Ravens Week 3 Fantasy Flash
Steve McNair, QB (BAL): After a week off, Steve McNair is set to make his second start of the season. There are questions -- in fantasy and reality -- as to whether he is on his last legs, so we'll get a better idea of that answer on Sunday. McNair was sloppy in the first week and defenses don't believe he can test them down the field any more. If that's the case, McNair's fantasy value is fairly low and he is also hurting the value of wideouts Mark Clayton and Demetrius Williams.
Derrick Mason, WR (BAL): So you thought he was just a possession receiver? Well, actually you were right. Derrick Mason isn't a very good fantasy wide receiver anymore unless you are in a point-per-reception league. Mason has 15 catches in the first two weeks, which is pretty good, but his longest grab has gone for 12 yards. He's not going rack up many touchdowns -- or big plays -- this year, which means he's a No. 3 fantasy wideout at best.
Mark Clayton, WR (BAL): Pegged as a potential breakout candidate, injuries have hampered Mark Clayton's production to date. But judging the quarterback play so far, you have to wonder what Clayton's real potential is this season. He doesn't exactly have Peyton Manning throwing to him and the offense is supposedly run-oriented. On most other teams, I'd say 1200 yards and five touchdowns were realistic but factoring his situation in Baltimore along with his early season injuries, I'd say 1000 yards is already a stretch. Kyle Boller's strong arm might help Clayton's value.
Demetrius Williams, WR (BAL): Demetrius Williams has filled in for Clayton in the first two weeks and has looked pretty good. Unfortunately, given the fact that Mason has performed steadily along with the fact that the first and second wide receivers don't offer a whole lot of fantasy value, it doesn't bode well for Williams, who figures to slide into the third slot with Clayton back starting.
Willis McGahee, RB (BAL): Some people want to lump Willis McGahee along with a number of other early-season fantasy running back flops, such as Maurice Jones-Drew or Ronnie Brown, but McGahee is not with them. He's definitely a No. 1 fantasy back but is still getting acclimated to this offense. Expect him to get stronger as the weeks go and he does have a decent matchup this week against the visiting Arizona Cardinals.


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