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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 28, 2011
Previous Update - September 22, 2011
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Week 4 - Who to Add?
2011 Archives - Week - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 -
Torrey Smith - WR - Baltimore Ravens	Torrey Smith's first game in the NFL, check that, first quarter in the NFL, was spectacular. He caught 3 passes for 133 yards and 3 touchdowns (5 for 152 total yards). He was drafted in the second round of the 2011 draft with the intention of stretching the field for the Ravens, and that he did on Sunday. The only fantasy related downside is that Torrey was spot starting for the injured Lee Evans (day-to-day w/ ankle) who will more than likely be back before Smith will have another chance to excel (Week 4 - Jets and Week 5 - bye). Either way it's safe to assume that the rookie has earned an increased roll in the offense at Lee Evan's expense and that there is no pressing need for the veteran to hurry back. There is quasi-DeSean Jackson and Robert Meachem upside here.
Nate Washington - WR - Tennessee Titans	With wideout Kenny Britt on the sideline for the rest of the 2011 season (torn ACL), two-time Super Bowl champ Nate Washington inherits the #1 receiver role in Music City. Although Nate won't have the benefit of running routes opposite Britt, he is their #1 aerial target and will garner plenty of looks (8 passes for 92 Yds and a TD in Week 3). He is owned in less than 60% of Y! leagues, so take a look a make that click.
Bernard Scott - RB - Cincinnati Bengals	With the ruling on the appeal of Cedric Benson's 3-week suspension expected either today or sometime early next week, Bengals running back Bernard Scott is a must-add. Whatever the case may be, stay ahead of your competition and add him now. Even if Benson's appeal is granted, it will only be reduced, not eliminated and Cincy's upcoming schedule is tenuous.
Jared Cook - TE - Tennessee Titans	Jared Cook was a popular training camp 'sleeper' pick in many eyes, but has so far been unimpressive (5-Rec for 56 yards). Frustrated owners surely cut their losses and moved on, leaving Cook dangling on most waiver wires - until now. Monday afternoon Titans head coach Mike Munchak said that the team intends to use the big tight end in 3-receiver sets now that Kenny Britt is unavailable. Jared could potentially be the #2 target for QB Matt Hasselbeck and his go-to guy in the red zone.
Tampa Bay Buccaneeers - DST	They have the atrocious "Manningless" offense of the Colts lined up for Week 4. Enough said!

Week 4 - Who to Drop?
Kenny Britt - WR - Tennessee Titans	Kenny was having the career year that many, including us, predicted he would have. In the first two weeks of the season he hauled in 14 balls for 271 yards and 3 touchdowns. He was veteran quarterback Matt Hasselbeck's new BFF. Now, it's over. Right before half-time of the Titans Week 3 game against the Broncos, Britt was carted off the field with a knee injury, which MRI's later revealed to be both a torn ACL and MCL. Obviously he is done for the year and only time will tell if he will ever regain the dominance he showed us early this season.
Reggie Bush - RB - Miami Dolphins	After Reggie's Week 1 semi-breakout game against New England (9-Rec, 94 APY and a TD), the Dolphins have resorted back to what New Orleans had done the previous years - under utilizing the talents of Reggie Bush. Daniel Thomas has stuck his foot in the door as the lead rusher in Miami and Bush's role has been deminished soley to a change-of-pace back. No 3rd down role, no goal line work and no duties lining up as a receiver. Don't let the depth charts fool you, Daniel Thomas is Tony Sparano's man. The only hope Bush has now is that the Fish go 0-4 and the head coach gets the boot. Make room on your squad for Bernard Scott or Montario Hardesty.
Fred Davis - TE - Washington Redskins	It was definitely looking like Fred Davis was the TE to own in Washington (11-Rec for 191 yards and a TD through 2 weeks). He was getting all the looks that were once reserved for veteran Chris Cooley. Then on Monday Night Football Davis was barely targeted, while Cooley brought in 4 balls for 41 yards. We may be able to chalk this discrepancy up to the superior Cowboys defense, but in the end the message is clear. With the exception of the New England Patriots, there are no 2-tight ends on one team worth owning. Splitting hairs between 7 or 8 looks a game is not a winning strategy. Unless of course you play in a 20 team league, and then, by all means.

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


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