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| 1. | Report: Early signs for Big Ben 'encoura... |
(Rotoworld) A league source tells Profootballtalk.com that the early signs for Ben Roethlisberger (concussion) are "encouraging." Analysis: Roethlisberger was cleared to make the team flight home to Pittsburgh, remembers everything that happened on Sunday, and isn't dealing with any nausea. Big Ben was knocked out of the game in overtime on a hit by Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson. The Steelers play the Ravens in Week 12. PFT's source says "it'll take a lot" for Roethlisberger to sit out the intradivision matchup. | 4 hours |
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| 2. | Roethlisberger throws for 398 yards, dinged W |
(TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (concussion) was 32-for-42 for 398 yards with three touchdown passes and two interceptions Week 11 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Roethlisberger was shaken up in overtime when he suffered a "concussion-oriented thing", according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Roethlisberger did set a team record with his fourth 300-yard passing game of the season. Analysis: Roethlisberger has been solid all season and is clearly playing at a level with the elite quarterbacks in the NFL. If the Steelers quarterback misses any action as a result of... (More) | 6 hours |
| 3. | Roethlisberger leaves game after blow to head |
(FFChamps) Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger left Sunday's 27-24 overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, after taking what appeared to be a knee to the head. The injury occured on a sack of Roethlisberger by Chiefs' linebacker Derrick Johnson during the overtime period. Charlie Batch replaced Roethlisberger, and attempted only two passes (completing one) before Kansas City won the game on their next possession. Analysis: Before getting hurt, Roethlisberger was having another monster game, which has become more the norm than the exc... (More) | 8 hours |
| 4. | Steven Jackson |
(RotoWire) Jackson carried the ball 24 times for 116 yards and one touchdown during the Rams' loss to Arizona in Week 11. Analysis: The yards and TD were nice but Jackson's two receptions for zero yards were a bit disappointing. It appeared that Arizona was focused on taking away one aspect of Jackson's game and they did that, jumping all over the screen plays and swing passes the club has been regularly running throughout the year. Expect offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur to make the necessary changes next week to get Jackson back into the passing game. | 8 hours |
| 5. | Ochocinco catches four balls in loss |
(Rotoworld) Chad Ochocinco caught four balls for 67 yards in Week 11. Analysis: Ochocinco was covered by Nnamdi Asomugha for most of the game, seeing only five targets. He's usually in the double digits. Cincinnati's Week 12 opponent -- Cleveland -- doesn't have a corner capable of stopping The Ocho. | 8 hours |
| 6. | Rams | Jackson productive Week 11 |
(KFFL) The Associated Press reports St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson rushed for 116 yards and one touchdown on 24 carries in Week 11. It was his fourth consecutive 100-yards game. Jackson became the first player in Rams history to post five straight 1,000-yard seasons. | 8 hours |
| 7. | 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) | 8 hours |
| 8. | Boldin has huge day at St. Louis |
(Rotoworld) Anquan Boldin caught eight balls for 103 yards and a touchdown in the Cardinals' Week 11 win over St. Louis. Analysis: Boldin, healthier than every, now has back-to-back 100+ yard efforts. He was also highly efficient in this one, catching all but one of the balls thrown his way. Consider Boldin a borderline WR1 for Week 12 at Tennessee. | 8 hours |
| 9. | V-Jax held to 56 yards in Week 11 |
(Rotoworld) Vincent Jackson was held to 56 yards on four catches against the Broncos in Week 11. Analysis: Champ Bailey shadowed him all game, but V-Jax would have had much better numbers if the game hadn't gotten out of hand so early. He got separation on a deep ball at one point, but Philip Rivers overthrew him in the end zone. V-Jax remains a WR1 and should be started with confidence against the Chiefs in Week 12. | 8 hours |
| 10. | Anquan Boldin |
