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| 1. | Ravens | Struggling to find end zone in first quarter | (KFFL) Aaron Wilson, of the Carroll County Times, reports the Baltimore Ravens have not score a first quarter touchdown since Week 4. They have not scored any points in the first half of their last two games. | less than a minute | |
| 2. | Jaguars | Russell released | (KFFL) Jaguars.com reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have released FS Brian Russell. | 22 minutes | |
| 3. | Jaguars | McQuistan signed | (KFFL) Jaguars.com reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have signed free-agent OL Paul McQuistan (Raiders). Terms of the contract were not disclosed. | 23 minutes | |
| 4. | Texans | Slaton to start in Week 11 | (KFFL) John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton will start at running back in Week 11. | 29 minutes | |
| 5. | James Casey | (RotoWire) Casey (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Titans after participating in practice all week, the Texans' official site reports. Analysis: Casey seems ready to make his return from knee surgery, and could emerge as a replacement for Owen Daniels in the pass-catching tight end role. File his name away in your "might be worth adding" mental folder if you don't own an established tight end. | 34 minutes | |
| 6. | Jacoby Jones | (RotoWire) Jones (calf) returned to practice Saturday on a limited basis and is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Tennessee, the Texans' official site reports. Analysis: Do yourself a favor and find a healthier WR option this week. If you roll the dice on his status and he winds up inactive, the Monday night kickoff will leave you with no other options to choose from. He'll likely be a game-time decision. | 39 minutes | |
| 7. | Brian Cushing | (RotoWire) Cushing (foot) participated fully in Saturday's practice and is listed as probable for Monday night's game against Tennessee, the Texans' official site reports. Analysis: Cushing and his foot injury make a weekly appearance on the injury report, but the ailment hasn't stopped him from being an IDP beast as a rookie. He's safe to start this week. | 45 minutes | |
| 8. | David Thornton | (RotoWire) Thornton (hip) is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against Houston, the Titans' official site reports. Analysis: Thornton's been a lackluster fantasy play this season (41 tackles, one sack, no interceptions) and this injury makes him an even shakier option. We recommend looking for a healthier body for Week 11. | 51 minutes | |
| 9. | Ryan Moats | (RotoWire) Steve Slaton has regained his starting job for Monday's game against Tennessee, the Houston Chronicle reports. Moats, who started the Texans' last game, will be the top backup. Analysis: Moats will still be a factor in some type of rotation, but this news should relegate him to the bench in most leagues. He could get another chance to be the starter if Slaton's fumbles resurface, but for now he's stuck as the No. 2. | 1 hour | |
| 10. | Justin Gage | (RotoWire) Gage (back) has officially been ruled out of Monday's game against Houston, the Associated Press reports. Analysis: Gage didn't practice all week and will again be replaced in the lineup by Kenny Britt. We'll revisit Gage's status next week. | 1 hour | |
| 11. | Steve Slaton | (RotoWire) Slaton will start at running back Monday against Tennessee, the Houston Chronicle reports. "I had an assumption that I would start, but nothing was concrete until now," Slaton said. "I'm happy about it. It's an opportunity I have to take full advantage of." Analysis: It looks like Slaton will get a chance to be the primary back, but Ryan Moats could still be in the mix. This still sounds like an unstable situation, but Slaton could become a strong fantasy option again quickly if he has a good game and overcomes his recent fumbling problems. | 2 hours | |
| 12. | Ellis out for Week 11 | (FFChamps) New Orleans Saints' defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis has been downgraded to out for Week 11. He sprained his knee in Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins, and practiced this week for the first time in nearly a month. Analysis: The Saints have gotten brutalized on the ground in Ellis' absence (giving up a combined 431 yards to opponents' lead backs in thethree games he's been hurt). He is their most talented body on the D-line, and definitely their best run-stuffer. The fact that he won't go increases the fantasy value of Cadillac Williams and | 2 hours | |
