Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: DT - Week 2

September 16, 2010 @ 16:43:00

By Cory J. Bonini and Bryce McRae
Edited by Bryce McRae and Tim Heaney

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: QB | RB | WR | TE | PK | DT

If you are serious about winning your fantasy league football championship, stay on top of your fantasy football team throughout the year.

Each week during the NFL fantasy football season, KFFL brings you its Fantasy Football Waiver Wire, which breaks down players to pick up. Be aggressive when picking up fantasy football free agents. Even if you do not need a player, you can tuck him away for depth or block others from adding him to their fantasy football team.

Note: Percentage of polled leagues in which player is available in parentheses

Fantasy football free agents: Look to acquire

The following players will have greater significance in deep fantasy football leagues. In shallow fantasy football leagues, they are not as high of a priority but should be considered based on your fantasy football team's needs.

NEW - Kansas City Chiefs (78 percent)

Kansas City used their defense and some big plays to stun the San Diego Chargers 21-14 in Week 1. Their stats weren't really fantasy friendly (two sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery), but they showed tenacity and some fire under new defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel.

This defense has talent at key positions: defensive linemen Tamba Hali, Glenn Dorsey and Tyson Jackson (knee), linebacker Derrick Johnson and rookie safety Eric Berry. They have a vet linebacker experienced in Crennel's system (Mike Vrabel). They're lined up against the Cleveland Browns this week; that warrants at least a one-week play.

And if your league counts special teams points, lean a bit stronger toward adding them. Dexter McCluster ran a punt back 94 yards for a score last week, and Javier Arenas looked dangerous on most of his returns (19.7 yards per).

Fantasy football free agents: One-week plays

The following fantasy football pickups are for those who need injury or bye week replacements. They are not players you immediately acquire - unless your team is in dire straights. Some have, however, shown some life and should be followed in case they materialize as options beyond their temporary use.

Carolina Panthers (85 percent)

The Panthers lost a few star players on defense but didn't relent against the New York Giants in Week 1, intercepting Eli Manning three times. The Panthers recovered a fumble and notched a lone sack in the contest. This week they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who allowed three sacks, one interception and coughed up a fumble against the Cleveland Browns. Carolina is a worthwhile gamble if you're into playing the matchups.

Atlanta Falcons (82 percent)

The Dirty Birds logged three sacks and one interception against the Dennis Dixon-led Pittsburgh Steelers in their first game of the year. This week they get to play the Arizona Cardinals and turnover-prone quarterback Derek Anderson. The desert Redbirds lost four fumbles and surrendered two sacks against the not so mighty St. Louis Rams' defense in Week 1. Atlanta should be considered if you're looking for a high-upside defensive play in Week 2.

NEW - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (88 percent)

Tampa Bay will be facing the Carolina Panthers this week. In Week 1, the Bucs gave up only 14 points to the Cleveland Browns while picking off QB Jake Delhomme three times. They recovered one of three fumbles forced.

Carolina could be without tackle Jeff Otah (knee) again this week. Their offensive line is still gelling. Matt Moore (concussion) likely will start against Tampa Bay's improving D. He tossed three picks and was sacked four times last week. Even if the Bucs have trouble stopping the Panthers' running game, they should still have ample opportunities to contribute sacks and takeaways.

View Tampa Bay as a strong No. 1 defense this week. Just keep in mind they play the Pittsburgh Steelers next week and have a bye in Week 4. Don't jettison much for them unless you want to start playing musical defenses early.

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Cory J. Bonini

Cory J. Bonini is a senior editor at KFFL. In late 2002, Bonini joined the KFFL staff as a research analyst. He vaulted himself into one of the industry's leading fantasy analysts.

Bonini has been involved in fantasy sports since 1996. A member of the Fantasy Sports Trade Association as well as Fantasy Sports Writers Association, he has been featured in print, on the radio and is also a published writer on scores of sites. Bonini co-hosted Big Lead Sports on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio from 2011 to 2012.

Bonini was recognized with the 2010 Best Article in Print Award from the FSWA and was a finalist for the same award in 2011. In '11, he finished first overall in the FSWA NFL experts challenge that featured 60 of the industry's best competitors.

Follow him on Twitter @CoryKFFL

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Bryce McRae
Bryce McRae is a Managing Editor with KFFL and has been involved in fantasy sports since 1999. He joined KFFL as a volunteer writer in March 2005 before becoming a Hot off the Wire Analyst in March 2006. He began working in his current capacity in September 2008. His work has appeared on fantasy sports sites such as Yahoo! and CBS Sportsline as well as in print. He graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2008 with a B.A. in History and U.S. Studies.

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