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2007 PackerChatters FFL 2 News Articles |
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| 1. | Campo shrugs off dispute with Newman | (Rotoworld) Cowboys defensive coordinator Dave Campo shrugged off the heated exchange he had with CB Terence Newman during the first half of Sunday's win over the Redskins. Analysis: Television cameras caught Newman and Campo getting in each other's face and it even looked like there was some pushing. "He just kind of bowed up. We were a little upset. It was between family. No harm, no foul," Campo said. | 8 minutes | |
| 2. | Marshall, Moreno get into shoving match | (Rotoworld) Brandon Marshall got into a "shouting-and-shoving" match with Knowshon Moreno after the rookie's goal-line fumble in the second quarter Sunday. Analysis: Marshall got in Moreno's face and started berated him, at which point Moreno gave him a hardy shove in the chest. Moreno had to be restrained from going after Marshall at one point, and Marshall later admitted that he may have "handled it wrong." Moreno's gaffe was certainly a momentum killer, though it could have easily been ruled a touchdown as opposed to a fumble. | 11 minutes | |
| 3. | Jenkins OK after the game | (Rotoworld) Cowboys RCB Mike Jenkins appeared to re-injure his bicep against the Redskins Sunday but seemed fine after the game. Analysis: Jenkins also went down after trying to tackle Rock Cartwright in the fourth quarter. It looks like he'll be fine to take on the Raiders despite the short week. | 13 minutes | |
| 4. | 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. | 13 minutes | |
| 5. | Leigh Bodden gets three picks in win | (Rotoworld) Patriots CB Leigh Bodden intercepted Jets QB Mark Sanchez three times Sunday. Analysis: The performance tied a franchise record, most recently accomplished by Asante Samuel in 2006. The Pats had been using a rotation at cornerback, though Shawn Springs has been inactive for two straight weeks. | 16 minutes | |
| 6. | Steelers | Batch to have wrist surgery | (KFFL) ESPN.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Charlie Batch (wrist) has a wrist injury that requires surgery and will sideline him for six weeks, a source close to the situation told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Batch suffered the injury in Week 11 after replacing QB Ben Roethlisberger (head). | 22 minutes | |
| 7. | Hightower rushes for 110 yards Week 11 | (TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports Arizona Cardinals RB Tim Hightower rushed 110 yards on 14 carries in Week 11. It was his first 100-yard game of the season. Analysis: Don't look now but the Cardinals are developing a running game. Hightower remains in the mix despite the continued success of first-round pick Chris Wells, and it's a tandem that Arizona may be forced to lean on more should Kurt Warner miss any time with the concussion he suffered Sunday. | 23 minutes | |
| 8. | 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. | 23 minutes | |
| 9. | Portis out for Week 12 | (TheHuddle) Jason Reid, of The Washington Post, reports Redskins head coach Jim Zorn said RB Clinton Portis is out for the team's Week 12 game, according to The Washington Post's Rick Maese. Portis is not yet a candidate for Injured Reserve. Analysis: This would mark the third straight game Portis will have missed since suffering a concussion. With Ladell Betts out with a knee injury, the Redskins are down to Rock Cartwright and Quinton Ganther at running back. | 23 minutes | |
| 10. | Peterson one yard shy of 1,000 for the season | (TheHuddle) Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson finished Week 11 with 82 rushing yards, leaving him with 999 rushing yards on the season. Peterson went over the 1,000-yard mark in the third quarter, but he lost two yards in the fourth quarter. Analysis: All of the success Brett Favre has had in Minnesota has (take your pick) overshadowed Peterson or taken away touchdowns and yardage he might otherwise have claimed for himself. Still, if you round up AP is averaging 100 yards per game, which ain't too shabby. | 23 minutes | |
| 11. | Breaston untargeted Week 11 | (TheHuddle) CBSSports.com reports Arizona Cardinals WR Steve Breaston wasn't targeted on a single pass Week 11. Breaston wasn't injured in the game and played his normal allotment. Analysis: The return of Anquan Boldin to full speed has something to do with Breaston's lack of involvement, but at least half of the blame can be placed on Matt Leinart. The backup doesn't make it through his progressions as quickly as Kurt Warner does, so if Warner is to miss any time due to the concussion he suffered Sunday it would put a serious crimp in Breaston's fantasy value. | 23 minutes | |
| 12. | Nicks undergoes X-rays Sunday | (TheHuddle) Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports Giants WR Hakeem Nicks was seen coming out of the X-ray room after the team's Week 11 game Sunday, Nov. 22. Nicks wouldn't say what he was having X-rays taken of, but he has been battling a foot injury. Analysis: Sounds as if the X-rays were precautionary, but at minimum it will have Nicks' fantasy owners paying closer attention to the practice reports leading up to the Giants' Thursday night game against Denver. | 23 minutes | |
