QB Kyle Boller, St. Louis Rams
Marc Bulger got injured in the first quarter of the Rams Week 3 game. If Bulger is going to miss time, Kyle Boller could be a competent fantasy quarterback that you can get from off the waiver wire.

WR Pierre Garcon, Indianapolis Colts
Pierre Garcon looks like the real deal. As long as Anthony Gonzalez is sidelined, you can start Garcon with confidence.

Pierre Garcon - Indianapolis Colts (Image: Zuma Press)

RB Glen Coffee, San Francisco 49ers
Some reports indicate that Frank Gore could miss a few weeks due to a high ankle sprain. If that is correct, Coffee will become the Niners starting running back. He’s worth a roster spot.

TE Vernon Davis, San Francisco 49ers
Finally living up to his potential, Vernon Davis is someone you should grab ASAP if he’s on your fantasy football waiver wire heading into Week 4. This week, he had two touchdown grabs and 96 receiving yards.

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In addition to Flacco, the Ravens have quarterbacks Kyle Boller and Troy Smith on the roster. Boller hasn’t had much success in his career but he’s a veteran who has a lot of experience. While Smith is a youngster, he played well for the Ravens last year and his play at Ohio State showed what he’s capable of on the football field.

Flacco was the Ravens’ first round pick in the 2008 draft and he may very will see some snaps late in the year. However, it is doubtful that the Ravens will give him the job right away. Even if they do, Flacco won’t be much of a fantasy football asset in 2008. The Ravens don’t have many offensive weapons and typically rookie quarterbacks don’t do much in fantasy football.

In fantasy football dynasty league, Flacco is a long-term prospect who could become a quality starter in a few years.

Can Joe Flacco win the starting quarterback job in Baltimore?

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If Ogden retires, it will have deep fantasy football ramifications. Even at his age, Ogden was one of the better offensive linemen in the NFL. Without Ogden, the Ravens’ offense would struggle — even more than usual.

While none of the Ravens are rated too highly in fantasy football, it’s time to lower their stocks even more. Willis McGahee isn’t as valuable as he would be if Ogden stayed around. Kyle Boller is even less valuable than before. Wide receivers Derrick Mason and Mark Clayton and tight end Todd Heap are less appealing.

Earlier in the offseason, starting quarterback Steve McNair retired. Ogden retiring would have a similar negative affect on the offense.

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The big question mark regarding Flacco is whether he can make the jump from a small school to the NFL. Delaware is a Division I-AA football school, so obviously he didn’t play against great competition while at college.

Most quarterbacks who come from small schools to the NFL need a few years to adjust to the game speed. With that in mind, don’t pick Flacco in a redraft fantasy football league. He’s going to be on the sidelines a lot in 2008. Kyle Boller and maybe even Troy Smith will be ahead of him on the depth charts.

However, in a dynasty fantasy football league, Flacco is a high-risk, high-reward pick. Due to his size and his arm, Flacco might have the highest ceiling of any quarterback drafted in the 2008 NFL Draft. It will probably take two or three years to see much out of him, but there’s a chance that he could become a poor man’s Peyton Manning at some point down the line.

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How will the Ravens move on with McNair now out of the picture? In the fantasy world, McNair retiring doesn’t have a huge impact. McNair wasn’t really a fantasy option at quarterback any longer – especially in the offensively challenged Ravens lineup. Truthfully, McNair was always a better real life quarterback than he was a fantasy quarterback.

For the Ravens, the job now falls to either Kyle Boller or Troy Smith. Boller has had plenty of chances to win the job and he’ll get another chance this season. Boller has decent enough skills but just hasn’t been able to string together enough quality games to keep the job on a long-term basis. Smith was a rookie last year who was coming off of a star-studded career at Ohio State. While Smith doesn’t have great size for an NFL quarterback, he has enough skill and enough toughness to be a candidate for the starting role.

Another option for the Ravens is to draft a quarterback in the 2008 NFL Draft – most namely Matt Ryan. While Ryan might not be available at number eight in the first round where the Ravens will pick, his selection by Baltimore now makes much more sense.

However, no matter who the quarterback is next year for the Ravens, whether it be Boller, Smith or a rookie like Ryan, stay away from this mess. Until the Ravens prove they can move the ball well offensively, it is best to take a wait and see approach.

Watch this video of Steve McNair Super Bowl highlights:

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QB Kellen Clemens, New York Jets – Clemens left the game against the New England Patriots with a rib injury. While Clemens has shown some signs of having the potential to be a good player, he isn’t a fantasy viable player at this point in his career. If he misses Week 16, Chad Pennington will get the start. With Pennington at the helm, the Jets’ offense might actually be slightly better.

QB Kyle Boller, Baltimore Ravens – Boller suffered a mild concussion and was forced to miss the end of the game against the Miami Dolphins. The Ravens ended up losing to give the Dolphins their first win of the season. Troy Smith is the backup quarterback and he’s looked good in limited snaps. Smith could be called upon to start this upcoming week.

RB Justin Fargas, Oakland Raiders – Fargas suffered a knee sprain against the Indianapolis Colts. He has been one of the real surprises this season. Coming into this year, he wasn’t much of a fantasy option but he’s proven to be able to handle the load. If he misses time expect either Dominic Rhodes or LaMont Jordan to start at running back for the Raiders.

TE Jeremy Shockey, New York Giants – Shockey fractured his fibula and is expected to miss the rest of the season. Shockey hasn’t had a very productive season in the fantasy football world. Other than one big week, Shockey has been quiet. If you have Shockey, hopefully you have a decent backup because you are going to need a new starter at this point.

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