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| 1. | Big Ben posts 398 yards, 3 TDs in Week 1... | (Rotoworld) Ben Roethlisberger completed 32-of-42 passes for 398 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions against the Chiefs in Week 11. Analysis: Big Ben had plenty of time to pick the defense apart for most of the day, but he began to get pressured late in the game. His two picks were the difference in the game, though one was the result of a drop by Heath Miller and the other was a tipped ball when he was hit as he threw. Roethlisberger left the game in overtime with a head injury, but it's not known if he was concussed. The Chiefs won on the ensuing possession. | 52 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. | 1 hour | |
| 3. | 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. | 1 hour | |
| 4. | Devery Henderson catches just one pass | (Rotoworld) Devery Henderson caught just one ball for -2 yards in Week 11. Analysis: While the Saints' game plans dictate which players will be featured in a given week, Henderson seems to be falling behind Robert Meachem in the competition for targets. The Saints started Sunday's game in a three-receiver set, with Henderson and Marques Colston out wide and Meachem in the slot. Consider Henderson end-of-roster material in all fantasy leagues. | 1 hour | |
| 5. | Berrian catches TD in Week 11 win | (Rotoworld) Bernard Berrian caught two passes for 11 yards and one touchdown in Week 11 against the Seahawks. Analysis: Berrian was an afterthought in the Vikings' passing attack after being listed as questionable with a hamstring injury, but saved his numbers with a three-yard touchdown catch. | 1 hour | |
| 6. | Ben Roethlisberger | (RotoWire) Roethlisberger was knocked out of Sunday's game against the Chiefs during the overtime period. Analysis: More on the status of Roethlisberger, who appeared to have his bell rung, as we know it. Charlie Batch took over for Big Ben, who had thrown for 398 yards with three TDs and two picks before his exit. | 1 hour | |
| 7. | Big Ben leaves in overtime with head inj... | (Rotoworld) Ben Roethlisberger was sidelined with head injury during overtime of Sunday's game at Kansas City. Analysis: Roethlisberger took a knee to the head on a diving scramble. He was down for a couple of minutes while trainers checked him out but was able to walk off under his power. Charlie Batch has come on to replace him, though it's not certain if Big Ben will return. | 1 hour | |
| 8. | Mike Bell takes over as red-zone back | (Rotoworld) Mike Bell rushed for 75 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries in the Saints' Week 11 win over Tampa. He also had a five-yard catch. Analysis: Bell, Pierre Thomas, and Lynell Hamilton shared the "closer" role late with New Orleans up big. Bell, however, consistently got the nod in red-zone situations, scoring from three and one yard out in the final two quarters. The roles in this backfield seemingly change from week to week, but Bell currently appears to be the designated goal-line back. He'll only be a flex option in TD heavy leagues against the Patriots in Week 12. | 1 hour | |
| 9. | 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 | |
| 10. | Mike Bell back in | (Rotoworld) Mike Bell has returned to Sunday's game after suffering a first-half knee injury. Analysis: The injury obviously wasn't serious, as bell took his third carry of the game for 28 yards to get deep into Bucs territory. Bell got red-zone carries ahead of Pierre Thomas and executed from five yards out in the third quarter. | 2 hours | |
| 11. | Saints RB Bell limps off with knee injur... | (Rotoworld) Mike Bell limped off the field in the second quarter Sunday with an apparent knee injury. Analysis: Bell appeared to be injured at the end of a five-yard reception. The Saints activated usual No. 4 back Lynell Hamilton for Sunday's game, but he hasn't been involved on offense. Pierre Thomas should close out the game as New Orleans' featured back with Reggie Bush (knee) inactive. | 3 hours | |
| 12. | Vikings inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The Minnesota Vikings have declared the following players as inactive for today's game against the Seattle Seahawks: CB Antoine Winfield, QB Sage Rosenfels, RB Albert Young, C Jon Cooper, LB Erin Henderson, DT Fred Evans, WR Jaymar Johnson and DL Jayme Mitchell. Analysis: Winfield is the only notable on this list. He warmed-up today with the hopes of playing, but the Vikings are being cautious, and will keep him out one more week. Bernard Berrian has been listed as questionable ... (More) | 5 hours | |
| 13. | 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 | |
| 14. | 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 | |
| 15. | Ricky Williams | (RotoWire) Williams suffered some kind of injury during the game against Carolina on Thursday, according to the Palm Beach Post. Analysis: Coach Tony Sparano described Williams as being "dinged up", at least this explains why Williams wasn't on the field for the crucial fourth down play in the fourth quarter with 44 seconds remaining. | 19 hours | |
| 16. | Henderson to return punts? | (Rotoworld) Beat writer Jeff Duncan "guesses" that Devery Henderson will return punts for the Saints Sunday. Analysis: With Reggie Bush, Tracy Porter and Lance Moore both out, the Saints will likely turn to Henderson. It would be dangerous to use Pierre Thomas or Darren Sharper for health reasons. Henderson has never returned a punt in his NFL career. | 21 hours | |
| 17. | 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 | |
| 18. | 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 | |
