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| 1. | Giants | Jacobs takes part in practice Monday |
(KFFL) Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) took part in the team's practice Monday, Nov. 23. Head coach Tom Coughlin said Jacobs "seemed fine." | 11 hours |
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| 2. | Broncos | Moreno, Marshall get into confrontation Week 11 |
(KFFL) Lindsay H. Jones, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno and WR Brandon Marshall got into an altercation on the sidelines in Week 11 after Moreno lost a fumble into the end zone. Marshall bumped facemasks twice with Moreno before Moreno pushed him away. Both players downplayed the altercation saying it was a heat of the moment thing out of frustration. | 16 hours |
| 3. | Desmond Clark |
(RotoWire) Head coach Lovie Smith said that Clark should be recovered enough from his neck injury to return for Sunday's game against Minnesota, Breaking Sports News reports. Analysis: Clark missed Sunday's game against the Eagles with the injury, but appears set to return as the team's No. 2 tight end for next week's game. | 17 hours |
| 4. | Brandon Jacobs not on Coughlin's injury ... |
(Rotoworld) Despite leaving Sunday's game with an apparent knee problem, Brandon Jacobs was not among the players on Giants coach Tom Coughlin's injured list announced at his Monday press conference. Analysis: Another sign that he's in no danger of missing time. Jacobs didn't return to Sunday's game after leaving in the third quarter, but only because the Giants wanted to finish up with Ahmad Bradshaw and Danny Ware. Jacobs, who has a 4.79 YPC average and two TDs in his last four games, gets a favorable Week 12 matchup against a Denver defense that's falling apart at the seams. | 18 hours |
| 5. | Marshall, Moreno get into shoving match |
(Rotoworld) Brandon Marshall got into a "shouting-and-shoving" match with Knowshon Moreno after the rookie's goal-line fumble in the second quarter Sunday. Analysis: Marshall got in Moreno's face and started berated him, at which point Moreno gave him a hardy shove in the chest. Moreno had to be restrained from going after Marshall at one point, and Marshall later admitted that he may have "handled it wrong." Moreno's gaffe was certainly a momentum killer, though it could have easily been ruled a touchdown as opposed to a fumble. | 23 hours |
| 6. | Cardinals | Fitzgerald moves up franchise receptions list |
(KFFL) Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald passed former WR Frank Sanders to move into fourth place on the team's career receptions list. Fitzgerald currently has 497 career receptions. | 1 day |
| 7. | Giants | Jacobs says he could've played in overtime Week 11 |
(KFFL) Updating a previous item, Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) never returned to the team's Week 11 game after injuring his right knee. Jacobs said, "I could've went back in during overtime, but coach wanted to be more explosive and we've got two great backs that had control of the game. It didn't really make any sense for me to go in." | 1 day |
| 8. | Brandon Marshall |
(RotoWire) Marshall (neck) had three catches for 26 yards on Sunday against San Diego. Analysis: The injury to Kyle Orton has had an obvious effect on Marshall, who was just starting to get going over the past couple of weeks. If Orton can get healthy again, expect Marshall to put up the bigger numbers again. | 1 day |
| 9. | Jacobs injured Week 11 |
(TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs (leg) had 12 carries for 39 yards with a touchdown Week 11 before leaving with right leg injury in the third quarter. There was no immediate word on the severity of the injury. Analysis: Jacobs was out of the contest during most of the fourth quarter and the overtime period and should be evaluated further on Monday to determine the severity of the injury. Fantasy owners could expect an increase in carries for Ahmad Bradshaw if Jacobs is out of action for any length of time. | 1 day |
| 10. | Brandon Marshall held to 26 yards in Wee... |
(Rotoworld) Brandon Marshall was held to 26 yards on three receptions against the Chargers in Week 11. Analysis: Marshall was targeted a team-high nine times -- including three in the red zone -- but poor quarterback play kept his numbers low. He'll likely draw the Giants' Corey Webster in coverage this Thursday, but his potential for a big game makes him a tough sit in fantasy leagues. | 1 day |
| 11. | 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) | 1 day |
| 12. | Larry Fitz scores yet again |
