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09.02.10

Mewelde Moore recorded 20 yards on five carries in Thursday's preseason win over the Panthers.

Impact:
Any concern about the hand injury from last week should be put to rest. Moore will start the season as the backup to Rashard Mendenhall.

09.02.10

Laurence Maroney had nine carries for 32 yards in Thursday's preseason finale against the Giants.

Impact:
Maroney entered the game on the Patriots' third series, which provides additional circumstantial evidence that he will not start the regular season as the team's lead back.

09.02.10

Isaac Redman picked up 35 yards on four carries in Thursday's preseason game against the Panthers.

Impact:
Redman is the likely name to be penciled in as the No. 3 back on opening day. However, the team has not really defined what his role will be, so his value for fantasy purposes is to be determined.

09.02.10

Javon Walker had four catches for 87 yards with a 63-yard TD pass from Joe Webb in Thursday's preseason finale against the Broncos.

Impact:
Though starting QB Brett Favre -- and most of the Vikings' key skill players didn't play Thursday -- Walker did at least show that he's apparently past the health issues that derailed his forgettable stint with the Raiders.

09.02.10

Stephen McGee played the entire game Thursday, completing 27-of-42 passes for 304 yards and a touchdown.

Impact:
There was some talk that McGee's spot as the #3 QB was in jeopardy, but he probably locked up a spot on the 53-man roster with this performance. It would take a couple of injuries for McGee to see the field this season, but the Cowboys have Tony Romo as an example of what patience in developing a quarterback can yield and McGee could be Romo's backup as soon as next season.

09.02.10

Correll Buckhalter (back) got the start and carried three times for three yards and caught two passes for 26 yards in Thursday's preseason finale.

Impact:
Knowshon Moreno is expected to be ready for the Broncos' regular season opener, with the now-healthy Buckhalter slated to serve as his top backup.

09.02.10

David Buehler went a long way towards reassuring nervous Cowboys fans Thursday, connecting on all four of his field goal attempts including a 51-yarder, and the game-winner from 31 yards in the fourth quarter.

Impact:
His other two makes were from 40 and 45 yards, so Buehler had no cheap ones in his final preseason game. He's got the leg and the offense behind him to be one of the better fantasy kickers out there, especially in leagues that give bonus points for longer FGs, but until now he hadn't had a chance to show he can be consistent in a game situation.

09.02.10

James Davis had 15 carries for 66 yards and caught five passes for 53 yards in Thursday's preseason finale against the Bears.

Impact:
Davis was busy Thursday, as fellow backs Jerome Harrison and Peyton Hillis did not play. Montario Hardesty also left the game early in the second quarter with a left knee injury, which could result in Davis moving up a peg on the Browns' RB depth chart in the coming weeks.

09.02.10

Charlie Batch completed 3-of-4 passes for 10 yards in Thursday's preseason finale against the Panthers.

Impact:
Batch saw the most action he's seen in a while as he came on in the second quarter and finished the game. Looking to keep their quarterbacks as healthy as possible (Byron Leftwich suffered a knee injury in the game), the playbook was dialed back considerably.

09.02.10

Jerome Harrison did not play in Thursday's preseason finale, Canton Repository reports.

Impact:
Without setting foot on the field Thursday, Harrison's fantasy stock probably shot up, as Montario Hardesty left the game early in the second quarter with a left knee injury.

09.02.10

Dennis Dixon led the Steelers to their only touchdown in Thursday's preseason win over Carolina.

Impact:
Dixon completed just one pass, a 23-yard touchdown completion. He came on in relief of Byron Leftwich, who left the game with a knee injury. Dixon was pulled after the one series in favor Charlie Batch since the team did not want to risk injury to Dixon should Leftwich not be able to start Week 1.

09.02.10

Jonathan Stewart (heel) said he would have played in Thursday's preseason finale if needed and is definitely ready to play in Week 1, Steve Reed of the Gaston Gazette reports.

Impact:
Stewart and DeAngelo Williams are slated to split the Panthers' carries this season, a situation that promises to be one of the more productive running back time-shares in the league, provided both backs are able to stay healthy.

09.02.10

Matt Bryant was perfect on the night connecting on three field goals in Thursday's preseason game against the Jaguars.

Impact:
Bryant appears to have saved his job with this performance. He hit from 31, 27 and 25 yards and finishes the preseason 6-for-8 on field goals.

09.02.10

Brian Brohm finished Thursday's preseason finale against the Lions 7 for 15 for 78 yards and an interception. He threw one interception and was sacked once.

Impact:
Not a great performance, but Brohm did lead the team to two field goal drives, plus the pick was on a tipped ball. It'll be interesting to see where Brohm slots in to begin the season. He may not have done enough to pass Ryan Fitzpatrick for the No. 2 job, and there's a slight chance the Bills keep rookie Levi Brown on the active roster instead of exposing him to waivers before a practice squad move. We're guessing he ends up as the No. 3 guy, but there's a slight chance he could get cut.

09.02.10

Trainers checked out Chris Wells on the sideline after he was hit on the lower leg during Thursday's preseason finale.

Impact:
It looked like the hit may have caught Wells on the ankle and it appeared that he was in some discomfort immediately after the play.

09.02.10

Michael Palmer may have earned a spot on the 53-man roster with his five catches for 45 yards in Thursday's preseason game against the Jaguars.

Impact:
Palmer was competing with Keith Zinger for the No. 3 tight end position. He won't have any value this season but if Tony Gonzalez retires next year, as he's hinted, Palmer may be one to keep in mind for deep keeper leagues.

09.02.10

Jason Snelling carried three time for nine yards in the final preseason game against the Jaguars on Thursday.

Impact:
Snelling will enter the season splitting time with Jerious Norwood as the backup to Michael Turner.

09.02.10

Jerious Norwood got the start and carried four times for 31 yards and added one reception for six yards in Thursday's preseason game against the Jaguars.

Impact:
Norwood showed his explosiveness and would have had an even bigger night had his 40+ yard touchdown not been called back due to holding.

09.02.10

Antone Smith carried the ball nine times for 41 yards and added one catch for one yard in Thursday's preseason game against the Jaguars.

Impact:
There's a chance Smith could make the 53-man roster when cuts are announced but he's a longshot to see the field behind Michael Turner, Jerious Norwood and Jason Snelling.

09.02.10

John Parker Wilson finished the final preseason game against the Jaguars going 8-for-15 for 74 yards.

Impact:
Wilson has locked up the No. 3 quarterback position behind Matt Ryan and Chris Redman.

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