| 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. | 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 | |
| 21. | 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 | |
| 22. | 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 | |
| 23. | 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 | |
| 24. | 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 | |
| 25. | With Demps out, Maclin will return kicks | (Rotoworld) With KR Quintin Demps (ankle) out, Jeremy Maclin will likely return kicks again this week against the Bears. Analysis: Maclin took a handful of big shots last week when returning kicks, which is something he doesn't need as an every-down receiver for the Eagles. Macho Harris is a better option in the return role for Philly. | 1 day | |
| 26. | 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 | |
| 27. | Moore out again | (FFChamps) New Orleans Saints' wide receiver Lance Moore (ankle) has been officially ruled out for Week 11. Analysis: Moore's 2008 season is a distant memory in the bayou this year. Even if/when ever healthy again this year, Moore will likely be stuck behind the more physically gifted Robert Meachem and Devery Henderson on the depth chart. Colston is obviously the No. 1 in New Orleans, but lately opposing defenses have focused on stopping him (and, in turn, have slowed the Saints down as a whole). Their opponent this week, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, h... (More) | 1 day | |
| 28. | Berrian limited again | (FFChamps) Minnesota Vikings' wide receiver Bernard Berrian (hamstring) was limited in practice again on Friday, and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. Analysis: Sidney Rice and Percy Harvin are both better targets at this point, and Visanthe Shiancoe is the preferred red-zone target for Old Man Favre. Hamstrings have a tendency to linger and limit a player's burst off the line, and both have been true for Berrian. However, all that said, Berrian still has fantasy value, and if healthy, could make for a decent N... (More) | 1 day | |
| 29. | 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 | |
| 30. | 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 | |
| 31. | 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 | |
| 32. | 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 | |
| 33. | 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 | |
| 34. | 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 | |
| 35. | 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. | 2 days | |
| 36. | Vikings | Berrian questionable for Week 11 | (KFFL) Minnesota Vikings WR Bernard Berrian (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 and is expected to play. | 2 days | |
| 37. | Eagles | Maclin probable for Week 11 | (KFFL) Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and is expected to play. | 2 days | |
| 38. | Berrian listed as questionable | (Rotoworld) Bernard Berrian (hamstring) was limited in practice again Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 11. Analysis: Whether or not Berrian's injury is limiting his explosiveness, he's not a fantasy option against the Seahawks. Berrian hasn't topped 47 yards in six weeks. | 2 days | |
| 39. | Bernard Berrian | (RotoWire) Berrian (hamstring) is listed as questionable this week against Seattle, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Analysis: Berrian was able to play last week and the hamstring didn't appear to be an issue so the questionable tag is a bit of a surprise. Watch his status before kickoff if you're considering him for your lineup. | 2 days | |
| 40. | 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 | |
| 41. | Jets | Cotchery could return kicks Week 11 | (KFFL) Tara Sullivan, of The Bergen Record, reports New York Jets special teams coach Mike Westhoff said WR Jerricho Cotchery has emerged as a leading candidate to return kickoffs if FS Jim Leonhard (thumb) is not able to play. | 2 days | |
| 42. | 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 | |
| 43. | 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 | |
| 44. | 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 | |
| 45. | R. Williams scores three TDs Week 11 | (TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams had 22 carries for 119 yards with two touchdowns Week 11. He also caught two passes for 19 receiving yards with another touchdown. It was the first time in his career Williams had a receiving and rushing touchdown in the same game. Analysis: Is this a taste of the Dolphins' offense with Ronnie Brown on the shelf? If so, those holding Williams have to be excited about the prospects. Lex Hilliard received some token touches, including a surprising one on fourth down late in the game, but there's no question this is Williams' show the res... (More) | 2 days | |
| 46. | 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 | |
| 47. | 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 | |
| 48. | Dolphins | R. Williams scores three TDs Week 11 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams had 22 carries for 119 yards with two touchdowns Week 11. He also caught two passes for 19 receiving yards with another touchdown. It was the first time in his career Williams had a receiving and rushing touchdown in the same game. | 2 days | |
| 49. | 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 | |
| 50. | 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 | |
