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| 1. | Warner practices, should play | (FFChamps) Arizona Cardinals' quarterback Kurt Warner went through an entire practice on Wednesday, and expects to play this Sunday when the team travels to Tennessee to play the Titans. The two-time league MVP suffered a concussion during the second quarter of last weekend's 21-13 victory over the St. Louis Rams. Warner admits this is the fifth concussion of his playing career (including high school, college, and his time in the Arena League), but passed all requisite mental evaluations on Tuesday, showing "no problems neurologically at all." Analysis: Warner is doing everything he can to try and get... (More) | 2 hours | |
| 2. | Julius Jones | (RotoWire) Jones (bruised lung) did not practice Wednesday, but is expected to be available later this week and return as the starting running back Sunday against St. Louis, the Seattle Times reports. Analysis: Coach Jim Mora didn't shed much light on how he plans to distribute carries between Jones and Justin Forsett. "Good question," Mora said. "I don't think we'll have the answer to that question until we get to the game." We'll continue to monitor Jones' status, but it looks like starting either Jones or Forsett could be a gamble despite the tempting matchup against St. Louis. | 3 hours | |
| 3. | Adam Vinatieri | (RotoWire) Vinatieri (knee) did not practice Wednesday, the Colts' official web site reports. Analysis: There's no need to rush him back, as long as the capable Matt Stover is holding down the fort, but we do expect to see Vinatieri at some point down the stretch. | 3 hours | |
| 4. | Seahawks | J. Jones misses practice Wednesday | (KFFL) Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks RB Julius Jones (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 25. | 3 hours | |
| 5. | Ricky Williams | (RotoWire) Williams (chest) practiced in full on Wednesday, according to the Dolphins web site. Analysis: Williams suffered a chest injury late in the game against Carolina in Week 11 and didn't play on the final drive. Everything looks good for Williams to play in Week 12 and he should be a solid start against the Bills. | 4 hours | |
| 6. | Colts | Vinatieri misses practice Wednesday | (KFFL) Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 25. | 4 hours | |
| 7. | Dolphins | R. Williams practices in full Wednesday | (KFFL) Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams (chest) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 25. | 4 hours | |
| 8. | Matt Leinart | (RotoWire) Leinart's teammate Kurt Warner (head) took all of his normal reps during Wednesday's practice and he passed all of his medical tests on Tuesday, the Cardinals' official site reports. Analysis: Officially, Warner remains day-to-day. There is a good chance that he will start on Sunday and Leinart will serve as his backup. | 6 hours | |
| 9. | Seahawks | J. Jones will not practice Wednesday | (KFFL) Greg Johns, of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, reports Seattle Seahawks RB Julius Jones (lung) will not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 25. Head coach Jim Mora said Jones will start when he is able to return. | 6 hours | |
| 10. | Benson expected to play | (FFChamps) Bengals running back Cedric Benson is expected to practice this week and return to action against the Browns this Sunday. He missed last week's game with a strained abductor muscle in his hip, however head coach Marvin Lewis tells the Associated Press that Benson "seems very close" to getting back on the field. Analysis: The Browns are terrible against the run, making Benson a great start in theory this weekend. However, the Bengals are going to be careful with him so you can expect to see a lot of Bernard Scott and perhaps even some More) | 7 hours | |
| 11. | Julius Jones to play in Week 12? | (Rotoworld) The Seahawks held Julius Jones (ribs, lung) out of Wednesday's practice, but coach Jim Mora reiterated that he expects Jones to play in Week 12. Analysis: "We're still expecting him to be ready to play," Mora said. The team's beat reporters also seem fairly confident that Jones will be available at St. Louis. His return would deal a sizable blow to Justin Forsett's start-ability in fantasy leagues. Jones gets virtually all of the Seahawks' red-zone carries. | 7 hours | |
| 12. | Julius Jones | (RotoWire) Jones (lung contusion) is expected to practice this week and has a chance to play play Sunday against the Rams, the Seattle News-Tribune reports. Analysis: We'll track Jones' status in the coming days, but if he is able to go this week, coach Jim Mora indicated that Jones would return to the starting lineup ahead of Justin Forsett, who got the nod in Week 11. | 8 hours | |
