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| 1. | Raiders | Bush to start in Week 11 | (KFFL) David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush will remain the team's starting running back in Week 11. However, head coach Tom Cable is expected to go with the hot hand in a rotation with RBs Darren McFadden and Justin Fargas. | 7 hours | |
| 2. | Breaston limited Friday, should play Sunday | (FFChamps) Arizona Cardinals' wide receiver Steve Breaston (knee) was limited in Friday's practice, but is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Rams. Analysis: Breaston should play, and the Cardinals will throw. The Rams' secondary gets torched on a regular basis, and this weekend should be no different. Breaston is a top-15 play at wideout this Sunday, and owners should insert him into their Week 11 starting lineups in all formats. | 17 hours | |
| 3. | Jennings seeing more playing time | (TheHuddle) The Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns RB Chris Jennings will see more playing time at the expense of RB Jamal Lewis and RB Jerome Harrison. Jennings saw seven carries in the team's Week 10 game. Lewis had 10 carries and Harrison never touched the ball. Head coach Eric Mangini said, "We wanted to take a look at Chris because I think he's earned a look based on the things that he's done and that was something that we did this past week. If he continues to progress in practice, I think that will continue to be the case." Lewis said Jennings has gotten more reps during practices this... (More) | 18 hours | |
| 4. | Browns | Jennings seeing more playing time | (KFFL) Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns RB Chris Jennings will see more playing time at the expense of RB Jamal Lewis and RB Jerome Harrison. Jennings saw seven carries in the team's Week 10 game. Lewis had 10 carries and Harrison never touched the ball. Head coach Eric Mangini said, "We wanted to take a look at Chris because I think he's earned a look based on the things that he's done and that was something that we did this past week. If he continues to progress in practice, I think that will continue to be the case." Lewis said Jennings has gotten more reps during practices this ... (More) | 19 hours | |
| 5. | Turner doubtful | (FFChamps) Atlanta Falcons' running back Michael Turner is listed as doubtful for this Sunday's game against the New York Giants because of the high ankle sprain he sustained last week. He did not practice all week. Analysis: OK, Michael Turner isn't going to play. You heard it here first. Enough already. The only question for the Birds this weekend is whether Jerious Norwood will steal some of Jason Snelling's third-string... (More) | 20 hours | |
| 6. | Lewis limited again, listed as questionable | (FFChamps) Cleveland Browns' running back Jamal Lewis (ankle) was limited again in Friday's practice, and is listed as questionable to face the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Analysis: Speculation is that Lewis will play through the ankle injury, and he could wind up being a top-20 fantasy back this weekend, only because of his matchup with the pitiful Lions. Lewis owners need to be concerned with more than just their boy's ankle, though, as coach Eric Mangini alluded earlier in the week to a desire to get rookie Chris Jennings more involved in the Brownies' backfield mix. On NFL.com, Jennings is actually listed ahead... (More) | 21 hours | |
| 7. | Bush to start against Bengals | (FFChamps) Oakland Raiders' head coach Tom Cable announced that Michael Bush would get the nod as the team's starting tailback against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11. Analysis: Bush topped the century mark last weekend, which pretty much nobody in the fantasy football world forecasted (a stray touchdown, perhaps...but Bush is not known for piling up the yards, even against matador defensive fronts like the Chiefs). And while Bush may be the starter this Sunday against Cincinnati, it's nearly impossible to predict which Raider back will prosper...if any. Cincinnati's defense is number two in the league again... (More) | 22 hours | |
| 8. | Marshall practices Friday | (FFChamps) Denver Broncos' wide receiver Brandon Marshall put in another full day of practice on Friday, and is listed as probable to face the San Diego Chargers. Analysis: All indications are that Marshall will be out there against San Diego. The bigger concern in Denver (and to Brandon's fantasy owners) is who will be getting the ball to him on Sunday. Marshall had two long scores in the first half last weekend against Washington before Orton went down, and the two seem to be developing a chemistry that wasn't there initially after Jay Cutler's departure. If Orton is too banged up to play, More) | 22 hours | |
| 9. | Falcons' Michael Turner doubtful; Roddy White, Jerious Norwood questionable | (FFToolbox) Three of the Atlanta Falcons' more critical offensive skill players are at least questionable to play Sunday against the New York Giants. Running back Michael Turner is the most unlikely of the three to participate. He has not practiced since suffering a high right ankle sprain last Sunday and is listed as doubtful. Jason Snelling is expected to start in his place. Fellow backup running back Jerious Norwood was reportedly a "long shot" to play earlier in the week, but he practi... (More) | 22 hours | |
