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Fantasy Football 2013: Top 10 Waiver Wire pickups – 9/10/13

By Zachary Thompson

Sep 8, 2013; St. Louis, MO, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) congratulates St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) after the game at Edward Jones Dome. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 27-24. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 8, 2013; St. Louis, MO, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) congratulates St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) after the game at Edward Jones Dome. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 27-24. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 8, 2013; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets tight end Kellen Winslow (81) makes a catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 8, 2013; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets tight end Kellen Winslow (81) makes a catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Kellen Winslow-TE-New York Jets (1.3%)

In a throwback performance, Kellen Winslow showed off the “spry” ability that earned him the Jets job as he worked his former Tampa Bay teammates for seven catches, 79 yards, and a touchdown in week one. He was just one target behind Stephen Hill as the most targeted Jet but led in catches and receiving yards in the Jets’ miracle win.

Winslow’s long-term viability is tied to the messy Jets QB situation, but if you’re waiting for Gronk and missed Thomas and Cameron he’s a decent short-term option while he’s healthy and clicking with rookie Geno Smith. The Jets don’t have any big-time playmakers in the passing game on the outside, so Smith will need to rely on check-downs to tight ends and backs as he did on Sunday.

He’s facing another former team as the Jets hit Gillette in week 2 and take on the Patriots who he had a cameo with last season. He’s worth a pickup if you need TE depth going forward since as long as he’s healthy he looks to be a part of the Jets offensive scheme. He’s slightly more valuable in PPR leagues due to the lack of competition for receptions in New York, but still is nothing more than a TE2.

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