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Dolphins Brandon Marshall left tonight’s game with an apparent hamstring injury. Were not yet sure whether it was just a cramp or something more serious. As we find out more we’ll be sure to pass it along to you.
Colts RB Joseph Addai(neck) participated in Thursday’s practice in a limited fashion. It’s likely to be a game time decision this week but its encouraging to say the least. Donald Brown’s value was already little to none and will become non-existent once Addai is back healthy. WR Austin Collie(concussion) was a full participant at Thursday practice and is slated to suit up Sunday in New England. SOURCE: Paul Kuharsky on Twitter
The Panthers have now named 8 year veteran Brian St. Pierre there starting QB for Sunday’s game and not rookie Tony Pike. This is an odd move after hearing all week that it would be Pike. This however should have no fantasy impact and all Panthers should remain on benches and waiver wires.
Texans Andre Johnson(ankle) and Matt Schaub(knee) both practiced on a limited basis Thursday and both are expected to start Sunday against the Jets. TE Owen Daniels(hamstring) missed practice again and has virtually no chance at playing Sunday. SOURCE: Nick Scurfield on Twitter
Chiefs WR/RB Dexter McCluster(ankle) was limited in practice Thursday and is likely to be a game time decision. TE Tony Moeaki(concussion) sat out Thursday practice and is very unlikely to go Sunday if he’s yet to practice at this point in the week.
Steelers WR Hines Ward(concussion) practiced in full for the second straight day and is going to start Sunday. Get him back into your lineup against the Raiders secondary which is likely to be without Nnamdi Asomugha again.
Redskins RB Clinton Portis(groin) was limited in practice Thursday and is likely to be a game time decison. Ryan Torain(hamstring) has yet to practice this week and we’d bet he sits this week as well. Rookie Keiland Williams is likely to get the majority of the load in Tennessee Sunday and is a viable flex play especially in PPR leagues.
Brett Favre(elbow,ankle) and Percy Harvin(ankle) were both limited in practice on Thursday however both are expected to play Sunday against the Packers. SOURCE: Tom Pelissero on Twitter
Packers WR Donald Driver(quad) was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday and will attempt to fully participate on Friday. If he can, he’s likely to play but if he’s limited again, James Jones would likely get the start with Driver being used sparingly at best.
Jaguars WR Mikes Sims-Walker(ankle) missed his second straight practice Thursday and his Week 11 status is still unclear. We’ll monitor this injury closely and up date everyone as info comes in.
Cardinals RB Beanie Wells(knee) was limited in practice Thursday, one day after stating his knee hasn’t felt this good since September. He still insists he’ll play Sunday but Coach Whisenhunt has yet to announce if Wells or Tim Hightower will start Sunday.
Saints RB’s Chris Ivory(shoulder) and Reggie Bush(fibula) were both limited during Thursday practice but are expected to play Sunday. I wouldn’t get overly excited about either of these guys, but if you had to start one, i’d go with Bush based purely on his play making ability. I wouldn’t expect Coach Payton to give Bush a heavy workload, i’d look for 8-10 touches but he could always break a big play. Pierre Thomas(ankle) has yet to participate in team drills during practice but is at least in pads and doing individual drills. Coach Payton says, “I think we’ve turned a corner”, which is a positive sign but he won’t be back until at least next week at the earlier.
Bengals RB Cedric Benson(foot) returned to a limited practice Thursday. His status isn’t yet known but we’d expect him to suit up in a great matchup at home against the Bills.
LeSean McCoy(shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday but he’s fully expected to play. I mean the guy played through broken ribs, I’d be shocked if he didn’t go this week against the Giants. We’ll keep you posted on any updates but signs point toward McCoy playing.
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Lions QB Matthew Stafford reinjured the shoulder that cost him to miss 5 games back in week one. The amount of time he’ll miss has yet to be determined but it doesn’t look good. It looks like he’ll likely be out for a while once again.
