Last week we struck some fantasy gold and some fantasy coal.  Blake showed up and tossed 2 tds (now tied with Aaron Rodgers for 3rd overall), and Stefon Diggs looks to be the number 1 option in Minnesota, with another solid performance, going 6/108/1.  Let’s get right to this week’s top waiver wire pickups.

Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB Jets (36%)

Fear the Beard!

You think Bill O’Brien wants a do over, having jettisoned Fitz-magic to the Jets in favor of Brain Hoyer and (recently released) Ryan Mallet?  Fitzpatrick has put together a consistent first half of the season…tossing a td in every game.  The Jets have a good matchup against the Raiders this week.  Fitz is a Top 10 fantasy qb this week, and should flirt with 250 and 2 tds.

Marvin Jones, WR Cincinnati (49%)

With Andy Dalton having a career year, and quickly moving up the ranks of Top Ginger Athlete (look out Shaun White) Marvin has become one of the biggest benefactors.  Yes, having a ginger around you will make you better.  With AJ Green getting constant double teams, Marvin has stepped up.  He’s coming off a bye and his last game posted a 9/95/1 performance.  The Bengals should be well rested and fired up to play the rival Steelers.  Marvin should have plenty of opportunities to reach double digit points on Sunday.

Michael Floyd, WR Arizona (49%)

Top 1-2 duo?

Floyd is coming off of back to back td performances, and has established himself as a reliable fantasy option.  He’s not going to run past anyone, but he’s established himself in the Anquan Boldin role.  Solid possession receiver, and the Cards top redzone option.  Arizona has a great matchup against Cleveland this weekend.  Look for Floyd to continue his td streak.

Eric Ebron, TE Detroit (49%)

Ebron has quietly put together an impressive first half, and starting to live up to his first round draft pick status.  It’s surprising he’s only owned in 49% of leagues.  He’s tied (with Greg Olsen) for 5^th in tds by tight ends, and has scored more than Jimmy Graham a.  His problem is he doesn’t get much yards per game, but he get a lot of redzone looks.  Stafford has had a bit of a resurgence the past couple weeks, and Ebron should get some looks this weekend against the struggling Chiefs.

Welcome back for another exiting week of fantasy football.  If you listened to us in our RB heavy waiver wire last week…well, you’re welcome, as all three of our picks had banner weeks.  Thomas Rawls propelled us to victory last week, and all because we recommended him.  How about our boy Gary Barnidge?  A no name last week, owned in fewer than half of all leagues, we give him one shout out, now he’s owned in 76% of leagues, is a legitimate Top 10 TE, and is second only to Drew Carrey in popularity in Cleveland.  Like you needed more proof of The Machine’s bedroom fantasy prowess.  So let’s get right to the action.

This week, the waiver wire prize was Charcandrick West, as Jamaal Charles is out for the season.  Unless you had a ton of waiver wire bucks, you likely lost out on picking him up.  So let’s look at some people who may still be available.

Reuben Randle, WR Giants (47%)

Should see first receiver targets Monday night.

Reuben has gotten over his early season yips and is starting to put together some consistent output.  Over the past 3 weeks, he’s caught 2 tds and has averaged 5 catches for 63 yards.  With Odell Beckham’s status uncertain for Monday Night, Reuben stands to see increased targets.  Even if ODB plays, he’s going to be limited.  Reuben’s had some monster games against Philly, including a 6 catch, 158 yard performance last December, and that was with a healthy Odell Beckham.  Look for (dreamboat) Eli Manning to find Reuben early and often.  He is a high upside WR2.

Richard Rodgers, TE Green Bay (48%)

Aaron Rodgers’ newest weapon

Rodgers has seen his targets increase each game, with a season high 8 last week which he converted into 6 catches for 45 yards.  Again, what you’re looking for is someone who won’t be a complete dud and can weather the storm while your other players are out on bye or injury.  Ideally, you want someone to get you double digit points, and Rodgers has done exactly that, scoring double digit points in 3 of the last 4 weeks.  With Jordy Nelson out for the year, Rodgers has become the second option behind Randall Cobb.  Green Bay also has a great matchup at home against San Diego.  If you’re a Jason Witten owner and looking for a bye week replacement, Rodgers makes a ton of sense.  We like him as a Top 12 TE this week.

Colin Kaepernick, QB San Francisco (51%)

Don’t worry brah, you still got that one time you beat out Alex Smith.

It wasn’t that long ago that Roid Rage and I were debating the Kaepernick v Alex Smith duel.  Kaep won that battle, but he lost the war because he’s still on the Niners, which has turned into a complete shit show.  But Kaep offers some value this week for those in pinch for a quarterback.  Colin had a bounce back week last week against the Giants, going 262/2/0.  He also ran for 23 yards.  We like his chances again this week against Baltimore.  The Ravens are turning mediocre qbs into heroes.  Christ, Josh McCown threw for 457 yards and two touchdowns against them last week.  We think that streak continues.  I’m not going to go on a limb and say he’ll run for a touchdown…but he will.

Duke Johnson, Jr., RB Cleveland (51%)

PPR stud.

Duke is quietly making some noise as Cleveland, as he’s worked his way up to the first team.  If you’re in a PPR league (let’s be honest, all the cool kids are) he makes a great play this week.  He’s averaged 7 catches over the past three weeks. Look for that to continue against the Broncos this week.