| 10. | Brandon Marshall practices again in full | (Rotoworld) Brandon Marshall (neck, probable) practiced in full again Friday. Analysis: Marshall won't miss Week 11, but using him in fantasy leagues is a high-risk, if high-upside move. He'll either be playing with a QB that is hurt (Kyle Orton) or one that looked totally inept in the second half of Week 10 (Chris Simms). We'd take Marshall's upside and use him against San Diego. | 23 hours | |
| 11. | Broncos | Marshall probable for Week 11 | (KFFL) Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall (neck) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and is expected to play. | 23 hours | |
| 12. | Brandon Marshall | (RotoWire) Marshall (neck) practiced fully again on Friday and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, the Broncos' official site reports. Analysis: Marshall is coming off a couple of big games, but he could take a bit of a hit this week if Kyle Orton sits and the Broncos are forced to roll with Chris Simms at QB. | 23 hours | |
| 13. | Jamal Lewis | (RotoWire) Lewis (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Analysis: We'd be surprised if Lewis doesn't play this week, but since he is one of just four Browns listed as questionable this week, do check his status before the first wave of kickoffs Sunday. | 1 day | |
| 14. | Jamal Lewis questionable | (Rotoworld) Jamal Lewis (questionable, ankle) was limited in Friday's practice. Analysis: Lewis will play against Detroit, but isn't even a good flex play because of his decreasing role in an awful Cleveland offense and declining ability. | 1 day | |
| 15. | Browns | Lewis limited Friday | (KFFL) Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (ankle) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 20, and is questionable for Week 11. He is expected to play in the game. | 1 day | |
| 16. | Jerious Norwood | (RotoWire) Norwood (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, the New York Daily News' Ralph Vacchiano reports. Analysis: Norwood has missed about a month with this injury, so even if he plays, he'll likely be a distant second to Jason Snelling in terms of offensive touches. Michael Turner, who is listed as doubtful, is not expected to play. | 1 day | |
| 17. | Norwood questionable for Week 11 | (TheHuddle) The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Atlanta Falcons RB Jerious Norwood (hip) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 and will be available. Analysis: Norwood will take some carries from Jason Snelling this week if Michael Turner can't play, and it looks like Turner will be out. However, Snelling will likely see most of the action this week against the Giants. | 1 day | |
| 18. | Norwood questionable | (Rotoworld) Jerious Norwood (hip) is listed as questionable for Week 11. Analysis: Norwood appears likely to make his first appearance since Week 6, but isn't a fantasy option against the Giants. He will be rusty after getting the last four games off and Jason Snelling figures to handle feature back duties. | 1 day | |
| 19. | Falcons | Norwood questionable for Week 11 | (KFFL) D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons RB Jerious Norwood (hip) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 and will be available. | 1 day | |
| 20. | Marshall practices Thursday | (TheHuddle) Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall (neck) participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. He will be able to play in Week 11. Analysis: Look for another WR option this week if you can, because it looks like Chris Simms will be starting at quarterback for Denver. It's asking a lot to trust Simms to be able to connect with Marshall on any sort of regular basis based on the awful game Simms had in relief of Kyle Orton against the Redskins in Week 10. | 1 day | |
| 21. | Broncos | Marshall practices Thursday | (KFFL) Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall (neck) participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. He will be able to play in Week 11. | 1 day | |
| 22. | Willie Parker | (RotoWire) Offensive Coordinator Bruce Arians said Parker still has a role in the ground attack, reports the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Analysis: Arians hinted Parker may have been involved more against the Bengals if Rashard Mendenhall hadn't received such a low number of carries (13). As well, Mewelde Moore came in on a series designated for Parker when the team decided to go no-huddle. Regardless, the starting job belongs to Mendenhall. Parker may see a few more touches if the rotation goes as planned or if the Steelers are up big in a game, but it's not enough to warrant considering him for fantasy purposes at this point. | 1 day | |
| 23. | DeAngelo Williams | (RotoWire) Williams (knee) rushed for 122 yards on 13 carries and picked up a two-point conversion in Thursday's loss to Miami. Analysis: The Panthers only handed the ball off 25 times, but Williams essentially shared the carries with Jonathan Stewart (12 carries, 43 yards). With extra rest, both backs should be able to rest their nagging injuries, perhaps returning the Carolina backfield to its regular 60-40 workload split favoring Williams in Week 12. | 1 day | |
| 24. | Panthers | D. Williams, J. Stewart active for Week 11 | (KFFL) Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers DeAngelo Williams (knee) and RB Jonathan Stewart (Achilles') are active for the team's Week 11 game. | 1 day | |
