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This coming week has to be the worst schedule for fantasy defenses for the entire season. Teams like the Browns , Rams , Raiders, and Bills are all on bye weeks and that means fantasy owners can't start defenses against them.
This week we have our weekly section on wounded warriors, as well as our top rankings for top position players. We have the top 16 ranked QB, TE, K and D/ST ranked. We also have the top 30 RBs and top 35 WRs as well.
Every week, we will start off with our wounded warriors section. These are the key players that are on the injury report that you need to pay attention too before games begin.
Wounded Warriors
Quarterbacks
Packers' Aaron Rodgers: After the Packers' loss to the Vikings , quarterback Aaron Rodgers was seen limping badly. When Rodgers was questioned about his foot, he said that in a few days he would be okay.
This is the same foot problem that has landed Rodgers on the injury report for the past few weeks. While this is a concern, Rodgers is slated to play this week and should produce well against the Buccaneers.
Panthers' Jake Delhomme: Delhomme had a good first half against the Cardinals before he had to leave early because of a chest injury. The injury required that Delhomme go to the hospital and get tested.
On Monday, Delhomme didn't seem to suffer any major ill effects and looks to be a go in Week Nine against the Saints .
Running Backs
Eagles' Brian Westbrook: Philadelphia's star running back is slated to practice on Wednesday after missing the Eagles' contest against the Giants . While Brian Westbrook will practice, he will not engage in physical contact.
We will find out more by the week's end if Westbrook will be a go for the Eagles' tilt against the Cowboys.
Wide Receivers
Lions' Calvin Johnson: Megatron practiced on Thursday and Friday in limited fashion last week. At one point, John Clayton of ESPN thought Johnson would be a go against the Rams this past Sunday.
As it turned out, the Lions kept Johnson out of the lineup, and hopefully he will have a better week of practice this coming week. If he can practice all week, then I would expect him to play this coming week in Seattle.
Cardinals' Anquan Boldin: One of the biggest problems with having Anquan Boldin on your fantasy team is that he is injury-prone. This season, Boldin has failed to stay healthy for the entire year and his production has suffered on the field.
Boldin's continued ankle issue has led his head coach to consider sitting him down for this coming week against the Bears. If he does, in fact, not play than Steve Breaston will get the start.
Giants' Mario Manningham: Manningham was inactive for last Sunday's contest with the Eagles because of a shoulder issue. Some thought Manningham might have a separated shoulder but he returned to practice on Wednesday and may play this week.
Tight Ends
Texans' Owen Daniels: The Texans suffered a major blow to their offense when they lost tight end Owen Daniels for the season this past weekend. Daniels tore his ACL and is done for the season.
Look for the Texans to use receiver Kevin Walter and Jacoby Jones more often, as they need them to step up their production.
Quarterbacks
- Peyton Manning vs. Texans
- Tom Brady vs. Dolphins
- Drew Brees vs. Panthers
- Aaron Rodgers @ Buccaneers
- Donovan McNabb vs Cowboys
- Matt Schaub @ Colts
- Ben Roethlisberger @ Broncos
- Philip Rivers @ Giants
- Eli Manning vs Chargers
- Jay Cutler vs Cardinals
- Tony Romo @ Eagles
- Kurt Warner @ Bears
- Matt Ryan vs Redskins
- Matt Hasselbeck vs Lions
- Carson Palmer vs Ravens
- David Garrard vs Chiefs
Running Backs
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