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| 1. | Nicks sent for X-rays after Sunday's gam... | (Rotoworld) Hakeem Nicks went for X-rays on an undisclosed injury after Sunday's game. Analysis: Reporters asked Nicks about the nature of the injury, but the rookie wouldn't divulge any info. He finished with five catches for 65 yards against the Falcons. Nicks was targeted twice in overtime, so the injury wasn't serious enough to sideline him during the game. | 28 minutes | |
| 2. | Finley catches seven balls in Week 11 | (Rotoworld) Jermichael Finley caught seven balls for 54 yards in Week 11. Analysis: He's healthy. Finley led the Packers in targets with 10 and looks to be a strong TE1 consideration moving forward. Pick him up and start him if you're unsatisfied with a Jason Witten or Todd Heap type. Finley has upside. | 56 minutes | |
| 3. | 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. | 58 minutes | |
| 4. | Clayton does nothing again | (Rotoworld) Mark Clayton caught one pass for 10 yards in Sunday's loss to the Colts. Analysis: Clayton now has three total catches in his last three games. He's waiver wire fodder. | 1 hour | |
| 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. | 1 hour | |
| 6. | Marshawn Lynch | (RotoWire) Lynch (left shoulder) returned to the field after halftime Sunday wearing street clothes and Fred Jackson received all the running back carries in the second half. Analysis: We'll know more on Monday or Wednesday about the seriousness of Lynch's injury, but so far it's been a lost year for Lynch due to suspension, poor production, and now an uncertain injury status. | 1 hour | |
| 7. | Collie quiet in win | (Rotoworld) Austin Collie caught one pass for 12 yards in Sunday's win over the Ravens. Analysis: Collie never really caught Peyton Manning's eye. His only catch came on a third-down comeback route. He's a low upside WR3 play at best against the Texans next week. | 1 hour | |
| 8. | Antonio Bryant returns for 40 yards | (Rotoworld) Antonio Bryant caught three balls for 40 yards in Week 11. Analysis: Kellen Winslow remained Josh Freeman's target of choice, seeing 13 passes his way compared to Bryant's six. Having Bryant healthy will ultimately benefit Freeman because he adds deep threat ability to the field, but there's not much to get excited about here in fantasy. Freeman is still quite raw. | 1 hour | |
| 9. | Josh Freeman turns it over 4 times in lo... | (Rotoworld) Josh Freeman completed just 17-of-33 passes for 126 yards, one TD, and three interceptions in the Bucs' Week 11 loss. He also ran twice for 30 yards. Analysis: He turned it over four times, including a lost fumble. The game constituted a step back for Tampa's promising rookie quarterback. Freeman appeared on track for another strong effort when he navigated through traffic and threw a dart to Michael Clayton in the back left corner of the end zone for an 18-yard first quarter touchdown, but it was all down hill from there. Freeman has a very bright future, but his ball security is a major issue. | 1 hour | |
| 10. | 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 | |
| 11. | Lynch injures shoulder | (FFChamps) Bills running back Marshawn Lynch left Sunday's game against the Jaguars with a shoulder injury. Lynch ran eight times for 18 yards, but on his last carry, fumbled the ball, got injured and was carted to the locker room. He returned in the second half in his street clothes. Analysis: Fred Jackson will take over at running back and will get a majority of the carries. If Lynch's injury is serious, this could turn a revival of Jackson's early season success when he was the primary ball carrier for the Bills. | 1 hour | |
| 12. | Lynch still sidelined by shoulder injury | (Rotoworld) Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) has remained sidelined through the first two series of the second half. Analysis: Lynch suffered a shoulder injury in the second quarter. No update has been given on his status, but it appears he may miss the rest of the game. He had eight carries for 18 yards, no catches, and no touchdowns. | 2 hours | |
| 13. | Bills | Lynch carted off, return uncertain | (KFFL) Michael C. Wright, of the Florida Times-Union, reports Buffalo Bills RB Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) was carted off the field after sustaining a shoulder injury. His status for the rest of the game will be updated by the Bills at halftime. | 3 hours | |
| 14. | Marshawn Lynch | (RotoWire) Lynch was carted off the field Sunday in the first half with a left shoulder injury. Analysis: The injury came after a Lynch giveaway via fumble, so that probably made the injury sting a little more. | 3 hours | |
