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Week 12: Emergency Starters

by Kori Ellis on November 25th, 2007

Looking for an emergency waiver wire pickup to start in Week 12?

Check out these candidates:

QB David Garrard, Jacksonville Jaguars - Garrard is one of the safest starts in all of fantasy football. He has to throw an interception this season and has at least one touchdown pass in every game except the game he went out injured against the Colts. Garrard also is a threat to run, as he has 138 yards on the ground this season. Against the Bills, he’s a great emergency start.

RB Ricky Williams, Miami Dolphins - Yes, that Ricky Williams. After being reinstated from his drug suspension, Williams will likely be back on the field for the Dolphins this week. There are reports that starting running back Jesse Chatman is dinged up with an ankle injury. If Williams gets the start, he’d still be a risky start but his track record shows he knows how to gain yards in the NFL.

WR Nate Washington, Pittsburgh Steelers - With Santonio Holmes out with an ankle injury, Washington could get a much bigger piece of the pie this week. Although Hines Ward will be the number one target for Big Ben, Washington will move into the starting lineup and should see plenty of passes thrown his way. Going against the Dolphins, Washington is a very nice start this week.

TE Bo Scaife, Tennessee Titans - Scaife and the Titans face the Cincinnati Bengals this week and should be able to move the ball offensively. Scaife has played well lately as he has 13 catches in the last three weeks. The Bengals are a poor defensive team and are historically week against the tight end. If you need a starter at tight end, pickup Scaife off the waiver wire and start him.

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