Hot Pickups – Week Fourteen

Hot Pickups – Week Fourteen

Michael Crabtree – Crabtree returned in week thirteen as a starter and responded with two receptions for 68 yards but his presence was felt in more ways than just his personal stats as the attention Crabtree received helped Boldin see easier coverage on his way to nine receptions for 98 yards. Crabtree had the long gain of the night with a 60 yard reception and should find himself in the WR2 conversation for week fourteen. Crabtree is available in 52 percent of Yahoo! leagues.

Montee Ball – Ball looked as good as he has all season this past week versus the Chiefs and has forced his way into a more even time-share going forward. Ball finally showed the vision, power, patience and explosiveness that had owners salivating this off-season and while Moreno will still function as the lead back here Ball is now in the flex conversation in deeper leagues. Add Ball where roster space allows. Ball is available in 55 percent of Yahoo! leagues as of Sunday Night.

Nate Burleson – Available in 58 percent of Yahoo! leagues Burleson should be added despite his zero catch, one target effort in week thirteen. The Lions were running a ton in week thirteen and Burleson did not get the target love he will see most weeks. Burleson has a strong matchup versus a weak Eagles secondary this week and is a strong start for those of you on the fence especially in PPR leagues.

Cordarrelle Patterson – Available in 75 percent of Yahoo! leagues Patterson is a strong play in PPR leagues as the Vikings have been making a concerted effort to get their explosive rookie the ball. Patterson had a slow week in the receiving department in week 13 but still managed to find the end zone on a 33 yard rush. Keep trotting Patterson out there as a high upside WR4.

Dennis Pitta – Pitta is expected to be cleared ahead of week 15 with an outside shot he sees some action in week 14. Pitta should step in as a top two target in the passing game and should vie for TE1 numbers by his second game back, especially in PPR leagues. Pitta should be added where available if for nothing more than to block your playoff opponents from adding him. Pitta is available in 96 percent of Yahoo! leagues.

Andre Holmes – Holmes went off versus his former team and has proved to have a burgeoning rapport with quarterback Matt McGloin. Holmes has the measurables to continue to find success this season and is looking like an upside WR4/WR5 option the rest of the way. Holmes is available in 99 percent of Yahoo! leagues.

Donald Brown – The Colts have finally wised up and sent Trent Richardson to the bench where he belongs in an attempt to spark their struggling offense. Brown projects as a flex option the rest of the way in deeper formats. Brown is available in 56 percent of Yahoo! leagues.