(Rotoworld) Larry Fitzgerald caught eight balls for 87 yards and a touchdown in the Cardinals' Week 11 win. Analysis: Fitz paced Arizona with 12 targets. He has scored four touchdowns in his last three games and will again be a good bet for a TD in Week 12 at Tennessee. | 1 day |
| 13. | Larry Fitzgerald |
(RotoWire) Fitzgerald caught eight passes for 87 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win at St. Louis. Analysis: He leads the NFL with nine receiving touchdowns and he ranks fourth with 71 receptions. Yes, Fitzgerald's YPC is down a bit and yes, he only has two 100-yard games this season, but he's still having a monster season. | 1 day |
| 14. | TE Clark among Bears' SNF inactives |
(Rotoworld) Bears declared TE Desmond Clark, S Kevin Payne, WR Juaquin Iglesias, CB D.J. Moore, G Lance Louis, DT Matt Toeaina, DT Jarron Gilbert and Pisa Tinoisamoa inactive for Week 11. Analysis: Clark was limited in practice all week with a neck injury. His absence should open targets for fellow Chicago tight end Greg Olsen. | 1 day |
| 15. | Willis McGahee |
(RotoWire) McGahee had six carries for 25 yards and caught one pass for seven yards in Sunday's loss to Indianapolis. Analysis: The game was close throughout, so it's not like McGahee was used in some type of blowout situation. McGahee hasn't been used much recently and while it's nice to see him involved again, he did not take advantage of a golden opportunity, getting stuffed on two straight plays from the goal line during the opening series of the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, Ray Rice put up his usual stats, totaling 135 yards on 27 touches. McGahee has been worked back into the rotation a bit, but unless something happens to Rice, McGahee's upside is limited. | 1 day |
| 16. | Desmond Clark |
(RotoWire) Clark (neck) is inactive for Sunday night's game against Philadelphia. Analysis: Greg Olsen is the Chicago TE you want to own anyway, with Clark having racked up just 11 catches in seven games to date. | 1 day |
| 17. | Bears inactives for Week 11 |
(FFChamps) The Chicago Bears have announced the following players as inactive for today's game against the Philadelphia Eagles: LB Pisa Tinosamoa, WR Juaquin Iglesias, DT Jarron Gilbert, DT Matt Toeaina, TE Desmond Clark, CB D.J. Moore, FS Kevin Payne, and G Lance Louis. Analysis: With Clark inactive, Greg Olsen should get all of the tight end looks from Jay Cutler. In the last two games, Olsen is averaging six catches and 73 yards receiving. | 1 day |
| 18. | Reggie Wayne |
(RotoWire) Wayne grabbed seven passes for 89 yards in Sunday's 17-15 victory at Baltimore. Analysis: Funny how an 89-yard performance can feel like a letdown, but that's how good of a season Wayne is having. | 1 day |
| 19. | Giants | Jacobs injured Week 11 |
(KFFL) The Associated Press reports New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs (leg) had 12 carries for 39 yards with a touchdown Week 11 before leaving with right leg injury in the third quarter. There was no immediate word on the severity of the injury. | 1 day |
| 20. | Brandon Jacobs fine after knee scare Sun... |
(Rotoworld) Brandon Jacobs said after Sunday's win that his knee injury is not an issue, and he could have gone back in the game if necessary. Analysis: The Giants originally announced that Jacobs would return late in the game, but his helmet was off and he never came back in. At this point, there's no reason to believe he won't start this week's game at Denver. | 1 day |
| 21. | McGahee gets the goal-line carries |
(Rotoworld) Willis McGahee rushed six times for 25 yards in Sunday's loss to the Ravens. Analysis: McGahee got the call on two crucial goal-line carries and didn't execute either. It's unclear if he'll retain that job going forward, but we're guessing he will. Other than that, McGahee briefly spelled Rice on a couple series but is still the clear backup. He's a handcuff. | 1 day |
| 22. | Wayne does his thing in win |
(Rotoworld) Reggie Wayne caught seven passes for 89 yards in Sunday's win over the Ravens. Analysis: Wayne didn't get behind the Ravens secondary at all, but he was very effective on the sidelines. His routes are so precise that they are almost impossible to defend. He'll keep it going against the Texans next week as an obvious top-five option. | 1 day |
| 23. | Brandon Jacobs sidelined with knee injur... |
(Rotoworld) Brandon Jacobs was sidelined with a knee injury late in the third quarter of Sunday's game. Analysis: Jacobs stayed down for awhile, with trainers checking out his knee. He was able to walk off under his own power, and it looks like he has a chance to come back in the game. He's on the sidelines making cuts to test the knee, and the Giants announced that he is expected to return. | 1 day |
