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| 1. | Packers | Barbre, A. Green unlikely to play Week 12 |
(KFFL) Updating a previous item, Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers RB Ahman Green (groin) and OT Allen Barbre (ankle) are listed as doubtful for Week 12 and almost surely won't play. | 59 minutes |
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| 2. | Steelers | Ward misses practice Wednesday |
(KFFL) Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 25, but it was not injury related. | 4 hours |
| 3. | Norwood looks poised to return |
(Rotoworld) Jerious Norwood (hip) returned to a full practice on Wednesday. Analysis: Norwood is finally poised to return that's sidelined him since Week 6. Grab him in deeper leagues, but Jason Snelling will start Sunday against Tampa Bay. | 6 hours |
| 4. | Jerious Norwood |
(RotoWire) Norwood (hip) participated fully in Wednesday's practice, AtlantaFalcons.com's J. Michael Moore reports. Analysis: Michael Turner also returned to practice, though he was limited, so the Falcons' backfield will be one of the great unknowns heading into the weekend. Jason Snelling owners and Turner owners will especially need to keep a close eye on the situation before starting either of them against the Buccaneers. We'll update Norwood's and Turner's status after each day of practice this week. | 6 hours |
| 5. | Packers | Barbre, Green doubtful for Week 12 |
(KFFL) Tom Pelissero, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers OT Allen Barbre (ankle) and RB Ahman Green (groin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 25. They are listed as doubtful for Week 12. | 6 hours |
| 6. | Ahman Green doubtful for Thanksgiving |
(Rotoworld) Ahman Green (groin) is listed as doubtful for Thanksgiving. Analysis: Brandon Jackson will step into the third-down back job against Detroit. He had 10 touches in the role last week, but likely won't see as many Thursday. Green Bay can use more I-formations against a soft Lions run defense. | 8 hours |
| 7. | A. Smith not being asked to carry offense |
(TheHuddle) Lowell Cohen, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary said he will limit how often QB Alex D. Smith is used out of the shotgun formation, instead continuing to rely on a run-first philosophy. "One of the worst things we could do right now is to put Alex D. Smith in shotgun and say, 'OK, let's go get it, guys,' and let him throw 40, 50 times a game," Singletary said. "Alex is throwing as well as any quarterback in the league right now. He is as accurate as any quarterback in the league. The smartest thing for us to do is not to take all of training camp and just throw it out and say, 'We're going to go to the sh... (More) | 9 hours |
| 8. | Falcons | Norwood working hard to return |
(KFFL) J. Michael Moore, of AtlantaFalcons.com, reports Atlanta Falcons RB Jerious Norwood (hip) is "working very hard in the training room to get better." However, his practice status for this week is unknown. | 1 day |
| 9. | Packers | Three miss practice Tuesday |
(KFFL) Tom Pelissero, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers OT Allen Barbre (ankle), RB Ahman Green (groin) and C Scott Wells (knee) did not practice Tuesday, Nov. 24. | 1 day |
| 10. | Ahman Green held out of practice Tuesday |
(Rotoworld) Ahman Green (groin) was held out of practice Tuesday. Analysis: Green suffered the injury late last week in practice, and he doesn't appear ready for game action. Expect Brandon Jackson to handle third-down duties for the second straight week. | 1 day |
| 11. | Packers | Six miss practice Monday |
(KFFL) Packers.com reports Green Bay Packers OG Allen Barbre (ankle), OT Chad Clifton (knee), RB Ahman Green (groin), DL Cullen Jenkins (ankle), C Scott Wells (knee) and CB Charles Woodson (hip) did not practice Monday, Nov. 23. | 2 days |
| 12. | 49ers | A. Smith does not think offense should change |
(KFFL) Gwen Knapp, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports San Francisco 49ers QB Alex D. Smith said he does not think the team should change to the spread offense this late in the season even though they have had success in that offense in games earlier this season. | 2 days |
| 13. | Smith doesn't want a full-time spread |
(Rotoworld) Alex Smith said that going to a spread offense full time is not a realistic option. Analysis: Smith was wretched in the first half of Sunday's loss to the Packers. Then the Niners went to the shotgun-spread formation almost exclusively in the second half and Smith got them back in the game. He threw for 222 yards in the second half vs. five in the first half. "To say midseason we're going to go to a spread offense, it's impossible," Smith said. | 2 days |
| 14. | Robbie Gould |
(RotoWire) Gould connected on 4-of-5 field goal attempts in Sunday's loss to the Eagles. Analysis: Gould's only miss was a blocked 48-yard attempt early in the fourth quarter. Gould has now made 16-of-19 field goal attempts on the season. | 2 days |