| 25. | D-Will rushes for 122 yards in Week 11 | (Rotoworld) DeAngelo Williams rushed 13 times for 122 yards and added one reception for nine yards against the Dolphins in Week 11. Analysis: Averaging close to 10 yards a pop, an explosive Williams couldn't be stopped by a previous stout Dolphins run defense. Had the coaches not been trying to build confidence in Jake Delhomme, Williams could have threatened 200 yards. Having learned a valuable lesson, the Panthers will look to get the ball back in Williams' hands next week against the Jets. With six straight games over 100 total yards, he remains a must-start RB1. | 1 day | |
| 26. | Ginn held to 32 yards in Week 11 | (Rotoworld) Ted Ginn caught four passes for 32 yards against the Panthers in Week 11. Analysis: Ginn started for the second straight week, but he rotated with Greg Camarillo and Brian Hartline. His six targets tied Davone Bess for the team lead, and the four receptions are his most since Week 2. He's still not worthy of a roster spot in 12-team leagues. | 1 day | |
| 27. | Norwood practices for first time in a month | (FFChamps) Atlanta Falcons' running back Jerious Norwood practiced with the team for the first time in over a month, albeit on a limited basis. The Falcons' No. 2 back has been out since October 18th with a hip injury, and seems unlikely to play a significant role this Sunday against the New York Giants. With starter Michael Turner also likely being sidelined due to his high ankle sprain, third-stringer Jason Snelling should get the start in New York. Analysis: Norwood is an explosive back ... (More) | 1 day | |
| 28. | Panthers inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The Carolina Panthers have announced the following players as inactive for tonight's game against the Miami Dolphins: RB Mike Goodson, WR Kenneth Moore, S Charles Godfrey, FB Brad Hoover, OG Duke Robinson, DE Charles Johnson, DE Hilee Taylor, and QB A.J. Feeley. Analysis: Breathe easy...DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart, who were both listed as questionable, will play for the Panthers tonight. It's not an easy matchup against the seventh-ranked Dolphins run defense, but include them in your starting lineup if you would normally do so. | 1 day | |
| 29. | Panthers | D. Williams, J. Stewart active for Week 11 | (KFFL) Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers DeAngelo Williams (knee) and RB Jonathan Stewart (Achilles') are active for the team's Week 11 game. | 1 day | |
| 30. | Browns | Lewis limited Thursday | (KFFL) Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 19. He is expected to play in Week 11. | 1 day | |
| 31. | Jamal Lewis | (RotoWire) Lewis (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant Thursday. Analysis: We'll see where Lewis ends up on Friday's injury report, but so far there there doesn't seem to be major concern about his Week 11 availability. | 1 day | |
| 32. | Jamal Lewis limited again Thursday | (Rotoworld) Jamal Lewis (ankle) was limited again in Thursday's practice. Analysis: Lewis has been limited for the past few weeks, but he's fully expected to start against the Lions. Even against the Lions, he's just our 37th ranked fantasy RB for this week. | 2 days | |
| 33. | Falcons | Norwood limited Thursday | (KFFL) Updating a previous report, D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons RB Jerious Norwood (hip) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 19, and is likely to play in Week 11. | 2 days | |
| 34. | DeAngelo Williams | (RotoWire) Williams (knee) is expected to play Thursday against Miami, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Analysis: We expected this outcome even after Williams missed Wednesday's practice, so this shouldn't come as a surprise if you've been following Williams' player notes. Check back about an hour before kickoff for final confirmation, but both Williams and backfield mate Jonathan Stewart are expected to play against the Dolphins. | 2 days | |
| 35. | Stewart expected to play | (FFChamps) Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart is expected to play in tonight's game against the Dolphins, according to a Tweet this afternoon from ESPN's Adam Schefter. Stewart is listed as questionable on the injury report because of his lingering Achilles' tendon injury; however, he is listed as questionable every week because of the ailment and keeps playing. Moreover, he practiced fully on Wednesday. Analysis: The Dolphins are stout against the run, but Stewart is an every-week threat to at least hit paydirt from short range. If he is typically in your fantasy lineup, don't let his misleading questionabl... (More) | 2 days | |
| 36. | Williams expected to play | (FFChamps) Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams is expected to play in tonight's game against the Dolphins, according to a Tweet this afternoon from ESPN's Adam Schefter. Williams did not practice Wednesday beause of his sore knee and is listed as questionable for the game. Analysis: Williams was a game time decision this past Sunday after being listed as questionable, yet played the entire game. The Dolphins will be a tough matchup, but we suspect Schefter is right and that Williams will suit up. In most cases, unless you are loaded at running back, that means he should be in your fantasy lineup as well. | 2 days | |
