STUDS OF WEEK 1

QBs: Donovan McNabb, Drew Brees (Note: Marques Colston injury), Philip Rivers, Aaron Rodgers

RBs: Michael Turner, Willie Parker (Note: got goal-line carries), Marion Barber, Reggie Bush (Note: Deuce McAllister Week 1 absence)

WRs: Eddie Royal (Note: Brandon Marshall returns in Week 2, also in pickups section), Hines Ward, Randy Moss (Note: Brady injury, obviously)

TEs: Dante Rosario, Anthony Fasano, David Martin, Robert Royal

Ds: Bills, Titans, Bears

 

DUDS OF WEEK 1

QBs: J.T. O’Sullivan, Carson Palmer, David Garrard (Note: O-line injuries)

RBs: Chris Perry, Maurice Jones-Drew/Fred Taylor (Note: again, O-line injuries), Joseph Addai

WRs: Torry Holt (Note: Drew Bennett injury), Santonio Holmes, Braylon Edwards

TEs: Alge Crumpler, Dallas Clark (Note: hurt, on injury report below), Heath Miller

Ds: Colts, Seahawks, Vikings

 

ROSTER TRENDS/TOP STORIES

Top Stories

Marques Colston undergoes thumb surgery for a torn ligament, out 4-6 weeks

Vince Young has a sprained MCL, out 2-4 weeks, and might not want to return

Chris Simms signs with the Titans, but Kerry Collins is the starter (for now)

Shawne Merriman opts for reconstructive knee surgery

Week 2 Injury Report

Joseph Addai (head): Tony Dungy says Addai should “be fine”

Marion Barber (ribs): should play, but might need to play through pain

Deion Branch (knee): out for Week 2, but getting closer to returning

Dallas Clark (knee): expects to play in Week 2

Jeff Garcia (ankle): status unclear, real chance Brian Griese might start

Antonio Gates (toe, hip): experiencing soreness but plans to play

Ryan Grant (hamstring): reported soreness on Tuesday, questionable

Ahman Green (sprained ankle): status unclear (big surprise)

Darren McFadden (neck stinger): expected to practice Wednesday and play in Week 2

Willis McGahee (knee surgery): will practice this week and should play in Week 2

Maurice Morris (sprained knee): out for Week 2, perhaps longer, Julius Jones to start

Ben Roethlisberger (shoulder, knee): banged up but should play

Donte’ Stallworth (groin): likely a game-time decision

LaDainian Tomlinson (toe): X-rays negative, expected to play

Javon Walker (hamstring): expected back, apparently could have played in Week 1

Pickup Candidates

Matt Cassel, Matt Ryan, Trent Edwards, Jon Kitna (amazingly available in 32 percent of ESPN.com leagues exiting Week 1), Eddie Royal, Sammy Morris, DeSean Jackson, Steve Slaton, Pierre Thomas, Anthony Fasano, Dante Rosario, Titans D, Bills D

 

START ‘EM- WEEK 2

Quarterbacks

Eli Manning (at STL)

Kurt Warner (vs. MIA)

The obvious: Drew Brees (at WAS), Ben Roethlisberger (at CLE)

Running Backs

Ryan Grant (at DET) — would be obvious if not for the hammy

Larry Johnson (vs. OAK)

Chris Johnson (at CIN)

The obvious: LaDainian Tomlinson (at DEN, love it!), Adrian Peterson (vs. IND)

Wide Receivers

Jerricho Cotchery (vs. NE)

Marvin Harrison (at MIN)

Greg Jennings (at DET)

The obvious: Plaxico Burress (at STL) and Santonio Holmes (at CLE)

Tight Ends and Defenses

Jeremy Shockey (at WAS)

Bills defense (at JAC)

The obvious: Chris Cooley (vs. NO), Giants defense (at STL)

 

SIT ‘EM - WEEK 2

Quarterbacks

David Garrard (vs. BUF)

Carson Palmer (vs. TEN)

The obvious: Damon Huard (vs. OAK), Matt Schaub (vs. BAL)

Running Backs

Jamal Lewis (vs. PIT)

Maurice Jones-Drew (vs. BUF)

DeAngelo Williams (vs. CHI)

The obvious: Ahman Green/Steve Slaton (vs. BAL), Chris Perry (vs. TEN)

Wide Receivers

Dwayne Bowe (vs. OAK)

Chad Johnson (vs. TEN)

Eddie Royal (vs. SD)

The obvious: Bernard Berrian (vs. IND), Matt Jones/Jaguars receivers (vs. BUF)

Tight Ends and Defenses

Owen Daniels (vs. BAL)

Packers defense (at DET)

The obvious: Dante Rosario (vs. CHI), Eagles defense (at DAL)

 

STUDS / DUDS / SLEEPERS - WEEK 2

Studs: Eli Manning / Ryan Grant / Larry Johson / Paxico Burress / Brandon Jacobs / Kurt Warner

Duds: Maurice Jones-Drew / Chad Johnson / Jamal Lewis / Roddy White / Chris Perry /  Derick Anderson

Sleepers: Justin Gage / Bills defense / Ray Rice / Matt Forte / Matt Hasselbeck / Tim Hightower

Posted on Thursday, September 11th, 2008 at 3:24 pm.
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