Thursday, August 26, 2010

Who in the heck is Rob Gronkowski?

The news out of Arizona is that quarterback Derek Anderson will get some extended playing time with the first unit in the Cardinals' preseason game this weekend. Anderson is a more proven passer than Matt Leinart so, should he win the starting job, he'll improve the stock of all the Arizona receivers, including Larry Fitzgerald.

Minnesota's trade for Dolphins wide receiver Greg Camarillo probably doesn't do much for his value. Even with Sidney rice sidelined for at least half the season, Camarillo is still behind Percy Harvin, Bernard Berrian and Visanthe Shiancoe in Brett Favre's pecking order. Unless he proves differently in the last two preseason games, Camarillo should not be drafted in fantasy.

Seattle running back Leon Washington could be worth keeping an eye on in Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings. Washington is scheduled to start and will go against Minnesota's top defensive unit. If he does well it might be enough to make him the primary ball carrier for the Seahawks and he would have fantasy value as a No. 3 or 4 back.

Reports from Washington are that Clinton Portis will be the starter at running back come Week 1. If that's the case he's a solid No. 3 running back in fantasy.

Fantasy owners who had high hopes for Denver rookie wide receiver Demaryius Thomas this season might want to put those hopes on hold. Thomas injured his foot Tuesday and is considered doubtful for Week 1. His long term status is unknown.

New England's rookie tight end Rob Gronkowski  caught three passes for 66 yards and two touchdowns against St. Louis Thursday. That performance should put him on everyone's fantasy radar. He's a deep sleeper at best at this point.

Indianapolis running back Joseph Addai suffered a concussion against Green Bay Thursday and his injury status is unknown. Keep monitoring his situation.

Packers tight end Jermichael Finley continued his monster preseason Thursday, making six catches for 85 yards and a touchdown. With Rodgers as his quarterback, it's safe to draft Finley as an elite tight end.

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