| # | Headline | Summary | Published | |
| 1. | Tony Romo, Jason Witten, Marion Barber all battling injury |
(FFToolbox) Three very valuable Dallas Cowboys fantasy players are a bit dinged up right now. The player that the team is worried about most is tight end Jason Witten. Head coach Wade Phillips said Tuesday that Witten will be a "game-time" decision for Thursday's game against the Oakland Raiders. Phillips even said "We're a little bit worried about [Witten] being able to play." Witten sprained the middle of his foot in the second quarter of Sunday's 7-6 win over the Redskins. Witten never left the game, but he was limited in Tuesday's practice. Also limited in practice was quarterback More) | 11 hours |
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| 2. | Marion Barber |
(RotoWire) Barber (thumb) was listed as a full participant in Tuesday's practice, the Dallas Morning News reports. Analysis: Barber's thumb didn't bother him much against the Redskins on Sunday, and he faces a much better matchup Thursday going up against a Raiders defense that has allowed 4.4 YPC and the third-most rushing yards in the league thus far. | 12 hours |
| 3. | 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. | 15 hours |
| 4. | Eagles | K. Curtis out for Week 12 |
(KFFL) Jeff McLane and Bob Brookover, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Eagles WR Kevin Curtis (knee) is out for the team's Week 12 game. | 1 day |
| 5. | Raiders | Three limited Monday |
(KFFL) Bill Nichols, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Oakland Raiders DE Greg Ellis (knee), DE Richard Seymour (back) and WR Javon Walker (hamstring) were limited in practice Monday, Nov. 23, according to the Raiders' injury report. | 1 day |
| 6. | Matt Leinart |
(RotoWire) Leinart's teammate Kurt Warner (head) is expected to play in Week 12 at Tennessee, the Cardinals' official site reported after head coach Ken Whisenhunt's Monday press conference. Analysis: While an official decision is probably at least a few days away, it sounds like Warner will be in the starting lineup and Leinart will be on the bench in Week 12. Leinart is receiving widespread criticism for the fact that he was unable to lead the Cardinals to any points in more than two quarters of Week 11 action. Whisenhunt defended Leinart on Monday and said that he called conservative plays to defend an 18-point lead and avoid turnovers and lost yardage. Also, two of Le... (More) | 1 day |
| 7. | Kurt Warner misses second half due to apparent concussion |
(FFToolbox) Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner was on the sidelines with the rest of the team at the start of Sunday's second half against the St. Louis Rams. Unfortunately for Warner's owners, that's where he stayed for the remainder of the game. Warner was pushed to the ground late in the first half and his head hit the turf hard. Although he stayed in the game until the end of the subsequent drive, he was taken to the locker room before the half. He then stayed in uniform for the second half -- without a helmet on -- and watched backup quarterback More) | 1 day |
| 8. | Kevin Curtis |
(RotoWire) Curtis (knee) is already being being ruled out for this week's game against the Redskins, the News-Journal reports. Analysis: Jeremy Maclin will remain the Eagles' starter at wideout opposite DeSean Jackson and that's not likely to change any time soon, even if Curtis is able to come back this season. | 1 day |
| 9. | Marion Barber |
(RotoWire) Barber had arguably his best game since Week 2 on Sunday, rushing 20 times for 99 yards. Analysis: He didn't get into the end zone, but he at least looked like his old bruising self again. With six games left on the schedule, Barber still has a chance to salvage his season. | 1 day |
| 10. | Curtis ruled out for Week 12 |
(Rotoworld) Kevin Curtis (knee) has been ruled out for Week 12. Analysis: Curtis is back in Philadelphia and doing some rehab, but doesn't appear close to returning. | 1 day |
| 11. | Jeremy Shockey |
(RotoWire) Shockey caught two passes for 17 yards Sunday in Tampa Bay. Analysis: With the quiet emergence of David Thomas as a receiving threat, Shockey has seen a decrease in touches the last few weeks. While he still remains an upside play at tight end due to his talent and the explosive nature of the Saints' offense, he is just another option in the offense. | 1 day |
| 12. | Mike Bell |
(RotoWire) Bell received 13 carries for 75 yards and two touchdowns Sunday in Tampa Bay. Analysis: Bell bounced back from a string of mediocre games to deliver for fantasy owners. He received more carries in the Saints' backfield time share and scored two touchdowns despite Pierre Thomas having the better statistical day. Bell will continue to serve as the closer for the offense and should remain an upside flex play option for owners. He did tweak his knee during the game Sunday but it does not seem serious. Updates on his status will come later in the week. | 1 day |
| 13. | Matt Leinart |
