Alex Smith

We’ve reached Week 12, which means no more bye weeks. Everyone rejoice! You no longer have to start a mediocre QB since your starter has the week off. We've got full 16-game slates from now until January. Last week, we had two surprise top-10 scoring QBs in Blaine Gabbert and Ryan Fitzpatrick. Each of them threw for over 250 with three and two passing touchdowns, respectively. Fitz-Magic is still starting in place of Jameis Winston, who hasn’t played since Week 9 with a shoulder injury. Buccaneers coach Dirk Koetter has…

With one major exception, Week 5 was an all-around solid week for the quarterback position in fantasy. A total of nine QBs threw for over 300 yards, which is the second most this season behind 10 in Week 3. One of those nine players was Ben Roethlisberger. Not surprising, right? Well, he paired five interceptions with his 300-yard effort. Oh yeah, no touchdowns, either. Big Ben just hasn’t looked the same this season and is definitely not worth starting in single-QB leagues anymore.On the other end of the spectrum last…

Welcome to the this week's edition of the Weekly Waiver Targets, where I offer up some of the top waiver wire suggestions for you each and every week. Whether the goal is to improve your team for the upcoming week, or more to stash for the future, start your research here and bid accordingly. QUARTERBACK My top waiver wire target at quarterback this week is Trevor Siemian of the Denver Broncos. Siemian, who is currently owned in 26% of Fantrax leagues, had a great start to the season on Monday night against the Chargers.…

Welcome to the first edition of Weekly Waiver Targets, where I will offer up some waiver wire suggestions for you every week. Sometimes the goal will be to help you improve your team for the upcoming week, and sometimes my suggestions will be more for the long haul. I will profile one feature player for each position, followed by some of my other favorite waiver wire candidates for each position. Starting next week, I will include some streaming options for defenses. QUARTERBACK Alex Smith, owned in 46% of Fantrax leagues,…