Fantasy Nation Week 2

[eagle eye]

How about some starts/sits for this week? Okay, I'm glad you asked. To keep this post manageable I won't give reasons for my opinions but if you have a question or think I'm full of crap let me know!

QB Starts
> RGIII vs the Packers
> Matt Schaub vs the Titans
> Andrew Luck vs the Dolphins
> Michael Vick vs the Chargers

Sleeper pick of the week - Terrelle Pryor vs the Jaguars

QB Sits
> EJ Manual vs the Panthers
> Ben Roethlesberger vs the Bengals
> Joe Flacco vs the Browns (mostly because of Joe Haden and also because I hate Flacco)
> Josh Freeman vs the Saints


RB Starts
> Darren McFadden vs the Raiders
> Eddie Lacy vs the Redskins
> DeAngelo Williams vs the Bills
> Marshawn Lynch vs the 49ers

Sleeper (as a flex option) Darryl Richardson vs the Falcons

RB Sits
> The Law Firm vs the Steelers
> Reshard Mendenhall vs the Lions
> Ryan Mathews vs the Eagles
> Montee Ball vs the Giants (still can't trust him as a pass protector - got most of his reps in mop up time)

WR Starts
> Leonard Hankerson (emerged over the preseason and caught 2 TDs in Week 1)
> Steve Smith vs the Bills
> Marlon Brown vs the Browns
> DeSean Jackson vs the Chargers

Sleeper Dwayne Bowe vs the Cowboys (3 Giants WRs went over 100 yards receiving in Week 1)
Sleeper II - Harry Douglas vs the Rams (Roddy White questionable)

WR Sits
> Roddy White vs the Rams (dealing with the dreaded high ankle sprain - only 2 catches Week 1)
> Stevie Johnson vs the Panthers
> Mike Williams vs the Saints
> Greg Jennings vs the Bears

TE Starts
> Jordan Cameron vs the Ravens
> Julius Thomas vs the Giants
> Owen Daniels vs the Titans
> Jason Witten vs the Chiefs (this is probably the last time I list him because this a no-brainer)
> Brent Celek vs the Chargers

Sleeper - Colby Fleener vs the Dolphins (starter Dwayne Allen did not practice this week due to a hip injury and is listed as questionable for the game)

[boomer]

Ok lets look at some critical injures coming into the second week. I am trying to hit on some of the names that will have a " starter impact on your roster. Lots of Jags and keep an eye on the Falcons.

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Quarterbacks

Blaine Gabbert, Jaguars
9/10: Blaine Gabbert is out.

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Running Backs

Vick Ballard, Colts
9/13: Vick Ballard is out for the year with a knee injury.

9/12: Vick Ballard was limited in Thursday's practice with a knee.

Le'Veon Bell, Steelers
9/14: Out for Monday's game.

9/12: Le'Veon Bell is not practicing.

9/11: The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review says that Le'Veon Bell is expected to return in about a month.

9/10: Le'Veon Bell isn't participating in individual drills. He's highly unlikely to play this week.

Jamaal Charles, Chiefs
9/13: Jamaal Charles told the media that he'll play Sunday.

9/12: Jamaal Charles was limited in Thursday's practice.

9/11: Jamaal Charles missed practice Wednesday. Andy Reid, a pathological liar, said that he expects Charles to play. We'll see.

Da'Rel Scott, Giants
9/13: Da'Rel Scott is listed as probable.

9/12: Tom Coughlin said Da'Rel Scott is fine.

9/11: Da'Rel Scott injured his knee in practice. His status for Sunday is unknown.

Shane Vereen, Patriots
9/10: Shane Vereen is out until Week 11 because of wrist surgery.





Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Wide Receivers

Danny Amendola, Patriots
9/12: Danny Amendola is not expected to play, per Adam Schefter.

9/11: Danny Amendola is listed as doubtful.

9/10: Danny Amendola was limited in Tuesday's practice. He's a game-time decision.

Dez Bryant, Cowboys
9/13: Dez Bryant practiced fully again Friday.

9/12: Dez Bryant put forth a full practice Thursday.

9/11: Dez Bryant was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals
9/13: Larry Fitzgerald is listed as questionable and could be a game-time decision according to AZCardinals.com.

Julio Jones, Falcons
9/13: Julio Jones was limited again Friday and is listed as questionable.

9/12: Julio Jones was limited in Thursday's practice.

9/11: Julio Jones missed practice with a knee injury.


Cecil Shorts, Jaguars
9/13: The Jaguars have confirmed that Cecil Shorts will play Sunday.

9/12: Cecil Shorts was limited in two consecutive practices.

Roddy White, Falcons this is key because Julio is also on the list

9/13: Roddy White was limited in practice Friday. The team says he'll play, but he'll likely just be a decoy again.

9/12: Roddy White missed practice again Thursday.

9/11: Roddy White missed practice Wednesday.

9/10: Roddy White told his Twitter followers not to start him if he doesn't practice. We'll see what happens this week.





Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Tight Ends

Dwayne Allen, Colts
9/14: Downgraded from questionable to doubtful.

9/13: Dwayne Allen missed practice yet again Friday. He's questionable, but don't count on him playing.

9/12: Dwayne Allen missed Thursday's practice.

9/11: Dwayne Allen missed practice Wednesday with a hip injury.

Jermichael Finley, Packers
9/13: Jermichael Finley is listed as probable.

9/12: Jermichael Finley was limited in Thursday's practice.

9/11: Jermichael Finley missed Wednesday's practice with a toe injury.

Rob Gronkowski, Patriots
9/12: There's a chance Rob Gronkowski could be back in Week 3.

9/11: Rob Gronkowski is listed as doubtful.

9/10: Rob Gronkowski was limited in Tuesday's practice.

Marcedes Lewis, Jaguars
9/13: Marcedes Lewis is listed as doubtful.

9/12: Marcedes Lewis is considered a longshot to play Sunday.

9/11: Marcedes Lewis missed practice Wednesday.

Zach Sudfeld, Patriots
9/12: Zach Sudfeld is not expected to play, per Tom Curran.

9/11: Zach Sudfeld is listed as questionable.

9/10: Zach Sudfeld was limited in Tuesday's practice.

[boomer]

Danny Amendola is being reported to have a torn Abductor muscle. This is the muscle arount the hip and leg, along with a possible sports hernia. We are hearing 4 to 6 weeks to be out.

Look for Donald Brown to take the back up spot for the Colts now that Vick Ballard is down. This is important because Ahmad Bradshaw has the ankles of a 60 year old man.