Week One Quick Hits (What you need to know before submitting your lineup)

Since we have an early start to week one (Thursday night), and nothing to recap we'll hit this a little early this week.

PIT QB- Ben Roethlisberger
Roadrashburger can't catch a break. Sure he won the Super Bowl, but things haven't been going so well since. Sure he seems to be ok after flying head first into some old ladies car, but now an appendectomy is going to sideline him for week one. Charlie Batch looks to be filling in for Roethlisbergers as his status is listed as week to week. Batch probably isn't worth a pick up (especially with ???s with Hines Ward) unless you are desperate, but it might be wise to monitor this situation. This will obviously hinder Wards numbers if he plays.


CHI RB- Thomas Jones
Looks like C-ben is going to have to actually earn a starting role. With his injuries and inability to watch a complete game from the sidelines this isn't too surprising. Who knows how much work Benson will actually get week one, especially if Jones continues to do what he did last year. Since Chicago is playing Green Bay this Sunday, Jones is a solid option for RB2.


NYJ TE- Zach Hilton
Sorry Jared. Hilton, who was waived earlier by the Saints, has found a home on the Jets roster playing behind Chris Baker. Yes he was a deep sleeper anyway, but now he's just trash.


MIA RB- Lee Suggs
Miami picked up Suggs who was cut by the Browns. This should have minimal to no impact on Ronnie Brown's value especially since he couldn't pass the Jets physical. Might be worth monitoring.


HOU RB- Ron Dayne
Well it looks like twinkie-man has found a new home in Houston. His fantasy value is still 0 as it appears that Wali Lundy will remain the #1 RB with Morency at #2.


TEN QB- ???
Just stay away, unless you're playing against me this week.


PHI RB- Brian Westbrook
His foot is still giving him problems. "Most of the pain is gone." according to Westbrook himself. He almost seems like a Fred Taylor Jr., so if he's on your roster keep a close eye on this.


IND K- Adam Vinatieri
Sprained ligament? Bone chips? Not sure if he's playing week one. He's the best, but not on the sideline. I would pass on him this week.


SEA WR- Darrell Jackson
Jackson was activated from the PUP list. Jackson is going to "try" to practice this week. Once he gets healthy he will be a solid WR option, but until he proves he's good to go I won't be giving him the start.


NE? WR- Deion Branch
Just stay away. This is going to stay ugly for a while.


Well hopefully this was helpful for you. Check back later in the week for more updates.