| 13. | Maroney scores twice Week 11 | (TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports New England Patriots RB Laurence Maroney had 22 carries for 77 yards with two rushing touchdowns Week 11. Analysis: Maroney wasn't overly effective, but he did give New England the semblance of a ground game. He very nearly didn't get the second touchdown, as Tom Brady tried to quarterback sneak from the one--twice--before giving Maroney a shot at a second score. | 23 minutes | |
| 14. | Palmer runs two TDs in Week 11 | (TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer was 14-for-22 for 207 yards with an interception Week 11 against the Oakland Raiders. He did have four carries for seven yards with two one-yard touchdown runs. He is the first Bengals quarterback to rush for two touchdowns since former QB Jack Thompson in 1979. Analysis: Ironic that the Throwin' Samoan was the last Cincy quarterback with two rushing scores. As for Palmer, his low-key passing numbers against a tough Oakland secondary were to be expected, so it's quite likely those two rushing touchdowns came with Palmer on more than... (More) | 23 minutes | |
| 15. | Sanchez throws four picks Week 11 | (TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez was 8-for-21 for 136 yards with a touchdown pass and four interceptions Week 11 against the New England Patriots. Analysis: That makes four multiple-interception games for the rookie, and 16 picks overall. Looks as if engraving his name on the Rookie of the Year plaque back in Week 1 wasn't such a good idea after all. | 23 minutes | |
| 16. | Orton comes in relief Week 11 | (TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton did not start Week 11 but did replace QB Chris Simms after three series. Orton finished the game 15-for-29 for 171 yards and one interception. Analysis: Yes, Simms was so bad on the Broncos' first three drives that Orton hobbled onto the field with a bum ankle and played the rest of the way. While his performance was both gritty and gutty, it wasn't particularly helpful for fantasy owners--most of whom had Orton benched anyway since he didn't start. | 23 minutes | |
| 17. | Forte held to 34 yards rushing Week 11 | (TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte had 14 carries for 34 yards Week 11. He also caught four passes for 20 receiving yards. Analysis: At this juncture, "held to" isn't really the proper nomenclature for Forte; 34 yards is about all you can expect. Forte had been generating a little more in the passing game, but Sunday night that failed him as well. The success of Khalil Bell, who broke off a 72-yard run on his first NFL carry, stands in stark contrast to what Forte has been bringing to the table this year. | 23 minutes | |
| 18. | Romo not expected to miss Week 12 | (TheHuddle) Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Cowboys QB Tony Romo has a sore back after taking a knee to the back Week 11. Romo said he took a pain-killing injection afterward, but he doesn't think it will keep him out of the Week 12 game. Romo said, "As long as it's not a broken bone that keeps you from missing time. I felt like with the adrenaline of the game you can always play. It hurts right before the snap and right after." Analysis: It's a short week for Romo with a Thanksgiving Day game against Oakland, so if he can make it through that tilt he'll have an extended stretch with which ... (More) | 23 minutes | |
| 19. | X-rays negative on Stafford's shoulder | (TheHuddle) Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Lions QB Matthew Stafford underwent X-rays on his left shoulder after the team's Week 11 game, which returned negative. Head coach Jim Schwartz said Stafford was having more tests. Schwartz said it was too early to tell if Stafford would play Week 12. Schwartz added, "There's a lot more that needs to be done, but the first thing you wanted to eliminate was a broken collarbone or one of those things." Analysis: Stafford couldn't lift his left arm after being driven to the ground following a pass attempt late in the Lions' come from behind ... (More) | 23 minutes | |
| 20. | Warner suffers apparent concussion Week 11 | (TheHuddle) Updating a previous item, Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Cardinals QB Kurt Warner suffered an apparent concussion Week 11. He will be evaluated during the week to determine his status for Week 12. Warner will undergo neurological tests this week. Warner said, "We were smart with it; we didn't take any chances. I feel good. I think I'm going be just fine, but we'll take it day by day." Analysis: The Cardinals' offense was stagnant with Matt Leinart running the show instead of Warner, though all signs point towards Warner returning to action in Week 12. | 23 minutes | |
| 21. | Rinehart to miss rest of season | (TheHuddle) ESPN.com reports Washington Redskins OG Chad Rinehart was having surgery Monday, Nov. 23, after breaking his right leg in Week 11 and will be out for the rest of the season. Analysis: As if the Redskins needed another injury along their offensive line. | 23 minutes | |