| 51. | Ricky runs Dolphins to victory behind 3 ... | (Rotoworld) Ricky Williams rushed 22 times for 119 yards and two touchdowns and added two receptions for 19 yards and another touchdown to lead the Dolphins past the Panthers Thursday night, 24-17. Analysis: Ricky showed nice hands and good balance on his first score, a 14-yard catch-and-run. Operating out of the Wildcat, Ricky added a diving 1-yard run, nailing the pylon for his second score of the second quarter. He sealed the game with a 46-yard tackle-shedding touchdown late in the fourth quarter after the Panthers had moved to within one score. The Dolphins' new workhorse, an ageless Ricky is a must-start RB1 against t... (More) | 2 days | |
| 52. | 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 | |
| 53. | Is Big Ben nursing a sore throwing arm? | (Rotoworld) Ben Roethlisberger sat out parts of Thursday's practice with a with a wrap on his right elbow. Analysis: Asked if his arm was the reason he misfired on several balls in last week's loss, Roethlisberger replied, "I hope not." This could just be Big Ben playing the drama queen role again with a minor injury, as he added that he just had a "bad day" against the Bengals and there are no excuses. Roethlisberger is not listed on the Steelers' injury report this week. | 2 days | |
| 54. | 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 | |
| 55. | 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 | |
| 56. | 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 | |
| 57. | 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 | |
| 58. | 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 | |
| 59. | Cotchery to return punts in Week 11 | (Rotoworld) Jerricho Cotchery will return punts for the Jets against the Patriots this week. Analysis: Safety Jim Leonhard, the normal punt returner, is expected to miss the game following thumb surgery. Cotchery hasn't returned punts since 2005 and is unlikely to a significant value increase in return yardage leagues this week. | 2 days | |
| 60. | 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 | |
| 61. | 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 | |
| 62. | 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 | |
| 63. | 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 | |
| 64. | 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 | |
| 65. | 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 | |
| 66. | Vikings | Berrian limited Thursday | (KFFL) Minnesota Vikings WR Bernard Berrian (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 19. | 2 days | |
| 67. | Vikings | Berrian limited Thursday | (KFFL) Minnesota Vikings WR Bernard Berrian (hamstring) participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. | 2 days | |
| 68. | 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 | |
| 69. | Berrian limited again in Thursday's prac... | (Rotoworld) Bernard Berrian (hamstring) was limited again in Thursday's practice. Analysis: Berrian is expected to play against the Seahawks, but he's fallen behind Sidney Rice and Percy Harvin while battling the nagging hamstring injury. Keep him on fantasy benches. | 3 days | |
| 70. | 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 | |
| 71. | 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 | |
| 72. | 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 | |
| 73. | Eagles | Maclin practices in full Thursday | (KFFL) Philadelphia Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin (foot) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 19. | 3 days | |
| 74. | 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 | |
| 75. | 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 | |
| 76. | 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 | |
| 77. | Maclin taken off kick return team | (Rotoworld) Jeremy Maclin will not return kickoffs against the Bears this week. Analysis: That experiment failed, and it's good news for Maclin's owners. He took a handful of huge shots on kickoffs in Week 10, something he doesn't need as an every-down receiver. The Eagles will turn to Quintin Demps or Macho Harris for the job. | 3 days | |
| 78. | 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 | |
| 79. | 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 | |
| 80. | 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 | |
| 81. | 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 | |
| 82. | 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 | |
| 83. | 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 | |
| 84. | 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 | |
| 85. | Chargers | Gates misses practice Wednesday | (KFFL) San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 3 days | |
| 86. | 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 | |
| 87. | 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 | |
| 88. | Eagles | Maclin practices in full Wednesday | (KFFL) Philadelphia Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin (foot) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 3 days | |
| 89. | 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 | |
| 90. | 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 | |
| 91. | 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 | |
| 92. | 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. | 4 days | |
| 93. | Ricky Williams | (RotoWire) Williams will take over as the Dolphins' lead back with news that Ronnie Brown has landed on IR. Analysis: Given how productive Williams has been as Brown's sidekick, his owners have to be doing cartwheels as this should provide a nice boost to his fantasy value. Lex Hilliard now becomes the player to target if you are looking to insure Williams. | 4 days | |
| 94. | 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. | 4 days | |
| 95. | Vikings | Berrian limited Wednesday | (KFFL) Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings WR Bernard Berrian (hamstring) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 4 days |