Somehow I forgot to include Giants LB Gerris Wilkenson as a substitue for the LB gig. He has shown playmaking ability, but hasn't been able to stay healthy.
I also forgot to mention DJ Hackett. Like I forgot, you should forget about him too. Even when he supposed to be healthy, he's a step away from tripping over the 40 yard line and busting something new.
Week 1 Injury Report (Updated)
Sep 06 2008, 01:16 AM
Willis McGahee is probable but we don't advise you to trust him in your starting lineup this week.
Contributed By: Joe Buccellato
ARIZONA CARDINALS at SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
ARIZONA CARDINALS
DOUBTFUL DT Alan Branch (ankle), C Al Johnson (knee), DT Gabe Watson (knee).
QUESTIONABLE TE Jerame Tuman (hamstring).
PROBABLE T Mike Gandy (knee), TE Ben Patrick (ankle).
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
PROBABLE DT Aubrayo Franklin (knee), LB Parys Haralson (shoulder), S Michael Lewis (back), TE Delanie Walker (calf).
Analysis: Even the injuries are a snooze-fest.
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CAROLINA PANTHERS at SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
CAROLINA PANTHERS
OUT QB Matt Moore (fibula), WR Ryne Robinson (knee).
PROBABLE RB Nick Goings (hand), WR D.J. Hackett (toe), G Geoff Hangartner (ankle).
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
OUT C Nick Hardwick (foot), T Marcus McNeill (neck).
PROBABLE TE Antonio Gates (toe), LB Shawne Merriman (knee), DT Jamal Williams (knee).
Gates: Conflicting reports circulated about Gates. He’s gonna play, and you must start him unless you also own Witten. Such a shame that a little toe can slow down the big fellow. Temper your expectations until he can prove his worth.
Merriman: In my opinion, he only has a few weeks before he will shut it down permanently. You might want to take a chance while you can, but don’t expect monster numbers. He should have enough painkillers in his body this Sunday to make Amy Winehouse look like a lightweight.
Hackett: He’s “probable”, but he should stay away from your starting lineup.
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CINCINNATI BENGALS at BALTIMORE RAVENS
CINCINNATI BENGALS
OUT RB Jeremi Johnson (knee), S Nedu Ndukwe (knee), DT Pat Sims (toe).
DOUBTFUL WR Andre Caldwell (toe).
PROBABLE DE Jonathan Fanene (illness), WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (hamstring), LB Brandon Johnson (hamstring), WR Chad Ocho Cinco (shoulder), DE Antwan Odom (foot), QB Carson Palmer (nose), DT John Thornton (knee), RB Kenny Watson (hamstring).
BALTIMORE RAVENS
OUT QB Troy Smith (illness).
DOUBTFUL DT Kelly Gregg (knee).
QUESTIONABLE S Ed Reed (neck).
PROBABLE T Oniel Cousins (back), TE Todd Heap (knee), RB Willis McGahee (knee), G Marshal Yanda (thumb).
Cincy WRs: Jerome Simpson, Antonio Chatman, and Glenn Holt will be the Bengals receivers off the bench. Ugh. Housh is fine, and Ocho Cinco will play with the bum wing. I wonder how quickly Ray Lewis will find it?
Smith: With him out, we welcome rookie QB Joe Flacco. Ravens are at home, and the Bengals’ defense should be terrible, so that’s two things in favor of the youngster.
Reed: He’s gonna play in pain. Gutsy, but he should provide fantasy stats similar to last season. That’s not a compliment.
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DALLAS COWBOYS at CLEVELAND BROWNS
DALLAS COWBOYS
OUT WR Miles Austin (knee), WR Sam Hurd (ankle), G Kyle Kosier (foot), LB Anthony Spencer (knee).
QUESTIONABLE CB Terence Newman (groin), WR Isaiah Stanback (shoulder).
CLEVELAND BROWNS
OUT LB Kris Griffin (elbow), TE Martin Rucker (knee).
QUESTIONABLE LB Beau Bell (knee), WR Joshua Cribbs (ankle), G Rex Hadnot (knee), RB Jamal Lewis (hamstring), S Brodney Pool (concussion), G Ryan Tucker (hip).
PROBABLE K Phil Dawson (back), S Sean Jones (knee).
Cowboy Offense: With Hurd and Austin out, T.O. and Witten will see plenty of attention. That should leave plenty of running lanes for MBIII. I still like rookie RB Felix Jones as a sneaky play this week in deep leagues. MBIII is not a 30 carry-per-game guy, and a nice 60 yard TD scamper by Jones will get ‘Boys fans giddy.
Lewis: Reports indicate he’ll be a game time decision. It’s a bad matchup anyway, as Anderson will have to throw lots to keep the Browns remotely in this game.