| 37. | Brandon Marshall | (RotoWire) Marshall (neck and back) returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday, the Denver Post reports. Analysis: We'll see where he lands on Friday's official injury report, but we'd be surprised if Marshall wasn't out there Sunday against the Chargers. | 2 days | |
| 38. | Marshall practices Thursday | (TheHuddle) The Denver Post reports Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall (neck) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 19. Analysis: Marshall's going to be fine to play, but his Fantasy stock has taken a nosedive for Week 11 with the news that Kyle Orton's status is extremely questionable. Marshall disappeared when backup Chris Simms took over for Orton last week against Washington; if Simms starts this week, there a good chance Marshall will disappear again. | 2 days | |
| 39. | Brandon Marshall returns to Broncos prac... | (Rotoworld) Brandon Marshall (neck, back) returned to practice Thursday. Analysis: Marshall has been banged up the past two weeks, but he's in no danger of missing Sunday's game against the Chargers. We have him ranked as the No. 7 option at wide receiver this week. | 2 days | |
| 40. | Norwood returns to practice Thursday | (TheHuddle) The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Atlanta Falcons RB Jerious Norwood (hip) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 19, after missing the last four games with an injured hip flexor. Analysis: Norwood's return to practice is a good indication he'll be able to play in Week 11 against the Giants and see a significant amount of action. Those who plucked Jason Snelling off the waiver wire assuming he'd get the vast majority of carries in Michael Turner's absence may be disappointed. | 2 days | |
| 41. | Broncos | Marshall practices Thursday | (KFFL) Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall (neck) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 19. | 2 days | |
| 42. | Falcons | Norwood returns to practice Thursday | (KFFL) D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons RB Jerious Norwood (hip) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 19, after missing the last four games with an injured hip flexor. | 2 days | |
| 43. | Jerious Norwood | (RotoWire) Norwood (hip) was a limited practice participant Thursday, the Falcons' official site reports. Analysis: More on Norwood's status Friday, but Thursday's participation is a positive step for him after missing four straight games. Meanwhile, Michael Turner did not practice Thursday, which leaves Jason Snelling and Aaron Stecker as the Falcons' healthiest running back options heading into the weekend. | 2 days | |
| 44. | Williams will play Thursday | (Rotoworld) DeAngelo Williams (knee, questionable) is expected to play Thursday night, confirms ESPN's Adam Schefter. Analysis: Coach John Fox already acknowledged that Williams sat out practice on Wednesday just to rest. He's a full go and is a RB1 even against the solid Dolphins' run defense. | 2 days | |
| 45. | Jerious Norwood returns to Falcons pract... | (Rotoworld) Jerious Norwood (hip) returned to a limited practice Thursday. Analysis: This is Norwood's first practice since injuring his hip on Oct. 18. Even if he's active against the Giants Sunday, it's hard to see him having a major role. We're expecting Jason Snelling to start and get the majority of work. Aaron Stecker would be the No. 3 back. | 2 days | |
| 46. | Hasselbeck resumes practicing regularly | (Rotoworld) Matt Hasselbeck (ribs, shoulder) practiced on a Wednesday for the first time since Week 8. Analysis: It's a good sign that Hasselbeck is getting a little healthier as the season goes on. He's thrown for more than 300 yards in two straight games as the Seahawks have gone pass heavy. Considering they are facing a tough Vikings' front seven without Julius Jones this week, expect another 35-40 attempts. New starting running back excels as a pass-catcher as well. | 2 days | |
| 47. | Norwood still very iffy for Week 11 | (FFChamps) According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Falcons' running back Jerious Norwood is a "long shot" to play this weekend, when the team travels to New York to play the Giants. Analysis: Michael Turner's high ankle sprain has opened the door for another back in Atlanta to get some run.Norwood started the season as the Falcons' No. 2 option in the backfield, but he has missed the last four games with a hip flexor. That allowed Jason Snelling to step in last week... (More) | 2 days | |
| 48. | Williams questionable for Thursday night | (FFChamps) Carolina Panthers' running back DeAngelo Williams is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Miami Dolphins. Williams was questionable for Week 10, as well, but played a full compliment of snaps and showed no ill effects of his lingering knee injury in a victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Analysis: Williams averaged nearly 5.0 YPC on 17 carries last weekend, despite being a game-time decision. There were no reports of Williams tweaking the knee any further, and the fact that Carolina gave him a significant workload against the Falcons in Week 10 makes us think the knee isn't a huge... (More) | 2 days | |
| 49. | Colts | Vinatieri misses practice Wednesday | (KFFL) Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri (knee) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 2 days | |
| 50. | Falcons | Norwood misses practice Wednesday | (KFFL) Atlanta Falcons RB Jerious Norwood (hip) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 2 days | |
