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| 1. | 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 versatilit... (More) | 2 hours | |
| 2. | Saints | Death of Brees' mother ruled suicide | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports the death of New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees, Mina Brees, has been ruled a suicide. A coroner concluded this week that Brees died of a prescription drug overdose and ruled the death a suicide. Autopsy results too longer than three months to be released, but that is typical for cases involving toxicology tests. | 7 hours | |
| 3. | Breaston limited Friday, should play Sunday | (FFChamps) Arizona Cardinals' wide receiver Steve Breaston (knee) was limited in Friday's practice, but is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Rams. Analysis: Breaston should play, and the Cardinals will throw. The Rams' secondary gets torched on a regular basis, and this weekend should be no different. Breaston is a top-15 play at wideout this Sunday, and owners should insert him into their Week 11 starting lineups in all formats. | 16 hours | |
| 4. | 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) | 16 hours | |
| 5. | S. Morris limited Friday, questionable | (TheHuddle) New England Patriots RB Sammy Morris (knee) was limited during the team's practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 and will be a game-time decision. Analysis: Morris continues to recover from his knee injury but has practiced on a limited basis this week with the team. Fantasy owners looking for a running back for the playoff push should consider Morris as New England has a very favorable schedule for the rest of the way. | 17 hours | |
| 6. | 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, ha... (More) | 17 hours | |
| 7. | Morris questionable | (FFChamps) Speaking to reporters from the Boston Globe today, New England Patriots' running back Sammy Morris said he felt "Sore, but good" and that he was taking his knee injury "day by day." Morris is listed as questionable to face the Jets this Sunday, and has not played since injuring the knee in Week 6. Analysis: The Patriots' are almost comically evasive about disclosing their players' injuries and status for upcoming games. Add in coach Bill Belichick's propensity to shuffle his backs around as the game dictates, and predicting which running back will reap the rewards of The Hoodie's o... (More) | 17 hours | |
| 8. | Sammy Morris feels 'good' for Sunday | (FFToolbox) The New England Patriots' backfield is about to get a little more muddled. With injuries sidelining Sammy Morris and Fred Taylor for the past month, it was clear that Laurence Maroney was the team's No. 1 back, with Kevin Faulk pitching in. Last week, Maroney fumbled near the goal line against the Colts and that led to more carries for Faulk. Now it looks as if Morris is ready to return from his Oct. 18 knee injury. Morris participated in a full week of practices for the first ... (More) | 18 hours | |
| 9. | Patriots | S. Morris limited Friday, questionable for Week 11 | (KFFL) New England Patriots RB Sammy Morris (knee) was limited during the team's practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 and will be a game-time decision. | 20 hours | |
| 10. | Kyle Orton to be game-time decision | (FFToolbox) Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton has been unable to practice all week due to a sprained ankle that he suffered last week. Yet, head coach Josh McDaniels said that there is "absolutely" a chance that he plays in a very important game against the San Diego Chargers. Orton didn't practice with the first-team offense all week -- those reps went to Chris Simms, who would start in Orton's place if he can't play. One reason Orton didn't practice Friday was because the team figured more rehabilitation on the ankle was more of a benefit than ... (More) | 20 hours | |
| 11. | Marshall practices Friday | (FFChamps) Denver Broncos' wide receiver Brandon Marshall put in another full day of practice on Friday, and is listed as probable to face the San Diego Chargers. Analysis: All indications are that Marshall will be out there against San Diego. The bigger concern in Denver (and to Brandon's fantasy owners) is who will be getting the ball to him on Sunday. Marshall had two long scores in the first half last weekend against Washington before Orton went down, and the two seem to be developing a chemistry that wasn't there initially after Jay Cutler's departure. If Orton is too banged up to play, More) | 21 hours | |
| 12. | Broncos | Orton misses practice Friday | (KFFL) Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11. | 22 hours | |
