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| 1. | Giants | Bradshaw may sit in Week 12 | (KFFL) Ohm Youngmisuk, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw (ankle) will not practice Tuesday, Nov. 24, and could miss the team's Week 12 game against the Denver Broncos Thursday, Nov. 26. "At the beginning, right after the game they thought he had an ankle sprain but evidently it is more severe than that so he is in a boot," head coach Tom Coughlin said. | 3 minutes | |
| 2. | Buccaneers | Trueblood, Mack practice Tuesday | (KFFL) Stephen F. Holder, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Jeremy Trueblood (knee) and CB Elbert Mack (ankle) participated in practice Tuesday, Nov. 24. | 10 minutes | |
| 3. | Eagles | Justice contract update | (KFFL) Updating a previous item, ESPN.com reports the Philadelphia Eagles signed OT Winston Justice to a four-year contract extension worth $18.5 million Tuesday, Nov. 24. The deal includes a $6 million signing bonus, according to a league source. | 16 minutes | |
| 4. | Eagles | Ikegwuonu released | (KFFL) The Philadelphia Eagles released CB Jack Ikegwuonu Tuesday, Nov. 24. | 37 minutes | |
| 5. | Eagles | Pope signed | (KFFL) The Philadelphia Eagles signed free-agent CB Geoff Pope (Bengals) Tuesday, Nov. 24. | 38 minutes | |
| 6. | Bradshaw's injury is to the opposite foo... | (Rotoworld) Ahmad Bradshaw's latest ankle injury is to the opposite foot, putting his status for Thursday's game in doubt. Analysis: Bradshaw is now wearing a boot on his left foot after dealing with an ankle injury as well as a cracked metatarsal in his right foot for the past six weeks. Even if he manages to play through the injuries this week, he's a poor fantasy play with Danny Ware's reps increasing. | 38 minutes | |
| 7. | Eagles release CB Jack Ikegwuonu | (Rotoworld) Eagles waived CB Jack Ikegwuonu. Analysis: Ikegwonu lost out to Dmitri Patterson and Ramzee Robinson for nickel duties, and the Eagles seem to prefer Geoffrey Pope on special teams. Ikegwuonu is not without talent, so he should garner interest on waivers. | 47 minutes | |
| 8. | Ryan Grant returns to full practice Tues... | (Rotoworld) Ryan Grant (neck) returned to a full practice Tuesday. Analysis: Grant suffered a stinger in last week's game, but he's good to go for the Thanksgiving game at Detroit. He's averaging 101 yards per game over the past three weeks, so get into fantasy lineups against a porous Lions defense. | 57 minutes | |
| 9. | Jason Witten returns to practice Tuesday | (Rotoworld) Jason Witten (foot) returned to the practice field Tuesday. Analysis: He may be limited Tuesday, but the Cowboys have expressed no concerns about him missing the Thanksgiving day game against the Raiders. Expect him to start and play his usual number of snaps. | 1 hour | |
| 10. | Steelers | Palmo to join practice squad | (KFFL) The Pittsburgh Steelers are planning on signing QB Tyler Palmo to their practice squad. | 1 hour | |
| 11. | Steelers | Batch out 2-4 weeks | (KFFL) Pittsburgh Steelers QB Charlie Batch (wrist) will only miss between two and four weeks, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. | 1 hour | |
| 12. | Steelers | Polamalu questionable for Week 12 | (KFFL) Pittsburgh Steelers SS Troy Polamalu (knee) remains questionable at best for Week 12. | 1 hour | |
| 13. | Steelers | Kemoeatu out for Week 12 | (KFFL) Pittsburgh Steelers OG Chris Kemoeatu (knee) will not play in Week 12 due to a knee injury. He will be replaced by OG Ramon Foster. | 1 hour | |
| 14. | Steelers | Roethlisberger passes neurological tests | (KFFL) Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (concussion) has passed a battery of neurological tests and is expected to be ready for practice Wednesday, Nov. 25. He is not experiencing any concussion symptoms and is expected to play in Week 12. | 1 hour | |
| 15. | Falcons try out four kickers Tuesday | (Rotoworld) The Falcons tried out four free agent kickers Tuesday, including former Seahawk Brandon Coutu. Analysis: The others were Ravens castoff Steven Hauschka, Sam Swank, and Shane Andrus. Jason Elam has struggled all season, missing six field goals including two key kicks in the past two weeks. No move is imminent, but the Falcons are performing their due diligence in case Elam continues to slump. | 1 hour | |
| 16. | Vikes Week 13 game moved to primetime | (Rotoworld) The NFL announced that the Week 13 game between the Vikings and Cardinals will be moved to Sunday night with the Patriots-Dolphins switching to a 1:00 ET start. Analysis: The Pats-Dolphins game isn't bad, but it doesn't hold a candle to the NFC North leaders meeting the NFC West leaders. A game featuring a 40-year-old MVP candidate in Brett Favre against a 38-year-old Kurt Warner is sure to drive up the ratings as well. | 1 hour | |
