Fantasy FanHouse's "Bust a Move" segment provides quick-hitting insight on the most popular adds and drops across Fleaflicker fantasy leagues between Tuesday and Wednesday of each week. Knowing who is on the move during this 24-hour period often provides a valuable edge with regard to outperforming or underperforming players, injuries and depth chart shifts. So do as the man says, "Don't just stand there..."The Adds
Ryan Moats (RB, Texans, 5,087 adds) - With over 5,000 adds in a single week, Moats becomes the most added player of the year (for one week). Three touchdowns and 126 yards will do the trick every single time. Frankly, I'd file this one under "big time fluke" and expect to see Steve Slaton back in the lead role by week's end. Coach Kubiak already gave Slaton the pep talk and said he expects him to remain a key part of the running game. So the bottom line here is as follows: go ahead and add Moats, but unless you are in dire need of a leak plug at running back, wait to see how this shakes out before making him your starter.
Atlanta (D/ST, Falcons, 1,122 adds) - Normally when a team gives up 35 points, it doesn't induce fantasy owners to race out in droves to add the defense, but in the effort against the Saints, the Falcons unit played well -- notching two sacks, an interception and a defensive touchdown. Furthermore, a bulk of the Saints' points came off turnovers, so the score does not provide a true reflection of the Falcons' defensive output. This looks like a good add going forward, particularly with the struggling Redskins up next.
Malcom Floyd (WR, Chargers, 1,002 adds) - Floyd represents a savvy add for players in deep leagues with wide receiver needs. The Chargers recently cut Chris Chambers, causing Floyd's value to ratchet up significantly. While Floyd has yet to post big enough numbers to merit jumping on him as an immediate fantasy starter, he showed his skills by converting on some key third downs and has earned the confidence of both Philip Rivers and the coaching staff. Look for Floyd to break out very soon.
Ben Watson (TE, Patriots, 954 adds) - Watson provides a nice little tight end steal with the Patriots coming off their bye week. With Tom Brady hitting his stride and the cold weather coming, look for Watson's numbers to gradually continue to improve.
Jonathan Stewart (RB, Panthers, 809 adds) - If Stewart still lingers out there on your waiver wire, by all means add him. Stewart played great last week -- 87 yards and two touchdowns -- and his role continues to grow. We show Stewart available in 35 percent of leagues, but I doubt if many people who actually do research and play in competitive leagues will have this luxury. His availability is probably more the result of a lot of small leagues out there.
Mike Wallace (WR, Steelers, 714 adds) - Wallace provides a spark and a deep threat in the flashy nouveau Steelers offense with his 17.5 average yards per reception. Unfortunately, just as Mike Wallace broke through in Week 7, the Steelers faced a bye in Week 8, so his consistency remains a question mark.
Spencer Havner (TE, Packers, 675 adds) - Havner might give the Fridge a run for his money in terms of versatility. Havner, a linebacker first, came in and caught two touchdown passes in Week 8. As if that is not enough, he also plays a little fullback. Still, while it's a fun story, he's probably not worth a roster spot in fantasy terms as Jermichael Finley should return in a couple weeks. Plus, those two scores were the only two passes Havner caught all game.Fred Davis (TE, Redskins, 673 adds) - The Davis pick up looks to be popular this week as a delayed reaction to the Chris Cooley injury two weeks ago. The Redskins subsequently went on a bye week after Cooley got hurt in Week 7, so folks are just now getting around to either filling his void or capitalizing on his absence. Davis provides a great pass catcher (and awful blocker) as a replacement, so he makes a decent gamble.
Jamaal Charles (RB, Chiefs, 546 adds) - We all know about this story by now, as Larry Johnson wrote his own ticket to the doghouse with generally poor play and an unbelievably ill-timed off-color sexual orientation comment. In Week 9, Charles gets free reign of the running game and an open ticket to win the starting job. The Chiefs running game is never going to save anyone's fantasy season, but Jamaal Charles looks like a good bet for a flex start this week if you do not already have rock solid options.
The Drops
Owen Daniels (TE, Texans, 2,449 drops) - Daniels represents the second big name tight end to suffer a major injury in as many weeks, following Chris Cooley in Week 7. Unfortunately for Daniels owners, he is dunzo for the season -- a devastating loss.
Arizona (D/ST, Cardinals, 933 drops) - The hot defense to add last week let everybody down this week. Don't ask me how you beat the Giants in the Meadowlands one week and tank against the Panthers at home the next. The bottom line with Arizona is that they seem to be a tough team to predict, regardless of the matchup. This week against the Bears would seem like a good bet, but with Forte finally coming on strong last week, it's best to pick someone more consistent for now.
Jay Feely (K, Jets, 886 drops) - You know the drill. Bye week.Shonn Greene (RB, Jets, 862 drops) - Such haste. We warned you you'll have to be patient with Greene as teams do not rush for 300 yards every week, so last week's three touchdown effort would not be an automatic repeat. Leon Washington still will not return this season, so Greene will work his way into the offense. Just chill folks, he'll come around. This week provides a second chance to add Greene if you missed him the first time as many owners are choosing to drop him going into the Jets' bye week.
David Garrard (QB, Jaguars, 323 drops) - Garrard looks to break the single season record for both most drops and most adds. He seems to be on one list or the other just about every week. Last week, he choked again, throwing for just 139 yards. Don't worry though, he'll probably be back up in the "adds," next week after his upcoming game against the Chiefs.
