Week 3 Friday Extras
Sorry about the blackout last Friday, my wife went into labor late Thursday night just as I was working on my blog entry. Anyway, we should be back on schedule from here on out with Monday morning reactions and Friday extras with some other updates sprinkled in during the week here and there.
(AP)
Who's the early breakout star of the 2006 NFL season? That's easy, the man above, Frank Gore (SF-RB), who has exploded onto the scene with 214 rushing yards and three TDs in two games.
Gore has been huge in fantasy leagues because he wasn't drafted as anything more than a late No. 2 or early No. 3 back, but he's produced as well as the very best at his position. His fantasy owners are looking like geniuses and I'm kicking myself for not recommending him higher during the preseason. The key, of course, was Kevan Barlow (NY Jets-RB) being traded late in the preseason, which meant the Niners staff saw enough in Gore to decide to give him the keys instead of going with the committee.
The thing is, there are still many reasons he shouldn't be posting such impressive numbers. His quarterback is Alex Smith (SF-QB) who defenses aren't going to be too scared of. That means they can play against the run first and stuff guys in the box to stop Gore. Also, the offensive line isn't exactly the Redskins Hogs of old, and they've been fighting injuries, but they are doing enough to spring Gore.
Sometimes, logic doesn't have a place in prognostication and that certainly seems to be the case here. I'll be interested to see what Gore does in the next few weeks. He's got Philadelphia, Kansas City and Oakland coming up. Shouldn't he be able to post strong numbers in at least two of those games?
NFL Injury Report
NEW YORK (AP) — The National Football League injury report for this week’s games, as provided by the league:
Sunday
WASHINGTON REDSKINS AT HOUSTON TEXANS — Washington Redskins: QUESTIONABLE: CB Shawn Springs (Abdomen); RB Clinton Portis (Shoulder); DT Joe Salave’a (Calf). PROBABLE: TE Todd Yoder (Concussion). Houston Texans: OUT: CB Demarcus Faggins (Foot). QUESTIONABLE: CB Phillip Buchanon (Ankle); C Mike Flanagan (Foot); DE Antwan Peek (Groin). PROBABLE: LB Morlon Greenwood (Ankle).
CHICAGO BEARS AT MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Chicago Bears: QUESTIONABLE: DE Israel Idonije (Ankle); S Cameron Worrell (Knee). Minnesota Vikings: QUESTIONABLE: WR Marcus Robinson (Hamstring); G Artis Hicks (Shoulder); WR Troy Williamson (Shoulder).
NEW YORK JETS AT BUFFALO BILLS — New York Jets: DOUBTFUL: C Trey Teague (Ankle). QUESTIONABLE: CB David Barrett (Hip); WR Laveranues Coles (Calf); WR Tim Dwight (Thigh); G Pete Kendall (Thigh). PROBABLE: DE Dave Ball (Thigh); LB Matt Chatham (Foot); QB Chad Pennington (Calf); S Kerry Rhodes (Ankle); DT Kimo Von Oelhoffen (Knee). Buffalo Bills: QUESTIONABLE: LB Takeo Spikes (Hamstring); S Matt Bowen (Shin).
GREEN BAY PACKERS AT DETROIT LIONS — Green Bay Packers: DOUBTFUL: T Junius Coston (Knee). QUESTIONABLE: CB Al Harris (Shoulder); TE David Martin (Knee); CB Will Blackmon (Foot); G Jason Spitz (Thigh). Detroit Lions: OUT: WR Shaun Bodiford (Knee); S Kenoy Kennedy (Foot); LB Alex Lewis (Knee). QUESTIONABLE: T Barry Stokes (Hamstring); G Ross Verba (Hamstring); T Rex Tucker (Knee). PROBABLE: DE Cory Redding (Ankle); DT Shaun Rogers (Knee).
