Here we are at the halfway point of the preseason, and the fantasy football landscape is changing with each new day. It's time to take a quick look at all the latest fantasy developments around the league. Next up is the AFC South.
COLTS: It's difficult to extract much from the Colts' three preseason games, mainly because Peyton Manning (knee) has not played in any of them. Manning hopes to be back for Week One, but it's not a guarantee at this point. Meanwhile, starting RB Joseph Addai has been running in place in preseason play (13 carries for 12 yards, three catches for nine yards), but sixth-round rookie Mike Hart could be playing his way into the No. 2 RB role (11 carries for 92 yards, five catches for 49 yards). And coming off knee surgery, Marvin Harrison has been able to play without suffering any setbacks.
JAGUARS: The story of the Jags' preseason has been the absence of their starting receivers due to injury. Newly acquired Jerry Porter (hamstring) hasn't been able to participate in anything yet, and Reggie Williams (knee) just recently returned to practice. This has left WRs Dennis Northcutt and Troy Williamson, who was banged up himself, on the first team, leading to mediocre numbers for QB David Garrard. Although Garrard likely will have Porter and Williams back for Week One, it may take him time to get on the same page as his wideouts. Things have remained status quo in the running game.
TEXANS: It's been the best of times, it's been the worst of times for the Texans offense. Despite not having stud WR Andre Johnson (groin), Houston's passing game was clicking on all cylinders in Saturday's preseason contest. QB Matt Schaub completed 14-of-16 passes for 187 yards and two TDs, and WR Kevin Walter had six catches for 100 yards and a score. Once they get Johnson back, which could be this week, watch out. The rushing attack, meanwhile, is a bit of a mess. Projected No. 1 RB Ahman Green has been sidelined since injuring his groin on the first play of the preseason, and now there are rumors that he may be cut before Week One. That would leave oft-injured Chris Brown and rookie Steve Slaton to split the workload. Keep an eye on Slaton, who has 24 carries for 94 yards and a TD this preseason.
TITANS: One name has been all the buzz in Tennessee this preseason: RB Chris Johnson. Johnson, the Titans' 2008 first-round pick, showed off his blazing speed on a 66-yard TD run in the first exhibition game, and he has 14 carries for 123 yards and a score in the two contests. He's carving himself out a significant role in the offense this year. All of the Titans' RBs, in fact, have looked good thus far, including LenDale White, Chris Henry and the relatively unknown Quinton Ganther. Not a ton going on in the team's passing game, though rookie WR Lavelle Hawkins did have 70 yards and a TD in Friday's game.
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