Waiver Wire Wonders: Week 4

Weeding through those unwieldy waiver wires requires a keen eye and a quick trigger. Thus, Waiver Wire Wonders provides a weekly snapshot of players worthy of consideration who should be available on a good portion of league waiver wires. Enjoy those pickups...

Week 4 provided more of the same - big breakout games by our waiver wire friends. Not as many of this week's crop of eye-popping stat producers are necessarily worthy adds to the roster at this point however, so we'll filter through the noise and bring you the music.

Muhsin Muhammad (Carolina Panthers) - Looks like the Smothers Brothers are back together. After years together as a dynamic duo in Carolina, Muhammad parted for Chicago. Fast forward a couple of disappointing seasons filled with lots of whining and Moosh is in step again with Jake Delhomme. Although, Steve Smith should develop into the primary target, don't underestimate this veteran receiver and the great chemistry with his QB.

Steve Breaston - (Arizona Cardinals) Breaston actually looks like a great pickup at this point. Unfortunately, a big reason for Breaston's value uptick is the vicious helmet-to-helmet hit that Anquan Boldin took. And it looks like Boldin could be out for the near future. Breaston racked up nine catches for 122 yards with Boldin in the game, so he could assume a big role without him in the lineup.

Arnaz Battle - (San Francisco 49ers) A big game from Battle in the ever-improving 49ers passing game. J.T. O'Sullivan is winning fantasy confidence and Battle is a good backup WR if he is still available.

Matt Schaub (Houston Texans) - Schaub's game bears mentioning, but let's not get crazy. Do you really want Matt Schaub on your team? Me either. Anyway, keep an eye on him, because he dropped 307 yards and three TDs, and that's with Andre Johnson still under-performing.

Kevin Walter (Houston Texans) - Well, if Andre Johnson is not catching them, then who is? Enter Kevin Walter. Walter hauled in eight passes for 76 yards and two touchdowns. Don't jump on Walter yet though. He did nearly nothing in the first two games this season, so this is not likely to continue on a regular basis.

Lance Moore (New Orleans Saints) - With both Colston and Shockey out, Lance Moore was the primary beneficiary of Drew Brees' best game of the season. Brees is playing terrific this season, so until Colston returns, go ahead and sign the papers for Moore. Hurry, because these once-in-a-lifetime opportunities are going going going fast.

Zack Miller (Oakand Raiders) - Miller posted a big game with five catches for 95 yards, including a 63 yard touchdown. So far this season, Miller caught two, four, and five passes in three games, so he seems like a decent and improving TE or at least a backup. Keep in mind, he is only in his second year, so he could be hitting his sweet stride.

Deuce McAllister (New Orleans Saints) - By the time I finish typing, Deuce will probably be injured again, but he got 20 carries today and amassed 73 yards and a touchdown. Reggie Bush owners are plotting a hit as we speak.