Week 4 Waiver Wire Possibilities

QB:

Lots of turnover at QB this week. Let's look at some potential, and some definitive new starters:

Brady Quinn - I'm kicking myself for not outwardly suggesting to pick him up last week. Quinn doesn't have the job yet, but smart fantasy owners don't wait. Anderson will start on Sunday, but he's got about the shortest leash possible, and rumors persist that a slow first series might be the breaking point. Like I posted before, Quinn has the weapons, and I also believe he has the NFL-readiness to be a decent QB2. Anderson owners NEED to pick him up, and he's worth speculating on for everyone.

Sage Rosenfels - Houston has played a brutal schedule so far, and it would have been even worse had the week 2 matchup with Baltimore not been eliminated by the hurricane damage to Reliant Stadium. With Andre Johnson, Kevin Walter, and Owen Daniels catching passes, and an excellent receiver in Steve Slaton in the backfield, Rosenfels would have the talent around him to be a quality QB2 should Schaub get benched. Schaub owners should probably grab him if they have room, and if you've been decimated at the QB position, he's another solid speculative add.

Brian Griese - Griese posted a monster week 3 against the Bears with 407 yards and 2 TDs, but also with 3 INTs. Like I mentioned last week, Griese has had success with Gruden before, and he knows the offense. He doesn't have great talent around him, but he'll do what he can. With all the QB turnover going on, he's not a bad QB2.

Kerry Collins - Collins has posted very pedestrian numbers behind a run-first Titans offense in Vince Young's absence. He's almost similar to Trent Edwards, although he doesn't have a receiver anywhere near the pedigree of Lee Evans to throw to. His yardage will remain low, but he should have a mostly clean pocket to work with. 200 yards and 1 TD will probably be his norm, and if that's better than what you have on your bench, grab him.

Dan Orlovsky/Drew Stanton - Both of these guys should be a wait-and-see. Kitna isn't officially out yet, and it would take a moron like Matt Leinart not to be at least somewhat productive with a talented duo like Calvin Johnson and Roy Williams to throw the ball to. Detroit's offensive line and running game won't do them a lot of favors, so they should continue to throw often should one of them replace Kitna. Keep an eye out to see what happens.

Damon Huard - KC would be retarded not to turn to Huard after the Tyler Thigpen Disaster of week 3. Huard could be solid with Bowe and Gonzalez to throw to, but Croyle is due back in week 6, and there's no reason to believe Edwards won't turn over the reigns back to him once he returns. Don't bother.

Trent Green - NO.

RB:

Steve Slaton - I apologize for over-looking him the previous 2 weeks. He honestly should have been drafted or picked up after the preseason given how good he looked and the mess the Texans had at the position, but if for some odd reason he's available, he's your #1 WW priority.

Rashard Mendenhall - There's no reason he shouldn't have been drafted, but if someone hit the panic button and dropped him after watching Parker go nuts the first week, he's your #2 WW priority behind Slaton.

Willis McGahee - McGahee was knocked out from the game after getting cut on his eyelid, and further reports have indicated that the injury might have resulted from an intentional hit. McGahee's status is unclear. *edit* McGahee has been limited in practice all week, and doesn't seem too optimistic about playing. If you have to use him, you'll need to check the gameday inactive lists.

Rudi Johnson - He probably should have been owned already as well, but given his lackluster performance prior to week 3, who knows? Kevin Smith was likely benched for blitz pickup, and Rudi actually looked good in week 3. He's worth adding to see what role he takes next week as he could become RB3 material should he usurp Smith's starting job. Don't you dare go dropping Kevin Smith, though.

Correll Buckhalter - Westbrook says he'll be ready for week 3, but you never know. Buckhalter was very effective last year in week 4 when Westbrook was out hurt, posting 17 carries for 103 yards with 4 catches for 35 yards on top of that. He'd also be the goal line runner, making him a solid play in week 4 against the Bears.

WR:

Antonio Bryant - Again, should already be owned, but if not, he's the top WR add.

Bobby Engram - Hasselbeck's 2007 BFF is due back after his week 4 bye in week 5, and he should be owned in all leagues. He'll likely become Seattle's leading WR again upon his return.

Deion Branch - Branch is also due back in week 5, and he should also be owned in all leagues. He'll immediately start as soon as he's ready, and Seattle's offense looks much better with Julius Jones leading the way on the ground.

Brandon Lloyd - Lloyd exploded in week 3 against TB with 6 catches for 124 yards and a TD. Given he's emerging as the Bears go-to WR, he's worth grabbing to see how he does over the next couple weeks. It's hard to think that Orton will be consistent enough to make Lloyd worth starting, but he could be a bye-week fill-in against weak defenses at worst.

TE:

I don't see anyone at the TE position worth grabbing right now.