(RotoWire) Boldin made eight receptions for 103 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Rams. Analysis: After sitting out in Week 9 to overcome a nagging ankle injury, Boldin has 16 catches for 208 yards in his last two games. A healthy Boldin is a candidate for a big game every week. | 8 hours |
| 11. | Steven Jackson has another big day |
(Rotoworld) Steven Jackson ran for 116 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries and caught two passes for a net gain of zero in the Rams' Week 11 loss. Analysis: Jackson's monster season is highly impressive considering the ineptness of his teammates. He is also averaging a crisp 25.0 touches and 103.1 total yards per game, which obviously boosts his production ceiling. S-Jax will be a top-five fantasy play against the Seahawks in Week 12. | 8 hours |
| 12. | Steelers | Roethlisberger throws for 398 yards, dinged Week 11 |
(KFFL) The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (concussion) was 32-for-42 for 398 yards with three touchdown passes and two interceptions Week 11 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Roethlisberger was shaken up in overtime when he suffered a "concussion-oriented thing," according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Roethlisberger did set a team record with his fourth 300-yard passing game of the season. | 10 hours |
| 13. | Ben Roethlisberger |
(RotoWire) Coach Mike Tomlin said Roethlisberger's injury is "concussion-oriented," the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Analysis: Roethlisberger said he was not certain if he suffered a concussion or not, but he felt OK after the game. The Steelers will hopefully have more news within the next 24 to 48 hours. | 10 hours |
| 14. | Tomlin: Big Ben's injury concussion orie... |
(Rotoworld) According to CBS' Bill Cowher, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said after Sunday's game that Ben Roethlisberger's head injury was "concussion oriented." Analysis: Big Ben was hit in the helmet by Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson's knee on an overtime scramble. Charlie Batch came on in relief and turned the ball over on downs, leading to the Chiefs' upset victory. Roethlisberger will have to pass his baseline tests this week to play at Baltimore next Sunday. | 10 hours |
| 15. | Jamal Lewis |
(RotoWire) Lewis had 75 yards on 24 carries and hauled in one reception for 13 yards in Sunday's loss to Detroit. Analysis: He has yet to find the end-zone this season, but it seems as though the Browns are still committed to Lewis being the primary back. He may be losing some ground to backup Chris Jennings, as Jennings provides greater versatility than the bruising Lewis. | 11 hours |
| 16. | Big Ben posts 398 yards, 3 TDs in Week 1... |
(Rotoworld) Ben Roethlisberger completed 32-of-42 passes for 398 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions against the Chiefs in Week 11. Analysis: Big Ben had plenty of time to pick the defense apart for most of the day, but he began to get pressured late in the game. His two picks were the difference in the game, though one was the result of a drop by Heath Miller and the other was a tipped ball when he was hit as he threw. Roethlisberger left the game in overtime with a head injury, but it's not known if he was concussed. The Chiefs won on the ensuing possession. | 11 hours |
| 17. | Lewis totals 88 yards in Week 11 loss |
(Rotoworld) Jamal Lewis rushed 24 times for 75 yards, caught a 13-yard pass and ran for a two-point conversion in Week 11 against the Lions. Analysis: Cleveland stuck with the run throughout, giving Lewis a dozen carries in each half. He converted a two-point try on a direct snap, but has still yet to score a touchdown this season. | 11 hours |
| 18. | Devery Henderson catches just one pass |
(Rotoworld) Devery Henderson caught just one ball for -2 yards in Week 11. Analysis: While the Saints' game plans dictate which players will be featured in a given week, Henderson seems to be falling behind Robert Meachem in the competition for targets. The Saints started Sunday's game in a three-receiver set, with Henderson and Marques Colston out wide and Meachem in the slot. Consider Henderson end-of-roster material in all fantasy leagues. | 11 hours |
| 19. | Ben Roethlisberger |
