Matt Cassel could miss 2-4 weeks with a sprained MCL.. That means Brodie Croyle or Tyler Thigpen could start in Week 1. Considering Cassel's new to the system this year, we wouldn't necessarily downgrade the Chiefs' other skill players, either way.

Coach Sean Payton is not overly concerned about Pierre Thomas' availability for Week 1. His sprained MCL isn't considered serious, and he'd probably be listed as questionable for Thursday's final preseason game.

Kyle Orton headed to the locker room after cutting his right index finger on a helmet in the second quarter of Sunday's preseason game. This is probably nothing, but if it were a bad cut it could affect his ability to grip and throw the ball.

Greg Jennings (concussion) will miss Green Bay's final preseason game, but should be ready for Week 1. Concussions can linger and make a player more susceptible to subsequent ones, but for now, Jennings is not likely to miss any regular-season time.

Brandon Jackson could miss some time with a sprained ankle. DeShawn Wynn, Tyrell Sutton and Kregg Lumpkin are next in line to back up Ryan Grant.