Week 10 Waiver Wire
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QB Alex Smith, San Francisco 49ers - If you are in a league that doesn’t punish too harshly for turnovers Smith makes a decent option to provide depth and an occasional spot start where needed. Over the last three weeks of the season Smith has averaged 230 yards passing and two touchdowns per game. With rookie WR Michael Crabtree and TE Vernon Davis the team has two solid weapons in the passing game and all-purpose RB Frank Gore should help in keeping defenses honest. Smith is currently available in 85 percent of leagues polled.
RB Ryan Moats, Houston Texans – Moats didn’t match his numbers from last week – far from it – but he did find the end zone despite rushing for just 38 yards. The bigger news is that Moats got the start and more carries than Steve Slaton. Things could change over the Texans’ bye week, but finding running back help at this point in the season is tough to do. Moats is currently available in nearly 50 percent of leagues polled.
RB Chris Wells, Arizona Cardinals – Wells had his best rushing day of his rookie year with 72 yards on 13 carries. Part of his success likely was due to the fact that the Bears DT Tommie Harris was ejected early in the game not to mention a large second-half lead for Arizona. The biggest thing currently holding Wells back is his struggles in blitz pick-ups, a problem most rookie RBs have. He is currently available in 40 percent of leagues polled and could add depth or a flex option for fantasy owners.
Betts, who has very used very little mileage lately, will start at least one week for the Skins
RB Ladell Betts, Washington Redskins – Betts got his first extensive action of the season against the Falcons after Clinton Portis left the game with a concussion. Betts followed through with 70 yards rushing and one touchdown on 15 carries. Portis is already listed as doubful for Week 10 and with the go slow approach the league takes towards head injuries, Betts should be in line for another heavy workload this week. He is currently available in nearly all leagues polled.
WR Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia Eagles - Despite finishing this weeks game with just three receptions for 44 yards, Maclin was the team’s most targeted wide receiver against the Cowboys Sunday night. Playing in the Eagles offense means there can be a lot of hit and miss nights, but his ability to contribute big plays make him an option for owners in deep leagues.