| 17. | Titans | Gage unsure of return | (KFFL) Jim Wyatt and Joe Biddle, of The Nashville Tennessean, report Tennessee Titans WR Justin Gage (back) is unsure when he will be able to return to action. "It's hard to say, but I've made a lot of progress in the last week," Gage said. "I've been doing the treadmill and some conditioning stuff, and the next step is being able to be back on the practice field and being able to practice and be game ready." | 1 hour | |
| 18. | Titans | Vanden Bosch injured in Week 11 | (KFFL) Jim Wyatt and Joe Biddle, of The Nashville Tennessean, report Tennessee Titans DL Kyle Vanden Bosch (knee) suffered a hyperextended knee during Week 11. However, Vanden Bosch said he is fine. | 1 hour | |
| 19. | Titans | Harper returns in Week 11 | (KFFL) Jim Wyatt and Joe Biddle, of The Nashville Tennessean, report Tennessee Titans CB Nick Harper (forearm) returned to the lineup in Week 11 for the first time since Oct. 11. He was credited with six tackles in the game. "I felt some rust," Harper said. "And I was cramping up, and I'd never cramped up in a football game in my life. But I wanted to be on the field. But the fourth quarter I got a second wind and calmed down, getting back into the flow of things." Harper wore a protective device and expects to do so for the rest of the season. | 1 hour | |
| 20. | Matt Leinart | (RotoWire) Leinart's teammate Kurt Warner's (head) status for Sunday's game may not be determined until Friday, Saturday or Sunday, the Arizona Republic reports. Analysis: In order to be cleared for contact, Warner must pass neurological tests and go without concussion symptoms for a few days. The Cardinals are optimistic that Warner will be able to play on Sunday, but they're going to be cautious, especially since they have a three-game lead in the NFC West with six games to play. Leinart is on standby for his first start since early in the 2007 season. | 1 hour | |
| 21. | Kurt Warner | (RotoWire) Warner's (head) status for Sunday's game may not be determined until Friday, Saturday or Sunday, the Arizona Republic reports. Analysis: In order to be cleared for contact, he must pass neurological tests and go without concussion symptoms for a few days. The Cardinals are optimistic that Warner will be able to play on Sunday, but they're going to be cautious, especially since they have a three-game lead in the NFC West with six games to play. | 1 hour | |
| 22. | Brandon Jacobs practiced in full Monday | (Rotoworld) After participating in a full practice Monday, Brandon Jacobs says his knee feels "really good." Analysis: Jacobs is expected to practice again on Tuesday, and he's slated to start against the Broncos Thursday night. He was running as well as he has all season before sustaining the injury late in last week's game, so get him back in fantasy lineups immediately. | 1 hour | |
| 23. | Giants | Jacobs should play in Week 12 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs (leg) said Tuesday, Nov. 24, his right leg feels "really good" and he should be able to play in Week 12. "I feel good," Jacobs said. "I feel really good. I don't really have anything bothering me. It's all mental. You've got to get in and be ready to go." Jacobs added he could have returned during the team's Week 11 game but the solid play of RBs Ahmad Bradshaw and Danny Ware allowed him to spend the rest of the game on the sideline. | 1 hour | |
| 24. | Eagles grab DB Pope from Bengals | (Rotoworld) Eagles signed DB Geoffrey Pope off the Bengals practice squad. Analysis: Pope will add depth in the secondary with Joselio Hanson and Ellis Hobbs out and Sheldon Brown dealing with a nagging hamstring injury. | 1 hour | |
| 25. | Mike Vrabel | (RotoWire) Vrabel (knee) was in pads Tuesday and went through some practice drills, the Chiefs' official site reports. Analysis: We're surprised by this one, since Vrabel didn't practice all last week and some media outlets were speculating that he was out indefinitely. Kansas City isn't required to release a practice participation report until Wednesday, so we'll see how he's listed then. | 1 hour | |
| 26. | Leftwich, Byron | TB | (SportsGrumblings) Leftwich placed on IR. Analysis: Veteran Byron Leftwich has been placed on injured reserve with an elbow injury.<p> Leftwich won a quarterback derby with Luke McCown in the summer and started the first three games of the season while McCown was shipped off in a trade to Jacksonville. Josh Johnson replaced Leftwich and started for four games before the club turned to first-round draft pick Josh Freeman. (National Football Post) | 1 hour | |
| 27. | Kolby Smith | (RotoWire) Smith (ankle) participated in practice Tuesday and looked to be running at full speed, the Chiefs' official site reports. Analysis: Kansas City isn't required to release a practice participation report until Wednesday, but Smith's early return to practice is a strong indicator that he'll be ready to go Sunday against the Chargers. If he does play, he'll be the top backup to Jamaal Charles. | 1 hour | |