| 13. | Vikings | Favre not thinking about the future | (KFFL) Zach Zaidman, of WSCR 670, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre said he has not even thought about 2010 when asked if he planned to return next season. | 8 hours | |
| 14. | Jones 80 percent to return? | (Rotoworld) Seahawks beat writer Danny O'Neil gives Julius Jones (ribs, lung) an 80 percent chance of playing this week. Analysis: The people around the Seahawks seem pretty optimistic about Jones' status. We're still a little skeptical, but check the injury reports closely. If Jones is able to suit up, he is expected to start but Justin Forsett will get a decent amount of work as well. The Seahawks have a favorable matchup in St. Louis this week. | 10 hours | |
| 15. | Vikes Week 13 game moved to primetime | (Rotoworld) The NFL announced that the Week 13 game between the Vikings and Cardinals will be moved to Sunday night with the Patriots-Dolphins switching to a 1:00 ET start. Analysis: The Pats-Dolphins game isn't bad, but it doesn't hold a candle to the NFC North leaders meeting the NFC West leaders. A game featuring a 40-year-old MVP candidate in Brett Favre against a 38-year-old Kurt Warner is sure to drive up the ratings as well. | 1 day | |
| 16. | Matt Leinart | (RotoWire) Leinart's teammate Kurt Warner's (head) status for Sunday's game may not be determined until Friday, Saturday or Sunday, the Arizona Republic reports. Analysis: In order to be cleared for contact, Warner must pass neurological tests and go without concussion symptoms for a few days. The Cardinals are optimistic that Warner will be able to play on Sunday, but they're going to be cautious, especially since they have a three-game lead in the NFC West with six games to play. Leinart is on standby for his first start since early in the 2007 season. | 1 day | |
| 17. | Jones would return to starting spot | (Rotoworld) Julius Jones would step back into the starting spot ahead of Justin Forsett if Jones (ribs, lung) is able to play this week. Analysis: We're not expecting Jones to be at 100 percent, so Forsett should get plenty of action against the Rams either way. Forsett struggled to run the ball against the Vikings, but that was expected. His ability to catch the ball gives the Seahawks an added weapon. Consider Jones very questionable for now. | 1 day | |
| 18. | Williams was dinged up against Panthers | (Rotoworld) Ricky Williams wasn't in for the final minute of the Dolphins' win over the Panthers last Thursday because he was "dinged up." Analysis: Lex Hilliard was called upon to run a fourth-down play and came up short. Williams is fine and is a must-start against the Bills this week, but there will be questions about his durability. The 22 carries he had last week were the most he's had since January of 2006. | 1 day | |
| 19. | J. Jones expected to practice this week | (TheHuddle) The Seattle Times reports Seattle Seahawks RB Julius Jones (lung) is expected to practice this week and return to the starting lineup Week 12. Analysis: Justin Forsett, in a short time, has established himself as the best option in the Seattle backfield. Or at least that's the perception. Jones will probably get another chance to prove he should be the man, so Forsett's touches will likely dwindle significantly this week. | 1 day | |
| 20. | Jones ready to go | (FFChamps) Seahawks running back Julius Jones has recovered from his bruised lung and is expected to practice Wednesday. If all goes well, he will start on Sunday against the Rams, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Analysis: The Rams are actually one team against which fantasy owners can consider using Jones since they are so inept against the run. Just don't expect too much and you won't be disappointed, as they say. | 1 day | |
| 21. | Seahawks | J. Jones expected to practice this week | (KFFL) Danny O'Neil, of The Seattle Times, reports Seattle Seahawks RB Julius Jones (lung) is expected to practice this week and return to the starting lineup Week 12. | 2 days | |
| 22. | Julius Jones to return from injury this ... | (Rotoworld) Seahawks coach Jim Mora said Monday that Julius Jones (ribs, lung) is expected to resume practicing this week. Analysis: Jones has damaged ribs and was bleeding from the lungs two Sundays ago, so we'll believe he's ready to play when we see it. Justin Forsett has earned a more substantial role with his production all season, and an 89-yard, one-score day in Week 11 at Minnesota. Averaging 5.5 YPC on the year, Forsett figures to remain the lead back at St. Louis in Week 12 if Jones isn't 100%. | 2 days | |
| 23. | Larry Johnson | (RotoWire) Johnson had just two carries for five yards in Sunday's loss to the Raiders. Analysis: Johnson was limited with Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard running reasonably well, though the Bengals have suggested that if Cedric Benson can't go again, Johnson will get more work this week. | 2 days | |