| 24. | McGahee expected to see playing time Week 11 |
(TheHuddle) The Carroll County Times, reports Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said there is a good chance RB Willis McGahee will see some playing time in Week 11. 'We like Willis,' Harbaugh said. 'Willis is a very good player. I think there's a good chance you'll see a lot of Willis this weekend.' Analysis: McGahee started the season on fire but then has disappeared the last few weeks much to the dismay of his fantasy owners. Baltimore is clearly using Ray Rice as their feature back which has limited the opportunities for McGahee so it would be hard to imagine any major changes in strategy at this po... (More) | 2 days |
| 25. | Kyle Orton not expected to go Sunday |
(FFToolbox) According to the Denver Post, barring an overnight medical miracle that heals Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton's bum ankle, Chris Simms will be the team's starting QB Sunday against the San Diego Chargers with sole possession of the AFC West lead at stake. While Simms has taken the first-team snaps all week, Orton has been unable to practice due to a sprained ankle, which he suffered last week against Washington. Orton has tried hard to get his ankle to heal. But as of Saturday afternoon, it had not recovered enough to play. Orton d... (More) | 2 days |
| 26. | Ravens | McGahee expected to see playing time Week 11 |
(KFFL) Aaron Wilson, of the Carroll County Times, reports Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said there is a good chance RB Willis McGahee will see some playing time in Week 11. "We like Willis," Harbaugh said. "Willis is a very good player. I think there's a good chance you'll see a lot of Willis this weekend." | 2 days |
| 27. | McGahee getting back in the mix? |
(Rotoworld) Ravens coach John Harbaugh said he plans on using Willis McGahee this week. Analysis: "Willis is a very good player. I think there's a good chance you'll see a lot of Willis this weekend," Harbaugh said. McGahee had 13 carries last week while Ray Rice had 20, but we're not worried about Rice's workload. Harbaugh has said before he wants to get Willis more work and it hasn't happened. McGahee remains a strict handcuff to Rice. | 2 days |
| 28. | Breaston limited Friday, should play Sunday |
(FFChamps) Arizona Cardinals' wide receiver Steve Breaston (knee) was limited in Friday's practice, but is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Rams. Analysis: Breaston should play, and the Cardinals will throw. The Rams' secondary gets torched on a regular basis, and this weekend should be no different. Breaston is a top-15 play at wideout this Sunday, and owners should insert him into their Week 11 starting lineups in all formats. | 3 days |
| 29. | Garcon questionable, but practices fully |
(FFChamps) Indianapolis Colts' wide receiver Pierre Garcon is listed as questionable to face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11 because of his sore ankle, but practiced without restrictions again on Friday. Analysis: All indications are that Garcon is pretty much a lock to play this weekend against a once-feared Ravens' defense that will have a hard time stopping Peyton Manning and a presently-feared Colts' offense. Garcon practiced fully the last couple of days, and appears to be working through the ankle injury that kept him out of practice earlier in... (More) | 3 days |
| 30. | Marshall practices Friday |
(FFChamps) Denver Broncos' wide receiver Brandon Marshall put in another full day of practice on Friday, and is listed as probable to face the San Diego Chargers. Analysis: All indications are that Marshall will be out there against San Diego. The bigger concern in Denver (and to Brandon's fantasy owners) is who will be getting the ball to him on Sunday. Marshall had two long scores in the first half last weekend against Washington before Orton went down, and the two seem to be developing a chemistry that wasn't there initially after Jay Cutler's departure. If Orton is too banged up to play, More) | 3 days |
| 31. | Brandon Marshall practices again in full |
(Rotoworld) Brandon Marshall (neck, probable) practiced in full again Friday. Analysis: Marshall won't miss Week 11, but using him in fantasy leagues is a high-risk, if high-upside move. He'll either be playing with a QB that is hurt (Kyle Orton) or one that looked totally inept in the second half of Week 10 (Chris Simms). We'd take Marshall's upside and use him against San Diego. | 3 days |
| 32. | Broncos | Marshall probable for Week 11 |
