The good and the bad from Preseason Week 2

Here are a few highlights/lowlights from this weekend's preseason action that likely have fantasy implications.

Philadelphia receiver DeSean Jackson looks as if he'll do fine with new quarterback Kevin Kolb behind center. Jackson caught four passes for 74 yards against Cincinnati. Jackson is a No. 1 fantasy receiver who should be drafted in the second or third round.

The Bengals' Carson Palmer also looked good, completing 15 of 23 passes for 169 yards. Palmer won't be a top-tier quarterback as he was in his prime but is a strong No. 2 QB in fantasy.  It also seems Terrell Owens will be an integral part of Cincinnati's passing game. He had another three catches for 67 yards and should be considered a solid No. 3 receiver at this point.

Another solid back-up fantasy QB to keep in mind is Kansas City's Matt Cassel. He was 14 of 19 for 125 yards and a touchdown against Tampa Bay Saturday and observers say he has had a good preseason.  

It may be time to start wondering about Anquan Boldin and how effective he is going to be in Baltimore with Joe Flacco throwing to him. In two preseason games he has just two catches for 33 yards. It's way too early for outright panic but his chemistry with Flacco should be monitored the next few weeks.

Miami's Chad Henne had another strong outing, completing 11 of 14 passes for 151 yards and two touchdowns. Henne is a strong No. 2 QB and might even be serviceable as a low-end No. 1 by the end of the preseason.

It is looking like no St. Louis Rams players will be worth having in fantasy this year with the exception of running back Steven Jackson. Jackson is still considered a low-end No. 1 back on most cheat sheets but, if he's going to see eight-in-the-box all season, he's probably better drafted as No. 2.

Chicago running back Matt Forte had a big game against Oakland, rushing five times for 109 yards and a touchdown. One of his runs went for 89 yards, but he still averaged 5 yards per carry in his other four attempts. Since it seems Forte will be the Bears primary ball carrier, he should be considered a solid No. 2 running back.   

Detroit's rookie running back Jahvid Best had a strong performance against Denver, running eight times for 49 yards. He also caught two passes for 10 yards. Best is a strong No. 3 fantasy back.

Green Bay tight end Jermichael Finley continues to have a monster preseason. Finley averaged 12 yards per catch Saturday, grabbing four passes for 48 yards and a touchdown. Finley is quickly moving up the rankings and is considered the fifth or sixth best tight end in most mock drafts.

It's looking more and more like running-back-by-committee in Seattle. Leon Washington is now healthy and back in the mix with Justin Forsett and Julius Jones. Until one separates himself, steer clear.

Check out Tuesday's print edition for the Fantasy Forum when I talk about five busts/undervalued players for the 2010 season.