Daily Haze: Philadelphia Eagles' Jeremy Maclin Ready to Shine

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He was drafted as a late round flier in most fantasy drafts this summer. After a few lackluster weeks, he finds himself on the waiver wire in a vast majority of fantasy leagues.

But it finally appears that Jeremy Maclin is ready to shine for both the Eagles and fantasy owners.

After Maclin's Week Five explosion, speculation that he may be taking over as the team's No. 2 wide receiver going forward is not that far-fetched. The spot occupied by a committee of mediocrity—Kevin Curtis, Reggie Brown, Jason Avant, Hank Baskett—now rests in the hands of a first-round draft pick from Missouri.

And thanks to Donovan McNabb, Maclin will find his way back into the good graces of fantasy owners this week.

As waiver claims are being processed this morning, Maclin's ownership numbers are sure to explode. Behind Miles Austin, he may be the second-most claimed player this week.

In order to stay on fantasy rosters, Maclin will have to prove last weekend was not a fluke. The next four opponents are relatively stat-stuff friendly: at Raiders, at Redskins, vs. Giants, and at Chargers.

Here are today's great reads:

Mike Bell played so well in Pierre Thomas' stead earlier this season that the Saints are going to let him split carries with Thomas now that Bell is healthy again. [FanHouse]

Knowshon Moreno has now reached a point in his football career where he would be considered a better start than LaDainian Tomlinson. [Fantasy Football Xtreme]

Target report highlights from week 5, including the new-look Jets' passing offense with Braylon Edwards. [Pancake Blocks]

Although he continues to struggle, now might be a good time to buy Steve Slaton. The upcoming schedule is generous and Chris Brown is not the answer at the goal line. [FFToolBox]

Waiver wire advice for those fantasy owners in individual defensive player leagues. [Kilroyz Krystal Ball]

Now would be a good time to sell the Broncos defense but only if you can target a big-name player for the unit. The upcoming schedule is brutal. [National Football Post]

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