(KFFL) Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall (neck) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and is expected to play. | 3 days |
| 33. | Brandon Marshall |
(RotoWire) Marshall (neck) practiced fully again on Friday and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, the Broncos' official site reports. Analysis: Marshall is coming off a couple of big games, but he could take a bit of a hit this week if Kyle Orton sits and the Broncos are forced to roll with Chris Simms at QB. | 3 days |
| 34. | Bears | Clark, Payne doubtful for Week 11 |
(KFFL) Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears TE Desmond Clark (neck) and SS Kevin Payne (back) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. They are listed as doubtful for Week 11 and will not play. | 3 days |
| 35. | Desmond Clark |
(RotoWire) Clark (neck) did not practice Friday and is listed as doubtful for Sunday night's game against Philadelphia, the Bears' official site reports. Analysis: Greg Olsen, who was already getting most of the tight end targets, should be used even more heavily as a result. | 3 days |
| 36. | Marshall practices Thursday |
(TheHuddle) Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall (neck) participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. He will be able to play in Week 11. Analysis: Look for another WR option this week if you can, because it looks like Chris Simms will be starting at quarterback for Denver. It's asking a lot to trust Simms to be able to connect with Marshall on any sort of regular basis based on the awful game Simms had in relief of Kyle Orton against the Redskins in Week 10. | 3 days |
| 37. | Broncos | Marshall practices Thursday |
(KFFL) Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall (neck) participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. He will be able to play in Week 11. | 3 days |
| 38. | Bears | Clark, Payne miss practice Thursday |
(KFFL) Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears TE Desmond Clark (neck) and SS Kevin Payne (back) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. They are considered questionable for Week 11. | 4 days |
| 39. | Desmond Clark |
(RotoWire) Clark (neck) missed Thursday's practice, Chicago Breaking Sports News reports. Analysis: Clark, who aggravated his neck injury during last Thursday's game against the 49ers, has yet to practice this week. | 4 days |
| 40. | Brandon Marshall |
(RotoWire) Marshall (neck and back) returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday, the Denver Post reports. Analysis: We'll see where he lands on Friday's official injury report, but we'd be surprised if Marshall wasn't out there Sunday against the Chargers. | 4 days |
| 41. | Marshall practices Thursday |
(TheHuddle) The Denver Post reports Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall (neck) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 19. Analysis: Marshall's going to be fine to play, but his Fantasy stock has taken a nosedive for Week 11 with the news that Kyle Orton's status is extremely questionable. Marshall disappeared when backup Chris Simms took over for Orton last week against Washington; if Simms starts this week, there a good chance Marshall will disappear again. | 4 days |
| 42. | Brandon Marshall returns to Broncos prac... |
(Rotoworld) Brandon Marshall (neck, back) returned to practice Thursday. Analysis: Marshall has been banged up the past two weeks, but he's in no danger of missing Sunday's game against the Chargers. We have him ranked as the No. 7 option at wide receiver this week. | 4 days |
| 43. | Broncos | Marshall practices Thursday |
(KFFL) Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall (neck) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 19. | 4 days |
| 44. | Desmond Clark misses practice |
(Rotoworld) Bears TE Desmond Clark missed Thursday's practice with a neck injury. Analysis: Clark suffered the injury in last week's game against the 49ers. Kellen Davis will play in two-tight ends sets if Clark can't go this week. | 4 days |
| 45. | Bears | Three miss practice Wednesday |
(KFFL) Chicago Bears TE Desmond Clark (neck), C Olin Kreutz (back) and S Kevin Payne (back) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 5 days |
| 46. | Brandon Marshall held out of practice |
(Rotoworld) Brandon Marshall was held out of Broncos practice Wednesday with a neck injury. Analysis: Marshall, coming off a dominant 134-yard, two-score effort against a tough Redskins secondary, was banged up at one point in Week 10 but finished the game. Marshall is likely in no danger of sitting out against San Diego. | 5 days |