| 22. | Betts out for season with torn ACL, PCL | (TheHuddle) Updating an ongoing story, ESPN.com reports Washington Redskins RB Ladell Betts has been diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament and posterior cruciate ligament and will miss the rest of the season, a team source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Analysis: Betts had been filling in for the injured Clinton Portis. Now the Redskins will need to dig deeper on the depth chart, with Rock Cartwright and Quinton Ganther next up for Washington. | 23 minutes | |
| 23. | Bulger suffered hamstring injury Week 11 | (TheHuddle) Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports Rams QB Marc Bulger suffered a hamstring injury Week 11 and will undergo an MRI exam Monday, Nov. 23. Analysis: Bulger also took a shot to the head late in the Rams' loss to Arizona, though it doesn't seem to have set off the NFL's concussion alarm as of yet. If Bulger's accumulated injuries prevent him from playing, Kyle Boller is next in line in St. Louis. | 23 minutes | |
| 24. | B. Scott runs for 119 yards | (TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Bernard Scott had 21 carries for 119 yards Week 11. He also caught three passes for 32 receiving yards. Analysis: Scott didn't add a touchdown to his afternoon because Carson Palmer vultured not one but two goal line looks. Larry Johnson carried twice for five yards and Brian Leonard received 13 carries as the Bengals filled in for the injured Cedric Benson. | 23 minutes | |
| 25. | Portis still having vision problems | (Rotoworld) Clinton Portis is still having lingering vision problems related to the concussion he suffered on Oct. 8. Analysis: The Redskins are going to have to think about putting Portis on injured reserve. With Ladell Betts now reportedly done for the season, they need to get some healthy backs on the roster. Considering all the tread on Portis' tires and the Redskins' 3-7 record, Portis would be wise to shut it down. Rock Cartwright is looking like the Redskins' feature back for the foreseeable future. | 26 minutes | |
| 26. | Brandon Jackson | (RotoWire) Jackson rushed four times for 16 yards and caught six passes for 65 yards in Sunday's win over the 49ers. Analysis: The Packers used more of a short passing game on Sunday and Jackson benefited. He doesn't get enough touches to start on a fantasy team, but would have value if Ryan Grant got injured. | 30 minutes | |
| 27. | Dennis Dixon | (RotoWire) With Charlie Batch out, Dixon is in line to be the Steelers' primary backup to QB Ben Roethlisberger. Analysis: Since Roethlisberger appeared to have his bell rung late in Sunday's game, it's possible that the Steelers may need to turn to Dixon as early as Sunday's game against the Ravens. | 30 minutes | |
| 28. | Greg Jennings | (RotoWire) Jennings caught five passes for 126 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the 49ers. Analysis: Jennings is starting to turn things around a bit after a slow start to the season. He's still the biggest big play threat that the Packers have on the team. | 32 minutes | |
| 29. | Another PIT QB down: Batch to miss six w... | (Rotoworld) According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Steelers backup QB Charlie Batch needs wrist surgery and will be sidelined six weeks. Analysis: There are only six weeks left in the season, so Batch will be a candidate for injured reserve. With Ben Roethlisberger's (concussion) status up in the air this week, Dennis Dixon will have to at least be prepared to make his first NFL start. Dixon gave Batch a run for his money for the No. 2 job this summer, but the Steelers elected to stay with Batch's experience and accuracy edge over Dixon's athleticism and big-play ability. | 32 minutes | |
| 30. | Charlie Batch | (RotoWire) Batch will undergo wrist surgery and will be out approximately six week, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Analysis: With Batch out and Ben Roethlisberger's Week 12 status still uncertain, it's possible that the Steelers may have to turn to Dennis Dixon in Sunday's game against the Ravens. | 34 minutes | |
| 31. | Jermichael Finley | (RotoWire) Finley (knee) returned to action after missing two weeks and caught seven passes for 54 yards against the 49ers on Sunday. Analysis: Finley was targeted 10 times in the game and twice in the end zone, but was unable to come away with a touchdown. He wouldn't be a bad guy to pick up if you are hurting at tight end. | 37 minutes | |
| 32. | McCarthy says Grant's stinger is not ser... | (Rotoworld) Packers coach Mike McCarthy said the stinger Ryan Grant suffered against the 49ers Sunday is not serious. Analysis: Grant suffered the injury on the Packers' final drive and was replaced by Brandon Jackson. No one seems concerned about Grant even though the Packers are on a very short week. Ahman Green was inactive Sunday with a groin injury. | 37 minutes | |
