Fantasy sports articles written by Mark Stopa
December 24, 2012
Working the Wire: Season Finale
Vernon Davis' head injury is not the only reason Delanie Walker is a good pickup this week.
December 18, 2012
Working the Wire: Three is a Magic Number
Three shutouts, three rushing TDs for Russell Wilson and a three-way tie atop the NFC East
December 11, 2012
Working the Wire: Does anyone want the last playoff spot in the AFC?
The lowly Jets and Chargers still mathematically alive...
November 27, 2012
Working the Wire: Another Super Bowl for San Francisco?
Mark Stopa (@MarkStopa) says the Niners should be favored to win it all
November 20, 2012
Working the Wire: Worst 9-1 Team Ever?
Mark Stopa (@MarkStopa) on the unimpressive Falcons, plus this week's waiver picks
November 13, 2012
Working the Wire: Dealing with QB Injuries
Mark Stopa's (@MarkStopa) waiver picks for Week 11.
November 6, 2012
Working the Wire: Stopa's Picks for Week 10
Even with Darren Sproles injured, Mark Ingram is finding touches difficult to come by.
October 30, 2012
Working the Wire: Time to Cut Bait
Philip Rivers can probably return to the fantasy elite, but it's not likely to happen this year for fantasy owners.
October 23, 2012
Working the Wire: Keep Stashing High-Upside RBs
MJD's injury makes Rashad Jennings a must-have
October 16, 2012
Working the Wire: Parity Rules
No team is capable of winning this year's Super Bowl.
October 9, 2012
Working the Wire: This Year's Top Teams Have Great Balance
Texans, Pats and Niners look like the class of the NFL
October 2, 2012
Working the Wire: Let's Talk Quarterbacks
Matty Ice and RGIII among the elites
September 25, 2012
Working the Wire: Week 4 Waiver Picks
Aaron Rodgers' slow start shouldn't be a concern
September 18, 2012
Working the Wire: Week 3 Waiver Picks
The Niners are looking like the NFL's best team...
September 11, 2012
Working the Wire: Week 2 Waiver Wire Picks
The NFL's opening week offered some breakout performances. Who is the next Cam Newton?
September 4, 2012
Working the Wire: Preseason Wire Moves
Now is the time to stash players with upside
December 27, 2011
Working the Wire: Separating the Contenders from the Pretenders
Ben Roethlisberger's Steelers are one of four teams with a legitimate chance to win the Super Bowl this year.
December 20, 2011
Working the Wire: Week 16 Waiver Picks
Sanchez Solid Against Suspect Giants Secondary
December 13, 2011
Working the Wire: Week 15 Waiver Recommendations
Gronkowski: Best fantasy receiver ever?
December 6, 2011
Working the Wire: Week 14 Waiver Recommendations
Matty Ice should be a good start against the Panthers' suspect D.
November 29, 2011
Working the Wire: Week 13 Waiver Picks
Playing matchups against the league's worst defenses will be crucial during the fantasy playoffs
November 22, 2011
Working the Wire: Week 12 Waiver Picks
Freeman could be a good get with two games against the Panthers during the fantasy playoffs.
November 15, 2011
Working the Wire: Waiver Picks for Week 11
With the reeling Chiefs visiting Foxboro, all Patriots look like good plays...
November 8, 2011
Working the Wire: Week 10 Waiver Recommendations
Pittsburgh's D hasn't put up huge fantasy numbers this season, but check their next few opponents...
November 1, 2011
Working the Wire: Waiver Suggestions Week 9
Santonio Holmes could be available after a string of subpar outings.
October 25, 2011
Working the Wire: Week 8 Waiver Picks
Lots of options at running back, but watch the matchups.
October 18, 2011
Working the Wire: Week 7 Waiver Picks
Santana Moss (remember him?) could have a big week against Carolina.
October 11, 2011
Working the Wire: Week 6 Waiver Picks
Colts' passing offense gets an upgrade...
October 4, 2011
Working the Wire: Week 5 Waiver Recommendations
Can Sanchez rebound against a suspect Patriot pass defense?
September 27, 2011
Working the Wire: Week 4 Waiver Picks
Time for the Vikings to Look at Christian Ponder?
September 20, 2011
Working the Wire: Week 3 Waiver Picks
With Jamaal Charles out for the season, Dexter McCluster becomes an automatic pickup.
September 13, 2011
Working the Wire: Don't Overreact to Week 1
Most players aren't as good, or as bad, as they looked in the season openers. But some, like Joe Flaccco, are worth a pickup for Week 2.
September 5, 2011
Working the Wire: This Season's Waiver Wire All-Stars
The right waiver claims could have won you a title last season. What about this year?
December 28, 2010
Working the Wire: Who's trying, who isn't?
Which teams have something at stake in the season finale?
December 21, 2010
Working the Wire: Week 16 Waiver Tips
Vincent Jackson is Back
December 14, 2010
Working the Wire: Week 15 Waiver Wire Tips
Miami's RBs should be a good play against Buffalo
December 7, 2010
Working the Wire: Week 14 Waiver Tips
Option abound at wide receiver this week as the fantasy playoffs approach.
November 23, 2010
Working the Wire: Week 12 Waiver Picks
Would you trade Ryan Fitzpatrick for Carson Palmer, straight up?
November 16, 2010
Working the Wire: Week 11 Waiver Tips
No more bye weeks - fill your bench with upside plays
November 9, 2010
Working the Wire: Week 10 Waiver Tips
The Jaguars' passing game is worth a look
November 2, 2010
Week 9 Waiver Tips: Cutler, Freeman, and Bills' Opponents
Eight weeks into the season, the defenses to target are well-established
October 26, 2010
Working the Wire: Keep an Eye on the Bills -- And Their Opponents
Buffalo's defense is giving up numbers, but Buffalo's offense has come alive
October 19, 2010
Vick or Kolb... or both?: Week 7 Waiver Suggestions
Michael Vick and Kevin Kolb are both worth a roster spot
October 12, 2010
Working the Wire: Roethlisberger Returns This Week
Ben Roethlisberger returns from suspension for Week 5
October 5, 2010
Working the Wire: Week 5 Waiver Suggestions
Tomlinson can't keep this up, can he? Time to stash Shonn Greene
September 28, 2010
Working the Wire: Stopa's suggestions for Week 4 pickups
Dustin Keller is still available in far too many leagues
September 14, 2010
Working the Wire: Mark Stopa with This Week's Suggested Pickups
How many teams are wishing they'd signed Vick?
September 2, 2010
Working the Wire: Who to Target and Avoid
Mark Stopa believes Calvin Johnson's overpriced
August 4, 2010
Working the Wire: Target Upside
Can Matt Leinart emerge as a viable early waiver-wire pickup and take advantage of the weak defenses he'll face in the NFC West this season?
July 11, 2010
MLB Barometer: Nationals Will Limit the Greatness
The Nationals have decided how many innings they will let Stephen Strasburg throw this season. Find out what effect that decision has on his fantasy value.
July 4, 2010
MLB Barometer: Don't Give Up on Berkman
A Closer look at Berkman's line drive and fly ball rates suggest a turnaround.