| 15. | Lynch injured in second quarter Sunday | (Rotoworld) Marshawn Lynch was injured in the second quarter Sunday and had to be taken to the locker room on a cart. Analysis: Lynch was hit hard and fumbled at the Jaguars' 35-yard line, ending a promising Bills drive. He wobbled off the field and looked to be in a good deal of pain. His return is questionable. | 3 hours | |
| 16. | 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. | 5 hours | |
| 17. | 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 | |
| 18. | Jaguars inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The Jacksonville Jaguars have announced the following players as inactive for today's game against the Buffalo Bills: WR Tiquan Underwood, CB Rashean Mathis, MLB Justin Durant, DT Derek Landri, DE Greg Peterson, G Maurice Williams, and T Tra Thomas. Analysis: Durant is the key loss for the Jaguars today. He is the anchor of the Jags' 4-3 defense and will be missed in stopping Marshawn Lynch and Fred Jackson. | 5 hours | |
| 19. | Buccaneers inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared the following players as inactive for today's game against the New Orleans Saints: WR Yamon Figurs, CB Mike Mickens, OG Shawn Murphy, OT James Lee, WR Brian Clark, DT Dre Moore, QB Byron Leftwich, and CB Elbert Mack. Analysis: The most significant news here is probably who is not on today's inactive list. After being questionable for seemingly the entire season, Bucs' No. 1 receiver Antonio Bryant is active, and will play today against... (More) | 5 hours | |
| 20. | Packers inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The Green Bay Packers have declared the following players as inactive for today's game against the San Francisco 49ers: RB Ahman Green, WR Biren Ealy, S Matt Giordano, T Breno Giacomini, T Allen Barbre, DE Michael Montgomery, and LB Jeremy Thompson. Analysis: The Pack won't be missing any regulars today against the 49ers. Ahman Green was stealing a few touches from lead back Ryan Grant, but nothing significant. His loss may mean an extra carry or two for Grant, who has been cons... (More) | 5 hours | |
| 21. | Bucs declare inactives | (Rotoworld) Antonio Bryant is active Sunday against the Saints. Analysis: Bryant will play in a rotation with Maurice Stovall and helps Josh Freeman, but isn't a fantasy option on his own. The Bucs' inactive players are WR Yamon Figurs, CB Mike Mickens, OG Shawn Murphy, OT James Lee, WR Brian Clark, DT Dre Moore, third QB Byron Leftwich, and nickel CB Elbert Mack. | 6 hours | |
| 22. | 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) | 6 hours | |
| 23. | 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. | 6 hours | |
| 24. | 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 | |
| 25. | 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 | |
| 26. | 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 | |
| 27. | 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 | |
| 28. | 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 | |
| 29. | Raiders | Teammates are behind Gradkowski | (KFFL) Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders players are in support of QB Bruce Gradkowski and feel he gives the team the best chance to win at this point. "Bruce gives us the best chance to win right now," TE Zach Miller said. "We've got to be out there and play better football than we have the last few games here." RB Justin Fargas added that Gradkowski plays with passion. "You want to make a play for your quarterback but when he shows that type of passion for the game, obviously guys are going to feed off it and try to give him that same effort," Fargas said. | 1 day | |
| 30. | 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 | |
| 31. | 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 | |
| 32. | Finley looks like a go | (FFChamps) Green Bay Packers' tight end Jermichael Finley practiced fully again on Friday, and is now listed as probable for this Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers. He has missed the last three games with a sprained left knee. Analysis: Finley was able to practice all week, and looks to be a go for this Sunday. His status for Week 11 has been upgraded to probable, but he is still a very shaky fantasy play. Unless you play in a deep league that starts two tight ends, you can probably do better than Finley, at least for Week 11. | 1 day | |
| 33. | 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 | |
