Week 3 Fantasy Football Prep – Waiver Wire and Injuries

Waiver Wire

***UPDATED***Jaguars WR Mike Sims-Walker – Troy Williamson left the game with a shoulder injury and Sims-Walker had 101 yards and a TD. If Williamson stays out, this guy will be a decent option.

Jacksonville placed receiver Troy Williamson on the injured reserve on Monday, after he sustained a torn labrum in his right shoulder Sunday during the Jags’ loss to Arizona. Williamson’s absence means the Jags will promote Mike Sims-Walker to the No. 2 receiving spot.

Bills QB Trent Edwards – Edwards had a good game against Tampa Bay. throwing for 230 and 2 TDs. Next week he is going to be passing all day to try and keep up with Drew Brees.

Eagles QB Kevin Kolb – Kolb had great numbers against the Saints except for the 2 INTs. 391 yds, 2TDs. He can be a good fill in for next week against the Chiefs.

Giants WRs Mario Manningham and Steve Smith - Both of these guys may be available, and both of them had 10 catches on Sunday Night against the Cowboys.

Rams WR Laurent Robinson – Donnie Avery is struggling and Robinson is getting the looks. 141 yards and 2 TDs in the first 2 weeks.

Eagles TE Brent Celek – 2 weeks, 2 stud performances. 8 grabs for 104 yards.

Injuries frank-gore 49ers RB Frank Gore suffered a right-ankle sprain. Gore and HC Singletary played down the severity of the injury. When asked if he was OK, Gore actually jogged in place to show there was nothing to worry about. Singletary said: “Frank’s going to be fine.”

Bills TE Derek Schouman suffered a right knee injury late in the third quarter. Schouman, who was carted off the field, was walking without a noticeable limp in the locker room. He expressed some optimism about his injury, saying the initial examination on his knee did not reveal any torn ligaments. It is still possible that Schouman’s knee is sprained, which would sideline him for a few weeks.

Cowboys RB Marion Barber injured himself , it appeared that he had broken into daylight and scored, but he suddenly went down before any Giants hit him. He hobbled to the sideline and the Cowboys had not released information about Barber’s injury.

Eagles WR DeSean Jackson didn’t play after the beginning of the fourth quarter when his groin, flaring all week, finally cost him playing time. Eagles coach Andy Reid said of Jackson’s injury, “I think we’ll be fine there.” Jackson, meanwhile, was less certain. After the game, limping through the locker room with the affected area packed in ice, Jackson was asked by a reporter if he would be able to practice this week, he muttered, “I can’t answer that. It’s still Sunday.”

Eagles RB Brian Westbrook suffered a sprained right ankle in Sunday’s 48-22 loss to the Saints. Westbrook said after the game the ankle was sore and that he hoped to be able to play next week against the Chiefs. It’s the same ankle Westbrook had surgery on in June to remove bone fragments.

Eagles QB Donovan McNabb is not expected to play in week three when the Eagles host the Kansas City Chiefs in Philadelphia. King says that not only will Ken Kolb get the start, but that newly acquired quarterback, Michael Vick will see playing time as well.

Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck was injured at the end of the second quarter during a short run as he dove toward the goal line. Hasselbeck was able to get to his feet after taking the shot in his lower back, but later collapsed by the sideline and was in obvious pain as he laid on his back. Seahawks coach Jim Mora said Hasselbeck likely has bruised ribs. The preliminary diagnosis of Hasselbeck’s rib injury is that the starter will be “OK.” “It’s very preliminary, but we feel he’s going to be OK,” Mora said.

Saints RB Mike Bell is believed to have suffered a sprained MCL in Sunday’s win over the Eagles. Bell had become the workhorse back for the Saints with Pierre Thomas sidelined. There is no word yet on how long Bell will be out and how severe his sprain is.