Recent Articles from this Column
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...
December 4, 2012
Working the Wire: Year of the Rookie QB
Emergence of RGIII, Luck, Wilson will make drafting QBs a challenge next year
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 30, 2010
Working the Wire: Week 13 Waiver Tips
Toby Gerhart is a must-start this week if Adrian Peterson can't go because of an ankle injury.
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
Working the Wire: 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
Working the Wire: 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?