| 33. | Marc Bulger | (RotoWire) Bulger, who had his bell rung by a sack late in Sunday's game, also suffered a hamstring injury and will have an MRI Monday, the St. Louis Post Dispatch reports. Analysis: Bulger, who racked up 4301 passing yards in 2006, has seen his production drop in each year since and is no longer close to a reliable fantasy option. This season, he has passed for an average of 163.2 yards per game, with with five touchdowns and six interceptions in nine contests. | 38 minutes | |
| 34. | Will Smith | (RotoWire) Smith recorded two tackles and added a sack Sunday in Tampa Bay. Analysis: Smith continues to impress this year and now has recorded at least one sack in four consecutive games. While he does not get many tackles, he has proved adept at getting to the quarterback in recent weeks. | 40 minutes | |
| 35. | Chillar returns to special teams | (Rotoworld) Packers ILB Brandon Chillar (broken hand) returned to the field in Week 11 but only played on special teams. Analysis: Chillar wore a large club which would have hindered his ability to make tackles and interceptions from the linebacker spot. A.J. Hawk continued to play as the nickel linebacker and will probably remain there until Chillar gets his club removed. | 40 minutes | |
| 36. | Darren Sharper | (RotoWire) Sharper recorded four tackles Sunday in Tampa Bay. Analysis: Sharper was unable to get his hands on a pass in his return from injury. However, the four tackles were nice in lieu of an interception. He remains a good play in IDP leagues. | 42 minutes | |
| 37. | Matt Forte | (RotoWire) Forte had 14 carries for 34 yards in Sunday's loss to the Eagles. Analysis: Forte did add four catches for 20 yards, but failed to rush for more than 50 yards or reach the end zone for the third straight week. Forte has another tough test next week against the Vikings, who sport the league's No. 3 rush defense. | 42 minutes | |
| 38. | Roman Harper | (RotoWire) Harper recorded two tackles and half a sack Sunday in Tampa Bay. Analysis: Sunday marked Harper's low in tackles this season, although he did add half a sack on a blitz. Harper leads the Saints in tackles this season and is thriving under defensive coordinator Greg Williams. Start him with confidence in IDP leagues. | 44 minutes | |
| 39. | Cardinals | Warner appears likely to play in Week 12 | (KFFL) Mike Sando, of ESPN.com, reports Arizona Cardinals QB Kurt Warner (head) appeared lucid and spoke during an extended postgame interview session following Week 11, a strong indication he'll be ready to play in Week 12 despite feeling "fuzzy" following a second-quarter hit against the St. Louis Rams. Warner said he could have stayed in the game, but he wanted to play it safe because he values life beyond football. | 46 minutes | |
| 40. | Scott Fujita | (RotoWire) Fujita recorded five tackles and added a sack Sunday in Tampa Bay. Analysis: Fujita seems to be recovering nicely from recently missing three games for the defense. He may be a solid source of tackles for owners in IDP leagues now that he is healthy again. | 46 minutes | |
| 41. | Tomlinson dealing with lingering hip inj... | (Rotoworld) LaDainian Tomlinson lost several snaps Sunday due to a lingering hip injury. Analysis: Tomlinson originally suffered the injury two weeks ago against the Giants. "It's still bruised," he said. "Whenever I get hit or land on it, I monitor it. But I don't think about it." Tomlinson has had his best two games of the season since sustaining the injury, so it shouldn't be a significant concern going forward. | 48 minutes | |
| 42. | Ko Simpson | (RotoWire) Simpson left Sunday' game against the Browns in the second half with of a knee injury that could force him to miss Thursday's game against the Packers, the Detroit News reports. Analysis: Simpson works as a starting safety for the Lions, but his IDP impact been limited to 30 tackles and an interception in eight games. | 49 minutes | |
| 43. | Malcolm Jenkins | (RotoWire) In his first NFL start, Jenkins recorded five tackles and his first career interception Sunday against Tampa Bay. Analysis: Jenkins has shown flashes of brilliance this year in his limited playing time. He may receive a few more starts with the Saints defensive backfield slightly dinged up, but is not a viable fantasy option until he sees more consistent playing time. | 49 minutes | |
| 44. | Betts, Ladell | Wsh | (SportsGrumblings) Redskins RB Ladell Betts has a torn ACL and MCL Analysis: Redskins RB Ladell Betts has a torn ACL and MCL and will need surgery. (Adam Schefter/Twitter) | 51 minutes | |
| 45. | Williams will start in place of Harris | (Rotoworld) Tramon Williams is expected to start at corner back in place of Al Harris (knee), who is reportedly out for the season. Analysis: Williams is the Packers' nickel back and was playing about 60 percent of the snaps anyway. He's not as big or physical as Harris but is a talented veteran that should be able to hold his own. Jarrett Bush will likely be the new nickel back. | 51 minutes | |
| 46. | Chargers could lose RT Clary for season | (Rotoworld) Chargers RT Jeromey Clary is in danger of missing the rest of the season after he was carted off the field Sunday with a left ankle injury. Analysis: Clary has shown improvement this season as an above average run blocker and just a slightly below average pass blocker. Brandyn Dombrowski, a fringe roster type, will fill in at right tackle. | 51 minutes | |
