The Bed Pan Fantasy Football Injuries of Note

2008 has been the year of the Red X.  Most fantasy football owners have to be looking at their rosters and seeing spots of injuries dotted throughout.  Let’s have a look at some injury reports, who is going to start, who is going to sit, and who you may be able to plug in this week.

QB:

Carson Palmer, Bengals: If you have been wondering if you should go a different direction but just could not stomach benching Palmer and his high draft status, it’s not your fault and you can do it this week.  Palmer is going to be sitting.  At least you know ahead of time this week.

Trent Edwards, Bills: They are being cautious with Edwards on the bye week.  Signs are pointing that he will return after the bye week.

Brian Griese, Bucs: His elbow held him out of practice again.  Will Jeff Garcia play well enough to hold him out of games after this week?  remains to be seen.  Jon Gruden is becoming to QB’s what Mike Shanahan is to RB’s.

Jon Kitna, Lions: This was an interesting tidbit earlier in the week because it appears that the Lions were not prepared for the possibility that Kitna could not go.  There was question as to if Dan Orlovsky or Drew Stanton would get the start.  It appears that Orlovsky is going to be the guy this weekend in his first NFL start.

Aaron Rodgers, Packers: All signs on the Magic 8 Ball are pointing to Rodgers starting against Seattle.  People questioned his durability going into the season but we are seeing some toughness as well as he is playing through the pain.  Kudos Aaron.

Matt Hasselbeck, Seahawks: Hasselbeck is listed as questionable but is not expected to play according to The Big Show.  Beware the return of Charlie Fry.  Well, Charlie Fry will return anyway, we have not had to beware of anything with the Seahawks passing game this season so far.

RB:

Brian Westbrook, Eagles: Let’s look at it this way.  You are going to be without Brian Westbrook this week.  At least you know it now.  How much hair do you figure has been lost over the years on Sunday morning alone waiting to see if this guy was going to play or not?  He isn’t, go on and enjoy your weekend.

Selvin Young, Broncos: How long has it been since you pondered starting Michael Pittman?  Young is out this week  with groin issues but should return in week 7.  If you had Pittman as a handcuff, go for it.  Keep in mind that Andre Hall is back there waiting too.

Laurence Maroney/ LaMont Jordan, Patriots: Maroney is practicing but is listed as questionable this week.  Jordan is likely out with a bad calf.  The Patriots running game is a mess for the fantasy football owner anyway.  If you are desperate you can look at Sammy Morris and Kevin Faulk…I’m not going to.

Darren McFadden/ Justin Fargus Raiders: McFadden is likely to play against New Orleans but we don’t know how much.  Fargus is looking like the go to guy this week if you are going to start a raider at running back.

Willis McGahee, Ravens: The poor fella has just been banged up this season.  It appears that his rib is not going to hold him back and he is practicing without issues.  He has held off ray Rice this season but is losing some TD’s to LaRon McClain.  Regardless, he should be a good play against the Colts bottom feeding run defense.

Willie Parker, Steelers: He is on a bye this week but it should be noted that he is expected to return in week seven.  this should be a relief for those that were reaping the bonus rewards of having him as a later pick in drafts.

WR:

Marques Colston, Saints: The big WR injury news of the week is that Colston is expected to play against the raiders despite his questionable status.  This should be a lift for those that have been watching their high WR draft pick sit on the bench week after week.

Anquan Boldin, Cardinals:

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