| 13. | 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 versatil... (More) | 2 hours | |
| 14. | Ellis, Sedrick | NO | (SportsGrumblings) Saints Ellis Sunday Analysis: Saints DT Sedrick Ellis downgraded to out; will not travel to Tampa. (Adam Schefter/Twitter) | 2 hours | |
| 15. | Bush, Reggie | NO | (SportsGrumblings) Bush downgraded to out Analysis: Saints RB Reggie Bush downgraded to out; will not travel to Tampa. (Adam Schefter/Twitter) | 2 hours | |
| 16. | Reggie Bush | (RotoWire) Bush has officially been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, the Associated Press reports. He did not travel with the team to Tampa. Analysis: Bush missed practice all week with swelling in his left knee, but expects to return to practice next week. | 3 hours | |
| 17. | Harrison doesn't want to talk | (Rotoworld) Jerome Harrison is refusing to talk to the media because he might say what he really thinks. Analysis: Harrison clearly isn't happy that he's been passes on the depth chart by Chris Jennings. Coach Eric Mangini didn't give any real reason for Harrison getting zero carries against the Ravens on Monday night, simply saying that different packages are for different runners. Even though Harrison flashed potential when Jamal Lewis was out earlier this season, he can now be safely dropped in all leagues. | 3 hours | |
| 18. | 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. | 3 hours | |
| 19. | Heap not likely to play | (Rotoworld) Todd Heap (ribs) missed practice every day this week and he is considered unlikely to play. Analysis: Heap is a game-time decision, but expect L.J. Smith to get the start. Heap confirmed that his rib is not cracked or broken, making a return to the lineup for Week 12 very possible. Don't use either of the Ravens' tight ends in fantasy. | 3 hours | |
| 20. | Giants | Pierce injury update | (KFFL) Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce (neck) will likely miss up to six weeks, and possibly longer, due to a bulging disk in his neck. LB Chase Blackburn figures to start at middle linebacker in Pierce's absence. | 3 hours | |
| 21. | 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. | 3 hours | |
| 22. | Edelman wearing a shield | (Rotoworld) Julian Edelman will wear a carbon-fiber shield on his right forearm for the second straight game Sunday. Analysis: Edelman is listed as questionable, but he's going to play. The shield is not a cast as he can slip it on and off. Edelman is not a fantasy option as he saw just two targets last week as the No. 3 receiver. | 4 hours | |
| 23. | Sutton catchs Fox's eye | (Rotoworld) Panthers RB Tyrell Sutton has caught the eye of coach John Fox. Analysis: Sutton was on the field for some crunch-time plays during Thursday's loss because of his pass-catching skills. He ended up with two catches for 18 yards and also added four punt returns for 106 yards. Obviously, snaps for Sutton are going to be extremely limited behind DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart. | 4 hours | |
| 24. | Johnson doesn't need surgery | (Rotoworld) Panthers WLB Landon Johnson has a knee sprain but doesn't need surgery, according to coach John Fox. Analysis: Johnson was injured in the fourth quarter of Thursday's loss to the Dolphins. It's remarkably yet another injury to a Panthers' front seven that has been ravaged this season. Johnson was already filling in for Thomas Davis (injured reserve, knee). | 4 hours | |
| 25. | Portis visits with concussion specialists | (TheHuddle) ESPN.com reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (concussion) was at the University of Pittsburgh Friday, Nov. 20, to have his concussion evaluated by the same doctors who examined Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion). Portis revealed the following on his status via Twitter: 'Hey fans! Trying to get healthy to finish the season strong, want to make sure there aren't lingering affects before returning to the field.' Analysis: With the NFL's increasing concerns about head injuries and the recent setback for Westbrook, odds are that Portis is at least a week or two from being clea... (More) | 4 hours | |
