At this point in the season, there are no "watch-list" players as there are only three weeks of the season left for the majority of fantasy leagues. This waiver-wire list will be done a little bit differently as I look to determine how playable the current player is, the talent level and upcoming schedule.

QUARTERBACKS

Christian Ponder, Vikings (15 percent ownership)
Ponder had his best fantasy game of the year as he threw for 381 yards, three TDs and two interceptions. He's best-suited as a No. 2 fantasy QB in larger leagues, but if you have to use him, there are worse options. That's because of a favorable schedule that includes: at Lions, vs. Saints and at Redskins in Week 16. All are defenses that can be beaten by the pass.

Matt Moore, Dolphins (20 percent ownership)
Moore is not a high-end nor a No. 2 fantasy QB in typical leagues, but in larger, two-QB leagues or high-stakes leagues he's worthy of consideration. He knows how to protect the ball and continues to improve. He has a three-game average of 203.3 yards, 1.7 TDs and no interceptions, which are low-end numbers, but on the docket: vs. Eagles, at Bills and at Patriots in Week 16. These are games he could exploit.

RUNNING BACKS

Toby Gerhart, Vikings (45 percent ownership)
Gerhart (21-91-0 rushing and 8-42-0 receiving on eight targets) had his best game and, with the right matchup, can produce because of the number of touches he'll see. That includes some goal-line opportunities. He makes an injury fill-in while Adrian Peterson is out.

Maurice Morris, Lions (48 percent ownership)
Kevin Smith (ankle) aggravated his injury Sunday night, and his status is still unknown for Week 14. Morris came in and continued his typically solid but unspectacular play. He had 19 utilizations for 75 yards and one TD. He's quality depth as an injury fill-in because of his ability to catch and the high number of touches.

Marion Barber, Bears (39 percent ownership)
This week's most coveted free agent, Barber (14-44-0) didn't do much against a strong Chiefs defense, but Matt Forté (knee) could miss 2-4 weeks. That means Barber will see a large increase in touches, making him a viable weekly starter. He's at the Broncos, vs. the Seahawks and at the Packers in Week 16, all favorable matchups. He's also the goal-line back.

Felix Jones, Cowboys (56 percent ownership)
Jones (6-36-0) saw his touches increase, and while he has no fantasy value right now and is a long shot to do anything, DeMarco Murray (12-38-0) is slowing down. Jones will continue to find his niche, and with a favorable schedule, you're set if he winds up starting.

Ryan Grant (42 percent ownership) and Brandon Saine, Packers (1 percent ownership)
James Starks (ankle) left the game against the Giants in the second quarter and did not return. Ryan Grant (13-29-0 rushing and 1-17-0 receiving) once again couldn't take advantage, but if you're looking for a body, he can always make an injury fill-in. For those who want to take a chance, Brandon Saine (6-16-0 rushing and 4-29-0 on six targets) is available in almost every league. He could see time if Starks is out. You know what you're getting with Grant, and yes, adding Saine would be taking a flier, but why not?

WIDE RECEIVERS

Brad Smith, Bills (4 percent ownership)
Smith (7-72-0 on 10 targets) is gaining notice and has a two-game average of 5.5 catches for 74.5 yards and 0.5 TDs on 8.5 targets. He's the Bills' No. 2 WR and is responding after the loss of RB Fred Jackson (fibula) and WR Donald Jones (ankle). He's a matchup play but warrants a roster spot regardless.

Michael Crabtree, 49ers (59 percent ownership)
Crabtree (4-96-1 on five targets) is coming on as we hoped he would. His foot injury set him back, but he has a three-game average of 5.7 catches for 90 yards and 0.3 TDs on eight targets. The 49ers' rushing attack is not playing well, so look for his targets and opportunities to continue to grow, making him a No. 2 fantasy receiver.

Jabar Gaffney, Redskins (53 percent ownership)
Gaffney (0-0-0 on three targets) may not be 100 percent with his foot injury despite playing. He has minimal fantasy value right now if his foot is still an issue. This performance was well off his average of 3.8 catches for 55.4 yards and 0.25 TDs, but the schedule is favorable: vs. Patriots, at Giants and vs. Vikings in Week 16.

Damian Williams, Titans (27 percent ownership)
Williams (4-62-0 on seven targets) has three TDs in the last five games and a five-game average of 3.4 catches for 50.4 yards and 0.6 TDs on 7.2 targets. He has fantasy value in larger leagues as an injury fill-in. However, he runs the gamut of being boom or bust.

Robert Meachem, Saints (50 percent ownership)
Meachem (3-119-1 on six targets) finally decided to show some of the skills we know he has. He's just too inconsistent but makes an injury fill-in because any Saints WR can post these numbers any week.

Nate Burleson, Lions (42 percent ownership)  
Burleson (5-93-0 on eight targets) now has a four-game average of 6.3 catches for 69.5 yards and 0.25 TDs on 7.8 targets. Those are solid numbers, and though we'd like to see more TDs, he can be used as a flex or injury fill-in.

Donald Driver, Packers (11 percent ownership)
Driver (4-34-2 on four targets) is a great injury fill-in or matchup play because of the team's offensive firepower. He's a boom-or-bust player, but in larger leagues he fills a need with upside.

Davone Bess, Dolphins (23 percent ownership)
Bess (4-27-1 on seven targets) has two TDs in the last three games but only has a three-game average of 2.7 catches for 27 yards and 0.7 TDs on 4.7 targets. He has minimal value, but two TDs look attractive when your options are limited. A favorable schedule does help — playing vs. Eagles, at Bills and at Patriots in Week 16 gives him value in larger leagues.

TIGHT ENDS

Brent Celek, Eagles (41 percent ownership) 
Celek (3-21-0 on four targets) didn't play well, with his worst performance since Week Five. He has a seven-game average of 5.1 catches for 57.9 yards and 0.3 TDs on 7.1 targets. His schedule is tough, but he should see enough targets and is involved enough in the offense to continue to post low-end fantasy starter numbers.

Anthony Fasano, Dolphins (4 percent ownership)
Fasano (4-66-0 on six targets) is efficient but too inconsistent to count on. However, with a schedule of vs. Eagles, at Bills and at Patriots in Week 16, he warrants consideration in larger leagues. He has a two-game average of three catches for 49 yards and no TDs on four targets.

Jake Ballard, Giants (46 percent ownership)
Ballard (3-47-0 on six targets) has been serviceable and has a two-game average of 3-47-0 on 5.5 targets. He'll be at Cowboys, vs. Redskins and at Jets in Week 16, a favorable matchup right now. The Giants are also a high-powered offense, giving him the potential for a few opportunities.