| 51. | Brandon Marshall held out of practice | (Rotoworld) Brandon Marshall was held out of Broncos practice Wednesday with a neck injury. Analysis: Marshall, coming off a dominant 134-yard, two-score effort against a tough Redskins secondary, was banged up at one point in Week 10 but finished the game. Marshall is likely in no danger of sitting out against San Diego. | 2 days | |
| 52. | Broncos | Marshall misses practice Wednesday | (KFFL) Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall (neck) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 2 days | |
| 53. | Brandon Marshall | (RotoWire) Marshall (neck) did not practice Wednesday, the Broncos' official site reports. Analysis: This is the first we've heard of this injury, so don't panic just yet. More on his Marshall's status for Sunday's big game against the Charges as the week continues. | 2 days | |
| 54. | Jamal Lewis | (RotoWire) Lewis (ankle) was listed as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, the Browns' official site reports. Analysis: So far there has been no red flags regarding Lewis' Week 11 status and assuming he plays, facing the Lions Sunday makes him worthy of lineup consideration. | 2 days | |
| 55. | Browns | Lewis limited Wednesday | (KFFL) Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 2 days | |
| 56. | Jamal Lewis limited Wednesday | (Rotoworld) Jamal Lewis (ankle) was limited in Browns practice Wednesday. Analysis: Lewis got the ball 11 times in Week 10, generating just 41 yards. We couldn't responsibly recommend the declining back even at Detroit in Week 11. | 2 days | |
| 57. | Jerious Norwood | (RotoWire) The Atlanta Journal-Constitution says Norwood "looks like a longshot" to play Sunday against the Giants. He did not practice Wednesday. Analysis: Neither Norwood nor Michael Turner has been ruled out, but all signs seem to point to Jason Snelling as the primary runner this week. Norwood has missed the last four games with the hip injury. | 3 days | |
| 58. | Report: Norwood a 'long shot' to face Gi... | (Rotoworld) According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jerious Norwood (hip) "looks like a long shot" to be ready for Week 11. Analysis: Norwood just began running on back-to-back days, so his role will surely be extremely minor against the Giants if he's active. Jason Snelling says he is preparing to be Atlanta's featured runner with Michael Turner (high ankle sprain) almost certainly out. The Falcons may have just two backs active on game day: Snelling and 34-year-old special teamer Aaron Stecker. | 3 days | |
| 59. | Norwood misses practice | (Rotoworld) Jerious Norwood (hip) missed Falcons practice on Wednesday. Analysis: Norwood worked on the side as the rest of the team practiced, and coach Mike Smith is "hopeful" that the scatback will be able to return Wednesday. If Norwood is out, Jason Snelling will be an every-down back at New York. | 3 days | |
| 60. | Panthers | Williams questionable for Week 11 | (KFFL) Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. He is listed as questionable for Week 11. | 3 days | |
| 61. | Falcons | Hope Norwood could play in Week 11 | (KFFL) D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports the Atlanta Falcons hope RB Jerious Norwood (hip) will be able to play in Week 11. | 3 days | |
| 62. | Browns | Tried new things in Week 10 | (KFFL) Tony Grossi, of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports the Cleveland Browns tried some new things on offense in Week 10 against the Baltimore Ravens. They frequently utilized a no-huddle offense and the Wildcat formation. They also surprised many by activating No. 3 RB Chris Jennings, who took some carries away from RB Jamal Lewis. | 3 days | |
| 63. | DeAngelo Williams | (RotoWire) Williams (knee) was held out of Wednesday's practice and is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Dolphins, Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald reports. Analysis: A couple of things to consider. First, the Panthers have been very liberal with the questionable tag this season. Second, Williams wasn't mentioned as a non-participant in practice earlier in the week. Third, Williams played in Week 10 after carrying a questionable tag and missing practice on Friday. We think he'll be able to play on Thursday night, but you'll want to check back about an hour before kickoff just to be certain. | 3 days | |
| 64. | DeAngelo Williams rests on Wednesday | (Rotoworld) Panthers coach John Fox acknowledged Wednesday that DeAngelo Williams (knee, questionable) sat out practice only to "rest." Analysis: Williams hasn't been limping and is playing well despite the alleged injury. Safely consider him a lock to lead Carolina in touches on Thursday night. | 3 days | |
| 65. | Raiders | McFadden not an option to return kicks | (KFFL) Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden will not be used as a kick returner, according to head coach Tom Cable, despite having success in that role in college. | 3 days | |
| 66. | Report: Kyle Orton likely to play despite ankle injury | (FFToolbox) Denver Broncos quarterback Chris Simms completed just three of his 13 passes and threw a pick in relief of Kyle Orton, who left the team's week 10 game in the second quarter due to an ankle injury. After that performance, the Broncos must be breathing a sigh of relief with the news that Orton will likely play this Sunday against the San Diego Chargers, according to the NFL Network. Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels said on Monday that he wouldn't know until later in the week if Orton's sprained left ankle will prevent him from play... (More) | 3 days | |