| 34. | 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 | |
| 35. | 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 | |
| 36. | Buccaneers | Bryant to play Week 11 | (KFFL) Updating a previous report, Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant (knee) will be able to play in Week 11. | 1 day | |
| 37. | Jermichael Finley practices fully | (Rotoworld) Jermichael Finley (knee, probable) practiced in full again Friday. Analysis: Finley didn't miss one rep at Packers practice this week. He's worth stashing as a TE2, but wouldn't be a good fantasy start Sunday vs. San Francisco. | 2 days | |
| 38. | Jermichael Finley | (RotoWire) Finley is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the 49ers after practicing all week, the Packers' official site reports. Analysis: It's probably safe to use Finley if you're in a bind, but we'd recommend waiting a week to see how he fares in his first game back. | 2 days | |
| 39. | Antonio Bryant | (RotoWire) Bryant, who has missed the last two games with a swollen left knee, is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Saints, the St. Petersburg Times reports. Analysis: Bryant participated in his third consecutive practice Friday, and while coach Raheem Morris didn't say that the wideout's return was a certainty, it looks like he'll be able to give it a go Sunday, barring a setback. "He looked decent, Morris said. "He's looked as good as he's looked all year as far as coming out to practice. You've got to get him into the game and see where we can go from there." | 2 days | |
| 40. | 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 | |
| 41. | 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 | |
| 42. | 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 | |
| 43. | Buccaneers | Bryant probable for Week 11 | (KFFL) Charlie Campbell and Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, report Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant (knee) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11. | 2 days | |
| 44. | Antonio Bryant upgraded to probable | (Rotoworld) Antonio Bryant (knee) has been upgraded to probable for Week 11, but will play in a rotation with Maurice Stovall on Sunday. Analysis: Bryant practiced without limits again on Friday, but Stovall has played well in his absence. While Bryant will help Josh Freeman's cause by adding speed to the field, he's not a fantasy option on his own, even in deep leagues. | 2 days | |
| 45. | 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 | |
| 46. | 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 | |
| 47. | Trent Edwards on his way out in Buffalo? | (Rotoworld) The Buffalo News believes the addition of Brian Brohm is a sign that the Bills are "prepared to move forward without Trent Edwards." Analysis: Edwards was once considered a potential franchise quarterback, but he lacks NFL arm strength while struggling with injuries and confidence level. Most disturbingly, he's shown an inability to get the ball in the hands of his best playmaker, opting instead for dumpoffs and checkdowns. | 2 days | |
| 48. | 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 | |
| 49. | 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 | |
| 50. | Trent Edwards | (RotoWire) Bills offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said that Edwards is the backup QB now, but noted that could change in a week or may not change the rest of the season, BuffaloBills.com reports. Analysis: Basically, it's going to be a week to week decision until one guy presents himself as "the guy." But Edwards still isn't worth owning right now, because even if he wins the starting job back the offense isn't productive enough and the O-Line is too green. | 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. | 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. | 3 days | |
| 54. | Collie misses practice, not injury relat... | (Rotoworld) Austin Collie missed practice Thursday, though he's listed as "not injury related." Analysis: Collie isn't known to be in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Ravens. Both he and Pierre Garcon are mediocre WR3 options in fantasy leagues this week. | 3 days | |
| 55. | 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. | 3 days | |
| 56. | Antonio Bryant | (RotoWire) Bryant (knee) practiced fully Thursday, the St. Petersburg Times reports. Analysis: That's definitely an encouraging sign that Bryant may play Sunday, but coach Raheem Morris said that a final decision on that front won't likely come until game-day. | 3 days | |
