Week 2 Injuries/Benchings

There were a few njures to key fantasy players this week and a couple benchings that will affect fantasy teams.




Michael Turner: Turner was off to a good start on Sunday but was slowed by a groin injury. After the game the Falcons said that Turner's injury was minor and that he could have returned to the game if it wasn't a blowout. Even though Turner was limited in practice today Coach Smith had no worries about it and has declared Turner ready to go on Sunday. It would be wise to monitor this situation the rest of the week in case there is a change. Turner is a must start every week.




Ryan Mathews: Mathews suffered a ankle injury early in the game on Sunday and didn't return. Mathews has said it is a high ankle sprain. High ankle sprains can be a hard injury to heal but Mathews thinks he has a chance to play this week. Expect Mathews to be limited this week and may not play at all. Mike Tolbert is looking more and more likely to get the start this week in a favorable matchup against Seattle. Mathews should be benched even if he is active for Sunday if you have better options.




Beanie Wells: Wells has missed the first 2 games this season with a knee injury that was sustained near the end of the preseason. Wells was limited in practice today and could be nearing a return this Sunday. If Wells does play though he should remain on fantasy benches until it is seen how much he plays coming off the injury


Andre Johnson: Andre left the game briefly after hurting his right ankle. Johnson is expected to be fine and play this week. Owners should start him as usual but be advised he could be slowed a little.


Malcom Floyd: Floyd had a bounce back game last week scoring a TD and receiving for 95 yards. Floyd was limited today with a hamstring injury and owners should track this throughout the week. 




Benchings
         Kevin Kolb: Kolb was cleared to play this week and was believed to resume his role as the starting QB in Philly. But Coach Andy Reid  changed course and has named Michael Vick the Eagles starter the rest of the season. Reid's reasoning was because of the exceptional play of Michael Vick in Kolb's absence. Michael Vick makes a solid QB1 for owners and great trade bait for owners that are strong at QB to teams that are starving for a quality starting QB. All Eagle starters get a little bump in stock with this switch. Kolb can be drop in 10 and 12 teams leagues and lower. Kolb can remain on rosters in bigger leagues and keeper/dynasty leagues.


        Jason Campbell: Campbell was thought to be the QB that the Raiders were not getting in JaMarcus Russell. But Campbell ended up playing no different than Russell. Bruce Gradkowski will replace Campbell and shouldn't be considered a must pick up for most fantasy league formats. Louis Murphy will be the biggest benefactor of this move. Murphy put up his best numbers on Sunday when Campbell got benched. Campbell on the other hand can be dropped in all formats. Campbells future as a starting QB in the NFL is in doubt. Campbell can be dropped in all leagues. 


        Matt Moore: Moore played himself into the starting QB spot for Carolina late last season with solid QB play against some quality teams. This year has started off horribly for Moore who has thrown only 2 TDs and 6 INTs. Moore is being replaced by highly touted rookie QB Jimmy Clausen. Clausen shouldn't affect the stock of other Carolina Panther starter like Steve Smith, Jonathon Stewart, and DeAngelo Williams. Moore can be dropped in all leagues and Clausen isn't a must add for fantasy owners.