| 67. | Jerious Norwood | (RotoWire) Norwood (hip) may be the Falcons' starting running back if Michael Turner (ankle) is unable to play Sunday against the Giants, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Analysis: The Falcons' training staff is being very dodgy in their answers concerning Turner's availability for Sunday, but Norwood fantasy owners should keep in mind that he isn't at 100 percent either. Norwood has yet to practice the entire month of November on account of his injury and the birth of his son, and he's had a very sluggish start to the season anyhow, so you can't be too sure of starting him at this stage of the game. We'll try to have a more clear game plan for you as game da... (More) | 4 days | |
| 68. | DeAngelo Williams | (RotoWire) Williams (knee) hasn't appeared on the Panthers' injury report for Week 11. Analysis: The final report of the week will come out on Wednesday, but it's unlikely that Williams' name will be on it as anything other than probable as the knee issues that bothered him last week haven't resurfaced over the last couple of weeks. | 4 days | |
| 69. | Steelers | Parker to see action every third series | (KFFL) Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB Willie Parker will likely be utilized every third series at least on offense for the time being. "Get back to work every third series,'' Parker said of the plan. "I just have to do something." Parker said he is over his toe injury, although he will continue to wear the special Nike shoes built for him the rest of the season. "I'm ready to get on that field now. It's just a matter of time. I'm waiting patiently. I'm waiting and, when my time comes, my number is called, I have to make the best of it." | 4 days | |
| 70. | Browns | Jennings serves as No. 2 running back in Week 11 | (KFFL) Jeff Schudel, of The Morning Journal, reports Cleveland Browns RB Chris Jennings played as the No. 2 running back behind RB Jamal Lewis in Week 11. Jennings had three carries in the first half for nine yards. | 4 days | |
| 71. | Lewis has another rough night in Week 10 | (Rotoworld) Jamal Lewis rushed ten times for 36 yards in Week 10 against the Ravens. Analysis: Lewis also added one catch for five yards. He probably can't wait to retire to get away from this dysfunctional team. There aren't any better options in the Cleveland backfield, so J-Lew will continue to dominate carries. Lewis and the Browns go to Detroit next week. | 4 days | |
| 72. | Donald Driver | (RotoWire) Driver had four receptions for 50 yards in Sunday's win over the Cowboys. Analysis: Aaron Rodgers completed passes to 10 different receivers as the Packers relied on a bounty of short, quick throws to negate the pass rush and keep their quarterback upright. The balanced distribution prevented any receiver from having a big day, but it didn't stop Driver from posting his eighth straight game of at least 50 yards. | 4 days | |
| 73. | Orton's status unclear | (FFChamps) Denver Broncos' head coach Josh McDaniels is still not certain of starting quarterback Kyle Orton's status for Week 11. Orton was injured just before halftime in the team's 27-17 loss to the Washington Redskins on Sunday. After throwing for nearly 200 yards and a pair of scores in the first half, Orton sprained an ankle and did not return. His replacement, Chris Simms, finished 3-of-13, for 13 yards, and amassed a quarterback rating of 7.5 for the day. Analysis: Despite the Broncos recent three-game slide, they are still in the thick of the... (More) | 4 days | |
| 74. | Turner has high ankle sprain | (FFChamps) Updating an earlier report, Falcons running back Michael Turner reportedly does have a high ankle sprain rather than just an ankle sprain. The high ankle sprain diagnosis is being reported by the Atlanta Journal Constitution. It is unknown how long he will be sidelined, but the Falcons have re-signed Aaron Stecker for running back depth. Analysis: Jerious Norwood is ready to return from the strained right hip flexor that has sidelined him the last four games. Norwood should be a ... (More) | 4 days | |
| 75. | Norwood, Snelling to share carries? | (Rotoworld) The Atlanta Journal-Constitution writes that Jerious Norwood and Jason Snelling "would split carries" against the Giants in Week 11 if Michael Turner (high ankle sprain) is unable to play. Analysis: However, the paper also acknowledges that Norwood (hip strain) only began running last week. It's safe to assume that Snelling and Norwood would share the backfield equally if Norwood was healthy, but he hasn't played or practiced in a month. Snelling is a much better bet for fantasy production -- and goal-line carries -- even if Norwood returns to the field this week. | 4 days | |
| 76. | Lewis active for Browns on MNF vs. Raven... | (Rotoworld) Jamal Lewis (ankle) is active for the Browns on Monday night. Analysis: This was expected all along, but Lewis still isn't a fantasy option for tonight. He has zero ability to make people miss and it is a bad matchup for him against the Ravens. | 4 days | |
| 77. | Matt Hasselbeck | (RotoWire) Hasselbeck (shoulder) threw for 315 yards and a touchdown Sunday on 26-of-52 passing for his second consecutive 300-yard game. He threw two interceptions. Analysis: Hasselbeck's injured shoulder did not pose a problem as he threw a season-high 52 passes. The Seahawks likely will throw a ton in Week 11 as well, as they play at the Vikings, who boast one of the league's best run defenses. | 4 days | |