(RotoWire) While Leinart's teammate Kurt Warner (head) expects to play in Week 12, Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic isn't so sure. Analysis: Somers writes that he might err on the side of caution and keep Warner out a week, especially since the Cardinals have a three-game lead in the NFC West. This is pure speculation at this point. Warner will be evaluated by the Cardinals' medical staff and his Week 12 status should become clearer throughout the week. If Warner doesn't play, Leinart will be an interesting Week 12 option since the Cardinals have a high-powered offense that is averaging 25.0 points per game. Many observers are criticizing Leinart's Week 11 performance,... (More) | 1 day |
| 14. | Tom Brady |
(RotoWire) Brady completed 28-of-41 passes for 310 yards with a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Jets. Analysis: Brady, who connected with Wes Welker on 15 passes, was sacked twice, but once again moved well in the pocket overall, as he continues to distance himself from last season's knee injury. | 2 days |
| 15. | Patriots | Brady throws for 310 yards Week 11 |
(KFFL) The Associated Press reports New England Patriots QB Tom Brady was 28-for-41 for 310 yards with a touchdown Week 11 against the New York Jets. | 2 days |
| 16. | M. Bell scores twice Week 11 |
(TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports New Orleans Saints RB Mike Bell had 13 carries for 75 yards with two touchdowns Week 11. Analysis: Bell continues to vulture goal line touchdown opportunities in the New Orleans offense and remains fantasy relevent each week. Pierre Thomas also gets a fair amount of carries but Bell appears to be the man that the Saints turn to deep inside the redzone. | 2 days |
| 17. | Warner leaves with head injury |
(FFChamps) Arizona Cardinals' quarterback Kurt Warner left today's game against the St. Louis Rams after taking a blow to the head in the second quarter. Before exiting, Warner completed 15-of-19 passes, for 203 yards and two scores. He did not return in the second half, and Matt Leinart finished 10-of-14 for 74 yards in mop-up duty in a 21-13 Cardinals victory. Analysis: The extent of Warner's injury is unknown at this point, but at the ripe ol' age of 38, Kurt's fantasy owners have to be holding their breath a little bit today. If you are a Warner ... (More) | 2 days |
| 18. | Brady has nice day in win |
(Rotoworld) Tom Brady completed 28-of-41 passes for 310 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's win over the Jets. Analysis: Brady also got the call on two goal-line sneaks, but couldn't convert either. He made a point of giving Randy Moss a chance to show up Darrelle Revis, but it wasn't happening. All of Brady's success came over the middle to Wes Welker, who had a career day. Brady has now thrown for more than 300 yards in five straight games heading into next week's showdown with the Saints. | 2 days |
| 19. | Leinart struggles after replacing Warner |
(Rotoworld) Matt Leinart completed 10-of-14 passes for just 74 yards after replacing Kurt Warner (head) just before halftime in Week 11. Analysis: Leinart's throws were all over the place. The Cardinals hung on for the win only because their running back was so productive. He did not complete passes downfield, and the Cardinals will surely push Warner to play against the Titans in Week 12. Leinart at least didn't turn the ball over. | 2 days |
| 20. | Matt Leinart |
(RotoWire) Leinart completed 10-of-14 passes for 74 yards in relief of Kurt Warner (head) on Sunday. Analysis: This was Leinart's most extensive regular-season action since early in the 2007 season. He came into the game late in the second quarter and guided the Cardinals the rest of the way. The Cardinals didn't ask Leinart to do too much, since they nursed a 21-3 halftime lead to a 21-13 victory. Warner's Week 12 status is uncertain and Leinart will be a compelling fantasy option if Warner is unable to play. | 2 days |
| 21. | Curtis among Eagles' inactives for Week ... |
(Rotoworld) Eagles declared WR Kevin Curtis, LB Akeem Jordan, S Quintin Demps, RB Brian Westbrook, OG Stacy Andrews, RB P.J. Hill, LB Mike McGlynn and QB Kevin Kolb inactive for Week 11. Analysis: Curtis (knee) is far from being ready to contribute. The Eagles are in Chicago, taking on the Bears on Sunday Night Football. | 2 days |
| 22. | Saints | M. Bell scores twice Week 11 |
(KFFL) The Associated Press reports New Orleans Saints RB Mike Bell had 13 carries for 75 yards with two touchdowns Week 11. | 2 days |
| 23. | Marion Barber gets plenty of work |
(Rotoworld) Marion Barber rushed 20 times for 99 yards and caught one pass for eight yards in Sunday's win over the Redskins. Analysis: The Cowboys came out with a run-heavy attack as Albert Haynesworth (ankle) was sidelined. It worked well until a Barber fumble in the red zone cost the Cowboys a chance to take control of the game early. The Cowboys would be wise to stick with the run for the whole game against the Raiders on Thursday. Barber is a RB2. | 2 days |
| 24. | Evans held to one pass in Week 11 loss |