| 47. | Jonathan Vilma | (RotoWire) Vilma recorded six tackles and his first interception of the year Sunday in Tampa Bay. Analysis: After giving up a touchdown on Tampa's opening drive, the Saints' defense did not allow the Bucs to score again. Vilma led the charge, leading the team in tackles and even grabbing an interception. He has reestablished himself for the defense and he should remain a viable option in IDP leagues. | 52 minutes | |
| 48. | Jones the Packers' new starter | (Rotoworld) Rookie Brad Jones is expected to be a full-time starter at outside linebacker now that Aaron Kampman (knee) is reportedly done for the season. Analysis: Jones, a seventh-round pick out of Colorado, is an obvious downgrade from Kampman. He started in Week 10 when Kampman was out with a concussion and recorded seven tackles but no sacks. It's possible the Packers will work out some free agents this week, but expect Jones to be given the opportunity. | 54 minutes | |
| 49. | David Thomas | (RotoWire) Thomas caught four passes for 66 yards and a touchdown Sunday in Tampa Bay. Analysis: Thomas was the 18th player to score for the Saints this season. Thomas has shown the past couple of weeks that he is comfortable in the Saints' passing offense. Despite the solid game, Thomas is still not one of the primary weapons on the Saints' offense. However, much like any player on the Saints' offense, he may be worth keeping an eye on if you are an owner in need of tight end help. | 56 minutes | |
| 50. | Raiders WR: Gradkowski a 'punctual' QB | (Rotoworld) Raiders WR Louis Murphy described QB Bruce Gradkowski as "punctual" with a great command of the huddle. Analysis: It's an interesting choice of words considering JaMarcus Russell's history of tardiness and lack of preparation. While Gradkowski is no great shakes, he's clearly superior as a leader and a scrambler, knows the offense better, goes through his progressions, and shows better accuracy. Needless to say, he'll start against the Cowboys on Thanksgiving. | 1 hour | |
| 51. | Brown gets back in the lineup | (Rotoworld) Aaron Brown was active and scored a touchdown in the Lions' Week 11 win over the Browns, just one week after being a healthy scratch. Analysis: Brown was probably only active because returner Derrick Williams (hip) was sidelined. It's still a big step for Brown, a rookie, to bounce back and contribute to a win. He was the primary kick returner and third running back. | 1 hour | |
| 52. | Jeremy Shockey | (RotoWire) Shockey caught two passes for 17 yards Sunday in Tampa Bay. Analysis: With the quiet emergence of david Thomas as a receiving threat, Shockey has seen a decrease in touches the last few weeks. While he still remains an upside play at tight end due to his talent and the explosive nature of the Saints' offense, he is just another option in the offense. | 1 hour | |
| 53. | Asomugha: Ocho never opened his mouth | (Rotoworld) According to Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha, Chad Ochocinco "never opened his mouth" during Sunday's game. Analysis: Ocho had just one catch for 15 yards against Asomugha, who covered him for most of the game. "Nnamdi's the best in the game. Hands down," Ochocinco said. "He will always be until someone goes at him on a consistent basis." | 1 hour | |
| 54. | Simpson forced to leave Browns game | (Rotoworld) Lions SS Ko Simpson was forced to leave Sunday's win over the Browns with a knee injury and did not return. Analysis: Simpson is in danger of missing Thursday's game against the Packers. He was already filling in for Marquand Manuel (injured reserve, shoulder), leaving seldom used Marvin White as a first-teamer. Aaron Rodgers should have a field day on Thanksgiving. | 1 hour | |
| 55. | Redskins | Rinehart to miss rest of season | (KFFL) ESPN.com reports Washington Redskins OG Chad Rinehart (leg) was having surgery Monday, Nov. 23, after breaking his right leg in Week 11 and will be out for the rest of the season. | 1 hour | |
| 56. | Robert Meachem | (RotoWire) Meachem caught two passes for ten yards and two touchdowns Sunday in Tampa Bay. Analysis: Meachem made the most out of his two touches, turning both red zone throws in scores. While Meachem has shown his ability to make the downfield grab, it was new to see him receiving targets in the red zone. Despite being prone to inconsistent performances, Meachem is quietly proving to be one of the top receiving threats for the Saints, even in limited touches. He has now scored in four of his last five games. | 1 hour | |
| 57. | Redskins | Betts out for season with torn ACL, PCL | (KFFL) Updating an ongoing story, ESPN.com reports Washington Redskins RB Ladell Betts (knee) has been diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament and posterior cruciate ligament and will miss the rest of the season, a team source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. | 1 hour | |
| 58. | Raiders LB Ekejiuba suffers knee injury | (Rotoworld) Raiders LB Isaiah Ekejiuba left Sunday's game with a "pretty serious" knee injury. Analysis: Ekejiuba doesn't see much time on defense, but he's a special teams ace for Oakland. | 1 hour | |
