QB Jay Cutler, Denver Broncos
On the first play of their game two weeks ago, Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler injured his thumb. Although it originally looked serious, he seems to be 100% for Week 9 after the team’s bye week.
QB Carson Palmer and Matt Hasselbeck, Cincinnati Bengals and Seattle Seahawks
Both of these quarterbacks will be out at least another week.
RB Steven Jackson, St. Louis Rams
Just like last week, Steven Jackson is day to day. Last weekend, he didn’t play for the Rams. In Week 9, fantasy football owners should also be ready to set their lineups without him.
RB Joseph Addai …read more

QB Carson Palmer, Cincinnati Bengals
After sitting out last week, Carson Palmer is listed as questionable for Week 5. However, the good news for fantasy football owners is that Palmer is expected to play in Week 5 despite his elbow injury.
QB Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
Rodgers is listed officially as questionable and is being called a game-time decision. That said, it’s looking more and more likely that he’ll play.
RB Brian Westbrook, Philadelphia Eagles
Westbrook was unable to play last week due to an ankle injury. This week he has practiced and very well could play.
RB Willis McGahee, Baltimore Ravens
McGahee is questionable and …read more

QB Carson Palmer, Cincinnati Bengals
Palmer got banged up last week but he’s going to play in Week 3.
RB LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
Although he’s struggling with a toe injury, Tomlinson is expected to play on Monday night.
RB Ryan Grant, Green Bay Packers
His hamstring has slowed him down to start the season but Grant should play this week.
RB Laurence Maroney, New England Patriots
Maroney has a shoulder injury and he’s only 50/50 to play.
RB Ahman Green, Houston Texans
Listed as doubtful, don’t expect Green to play for the Texans.
WR Devin Hester, Chicago Bears
Hester has a rib injury that has him questionable to play …read more

QB Brodie Croyle, Kansas City Chiefs
After attempting only four passes, Brodie Croyle suffered what the team is calling head trauma and was unable to return to the game. Third string quarterback Tyler Thigpen was given the reins.
RB Justin Fargas, Oakland Raiders
While running a route, Justin Fargas fell to the field with what appeared to be a groin injury. Fargas was unable to return to the game and appeared to be in serious pain.
RB Laurence Maroney, New England Patriots
Early in the game, Laurence Maroney left the field with a shoulder injury. The good news for the Patriots is Maroney was able …read more

QUARTERBACKS
Vince Young, Tennessee Titans
Kerry Collins will start in place of Vince Young, who is expected to miss up to a month with a knee injury.
RUNNING BACK
LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
Although he’s being listed as questionable, many expect LaDainian Tomlinson to play in Week 2. He has a toe injury but should be able to tough it out.
Ryan Grant, Green Bay Packers
Ryan Grant has been listed as questionable for most of the week. He was able to practice on Friday so expect him to play.
Marion Barber III, Dallas Cowboys
After injuring his ribs in Week 1, many fantasy owners worried …read more

Fantasy Quarterbacks
Tom Brady, New England Patriots
Word out of New England is that Tom Brady has suffered a torn ACL and is out for the season. If true, this is obviously devastating news to both the Patriots and fantasy owners.
Vince Young, Tennessee Titans
A few reports are saying that Vince Young has torn his MCL in his knee. If true, the knee injury will sideline Young for around a month.
Brodie Croyle, Kansas City Chiefs
After suffering a shoulder injury, Brodie Croyle left the game for the Chiefs. Early indications point to him missing at least a few weeks.
Fantasy Running Backs
Joseph Addai, …read more

Are you ready for Week 1 of the NFL season and fantasy football? If you need any last minute fantasy football advice, be sure to check out these 2008 fantasy football resources:

Week 1 Injury Report
Week 1 Players to Avoid
Week 1 Top Players
Week 1 Waiver Wire
Week 1 Predictions

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Fantasy football is a very fun game but it could take a years to master all the aspects. If you are new to fantasy football, you can lessen your learning curve by following a few pieces of fantasy football advice. Here is some free fantasy football advice that every fantasy football owner can put to use:

Keep an eye on the latest injuries. During preseason action, you should look to see players who got injured during preseason.
Fantasy football rankings are very important. Before your 2008 fantasy football draft, rank players by position and rank the players overall.
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Steve Smith, Carolina Panthers
While the major news regarding Steve Smith is his two-game suspension for punching a teammate, Smith now has some injury woes to deal with. Smith suffered a concussion in a preseason game that could sideline him for a bit. The good news is that he should be ready for when his suspension is lifted by the Panthers.
Braylon Edwards, Cleveland Browns
Braylon Edwards was involved in a freak injury during a Browns practice. Running in socks, Edwards was racing against newly acquired wide receiver Donte Stallworth. After the race, Edwards slowed down and Stallworth stepped …read more

Willis McGahee of the Baltimore Ravens will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. While he will likely miss the rest of the preseason, the good news is that he should be available in the first week of the regular season.
While arthroscopic surgeries are considered minor these days, McGahee’s injury past should ring a few alarms. He has had a major knee injury in the past, so any knee trouble is a very bad sign for the Ravens running back. If you are thinking about picking him in a fantasy football draft, you should realize that you …read more