| 13. | Orton misses practice but not ruled out for Sunday | (FFChamps) Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton did not practice on Friday, missing his third straight practice this week because of his sprained ankle. Head coach Josh McDaniels did not rule Orton out, telling the Denver Post that there is "absolutely" a chance Orton will play on Sunday despite missing the entire week of practice. Analysis: It appears that Orton learned nothing from last season when he rushed back from an ankle injury and it clearly affected the rest of his season in a negative way, however, the injury last year was on his right foot which he uses to plant before he releases the ball, where... (More) | 22 hours | |
| 14. | Sammy Morris | (RotoWire) Morris, who has been out since Oct. 18 with a knee injury, answered questions from reporters in the Patriots' locker room Friday, a sign he is closer to his return, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports. Analysis: Morris was officially listed as limited Friday and is one of 13 Patriots tagged as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets. The Pats kick off during the second wave of games Sunday, so it's probably best to take a wait-and-see approach with Morris, whose role would be hard to predict even if he does make a return this week. | 1 day | |
| 15. | Sammy Morris to be game-day call? | (Rotoworld) Sammy Morris (questionable, knee) indicated Friday that he will be a game-time decision Sunday against the Jets. Analysis: Morris is expected back, but the Patriots tell players to be tight-lipped on injuries. "Sore, but I feel good," Morris said. "We'll see Sunday. Just taking it day by day." Morris' role is unclear coming off a month-long knee sprain. | 1 day | |
| 16. | Breaston limited again | (Rotoworld) Steve Breaston (knee, probable) was limited in Friday's practice. Analysis: Breaston, however, will be active at St. Louis. He's always a fine WR3 bet against porous defensive backfields. The Rams are 25th against the pass. | 1 day | |
| 17. | Steve Breaston | (RotoWire) Breaston (right knee) is probable for Sunday's game. Analysis: He has been a fixture on the Cardinals' injury reports this season, but he participated in all of this week's practices and he should be available for normal duty as the Cardinals' third receiver and top punt returner on Sunday. | 1 day | |
| 18. | Cardinals | Breaston probable for Week 11 | (KFFL) Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Arizona Cardinals WR Steve Breaston (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and is expected to play. | 1 day | |
| 19. | Kyle Orton | (RotoWire) Orton (sprained left ankle) missed his third consecutive practice Friday, the Denver Post reports. Coach Josh McDaniels says that Orton's availability for Sunday's game against San Diego will be a game-time decision. Analysis: McDaniels says that Orton will be put through a workout before Sunday's game and how he performs at that time will determine whether he plays or not. Given the fact that the Broncos play during the second wave of games Sunday, Orton probably isn't worth the risk, even in deep leagues, unless you have his backup Chris Simms handy for a last-minute plug-in. | 1 day | |
| 20. | Broncos | Orton to be game-time decision | (KFFL) Updating a previous report, ESPN.com reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) will be a game-time decision in Week 11. | 1 day | |
| 21. | Orton misses practice, listed as questio... | (Rotoworld) Kyle Orton (ankle) was held out of practice for a third straight day Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 11. Analysis: While missing practice all week is a bad sign, coach Josh McDaniels said that Orton "absolutely" still has a chance to start against San Diego. Orton will be worked out in pre-game warmups before his status for the game is determined. The Broncos and Chargers don't play until 4:15ET, so Orton is an obvious "sit" in standard leagues. Chris Simms will start if Orton can't. | 1 day | |
| 22. | Orton missed practice Thursday | (TheHuddle) Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. The Broncos have not ruled him out for Week 11 and said he is feeling better. Analysis: Don't hold your breath regarding Orton. A lot of this talk is probably meant to create doubt in the mind of San Diego's defensive coordinator as to who is going to be under center for Denver in Week 11. Assume Orton will sit. | 1 day | |
| 23. | Broncos | Orton will not practice Friday, could play Week 11 | (KFFL) Frack Schwab, of the Colorado Springs Gazette, reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) will not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20, but head coach Josh McDaniels said Orton has a chance to play Week 11. Orton will be listed as questionable for the game. | 1 day | |
| 24. | Broncos | Orton missed practice Thursday | (KFFL) Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. The Broncos have not ruled him out for Week 11 and said he is feeling better. | 1 day | |
| 25. | 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. | 1 day | |
| 26. | 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. | 1 day | |
