Marion Barber expected back for Week 2

Bears RB Marion Barber (calf) is expected to return to practice on Wednesday.  Barring a setback, he’ll play against the Saints on Sunday.  It’ll be interesting to see how much production Barber steals from RB Matt Forte.

Washington Redskins will continue using 2-TE sets

The Redskins deployed a 2-TE set on almost 80% of their offensive plays against the Giants on Sunday.  HC Mike Shanahan and QB Rex Grossman both confirmed that that’ll be a trend going forward.  “What a couple of tight ends enable …

Brandon Lloyd injures groin

Broncos WR Brandon Lloyd suffered a groin injury during Monday night’s game against the Raiders.  He said he was fine after the game, but he’ll undergo an MRI today.  We’ll pass along the results when they become available.  WR Eric Deck…

Knowshon Moreno suffers hamstring injury

Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno injured his hamstring in the 4th quarter of Monday night’s game against the Raiders.  He was visibly upset on the sidelines — never a good sign.  Moreno is scheduled to undergo an MRI today.  We’ll update his …

Jacoby Ford leaves with hamstring injury

Raiders WR Jacoby Ford went down with a hamstring injury in the 3rd quarter of Monday night’s game against the Broncos.  That’s not a good thing to be messing with for a speed guy like Ford.  We’ll update his status when we learn more.

Shane Vereen a healthy scratch

Patriots rookie RB Shane Vereen is a healthy scratch for tonight’s game against the Dolphins.  He’s not ready for game-action after missing most of August with a bum hamstring.  Vereen won’t be a fantasy factor in the first half of this season.

Daniel Thomas inactive

Dolphins rookie RB Daniel Thomas (hamstring) is inactive for tonight’s game against the Patriots.  He practiced on both Friday and Saturday, so he may be more of a healthy scratch than anything else.  RB Larry Johnson will serve as Miami’s #2…

Arian Foster has a good chance to play Week 2

Texans RB Arian Foster continues to make progress in his recovery from a pulled hamstring.  "He worked out today," HC Gary Kubiak said. "Worked very hard today. I would like to say he’ll be on the field Wednesday, but we&rsquo…

Derrick Ward day-to-day with sprained ankle

Texans HC Gary Kubiak labeled RB Derrick Ward day-to-day with a sprained ankle suffered in Sunday’s game against the Colts.  Ward said he could have re-entered if the game was close, so we’re banking on him being active for Week 2.  But with …

Willie Colon done for the year

The Steelers have lost RT Willie Colon for the season.  He suffered a torn triceps in Sunday’s loss to the Ravens.  QB Ben Roethlisberger was harassed all day long by the Ravens, and his protection will only get worse without Colon.  It’…

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