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| 1. | Frank Gore gets only ten touches in loss | (Rotoworld) Frank Gore ran seven times for 59 yards, but caught three passes for nine yards and a touchdown in the 49ers' Week 11 loss. Analysis: The 49ers are going to make sure that their best playmaker gets more than 10 touches in every game going forward, but Gore's receiving skills saved his fantasy day. The Niners fell behind 23-3 at halftime and were forced to throw the rest of the game. Gore ran a swing route out of the backfield for his touchdown, beating Charles Woodson to the cone for six. Keep him going against Jacksonville in Week 12. | 26 minutes | |
| 2. | McGahee gets the goal-line carries | (Rotoworld) Willis McGahee rushed six times for 25 yards in Sunday's loss to the Ravens. Analysis: McGahee got the call on two crucial goal-line carries and didn't execute either. It's unclear if he'll retain that job going forward, but we're guessing he will. Other than that, McGahee briefly spelled Rice on a couple series but is still the clear backup. He's a handcuff. | 40 minutes | |
| 3. | Holt limited to three catches in Week 11 | (Rotoworld) Torry Holt caught three passes for 31 yards in Week 11. Analysis: Holt was held to just one catch for 10 yards in the first half, and wasn't much better in the final two quarters. He has just 109 yards over the past four games and still hasn't found the end zone. | 40 minutes | |
| 4. | Rice piles up yardage again | (Rotoworld) Ray Rice rushed 20 times for 71 yards and caught seven passes for 61 yards in Sunday's loss to the Colts. Analysis: It was disappointing to see Willis McGahee get two crucial goal-line carries while Rice watched from the sideline. But other than that, Rice did his thing. He hasn't been held under 100 total yards since Week 3 and must be in lineups even in a brutal matchup against the Steelers next week. | 41 minutes | |
| 5. | Pierre Thomas totals over 100 yards | (Rotoworld) Pierre Thomas ran for 92 yards on 11 carries and caught three balls for 11 yards in Week 11 at Tampa Bay. Analysis: Thomas played a very good game, averaging 8.4 YPC and breaking off several impressive runs into the Bucs' secondary to total over 100 yards for the fourth time this year. However, Thomas was pulled out in favor of Mike Bell consistently near the goal line. Thomas' scoring potential has taken a big hit. He's only a flex/RB2 fantasy option against the Patriots in Week 12. | 44 minutes | |
| 6. | Wayne does his thing in win | (Rotoworld) Reggie Wayne caught seven passes for 89 yards in Sunday's win over the Ravens. Analysis: Wayne didn't get behind the Ravens secondary at all, but he was very effective on the sidelines. His routes are so precise that they are almost impossible to defend. He'll keep it going against the Texans next week as an obvious top-five option. | 1 hour | |
| 7. | Houshmandzadeh held to 36 yards in loss | (Rotoworld) T.J. Houshmandzadeh caught four passes for 36 yards in Week 11 against the Vikings. Analysis: Just a little more to make the Vikings thankful that Houshmandzadeh picked Seattle over Minnesota this offseason. He had a huge game against Arizona last week thanks to 17 targets, but Houshmandzadeh was mostly a non-factor in Week 11. | 1 hour | |
| 8. | Pierre Thomas | (RotoWire) Thomas should be in line for an expanded role with Reggie Bush unavailable against the Bucs on Sunday. Analysis: Mike Bell will still be a factor for the Saints also, but the absence of Bush may allow Thomas owners to take advantage of the opportunity for more touches against an inconsistent Tampa Bay defense. | 4 hours | |
| 9. | 49ers inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The San Francisco 49ers have declared the following players as inactive for today's game against the Green Bay Packers: WR Brandon Jones, third QB Nate Davis, LB Takeo Spikes, CB Keith Smith, CB Nate Clements, OT Joe Staley, C Cody Wallace, and DE Ricky Jean-Francois. Analysis: Staley and Clements are both expected to return in coming weeks, but are out once again today. Staley may already be the 49ers best offensive lineman, so his absence is a slight ding to Frank Gore's fanta... (More) | 5 hours | |
| 10. | Saints inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The New Orleans Saints have declared the following players as inactive for today's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: RB Reggie Bush, WR Lance Moore, CB Chris McAlister, DT Sedrick Ellis, CBs Jabari Greer and Tracy Porter, K Garrett Hartley, and LB Jonathan Casillas. Analysis: Bush finally appeared to be working his way into the Saints' offense in 2009, but his surgically-repaired knee flared up on him this week, and he will not play today against the Bucs. The defense is sh... (More) | 5 hours | |
