Just landed here in Cleveland and picked up a copy of today's Plain Dealer. The headline in the paper reads, "Lewis' backups are put on notice." For a team that desperately needs Jamal Lewis out on the field, that's not good news.
Apparently, Lewis' hamstring isn't ready for prime time and his status will be a game time decision, coach Romeo Crennel said. If Lewis can't play, younger backs Jerome Harrison and Jason Wright will split the workload.
So let's go over this again. Quarterback Derek Anderson suffered a concussion in the preseason. Lewis may not play at all. Braylon Edwards suffered a cut foot in the preseason while playing around with Donte' Stallworth. Guard Rex Hadnot (knee) is a game time decision, but he'll be limited at best.
Who exactly is going to score for the Browns? I'm sure their No. 1 solider will show up ready to go. As far as I know, only a miracle can save the browns now, if jamal lewis s not playing. Or the opponents have to play their worst game which I suppose would not happen. Lets take to the television or the stadium and look for an answer there .
If thats the case with Jamal, Cole is suffering from an injury as well. With just minutes before the game Im not sure of the decision that the coach is going to take.Quarterbacks -
Tom Brady QB New England - For the first time in 57 weeks, Brady is not on the Patriots injury list. He is ready to go, but will likely be rusty in the first quarter.
Peyton Manning QB Indianapolis - Didn't play a down in preseason, but like Brady is ready to play. Expect a slow start, but he will still put up good numbers.
Derek Anderson QB Cleveland - Seems to have recovered from his concussion and should have a good day in an expected high-scoring affair with the Dallas Cowboys.
Carson Palmer QB Cincinnati - Palmer will play the game with a face guard to protect his broken nose, but that shouldn't keep him from your lineup.
Matt Hasselbeck QB Seattle - Hasselbeck took a shot for a bulging disk two weeks ago and it appears as if he is ready to go.
Running Backs -
Jamal Lewis RB Cleveland - His lingering hamstring problem makes him a tough start, unless you don't have any other options, but he will be in uniform.
Deuce McAllister RB New Orleans - Battling back from knee surgery, McAllister is not really ready for Week 1, but he will be in uniform. Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas should see all the action.
Ahman Green RB Houston - He should see the majority of the work this weekend, but avoid putting him in your lineup if you have a reasonable alternative.
Willis McGahee RB Baltimore - Even if he plays, and he is probable at this point, he will be limited in what he can do. Ray Rice will take a good portion of the carries in Week 1 giving both running backs a limited upside.
Rudi Johnson RB Detroit - He'll see a few carries, but not enough to play him or not play Kevin Smith who had a very good exhibition season.
Chris Henry RB Tennessee is inactive meaning LenDale White and Chris Johnson will get all the carries. White was already a solid play this week, but now Johnson could be a viable option as well.
Kolby Smith RB Kansas City is inactive for Week 1.
Wide Receivers -
D.J. Hackett WR Carolina - A full day of practice on Friday should have him ready. Without Steve Smith, Jake Delhomme will look for Hackett although he will probably see a lot of Antonio Cromartie coverage.
Laveranues Coles WR New York Jets - Coles has been activated for Week 1 despite a thigh injury and a lot is expected of him with Favre behind center.
Reggie Brown WR Philadelphia - Even if he plays his abilities will be limited. Go in a different direction. Brian Westbrook, DeSean Jackson and L.J. Smith will be Donovan McNabb's primary targets today.
Joey Galloway WR Tampa Bay - With both Galloway and his quarterback Jeff Garcia hurting, finding another starter at wideout would be your best option.
Antonio Bryant WR Tampa Bay - For the third consecutive day, Bryant was limited in practice. You should not use him today if you have another option.
Dwayne Bowe WR Kansas City - With Maurice Price and Will Franklin now listed as out, Bowe is one of only three wide receivers available and should be played.
Isaiah Stanback WR Dallas - With Miles Austin and Sam Hurd hurt, the converted quarterback will be the Cowboys No.3 wideout.
Donnie Avery WR St. Louis is inactive for Week 1.
Robert Meachem WR New Orleans is inactive for Week 1.
Ernest Wilford WR Miami is inactive for the Dolphins today.
Mike Walker WR Jacksonville is inactive today.
Tight Ends -
Antonio Gates TE San Diego - Gates won't start, but will play. Unfortunately, the team has taken some plays off the table because Gates' toe injury keeps him from making all the cuts.
Ben Watson TE New England is inactive for Week 1.
IDP -
Chris McAlister DB Baltimore will start, which could help the team's pass defense against the Bengals.
Ed Reed DB Baltimore will start, which could help the team's pass defense against the Bengals.
Leroy Hill LB Seattle is inactive for today's game.
Frank Okam DL Texas is inactive for today's game.
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