Friday Week 1 Extras
We’re finally in the regular season and there are always a ton of question going into Week 1. Let’s take a look at what to watch for in each game Sunday.
Seattle at Detroit, 1 p.m. — How does the Lions offense look under new offensive coordinator Mike Martz? Can they sling the ball around the way Martz’s Rams teams did? They don’t seem to have the same amount of talent as those teams in St. Louis, but Jon Kitna (DET-QB), Kevin Jones (DET-RB) and Roy Williams (DET-WR) will all be posting good fantasy numbers if they can come close to Martz’s old offenses.
NY Jets at Tennessee, 1 p.m. — Who the heck is running the ball for the Jets and just how many touches is he getting?
Denver at St. Louis, 1 p.m. — I’m wondering what the Rams offense will look like under new coach Scott Linehan and whether Steven Jackson (STL-RB) will finally get 27-30 carries per game. We’ll start to find out here.
Buffalo at New England, 1 p.m. — Looks like Laurence Maroney (NE-RB) will play Sunday. Interested in how much the Pats use him and newly acquired Doug Gabriel (NE-WR).
Philadelphia at Houston, 1 p.m. — How do both offenses look? The Eagles, of course, have Donovan McNabb (PHI-QB) back, but their receivers are question marks. Also, Houston has questions all over the field. Does Wali Lundy (HOU-RB) deserve to be a starter?
Atlanta at Carolina, 1 p.m. — Will the Falcons use preseason star Jerious Norwood (ATL-RB) much to spell Warrick Dunn (ATL-RB)?
Cincinnati at Kansas City, 1 p.m. — Larry Johnson (KC-RB) was unstoppable last season. Is he the same guy with a new coaching staff and revamped offensive line?
Baltimore at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. — Will Steve McNair (BAL-QB) look like an old man or a seasoned veteran?
New Orleans at Cleveland, 1 p.m. — How do the Saints break up the touches between Deuce McAllister (NO-RB) and Reggie Bush (NO-RB)? Does Charlie Frye (CLE-QB) take another step toward being a solid NFL QB?
Chicago at Green Bay, 4:15 p.m. — Do the Bears actually do anything offensively? Is Greg Jennings (GB-WR) actually a good rookie sleeper or just a guy who looked good in camp/preseason?
Dallas at Jacksonville, 4:15 p.m. — How do the Cowboys break up the touches between Julius Jones (DAL-RB) and Marion Barber (DAL-RB)? Is Terrell Owens (DAL-WR) healthy?
San Francisco at Arizona, 4:15 p.m. — Can the Cardinals run the ball with Edgerrin James (ARZ-RB)? Can Alex Smith (SF-QB) stay upright long enough to get the ball to Antonio Bryant (SF-WR) and Vernon Davis (SF-TE)?
Indianapolis at NY Giants, 8:15 p.m. — Mentioned this in the column, but I’m mostly wondering how the Mannings will react to playing against each other. Also, is it Dominic Rhodes (IND-RB) or Joseph Addai (IND-RB) running the ball?
Here’s the complete NFL Injury Report with key guys bolded:
Sunday
CINCINNATI BENGALS AT KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Bengals: OUT: WR Antonio Chatman (groin). QUESTIONABLE: CB Deltha O’Neal (knee); LB David Pollack (hamstring). PROBABLE: DT Sam Adams (knee); LB Ahmad Brooks (neck); WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (heel). Chiefs: PROBABLE: T Kevin Sampson (hamstring).
DENVER BRONCOS AT ST. LOUIS RAMS — Broncos: QUESTIONABLE: DE Courtney Brown (knee). PROBABLE: DE Patrick Chukwurah (ankle); WR Brandon Marshall (knee); T Adam Meadows (shoulder); T Erik Pears (finger); RB Cecil Sapp (hamstring); DT Gerard Warren (toe). Rams: No injuries to report.