| 47. | Broncos | Marshall misses practice Wednesday |
(KFFL) Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall (neck) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 5 days |
| 48. | Brandon Marshall |
(RotoWire) Marshall (neck) did not practice Wednesday, the Broncos' official site reports. Analysis: This is the first we've heard of this injury, so don't panic just yet. More on his Marshall's status for Sunday's big game against the Charges as the week continues. | 5 days |
| 49. | Desmond Clark |
(RotoWire) Clark (neck) did not practice Wednesday, the Chicago Sun-Times' Brad Biggs reports. Analysis: Clark aggravated his neck injury in the first half of Thursday's loss to the 49ers. His status for Sunday night's game against the Eagles is unknown, but there are probably better options available than Clark (11 receptions, 91 yards) anyway. | 5 days |
| 50. | Dolphins | Pennington injury update |
(KFFL) Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins QB Chad Pennington (shoulder) said Tuesday, Nov. 17, he has completed the first phase of his rehabilitation from season-ending shoulder surgery and now must map out a recovery program for the next six weeks. At this stage, Pennington said, he's not certain if he will play again. He might not make that decision until March. However, regardless of what that decision is, the chances of Pennington playing for the Dolphins again are quite slim. The team has a starting quarterback in QB Chad Henne. They have committed time and resources on making backup QB Pat White a s... (More) | 5 days |
| 51. | Report: Kyle Orton likely to play despite ankle injury |
(FFToolbox) Denver Broncos quarterback Chris Simms completed just three of his 13 passes and threw a pick in relief of Kyle Orton, who left the team's week 10 game in the second quarter due to an ankle injury. After that performance, the Broncos must be breathing a sigh of relief with the news that Orton will likely play this Sunday against the San Diego Chargers, according to the NFL Network. Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels said on Monday that he wouldn't know until later in the week if Orton's sprained left ankle will prevent him from pla... (More) | 6 days |
| 52. | Pennington unlikely to rejoin Fins |
(Rotoworld) Dolphins beat writer Armando Salguero calls the odds of impending free agent Chad Pennington (shoulder surgeries) re-signing with Miami "very slim." Analysis: Salguero says the Fins have already found their starter (Chad Henne) and backups of the future (Pat White, Tyler Thigpen). Pennington is considered unlikely to settle for a clear-cut backup role. The Browns, Redskins, Panthers, Rams, Bills, Titans, 49ers, and perhaps Denver and Oakland will be looking for QB help this offseason, so there is no shortage of potential destinations. | 6 days |
| 53. | Dolphins | Pennington's rehab under way |
(KFFL) The Associated Press reports Miami Dolphins QB Chad Pennington (shoulder, nose) has started his rehab following shoulder surgery. He will consult with Dr. James Andrews Wednesday, Nov. 18, where a recovery program will be mapped out for the next six weeks. Pennington said he may wait until March to decide whether he will return for the 2010 season. | 6 days |
| 54. | Pennington starts comeback from surgery |
(Rotoworld) Though Chad Pennington has completed the first phase of his rehab from shoulder surgery, he won't make a final decision on playing next season until March. Analysis: Dr. James Andrews will come up with a six-week program for the next phase of Pennington's rehab. If he doesn't experience a setback from his third surgery to the right shoulder, he'll be left with another decision of whether to return to Miami as a backup or seek competition for a starting job elsewhere. | 6 days |
| 55. | Brandon Jacobs |
(RotoWire) Jacobs has averaged 5.1 yards per carry over the last four weeks, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. Analysis: Jacobs' problems from early in the year were due to running the departed Derrick Ward's plays which required more stopping and starting to which Jacobs, given his massive frame, is less suited. But the last four weeks, the Giants have had him run in more of the downhill style he did last year. With Danny Ware now back to handle more third-down duties, Jacobs can focus on power running. | 7 days |
| 56. | Bears | Three miss practice Monday |
(KFFL) Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears TE Desmond Clark (neck), S Kevin Payne (back) and C Olin Kreutz (rest) sat out the team's practice Monday, Nov. 16. | 7 days |
