FanHouse D.J. Hackett

Every week when the dinner bell rings on Friday evening, we'll be here to provide you a comprehensive commentary of the key injuries for the NFL weekend to follow. For those injuries that go right down to the wire, drop by our Fantasy Fanhouse expert live chat from 10am to 1pm EST every Sunday and we'll take care of you on those bloody game-time decisions. As always, please feel free to chime in with opinions, updates, and rumors in the comments.

The Arizona Cardinals

Anquan Boldin - After a well-timed bye week affording Boldin an extra week to rest his dome, he is expected to play on Sunday. Boldin allegedly lost about ten pounds though after having his jaw wired shut and slurping his food for two weeks. I'm in this predicament myself and plan to start him, but it's not an easy decision. If you have other quality options, it is probably worth waiting to see what he does this weekend.

The Baltimore Ravens

Derrick Mason - Unfortunately for Mason owners, who saw his value tick up after his six catch, 86 yard, one touchdown game last week, he was unable to practice this week with an undisclosed illness. Mason is not reliable enough to risk starting unless the illness dissipates completely.

The Carolina Panthers

D.J. Hackett - While I doubt too many people are reeling over Hackett's day-to-day status, he looks to be practicing lightly and should be available to play.

The Chicago Bears

Brandon Lloyd - Brandon Lloyd continues to nurse a sprained knee, so hopefully this week's bye should be the final stage in the waiting game. After a hot start to the season, owners are eagerly anticipating his return, but who knows what kind of shape he will be in upon returning.

Every week when the dinner bell rings on Friday evening, we'll be here to provide you a comprehensive injury report for the NFL weekend to follow. For those injuries that go right down to the wire, drop by our live Fantasy Fanhouse experts live chat from 10 am to 1 pm every Sunday and we'll take care of you on those bloody game-time decisions. As always, please feel free to chime in with opinions, updates, and rumors in the comments.

The Baltimore Ravens

Todd Heap - Heap left the game last week after coming in as Probable. Now listed as questionable, he is not looking like a great start either way.

Willis McGahee - Looks like Willis should be ready to kick off his 2008 season this week against the Texans. He seems to be improving, but not 100% quite yet though, so keep a close eye on him. After all, he was expected to go last week. The Hurricane Ike related move to Monday night helps McGahee owner's chances.

The Buffalo Bills

The Bills do not have any material injuries to watch, but it bears mentioning that their best lineman, Jason Peters, finally ended his contract holdout and is ready to go this week. Marshawn Lynch owners everywhere are currently doing the worm.

Every week when the dinner bell rings on Friday evening, we'll be here to provide you a comprehensive injury report for the NFL weekend to follow. For those injuries that go right down to the wire, drop by our live Fantasy Fanhouse experts live chat from 10 am to 1 pm every Sunday and we'll take care of you on those bloody game-time decisions. As always, please feel free to chime in with opinions, updates, and rumors in the comments.

The Baltimore Ravens

Todd Heap - Heap left the game last week after coming in as Probable. Now listed as questionable, he is not looking like a great start either way.

Willis McGahee - Looks like Willis should be ready to kick off his 2008 season this week against the Texans. He seems to be improving, but not 100% quite yet though, so keep a close eye on him. After all, he was expected to go last week. The Hurricane Ike related move to Monday night helps McGahee owner's chances.

The Buffalo Bills

The Bills do not have any material injuries to watch, but it bears mentioning that their best lineman, Jason Peters, finally ended his contract holdout and is ready to go this week. Marshawn Lynch owners owners everywhere are currently doing the worm.

Last Year

1. Is Montana State on the 2007 schedule?

Thankfully they are not. Colorado loses the I-AA giant killer, but will still have to contend with in-state rival Colorado State, Arizona State, Florida State and Miami (OH) on their non-conference slate. The Buffaloes face their toughest big 12 opponents – Oklahoma, Missouri and Nebraska – at home, but must travel to Baylor, Kansas State, Texas Tech and Iowa State. Even the most optimistic CU fan would be hard-pressed to find six "automatic" wins from that list to get the Buffs bowl eligible come December.

2. Can incumbent QB Bernard Jackson hold off challenges from Cody Hawkins and Nick Nelson?

Probably not. While Jackson has a season of experience under his belt, his performance was underwhelming at best. He completed fewer than 50% of his passes and had as many interceptions (7) as touchdowns. While Jackson is a threat to run – gaining 80 or more yards rushing in 4 games – he will never be mistaken for Michael Vick.

Hawkins is a redshirt freshman and the coach's son, which gives him an advantage as he attempts to grasp the offense. He fancies Chris Leak and carries an impressive resume as a high school All-American and the Gatorade Player of the Year for Idaho in 2005. He lacks size (5-11, 190 pounds), but should be fine as long as he inherited his father's famed intensity. Nelson is a JUCO transfer who enrolled in January. He played against solid competition in the California JUCO system and threw for over 2000 yards and 18 TDs in 2006. If he manages to pick up the offense in the spring he will add depth and could wind up as the starter come August.

More than likely Hawkins or Nelson wins the starting job in the fall and Jackson is used as a QB in certain packages or moves back to RB or WR where he saw time in 2005.

3. Can Patrick Williams finally become the Buffaloes' go-to-guy at wide receiver?

Maybe. Williams arrived in Boulder as one of their most-heralded WR recruits in years but has yet to live up to his billing. Thus, for the third year in a row coaches and fans find themselves projecting a "break out" year from the 6-2, 200 pound junior. Some of his lack of progress can be attributed to CU's woeful QB play, but Williams caught just 20 balls for 303 yards and one TD in 2006. The Buffaloes have lacked a true deep threat since guys like D.J. Hackett, Jeremy Bloom and Derek McCoy departed. Although Williams is part of an experienced group of receivers that returns in 2007, that unit accounted for just three touchdowns in 2006. If Colorado can iron out their quarterback situation and find a playmaker at wide receiver, their offensive production – which ranked 102^nd nationally in 2006 – should improve.