Matthew Stafford and Daunte Culpepper are trying to be ...

Aug 14, 2009

Matthew Stafford and Daunte Culpepper are trying to be low-key as they compete for the Lions' starting QB job.

Stafford, the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, isn't saying much as he approaches Saturday's exhibition opener against Atlanta at Ford Field. Although he said his first game-like experience will be "cool" and he is "excited about it, for sure," he was almost yawning as he said it.

"I'm not really interested in calling anything my debut," Stafford said Thursday. "I don't really care. I'm just going out there and having fun and playing football again."

Culpepper, the rejuvenated veteran, isn't saying anything. He hasn't given interviews since a media session the first day of training camp. He said he might talk to reporters after Saturday's game.

OC Scott Linehan also is playing down the exhibition opener. Coach Jim Schwartz said he will announce today who will start, but Linehan said: "We're really not all that concerned about who's starting and who isn't."

Asked if one quarterback has emerged over the other, Linehan said: "We haven't gone down that road yet. I think both have emerged as much-improved players from the time we started in the off-season, the time we started in training camp. ... Let's be patient and let it take care of itself. We haven't even played a preseason game."

Fantasy Impact:

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Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker listed as DNP; RB Zach Carbonnet full

Adam Schefter on X

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Seahawks listed RB Kenneth Walker III as a Did Not Practice today while RB Zach Charbonnet was upgraded to full practice ahead of Thursday night’s game at Chicago.

Fantasy Impact:

Walker is dealing with an ankle injury and as we get closer to Thursday his status really seems to be in doubt. Charbonnet would be the team's lead back and looks to be good to go despite dealing with an elbow injury. He'd once again be a great option if Walker is unable to go.

Charger RBs Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins listed as limited

Pro Football Talk

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Gus Edwards is listed as a limited participant due to an ankle injury. Edwards ran 14 times for 68 yards and two touchdowns in last Sunday’s win over the Broncos.

J.K. Dobbins (knee) was also limited in his first appearance on the injury report since being designated for return from injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact:

The story said if Dobbins is going to play against the Patriots, the Chargers will have to activate him by Friday. It could be a tricky situation depending on each back's status. Owners will want to pay close attention to this situation leading up to game time.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow, WR Tee Higgins listed as limited

Pro Football Talk

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Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow told reporters on Tuesday that he feels like he’s totally past his right wrist injury, but it still landed him on the team’s injury report.

Burrow was listed as limited due to the wrist and his knee

Wide receiver Tee Higgins (ankle, knee) was listed as limited as well,

Fantasy Impact:

The story said Burrow's injury shouldn’t create much cause for concern about his availability against the Broncos on Saturday since he was listed as limited all of last week before playing without issue in the team’s win over the Browns. Burrow added there are still things he does to help with it but he's pretty much past it. The story added Higgins also played without incident last Sunday after being on the report all week.