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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire 2013: Top 10 Week 8 pickups

By Zachary Thompson

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Oct 20, 2013; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jarrett Boykin (11) celebrates a touchdown by jumping into the stands during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2013; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jarrett Boykin (11) celebrates a touchdown by jumping into the stands during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Jarrett Boykin-WR-Green Bay Packers (1.4%)

Last week we highlighted the potential of Boykin and said thinks like “if he capitalizes on his opportunities.” Now we can see exactly how good he can be after a huge week against Cleveland last week playing the #2 WR spot for the Packers (although you can’t tell exactly what team that is in those throwback unis).  He finished with 103 yards on eight catches including a touchdown while being targeted a team-high 10 times.

While those numbers may come down a bit with James Jones due back and teams sure to focus on him more, I still think Boykin will be very involved in the Packers offense especially now that Jermichael Finley may be sidelined which could lead to more 3-WR sets. Aaron Rodgers makes all his receivers viable options, and Boykin is a WR3 even when James Jones does return.

Watch closely to see if Jones suits up this week for Green Bay as they take on the Vikings at Mall of America Field next week. If Jones plays, Boykin is a WR3 or flex option, but without Jones in the lineup Boykin is a very nice WR2 against the Vikings secondary that struggles defending the pass.

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