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Bowe has tough Week 1 opponentIt's been a rough preseason for Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe. He struggled in training camp and was demoted to third string. His QB, Matt Cassel, suffered a knee injury and comes into Week 1 at less than 100 percent. And his offensive coordinator, Chan Gailey, was replaced prior to the season opener. Now, with the team ready to turn the corner, Bowe gets to face the Ravens defense this week, which isn't an easy task.
CBS News Thursday, September 10, 2009Cotchery ready for Week 1Jets WR Jerricho Cotchery played well in the preseason, but now comes the real games in Week 1 at Houston. We want to see the rapport with Cotchery and rookie QB Mark Sanchez develop before saying Cotchery should start on your Fantasy team. And since Sanchez's first start is on the road, he could be nervous and get rattled. You know Texans' defensive end Mario Williams is excited to come after Sanchez, which could result in some errant throws, and the Jets would be smart to lean on their ground game in this matchup.
CBS News Thursday, September 10, 2009Edwards gets Quinn at QBThe Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Brady Quinn beat out Derek Anderson for the Browns'
starting qb job and will start Sunday's opener against the Vikings. Quinn, who went 1-2 as a starter last season before succumbing to a broken right index finger, was told Tuesday night by Browns coach Eric Mangini that he won the job, but continued to go along with the charade when he met with reporters on Wednesday. "He hasn't said anything to us yet," Quinn said. "He talked to us about it, but hasn't told us anything about a final decision for us." Anderson also may have given away Mangini's choice when he said "the rest of us have to go about our regular preparations."
CBS News Thursday, September 10, 2009Hasenmayer: Pre-kick power rankingsWhile the Steelers and Pats battle in the AFC, Adrian Hasenmayer's pre-kickoff rankings pit division rivals in the race for the NFC.
Fox Sports Thursday, September 10, 2009DA reviewing Chargers' Merriman caseThe District Attorney's Office on Wednesday began reviewing accusations of domestic violence that reality TV star Tila Tequila brought against star linebacker Shawne Merriman of the San Diego Chargers.
KLTV Thursday, September 10, 2009Owens not a big fan of Bills no-huddle offenseAs if the Bills offense doesn't have enough worries these days, Terrell Owens says he's not a big fan of the new no-huddle attack.
KLTV Thursday, September 10, 2009Favre says he 'may not' be an ironman this seasonBrett Favre insists he won't let his durability streak hurt the Vikings.
KLTV Thursday, September 10, 2009Royal ready for openerThere's reason to be concerned with the Broncos passing game in Week 1 with the status for QB Kyle Orton (finger) unknown and the whole Brandon Marshall situation, but Royal should be a safe bet at Cincinnati. No matter who lines up under center, those short throws underneath to Royal will be there. And Royal should take advantage of the Bengals' weak pass defense, which allowed 23 touchdowns last year.
CBS News Thursday, September 10, 2009Owens ready for Week 1Bills WR Terrell Owens is back to being T.O. after his T.O.E. problem this offseason. He missed the final four preseason games with a toe injury, but he should be ready to put on a show in Week 1 at New England.
CBS News Thursday, September 10, 2009Ochocinco rejuvenated for 2009Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco is back, and he appears to be as good as ever based on a solid preseason where he even kicked an extra point. Ochocinco is motivated to have a big year after what happened in 2008, when he had his worst season since his rookie year in 2001. With Carson Palmer back after last year's debacle, you can expect the Bengals passing game to be in high gear once again, starting in Week 1 against Denver.
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