The Eagles' already thin receiving corps got even skinnier Wednesday with news that No. 1 WR Kevin Curtis will undergo sports hernia surgery and miss significant time. There's no timetable for his return, but this type of operation usually has a six-to-eight week recovery period.

With Curtis likely missing at least six games, his value takes a big hit. Even after he returns, it's going to take him time to get back into game shape, meaning he'll probably be effective for only a handful of games this season. Formerly a No. 3 fantasy wideout, Curtis is not much more than a late-round pick now.

The guy that stands to gain the most from this injury is rookie WR DeSean Jackson, whose value was already on the rise after a solid preseason showing. Jackson had 12 catches for 122 yards in the first two exhibition contests, and now he's a virtual lock to be in the starting lineup in Week One. The speedster from Cal is certainly worth a gamble in the later rounds of your draft.

Already a starter, Reggie Brown's value also increases now as he likely moves into the No. 1 WR role. Brown himself is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury, but, assuming he's healthy for the opener, he looks to be a decent fourth fantasy receiver with upside.

We'll leave Donovan McNabb where he's at in the rankings for now, but I'd understand if you knocked him down a couple pegs. The QB had clear concerns coming into '08, and now he's lost his top target for the first two months. A bounce-back year for McNabb is looking less and less likely.

If you're searching for a deep sleeper to benefit from Curtis' injury, WR Hank Baskett might be the guy. He had a great training camp and now almost surely will begin the year as the team's No. 3 wideout. Baskett could even wind up starting if Brown's hamstring issues linger.