Fantasy Football Waiver Wire

Alex Smith

Waiver Wire - QUARTERBACKS

Smith replaced an ineffective Tim Rattay in the fourth quarter of Sunday night's game against the Cardinals. We'll see if this was just an opportunity for Smith to see some game action, or a precursor to a job change. He can certainly throw the ball though that was evident in his short time in there on Sunday night.

Vick, who was knocked out of Sunday's game against the Vikings with a sprained right knee ligament, believes that the injury isn't serious, the Associated Press reports. "The way I feel and from what the doctors tell me, I don't feel like it's serious," Vick said after the game.

Schaub completed 5-of-14 passes for 39 yards and ran for 56 yards on four carries. After taking the reins in the second quarter and with a 21-0 lead, there wasn't much pressure on Schaub to air it out. Keep an eye on Michael Vick's status this week

Jarrett Payton

Waiver Wire - RUNNING BACKS

Less meaningful to fantasy owners but far more poignant was the debut of Jarrett Payton. Yup, Walter's kid. Payton had 37 yards on just four carries against Indianapolis, and for the next three weeks (while RB Travis Henry is suspended) all that separates Payton from a leading role is an injury to papier-mache RB Chris Brown.

Michael Pittman

Pittman gained 66 yards in 10 touches for Tampa Bay on Sunday (46 yards in seven carries, 20 yards on three receptions).

The Bucs did get Pittman more involved in their offense on Sunday, and he'll likely put up more stat lines like this as he spells Cadillac Williams occasionally during games.

Blaylock carried the ball twice for -2 yards in Sunday's 13-3 loss to the Ravens. He was used as a change of pace after Curtis Martin was ineffective. With CMart playing much of the second half with a sore leg, this could partially explain his mediocre production. Martin owners should consider adding Derrick Blaylock as roster insurance

Peter Warrick

Shaun McDonald

McDonald caught nine passes for 121 yards during the Rams' Week 4 loss to the Giants. With Issac Bruce out with turf toe McDonald was moved up to the third receiver spot and responded with a nice game. Keep him on your fantasy radar as well.

Keary Colbert

Ok here is the deal. Here is what I would of said about Colbert last week. "Colbert is clearly not a major factor in Carolina's offense and shouldn't be relied upon in fantasy leagues until he shows some signs of life."

Folks, last night he showed some signs of life. A horrible Packer D shut down Steve Smith last night, and if this trend continues which it very well could Colbert will see more throws his way.

Bo Scaife

Waiver Wire - TIGHT ENDS

I'm not saying ADD HIM. But I am saying put him on your fantasy radar. Scaife, Ben Troupe, and Erron Kinney combined to have 11 receptions for 108 yards and a touchdown from the tight end position. That's compared to only seven receptions for 111 yards for the wide receivers. Expect Scaife to get a respectable amount of playing time this year.

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Neil Rackers

Waiver Wire - Kickers

GRAB HIM GRAB HIM GRAB HIM NOW!!!!!! Rackers is fast becoming a fantasy star, and not just for his booming 50-yarders. He does have a rocking leg, but Rackers also is showing off his consistency and he should keep getting plenty of field-goal opportunities as long as the run game stays in park.