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By James Alder, About.com Guide to Football since 2000

Help From the Waiver Wire

Thursday November 13, 2008
So your fantasy football team has been ravaged by injuries or you simply have guys who aren't living up to your expectations. As your fantasy league heads into the stretch run and you battle for playoff contention, you may need to shore up a weakness here and there on your roster. So where do you look for help? Believe it of not, there are probably still free agents available that are yours for the taking.

Here's a list of guys that we feel could produce some decent fantasy numbers over the second half of the season:

Quarterback
Joe Flacco, Baltimore - Has posted six touchdowns (5 passing, 1 rushing) over the last three weeks.

Tyler Thigpen, Kansas City - Has thrown six touchdown passes over the last three weeks, and has seven scores in four weeks. He also faces some weak pass defenses in the approaching weeks.

Running Back
BenJarvus Green-Ellis, New England - Has become the feature back in New England, and scored in each of their last four games.

Ricky Williams, Miami - Had a breakout game against the Seahawks in week 10, and should start to get a few more carries.

Wide Receiver
Mark Bradley, Kansas City - A recent addition to the roster, Bradley has clicked with new starting quarterback Tyler Thigpen over the last three weeks, and has scored twice in that time.

Koren Robinson, Seattle - Is becoming more of a focal point in the Seahawks offense, and should be getting starting QB Matt Hasselbeck back soon.

Michael Jenkins, Atlanta - Rookie QB Matt Ryan seems to get better each week and the Falcons are playing some weak pass defenses over the second half. Jenkins' numbers have gradually increased as the season has progressed.

Tight End
Kevin Boss, NY Giants - Recorded a season high of 69 yards in his last game and has scored in three straight.

Dustin Keller, NY Jets - The Rookie recorded more than 100 yards and a TD in his last game. Brett Favre likes to look to his tight ends, and it appears he is gaining some confidence in Keller.

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