Fantasy Football: Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

Nov 2, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Washington Redskins running back Roy Helu (29) carries the ball during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

One to Watch:

Roy Helu Jr., RB, Redskins: (2.3% on NFL)(14.5% on ESPN) He’s made this list before, but I wanted to reiterate that he should be a person of interest after the Redskins latest loss. The Redskins season is snowballing, and it wouldn’t hurt to get an extended look at Helu. Alfred Morris has been running well the past few weeks, so it’s unlikely Helu takes on a huge role, but he’s shown an explosiveness with the ball in his hands that warrants more touches, if nowhere else than in the passing game, where Washington continues to struggle.

Streaming QB of the Week:

Kyle Orton, QB, Bills: (1.9% on NFL)(15.5% on ESPN) He’s probably not throwing 4 TDs like he did last time he faced the Jets, but with the Bills continuing to struggle to run the ball consistently and the Jets still struggling against the pass, Orton is the natural choice. Last week’s pick Josh McCown (2.2% on NFL)(8.1% on ESPN) should also be a solid option this week as he returns to Chicago to face a struggling Bears defense with his new team.

Streaming Defense of the Week:

Colts, D/ST: (13.7% on NFL)(24.9% on ESPN) I hate to look like I’m picking on the Jaguars, but I think the Colts come out angry against the Jaguars after getting their butts kicked by the Patriots and Steelers 2 of the past 4 weeks. If they can get up early they should be able to force Blake Bortles to throw and get him to make a few mistakes or hold the ball too long and take a few sacks. I’m also interested in the Buccaneers defense a little with the way Cutler has turned the ball over and what they were able to do against the Redskins, but that’s really just and ‘if you’re desperate type of move.