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| 1. | Romo squeaks out ugly win over Redskins | (Rotoworld) Tony Romo completed 15-of-27 passes for 158 yards with one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's win over the Redskins. Analysis: This was another terrible performance by the Cowboys offense. They wisely tried to implement a run-heavy attack early, but that failed to put points on the board. Then they went to the pass and Romo struggled to connect with any of his wideouts. Romo has a short week to get ready for the Raiders on Thanksgiving day. | 40 minutes | |
| 2. | Derrick Ward goes for 40 total yards | (Rotoworld) Derrick Ward had seven carries for 26 yards and caught three balls for 14 in the Bucs' Week 11 loss. Analysis: The Bucs have begun using fullback Earnest Graham as a ball carrier again, which will crush any fantasy upside that Ward and starter Cadillac Williams already didn't have. Ward will get around ten touches a game moving forward. He needs a Caddy injury to matter in fantasy leagues. | 45 minutes | |
| 3. | Hasselbeck throws for 231 yards in loss | (Rotoworld) Matt Hasselbeck completed 19-of-26 passes for 231 yards and one interception against the Vikings before giving way to Seneca Wallace late in the fourth quarter. Analysis: Disappointing numbers given the Seahawks' early deficit and lack of rushing success, as Hasselbeck had attempted 50 passes in each of the past two games. He missed a rushing touchdown by a half-yard before leaving. | 1 hour | |
| 4. | Cowboys | Romo injures hip but returns | (KFFL) Joe Buck, of FOX Sports, reports Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo (hip) sustained a hip contusion in the first quarter of Week 11 play but returned to action. | 3 hours | |
| 5. | Browns inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The Cleveland Browns have announced the following players as inactive for today's game against the Detroit Lions: WR Brian Robiskie, WR Jake Allen, RB Jerome Harrison, DE David Veikune, LB Arnold Harrison, G Billy Yates, DB Coye Francies, and QB Brett Ratliff. Analysis: Jamal Lewis is active and will start against the Lions. If there is a game to use Lewis, it would be against the Detroit defense. He will be backed up by Chris Jennings since Harrison is inactive. Joshua Cribbs, who was listed as questionable, is also active. | 5 hours | |
| 6. | Harrison, Robiskie among Browns inactive... | (Rotoworld) Browns declared RB Jerome Harrison, WR Brian Robiskie, DB Coye Francies, LB David Veikune, OL Billy Yates, WR Jake Allen and LB Arnold Harrison inactive for Week 11 against the Lions. Analysis: Harrison has been passed on the depth chart by Chris Jennings, while Robiskie has one catch all season. | 5 hours | |
| 7. | Falcons inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The Atlanta Falcons have declared the following players as inactive for today's game against the New York Giants: RB Michael Turner, RB Jerious Norwood, WR Brian Finneran, LB Spencer Adkins, OT Garrett Reynolds, DT Trey Lewis, OL Quinn Ojinnaka, and third QB John Parker Wilson. Analysis: Jason Snelling will get the start at running back for the Falcons, and the answer to the question of how much time would be split between he and More) | 5 hours | |
| 8. | Falcons RBs Norwood, Turner are both ina... | (Rotoworld) Jerious Norwood (hip) and Michael Turner (ankle) are both inactive for Week 11 against the Giants. Analysis: Norwood got some practice time in this week, but it wasn't enough to get him cleared for his usual duties. Jason Snelling will be an every-down back at New York. The Falcons' other inactives are WR Brian Finneran, LB Spencer Adkins, OT Garrett Reynolds, DT Trey Lewis, OL Quinn Ojinnaka, and third QB John Parker Wilson. | 5 hours | |
| 9. | Browns | Harrison inactive | (KFFL) Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jerome Harrison has been deactivated for Week 11. | 5 hours | |
| 10. | Brown injury update | (TheHuddle) The South Florida Sun-Sentinel, report Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown (foot) underwent surgery Friday, Nov. 20, to repair a Lisfranc fracture to his right foot and head coach Tony Sparano said the surgery 'went well.' Although it is uncertain how long Brown's recovery time will be, OG Donald Thomas suffered a similar injury in the opening game last year and began training four months later. Analysis: All signs point to a full recovery for Brown who is in a contract year this season. The injury will likely lower his value to NFL teams who may be interested in making an offer in the offseason howeve... (More) | 18 hours | |