| 57. | Bryant practices in full Thursday | (TheHuddle) PewterReport.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 19, for the first time in several weeks. Analysis: Bryant should be good to go this week as the Bucs host New Orleans. They'll probably need him to have a big day to have any chance at keeping the game close. | 3 days | |
| 58. | Bradley, Wade to share snaps while Bowe out | (TheHuddle) 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. Analysis: Chris Chambers, even though he's been with the Chiefs for only a short while, will be the No. 1 receiver while Bradley and Wade split time at the No. 2 slot. | 3 days | |
| 59. | 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 | |
| 60. | 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 | |
| 61. | Buccaneers | Bryant practices in full Thursday | (KFFL) Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 19, for the first time in several weeks. | 3 days | |
| 62. | Antonio Bryant upgraded to full particip... | (Rotoworld) Antonio Bryant (knee) was upgraded to full participation in Thursday's practice. Analysis: Coach Raheem Morris said Bryant will be a game-time decision, but he's obviously trending in the right direction. Even with the Saints missing both corners, we'd prefer to take a "wait and see" approach with Bryant as a WR3 option. | 3 days | |
| 63. | 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 | |
| 64. | 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 | |
| 65. | 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 | |
| 66. | Cowboys | Folk may handle kickoff duties Week 11 | (KFFL) Charean Williams, of the Fort-Worth Star Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys PK Nick Folk will handle kickoff duties in Week 11 if PK David Buehler (toe) is not able to play. | 3 days | |
| 67. | Wade will be active this week | (Rotoworld) Chiefs coach Todd Haley confirmed that Bobby Wade will be active this week thanks to Dwayne Bowe's suspension. Analysis: Wade has been inactive the last two weeks as he lost his slot job to Lance Long and Chris Chambers was signed. Haley said that it was just a numbers game, but don't look for much production out of Wade. The clear beneficiaries of Bowe's absence will be Long and Chambers. | 3 days | |
| 68. | Morris raves about Bryant's health | (Rotoworld) Bucs coach Raheem Morris said that Antonio Bryant (knee) "looked as good as I've seen him" at Wednesday's practice. Analysis: Bryant was limited in practice and remains a question mark for Sunday. Still, it appears that the two games he sat out to rest his knee have done some good, as long as it doesn't swell up on him again. Even if Bryant plays, he's a desperation flex play at best. | 3 days | |
| 69. | 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 | |
| 70. | 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 | |
| 71. | Packers | Five practice in full Wednesday | (KFFL) Green Bay Packers LB Brandon Chillar (hand), TE Jermichael Finley (knee), LB Aaron Kampman (concussion), FB John Kuhn (hand) and OT Mark Tauscher (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 3 days | |
| 72. | Buccaneers | Bryant limited Wednesday | (KFFL) Updating a previous item, Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant (knee) was limited during the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 3 days | |
| 73. | Falcons | R. White misses practice Wednesday | (KFFL) Atlanta Falcons WR Roddy White (knee) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 3 days | |
| 74. | Finley back at practice | (FFChamps) Packers tight end Jermichael Finley practiced on Wednesday in at least the portion open to the media. He missed practice all last week and has been inactive for the past three games. “Jermichael Finley definitely helps,” coach Mike McCarthy said to The Associated Press. “Anytime you have a player, whether it is a tight end, a receiver, a big back, that has the ability to win (matchups) down the middle of the field, it creates so many more positives for your whole perimeter group. So definitely, More) | 4 days | |
| 75. | Marshawn Lynch | (RotoWire) Lynch continues to struggle finding his game legs. Since returning from a three-game suspension to start the year, he has gained 254 yards on 79 carries, a 3.2 average. He is averaging just 13 carries a game, a reflection on the team's overall offensive struggles, The Sports Xchange reports. Analysis: He's getting more carries than Fred Jackson, but this offense is bad enough that neither back is productive under the current setup. We'll see if interim coach Perry Fewell is able to shake things up enough to give Lynch and Jackson some more opportunities, though it's going to be tough behind such a weak offensive line. | 4 days | |