| 59. | Devery Henderson | (RotoWire) Henderson caught one pass for negative two yards Sunday in Tampa Bay. Analysis: Just as Henderson was developing some consistency, he was the lost man in the Saints' offense Sunday. His only reception came off a swing pass, usually a play designed for the injured Reggie Bush, that was stopped in the backfield. Henderson still has not scored since Week One and remains an inconsistent source of yardage. | 1 hour | |
| 60. | Marques Colston | (RotoWire) Colston caught five passes for 74 yards Sunday in Tampa Bay. Analysis: Colston bounced back from his rough game in St. Louis to resume his role as Drew Brees's go-to weapon in the passing game, although he failed to find the end zone. At times, Colston has been lost in the plethora of weapons on the Saints' offense, however, he remains Brees's top target and is a must-start on a weekly basis for fantasy owners. | 1 hour | |
| 61. | McFadden leaves with knee injury | (Rotoworld) Cardinals CB Bryant McFadden left Sunday's win over the Rams with a knee injury and did not return. Analysis: The injury is being called a "contusion" right now. McFadden's status for next week's game against the Titans is unknown. | 1 hour | |
| 62. | Kemoeatu to miss time with MCL sprain? | (Rotoworld) Steelers coach Mike Tomlin offered no update Sunday night on the condition of LG Chris Kemoeatu's sprained right MCL. Analysis: Undrafted rookie Ramon Foster came on to replace Kemoeatu and struggled to keep his quarterback clean. Safety Troy Polamalu missed four weeks earlier in the season with the same injury, so the Steelers will have to come up with a solution for this week's game against the Ravens. | 1 hour | |
| 63. | Drew Brees | (RotoWire) Brees threw for 187 yards and three touchdowns Sunday in Tampa Bay. Analysis: After a number of modest games by his standards, Brees bounced back Sunday against a weak Bucs' secondary and threw for three touchdown. While the passing yardage was not there due to the blowout nature of the game, Brees looked sharp for the offense. Hopefully Sunday's game was evidence that Brees is getting his rhythm back in time for the fantasy playoffs. | 1 hour | |
| 64. | Kurt Warner confident he'll play next we... | (Rotoworld) Kurt Warner said he thinks he's going to be "just fine" after suffering a minor concussion during Sunday's win over the Rams. Analysis: Warner didn't play in the second half Sunday and was replaced by Matt Leinart. Warner said he hasn't suffered a concussion since 2003 and didn't lose consciousness or memory Sunday, which bodes well for his chances of being cleared for this week. He'll undergo neurological tests and will need to pass his baseline tests before suiting up against the Titans. Consider Warner questionable for now. | 1 hour | |
| 65. | Mike Bell | (RotoWire) Bell received 13 carries for 75 yards and two touchdowns Sunday in Tampa Bay. Analysis: Bell bounced back from a string of mediocre games to deliver for fantasy owners. He received more carries in the Saints' backfield time share and scored two touchdown despite Pierre Thomas having the better statistical day. Bell will continue to serve as the closer for the offense and should remain an upside flex play option for owners. He did tweak his knee during the game Sunday but it does not seem serious. Updates on his status will come later in the week. | 1 hour | |
| 66. | Smith leaves with concussion? | (Rotoworld) Rams rookie RT Jason Smith left Sunday's loss to the Cardinals with concussion-like symptoms. Analysis: Smith was forced out in the fourth quarter and did not return. Adam Goldberg shifted over into the right tackle spot, with Mark Setterstrom coming on to play right guard. | 1 hour | |
| 67. | Bulger will have an MRI on hamstring | (Rotoworld) Marc Bulger will have an MRI on his hamstring Monday. Analysis: Bulger took some shots late in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals and was "woozy" after taking a sack. The hamstring injury is almost certainly not serious, but he'll probably be limited in practice this week. | 1 hour | |
| 68. | Roethlisberger says he's OK after hit | (Rotoworld) Ben Roethlisberger said after Sunday's game that he felt "OK" and did not know whether or not he sustained a concussion during overtime. Analysis: The early signs are reportedly encouraging, but Big Ben will have to pass his baseline tests to play against the Ravens this week. He's had two previous football-related concussions in addition to the one suffered after his 2006 motorcycle accident. | 1 hour | |
| 69. | Jarret Johnson replaces Suggs vs. Colts | (Rotoworld) Jarret Johnson, not rookie Paul Kruger, was the primary replacement for OLB Terrell Suggs (knee) against the Colts Sunday. Analysis: The Ravens never sacked Peyton Manning, but they kept him in check while limiting the prolific Colts offense to just 17 points. Kruger played just a handful of snaps, as the team is clearly more comfortable with the capable veteran Johnson. | 1 hour | |