| 11. | Johnson denies he wants out of Houston | (Rotoworld) Andre Johnson denied an ESPN The Magazine report that he plans to force a trade if the Texans don't make the playoffs. Analysis: "That didn't come from me. ... I make my own decisions, and I plan on being here until I retire," Johnson said. Johnson signed an eight-year, $60 million contract in March of 2007 and it's very unlikely he's going anywhere before that deal is up. The Texans are at 5-4 right now but still have a solid shot at making the postseason for the first time in franchise history. | 1 day | |
| 12. | Ellis out for Week 11 | (FFChamps) New Orleans Saints' defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis has been downgraded to out for Week 11. He sprained his knee in Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins, and practiced this week for the first time in nearly a month. Analysis: The Saints have gotten brutalized on the ground in Ellis' absence (giving up a combined 431 yards to opponents' lead backs in thethree games he's been hurt). He is their most talented body on the D-line, and definitely their best run-stuffer. The fact that he won't go increases the fantasy value of Cadillac Williams and <... (More) | 1 day | |
| 13. | Harrison doesn't want to talk | (Rotoworld) Jerome Harrison is refusing to talk to the media because he might say what he really thinks. Analysis: Harrison clearly isn't happy that he's been passes on the depth chart by Chris Jennings. Coach Eric Mangini didn't give any real reason for Harrison getting zero carries against the Ravens on Monday night, simply saying that different packages are for different runners. Even though Harrison flashed potential when Jamal Lewis was out earlier this season, he can now be safely dropped in all leagues. | 1 day | |
| 14. | Dolphins | Brown injury update | (KFFL) Harvey Fialkov and Omar Kelly, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, report Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown (foot) underwent surgery Friday, Nov. 20, to repair a Lisfranc fracture to his right foot and head coach Tony Sparano said the surgery "went well." Although it is uncertain how long Brown's recovery time will be, OG Donald Thomas suffered a similar injury in the opening game last year and began training four months later. | 1 day | |
| 15. | 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. | 1 day | |
| 16. | Jones limited, questionable | (FFChamps) Houston Texans' wide receiver Jacoby Jones (calf) was limited in practice Friday, and is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Tennessee Titans. Analysis: Jones was limited in practice, and appears will not be 100% by gametime, even with the extra day to rest and heal. Jones is a supremely athletic wideout with big play potential in the Texans' high octane offense. He is terribly inconsistent though. Obviously, as long as robo-receiver Andre Johnson is in town, Jones will never be more than a second option. More) | 1 day | |
| 17. | 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) | 1 day | |
| 18. | Chargers | Gates practices Friday, will play Week 11 | (KFFL) San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) practiced Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and will play. | 1 day | |
| 19. | 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-strin... (More) | 1 day | |
| 20. | Saints | Three miss practice, out for Week 11 | (KFFL) New Orleans Saints WR Lance Moore (ankle), CB Jabari Greer (groin) and CB Tracy Porter (knee) missed the team's practice Friday, Nov. 20, and are out for Week 11. | 1 day | |
| 21. | Gates practices, is probable | (FFChamps) San Diego Chargers' tight end Antonio Gates practiced in full on Friday, and is listed as probable against the Denver Broncos. Analysis: It's the biggest game of the year in the AFC West (a.k.a., the ONLY game in the AFC West that will matter all year), so expect Gates to suit-up and be roaming the middle of the suddenly Charmin-esque Broncos' defense come Sunday. Unfortunately for Gates, a certain Brian Dawkins also calls this territory home, and though Denver has shown cracks the last few weeks, we think Dawkins' presence downgrades Gates to a borderline No. 1/No. 2 fantasy tight end this weekend. | 1 day | |
| 22. | Ronnie Brown | (RotoWire) Brown underwent surgery on his right foot Friday, according to the Dolphins web site. Analysis: The surgery was deemed a success. As for his availability for the start of the 2010 season, head coach Tony Sparano was unwilling to speculate. This is the second major injury in three years for Brown as he suffered a torn ACL in 2007. | 1 day | |