| 27. | Wolfe reportedly done for the season | (FFChamps) Bears running back Garrett Wolfe is now expected to miss the rest of the season due to the lacerated kidney he suffered in Week 9 against the Cardinals, according to an updated report on his status in today's Chicago Sun-Times. The initial prognosis was that he would miss several weeks. Wolfe is expected to make a complete recovery, but won't be ready to play football again until the offseason. Analysis: Tough break for Wolfe, but not a significant fantasy football story. Adrian Peterson is backing up 2009 fantasy football bust of the ... (More) | 1 day | |
| 28. | Morris limited Thursday | (TheHuddle) New England Patriots RB Sammy Morris was limited during the team's practice Thursday, Nov. 19. Analysis: It appears that Morris is not yet all the way back from his knee injury; that means Laurence Maroney remains as the team's feature back for now. | 1 day | |
| 29. | 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. | 1 day | |
| 30. | Patriots | Morris limited Thursday | (KFFL) New England Patriots RB Sammy Morris (knee) was limited during the team's practice Thursday, Nov. 19. | 1 day | |
| 31. | Patriots | Morris limited Thursday | (KFFL) San Diego Chargers RB Sammy Morris (knee) was limited during the team's practice Thursday, Nov. 19. | 1 day | |
| 32. | 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. | 1 day | |
| 33. | 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. | 1 day | |
| 34. | 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. | 1 day | |
| 35. | 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. | 1 day | |
| 36. | 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. | 1 day | |
| 37. | Orton misses second straight day of practice | (FFChamps) Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton missed his second consecutive day of practice on Thursday due to the torn ligaments in his left ankle, increasing the liklihood that he will miss Sunday's game against the Chargers. Chris Simms has been taking all the practice snaps with the first team in Orton's absence. Head coach Josh McDaniels tells the Denver Post that no determination will be made about Orton's status for Week 11 until it's necessary. Analysis: The guess here is that the determination has already been made internally that Orton will not ... (More) | 1 day | |
| 38. | Breaston should play Week 11 | (TheHuddle) Updating a previous report, AZCardinals.com reports Arizona Cardinals WR Steve Breaston (knee) should be able to play in Week 11. Analysis: Breaston will return to his No. 3 role now that Anquan Boldin seems to have healed from his sprained ankle. | 2 days | |
| 39. | Sammy Morris | (RotoWire) Morris (knee) was listed as a limited participant at Thursday's practice, ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Look for Morris to be listed as "questionable" Friday, but it does seem like he at least has a chance to play Sunday against the Jets. | 2 days | |
| 40. | Sammy Morris limited again Thursday | (Rotoworld) Sammy Morris (knee) was limited again in Thursday's practice, as expected. Analysis: Morris is expected to return to face the Jets this week, but it's possible that he'll be eased back into the backfield picture. Take a "wait and see" approach to his fantasy value this week. | 2 days | |
| 41. | Cardinals | Breaston should play Week 11 | (KFFL) Updating a previous report, Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Arizona Cardinals WR Steve Breaston (knee) should be able to play in Week 11. | 2 days | |
| 42. | Cardinals | Breaston limited Thursday | (KFFL) Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Arizona Cardinals WR Steve Breaston (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 19. | 2 days | |
| 43. | Kyle Orton | (RotoWire) Though coach Josh McDaniels said that Orton (ankle) was feeling better, it was Chris Simms who was the one taking snaps during the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday, the Associated Press reports. Analysis: Orton wants to tough it out this week against the Chargers, but we'll have to see what he is able to do Friday. Chances are, he'll end up with a legitimate "questionable" tag for Week 11's game. | 2 days | |
| 44. | Steve Breaston limited Thursday | (Rotoworld) Steve Breaston (knee) was limited again in Thursday's practice. Analysis: Breaston will play in his customary No. 3 receiver role against the Rams, and we have him ranked as the No. 28 fantasy option at wide receiver this week. | 2 days | |
| 45. | 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. | 2 days | |
