As we mentioned earlier, if you’re scrounging the waiver wire for a starter at this late date, you’re probably not going to take home a fantasy title this season. But one name should make owners of even top teams reconsider this notion: Billy Volek.
Some Matchup-Friendly Pickups
The former TItans backup quarterback lit the fantasy world on fire in 2004 with back-to-back 400 yard passing games right as the fantasy playoffs rolled around. The lesson? Sometimes the ones who got you there won’t bring you across the finish line. If you’re a Peyton Manning/Reggie Wayne owner petrified the team will rest its starters, you know what I mean. Or a Vincent Jackson owner who’s wondering who the relevant authorities are to file a missing person’s report with after the former top wideout has cooled considerably in the last month. With that said, let’s check out Yahoo!‘s Brad Evan’s list of adds for this week. Even if you’re in contention, these guys could help you.
Mark Clayton (WR) Baltimore Ravens
For the most part, Clayton has been nothing more than bench fodder in deeper formats. His occasional bouts with banana hands and Joe Flacco’s(notes) unreliability have made him one of the more inconsistent wideouts in fantasy. But a date with Detroit can ease concern in any unsettling situation. The Lions’ recent strides in run defense have come at a great vertical cost. Since Week 9, they’ve surrendered the most yards, second-most touchdowns and second-most fantasy points to pass catchers. Clayton hasn’t found the end zone since Week 6 and has eclipsed the 80-yard mark just once this season, but this is certainly an exploitable matchup which could yield top-flight WR3 results, assuming the hamstring injury he suffered in Green Bay doesn’t prove serious. […]
Chad Henne (QB) Miami Dolphins
Quarterbacks who play on largely conservative offenses usually aren’t recommended options. But Henne, who surpassed the 300-yard mark with two scores against the Pats last week, could be the exception to the rule. The Jags, who sorely miss corner Rashean Mathis, have struggled mightily in pass coverage over the past few weeks. Since Week 9, they’ve surrendered 248.6 yards and 1.4 touchdowns per game to signal callers. Ricky Williams(notes) is unquestionably the heart and soul of Miami’s offense, but Henne must be unleashed to keep the defense honest. Another top 12 effort is unlikely, but for those in deeper formats he could provide 230-250 yards and two scores.
As Evans points out, Clayton and Henne both have deliriously easy matchups this weekend. They might be worth the risk for a team with a struggling ostensible star.
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