Week 2 Preview
September 9, 2014
Week 1 is over, and the NFL season is now underway. A lot has happened this week, including an overhaul of the NFL’s drug policy. The new policy now includes testing players for human growth hormone (HGH), a higher threshold for a positive marijuana test, and a two game suspension for players convicted of or entering a plea deal for driving under the influence. This new policy means that players suspended for the summer for positive drug tests could have their suspensions shortened or erased completely. The Bronco’s Wes Welker (WR) could have his suspension revoked, and Josh Gordon (WR) of the Browns could have his yearlong suspension reduced to 10 games. Although it is unlikely these players will be cleared to play by Sunday, they might have their suspensions adjusted in the near future. In other notes, the Ravens have released Ray Rice (RB), upon the release of a video involving him hitting his then fiancee. He has been indefinitely suspended from the NFL. Minnesota’s Adrian Peterson (RB) will miss this Sunday’s game after being indicted for reckless and negligent injury to a child.
Fantasy News:
BAL: Ray Rice is released, faced with indefinite suspension
FA: Player reps to vote on new drug policy Tues.
STL: Rams throw support behind QB Hill as starter
NE: Patriots not using Revis in shadow coverage
CIN: Bengals promise Jeremy Hill more playing time
CLE: Browns give no update on injured Tate/Cameron
BAL: Ravens expected to start Forsett Thurs. night
MIA: Fins will continue to rotate Moreno & Miller
MIA: Dolphins LB Koa Misi (ankle) out indefinitely
HOU: Jadeveon Clowney (knee surgery) out 4-6 wks
Buy Low / Sell High
Buy Low:
Zac Stacy
Vincent Jackson
Nick Foles
Doug Martin
Maurice Jones-Drew
Sell High:
Mark Ingram
Allen Hurns
Brandon Cooks
Chris Johnson
Knowshon Moreno
Waiver Watch
Justin Forsett – RB – Ravens
Terrance West – RB – Browns
Shonn Greene – RB – Titans
Josh gordon – WR – Browns (Could come back due to new NFL drug ruling)
Jonathan Dwyer – RB – Cardinals
James Starks – RB – GB Packers
Malcom Floyd – WR – Chargers
Benny Cunningham – RB – Rams
Dwayne Allen – TE – Colts
Bobby Rainey – RB – Buccaneers
Upcoming Games and Predictions
Pittsburgh vs Baltimore
Buffalo vs Miami
Jacksonville vs Washington
Tennessee vs Dallas
Arizona vs Giants
New England vs Minnesota
Cleveland vs New Orleans
Atlanta vs Cincinnati
Detroit vs Carolina
Tampa Bay vs St. Louis
Seattle vs San Diego
Houston vs Oakland
NY Jets vs Green Bay
Kansas City vs Denver
Chicago vs San Francisco
Philadelphia vs Indianapolis
Injury Updates (Alphabetical by team)
P = probable, Q = questionable, D = doubtful, O = Out, IR = Injured Reserve
ARI: Carson Palmer, QB (shoulder) – Q
ARI: Andre Ellington, RB (foot) – Q
ARI: Larry Fitzgerald, WR (knee) – P
ATL: Roddy White, WR (knee) – P
BAL: Bernard Pierce, RB – P
BUF: Sammy Watkins, WR (ribs) – P
BUF: Lee Smith, TE (toe) – D
BUF: Chris Hogan, WR (ankle) – P
CAR: Greg Olsen, TE (non-injury) – P
CAR: Cam Newton, QB (ribs) – P
CAR: DeAngelo Williams, RB (thigh) – Q
CHI: Josh Morgan, WR (groin) – D
CHI: Alshon Jeffery, WR – Q
CHI: Brandon Marshall, WR (ankle) – Q
CIN: A.J. Green, WR (foot) – P
CIN: Tyler Eifert, TE (elbow) – O
CLE: Ben Tate, RB (knee) – O
CLE: Jordan Cameron, TE (shoulder) – Q
DAL: Tony Romo, QB (back) – P
DAL: Terrance Williams, WR (back) – P
DET: Brandon Pettigrew, TE (foot) – P
DET: Reggie Bush, RB (knee) – P
DET: Kevin Ogletree, WR – O
DET: Ryan Broyles, WR – O
GB: Brandon Bostick, TE (leg) – Q
GB: Eddie Lacy, RB (concussion) – Q
HOU: Arian Foster, RB (ribs) – P
HOU: Garrett Graham, TE (back) – P
HOU: Andre Johnson, WR (ankle) – P
HOU: C.J. Fiedorowicz, TE (foot) – O
JAX: Marquise Lee, WR (hamstring) – P
JAX: Storm Johnson, RB (ankle) – O
JAX: Clay Harbor, TE (calf) – O
JAX: Mercedes Lewis, TE (knee) – P
JAX: Toby Gerhart, RB (ankle) – P
KC: De’Anthony Thomas, RB (hamstring) – O
KC: Dwayne Bowe, WR – Suspended
MIA: Dion Sims, TE (neck) – P
MIA: Charles Clay, TE (knee) – P
MIA: Mike Wallace, WR (hamstring) – P
MIA: Knowshon Moreno, RB (shoulder) – P
MIN: Adrian Peterson, RB (legal) – O
NE: Rob Gronkowski, TE (knee) – P
NO: Kenny Stills, WR (quadriceps) – P
NYG: Odell Beckham Jr., WR (hamstring) – O
OAK: Maurice Jones-Drew, RB (hand) – Q
PHI: Josh Huff, WR (shoulder) – Q
PIT: Heath Miller, TE – P
PIT: Ben Roethlisberger, QB (non-injury) – P
PIT: Le’Veon Bell, RB (non-injury) – P
PIT: Antonio Brown, WR (concussion) – Q
PIT: Martavis Bryant, WR (shoulder) – Day to Day
PIT: Lance Moore, WR (groin) – O
PIT: Dri Archer, RB (ankle/foot) – O
SD: Antonio Gates, TE (hamstring) – Q
SD: Keenan Allen, WR (ribs) – P
SEA: Cooper Helfet, TE (knee) – D
SEA: Christine Michael, RB (hamstring) – O
STL: Shaun Hill, QB (quadriceps) – Q
TB: Austin Seferian-Jenkins, TE (ankle) – O
TB: Doug Martin, RB (knee) – Q
TEN: Justin Hunter, WR (knee) – P
WAS: Jordan Reed, TE (hamstring) – O
WAS: Kai Forbath, K (groin) – Q