NEW YORK JETS AT TENNESSEE TITANS — Jets: OUT: C Trey Teague (lower leg). QUESTIONABLE: CB David Barrett (upper leg); WR Tim Dwight (upper leg). PROBABLE: LB Matt Chatham (lower leg); G Pete Kendall (lower leg). Titans: OUT: TE Erron Kinney (knee); DE Antwan Odom (knee). QUESTIONABLE: T Jacob Bell (back); WR David Givens (hamstring); G Benji Olson (hamstring); S Lamont Thompson (ankle); RB LenDale White (ankle).
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES AT HOUSTON TEXANS — Eagles: DOUBTFUL: RB Reno Mahe (ankle). PROBABLE: DE Jerome McDougle (rib); S Quintin Mikell (thumb); DT Darwin Walker (rib). Texans: OUT: CB Demarcus Faggins (foot). PROBABLE: RB Ron Dayne (toe).
ATLANTA FALCONS AT CAROLINA PANTHERS — Falcons: DOUBTFUL: LB Edgerton Hartwell (knee). QUESTIONABLE: RB Fred McCrary (foot). Panthers: QUESTIONABLE: DT Jordan Carstens (elbow); LB Na’il Diggs (knee); WR Steve Smith (thigh). PROBABLE: G Evan Mathis (shoulder); S Kevin McCadam (shoulder); S Shaun Williams (ankle).
BALTIMORE RAVENS AT TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Ravens: QUESTIONABLE: RB P.J. Daniels (thigh); DT Aubrayo Franklin (thigh); RB Jamal Lewis (hip); WR Derrick Mason (thigh); CB Chris McAlister (thigh). Buccaneers: QUESTIONABLE: G Dan Buenning (ankle); G Davin Joseph (knee); LB Shelton Quarles (groin).
BUFFALO BILLS AT NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Bills: QUESTIONABLE S: Matt Bowen (lower leg). Patriots: QUESTIONABLE: LB Tedy Bruschi (wrist); WR Chad Jackson (hamstring); T Nick Kaczur (shoulder). PROBABLE: QB Tom Brady (right shoulder); WR Doug Gabriel (hamstring); G Steve Neal (ankle).
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS AT CLEVELAND BROWNS — Saints: DOUBTFUL: DT Rodney Leisle (knee); S Bryan Scott (hamstring). QUESTIONABLE: CB Dejuan Groce (hamstring); RB Aaron Stecker (ankle). Browns: OUT: CB Daylon McCutcheon (knee). DOUBTFUL: S Brian Russell (elbow). QUESTIONABLE: G Joe Andruzzi (ankle); CB Gary Baxter (pectoral); CB Leigh Bodden (pectoral); TE Darnell Dinkins (knee); T Nat Dorsey (ankle); CB Antonio Perkins (groin); G Isaac Sowells (ankle); LB Mason Unck (knee).
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS AT DETROIT LIONS — Seahawks: OUT: TE Jerramy Stevens (knee). PROBABLE: DT Russell Davis (foot); WR Darrell Jackson (knee); T Walter Jones (shoulder). Lions: OUT: WR Shaun Bodiford (knee); TE Casey Fitzsimmons (wrist). PROBABLE: DT Shaun Cody (shoulder).
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS AT ARIZONA CARDINALS — 49ers: OUT: TE Delanie Walker (shoulder). DOUBTFUL: DE Parys Haralson (foot). QUESTIONABLE: CB Shawntae Spencer (hamstring). Cardinals: OUT: LB Karlos Dansby (toe); T Oliver Ross (knee). PROBABLE: QB Matt Leinart (right shoulder).
CHICAGO BEARS AT GREEN BAY PACKERS — Bears: QUESTIONABLE: RB Cedric Benson (shoulder); WR Mark Bradley (hip); S Mike Brown (Achilles); DE Alex Brown (shoulder); WR Justin Gage (rib); DE Israel Idonije (ankle); TE Gabriel Reid (back); RB J.D. Runnels (ankle). Packers: OUT: T Junius Coston (knee). DOUBTFUL: CB Will Blackmon (foot). QUESTIONABLE: RB William Henderson (knee).