| 11. | Roddy White active Sunday against the Gi... | (Rotoworld) Roddy White is active Sunday against the Giants, as expected. Analysis: White was listed as questionable on the injury report coming in, but hasn't missed a game in his five-year career. The Giants have struggled badly to cover No. 1 receivers of late, so White is a high-quality WR1 play on Sunday. | 5 hours | |
| 12. | 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 | |
| 13. | 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 | |
| 14. | Falcons | White to play against New York | (KFFL) ESPN reports Atlanta Falcons WR Roddy White (knee) will play during Week 11 versus the New York Giants. | 6 hours | |
| 15. | Falcons' White will play on Sunday @ NYG | (Rotoworld) Roddy White (questionable, knee) will play on Sunday when the Falcons take on the Giants in the Meadowlands. Analysis: White has been listed as questionable for the past three weeks and hasn't missed a game. He'll start against a struggling Giants' defense coming off their bye week while getting CB Aaron Ross back. | 8 hours | |
| 16. | McGahee expected to see playing time Week 11 | (TheHuddle) The Carroll County Times, reports Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said there is a good chance RB Willis McGahee will see some playing time in Week 11. 'We like Willis,' Harbaugh said. 'Willis is a very good player. I think there's a good chance you'll see a lot of Willis this weekend.' Analysis: McGahee started the season on fire but then has disappeared the last few weeks much to the dismay of his fantasy owners. Baltimore is clearly using Ray Rice as their feature back which has limited the opportunities for McGahee so it would be hard to imagine any major changes in strategy at this po... (More) | 19 hours | |
| 17. | Kyle Orton not expected to go Sunday | (FFToolbox) According to the Denver Post, barring an overnight medical miracle that heals Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton's bum ankle, Chris Simms will be the team's starting QB Sunday against the San Diego Chargers with sole possession of the AFC West lead at stake. While Simms has taken the first-team snaps all week, Orton has been unable to practice due to a sprained ankle, which he suffered last week against Washington. Orton has tried hard to get his ankle to heal. But as of Saturday afternoon, it had not recovered enough to play. Orton d... (More) | 19 hours | |
| 18. | Reggie Bush doesn't fly with team to Tampa Bay | (FFToolbox) A source close to the New Orleans Saints told the Associated Press that running back Reggie Bush did not fly with the team for its game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A team spokesman said Saturday that Bush had been downgraded on the official injury report from questionable with a knee injury. Bush missed all of practice this week with swelling in his left knee, the same knee on which he had surgery last December to repair cartilage. This will be the first game Bush has missed in 2009. He missed 10 of his previous 20 games before 2009. He is expected to return to practice next week. Bush has 48... (More) | 1 day | |
| 19. | Ravens | McGahee expected to see playing time Week 11 | (KFFL) Aaron Wilson, of the Carroll County Times, reports Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said there is a good chance RB Willis McGahee will see some playing time in Week 11. "We like Willis," Harbaugh said. "Willis is a very good player. I think there's a good chance you'll see a lot of Willis this weekend." | 1 day | |
| 20. | Bush doesn't travel with team, out Sunday | (FFChamps) According to ESPN.com, New Orleans Saints' running back Reggie Bush did not travel with the team to Tampa, and will not play Sunday against the Buccaneers. Bush missed practice this week due to swelling in his left knee, and the Saints are being especially cautious because it's the same knee that Bush had surgically repaired late last season. Analysis: Bush's absence gives Pierre Thomas' fantasy value a boost against the Buccaneers. The two practically play different positions, but Reggie is a scary red-zone option because of his versatili... (More) | 1 day | |
| 21. | McGahee getting back in the mix? | (Rotoworld) Ravens coach John Harbaugh said he plans on using Willis McGahee this week. Analysis: "Willis is a very good player. I think there's a good chance you'll see a lot of Willis this weekend," Harbaugh said. McGahee had 13 carries last week while Ray Rice had 20, but we're not worried about Rice's workload. Harbaugh has said before he wants to get Willis more work and it hasn't happened. McGahee remains a strict handcuff to Rice. | 1 day | |
| 22. | Saints | Three take reps as punt returners in practice | (KFFL) Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints WR Devery Henderson, RB Pierre Thomas and FS Darren Sharper took reps in practice this week as punt returners in place of RB Reggie Bush (knee). | 1 day | |