(RotoWire) Roethlisberger was knocked out of Sunday's game against the Chiefs during the overtime period. Analysis: More on the status of Roethlisberger, who appeared to have his bell rung, as we know it. Charlie Batch took over for Big Ben, who had thrown for 398 yards with three TDs and two picks before his exit. | 11 hours |
| 20. | Big Ben leaves in overtime with head inj... |
(Rotoworld) Ben Roethlisberger was sidelined with head injury during overtime of Sunday's game at Kansas City. Analysis: Roethlisberger took a knee to the head on a diving scramble. He was down for a couple of minutes while trainers checked him out but was able to walk off under his power. Charlie Batch has come on to replace him, though it's not certain if Big Ben will return. | 11 hours |
| 21. | Cardinals inactives for Week 11 |
(FFChamps) The Arizona Cardinals have announced the following players as inactive for today's game against the St. Louis Rams: TE Stephen Spach, QB Brian St. Pierre, OLB Chike Okeafor, G Herman Johnson, T Brandon Keith, WR Jerheme Urban, SAF Rashad Johnson and TE Dominique Byrd. Analysis: In the Cardinals tight end shuffle, Ben Patrick is active this week and Stephen Spach is back on the inactive list. Urban is the Cardinals' No.4 receiver, and will be inactive for today's game against the... (More) | 13 hours |
| 22. | Browns inactives for Week 11 |
(FFChamps) The Cleveland Browns have announced the following players as inactive for today's game against the Detroit Lions: WR Brian Robiskie, WR Jake Allen, RB Jerome Harrison, DE David Veikune, LB Arnold Harrison, G Billy Yates, DB Coye Francies, and QB Brett Ratliff. Analysis: Jamal Lewis is active and will start against the Lions. If there is a game to use Lewis, it would be against the Detroit defense. He will be backed up by Chris Jennings since Harrison is inactive. Joshua Cribbs, who was listed as questionable, is also active. | 16 hours |
| 23. | Lewis, Cribbs both active for Browns |
(Rotoworld) Jamal Lewis (ankle) and Joshua Cribbs (neck) are both active for Week 11 against the Lions. Analysis: Lewis was listed as questionable and isn't a very good fantasy option anyway. | 16 hours |
| 24. | Henderson to return punts? |
(Rotoworld) Beat writer Jeff Duncan "guesses" that Devery Henderson will return punts for the Saints Sunday. Analysis: With Reggie Bush, Tracy Porter and Lance Moore both out, the Saints will likely turn to Henderson. It would be dangerous to use Pierre Thomas or Darren Sharper for health reasons. Henderson has never returned a punt in his NFL career. | 1 day |
| 25. | Johnson denies he wants out of Houston |
(Rotoworld) Andre Johnson denied an ESPN The Magazine report that he plans to force a trade if the Texans don't make the playoffs. Analysis: "That didn't come from me. ... I make my own decisions, and I plan on being here until I retire," Johnson said. Johnson signed an eight-year, $60 million contract in March of 2007 and it's very unlikely he's going anywhere before that deal is up. The Texans are at 5-4 right now but still have a solid shot at making the postseason for the first time in franchise history. | 1 day |
| 26. | Saints | Three take reps as punt returners in practice |
(KFFL) Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints WR Devery Henderson, RB Pierre Thomas and FS Darren Sharper took reps in practice this week as punt returners in place of RB Reggie Bush (knee). | 1 day |
| 27. | 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. | 2 days |
| 28. | Jones limited, questionable |
(FFChamps) Houston Texans' wide receiver Jacoby Jones (calf) was limited in practice Friday, and is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Tennessee Titans. Analysis: Jones was limited in practice, and appears will not be 100% by gametime, even with the extra day to rest and heal. Jones is a supremely athletic wideout with big play potential in the Texans' high octane offense. He is terribly inconsistent though. Obviously, as long as robo-receiver Andre Johnson is in town, Jones will never be more than a second option. More) | 2 days |
| 29. | Jennings seeing more playing time |
(TheHuddle) The Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns RB Chris Jennings will see more playing time at the expense of RB Jamal Lewis and RB Jerome Harrison. Jennings saw seven carries in the team's Week 10 game. Lewis had 10 carries and Harrison never touched the ball. Head coach Eric Mangini said, "We wanted to take a look at Chris because I think he's earned a look based on the things that he's done and that was something that we did this past week. If he continues to progress in practice, I think that will continue to be the case." Lewis said Jennings has gotten more reps during practices thi... (More) | 2 days |
