9-08-07 | L.J. Smith
According to PhiladelphiaEagles.com, Eagles TE L.J. Smith has been downgraded to questionable for this Sunday's game against the Packers. TE Matt Schobel will start in Smith's place if he can't go. [source]
Opinion: Get Smith out of your line-up unless things change. If you're desperate for a TE replacement and your league still allows for add/drops, Schobel wouldn't be a bad replacement.
9-08-07 | WR Greg Jennings
According to JSOnline.com, Packers WR Greg Jennings is not likely to play on Sunday against the Eagles. Rookie WR James Jones is expected to start if Jennings can't go. [source]
Opinion: We love James Jones this year and we believe that he is capable of becoming a great WR in this league (if given the opportunity). He has already earned his way into a WR2 rotation if you ask us, but it's funny how NFL coaches play these situations out sometimes. Greg Jennings' injury sure is a break for James Jones, now all he has to do is capitalize. If he does, you may see a "rotation" announcement by the GB coaching staff as early as week two. That is the first step! His talent will win out if he can get that far and stay healthy.
9-08-07 | RB Vernand Morency
According to JSOnline.com, Packers RB Vernand Morency does not appear likely to play on Sunday against the Eagles. [source]
Opinion: Brandon Jackson should see some major action on Sunday. A lot of touches makes him a very solid flex in week 1.
9-07-07 | WR James Jones
According to Packers.com, WR James Jones will start for Green Bay if Greg Jennings can't go in week one. [source]
Opinion: Jones is an exciting rookie to own. Most rookie WRs can't be counted on in fantasy football, but on occasion a receiver like Colston or Boldin comes along and has a breakout rookie campaign. We're not saying James Jones is a lock to follow in their footsteps, but he certainly fits the part and has the potential. This Greg Jennings injury could be opening a door that Jennings will never be able to close.
9-07-07 | WR Terry Glenn
According to ESPN, Cowboys WR Terry Glenn (knee) is likely done for the season. [source]
Opinion: Sources were suggesting this at first, then the story was pulled back. It looks like the "out for the season" report was the most accurate. Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton has a ton more value moving forward and should be owned in all leagues.
9-07-07 | QB Peyton Manning
Colts QB Peyton Manning was 18-of-30 for 294 yards and 3TDs on Thursday night against the Saints.
Opinion: Manning might just throw for 35-40TDs this season, which means both Harrison and Wayne could finish inside the top 5 for fantasy WRs in '07.
9-07-07 | WR Reggie Wayne
Colts WR Reggie Wayne caught 7 passes for 121 yards and 2TDs on Thursday night against the Saints.
Opinion: Wayne was our #2 ranked WR for most of the off-season, but Chad Johnson moved ahead of him last month. Wayne was back to #2 before the Thursday night game even ended (all four writers that make up the staff averaged rankings moved him to #2 like that!).
9-07-07 | WR Marvin Harrison
Colts WR Marvin Harrison caught 4 passes for 83 yards and 1TD on Thursday night against the Saints.
Opinion: Harrison feels like a top 5 lock for WR scoring in 2007. This finally may be that year that Wayne takes over as the team's #1WR, but all that means is that Wayne might finish #2 or #3 overall for WRs and Harrison might finish right behind him at #4 or #5. Both receivers should be considered top 5 guys looking forward.
9-07-07 | RB Joseph Addai
Colts RB Joseph Addai ran the ball 23 times for 117 yards and 1TD on Thursday night against the Saints. The runner also caught 3 passes for 25 yards.
Opinion: If Addai can stay healthy, something we're concerned about, he could have a huge fantasy season. He has never been a full-time rusher, but it appears that the Colts are going to put him in scoring position early and often. Treat Addai like a solid #1RB, just be sure that you grab Kenton Keith if for some reason he is still available in your league.
9-07-07 | QB Drew Brees
Saints QB Drew Brees threw 41 passes on Thursday night against the Colts, but only managed to complete 21 of those passes for 192 yards, with zero touchdowns and two interceptions.
Opinion: Brees almost broke an NFL record for the lowest yards per completion (averaging 6.8 yards per completion). He wouldn't have hit the 6.8 mark if it had not been for his final pass of the game. Brees should bounce-back next week — He is one of the most talented signal callers in the entire NFL, and he has a plethora of talent to utilize.
9-07-07 | RB Reggie Bush
Saints RB Reggie Bush ran the ball 12 times for 38 yards on Sunday night against the Colts. He also caught four passes, but for only 7 yards.
Opinion: That entire Saints offense should rebound next week against the Bucs, so don't panic if you own some good old Saints!
9-07-07 | RB Deuce McAllister
Deuce McAllister ran the ball just 10 times for 39 yards on Thursday night against the Colts. McAllister also caught 2 passes for 7 yards.
Opinion: That entire Saints offense should rebound next week against the Bucs, so don't panic if you own some good old Saints!
9-07-07 | WR Marques Colston
Saints WR Marques Colston caught 6 passes for 47 yards on Thursday night against the Colts.
Opinion: We're not too worried about the Brees/Colston connection — Colston did catch 6 passes! The entire team just had a bad night and Brees was only averaging 6.8 yards per completion. We still consider Colston a top 5-7 fantasy WR in 2007.
9-06-07 | RB Michael Turner
According Chargers.com, Chargers RB Michael Turner "participated in all phases of Thursday's practice" and he appears to be ready for week one. [source]
Opinion: Turner remains our favorite sleeper running back in 2007. If he is ever forced to start, we truly believe that he will produce like a top 5-10 fantasy running back per start.