Nate

Burleson

Painful game for Burleson, who also broke his nose. He hasn’t been playing well lately and is a risky play this weekend.

Burleson is making a big second-year leap. As a starter with speed on the best offense in the NFL, Burleson is very draftable in most fantasy leagues. His numbers were solid for a rookie and should only improve.

It won’t affect his status for next week.

Minnesota appears incredibly blase about finding a decent #2 receiver. They’re talking Dez White?? It wouldn’t be surprising to see them target a receiver in the draft.

Burleson had a solid rookie season. If Robinson pulls another disappearing act, Burleson has fantasy potential.

Robinson missed most of yesterday’s morning practice because of a tight hamstring while “Nate has been excellent,” coach Mike Tice said. “Maybe he’s our No. 2 and Marcus is our No. 3. Who knows? That will all play itself out.” For fantasy purposes, consider both about equal. The No. 2 option in Minnesota has about the same value that Reggie Wayne does in Indy.

''Nate Burleson is primed to be a superstar,’' Daunte Culpepper said. The hype is reaching new heights, but Burleson has the schedule and opportunity to live up to it. He just may cost a top ten WR pick, which we’re not ready to invest.

Burleson strained his groin on Monday but the injury is reported to be minor.

The ex-Viking could compete to start with Bobby Engram. His status is uncertain.

Burleson’s lone catch came on the Seahawks’ first series, but he was targeted just once after that. Burleson was a popular sleeper heading into the season, but it remains to be seen how Seattle will spead the ball around to their three top receivers.