| 24. | 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) | 2 days | |
| 25. | R. Williams taking care of his body | (TheHuddle) The Miami Herald reports Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams has been taking extreme pride in keeping his body healthy this year. He follows a vegetarian diet and also does daily breathing and meditation exercises. Williams goes through weekly acupuncture, massages and yoga sessions. He also takes part in pranic healing, an alternative medical treatment that originated in the Orient 4,000 years ago. 'Ricky will send me a text message saying, for example, to work on his ankle,' pranic healer Daniel O'Hara said. O'Hara will then 'visualize Ricky's ankle as if he's standing in front of me. I visualize hi... (More) | 2 days | |
| 26. | 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) | 2 days | |
| 27. | Dolphins | R. Williams taking care of his body | (KFFL) Barry Jackson, of The Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams has been taking extreme pride in keeping his body healthy this year. He follows a vegetarian diet and also does daily breathing and meditation exercises. Williams goes through weekly acupuncture, massages and yoga sessions. He also takes part in pranic healing, an alternative medical treatment that originated in the Orient 4,000 years ago. "Ricky will send me a text message saying, for example, to work on his ankle," pranic healer Daniel O'Hara said. O'Hara will then "visualize Ricky's ankle as if he's standing in front of me. I visua... (More) | 2 days | |
| 28. | Vikings | Favre for MVP? | (KFFL) CBSSports.com reports Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre is No. 1 in the NFL in passer rating (112.1), No. 1 in fewest interceptions thrown (three), No. 2 in completion percentage (69.7) and No. 2 in touchdown passes (21). | 2 days | |
| 29. | Dolphins | Williams could play beyond 2010 | (KFFL) Barry Jackson, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams said he has not ruled out playing beyond the 2010 season. "I'm looking forward to my plans after football," Williams said recently. "But if it's the right situation, it would be difficult to turn down.'' Williams has been encouraged by pranic healing and the other ways to heal his body. | 2 days | |
| 30. | Torry Holt | (RotoWire) Holt had three catches for 31 yards in Sunday's win over the Bills. Analysis: Holt still does not have a touchdown catch this year, and even in deeper leagues, really shouldn't be on your roster. | 2 days | |
| 31. | Bengals | Quiet debut for L. Johnson | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Larry Johnson had just two carries for five yards in his debut with the team in Week 11. | 2 days | |
| 32. | Welker catches 15 passes Week 11 | (TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports New England Patriots WR Wes Welker had career highs with 15 receptions for 192 yards Week 11. He also had one carry for 11 rushing yards in the game. Analysis: Welker missed the Patriots' first meeting with the Jets, in which we thought Julian Edelman did a serviceable Welker impersonation with eight catches for 98 yards; turns out that Welker is almost twice as good as that. | 2 days | |
| 33. | 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) | 2 days | |
| 34. | Brett Favre | (RotoWire) Favre (hip) was 22-of-25 passing for 213 yards and four touchdowns Sunday in a dominating performance against the Seahawks. Analysis: The 88 percent completion mark is a career high and a Vikings franchise record. Favre threw touchdown passes to four receivers in the blowout. By the fourth quarter he was resting on the bench. | 2 days | |
| 35. | Kevin Faulk | (RotoWire) Faulk carried twice for four yards and caught five passes for 53 yards in Sunday's win over the Jets. Analysis: This was a more typical usage of Faulk by the Patriots -- i.e. more involved in the passing game than as a runner -- than last week's season-high workload of 12 carries. | 3 days | |
| 36. | Patriots | Welker catches 15 passes Week 11 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports New England Patriots WR Wes Welker had career highs with 15 receptions for 192 yards Week 11. He also had one carry for 11 rushing yards in the game. | 3 days | |
| 37. | Rodgers plays well Week 11 | (TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers went 32-for-45 for 344 yards and two touchdowns in Week 11. Analysis: Another solid outing for Rodgers and the Packers offense as the talented Green Bay signal-caller continues to make plays and guide the team to victory. However, with the Packers defense battling key injuries it would not be hard to imagine Rodgers' numbers not increasing over the last weeks of the season with Green Bay likely being involved in more high scoring games. | 3 days | |
