEA RB - The most popular drop in the wake of the Marshawn Lynch trade might be worth a re-pickup. The Seattle back outperformed Lynch in every single way imaginable with fewer touches and is making a case for himself to be the team‘s featured back.

Danario Alexander STL WR - A young, athletic 6’5 wide receiver with a QB that is really molding into form who is searching for a new favorite target after the injury to Mark Clayton? Sign me up.

Danny Woodhead NE RB/WR - He looked good on Sunday, really good. Of course, he is still limited in carries, but as a dual WR and RB, he is all over the field. Like Brady said “that guy just plays the game of football well”. In New England, if Tom Brady says it, it must be true.