| 26. | Bush not traveling with team | (TheHuddle) Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush (knee) is not traveling with the team for their Week 11 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a person familiar with the decision. Bush is expected to return to practice next week. Analysis: This contradicts what the HC xxx and Bush had been saying all week, but it makes sense. The team is 9-0 and heading into a winnable game in Tampa. The Saints are being cautious and want to avoid a setback with Bush's knee, which has been surgically repaired a number of times. Look for Pierre Thomas to star... (More) | 4 hours | |
| 27. | Brown admits he might miss year | (Rotoworld) Raiders SLB Ricky Brown (ankle) admitted that he's unlikely to play again this season. Analysis: Brown is out of his cast and has been running while doing light cutting. Expect a decision about whether to place Brown on injured reserve soon. | 4 hours | |
| 28. | Chiefs | Hali fined $5,000 | (KFFL) Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports Kansas City Chiefs DL Tamba Hali was fined $5,000 by the NFL for unnecessary roughness during the team's Week 10 game. | 4 hours | |
| 29. | Eagles | Westbrook injury update | (KFFL) Marcus Hayes, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) was not allowed to attend team meetings this week, in addition to sitting out practice due to a concussion. "This is on the doctor's orders: Back off, let him rest, that's the plan the doctor had for him," head coach Andy Reid said. "Next week he can start going to meetings and some things. We'll see how he feels as he goes." Westbrook will not be examined again until after the team's Week 12 game, and his progress will determine when, or if, he returns this season. | 4 hours | |
| 30. | Eagles | S. Brown expects to play in Week 11 | (KFFL) Marcus Hayes, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles CB Sheldon Brown (hamstring) said he expects to play in Week 11 and shoulder his normal, every-down workload. | 4 hours | |
| 31. | Sedrick Ellis | (RotoWire) Ellis (knee) is not traveling to Tampa with the team for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, the Associated Press reports. He has officially been ruled out. Analysis: This isn't good news for the Saints' run defense, which has struggled in the three games Ellis has missed. A person familiar with the situation told the AP that Ellis is expected to return to practice next week. | 4 hours | |
| 32. | Reggie Bush | (RotoWire) Bush (knee) is not making the trip to Tampa for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, the Associated Press reports. Analysis: This hasn't been made official, but it's not much of a surprise considering Bush missed practice all week. Find another option if you were planning to start Bush on Sunday. | 4 hours | |
| 33. | Reggie Bush will not play against Tampa ... | (Rotoworld) Reggie Bush (knee) and Sedrick Ellis (MCL sprain) have been downgraded to "out" and will not travel with the team to Tampa. Analysis: The Saints want to avoid a setback with Bush's oft-surgically repaired knee. Against the Bucs, Pierre Thomas will carry the bulk of the load with Mike Bell coming in as a change-of-pace back and perhaps end-game "closer." Look for more receptions from Thomas. Anthony Hargrove will continue to play starter's snaps in Ellis' absence. | 4 hours | |
| 34. | Saints | Bush not travelling with team | (KFFL) Brett Martel, of The Associated Press, reports New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush (knee) is not travelling with the team for their Week 11 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a person familiar with the decision. Bush is expected to return to practice next week. | 4 hours | |
| 35. | Saints | Ellis not travelling with team | (KFFL) Brett Martel, of The Associated Press, reports New Orleans Saints DL Sedrick Ellis (knee) is not travelling with the team for their Week 11 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a person familiar with the decision. Ellis is expected to return to practice next week. | 5 hours | |
| 36. | Colledge's starting job in jeopardy in G... | (Rotoworld) According to coach Mike McCarthy, if LG Daryn Colledge's play doesn't improve on Sunday his starting job could be in jeopardy. Analysis: "He's very well aware of his performance," said McCarthy. Colledge has let up more sacks, pressures, and "bad" runs than any lineman in the league. One option to replace Colledge would be rookie T.J. Lang, who has spot-started at tackle this season. The Packers' first priority is maintaining some continuity, however, which is why Colledge hasn't been benched already. | 5 hours | |