| 30. | Moore out again |
(FFChamps) New Orleans Saints' wide receiver Lance Moore (ankle) has been officially ruled out for Week 11. Analysis: Moore's 2008 season is a distant memory in the bayou this year. Even if/when ever healthy again this year, Moore will likely be stuck behind the more physically gifted Robert Meachem and Devery Henderson on the depth chart. Colston is obviously the No. 1 in New Orleans, but lately opposing defenses have focused on stopping him (and, in turn, have slowed the Saints down as a whole). Their opponent this week, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, h... (More) | 2 days |
| 31. | Coles probable |
(FFChamps) Cincinnati Bengals' wide receiver Laveranues Coles (head) practiced fully on Friday, and is listed as probable for the team's game versus the Oakland Raiders. Analysis: Coles will most likely be good-to-go for Sunday. You have to think Chad Ochocinco will be blanketed by all-world cover specialist Nnamdi Asomugha for most of the contest, so Coles may get even more looks than normal this weekend (though, as it stands, he has led the team in targets over the past two weeks). Coles is no longer the deep threat he was in New York, but he is a ... (More) | 2 days |
| 32. | Browns | Jennings seeing more playing time |
(KFFL) Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns RB Chris Jennings will see more playing time at the expense of RB Jamal Lewis and RB Jerome Harrison. Jennings saw seven carries in the team's Week 10 game. Lewis had 10 carries and Harrison never touched the ball. Head coach Eric Mangini said, "We wanted to take a look at Chris because I think he's earned a look based on the things that he's done and that was something that we did this past week. If he continues to progress in practice, I think that will continue to be the case." Lewis said Jennings has gotten more reps during practices this... (More) | 2 days |
| 33. | Patriots | Watson practices Friday, probable for Week 11 |
(KFFL) New England Patriots RB TE Benjamin Watson (back) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and is expected to play. | 2 days |
| 34. | Lewis limited again, listed as questionable |
(FFChamps) Cleveland Browns' running back Jamal Lewis (ankle) was limited again in Friday's practice, and is listed as questionable to face the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Analysis: Speculation is that Lewis will play through the ankle injury, and he could wind up being a top-20 fantasy back this weekend, only because of his matchup with the pitiful Lions. Lewis owners need to be concerned with more than just their boy's ankle, though, as coach Eric Mangini alluded earlier in the week to a desire to get rookie Chris Jennings more involved in the Brownies' backfield mix. On NFL.com, Jennings is actually listed ahea... (More) | 2 days |
| 35. | Jamal Lewis |
(RotoWire) Lewis (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Analysis: We'd be surprised if Lewis doesn't play this week, but since he is one of just four Browns listed as questionable this week, do check his status before the first wave of kickoffs Sunday. | 2 days |
| 36. | Jamal Lewis questionable |
(Rotoworld) Jamal Lewis (questionable, ankle) was limited in Friday's practice. Analysis: Lewis will play against Detroit, but isn't even a good flex play because of his decreasing role in an awful Cleveland offense and declining ability. | 2 days |
| 37. | Browns | Lewis limited Friday |
(KFFL) Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (ankle) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 20, and is questionable for Week 11. He is expected to play in the game. | 2 days |
| 38. | DeAngelo Williams |
(RotoWire) Williams (knee) rushed for 122 yards on 13 carries and picked up a two-point conversion in Thursday's loss to Miami. Analysis: The Panthers only handed the ball off 25 times, but Williams essentially shared the carries with Jonathan Stewart (12 carries, 43 yards). With extra rest, both backs should be able to rest their nagging injuries, perhaps returning the Carolina backfield to its regular 60-40 workload split favoring Williams in Week 12. | 2 days |