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS AT INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Jacksonville Jaguars: QUESTIONABLE: RB Derrick Wimbush (Knee); S Donovin Darius (Back); WR Matt Jones (Groin); TE Marcedes Lewis (Ankle); CB Rashean Mathis (Knee); G Chris Naeole (Knee); WR Chad Owens (Ribs); LB Mike Peterson (Knee); S Gerald Sensabaugh (Ankle); DE Paul Spicer (Groin); DT Marcus Stroud (Ankle); LB Patrick Thomas (Ankle); DE Marcellus Wiley (Groin). Indianapolis Colts: QUESTIONABLE: LB Gary Brackett (Calf); RB Ran Carthon (Finger); T Ryan Diem (Hand); RB De De Dorsey (Ankle); DE Dwight Freeney (Buttock); LB Gilbert Gardner (Hand); CB Nick Harper (Ankle); TE Ben Hartsock (Hamstring); LB Freddie Keiaho (Knee); DE Ryan LaCasse (Foot); G Ryan Lilja (Knee); DT Montae Reagor (Knee); DT Darrell Reid (Elbow); S Bob Sanders (Shoulder); G Jake Scott (Knee); DT Corey Simon (Knee); QB Jim Sorgi (Right Shoulder); WR Brandon Stokley (Ankle); DE Josh Thomas (Hip); TE Ben Utecht (Concussion); K Adam Vinatieri (Right Groin).
TENNESSEE TITANS AT MIAMI DOLPHINS — Tennessee Titans: OUT: TE Erron Kinney (Knee); DE Antwan Odom (Knee). QUESTIONABLE: T Jacob Bell (Toe); RB Ahmard Hall (Ankle); RB Travis Henry (Toe); CB Reynaldo Hill (Knee); LB Robert Reynolds (Thigh); DT Robaire Smith (Hamstring). Miami Dolphins: OUT: G Joe Berger (Foot); G Bennie Anderson (IR/Triceps). QUESTIONABLE: CB Travis Daniels (Ankle); LB Derrick Pope (Hamstring); WR Marty Booker (Ankle).
CINCINNATI BENGALS AT PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Cincinnati Bengals: OUT: C Rich Braham (Knee); S Dexter Jackson (Ankle); LB A.J. Nicholson (Hamstring); WR Tab Perry (Hip). DOUBTFUL: WR Antonio Chatman (Groin); WR Antonio Chatman (Groin). QUESTIONABLE: WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Heel); WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Heel) DT Sam Adams (Knee); LB Brian Simmons (Knee); CB Deltha O’Neal (Knee); G Eric Steinbach (Back); WR Chris Henry (Groin); T Levi Jones (Ankle). Pittsburgh Steelers: QUESTIONABLE: WR Santonio Holmes (Foot); S Troy Polamalu (Shoulder);. PROBABLE: CB Bryant McFadden (Quadricep); LB Larry Foote (Groin); WR Hines Ward (Hamstring); WR Nate Washington (Finger).
CAROLINA PANTHERS AT TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Carolina Panthers: OUT: LB Dan Morgan (Concussion). DOUBTFUL: S Shaun Williams (Foot). QUESTIONABLE: CB Ken Lucas (Neck); WR Steve Smith (Thigh); WR Drew Carter (Hand); RB Nick Goings (Thigh); C Justin Hartwig (Groin). PROBABLE: LB Jason Kyle (Shoulder). Tampa Bay Buccaneers: OUT: G Davin Joseph (Knee); TE Dave Moore (Rib). QUESTIONABLE: DT Chris Hovan (Ankle); CB Brian Kelly (Foot); DT Anthony McFarland (Hip); LB Ryan Nece (Knee).
NEW YORK GIANTS AT SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — New York Giants: OUT: RB Derrick Ward (Foot). QUESTIONABLE: S James Butler (Knee); WR Sinorice Moss (Quadricep). PROBABLE: WR Tim Carter (Ankle); TE Jeremy Shockey (Ankle). Seattle Seahawks: OUT: TE Jerramy Stevens (Knee); G Floyd Womack (Knee). QUESTIONABLE: TE Itula Mili (Knee). PROBABLE: RB Shaun Alexander (Foot).
ST. LOUIS RAMS AT ARIZONA CARDINALS — St. Louis Rams: DOUBTFUL: T Orlando Pace (Concussion). QUESTIONABLE: LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (Elbow). Arizona Cardinals: QUESTIONABLE: LB James Darling (Calf); CB Eric Green (Groin).
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES AT SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Philadelphia Eagles: DOUBTFUL: CB Roderick Hood (Heel); CB Lito Sheppard (Ankle). QUESTIONABLE: TE L.J. Smith (Shoulder); RB Brian Westbrook (Knee); TE Mike Bartrum (Knee). PROBABLE: G Shawn Andrews (Shoulder); DE Darren Howard (Knee); S Michael Lewis (Quadricep); S Quintin Mikell (Thumb); RB Reno Mahe (Ankle). San Francisco 49ers: OUT: G Larry Allen (Knee); TE Delanie Walker (Shoulder). DOUBTFUL: WR Taylor Jacobs (Hamstring. QUESTIONABLE: DT Anthony Adams (Ankle). PROBABLE: DE Ronald Fields (Shoulder); T Jonas Jennings (Ankle); G Justin Smiley (Shoulder).