| 37. | 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). | 5 hours | |
| 38. | Loper to start at RG for Lions on Sunday | (Rotoworld) Daniel Loper will start at RG for the Lions on Sunday against the Browns. Analysis: Loper takes over for Stephen Peterman, who was placed on IR on Friday. Coming out of training camp, Loper had won the starting LG spot before losing it to Jon Jansen a few weeks ago. He is a starter once again with Dylan Gandy as the backup. | 5 hours | |
| 39. | Saints | Not ruling Bush out for Week 11 | (KFFL) Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush (knee) was held out of practice Friday, Nov. 20 with a bruised left knee. However, head coach Sean Payton didn't rule him out of Week 11. "It's a knee bruise. With that, there's swelling," said Payton, who considers Bush's injury more of a temporary issue than a long-term concern despite Bush's history of more significant left knee injuries. "It's just a matter of trying to keep it immobilized, ice, treatment, seeing where it's at tomorrow." Whether or not he is active, Payton indicated that Bush might not be avai... (More) | 5 hours | |
| 40. | Ball to make first NFL start for Cowboys | (Rotoworld) With Ken Hamilin (ankle) out, Alan Ball will make his first NFL start at free safety on Sunday. Analysis: Hamlin is out 2-4 weeks with a high ankle sprain. Ball, a 2007 seventh-round pick out of Illinois, was moved to safety this season after playing corner his previous two seasons. Rookie safety Mike Hamlin and CB Orlando Scandrick will fill in for Ball on special teams. | 5 hours | |
| 41. | Na'il Diggs | (RotoWire) Diggs aggravated a rib injury in Thursday's loss to Miami, the Charlotte Observer reports. Analysis: The strong-side linebacker will have a full week to rest up for Week 12, so the Panthers are optimistic that Diggs will be ready in time to return to the starting lineup. | 5 hours | |
| 42. | LB Studebaker to make first career NFL s... | (Rotoworld) Chiefs LB Andy Studebaker will make his first career NFL start on Sunday against the Steelers. Analysis: Studebaker will start at OLB in place of the injured Mike Vrabel (knee). The Chiefs signed him off the Eagles practice squad last November after the Eagles drafted him in the sixth round out of D-III Wheaton College in 2008. | 6 hours | |
| 43. | Raiders | Ellis expects to start in Week 11 | (KFFL) David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Raiders DL Greg Ellis (shoulder, knee) expects to start in Week 11. | 6 hours | |
| 44. | Raiders | Bush to start in Week 11 | (KFFL) David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush will remain the team's starting running back in Week 11. However, head coach Tom Cable is expected to go with the hot hand in a rotation with RBs Darren McFadden and Justin Fargas. | 6 hours | |
| 45. | 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. | 6 hours | |
| 46. | Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie | (RotoWire) Rodgers-Cromartie is still wearing a cast on his broken right index finger, although he does not appear on the Cardinals' injury report for the first time since Week 3, the team's official site reports. Analysis: While he's not quite 100 percent, DRC is as healthy as he has been in about two months. Plus, he has two interceptions in six games with the cast, so we don't see any reason to downgrade his Week 11 value. | 6 hours | |
| 47. | 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. | 6 hours | |
| 48. | Fox silent about Peppers' hand injury | (Rotoworld) Coach John Fox isn't letting anyone know about the nature, or severity, of Julius Peppers' hand injury. Analysis: "I could say, but I probably wouldn't," said Fox. Peppers injured his hand two weeks ago against New Orleans and has predominantly played on only passing downs since. Last week Fox would only go as far as saying that Peppers' hand is "messed up," while LB Jon Beason told reporters it was broken. Peppers has seven sacks on the season. | 6 hours | |
| 49. | Redskins | Haynesworth to play in Week 11 | (KFFL) ESPN.com reports Washington Redskins DL Albert Haynesworth (ankle) is questionable for Week 11, although secondary coach Jerry Gray said Friday, Nov. 20, during a radio interview that Haynesworth would play in the game. | 6 hours | |