| 46. | Orton misses practice Thursday | (TheHuddle) The Denver Post reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) missed his second straight practice Thursday, Nov. 19, with a severely sprained ankle. He is still hoping to play in Week 11. Analysis: When you see the phrase "severely sprained ankle" associated with anyone, it's never a good sign. The Broncos need this week's game against San Diego desperately, but if Orton tries to gut it out he could be more of a hindrance than a help, plus hurt himself worse. As bad as Chris Simms was against Washington, he'd probably still be a better option than a one-legged Orton. Good luck with all of that, Bro... (More) | 2 days | |
| 47. | Orton making progress, but still uncerta... | (Rotoworld) Though Kyle Orton is making progress with his ankle injury, coach Josh McDaniels said he won't determine his starting quarterback until necessary. Analysis: "We'd love for him to be out there as soon as he can possibly be out there, and very hopeful he's going to play," McDaniels said. This situation is headed toward a game-time decision. Orton missed practice again Thursday while Chris Simms handled most of the first-team reps. Orton will push to play if it's at all possible, but check back Friday afternoon for an update on his status. | 2 days | |
| 48. | Broncos | Orton misses practice Thursday | (KFFL) Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) missed his second straight practice Thursday, Nov. 19, with a severely sprained ankle. He is still hoping to play in Week 11. | 2 days | |
| 49. | Orton has torn ligaments | (TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton has torn ligaments in his left ankle. However, he is still hoping to start in Week 11. "I'll come back as fast as I can and try to lead the football team and try to be in the huddle just like everybody else," Orton said. "In this sport, you've got to play when you are dinged up, and the quarterback is no different." Analysis: Chris Simms, who was abysmal in relief of Orton last week, has been taking first-team snaps this week and would be in line to start for the Broncos if Orton can't go. | 2 days | |
| 50. | Kyle Orton | (RotoWire) The Associated Press is reporting that Orton (ankle) has torn ligaments in his ankle, but remains optimistic to play in Sunday's game against San Diego, according to the Colorado Springs Gazette. Analysis: Orton's injury is different than the ankle injury he suffered last season and he says the two are completely unrelated. The ankle has apparently improved over the course of the week, which is why Orton thinks he will be able to go on Sunday. While he certainly is not practicing fully, the team is leaving the door wide open for him to start against the Chargers. | 2 days | |
| 51. | Report: QB Orton has torn ligaments in a... | (Rotoworld) The Associated Press reports that Kyle Orton, who sat out practice on Wednesday, has torn ligaments in his ankle. Analysis: The good news is Orton's injury is to his left ankle; his right was the problematic joint in 2008. Orton, in a contract year, "adamantly" wants to start against San Diego, and the Broncos' coaching staff is surely with him after seeing Chris Simms complete 3-of-13 passes for 13 yards in the second half of last week's loss to the Redskins. Look for Orton to play Sunday, but he won't be close to 100 percent. Reserve him in all leagues. | 2 days | |
| 52. | Broncos | Orton has torn ligaments | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) has torn ligaments in his left ankle. However, he is still hoping to start in Week 11. "I'll come back as fast as I can and try to lead the football team and try to be in the huddle just like everybody else," Orton said. "In this sport, you've got to play when you are dinged up, and the quarterback is no different." | 2 days | |
| 53. | Broncos | Orton misses practice Wednesday | (KFFL) Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 2 days | |
| 54. | Orton sits out with torn ligaments in ankle | (FFChamps) Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton missed practice on Wednesday with what the Associated Press is calling torn ligaments in his left ankle. "If Kyle can practice, he will," Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels told the Colorado Springs Gazette. "If he can’t practice or he’s limited to some degree, Chris [Simms] will take the reps we feel he needs to take just to be ready to go in case we have to play him this week. If Kyle can’t practice, he’ll take most of the reps, just like Kyle would." Analysis: At this point it doesn't look like Orton is going to be able to pl... (More) | 2 days | |
| 55. | Kyle Orton | (RotoWire) Orton (ankle) did not practice during the team's early session on Wednesday, but is optimistic to play on Sunday, the Denver Post reports. Analysis: Orton said he would try to participate in the afternoon activities, but it seems that the team will likely keep him out in order to rest his injured ankle and be as ready as possible for Sunday's game against San Diego. | 2 days | |
| 56. | Steve Breaston | (RotoWire) Breaston (right knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Analysis: He has been playing through this injury for months and he should do so again on Sunday against the Rams. | 2 days | |