| 23. | White questionable again | (FFChamps) Atlanta Falcons' wide receiver Roddy White is listed as questionable for the third consecutive week. The Falcons travel to New York to face the Giants in Week 11. Analysis: No worries here, White has been questionable the last three weeks, and looked fine each week. Expect more of the same in New York from Matt Ryan's favorite target on the outside. Assuming the status quo holds, and White is out there on Sunday, we have him as a top-15 play at wide receiver this weekend against a suspect Giants' secondary. | 1 day | |
| 24. | Garcon questionable, but practices fully | (FFChamps) Indianapolis Colts' wide receiver Pierre Garcon is listed as questionable to face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11 because of his sore ankle, but practiced without restrictions again on Friday. Analysis: All indications are that Garcon is pretty much a lock to play this weekend against a once-feared Ravens' defense that will have a hard time stopping Peyton Manning and a presently-feared Colts' offense. Garcon practiced fully the last couple of days, and appears to be working through the ankle injury that kept him out of practice earlier in... (More) | 1 day | |
| 25. | Bush misses third consecutive practice | (FFChamps) New Orleans Saints' running back Reggie Bush missed his third straight practice on Friday. Bush has been experiencing trouble with his surgically-repaired knee all week, and is listed as questionable for his team's matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Analysis: Bush's two-touchdown performance last weekend against the Rams is a big reason why the Saints are still undefeated. Though he doesn't really fit the prototype for any position in the NFL, Bush is a rare overall athlete, and he showed the impact he can have on a game last Sunday. There is a lot of speculation that Bush will not be a... (More) | 1 day | |
| 26. | 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 | |
| 27. | 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 | |
| 28. | Reggie Bush questionable for Sunday | (FFToolbox) New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush missed practice for the third consecutive day Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay. Head coach Sean Payton said Bush knows the offense well enough that he could step in without the practice reps. But at the same time, he doesn't want to risk a setback with Bush, whose injury has been labeled a knee bruise. Although the knee that is bugging Bush is the same left knee that he had surgically-repaired this offseason, Payton said he's not concerned about this latest injury developing into a long-term problem. Analysis: Typical | 1 day | |
| 29. | Roddy White | (RotoWire) White (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, the New York Daily News' Ralph Vacchiano reports. Analysis: The questionable tag has become a weekly trend for White, but he's played the last two weeks and we aren't overly concerned about his Week 11 status. We don't want you to get burned, however, so check back Sunday morning to verify White's availability. | 2 days | |
| 30. | 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 | |
| 31. | 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 | |
| 32. | Roddy White questionable again | (Rotoworld) Roddy White (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 11, but is fully expected to play against the Giants. Analysis: White's been "questionable" for three weeks running, but hasn't missed a game. He'll start against a Giants club that struggles to stop No. 1 wideouts. | 2 days | |
| 33. | 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 | |
| 34. | Falcons | White questionable for Week 11 | (KFFL) D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons WR Roddy White (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 but will be able to play. | 2 days | |
| 35. | 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 | |
| 36. | 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 | |
| 37. | 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 | |
| 38. | Roddy White returns to limited practice | (Rotoworld) Roddy White (knee) returned to a limited practice Thursday. Analysis: White has missed practice time the past two weeks, but the knee soreness hasn't affected him in game action. We have him ranked as the No. 6 fantasy WR this week in a matchup with the Giants. | 2 days | |
| 39. | 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 | |
| 40. | Falcons | White limited Thursday | (KFFL) D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons WR Roddy White (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 19, but is likely to play in Week 11. | 2 days | |
