The Fantasy Football Blog

Correll Buckhalter (AP)

UPDATED: Wednesday, 9 p.m.

After weeks of speculation, it became official today that Correll Buckhalter (PHI-RB) will miss the entire 2005 season. Rookie Ryan Moats will likely be the No. 2 backup behind Brian Westbrook. Moats may get 10-15 touches per game, more than most backups, however, because Westbrook is versatile enough to line up at wide receiver. With the Eagles short in WR depth, Westbrook could line up in the slot a few times a game with Moats in the backfield. Grab Moats in deep leagues or if you own Westbrook and have room on your roster to handcuff them.

Also, Chris Mortenson talked about Antonio Gates' (SD_TE) on The Show on ESPN.com this morning. Here's a piece:

Chris Mortensen: There is zero chance of Gates playing in the opener. The agent misled everyone with that statement....the commissioner has no power to intercede. It's a collectively bargained issue. Once the Chargers sent the letter, it was irrevocable and the agent should have made that plain to Gates that he had a Saturday deadline. Very unfortunate.

UPDATE: Lee Suggs (CLE-RB) was the favorite to win the Browns starting job, but he suffered a high ankle sprain last week and has no idea when he'll be able to return to practice. Hopefully, it will be by next week and Week 1. Check back for updates this week.

Friday's column will break down wide receivers.