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| 1. | Saints | Bush limited Thursday |
(KFFL) Albert Breer, of The Boston Globe, reports New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 26. | 8 hours |
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| 2. | Williams serves as a decoy mostly |
(Rotoworld) Roy Williams caught two passes for 15 yards with a touchdown in Thursday's win over the Raiders. Analysis: The Cowboys moved Miles Austin away from Nnamdi Asomugha, so Williams wasn't going to do much. His touchdown came on a pretty play-action fake near the goal-line and his other catch was in front of Asomugha on the sideline. Williams is best left on fantasy benches. | 12 hours |
| 3. | Bush would have practiced on limited bas... |
(Rotoworld) The Saints did not practice Thursday, but if they did Reggie Bush (knee) would have participated on a limited basis. Analysis: Bush is on track to start and play his full complement of snaps against the Patriots Monday night. Bush was averaging 53.7 total yards per game before sitting out against the Bucs last week. | 16 hours |
| 4. | Bush practices |
(FFChamps) Saints running back Reggie Bush was able to practice on Wednesday and is expected to play against the Patriots on Monday night. Bush missed last week's game because his surgically repaired left knee was swollen and painful. Analysis: Don't expect Bush to be rushed back into a heavy workload. The Saints have Pierre Thomas and/or Mike Bell for that. As such, Reggie is a bit if a risky play even though Monday night's game figures to be a high-scoring affair. | 1 day |
| 5. | Reggie Bush |
(RotoWire) Bush (knee) was at practice on Wednesday, but it is unclear as to what extent he was able to participate, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. The Saints play Monday night and aren't required to release an injury report until Thursday. Analysis: Multiple sources have indicated that Bush will be ready to play in Week 12, and we should know more later in the week once the Saints start releasing their practice participation reports. | 1 day |
| 6. | Bills | Lynch practices in full Wednesday |
(KFFL) The Associated Press reports Buffalo Bills RB Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 25. | 1 day |
| 7. | Reggie Bush returns to practice |
(Rotoworld) Reggie Bush (knee) returned to Saints practice on Wednesday. Analysis: After sitting out Week 11 to rest his sore knee in an easy win at Tampa Bay, Bush is fully expected to be available for Monday Night Football against the Patriots. His primary roles will be slot receiver and punt return man. | 1 day |
| 8. | Lynch (shoulder) practices in full Wedne... |
(Rotoworld) Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Wednesday. Analysis: The Bills said this week that Lynch was considered "day to day," and he didn't appear to be in any pain on the sidelines of last week's loss after the injury. He's a good bet to suit up Sunday against Miami, though Fred Jackson is eating into more and more of Lynch's carries. Avoid this situation in fantasy. | 1 day |
| 9. | Williams denies he's scared |
(Rotoworld) Roy Williams denied the accusations from Redskins S LaRon Landry that he's "scared" to go over the middle. Analysis: "I'm running across the middle, stretching out, trying my best to catch the football," Williams said. "If that's scared, let me know." You are running over the middle, Roy, but you do have one eye out for a big hit. Maybe Landry will motivate Williams to play more recklessly. Williams is only a desperation option against the Raiders Thursday. | 1 day |
| 10. | Landry says Williams was scared |
(Rotoworld) Redskins S LaRon Landry said that Roy Williams was "scared" to go over the middle in Week 11. Analysis: We hate to get in the middle of trash talk, but we have to agree. Williams got alligator arms when it looked like he was going to take a big hit and didn't catch any of the four balls that came his way. It's possible Williams is still thinking about that shot to the ribs he took against the Broncos in Week 4. | 2 days |
| 11. | White scores TD in MNF win for Titans |
(Rotoworld) LenDale White rushed two times for four yards and a touchdown in Week 11. Analysis: White got the Titans' lone goal-line carry and capitalized after Chris Johnson gashed the Texans for a 36-yard run. Still, White only saw two touches and has been phased out of the offense with Johnson tearing up the NFL. | 3 days |
| 12. | Lynch considered day-to-day |