(Rotoworld) Lee Evans caught just one pass for 15 yards in Week 11. Analysis: Evans gave way to fellow Buffalo wideout Terrell Owens, who racked up a season-high 197 yards and a touchdown against the Jaguars. Both are inconsistent fantasy players with Ryan Fitzpatrick under center. | 2 days |
| 25. | Shockey catches two balls for 17 yards |
(Rotoworld) Jeremy Shockey caught two balls for 17 yards in Week 11. Analysis: Drew Brees was held under 200 yards for the first time since Week 4, so someone was going to get weeded out. Shockey also wasn't helped by backup David Thomas' best game as a Saint (4-66-1). Shockey's been playing at a Pro Bowl level all year and isn't likely to lose so much production to Thomas going forward, but we'd reserve him against New England in Week 12. | 2 days |
| 26. | Mike Bell takes over as red-zone back |
(Rotoworld) Mike Bell rushed for 75 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries in the Saints' Week 11 win over Tampa. He also had a five-yard catch. Analysis: Bell, Pierre Thomas, and Lynell Hamilton shared the "closer" role late with New Orleans up big. Bell, however, consistently got the nod in red-zone situations, scoring from three and one yard out in the final two quarters. The roles in this backfield seemingly change from week to week, but Bell currently appears to be the designated goal-line back. He'll only be a flex option in TD heavy leagues against the Patriots in Week 12. | 2 days |
| 27. | Raiders inactives for Week 11 |
(FFChamps) The Oakland Raiders have announced the following players as inactive for today's game against the Cincinnati Bengals: OLB Jon Alston, WR Nick Miller, QB Charlie Frye, WR Todd Watkins, T Erik Pears, T Khalif Barnes, DT William Joseph and WR Javon Walker. Analysis: There are no surprises on the Raiders inactive list; all of their key skill players are active for today's game against the Bengals. However, they will be without starting outside linebacker Jon Alston. | 2 days |
| 28. | Mike Bell back in |
(Rotoworld) Mike Bell has returned to Sunday's game after suffering a first-half knee injury. Analysis: The injury obviously wasn't serious, as bell took his third carry of the game for 28 yards to get deep into Bucs territory. Bell got red-zone carries ahead of Pierre Thomas and executed from five yards out in the third quarter. | 2 days |
| 29. | Patriots inactives for Week 11 |
(FFChamps) The New England Patriots have announced the following players as inactive for today's game against the New York Jets: RB Sammy Morris, RB Fred Taylor, T Matt Light, DE Jarvis Green, WR Sam Aiken, DE Rob Ninkovich, CB Shawn Springs, and G Stephen Neal. Analysis: Morris and Taylor continue to be sidelined, so Laurence Maroney and Kevin Faulk will split carries in the Patriots backfield against the Jets. Sam Aiken is also inactive, so look for more targets for Julian Edelman for To... (More) | 2 days |
| 30. | Patriots | Morris inactive for Week 11 |
(KFFL) NFL.com reports New England Patriots RB Sammy Morris (knee) has been declared inactive for Week 11. | 2 days |
| 31. | Morris not active for Patriots |
(Rotoworld) Sammy Morris (knee) is not active for Sunday's game against the Jets. Analysis: The Patriots are playing it safe with Morris. He was a game-time decision and will wait another week before returning to the lineup. | 2 days |
| 32. | Saints RB Bell limps off with knee injur... |
(Rotoworld) Mike Bell limped off the field in the second quarter Sunday with an apparent knee injury. Analysis: Bell appeared to be injured at the end of a five-yard reception. The Saints activated usual No. 4 back Lynell Hamilton for Sunday's game, but he hasn't been involved on offense. Pierre Thomas should close out the game as New Orleans' featured back with Reggie Bush (knee) inactive. | 2 days |
| 33. | Brown injury update |
(TheHuddle) The South Florida Sun-Sentinel, report Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown (foot) underwent surgery Friday, Nov. 20, to repair a Lisfranc fracture to his right foot and head coach Tony Sparano said the surgery 'went well.' Although it is uncertain how long Brown's recovery time will be, OG Donald Thomas suffered a similar injury in the opening game last year and began training four months later. Analysis: All signs point to a full recovery for Brown who is in a contract year this season. The injury will likely lower his value to NFL teams who may be interested in making an offer in the offseason howeve... (More) | 3 days |
| 34. | Reggie Bush doesn't fly with team to Tampa Bay |
(FFToolbox) A source close to the New Orleans Saints told the Associated Press that running back Reggie Bush did not fly with the team for its game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A team spokesman said Saturday that Bush had been downgraded on the official injury report from questionable with a knee injury. Bush missed all of practice this week with swelling in his left knee, the same knee on which he had surgery last December to repair cartilage. This will be the first game Bush has missed in 2009. He missed 10 of his previous 20 games before 2009. He is expected to return to practice next week. Bush has 48... (More) | 3 days |