| 28. | Warner determination on hold until Frida... | (Rotoworld) Beat writer Kent Somers doesn't expect an official word on Kurt Warner's status for this week's game until Friday or Saturday. Analysis: Somers expects the Cardinals to proceed "deliberately" despite their outward optimism. We'll have an update on Warner's baseline test results Wednesday, but he'll have to get through the rest of the week without showing concussion symptoms. For now, we're penciling him in as the starter against the Titans. | 1 hour | |
| 29. | Simmons, Kendall | FA | (SportsGrumblings) Bills sign OL Simmons Analysis: The Bills signed former Pittsburgh Steelers veteran offensive guard Kendall Simmons today, the team announced.<p> Simmons was cut by the Patriots earlier this month. With the Patriots this season, Simmons saw action in one game and was inactive for six other contests. (National Football Post) | 1 hour | |
| 30. | Ravens nab CB Williams from Titans | (Rotoworld) Ravens signed CB Cary Williams off the Titans practice squad. Analysis: Williams is a fringe player who has shuffled back and forth between the practice squad and the 53-man roster the past two seasons. He'll offer depth at corner after the Ravens lost Fabian Washington to a torn ACL. | 1 hour | |
| 31. | Steelers holding a spot for Charlie Batc... | (Rotoworld) Steelers coach Mike Tomlin indicated that he will hold a roster spot for Charlie Batch after Wednesday's wrist surgery. Analysis: Original reports had Batch missing six weeks, but Tomlin said 2-4 weeks is realistic. Batch will have a metal plate inserted in his broken left wrist and likely won't resume practicing until mid-December. Dennis Dixon will assume No. 2 duties in the meantime. | 1 hour | |
| 32. | Bills | K. Simmons signed | (KFFL) ESPN.com reports the Buffalo Bills have signed free-agent OG Kendall Simmons (Patriots). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. | 2 hours | |
| 33. | Landon Johnson | (RotoWire) Johnson (knee) will be placed on IR on Tuesday with a sprained MCL, Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald reports. Analysis: James Anderson will step in and replace Johnson at the weak-side linebacker spot. The Panthers continue to be ravaged by injuries at linebacker with Thomas Davis already on injured reserve. | 2 hours | |
| 34. | Kendall Simmons | (RotoWire) The Bills have signed Simmons, a day after announcing that Seth McKinney and Eric Wood were out for the year with serious leg injuries, BuffaloBills.com reports. Analysis: Simmons is a pretty capable player, but he's just been hit hard by the injury bug in recent seasons, which eventually led to his release from the Steelers. He was signed by the Patriots earlier this season, but barely saw the field. Unfortunately, there's little chance of being reunited with coach Bill Cowher, who has told the Bills "thanks, but no thanks" on their open coaching spot. | 2 hours | |
| 35. | Bills | Wood placed on IR | (KFFL) ESPN.com reports the Buffalo Bills have placed OG Eric Wood (leg) on Injured Reserve. | 2 hours | |
| 36. | C. Johnson sits out practice Tuesday | (TheHuddle) The Detroit Free Press reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (hand, knee) did not take part in practice Tuesday, Nov. 24. When asked if Johnson will play in Week 12, head coach Jim Schwartz replied, 'We?ll see.' Analysis: Maybe there is something to the opinion of those who believe Johnson is made of glass. After an exceptional Week 11, there's a good chance "Megatron" -- if that's even an appropriate nickname for him anymore -- will have to sit Thursday against the Packers. If that happens, it will sour the taste of turkey a little bit for Johnson owners who were expecting big things against a ... (More) | 2 hours | |
| 37. | Roethlisberger expected to play | (FFChamps) Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is expected to play on Sunday night against the Ravens after finishing their Week 11 game on the bench because of a blow to the head. "I met with Ben yesterday; he felt normal and he felt fine," Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told ESPN.com today. "The battery of tests that he took showed that he showed no symptoms. So we will continue to monitor his condition and where he is on a day-to-day basis and let that guide our decision making. But as I sit here today, he is symptom-free and feeling fine. So we anticipate Ben practicing tomorrow." A... (More) | 2 hours | |
| 38. | Kolby Smith returns to practice Tuesday | (Rotoworld) Kolby Smith, who left last week's game with an ankle injury, appeared to be going at full speed in Tuesday's practice. Analysis: Smith will likely play this week against the Chargers, but he's nothing more than a backup to Jamaal Charles at this point. Barring injury, expect Charles to dominate the backfield workload the rest of the way. | 2 hours | |