| 41. | Frank Gore excelling out of shotgun form... | (Rotoworld) Of Frank Gore's 40 rushes for 187 yards the past two weeks, 16 attempts and 112 yards have come out of the shotgun formation. Analysis: Information like this is why Matt Maiocco is one of our favorite beat writers. The Niners have been trending toward the shotgun with Alex Smith over the past three weeks, and Gore's effectiveness is another reason to stick with the transition to a more open offense. | 3 days | |
| 42. | 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 | |
| 43. | 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 | |
| 44. | 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 | |
| 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. | 3 days | |
| 46. | Bears say Hester doesn't need 60 plays | (Rotoworld) Bears wide receivers coach Darryl Drake said that Devin Hester "doesn't need 60 plays." Analysis: Drake was talking about the progress of Devin Aromashodu and how he can fit into the offense. Still, it's hard to see Aromashodu cutting into Hester's playing time. Hester has been the team's most reliable receiver and appears fresh. Hester remains a decent WR2 against the Eagles' banged up secondary Sunday night. | 3 days | |
| 47. | Bush sits out practice | (FFChamps) Saints running back Reggie Bush did not practice on Wednesday because of a knee injury. According to The New Orleans Times-Picayune, Bush was held out for precautionary reasons. Analysis: Bush wore a sleeve over his knee after tweaking it in last Sunday's game against the Rams and played fine afterwards. Missing practice on Wednesday does not raise any alarms on Bush for Sunday's game against the Bucs. | 3 days | |
| 48. | 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 | |
| 49. | Falcons | R. White misses practice Wednesday | (KFFL) Atlanta Falcons WR Roddy White (knee) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 3 days | |
| 50. | Falcons | Norwood misses practice Wednesday | (KFFL) Atlanta Falcons RB Jerious Norwood (hip) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 3 days | |
| 51. | 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 | |
| 52. | 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. | 4 days | |
| 53. | Roddy White | (RotoWire) White (knee) did not practice Wednesday, the Falcons' official site reports. Analysis: White has either been held out or limited the past two Wednesdays, but managed to play both times. Look for a similar situation to unfold this week. | 4 days | |
| 54. | Roddy White misses practice | (Rotoworld) Roddy White (knee) was held out of Falcons practice Wednesday. Analysis: White has been routinely been limited or held out of practice lately, but the alleged knee injury didn't affect his Week 10 numbers. He had 98 yards on seven catches against a Carolina pass defense that ranks No. 4 in the NFL. | 4 days | |
| 55. | 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 | |
| 56. | 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 | |
| 57. | 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 d... (More) | 5 days | |
| 58. | Ravens | Rice scores Week 10 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Baltimore Ravens RB Ray Rice had 20 carries for 89 yards with a touchdown Week 10. He also caught three passes for 15 receiving yards. | 5 days | |
| 59. | McGahee gets back to action in Week 10 | (Rotoworld) Willis McGahee carried the ball 13 times for 35 yards in Week 10 after seeing zero touches last week. Analysis: McGahee saw many of his carries, along with Ray Rice, late in the game. Rice is clearly the featured back, but McGahee is fine with that. The Ravens face undefeated Indianapolis in Week 11. | 5 days | |
| 60. | Rice scores only TD in game on MNF | (Rotoworld) Ray Rice rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries in Monday night's 16-0 win over the Browns. Analysis: Rice also added three catches for 15 yards and scored his 13-yard TD against a Browns defense that only had ten players on the field. Many of his carries came late in the game when the Ravens were running out the clock and trying to get out of town. Rice and the Ravens face the Colts in Week 11 before having Pittsburgh at home in Week 12. | 5 days | |
| 61. | Mason Crosby | (RotoWire) Crosby was 1-for-2 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday's win over the Cowboys. Analysis: Crosby pushed a 52-yarder to the left but rebounded by drilling a 48-yard attempt before halftime. He's still one of the top fantasy kickers available. | 5 days | |
| 62. | 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) | 5 days | |
| 63. | 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. | 5 days | |