| 78. | Jerious Norwood close? | (Rotoworld) According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jerious Norwood (hip) is "close" to returning. Analysis: Norwood hasn't practiced or played in a month, so he's almost certainly not ready for a big role despite Michael Turner's high ankle sprain. Jason Snelling is a good bet to carry a close-to-full workload Sunday at the Giants. | 5 days | |
| 79. | Jerious Norwood | (RotoWire) Coach Mike Smith said Monday that "we are certainly hoping Norwood (hip) will be back" for Sunday's game against the Giants, the Falcons' official site reports. Analysis: Norwood's status is suddenly key, in light of Michael Turner's ankle injury. It's been a tough season for Norwood, but there is a chance for him to carve out a role in the coming weeks along with Jason Snelling if Turner is forced to miss time, which seems likely at this point. | 5 days | |
| 80. | Michael Turner does have high ankle sprain | (FFToolbox) Atlanta Falcons stud running back Michael Turner does indeed have a high ankle sprain. Typically, a high-ankle sprain entails a recovery time of 4-6 weeks, but according to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports, the team is optimistic that Turner won't be shelved for as long as high ankle sprains usually keep players out because he doesn't have an extensive injury history. Turner ran for 111 yards on nine carries before he left the game with 9:08 left in the second quarter. He was replaced by Jason Snelling, who ran pretty well, albeit against a prett... (More) | 5 days | |
| 81. | Darren McFadden | (RotoWire) McFadden (knee) returned to action on Sunday but had just four carries for 11 yards in the Raiders' loss to the Chiefs. Analysis: Fellow running backs Michael Bush and Justin Fargas both must have sensed that they could lose some playing time with McFadden back in action, because both of them played well against the Chiefs -- Bush ran for over 100 yards and Fargas scored a touchdown in his second straight game. Expect the Raiders to continue rotating their running backs in some fashion over the next few weeks. | 5 days | |
| 82. | Falcons | Week 10 Inactives | (KFFL) The Atlanta Falcons have declared WR Brian Finneran, SS Charlie Peprah, OT Garrett Reynolds, RB Jerious Norwood, QB John Parker Wilson, OT Sam Baker, LB Spencer Adkins, DL Trey Lewis inactive for Week 10. | 5 days | |
| 83. | Turner undergoes MRI on ankle | (FFChamps) Falcons running back Michael Turner is undergoing an MRI on his injured right ankle today, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Turner sustained the injury during yesterday's game against the Panthers and left the stadium with his foot in a protective boot. Analysis: The injury has initially been reported as a high ankle sprain, but that will be definitively determined today. If it's a high ankle sprain, he could be sidelined up to a month or so. If it's your garden variety low ankle sprain, he might still miss some time. Either way, it's a huge loss for fantasy owners. Be prepared to p... (More) | 5 days | |
| 84. | Raiders | McFadden quiet in return | (KFFL) Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (knee) had 11 yards rushing on four carries in his return to action in Week 10. | 5 days | |
| 85. | Parker plays just two downs against Cinc... | (Rotoworld) Willie Parker played just two downs against the Bengals Sunday. Analysis: He played just one down the previous week against Denver. Parker is obviously no threat to Rashard Mendenhall's starting job. | 5 days | |
| 86. | Clark catches four passes in Week 10 win | (Rotoworld) Dallas Clark caught four passes for 65 yards in Week 10. Analysis: The Patriots made it a point to stop Clark and were largely successful. Of course, keying in on a tight end will clear space for other receivers and that's how the Colts staged their incredible comeback. Clark remains an exceptional TE1 heading into Week 11 against the Ravens. | 5 days | |
| 87. | Ted Ginn | (RotoWire) After receiving his starting job back before the game, Ginn caught exactly zero passes in Week 10. Analysis: The only reason Miami keeps giving Ginn chances to start is that he is the only deep threat on the team, but he doesn't get open consistently, and drops too many passes. | 5 days | |
| 88. | Cardinals | Warner throws for 340 yards Week 10 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Arizona Cardinals QB Kurt Warner was 29-for-38 for 340 yards with two touchdown passes Week 10 against the Seattle Seahawks. Warner became the 29th player in NFL history to throw 200 touchdown passes. He also had his 51st 300-yard passing game, tying former NFL QB Dan Fouts for fourth on the NFL career list. | 5 days | |
| 89. | Seahawks | Hasselbeck throws for 315 yards Week 10 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Seattle Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck was 26-for-52 for 315 yards with a touchdown pass and two interceptions Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals. | 5 days | |
