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Waiver Work is a weekly updated list of the top players found on the waiver wire that could improve your roster, along with a suggestion of which players that may be holding you back. We assume standard scoring and a league size of 12.

Last Update - September 22, 2011
Previous Update - September 13, 2011
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Week 3 - Who to Add?
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Dexter McCluster RB/WR KC	Dexter McCluster is a Reggie Bush type of back. He has the athleticism and speed to make big plays, but lacks the size and strength to tote the rock 25 times through the tackles. Dexter's WR/RB eligibility in Y! leagues makes him a very interesting play in 3-WR, non-flex position leagues (especially PPR) where you are forced to start 3 wide receivers each week. He is guaranteed to see a lot of receptions out of the backfield and that will yield a huge advantage for the manager able to start him at WR3. We are recommending an add in all formats, there is a ton of upside with his situation.
Eric Decker WR DEN	With Eddie Royal on the sidelines in Week 2, Kyle Orton targeted his 2nd year wideout 9 times. Decker returned the favor by snagging 5 balls for 113 yards and 2 touchdowns. With the trust that Orton showed in Decker, mixed with the absence of Eddie Royal until possibly after the Week 6 bye, Eric is a must add and a strong play for the next 4+ weeks. Feel confident starting him at WR2 against the Tennessee secondary this Sunday.
Denarious Moore WR OAK	When asked if Denarious Moore earned more playing time after his Week 2 performance at Buffalo (5 catches, 171 all purpose yards and a TD) head coach Hue Jackson replied, "Oh, boy, you better believe he has." Followed by "There's no doubt, he's as advertised. He made some plays. It's going to be hard to keep that young man off the field." That's all I needed to hear to click the 'add' button, even if I'm going stash him on the bench until the Jets leave town Sunday night. Keep in mind that he still has to creep up the depth chart (Ford, Murphy and Heyward-Bey all missed Week 2 action)
Thomas Jones RB KC	With Jamaal Charles out of the picture, it makes sense to add the next guy on the depth chart. But don't expect RB1 production out of 33 year old Thomas Jones. He will likely lead the team in touches the next couple weeks but the team is looking at a running back by committee approach going forward. Second year RB/WR eligible Dexter McCluster is a threat to to steal the show, but it's yet to be seen whether he can handle a heavy workload through the tenches. Both Thomas Jones and Dexter McCluster are worth adding in all formats. We'll just have to wait and see how this plays out.
Arizona DST	Week 3 spot start against a very weak Seattle team. The Cardinals have totalled 5 sacks and 3 picks in the first two games, including a return TD from the always dangerous Patrick Peterson.

Week 3 - Who to Drop?
Jamaal Charles RB KC	Jamall Charles' torn ACL and I.R status is the beginning of the end for many fantasy teams. What else is there to say about losing your 1st round draft pick the second week into the season? I hope Dexter McCluster and/or Thomas Jones is a nice consolation prize.
Brandon Pettigrew TE DET	Most expected a healthy Lions' offense to gain a lot of yards and score a lot of points, and it has, with the exception of 2009 1st round draft pick Brandon Pettigrew. 4 of the 7 touchdowns thrown by QB Matthew Stafford have gone to "Megatron" Calvin Johnson, and that doesn't look to change any time soon. Calvin is close to impossible to cover and looks able to do whatever he wants on he field. Pettigrew will get his looks sooner or later, just not at the frequency we had hoped. There are much better options out there at TE this year.
Braylon Edwards WR SF	There's a theme developing in San Francisco, and it's not pretty. Last week we were dropping Michael Crabtree and this week it's "Banana hands" Braylon Edwards (probable to miss 3 weeks - torn meniscus). The former University of Michigan superstar has amassed 4 catches for 48 yards in 2 games this year. The offense in the bay area is atrocious and at this rate, you may see Vernon Davis in this spot by mid-season (7 Rec for 65 yards).
Cadillac Williams RB STL	Looks like he had one good week in him (Week 1). Regardless, with a healthy Steven Jackson likely to make it back on the field this Sunday, Cadillac's value has been reduced back to next to nothing. Even if he was filling in for Action Jackson, his performance in Week 2 against the Giants indicated he would be nothing but a very skeptical RB3 at the flex.
Denver Broncos DST	If you started the Denver DST the first two weeks of the season you saw first hand what they are made of, and it looked a lot like Swiss cheese. With Tennessee, Green Bay and San Diego on deck the next 3 weeks, it's time to move on.

Feel we missed someone? Who else should be Added or Dropped? Comment below and let the debate begin, fanatics!


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