David's Daily Digest
[My Take]
More football news and happenings from around the league; here’s the latest I am hearing, reading, and following with my take on things and how they will impact the coming fantasy season……
News From Across the Wire...
Kyle Orton, QB, Denver Broncos
Kyle Orton and Chris Simms both practiced very little Wednesday, according to the Sports Network.
My Fantasy read on Orton: The Bronco’s starting quarterback has been throwing, so it looks like he will start. He’s not a fantasy starter, so the safe move is to keep him on your bench…..
Kevin Walter, WR, Houston Texans
Updating an earlier report, head coach Gary Kubiak has some concern that Kevin Walter may not be available for Week 1 after missing today's practice with his hamstring injury, according to the Texans' official website.
My Fantasy read on Walter: The Texan’s number two receiver is only valued as a low WR3 at best. With his outlook for Sunday not looking so hot, keep him on the bench…..
Steve Breaston, WR, Arizona Cardinals
Steve Breaston (knee) said he is not 100 percent heading into the team's game against the 49ers this Sunday, according to CBS Sports.
My Fantasy read on Breaston: Breaston is one of the higher valued number three receiver’s in the NFL, even less than 100 percent he has a nice matchup against the Niner’s secondary. He’s a low value WR3, but depending on your roster is worth considering for week one…..
Carson Palmer, QB, Cincinnati Bengals
Carson Palmer fully practiced with the Bengals Wednesday, according to Joe Reedy's (Cincinnati Enquirer) twitter page.
My Fantasy read on Palmer: Palmer looks ready for 2009 and with a good matchup against a suspect Bronco’s secondary, he’s worth starting on Sunday…..
Bernard Berrian, WR, Minnesota Vikings
Bernard Berrian (hamstring) was limited in practice on Wednesday, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
My Fantasy read on Berrian: Berrian is a mid-level fantasy option and has yet to practice much with his new quarterback. He may play on Sunday, but could be risky. The safe move would be to avoid if possible….
Deion Branch, WR, Seattle Seahawks
Deion Branch missed practice with a hamstring injury on Wednesday, according to the Seattle Times.
My Fantasy read on Branch: Branch is falling down the depth chart and could lose snaps to the rookie Butler. With Deion ailing he should be avoided in lineups this Sunday…..
Matt Cassel, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
Matt Cassel was limited during Wednesday's practice, according to the Chiefs' official website. He is nursing a strained MCL ailment.
My Fantasy read on Cassel: Cassel looks to risky to be in any fantasy lineups this week, especially facing the Raven’s defense…..
Brandon Marshall, WR, Denver Broncos
Brandon Marshall and the Broncos are reportedly discussing the possibility of inking him to a contract extension, according to ESPN.
My Fantasy read on Marshall: The reports are surprising to hear so soon, but word is the kid has been on his best behavior with a great attitude. It looks like he will play Sunday, limited role or not he should be in your lineup on Sunday……
Jonathan Stewart, RB, Carolina Panthers
Jonathan Stewart will play this Sunday against the Eagles, according to Panthers.com.
My Fantasy read on Stewart: The Panthers back up running back has missed a lot of time. Even if he is playing, his touches could be limited and the rookie Goodson could steal some carries. Fantasy owners would be wise to avoid……
Terrell Owens, WR, Buffalo Bills
Terrell Owens does not like the Bills' plan to use a no-huddle offense this season, according to the Associated Press.
My Fantasy read on Owens: Owens tweeted that he was kidding. Expect the T.O. show to begin Monday, he should be in your lineups…..
Kevin Curtis, WR, Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphiaeagles.com reports that wide receiver Kevin Curtis has returned to full-participation practices after dealing with a swollen knee.
My Fantasy read on Curtis: Curtis is a decent WR3 fantasy option, but there are better options to start this week. Only if you play in leagues that start three receivers might Curtis be in your lineup…..
Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars
As expected, the Associated Press reports that running back Maurice Jones-Drew returned to practice Wednesday and was in full pads.
