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Colston out and other fantasy updates

Sigh. Marques Colston is undergoing surgery on his thumb that will keep him out of the game for 4-6 weeks. My receiving corps in multiple leagues just took a hit. With few options in one league, I just snagged David Patten; I had a hard time deciding between Patten and Devery Henderson but I think Patten is more of Brees' go-to guy and will hopefully fill in nicely for Colston. This should also increase the value of Bush and Shockey a bit so if you aren't already starting those guys, give it some serious thought.

Other links for the day:
  • Have a Cowboy on your team? Then you must be feeling pretty good right now - CBS Sports' Fantasy & Reality: Hitch yourself to some 'Boys has some love for Dallas and lots of other good tidbits. Do yourself a favor and see what Dave Richard has to say this week.
  • The FFGoat continues to impress - he is always cranking out new information. His Fantasy Football Start em Sit em and Sleeper Picks Week 2 is up.
  • Check out the Fantasy Football Views blog's Fantasy impact: Patriots receivers - obviously we need to reduce our expectations for Cassel but how exactly will that impact the receivers in NE? Take a look for FFViews' viewpoint.
  • Got the San Diego D/ST and wondering how your D might change now that Merriman has elected to undergo surgery? SportingNews.com's Inside the Game: Life without Merriman has the answers.
  • Sports Grumblings' Mr. X's The Fire Sale: Feeling Good has thoughts for us on players with going up/going down value - and some amusing banter.
  • The Bruno Boys are putting their Week 2 rankings up one position at a time - check out RB, WR, and QB with TE, K, and defenses still to come...
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Bobbert said…
I cried a little bit when i heard the Colston news =(

I have picked up Patten as well, though a good argument could be made for Henderson. Henderson is hit or miss though, when hes on he is great otherwise you will wonder why you have him on your roster.
6:13 PM
William Kehl said…
Thanks for the plug, I'll be sure to return the favor. I agree with going with Patten over Henderson - Patten is sure to get 4-5 catches, while Henderson is boom or bust - he could catch nothing, or 3 balls for 120 yards.
11:16 PM
Anonymous said…
Best line ever written in a fantasy football article "... the Rams' passing game blew more than Rock Hudson in Greenwich Village."

(from the sports grumblings link)
9:43 AM
Anonymous said…
I had to get rid of Colston in one my leagues and have picked up DeSean Jackson as neither Patten or Henderson were available in my league - we'll see how that goes. Certainly not a fair trade. But Devery is available in my other league, so I'm picking him up and getting rid of the sack-magnet David Garrard (my 3rd QB). Hopefully Drew throws a few Devery's way this weekend.
2:50 PM
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