| 39. | Panthers | D. Williams, J. Stewart active for Week 11 |
(KFFL) Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers DeAngelo Williams (knee) and RB Jonathan Stewart (Achilles') are active for the team's Week 11 game. | 3 days |
| 40. | D-Will rushes for 122 yards in Week 11 |
(Rotoworld) DeAngelo Williams rushed 13 times for 122 yards and added one reception for nine yards against the Dolphins in Week 11. Analysis: Averaging close to 10 yards a pop, an explosive Williams couldn't be stopped by a previous stout Dolphins run defense. Had the coaches not been trying to build confidence in Jake Delhomme, Williams could have threatened 200 yards. Having learned a valuable lesson, the Panthers will look to get the ball back in Williams' hands next week against the Jets. With six straight games over 100 total yards, he remains a must-start RB1. | 3 days |
| 41. | Patriots | Watson practices in full Thursday |
(KFFL) New England Patriots TE Benjamin Watson (back) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 19. | 3 days |
| 42. | Patriots | Watson practices in full Thursday |
(KFFL) San Diego Chargers TE Benjamin Watson (back) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 19. | 3 days |
| 43. | Is Big Ben nursing a sore throwing arm? |
(Rotoworld) Ben Roethlisberger sat out parts of Thursday's practice with a with a wrap on his right elbow. Analysis: Asked if his arm was the reason he misfired on several balls in last week's loss, Roethlisberger replied, "I hope not." This could just be Big Ben playing the drama queen role again with a minor injury, as he added that he just had a "bad day" against the Bengals and there are no excuses. Roethlisberger is not listed on the Steelers' injury report this week. | 3 days |
| 44. | Panthers inactives for Week 11 |
(FFChamps) The Carolina Panthers have announced the following players as inactive for tonight's game against the Miami Dolphins: RB Mike Goodson, WR Kenneth Moore, S Charles Godfrey, FB Brad Hoover, OG Duke Robinson, DE Charles Johnson, DE Hilee Taylor, and QB A.J. Feeley. Analysis: Breathe easy...DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart, who were both listed as questionable, will play for the Panthers tonight. It's not an easy matchup against the seventh-ranked Dolphins run defense, but include them in your starting lineup if you would normally do so. | 3 days |
| 45. | Panthers | D. Williams, J. Stewart active for Week 11 |
(KFFL) Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers DeAngelo Williams (knee) and RB Jonathan Stewart (Achilles') are active for the team's Week 11 game. | 3 days |
| 46. | Browns | Lewis limited Thursday |
(KFFL) Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 19. He is expected to play in Week 11. | 3 days |
| 47. | Jamal Lewis |
(RotoWire) Lewis (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant Thursday. Analysis: We'll see where Lewis ends up on Friday's injury report, but so far there there doesn't seem to be major concern about his Week 11 availability. | 3 days |
| 48. | Jamal Lewis limited again Thursday |
(Rotoworld) Jamal Lewis (ankle) was limited again in Thursday's practice. Analysis: Lewis has been limited for the past few weeks, but he's fully expected to start against the Lions. Even against the Lions, he's just our 37th ranked fantasy RB for this week. | 3 days |
| 49. | DeAngelo Williams |
(RotoWire) Williams (knee) is expected to play Thursday against Miami, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Analysis: We expected this outcome even after Williams missed Wednesday's practice, so this shouldn't come as a surprise if you've been following Williams' player notes. Check back about an hour before kickoff for final confirmation, but both Williams and backfield mate Jonathan Stewart are expected to play against the Dolphins. | 3 days |
| 50. | Stewart expected to play |
(FFChamps) Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart is expected to play in tonight's game against the Dolphins, according to a Tweet this afternoon from ESPN's Adam Schefter. Stewart is listed as questionable on the injury report because of his lingering Achilles' tendon injury; however, he is listed as questionable every week because of the ailment and keeps playing. Moreover, he practiced fully on Wednesday. Analysis: The Dolphins are stout against the run, but Stewart is an every-week threat to at least hit paydirt from short range. If he is typically in your fantasy lineup, don't let his misleading questionab... (More) | 3 days |
