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 about Barber’s future. Thankfully it appears he’ll play in Week 2.

WIDE RECEIVERS
Donte Stallworth, Cleveland Browns
In Week 1, Donte Stallworth was a late scratch. This week he’s listed as doubtful and isn’t expected to play.

Jerry Porter, Jacksonville Jaguars
Although he’s been able to practice at various points this week, don’t expect Jerry Porter to play in Week 2. He’ll play soon, though.

Laveranues Coles, New York Jets
Throughout the week, Laveranues Coles hasn’t been able to complete a full practice. He’s questionable to play in Week 2.

Javon Walker, Oakland Raiders
He didn’t play in Week 1 but expect Javon Walker to put on his Raiders jersey and play in Week 2.

Reggie Brown, Philadelphia Eagles
Like Walker, Reggie Brown didn’t play in Week 1. He’s being listed as questionable for Week 2 and should be a game time decision.

TIGHT ENDS
Dallas Clark, Indianapolis Colts
Early in the Week 1 game, Dallas Clark went down with an injury. He’s being listed as questionable and it’s probably 50/50 that he plays in Week 2.

KICKERS
Jason Elam, Atlanta Falcons
Heading into Week 2, Jason Elam is listed as questionable. Look elsewhere for a kicker for this week.

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Out – These players won’t play in Week 1.
Deion Branch, Seattle Seahawks
Kevin Curtis, Philadelphia Eagles
Bobby Engram, Seattle Seahawks
Jerry Porter, Jacksonville Jaguars
Ryan Torain, Denver Broncos

Doubt – These players likely won’t play in Week 1.
Reggie Brown, Philadelphia Eagles
Benjamin Watson, New England Patriots

Questionable – These players are 50/50 to play in Week 1.
Joey Galloway, Tampa Bay Bucanners
Jamal Lewis, Cleveland Browns
Javon Walker, Oakland Raiders

Probable – These players will likely play in Week 1.
Antonio Gates, San Diego Chargers
Ryan Grant, Green Bay Packers
DJ Hackett – Carolina, Panthers
Willis McGahee, Baltimore Ravens

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Tom Brady, New England Patriots
Tom Brady has been suffering from an unspecified leg injury for much of training camp and preseason. While the Patriots are being secretive of his health status, expect him to be ready to go when the games begin to count.

Antonio Gates, San Diego Chargers
Perhaps the most mysterious injury of them all, Antonio Gates still hasn’t played after undergoing offseason toe surgery. While many expect him to play in Week 1, there is growing speculation that the Chargers may sit him until he’s 100%.

Jerry Porter, Jacksonville Jaguars
Jerry Porter has a hamstring injury that is being slow to heal. Although he should be able to come back pretty soon, it is looking doubtful that he’ll be ready to roll in Week 1.

Reggie Brown, Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles are reportedly concerned about Reggie Brown’s status for their opening week game. Brown is dealing with a hamstring injury that doesn’t appear to be healing quickly enough.

Jeremy Shockey, New Orleans Saints
Although Jeremy Shockey didn’t play at all in preseason, he’s very likely to play in Week 1. Shockey is still recovering from the leg injury he suffered last year with the New York Giants.

Bernard Berrian, Minnesota Vikings
Dealing with a condition that has been described as something close to turf toe, Bernard Berrian has missed a few preseason games. The good news is it appears he’ll be ready for opening weekend.

TJ Houshmandzadeh, Cincinnati Bengals
Although TJ Houshmandzadeh has a sore hamstring that has hampered him lately, expect him to be close to 100% by NFL opening weekend.

DJ Hackett, Carolina Panthers
Suffering from a toe injury, DJ Hackett has been limited in preseason action. That said, sources close to the team expect Hackett to play in Week 1.

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Steve Smith – With the news that Steve Smith has gotten suspended two games for punching a teammate, his fantasy football stock is plummeting.

Chad Johnson – Not only has Chad Johnson been a disappointment in recent fantasy football season, he’s nursing a pair of ankle injuries and is unhappy with his contract.

Greg Jennings – Last season, Greg Jennings numbers were good and he hauled in a lot of touchdowns. However, that was with Brett Favre.

Roddy White – Even the best of wide receivers would struggle doing anything in Atlanta’s offense. Don’t bid too high on Roddy White.

Lee Evans – The ultimate tease, Lee Evans just never seems to put it together. He’ll have huge games here and there but his consistency is severely lacking.

Bobby Engram – 2007 was a surprisingly brilliant campaign for Bobby Engram. In 2008, expect Engram to not be as highly targeted.

Javon Walker – With news of Javon Walker struggling and contemplating retirement, it is best to just stay away.

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This is obviously bad news for Jerry Porter fantasy football owners. Hamstring injuries can be nagging injuries that last all year long. If you have Porter on your team, you also have the risk of him re-injuring his hamstring at any point. That said, Porter is talented enough that he’s worthy of a mid to late round pick — even with his injury woes.

The Jaguars will definitely miss Porter. Luckily for Jacksonville, they have plenty of players who can fill in while he’s gone. Troy Williamson was a free agent who was signed this summer who has looked good so far for the Jags in practice. Reggie Williams, Dennis Northcutt, John Broussard and Mike Walker are also on the roster. Williams has the highest upside out of those four. And don’t forget that technically Matt Jones is still on the Jaguars’ roster, even though he recently got arrested for an incident that involved cocaine.

When will Jerry Porter return for the Jaguars?

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While the last few seasons in Oakland were tumultuous for Porter, he was at one point in time regarded as one of the best up-and-coming young wide receivers in the game. Now the soon to be 30-year-old will have to prove he still has some gas left in the tank.

Twice in his Raiders career he had nine receiving touchdowns. Even last season in what was basically an off year, he had over 700 receiving yards and six touchdowns. What can we expect from Porter in 2008 on the Jaguars?

Porter has a real chance to have a very good season in 2008. He’s a skilled wide receiver who is going to a team with a good quarter in David Garrard. The Jaguars also acquired Troy Williamson this offseason, who should be a good partner for Porter. Porter as the main threat in Jacksonville’s passing game should be able to top 1,000 yards receiving and score between six and eight touchdowns.

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