Let's take a quick look at a few linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs who are either good grab-and-stash types or those you should target in trades. Hope you enjoy the article and that it opens your eyes to some of the gems that can be found on your leagues' waiver wires!
Defensive Backs
Josh Metellus (S – MIN): Yes, Harrison Smith is the leader of the defensive backfield, and Camryn Bynum has put up some solid numbers. But the Vikings have been implementing a lot of three-safety sets, resulting in Metellus logging around 90% of the snaps every week. All but one week has resulted in double-digit fantasy points. He's proven he can do more than just tackle, logging a pair of pass breakups and a sack thus far. His play is making Harrison Smith, at 34 years old, look quite expendable.
Cam Taylor-Britt (CB - CIN): You can probably keep Taylor-Britt on your shortlist for a week, as the Bengals are on bye this week, but keep him as a potential add for when the Bengals face the Niners and Bills and even into the second half of the season. He's proven to be a volume tackler and a guy who breaks up passes, a combination that makes for a solid fantasy cornerback.
Jabrill Peppers (S – NEP): Don't look now, but Peppers is basically outplaying fellow safety and one-time fantasy darling Kyle Dugger. At a minimum, he's keeping up snap-wise and has regularly been putting up 14-17 fantasy points every week. This week's tilt against the Bills should be another fruitful outing. Peppers is still just 28, so there may be a few more usable years left here.
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