It can be difficult to identify such players, and that is why we here at TPS are going to help you out. Each Tuesday for the remainder of the season, we will give you some players to look out for that may be on your waiver wire. These players are the ones we assume are available in most leagues, but beware. There may be better free agents out there that we have not listed because we just assume that someone should already have taken them. If one of those guys is a free agent in your league, PICK HIM UP!

Here is a look at some guys you may want to take a look at in you league:

Alex Smith, SF, QB: If you are looking for a quarterback and haven’t went out and got Alex Smith yet, we recommend you act quickly.  The former first overall pick seems to finally be coming around and that has been great news for the San Francisco 49ers.  While Smith did not put up great numbers last week against the Colts, he did post 198 yards and a touchdown against an Indianapolis pass defense that had previously given up only two scores through the air.  With games against the Titans, Bears, Jags, Seahawks and Lions still to come, Smith may become a valuable second half fantasy sleeper.

Ryan Moats, HOU, RB: When Steve Slaton was benched for fumbling early in the Texans’ game at Buffalo, several fantasy owners saw their first round pick continue what has been a disappointing season thus far.  If they are looking for some way to make up for this bust, we recommend the addition of Ryan Moats to their team.  Moats was spectacular coming in to relieve Slaton as he rushed for 126 yards on 23 carries and three touchdowns.  While Gary Kubiak has not yet decided who his feature back will be, you can expect Moats to get plenty of carries as he has become the Texans most reliable backfield option.

Justin Fargas, OAK, RB: Don’t expect Fargas to save your fantasy season, but he can provide some quality numbers to those looking for a week nine replacement.  With McFadden out, Fargas has done an impressive job carrying the load in the Raiders’ backfield and their match up next week against the Chiefs is an intriguing one.  Last time the two teams met, the Raiders got their first, and only, victory of the season.  Expect this match to be another close one and that should give Fargas plenty of opportunities to run the ball against a poor Kansas City run defense.  If you need a one-week replacement, Fargas may be your man.

Malcolm Floyd, SD, WR: With Chris Chambers now out of the picture, Floyd has moved into the Chargers starting line up along side Vincent Jackson.  Although he will not be putting up similar numbers to the Chargers go-to guy, he will see more action in their aerial attack, and that can make him a valuable addition to any fantasy team in need of a wideout.  In his first stint as a starter in week 8, he posted 64 yards on two catches.  Expect those numbers to improve as he becomes more familiar with his upgraded role.

Kevin Walter, HOU, WR: Not only was there a change in the Houston Texans backfield over the weekend, but they also lost their star tight end Owen Daniels for the season, causing them to make some adjustments in the passing game.  Matt Schaub struggled throughout the game without Daniels, but with a full week of practice ahead, they should be able to sort out a new game plan in their passing attack and you can expect that to involve a lot more of Kevin Walter.  Injuries have slowed him through the first half of this season, but given the opportunity he may be able to get back to the form that saw him record eight touchdowns in 2008.

It can be difficult to identify such players, and that is why we here at TPS are going to help you out. Each Tuesday for the remainder of the season, we will give you some players to look out for that may be on your waiver wire. These players are the ones we assume are available in most leagues, but beware. There may be better free agents out there that we have not listed because we just assume that someone should already have taken them. If one of those guys is a free agent in your league, PICK HIM UP!

Here is a look at some guys you may want to take a look at in you league:

Alex Smith, SF, QB:  After Shaun Hill could not get the job done last week against the Houston Texans, Alex Smith came in and recorded 206 yards and three touchdowns in just one half of playing time.  He has since been named the started byb 49ers head coach Mike Singletary.  Although he has not proven enough to warrant a starting position on any fantasy roster, the former first overall pick did show signs that perhaps he can develop into what San Fran had hoped when they drafted him back in 2005.  He is worth a back up roll for those in need of depth at the quarterback position, and although his week 8 match up against the Colts is not a favorable one, he may become useful down the road against some much weaker opponents.

Shonn Greene, NYJ, RB:  When Leon Washington went down with a season ending injury, the stock of rookie running back Shonn Greene skyrocketed.  Greene gave fantasy owners a taste of his potential after he ran for 144 yards and two touchdowns against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, and he will be in line for an increased role in the Jets offense for the remainder of the year.  With his explosive ability to make big plays, he will be a hot commodity on the waiver wire, and well worth a spot on most fantasy rosters.

Justin Fargas, OAK, RB: It is hard to give a spot on your fantasy team roster to any player from the Oakland Raiders, but with a few more bye weeks ahead, Justin Fargas may actually have some value.  Since Darren McFadden was sidelined with an injury a few weeks back, Fargas has stepped in and produced some decent numbers, tallying 9 fantasy points in each of the past two weeks (in standard leagues).  Those are not bad numbers when you consider his opponents and the fact that the Raiders were down big and had to abandon the running game early against the Jets.  He has yet to score a touchdown, but if the Raiders can find a way to move their offense close to the opponents goal line, Fargas may become quite the valuable back.

Mike Wallace, PIT, WR:  I am usually not too high on number three wide receivers, but in the case of Wallace, he is well worth the shot.  The Steelers have become a throw-first team and Roethlisberger has been putting up big numbers in the passing game thanks to his abundance of targets.  Wallace has seemingly become a reliable one and his ability to make the big play makes him all the more valuable to fantasy owners.  If you are looking for a one-week replacement at the wideout position, Wallace may be your man.  But we should also note that the Steelers are on the bye for week 8.

Michael Crabtree, SF, WR: We had him on here last week and we will keep him here again.  Some may have been hesitant to pick up Crabtree prior to seeing him play any games in the NFL, but he was on the field often for the 49ers on Sunday and he looked good.  The first round pick out of Texas Tech caught 5 balls for 56 yards in a losing effort to the Texans.  As the season progresses, expect him to see more passes thrown his way causing his fantasy numbers to grow.