Value Machine checks out the overall perceived value of fantasy players. If you want to commit a fantasy felony, you'll sell high on the up arrow guys and buy low on the down arrow guys.Brady Quinn has never started an NFL game. He's only appeared in one, completing only three of eight passing attempts for 45 yards.
And I'll guarantee you he's the hottest waiver wire add this week in fantasy football. He may even have been rostered in many leagues (only six percent in fleaflicker leagues, though), but now the guy who did own him thinks he's struck fantasy gold.
Can he measure up?
The Browns do have some explosive options at receiver, even if they have issues with dropping balls or staph infections. They have a quality offensive line to provide protection for the youngster, and Jamal Lewis is an established feature back. The offense just put up its fair share of points against a really solid Baltimore Ravens defense, though they were missing personnel in the defensive backfield.
Also, don't discount the learning Quinn did while holding a clipboard for a season and a half, not to mention the built up proverbial fire in the belly. He's a competitor, and he's always been thought of as a smart QB.
His schedule lines up this way, with passing defense rank in parentheses:
- Broncos (27th)
- Bills (15th)
- Texans (14th)
- Colts (3rd)
- Titans (12th)
- Eagles (8th)
- Bengals (9th)
We'll know a lot more after his performance this week against the terrible Denver defense. If he just flat out kills it, he's worth a hold. If he has a good, but not great, game, I'd deal him in a heartbeat with those opposing defenses rounding out the schedule.
Either way, Brady's all the rage this week, and he's your top riser.
Some Other
Sage Rosenfels - Took over for the injured Schaub, and racked up 224 yards and two TDs in just a half.
Gus Frerotte - He's making sweet music with Bernard Berrian, and has easily settled into that Minnesota offense.
Calvin Johnson - I'm holding now. They are going way out of their way to get him the football, so it's not going to stop anytime soon. The WR is the focal point of the Lions offense.
Falcons D/ST - They don't play the Raiders every week. Remember that.
Ray Rice - Now is the perfect time to ship him to Willis McGahee's owner.
Anthony Gonzalez - I'd hold. The Colts are going to have to rely on the pass with the running game sputtering. He's getting more looks than Marvin Harrison.
Top Fallers
Matt Schaub, Kyle Orton, Derek Anderson -- Lots of owners were stung with losing QBs from their fantasy rosters this week. Schaub is out for at least a month, it sounds like Orton will miss two to three games, and Anderson has -- in my opinion -- taken his last relevant snap of the season. The QB switch signifies that the Browns are likely waving the white flag for this season and trying to see what they have in Quinn. You can't just switch back without giving Quinn enough leeway to make a few mistakes and learn on the job.
Other
Marshawn Lynch - The Jets have a tough run defense, so he had a rough time. It happens. He likely won't find a ton of running lanes against the Pats this week, either. Be ready to pounce next week, though, because that schedule reads Cleveland, KC, and SF for the next three.
Plaxico Burress - He has too much talent to sputter like this. I am starting to wonder if the Giants are trying to prove they don't need him, kinda like with Jeremy Shockey? I'd be worried if I owned him ... and you know what that means: Bargain shopping time!
Larry Johnson - Sigh. I hate to say it, but you could probably get a bargain right now for this piece of work. Kolby Smith is out for the season, and when LJ returns in Week 11 he faces a relatively easy schedule for runners the rest of the way. Just don't give much. I don't trust him.
Willis McGahee - The job is still his if he ever gets healthy.
Joseph Addai - Something just isn't right with the Indy running game right now.