| 38. | Favre has career day | (FFChamps) Minnesota Vikings' quarterback Brett Favre completed 22-of-25 passes today, throwing for 213 yards and four touchdowns in a 35-9 route of the Seattle Seahawks. His 88% completion percentage represents the best single game percentage in the 40 year-old's career. Favre was replaced late in the third quarter by Tarvaris Jackson, when the game was well in hand. Analysis: Saying that Favre had a career day in any way is really saying something. Before the season started, and despite his Hall Of Fame credentials, No. 4 had become the butt of jokes for fans around the country. Not so much anymore. Favre has... (More) | 3 days | |
| 39. | Larry Johnson gets two carries | (Rotoworld) Larry Johnson got just two carries for five yards in Week 11. Analysis: Johnson lost three yards on his first try and gained eight on his second. Despite a decidedly run-heavy approach by the Bengals, L.J. was not a factor. He'll likely be inactive in Week 12 with Cedric Benson (hip) set to return. | 3 days | |
| 40. | Cotchery picks up a TD | (Rotoworld) Jerricho Cotchery caught three passes for 84 yards with a touchdown in Sunday's loss to the Patriots. Analysis: Cotchery's touchdown came on a pretty vertical route in which he beat Jonathan Wilhite. He also returned two punts for 25 yards and avoided any big hits. Cotchery seems to have better chemistry with Mark Sanchez than Braylon Edwards does right now and is a decent WR2 against the Panthers next week. | 3 days | |
| 41. | 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 | |
| 42. | Wes Welker | (RotoWire) Welker caught 15 passes for 192 yards in Sunday's win over the Jets. Analysis: Defenses need to pick their poison with the Pats and with Randy Moss held to five catches for 34 yards Sunday, Welker ran wild. He now has 79 catches for 854 yards with four TDs in eight games. If he falls short of Marvin Harrison's record of 143 catches in a season, it will probably be due to the two games he missed earlier this year. | 3 days | |
| 43. | 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) | 3 days | |
| 44. | Welker has career day in easy win over J... | (Rotoworld) Wes Welker caught 15 passes for 192 yards in Sunday's win over the Jets. Analysis: Welker established new career highs in catches and yardage in this dominant performance. He went over the middle without fear despite taking a bunch of big hits. There's no reason to think anyone can keep Welker from racking up catches as we move forward and he's among the top PPR options going into next week's showdown with the Saints. | 3 days | |
| 45. | 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. | 3 days | |
| 46. | 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. | 3 days | |
| 47. | Packers | Rodgers plays well Week 11 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers went 32-for-45 for 344 yards and two touchdowns in Week 11. | 3 days | |
| 48. | Driver catches five balls in Week 11 | (Rotoworld) Donald Driver caught five balls for 40 yards in Week 11. Analysis: Jermichael Finley led Green Bay in targets and Greg Jennings had a 121-yard game while Driver moved into the "No. 4" offensive option role, also behind Ryan Grant. Driver has been the No. 1-2 guy for most of this season. He figures to rebound with a big game next week against the Lions. | 3 days | |
| 49. | Aaron Rodgers throws for 344 yds, two sc... | (Rotoworld) Aaron Rodgers completed 32 of a season-high 45 passes for 344 yards and two touchdowns in the Packers' 30-24 win over San Francisco in Week 11. Analysis: Rodgers shredded San Francisco for for his seventh multi-touchdown game in the last eight weeks. Most promisingly, the Packers protected Rodgers well (he took only two sacks), allowing him to take more vertical shots. On his second-quarter touchdown to Greg Jennings, Rodgers operated from the shotgun to hit Jennings over the middle and watch him do the rest of the work down the seams. Rodgers has another highly favorable matchup at Detroit in Week 12. | 3 days | |
| 50. | Holt limited to three catches in Week 11 | (Rotoworld) Torry Holt caught three passes for 31 yards in Week 11. Analysis: Holt was held to just one catch for 10 yards in the first half, and wasn't much better in the final two quarters. He has just 109 yards over the past four games and still hasn't found the end zone. | 3 days | |
| 51. | Vikings | Favre sets career-high Week 11 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre went 22-for-25 for 213 yards and four touchdowns in Week 11. His 88 percent completion percentage was a career high. | 3 days | |
| 52. | Bengals inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The Cincinnati Bengals have announced the following players as inactive for today's game against the Oakland Raiders: RB Fui Vakapuna, T Andre Smith, QB Jordan Palmer, OLB Keith Rivers, RB Cedric Benson, WR Jerome Simpson, G Evan Mathis, and TE Chase Coffman. Analysis: Benson is out, so look for Bernard Scott to get the start. Larry Johnson may get some carries today as well, because he has had lots of success against the Raiders as a former Kansas City Chief, so don't be surprised if LJ gets some action. | 3 days | |