| 76. | 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 | |
| 77. | Antonio Bryant | (RotoWire) Bryant (knee) returned to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday, the St. Petersburg Times reports. Analysis: It remains to be seen whether Bryant will play Sunday against the Saints, but it looks like sitting out the last two games has helped him out. "He came out there, ran around and looked as good as I've seen him," coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday. | 4 days | |
| 78. | Hakeem Nicks | (RotoWire) Nicks does not appear on Wednesday's injury report. Analysis: Nicks missed a practice during the bye week for an undisclosed reason, but it apparently wasn't anything that will limit him Sunday against the Falcons. | 4 days | |
| 79. | Bryant practicing Wednesday | (TheHuddle) The St. Petersburg Times reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant (knee) is participating in practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. Analysis: Signs are pointing for a return to action this weekend for Bryant. Say goodbye to Maurice Stovall's production. | 4 days | |
| 80. | 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 | |
| 81. | Fitzpatrick to start ahead of Edwards | (FFChamps) New Buffalo Bills head coach Perry Fewell named Ryan Fitzpatrick the new starter at quarterback following practice today. Fitzpatrick replaces Trent Edwards in the starting lineup for this Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Analysis: The move will make some headlines, but in reality it has little fantasy impact. Neither Fitzpatrick nor Edwards have threatened to make themselves fixtures on fantasy rosters this season. | 4 days | |
| 82. | Antonio Bryant expected to return for Tampa Bay | (FFToolbox) Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Bryant is expected to play Sunday against the New Orleans Saints after missing the past two games with a recurring knee injury that has bothered him since last season. Bryant, who had a career year with the Buccaneers in 2008 with 83 catches for 1,248 yards and seven touchdowns, has just 16 catches for 229 yards and two touchdowns this season. He also missed the team's week two game with this injury. This week's game will be his first with rookie quarterback Josh Freeman. Analysis: Many thought Bryant would be a bust this season after a tremendous 2008; ce... (More) | 4 days | |
| 83. | Antonio Bryant returns to practice | (Rotoworld) Antonio Bryant (knee) returned to Bucs practice on Wednesday. Analysis: Bryant says it's too early to say he'll return in Week 11, despite an NFL.com report that he would be in the starting lineup against the Saints. Bryant's progress through the practice week will ultimately determine his status. | 4 days | |
| 84. | Buccaneers | Bryant practicing Wednesday | (KFFL) Stephen Holder, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant (knee) is participating in practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 4 days | |
| 85. | 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 | |
| 86. | Jermichael Finley | (RotoWire) Finley (knee) returned to practice Wednesday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Analysis: Finley walked with a very slight limp, but it wasn't noticeable when he was running routes and blocking. He's been itching to play for a couple of weeks, and Sunday against the 49ers looks like it could be the day. | 4 days | |
| 87. | 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 | |
| 88. | Trent Edwards | (RotoWire) Edwards' teammate Ryan Fitzpatrick has been confirmed as this week's starter by interim coach Perry Fewell, BuffaloBills.com reports. Analysis: While we don't necessarily agree with this call, it's probably safe to go ahead and dump Edwards if you've been holding onto him in deep leagues. Even if he does re-gain the starter's job, this offense can't move the ball and the offensive line stinks. | 4 days | |
| 89. | 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 | |
| 90. | Finley back to practice | (Rotoworld) Jermichael Finley (knee) returned to Packers practice Wednesday. Analysis: Beat writer Greg Bedard observed that Finley "looked good" on the practice field, and he's fully expected to return from his three-week knee injury against the 49ers. There are at least 15 better fantasy TEs in the league, however. | 4 days | |