BALTIMORE RAVENS AT CLEVELAND BROWNS — Baltimore Ravens: QUESTIONABLE: LB Adalius Thomas (Foot); DT Aubrayo Franklin (Thigh); T Jonathan Ogden (Knee); CB Samari Rolle (Ankle); RB Musa Smith (Knee); LB Ray Lewis (Neck); DT Haloti Ngata (Back); RB Jamal Lewis (Thigh). Cleveland Browns: OUT: DE Nick Eason (Ankle). DOUBTFUL: TE Darnell Dinkins (Hamstring); CB Gary Baxter (Pectoral); DE Orpheus Roye (Shoulder); WR Joe Jurevicius (Ribs). QUESTIONABLE: LB Willie McGinest (Calf); S Brian Russell (Elbow); RB Reuben Droughns (Shoulder). PROBABLE: TE Kellen Winslow (Knee).
DENVER BRONCOS AT NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Denver Broncos: OUT: RB Cedric Cobbs (Ankle). DOUBTFUL: DE Courtney Brown (Knee). PROBABLE: RB Mike Bell (Finger); WR Rod Smith (Head). New England Patriots: QUESTIONABLE: S Artrell Hawkins (Thigh); WR Chad Jackson (Hamstring); T Nick Kaczur (Shoulder). PROBABLE: QB Tom Brady (Right Shoulder); T Matt Light (Knee); WR Doug Gabriel (Hamstring).
Monday
ATLANTA FALCONS AT NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Atlanta Falcons: QUESTIONABLE: WR Roddy White (Shoulder); LB Edgerton Hartwell (Knee); DE John Abraham (Groin). PROBABLE: DE Patrick Kerney (Tricep); S Kevin Mathis (Hamstring); G Kynan Forney (Shoulder); T Wayne Gandy (Groin). New Orleans Saints: DOUBTFUL: RB Mike Karney (Calf). QUESTIONABLE: DT Brian Young (Shoulder). PROBABLE: C Jeff Faine (Foot); LB Terrence Melton (Hamstring)
See you Monday morning for the Sunday reactions.
(AP)
Who's the early breakout star of the 2006 NFL season? That's easy, the man above, Frank Gore (SF-RB), who has exploded onto the scene with 214 rushing yards and three TDs in two games.
Gore has been huge in fantasy leagues because he wasn't drafted as anything more than a late No. 2 or early No. 3 back, but he's produced as well as the very best at his position. His fantasy owners are looking like geniuses and I'm kicking myself for not recommending him higher during the preseason. The key, of course, was Kevan Barlow (NY Jets-RB) being traded late in the preseason, which meant the Niners staff saw enough in Gore to decide to give him the keys instead of going with the committee.
The thing is, there are still many reasons he shouldn't be posting such impressive numbers. His quarterback is Alex Smith (SF-QB) who defenses aren't going to be too scared of. That means they can play against the run first and stuff guys in the box to stop Gore. Also, the offensive line isn't exactly the Redskins Hogs of old, and they've been fighting injuries, but they are doing enough to spring Gore.
Sometimes, logic doesn't have a place in prognostication and that certainly seems to be the case here. I'll be interested to see what Gore does in the next few weeks. He's got Philadelphia, Kansas City and Oakland coming up. Shouldn't he be able to post strong numbers in at least two of those games?
NFL Injury Report
NEW YORK (AP) — The National Football League injury report for this week’s games, as provided by the league:
Sunday
WASHINGTON REDSKINS AT HOUSTON TEXANS — Washington Redskins: QUESTIONABLE: CB Shawn Springs (Abdomen); RB Clinton Portis (Shoulder); DT Joe Salave’a (Calf). PROBABLE: TE Todd Yoder (Concussion). Houston Texans: OUT: CB Demarcus Faggins (Foot). QUESTIONABLE: CB Phillip Buchanon (Ankle); C Mike Flanagan (Foot); DE Antwan Peek (Groin). PROBABLE: LB Morlon Greenwood (Ankle).
CHICAGO BEARS AT MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Chicago Bears: QUESTIONABLE: DE Israel Idonije (Ankle); S Cameron Worrell (Knee). Minnesota Vikings: QUESTIONABLE: WR Marcus Robinson (Hamstring); G Artis Hicks (Shoulder); WR Troy Williamson (Shoulder).
