Each week, TSN.ca takes a look at the top available players in fantasy football ahead of the weekly waiver deadline.

Quarterbacks

Ryan Tannehill, Miami Dolphins (at Jaguars)

Last Week: 25-32, 277 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs

Tannehill had one of his best games of the season on Sunday, making a rare appearance in the Top 10. Questions of Tannehill losing his starting gig have long been silenced and the third-year QB is showing he’s at least worth a spot-start in bye weeks by throwing for two touchdowns in four of his six games played this season.

Kyle Orton, Buffalo Bills (at Jets)

Last Week: 31/43, 283 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT

If Kyle Orton hasn’t been picked up in your league, he showed once again why he should be on Sunday. Since taking over as starter in Buffalo, Orton has performed like a middling QB2. That’s good enough for a spot start during bye weeks (about as good as you can hope for at this point in the season) with some potential for Orton to play better as he gets more comfortable in the Bills’ offence.

Running Backs

Denard Robinson, Jacksonville Jaguars (at Dolphins)

Last Week: 22 carries, 127 yards, 1 TD

Last week I recommended Storm Johnson in this place but was less than enthusiastic with my endorsement. This week I have Robinson on the list in part for the same reason – he is a starting running back after all, even if he does start for the Jaguars – but with a lot more enthusiasm because I think Robinson could be good. The playmaker likely has WR eligibility in your league as well so could be better suited to that spot depending on needs.

Tre Mason, St. Louis Rams (at Chiefs)

Last Week: 18 carries, 85 yards, 1 TD, 1 fumble

Mason appears to have finally ascended to the top of the Rams depth chart at running back but there are still concerns he won’t put up the type of numbers owners will hope to get from him. The Rams have been inconsistent in their use of running backs and while Mason figures to lead the team in touches, he may still have games with an unsavory amount of carries. Mason’s lack of use in the passing game is another concern. But if you want to own a Rams’ back, and their offence continues to show signs of fantasy relevance, Mason is the guy.

Wide Receivers

Doug Baldwin, Seattle Seahawks (at Panthers)

Last Week: 7 receptions (11 targets), 123 yards, 1 TD

With Harvin out of the picture in Seattle, Baldwin may be worth starting moving forward. Don’t expect the same output near 20 point output every week, but Baldwin appeared to be Russell Wilson’s favourite target post-Harvin and that should stay the same for the foreseeable future. Having the Seahawks’ top receiver on your team certainly isn’t a bad thing.

Stevie Johnson, San Francisco 49ers (Bye Week)

Last Week: 5 receptions (7 targets), 79 yards, 1 TD

It’s rare to think a third wide receiver is worth a look on a fantasy team, but Johnson’s production – and to a lesser extent the 49ers use of Johnson – make that the case here. Johnson’s string of production, touchdowns in three of the past four games, may not just be a hot streak. He was targeted seven times on Sunday in San Fran’s high powered offence, and if that remains, he should at least accumulate enough yards that he won’t ever be a black hole in your lineup.