Michael Vick will start the season on the sidelines for the Falcons.

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Michael Bennett, RB, Vikings vs. Saints 9 att., 79 yds., 2 TDs	Bennett, who is being counted on to pick up some of the production of retired running back Robert Smith, rushed for a game-high 79 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries in his first NFL action. "I feel about (Bennett) like I did about Daunte (Culpepper)," coach Dennis Green told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. "If you watched him play in college and you know football, then you know you've got a very talented player." Doug Chapman started the game at halfback.
Quincy Carter, QB, Cowboys vs. Broncos 6-for-11, 48 yds., 1 INT	Plenty of eyebrows were raised at the 2001 draft when the Cowboys selected Carter in the second round. Most draft experts had him projected to go in the third or fourth round. However, just a few weeks into training camp, Carter is No. 1 on the depth chart. In a surprise move the Cowboys released Tony Banks on Tuesday. Carter will practice with the first unit at practice Tuesday, according to ESPN.com's John Clayton. Carter looked good in his preseason debut against Oakland, going 9-for-15 for 167 yards and two touchdowns. He was a mediocre 6-for-11 for 48 yards last Saturday against Denver.
Travis Henry, RB, Bills vs. Rams 6 att., 47 yds., 1 TD 2 rec., 19 yds.	If one preseason game is any indication, Henry has a pretty good shot at winning the running back competition in Buffalo. Henry rushed for a game-high 47 yards on six carries, including a 25-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. "I saw Travis Henry run the ball pretty effectively," coach Gregg Williams told the Buffalo News. "I thought he carried the ball with an attitude." The other running backs competing for the starting job, Shawn Bryson and Sammy Morris combined for minus-1 yard on 11 carries.
Damione Lewis , DT, Rams vs. Bills	The rookie defensive tackle -- and instant starter from Miami (Fla.) -- was a big hit in his preseason debut. Lewis recorded two sacks against the Dolphins. In an impressive display of strength, Lewis literally ran over a Miami offensive lineman on the way to one of his sacks.
Dan Morgan, LB, Panthers vs. Jaguars	The Panthers' first-round draft pick was back on the practice field Sunday, after suffering a stinger in his left shoulder in his NFL debut Friday. He left the game against the Jaguars after just one defensive series. "I took a lead-on block and just got a shoulder stinger. That was basically it. It went away after awhile, and it feels good now," Morgan told the Gaston Gazette. Morgan is expected to start at weakside linebacker for the Panthers.
Santana Moss , WR, Jets	The rookie season of Moss is off to a rocky start. The No. 16 overall pick, who was being counted on to provide an immediate spark to the Jets offense, could miss up to half of the regular season after surgery on his left knee. There was also some grumbling out of New York over Moss' decision to have his surgery performed by his doctor at the University of Miami, John Uribe, instead of the Jets' medical staff. "It's just like knowing someone for a long time," Moss told the Newark Star-Ledger. "Being around the guy, he earns your trust. I went ahead and took my option. I'm not saying there's no trust (with Jet doctors), but I had that trust already (with Uribe)."
Koren Robinson, WR, Seahawks	Robinson participated in his first full practice Monday since feeling tightness in his left hamstring during the camp-opening session July 29. "It just felt good to be out there," Robinson the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. "But I felt kind of slow. I was running for the first time since the beginning of camp with pads on."
Justin Smith, DE, Bengals	Smith and the Bengals continue to try to reach an agreement on a contract. Coach Dick LeBeau has said that he won't talk about Smith until he is in camp. "When he gets here we'll coach him," LeBeau told the Cincinnati Enquirer on Monday, the 25th day of Smith's holdout. Bengals executive vice president Katie Blackburn talked with Steiner for 15 minutes Monday, according to the Enquirer, but no deal was reached.
Marcus Stroud, DT, Jaguars vs. Panthers 2 tackles	Stroud made a very good impression in a game that he wasn't even expected to play in. Playing with a cast on the right hand that he broke in a training camp fight, the defensive tackle from Georgia had two tackles, recovered a fumble and almost had an interception. "I just went out and did what I could," Stroud told the Florida Times-Union. "The cast wasn't a problem. I'm never satisfied, though. There's always room for improvement." If Stroud can keep his temper in check, he should earn a spot in the starting lineup by the time the regular season begins.
LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, Chargers	The No. 5 overall pick is still without a contract and has yet to take part in training camp. In a diary that Tomlinson is keeping for The San Diego Union-Tribune he expressed frustration over the lack of a deal and talked about watching San Diego's first preseason game on television. "I was very anxious watching the game, and then (club president) Dean Spanos got on TV and said he didn't think we were close on a deal," Tomlinson wrote. "How did that make me feel? I don't know. It was good that I finally got a chance to hear what they were talking about, you know what I mean? I don't understand their rationale." The Chargers are counting on Tomlinson being their featured back.
Kenyatta Walker, OT, Bucs vs. Dolphins	Walker, penciled in as the Buccaneers starter at left tackle, played the entire first half of Tampa Bay's preseason opener against the Dolphins, and got a lesson on life in the NFL from Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor. Late in the first quarter, Taylor beat Walker and stripped the ball from quarterback Brad Johnson at the Tampa Bay 7-yard line. Miami recovered the ball and scored three plays later. "I just took him (Walker) inside; it was one of those extra- effort plays where you just keep going," Taylor told the Tampa Tribune. "Believe me, it won't take very long for that guy. By the opening week, he'll be kicking people's butts. And it's only a matter of time before he's a dominant offensive lineman in this league."
Chris Weinke, QB, Panthers vs. Jaguars 10-for-16, 108 yds., 1 TD	The 29-year-old Heisman Trophy winner threw a touchdown pass in his first NFL game. The former Florida State star completed 10 of 16 passes for 108 yards, including a 4-yard touchdown pass to Darryl Daniel to give the Panthers a 16-9 lead. Weinke also fumbled a snap. "I made some mistakes, and I thought I did some good things," Weinke said. "Tonight isn't a night to build on. By no means did I play as well as I think I can."