Fantasy Football Waiver Wire 2014: Top 10 Week 3 pickups

By Zachary Thompson | Sep 16, 2014

Sep 15, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Eagles won 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Pat Lovell-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 14, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Matt Asiata (44) rushes against the New England Patriots in the second quarter at TCF Bank Stadium. The Patriots win 30-7. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /

Matt Asiata-Minnesota Vikings (14.3%)

Even with the Vikings Adrian Peterson expected to play this week, at some point this season, I think Peterson will face discipline from the Vikings, the NFL, or “choose” to take some time away.

Because he could be back as the main rusher, Asiata is worth holding on to after a solid week 2 against the Patriots. On his 13 rushes, Asiata picked up 36 yards and added a touchdown and 48 yards on his five catches.

Asiata doesn’t have eye-popping talent or pile up huge Peterson-like numbers, but he will most likely be a lead back at some point this season, so stashing him for that time would be a smart thing to do.

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