| 57. | Patriots | Morris limited Wednesday | (KFFL) Monique Walker, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots RB Sammy Morris (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 3 days | |
| 58. | Sammy Morris back to limited practice | (Rotoworld) Sammy Morris (knee) was limited in Patriots practice Wednesday. Analysis: Morris will likely be limited all week and listed as questionable Friday, but he's slated to return Sunday against the Jets. His role is uncertain, however, after a month-long layoff. Laurence Maroney and Kevin Faulk have played well for the most part recently, and Morris was used only at fullback early on. | 3 days | |
| 59. | Cardinals | Breaston limited Wednesday | (KFFL) Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Arizona Cardinals WR Steve Breaston (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 3 days | |
| 60. | Steve Breaston limited | (Rotoworld) Steve Breaston (knee) was limited in Cardinals practice Wednesday. Analysis: Breaston is in no danger of sitting out Week 11 at St. Louis. He is coming off a four-reception, 79-yard, one-touchdown effort against the Seahawks. | 3 days | |
| 61. | Kyle Orton held out of practice | (Rotoworld) Kyle Orton (ankle) was held out of Broncos practice Wednesday. Analysis: Chris Simms and rookie Tom Brandstater shared first-team reps with Orton sidelined. Most signs still point to Orton starting against San Diego after Simms' awful relief outing in Week 10, even if Orton can't practice all week. | 3 days | |
| 62. | Broncos | Orton misses practice Wednesday | (KFFL) Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) did not practice during the media portion of practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 3 days | |
| 63. | Patriots | Morris should play Week 11 | (KFFL) John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports New England Patriots RB Sammy Morris (knee) should be ready to play in Week 11. | 3 days | |
| 64. | Mark Bradley | (RotoWire) Bradley could have an expanded role in the Chiefs' offense during Dwayne Bowe's four-game suspension for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Analysis: Since Week 3, Bradley hasn't scored a touchdown or topped 35 yards receiving in a game. The increased targets in Bowe's absence should help, but you're probably better off grabbing a receiver who plays in a more prolific passing offense. | 3 days | |
| 65. | Report: Kyle Orton likely to play despite ankle injury | (FFToolbox) Denver Broncos quarterback Chris Simms completed just three of his 13 passes and threw a pick in relief of Kyle Orton, who left the team's week 10 game in the second quarter due to an ankle injury. After that performance, the Broncos must be breathing a sigh of relief with the news that Orton will likely play this Sunday against the San Diego Chargers, according to the NFL Network. Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels said on Monday that he wouldn't know until later in the week if Orton's sprained left ankle will prevent him from play... (More) | 3 days | |
| 66. | Dwayne Bowe suspended four games | (FFToolbox) Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe leads the team with 33 catches, including six catches for 91 yards last weekend in a win at Oakland. Unfortunately for him, the Chiefs and his fantasy owners, he won't have a chance to match that performance until week 15. Bowe has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's policy against performance-enhancing substances. The team announced the suspension Tuesday and said it would have no further comment. Prior to this season, he spent most of training camp in first year head coach Todd Haley's doghouse, even being demoted to third team in what... (More) | 3 days | |
| 67. | Broncos holding out hope for Orton? | (Rotoworld) Kyle Orton (ankle) is scheduled to handle the Broncos' starting quarterback press conference on Wednesday. Analysis: Though coach Josh McDaniels wouldn't commit to Orton playing, this is an indication that the team believes he has a legit shot to start against the Chargers in a key AFC West matchup. | 3 days | |
| 68. | Bowe used diuretics | (TheHuddle) ESPN.com reports Kansas City Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe's four-game suspension has to do with his use of diuretics, and was trying to lose weight back in training camp, according to a source. Bowe will not be appealing the suspension. Analysis: Well now we know why he was suspended, although it obviously doesn't change anything. Since this one basically came out of the blue, it makes us wonder what other surprises may be lurking that will affect Fantasy rosters as leagues near their playoffs. The earliest Bowe could come back is Week 15. Normally we would recommend that you immediately jettison Bowe from... (More) | 4 days | |
