Here’s a look at some of the bigger news and notes that fantasy owners need to know for the upcoming Week 8 of the NFL season.

It was a tough day for wide receivers, as Houston’s Andre Johnson, Minnesota’s Bernard Berrian and Indianapolis’ Reggie Wayne all sustained injuries. Johnson and Berrian didn’t return, although Wayne did.

Colts S Bob Sanders will make his 2009 season debut against the Rams.

After being held out for a day of rest on Thursday, Colts S Bob Sanders (knee) was a full participant in practice on Friday and is expected to make his debut against the Rams. Sanders, the 2007 Defensive Player of the Year, hasn’t played in a game since January.

Teams have released their practice participation reports for Thursday. Here’s a look at some of the notable players.

Teams have released their first practice participation reports for Week 7. Here’s the status of some notable players.

Bills QB Trent Edwards, Seahawks LB Lofa Tatupu and Eagles LT Jason Peters were among the players who suffered injuries in Week 6.

Passing along a few injury updates from the early games in Week 6.

Rams WR Donnie Avery scored a touchdown for fantasy owners, but he’s left Sunday’s game in Jacksonville with an injured hip.

Here’s a quick look at some of the bigger stories in the NFL and how they’ll affect your fantasy team in Week 5.

Michael Fabiano discusses your opinions and thoughts on what defines a true sleeper in the world of fantasy football.

As training camp practices and news conferences wind down, here’s a quick look at some of Monday’s news, including the latest on injuries to Chris Wells, Donnie Avery and Felix Jones.

One fantasy owner nearly broke his own thumb after reading that Lions WR Calvin Johnson was spotted wearing a cast.

Cardinals: QB Brian St. Pierre (3rd), DE/LB Travis LaBoy, T Elliot Vallejo, T Brandon Keith, DT Alan Branch, WR Early Doucet, TE Leonard Pope, TE Ben Patrick.

So maybe he did deserve to be the first wide receiver taken in the 2008 NFL Draft. Rams WR Donnie Avery has four catches for 113 yards with one touchdown in less than a half against New England. He’s become a much more viable fantasy starter in recent weeks.