2nd Half Heroes- Buy Lows, Trade Targets & Waiver Scooperuppers

[SaintsInDome2006]

Any thoughts on closing schedules for players to targets? Any changes in roles? Let’s collaborate!

[purplengold47]

jj mcarthy looks like got a good schedule

[SaintsInDome2006]

3 minutes ago, purplengold47 said:

jj mccharthy looks like got a good schedule

And on that I’ll throw out Jefferson too, because IIRc he’s got 2 TDs all year & it’s from 2 games wuth JJM.

[rotisserieking]

I'm keeping an eye on Jayden Reed's status. GB has a decent schedule remaining for WRs (19, 7, 24, 8, 3, 32, 3, 6) outside of weeks 12 (Min) and 15 (Den). I know it's a gamble picking any GB WR but he was playing well last year.

Still watching Bhayshul Tuten (he's been added and dropped twice) and Isaiah Davis.

[weepaws]

If he gets off his butt, I think C Godwin.  

[purplengold47]

if you're in a 2 qb league, Brissett, Flacco and Mariota will be serviceable.

[weepaws]

3 minutes ago, purplengold47 said:

if you're in a 2 qb league, Brissett, Flacco and Mariota will be serviceable.

Agreed . Flacco is already serviceable in a one Qb league.  

[Drogon]

5 hours ago, weepaws said:

Agreed . Flacco is already serviceable in a one Qb league.  

Definitely serviceable for my Higgins!

[Maximum Overkill]

Typically rookie and 2nd year RBs break out around this time. 

Treveon, Benson, RJ Harvey, Tuten, etc. 

The year 2 WRa are starting to hit as well. 

I love buying 2nd year talent who's disappointed or just hasn't played much. Always great value

[RareN64Dream]

1 hour ago, Maximum Overkill said:

Typically rookie and 2nd year RBs break out around this time. 

Treveon, Benson, RJ Harvey, Tuten, etc. 

The year 2 WRa are starting to hit as well. 

I love buying 2nd year talent who's disappointed or just hasn't played much. Always great value

I picked up RB- Henderson from Patriots and dropped Nick Chubb from Texans. Omarion Hampton is injured and Chase Brown is on a bye. I am in 2nd place and my other RB is Christian McCaffrey.

[rallo]

Parker Washington, I think the Meyers trade will take a bit of time to develop, and I see the trade mostly speaking to either the health or confidence in BTJ. It also seems like Washington and Lawrence are the only two on the team with any sort of chemistry.

[weepaws]

4 hours ago, RareN64Dream said:

I picked up RB- Henderson from Patriots and dropped Nick Chubb from Texans. Omarion Hampton is injured and Chase Brown is on a bye. I am in 2nd place and my other RB is Christian McCaffrey.

I would think if the Patriots believe in Henderson at all, it would start to show by giving him more work.  

[LVSaint429]

19 hours ago, weepaws said:

If he gets off his butt, I think C Godwin.  

I like him a lot, but still not practicing. I’m afraid this might just be a lost year for him

[JagFan]

18 hours ago, LVSaint429 said:

I like him a lot, but still not practicing. I’m afraid this might just be a lost year for him

At 29 y/o I doubt he’s got much left in the tank and even if he comes back it won’t be fantasy worthy production.

[RareN64Dream]

29 minutes ago, JagFan said:

At 29 y/o I doubt he’s got much left in the tank and even if he comes back it won’t be fantasy worthy production.

I think, he will be back next week vs the Buffalo Bills. Seems like he is trying to come back from a painful injury. He is probably just waiting until he is fully healthy; to play at full speed.

[Ray_T]

On 11/5/2025 at 12:55 PM, rotisserieking said:

I'm keeping an eye on Jayden Reed's status. GB has a decent schedule remaining for WRs (19, 7, 24, 8, 3, 32, 3, 6) outside of weeks 12 (Min) and 15 (Den). I know it's a gamble picking any GB WR but he was playing well last year.

Still watching Bhayshul Tuten (he's been added and dropped twice) and Isaiah Davis.

when is Reed supposed to return to the lineup?   

after playing in week one and getting hurt,  they said hed be out 6 weeks.    At this point he has yet to return to the lineup.  if it doesnt happen soon, this could be a lost season for him.   dude still needs to get into game shape.