| 23. | Lewis limited again, listed as questionable | (FFChamps) Cleveland Browns' running back Jamal Lewis (ankle) was limited again in Friday's practice, and is listed as questionable to face the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Analysis: Speculation is that Lewis will play through the ankle injury, and he could wind up being a top-20 fantasy back this weekend, only because of his matchup with the pitiful Lions. Lewis owners need to be concerned with more than just their boy's ankle, though, as coach Eric Mangini alluded earlier in the week to a desire to get rookie Chris Jennings more involved in the Brownies' backfield mix. On NFL.com, Jennings is actually listed ahea... (More) | 1 day | |
| 24. | 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 agai... (More) | 1 day | |
| 25. | 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 pract... (More) | 1 day | |
| 26. | Antonio Gates | (RotoWire) Gates (foot) practiced fully again on Friday and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Broncos. Analysis: It's safe to start Gates as you normally would this week. | 1 day | |
| 27. | Antonio Gates back to full practice | (Rotoworld) Antonio Gates (probable, foot) practiced in full again on Friday. Analysis: Gates is certain to start Sunday against the Broncos. He's been getting Wednesday practices off to rest the foot he had surgery on prior to the 2008 season. Gates is a top-five fantasy tight end in all formats. | 1 day | |
| 28. | Lance Moore | (RotoWire) Moore (ankle) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. Analysis: Moore hasn't played since Week 8 and will have to wait at least another week before making his return. | 2 days | |
| 29. | 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. | 2 days | |
| 30. | 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. | 2 days | |
| 31. | 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. | 2 days | |
| 32. | 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. | 2 days | |
| 33. | Lance Moore ruled out | (Rotoworld) Lance Moore (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 11. Analysis: Moore, who has no timetable to return, is fantasy waiver wire fodder. | 2 days | |
| 34. | Chiefs | Bradley, Wade to share snaps while Bowe out | (KFFL) Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs WRs Mark Bradley and Bobby Wade will share snaps at receiver while WR Dwayne Bowe is suspended. Bradley has downfield speed but has dropped some passes while Wade has good hands but is not much of a big-play threat. | 2 days | |
| 35. | Dolphins | Brown to undergo surgery Friday | (KFFL) Omar Kelly, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown (foot) is scheduled to undergo surgery Friday, Nov. 20, to repair a Lisfranc fracture in his right foot. | 2 days | |
| 36. | Jonathan Stewart | (RotoWire) Stewart (Achilles) ran for 43 yards on 12 carries in Thursday's loss to Miami. Analysis: The Panthers mistakenly went with an aerial-heavy attack, rushing the ball just 25 times with their two backs on Thursday night. Stewart should benefit from the long break before the Panthers return to action against the Jets in Week 12. | 2 days | |
| 37. | 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. | 2 days | |
| 38. | Brown to undergo surgery on foot | (FFChamps) Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown will undergo surgery on Friday to repair the Lisfranc fracture in his right foot, according to the Miami Herald. He is expected to be ready to play football again next year, though a specific timetable for his recovery has not been announced. Analysis: Tracking Brown's progress will be one of the top offseason injury storylines for fantasy owners to track. Meanwhile, Ricky Williams will reap the benefits of his absence the final six games of the season. | 2 days | |
| 39. | Panthers | D. Williams, J. Stewart active for Week 11 | (KFFL) Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers DeAngelo Williams (knee) and RB Jonathan Stewart (Achilles') are active for the team's Week 11 game. | 2 days | |
| 40. | 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. | 2 days | |
| 41. | Stewart held to 43 yards in Week 11 loss | (Rotoworld) Jonathan Stewart rushed 12 times for 43 yards against the Dolphins in Week 11. Analysis: Stewart was never able to break a long run, and the Panthers uncharacteristically elected to keep the ball in Jake Delhomme's hands near the goal-line. With little work in the passing game, Stewart remains highly dependent touchdowns for weekly fantasy relevance. He's worth consideration as a flex option against the Jets next week. | 2 days | |