| 69. | Chiefs | Bowe used diuretics | (KFFL) ESPN.com reports Kansas City Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe's four-game suspension has to do with his use of diuretics, and was trying to lose weight back in training camp, according to a source. Bowe will not be appealing the suspension. | 4 days | |
| 70. | Bowe suspended four games | (FFChamps) Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs. The announcement was made today via email from the league and the suspension will begin immediately. Analysis: You can stick a fork in the fantasy values of Bowe and Matt Cassel. Bowe will not be cleared to play again until Week 15, by which time most teams will be out of the fantasy playoffs. Give a slight bump up in the values of Chris ChambersMore) | 4 days | |
| 71. | Bowe suspended four games | (TheHuddle) The Kansas City Chiefs announced Tuesday, Nov. 17, that the National Football League has suspended WR Dwayne Bowe for four games for 'violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances.' Bowe's suspension will begin immediately. Analysis: There's a surprise. Bowe hasn't exactly been a Fantasy stud, with only 466 yards and four TDs on the season, but he was at least a serviceable option most weeks. Chris Chambers now becomes the No. 1 receiver most likely, with Lance Long serving as the No. 2. | 4 days | |
| 72. | Chiefs | Bowe suspended four games | (KFFL) The Kansas City Chiefs announced Tuesday, Nov. 17, that the National Football League has suspended WR Dwayne Bowe for four games for "violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances." Bowe's suspension will begin immediately. | 4 days | |
| 73. | Dwayne Bowe | (RotoWire) Bowe has been suspended four games for violating the league's performance enhancing drugs policy, Kent Babb of the KC Star reports. Analysis: This is a very tough break for Bowe owners, who will now be without the Chiefs' top wideout until Week 15. Bowe has averaged 8.8 fantasy points per game this season, ranking him 22nd among all NFL receivers. Look for Chris Chambers and Lance Long to see extra targets as the Chiefs' offense looks to get by without Bowe. | 4 days | |
| 74. | Dwayne Bowe suspended 4 games for PEDs | (Rotoworld) NFL suspended Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe four games for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances. Analysis: The suspension begins immediately and will keep Bowe out until Week 15. Bowe reported to spring workouts 30 pounds overweight, and ESPN's Adam Schefter "gathers" that Bowe took a diuretic to shed the extra pounds. He spent much of the early season in coach Todd Haley's doghouse, and the suspension may alter the team's long-term plans for him. With Bowe returning in time for many fantasy playoff games, he's worth keeping on rosters. | 4 days | |
| 75. | Chiefs | Bowe suspended four games | (KFFL) The Kansas City Chiefs announced Tuesday, Nov. 17, that the National Football League has suspended WR Dwayne Bowe for four games for "violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances." Bowe's suspension will begin immediately. | 4 days | |
| 76. | Steve Smith | (RotoWire) Smith (ribs) hasn't been listed on the Panthers' injury report on Monday or Tuesday. Analysis: It's possible that he'll end up being listed as probable after Wednesday's practice, but Smith's rib injury suffered on his second TD catch of Sunday's win over Atlanta appears to be a non-issue. Smith and the Panthers have a very favorable matchup on Thursday against a Dolphins secondary that ranks 27th in the NFL against the pass (239.4 YPG, 11 TD allowed). | 4 days | |
| 77. | Orton to play in Week 11 | (TheHuddle) NFL Network reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) will play in Week 11 despite an injured left ankle. Analysis: Those who own Brandon Marshall can breathe quite a bit easier knowing it'll be Orton under center and not Chris Simms. Marshall will be worth Fantasy consideration this week against the Chargers, but he's not a no-brainer. Marshall had a great game the first time the two teams met in 2008, with 166 yards and a TD, but the other four times he's faced San Diego he's been held in check, with no TDs and an average of about 60 yards per game. | 4 days | |
| 78. | Broncos | Orton to play in Week 11 | (KFFL) Michael Lombardi, of NFL Network, reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) will play in Week 11 despite an injured left ankle. | 4 days | |
| 79. | Coach Smith says Bears still a running t... | (Rotoworld) Coach Lovie Smith said Monday that he's going to stay committed to the run and that the Bears are still a running team. Analysis: It's really hard to believe Smith at this point. The Bears have run the ball 240 times and passed it 340 times this season while ranking 30th in the league in rushing. This Bears offensive line is not built to run the ball and the Eagles secondary is very banged up right now. Expect another pass heavy attack this week. | 4 days | |
