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Monday, September 12, 2011

Clausen inactive for Panthers in opener

Published: September 11th, 2011 | Tags: 2011 Week 1 inactives, Carolina Panthers, Jimmy Clausen

Jimmy Clausen was among six Panthers players on the inactive list ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the Cardinals.

Derek Anderson was the No. 2 QB behind Cam Newton, the No. 1 overall draft pick who was making his NFL debut. Clausen wasn’t on Carolina’s injury report, making this likely a coach’s decision on the 2010 second-round pick.

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Texans RB Foster will miss opener vs. Colts

Published: September 11th, 2011 | Tags: Arian Foster, Ben Tate, Derrick Ward, Houston Texans

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UPDATE: Foster officially was ruled out when the Texans released their inactive players at 11:30 a.m. ET. Ward will start in Foster’s place.

The Texans have yet to officially deactivate Arian Foster, but team officials don’t expect him to play Sunday against the Colts.

Internally, Foster isn’t in Houston’s game-day plans, according to a source, and no one believes his hamstring will allow him to play. The running back, who led the NFL in rushing last season, would be officially deactivated at 11:30 a.m. ET.

The Texans plan on a heavy rushing workload, with Derrick Ward the starter but with sufficient carries for youngster Ben Tate as well.