| 42. | 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. | 2 days | |
| 43. | Antonio Gates returns to full practice | (Rotoworld) Antonio Gates (foot) returned to a full practice Thursday. Analysis: Gates was simply given a veteran day off Wednesday. He remains a TE1 this week even against a Broncos defense that has been tough on tight ends. | 2 days | |
| 44. | 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) | 2 days | |
| 45. | Chargers | Gates practices in full Thursday | (KFFL) San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 19, and will play Week 11. | 2 days | |
| 46. | Ronnie Brown | (RotoWire) Brown will undergo surgery to repair a Lisfranc fracture in his right foot, the Miami Herald reports. Analysis: He's expected to be ready by the start of next season, but Lisfranc fractures are tricky injuries, so watch his progress this offseason. | 2 days | |
| 47. | Report: R. Brown to undergo Lisfranc sur... | (Rotoworld) Ronnie Brown has reportedly decided to undergo surgery to repair the Lisfranc fracture in his right foot. Analysis: Brown had already been leaning toward electing for the surgery, and his visit with foot specialist Dr. Bob Anderson confirmed that it was the right decision. Brown will undergo surgery Friday and will likely miss all of OTAs next season. He expects to be recovered "well before" the start of the 2010 season, but he's likely to be eased in during training camp. | 2 days | |
| 48. | Smith involved in minor car accident in Week | (TheHuddle) The NFL Network, reports Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith was involved in a minor car accident when he was traveling to Bank of America Stadium for the team's Week 11 game. He is fine and will be able to play in the game. Analysis: Smith is in the lineup and performing normally for the Panthers against the visiting Miami Dolphins. He is showing no ill effects from the accident and has already been targeted on several occasions with deep passes which indicates that the talented wideout is going full speed ahead in the game. Smith remains a solid No. 2 wideout for fantasy teams this year. | 2 days | |
| 49. | Antonio Gates | (RotoWire) Gates (foot) practiced fully Thursday. Analysis: He'll likely be listed as probable come Friday, but Gates says he's feeling healthy and that his missed practices are a maintenance deal, so he'll be out there Sunday against the Broncos. | 2 days | |
| 50. | Dolphins inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The Miami Dolphins have announced the following players as inactive for tonight's game against the Carolina Panthers: TE Anthony Fasano, LB Erik Walden, OT Andrew Gardner, DE Lionel Dotson, OT Lydon Murtha, DT Paul Soliai, RB Nate Ness, and QB Tyler Thigpen. In addition, running back Ronnie Brown is on injured reserve with a Lisfranc injury. Analysis: The big news remains the fact that Brown is done for the year. Ricky Williams will shoulder the load at running back, but fantasy... (More) | 2 days | |
| 51. | 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. | 2 days | |
| 52. | 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. | 2 days | |
| 53. | Steve Smith | (RotoWire) Smith was involved in a minor car accident on the way to Thursday's games against Miami but will play, the Associated Press reports. His name does not appear on the inactive list. Analysis: A team official said somebody "bumped into" Smith's car, and it doesn't appear as if Smith sustained any injuries. There's no need to downgrade him or consider pulling him out of your lineup. | 2 days | |
| 54. | Panthers | Smith involved in minor car accident in Week 11 | (KFFL) Jason La Canfora, of the NFL Network, reports Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith was involved in a minor car accident when he was traveling to Bank of America Stadium for the team's Week 11 game. He is fine and will be able to play in the game. | 2 days | |
| 55. | Steve Smith involved in car accident | (Rotoworld) Steve Smith was involved in a minor car accident en route to Thursday's game against the Dolphins, but it won't affect his playing status. Analysis: Team spokesman Charlie Dayton said somebody "bumped into Smith," but the receiver was uninjured and will start against Miami. With Jake Delhomme starting to exhibit some stability, we Smith ranked No. 16 among fantasy WRs this week. | 2 days | |