| 80. | Orton's status unclear | (FFChamps) Denver Broncos' head coach Josh McDaniels is still not certain of starting quarterback Kyle Orton's status for Week 11. Orton was injured just before halftime in the team's 27-17 loss to the Washington Redskins on Sunday. After throwing for nearly 200 yards and a pair of scores in the first half, Orton sprained an ankle and did not return. His replacement, Chris Simms, finished 3-of-13, for 13 yards, and amassed a quarterback rating of 7.5 for the day. Analysis: Despite the Broncos recent three-game slide, they are still in the thick of the... (More) | 4 days | |
| 81. | Panthers | Smith hopes to be ready for Week 11 | (KFFL) Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith (ribs) said he hopes to play in Week 11 after injuring his ribs in Week 10. | 4 days | |
| 82. | Jay Feely | (RotoWire) Feeley made all three of his field goal attempts en route to a 10-point effort in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars. Analysis: Through nine games, Feeley is ninth in the league with 67 points, making him a serviceable, if not spectacular fantasy option. | 5 days | |
| 83. | McDaniels not committing to Kyle Orton | (Rotoworld) Broncos coach Josh McDaniels wouldn't commit to Kyle Orton (ankle) playing in Week 11 at his Monday presser. Analysis: McDaniels is from the Bill Belichick school, which teaches secrecy when it comes to injuries. We'll believe NFL Network's Mike Lombardi, who reported that Orton will start against San Diego. Orton owners should keep in mind how poorly he played after his 2008 ankle injury. He was the No. 8 overall fantasy quarterback prior to the Week 8 sprain, only to finish as the QB18. | 5 days | |
| 84. | Broncos | Orton's status will be known later in week | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels said the team will not know if QB Kyle Orton (ankle) will be able to play until later in the week. | 5 days | |
| 85. | Kyle Orton | (RotoWire) Orton (left ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against San Diego, the Denver Post reports. "Not sure how that's going to go," coach Josh McDaniels said Monday. "We're going to see how he progresses during the course of the next few days and see if and when Kyle is ready to go. Whether that's Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (or) not at all. He's definitely not out for the game. We're certainly hopeful we can get him ready to go." Analysis: That's about about as cloudy as it gets, but we do know that backup Chris Simms is in line to take first team snaps as long as Orton is sidelined. | 5 days | |
| 86. | Report: Kyle Orton to play against San D... | (Rotoworld) NFL Network's Michael Lombardi reports that Kyle Orton (ankle) will play in Week 11 against San Diego. Analysis: Orton's ankle injury cost him the second half of Sunday's loss to the lowly Redskins, but Denver is going to push him to return because Chris Simms was totally ineffective. While Orton has thrown for 11 touchdowns to just four picks this season and is completing a career-high 63.1% of his passes, he won't be a strong QB1 play against San Diego's No. 11 pass defense. | 5 days | |
| 87. | Panthers WR Smith expected to 'be fine' | (Rotoworld) According to beat writer Steve Reed, Steve Smith's Week 10 ribs injury is unlikely to keep him out of action going forward. Analysis: Smith's ribs are only bruised, and he should be ready for Week 11 despite the Panthers being on a short week. They square off with Miami on Thursday. | 5 days | |
| 88. | Steve Smith | (RotoWire) Smith suffered a minor rib injury on his second TD catch of the day against the Falcons on Sunday, the Gaston Gazette reports. Analysis: He did not record another catch after suffering the injury, but Smith finished the game and caught four passes for 34 yards and a pair of scores. Smith said that he's OK and that he expects to play against the Dolphins on Thursday night. | 5 days | |
| 89. | Chargers | Tomlinson has most success running to his right | (KFFL) ESPN.com reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson gained 63 of his 96 rushing yards in Week 10 rushing to his right. Tomlinson's longest run of the game was a 20-yard touchdown to the right of the field. On the season, Tomlinson has gained 151 yards on 28 carries running to his right. | 5 days | |
| 90. | Simms expected to begin the week as star... | (Rotoworld) With Kyle Orton sidelined by an ankle injury, Chris Simms is at least expected to begin the practice week as the Broncos starting quarterback. Analysis: Orton is still holding out hope, but it's not a good sign that he was unable to get back in the game Sunday. Just 3-of-13 after taking over for Orton, Simms was unable to generate any signs of life in two quarters against the Redskins. Downgrade the entire Denver offense if Simms starts in the AFC West clash against the Chargers this week. | 5 days | |
