Fantasy Football Rundown: Week 1
Each week throughout the NFL season, Anita Marks will take a look at the NFL's storylines and trends that could have an impact on your Fantasy Football roster.
This week, Anita takes a look at the league's opening week matchups and shares some tips and insights.
Good luck to everyone this Fantasy Season...
TOP STORIES
Kurt Warner named the Cardinals' starting QB
Rudi Johnson released by Bengals, joins Lions as backup
That leaves Chris Perry the de facto starter in Cincy, though Kenny Watson lurks
Brandon Marshall's suspension decreased from three games to one
Osi Umenyiora has a torn lateral meniscus, out for the season
Shawne Merriman plans to play through a torn LCL and PCL
INJURY REPORT
Derek Anderson (concussion) -- has been practicing, expected to play
Tom Brady (foot) -- expected to play
Reggie Brown (hamstring) -- OUT
Ahman Green (groin) -- should be available for Week 1
Tarvaris Jackson (knee) -- practiced Tuesday, should start Week 1
Chad Johnson (shoulder) -- practiced Wednesday, says he will play
Jamal Lewis (hamstring) -- all indications are he will play
Willis McGahee (knee surgery) -- likely to be available for Week 1
Jerry Porter (hamstring) -- OUT
PICK-UP'S
Kurt Warner the Cards' starting QB -- he's an instant pickup across the board
J.T. O'Sullivan the 49ers' starting QB -- could warrant backup status
Tim Hightower -- could be the goal-line back and a critical handcuff to Edgerrin James
Steve Slaton/Chris Taylor -- battling to be next in line behind Ahman Green
Courtney Taylor -- starting flanker for the Seahawks (that's Bobby Engram's spot)
DeSean Jackson -- one of the few healthy receivers in Philly
Eddie Royal -- starter in Week 1, might be starter for the long haul
Josh Morgan -- Royal's teammate has a shot at slot-receiver action in San Fran
Zach Miller -- finished 2007 strong working with JaMarcus Russell
START 'EM'S
Quarterbacks
Kurt Warner (at SF)
Donovan McNabb (vs. STL)
Jeff Garcia (at NO)
The obvious: Tom Brady (vs. KC), Tony Romo (at CLE)
Running Backs
Thomas Jones (at MIA)
Justin Fargas/Darren McFadden (vs. DEN)
Michael Turner (vs. DET)
The obvious: Marion Barber (at CLE), Brian Westbrook (vs. STL)
Wide Receivers
Calvin Johnson (at ATL)
Dwayne Bowe (at NE)
Greg Jennings (vs. MIN)
The obvious: Larry Fitzgerald (at SF), Santonio Holmes (vs. HOU)
Tight Ends and Defenses
Chris Cooley (at NYG)
Eagles defense (vs. STL)
The obvious: Patriots defense (vs. KC), Jason Witten (at CLE)
SIT 'EM'S
Quarterbacks
Marc Bulger (at PHI)
Jay Cutler (at OAK)
David Garrard (at TEN)
The obvious: Vince Young (vs. JAC), Jake Delhomme (at SD)
Running Backs
Ryan Grant (vs. MIN)
Larry Johnson (at NE)
Reggie Bush (vs. TB)
The obvious: Chris Perry (at BAL), DeAngelo Williams/Jonathan Stewart (at SD)
Wide Receivers
Lee Evans (vs. SEA)
Santana Moss (at NYG)
Bernard Berrian (at GB)
The obvious: Devin Hester (at IND), Donte' Stallworth (vs. DAL)
Tight Ends and Defenses
Tony Scheffler (at OAK)
Bears defense (at IND)
The obvious: Randy McMichael (at PHI), Buccaneers defense (at NO
STUDS/DUDS/SLEEPERS
Studs: Marion Barber, Kurt Warner, Frank Gore, TJ, Westbrook
Duds: Ryan Grant, Lee Evans, Hasselbeck, Larry Johnson, Bulger
Sleepers: Justin Fargas, Jeff Garcia, Kitna, Aaron Rodgers, Cotchery, Kevin Smith
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