| 56. | Steve Smith | (RotoWire) Smith is fully expected to play Thursday night against the Dolphins. He was not listed on the injury report all week. Analysis: Smith hurt his ribs during last Sunday's win over Atlanta, but should be at or near 100 percent on Thursday night. He is safe to start. | 2 days | |
| 57. | 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 | |
| 58. | Lance Moore | (RotoWire) Moore (ankle) did not practice Thursday, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. Analysis: He's looking iffy, at best, for Sunday's game against the Bucs. | 3 days | |
| 59. | Lance Moore misses practice again | (Rotoworld) Lance Moore (ankle) missed practice again Thursday. Analysis: Moore hasn't practiced since Week 8 and should be considered "week-to-week" with a high ankle sprain. Robert Meachem will continue to see extra snaps in his place. | 3 days | |
| 60. | Moore misses practice Thursday | (TheHuddle) PewterReport.com reports New Orleans Saints WR Lance Moore (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 19. Analysis: If Moore misses yet another game this week, Robert Meachem will have a good shot at continuing his two-game touchdown streak. | 3 days | |
| 61. | Stewart expected to play | (FFChamps) Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart is expected to play in tonight's game against the Dolphins, according to a Tweet this afternoon from ESPN's Adam Schefter. Stewart is listed as questionable on the injury report because of his lingering Achilles' tendon injury; however, he is listed as questionable every week because of the ailment and keeps playing. Moreover, he practiced fully on Wednesday. Analysis: The Dolphins are stout against the run, but Stewart is an every-week threat to at least hit paydirt from short range. If he is typically in your fantasy lineup, don't let his misleading questionab... (More) | 3 days | |
| 62. | Williams expected to play | (FFChamps) Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams is expected to play in tonight's game against the Dolphins, according to a Tweet this afternoon from ESPN's Adam Schefter. Williams did not practice Wednesday beause of his sore knee and is listed as questionable for the game. Analysis: Williams was a game time decision this past Sunday after being listed as questionable, yet played the entire game. The Dolphins will be a tough matchup, but we suspect Schefter is right and that Williams will suit up. In most cases, unless you are loaded at running back, that means he should be in your fantasy lineup as well. | 3 days | |
| 63. | Saints | Moore misses practice Thursday | (KFFL) Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, reports New Orleans Saints WR Lance Moore (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 19. | 3 days | |
| 64. | Chiefs | Bradley, Bowe to share snaps while Bowe out | (KFFL) Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs WRs Mark Bradley and Bobby Wade will share snaps at receiver while WR Dwayne Bowe is suspended. Bradley has downfield speed but has dropped some passes while Wade has good hands but is not much of a big-play threat. | 3 days | |
| 65. | 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. | 3 days | |
| 66. | 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. | 3 days | |
| 67. | 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. | 3 days | |
| 68. | Schefter confirms that Stewart will play | (Rotoworld) Jonathan Stewart (heel, questionable) is expected to play Thursday night, confirms ESPN's Adam Schefter. Analysis: No news here. Stewart was never in danger of sitting out the game despite the questionable tag. He's a solid flex play. | 3 days | |
| 69. | 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. | 3 days | |
| 70. | Brown has Lisfranc fracture | (FFChamps) Ronnie Brown's season ended yesterday because the Dolphins suspect he has a Lisfranc fracture in his right foot, according to the Miami Herald. The paper reports that Brown traveled to Charlotte to visit Dr. Bob Anderson, a foot specialist who will add his input about the severity of the issue. A Lisfranc fracture may or may not require surgery, but in either case the injury is significant enough to end his season. Analysis: The good thing is that, according to the report in the Herald, this should not have any long-term effects on Brown. However, try telling that to fantasy owners next summer when t... (More) | 3 days | |
| 71. | Brown believed to have Lisfranc injury | (TheHuddle) Jeff Darlington, of the Miami Herald, reports Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown is believed to have a Lisfranc fracture in his right foot. Analysis: If true, this is potentially devastating news for Brown. This is the same injury that knocked Duce Staley out for an entire season, and it's no guarantee Brown can come all the way back from Lisfranc surgery. | 3 days | |