| 70. | Pierre Thomas | (RotoWire) Thomas carried the ball 11 times for 92 yards. He also added three catches for another 11 yards Sunday in Tampa Bay. Analysis: In limited touches, Thomas exploded for over 100 total yards against the Bucs with Reggie Bush staying home with an injury. However, Mike Bell received more carries and scored twice. Thomas has shown that he can be productive with a limited number of carries, however, his expected breakout year has been dampened by his reduced role in the Saints' backfield time share. | 1 hour | |
| 71. | Coughlin says Boss was the plan | (Rotoworld) Giants coach Tom Coughlin admitted that he planned on using Kevin Boss more in the red zone. Analysis: The Giants have struggled in the red zone ever since losing Plaxico Burress. They scored touchdowns on just 16 of 36 red zone possessions heading into yesterday's game, in which Kevin Boss caught two touchdowns. At 6'6, Boss is their best option down there and is worth a look in touchdown heavy leagues. | 1 hour | |
| 72. | Ravens tackles shut out Freeney, Mathis | (Rotoworld) Ravens tackles Jared Gaither and Michael Oher held Colts defensive ends Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis without a sack for the first time all season Sunday. Analysis: "I owe all the credit to the offensive line and the backs and the offensive coordinator for coming up with the scheme," said Oher. According to Profootballfocus.com, both tackles grade out as among the Top-12 in the NFL this season. | 1 hour | |
| 73. | Pierce's timetable is five weeks | (Rotoworld) Antonio Pierce (neck) could return in "another five weeks or so," a source tells the Newark Star-Ledger. Analysis: Pierce could make it back for the playoffs, but it sounds like his regular season is done. Pierce said the bulging disc in his neck isn't causing him any pain, which means it's not touching any of his nerves. Officially, Piere is out indefinitely and Chase Blackburn is starting at middle linebacker. | 1 hour | |
| 74. | Betts has torn ACL and MCL, will need su... | (Rotoworld) Ladell Betts tore both his ACL and MCL during Sunday's loss to the Cowboys and will need surgery. Analysis: Betts' season is over, just as he was getting a chance to show what he could do with Clinton Portis (concussion) out. The Redskins will now be forced to turn to Rock Cartwright and Quinton Ganther as their primary runners behind a backup-level offensive line. | 2 hours | |
| 75. | Pats reward special teamer with extensio... | (Rotoworld) Patriots signed LB Eric Alexander to a one-year contract extension for what is believed to be $700,000 and a $125,000 signing bonus. Analysis: It's a reward for the core special teamer's solid play. The extension could push to $1.5 million, but Alexander would have to earn more defensive playing time to earn the incentives. | 2 hours | |
| 76. | Bell steps in for Wolfe | (Rotoworld) Kahlil Bell stepped in as Matt Forte's primary backup and rushed four times for 81 yards Sunday night. Analysis: Bell's first carry went for 72 yards, which was the Bears' longest running play since 1989. Bell was signed off the practice squad last week with Garrett Wolfe (kidney) sidelined. He's more of a bruiser and is not worth an add. If Forte went down, the Bears would be forced to go even more pass heavy. | 2 hours | |
| 77. | Jackson not a red zone threat | (Rotoworld) DeSean Jackson does not have a catch in the red zone this season. Analysis: D-Jax has five touchdown catches, but they're all on long plays. Donovan McNabb has struggled in the red zone and is now looking almost exclusively for Brent Celek and Jason Avant. Still, the lack of red zone production hasn't hurt Jackson as he makes big play after big play. He's a very nice WR2. | 2 hours | |
| 78. | Will Davis | (RotoWire) Davis left Sunday's game in the fourth quarter due to a knee injury, the Cardinals' official site reports. Analysis: While he didn't reenter the game, Davis described the injury as a tweak and he said he's fine. That's good news since he seems to have climbed over Bertrand Berry to serve as Chike Okeafor's top backup at outside linebacker. | 2 hours | |
| 79. | Brown plays through hamstring | (Rotoworld) Sheldon Brown tweaked his slightly torn hamstring during Sunday night's win over the Bears. Analysis: Brown had to convince the trainers he could play and then came up a little gimpy after chasing down a long run. He was going to only play in nickel situations, but when Asante Samuel left the game with a stinger Brown sprinted on to the field before the coaches could tell him not to. He'll miss more practice time this week but it's hard to see him sitting out against the Redskins. | 2 hours | |
| 80. | Steve Breaston | (RotoWire) Breaston (right knee) had a quiet day on Sunday in large part because the Cardinals are using fewer three-receiver sets, the Arizona Republic reports. Analysis: After sputtering in Weeks 1-8, the Cardinals' running game has improved markedly in recent weeks. Arizona is averaging 162 rushing yards per game in its last three contests. An increased reliance on the ground game means more two-receiver sets and fewer chances for Breaston (Arizona's third receiver). With the Cardinals running the ball better and with No. 2 receiver Anquan Boldin finally healthy, Breaston could play a smaller role for the rest of the season. We do, however, expect him to receive signif... (More) | 2 hours | |