| 15. | Alex Smith |
(RotoWire) Smith completed 16-of-33 passes for 227 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception in Sunday's loss to the Packers. Analysis: Smith was horrid early on, going just 3-of-7 for five yards in the first half. He picked it up big time in the second half though, a result of the 49ers going exclusively to a spread offense with him in the shotgun formation. Smith bounced back strong from his 118-yard effort last week against the Bears. He'll get a nice matchup in Week 12 against a vulnerable Jags secondary. | 2 days |
| 16. | Jones goes over 100 |
(Rotoworld) Thomas Jones rushed 21 times for 103 yards in Sunday's loss to the Patriots. Analysis: Jones piled up 40 of those yards in complete garbage time, but that doesn't change the fact that he is running well. And more importantly, Shonn Greene barely sniffed the field. Jones has an excellent matchup with the injury-depleted Panthers next week and will be a RB2. | 3 days |
| 17. | Santonio Holmes |
(RotoWire) Holmes had seven receptions for 86 yards against the Chiefs in Week 11. Analysis: Holmes continues to get his looks (10 targets Sunday) and yards, but he also continues to frustrate anyone who has him in touchdown-heavy leagues. He failed to find the endzone for the ninth straight game Sunday. | 3 days |
| 18. | Hines Ward |
(RotoWire) Ward hauled in 10 catches for 128 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's loss to Kansas City. Analysis: Ward gets back into the passing attack in a huge way as he had just 12 receptions and 71 yards receiving over the last three games combined. He is certainly not showing his age as the 33-year old leads the team in catches (63), yards (798) and is tied for the lead in touchdowns (5). | 3 days |
| 19. | Steelers | Ward catches 10 passes Week 11 |
(KFFL) The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward caught 10 passes for 128 yards with a touchdown reception Week 11. | 3 days |
| 20. | Santonio Holmes totals 86 yards in Week ... |
(Rotoworld) Santonio Holmes caught seven passes for 86 yards against the Chiefs in Week 11. Analysis: It's almost an identical stat line to last week's performance. Holmes now has 20 catches in his last three games after having just 21 in his first fix. He's yet to find the end zone since Week 1, so he's due for a score at Baltimore next week. | 3 days |
| 21. | Hines Ward catches 10 passes in Week 11 |
(Rotoworld) Hines Ward caught 10 passes for 128 yards and a touchdown against the Chiefs in Week 11. Analysis: Ward was targeted 14 times as Big Ben's go-to receiver. He took advantage of Roethlisberger's escapability, finding an opening in the end zone for an 8-yard score in the second quarter. He's on pace for 101 receptions and 1,277 yards in his age-33 season. Consider him a WR2 at Baltimore next week. | 3 days |
| 22. | Alex Smith throws three TDs in loss |
(Rotoworld) Alex Smith completed 16-of-33 passes for 227 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception in the 49ers' Week 11 loss. Analysis: Smith had just three completions for seven yards in the Green Bay-dominated first half, but the 49ers got within striking distance in the final two quarters. Going with a shotgun-spread offense, San Francisco was able to move the ball and made what looked to be a blowout a 30-24 game when all was said and done. Still, the 49ers do not want to make the spread their base offense. Smith will remain inconsistent going forward. | 3 days |
| 23. | 49ers inactives for Week 11 |
(FFChamps) The San Francisco 49ers have declared the following players as inactive for today's game against the Green Bay Packers: WR Brandon Jones, third QB Nate Davis, LB Takeo Spikes, CB Keith Smith, CB Nate Clements, OT Joe Staley, C Cody Wallace, and DE Ricky Jean-Francois. Analysis: Staley and Clements are both expected to return in coming weeks, but are out once again today. Staley may already be the 49ers best offensive lineman, so his absence is a slight ding to Frank Gore's fanta... (More) | 3 days |
| 24. | Packers inactives for Week 11 |
(FFChamps) The Green Bay Packers have declared the following players as inactive for today's game against the San Francisco 49ers: RB Ahman Green, WR Biren Ealy, S Matt Giordano, T Breno Giacomini, T Allen Barbre, DE Michael Montgomery, and LB Jeremy Thompson. Analysis: The Pack won't be missing any regulars today against the 49ers. Ahman Green was stealing a few touches from lead back Ryan Grant, but nothing significant. His loss may mean an extra carry or two for Grant, who has been cons... (More) | 3 days |
| 25. | Packers declare inactives |
(Rotoworld) Packers declared RB Ahman Green, WR Biren Ealy, S Matt Giordano, T Breno Giacomini, T Allen Barbre, DE Michael Montgomery, and LB Jeremy Thompson inactive for Week 11 against San Francisco. Analysis: Mark Tauscher starts at right tackle. Green Bay isn't missing any difference makers at home against the Niners. We like them to cover the 6.5-point spread. | 3 days |
| 26. | Falcons inactives for Week 11 |