| 53. | Favre throws for 4 TDs, takes 4th quarte... | (Rotoworld) Brett Favre completed 22-of-25 passes for 213 yards and four touchdowns against the Seahawks before giving way to Tarvaris Jackson late in the third quarter. Analysis: Minnesota was up 28-3 at the time and the Vikings have talked about wanting to rest Favre some down the stretch, so Jackson gets a full quarter of work. Prior to leaving Favre set an NFL record with his 22nd career four-touchdown game, hitting four different receivers for scores. Favre, who turned 40 years old earlier this month, now has a 21/3 TD/INT ratio and soon-to-be 9-1 record. | 3 days | |
| 54. | 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) | 3 days | |
| 55. | Colts inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The Indianapolis Colts have announced the following players as inactive for today's game against the Baltimore Ravens: QB Jim Sorgi, K Adam Vinatieri, WR Anthony Gonzalez, CB Kelvin Hayden, RB Mike Hart, DB Aaron Francisco, G Mike Pollak and TE Gijon Robinson. Analysis: Matt Stover will continue the kicking duties for the Colts; while rookie receivers Pierre Garcon (who was questionable) and Austin Collie will get a fair amount of targets against the Baltimore defense. | 3 days | |
| 56. | Seahawks inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The Seattle Seahawks have declared the following players as inactive for today's game against the Minnesota Vikings: RB Julius Jones, CB Josh Wilson, OL Mike Gibson, OL Mansfield Wrotto, TE Cameron Morrah, DT Craig Terrill, DE Derek Walker and QB Mike Teel. Analysis: With Jones still recovering from his bruised lung, Justin Forsett will get the start in Minnesota. Not exactly a favorable matchup for the young man, but he should get plenty of touches today, and represents a flex ... (More) | 3 days | |
| 57. | Cribbs, Josh | Cle | (SportsGrumblings) Browns WR/KR Josh Cribbs will play today | 3 days | |
| 58. | Julius Jones among Seahawks' inactives | (Rotoworld) Seahawks declared RB Julius Jones, CB Josh Wilson, OL Mike Gibson, OL Mansfield Wrotto, TE Cameron Morrah, DT Craig Terrill, DE Derek Walker and QB Mike Teel inactive for Week 11 against the Vikings. Analysis: Jones was ruled out earlier in the week, leaving Justin Forsett as the starting running back in a very tough matchup. | 3 days | |
| 59. | Larry Johnson to get eight carries? | (Rotoworld) According to ESPN's Chris Mortensen, Larry Johnson should get "eight carries or so" Sunday at Oakland. Analysis: Mortensen says L.J.'s touch total will be dictated by the "flow of the game," however, so even eight carries may be an overestimation. L.J. hardly knows the offense after signing with the Bengals a week ago. He'll get some work in if the Bengals jump out to an early lead, but Johnson isn't a fantasy option. | 3 days | |
| 60. | Ricky Williams | (RotoWire) Williams suffered some kind of injury during the game against Carolina on Thursday, according to the Palm Beach Post. Analysis: Coach Tony Sparano described Williams as being "dinged up", at least this explains why Williams wasn't on the field for the crucial fourth down play in the fourth quarter with 44 seconds remaining. | 3 days | |
| 61. | J. Jones misses practice Friday | (TheHuddle) Seattle Seahawks RB Julius Jones (lung) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He has been ruled out for Week 11. Analysis: RB Justin Forsett will get the start for Seattle and should be considered by fantasy owners as a flex player for Week 11. Forsett has looked good at times this season and could make it hard on Julius Jones to get his starting gig back if he can shine as the Seahawks are likely anticipating. Forsett is a solid sleeper candidate for the second half of the season and the stretch run to fantasy league playoffs... (More) | 4 days | |
| 62. | 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 | |
| 63. | Berrian limited again | (FFChamps) Minnesota Vikings' wide receiver Bernard Berrian (hamstring) was limited in practice again on Friday, and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. Analysis: Sidney Rice and Percy Harvin are both better targets at this point, and Visanthe Shiancoe is the preferred red-zone target for Old Man Favre. Hamstrings have a tendency to linger and limit a player's burst off the line, and both have been true for Berrian. However, all that said, Berrian still has fantasy value, and if healthy, could make for a decent N... (More) | 4 days | |
| 64. | 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 | |
