Archive for September, 2010

Ravens will have Lewis, Heap vs. Bengals

Ray Lewis had been questionable for the Ravens’ matchup with the Bengals because a foot injury, but Baltimore will have its star linebacker on the field Sunday. Veteran TE Todd Heap is also active for the Ravens.

Revis could be covering Welker

Jets CB Darrelle Revis could be lined up on Patriots WR Wes Welker on Sunday, sources told the New York Daily News.

Sunday is Tony Gonzalez Day in Atlanta

Tony Gonzalez recorded his 1,000th career catch last Sunday against the vaunted Steelers defense. The folks in Pittsburgh weren’t so happy to have Gonzalez attain this crowning achievement on their soil, giving him only a smattering of applause and even a few boos. To rectify this lack of fanfare for the occasion, the Falcons are marking Sunday’s home game against the Cardinals “Tony Gonzalez Day.”

Harvin listed as questionable for Sunday

Vikings RB Adrian Peterson told reporters this week that he would like 40 to 50 carries per game (via the Star Tribune). And you know what, he might need to reach that total for the Vikings to win.

Injury roundup: Cowboys get o-line help

The Cowboys offensive line will get a boost with the return of linemen Marc Colombo and Kyle Kosier. And not a moment too soon, facing Bears DE Julius Peppers this week, too.

Haley doesn’t think much of your fantasy team

There was a lot of speculation that Chiefs coach Todd Haley hated fantasy enthusiasts. And now he has come out and admitted it, too.

Anxiety Friday: Nicks expects to play on Sunday

Sweating out a Sunday injury report is bad enough. Sweating out a guy who is playing on Sunday night (or obviously Monday) is just the worst. And that is where we stand with Giants WR Hakeem Nicks who looked like a breakout star in Week 1.

Vick poses interesting question this week

Eagles QB Michael Vick should be relatively safe to play this week.

Young has grown up, has confidence back

After sitting down with Vince Young for our interview for NFL GameDay Morning earlier this week, I came away thinking about how you measure confidence and the amount that is required to play football at the highest level.

Lombardi: Wins could put locker room behind Vick

NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi suggests it will be difficult for Eagles coach Andy Reid to turn back to starter Kevin Kolb if the team wins the next two games and the locker room gets behind Vick.

Fumbles will cost Greene time, fantasy value

Shonn Greene could become a fantasy bust if he can’t cure his case of fumbilitis.

Four teams have been linked to Vincent Jackson

One result of the ruling on Vincent Jackson’s current NFL suspension is that it will likely accelerate the timeline for a potential trade.

On tap: What is the best fit for Vincent Jackson?

Of all the hot stories around the NFL on Thursday, the topic du joir at NFL Network is the immediate future of Vincent Jackson.

Jackson will be on fantasy radar after suspension

Vincent Jackson could be back sooner than later for fantasy owners … if the Chargers deal him in the next few days.

Briggs: Women shouldn’t be in locker room

The latest voice to speak out over the Ines Sainz incident is that of Bears LB Lance Briggs, who doesn’t believe females belong in an NFL locker room.

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