Man, the free market is getting beyond thin. Just peeking through waivers in my leagues it was hard to find very much intrigue that exists. But that’s the nature of the beast, as we get deeper into the season the overlooked productive players have already been swiped and were now on the search for any sort of opportunity, we can get our free hands-on.
Cam Newton (QB – FA)
While I was searching the waiver wire in my leagues, I was very surprised to see Cam Newton just sitting there in one of them. He may not currently be on a team but that doesn’t mean that teams aren’t interested. It was brought to the attention of the media that the Seahawks had checked in on Cam Newton with Russell Wilson out. We know how valuable starting quarterbacks are but especially one of Cam Newton’s stature that has such a high floor due to the high rushing attempts.
Dante Pettis (WR – NYG)
The Giants have been no strangers to injuries on the offense this year with Engram and Shepard already having missed time and Slayton, Golladay, Saquon, and now Toney out for the time being. This caused them to activate Dante Pettis to play in week 6 where he had a 22.9% target share which is a pleasant surprise. It’s not a sexy option but is the highest level of WR production I’m finding on these thin waiver wires.
D’Ernest Johnson (RB – CLE)
Speaking of injuries, the Browns are currently becoming depleted because of it. Especially in the backfield where they have lost Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. D’Ernest Johnson is the newest member of running backs who we’re spending FAAB on with the hope of immediate high usage while the backs ahead of him on the depth chart are healing up. It’s a low ceiling play as Johnson isn’t a back that earns targets out of the backfield, which is the key to a high ceiling, but the Browns are a heavy run team and Johnson will get his fair share of rushing attempts. Something you can’t say for really any other backs on the free market.
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