A trio of players top this week's list of players to target on the waiver wire. All are players that can contribute as fantasy starters right away. Well, let's clarify and mention that one of them is a running back for Washington, so that carries some automatic question marks about the long-term value. This week's list was put together while wondering why the NFL can't simply have the teams that are on a bye week play each other the following week. Doing so would eliminate any advantage one team might have, and while we're at it, why don't we have it be division games so the rivalry can have a couple of weeks to build up the hype?! And what about having the teams that are playing Thursday be on the bye the week prior? I know, makes too much sense. A single list again this week, though we'd like to point out that the Top 3 on this list are head and shoulders above the others that are in this week's story. On to this week's waiver wire wonders ... WR Laurent Robinson, Dallas We talked about Robinson in this space last week, and since he's still only owned in 35 percent of online leagues, he makes a repeat appearance. Reports out of Dallas are that Miles Austin will be out for 2-4 weeks, and that opens up a spot in the starting lineup for Robinson. Tony Romo has already shown a likeness for him, as Robinson has caught five passes and a touchdown in each of the last two games. He's worth owning in all leagues and worth considering in your starting lineup as a WR2/WR3. RB Roy Helu, Washington Here we go again with the Redskins, coach Mike Shanahan, and a running back. Last week's running back-du-jour in Washington was Helu, and he didn't disappoint, going for nearly 150 yards in total offense, including 14 catches out of the backfield. He was on the field for nearly every offensive play, and Shanahan is at least saying that he'll ride Helu as long as he can. Though many will shy away from Helu due to past performance of Shanahan backs, Helu is worth owning and starting in all formats. At least until Shanny changes his mind. WR Earl Bennett, Chicago After finally getting clearance to play, Bennett didn't waste any time becoming Jay Cutler's favorite target on Monday night in Philadelphia. He caught five passes for 95 yards and a touchdown, with Cutler looking to him on almost every third down passing play. The Bears offense has been crying out for a go-to guy in the passing game, and a healthy Bennett appears to be that player. He should be owned in all formats and is another player worth considering in your starting lineup as a WR2/WR3. This space intentionally left blank to deliniate the ‘good' from the ‘indifferent.' RB Chris Ivory, New Orleans There's a significant gap between the Top 3 waiver candidates this week and the rest, but the story must go on. In his second game back from injury, Ivory was the starter for the Saints, rushing 15 times for 67 yards. Mark Ingram being sidelined will keep Ivory on the field, but New Orleans is a pass-first offense, and Ivory has his playing time sliced into by Pierre Thomas. Minimal fantasy numbers to be expected here, but worth considering as a desperation option at running back. WR Jacoby Ford, Oakland Reports are conflicting regarding what happened to Darrius Heyward-Bey last week, and there are still a lot of moving parts here. What we do know is that Ford ended up getting the start this week for the Raiders, and he took advantage of the opportunity by catching five balls for more than a hundred yards and a touchdown. Heyward-Bey ended up with a goose egg, this despite him averaging nearly 100 yards in his previous four games. Clearly there is value for a Raiders' wideout. But the question is who can it be? Ford is worth owning in most formats, but I recommend the same for Heyward-Bey. For the short term, it looks like Ford has caught Carson Palmer's eye, so ride him while he's hot, keeping Heyward-Bey on your bench. WR Denarius Moore, Oakland Rare is the occasion where we talk about two from the same team at the same position, but this week it is warranted as the Raiders offense with Carson Palmer at the helm is just getting off the ground. Moore got the start this past week against the Denver Broncos, and caught four passes for 61 yards. For the short term, I'd prefer Jacoby Ford, but Moore is a close second. I have Heyward-Bey as a long-term wild card that has been passed on the depth chart by both Ford and Moore. Moore is worth considering in deeper leagues. WR Torrey Smith, Baltimore We'll troll the depths of the wideout position a little further and discuss Smith. The Ravens' starter caught five passes for 71 yards this week, including the game-winning touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Deeper leagues need only apply here as the Ravens' passing game is not their first priority. WR Steve Breaston, Kansas City In keeping with the above theme, many owners had given up on Breaston as he is available in about 40 percent of online leagues. His 100-yard week jumps out, but I see him as putting up a middle-of-the-road 50-75 yards on a consistent basis. Another candidate for deeper leagues. TE Jacob Tamme, Indianapolis There's a reason that Tamme is the last player listed this week, and it's because the Colts offense is in shambles. Even before being declared out for the remainder of the season, fantasy owners were giving up on the once-dominant Dallas Clark. Tamme will step into the starter's role, but Indianapolis' quarterbacks have only been able to get the ball to their tight ends 2-3 times per game. Minimal numbers at best, so owners would be wise to look elsewhere at the position, if possible.