Archive for September, 2010

Packers’ Grant heads to locker room with ankle injury

The injuries are coming fast and furious in the second quarter of the Eagles-Packers game.

Overreaction Theater: McFadden is a superstar

Here is the thing that gets overlooked in a game like the Titans blowout of the Raiders. RB Darren McFadden actually had a good game. Seriously. Well, at least fantasy wise.

Time to add Brandon Jackson?

Brandon Jackson could be a hot name on the fantasy waiver wire next week.

Should possession rule be changed?

The talk of Week 1 is going to be Calvin Johnson’s game-winning touchdown that wasn’t.

Disguise by LeBeau led to interception, Steelers’ win

Some trickery from Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau that might otherwise go unnoticed led directly to the overtime win against the Falcons on Sunday.

Robin outplays Batman at New England

Remember that one episode of Batman when Robin saved the Caped Crusader? Yeah, me neither.

Foster won’t be one-week wonder for Texans

Arian Foster is showcasing why he was one of my favorite sleepers.

Nicks having big day — if you are starting him

Here is a little friendly advice for all of you fantasy enthusiasts — make sure your lineup is set the way you want it before you start running your mouth.

Injury roundup: Hampton, Roach done for Sunday

As season-opening games creep into the third quarter, more and more players succumb to injuries. Here are the latest updates to hit the NFL.com news desk.

Cardinals RB Wells inactive vs. Rams

Cardinals RB Beanie Wells (knee) has been ruled out of Sunday’s season opener against the Rams. Wells didn’t participate in practice Friday and was listed as questionable in the team’s final injury report.

Getting a handle on defending CJ2K

We’ve been witness to some vintage Chris Johnson in the first half of the Titans/Raiders tilt.

Hightower could be a star with Wells out

Beanie Wells is out of action, so Tim Hightower becomes a great start in fantasy leagues.

Lions lose QB Stafford to shoulder injury

Lions QB Matthew Stafford injured his throwing shoulder during the second quarter of Sunday’s season opener against the Bears and will not return.

So much for that bold prediction: Stafford out

Shaun Hill will start the second half for the Lions. Thus ending my bold prediction of Matthew Stafford having more fantasy points than Jay Cutler this week.

Best is top rookie in early going

Lions RB Jahvid Best has scored a pair of first-half touchdowns making him the first Lions player to score two rushing touchdowns in his first game since Billy Sims did it against the Los Angeles Rams in 1980.

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