| 39. | Cooley, Chris | Wsh | (SportsGrumblings) Cooley says he is likely headed to IR Analysis: Making a radio appearance this morning in Washington on DC-101 (a one-time home to Howard Stern) on Elliot in the Morning, Cooley said that he is likely headed to the season-ending injured reserve list. So reports the Washington Post's Dan Steinberg, who in attempting to retrieve audio from Cooley's appearance wound up on the air himself. | 2 hours | |
| 40. | Steelers no longer interested in veteran... | (Rotoworld) With Ben Roethlisberger passing his concussion tests, the Steelers are no longer interested in signing a veteran free agent. Analysis: The Steelers are confident enough in Roethlisberger's return to full health that unproven Dennis Dixon will move into the No. 2 spot. Local college hero Tyler Palko, formerly of the Saints and Cardinals, is expected to be signed to the practice squad. | 2 hours | |
| 41. | Stafford sits out again | (FFChamps) Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford did not participate in practice again on Tuesday, according to the Detroit Free Press. Stafford sustained an AC joint separation in his left shoulder on Sunday against the Browns and is unlikely to play on Thanksgiving against the Packers. Analysis: The injury report for the Lions has to be submitted by 4:00 pm today, and we expect Stafford to be no higher than questionable. In fact, he will probably be listed as doubtful. Fantasy owners should have alternate plans for quarterback this week if, by chance, they were somehow counting on Stafford as their starter. Daunte C... (More) | 2 hours | |
| 42. | Jones would return to starting spot | (Rotoworld) Julius Jones would step back into the starting spot ahead of Justin Forsett if Jones (ribs, lung) is able to play this week. Analysis: We're not expecting Jones to be at 100 percent, so Forsett should get plenty of action against the Rams either way. Forsett struggled to run the ball against the Vikings, but that was expected. His ability to catch the ball gives the Seahawks an added weapon. Consider Jones very questionable for now. | 2 hours | |
| 43. | Steelers | Roethlisberger expected to play in Week 12 | (KFFL) ESPNews reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (head) is expected to play in Week 12. | 2 hours | |
| 44. | Johnson misses practice again | (FFChamps) Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson did not participate in practice again on Tuesday, according to the Detroit Free Press. He is nursing hand and knee injuries. Analysis: It's a short week of preparation for the Lions, as they will be hosting the Packers on Thursday. The injury report for the game will be out later this afternoon and at this point we would have to guess that Johnson will be at least be listed as questionable for the Thanksgiving Day contest. Stay tuned. | 2 hours | |
| 45. | Bills sign Simmons to replace Wood | (Rotoworld) Bills signed OG Kendall Simmons. Analysis: Simmons replaces rookie Eric Wood, who was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a broken leg. Simmons was a first-round pick of the Steelers back in 2002 but suffered a major Achilles injury and was cut by the Patriots on Nov. 6. He'll provide depth behind new starting guards Andy Levitre and Kirk Chambers. | 2 hours | |
| 46. | Browns | No-huddle key to offensive success in Week 11 | (KFFL) George Bretherton, of The Fifth Down, reports the Cleveland Browns ran the no-huddle offense on more than half of the team's offensive plays in Week 11. Cleveland first unveiled the tactic on its fourth play from scrimmage, according to NFL.com, and the Browns scored on their first four possessions of the game. | 2 hours | |
| 47. | Wood placed on injured reserve | (Rotoworld) Bills placed C Eric Wood (leg) on injured reserve, ending his season. Analysis: The 28th overall pick in the draft is going to struggle to be ready for the start of 2010 training camp. The gruesome compound fracture ends a promising season for Wood, who immediately stepped into a starting role this season and met expectations. | 2 hours | |
| 48. | Strickland likely out with concussion | (Rotoworld) Jets CB Donald Strickland (concussion) is likely out for Week 12. Analysis: Strickland says the concussion happened on a "cheap shot" from Patriots right tackle Mark LeVoir on a bubble screen. Drew Coleman will step in as the Jets nickel back against the Panthers this week. | 2 hours | |
| 49. | Ben Roethlisberger | (RotoWire) Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said during his weekly press conference that Roethlisberger (head) is expected to play Sunday against the Ravens, ESPN.com reports. Analysis: "I met with Ben [Monday]; he felt normal and he felt fine," Tomlin said. "The battery of tests that he took showed that he showed no symptoms. So we will continue to monitor his condition and where he is on a day-to-day basis and let that guide our decision making." Tomlin said that Roethlisberger should be able to practice on Wednesday when the Steelers begin their preparation for the Sunday night showdown with their AFC North rival. | 2 hours | |