| 50. | Redskins | Portis visits with concussion specialists | (KFFL) Updating a previous item, ESPN.com reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (concussion) was at the University of Pittsburgh Friday, Nov. 20, to have his concussion evaluated by the same doctors who examined Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion). Portis revealed the following on his status via Twitter: "Hey fans! Trying to get healthy to finish the season strong, want to make sure there aren't lingering affects before returning to the field." | 6 hours | |
| 51. | Bills' Fewell non-committal on Parrish | (Rotoworld) Bills' interim coach Perry Fewell was non-committal when asked if PR/WR Roscoe Parrish will be active this week. Analysis: Parrish had been benched for the past handful of games by fired coach Dick Jauron. He has led the NFL in punt return average each of the past two seasons before struggling earlier this season. Fred Jackson has been handling kick/punt return duties. | 6 hours | |
| 52. | 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. | 6 hours | |
| 53. | Ngata insists he will play Sunday vs. IN... | (Rotoworld) Ravens NT Haloti Ngata (ankle) insists he will play on Sunday against the Colts. Analysis: Ngata is listed as questionable and has missed the team's last two games. Baltimore missed their big run stuffer in Week 9 when Cedric Benson gashed them for 117 yards and a score. The Ravens could use him this week against Joseph Addai and Donald Brown. | 7 hours | |
| 54. | With Wilson out, Jennings will start for... | (Rotoworld) With the Seahawks expected to be without CB Josh Wilson (concussion) on Sunday, coach Jim Mora says that Kelly Jennings will start in his place. Analysis: Wilson has been starting at right corner opposite Marcus Trufant, where Jennings will now fill in. This is a very favorable matchup for Brett Favre and the Vikings' passing game. | 7 hours | |
| 55. | Report: Gruden was Buffalo's first choic... | (Rotoworld) Bills owner Ralph Wilson was trying to line up the team's next head coach even before Dick Jauron was fired this past week. Analysis: According to a Buffalo TV station, the Bills and Wilson "went after Jon Gruden hard." Their efforts reportedly included a face-to-face meeting. If the Bills had, in fact, landed Gruden, they would have violated the Rooney Rule because no minority candidate was interviewed. Gruden just signed an "exclusive" deal to remain with ESPN on Monday. | 7 hours | |
| 56. | Tyrone Carter | (RotoWire) Carter will start against the Chiefs in Week 11. Analysis: Troy Polamalu will not play Sunday, so Carter gets another start. He has 12 tackles and two interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) in the five games he has started this season. | 9 hours | |
| 57. | Chase Blackburn | (RotoWire) With Antonio Pierce out indefinitely, Blackburn is the most likely candidate to move into his middle linebacker spot, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. Analysis: Blackburn is a solid tackler and worth a look in IDP leagues in the event he takes over the role. | 11 hours | |
| 58. | 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. | 16 hours | |
| 59. | 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 | |
| 60. | 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 | |
| 61. | Stroud ruled out for Week 11 | (FFChamps) Buffalo Bills' defensive tackle Marcus Stroud (knee) has been ruled out for the team's Week 11 matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Analysis: Buffalo has the worst run defense in the league. Stroud is Buffalo's best run-stopper. Maurice Jones-Drew scores touchdowns whenever he wants to. He plays the Bills this weekend. How do you see this story ending? MJD was our No. 1 fantasy play at running back this weekend whether the big fella in the middle for the Bills played or not, but without Stroud clogging the lanes, Jones-Drew will probably ... (More) | 16 hours | |
| 62. | J. Jones misses practice Friday | (TheHuddle) Seattle Seahawks RB Julius Jones (lung) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He has been ruled out for Week 11. Analysis: RB Justin Forsett will get the start for Seattle and should be considered by fantasy owners as a flex player for Week 11. Forsett has looked good at times this season and could make it hard on Julius Jones to get his starting gig back if he can shine as the Seahawks are likely anticipating. Forsett is a solid sleeper candidate for the second half of the season and the stretch run to fantasy league playoffs. | 16 hours | |
