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Josh Johnson is the news starting quarterback in Tampa Bay (for now), while Chad Henne takes over for the other Chad on IR (Pennington). This is old news, but still information you need to be aware of if you already aren’t, as both quarterbacks’ new roles do affect their offenses, in one way or another.

For more injury, status, and fantasy updates, read on:

Expected to Play Against Steelers

This is great news, as LT will offer good value to San Diego as a decoy and blocker, at the very minimum. A fantasy stud against the Steelers, however, he is not.

He may be ready to push himself through the rigors of an NFL games, but his snap count and actual health status is too much in the air to take a chance on.

Wait until after the Chargers bye week to bring LT back to life as a fantasy star.

Likely to Miss Sunday Night’s Game

While it was great while it lasted, Parker’s short-lived leap back to fantasy relevance could be over before we ever saw it come to life. Parker racked up over 90 yards on the ground and a touchdown through the air in Pittsburgh’s loss to Cincinnati, but his turf toe injury could keep him off the field in week four.

This means gets one last crack at doing his “look at me” prance, and show the coaches he’s their running back of the future. If he can’t wow them against San Diego, expect a RBBC in every sense of the term the rest of the way.

Marion Barber Practicing Fully, Felix Jones Officially Out

After finally practicing in full, Barber is a near-lock to play in Sunday’s game with Denver, and could even start. Owner Jerry Jones observed Barber and indicated that if the running back could be completely 100 percent by Sunday, he would likely get the start, as well as the bulk of the rushing load.

Don’t bet on it. Tashard Choice was impressive last week, and regardless of Dallas’s intentions, they won’t stick with whatever they tell the media going into a match-up with the 3-0 Broncos. Denver has allowed just one touchdown this season, so even with a running game as a sound as theirs, Dallas will be playing Barber’s status close to the chin.

Giants’ Ahmad Bradshaw Should be Ready For Chiefs

Bradshaw had his protective boot removed and practiced fully on Friday, suggesting he should make the Chiefs game on Sunday, despite foot and ankle woes.

His injuries weren’t really that much of a concern, so if you need a stud Flex play, he could be your guy. Bradshaw should see a ton of mop-up and third down duty against a soft Chiefs defense, so start him with confidence.

Still a Game-Time Decision

He’s currently listed as questionable as he battles back from shoulder and knee injuries. With multiple injures and the Lions facing an up-hill road battle against the Chicago Bears, look for Jim Schwartz to hold his second best offensive weapon out.

should be able to fill-in adequately, and even if Smith does play, a match-up with the Bears solid defense doesn’t bode particularly well.

to Start For Rams Against 49ers

St. Louis will be cautious with and go with Boller against an aggressive 49ers defense. After his solid showing and leadership against the Packers, Boller isn’t a horrible QB2 if you’re desperate.

Well, actually he is a horrible QB2, but you could do much worse this week with Jamarcus Russell, Chad Henne, or Josh Johnson.

Take a chance on Boller if you just lost Chad Pennington for the season or don’t like what you see in Matt Cassell. Then again, if you had either of those two passers starting, we already know how you’re doing in your league.

Derrick Ward Not Expected to Play in Week Four

Raheem Morris did all he could to help Ward get back for week four, but it looks like his bad knee will keep him out. After Ward missed three straight practices and Carnell Williams and Earnest Graham haven’t, this wasn’t a huge shock.

Carnell Williams could be a decent play going up against a Washington defense that let Kevin Smith run crazy last week.

to Start For Browns?

is still not practicing, and very few people in Cleveland seem to care. Jerome Harrison figures to get the starting nod again after putting up impressive numbers against a solid Ravens defense, while he should lose a few touches to back-up James Davis.

The Bengals are no push-overs, but Harrison could provide decent RB2 numbers, while Davis has the potential to be an average Flex play, although we really haven’t seen too much out of him yet.

Portis Doesn’t Practice, Questionable For Sunday

Portis has been hindered all season with leg and ankle issues, but it’s all been minor wear-and-tear from years of carrying his teams. It shouldn’t break him down this early in the season, but it’s still something to think about.

Original reports said Portis had practiced and would be a go for Sunday, but now that he missed Friday’s practice, we’re not so sure. Jim Zorn said the ‘Skins third back, Marcus Mason, would be playing this week, which isn’t a very good sign.

With his health worries and poor play, it may be wise to sit Portis after all, despite having an awesome match-up on paper against Tampa Bay.

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