Waiver Wire Pickups Week 8
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- Published on Thursday, 27 October 2011 22:56
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Here are 5 Astute Waiver Wire Pick-Ups for Week 8 from FantasyFootballBlitz.com
QB Christian Ponder, Vikings: It was only one week, but he played pretty well against a good team. This week he goes up against the league's worst pass defense. He'll do if you don't have options, even better if it's a keeper league.
RB Pierre Thomas, Saints: Did you see what DeMarco Murray did to the Rams Defense last week? With Mark Ingram banged up, Pierre Thomas can be a sneaky good start. Even if Ingram plays, there should be enough to go around for more than one back against this "D."
RB Bernard Scott, Bengals: Scott should have good numbers this week as the starter for Cincinatti. True, it's only a one week gig for Scott, as Cedric Benson's suspension is only that long, but if you need a guy this week Scott is your man.
WR Antonio Brown, Steelers: Last week, both Mike Wallace and Antonio Brown surpassed the hundred yard mark for Pittsburgh. Brown is now the number 2 guy for the Steelers, as Hines Ward is more of a possesion receiver now. The Steelers will have to pass early and often against New England on Sunday. This and a generous Patriots defense makes Brown a good play.
RB Kregg Lumpkin, Buccaneers: Lumpkin has not done anything yet to warrant picking him up. This one is a hunch. After Earnest Graham landed on IR this week, Lumpkin is the only RB in Tampa behind LeGarrette Blount, who is recovering from a knee injury. Before long, Kregg Lumpkin could be starting in Tampa.