| 35. | Bush doesn't travel with team, out Sunday |
(FFChamps) According to ESPN.com, New Orleans Saints' running back Reggie Bush did not travel with the team to Tampa, and will not play Sunday against the Buccaneers. Bush missed practice this week due to swelling in his left knee, and the Saints are being especially cautious because it's the same knee that Bush had surgically repaired late last season. Analysis: Bush's absence gives Pierre Thomas' fantasy value a boost against the Buccaneers. The two practically play different positions, but Reggie is a scary red-zone option because of his versatili... (More) | 3 days |
| 36. | Dolphins | Brown injury update |
(KFFL) Harvey Fialkov and Omar Kelly, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, report Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown (foot) underwent surgery Friday, Nov. 20, to repair a Lisfranc fracture to his right foot and head coach Tony Sparano said the surgery "went well." Although it is uncertain how long Brown's recovery time will be, OG Donald Thomas suffered a similar injury in the opening game last year and began training four months later. | 3 days |
| 37. | S. Morris limited Friday, questionable |
(TheHuddle) New England Patriots RB Sammy Morris (knee) was limited during the team's practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 and will be a game-time decision. Analysis: Morris continues to recover from his knee injury but has practiced on a limited basis this week with the team. Fantasy owners looking for a running back for the playoff push should consider Morris as New England has a very favorable schedule for the rest of the way. | 4 days |
| 38. | Morris questionable |
(FFChamps) Speaking to reporters from the Boston Globe today, New England Patriots' running back Sammy Morris said he felt "Sore, but good" and that he was taking his knee injury "day by day." Morris is listed as questionable to face the Jets this Sunday, and has not played since injuring the knee in Week 6. Analysis: The Patriots' are almost comically evasive about disclosing their players' injuries and status for upcoming games. Add in coach Bill Belichick's propensity to shuffle his backs around as the game dictates, and predicting which running back will reap the rewards of The Hoodie's ... (More) | 4 days |
| 39. | Sammy Morris feels 'good' for Sunday |
(FFToolbox) The New England Patriots' backfield is about to get a little more muddled. With injuries sidelining Sammy Morris and Fred Taylor for the past month, it was clear that Laurence Maroney was the team's No. 1 back, with Kevin Faulk pitching in. Last week, Maroney fumbled near the goal line against the Colts and that led to more carries for Faulk. Now it looks as if Morris is ready to return from his Oct. 18 knee injury. Morris participated in a full week of practices for the first... (More) | 4 days |
| 40. | Bush misses third consecutive practice |
(FFChamps) New Orleans Saints' running back Reggie Bush missed his third straight practice on Friday. Bush has been experiencing trouble with his surgically-repaired knee all week, and is listed as questionable for his team's matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Analysis: Bush's two-touchdown performance last weekend against the Rams is a big reason why the Saints are still undefeated. Though he doesn't really fit the prototype for any position in the NFL, Bush is a rare overall athlete, and he showed the impact he can have on a game last Sunday. There is a lot of speculation that Bush will not be a... (More) | 4 days |
| 41. | Haynesworth very questionable |
(FFChamps) According to ESPN's John Clayton, Washington Redskins' defensive lineman Albert Hayneworth (ankle) is "very questionable" for this Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. Clayton speculates that the Redskins' biggest offseason acquisition could very well see "little or no work" even if he is active on gameday. Analysis: This is obviously a huge blow to the Skins' run defense. Even if Haynesworth plays, it sounds like he will not be close to 100 percent. Kedric Golston is his backup on the D-line. The Cowboys' running game has been sporadic this season, with all three backs (More) | 4 days |
| 42. | Raiders | Three miss practice Friday, out for Week 11 |
(KFFL) Oakland Raiders WR Nick Miller (tibia), WR Javon Walker (hamstring) and LB Ricky Brown (ankle) missed the team's practice Friday, Nov. 20, and are out for Week 11. | 4 days |
| 43. | Cowboys | Barber practices Friday, will play Week 11 |
(KFFL) Dallas Cowboys RB Marion Barber III (thumb) practiced Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and will play. | 4 days |
| 44. | Patriots | S. Morris limited Friday, questionable for Week 11 |
(KFFL) New England Patriots RB Sammy Morris (knee) was limited during the team's practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 and will be a game-time decision. | 4 days |
