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Fantasy Football 2013: Top 10 Waiver Wire pickups – 9/17/13

By Zachary Thompson

Sep 15, 2013; Green Bay, WI, USA; Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather (31) hits Green Bay Packers running back James Starks (44) during the second quarter at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 38-20. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 15, 2013; Green Bay, WI, USA; Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather (31) hits Green Bay Packers running back James Starks (44) during the second quarter at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 38-20. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 15, 2013; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marlon Brown (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the second half at M
Sep 15, 2013; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marlon Brown (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the second half at M /

8. Marlon Brown-WR-Baltimore Ravens (5.0%)

Brown is the only returner on this list from last week after a four-catch, 45-yard performance against the Browns. He scored the Ravens only passing touchdown and has worked his way solidly into the second-option spot behind Torrey Smith. Ray Rice’s injury may not prove serious, but Baltimore will need to bring more balance to their offense in the future meaning more targets for both Smith and Brown.

Brown is a big, red zone-friendly target for Joe Flacco, and the Ravens offense needs to get rolling after a tough week against the Browns. Next week they host the Texans and will need to get more consistency from their offense to get another win. Houston’s pass defense has been solid in their opening two-game winning streak, but did allow four passing scores to Philip Rivers and two more to Jake Locker. The Texans haven’t given up many passing yards, but could let Brown grab another TD if he can get into a favorable matchup.

Brown will continue to be a WR4 or borderline flex play this week, but as we approach bye weeks he’s a nice grab for your WR depth.

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