The Facts:
With injuries to Duce Staley and Jerome Bettis, Parker might have to start for the Steelers in the opener against the Tennessee Titans. "I'm ready for whatever," Parker told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "I'm ready for what the NFL brings, I'm ready for what the defense brings and I'll just go out there and play my game."
Reported by ESPN.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Bettis injured his calf in Friday's loss to Washington. He had an MRI on Saturday, but the team did not update his condition. Bill Cowher prefers to personally make such announcements and he isn't expected to update Bettis' condition until Monday. Even if the injury is minor, he appears likely to miss the season opener Sept. 11 against Tennessee. If so, the Steelers probably would indeed be without their top two running backs, Duce Staley and Bettis, for the opener. ... Stay tuned.
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