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Anquan Boldin, WR ARI

News: The Arizona Republic reports Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin missed Monday's practice because of a hamstring pull, and he will likely be questionable for Sunday's season opener against the 49ers. "We'll see," coach Ken Whisenhunt said. "I know it's going to be tough to keep Anquan out of this game." Boldin missed the final two preseason games with the injury.

Analysis: Keep an eye on Boldin's status once the injury report is released Wednesday, but it would be surprising if he misses the first game. Still, he has dealt with hamstring problems in the past, and since he missed the first two preseason games, that could be an indication he might not play or be limited. We'll keep you posted when the Cardinals practice Wednesday.

Sounds like Flacco should get a shot at the KC Defense....

Philip Rivers, QB SD

News: Philip Rivers and the Chargers will face a division rival in Week 1 when they travel to Oakland to take on the Raiders. In two games against the Raiders last season, Rivers totaled 394 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions.

Analysis: Rivers certainly knows the Raiders and the Raiders know him. The Raiders, despite all their issues, finished with the 10th best pass defense in the NFL last season. They allowed just 201.2 yards per game with 16 interceptions and 20 touchdowns allowed. They have one of the best defensive backs in the game in Nnamdi Asomugha and Rivers was intercepted twice while throwing just one touchdown at the Oakland Coliseum last year. He was held to 180 yards in that game. Rivers remains an elite Fantasy QB that you will want to start more often than not, but this specific matchup has us thinking of him more as a low-end No. 1 QB for Week 1. Start him or reserve him based upon your alternatives and the matchups they face.

Good news for Raud

Grant has been solid against Bears	Updated 9/8/09
Grant, Ryan RB GB
News: The last time Green Bay RB Ryan Grant carried the ball at Lambeau Field against the Chicago Bears, he put up 145 rushing yards and a touchdown last season. In two games in 2008, Grant totaled 206 rushing yards, 26 receiving yards and two total touchdowns. He has two career 100-yard games against the Bears defense.	Analysis: Grant recorded his first 1,000-yard season (1,203) in 2008 and has totaled 100-plus yards in four of his last five home games, where the Packers play in Week 1. We all know the Bears have a very solid defense but they always have and Grant has ran over them anyway. He's worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy RB in all leagues in Week 1.