NFL fantasy
football and sports betting news and notes for Sunday, September 16
Jets-Ravens
Jets quarterback Chad Pennington says he will prepare as
if he is starting Sunday. The Jets have
been tight lipped about his injured right ankle, not even confirming if he had
an MRI. If he does not play, second-year quarterback Kellen Clemens will get his first start. “Clemens is the
classic looks like a Hall of Famer in the preseason,
but many such quarterbacks have flopped when given a chance in the regular
season,” says Mike Godsey of GodsTips.com,
widely considered the top NFL handicapping expert on earth. Keep an eye on the
injury status of Baltimore quarterback Steve McNair. The team website is calling him a game time
decision. If he can’t go, disappointment
Kyle Boller would get the start.
went 7-1 at home last year allowing just 12 points per game. Ravens left tackle
Jonathan Ogden is doubtful with a toe injury. Ravens middle linebacker Ray
Lewis is considered a game time decision with an arm injury that limited him
Monday night.
Chiefs-Bears
The Bears lost starting safety Mike Brown and starting
defensive tackle Dusty Dvoracek for the year in their
14-3 loss to
who started 14 games as a rookie, will replace Brown. Darwin Walker starts for Dvoracek. The two injured starters were key reasons why the
Bears stymied Charger running back LaDainian Tomlinson to 25 yards on 17
carries. Now they face Chiefs Pro-Bowler Larry Johnson. Johnson was rusty after
being a holdout most of the preseason.
He had just 43 yards rushing at
last week. New quarterback Damon Huard struggled
more, passing for just 168 yards, throwing two interceptions.
Cowboys-Dolphins
nose tackle Jason Ferguson with torn biceps. Cornerback starter Terence Newman
could be available, but has not practiced in three weeks previous, so we will
keep a close eye on his status. He did not practice Wednesday.
gave up 35 points in their opening win to the NY Giants. Pokes starting wide
receiver Terry Glenn is definitely out this week. Stevie Vincent, one of the OffshoreInsiders.com experts
believes
sustain their offensive productivity without Glenn.
Seahawks-Cardinals
Stat of the week:
actually had a better divisional record than
last year. Zona
was 4-2 inside the division but 1-9 outside. The teams split the head-to-head
last year.
starting wideout D.J.
Hackett.
Chargers-Patriots
For those who handicap “intangibles” this game has plenty of subplots.
will have the distraction (or rally cry) of the burgeoning spy scandal. Also
this is revenge for
England
running back LaDainian Tomlinson accused
showing up the Chargers in the post game celebration. Chargers all-universe
tight end Antonio Gates missed practice Wednesday and the Chargers are very mum
as to why. Reports say it was a sore back and he will return to practice
Thursday.
Bengals-Browns
Last week’s Browns starting quarterback Charlie Frye was
traded to
most agree he’s only keeping the seat warm for rookie Brady Quinn.
was 0-3 last year as a starter while filling in for an injured Frye. Bengals
starting wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh missed
practice Wednesday with a knee injury, but is expected to start.
expects their offensive line to be healthier than they were Monday night.
Saints-Buccaneers
We will keep a close eye on
running back Carnell Williams. He was
very limited in practice Wednesday with sore ribs. Backup Michael Pittman would go in his
absence.
Packers-Giants
Giants starting quarterback Eli Manning was originally
reported to be out for a month with a shoulder injury, now he is considered
“day to day”. Manning has started 42 straight games including the postseason.
If he is not able to start, the Pillsbury Throw Boy Jared Lorenzen
gets the start. Our sources say Lorenzen looks like
the likely starter as Manning did only some light throwing on Wednesday but did
not practice. Starting running back Brandon Jacobs is out with Derrick Ward
getting the start. Defensive end Osi
Umenyiora did not practice Wednesday but
worked out on a stationary bike. His
status for Sunday is uncertain.
Buffalo-Pittsburgh
The Bills are probably leading the league in key injuries.
Tight end Kevin Everett and safety Ko Simpson are out
for the year following injuries suffered in their last-second loss to
They join linebacker Keith Ellison, his replacement Coy Wire, and cornerback
Jason Webster as out. Also defensive end Anthony Hargrove will serve the second
game of a four-game suspension. Despite the low scoring game,
gave up 470 yards last Sunday and faces a
team that just scored 37 points. Cy McCormick of MasterLockLine.com
assures us that
offensive explosion last week was no aberration. “They will be much more wide
open than in the Cowher era.”
49ers-Rams
be without seven time Pro Bowl tackle Orlando Pace, who is out for the year
with a shoulder injury.
Texans-Panthers
Home field advantage?
has not won a home opener since 2003 and went only 4-4 overall straight up at
home last year.
Vikings-Lions
Lions starting running back Kevin Jones has been limited
with a foot injury. We expect capable
backup Tatum Bell to get the start as he did last week. Likewise
running back Chester Taylor is questionable to doubtful. However Jeff Warnick of BettorsAdvice.com believes this could be a
blessing in disguise. “His backup Adrian Peterson is the NFL’s next star”. Histoy says don’t
get too excited about Detroit’s win as they’ve won their opener four of the
last five years, yet finished 3-13 last year for their sixth straight losing
season.
five of their games at Ford Field, where
was just 2-6 last year.
Raiders-Broncos
Raiders shaky starting
quarterback Josh McCown did not practice Wednesday
because of a broken finger. It isn’t likely to shake up the line much, but we
look for Dante Culpepper to get the nod.
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