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Josh Freeman becomes a wise addition as a reserve

Herija C. Green, USA TODAY Sports
Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman has passed for 1,047 yards (349 per game) with seven touchdowns against just two picks the past three weeks.
  • Josh Freeman has passed for 1,047 yards with 7 TDs the past three weeks
  • Josh Gordon was targeted a team-high 10 times Sunday bt the pass-first Browns
  • Dustin Keller hauled in seven passes for 93 yards and a TD against the Pats

Be aggressive when picking up fantasy football free agents. Even if you do not need a player, you can tuck him away for depth or block others from adding him to their fantasy football team.

Priority additions

QB Josh Freeman, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Over the past three weeks, Freeman has passed for 1,047 yards (349 per game) and seven touchdowns against just two picks. Granted, the competition level hasn't been great, but the chemistry between Freeman and Vincent Jackson cannot be denied. If Freeman remains on your league's waiver wire, he'd make a smart addition as a reserve that can be slotted into your starting lineup during advantageous matchups.

RB LaRod Stephens-Howling, Arizona Cardinals

Head coach Ken Whisenhunt pulled a "Rowdy" Roddy Piper on fantasy owners this Sunday -- just when we thought we knew the answers, he changed the questions. A week after William Powell ran 13 times for 70 yards he managed just four carries, while Stephens-Howling piled up a combined 24 touches for 149 yards and a touchdown.

WR Josh Gordon, Cleveland Browns

Make it four touchdowns in three games for the rookie, who despite catching just two balls, was still targeted a team-high 10 times on Sunday. Gordon is suddenly the primary receiver on a pass-first club. Add him immediately.

TE Dustin Keller, New York Jets

Dogged by a hamstring injury since late August, Keller hauled in all seven of his targeted passes for 93 yards and a touchdown against the New England Patriots. More importantly, he finally looked healthy. Keller posted a solid 65-815-5 line last season, and given the team's lack of playmakers, he should have a significant role going forward as long as he can stay healthy. He's someone to add right now.

Philadelphia Eagles defense

A season ago the Eagles tied for the NFL lead with 50 sacks and forced 24 turnovers. Through six weeks this year, Philadelphia has a measly seven sacks and eight takeaways. Exit Juan Castillo and enter Todd Bowles. Midseason changes often spark a turnaround, and given the talent the Eagles have on defense (particularly the front four), they have interesting potential.

Look to acquire

RB Rashad Jennings, Jacksonville Jaguars

Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) lasted just two carries on Sunday and finished the day on crutches; enter Jennings, a popular preseason pick when MJD was holding out. The fourth-year back gained just 44 yards on 21 carries but found the end zone and added 58 yards on seven receptions.

K Dan Bailey, Dallas Cowboys

After a sluggish start, Bailey has now reached double figures in three of his last four games, including a season-high 13 in Week 7. With Dallas' offense showing signs of life, the second-year kicker could be worth adding.

Watch list

WR Leonard Hankerson, Washington Redskins

With Pierre Garcon (foot) inactive once again and Fred Davis (Achilles') sustaining a season-ending injury during Sunday's game, Hankerson ended up leading the Redskins in receptions (six) and finishing second in yards (70). The issue with Hankerson is that his value is largely dependent on Garcon's health. That makes him more of a factor in deeper leagues.

Herija C. Green writes for KFFL.com, a USA TODAY Sports Media Group affiliate.

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