Week 6 Fantasy Picks: Tebow Rises

There are three things you never discuss at parties….or in sports: politics, religion and Tim Tebow. I’m here to break some rules, my friend. Join me, as I wanna talk some Tebow.

The gifted child has little appeal to me. Watching him enter the Broncos-Chargers game like Braveheart was painful. He looked hyperactive and unnatural, and yet that’s also his charm. To some.

But this is fantasy, and persona doesn’t matter. You can’t ignore his miracle string of performances to end the 2010 season. In three games, he totaled 651 yards in the air and 225 on the ground, along with seven TDs. Those are good stats, especially if he’s mortal.

If that’s not enough, even the cynical have to consider week 7, when Tebow returns to Florida where he became a legend. Miami pass defense stinks too. With the quarterback position stacked this year, I don’t consider him a “must grab.” But if you have Ben or Tony, heck yeah, covert to Team Tebow.

Here are a few other guys to consider. While less Tebow-ish, they still can help you.

Delone Carter – Another injury, another waiver wonder. Carter filled in for the hamstrung Joseph Addai with 22 yards on 12 carries and a touchdown. He also added 12 receiving yards. He wasn’t great, but it is the bye weeks. And for that reason, you lower your expectations. Available in 86 percent of Yahoo leagues.

Jackie Battle – Forget Jones and McCluster, Battle toted the lion’s share of the carries against the Colts with 19 for 119 yards. Haley’s latest surprise is expected to remain in the running back mix (unless Haley reads more fan mail). In week 7, he faces Oakland, who gives up the third most fantasy points to running backs. Available in 86 percent of Yahoo leagues. Seriously, Haley, a fan’s advice?

Victor Cruz – I understand why you’re reluctant. His success is dependant on Eli Manning. But rest assured, Eli is solid lately. Wideouts can make QBs better. Cruz is coming off another masterful performance with eight catches for 161 yards. He needs to settle those hands down, as he’s prone to fumbling, but otherwise, he’s a great addition. Faces Buffalo this week, who is vulnerable against the pass. And he’s still available in 39 percent of Yahoo leagues. Still.

Darrius Heyward-Bey – Say hey to the Oakland wideout who reeled in 7 catches for 99 yards vs. Houston on Sunday. As a general rule of thumb, you may tend to avoid Raiders players who aren’t Darren McFadden, but Jason Campbell is actually a decent feeder this year. The Cleveland matchup week 6 is scary, but again, it’s the bye weeks.

Pierre Garcon – Kurt Cobain seems to have a preference for the French waiter, targeting him eight times with five catches for 125 yards. While Garcon is largely taken (available in only 23 percent of Yahoo leagues), he’s probably on your bench. Forgotten what a Colt in the lineup looks like?

Stevan Ridley – Alrighty, my bad. It was widely reported that Ridley would be the favorite. It’s your fault for starting a Belichick RB. You knew the risk.

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