| 50. | Romo limited by sore back | (FFChamps) Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was limited in workouts on Monday by his sore back, but the expectation is that he will be able to play against the Raiders on Thanksgiving. Romo was hurt when he was accidentally kneed in the back during this past Sunday's game against the Redskins, but he received a pain-killing shot following the game according to the Cowboys official web site. Analysis: Romo should be able to play, but this is another tough matchup for him this week. The Cowboys will be better off keeping the ball on the ground all day against the Raiders terrible run defense. Fantasy owners a... (More) | 3 hours | |
| 51. | Lowery has a high ankle sprain | (Rotoworld) Jets CB Dwight Lowery has a high left-ankle sprain and is almost certainly out for Week 12. Analysis: Lowery hurt the ankle on a kickoff return. Lito Sheppard has struggled all year but with Donald Strickland (concussion) also likely out, Lito will have to play a full complement of snaps against the Panthers. | 3 hours | |
| 52. | Lions | Simpson sits out practice Tuesday | (KFFL) Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions FS Ko Simpson (knee) did not take part in practice Tuesday, Nov. 24. | 3 hours | |
| 53. | Kemoeatu out this week | (Rotoworld) Steelers LG Chris Kemoeatu (knee) has been ruled out for Week 12. Analysis: Kemoeatu has a sprained MCL and there's no timetable yet for his return. It's a big loss for the Steelers as backup Ramon Foster struggled in pass protection. The Steelers are going to see a ton of blitzes from the Ravens Sunday night. | 3 hours | |
| 54. | Lions | D. White sits out practice Tuesday | (KFFL) Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DL Dewayne White (toe) did not take part in practice Tuesday, Nov. 24. | 3 hours | |
| 55. | Ah You lands on injured reserve | (Rotoworld) Rams placed DL C.J. Ah You (knee) on injured reserve, ending his season. Analysis: Ah You ends the season with 17 tackles and one sack and becomes the third Rams defensive lineman to land on injured reserve (Adam Carriker, Gary Gibson). Ah You will miss most of the offseason as he rehabs his torn ACL. | 3 hours | |
| 56. | Lions | Sims sits out practice Tuesday | (KFFL) Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Ernie Sims (hamstring) did not take part in practice Tuesday, Nov. 24. | 3 hours | |
| 57. | Lions | Stafford sits out practice Tuesday | (KFFL) Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (shoulder) did not take part in practice Tuesday, Nov. 24. | 3 hours | |
| 58. | Cooley likely headed to injured reserve | (FFChamps) Redskins tight end Chris Cooley said this morning that his season is probably over. Cooley made an on-air radio appearance in Washington on DC-101 on Elliot in the Morning and said he thinks the team is going to place him on injured reserve. Cooley underwnt surgery on October 28 to repair his broken leg. Analysis: A few weeks ago there was some speculation that Cooley might be able to return in Week 12, but that was apparently just wishful thinking. Fantasy owners who are still stashing him on their benches should go ahead and drop him now to free up a roster spot. | 3 hours | |
| 59. | Lions | C. Johnson sits out practice Tuesday | (KFFL) Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (hand, knee) did not take part in practice Tuesday, Nov. 24. When asked if Johnson will play in Week 12, head coach Jim Schwartz replied, "We'll see." | 3 hours | |
| 60. | Derrick Williams | (RotoWire) Williams (hip) was limited in practice on Monday and is not listed among the players expected to miss Thursday's game against the Packers, MLive.com reports. Analysis: He's not out of the woods yet, but Williams' chances of returning in Week 12 appear to be improving. You'd be wise to wait for him to become a larger part of the team's game plan before considering him for your roster, however. | 3 hours | |
| 61. | Big Ben passes concussion tests, feels f... | (Rotoworld) Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said that Ben Roethlisberger (head) passed his concussion tests on Monday and feels fine. Analysis: Big Ben will practice Wednesday, and the Steelers plan to have him in the starting lineup against the Ravens on Sunday Night Football. He's the No. 6 fantasy quarterback right now and should be in lineups against a very beatable Baltimore secondary that is now missing Fabian Washington. | 3 hours | |
