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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- When Urban Meyer looks across the field to the other sideline on Saturday afternoon in Ohio Stadium, hell see several familiar faces.When the Ohio State coach watches the Rutgers defense, hell see almost a carbon copy of the schemes that his team runs.Its our defense. I mean like exactly, Meyer said. They do a very good job and their defensive line is much improved and the guys are bigger and stronger and they also stole one of our strength coaches, Kenny Parker, and it looks like it. Theyre very strong.Thats a reason the defense is so similar.Chris Ash was hired as Rutgers head coach in December after two years as Meyers co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach at Ohio State. Ash took several assistants with him, including Parker.On the Ohio State side, assistant head coach and defensive coordinator Greg Schiano was the head coach at Rutgers from 2001 to 2011 before moving on to the NFL as the head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and then landing in Columbus on Meyers staff this year.But the similarities pretty much end there. The second-ranked Buckeyes (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten) will take the field for their homecoming game and Big Ten opener (noon, BTN) with far superior talent to Rutgers (2-2, 0-1), which played a competitive game on Saturday at home against Iowa before falling 14-7.With several coaches who worked last year for Ohio State now at Rutgers, the Buckeyes will take extra precautions to guard against predictable tendencies or tipping signals.This is very serious stuff and we have had that conversation ... in great detail, Meyer said. We changed most of our defensive signals prior to this and offensively were being very cautious, also special teams. ... So weve just got to be sharp.Ash downplayed any advantage that being part of the Ohio State program might have this week. After all, the coaches arent the ones playing.Its not about me knowing all the (Ohio State) players, Ash said. Its about our players knowing the players and going out and making plays. They are going to have to go out and make the call in all three phases. Thats what matters.Compounding the challenge for Rutgers this week is the loss of two of its better players last week. Wide receiver and kick returner Janarion Grant (ankle) and defensive end Quanzell Lambert (knee) suffered season-ending injuries.Ohio State has shown in nonconference games that its a forced to be reckoned with again this year not only in the Big Ten but nationally. The Buckeyes proved that in the last game before their bye week.They were more than okey-dokey against Oklahoma two weeks ago. The Buckeyes blew the doors off the Sooners in Norman, rolling to a 45-24 win in Norman, Oklahoma, in dominating performance from the outset.Through three games, Ohio State is averaging 56.7 points per game and 545.3 yards in total offense. Quarterback J.T. Barrett has passed for 10 touchdowns with one interception and the Ohio State defense has nine interceptions (four returned for touchdowns) and leads the nation in turnover margin at plus-9.One other stat that makes the Buckeyes even more imposing: Theyre 14-0 in October since Meyer arrived for the 2012 season. So should there be any concerns about this team going forward?Its so early right now and you better worry about the next game, the next practice, the next game, and not worry about anything else, Meyer said. Thats my concern is with all the added publicity, press conferences and everybody being told how good they are. I really worry about that.Ohio State, a 37-point favorite, begins nine consecutive weeks of conference play after their bye weekend.Big Ten, thats the real deal, Ohio State linebacker Chris Worley said. There are a lot of good teams in the Big Ten right now. Its one of the strongest, if not the (strongest) conference. Weve got a lot of good teams to play. Its going to be a long journey.Barrett is looking forward to getting back out on the field after a Saturday off.If anything, I like how its going to be straight games so we can try to get into a rhythm and stay in a rhythm going into Big Ten play, he said. I kind of like that it was earlier. I wouldnt want the bye week to be later because it might mess up the rhythm we had. Wholesale Custom Falcons Shirts . -- Anaheim Ducks defenceman Luca Sbisa will be out at least six weeks with a torn tendon in his right hand. 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Okay, so Chesney and I arent friends, but the dude makes incredible music and is a hardcore football fan (he loves his Tennessee Volunteers), and the lyric is certainly apropos. Some may have waived the white flag on their season by now (my two cents: play to win every week, even if the playoffs are no longer possible), while others are in need of that finishing touch to propel them to the playoffs.No matter your roster circumstances, were here to help. Below is a look at the Week 13 waiver-wire pickups.Note: All players on this list are owned in less than 50 percent of leagues on ESPN.com.Colin Kaepernick, QB, San Francisco 49ers (22.6 percent). What an outstanding recent stretch for Kaepernick, who posted 32 points in Week 12 and has been red-hot since taking over as the 49ers starter. The list of players who have more fantasy points than Kaepernick over the past four weeks is short: Aaron Rodgers. Thats it. With