DALLAS COWBOYS AT JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Cowboys: QUESTIONABLE: T Flozell Adams (calf); LB Bradie James (groin); K Mike Vanderjagt (right groin). Jaguars: QUESTIONABLE TE Marcedes Lewis (ankle); LB Mike Peterson (knee) PROBABLE S Gerald Sensabaugh (ankle); CB Scott Starks (ribs).
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS AT NEW YORK GIANTS — Colts: OUT: RB De De Dorsey (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: LB Gary Brackett (knee); TE Dallas Clark (concussion); CB Jason David (groin); S Mike Doss (lower leg); LB Gilbert Gardner (hand); CB Nicholas Harper (ankle); TE Ben Hartsock (hamstring); CB Tim Jennings (ankle); T Charlie Johnson (knee); LB Freddie Keiaho (knee); G Ryan Lilja (knee); LB Rob Morris (shoulder); DT Montae Reagor (knee); DT Corey Simon (knee); P Hunter Smith (right groin); QB Jim Sorgi (right shoulder); WR Brandon Stokley (ankle); DE Josh Thomas (hip); K Adam Vinatieri (left foot). Giants: OUT: RB Derrick Ward (foot). QUESTIONABLE: WR Sinorice Moss (quadricep); G Rich Seubert (toe). PROBABLE: LB LaVar Arrington (knee).
Monday
MINNESOTA VIKINGS AT WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Vikings: QUESTIONABLE: RB Mewelde Moore (knee); CB Fred Smoot (ribs). Redskins: DOUBTFUL: CB Shawn Springs (abdomen). QUESTIONABLE: RB Clinton Portis (shoulder). PROBABLE: DE Renaldo Wynn (ankle).
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS AT OAKLAND RAIDERS — Chargers: DOUBTFUL: TE Aaron Shea (back). QUESTIONABLE: T Leander Jordan (neck). PROBABLE: CB Cletis Gordon (wrist); T Marcus McNeill (hand). Raiders: DOUBTFUL: C Jake Grove (shoulder); TE John Madsen (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: DE Lance Johnstone (shin). PROBABLE: TE James Adkisson (knee); WR Alvis Whitted (groin).
See you Monday morning for reactions for Sunday and previews for Monday night.
Seattle at Detroit, 1 p.m. — How does the Lions offense look under new offensive coordinator Mike Martz? Can they sling the ball around the way Martz’s Rams teams did? They don’t seem to have the same amount of talent as those teams in St. Louis, but Jon Kitna (DET-QB), Kevin Jones (DET-RB) and Roy Williams (DET-WR) will all be posting good fantasy numbers if they can come close to Martz’s old offenses.
NY Jets at Tennessee, 1 p.m. — Who the heck is running the ball for the Jets and just how many touches is he getting?
Denver at St. Louis, 1 p.m. — I’m wondering what the Rams offense will look like under new coach Scott Linehan and whether Steven Jackson (STL-RB) will finally get 27-30 carries per game. We’ll start to find out here.
Buffalo at New England, 1 p.m. — Looks like Laurence Maroney (NE-RB) will play Sunday. Interested in how much the Pats use him and newly acquired Doug Gabriel (NE-WR).
Philadelphia at Houston, 1 p.m. — How do both offenses look? The Eagles, of course, have Donovan McNabb (PHI-QB) back, but their receivers are question marks. Also, Houston has questions all over the field. Does Wali Lundy (HOU-RB) deserve to be a starter?
Atlanta at Carolina, 1 p.m. — Will the Falcons use preseason star Jerious Norwood (ATL-RB) much to spell Warrick Dunn (ATL-RB)?
Cincinnati at Kansas City, 1 p.m. — Larry Johnson (KC-RB) was unstoppable last season. Is he the same guy with a new coaching staff and revamped offensive line?
Baltimore at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. — Will Steve McNair (BAL-QB) look like an old man or a seasoned veteran?
New Orleans at Cleveland, 1 p.m. — How do the Saints break up the touches between Deuce McAllister (NO-RB) and Reggie Bush (NO-RB)? Does Charlie Frye (CLE-QB) take another step toward being a solid NFL QB?