| 90. | McFadden's return unremarkable | (FFChamps) In his first game back from knee surgery, Oakland Raiders' running back Darren McFadden had only four carries for 11 yards. Analysis: Michael Bush ran for over 100 yards, and Justin Fargas scored a touchdown...yet many thought that McFadden would be the Raider back to shine against the Chiefs today. Oops. McFadden appears a few weeks away from a significant workload, and owners have to wonder if a tripod time share is in order by the Bay for the rest of 2009. | 5 days | |
| 91. | Randy McMichael | (RotoWire) McMichael had two receptions for 30 yards during the Rams' Week 10 loss to the Saints. Analysis: That's about par for the course for McMichael who now has 20 receptions for 201 yards and zero touchdowns on the season. The fact that No. 2 tight end Daniel Fells seems to be the primary tight end target at the goal line (three touchdowns) even makes McMichael less viable as a fantasy option. | 5 days | |
| 92. | McFadden used sparingly in Raiders' loss | (Rotoworld) Darren McFadden rushed just four times for 11 yards in the Raiders' loss to the Chiefs. Analysis: McFadden was used sparingly in his first game coming off knee surgery. Perhaps Oakland's coaches weren't impressed with his pregame warmups, as Michael Bush started the game with Justin Fargas coming in for relief. It will take a couple of weeks for McFadden to get back in the groove. | 5 days | |
| 93. | Hasselbeck passes for 315 yards in loss | (Rotoworld) Matt Hasselbeck completed 26-of-52 for 315 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions against the Cardinals in Week 10. Analysis: Seattle went pass-heavy for a second straight week, and Hasselbeck staked the team to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. It was a different story in the second half, though, as Hasselbeck was harassed and largely shut down. After a second straight 300-yard performance, he's a borderline QB1 at Minnesota next week. | 5 days | |
| 94. | Driver goes for 50 yards on four grabs | (Rotoworld) Donald Driver caught four balls for 50 yards in Week 10. Analysis: Driver led Green Bay with eight targets and nearly caught a third-quarter touchdown pass, but a Dallas defensive back made a big play to bat it down. Driver still has at least 50 yards in every game since the season opener. He has a fairly favorable matchup against San Francisco in Week 11. | 5 days | |
| 95. | Kurt Warner | (RotoWire) Warner completed 29-of-38 passes for 340 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 31-20 victory over the Seahawks. Analysis: He has put together back-to-back turnover-free games after an ugly six-turnover performance in Week 8. Warner's receivers are as healthy as they have been all season and that helped him to his highest yardage total of the season in Week 10. This was Warner's first 300-yard game since Week 5. Warner is completing 66.9 percent of his passes this season. We're expecting more good things in Week 11 against the Rams and beyond. | 5 days | |
| 96. | Kurt Warner throws for 340 yards in vict... | (Rotoworld) Kurt Warner completed 29-of-38 passes for 340 yards and two touchdowns against the Seahawks in Week 10. Analysis: Warner became the 29th player in NFL history to reach 200 touchdown passes on his fourth-quarter connection with Larry Fitzgerald. While he still can't get anything going beyond 20 yards, he deserves credit for his accuracy and decision making in the short passing game. Warner has come back strong since his five-pick game in Week 9, and he's a viable QB1 against the Rams next week. | 5 days | |
| 97. | Colts inactives for Week 10 | (FFChamps) The Indianapolis Colts have announced the following players as inactive for today's game against the New England Patriots: QB Jim Sorgi, K Adam Vinatieri, WR Anthony Gonzalez, CB Kelvin Hayden, DB Aaron Francisco, T Tony Ugoh, G Mike Pollak and TE Tom Santi. Analysis: Rookies Pierre Garcon and Austin Collie will get their first taste of the big rivalry between the Colts and Pats. They will continue to start in place Gonzalez. Matt Stover will kick again for the Colts, replacing V... (More) | 5 days | |
| 98. | Brandon Marshall | (RotoWire) Marshall had five catches for 134 yards and two touchdowns, as well as one carry for nine yards on Sunday against Washington. Analysis: A huge game for Marshall, who did a majority of his work in the first half before quarterback Kyle Orton was injured and did not return for the second half. Marshall's touchdowns were 40 and 75 yards in the first quarter and established him early as a big threat. While the Broncos have now lost three straight, Marshall has been improving significantly and is close to being back to the elite status he had last season. | 5 days | |
| 99. | DeAngelo Williams | (RotoWire) Williams (knee) gained 92 yards on 19 carries and caught one pass for 30 yards in Sunday's 28-19 win over Atlanta. Analysis: The good news is that Williams was able to play after missing practice on Friday. The bad news is that Jonathan Stewart scored a pair of touchdowns, including a one-yard run in the first quarter. | 5 days | |
| 100. | Turner injures ankle in loss | (FFChamps) Atlanta Falcons' running back Michael Turner injured his right ankle in the team's 28-19 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Turner had 111 yards on nine carries before going down, but did not return to the game. Analysis: Turner is just one in a long list of big names to go down on Sunday. He was having a great afternoon, and fantasy owners probably thought he was on the way to carrying their squads to victory today, single-handedly. Jason Snelling (the last man standing in the Atlanta backfield, with More) | 6 days |