| 63. | Pierce out indefinitely | (TheHuddle) The New York Giants announced LB Antonio Pierce (neck) as diagnosed with a bulging disc in his neck Friday, Nov. 20, and he will be sidelined indefinitely, according to the team's medical staff. Pierce originally suffered a burner Oct. 25 and experienced very little discomfort until practicing this week. Pierce said, "I had no idea that what happened a few weeks ago could keep me off the field. I didn't think it was that serious. I'm going to do everything the doctors tell me to do so I can get back out on the field as soon as possible." Analysis: The loss of Pierce is a huge setback for the Giant... (More) | 16 hours | |
| 64. | 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. | 16 hours | |
| 65. | Jennings seeing more playing time | (TheHuddle) The Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns RB Chris Jennings will see more playing time at the expense of RB Jamal Lewis and RB Jerome Harrison. Jennings saw seven carries in the team's Week 10 game. Lewis had 10 carries and Harrison never touched the ball. Head coach Eric Mangini said, "We wanted to take a look at Chris because I think he's earned a look based on the things that he's done and that was something that we did this past week. If he continues to progress in practice, I think that will continue to be the case." Lewis said Jennings has gotten more reps during practices this... (More) | 16 hours | |
| 66. | Giants | Pierce out indefinitely | (KFFL) The New York Giants announced LB Antonio Pierce (neck) was diagnosed with a bulging disc in his neck Friday, Nov. 20, and he will be sidelined indefinitely, according to the team's medical staff. Pierce originally suffered a burner Oct. 25 and experienced very little discomfort until practicing this week. Pierce said, "I had no idea that what happened a few weeks ago could keep me off the field. I didn't think it was that serious. I'm going to do everything the doctors tell me to do so I can get back out on the field as soon as possible." | 16 hours | |
| 67. | 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 | |
| 68. | 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 | |
| 69. | Seahawks | Jennings could start Week 11 | (KFFL) CBSSports.com reports Seattle Seahawks head coach Jim Mora said CB Josh Wilson (concussion) will likely miss the team's Week 11 game with a concussion. If Wilson is not cleared to play in the game, Mora said CB Kelly Jennings would start in Wilson's place. | 17 hours | |
| 70. | Pierce, Antonio | NYG | (SportsGrumblings) Giants Pierce out indefinitely Analysis: Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce is sidelined indefinitely because of a bulging disk in his neck that was diagnosed Friday, the team announced.<p> According to the Giants, Pierce underwent an MRI exam Friday after experiencing discomfort during practices this week.<p> He was hurt during an Oct. 25 game against the Arizona Cardinals but felt okay until this week, according to the Giants. (Washington Post) | 17 hours | |
| 71. | Coles probable | (FFChamps) Cincinnati Bengals' wide receiver Laveranues Coles (head) practiced fully on Friday, and is listed as probable for the team's game versus the Oakland Raiders. Analysis: Coles will most likely be good-to-go for Sunday. You have to think Chad Ochocinco will be blanketed by all-world cover specialist Nnamdi Asomugha for most of the contest, so Coles may get even more looks than normal this weekend (though, as it stands, he has led the team in targets over the past two weeks). Coles is no longer the deep threat he was in New York, but he is a v... (More) | 17 hours | |
| 72. | Garcon questionable, but practices fully | (FFChamps) Indianapolis Colts' wide receiver Pierre Garcon is listed as questionable to face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11, 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 the week. Start him conf... (More) | 17 hours | |
| 73. | 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 No... (More) | 17 hours | |
| 74. | 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 | |
