Kevin Boss back at practice

Raiders TE Kevin Boss (knee) returned to practice on Wednesday.  He’s been out for the past 3-and-a-half weeks but is looking good for Sunday’s game against the Bills.  We’ll be monitoring Boss, but he’s not a recommended fantasy option until…

Jacoby Ford held out Wednesday

Not surprisingly, Raiders WR Jacoby Ford (hamstring) did not practice on Wednesday.  The team hasn’t updated his status since he left Monday night’s game, but consider him extremely questionable for Week 2.  The bum hammy is a major concern f…

Hakeem Nicks "optimistic" about Week 2

According to beat writer Ralph Vacchiano, the Giants are "optimistic" about WR Hakeem Nicks’ (knee) chances of playing in Week 2.  He’s dealing with some swelling in the knee, but tests revealed no structural damage.  Vacchiano admi…

Domenik Hixon will start if Nicks is out

Giants HC Tom Coughlin says he has "full confidence" in WR Domenik Hixon’s ability to step into the starting lineup if WR Hakeem Nicks (knee) can’t play this week.  Nicks owners are in a tricky situation with the G-Men not playing until …

Marcedes Lewis misses practice Wednesday

Jaguars TE Marcedes Lewis (calf) was unable to practice Wednesday.  At best, he’s looking like a game-time decision for Sunday’s tilt with the Jets.  Look for other options this week.

Jeremy Maclin can expect more looks

Eagles OC Marty Mornhinweg said Tuesday that WR Jeremy Maclin was "by play, the No. 1 [target] more than you would think with one catch" on Sunday. He added, "It’s my responsibility getting him the ball just a little more." Mac…

Jacoby Jones needs to be more consistent

Texans receivers coach Larry Kirksey loves WR Jacoby Jones’ potential, but also admits that he needs to be more consistent.  "Sometimes it takes guys longer to master their skills," Kirksey said. "He hasn’t, by any means, but he’s c…

Scott Chandler showed big in opener

On a surprisingly explosive offensive day for the Bills Sunday, TE Scott Chandler had to be the biggest single surprise. He scored twice among his 5 catches and totaled 63 yards. HC Chan Gailey said Tuesday that Chandler "creates something good fo…

Kevin Kolb plans to use TEs 'a lot'

It’s not just fantasy owners who realize that Kevin Kolb has a thing for TEs. The Cardinals QB admits to the fetish: "I’ve always relied on my tight ends a lot, and when I came here and got with these guys, man, there’s a lot of talent there. We’r…

Robert Quinn surprised by Week 1 deactivation

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that even Rams rookie DE Robert Quinn was surprised by his Week 1 deactivation. The team apparently made him a healthy scratch because of concern that he wouldn’t keep edge containment when rushing Michael Vick. If t…

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