Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups: 2009 Week 3

September 21st, 2009 kNuke Posted in NFL | No Comments »

Before we hit the Week 2 Waiver Wire, make note to monitor these injuries: Donovan McNabb, Brian Westbrook, Wes Welker, Marion Barber, and Matt Hasselbeck.

QB: Kevin Kolb has little long-term value, but if he starts in Week 3, he’ll get Kansas City. If you need a spot-start, it’s a pretty good match up. Byron Leftwich is probably still available in your league and has long-term value; just don’t start him this week against the G-Men.

RB: Correll Buckhalter and LeSean McCoy are immediate adds. Rashard Mendenhall is worth a bench pickup.

WR: The big question this week is, Steve Smith or Mario Manningham? I’d bet on Manningham, but I’d still rather grab Nate Burleson, Justin Gage, or Laurent Robinson. Mike Sims-Walker is worth a look in deep leagues.

TE: Brent Celek tops the list, but don’t dismiss Jermichael Finley.

DEF/ST: I really like the Denver defense this week against the Oakland Raiders. I’m counting on sacks and a few turnovers.

There’s a quick rundown for Week 2.

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