Fantasy RB bust Jonathan Stewart left the blowout loss to the Saints with a head injury during the first half. It appears he suffered a concussion and he’ll have an MRI sometime today. DeAngelo Williams(ankle) may be pressed to “heal” up quickly to play this week if Stewart is unable to go. Stewart has been one of fantasy’s biggest disappointments but he can’t take all the blame as the Panthers offensive line and QB play has been all but atrocious.QB Matt Moore also left in the second quarter with a shoulder injury. The extent of it is yet to be determined, however coach John Fox stated if Moore is healthy, he is our starter. UPDATE: Matt Moore‘s season is over with a torn labrum. He is being placed on IR and rookie Jimmy Clausen will take over. Downgrade all Panthers going forward as the offense has been abysmal with Clausen under center.
Colts receiver Austin Collie suffered a concussion during a huge hit by an Eagles defender during Sunday’s loss. Collie layed motionless for several minutes but luckily once in the locker room he was alert and responsive. We’ll see how much time he misses but at least he seems to have avoided the major injury that was though at first sight.
Chargers RB Ryan Mathews reaggravated his ankle injury during Sunday’s win against the Texans. He will have the week 10 bye to heal up but if he were to miss time, Mike Tolbert would once again launch up the ranks among running backs.
Texans QB Matt Schaub injured his ribs during Sunday’s loss to the Chargers and was visibly in pain during the game. Schaub is downplaying it and saying there is no injury but we’ll see how true that is as the week goes on.
Arguably fantasy’s best WR thus far Roddy White had his least productive game of the season Sunday against the Bucs but a knee injury is to blame. He had x-rays during halftime and returned to the game but it was obviously a issue in the second half. White appears to have avoided a serious injury but this is something to monitor going into week 10.
Giants WR Hakeem Nicks injured his ankle and sat out the fourth quarter in Sunday’s blowout win over Seattle. It’s likely he was held out as a precaution as the game was in hand from the 2nd quarter but we’ll keep an eye on this situation as the week goes on. Nicks finished with six catches for 128 yards and a touchdown along with 13 targets.
The Saints RB issues just keep on piling up as rookie Chris Ivory seperated his shoulder Sunday against the Panthers. With Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush still on the shelf, the Saints will have to rely on veterans Julius Jones and Ladell Betts to carry the load. Ivory’s timetable is yet to be known but i’d assume it’ll be a significant amount of time.
Kicker’s injured Sunday are Lions Jason Hanson suffered a leg injury during Sunday’s loss to the Jets and rookie DT Ndamukong Suh had to come in and attempt a extra point but shanked it off the right post. Hanson’s status for week 10 is yet to be determined but i’d look for other options this week. Patriots Stephen Gostkowski also left Sunday’s blowout loss to the Browns with a thigh injury and his status for this week is unknown but i’d also explore other options. Unlike Suh, Wes Welker came in and nailed an extra point for the injured Gostkowski and depending on your league’s scoring, you may have been able to pick up an extra fantasy point for that.
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Carolina RB DeAngelo Williams(foot) did not travel to St. Louis therefore he will not play. Jonathan Stewart gets his first start and in his three career starts is averaging 150.3 total yards. Solid RB2 with RB1 upside. SOURCE: Darin Gantt on Twitter
Viking QB Brett Favre(foot) is expected to start Sunday in New England.
Colts RB Joseph Addai(shoulder) is as expected not going to play Monday night against the Texans. Donald Brown practiced in full Saturday and will likely start with Mike Hart getting some carries as well.
Texans TE Owen Daniels(knee) was a full participant in Saturday’s practice and will start Monday in Indianapolis.
Cardinals WR’s Steve Breaston(knee) and Early Doucet(groin) are both expected to return to this week’s lineup against the Bucs. Both are decent flex plays, but i’d probably hold off on playing either of them this week. Their return however should free up Larry Fitzgerald to have a solid game.
Titans QB Vince Young(knee) is expected to start Sunday afternoon in San Diego. SOURCE: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Antonio Gates(toe) is going to start as we had expected against the Titans and is an obvious must start. Receivers Legedu Naanee(hamstring) and Malcom Floyd(hamstring) are out for this game. Buster Davis(ribs) and Patrick Crayton will start with Davis being worthy of a flex play and Crayton a rock solid # 3.
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Packers TE Jermichael Finley has told teammates that he may miss the rest of the season following knee surgery Tuesday. He is likely to be placed on the IR to make room for some players to be activated next week. You can probably part ways with him in redraft leagues, but hold onto him in keeper and dynasty leagues obviously.
