Justin Boone identifies under-the-radar stashes to consider adding to your roster before they become top fantasy football waiver-wire pickups in future weeks.
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While the bar might move occasionally, the general focus is to search among the group of players who are rostered in 15% of the Yahoo leagues or less.
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Ray Davis, RB, Bills (13% rostered)
James Cook finished last week’s game, but didn’t practice on Wednesday due to foot and ankle soreness.
While there is still plenty of time for him to get back on the field and suit up for an enticing Week 10 matchup with the Dolphins, his status will need to be monitored all week until we get clarity on the situation.
If Cook is unable to go, the Bills will likely turn to a combination of Davis as the lead back and Ty Johnson as the change-of-pace option. In the lone game that Cook missed last season, Davis ran the ball 20 times for 97 yards and added another 55 yards on three receptions. He finished as the RB14 on the week.
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Even if Cook is active, it’s possible the Bills reduce his workload in a game where they are favored by 9.5 points.
For now, you should be scooping Davis up as a potential fantasy RB2 if Cook is unable to play or at worst a one-injury away stash.
Honorable mention: Blake Corum, Rams (10% rostered), Emanuel Wilson, Packers (7% rostered), Isaiah Davis, Jets (11% rostered), Sean Tucker, Buccaneers (6% rostered), Terrell Jennings, Patriots (1% rostered)
DeMario Douglas, WR, Patriots (8% rostered)
Kayshon Boutte suffered a hamstring injury that caused him to leave last week’s game early and could lead to him missing Week 10.
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In his absence, Douglas didn’t see much of an increase in playing time but he did earn his highest target total since the opener with six passes thrown his way. Douglas made the most of the added opportunity, catching four balls and a touchdown en route to the first…
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