| 91. | Panthers | S. Smith dinged Week 10 | (KFFL) Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith (ribs) took a shot to the ribs during the team's Week 010 game. Smith would not say how severe the injury is, but he hopes to be ready for the team's Week 11 game Thursday, Nov. 19. | 5 days | |
| 92. | Kyle Orton injures ankle | (FFToolbox) Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton sat out the second half of the team's 27-17 loss to the Washington Redskins on Sunday with an injured left ankle and wasn't sure whether he'll be able to play next week against the San Diego Chargers. Orton said: "I was hoping to come back out, and I just wasn't able to." Orton also said after the game it was too soon to say whether he would be able to play against the Chargers. Coming out of halftime, Orton said he tried a few practice throws but then told coach Josh McDaniels he wouldn't be able to play. Backup quarterback More) | 5 days | |
| 93. | Johnson has strong performance for TN | (TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports Tennessee Titans RB Chris Johnson rushed for 132 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries and caught nine passes for 100 yards in Week 10. He is the first running back to surpass the 1,000-yard mark this season. Analysis: Johnson has been incredible for Tennessee this season despite the fact that the Titans have had some problems getting wins. One thing is certain Chris Johnson is an elite running back in the NFL and should be starting for all fantasy teams at this point against any opponent. He can score any ti... (More) | 5 days | |
| 94. | Steve Breaston | (RotoWire) Breaston (right knee) caught four passes for 79 yards and a touchdown in Week 10. Analysis: He now has a touchdown in back-to-back games. Even though he is Arizona's No. 3 receiver, Breaston is getting a solid number of red-zone looks (eight in eight games). He is also good at stretching the field; he leads the Cardinals with 11 receptions of 20 or more yards. | 5 days | |
| 95. | Breaston posts 79 yards, TD in Week 10 | (Rotoworld) Steve Breaston caught four passes for 79 yards and a touchdown against the Seahawks in Week 10. Analysis: Seahawks corner Marcus Trufant was expecting help over the top, and Breaston was left uncovered or a 28-yard score in the second quarter. He added another touchdown just before the half, but it was called back on a holding penalty. Breaston has been over 50 yards in every game but one this season, and he remains a WR3 fantasy play next week. | 5 days | |
| 96. | Chargers | Tomlinson scores twice Week 10 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson had 24 carries for 96 yards with two touchdowns during the team's Week 10 game. Tomlinson moved past former NFL RBs Thurman Thomas and Franco Harris to move into 12th place all-time with 12,145 career yards. Tomlinson moved past former RB Marcus Allen and into third place on the all-time list with 146 career touchdowns. | 5 days | |
| 97. | Bowe catches six passes in Chiefs' victo... | (Rotoworld) Dwayne Bowe caught six passes for 91 yards in the Chiefs' win over the Raiders. Analysis: Bowe was targeted a team-high ten times by Matt Cassel and also drew a couple of big defensive pass interference calls. He was working mostly on Nnamdi Asomugha and had a solid game. Bowe goes up against a tough Pittsburgh secondary in Week 11. | 5 days | |
| 98. | Patriots inactives for Week 10 | (FFChamps) The New England Patriots have announced the following players as inactive for today's game against the Indianapolis Colts: RB Sammy Morris, RB Fred Taylor, T Matt Light, DE Jarvis Green, LB Eric Alexander, G Rich Ohrnberger, CB Shawn Springs, and DE Ty Warren. Analysis: Laurence Maroney should get a majority of the carries for the Patriots as they get set for the Colts on Sunday Night Football. Maroney has scored a touchdown in each of the last three games. | 5 days | |
| 99. | LT2 turns back the clock with 96 yards, ... | (Rotoworld) LaDainian Tomlinson rushed 24 times for 96 yards with two touchdowns in Sunday's win over the Eagles. Analysis: Where did that come from? Tomlinson set a season-high for rushing yards in a tough matchup and actually broke tackles on his way to his two scores. Of course, Tomlinson did limp off at one point in the second half but returned. LT2 looked strong, but let's see him do it again before we give him RB2 status. He's a flex play against the Broncos next week. | 5 days | |
| 100. | Sammy Morris inactive for Sunday night g... | (Rotoworld) Sammy Morris is inactive for Sunday night's game against the Colts. Analysis: Morris was limited in practice this week by a knee injury and wasn't well enough by pre-game warmups. It's good news for Laurence Maroney owners. The other Patriots inactives for the Week 10 matchup are RB Fred Taylor, OT Matt Light, DE Jarvis Green, LB Eric Alexander, OG Rich Ohrnberger, CB Shawn Springs and DE Ty Warren. | 5 days |