| 75. | Browns | Jennings seeing more playing time | (KFFL) Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns RB Chris Jennings will see more playing time at the expense of RB Jamal Lewis and RB Jerome Harrison. Jennings saw seven carries in the team's Week 10 game. Lewis had 10 carries and Harrison never touched the ball. Head coach Eric Mangini said, "We wanted to take a look at Chris because I think he's earned a look based on the things that he's done and that was something that we did this past week. If he continues to progress in practice, I think that will continue to be the case." Lewis said Jennings has gotten more reps during practices this ... (More) | 18 hours | |
| 76. | 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. | 18 hours | |
| 77. | 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 ab... (More) | 18 hours | |
| 78. | Giants | Pierce out indefinitely | (KFFL) The New York Giants announced LB Antonio Pierce (neck) as diagnosed with a bulging disc in his neck Friday, Nov. 20, and he will be sidelined indefinitely, according to the team's medical staff. Pierce originally suffered a burner Oct. 25 and experienced very little discomfort until practicing this week. Pierce said, "I had no idea that what happened a few weeks ago could keep me off the field. I didn't think it was that serious. I'm going to do everything the doctors tell me to do so I can get back out on the field as soon as possible." | 18 hours | |
| 79. | Chargers | Nwagbuo limited Friday, questionable for Week 11 | (KFFL) San Diego Chargers DT Ogemdi Nwagbuo (ankle) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 20, and is listed as questionable for Week 11. He might be able to play in the team's Week 11 game. He's played every time he was listed on the injury report. | 18 hours | |
| 80. | Chargers | Clary limited Friday, questionable for Week 11 | (KFFL) San Diego Chargers OT Jeromey Clary (ankle) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 and will be a game-time decision. | 18 hours | |
| 81. | Chargers | Four practice Friday, will play Week 11 | (KFFL) San Diego Chargers P Mike Scifres (groin), LB Tim Dobbins (knee), LB Shaun Phillips (ankle) and DE Travis Johnson (groin) practiced Friday, Nov. 20. Each are listed as probable for Week 11 and will play. | 18 hours | |
| 82. | Chargers | Merriman practices Friday, will play Week 11 | (KFFL) San Diego Chargers LB Shawne Merriman (foot) practiced Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and will play. | 18 hours | |
| 83. | Chargers | Hardwick misses practice Friday, out for Week 11 | (KFFL) San Diego Chargers C Nick Hardwick (ankle) missed the team's practice Friday, Nov. 20, and is out for Week 11. | 18 hours | |
| 84. | 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. | 18 hours | |
| 85. | Cedric Benson doubtful for Sunday | (FFToolbox) Earlier Friday, Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson that he was still a game-time decision, despite not practicing all week, including Friday. He may still be right. As in, it probably won't be until game time that he is ruled out for Sunday's contest at Oakland. Benson suffered a hip injury last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers. If Benson is out, Larry Johnson would make his Bengals debut, but Bernard Scott is expected to start against the Raiders, and More) | 18 hours | |
| 86. | Haynesworth | (FFChamps) According to ESPN's John Clayton, Washington Redskins' defensive lineman Albert Hayneworth (ankle) is "very questionable" for this Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. Clayton speculates that the Redskins' biggest offseason acquisition could very well see "little or no work" even if he is active on gameday. Analysis: This is obviously a huge blow to the Skins' run defense. Even if Haynesworth plays, it sounds like he will not be close to 100 percent. Kedric Golston is his backup on the D-line. The Cowboys' running game has been sporadic this season, with all three backs (More) | 18 hours | |
| 87. | 49ers | Eight expected to play Week 11 | (KFFL) Updating a previous item, Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers WR Isaac Bruce (ankle, elbow), RB Glen Coffee (concussion), DT Demetric Evans (shoulder), S Michael Lewis (quadriceps), RB Michael Robinson (personal), S Mark Roman (knee), DT Justin Smith (back) and OT Adam Snyder (shoulder) are expected to play in the team's Week 11 game. | 18 hours | |