(FFChamps) The Atlanta Falcons have declared the following players as inactive for today's game against the New York Giants: RB Michael Turner, RB Jerious Norwood, WR Brian Finneran, LB Spencer Adkins, OT Garrett Reynolds, DT Trey Lewis, OL Quinn Ojinnaka, and third QB John Parker Wilson. Analysis: Jason Snelling will get the start at running back for the Falcons, and the answer to the question of how much time would be split between he and More) | 3 days |
| 27. | Falcons RBs Norwood, Turner are both ina... |
(Rotoworld) Jerious Norwood (hip) and Michael Turner (ankle) are both inactive for Week 11 against the Giants. Analysis: Norwood got some practice time in this week, but it wasn't enough to get him cleared for his usual duties. Jason Snelling will be an every-down back at New York. The Falcons' other inactives are WR Brian Finneran, LB Spencer Adkins, OT Garrett Reynolds, DT Trey Lewis, OL Quinn Ojinnaka, and third QB John Parker Wilson. | 3 days |
| 28. | Turner doubtful |
(FFChamps) Atlanta Falcons' running back Michael Turner is listed as doubtful for this Sunday's game against the New York Giants because of the high ankle sprain he sustained last week. He did not practice all week. Analysis: OK, Michael Turner isn't going to play. You heard it here first. Enough already. The only question for the Birds this weekend is whether Jerious Norwood will steal some of Jason Snelling's third-strin... (More) | 4 days |
| 29. | Falcons' Michael Turner doubtful; Roddy White, Jerious Norwood questionable |
(FFToolbox) Three of the Atlanta Falcons' more critical offensive skill players are at least questionable to play Sunday against the New York Giants. Running back Michael Turner is the most unlikely of the three to participate. He has not practiced since suffering a high right ankle sprain last Sunday and is listed as doubtful. Jason Snelling is expected to start in his place. Fellow backup running back Jerious Norwood was reportedly a "long shot" to play earlier in the week, but he pract... (More) | 5 days |
| 30. | Ahman Green |
(RotoWire) Green has a groin injury and did not practice Friday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Greg A. Bedard reports. He is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers. Analysis: You shouldn't be planning to use Green this weekend regardless, but if you were banking on him as a shot-in-the-dark flex, it's time to look elsewhere. Brandon Jackson would handle the backup RB duties if Green can't play. | 5 days |
| 31. | Packers | Green questionable for Week 11 |
(KFFL) Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers RB Ahman Green (groin) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11. | 5 days |
| 32. | Jerious Norwood |
(RotoWire) Norwood (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, the New York Daily News' Ralph Vacchiano reports. Analysis: Norwood has missed about a month with this injury, so even if he plays, he'll likely be a distant second to Jason Snelling in terms of offensive touches. Michael Turner, who is listed as doubtful, is not expected to play. | 5 days |
| 33. | Norwood questionable for Week 11 |
(TheHuddle) The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Atlanta Falcons RB Jerious Norwood (hip) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 and will be available. Analysis: Norwood will take some carries from Jason Snelling this week if Michael Turner can't play, and it looks like Turner will be out. However, Snelling will likely see most of the action this week against the Giants. | 5 days |
| 34. | Norwood questionable |
(Rotoworld) Jerious Norwood (hip) is listed as questionable for Week 11. Analysis: Norwood appears likely to make his first appearance since Week 6, but isn't a fantasy option against the Giants. He will be rusty after getting the last four games off and Jason Snelling figures to handle feature back duties. | 5 days |
| 35. | Falcons | Norwood questionable for Week 11 |
(KFFL) D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons RB Jerious Norwood (hip) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 and will be available. | 5 days |
| 36. | Ahman Green has groin injury |
(Rotoworld) Ahman Green missed Packers practice Friday with a groin injury and is listed as questionable for Week 11. Analysis: Green was a late addition to the injury report. It's not surprising that he's suffering in-practice injuries at age 32. Brandon Jackson will step in as Green Bay's full-time third-down back against the 49ers if Green can't play. | 5 days |
| 37. | Steelers | Ward returns to practice Thursday |
(KFFL) Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (rest) returned for the team's practice Thursday, Nov. 19. | 5 days |
| 38. | Norwood practices for first time in a month |