| 64. | T.J. Houshmandzadeh | (RotoWire) Houshmandzadeh posted season highs of nine catches and 165 yards Sunday on a whopping 17 targets. Analysis: Squeaky wheel gets the grease. Houshmandzadeh has complained for much of the season that he wasn't being thrown to enough. Perhaps the Seahawks finally gave in or maybe it is just a coincidence resulting from game conditions. Either way, the Seahawks still lost, so don't take it as a guarantee that Houshmandzadeh will see numerous targets going forward. Nate Burleson was the big loser, seeing only five passes with no receptions. Houshmandzadeh was targeted twice inside the 10, once inside the five, but came away without a score. | 5 days | |
| 65. | 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. | 6 days | |
| 66. | 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. | 6 days | |
| 67. | 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 pret... (More) | 6 days | |
| 68. | 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. | 6 days | |
| 69. | 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 ... (More) | 6 days | |
| 70. | Colts | Wayne catches two TD passes Week 10 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Indianapolis Colts WR Reggie Wayne caught 10 passes for 126 yards with two touchdown receptions Week 10. | 6 days | |
| 71. | Wayne catches two TDs in Week 10 win | (Rotoworld) Reggie Wayne caught 10 passes for 126 yards and two touchdowns in the Colts' Week 10 win over the Patriots. Analysis: Wayne made a couple of fantastic catches in the first half, including a 20-yard touchdown grab late in the second quarter. He stayed hot well into the night and snagged the game-winning touchdown with 13 seconds left in the fourth quarter. He's a top fantasy receiver no matter the opponent. | 6 days | |
| 72. | 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. | 6 days | |
| 73. | Seahawks | Houshmandzadeh catches nine passes Week 10 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Seattle Seahawks WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh caught nine passes for 165 yards Week 10. | 6 days | |
| 74. | Housh catches 9 passes for 165 yards in ... | (Rotoworld) T.J. Houshmandzadeh caught nine passes for 165 yards against the Cardinals in Week 10. Analysis: While Nate Burleson was getting shut out, Housh enjoyed his best game as a Seahawk. Housh made up for his subpar speed with terrific hands and an incredible 17 targets. Not typically a big-play threat, he came through with gains of 53 and 34 yards against Arizona. He'll have a tougher time against the Vikings next week. | 6 days | |
| 75. | Tony Scheffler | (RotoWire) Scheffler had four catches for 29 yards on Sunday against Washington. Analysis: Scheffler has only had one solid fantasy game this season and continues to be a questionable start from the tight end position. | 6 days | |
| 76. | Pierre Thomas | (RotoWire) Thomas rushed for just 37 yards on 11 carries Sunday in St. Louis. Analysis: It was a very disappointing fantasy day for owners who expected a big game from Thomas against a porous Rams' defense. While Thomas received the bulk of the carries Sunday, Reggie Bush was by far the most productive running back, scoring twice on the day, including once from three yards out. Thomas will have the opportunity to bounce back next week in Tampa Bay. | 6 days | |
| 77. | Rodd White totals 98 yards in loss | (Rotoworld) Roddy White caught seven passes for 98 yards against the Panthers in Week 10. Analysis: White started slowly, but he benefited from the move to a pass-heavy approach after Michael Turner (ankle sprain) left the game late in the second quarter. He was targeted 11 times and was brought down shy of the goal-line on one reception. White has a score or 90+ yards in five of his last six games with a slumping Matt Ryan. | 6 days | |
| 78. | 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 | |
| 79. | Roddy White | (RotoWire) White (knee) caught a game-high seven passes for 98 yards in Sunday's 28-19 loss at Carolina. Analysis: White was coming off his worst statistical game of the season, so this was certainly a nice bounce-back performance, especially against a team that has been strong versus the pass all season. Michael Turner left the game with an ankle injury, and while Jason Snelling was productive in his absence, Atlanta may have to lean on Matt Ryan, White and the passing game a bit more if Turner is forced to miss time. | 6 days | |
| 80. | Mewelde Moore | (RotoWire) Moore had 35 total yards in Sunday's game against the Bengals. Analysis: Moore recorded 21 yards on two carries and 14 yards on two receptions. Although the Steelers haven't actually stated it, he seems to have supplanted Willie Parker as the No. 2 back for the time being. However, he still does not see enough action to warrant fantasy consideration at this point. | 7 days | |