Chicago at Green Bay, 4:15 p.m. — Do the Bears actually do anything offensively? Is Greg Jennings (GB-WR) actually a good rookie sleeper or just a guy who looked good in camp/preseason?
Dallas at Jacksonville, 4:15 p.m. — How do the Cowboys break up the touches between Julius Jones (DAL-RB) and Marion Barber (DAL-RB)? Is Terrell Owens (DAL-WR) healthy?
San Francisco at Arizona, 4:15 p.m. — Can the Cardinals run the ball with Edgerrin James (ARZ-RB)? Can Alex Smith (SF-QB) stay upright long enough to get the ball to Antonio Bryant (SF-WR) and Vernon Davis (SF-TE)?
Indianapolis at NY Giants, 8:15 p.m. — Mentioned this in the column, but I’m mostly wondering how the Mannings will react to playing against each other. Also, is it Dominic Rhodes (IND-RB) or Joseph Addai (IND-RB) running the ball?
Here’s the complete NFL Injury Report with key guys bolded:
Sunday
CINCINNATI BENGALS AT KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Bengals: OUT: WR Antonio Chatman (groin). QUESTIONABLE: CB Deltha O’Neal (knee); LB David Pollack (hamstring). PROBABLE: DT Sam Adams (knee); LB Ahmad Brooks (neck); WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (heel). Chiefs: PROBABLE: T Kevin Sampson (hamstring).
DENVER BRONCOS AT ST. LOUIS RAMS — Broncos: QUESTIONABLE: DE Courtney Brown (knee). PROBABLE: DE Patrick Chukwurah (ankle); WR Brandon Marshall (knee); T Adam Meadows (shoulder); T Erik Pears (finger); RB Cecil Sapp (hamstring); DT Gerard Warren (toe). Rams: No injuries to report.
NEW YORK JETS AT TENNESSEE TITANS — Jets: OUT: C Trey Teague (lower leg). QUESTIONABLE: CB David Barrett (upper leg); WR Tim Dwight (upper leg). PROBABLE: LB Matt Chatham (lower leg); G Pete Kendall (lower leg). Titans: OUT: TE Erron Kinney (knee); DE Antwan Odom (knee). QUESTIONABLE: T Jacob Bell (back); WR David Givens (hamstring); G Benji Olson (hamstring); S Lamont Thompson (ankle); RB LenDale White (ankle).
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES AT HOUSTON TEXANS — Eagles: DOUBTFUL: RB Reno Mahe (ankle). PROBABLE: DE Jerome McDougle (rib); S Quintin Mikell (thumb); DT Darwin Walker (rib). Texans: OUT: CB Demarcus Faggins (foot). PROBABLE: RB Ron Dayne (toe).
ATLANTA FALCONS AT CAROLINA PANTHERS — Falcons: DOUBTFUL: LB Edgerton Hartwell (knee). QUESTIONABLE: RB Fred McCrary (foot). Panthers: QUESTIONABLE: DT Jordan Carstens (elbow); LB Na’il Diggs (knee); WR Steve Smith (thigh). PROBABLE: G Evan Mathis (shoulder); S Kevin McCadam (shoulder); S Shaun Williams (ankle).
BALTIMORE RAVENS AT TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Ravens: QUESTIONABLE: RB P.J. Daniels (thigh); DT Aubrayo Franklin (thigh); RB Jamal Lewis (hip); WR Derrick Mason (thigh); CB Chris McAlister (thigh). Buccaneers: QUESTIONABLE: G Dan Buenning (ankle); G Davin Joseph (knee); LB Shelton Quarles (groin).
BUFFALO BILLS AT NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Bills: QUESTIONABLE S: Matt Bowen (lower leg). Patriots: QUESTIONABLE: LB Tedy Bruschi (wrist); WR Chad Jackson (hamstring); T Nick Kaczur (shoulder). PROBABLE: QB Tom Brady (right shoulder); WR Doug Gabriel (hamstring); G Steve Neal (ankle).