| 91. | Bryant expected to return | (FFChamps) Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Bryant is expected to return to action this Sunday against the Saints, according to NFL.com's Steve Wyche. Bryant has been inactive the last two games because of a knee injury that has lingered since the preseason. Analysis: This is good news for the Buccaneers offense, especially rookie quarterback Josh Freeman, who has yet to work extensively with Bryant. However, fantasy owners are advised to leave Bryant on the bench (or waiver wire) until he can make it through a game without aggravating the knee again. | 4 days | |
| 92. | Buccaneers | Bryant expected to play in Week 11 | (KFFL) Steve Wyche, of NFL.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant (knee) is expected to play in Week 11, according to a league source. | 4 days | |
| 93. | Shakeup in Buffalo: Dick Jauron fired, Trent Edwards benched | (FFToolbox) The Buffalo Bills are 3-6 this season. Their fans wanted changes and on Tuesday, changes were made. First, Ryan Fitzpatrick was named the team's starting quarterback for Sunday's game against Jacksonville. Fitzpatrick will get the start over Trent Edwards, who was benched in the second half of last week's loss to Tennessee, which was his first game back after missing two games with a concussion. Soon afterward, the Bills fired head coach Dick Jauron. The team's interim head coach is defensive coordinator Perry Fewell, who has never been ... (More) | 4 days | |
| 94. | Report: Antonio Bryant due back versus S... | (Rotoworld) NFL.com's Steve Wyche reports that Antonio Bryant (knee) is expected to return to the starting lineup in Week 11 against New Orleans. Analysis: Wyche doesn't give any details, but the swelling in Bryant's surgically repaired knee must have dissipated during his three week-layoff. Bryant has averaged just three catches for 39 yards in his six 2009 appearances, and now has a rookie quarterback throwing to him. He's hardly a good WR3 in fantasy. | 4 days | |
| 95. | Trent Edwards loses starting QB job | (Rotoworld) Trent Edwards has reportedly lost his starting job to Ryan Fitzpatrick. Analysis: The news of Edwards being replaced surfaced before Dick Jauron's firing, so it's possible that the decision will be revisited. In the meantime, it's a clear indictment of Edwards' future as a starter in the NFL. In addition to subpar arm strength and a nasty check-down habit, Edwards exhibited waning confidence behind a turnstile offensive line. It's safe to drop him in Dynasty leagues. | 4 days | |
| 96. | Texans | Casey expects to play in Week 11 | (KFFL) Kristie Rieken, of The Associated Press, reports Houston Texans TE James Casey (knee) expects to play in the team's Week 11 game. "There's no doubt in my mind that I'll play," Casey said. "It's going to take something very severe to keep me from playing." TE Joel Dreessen will likely start against the Tennessee Titans, but the team plans to have Casey more involved in the offense. | 5 days | |
| 97. | Stewart misses practice Tuesday | (TheHuddle) Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (Achilles') did not practice Tuesday, Nov. 17. Analysis: This is probably a precautionary measure, as Stewart has had the Achilles' condition and still been able to play the last few weeks. He and DeAngelo Williams, however, have a tough matchup this week against the Miami run defense. Start Stewart if you're lacking RB depth, but temper your expectations. | 5 days | |
| 98. | Trent Edwards | (RotoWire) NFL.com and NFL Network reporter Jason LaCanfora is reporting that Edwards' teammate Ryan Fitzpatrick will start at quarterback for the Bills on Sunday against Jacksonville. Analysis: We'll wait for official word from whoever the team decides will be the interim coach, which very well could be defensive coordinator Perry Fewell, but it looks like the Bills could be trying to gut a broken system by firing the coach and demoting the starting QB. That would pretty much wash up any limited fantasy value Edwards had. | 5 days | |
| 99. | Panthers | Stewart misses practice Tuesday | (KFFL) Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (Achilles') did not practice Tuesday, Nov. 17. | 5 days | |
| 100. | Trent Edwards | (RotoWire) Edwards' coach, Dick Jauron, has been fired by the Bills. Analysis: There's no word yet who the new coach will be, but that sort've resets the QB decision that Jauron was supposed to make on Wednesday. We'd have to guess that Jauron's firing can only help Edwards if the new coach wants him as the starter, as Jauron is too conservative and lacked the creativity to allow a quarterback to shine in his system. | 5 days |