| 45. | Patriots | Brady practices Friday, probable for Week 11 |
(KFFL) New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 20, and he is listed as probable for Week 11. | 4 days |
| 46. | Ronnie Brown |
(RotoWire) Brown underwent surgery on his right foot Friday, according to the Dolphins web site. Analysis: The surgery was deemed a success. As for his availability for the start of the 2010 season, head coach Tony Sparano was unwilling to speculate. This is the second major injury in three years for Brown as he suffered a torn ACL in 2007. | 4 days |
| 47. | Reggie Bush questionable for Sunday |
(FFToolbox) New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush missed practice for the third consecutive day Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay. Head coach Sean Payton said Bush knows the offense well enough that he could step in without the practice reps. But at the same time, he doesn't want to risk a setback with Bush, whose injury has been labeled a knee bruise. Although the knee that is bugging Bush is the same left knee that he had surgically-repaired this offseason, Payton said he's not concerned about this latest injury developing into a long-term problem. Analysis: Typical More) | 4 days |
| 48. | Javon Walker |
(RotoWire) Walker (hamstring) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Analysis: His lost season continues. We'll check back on his status next week, but most people have already changed the channel on Walker. | 4 days |
| 49. | Marion Barber |
(RotoWire) Barber (thumb) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Washington, the Dallas Morning News reports. Analysis: Barber should be fine on Sunday, but he was kept out of much of the fourth quarter last week when the Cowboys were in passing mode. He gets a tough matchup this week against Washington. | 4 days |
| 50. | Eagles | Curtis out for Week 11 |
(KFFL) Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles WR Kevin Curtis (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He has been ruled out for Week 11. | 4 days |
| 51. | Sammy Morris |
(RotoWire) Morris, who has been out since Oct. 18 with a knee injury, answered questions from reporters in the Patriots' locker room Friday, a sign he is closer to his return, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports. Analysis: Morris was officially listed as limited Friday and is one of 13 Patriots tagged as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets. The Pats kick off during the second wave of games Sunday, so it's probably best to take a wait-and-see approach with Morris, whose role would be hard to predict even if he does make a return this week. | 4 days |
| 52. | Sammy Morris to be game-day call? |
(Rotoworld) Sammy Morris (questionable, knee) indicated Friday that he will be a game-time decision Sunday against the Jets. Analysis: Morris is expected back, but the Patriots tell players to be tight-lipped on injuries. "Sore, but I feel good," Morris said. "We'll see Sunday. Just taking it day by day." Morris' role is unclear coming off a month-long knee sprain. | 4 days |
| 53. | Javon Walker |
(RotoWire) Walker (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday, the Oakland Tribune reports. Analysis: Walker probably will not be available for Sunday's game against the Bengals. | 4 days |
| 54. | Dolphins | Brown to undergo surgery Friday |
(KFFL) Omar Kelly, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown (foot) is scheduled to undergo surgery Friday, Nov. 20, to repair a Lisfranc fracture in his right foot. | 4 days |
| 55. | Morris limited Thursday |
(TheHuddle) New England Patriots RB Sammy Morris was limited during the team's practice Thursday, Nov. 19. Analysis: It appears that Morris is not yet all the way back from his knee injury; that means Laurence Maroney remains as the team's feature back for now. | 4 days |
| 56. | Brown to undergo surgery on foot |
(FFChamps) Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown will undergo surgery on Friday to repair the Lisfranc fracture in his right foot, according to the Miami Herald. He is expected to be ready to play football again next year, though a specific timetable for his recovery has not been announced. Analysis: Tracking Brown's progress will be one of the top offseason injury storylines for fantasy owners to track. Meanwhile, Ricky Williams will reap the benefits of his absence the final six games of the season. | 4 days |
| 57. | Patriots | Morris limited Thursday |
(KFFL) New England Patriots RB Sammy Morris (knee) was limited during the team's practice Thursday, Nov. 19. | 5 days |
| 58. | Patriots | Brady practices in full Thursday |
(KFFL) New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 19. | 5 days |
| 59. | Patriots | Brady practices in full Thursday |
(KFFL) San Diego Chargers QB Tom Brady (shoulder) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 19. | 5 days |
| 60. | Patriots | Morris limited Thursday |
(KFFL) San Diego Chargers RB Sammy Morris (knee) was limited during the team's practice Thursday, Nov. 19. | 5 days |