[Ray_T]

On 11/5/2025 at 3:12 PM, weepaws said:

Agreed . Flacco is already serviceable in a one Qb league.  

and for the record, I dont think he has EVER had WR of this calibre, so I do expect he will continue to produce against all but maybe one or two of the elite defenses.

and if the team continues to lose games after scoring 35+ points they may just shelve Burrow for the year.    No point bringing him back if the team isnt in contention for a playoff spot.  Might as well give him the time to fully heal.    and that Defense is Horrible.

[weepaws]

I agree, Bengals would making a mistake bringing Burrow back. 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Some lotto candidates stepping up:

- Burrow returning sooner than expected. 

- Harvey, Den - Dobbins might be out long term.

- Tucker, TB - Irving might be out long term.

- Henderson NE - too late on this one, but Stevenson might come back & steal the thunder.

- Pierce, Indy - deep threat & getting the most targets on the league’s best offense.

- Benson, Ari - returning to a functional offense led by Brissett. Hopefully the Conner role.

- Mac Jones, SF - the reality is Purdy likely has turf toe.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Favorable schedules:

- Pats

- Bucs

- Ravens

- Cards

- Bears

[Maximum Overkill]

8 hours ago, SaintsInDome2006 said:

Some lotto candidates stepping up:

- Burrow returning sooner than expected. 

- Harvey, Den - Dobbins might be out long term.

- Tucker, TB - Irving might be out long term.

- Henderson NE - too late on this one, but Stevenson might come back & steal the thunder.

- Pierce, Indy - deep threat & getting the most targets on the league’s best offense.

- Benson, Ari - returning to a functional offense led by Brissett. Hopefully the Conner role.

- Mac Jones, SF - the reality is Purdy likely has turf toe.

 

Good list 

[Ray_T]

On 11/5/2025 at 3:10 PM, weepaws said:

If he gets off his butt, I think C Godwin.  

well, he missed the start of the season due to injury.  then he came back and got hurt again (unrelated)   this is looking more and more like a wasted year for him.

I hope I'm wrong.  I am a fan.   but sometimes when a player misses time like this they cant get into a groove.

does he have the potential to breakout once healthy?    for sure.

problem is... we dont know how healthy he is.  and hes still likely not in game shape, so hes sort of running out of time as the rest of the league is in mid season form and hes not.

good news is... I think we will be able to get him for a bargain for next years draft.

 

[weepaws]

That’s true Ray, his stock will fall, because of him missing time, plus the rookie has been great.   

[Super Cubs]

PPR keeper league we keep 8 and you can keep up to 4 at each position. Team A is in the playoff hunt needs a WR. Team B also in the playoff hunt, has too many WR, and needs an RB for now or the future.  Does it seem fair. 

Tee Higgins for Skattebo 

I guess I don't want the other owners to say its unfair because its a healthy player for an injured player

[LaChup]

Healthy for injured is less of an argument for a keeper league. Especially since they are both in the playoff hunt. If the team trading Higgins was out of it, I would be more leery. My guess is, they both still want to win. 

I approve of this trade.

[Nomad99]

On 11/12/2025 at 10:02 AM, SaintsInDome2006 said:

Some lotto candidates stepping up:

- Burrow returning sooner than expected. 

- Harvey, Den - Dobbins might be out long term.

- Tucker, TB - Irving might be out long term.

- Henderson NE - too late on this one, but Stevenson might come back & steal the thunder.

- Pierce, Indy - deep threat & getting the most targets on the league’s best offense.

- Benson, Ari - returning to a functional offense led by Brissett. Hopefully the Conner role.

- Mac Jones, SF - the reality is Purdy likely has turf toe.

 

Pearsall is coming back....

[Super Cubs]

does Brian Thomas bounce back to rookie form or is it more sophomore slump?

[Maximum Overkill]

On 11/6/2025 at 6:59 AM, RareN64Dream said:

I picked up RB- Henderson from Patriots

WINNER 

[weepaws]

4 hours ago, Super Cubs said:

does Brian Thomas bounce back to rookie form or is it more sophomore slump?

He needs to get healthy 

[RareN64Dream]

On 11/7/2025 at 6:02 AM, RareN64Dream said:

I think, he will be back next week vs the Buffalo Bills. Seems like he is trying to come back from a painful injury. He is probably just waiting until he is fully healthy; to play at full speed.

I was wrong. Maybe, Godwin will be back for next Buccaneers game.

[purplengold47]

If Godwin doesn't come back soon, Tez johnson is a good flex add, he's been playing well the last 4 games.

