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• Golden Tate – WR, Seattle Seahawks: Rookie Golden Tate didn’t play on offense until the fourth quarter of the Seahawks’ third preseason game Saturday. Fantasy Factor Ever since the Donut incident, Tate really hasn’t been making news. The surprise addition of Mike Williams has stolen the spotlight. Tate could turn it on as the season goes, but right now he shouldn’t be ranked too high on your draft board.

• John Carlson - TE, Seattle Seahawks: Danny O’Neil of the Seattle Times believes it’s “now OK to become officially concerned” that John Carlson won’t be a big part of the Seahawks’ passing game this season. Fantasy Factor Don’t believe everything you read, the pre-season for some coaches (especially new ones) can be for testing out the unknown. Carlson is an excellent target for Hasselbeck on a team that has an only average receiving core.

• Chris Johnson - RB, Tennessee Titans: Does is mean anything? Chris Johnson has just 39 yards on 19 preseason carries.
  

• Knowshon Moreno – RB, Denver Broncos: After watching them in pre-game warmups Sunday, Mike Klis of the Denver Post suggests that Knowshon Moreno (hamstring) and Demaryius Thomas (foot) “don’t look anywhere near close” to playing.

• Matt Schaub – QB, Houston Texans: Matt Schaub wasn’t sacked a single time in Saturday night’s preseason win over the Cowboys. Fantasy Factor A strong stat for the Texans. History of a bad offensive line as plagued this team. A reliable line for Schaub will translate into great fantasy numbers.

• DeSean Jackson – WR, Philadelphia Eagles: Coach Andy Reid confirmed Sunday that DeSean Jackson will remain the Eagles’ primary punt returner this season. Fantasy Factor Big news for fantasy leagues that include individual player points.

• Laveranues Coles – WR, Cincinnati Bengals:Jets coach Rex Ryan didn’t rule out the possibility Sunday that the team might re-sign free agent Laveranues Coles.

• Antonio Bryant - WR, Cincinnati Bengals: Bengals released WR Antonio Bryant and C Mike Windt.

• Mike Williams - WR, Seattle Seahawks:Mike Williams led the Seahawks with 54 yards on three receptions against the Vikings Saturday night.

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