In other Packer news, QB Aaron Rodgers, who suffered a concussion in Sunday’s loss to the Redskins, is undergoing tests and an update on his week 6 status will not be available until sometime Thursday. The Pack will obviously be very cautious, as they should be with a head injury but especially with their franchise QB. Matt Flynn would get the start if Rodgers couldn’t suit up. SOURCE: Greg Bedard on Twitter
The Eagles and Browns traded RB for RB today trading Mike Bell to the Browns for Jerome Harrison. Neither one was in a great situation and still isn’t after this trade. Not quite sure the reasoning behind all this but neither one has much value right now without an injury to the starter. SOURCE: Jay Glazer on Twitter
Eagles QB Mike Vick(ribs) is still unable to throw and his status is in doubt for Sunday’s game against Vick’s former team the Falcons.
Texans WR Jacoby Jones (calf) sat out Wednesday’s practice but Coach Kubiak was encouraged that Jones was able to run a little bit on the sidelines. He is listed as questionable for week 6. SOURCE: Nick Scurfield on Twitter
Saints RB Pierre Thomas still hasn’t practiced as of Wednesday with that ankle injury and his status for week 6 appears very much in doubt. They signed Julius Jones yesterday as depth but he has no value as he has shown nothing in the past few seasons to deserve it. SOURCE: Jeff Duncan on Twitter
Bears QB Jay Cutler has been cleared to practice and will start Sunday at home against the Seahawks.
Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno(hamstring) and WR DeMaryius Thomas (neck) were both held out of practice Wednesday. Were not quite sure whether or not they will suit up Sunday against the Jets. Moreno was believed to return to full practices this week but thus far has not been the case. Moreno would have a tough matchup anyway against the Jets so you might want to keep him on your bench regardless of him playing, while Thomas has slipped to fourth on the depth chart and should only be owned in deeper and keeper leagues at this point. SOURCE: Lindsay Jones on Twitter
Lions WR Calvin Johnson practiced in limited fashion Wednesday and was seen favoring his shoulder. His status for Sunday’s game against the Giants is somewhat in doubt. We’ll continue to monitor is progress throughout the week. SOURCE: Tom Kowalski on Twitter
TB top WR, rookie Mike Williams sat out practice Wednesday with a foot injury. This isn’t likely to be a serious one and he should be fine for Sunday’s matchup against the Saints. He’s a fine WR3 in a good matchup.
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The Patriots on Monday traded a 4th round pick to the Seattle Seahawks for receiver Deion Branch. Branch isn’t expected to take the job from Brandon Tate, but Tate needs to perform with Branch right behind him.
49ers QB Alex Smith will start Sunday against the Raiders but will have a short leash. I know he’s had his ups and downs, but David Carr is just not a better option. Smith I think will play better and hold onto this job for the remainder of the season.
Bears QB Jay Cutler is a go to start Sunday at home against the Seahawks in a really good matchup. SOURCE: Jason LaCanfora on Twitter
Packer TE Jermichael Finley underwent arthroscopic knee surgery today on his right knee. Early reports are that he will miss anywhere from 3-6 weeks. SOURCE: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll said newly acquired RB Marshawn Lynch is in for a major role this Sunday in Chicago. Lynch makes for a solid flex start this week, with some RB2 upside.
Cowboys rookie Dez Bryant (ankle) is expected to practice in full Wednesday. It looks like he’ll be fine but we’ll monitor the situation closely as the week goes on. SOURCE: ESPN Dallas
The Vikings CB mess got worse Monday, as Cedric Griffin tore his ACL in the loss against the Jets and will be out for the rest of the season. SOURCE: Josina Anderson on Twitter
Viking WR Sidney Rice, who has been out since preseason after hip surgery, is finally able to walk without crutches. He’s eligible to come off the PUP list Week 7 but its looking more like a week 9 or 10 return.
Jets CB Darrelle Revis re-aggravated his hamstring injury and his status for Week 6 is unknown. It looks like this could be something that could linger on throughout the season. It makes one think had he been their for training camp, would this be an issue right now? Hopefully he learned his lesson next time he wants to hold out.
Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz is hoping Calvin Johnson (shoulder) can practice at some point this week. The Lions have a bye next week and it would make some sense to hold him out this week against the hard hitting Giants. If he were to miss this week, Nate Burleson gets a big boost in value. We’ll see how he progresses throughout the rest of the week and keep you guys posted.
2nd year QB Matthew Stafford(shoulder) is not expected to start before week 8. He won’t quite be ready this week against the Giants and with their bye week coming after that it makes sense. Look for him to get back out there in week 8. Shaun Hill will start Sunday but right now its not a great idea to start anyone against the Giants rejuvenated defense.
Colts RB Donald Brown(hamstring) and WR Anthony Gonzalez (ankle) both returned to practice Monday. I wouldn’t get too excited just yet, but the fact that they are able to do anything is definitely a positive sign. With Joesph Addai(shoulder) banged up and uncertain to play this week, keep an eye out for Donald Brown update. The Colts have a bye in week 7 so it is possible that they old Addai out if Brown is able to go.
It is believed that rookie QB Colt McCoy will start for the Browns Sunday in a tough tough matchup with the Steelers. Welcome to the league rookie, with Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace out with ankle injuries, McCoy will certainly be tested big time in his first career start. He is not a viable fantasy option especially on the road against the Steelers. SOURCE: Chip Brown on Twitter
Jim Thomas of St. Louis Dispatch has said rookie Mardy Gilyard is most likely to gain the most time on the field with the Mark Clayton season ending knee injury. Gilyard has got a lot of talent and is someone to definitely keep an eye on. SOURCE: Jim Thomas on Twitter
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Green Bay may have also suffered an even bigger loss Sunday with QB Aaron Rodgers who suffered a concussion during the overtime period. He will undergo and have to pass numerous tests throughout the week in order to play week 6 so stay tuned to the situation. If he can’t go this week, Matt Flynn will get the start. SOURCE: Jim Thomas on Twitter
Browns RB Peyton Hillis, who missed most of the teams practices leading into Sunday’s game with the Falcons with a quad injury, reaggravated it during the game. He put up a pretty productive fantasy day and probably isn’t in danger of missing week 6 but monitor the situation closely. He may be a guy you want to bench next week anyway as they travel to Pittsburgh to face the leagues best run defense, and not to mention the return of Ben Roethlisberger. SOURCE: Nate Ulrich on Twitter
In other Browns news, QB Seneca Wallace, who got the start Sunday, left the game with a sprained ankle. The early reports are that he is unable to put any weight on the injured ankle. Jake Delhomme replaced him and did what Jake does and threw 2 interceptions.
Cowboys rookie receiver Dez Bryant suffered an ankle injury in the first half of Sundays loss against the Titans. He did return shortly thereafter but had a noticeable limp. His availability for next week is not yet known.
Raiders QB Bruce Gradkowski , who was having a shoulder issue coming into the week, left the game in the 2nd quarter after being sacked. He reaggravated the injury and Jason Campbell replaced him and lead the Raiders to their first victory over the Chargers in 13 meetings dating back to 2003. We’ll monitor this situation closely as he would have a pretty good matchup week six against the now winless 49ers.
Another player I own in a few leagues, Colts RB Joseph Addai , left Sunday’s game with a shoulder injury. The fact that he left the game and didn’t return is never a good sign but lets just hope it was precautionary. Donald Brown would get the start next Sunday in Washington, if he is healed up from his hamstring injury otherwise it would be Mike Hart, who ran pretty well against a solid Chiefs rush defense.
Lions WR Calvin Johnson injured his shoulder during Sunday’s blowout win over the Rams. It is not believed to be serious and more of a precaution. Check back in the coming days for updates.
Texans RB Arian Foster suffered a knee injury but reiterated after the game, “i’m fine” and I think we believe him as of right now. We’ll continue to monitor his status but I wouldn’t worry too much about him in week 6.
Eagles WR Desean Jackson(knee) and TE Brent Celek(possible concussion) both left Sunday night’s game against the 49ers. The severity of these injuries is not yet known but we will continue to keep track of both and keep you up to date.
Broncos rookie DeMaryius Thomas left Sunday’s road loss to the Ravens after just being absolutely leveled on a kickoff return. As of now the exact injury is not yet clear, although by the looks of it, I would figure it was some type of head injury, probably a concussion but we will keep you posted on his status.