| 65. | Cedric Benson doubtful for Sunday | (FFToolbox) Earlier Friday, Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson that he was still a game-time decision, despite not practicing all week (including Friday). He may still be right. As in, it probably won't be until game time that he is ruled out for Sunday's contest at Oakland. Benson suffered a hip injury last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers. If Benson is out, Larry Johnson would make his Bengals debut, but Bernard Scott is expected to start against the Raiders, and More) | 4 days | |
| 66. | Seahawks | J. Jones misses practice Friday | (KFFL) Seattle Seahawks RB Julius Jones (lung) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He has been ruled out for Week 11. | 5 days | |
| 67. | Benson doubtful | (FFChamps) Bengals running back Cedric Benson told the Cincinnati Enquirer Friday morning that he will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game at Oakland even though he is officially listed as doubtful on the Bengals injury report. Benson has not practiced all week with a hip injury. Analysis: If Benson lands on the inactive list, plan on Bernard Scott making the start with Brian Leonard backing him up. Newly acquired running back, Larry Johnson would then be third on the depth chart for... (More) | 5 days | |
| 68. | Vikings | Favre probable for Week 11 | (KFFL) Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre (hip, groin) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and is expected to play. | 5 days | |
| 69. | Favre listed as probable | (Rotoworld) Brett Favre (hip) is listed as probable for Week 11. Analysis: Favre is a top-ten fantasy option Sunday versus Seattle. | 5 days | |
| 70. | Brett Favre | (RotoWire) Favre (groin/hip) is listed as probable against Seattle. Analysis: He was able to practice all week, so this really shouldn't be a concern. | 5 days | |
| 71. | Cribbs, Josh | Cle | (SportsGrumblings) Browns expect Cribbs to play Analysis: Browns Coach Eric Mangini said he expects wide receiver and kick returner Josh Cribbs to play in Sunday's game at Detroit, according to the Associated Press.<p> Cribbs was injured on the final play of Monday night's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. | 5 days | |
| 72. | Larry Johnson | (RotoWire) With Cedric Benson dealing with a hip issue, Johnson has a good chance of suiting up Sunday against the Raiders, the Bengals' official site reports. "I'm going out there with the anticipation of playing," Johnson said before Friday's practice. "I don't know what they're doing numbers wise but I know I am going to be put in some of the packages and some of the plays and go from there. I don't know if it's a whole game plan, whatever they give me I'll do the best I can with it...It's a new situation, new environment. It all depends on what they want me to do." Analysis: The bottom line here is that it looks like Johnson will be involved, but expecting him to go... (More) | 5 days | |
| 73. | Jets | Cotchery could return kicks Week 11 | (KFFL) Tara Sullivan, of The Bergen Record, reports New York Jets special teams coach Mike Westhoff said WR Jerricho Cotchery has emerged as a leading candidate to return kickoffs if FS Jim Leonhard (thumb) is not able to play. | 5 days | |
| 74. | Larry Johnson: I don't expect heavy work... | (Rotoworld) Larry Johnson admitted Friday that he won't see much playing time against the Raiders even if Cedric Benson (hip) sits out. Analysis: "They have Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard," said Johnson. "It will be moved around a little bit. I wouldn't expect me to get a heavy load." We expect Scott to see the most touches, making him a viable RB2/flex against a poor Raiders run defense. | 5 days | |
| 75. | Bengals | L. Johnson anticipates playing Week 11 | (KFFL) Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Larry Johnson said he anticipates playing in Week 11 but would not expect a heavy load of carries. | 5 days | |
| 76. | Steve Smith | (RotoWire) Smith caught seven passes for 87 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's loss to Miami. Analysis: Despite the lack of other wideouts around him to draw the attention of opposing defenses, Smith has quietly started to produce for his fantasy owners in recent weeks. Over the last four games, Smith is averaging 12 fantasy points per game with 18 catches for 241 yards and four touchdowns during that span. | 5 days | |
| 77. | Jake Delhomme | (RotoWire) Delhomme completed 19-of-42 attempts for 227 yards, a touchdown and an interception in Thursday's loss to Miami. Analysis: The Panthers strayed from the ground-heavy game plan that has been vital in their midseason turnaround over the last few weeks, throwing 42 passes and handing the ball off to running backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart 25 times. In addition to his own inconsistent play, Delhomme lacks talent in his receiving corps beyond top wideout Steve Smith, which ultimately leads to struggles when the Panthers air it out. | 5 days | |