(TheHuddle) BuffaloBills.com reports Buffalo Bills interim head coach Perry Fewell said RB Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) is considered day-to-day after injuring his shoulder in Week 11. Analysis: It's a surprise Lynch is considered day-to-day and not, at the very least, questionable for Week 12 after having to be carted off the field against the Jaguars. This week the Bills play the Dolphins, who will be without NT Jason Ferguson and will have a weakened run defense. We still have doubts about Lynch's availability. If he can't go, Fred Jackson's Fantasy value should increase significantly. | 3 days |
| 13. | Bills consider RB Marshawn Lynch 'day to... |
(Rotoworld) Bills coach Perry Fewell said Monday that Marshawn Lynch is "day to day" despite leaving Sunday's game with a shoulder injury. Analysis: Lynch didn't play in the final two quarters after the injury, but Monday's MRI apparently produced good results. "He's feeling much better," said Fewell. "We'll see how he feels (Tuesday) and continue from there." The Bills play a Miami team in Week 12 that just lost NT Jason Ferguson for the year, but it appears Fred Jackson won't get another chance to be the featured back. | 3 days |
| 14. | Bills | Lynch considered day-to-day |
(KFFL) Updating a previous report, Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills interim head coach Perry Fewell said RB Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) is considered day-to-day after injuring his shoulder in Week 11. | 3 days |
| 15. | Bush expected to play in Week 12 |
(TheHuddle) ESPN reports New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush (knee) is expected to play in Week 12. Analysis: Bush's return will likely mean significantly reduced carries for Mike Bell, and somewhat reduced carries for Pierre Thomas. However, Bell could get the goal line carries as he did in Week 11 against Tampa Bay. | 3 days |
| 16. | Saints | Bush expected to play in Week 12 |
(KFFL) Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush (knee) is expected to play in Week 12. | 3 days |
| 17. | Reggie Bush |
(RotoWire) The Saints expect Bush (knee) to be ready for their Week 12 game against the Patriots, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Analysis: Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell had little difficulty handling the running back duties against the Bucs on Sunday, but the Saints will need all hands on deck for a Monday night battle with the Patriots. | 3 days |
| 18. | Saints' Bush, Ellis, Greer due back this... |
(Rotoworld) ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Saints fully expect Reggie Bush (knee), Jabari Greer (groin), and Sedrick Ellis (knee) back for Week 12. Analysis: It appears that all three were held out of a winnable Week 11 game against the Bucs with an eye towards New England in Week 12. Getting Ellis back will be a major boost to the Saints' run defense. Greer has been the Saints' top cover corner, and will see a good deal of Randy Moss this week. Bush's return will help most on punt returns. He's only a bit player on offense. | 3 days |
| 19. | Roy Williams |
(RotoWire) Williams failed to catch a pass in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Redskins. Analysis: The whole Cowboys' offense stunk in this one, but at least Miles Austin and Patrick Crayton managed to get their names into the box score. Williams is well on his way to becoming a huge bust in Dallas. | 3 days |
| 20. | Bills | Lynch expects to be fine |
(KFFL) Mike Florio, of ProFootballTalk.com, reports Buffalo Bills RB Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) said he believes he will be fine, according to a league source, despite being carted off with a shoulder injury in Week 11. Lynch will undergo a precautionary MRI exam Monday, Nov. 23. | 3 days |
| 21. | Bears' Cutler held to 171 yards in SNF l... |
(Rotoworld) Jay Cutler completed just 24-of-43 throws for 171 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the Bears' Week 11 loss to the Eagles. Analysis: Cutler and the Bears' offense once again struggled inside the red zone. He accounted for many of the failures, launching several overthrown balls in the Sunday night loss. He threw just one interception, a refreshing tally after last week's five-pick game, but the turnover was a game-ender. The 4-6 Bears will have a tough time bouncing back next week against the division rival Vikings. | 4 days |
| 22. | Lynch carted off, return uncertain |
(TheHuddle) The Florida Times-Union, reports Buffalo Bills RB Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) was carted off the field after sustaining a shoulder injury. Analysis: Lynch is another player who will be evaluated further on Monday. Backup running back Fred Jackson replaced him in the starting offense and carried the ball 9 times for 35 yards on the afternoon. | 4 days |
| 23. | Gonzalez's TD sends game to overtime |