| 51. | Williams expected to play |
(FFChamps) Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams is expected to play in tonight's game against the Dolphins, according to a Tweet this afternoon from ESPN's Adam Schefter. Williams did not practice Wednesday beause of his sore knee and is listed as questionable for the game. Analysis: Williams was a game time decision this past Sunday after being listed as questionable, yet played the entire game. The Dolphins will be a tough matchup, but we suspect Schefter is right and that Williams will suit up. In most cases, unless you are loaded at running back, that means he should be in your fantasy lineup as well. | 3 days |
| 52. | Williams will play Thursday |
(Rotoworld) DeAngelo Williams (knee, questionable) is expected to play Thursday night, confirms ESPN's Adam Schefter. Analysis: Coach John Fox already acknowledged that Williams sat out practice on Wednesday just to rest. He's a full go and is a RB1 even against the solid Dolphins' run defense. | 3 days |
| 53. | Williams questionable for Thursday night |
(FFChamps) Carolina Panthers' running back DeAngelo Williams is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Miami Dolphins. Williams was questionable for Week 10, as well, but played a full compliment of snaps and showed no ill effects of his lingering knee injury in a victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Analysis: Williams averaged nearly 5.0 YPC on 17 carries last weekend, despite being a game-time decision. There were no reports of Williams tweaking the knee any further, and the fact that Carolina gave him a significant workload against the Falcons in Week 10 makes us think the knee isn't a hug... (More) | 4 days |
| 54. | Jamal Lewis |
(RotoWire) Lewis (ankle) was listed as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, the Browns' official site reports. Analysis: So far there has been no red flags regarding Lewis' Week 11 status and assuming he plays, facing the Lions Sunday makes him worthy of lineup consideration. | 4 days |
| 55. | Browns | Lewis limited Wednesday |
(KFFL) Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 4 days |
| 56. | Jamal Lewis limited Wednesday |
(Rotoworld) Jamal Lewis (ankle) was limited in Browns practice Wednesday. Analysis: Lewis got the ball 11 times in Week 10, generating just 41 yards. We couldn't responsibly recommend the declining back even at Detroit in Week 11. | 4 days |
| 57. | Patriots | Watson practices Wednesday |
(KFFL) Monique Walker, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots TE Benjamin Watson (back) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 4 days |
| 58. | Panthers | Williams questionable for Week 11 |
(KFFL) Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. He is listed as questionable for Week 11. | 4 days |
| 59. | Buccaneers | Stovall has started while Bryant out |
(KFFL) Anwar S. Richardson, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Maurice Stovall has started the last two games because WR Antonio Bryant (knee) has been out of the lineup. Stovall is looking to take advantage of his opportunity and become a better playmaker. Stovall said he will use a lost big-play opportunity in Week 10 as motivation. | 4 days |
| 60. | Browns | Tried new things in Week 10 |
(KFFL) Tony Grossi, of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports the Cleveland Browns tried some new things on offense in Week 10 against the Baltimore Ravens. They frequently utilized a no-huddle offense and the Wildcat formation. They also surprised many by activating No. 3 RB Chris Jennings, who took some carries away from RB Jamal Lewis. | 4 days |
| 61. | DeAngelo Williams |
(RotoWire) Williams (knee) was held out of Wednesday's practice and is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Dolphins, Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald reports. Analysis: A couple of things to consider. First, the Panthers have been very liberal with the questionable tag this season. Second, Williams wasn't mentioned as a non-participant in practice earlier in the week. Third, Williams played in Week 10 after carrying a questionable tag and missing practice on Friday. We think he'll be able to play on Thursday night, but you'll want to check back about an hour before kickoff just to be certain. | 4 days |