My Fantasy read on Jones-Drew: Jones-Drew is expected to have a great 2009 campaign as the featured back in Jacksonville. His injury this preseason was never considered serious, he’s a must start for week one……
Tony Gonzalez, TE, Atlanta Falcons
Atlantafalcons.com reports that tight end Tony Gonzalez alluded to having a lesser role in the Falcons offense. "I've caught enough balls and had my heyday. It doesn't mean I can't go out there and still perform. I'm still going out there and I feel just as good as ever. But at the same time it doesn't matter to me."
My Fantasy read on Gonzalez: Despite what you hear and read, it only matters what we see on Sunday. The future hall-of-fame tight end was not brought into Atlanta to block. He’s a must start every week…..
Hakeem Nicks, WR, New York Giants
The New York Daily News reports that Hakeem Nicks has moved up to fourth on the Giants depth chart and is seriously challenging Mario Manningham for the No. 3 spot.
My Fantasy read on Nicks: It’s too early to jump on the Nicks bandwagon, but keep your eye on the kid, it could be a matter of time before he starts making an impace. Keep him on the sideline this week…..
Anquan Boldin, WR, Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Republic reports that Anquan Boldin (hamstring) stated that he will "definitely play" on Sunday against the 49ers.
My Fantasy read on Boldin: If Boldin is playing Sunday (and it appears he will), he’s a must start, especially against the Niners where’s he had success in the past….
Ray Rice, RB, Baltimore Ravens
According to Aaron Wilson on Twitter, Ray Rice says that he will be the starting running back against the Chiefs on Sunday.
My Fantasy read on Rice: No surprise here, Rice has been the favorite all along and with a nice week one matchup against a mediocre Kansas City defense, he’s a nice play for week one…..
Pierre Thomas, RB, New Orleans Saints
Saints beat writer Jeff Duncan reports via Twitter that he would rule running back Pierre Thomas "out" for Sunday's game against the Lions.
My Fantasy read on Thomas: The Saint’s starter has missed too much time recently to consider for action this Sunday. The best bet for fantasy owners is too sit in week one……
Check back with "Your Fantasy Sports Home" for more Football to digest....
Kyle Orton and Chris Simms both practiced very little Wednesday, according to the Sports Network.
My Fantasy read on Orton: The Bronco’s starting quarterback has been throwing, so it looks like he will start. He’s not a fantasy starter, so the safe move is to keep him on your bench…..
Kevin Walter, WR, Houston Texans
Updating an earlier report, head coach Gary Kubiak has some concern that Kevin Walter may not be available for Week 1 after missing today's practice with his hamstring injury, according to the Texans' official website.
My Fantasy read on Walter: The Texan’s number two receiver is only valued as a low WR3 at best. With his outlook for Sunday not looking so hot, keep him on the bench…..
Steve Breaston, WR, Arizona Cardinals
Steve Breaston (knee) said he is not 100 percent heading into the team's game against the 49ers this Sunday, according to CBS Sports.
My Fantasy read on Breaston: Breaston is one of the higher valued number three receiver’s in the NFL, even less than 100 percent he has a nice matchup against the Niner’s secondary. He’s a low value WR3, but depending on your roster is worth considering for week one…..
Carson Palmer, QB, Cincinnati Bengals
Carson Palmer fully practiced with the Bengals Wednesday, according to Joe Reedy's (Cincinnati Enquirer) twitter page.
My Fantasy read on Palmer: Palmer looks ready for 2009 and with a good matchup against a suspect Bronco’s secondary, he’s worth starting on Sunday…..
Bernard Berrian, WR, Minnesota Vikings
Bernard Berrian (hamstring) was limited in practice on Wednesday, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
My Fantasy read on Berrian: Berrian is a mid-level fantasy option and has yet to practice much with his new quarterback. He may play on Sunday, but could be risky. The safe move would be to avoid if possible….
Deion Branch, WR, Seattle Seahawks
Deion Branch missed practice with a hamstring injury on Wednesday, according to the Seattle Times.