(Rotoworld) Tony Gonzalez caught eight passes for 87 yards and a touchdown against the Giants in Week 11. Analysis: Gonzalez started slowly with Matt Ryan struggling, but he turned it on late. He made an outstanding leaping grab in traffic for an 11-yard touchdown with 30 second left, sending the game to overtime. With plenty of life left in his legs, Gonzalez is on pace for 83 receptions, 941 yards, and eight receptions. | 4 days |
| 24. | Bills' Lynch (shoulder) expects to be 'f... |
(Rotoworld) Marshawn Lynch, who left in the second quarter Sunday with a shoulder injury, said after the game that he expects to be fine. Analysis: Lynch had eight carries for 18 yards, no catches and no touchdowns before departing. He'll undergo a precautionary MRI Monday, which will go a long way in determining his readiness for Week 12. | 4 days |
| 25. | Williams held without a catch in win |
(Rotoworld) Roy E. Williams was held without a catch in Sunday's win over the Redskins. Analysis: This was an abysmal performance by the entire Cowboys' offense. Williams had a chance for a big catch over the middle in the first half but got alligator arms and dropped it. Coming off two straight five-catch performances, this is an obvious setback. He'll be WR3 against the Raiders on Thursday. | 4 days |
| 26. | Tony Gonzalez |
(RotoWire) Gonzalez caught 8 passes for 82 yards and a touchdown in the Falons 34-31 overtime loss to the Giants. Analysis: The Falcons have lost four of their last five games, but Gonzalez is having a great fantasy season. He's healthy, and playing well with Matt Ryan in his first year in Atlanta. | 4 days |
| 27. | Marshawn Lynch |
(RotoWire) Lynch (left shoulder) returned to the field after halftime Sunday wearing street clothes and Fred Jackson received all the running back carries in the second half. Analysis: We'll know more on Monday or Wednesday about the seriousness of Lynch's injury, but so far it's been a lost year for Lynch due to suspension, poor production, and now an uncertain injury status. | 4 days |
| 28. | Lynch injures shoulder |
(FFChamps) Bills running back Marshawn Lynch left Sunday's game against the Jaguars with a shoulder injury. Lynch ran eight times for 18 yards, but on his last carry, fumbled the ball, got injured and was carted to the locker room. He returned in the second half in his street clothes. Analysis: Fred Jackson will take over at running back and will get a majority of the carries. If Lynch's injury is serious, this could turn a revival of Jackson's early season success when he was the primary ball carrier for the Bills. | 4 days |
| 29. | Lynch still sidelined by shoulder injury |
(Rotoworld) Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) has remained sidelined through the first two series of the second half. Analysis: Lynch suffered a shoulder injury in the second quarter. No update has been given on his status, but it appears he may miss the rest of the game. He had eight carries for 18 yards, no catches, and no touchdowns. | 4 days |
| 30. | Bills | Lynch carted off, return uncertain |
(KFFL) Michael C. Wright, of the Florida Times-Union, reports Buffalo Bills RB Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) was carted off the field after sustaining a shoulder injury. His status for the rest of the game will be updated by the Bills at halftime. | 4 days |
| 31. | Marshawn Lynch |
(RotoWire) Lynch was carted off the field Sunday in the first half with a left shoulder injury. Analysis: The injury came after a Lynch giveaway via fumble, so that probably made the injury sting a little more. | 4 days |
| 32. | Lynch injured in second quarter Sunday |
(Rotoworld) Marshawn Lynch was injured in the second quarter Sunday and had to be taken to the locker room on a cart. Analysis: Lynch was hit hard and fumbled at the Jaguars' 35-yard line, ending a promising Bills drive. He wobbled off the field and looked to be in a good deal of pain. His return is questionable. | 4 days |
| 33. | Jaguars inactives for Week 11 |
(FFChamps) The Jacksonville Jaguars have announced the following players as inactive for today's game against the Buffalo Bills: WR Tiquan Underwood, CB Rashean Mathis, MLB Justin Durant, DT Derek Landri, DE Greg Peterson, G Maurice Williams, and T Tra Thomas. Analysis: Durant is the key loss for the Jaguars today. He is the anchor of the Jags' 4-3 defense and will be missed in stopping Marshawn Lynch and Fred Jackson. | 4 days |
| 34. | Saints inactives for Week 11 |