| 81. | Samuel's stinger confirmed | (Rotoworld) Asante Samuel confirmed that he suffered a stinger during Sunday night's win over the Bears and he will have a precautionary MRI on Monday. Analysis: Samuel offered no prognosis on his status for Week 12. Both Eagles corners are banged up but the secondary should hold up fine against the Redskins' weak passing game next week. | 2 hours | |
| 82. | 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 hours | |
| 83. | Kurt Warner | (RotoWire) While 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. | 2 hours | |
| 84. | Bertrand Berry | (RotoWire) Berry started his fourth game of the season on Sunday, but Will Davis seems to have surpassed him for playing time in some key situations, the Cardinals' official site reports. Analysis: Davis has two sacks in his last three games and he has a lot more upside than the 34-year-old Berry. With Chike Okeafor (back) hoping to return in Week 12, Berry may fall to third on the Cardinals' depth chart. | 2 hours | |
| 85. | Will Davis | (RotoWire) Davis seems to have surpassed Bertrand Berry for playing time in some key situations, the Cardinals' official site reports. Analysis: Davis is steadily improving and he has a lot more upside than the 34-year-old Berry. Starter Chike Okeafor (back) has a good chance to return in Week 12. Davis, not Berry, may serve as his top backup. | 2 hours | |
| 86. | Paul Posluszny | (RotoWire) Posluszny had 12 total tackles and a forced fumble in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars. Analysis: Poz hasn't had less than nine tackles in any of the five games since he returned from a broken arm. He should be a mainstay in your lineup in tackle-oriented leagues. | 3 hours | |
| 87. | Rams | Bulger suffered hamstring injury Week 11 | (KFFL) Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams QB Marc Bulger (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury Week 11 and will undergo an MRI exam Monday, Nov. 23. | 9 hours | |
| 88. | Rams | Possible concussion for J. Smith | (KFFL) Updating a previous item, Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams OT Jason Smith (concussion) left the team's Week 11 game with concussion-like symptoms. | 9 hours | |
| 89. | Rams | J. Smith shaken up Week 11 | (KFFL) CBSSports.com reports St. Louis Rams OT Jason Smith (undisclosed) was "shaken up" during the team's Week 11 game. OG Adam Goldberg was shifted from right guard to right tackle and OL Mark Setterstrom moved to right guard. | 9 hours | |
| 90. | 49ers | Hudson injured Week 11 | (KFFL) Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers CB Marcus Hudson (back) suffered back spasms Week 11. | 9 hours | |
| 91. | 49ers | D. Walker injured Week 11 | (KFFL) Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers TE Delanie Walker (forearm) suffered a left forearm injury Week 11. | 9 hours | |
| 92. | 49ers | Hudson injured Week 11 | (KFFL) Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers S Marcus Hudson (back) suffered back spasms Week 11. | 9 hours | |
| 93. | 49ers | R. Smith injured Week 11 | (KFFL) Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers CB Reggie Smith (groin) suffered a groin injury Week 11. | 9 hours | |
| 94. | 49ers | Roman injured Week 11 | (KFFL) Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers S Mark Roman (ribs) suffered a ribs contusion Week 11. | 9 hours | |
| 95. | 49ers | T. Brown injured Week 11 | (KFFL) Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers CB Tarell Brown (knee) suffered a left knee contusion Week 11. | 9 hours | |
| 96. | 49ers | Battle suffers leg strain Week 11 | (KFFL) Updating a previous item, Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers WR Arnaz Battle (leg) suffered a right leg strain Week 11. | 9 hours | |
| 97. | 49ers | M. Robinson suffered a stinger Week 11 | (KFFL) Updating a previous item, Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers RB Michael Robinson (shoulder) suffered a right shoulder stinger Week 11. | 9 hours | |
| 98. | Cardinals | Fitzgerald moves up franchise receptions list | (KFFL) Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald passed former WR Frank Sanders to move into fourth place on the team's career receptions list. Fitzgerald currently has 497 career receptions. | 10 hours | |
| 99. | Cardinals | Warner sets franchise record | (KFFL) Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Cardinals QB Kurt Warner's two touchdown passes Week 11 gave him 20 for the season. Warner is the first Cardinals quarterback to throw for at least 20 touchdowns in three consecutive seasons. | 10 hours | |
| 100. | Cardinals | Warner suffers apparent concussion Week 11 | (KFFL) Updating a previous item, Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Cardinals QB Kurt Warner (concussion) suffered an apparent concussion Week 11. He will be evaluated during the week to determine his status for Week 12. Warner will undergo neurological tests this week. Warner said, "We were smart with it; we didn't take any chances. I feel good. I think I'm going be just fine, but we'll take it day by day." | 10 hours |