Chargers WR Legedu Naanee left in the first half of Sunday’s loss to the Raiders with a hamstring injury and was unable to return after the half. Naanee, a guy I was very high on coming into the season, hasn’t done much since his big week 1 performance and is clearly behind Malcom Floyd (8 for 213 1TD Sunday) for targets and even Buster Davis at the moment. SOURCE: San Diego Union-Tribune
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First off, we would like to send our sincere condolences out to Albert Hayneworth and his family for the loss of his half brother, who tragically died last night in Tennessee in a motorcycle accident. We ourselves have lost someone close to us via a motorcycle accident and can understand that this is no easy thing to deal with. We wish the family the best and hope to see Albert back on the field soon.
Now on to the player news for today
Saints RB Pierre Thomas has been ruled out for Sunday’s game in Arizona. Rookie Chris Ivory and veteran Ladell Betts will likely split the load and both make solid flex plays this week.
Lions RB Jahvid Best(turf toe) was limited in practice Friday but is expected to play against the Rams. Keep him in your lineups, but check back Sunday morning for the latest update. TE Tony Scheffler was held out of practice all week but returned in limited fashion Friday. He will be a game time decision so check back Sunday morning for an update.
The Texans are expecting WR Andre Johnson(ankle) to suit up Sunday but is still considered a game time decision. WR Jacoby Jones is expected to sit with a calf injury.
Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew(ankle) practiced fully for the second straight day and is good to go Sunday in Buffalo in a very very good matchup.
Raiders RB Darren McFadden(hamstring) is expected to miss Sundays game against the Chargers, Michael Bush will get the start. WR’s Louis Murphy(clavicle) and Darrius Heyward-Bey(groin) both practiced fully all week and will both start. QB Bruce Gradkowski(shoulder) practiced in full Friday and is expected to play as well.
Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe(hamstring) was limited in practice once again Friday but is still listed as probable for Monday night’s game against the Jets. He is likely to play but if you have a better option and cannot wait until Monday you may want to go that route.
Eagles QB Michael Vick(ribs) has officially been ruled out for this week’s game, Kevin Kolb will start. RB LeSean McCoy(ribs) returned to practice Friday and Coach Andy Reid anticipates McCoy will “play a full game” in San Francsico. Keep an eye out Sunday morning, but all things look good for McCoy to start, he is a solid RB2 this week.
Browns QB Jake Delhomme(ankle) status is still unknown, he was limited in practice Friday and a decision isn’t expected to be made until early Sunday. Delhomme shouldn’t be in any fantasy lineups anyway, but if he plays, WR Mohammed Massaquoi does get a slight boost in value. RB Peyton Hillis (thigh) was held out of Friday’s practice and is listed as questionable although Coach Mangini fully expects Hillis to play.
On the Colts injury report, WR’s Pierre Garcon(hamstring) and Reggie Wayne(knee) both fully participated in practice again Friday and are fully expected to start Sunday. Austin Collie(foot) is listed as questionable and is expected to be a game time decision. RB’s Donald Brown(hamstring) is listed as doubtful while Joseph Addai(knee) is listed as questionable even though he practiced in full all week. We will have updates on these guys throughout the weekend so keep checking back in.
Chargers RB Ryan Mathews(ankle) was limited in practice this week but is expected to start Sunday. They appear to be slowly easing him back after this ankle injury and backup Mike Tolbert is expected to have a pretty even amount of touches with Mathews. Both are solid flex options against a terrible Raider’s run defense.
Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno(hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday against the Ravens. Laurence Maroney and Correll Buckhalter will share the carries. Neither is a good fantasy play.
Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw(ankle) returned to a limited practice Friday and officially is listed as questionable for Sunday in Houston. Bradshaw has stated that he will start however. He is a low end RB2 against a the second best run defense in the league who also gets Defensive Rookie of the Year Brian Cushing back this week.
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The Bears have announced QB Jay Cutler(concussion) will NOT start this weekend against Carolina. Todd Collins will get the call which mean’s i’d be sitting all my Bears receivers but i’m starting TE Greg Olsen.
Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw(ankle) expects to return to a full practice Friday after not practicing today.
Eagles RB LeSean McCoy(rib) has yet to practice this week and the Eagles are not expected to make a decision until the weekend. Prepare for McCoy not to start Sunday in San Francisco.
