STUDS OF WEEK 8

QBs: Drew Brees, David Garrard, Philip Rivers, Matt Schaub

RBs: Brian Westbrook, Leonard Weaver, LaDainian Tomlinson

WRs: Roddy White, Santana Moss, Steve Smith

TEs: Dallas Clark, Antonio Gates, Tony Gonzalez

Ds: Texans, Giants, Ravens

 

DUDS OF WEEK 8

 

QBs: Ben Roethlisberger, J.T. O’Sullivan, Trent Edwards

RBs: Edgerrin James, Ronnie Brown, Maurice Jones-Drew

WRs: Plaxico Burress, Terrell Owens, Josh Morgan, Reggie Wayne

TEs: Jeremy Shockey, Benjamin Watson, Todd Heap — shocking

Ds: Chargers, Raiders, Steelers

 

ROSTER TRENDS/TOP STORIES

 

Week 9 Byes: Carolina, New Orleans, San Diego, San Francisco … just like last season, the two teams that played in London are off (as it should be!)

 

Top Stories

• Vernon Davis, J.T. O’Sullivan already in Mike Singletary’s doghouse

• Larry Johnson to sit again in Week 9; might face three-game suspension

• Chargers fire D-coordinator Ted Cottrell, replace him with Ron Rivera

• Jason Witten diagnosed with a broken rib, but he wants to play in Week 9

 

Week 9 Injury Report

Joseph Addai (hamstring): no clear indication that he will play

Jamaal Charles (ankle): reports are he has a high ankle sprain

Matt Hasselbeck (back): not medically cleared to play, unlikely to be active

Steven Jackson (quadriceps): should be ready to go, said Jim Haslett on Monday

Sammy Morris (knee): doesn’t sound good for Week 9

Santana Moss (hamstring): says it’s no concern, and that he’ll play Monday

Carson Palmer (elbow): ruled out Monday, Ryan Fitzpatrick to start again

Willie Parker (knee): practiced Tuesday but questionable

Michael Pittman (ribs): questionable; whole backfield is nicked up

Clinton Portis (ankle): expected to play, though a Monday game

Ben Roethlisberger (shoulder): aggravated the injury in Week 8; should play though

Tony Romo (finger): likely to be inactive again, Brad Johnson will start

 

Pickup Candidates

Donnie Avery, Chad Pennington, Ted Ginn Jr., Kevin Faulk, Kolby Smith, Ryan Torain, Ray Rice, Mike Walker, Martellus Bennett

 

 

START ‘EM

 

Quarterbacks

Kyle Orton (vs. DET)

Chad Pennington (at DEN)

The obvious: Kurt Warner (at STL) and Jay Cutler (vs. MIA)

 

Running Backs

Earnest Graham (at KC)

Tim Hightower (at STL)

Maurice Jones-Drew (at CIN)

The obvious: Michael Turner (at OAK) and Matt Forte (vs. DET)

 

Wide Receivers

Donnie Avery (vs. ARI)

Bernard Berrian (vs. HOU)

Devin Hester (vs. DET)

The obvious: Brandon Marshall (vs. MIA) and Anquan Boldin/Larry Fitzgerald (at STL)

 

Tight Ends and Defenses

Greg Olson (vs. DET)

Jacksonville Jaguars defense (at CIN)

The obvious: Tony Gonzalez (vs. TB) and Chicago Bears defense (vs. DET)

 

SIT ‘EM

 

Quarterbacks

Jason Campbell (vs. PIT)

Ben Roethlisberger (at WAS)

The obvious: Derek Anderson (vs. BAL) and Brad Johnson (at NYG)

 

Running Backs

Ryan Grant (at TEN)

Jamal Lewis (vs. BAL)

Steve Slaton (at MIN)

The obvious: Kevin Smith/Rudi Johnson (at CHI) and Kolby Smith (vs. TB)

 

Wide Receivers

Donald Driver (at TEN)

Santonio Holmes (at WAS)

Terrell Owens (at NYG) — more a knock on the matchup than a must-sit; he’s a borderline No. 2/flex for the week at best

The obvious: Roy Williams (at NYG) and Chad Johnson (vs. JAC)

 

Tight Ends and Defenses

Jason Witten (at NYG)

      –> if Witten sits, then Tony Scheffler (vs. MIA)

Minnesota Vikings defense (vs. HOU)

The obvious: Dustin Keller (at BUF) and New England Patriots (at IND)

 

STUDS/DUDS/SLEEPERS 

Studs: Brandon Marshall , Kurt Warner, David Garrard, Larry Fitzgerald, Jay Cutler, Michael Turner, Westbrook,

Duds: Ryan Grant, Terrell Owens, Thomas Jones, Jamal Lewis, Moore / Parker

Sleepers: Kyle Orton, Devin Hester, Justin Gage, Eddie Royal, Roddy White, Tim Hightower

Posted on Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 at 6:35 pm.
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