{"id":1282,"date":"2013-11-30T23:01:57","date_gmt":"2013-12-01T04:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bigredsportsmachine.com\/?p=1282"},"modified":"2013-12-01T12:16:26","modified_gmt":"2013-12-01T17:16:26","slug":"week-13-fantasy-waiver-wire-pick-ups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bigredsportsmachine.com\/?p=1282","title":{"rendered":"Week 13 &#8211; Fantasy Waiver Wire Pick Ups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Alright, you\u2019ve finally had enough turkey, stuffing, and awkward conversations with your family.\u00a0 Now it\u2019s time to focus on what really matters:\u00a0 getting into the playoffs.\u00a0 For most of us, this is the last week of the (fantasy) regular season, and if you\u2019re still in the hunt, read on to find out what players can get you into the playoffs.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1283\" style=\"width: 130px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bigredsportsmachine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Carson-Palmer.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1283\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1283\" alt=\"Fear the Ginger Beard!\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bigredsportsmachine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Carson-Palmer.jpg?resize=120%2C184&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"120\" height=\"184\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1283\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fear the Ginger Beard!<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Carson Palmer, QB Arizona (% owned in Yahoo leagues, 46%)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Someone tell Carson it\u2019s not 2005.\u00a0 In his last three starts, Carson\u2019s turned back the clock, averaging 325 yards a game, and he\u2019s thrown 6 tds with only 1 int.\u00a0 Suddenly, the Cardinals are on fire, winning 4 in a row, and it\u2019s due in large part to the play at quarterback.\u00a0 This week, Arizona plays Philly, whose defense has given up 4 consecutive 300 yard passing games.\u00a0 That bodes well for Carson, who should be able to reach 300 yards and a touchdown.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re an Aaron Rodgers owner, Carson makes a great play this week.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1284\" style=\"width: 279px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bigredsportsmachine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/michael-crabtree.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1284\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1284\" alt=\"Guess who's back?\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bigredsportsmachine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/michael-crabtree.png?resize=269%2C187&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"269\" height=\"187\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1284\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guess who&#8217;s back?<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Michael Crabtree, WR San Francisco (45%)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Crabtree will see his first action of the season this week.\u00a0 While most coaches would ease in a player making their debut in Week 13, not Jim Harbaugh, because Harbaugh\u2019s a crazy person.\u00a0 Crabtree will be a much needed\u00a0addition to the Niners\u00a0offense.\u00a0 We like him as a WR3.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bilal Powell, RB NY Jets (42%)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1285\" style=\"width: 283px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bigredsportsmachine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/bilal-powell.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1285\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1285\" alt=\"Ready to run wild this week.\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bigredsportsmachine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/bilal-powell.png?resize=273%2C185&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"273\" height=\"185\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1285\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ready to run wild this week.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Matchup and opportunity.\u00a0 The Jets face Miami this week, and the Dolphins have a porous run defense.\u00a0 Plus, the Jets are 4-1 at home this year, and average 146 yards per game at Giants Stadium.\u00a0 And with Chris Ivory injured, Powell should see the bulk of the action.<\/p>\n<p>Great matchup, and plenty of opportunity.\u00a0\u00a0We like Powell&#8217;s chances\u00a0this week.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benny Cunningham, RB St. Louis (23%)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1286\" style=\"width: 274px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bigredsportsmachine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/benny-cunningham.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1286\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1286\" alt=\"The pride of Middle Tennessee State University!\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bigredsportsmachine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/benny-cunningham.jpg?resize=264%2C191&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"264\" height=\"191\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1286\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The pride of Middle Tennessee State University!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s only taken 12 weeks, but St. Louis has finally settled on a RB, at least for now.\u00a0 Undrafted rookie RB Benny Cunningham has taken over (from fellow rookie RB Zac\u00a0Stacy) as the main back.\u00a0 Benny has put up back to back double digit\u00a0performances, and rushed for an impressive 109 yards and a touchdown against the Bears last week.\u00a0 With Stacy suffering a concussion in that game, and Darryl Richardson and Isaiah Pead\u00a0complete afterthoughts, Benny\u2019s in line to get plenty of touches this week.\u00a0 He\u2019s a low RB2\/Flex.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tim Wright, TE Tampa Bay (19%)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1287\" style=\"width: 285px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bigredsportsmachine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Tim-Wright.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1287\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1287\" alt=\"Catching on like a staff infection.\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bigredsportsmachine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Tim-Wright.png?resize=275%2C183&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1287\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Catching on like a staff infection.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Wright is the only healthy tight end on the roster (damn MRSA), and he stepped up big last week, going 8\/75\/0.\u00a0 He\u2019s established a pretty good rapport with Glennon, and is now a factor in the Bucs\u00a0passing game.\u00a0 He\u2019s also a Rutgers guy, so the chances of Mighty Mouse Schiano stabbing him in the back and releasing him are slim (although it can\u2019t be ruled out).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alright, you\u2019ve finally had enough turkey, stuffing, and awkward conversations with your family.\u00a0 Now it\u2019s time to 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