NFL Quick Hitters: September 7, 2009
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- Still Hurting
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- Bell & Bush = More Week 1 Work
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- Atop the Depth Chart
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- Unsuspended. Still Unhappy.
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- The Rivalry Grows
Posted: September 7, 2009
- Pierre Thomas looks unlikely to be ready for week one against Detroit. Mike Bell is the handcuff, but Thomas’ receptions go to Reggie Bush. Look for Bell to be around 15 carries. Bell’s Projection: 65 yards, 1 TD
- Mike Tomlin gives Willie Parker a vote of confidence. “He’s our runner.” No more Albert Haynesworth in Tennessee, and Fast Willie gets 20+ carries in week 1. Parker’s Projection: 90 yards rushing, 30 yards receiving, 1 TD
- Matthew Stafford named Lions starting quarterback. He’s got some weapons, but the learning curve is steep. New Orleans is a decent first match-up, so early results could be okay. Stafford’s Projection: 210 yards, 2 TD, 2 Int
- Eric Mangini is keeping his lips sealed on the Browns’ starting QB. 60/40 it’s Brady Quinn. Don’t count on either starter against a stout Minnesota D week 1. Cleveland’s QB Projection: 190 yards, 1 TD, 1 Int
- Cadillac Williams atop Tampa Bay’s depth chart, but the three headed “monster” — if it can be called that– that is the Bucs’ running game is not worth taking a risk on. Cadillac’s Projection: 13 carries, 44 yards, 0 TD
- Brandon Marshall is no longer suspended in Denver. Trade rumors still fly. Will he play week 1? Most likely. How much? Probably a lot. Will he be a distraction. Certainly. Marshall’s Projection: 5 receptions, 88 yards, 1 TD
- Matt Cassel participates in practice. His status for week 1 is unknown. If he plays, the tough Baltimore D, among other issues, is sure to give him fits. Cassel’s Projection: 180 yards, 1 TD, 2 Int
- Redskins sign recently-cut-Giant QB Andre Woodson to their practice squad (to help steal plays and audibles). Bill Belichick quoted as saying, “Well, that’s one way to do it.” Ease up, Pats’ fans, it’s a joke. Fantasy Impact: None. Giants have a week to adjust, and will win game one against Washington.
Thanks go to Rotoworld.com, NFL.com, ESPN.com and Yahoo! Fantasy Sports for the info.
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