(FFChamps) The New Orleans Saints have declared the following players as inactive for today's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: RB Reggie Bush, WR Lance Moore, CB Chris McAlister, DT Sedrick Ellis, CBs Jabari Greer and Tracy Porter, K Garrett Hartley, and LB Jonathan Casillas. Analysis: Bush finally appeared to be working his way into the Saints' offense in 2009, but his surgically-repaired knee flared up on him this week, and he will not play today against the Bucs. The defense is sh... (More) | 4 days |
| 35. | Saints | Bush inactive |
(KFFL) NFL.com reports New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush (knee) is inactive against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 11. | 4 days |
| 36. | Saints declare inactives |
(Rotoworld) Saints declared RB Reggie Bush, WR Lance Moore, CB Chris McAlister, DT Sedrick Ellis, CBs Jabari Greer and Tracy Porter, K Garrett Hartley, and LB Jonathan Casillas inactive for Week 11. Analysis: Bush didn't make the flight to Tampa Bay. Pierre Thomas is a strong bet for 18-20 touches and 100+ rushing yards in this favorable matchup. Robert Meachem also gets a slight value bump with Moore (high ankle sprain) still out. | 4 days |
| 37. | Reggie Bush doesn't fly with team to Tampa Bay |
(FFToolbox) A source close to the New Orleans Saints told the Associated Press that running back Reggie Bush did not fly with the team for its game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A team spokesman said Saturday that Bush had been downgraded on the official injury report from questionable with a knee injury. Bush missed all of practice this week with swelling in his left knee, the same knee on which he had surgery last December to repair cartilage. This will be the first game Bush has missed in 2009. He missed 10 of his previous 20 games before 2009. He is expected to return to practice next week. Bush has 48... (More) | 5 days |
| 38. | Bush doesn't travel with team, out Sunday |
(FFChamps) According to ESPN.com, New Orleans Saints' running back Reggie Bush did not travel with the team to Tampa, and will not play Sunday against the Buccaneers. Bush missed practice this week due to swelling in his left knee, and the Saints are being especially cautious because it's the same knee that Bush had surgically repaired late last season. Analysis: Bush's absence gives Pierre Thomas' fantasy value a boost against the Buccaneers. The two practically play different positions, but Reggie is a scary red-zone option because of his versatili... (More) | 5 days |
| 39. | Reggie Bush |
(RotoWire) Bush has officially been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, the Associated Press reports. He did not travel with the team to Tampa. Analysis: Bush missed practice all week with swelling in his left knee, but expects to return to practice next week. | 5 days |
| 40. | Bush not traveling with team |
(TheHuddle) Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush (knee) is not traveling with the team for their Week 11 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a person familiar with the decision. Bush is expected to return to practice next week. Analysis: This contradicts what the HC xxx and Bush had been saying all week, but it makes sense. The team is 9-0 and heading into a winnable game in Tampa. The Saints are being cautious and want to avoid a setback with Bush's knee, which has been surgically repaired a number of times. Look for Pierre Thomas to sta... (More) | 5 days |
| 41. | Reggie Bush |
(RotoWire) Bush (knee) is not making the trip to Tampa for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, the Associated Press reports. Analysis: This hasn't been made official, but it's not much of a surprise considering Bush missed practice all week. Find another option if you were planning to start Bush on Sunday. | 5 days |
| 42. | Reggie Bush will not play against Tampa ... |
(Rotoworld) Reggie Bush (knee) and Sedrick Ellis (MCL sprain) have been downgraded to "out" and will not travel with the team to Tampa. Analysis: The Saints want to avoid a setback with Bush's oft-surgically repaired knee. Against the Bucs, Pierre Thomas will carry the bulk of the load with Mike Bell coming in as a change-of-pace back and perhaps end-game "closer." Look for more receptions from Thomas. Anthony Hargrove will continue to play starter's snaps in Ellis' absence. | 5 days |
| 43. | Saints | Bush not travelling with team |
(KFFL) Brett Martel, of The Associated Press, reports New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush (knee) is not travelling with the team for their Week 11 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a person familiar with the decision. Bush is expected to return to practice next week. | 5 days |
| 44. | 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). | 5 days |
| 45. | Saints | Not ruling Bush out for Week 11 |
