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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