Now that we've expanded our free week-by-week coverage with in-depth game by game breakdowns in addition to Gregg Rosenthal's dominant Goal Line Stand rankings, the new Last Minute Decisions column has changed. We'll now focus strictly on the injuries. Good luck to everyone this week.
Game-Time Decisions for Week 1
Arms
Matt Schaub - Certain to start against Jets defense that is down two starters.
Marc Bulger - Cleared to start and take snaps from center after broken finger.
Matt Cassel - Likely will start, but not remotely a fantasy consideration @ BAL.
Kyle Orton/Chris Simms - Orton is fully scheduled to start against Cincinnati.
Backs
Brian Westbrook - Probable and must be in fantasy lineups against the Panthers.
Knowshon Moreno - Expected to play, but hasn't passed Correll Buckhalter yet.
Jerome Harrison - James Davis will have a much bigger role early in the season.
Brandon Jackson - Won't play; DeShawn Wynn will handle third downs on SNF.
Justin Fargas - Hamstring woes cost Fargas his job to Darren McFadden.
Sammy Morris - Fifth on the depth chart now, even behind BenJarvus Green-Ellis.
Wideouts
Anquan Boldin - Status won't be known until pre-game warmups in a late game.
Wes Welker - Knee injury unlikely to sideline Welker for Monday night vs. BUF.
Kevin Walter - Expect Andre' Davis to start and Owen Daniels to have big day.
Bernard Berrian - a full-blown game-time call, so check Rotoworld on Sunday.
Antonio Bryant/Michael Clayton - Both are probable and will start at Cowboys.
Chris Henry - Situational deep threat is all systems go for Sunday against DEN.
Steve Breaston - His offensive role is declining and he isn't 100 percent (knee).
Jabar Gaffney - Look for Brandon Marshall to regain his starting job on Sunday.
Deion Branch - Didn't practice all week and swiftly falling down the depth chart.
Devin Aromashodu - Bears third wide receiver's status completely up in the air.
Terrance Copper - Listed as starter, but Dwayne Bowe will get the nod at BAL.
Ends
Jeremy Shockey - Had Friday off; Shockey will be in starting lineup vs. Detroit.
L.J. Smith - Listed as "doubtful," but he is sure to be among Ravens inactives.
Legs
Jason Hanson - He may not kick off, but Hanson will kick field goals vs. Saints.
Already Ruled Out for Week 1
Arms
None of significance.
Backs
Pierre Thomas - Thomas' return is uncertain; Mike Bell to get goal-line carries.
Marshawn Lynch - Suspension goes through Week 3; Fred Jackson starting.
Kevin Jones - Landed on I.R. already; Garrett Wolfe now Matt Forte's backup.
Andre Brown - Done for year with Achilles' tear; Danny wear now Giants' No. 3.
Wideouts
Brandon Jones - Micheal Spurlock, Arnaz Battle are sharing third receiver duty.
Chaz Schilens - Raiders will start two rookie receivers for Monday night game.
Ends
David Martin - Anthony Fasano will see increased targets with Martin on I.R.
Legs
Garrett Hartley - Four-game suspension means John Carney will be the starter.
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