Panthers WR LaFell downgraded to questionable

A pair of star second-year receivers were limited in practice this week and will be game-time decisions on Sunday. No stranger to the injury report, the Vikings' Percy Harvin(notes) is dealing with a bad hip and was only able to take part in some of Friday's practice. However, signs point to Harvin facing the football jerseys
Dolphins this week, even though coach Brad Childress said his status wouldn't be determined until shortly before kickoff. The bigger news is regarding Giants WR Hakeem Nicks(notes), who did some work on the side Friday and is listed as questionable. With New York not playing until Sunday night at Indy, owners need to have a backup plan ready (grabbing Mario Manningham(notes) would be good insurance) in case Nicks can't go, although odds are he will suit up for this big showdown.
Two high-upside backs who sat out Week One appear to be in danger of missing Week Two, as well. The Raiders' Michael Bush(notes) (thumb) was able to do very little in practice this week and appears unlikely to suit up against the Rams. That makes Darren McFadden(notes), who had 150 yards from scrimmage and a TD last week, a solid fantasy play in a terrific matchup. Meanwhile, Arizona's Beanie Wells(notes) also participated in only limited practice Friday and is considered a game-time decision to face the Falcons Sunday. He's not a recommended fantasy play regardless, but if he can't go, Tim Hightower(notes) becomes an intriguing option. He had 94 yards from scrimmage and a score last week.
A pair of starting quarterbacks will be sidelined for Week Two action. After suffering a concussion last week, Kevin Kolb(notes) won't play Sunday at Detroit. That means Michael Vick(notes) will go into the contest as a No. 1 QB for the first time since 2006. Vick entered in relief last week and had 175 yards a TD Pittsburgh Steelers jersey
passing and 11-103-0 rushing, and he could improve upon those numbers against a vulnerable Lions defense. He's definitely a fantasy option in larger leagues. In Cleveland, Jake Delhomme(notes) (ankle) did not practice all week and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game vs. the Chiefs. Seneca Wallace(notes) will get the start but isn't a viable fantasy play.
In Washington, two key members of the offense are listed as questionable despite participating in a full week's worth of practice. QB Donovan McNabb(notes) has been dealing with an ankle injury for weeks but was able to make it through Week One unscathed. Although he had just 171 yards passing, he's likely in line for a much better game Sunday against the Texans, who are beatable through the air. RB Clinton Portis(notes) is also questionable with a wrist injury, but he's fully expected to start in this one. He dominated the team in carries last week (18-63-0) and should be busy again, although this figures to be a game in which Washington throws more than it runs.
After being absent for the entire week of practice, Buccaneers TE Kellen Winslow(notes) (knee) is very questionable to play in Sunday's game at Carolina. Winslow's knee was an issue throughout the preseason and could continue to plague him all season long. Owners counting on him should have a backup plan ready in case Winslow can't go this week. Also questionable for the Bucs is RB Kareem Huggins(notes) (groin), a popular sleeper pick who didn't have a carry in Week One after coaches admitted to forgetting about him. He shouldn't be anywhere near fantasy lineups until he proves he can be productive in meaningful action.
Other notable skill players listed on this week's injury report as questionable include Ravens TE Todd Heap(notes) (shoulder) and Patriots WR Julian Edelman(notes) (ankle). Meanwhile, Cardinals WR Early Doucet(notes) (hernia surgery), Broncos RB Laurence Maroney(notes) (thigh), Falcons WR Michael Jenkins(notes), Raiders WR Chaz Schilens(notes) (knee), Giants TE Kevin Boss(notes) (concussion) and Colts WR Anthony Gonzalez(notes) (ankle) have all been declared out.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP)—The Carolina Panthers have downgraded receiver Brandon LaFell(notes) from probable to questionable for their game against Tampa Bay because of a sore hamstring.
The Panthers made the move Saturday after their final walkthrough Minnesota Vikings jersey
before Sunday’s home opener.
LaFell missed practice on Wednesday, but participated in workouts the next two days. The third-round pick started Carolina’s loss to the New York Giants last Sunday and had two catches for 22 yards.
Dwayne Jarrett(notes) would likely start against the Buccaneers if LaFell can’t play.