| 61. | Ronnie Brown |
(RotoWire) Brown will undergo surgery to repair a Lisfranc fracture in his right foot, the Miami Herald reports. Analysis: He's expected to be ready by the start of next season, but Lisfranc fractures are tricky injuries, so watch his progress this offseason. | 5 days |
| 62. | Report: R. Brown to undergo Lisfranc sur... |
(Rotoworld) Ronnie Brown has reportedly decided to undergo surgery to repair the Lisfranc fracture in his right foot. Analysis: Brown had already been leaning toward electing for the surgery, and his visit with foot specialist Dr. Bob Anderson confirmed that it was the right decision. Brown will undergo surgery Friday and will likely miss all of OTAs next season. He expects to be recovered "well before" the start of the 2010 season, but he's likely to be eased in during training camp. | 5 days |
| 63. | Raiders | Three miss practice Thursday |
(KFFL) Oakland Raiders WR Nick Miller (tibia), WR Javon Walker (hamstring) and LB Ricky Brown (ankle) missed the team's practice Thursday, Nov. 19, and will not be active for Week 11. | 5 days |
| 64. | Cowboys | Barber practices in full Thursday |
(KFFL) Dallas Cowboys RB Marion Barber III (thumb) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 19. | 5 days |
| 65. | Dolphins inactives for Week 11 |
(FFChamps) The Miami Dolphins have announced the following players as inactive for tonight's game against the Carolina Panthers: TE Anthony Fasano, LB Erik Walden, OT Andrew Gardner, DE Lionel Dotson, OT Lydon Murtha, DT Paul Soliai, RB Nate Ness, and QB Tyler Thigpen. In addition, running back Ronnie Brown is on injured reserve with a Lisfranc injury. Analysis: The big news remains the fact that Brown is done for the year. Ricky Williams will shoulder the load at running back, but fantasy... (More) | 5 days |
| 66. | Sammy Morris |
(RotoWire) Morris (knee) was listed as a limited participant at Thursday's practice, ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Look for Morris to be listed as "questionable" Friday, but it does seem like he at least has a chance to play Sunday against the Jets. | 5 days |
| 67. | Sammy Morris limited again Thursday |
(Rotoworld) Sammy Morris (knee) was limited again in Thursday's practice, as expected. Analysis: Morris is expected to return to face the Jets this week, but it's possible that he'll be eased back into the backfield picture. Take a "wait and see" approach to his fantasy value this week. | 5 days |
| 68. | Brown has Lisfranc fracture |
(FFChamps) Ronnie Brown's season ended yesterday because the Dolphins suspect he has a Lisfranc fracture in his right foot, according to the Miami Herald. The paper reports that Brown traveled to Charlotte to visit Dr. Bob Anderson, a foot specialist who will add his input about the severity of the issue. A Lisfranc fracture may or may not require surgery, but in either case the injury is significant enough to end his season. Analysis: The good thing is that, according to the report in the Herald, this should not have any long-term effects on Brown. However, try telling that to fantasy owners next summer when t... (More) | 5 days |
| 69. | Brown believed to have Lisfranc injury |
(TheHuddle) Jeff Darlington, of the Miami Herald, reports Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown is believed to have a Lisfranc fracture in his right foot. Analysis: If true, this is potentially devastating news for Brown. This is the same injury that knocked Duce Staley out for an entire season, and it's no guarantee Brown can come all the way back from Lisfranc surgery. | 5 days |
| 70. | Dolphins | Brown believed to have Lisfranc injury |
(KFFL) Jeff Darlington, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown (foot, ankle) is believed to have a Lisfranc fracture in his right foot. | 5 days |
| 71. | Bush sits out practice |
(FFChamps) Saints running back Reggie Bush did not practice on Wednesday because of a knee injury. According to The New Orleans Times-Picayune, Bush was held out for precautionary reasons. Analysis: Bush wore a sleeve over his knee after tweaking it in last Sunday's game against the Rams and played fine afterwards. Missing practice on Wednesday does not raise any alarms on Bush for Sunday's game against the Bucs. | 6 days |
| 72. | Cowboys | Barber practices in full Wednesday |
(KFFL) Dallas Cowboys RB Marion Barber III (thumb) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 6 days |
| 73. | Report: Ronnie Brown has Lisfranc fractu... |
(Rotoworld) According to Dolphins beat writer Jeff Darlington, Ronnie Brown's season-ending right foot injury is "believed" to be a Lisfranc fracture. Analysis: The break will likely require surgery and bring into question Brown's status for 2010 training camp. By late July, he'll be seven months removed from the injury. A source tells Darlington that the mid-foot fracture isn't "anything major as far as career or long term," but Brown will likely miss all of OTA season. Noted Dr. Robert Anderson will decide whether Brown needs an operation. | 6 days |
