Fantasy Football - Javon Walker: Out for the year. How will this effect Favre?

Javon Walker - Out for the rest of the season; torn ACL.

This is the biggest fantasy football loss of the year thus far. Many people expected Javon to cement his status as an elite receiver this season. Those who drafted him in the 2nd or 3rd round will have to scramble to find a replacement. Donald Driver will become Brett Favre's primary passing target in an offense that struggled in week one. While Driver's value as a receiver may increase with this unfortunate promotion, Favre's value as a quarterback may decrease. Green Bay faces a Cleveland Browns defense next week that was lit up by the Cincinnati Bengals in week one. Their performance in this game could be a good indicator as to how well this offense will be able to put up points for the rest of the season. If Green Bay can light it up the way Cincinnati did, Brett Favre owners should be able to feel more confident starting him for the rest of the season.

Fantasy Football - Unlikely Heros: Sunday's top NFL fantasy football performers.

Week 1 of the NFL saw some unlikely heros. Here are some of the top performances.

1. Keenan McCardell (San Diego Chargers) - 9 catches for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns.

2. Jimmy Smith - (Jacksonville Jaguars) - 7 catches for 130 yards and 2 touchdowns.

3. Larry Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) - 13 catches for 155 yards and 1 touchdown

4. Willie Parker (Pittsburgh Steelers) - 161 yards rushing and 1 touchdown and 1 catch for 48 yards.

5. Larry Johnson (KC Chiefs) - 110 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns and 1 catch for 11 yards.

Fantasy Football - Last Minute News

Kickoff starts in 45 minutes. Here are some of the last minute stories off of the wire.

1. Rudi Johnson missed a team meeting and will lose the starting job for today's game to Chris Perry. Rudi is still expected to be the featured back.

2. Stephen Davis will start at running back for the Carolina Panthers. He will split carries with Deshaun Foster.

3. Colts tight end Dallas Clark will travel with the team to Baltimore, but is still listed as questionable for tonights game.

4. Chiefs QB Trent Green will start today against the New York Jets.

5. Reuben Droughns will start at running back today for the Cleveland Browns.

6. Chris Brown will start at running back today for the Titans, Travis Henry is active.

7. Cedric Benson will be active at RB today for the Bears but Thomas Jones will get the start.

Good luck to everyone.

Fantasy Football - These Fantasy Football Players Should Have Big Days Today

These fantasy football players should have big days today:

Quarterback:

1. Brett Favre - Has a tendency to light up the soft Lions defense.
   
2. Mark Bulger - Great matchup for the high powered Rams offense.
   
3. Donovan McNabb - TO and McNabb will reunite on the Falcons turf.
   
4. Trent Green - All reports indicate that he is 100% healthy.
   
5. Peyton Manning - Even against a top defense, Manning will get his numbers.
   

Running Back

1. Curtis Martin - Started strong last year - he should find big holes at KC.
   
2. Rudi Johnson - Has a history of ripping up the Browns.
   
3. LaDainian Tomlinson - Faces a good Dallas defense - but LT will find a way.
   
4. Kevin Jones - Green Bay's defense is in terrible shape.
   
5. Mike Anderson - Faces a Miami defense in transition.
   

Wide Receiver

1. Terrell Owens - Ready to prove the world wrong - should score big on Monday.
   
2. Chad Johnson - No pepto this year - CJ lit up the Browns in their last meeting.
   
3. Joe Horn - Scored big against the Panthers last year.
   
4. Steve Smith - Healthy and ready to shine against a weak Saints defense.
   
5. Roy Williams - Ready for his breakout season against a porous Packers secondary.
   

Fantasy Football - Saturday Roundup: Time to finalize your lineup.

One day left until the majority our fantasy football teams finally take to the field. Here are the top stories as of Saturday evening that may affect your Sunday lineup decisions.

1. Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker will get the start Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. Jerome Bettis and Duce Staley most likely will not play at all in the game. Parker has a played well in the final game of 2004 and could be a good fantasy play against the rebuilding Tennessee Titans.
2. Chicago Bears rookie Cedric Benson will suit up Sunday, but may not see much playing time behind starter Thomas Jones. Benson missed most of the preseason because of a contract holdout, but has claimed that he wants to be the starter as soon as possible. He is quickly trying to learn the Bears playbook.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars running back Fred Taylor is expected to see around 20 carries on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. Taylor did not play much in the preseason but all reports indicate that he is in good shape for the regular season (although history indicates that Taylor is always susceptible to injuries).
4. 49ers tight end Eric Johnson is doubtful for the season opener against the St. Louis Rams. He is suffering from a partially torn plantar fascia and there is no word yet on when he will return.
5. Green Bay Packers tight end Bubba Franks is good to go Sunday. He missed practice Wednesday but returned Thursday and Friday.
   
6. Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens claims that he spoke with Donovan McNabb and resolved their issues. If chemistry is restored between these two stars, look for them to put up numbers similar to last year.
   
7. Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Brandon Stokely practiced with the team this week and will most likely play in the Sunday opener against the Baltimore Ravens. Stokely was a key component to the Colts high powered offense last year and he was the only #3 wide receiver that you could justify starting on your fantasy football team.
   
8. Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis could see limited action on Sunday night against the Colts. Lewis will split the backfield with Chester Taylor and may only see 15-20 carries. Coach Brian Billick stated that this is only temporary and Lewis's workload will increase every week. 15-20 carries may still be enough to put up good fantasy numbers against a Colts team that couldn't stop the run last year.
   
9. Tampa Bay Bucs rookie running back Carnell Williams may share some of the workload with last years starter Michael Pittman. It is unclear yet whether or not this will affect Williams' fantasy football numbers.
   
10. The Indianapolis Colts are awaiting news on whether or not tight end Dallas Clark will be ready for the season opener against the Ravens. Clark missed practice last week with a concussion and underwent tests on Friday. Backup Ben Hartsock will be the starter if Clark is unable to play.
    

Fantasy Football - Colts Tight End Dallas Clark May Miss Sunday's Opener

Indianapolis Colts tight end Dallas Clark underwent tests on Friday for a concussion he sustained 2 weeks ago against the Denver Broncos. The team expects to learn today whether or not Dallas Clark will receive medical clearance.

Dallas Clark was supposed to emerge as Peyton Manning's go-to option at tight end this yeark, with Marcus Pollard leaving for the Detroit Lions via free agency. Clark has had the injury bug in the past and it looks like he might miss a game or two early this season because of an injury. The Colts have been very happy with the play of #2 tight end Ben Hartsock this preseason. If Clark misses time due to injury, look for Hartsock to step in and potentially steal some playing time.

Fantasy Football - Owens and McNabb end feud?

Philadelphia Eagle's wide receiver Terrell Owens claimed on Friday in a radio interview that he has spoken with quarterback Donovan McNabb and that they have resolved thier differences. After an entire offseason of quarrelling, Owens now claims that he and the McNabb are getting along just fine.

This is good news for those of you who took a slight risk and drafted Terrell Owens, ignoring the draft boards that claimed Owens' value had dropped. Last year TO and McNabb were the most explosive duo in fantasy football, and if the feud is over, I would expect the same production from them again this year.

Philadelphia will play the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night. Owens will want to come out and prove the media wrong, and he will probably have a huge night.

Fantasy Football - NFL Season Kicks Off: Brady, Dillon and Moss Shine

The NFL season kicked off Thursday night with the Patriots defeating the Raiders 30-20.

Randy Moss and Tom Brady were the fantasy football studs for the opening game. Here are some key stats:

1. Randy Moss - 5 catches, 130 yards and 1 TD
   
2. Tom Brady - 24-38 for 306 yards passing, 2 TD
   
3. Corey Dillon - 63 yds rushing, 2 TD, 2 catches for 30 yds
   
4. Lamont Jordan - 70 yards rushing, 5 catches for 40 yds
5. Deon Branch - 7 catches, 99 yards and 1 TD
6. Kerry Collins - 18-40 for 265 yards passing, 3 TD, 1 INT
7. Courtney Anderson - 3 catches, 18 yards and 2 TD
   

Randy Moss dropped some passes, but he and Collins showed some chemistry on the long ball against a tough Patriots defense. Brady looked as sharp as ever and could be one of the top five fantasy football quarterbacks this year. Also, Deon Branch showed that he may emerge as a consistent wide receiver threat this year.

Suprise of the game: 2 touchdown catches for Oakland Raiders tight end Courtney Anderson. He only caught 3 balls, but 2 of them were for touchdowns. Keep an eye on Anderson if you are looking for a tight end.

Fantasy Football - Will Reuben Droughns start for Cleveland on Sunday?

According to the Akron Beacon Journal, Reuben Droughns is is expected to be the starting running back against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Droughns has been competing with William Green for the starting job with Lee Suggs injured.

Droughns could be a sleeper fantasy football pick on Sunday if he gets the bulk of the carries. He was huge last year in Denver, and the Bengals are an easy team to run against. I would be somewhat hesitate to start Droughns without some more concrete information, but this is the first report I've seen that names a starter.

Fantasy Football - Week 1 NFL Injury Updates

NFL kickoff is quickly approaching and its time to start making decisions about your fantasy football lineup. The following is a list of injury updates for week 1 that could affect your fantasy football team.

1. 49ers tight end Eric Johnson is doubtful for the opener.
2. Colts WR Brandon Stokely has returned to practice and is listed as probable.
3. Oakland Raiders WR Jerry Porter is listed as questionable - he did practice on Tuesday.
4. Chiefs QB Trent Green is listed as probable.
   
5. Chiefs WR Dante Hall - Questionable (hamstring)
   
6. Titans running back Travis Henry - questionable
7. Steelers RB Jerome Bettis - Will not play.
8. Steelers RB Duce Staley - Questionable.
   

I'll keep an eye on the injury list as we get closer to kickoff. If anything comes up, I'll be sure to post it.