As the preseason enters its final week there are a couple of keys injuries to keep an eye on.
The most recent is the Bengals releasing
WR Antonio Bryant. Bryant was signed in the offseason to play alongside
Chad Ochocinco, but his knee wasn't fully healthy and he was given his outright release, so if you drafted him get rid of him immediately.
With Bryant's departure,
Terrell Owens stock has now sky-rocketed for fantasy owners. When he first signed people thought Owens would be the No. 3 receiver, but so far during the preseason he has emerged as
Carson Palmer's favorite target. If you haven't drafted yet make sure you keep an eye on T.O.
Another big injury happened to Vikings
WR Sidney Rice. Rice, who was the Vikings No. 1 WR, underwent hip surgery and will be out at least the first six weeks of the season, maybe more. Also keep an eye on
WR Percy Harvin. Harvin is dealing with serious migraine headaches and there no guarantee that he'll be ready every Sunday.
So what's left? Right now
Bernard Berrian is listed as the No. 1, followed by newly acquired
Greg Camarillo and
Javon Walker. I don't like any of these guys, but if I had to chose I'd go with Berrian.
This injury also increases the values of
TE Visanthe Shiancoe and
RB Adrian Peterson.
Redskins
QB Donovan McNabb suffered an ankle injury in the team's second preseason game and there are rumblings that he might miss the season opener against the Cowboys. If that happens
Rex Grossman would get the start.
Don't be too worried about McNabb's injury though, because missing Week 1 will not affect his draft status. He's still a Top-12 QB, so draft accordingly.
One injury that flew under-the-radar last week was to Colts
RB Joseph Addai. Addai suffered a concussion in the team's loss to the Packers. Some might think that this is a minor injury, but the way the NFL is handling concussions could play a role with Addai availability.
It's reported that Addai is already back on the practice field, but during the season he will be more susceptible to getting more.
For now his value will not take a hit, but keep an eye on his backup
Donald Brown. Brown took some of Addai's carries away last season and could have an expanded role in the Colts' offense.
Remember if you have any questions about drafting, who to play and who not to play, email me at arios@MorningJournal.com.
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