| 74. | Shockey: LeBron would run 4.9 forty |
(Rotoworld) Jeremy Shockey doesn't believe that LeBron James could play in the NFL, and estimates that LeBron runs a 4.9 forty. Analysis: "Lebron James could not play in the NFL!" Shockey tweeted Wednesday. "Espn is crazy to even think he could even make a practice squad. Hes a 4.9 40 time." James was a first-team all-Ohio receiver as a prep sophomore and led his team to the state semifinals as a junior before quitting to focus on hoops. At 6'8/250, though, a 4.9 wouldn't be very impressive. | 6 days |
| 75. | Javon Walker |
(RotoWire) Walker (strained hamstring) did not practice Wednesday. Analysis: Walker doesn't look any closer to getting his first catch of the season than he did last week. | 6 days |
| 76. | Eagles | Curtis out for Week 11 |
(KFFL) Philadelphia Eagles WR Kevin Curtis (knee) is out for the team's Week 11 game. | 6 days |
| 77. | Lee Evans |
(RotoWire) Evans will have Ryan Fitzpatrick as his quarterback Sunday against Jacksonville instead of Trent Edwards. Analysis: Evans seems to have a better rapport with Fitzpatrick, as Fitz takes more shots downfield than Edwards. In the three games where Fitzpatrick quarterbacked the majority of the game, Evans has gone 11/172/2, and in the six games Edwards has started and finished, he's gone 16/209/3. The biggest problem for Evans is that the team's offensive line is lousy, so they're not giving him enough time to get open downfield. | 6 days |
| 78. | Ronnie Brown placed on injured reserve |
(FFToolbox) Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown has seen the field for the last time in 2009. The team placed him on injured reserve Wednesday, ending his season. Brown left the team's game Sunday with a foot injury, the extent of which has yet to be disclosed. But it is believed to be a mid-foot sprain or a Lisfranc fracture. With him out of the picture, Ricky Williams becomes the team's No. 1 back, while Lex Hilliard -- who has yet to get a carry in his two-year career -- is expect... (More) | 6 days |
| 79. | Ronnie Brown placed on IR |
(TheHuddle) ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Miami Dolphins placed RB Ronnie Brown (foot) on the Injured Reserve List Wednesday, Nov. 18, ending his 2009 season. Analysis: After days of speculation we now know how bad Browns' foot injury is. He'll miss the rest of the season and the Miami wildcat offense (and offense in general) takes a huge hit. Early reports are that the Dolphins will try to wildcat on with Ricky Williams taking the snaps. | 6 days |
| 80. | Season over for Brown |
(FFChamps) Ronnie Brown's season is over. The Miami Dolphins placed their starting running back on injured reserve Wednesday, as first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter on Twitter. Brown suffered a foot injury during last Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, the exact nature of which has yet to be revealed. Analysis: The worst fears of fantasy owners have been realized, as Brown is now officially done for the year. Ricky Williams takes over as the starting running back the rest of the way and will need to shoulder nearly the full load because the Dol... (More) | 6 days |
| 81. | Marion Barber |
(RotoWire) Barber (thumb) participated fully in practice Wednesday, the Dallas Morning News reports. Analysis: Barber's thumb hinders his ability to pass block, which kept him out for much of the fourth quarter in last Sunday's loss to Green Bay. He should do better than five carries this week, but the loss of Marc Colombo and the Redskins' staunch defensive front makes him only a mediocre fantasy play. | 6 days |
| 82. | Dolphins | Brown placed on IR |
(KFFL) ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Miami Dolphins placed RB Ronnie Brown (foot) on the Injured Reserve List Wednesday, Nov. 18, ending his 2009 season. | 6 days |
| 83. | Ronnie Brown |
(RotoWire) Brown (ankle) has been placed on injured reserve, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Analysis: At 4-5, the Dolphins' task of making a push for a Wild Card spot in the AFC just got much more difficult. Ricky Williams' value significantly increases the rest of the season as it's unlikely that he'll give up as any many carries to Lex Hilliard as he did while sharing the workload with Brown. | 6 days |
| 84. | Cowboys | Barber practices in full Wednesday |
(KFFL) Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys RB Marion Barber III (thumb) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 6 days |
| 85. | Patriots | Brady practices Wednesday |
(KFFL) Monique Walker, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 6 days |
| 86. | Patriots | Morris limited Wednesday |
(KFFL) Monique Walker, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots RB Sammy Morris (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 6 days |
| 87. | Dolphins | Brown seeing specialist |