| 72. | Gates says his health has been the key | (Rotoworld) Antonio Gates says he is completely healthy after nagging injuries limited his play in 2008. Analysis: Gates says he takes Wednesdays off just to "maintain feeling great." He's averaging 7.1 yards after the catch this season while his career mark is 4.4. Additionally, this is the first time in his career he has had more than 49 receiving yards in nine straight games. There's no reason to think he will have any drop off down the stretch. | 3 days | |
| 73. | Dolphins | Brown believed to have Lisfranc injury | (KFFL) Jeff Darlington, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown (foot, ankle) is believed to have a Lisfranc fracture in his right foot. | 3 days | |
| 74. | 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. | 3 days | |
| 75. | 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 wee... (More) | 3 days | |
| 76. | Williams questionable for Thursday night | (FFChamps) Carolina Panthers' running back DeAngelo Williams is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Miami Dolphins. Williams was questionable for Week 10, as well, but played a full compliment of snaps and showed no ill effects of his lingering knee injury in a victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Analysis: Williams averaged nearly 5.0 YPC on 17 carries last weekend, despite being a game-time decision. There were no reports of Williams tweaking the knee any further, and the fact that Carolina gave him a significant workload against the Falcons in Week 10 makes us think the knee isn't a hug... (More) | 3 days | |
| 77. | Falcons | Norwood misses practice Wednesday | (KFFL) Atlanta Falcons RB Jerious Norwood (hip) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 3 days | |
| 78. | Chargers | Gates misses practice Wednesday | (KFFL) San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 3 days | |
| 79. | Report: Ronnie Brown has Lisfranc fractu... | (Rotoworld) According to Dolphins beat writer Jeff Darlington, Ronnie Brown's season-ending right foot injury is "believed" to be a Lisfranc fracture. Analysis: The break will likely require surgery and bring into question Brown's status for 2010 training camp. By late July, he'll be seven months removed from the injury. A source tells Darlington that the mid-foot fracture isn't "anything major as far as career or long term," but Brown will likely miss all of OTA season. Noted Dr. Robert Anderson will decide whether Brown needs an operation. | 3 days | |
| 80. | Antonio Gates | (RotoWire) Gates (foot) missed Wednesday's practice, the San Diego Union Tribune reports. Analysis: Until we hear otherwise, we'll assume this is a routine day off for Gates. | 3 days | |
| 81. | Ronnie Brown placed on injured reserve | (FFToolbox) Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown has seen the field for the last time in 2009. The team placed him on injured reserve Wednesday, ending his season. Brown left the team's game Sunday with a foot injury, the extent of which has yet to be disclosed. But it is believed to be a mid-foot sprain or a Lisfranc fracture. With him out of the picture, Ricky Williams becomes the team's No. 1 back, while Lex Hilliard -- who has yet to get a carry in his two-year career -- is expect... (More) | 3 days | |
| 82. | Ronnie Brown placed on IR | (TheHuddle) ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Miami Dolphins placed RB Ronnie Brown (foot) on the Injured Reserve List Wednesday, Nov. 18, ending his 2009 season. Analysis: After days of speculation we now know how bad Browns' foot injury is. He'll miss the rest of the season and the Miami wildcat offense (and offense in general) takes a huge hit. Early reports are that the Dolphins will try to wildcat on with Ricky Williams taking the snaps. | 3 days | |
| 83. | Season over for Brown | (FFChamps) Ronnie Brown's season is over. The Miami Dolphins placed their starting running back on injured reserve Wednesday, as first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter on Twitter. Brown suffered a foot injury during last Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, the exact nature of which has yet to be revealed. Analysis: The worst fears of fantasy owners have been realized, as Brown is now officially done for the year. Ricky Williams takes over as the starting running back the rest of the way and will need to shoulder nearly the full load because the Dol... (More) | 3 days | |