In other Eagles news, Head Coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that when Michael Vick returns from his rib injury he will regain the QB job regardless of how Kevin Kolb performs in his absence.
Colts WR Pierre Garcon(hamstring) “guarantees” he will return to the lineup Sunday against the Chiefs. He has been a full participant the last two days so he looks safe to start.
Colts WR Austin Collie(foot) and RB Donald Brown(hamstring) missed practice again Thursday and its not looking too good right now for Brown. Collie keep a close eye on, if he practices tomorrow he should be a go. Reggie Wayne (knee) returned to a full practice today and is good to go Sunday.
Denver RB Knowshon Moreno(hamstring) missed Thursday’s practice and is listed as questionable going into Sunday’s matchup with the Ravens. Moreno owners should explore other options whether he plays or not with Denver going against the Ravens defense.
The other “Pierre” as in Pierre Thomas(ankle) is still listed as questionable. However, Head Coach Sean Payton said he is “very optimistic” that Thomas will be able to go Sunday in Arizona. If Thomas can start he has a great matchup against the Cardinals run defense that is 30th in the league giving up 154.8 yards per game. UPDATE: Thomas sat out practice again Thursday, tomorrow should tell the tale if he is unable to go in practice.
Ravens RB Ray Rice practiced once again without limitations and will start Sunday against the Broncos. I’m predicting this to be Rice’s breakout game this week regardless of whether or not Denver shut down Chris Johnson last week.
Browns RB Peyton Hillis was limited in practice Thursday with a thigh injury. The severity of the injury is not yet known, so keep checking back with us for updates.
Their are rumors swirling that the Patriots may be trying to acquire WR Deion Branch from the Seahawks. It is unclear as to how much truth their is to this rumor, but for those of you who ran out and grabbed Brandon Tate, don’t worry, if Branch were to return to New England he would simply be receiver insurance and no threat to Tate’s job.
Texans WR Andre Johnson(ankle) participated in a limited practice Thursday and will be a game time decision. Head Coach Gary Kubiak is Johnson’s progress is very encouraging. On the flip side, WR Jacoby Jones(calf) has yet to practice this week and is also a game time decision. Things look a little more encouraging for Johnson than they do Jones at this point.
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Well everyone, the Randy Moss to Minnesota Vikings deal is now complete. Percy Harvin i think as well as Adrian Peterson get a big boost with this move. TE Visanthe Shiancoe may take the biggest hit, as he has been the main downfield and red zone threat to Favre. Go out and grab Brandon Tate and Julian Edelman in New England, as their value will see a big boost going forward.
The Bills have named Fred Jackson the starting RB with the trade of Marshawn Lynch on Tuesday. Jackson will not be the every down, workhouse back as C.J. Spiller will work into the mix as well, but both guys will be decent flex plays the rest of the season.
Browns QB Jake Delhomme is expected to take the majority of first team reps in practice today, and is slated to start Sunday against the Falcons. I believe the only real winner that will come out of this, is reciever Mohammed Massaquoi, who lost all value with Seneca Wallace under center. I, however, stand by my statement that Wallace gives the team the best overall chance to win.
Ravens Coach John Harbaugh said, he doesn’t expect to see any new injury issues going into week 5. This means Ray Rice looks to be fully healthy from that knee contusion and is a must start against Denver Sunday. If a Ray Rice owner in your league is down on him, there really makes no better buy low candidate than Rice at this point, so throw out and offer, trust me you won’t regret it. SOURCE: Baltimore Sun
Saints RB Pierre Thomas is still dealing with an ankle injury and did not participate in practice Wednesday. His status for week 5 in Arizona is still up in the air. RB’s Chris Ivory and Ladell Betts would once again split carries should Thomas be unavailable. SOURCE: Jeff Duncan on Twitter
Colts beat writer Phil Wilson on Twitter believes that receiver Pierre Garcon (hamstring) will return to the starting lineup this week at home against the undefeated Chiefs. Garcon hasn’t played since week 1 and could have a big game in his return. Nobody besides Blair White stands to lose any value with Garcon returning, as Peyton Manning and the Colts lean on the pass so very often.