My Fantasy read on Branch: Branch is falling down the depth chart and could lose snaps to the rookie Butler. With Deion ailing he should be avoided in lineups this Sunday…..
Matt Cassel, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
Matt Cassel was limited during Wednesday's practice, according to the Chiefs' official website. He is nursing a strained MCL ailment.
My Fantasy read on Cassel: Cassel looks to risky to be in any fantasy lineups this week, especially facing the Raven’s defense…..
Brandon Marshall, WR, Denver Broncos
Brandon Marshall and the Broncos are reportedly discussing the possibility of inking him to a contract extension, according to ESPN.
My Fantasy read on Marshall: The reports are surprising to hear so soon, but word is the kid has been on his best behavior with a great attitude. It looks like he will play Sunday, limited role or not he should be in your lineup on Sunday……
Jonathan Stewart, RB, Carolina Panthers
Jonathan Stewart will play this Sunday against the Eagles, according to Panthers.com.
My Fantasy read on Stewart: The Panthers back up running back has missed a lot of time. Even if he is playing, his touches could be limited and the rookie Goodson could steal some carries. Fantasy owners would be wise to avoid……
Terrell Owens, WR, Buffalo Bills
Terrell Owens does not like the Bills' plan to use a no-huddle offense this season, according to the Associated Press.
My Fantasy read on Owens: Owens tweeted that he was kidding. Expect the T.O. show to begin Monday, he should be in your lineups…..
Kevin Curtis, WR, Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphiaeagles.com reports that wide receiver Kevin Curtis has returned to full-participation practices after dealing with a swollen knee.
My Fantasy read on Curtis: Curtis is a decent WR3 fantasy option, but there are better options to start this week. Only if you play in leagues that start three receivers might Curtis be in your lineup…..
Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars
As expected, the Associated Press reports that running back Maurice Jones-Drew returned to practice Wednesday and was in full pads.
My Fantasy read on Jones-Drew: Jones-Drew is expected to have a great 2009 campaign as the featured back in Jacksonville. His injury this preseason was never considered serious, he’s a must start for week one……
Tony Gonzalez, TE, Atlanta Falcons
Atlantafalcons.com reports that tight end Tony Gonzalez alluded to having a lesser role in the Falcons offense. "I've caught enough balls and had my heyday. It doesn't mean I can't go out there and still perform. I'm still going out there and I feel just as good as ever. But at the same time it doesn't matter to me."
My Fantasy read on Gonzalez: Despite what you hear and read, it only matters what we see on Sunday. The future hall-of-fame tight end was not brought into Atlanta to block. He’s a must start every week…..
Hakeem Nicks, WR, New York Giants
The New York Daily News reports that Hakeem Nicks has moved up to fourth on the Giants depth chart and is seriously challenging Mario Manningham for the No. 3 spot.
My Fantasy read on Nicks: It’s too early to jump on the Nicks bandwagon, but keep your eye on the kid, it could be a matter of time before he starts making an impace. Keep him on the sideline this week…..
Anquan Boldin, WR, Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Republic reports that Anquan Boldin (hamstring) stated that he will "definitely play" on Sunday against the 49ers.
My Fantasy read on Boldin: If Boldin is playing Sunday (and it appears he will), he’s a must start, especially against the Niners where’s he had success in the past….
Ray Rice, RB, Baltimore Ravens
According to Aaron Wilson on Twitter, Ray Rice says that he will be the starting running back against the Chiefs on Sunday.
My Fantasy read on Rice: No surprise here, Rice has been the favorite all along and with a nice week one matchup against a mediocre Kansas City defense, he’s a nice play for week one…..
Pierre Thomas, RB, New Orleans Saints
Saints beat writer Jeff Duncan reports via Twitter that he would rule running back Pierre Thomas "out" for Sunday's game against the Lions.
My Fantasy read on Thomas: The Saint’s starter has missed too much time recently to consider for action this Sunday. The best bet for fantasy owners is too sit in week one……
Check back with "Your Fantasy Sports Home" for more Football to digest....
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