| 62. | Kalvin Pearson | (RotoWire) Pearson (hamstring) didn't practice Tuesday and will likely miss Thursday's game against the Packers, MLive.com reports. Analysis: He's more of a depth guy than someone who will make an impact on a weekly basis. Pearson is likely to miss his second straight game on Thursday against Green Bay. | 3 hours | |
| 63. | Rams | Quarterback in NFL Draft plans? | (KFFL) Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the St. Louis Rams are already exploring the possibility of selecting a quarterback in the NFL Draft. | 3 hours | |
| 64. | Ko Simpson | (RotoWire) Simpson (knee) didn't practice Tuesday and will likely miss Thursday's game against the Packers, MLive.com reports. Analysis: He's not a great IDP option when healthy, so you'll want to plan on looking elsewhere for a defensive back in Week 12 anyway. | 3 hours | |
| 65. | Matthew Stafford | (RotoWire) Stafford (shoulder) missed practice again on Tuesday, Mlive.com reports. Analysis: It's highly unlikely that Stafford will play on Thursday against the Packers, but the Lions haven't officially ruled him out yet. Daunte Culpepper is probably going to be under center for Detroit in Week 12. | 3 hours | |
| 66. | Calvin Johnson | (RotoWire) Johnson (knee) missed practice again on Tuesday and his status for Thursday's game against the Packers remains in question, MLive.com reports. Analysis: He's got a better chance of playing than quarterback Matthew Stafford (separated shoulder), but it sounds like Johnson's availability may not be known until about an hour before kickoff when the official 45-man rosters for game day are released. | 3 hours | |
| 67. | Stafford not likely to play Thursday | (Rotoworld) Matthew Stafford (shoulder) missed practice Tuesday and "is not expected to play" Thursday, according to beat writer Tom Kowalski. Analysis: The seperation is on Stafford's left (non-throwing) shoulder and he may have been able to play if the Lions were on a normal week. But with the Thanksgiving day game, Daunte Culpepper appears almost certain to get the nod. It's a blow to Calvin Johnson, if Megatron even suits up. | 3 hours | |
| 68. | Cowboys | Colombo, Hamlin out for Week 12 | (KFFL) Todd Archer and Bill Nichols, of The Dallas Morning News, report Dallas Cowboys OT Marc Colombo (ankle) and FS Ken Hamlin (ankle) are out for Week 12. | 3 hours | |
| 69. | Calvin and Stafford both held out of pra... | (Rotoworld) Calvin Johnson (knee, hand) and Matthew Stafford (shoulder) both sat out Lions practice Tuesday. Analysis: Johnson appears more likely to play than Stafford, but this is a bad sign for Megatron. The Associated Press called him "doubtful" on Monday after he was hurt on the final play of the Week 11 win over the Browns. The Lions will hold a walk-through on Wednesday and Calvin will likely be a game-time decision for Thursday's game with the Packers. | 3 hours | |
| 70. | Ryan will get more hands on with Sanchez | (Rotoworld) Jets coach Rex Ryan said he is going to take a "hands-on" role in the development of Mark Sanchez. Analysis: Ryan claims it's not an indictment of offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer -- he simply wants to get more involved with the offense and special teams. Ryan reiterated that Sanchez will remain the starter despite 16 interceptions and nine fumbles in 10 games. Perhaps Ryan can teach Sanchez to throw the ball away. | 3 hours | |
| 71. | Eagles | Justice signs extension | (KFFL) The Philadelphia Eagles announced Tuesday, Nov. 24, that they have signed OT Winston Justice to a four-year contract extension through the 2013 season. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. | 3 hours | |
| 72. | Steelers | Will not sign a veteran quarterback | (KFFL) Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers are confident enough that QB Ben Roethlisberger (head) is healthy that they will not sign a veteran quarterback. QB Dennis Dixon will move up to the No. 2 quarterback spot and the Steelers will go with only two quarterbacks on the active roster for now. | 3 hours | |
| 73. | Steelers | Will likely add Palko to practice squad | (KFFL) Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers will likely sign free-agent QB Tyler Palko (Saints) to their practice squad. | 3 hours | |
| 74. | Eagles sign Justice to four-year extensi... | (Rotoworld) Eagles signed RT Winston Justice to a four-year extension worth $18.15 million. The deal includes a $6 million signing bonus. Analysis: It's amazing how far Justice has come from his 2007 embarrassment against Osi Umenyiora. Despite cries of fear from observers, Justice stepped in for Shawn Andrews this season and has performed above anyone's expectation. He was set to become a restricted free agent after this season and is now the Eagles' starting right tackle until 2013. | 3 hours | |
| 75. | Rudy Carpenter | (RotoWire) The Bucs signed Carpenter from the Cowboys' practice squad, the Tampa Tribune reports. Analysis: He'll serve as the No. 3 quarterback down the stretch after Byron Leftwich was placed on injured reserve with an elbow injury. | 3 hours | |