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DETROIT LIONS at ATLANTA FALCONS
DETROIT LIONS
PROBABLE TE Dan Campbell (hamstring), QB Drew Stanton (right thumb).
ATLANTA FALCONS
DOUBTFUL C Alex Stepanovich (back).
QUESTIONABLE S Thomas DeCoud (ankle), LB Coy Wire (ankle).
DeCoud: Hiss chances of landing a permanent starting spot takes a hit if he doesn’t suit up. Still keep an eye on him in deep IDP leagues.
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HOUSTON TEXANS at PITTSBURGH STEELERS
HOUSTON TEXANS
DOUBTFUL LB Xavier Adibi (Achilles).
QUESTIONABLE T Rashad Butler (shoulder).
PROBABLE DE Earl Cochran (back), T Ephraim Salaam (knee).
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
OUT TE Sean McHugh (ankle).
Analysis: No significant fantasy revelance.
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JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS at TENNESSEE TITANS
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
OUT DT Derek Landri (quadricep), C Brad Meester (biceps), WR Jerry Porter (hamstring).
QUESTIONABLE CB Scott Starks (pectoral).
PROBABLE TE Greg Estandia (knee), T Maurice Williams (knee), WR Reggie Williams (hamstring).
TENNESSEE TITANS
QUESTIONABLE RB Quinton Ganther (hamstring), DT Jason Jones (elbow).
PROBABLE QB Vince Young (hamstring).
Porter: Jaguar ownership must be wondering if all that money is worth it. Matt Jones will see an increase in playing time. Preseason reports said he’s a new man. I don’t believe it. Exhibit A: Possession of cocaine, a charge Jones is currently free on a $2,500 bond, and faces an Oct. 10 trial date.
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KANSAS CITY CHIEFS at NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
OUT LB Napoleon Harris (knee).
QUESTIONABLE WR William Franklin (knee), WR Maurice Price (thigh).
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
OUT WR Sam Aiken (knee).
DOUBTFUL TE Benjamin Watson (knee).
QUESTIONABLE C Dan Connolly (knee), G Russ Hochstein (groin), DT Le Kevin Smith (knee).
Brady: I told you not to worry. A nice four TD day will quiet his doubters. However, none will go to Watson.
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NEW YORK JETS at MIAMI DOLPHINS
NEW YORK JETS
OUT WR David Clowney (shoulder).
QUESTIONABLE CB David Barrett (shoulder), WR Laveranues Coles (thigh), DE Shaun Ellis (hand), WR Marcus Henry (calf), CB Justin Miller (foot), T Damien Woody (shoulder).
MIAMI DOLPHINS
QUESTIONABLE CB Michael Lehan (ankle).
Coles: This could be typical Mangini junk. However, it should be noted that Coles has not had a chance to develop a rapport with Favre in the preseason. Cotchery is a much better play this week, though I expect to see a healthy dose of RBs Jones and Washington.
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SEATTLE SEAHAWKS at BUFFALO BILLS
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
OUT WR Deion Branch (knee), WR Bobby Engram (shoulder).
DOUBTFUL T Sean Locklear (knee).
PROBABLE DE Baraka Atkins (back), LB Lofa Tatupu (knee).
BUFFALO BILLS
OUT LB Angelo Crowell (knee), TE Derek Fine (hand), TE Matt Murphy (shoulder).
QUESTIONABLE LB Paul Posluszny (ankle).
PROBABLE DT Spencer Johnson (back).
Crowell: Devastating loss, both to the team and to fantasy owners. It’s odd that a knee scope could cause a player to land on IR, so something must be up. The free agent-to-be might have played his last game in Buffalo. Seahawks got LB Julian Peterson in 2006 off a down year due to injuries, and I see it happening to Crowell in 2009.
Posluszny: His injury popped up late this week. Without Crowell, there should be no fear of coming off the field on 3rd down. Hopefully he’ll be healthy enough to dominate like his fantasy owners expect.
Seattle WRs: I could suit up for the ‘Hawks and get 75 yards and a TD. It’s a system thing, kind of like being a Bronco RB. Nate Burleson will not return kicks anymore, but he will be on the offense every snap. Courtney Taylor, Logan Payne, and Jordan Kent will all play, but it is impossible to predict who is the better of the three. If I were to bet, I’d put $20 on Kent. Just a hunch. All three should see plenty of action, as I am a firm believer that the ‘Hawks will be passing just as much as last season. RB Morris proved he can not handle the #1 role, and Julius Jones is soft. You heard it here first – Justin Forsett will be starting by week five.
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ST. LOUIS RAMS at PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
ST. LOUIS RAMS
OUT WR Donnie Avery (knee).
PROBABLE CB Fakhir Brown (shoulder), RB Brian Leonard (shoulder), C Brett Romberg (hand).
