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Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Waiver Wired | Week 6: Bye Week Blues


My weekly "Waiver Wired" column is up at Rotoworld for Week 6. Summary is below, but click here for the full article. Keep in mind this article is through Rotoworld and is intended for more shallow redraft leagues as opposed to a deeper roster Dynasty league.

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So you drafted well, worked the waiver wire like a pro, and showed a deft touch in choosing the correct starters. You're a legitimate contender. Unfortunately, the bye week blues are coming at you like a freight train and threatening to derail your season. Your perfect lineup isn't so perfect with Marshawn Lynch or Chris Johnson out with a bye in Week 6.

If you're hitting the waiver wire this week, chances are you're papering over a bye week roster crunch. You can't replace Lynch or Johnson, but you can find an adequate fix and hope the rest of your lineup picks up the slack. Here's my rundown of the top options likely to be available this week. Full writeups of each player are below.

WIDE RECEIVERS
1. Reggie Brown
2. Steve Breaston
3. Brandon Stokley
4. Mike Walker
5. Devin Hester
6. Greg Camarillo

RUNNING BACKS
1. Michael Pittman
2. Felix Jones
3. Correll Buckhalter
4. Cedric Benson
5. Kevin Smith

QUARTERBACKS
1. Kyle Orton
2. Jeff Garcia
3. Drew Stanton
4. Brodie Croyle

TIGHT ENDS
1. Ben Watson
2. Greg Olsen

DEFENSES
1. Redskins

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