[justforbeer]

On 11/5/2025 at 2:12 PM, weepaws said:

Agreed . Flacco is already serviceable in a one Qb league.  

Flacco will be gone during playoffs. 

[justforbeer]

Treveyon Henderson!!

[weepaws]

11 minutes ago, justforbeer said:

Flacco will be gone during playoffs. 

Might be gone before the playoffs.  

[WhiteWonder]

New England does not strike me as a team that will make Henderson a workhorse if Stevenson is healthy and active. In a redraft, i'd consider selling high on Henderson off that game if your trade deadline hasn't passed. Might be a good opportunity to package Henderson and a WR for a more stable stud RB. 

I'd probably also sell high on Keenan Allen if that is still at all possible. I did it a week ago but after that 2 point performance, the window may be closed. 

Barkley might be a "buy low" target with playoff weeks against Raiders, Commies and Bills who are not strong against the run. Only issue would be the NFC East is virtually over already, but there are plenty of 6 and 7 win teams that Philly should be fighting for a bye or home field.

surprising a lot of copies of Juwan Johnson available in leagues. good ROS schedule and seems to be clicking with Shough 

buy low on Marvin Harrison Jr if you think Brissett will remain the starter and you can live without him until potentially the playoffs. 

Also not a bad idea to try and flip any players you have on bye weeks 12 or 14 for roughly equal or even slightly lesser players who are already through their bye weeks if you need wins to secure a playoff spot. Making the dance should be top priority.   

Now is also the time to start scooping up any important handcuff RBs, if they are still floating on waivers, or trading for them if you can manage the roster spot and feel like you're making the playoffs. 

[justforbeer]

so let’s get this right, over the last two games. Henderson was given the rock at the end of the game two weeks ago and took it to the houseand then last night he essentially is the three down back that scores three touchdowns, caught balls out of the backfield, including a touchdown and you don’t think he’s going to be a workhorse for the rest of the year all the way into the playoffs?

Not sure what you are seeing,, but I’m seeing a clear three down back that is dominating the last two weeks.  Seems pretty clear.

[WhiteWonder]

19 minutes ago, justforbeer said:

so let’s get this right, over the last two games. Henderson was given the rock at the end of the game two weeks ago and took it to the houseand then last night he essentially is the three down back that scores three touchdowns, caught balls out of the backfield, including a touchdown and you don’t think he’s going to be a workhorse for the rest of the year all the way into the playoffs?

Not sure what you are seeing,, but I’m seeing a clear three down back that is dominating the last two weeks.  Seems pretty clear.

Did you happen to read what I wrote entirely? Or did you just not like it and chose to focus only on what Henderson has done (likely a Henderson owner)?

I said, if Stevenson is healthy and on the field, I don't think this Pats team is going to allow Henderson to be a workhorse. You do realize Stevenson has missed the past three games, right? And that he had 13,18,14 carries in his three games prior to injury? Or that, for example Kyle Monangai had 26 carries, 3 receptions and 198 total yards in week 9 with Swift out, only to revert back to 7 touches the following week with Swift back?

Look, as a dynasty owner, I hope I am dead wrong and that Stevenson is phased out almost completely... I just have a feeling it goes back to more of a split.

[Maximum Overkill]

51 minutes ago, WhiteWonder said:

Look, as a dynasty owner, I hope I am dead wrong and that Stevenson is phased out almost completely... I just have a feeling it goes back to more of a split.

Stevenson will surely get carries but he's not getting the bulk anymore. Henderson is just too good to keep off of the field. I would say 60/40 Henderson for now, especially since he's a target earner. 

Stevenson could be out of a job by seasons end. As he should be. Henderson was drafted to be the guy. 

[WhiteWonder]

26 minutes ago, Maximum Overkill said:

Stevenson will surely get carries but he's not getting the bulk anymore. Henderson is just too good to keep off of the field. I would say 60/40 Henderson for now, especially since he's a target earner. 

Stevenson could be out of a job by seasons end. As he should be. Henderson was drafted to be the guy. 

Yeah but we are not talking about seasons end in a redraft league. Pats were good before Stevenson injury so it’s not like the emergence of Henderson is why they are winning. I have no stake in Stevenson but it just feels like he will get his 10 carries. He was also receiving 2-3 targets per game compared to Hendersons exact same target share through 8 weeks (18 targets over 8 games)

[Maximum Overkill]

 

Stevenson has sucked.