NEW YORK JETS AT BUFFALO BILLS — New York Jets: DOUBTFUL: C Trey Teague (Ankle). QUESTIONABLE: CB David Barrett (Hip); WR Laveranues Coles (Calf); WR Tim Dwight (Thigh); G Pete Kendall (Thigh). PROBABLE: DE Dave Ball (Thigh); LB Matt Chatham (Foot); QB Chad Pennington (Calf); S Kerry Rhodes (Ankle); DT Kimo Von Oelhoffen (Knee). Buffalo Bills: QUESTIONABLE: LB Takeo Spikes (Hamstring); S Matt Bowen (Shin).
GREEN BAY PACKERS AT DETROIT LIONS — Green Bay Packers: DOUBTFUL: T Junius Coston (Knee). QUESTIONABLE: CB Al Harris (Shoulder); TE David Martin (Knee); CB Will Blackmon (Foot); G Jason Spitz (Thigh). Detroit Lions: OUT: WR Shaun Bodiford (Knee); S Kenoy Kennedy (Foot); LB Alex Lewis (Knee). QUESTIONABLE: T Barry Stokes (Hamstring); G Ross Verba (Hamstring); T Rex Tucker (Knee). PROBABLE: DE Cory Redding (Ankle); DT Shaun Rogers (Knee).
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS AT INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Jacksonville Jaguars: QUESTIONABLE: RB Derrick Wimbush (Knee); S Donovin Darius (Back); WR Matt Jones (Groin); TE Marcedes Lewis (Ankle); CB Rashean Mathis (Knee); G Chris Naeole (Knee); WR Chad Owens (Ribs); LB Mike Peterson (Knee); S Gerald Sensabaugh (Ankle); DE Paul Spicer (Groin); DT Marcus Stroud (Ankle); LB Patrick Thomas (Ankle); DE Marcellus Wiley (Groin). Indianapolis Colts: QUESTIONABLE: LB Gary Brackett (Calf); RB Ran Carthon (Finger); T Ryan Diem (Hand); RB De De Dorsey (Ankle); DE Dwight Freeney (Buttock); LB Gilbert Gardner (Hand); CB Nick Harper (Ankle); TE Ben Hartsock (Hamstring); LB Freddie Keiaho (Knee); DE Ryan LaCasse (Foot); G Ryan Lilja (Knee); DT Montae Reagor (Knee); DT Darrell Reid (Elbow); S Bob Sanders (Shoulder); G Jake Scott (Knee); DT Corey Simon (Knee); QB Jim Sorgi (Right Shoulder); WR Brandon Stokley (Ankle); DE Josh Thomas (Hip); TE Ben Utecht (Concussion); K Adam Vinatieri (Right Groin).
TENNESSEE TITANS AT MIAMI DOLPHINS — Tennessee Titans: OUT: TE Erron Kinney (Knee); DE Antwan Odom (Knee). QUESTIONABLE: T Jacob Bell (Toe); RB Ahmard Hall (Ankle); RB Travis Henry (Toe); CB Reynaldo Hill (Knee); LB Robert Reynolds (Thigh); DT Robaire Smith (Hamstring). Miami Dolphins: OUT: G Joe Berger (Foot); G Bennie Anderson (IR/Triceps). QUESTIONABLE: CB Travis Daniels (Ankle); LB Derrick Pope (Hamstring); WR Marty Booker (Ankle).
CINCINNATI BENGALS AT PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Cincinnati Bengals: OUT: C Rich Braham (Knee); S Dexter Jackson (Ankle); LB A.J. Nicholson (Hamstring); WR Tab Perry (Hip). DOUBTFUL: WR Antonio Chatman (Groin); WR Antonio Chatman (Groin). QUESTIONABLE: WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Heel); WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Heel) DT Sam Adams (Knee); LB Brian Simmons (Knee); CB Deltha O’Neal (Knee); G Eric Steinbach (Back); WR Chris Henry (Groin); T Levi Jones (Ankle). Pittsburgh Steelers: QUESTIONABLE: WR Santonio Holmes (Foot); S Troy Polamalu (Shoulder);. PROBABLE: CB Bryant McFadden (Quadricep); LB Larry Foote (Groin); WR Hines Ward (Hamstring); WR Nate Washington (Finger).
