Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 11: Jon Kitna… The Old Cowboy Rides Again!
Jon Kitna, QB – Dallas Cowboys (Owned in 17 percent of leagues)
It’s yet to be determined whether the Dallas Cowboys have really turned a corner with new coach Jason Garrett or if this weekend’s performance against the New York Giants was simply a dead cat bounce.
Personally, I have never been terribly impressed by the G-Men’s latest run on account of it having been against some pretty poor teams. That said, Dallas was embarrassed by these same Giants just three weeks ago while Wade Phillips was head coach.
If you’re unstable at the QB position, Kitna could provide a solid return for the home stretch and into the playoffs (where he gets Washington and Arizona – both bottom 10 pass defenses – in Weeks 15 and 16).
It’s yet to be determined whether the Dallas Cowboys have really turned a corner with new coach Jason Garrett or if this weekend’s performance against the New York Giants was simply a dead cat bounce.
Personally, I have never been terribly impressed by the G-Men’s latest run on account of it having been against some pretty poor teams. That said, Dallas was embarrassed by these same Giants just three weeks ago while Wade Phillips was head coach.
If you’re unstable at the QB position, Kitna could provide a solid return for the home stretch and into the playoffs (where he gets Washington and Arizona – both bottom 10 pass defenses – in Weeks 15 and 16).
Troy Smith, QB – San Francisco 49ers (Owned in 8 percent of leagues)
I guess I’ll give coach Singletary the benefit of the doubt on this one and assume that Alex Smith getting the starting nod over Troy Smith was simply a clerical error.
In his two starts this season, Troy has amassed over 550 passing yards and accounted for three scores (two passing, one running). Additionally, he has limited turnovers (no INTs, no fumbles lost) and has gotten the ball downfield. His 11.7 yards per attempt (YPA) is out of this world.
With the talent the 49ers have at the skill positions, Smith will have every opportunity to make plays down the stretch.
I guess I’ll give coach Singletary the benefit of the doubt on this one and assume that Alex Smith getting the starting nod over Troy Smith was simply a clerical error.
In his two starts this season, Troy has amassed over 550 passing yards and accounted for three scores (two passing, one running). Additionally, he has limited turnovers (no INTs, no fumbles lost) and has gotten the ball downfield. His 11.7 yards per attempt (YPA) is out of this world.
With the talent the 49ers have at the skill positions, Smith will have every opportunity to make plays down the stretch.
Javarris James, RB – Indianapolis Colts (Owned in 6 percent of leagues)
With a rash of injuries at the RB position, James has ascended into the rotation. While Donald Brown has gotten the majority of the carries over the past two weeks, the work shifted toward a 50-50 share this week with James getting short yardage and goal line work. In the Colts’ explosive offense, that alone is enough to warrant a waiver pickup.
With a rash of injuries at the RB position, James has ascended into the rotation. While Donald Brown has gotten the majority of the carries over the past two weeks, the work shifted toward a 50-50 share this week with James getting short yardage and goal line work. In the Colts’ explosive offense, that alone is enough to warrant a waiver pickup.
James Jones, WR – Green Bay Packers (Owned in 18 percent of leagues)
I’m somewhat embarrassed that it has taken me this long to mention San Jose State’s very own James Jones as a waiver pickup. To be honest, I just assumed his ownership numbers were a lot higher.
Coming off the bye, it’s still unclear whether Donald Driver will be active this Sunday at Minnesota. Regardless of Driver’s status, Jones figures to be productive.
In the Packers’ last game against Minnesota, in which Donald Driver was active, Jones was targeted eight times, pulling in four catches for 107 yards.
I’m somewhat embarrassed that it has taken me this long to mention San Jose State’s very own James Jones as a waiver pickup. To be honest, I just assumed his ownership numbers were a lot higher.
Coming off the bye, it’s still unclear whether Donald Driver will be active this Sunday at Minnesota. Regardless of Driver’s status, Jones figures to be productive.
In the Packers’ last game against Minnesota, in which Donald Driver was active, Jones was targeted eight times, pulling in four catches for 107 yards.
Emmanuel Sanders, WR – Pittsburgh Steelers (Owned in 1 percent of leagues)
Let’s call this one a dark horse, speculative waiver pickup.
Sanders’ value will depend on Hines Ward’s availability against Oakland this Sunday. Although Ward says he will definitely be on the field, we’ve seen concussions force a number of players to miss time this year, so take nothing for granted. Keep in mind that he also said he could’ve come back into this past Sunday’s game but the medical team wouldn’t allow it (but I’m sure he knows better than the doctors).
If Ward sits and Sanders starts at WR, he should find some holes in a secondary that looks to be without shutdown corner Nnamdi Asomugha for at least another week.
Let’s call this one a dark horse, speculative waiver pickup.
Sanders’ value will depend on Hines Ward’s availability against Oakland this Sunday. Although Ward says he will definitely be on the field, we’ve seen concussions force a number of players to miss time this year, so take nothing for granted. Keep in mind that he also said he could’ve come back into this past Sunday’s game but the medical team wouldn’t allow it (but I’m sure he knows better than the doctors).
If Ward sits and Sanders starts at WR, he should find some holes in a secondary that looks to be without shutdown corner Nnamdi Asomugha for at least another week.
All percentages taken from Yahoo!
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