WR Values due to Injury

[footballchick23]

Just wanted to see what everyone thought about the #3 guys now stepping up to the plate due to #1/#2's getting injured. Obviously Ferguson has filled in nicely for a struggling GB offense, but what about K. Curtis or McDonald in STL now that Bruce isn't 100%? Who has more fantasy value, short term and long term?

[crusader]

Curtis could be a strong 2 or 3 wr this year if Bruce is out for a period of time. I think he could be this years Skokley.

[Gnu314]

Curtis won't be this year's Stokley but he certainly could be this year's Bruce 1000/6-7tds. Later in the season is when WRs really shine due to injury, theres always a couple of guys that come from no where in the middle of the season that can really put you over the edge (bennett last year for instance).

[Kilroy]

Curtis is definately worth at least a look, and worth a roster spot depending on your team size and/or on your depth at WR (or lack thereof). MacDonald's a reach IMO.

The thing is, with WR's it's awfully hard to find consistent production off the WW (or anywhere outside the top 5 or so for that matter). While there will likely be a WR who will put up solid numbers late in the season (when you very well might need it to get you in the playoffs or win you a championship) ala Bennett or Evans Last Year I think that in week 3/4 it's just too early to tell who those guys might/will be.

Still, Curtis and Ferguson are both guys that (if you have the spot) could post solid numbers in any given week. Consistent numbers are another thing.