Minnesota Vikings receiver Percy Harvin (shoulder) is expected to start today. With the Pittsburgh Steelers expected to smother Sidney Rice and Bernard Berrian, Harvin could find himself in a lot of one-on-one coverage for some long bombs from Brett Favre.
It's official. The 49ers Web site has officially stated that receiver Michael Crabtree, who is making his NFL debut today, will start. Crabtree should have a big day. What this does is lower the value of receiver Josh Morgan who now takes a back seat to Crabtree.
Another receiver to play today is the Rams' Donnie Avery. He and Marc Bulger have been finding some chemistry lately and the Rams will likely be playing catch up all day against the Indianapolis Colts.