| 81. | Thomas held to 42 net yards in Week 10 w... | (Rotoworld) Pierre Thomas was held to 37 yards on 11 rushes and a five-yard catch in the Saints' Week 10 win over the Rams. Analysis: The Saints weren't able to get comfortable against the suddenly inspired Rams and didn't have the luxury of running out the clock in the fourth quarter. Thomas was on the field plenty, but he didn't play a major role in the tight victory. He should be relied upon more often in Week 11 against the Bucs. | 7 days | |
| 82. | Ted Ginn finishes without a catch | (Rotoworld) Despite regaining his starting job from Brian Hartline in Week 10, Ted Ginn did not record a catch. Analysis: Ginn did take over on punt returns (he's also Miami's primary kickoff returner) after a muff by Davone Bess, but dropped a potential 40-yard bomb in the first quarter and wasn't heard from on offense the rest of the way. Ginn is barely worth owning in shallow, non-return yardage leagues. | 7 days | |
| 83. | Orton hurts ankle | (FFChamps) Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton did not play the second half of their game against the Redskins and was seen on the sidelines with his left ankle heavily taped. He was tackled on a third-down quarterback scramble before the first half ended and limped off the field. Chris Simms replaced Orton and completed three of 13 passes for thirteen yards and one interception. Analysis: Say it together with us, Orton and Brandon Marshall owners, ARGH! Orton was having a great day before he g... (More) | 7 days | |
| 84. | Holt held to 2 catches in Week 10 win | (Rotoworld) Torry Holt caught two passes for 24 yards in Week 10 against the Jets. Analysis: Holt has a grand total of just 78 yards over the past three games, falling behind Mike Thomas as the second option after Mike Sims-Walker. | 7 days | |
| 85. | Scheffler catches four balls | (Rotoworld) Tony Scheffler caught four passes for 29 yards in Week 10. Analysis: The Redskins continue to hold tight ends in check. Scheffler hasn't topped 30 yards in his last three games, but a Week 11 matchup against a San Diego team that he routinely dominates will make him worth low-end TE1 consideration. Scheffler had 101 yards and a touchdown in their last meeting. | 7 days | |
| 86. | Falcons inactives for Week 10 | (FFChamps) The Atlanta Falcons have announced the following players as inactive for today's game against the Carolina Panthers: T Sam Baker, WR Brian Finneran, RB Jerious Norwood, QB John Parker Wilson, S Charlie Peprah, LB Spencer Adkins, OT Garrett Reynolds, and DL Trey Lewis. Analysis: Roddy White will play today, but he has a tough matchup against the Panthers' underrated pass defense. Sam Baker will be replaced in the starting lineup by Will Svitek, who will be in charge of Matt Ryan'... (More) | 7 days | |
| 87. | Dolphins | Ginn unseats Hartline | (KFFL) Omar Kelly, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins WR Ted Ginn Jr. has regained his starting job, replacing Brian Hartline. | 7 days | |
| 88. | Ted Ginn regains starting job from Hartl... | (Rotoworld) Ted Ginn Jr. will start Sunday against the Buccaneers after retaking his split end job from Brian Hartline. Analysis: While this is good news for Ginn, he'll probably be shadowed by Bucs top CB Aqib Talib, who's been shutting down his competition all season. The move helps Ginn in return-yardage leagues some, but he's still a weak fantasy option in standard leagues. The Dolphins will focus heavily on the run Sunday. | 7 days | |
| 89. | Roddy White active, will start vs. Panth... | (Rotoworld) Roddy White (knee) is active and will start against the Panthers Sunday, as expected. Analysis: Left tackle Sam Baker (ankle) will be replaced by Will Svitek, and Troy Bergeron is filling in for Brian Finneran. Other inactives: RB Jerious Norwood, QB John Parker Wilson, S Charlie Peprah, LB Spencer Adkins, OT Garrett Reynolds, and DL Trey Lewis. | 7 days | |
| 90. | Jay Cutler throwing red-zone picks | (Rotoworld) Jay Cutler has thrown more red-zone interceptions than any quarterback in the league since Week 13 of 2008. Analysis: There is some definite selection bias going on here, but Cutler's eight picks inside the opposing 20-yard line are easily the most over that span. Marc Bulger and Jake Delhomme are tied for second most, and they've only thrown three red-zone INTs apiece. The Bears have also scored in just five of their last 16 trips to the red area -- good for a 31.3% conversion rate. | 7 days | |
| 91. | Reports: Roddy White will face the Panth... | (Rotoworld) NFL Network's Jason La Canfora has joined ESPN's Adam Schefter in reporting that Roddy White will play Sunday against Carolina despite being listed as questionable on the injury report with a knee problem. Analysis: Schefter had the original report, and the NFL Network's bottom line is now streaming La Canfora's. White should be very close to 100 percent, as he made it through all of the Falcons' Week 9 win over Washington and didn't appear to have much trouble separating. He's a borderline WR1 at sunny Carolina. | 7 days |