Fantasy Football Week 13: Waivers
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Michael Crabtree(31%): The Niners debated activating Crabtree for last week’s Monday night game, so the chances are good he’ll be active in week 13. Crabtree was Kaepernick’s go-to WR last year and should be again over the next few weeks. Definitely worth a stash if he is still available in your league.
Max FAAB: $25
Nate Burleson (24%): In his first game back from an arm injury, Burleson gave Stafford the reliable 2nd option he has missed most of the season. Burleson finished with 7 catches (10 targets) and 77 yards. You can expect similar production moving forward.
Max FAAB: $15
Rod Streater (14%): If McGloin keeps the Raiders QB job, then Streater is worth owning. In McGloin’s two starts Streater has 17 targets. He doesn’t get in the end zone much (2 TDs), but in PPR leagues Streater is a solid WR3 with McGloin under center. His numbers were very inconsistent with Pryor at QB so keep an eye on who the Raiders plan on starting Thursday.
Max FAAB: $12
Justin Hunter (1%): This is really for deep leagues only, but the explosive rookie has 13 targets over the last two weeks and has 8 catches for 160 yards and a TD to show for it. There is a lot of talent here (2nd round pick) but it’s hard to trust Ryan Fitzpatrick to get him the ball consistently.
Max FAAB: $10
TE:
Delanie Walker (49%): Since Fitzpatrick took over at QB, Walker is averaging 9 targets a game and has TDs in two of his last three games. Walker has been a top 5 fantasy TE over the last three games and should continue to produce as long as Fitzpatrick is under center.
Max FAAB: $10
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Ladarius Green (1%): Charger’s beat writers have buzzed about this guy the last few weeks and it looks like he is finally getting a chance to play. He’s blocked by Antonio Gates, which limits his value, but is averaging 5 targets and 80 yards the last two games. It seems the Chargers are making an effort to get him involved and you should make an effort to get him on your roster. Green is one of the most athletic TEs in the league and if anything were to happen to Gates his value would skyrocket. As is, he’s a low-end TE1 with considerable upside.
Max FAAB: $7
Rob Housler (15%): Averaging roughly 5 catches for 60 yards over the last three games, Housler has been the beneficiary of Palmer’s improved play and should continue to be a low-end TE1 as long as Palmer’s deal with the devil continues.
Max FAAB: $5
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