| 76. | Mike Mickens | (RotoWire) Mickens was released by the Bucs on Tuesday, the Tampa Tribune reports. Analysis: Perhaps he'll get another look from a team more thinned out by injuries at cornerback later on this season. For now, the silver lining is that he'll probably get to spend Thanksgiving with his family instead of his teammates. | 3 hours | |
| 77. | Byron Leftwich | (RotoWire) Leftwich (elbow) has been placed on injured reserve, the Tampa Tribune reports. Analysis: The Bucs signed Rudy Carpenter from the Cowboys' practice squad to replace Leftwich on their roster. | 3 hours | |
| 78. | Mickens waived by Bucs | (Rotoworld) Bucs waived CB Mike Mickens. Analysis: Mickens is a rookie prospect that could garner some interest around the league, unless his troublesome knee is the reason for this move. The seventh-round pick out of Cincinnati had first-day talent before injuring his knee. | 3 hours | |
| 79. | Buccaneers | Mickens released | (KFFL) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Tuesday, Nov. 24, that they have released CB Mike Mickens. | 3 hours | |
| 80. | Colts waive Mike Hart | (Rotoworld) Colts waived RB Mike Hart. Analysis: The Colts are obviously comfortable with Jospeh Addai's finger and Donald Brown's shoulder. Chad Simpson sticks as the No. 3 back. They'll likely try to get Hart back on the practice squad. | 3 hours | |
| 81. | Palko expected to be signed by Steelers | (Rotoworld) The Steelers are expected to sign QB Tyler Palko, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Analysis: Pittsburgh is thin at quarterback with Ben Roethlisberger (concussion) banged up and Charlie Batch (wrist) sidelined. There were rumors that they were looking at a veteran like Jeff Garcia, but the Steelers may see the local hero Palko as a worthwhile project. Palko played with Larry Fitzgerald at Pitt. | 4 hours | |
| 82. | Buccaneers | Leftwich placed on IR | (KFFL) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Tuesday, Nov. 24, that they have placed QB Byron Leftwich (elbow) on Injured Reserve. | 4 hours | |
| 83. | Dawkins questionable for Thanksgiving | (Rotoworld) Broncos beat writer Mike Klis "would be surprised" if Brian Dawkins (neck) plays on Thanksgiving. Analysis: Dawkins hurt his neck during the Week 11 loss to the Chargers and was replaced by Darcel McBath. The Broncos would miss Dawkins' run-stopping ability if he can't go against Brandon Jacobs and the Giants Thursday. | 4 hours | |
| 84. | Eagles | Demps unlikely to play in Week 12 | (KFFL) Bob Brookover, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Eagles S Quintin Demps (ankle) is unlikely to play in Week 12 with a high ankle sprain. | 4 hours | |
| 85. | Eagles | Samuel should be ready for Week 12 | (KFFL) Bob Brookover, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel (neck) was doing well Monday, Nov. 23, after suffering a neck injury in Week 11 and should play in the team's Week 12 game, according to head coach Andy Reid. "It's more of a neck strain than a stinger," Reid said. "He feels good. He really felt good after the game and today he likewise felt good." | 4 hours | |
| 86. | Leftwich placed on injured reserve | (Rotoworld) Bucs placed Byron Leftwich on injured reserve, ending his season. Analysis: Leftwich was the Bucs' No. 3 quarterback behind rookie Josh Freeman and backup Josh Johnson. We're guessing this has to do with his elbow, but the Bucs probably wanted to bring in another youngster in Rudy Carpenter anyway. Leftwich is getting close to the end of the line. | 4 hours | |
| 87. | Finley getting work in the slot | (Rotoworld) Jermichael Finley lined up wide or in the slot 15 times during the Week 11 win over the 49ers. Analysis: Finley wasn't eased back into the mix after his knee injury. He played 54 snaps as the Packers went to the two-tight end set often. Donald Lee stayed in to block while Finley either lined up wide or went out on routes. Add the talented Finley as a tight end with upside. | 4 hours | |
| 88. | Childress admits that Winfield is close | (Rotoworld) Vikings coach Brad Childress said that Antoine Winfield (foot) wanted to play in Week 11 but the team decided to hold him out. Analysis: The Vikings smartly played it safe by sitting Winfield down for the Seahawks game. The team's top cover man is likely return for Sunday's matchup with the Bears. "He's close," Childress said. | 4 hours | |
| 89. | Vikings splitting out Shiancoe | (Rotoworld) The Vikings have installed some formations in which tight end Visanthe Shiancoe lines up out wide. Analysis: Shiancoe caught a touchdown pass in Week 11 when he started on the line but motioned off the line before the snap. "Shank has some of those wide receiver type capabilities and he's a big body and if you can get the right match against the safety those are good matches out there," coach Brad Childress said. Shiancoe is the No. 10 tight end in fantasy right now. | 4 hours | |
