Post Week 1 Injury Updates - Colston out, V. Young just out of it

Week 1 has been completed. We lose Marques Colston 4-6 weeks due to a thumb injury. Devery Henderson’s value spikes and look for a possible promotion for Robert Meachem at WR with Terrance Copper and Lance Moore also getting playing time. Vince Young was injured both physically and reportedly mentally. Claims are that fans who booed him after two interceptions really bothered him and have questioned his desire to keep playing. Anyway, Tennessee has signed Chris Simms who might emerge as the starter while Young is recouping.

Tom Brady has cracked foot, door might be open for Cassel

According to many news reports, Tom Brady has a cracked in his right foot. Ealrier reports in the year had this injury as only a deep bruise. No one is conforming the severity of this injury and Brady says he WILL start week 1. However, he hasn’t played in any preseason games so far and should he seriously injure the foot further in a regular game, Cassel will no doubt be the clear starter until Brady recovers. Anyone who has a space on their roster or a player will little upside may want to invest in Matt Cassel now. This is a low risk, high reward situation that can help your team or be a trade piece for someone else.

Rudi Johnson signs with Detroit Lions

It didn’t take long for R. Johnson to catch on somewhere else. Detroit tired of a worn out Tatum Bell and a lack of complete faith in Kevin Smith will add Rudi Johnson to the backfield mix as insurance. Smith I assume still has to be the #1 starter in Detroit though. Still, he is worth a free agent pick up to replace Bell or whoever is weak in the RB category.

Rudi Johnson most significant of NFL final teams cuts.

Believe it! Rudi Johnson has been released from the Bengals after only two years agi being the workhorse for the team. The Bengals have announced Chris Perryas the new starter, with Kenny Watson as primary backup.

Other significant cuts include Marcus Thomas in San Diego who appeared to be LT’s backup. Roydell Williams was also released by Jacksonville after being slowed by injury in the offseason.

Cadillac Williams placed on PuP list, Graham stock rises

How did this guy ever get this nickname anyway. Regardless, Carnell Williams has suffered another injury that will keep him off the field for a minimum of 6 weeks of regular season action. Owners who feared Earnest Graham might lose playing time can be more confident in their draft pick.

Handful of Stars Injured

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Yes, this is why you try not to set a draft until the just before week 1. Someone is going to get hurt who you were really counting on. Let’s look at some of the meaningful injuries and how this will affect your season.

Derek Anderson (concussion) - Anderson left the game after a hard sack left him laying shaken on the field. If this turns out to be serious, think of Trent Green and how he has fared the last few seasons with concussion problems. This could be a big concern for owners looking to draft a top QB and Anderson would need to be 100% healthy to earn the kind of projected draft position he has been receiving. On an alternate note, we might finally get to see more of what Brady Quinn is made of.

Matt Hasselbeck (Back) - This doesn’t appear to be all that serious. He missed practice in preseason week 2, but should be ready for the next week.

Peyton Manning (Knee) - Still recovering from offseason knee surgery, but he should be inline for a return around the season opener.

Chad Johnson (Shoulder) - He suffered a severe hit that knocked him out of the game and likely the rest of the preseason. I would have to drop Johnson down a few draft slots after this. The Bengals receivers are so banged up right now they were forced to resign trouble child Chris Henry who will have to server a 4 game suspension as well. So no immediate help there.

Tavares Jackson (Knee) - Jackson suffered a sprained knee but should be good to go prior to teh end of the preseason.

Rudi Johnson (Knee) - He continues to miss playing time due to his injury, but he also should be back before the season opener.

Antonio Gates (Foot) - He had offseason surgery that put him on the PUP list. He has just been removed from that list and passed his physical. This is great news and he should be ready for the season opener.

Willis McGahee (Knee) - He had minor knee surgery recently, scary huh? Well, not for him, he appears to be healing well and claims he’ll be ready for week 1. Draft with caution.

Favre traded to N.Y. Jets for draft pick

We finally have an answer to the drama that developed over the last month or so. Favre was traded to the New York Jets for a conditional draft pick. Rumor earlier in the day was Favre was considering either the Jets or the Bucs. I wasn’t sure how Brett’s fantasy value would be affected by a trade to either of those two cities. However, I like his outlook in Jets green and white much better. He has a speedster in Laveranues Coles, a sure-handed target in Jerricho Cotchery and a highly touted young tight end in Dustin Keller. Not to mention Brett is 3-2 in games played at the Meadowlands, his new home away from home. He also had QB Ratings over 100 in the three wins and one of those losses dates back to 1992. It will be fun to see how #4 performs in his new surroundings.