CAROLINA PANTHERS AT TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Carolina Panthers: OUT: LB Dan Morgan (Concussion). DOUBTFUL: S Shaun Williams (Foot). QUESTIONABLE: CB Ken Lucas (Neck); WR Steve Smith (Thigh); WR Drew Carter (Hand); RB Nick Goings (Thigh); C Justin Hartwig (Groin). PROBABLE: LB Jason Kyle (Shoulder). Tampa Bay Buccaneers: OUT: G Davin Joseph (Knee); TE Dave Moore (Rib). QUESTIONABLE: DT Chris Hovan (Ankle); CB Brian Kelly (Foot); DT Anthony McFarland (Hip); LB Ryan Nece (Knee).
NEW YORK GIANTS AT SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — New York Giants: OUT: RB Derrick Ward (Foot). QUESTIONABLE: S James Butler (Knee); WR Sinorice Moss (Quadricep). PROBABLE: WR Tim Carter (Ankle); TE Jeremy Shockey (Ankle). Seattle Seahawks: OUT: TE Jerramy Stevens (Knee); G Floyd Womack (Knee). QUESTIONABLE: TE Itula Mili (Knee). PROBABLE: RB Shaun Alexander (Foot).
ST. LOUIS RAMS AT ARIZONA CARDINALS — St. Louis Rams: DOUBTFUL: T Orlando Pace (Concussion). QUESTIONABLE: LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (Elbow). Arizona Cardinals: QUESTIONABLE: LB James Darling (Calf); CB Eric Green (Groin).
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES AT SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Philadelphia Eagles: DOUBTFUL: CB Roderick Hood (Heel); CB Lito Sheppard (Ankle). QUESTIONABLE: TE L.J. Smith (Shoulder); RB Brian Westbrook (Knee); TE Mike Bartrum (Knee). PROBABLE: G Shawn Andrews (Shoulder); DE Darren Howard (Knee); S Michael Lewis (Quadricep); S Quintin Mikell (Thumb); RB Reno Mahe (Ankle). San Francisco 49ers: OUT: G Larry Allen (Knee); TE Delanie Walker (Shoulder). DOUBTFUL: WR Taylor Jacobs (Hamstring. QUESTIONABLE: DT Anthony Adams (Ankle). PROBABLE: DE Ronald Fields (Shoulder); T Jonas Jennings (Ankle); G Justin Smiley (Shoulder).
BALTIMORE RAVENS AT CLEVELAND BROWNS — Baltimore Ravens: QUESTIONABLE: LB Adalius Thomas (Foot); DT Aubrayo Franklin (Thigh); T Jonathan Ogden (Knee); CB Samari Rolle (Ankle); RB Musa Smith (Knee); LB Ray Lewis (Neck); DT Haloti Ngata (Back); RB Jamal Lewis (Thigh). Cleveland Browns: OUT: DE Nick Eason (Ankle). DOUBTFUL: TE Darnell Dinkins (Hamstring); CB Gary Baxter (Pectoral); DE Orpheus Roye (Shoulder); WR Joe Jurevicius (Ribs). QUESTIONABLE: LB Willie McGinest (Calf); S Brian Russell (Elbow); RB Reuben Droughns (Shoulder). PROBABLE: TE Kellen Winslow (Knee).
DENVER BRONCOS AT NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Denver Broncos: OUT: RB Cedric Cobbs (Ankle). DOUBTFUL: DE Courtney Brown (Knee). PROBABLE: RB Mike Bell (Finger); WR Rod Smith (Head). New England Patriots: QUESTIONABLE: S Artrell Hawkins (Thigh); WR Chad Jackson (Hamstring); T Nick Kaczur (Shoulder). PROBABLE: QB Tom Brady (Right Shoulder); T Matt Light (Knee); WR Doug Gabriel (Hamstring).
Monday
ATLANTA FALCONS AT NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Atlanta Falcons: QUESTIONABLE: WR Roddy White (Shoulder); LB Edgerton Hartwell (Knee); DE John Abraham (Groin). PROBABLE: DE Patrick Kerney (Tricep); S Kevin Mathis (Hamstring); G Kynan Forney (Shoulder); T Wayne Gandy (Groin). New Orleans Saints: DOUBTFUL: RB Mike Karney (Calf). QUESTIONABLE: DT Brian Young (Shoulder). PROBABLE: C Jeff Faine (Foot); LB Terrence Melton (Hamstring)
See you Monday morning for the Sunday reactions.
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