Fantasy Football Guru Ralph Mancini provides some waiver wire relief for week 13.
DAVID CARR (NYG-QB): Eli Manning owners be warned. The Big Blue signal caller’s plantar fasciitis has worsened, and may eventually develop into a season-ending stress fracture. Whether or not the younger Manning plays next Sunday is up in the air, making Carr a must-add. The one-time Texan has a big arm, good weapons to throw to, as well as excellent mobility to extend plays. Carr has never had a great pocket presence, but over the short-term he has the skills to help fantasy teams.
CHRIS REDMAN (ATL-QB): Matt Ryan’s toe injury forced Redman into action and the long-time backup delivered. He led the Falcon offense downfield by throwing short, accurate passes, and avoiding turnovers. The 32-year-old triggerman has shown the ability to make stick throws in crucial moments. It’s way too early to speculate whether Ryan will be ready to suit up and play next week.
KYLE BOLLER (STL-QB): Boller is clearly the man in St. Louis after Marc Bulger’s knee fracture, which may keep him out for the remainder of the season. In this week’s loss to Seattle, the much-maligned Boller spread the wealth among his targets and ran hard when he had to. The ex-Raven was a bit off with his deeper throws, but he definitely has the arm to take full advantage of his young wide outs in favorable matchups. Next week’s contest versus Chicago certainly qualifies as the type of game where Boller has a good chance to flourish.
LARRY JOHNSON (CIN-RB): L.J. looked like his old self in a Cincinnati uniform by running with vision and conviction versus Cleveland. Johnson ended the game with 107 yards on 22 carries, and has the opportunity to improve upon those numbers next week against a poor Detroit defense should Cedric Benson require additional rest.
DONNIE AVERY (STL-WR): With three touchdowns in his last three games, Avery is beginning to gain steam. The second-year speed merchant can beat just about any cornerback deep, but also has the running skills to take short throws and turn them into long gainers.
JOSH MORGAN (SF-WR): The benching of Isaac Bruce has led to the emergence of the Virginia Tech product, who’s done a super job lately of getting open with his physical route-running. Morgan caught a season-high six receptions versus Jacksonville and has another inviting matchup upcoming with a porous Seattle secondary.
MARCEDES LEWIS (JAX-TE): No, Lewis isn’t the most exciting tight end option out there, but he’s been good for anywhere between 40 to 70-receiving yards over the past three weeks. The former UCLA Bruin has big, soft hands, along with being faster and more mobile than he appears.
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