(KFFL) Edgar Thompson, of the Palm Beach Post, reports Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown (foot) was scheduled to have his injured right foot examined by a specialist Wednesday, Nov. 18, which might determine if he will be able to return this season. Word in the team's locker room is that he will miss at least the next two weeks. One league source said Brown will miss the rest of the season, while another source said no one is sure about the timetable. | 6 days |
| 88. | Sammy Morris back to limited practice |
(Rotoworld) Sammy Morris (knee) was limited in Patriots practice Wednesday. Analysis: Morris will likely be limited all week and listed as questionable Friday, but he's slated to return Sunday against the Jets. His role is uncertain, however, after a month-long layoff. Laurence Maroney and Kevin Faulk have played well for the most part recently, and Morris was used only at fullback early on. | 6 days |
| 89. | Kevin Curtis ruled out again |
(Rotoworld) Kevin Curtis (knee) has been ruled out for Week 11. Analysis: The Eagles have expressed no optimism that Curtis will play anytime soon. | 6 days |
| 90. | Ronnie Brown |
(RotoWire) Brown, who is out for Thursday's game against the Panthers, is slated to have his injured right foot examined by a specialist Wednesday, the Palm Beach Post reports. Analysis: There have been whispers that Brown might be done for the season, but nothing has been confirmed one way or the other on that front. Either way, Brown owners should start formulating a contingency plan beyond Week 11. | 6 days |
| 91. | Kevin Curtis |
(RotoWire) Curtis (knee) has been ruled out of Sunday night's game against Chicago, the Eagles' official site reports. Analysis: Curtis has not played since Week 2 and there's no word on whether he'll be ready to return anytime soon. You're unlikely to get much, if any, production out of him the rest of the way. | 6 days |
| 92. | Patriots | Morris should play Week 11 |
(KFFL) John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports New England Patriots RB Sammy Morris (knee) should be ready to play in Week 11. | 6 days |
| 93. | Ronnie Brown done for season? |
(Rotoworld) A league source told the Palm Beach Post Tuesday night that Ronnie Brown (foot, ankle) is "done for the season." Analysis: Another source said "no one is sure," but the first source appears to be in agreement with Profootballtalk.com's early-Wednesday report. Brown's status may be determined by a specialist during his Wednesday checkup. According to the Post, "word" in the Dolphins' locker room is that Brown definitely won't play in Weeks 11 and 12. There's been no talk of Brown going on I.R. yet. | 6 days |
| 94. | Brown out |
(FFChamps) The Miami Dolphins will be without running back Ronnie Brown when they face the Panthers on Thursday night. Head coach Tony Sparano confirmed the expected absence on Tuesday, according to the Miami Herald. Brown injured his right foot and ankle during last Sunday's game against the Buccaneers and will reportedly see a specialist about his injuries. ProFootballTalk.com is citing a league source as suggesting there is some concern that Brown's season might be over. Analysis: We're not ruling Brown out for the season quite yet, but fantasy owners should be planning accordingly just in case. More) | 6 days |
| 95. | Phillips admits he wants more balance |
(Rotoworld) Cowboys coach Wade Phillips admitted that his offense needs to be more balanced. Analysis: The Cowboys called just three rushing plays in the second half of the Week 10 loss to the Packers and they are running just 43.1 percent of the time on the season. Marion Barber is starting to look explosive again after his early-season quad injury. Look for offensive coordinator Jason Garrett to feature the run more against the 'Skins this week, making Barber a nice RB2. | 6 days |
| 96. | Report: Ronnie Brown out for whole seaso... |
(Rotoworld) The "current thinking" is that Ronnie Brown (foot) will miss the rest of the season, a league source tells Profootballtalk.com. Analysis: The report admits that this prognosis could change based on the advice of the specialist and how Brown's rehab goes, so this is far from a sure thing. If Brown is lost for the season, Ricky Williams would become into an elite fantasy player worthy of an every week start over the final seven games of the season. Brown is the currently the No. 9 fantasy running back in standard scoring leagues. | 6 days |
| 97. | Ronnie Brown could be out for rest of season |
(FFToolbox) As the week has gone on, it seems as if the news on Ronnie Brown's availability has gotten increasingly pessimistic. His ankle injury turned into a foot and ankle injury. And now, while he was already ruled out for Thursday's game against the Carolina Panthers, he could be out for much longer -- like the rest of the season. The Dolphins have not publicly acknowledged that the team fears Brown will miss the remainder of the season, but per a league source, the current thinking is that Brown will not be able to play again this year. This could change based upon the advice of the specialist that Brown... (More) | 6 days |