| 78. | R. Williams scores three TDs Week 11 | (TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams had 22 carries for 119 yards with two touchdowns Week 11. He also caught two passes for 19 receiving yards with another touchdown. It was the first time in his career Williams had a receiving and rushing touchdown in the same game. Analysis: Is this a taste of the Dolphins' offense with Ronnie Brown on the shelf? If so, those holding Williams have to be excited about the prospects. Lex Hilliard received some token touches, including a surprising one on fourth down late in the game, but there's no question this is Williams' show the res... (More) | 5 days | |
| 79. | 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. | 5 days | |
| 80. | Dolphins | R. Williams scores three TDs Week 11 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams had 22 carries for 119 yards with two touchdowns Week 11. He also caught two passes for 19 receiving yards with another touchdown. It was the first time in his career Williams had a receiving and rushing touchdown in the same game. | 5 days | |
| 81. | Steve Smith posts 87 yards, TD in loss | (Rotoworld) Steve Smith led the Panthers with seven receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown against the Dolphins in Week 7. Analysis: It could have been so much better. Smith was open all night against single coverage, including twice on deep balls, but Jake Delhomme consistently under- or over-threw his playmaker. His leaping 27-yard touchdown was a reminder that he catches in traffic as well as any receiver in the league. Smith will see plenty of shutdown corner Darrelle Revis next week, but he's tough to sit with three scores in his past two games. | 5 days | |
| 82. | Delhomme throws for 227 yards in loss | (Rotoworld) Jake Delhomme completed 19-of-42 passes for 227 yards, one touchdown, and one interception against the Dolphins in Week 11. He added two scrambles for 17 yards. Analysis: The coaching staff tried to coddle Delhomme's burgeoning confidence, calling more pass plays and ultimately damaging the team's chances of winning. Delhomme started a relatively strong 5-of-9 for 59 yards but fell apart thereafter while the playcallers continued to neglect a dominant rushing attack. Delhomme didn't completely melt down, however, so he's in no danger of losing his job going into next week's game against the Jets. | 5 days | |
| 83. | Ricky runs Dolphins to victory behind 3 ... | (Rotoworld) Ricky Williams rushed 22 times for 119 yards and two touchdowns and added two receptions for 19 yards and another touchdown to lead the Dolphins past the Panthers Thursday night, 24-17. Analysis: Ricky showed nice hands and good balance on his first score, a 14-yard catch-and-run. Operating out of the Wildcat, Ricky added a diving 1-yard run, nailing the pylon for his second score of the second quarter. He sealed the game with a 46-yard tackle-shedding touchdown late in the fourth quarter after the Panthers had moved to within one score. The Dolphins' new workhorse, an ageless Ricky is a must-start RB1 against t... (More) | 5 days | |
| 84. | J. Jones misses practice Thursday | (TheHuddle) Seattle Seahawks RB Julius Jones (lung) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. He has been ruled out for Week 11. Analysis: Jones will be replaced in the lineup by the rookie Justin Forsett who has looked good sharing carries early on in the season. Forsett had gradually been seeing an increase in his opportunities over the last couple of games which could mean that he could see an expanded role in the offense even when Jones is ready to return. | 6 days | |
| 85. | Smith involved in minor car accident in Week | (TheHuddle) The NFL Network, reports Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith was involved in a minor car accident when he was traveling to Bank of America Stadium for the team's Week 11 game. He is fine and will be able to play in the game. Analysis: Smith is in the lineup and performing normally for the Panthers against the visiting Miami Dolphins. He is showing no ill effects from the accident and has already been targeted on several occasions with deep passes which indicates that the talented wideout is going full speed ahead in the game. Smith remains a solid No. 2 wideout for fantasy teams this year. | 6 days | |
| 86. | Cotchery to return punts in Week 11 | (Rotoworld) Jerricho Cotchery will return punts for the Jets against the Patriots this week. Analysis: Safety Jim Leonhard, the normal punt returner, is expected to miss the game following thumb surgery. Cotchery hasn't returned punts since 2005 and is unlikely to a significant value increase in return yardage leagues this week. | 6 days | |
