Winter is coming.
No, I’m not referring to the nuclear winter that is sure to
sweep across the planet shortly after Election Day.
I’m talking about inclement weather that can disrupt passing
games and make the kicking glitches of the first half of the season seem like
minor blips on the fantasy radar.

Turnovers naturally tend to increase as the ball gets harder
to handle, so streaming a defense playing in dicey conditions – such Buffalo or
Green Bay or New York or Seattle – can give you a decided advantage.
But where weather can most wreak havoc is with your kicker.
Simply put, betting on field goals flying straight in sloppy conditions or
through 15 to 25 mph wind gusts is just asking for trouble. Plan ahead to avoid
such circumstances and you’ll have a much warmer feeling about your chances on
any given Sunday.
Winter is coming.
WAIVER WIRE PICKS AND PANS
To win a fantasy championship,
it helps to start with a great draft. But filling in your roster throughout the
season with the right free agents is also important. Here's a look at players
worth considering, and others who would look better in someone else's lineup.
Catch ‘em while you
can
James Starks, RB,
Packers. Starks is nearing his return to the field following knee surgery, and
none too soon for Green Bay’s struggling ground game. While he’s not the kind
of tailback who’s going to run roughshod over opposing defenses, Starks is
capable enough to be a solid RB2 or flex play most weeks. Grab him before your
competitors notice.
Thomas Rawls, RB,
Seahawks. Signs point to Rawls returning in Week 11, and he’s currently available
in more than half of all fantasy leagues. He should slide back into his
workhorse role very quickly, so consider making a preemptive move now and stashing
him for the stretch run.

Steve Smith,
WR, Ravens. Need WR help? Smith returned Sunday, and while his
47-receiving-yard outing was nothing to write fantasy columns about, take a
look at who’s up next: Cleveland. After that, he’ll face the Cowboys’ depleted
secondary, making Smith a viable starter in both weeks, and likely beyond.
Don’t be fooled

Paul Perkins,
RB, Giants. The rookie is working his way further into the Giants’ backfield
rotation. But the only thing worse than being a tailback in this run-challenged
offense is being a backup. Unless and until he vaults over Rashad Jennings,
Perkins won’t be roster-worthy. Maybe next year.
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