Fantasy Island continues ...

Here are a few fantasy tidbits:


Updating a previous report, Denver running back Knowshon Moreno is nursing a hamstring injury and is not expected to play until the team's third preseason game at the earliest. If healthy, Moreno is considered a low-end No. 1 or high-end No. 2 fantasy running back.


Oakland's Darren McFadden is also having hamstring issues and did not participate in Saturday's evening practice. The injury is not considered serious. There is no word yet on how Oakland plans to use McFadden and Michael Bush but it's likely they'll both get a decent amount of playing time. There's speculation that McFadden will be more of the third-down, change-of-pace back and that Bush will be the primary carrier.


The good news from Philadelphia is that DeSean Jackson (back) returned to practice this weekend and participated in all the drills. Although he's a streaky fantasy player, he is definite No. 1 receiver. Teammate Jeremy Maclin (knee) also returned to practice Saturday.


New York Giants receiver Steve Smith suffered a knee injury Saturday morning but said it's not serious. There are no plans for an MRI and he is considered day-to-day. Smith is a weak No. 1 or strong No. 2 receiver in fantasy.



There appears to be a dogfight going on for the No. 2 receiver position in Houston. Jacoby Jones and Kevin Walter are the top two candidates and the competition has been close. Although Andre Johnson is far and away the primary receiver in that offense, the No. 2 guy could have value, especially if tight end Owen Daniels is slow to return from last year's injury.


Baltimore's No. 2, Derrick Mason, has a bruised knee and will likely miss a few days of practice. Atlanta's second receiver, Michael Jenkins, injured his shoulder Saturday morning and did not participate in the evening session. The severity of the injury has not been disclosed.