matchups against Chicago and the New York Jets on the horizon, Kaepernick is absolutely worth an add. Hell be a borderline top-10 play this week.Tyreek Hill, WR, Kansas City Chiefs (26.5 percent). Weve written about Hill before, and the book on him is this: He has rare speed that will translate into big plays far more regularly than the average receiver. With Jeremy Maclin still out, the Chiefs passing offense relied heavily again on Hill in Week 12, as he grabbed nine receptions and three total touchdowns (receiving, rushing, return). Hes a low floor, high ceiling receiver that is worthy of an add in any-size leagues.Kenneth Dixon, RB, Baltimore Ravens (25.1 percent). I know, I know. Dixon has been on the fantasy radar all season (or at least it feels that way) and has yet to break through in a meaningful way. But he had the same number of carries as Terrance West in Week 12 (13 apiece), and if the trends continue upward, Dixons value would approach that of a high-end flex play in 10-team leagues. Hes worth an add for anyone looking to pad his or her running back depth.Marquess Wilson, WR, Chicago Bears (0.1 percent). There is unquestionably an element of small sample size here, but someone has to step up as the Bears primary pass-catcher until Alshon Jeffery returns in Week 15. And Wilson was that player in Week 12, hauling in eight catches for 125 yards and a touchdown. The Bears next face the 49ers, a generous secondary that could lead to more worthwhile production. Hes an add in a deeper league for those thin at the position.Dion Lewis, RB, New England Patriots (47.8 percent). Lewis role grew a bit during his second game of the season, as he handled 10 touches out of the Patriots backfield. Hes a unique ball carrier with the football in his hands. While he is not a must-start at this time, where he carries tons of value is this: He could soon start to see closer to 12-15 looks per game, easily enough to make him an asset, especially in PPR leagues.Malcolm Mitchell, WR, New England Patriots (2.6 percent). Mitchell has previously caught our eye and made this column, as hes a talented fourth-round pick whose polish has impressed in New England. He caught two touchdowns in Week 12 and has earned a role in the Patriotss offense.dddddddddddd Hes an intriguing upside add who likely wont start for your team now, but if he continues to stay busy in New England, he will carry plenty of fantasy relevance going forward.Tyler Boyd, WR, Cincinnati Bengals (34.7 percent). The Bengals offense looked really average on Sunday, but Boyd had more catches than any other wideout (five for 62 yards). Its hard for me to advocate for multiple Cincinnati wide receivers, but Boyd represents the most talented on the bunch to fill in until A.J. Green returns.Anquan Boldin, WR, Detroit Lions (23.4 percent). The ever-reliable Boldin had a great Thanksgiving, as he snagged his sixth touchdown over his past 10 games. The reason he cracks this list is in part because of a favorable Week 13 matchup versus New Orleans. This game profiles as a potential shootout, making Boldin an add in points per reception leagues with flex value.Dontrelle Inman, WR, San Diego Chargers (6.5 percent). Inman has made this column on a number of occasions this season and made his owners very happy in Week 12. He had six catches for 119 yards and a touchdown. No, the production wont be like that each week, but he has a role in a pass-friendly offense (he leads Chargers wide receivers in snaps played) and has at least eight points in PPR scoring in five straight games. A usable flex in a deeper PPR format.Taylor Gabriel, WR, Atlanta Falcons (3.4 percent). The efficiency has been off the charts for Gabriel of late, as he has turned just 16 total touches into an incredible 59 fantasy points over the past four weeks. That kind of touchdown production isnt going to sustain, but heres the play on Gabriel: If you play in a deeper league and need a swing-for-the-fences option, Gabriel is clearly a big play waiting to happen.Matt Asiata, RB, Minnesota Vikings (43.1 percent). The Vikings ground game is below average, but Asiata has scored in three straight games. He represents the best chance for a Vikings back to score a touchdown in a given week, so he fills in as a low-ceiling flex play in standard leagues for a running back-needy owner.Rex Burkhead, RB, Cincinnati Bengals (4.7 percent). Burkhead actually played more snaps than Jeremy Hill in Week 12. Hes an add for a running back-hungry owner in a deep, deep PPR league.Corey Coleman, WR, Cleveland Browns (47.4 percent). The Browns head into a bye this week, but Coleman is a player who is an add for those who are looking for upside to keep on the bench. He was the first receiver drafted this year for a reason and a worthwhile add in 12-team leagues or larger.Adam Thielen, WR, Minnesota Vikings (18.4 percent). With Stefon Diggs out on Thanksgiving, Thielen saw his role expand and managed eight catches for 53 yards. Thats not a gaudy standard scoring output, but in deeper PPR leagues, Thielen is a flex play if Diggs sits again on Thursday.Vernon Davis, TE, Washington (21.9 percent). With Jordan Reeds status for Week 13 currently unknown (hes dealing with a shoulder injury), Davis is a possible tight end streamer should Reed sit. He has been effective for Washington this season as a complement to Reed and has also fared well when Reed has missed time due to injury. He would be a borderline top-10 play if Reed misses Week 13. ' ' '