Sunday Evening Wrap checks out players who increased or decreased their value during the Sunday afternoon games. Faller of the Week: Steve Slaton was most likely a first-round pick, the centerpiece of your fantasy football squad. Obviously, his being benched after just three touches and a lost fumble had a huge impact on your fantasy game this week, but looking to the future, it's much more scary. Ryan Moats was impressive with Slaton out, which does not bode well for Slaton's future. The Texans are in the midst of chasing their first-ever playoff berth, so they aren't going to run someone out there who repeatedly gives the ball away. It's entirely possible Slaton loses his job at some point this season. Thus, he easily takes the biggest hit in fantasy value for this week.
With attention spans dwindling, we forgo full game-by-game previews to give you the essentials you need to know about every contest this glorious NFL weekend. We call it The Once-Over.
You might be surprised by the name at the top of the rankings this week. After all, he's gained just 227 yards this season and scored only one touchdown. But playing against the rag-tag Tennessee secondary, Wes Welker should have a field day. I wouldn't be surprised to see him with double-digit catches and a couple TDs, especially if Randy Moss continues to struggle. After all, Welker already has 41 targets in just three games played.
After watching Owen Schmitt try to give himself a lobotomy with his helmet prior to Sunday's Jags-Seahawks game, it's clear that being clinically insane is a prerequisite to playing professional football.
And that goes a long way in explaining Jacksonville head coach Jack Del Rio, a former NFL linebacker, whose motivational tactics border on the certifiable.
Six years ago, in an effort to encourage the troops to "keep chopping wood," Del Rio placed a stump and an ax in the middle of the locker room. Not long after, punter Chris Hanson missed the stump, found his leg, and needed surgery to close up the gash. In retrospect, probably not the best idea.
Last week we called Santana Moss a must-start fantasy option, both in the rankings column and during our weekly Sunday Tailgate chat (which we have every Sunday morning starting at 10:30 AM ET). The Redskins receiver sure did his part to make us look good.
Moss finished the Lions game with 178 yards and a touchdown on 10 catches, which was easily the best WR performance of the week. The major question, as it always is with Moss, is whether this will be the start of something good, or just another peak on the chart before disappearing again for a few more weeks. Fortunately for Moss, this week's matchup against the Buccaneers isn't any tougher. Feel confident rolling with him for another week, as he's a must-start option again.
Whether it's torn, sprained, broken or just needs to be taped, Injuries to Watch will keep you up to date on injuries around the NFL and how they'll affect your fantasy football team.
Quarterback
Mark Sanchez, Jets - There's been a report out of Jets practice that says Sanchez has been fussing about his right knee. Nothing more is known at this time and Sanchez isn't listed on the injury report either. Keep an eye on this.
Matt Hasselbeck, Seahawks - The Seahawks quarterback injured his ribs in Week 2 and hasn't practiced yet this week. Coach Jim Mora said that Hasselbeck could still play in Week 3, even if he doesn't practice all week.
Whether it's torn, sprained, broken or just needs to be taped, Injuries to Watch will keep you up to date on injuries around the NFL and how they'll affect your fantasy football team.
Quarterback
• Matt Cassel, Chiefs - Cassel (left knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday and is listed as questionable. But whispers out of Kansas City lean towards Cassel making it back to play in week 2. You obviously need to wait for an official word from the Chiefs before making a fantasy football decision.
• Donovan McNabb, Eagles - Andy Reid hasn't ruled out McNabb playing on Sunday, but it's much too early to make a decision. McNabb sat out of practice on Wednesday even though his broken rib is feeling better. If he doesn't play Kevin Kolb will get the start.
Week 1 -- like every week actually -- produces high-scorers in fantasy football. But the difference between the first week and any other week is that fantasy football owners want to jump on the "next great thing," meaning that if someone blows up randomly, they're a hot commodity off the waiver wire.
Larry Fitzgerald is a damn good wide receiver, one of the best fantasy options in the NFL. It's also no secret that Calvin Johnson is in the same boat. These guys are good and they're on everyone's radar.
Instead of repeatedly reminding you that these top-notch receivers are fantasy gold, it's better use of my time and yours to look at other intriguing options. Wouldn't you rather know who this year's Andre Johnson or Calvin Johnson is? Don't you want to know which receivers could see a huge uptick in receptions like Johnson and Johnson saw in 2008? I thought so.
It's time for football. Instead of coeds and keggers though, today's football players will be getting paid. That is as long as they can stay on the roster.
There are six NFL preseason games on the docket for Saturday, and a lot of questions to answer and position battles to watch over.
Sunday Evening Wrap checks out players who increased or decreased their value during the Sunday afternoon games.
You might be surprised by the name at the top of the rankings this week. After all, he's gained just 227 yards this season and scored only one touchdown. But playing against the rag-tag Tennessee secondary, 
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Whether it's torn, sprained, broken or just needs to be taped, 
Whether it's torn, sprained, broken or just needs to be taped, 
It's Saturday in August. 