| 84. | Dolphins | Brown placed on IR | (KFFL) ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Miami Dolphins placed RB Ronnie Brown (foot) on the Injured Reserve List Wednesday, Nov. 18, ending his 2009 season. | 3 days | |
| 85. | 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 | |
| 86. | Ronnie Brown | (RotoWire) Brown (ankle) has been placed on injured reserve, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Analysis: At 4-5, the Dolphins' task of making a push for a Wild Card spot in the AFC just got much more difficult. Ricky Williams' value significantly increases the rest of the season as it's unlikely that he'll give up as any many carries to Lex Hilliard as he did while sharing the workload with Brown. | 3 days | |
| 87. | 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 | |
| 88. | Antonio Gates held out of practice | (Rotoworld) Antonio Gates (foot) was held out of Chargers practice Wednesday. Analysis: Gates usually gets Wednesdays off. He'll play against the Broncos. | 4 days | |
| 89. | Dolphins | Brown seeing specialist | (KFFL) Edgar Thompson, of the Palm Beach Post, reports Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown (foot) was scheduled to have his injured right foot examined by a specialist Wednesday, Nov. 18, which might determine if he will be able to return this season. Word in the team's locker room is that he will miss at least the next two weeks. One league source said Brown will miss the rest of the season, while another source said no one is sure about the timetable. | 4 days | |
| 90. | Saints | Moore misses practice Wednesday | (KFFL) Nakia Hogan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints WR Lance Moore (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 4 days | |
| 91. | Lance Moore misses practice | (Rotoworld) Lance Moore (ankle) missed Saints practice on Wednesday. Analysis: Moore, sidelined since Week 8, has no known timetable for return. | 4 days | |
| 92. | 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. | 4 days | |
| 93. | Panthers | Stewart questionable for Week 11 | (KFFL) Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (Achilles') participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 but will be able to play. | 4 days | |
| 94. | Lance Moore | (RotoWire) Moore (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, the New Orleans Times-Picayune's Jeff Duncan reports. Analysis: Moore hasn't been a fantasy option this season, but he's valuable to the Saints simply because he gives Drew Brees an additional weapon to deploy against opposing defenses. Moore has missed two games with the injury and his status for Sunday's tilt with the Buccaneers remains iffy. | 4 days | |
| 95. | Ronnie Brown | (RotoWire) Brown, who is out for Thursday's game against the Panthers, is slated to have his injured right foot examined by a specialist Wednesday, the Palm Beach Post reports. Analysis: There have been whispers that Brown might be done for the season, but nothing has been confirmed one way or the other on that front. Either way, Brown owners should start formulating a contingency plan beyond Week 11. | 4 days | |
| 96. | 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. | 4 days | |
| 97. | Jonathan Stewart | (RotoWire) Stewart (Achilles) practiced on Wednesday, but is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Dolphins, Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald reports. Analysis: He should be ready to go against Miami despite the questionable tag. With DeAngelo Williams (knee) also listed as questionable for the second straight week, you'll want to check the inactives list prior to kickoff just in case anything unexpected happens. | 4 days | |
| 98. | Ronnie Brown done for season? | (Rotoworld) A league source told the Palm Beach Post Tuesday night that Ronnie Brown (foot, ankle) is "done for the season." Analysis: Another source said "no one is sure," but the first source appears to be in agreement with Profootballtalk.com's early-Wednesday report. Brown's status may be determined by a specialist during his Wednesday checkup. According to the Post, "word" in the Dolphins' locker room is that Brown definitely won't play in Weeks 11 and 12. There's been no talk of Brown going on I.R. yet. | 4 days | |
| 99. | Jonathan Stewart ready to go | (Rotoworld) Jonathan Stewart (heel, questionable) fully returned to Panthers practice Wednesday and is on track to play on Thursday night. Analysis: Stewart busted two touchdown runs, including one of 45 yards, in last week's win over Atlanta. He will be active against the Dolphins' No. 7 run defense. | 4 days |