Atlanta Falcons (8/19 vs. N.E.)…Opened the preseason with a 20-10 win over K.C. in which the starters saw 2 series at most…WR Harry Douglas, looking to replace the injured M. Jenkins, sat out with a knee. HC Smith expects Douglas to see action in two weeks vs. Mia….Brian Finneran started in the #2 WR spot, [...]

Atlanta Falcons 8/13 vs. K.C….This week’s big news is #2 WR Michael Jenkins is out 4-6 weeks with a bad shoulder. Jenkins won’t need surgery, but QB Ryan said he expects to be without him at least thru Week 1…Former 3rd rounder Harry Douglas moves into Jenkins spot opposite Roddy White. Douglas is off knee [...]

Atlanta Falcons Michael Turner catching passes is kinda like dating Megan Fox and finding out she’s into micro-brewing. It’s totally unnecessary, but what a perk. Word out of camp is that HC Mike Smith feels a slimmer, faster Turner could be more involved in the passing game this year. We’ll keep an eye on preseason [...]

Pittsburgh Ben Roethlisberger was getting cheers this week and looking to be in great shape. He is still taking a good number of snaps as QB 1. Jonathan Dwyer has been sidelined with a hamstring injury that does not appear to be serious. Isaac Redman, who spent the majority of last year on the practice [...]

Breakout Performers Indianapolis-Pierre Garcon-The popular breakout pick here is Donald Brown, but I think the potential is higher with Garcon.  While Brown may emerge with some value, Joseph Addai is the starter and will continue to get the majority of the carries early in the season.  The Colts have one of the most consistent pass [...]