UPDATE: Pierre Garcon returned to a full practice today and looks like he’ll finally be back in the lineup Sunday. RB Donald Brown(hamstring) and WR’s Austin Collie(foot) and Reggie Wayne(knee) missed practice today. It doesn’t appear Brown will play again this week, meaning Joseph Addai will get a full workload. Collie was on the injury report last week as well with the foot injury and played, so he should be good to go. Reggie Wayne sat out today basically as a precaution and should be able to start Sunday. SOURCE: Phillip B. Wilson on Twitter
As every expected, Eagles QB Kevin Kolb took all the first team snaps in practice today and is expected to start Sunday in San Francisco. Kolb is a decent bye week filler this week if your a Vick, Big Ben, Tom Brady owner. SOURCE: Adam Caplan on Twitter
LeSean McCoy, as expected was held out of Eagles practice as well today with a fractured rib. Head Coach Andy Reid said McCoy is “making progress” but it he will probably not practice this week and Mike Bell is expected to get the start.
Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams sat out practice today with an undisclosed illness. He probably isn’t a risk to miss Sunday’s game against the Bears, but if he were to sit Sunday, Jonathan Stewart gets a big boost and becomes a must start. Check back for updates. SOURCE: Darin Gantt on Twitter
Lions TE Tony Scheffler did not practice today, the reason is not yet known as he didn’t appear to be injured during Sunday’s loss to Green Bay. Check back later in the week for an update.
Lions RB Jahvid Best(turf toe) practiced today and appears to be fully recovered from that injury. He should be a go Sunday against the Rams. QB Matthew Stafford did not participate in Wednesday’s practice and one would assume Shaun Hill will draw another start against the Rams. SOURCE: Tom Kowalski on Twitter
Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw(ankle) only went through the pre practice walkthrough Wednesday and his ankle was taped and wrapped. His status for Sunday’s matchup in Houston is still up in the air. Brandon Jacobs would get the start if Bradshaw couldn’t go in a tough matchup with the stingy Texans run defense who has yet to allow a RB to top 55 yards on the round. SOURCE: Mike Garafolo on Twitter UPDATE: Bradshaw has now declared himself 100% healthy after going through limited drills today. You can’t always go by what the player says, but its a positive sign for him going into this weekends matchup in Houston.
Jets CB Darrelle Revis(hamstring) practiced today and appears to be a go for Sunday’s matchup at home against the Vikings and newly acquired Randy Moss. Moss’ one handed touchdown catch in the end zone as a Patriot in Week 2 was the play Revis previously reaggravated that injury. SOURCE: Rich Cimini on Twitter
Lindsay Jones on Twitter reports that RB Knowshon Moreno is “definitely not close to full strength.” That is not a good sign for the Broncos or Moreno owners as Kyle Orton was their leading rusher last week in Tennessee with 11 yards.
The Cardinals have announced, undrafted rookie QB Max Hall will get the start this Sunday against the Saints. This comes as no shocker with Derek Anderson playing so poorly thus far. Keep an eye on Hall’s progress in the coming weeks as he could end up being a solid matchup play or start in 2QB leagues. Keeper and dynasty owners want to run out and grab him immediately. Its a good matchup this week for his first start as the Saints pass defense hasn’t been that great so far and also for the simple fact that they will probably be playing from behind with that putrid defense of theirs. SOURCE: Kent Somers on Twitter
Redskin QB Donavan McNabb indicated Wednesday that his tight quad muscle will not limit him in practice this week and will start Sunday at home against the Packers. McNabb makes a decent matchup play this week against a Packer team that allowed Shaun Hill to throw for 331 yards on them last week. The Skin’s also plan to sign RB Keiland Williams off the practice squad prior to Sunday’s game and he will be the #2 RB Sunday with Clinton Portis (Groin) being out. Williams will back up Ryan Torain and could see some time on 3rd down and passing situations and don’t be surprised if Torain struggles early or turns the ball over that Williams see the bulk of the carries the rest of the game with Coach Shanahan’s quick trigger. SOURCE: Rich Campbell on Twitter
UPDATE: Clinton Portis is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a third degree left groin seperation. Wow that sounds nasty, Ryan Torain now becomes a solid RB2 going forward and with his injury history as well, Keiland Williams makes a nice roster stash as well. SOURCE: Washington Post
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