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS AT CLEVELAND BROWNS — Saints: DOUBTFUL: DT Rodney Leisle (knee); S Bryan Scott (hamstring). QUESTIONABLE: CB Dejuan Groce (hamstring); RB Aaron Stecker (ankle). Browns: OUT: CB Daylon McCutcheon (knee). DOUBTFUL: S Brian Russell (elbow). QUESTIONABLE: G Joe Andruzzi (ankle); CB Gary Baxter (pectoral); CB Leigh Bodden (pectoral); TE Darnell Dinkins (knee); T Nat Dorsey (ankle); CB Antonio Perkins (groin); G Isaac Sowells (ankle); LB Mason Unck (knee).
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS AT DETROIT LIONS — Seahawks: OUT: TE Jerramy Stevens (knee). PROBABLE: DT Russell Davis (foot); WR Darrell Jackson (knee); T Walter Jones (shoulder). Lions: OUT: WR Shaun Bodiford (knee); TE Casey Fitzsimmons (wrist). PROBABLE: DT Shaun Cody (shoulder).
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS AT ARIZONA CARDINALS — 49ers: OUT: TE Delanie Walker (shoulder). DOUBTFUL: DE Parys Haralson (foot). QUESTIONABLE: CB Shawntae Spencer (hamstring). Cardinals: OUT: LB Karlos Dansby (toe); T Oliver Ross (knee). PROBABLE: QB Matt Leinart (right shoulder).
CHICAGO BEARS AT GREEN BAY PACKERS — Bears: QUESTIONABLE: RB Cedric Benson (shoulder); WR Mark Bradley (hip); S Mike Brown (Achilles); DE Alex Brown (shoulder); WR Justin Gage (rib); DE Israel Idonije (ankle); TE Gabriel Reid (back); RB J.D. Runnels (ankle). Packers: OUT: T Junius Coston (knee). DOUBTFUL: CB Will Blackmon (foot). QUESTIONABLE: RB William Henderson (knee).
DALLAS COWBOYS AT JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Cowboys: QUESTIONABLE: T Flozell Adams (calf); LB Bradie James (groin); K Mike Vanderjagt (right groin). Jaguars: QUESTIONABLE TE Marcedes Lewis (ankle); LB Mike Peterson (knee) PROBABLE S Gerald Sensabaugh (ankle); CB Scott Starks (ribs).
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS AT NEW YORK GIANTS — Colts: OUT: RB De De Dorsey (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: LB Gary Brackett (knee); TE Dallas Clark (concussion); CB Jason David (groin); S Mike Doss (lower leg); LB Gilbert Gardner (hand); CB Nicholas Harper (ankle); TE Ben Hartsock (hamstring); CB Tim Jennings (ankle); T Charlie Johnson (knee); LB Freddie Keiaho (knee); G Ryan Lilja (knee); LB Rob Morris (shoulder); DT Montae Reagor (knee); DT Corey Simon (knee); P Hunter Smith (right groin); QB Jim Sorgi (right shoulder); WR Brandon Stokley (ankle); DE Josh Thomas (hip); K Adam Vinatieri (left foot). Giants: OUT: RB Derrick Ward (foot). QUESTIONABLE: WR Sinorice Moss (quadricep); G Rich Seubert (toe). PROBABLE: LB LaVar Arrington (knee).
Monday
MINNESOTA VIKINGS AT WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Vikings: QUESTIONABLE: RB Mewelde Moore (knee); CB Fred Smoot (ribs). Redskins: DOUBTFUL: CB Shawn Springs (abdomen). QUESTIONABLE: RB Clinton Portis (shoulder). PROBABLE: DE Renaldo Wynn (ankle).
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS AT OAKLAND RAIDERS — Chargers: DOUBTFUL: TE Aaron Shea (back). QUESTIONABLE: T Leander Jordan (neck). PROBABLE: CB Cletis Gordon (wrist); T Marcus McNeill (hand). Raiders: DOUBTFUL: C Jake Grove (shoulder); TE John Madsen (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: DE Lance Johnstone (shin). PROBABLE: TE James Adkisson (knee); WR Alvis Whitted (groin).
See you Monday morning for reactions for Sunday and previews for Monday night.
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