| 87. | 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) | 6 days | |
| 88. | Steve Smith | (RotoWire) Smith was involved in a minor car accident on the way to Thursday's games against Miami but will play, the Associated Press reports. His name does not appear on the inactive list. Analysis: A team official said somebody "bumped into" Smith's car, and it doesn't appear as if Smith sustained any injuries. There's no need to downgrade him or consider pulling him out of your lineup. | 6 days | |
| 89. | Panthers | Smith involved in minor car accident in Week 11 | (KFFL) Jason La Canfora, of the NFL Network, reports Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith was involved in a minor car accident when he was traveling to Bank of America Stadium for the team's Week 11 game. He is fine and will be able to play in the game. | 6 days | |
| 90. | Benson unlikely to play | (FFChamps) Bengals running back Cedric Benson was unable to practice again on Thursday, making him unlikely to play in this weekend's game against the Raiders according to a report on NFL.com. Benson is nursing a strained abductor muscle. Meanwhile Larry Johnson continued to get a heavy workload in practice this week and could reportedly see a lot of snaps in his first game with the Bengals. Analysis: Fantasy owners should have a Plan B in place by now in the event Benson is unable to play. It would have been a great matchup for Benson, making his li... (More) | 6 days | |
| 91. | Steve Smith involved in car accident | (Rotoworld) Steve Smith was involved in a minor car accident en route to Thursday's game against the Dolphins, but it won't affect his playing status. Analysis: Team spokesman Charlie Dayton said somebody "bumped into Smith," but the receiver was uninjured and will start against Miami. With Jake Delhomme starting to exhibit some stability, we Smith ranked No. 16 among fantasy WRs this week. | 6 days | |
| 92. | Brett Favre | (RotoWire) Favre (hip/groin) was limited in practice on Thursday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Analysis: It was the second consecutive day he's been limited in practice, but this shouldn't be a worry since he showed no signs of trouble with the injury in Sunday's win over Detroit. | 6 days | |
| 93. | Seahawks | J. Jones misses practice Thursday | (KFFL) Seattle Seahawks RB Julius Jones (lung) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. He has been ruled out for Week 11. | 6 days | |
| 94. | Vikings | Favre limited Thursday | (KFFL) Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre (hip. groin) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 19. | 6 days | |
| 95. | Vikings | Favre limited Thursday | (KFFL) Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre (hip, groin) participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. He will be able to play in Week 11. | 6 days | |
| 96. | Steve Smith | (RotoWire) Smith is fully expected to play Thursday night against the Dolphins. He was not listed on the injury report all week. Analysis: Smith hurt his ribs during last Sunday's win over Atlanta, but should be at or near 100 percent on Thursday night. He is safe to start. | 6 days | |
| 97. | Favre limited again in Thursday's practi... | (Rotoworld) Brett Favre (hip, groin) was limited again in Thursday's practice. Analysis: Favre has been limited in practices for the past couple of weeks, but he's certain to start as a high-end QB1 against the Seahawks this week. | 6 days | |
| 98. | 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) | 6 days | |
| 99. | Seahawks cornerbacks have concussions | (FFChamps) Seahawks starting cornerbacks Marcus Trufant and Josh Wilson were held out of practice Wednesday after being diagnosed with concussions. Coach Jim Mora did not comment on either cornerback's status for Sunday's game against the Vikings. "We'll have a couple guys that might be limited (in practice), but nothing serious," Mora told the Seattle Post-Intelligence. Analysis: There's been a lot of concussions going around the league lately and as seen with Brian Westbrook last week, the important thing to be concerned with is coming ba... (More) | 6 days | |
| 100. | Mora declares Jones out for Week 11 | (FFChamps) Seattle Seahawks' head coach Jim Mora said Wednesday that the team will be without the services of running back Julius Jones this weekend. Mora said Jones would miss this Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, but could return in Week 12 (when the Seahawks travel to St. Louis to take on the Rams). Jones suffered a bruised lung in the team's 31-20 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Analysis: Diminutive backup Justin Forsett should see a large percentage of the snaps coming out of the backfield this weekend against the Vikes. Tough first a... (More) | 7 days |