Fantasy Football Waiver Wire 2013: Top 10 Week 9 pickups

Oct 27, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kenny Stills (84) beats Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Jerry Hughes (55) for a touchdown during the first half of a game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 27, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) is tackled by Oakland Raiders defensive end Lamarr Houston (99) during the third quarter at O.co Coliseum. The Oakland Raiders defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 21-18. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Oakland Raiders Defense (7.6%)

I ended up taking the Raiders D last week after trying to find another option because I was hesitant to take such an unheralded group. Their coordinator’s antics aside, the Raiders D was solid again last week getting 11 points in ESPN standard scoring as they hosted the Steelers.

At home this season, the Raiders D has dominated the Redskins, Chargers, and Steelers as they welcome in the Eagles this week. Philadelphia has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing defenses, and will most likely be without Michael Vick. With Nick Foles also hurting, it’s a realistic possibility that Matt Barkley will get the start for the Eagles. Barkley has been a disaster when he’s played taking sacks and turning the ball over. The only way Barkley is a good option is if you own the Raiders defense.

Oakland has a nice blend of experience and young talent and should be able to make some plays this week against the visiting Eagles.

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