(KFFL) Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush (knee) was held out of practice Friday, Nov. 20 with a bruised left knee. However, head coach Sean Payton didn't rule him out of Week 11. "It's a knee bruise. With that, there's swelling," said Payton, who considers Bush's injury more of a temporary issue than a long-term concern despite Bush's history of more significant left knee injuries. "It's just a matter of trying to keep it immobilized, ice, treatment, seeing where it's at tomorrow." Whether or not he is active, Payton indicated that Bush might not be ava... (More) | 5 days |
| 46. | White questionable again |
(FFChamps) Atlanta Falcons' wide receiver Roddy White is listed as questionable for the third consecutive week. The Falcons travel to New York to face the Giants in Week 11. Analysis: No worries here, White has been questionable the last three weeks, and looked fine each week. Expect more of the same in New York from Matt Ryan's favorite target on the outside. Assuming the status quo holds, and White is out there on Sunday, we have him as a top-15 play at wide receiver this weekend against a suspect Giants' secondary. | 6 days |
| 47. | Bush misses third consecutive practice |
(FFChamps) New Orleans Saints' running back Reggie Bush missed his third straight practice on Friday. Bush has been experiencing trouble with his surgically-repaired knee all week, and is listed as questionable for his team's matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Analysis: Bush's two-touchdown performance last weekend against the Rams is a big reason why the Saints are still undefeated. Though he doesn't really fit the prototype for any position in the NFL, Bush is a rare overall athlete, and he showed the impact he can have on a game last Sunday. There is a lot of speculation that Bush will not be a... (More) | 6 days |
| 48. | Saints | Bush misses practice Friday, questionable for Week 11 |
(KFFL) New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush (knee) missed the team's practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11, but he might not play in the game. | 6 days |
| 49. | Reggie Bush questionable for Sunday |
(FFToolbox) New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush missed practice for the third consecutive day Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay. Head coach Sean Payton said Bush knows the offense well enough that he could step in without the practice reps. But at the same time, he doesn't want to risk a setback with Bush, whose injury has been labeled a knee bruise. Although the knee that is bugging Bush is the same left knee that he had surgically-repaired this offseason, Payton said he's not concerned about this latest injury developing into a long-term problem. Analysis: Typical More) | 6 days |
| 50. | Bush questionable for Week 11 |
(TheHuddle) ESPN.com reports New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush (knee) did not practice Friday, Nov. 20, and is questionable for Week 11. Analysis: Much like Cedric Benson with the Bengals, Bush could conceivably play, but the Saints may choose to rest him in a game they should win against Tampa Bay. If Bush does sit out, the value of Pierre Thomas should rise significantly. Mike Bell's value should also rise, although he's had 11 fewer rushing attempts than Thomas in the last two games combined. | 6 days |
| 51. | Saints | Bush questionable for Week 11 |
(KFFL) ESPN.com reports New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush (knee) did not practice Friday, Nov. 20, and is questionable for Week 11. | 6 days |
| 52. | Reggie Bush |
(RotoWire) Bush (knee) did not practice again on Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. Analysis: Coach Sean Payton said that Bush knows the offense well enough to play without practicing all week, but also cautioned that he doesn't want to risk a setback. Because New Orleans plays in the early wave of games on Sunday, we'll have official word on Bush's status Sunday morning. At this point, we're not overly optimistic. | 6 days |
| 53. | Reggie Bush misses a third straight prac... |
(Rotoworld) Reggie Bush (questionable, knee) missed his third straight practice Friday and appears unlikely to play at Tampa Bay. Analysis: Pierre Thomas will carry the load in an ideal matchup, with Mike Bell chipping in as an early-down change of pace back. Coach Sean Payton said Bush likely wouldn't even be available for punt return duties. The Saints want to avoid a setback with Bush's knee, which he's had surgically repaired several times before. They'll likely play it safe so he's available for the stretch run. | 6 days |
| 54. | 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. | 6 days |
| 55. | 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. | 7 days |