(FFChamps) Atlanta Falcons' running back Jerious Norwood practiced with the team for the first time in over a month, albeit on a limited basis. The Falcons' No. 2 back has been out since October 18th with a hip injury, and seems unlikely to play a significant role this Sunday against the New York Giants. With starter Michael Turner also likely being sidelined due to his high ankle sprain, third-stringer Jason Snelling should get the start in New York. Analysis: Norwood is an explosive back... (More) | 5 days |
| 39. | Falcons | Norwood limited Thursday |
(KFFL) Updating a previous report, D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons RB Jerious Norwood (hip) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 19, and is likely to play in Week 11. | 6 days |
| 40. | Norwood returns to practice Thursday |
(TheHuddle) The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Atlanta Falcons RB Jerious Norwood (hip) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 19, after missing the last four games with an injured hip flexor. Analysis: Norwood's return to practice is a good indication he'll be able to play in Week 11 against the Giants and see a significant amount of action. Those who plucked Jason Snelling off the waiver wire assuming he'd get the vast majority of carries in Michael Turner's absence may be disappointed. | 6 days |
| 41. | Falcons | Norwood returns to practice Thursday |
(KFFL) D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons RB Jerious Norwood (hip) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 19, after missing the last four games with an injured hip flexor. | 6 days |
| 42. | Jerious Norwood |
(RotoWire) Norwood (hip) was a limited practice participant Thursday, the Falcons' official site reports. Analysis: More on Norwood's status Friday, but Thursday's participation is a positive step for him after missing four straight games. Meanwhile, Michael Turner did not practice Thursday, which leaves Jason Snelling and Aaron Stecker as the Falcons' healthiest running back options heading into the weekend. | 6 days |
| 43. | Jerious Norwood returns to Falcons pract... |
(Rotoworld) Jerious Norwood (hip) returned to a limited practice Thursday. Analysis: This is Norwood's first practice since injuring his hip on Oct. 18. Even if he's active against the Giants Sunday, it's hard to see him having a major role. We're expecting Jason Snelling to start and get the majority of work. Aaron Stecker would be the No. 3 back. | 6 days |
| 44. | Green says he's in football shape now |
(Rotoworld) Ahman Green says he feels like he's finally back in football shape. Analysis: Since signing with the Packers on Oct. 21, Green has been active for three games and gotten 14 touches as the No. 2 back. He's not a threat to Ryan Grant's workload. | 6 days |
| 45. | Norwood still very iffy for Week 11 |
(FFChamps) According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Falcons' running back Jerious Norwood is a "long shot" to play this weekend, when the team travels to New York to play the Giants. Analysis: Michael Turner's high ankle sprain has opened the door for another back in Atlanta to get some run.Norwood started the season as the Falcons' No. 2 option in the backfield, but he has missed the last four games with a hip flexor. That allowed Jason Snelling to step in last wee... (More) | 6 days |
| 46. | Steelers | Ward misses practice Wednesday |
(KFFL) Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (rest) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 6 days |
| 47. | Falcons | Norwood misses practice Wednesday |
(KFFL) Atlanta Falcons RB Jerious Norwood (hip) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 7 days |
| 48. | Jerious Norwood |
(RotoWire) The Atlanta Journal-Constitution says Norwood "looks like a longshot" to play Sunday against the Giants. He did not practice Wednesday. Analysis: Neither Norwood nor Michael Turner has been ruled out, but all signs seem to point to Jason Snelling as the primary runner this week. Norwood has missed the last four games with the hip injury. | 7 days |
| 49. | Report: Norwood a 'long shot' to face Gi... |
(Rotoworld) According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jerious Norwood (hip) "looks like a long shot" to be ready for Week 11. Analysis: Norwood just began running on back-to-back days, so his role will surely be extremely minor against the Giants if he's active. Jason Snelling says he is preparing to be Atlanta's featured runner with Michael Turner (high ankle sprain) almost certainly out. The Falcons may have just two backs active on game day: Snelling and 34-year-old special teamer Aaron Stecker. | 7 days |
| 50. | Norwood misses practice |
(Rotoworld) Jerious Norwood (hip) missed Falcons practice on Wednesday. Analysis: Norwood worked on the side as the rest of the team practiced, and coach Mike Smith is "hopeful" that the scatback will be able to return Wednesday. If Norwood is out, Jason Snelling will be an every-down back at New York. | 7 days |
| 51. | Falcons | Hope Norwood could play in Week 11 |
(KFFL) D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports the Atlanta Falcons hope RB Jerious Norwood (hip) will be able to play in Week 11. | 7 days |