| 88. | 49ers | Crabtree expected to play Week 11 | (KFFL) Updating a previous item, Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers WR Michael Crabtree (knee) is expected to play in the team's Week 11 game. | 18 hours | |
| 89. | 49ers | Spikes limited Friday, not expected to play Week 11 | (KFFL) Updating a previous item, Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers LB Takeo Spikes (hamstring) was limited during the team's practice Friday, Nov. 20, and he is listed as questionable for Week 11. Spikes is not expected to play and will likely be replaced by LB Matt Wilhelm. | 18 hours | |
| 90. | Turner doubtful | (FFChamps) Atlanta Falcons' running back Michael Turner is listed as doubtful for this Sunday's game against the New York Giants because of the high ankle sprain he sustained last week. He did not practice all week. Analysis: OK, Michael Turner isn't going to play. You heard it here first. Enough already. The only question for the Birds this weekend is whether Jerious Norwood will steal some of Jason Snelling's third-string... (More) | 18 hours | |
| 91. | Jason Jones | (RotoWire) Jones (shoulder) did not practice on Friday and is questionable for Monday's game against the Texans, the Tennessean reports. Analysis: Jones has played in the last four games while dealing with his shoulder and may again on Monday. | 18 hours | |
| 92. | Nick Harper | (RotoWire) Harper participated in practice Friday and is expected to be back in the starting lineup against the Titans Monday night. Analysis: Harper has not played since breaking his forearm on October 11. Coach Jeff Fisher says that he "feels good", yet will wait to make an official decision on whether Harper will play or not. | 18 hours | |
| 93. | Buckhalter practices in full | (FFChamps) Denver Broncos' running back Correll Buckhalter participated fully in practice on Friday, after missing Thursday's practice entirely. He is listed as probable for the Broncos tilt with their AFC West rival, the San Diego Chargers, on Sunday. Analysis: Buckhalter's knee must have felt considerably better today, as he did not participate in a single drill on Thursday. If he is able to go on Sunday, he may steal some work from starter Knowshon Moreno, but after getting only two carries last week against the Redskins, Buckhalter appears to be fading from fantasy relevance. | 18 hours | |
| 94. | Kenny Britt | (RotoWire) Britt is expected to start at receiver again on Monday night againt the Texans, the Tennessean reports. Analysis: Britt has not gotten much opportunity to become a top receiver so far this year, but he will get more Monday with Justin Gage out with a back injury. | 19 hours | |
| 95. | Raiders | Ekejiuba limited Friday | (KFFL) Oakland Raiders LB Isaiah Ekejiuba (ankle) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 and is expected to play. | 19 hours | |
| 96. | Raiders | Eugene practices Friday | (KFFL) Oakland Raiders FS Hiram Eugene (shoulder) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 20, and he is listed as probable for Week 11. | 19 hours | |
| 97. | Raiders | Ellis limited Friday, expected to play Week 11 | (KFFL) Oakland Raiders DE Greg Ellis (shoulder, knee) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 20, and he is listed as questionable for Week 11. He is expected to play and could start the game. | 19 hours | |
| 98. | Raiders | Three miss practice Friday, out for Week 11 | (KFFL) Oakland Raiders WR Nick Miller (tibia), WR Javon Walker (hamstring) and LB Ricky Brown (ankle) missed the team's practice Friday, Nov. 20, and are out for Week 11. | 19 hours | |
| 99. | Raiders | Gradkowski no longer on injury report | (KFFL) Oakland Raiders QB Bruce Gradkowski (hamstring) is no longer listed on the team's injury report for Week 11. | 19 hours | |
| 100. | Pierce out indefinitely | (FFChamps) The New York Giants announced late on Friday that star linebacker Antonio Pierce will be sidelined indefinitely with a bulging disc in his neck. Analysis: Pierce practiced in full on Friday, but felt discomfort afterwards, and was hospitalized for testing. An MRI revealed a bulging disc in Pierce's neck. Any time you're talking about a fairly serious neck issue and one of the most violent positions in the game, you have to think a team will err on the side of caution. IDP owners will want to wait before dropping Pierce altogether, but a full return in 2009 seems very uncertain at this point. More) | 19 hours |