| 62. | DeAngelo Williams rests on Wednesday |
(Rotoworld) Panthers coach John Fox acknowledged Wednesday that DeAngelo Williams (knee, questionable) sat out practice only to "rest." Analysis: Williams hasn't been limping and is playing well despite the alleged injury. Safely consider him a lock to lead Carolina in touches on Thursday night. | 4 days |
| 63. | DeAngelo Williams |
(RotoWire) Williams (knee) hasn't appeared on the Panthers' injury report for Week 11. Analysis: The final report of the week will come out on Wednesday, but it's unlikely that Williams' name will be on it as anything other than probable as the knee issues that bothered him last week haven't resurfaced over the last couple of weeks. | 5 days |
| 64. | Browns | Jennings serves as No. 2 running back in Week 11 |
(KFFL) Jeff Schudel, of The Morning Journal, reports Cleveland Browns RB Chris Jennings played as the No. 2 running back behind RB Jamal Lewis in Week 11. Jennings had three carries in the first half for nine yards. | 5 days |
| 65. | Chad Johnson |
(RotoWire) Johnson had his worst game of the season in the Week 10 win over the Steelers, catching just two passes for 29 yards. Analysis: Johnson was frequently targeted over the middle, but he and Carson Palmer could not hook up very often, and later he was exclusively in double-coverage. | 5 days |
| 66. | Lewis has another rough night in Week 10 |
(Rotoworld) Jamal Lewis rushed ten times for 36 yards in Week 10 against the Ravens. Analysis: Lewis also added one catch for five yards. He probably can't wait to retire to get away from this dysfunctional team. There aren't any better options in the Cleveland backfield, so J-Lew will continue to dominate carries. Lewis and the Browns go to Detroit next week. | 6 days |
| 67. | Lewis active for Browns on MNF vs. Raven... |
(Rotoworld) Jamal Lewis (ankle) is active for the Browns on Monday night. Analysis: This was expected all along, but Lewis still isn't a fantasy option for tonight. He has zero ability to make people miss and it is a bad matchup for him against the Ravens. | 6 days |
| 68. | Rams | Jackson moves up franchise rushing list |
(KFFL) Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson moved up to third place on the Rams' all-time rushing list in Week 10. Jackson finished the game with 6,206 career yards and moved ahead of former NFL RB Lawrence McCutcheon, who rushed for 6,186 yards in his Rams career. | 6 days |
| 69. | Sebastian Janikowski |
(RotoWire) Janikowksi hit 1-of-2 field goals and added an extra point in the Raiders' loss to the Chiefs on Sunday. Analysis: Janikowksi's missed field goal was his first since November 16 of last season, the Oakland Tribune reports. | 6 days |
| 70. | V-Jax kept in check by double teams |
(Rotoworld) The Eagles used double-coverage on Vincent Jackson throughout his one-catch performance Sunday. Analysis: "They were very careful, and were not going to let us get the ball upfield to Vincent, and they doubled him most of the game," said coach Norv Turner. Instead, the Eagles left the middle of the field open for Antonio Gates to catch seven passes. V-Jax has emerged as one of the most dominant receivers in the league, so don't expect a repeat against Denver this week. | 6 days |
| 71. | Big Ben harassed by Bengals pass defense |
(Rotoworld) Ben Roethlisberger had three passes batted down at the line of scrimmage, three more dropped by receivers, and 10 passes defended by the Bengals' secondary. Analysis: Roethlisberger was also sacked four times and constantly harassed. "From the get-go, we just weren't on," Roethlisberger said. Credit the Bengals pass defense, which according to Steelers LT Max Stars used a "stand-up, roving defensive end, along with stunting, twisting blitzes from linebackers and the free safety." Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer has been a mastermind this season. | 6 days |
| 72. | Watson held to one catch in Week 10 loss |
(Rotoworld) Ben Watson was held to one reception for 36 yards in Week 10. Analysis: Watson's flashed excellent speed on his one catch, but he's a fourth or fifth option in the Patriots' passing attack and is only attractive in certain matchups. The Pats take on the division rival Jets next week. | 7 days |