| 90. | Cowboys | Romo will play in Week 12 | (KFFL) Jeff Caplan, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo (back) said he will play in the team's Week 12 game despite playing through a sore lower back suffered in Week 11. "He says he feels a lot better," head coach Wade Phillips said Monday, Nov. 23. "He had a little bit of stiffness. He had quite a bit during the ballgame, but he says he feels a lot better." | 4 hours | |
| 91. | Williams was dinged up against Panthers | (Rotoworld) Ricky Williams wasn't in for the final minute of the Dolphins' win over the Panthers last Thursday because he was "dinged up." Analysis: Lex Hilliard was called upon to run a fourth-down play and came up short. Williams is fine and is a must-start against the Bills this week, but there will be questions about his durability. The 22 carries he had last week were the most he's had since January of 2006. | 4 hours | |
| 92. | Durant ready to go | (Rotoworld) Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio said that MLB Justin Durant (concussion) will start against the 49ers on Sunday. Analysis: Durant was medically cleared to play against the Bills last week but was held out because he didn't practice all week. He's safe to get back in IDP lineups. | 4 hours | |
| 93. | Schaub, A. Johnson had trouble connecting | (TheHuddle) Houston Texans QB Matt Schaub and WR Andre Johnson had trouble getting on the same page in Week 11. Although Johnson was targeted 11 times in the game, he caught just four passes and had two dropped passes. Analysis: They still connected enough for Johnson to have a strong game with 78 yards and a TD. These two will be just fine going forward, even though that was an extremely bitter loss for the Texans. | 4 hours | |
| 94. | Broncos | Marshall not sorry for confrontation with Moreno | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall said he is not sorry for berating RB Knowshon Moreno during the team's Week 11 game after Moreno fumbled at the goal line. In fact, Marshall said more of his teammates should have shown some fire during the game. | 4 hours | |
| 95. | Brackenridge starting for Jags | (Rotoworld) Jaguars CB Tyron Brackenridge will get his second consecutive start this week in place of Rashean Mathis (groin). Analysis: Mathis has already been ruled out for Week 12 and coach Jack Del Rio said he won't have another update until next week. Brackenridge had three tackles and one pass defensed in Week 11 as part of a secondary that gave up 297 passing yards to Ryan Fitzpatrick. Brackenridge was the victim of Terrell Owens' 97-yard touchdown catch. | 4 hours | |
| 96. | No timetable for Gage's return | (FFChamps) Titans wide receiver Justin Gage has no timetable for his return from the fractured transverse process bones in his back that he sustained in Week 9. "It's hard to say, but I've made a lot of progress in the last week," Gage told the Nashville Tennessean on Monday. "I've been doing the treadmill and some conditioning stuff, and the next step is being able to be back on the practice field and being able to practice and be game ready." Analysis: Meanwhile rookie Kenny Britt is performing just fine in Gage's absence and even caught his first NFL touchdown on Monday night. Fantasy own... (More) | 4 hours | |
| 97. | Polian says Sanders will not be cut | (Rotoworld) Colts president Bill Polian said "there's no way we would cut Bob Sanders unless he's completely incapable of playing and I don't think that that's the case." Analysis: Sanders contract isn't up until 2012 and his assortment of injuries have made him one of the most overpaid players in the league. Polian said he doesn't see "any chance" of a trade either. We'll see what happens in the offseason. | 4 hours | |
| 98. | Texans | Schaub, A. Johnson had trouble connecting in Week 11 | (KFFL) ESPN.com reports Houston Texans QB Matt Schaub and WR Andre Johnson had trouble getting on the same page in Week 11. Although Johnson was targeted 11 times in the game, he caught just four passes and had two dropped passes. | 4 hours | |
| 99. | Texans | Schaub sets a franchise record in Week 11 | (KFFL) ESPN.com reports Houston Texans QB Matt Schaub threw two touchdowns in Week 11, his sixth consecutive game with two or more touchdown passes, a franchise record. | 5 hours | |
| 100. | Landry says Williams was scared | (Rotoworld) Redskins S LaRon Landry said that Roy Williams was "scared" to go over the middle in Week 11. Analysis: We hate to get in the middle of trash talk, but we have to agree. Williams got alligator arms when it looked like he was going to take a big hit and didn't catch any of the four balls that came his way. It's possible Williams is still thinking about that shot to the ribs he took against the Broncos in Week 4. | 5 hours |