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
OUT DE Victor Abiamiri (wrist), WR Kevin Curtis (hernia).
DOUBTFUL WR Reggie Brown (hamstring).
PROBABLE RB Lorenzo Booker (hip), DE Chris Clemons (calf), S Sean Considine (hand), S Brian Dawkins (ankle).
Avery: He’s officially out. Keeper and Dynasty league will just have to wait it out another week. With the rest of the Ram WRs being of the sucky variety (excluding Holt of course), I anticipate lots of screen pass to Steven Jackson.
R. Brown: Each day got worse this week, and now it’s looking like he won’t play. LJ Smith makes a nice TE play, and Westbrook should dominate the Ram defense.
Dawkins: I wonder how many 12-team leagues have him available on the waiver wire. Keep your eye on him this week, and pick him up if he looks quick.
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TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS at NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
OUT G Davin Joseph (foot).
QUESTIONABLE RB B.J. Askew (foot), WR Antonio Bryant (knee), WR Michael Clayton (chest), WR Joey Galloway (groin), DT Jovan Haye (groin), LB Matt McCoy (groin), S Sabby Piscitelli (knee), DT Ryan Sims (thigh).
PROBABLE QB Jeff Garcia (calf, right hand), CB Aqib Talib (illness), TE Ben Troupe (foot).
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
OUT DT Hollis Thomas (triceps).
QUESTIONABLE LB Troy Evans (ankle), RB Deuce McAllister (knee), CB Mike McKenzie (knee), LB Mark Simoneau (back), RB Aaron Stecker (hamstring), DT Brian Young (foot).
Bucs WRs: I don’t see how any miss the game. Even though the Saints CBs stink, I wouldn’t start Bryant until he proves he can contribute to your fantasy squad.
Vilma: Not on the report is great news for owners. He’ll be one of the most watched IDP players this weekend.
Deuce: This is the beginning of the shift from him to Pierre Thomas. What, you thought I was gonna say Bush?
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CHICAGO BEARS at INDIANAPOLIS COLTS on Sunday night
CHICAGO BEARS
OUT T Chris Williams (back).
PROBABLE DE Mark Anderson (thumb), TE Desmond Clark (knee), DT Dusty Dvoracek (calf), DT Tommie Harris (knee), G Terrence Metcalf (knee).
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
OUT G Mike Pollak (knee), C Jeff Saturday (knee).
QUESTIONABLE WR Pierre Garcon (shoulder), WR Roy Hall (knee), DE Curtis Johnson (shoulder).
PROBABLE QB Peyton Manning (knee).
Manning: He will torch the Bears Sunday night. More points equals more kickoffs. Devin Hester owners will be happy in return yardage leagues.
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DENVER BRONCOS at OAKLAND RAIDERS on Monday night
DENVER BRONCOS
OUT C Tom Nalen (knee), RB Ryan Torain (elbow).
QUESTIONABLE LB Boss Bailey (ankle), LB Louis Green (hamstring).
PROBABLE DE Elvis Dumervil (finger), DE Ebenezer Ekuban (back), WR Darrell Jackson (ankle), S Marquand Manuel (thumb), QB Patrick Ramsey (right elbow), DT Dewayne Robertson (knee).
OAKLAND RAIDERS
QUESTIONABLE S Rashad Baker (ankle), DE Kalimba Edwards (groin), WR Javon Walker (hamstring).
Bailey: Injuries won’t stay in Detriot. He is insignificant in IDP leagues anyway.
Robertson: A healthy wide-body is good news for LBs Nate Webster and DJ Williams. Start them with confidence against a Raider team that will run 60 times.
Walker: He’ll be questionable all year.
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MINNESOTA VIKINGS at GREEN BAY PACKERS on Monday night
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
OUT S Madieu Williams (neck).
DOUBTFUL RB Maurice Hicks (foot).
PROBABLE WR Robert Ferguson (ankle), QB Tarvaris Jackson (knee).
GREEN BAY PACKERS
OUT G Josh Sitton (knee).
DOUBTFUL WR James Jones (knee).
QUESTIONABLE LB A.J. Hawk (chest), S Charlie Peprah (hamstring), C Scott Wells (back).
PROBABLE S Atari Bigby (ankle), T Chad Clifton (knees), DE Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (knee), RB Ryan Grant (hamstring), DE Jeremy Thompson (groin), LB Tracy White (ankle).
Williams: I told you to grab Safety Tyrell Johnson two days ago, especially in dynasty leagues. Did you listen?
Hawk: His stats were disappointing last year, and he is starting this year on the injury report. Look to trade him now while his sexy name could get you back maximum value.
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Somehow i forgot to mention Willis McGahee. If you are thin at RB, you have no choice but start him. However, any RBBC would seem to be a better bet than him. Ray Rice will have a chance to shine. |
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