Week 8 Fallout

Let's take a look inside the Week 8 NFL action as it pertains to Fantasy Football.

Steven Jackson returned to action and looked to be on his way to a big day with an excellent first quarter. Unfortunately, he only lasted for that one quarter.
Jackson left the game and has a bulging disk in his back, due to his overcompensation for his injured groin. The Rams are on a bye in Week 9 and S-Jax's status is uncertain for Week 10.

Speaking of Texans, Coach Kubiak has admitted that he is concerned about Ahman Green's knee and is uncertain if Green can go in Week 9. Adimchinobe Echemandu has hamstring issues, but could be a decent flex play if Green is out.

It is looking likely that the Raiders will start to employ a true RBBC. Look for them to utilize a time share between LaMont Jordan and Justin Fargas. Feel free to get rid of Dominic Rhodes if he is taking up space on your roster.

Rumor is that Ravens RB Mike Anderson could take over short yardage responsibilities. This would be a significant hit to Willis McGahee's value if it pans out.

Kenny Watson sustained a concussion during Week 8. His status for Week 9 is uncertain, but he has a very favorable match up against the Bills if he can go.

Ryan Grant made like every RB that faces them and carved up the Broncos' feeble rush defense on Monday Night Football. Expect him to start once again in Week 9. DeShawn Wynn made it through one entire carry before injuring his shoulder.

Matt Schaub started for the Texans in Week 8 and suffered a concussion for his efforts. We will likely see Sage Rosenfels under center in Week 9.

The Kellen Clemens Era begin in Week 9 for the Jets. Drop Chad Pennington if you have him. It is unlikely that Clemens will have Laveranues Coles available to throw to, however. Coles suffered a concussion in Week 8.

Marc Bulger continues to get battered. He now has a thumb injury to deal with in addition to his ribs.

Rumors are circulating that the Dolphins, who will be on a Week 9 bye, will start John Beck at QB in Week 10. Either way, you should have absolutely no interest in starting a rookie QB on the NFL's worst team. Feel free to cut Cleo Lemon loose.

Quinn Gray cashed in a decent performance against the Bucs in Week 8. Word is that he will start at least once more. If you're in a Week 9 QB crunch, you could do worse than Gray against the shaky Saints secondary. Still, don't expect the Jags to suddenly become pass-happy.
Still no definitive word on when David Garrard will return.

Nobody is sure yet who will start at QB in Week 9 for the Panthers. Neither Vinny Testaverde and his injured Achilles nor David Carr and his injured back make a suitable option for your fantasy team. This is also bad news for owners of Steve Smith.

Calvin Johnson re-aggravated his back injury after being pulled down from behind. No word yet on his Week 9 status.

Andre Johnson will likely practice more this week, but it would be a surprise to see him on the field until Week 11, after the Texans' Week 10 bye.

Texans TE Owen Daniels suffered a high ankle sprain and his status for Week 9 is uncertain. He is likely to sit with Houston's bye upcoming, and his status will also likely be questionable for Week 11 since high ankle sprains tend to take a while to heal.