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Bernard Berrian WR, Minnesota Vikings 10/11/08, Time: 2:17 pm |
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Berrian was limited all week in practice with an injured knee. He is listed as ?questionable? for the Vikings? Week 6 games against Detroit. |
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Berrian is a lock for big points if he is healthy enough to play on Sunday. The Lions come to Minnesota on Sunday and Berrian would be the top receiving option if he makes it on to the field. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Deion Branch WR, Seattle Seahawks 10/11/08, Time: 2:14 pm |
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Branch is very doubtful for the Seahawks? Week 6 game against Green Bay. His injured heel kept him limited in practice all week. |
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Branch is still at least a week away from being a reliable option at wide receiver. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Brandon Lloyd WR, Chicago Bears 10/11/08, Time: 2:12 pm |
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Lloyd is listed as doubtful for the Bears? Week 6 games against Atlanta. This would be Lloyd?s second straight missed game. |
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Lloyd?s tender knee will mean the Bears will be without another offensive weapon. Lloyd had been a solid producer until this injury. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Aaron Rodgers QB, Green Bay Packers 10/11/08, Time: 2:09 pm |
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Rodgers did not take on single snap in practice this week, but is expected to play on Sunday in Seattle. Rodgers is still nursing a partially separated shoulder. |
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Rodgers should register decent fantasy numbers against a pretty weak Seattle pass defense. Rodgers has registered good statistical weeks so far this season (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jeremy Shockey TE, New Orleans Saints 10/11/08, Time: 2:07 pm |
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Shockey did not practice on Friday and is listed as doubtful (sports hernia), for Sunday?s game against Oakland. |
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Shockey will most likely be unavailable for this Sunday?s game against the Raiders. He should be ready for Week 7. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Marques Colston WR, New Orleans Saints 10/11/08, Time: 2:01 pm |
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Colston is close to returning to the Saints? line up after missing several weeks with a thumb injury. Colston says he?s ready to play but the Saints expect to make it a game time decision. |
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Make sure to monitor the progress of Colston, right up until game time. If Colston is able to play, he is a must-start against the Raiders. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Brian Westbrook RB, Philadelphia Eagles 10/11/08, Time: 1:52 pm |
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Brian Westbrook is still nursing his sore, broken ribs and is out for Sunday?s game against San Francisco. |
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Westbrook is hoping to make it back on the field for Week 7. Correll Buckhalter is expected to start on Sunday for the Eagles. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Donovan McNabb QB, Philadelphia Eagles 10/11/08, Time: 1:49 pm |
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Donovan McNabb was limited in practice and is listed as probable for Sunday?s game against San Francisco. McNabb was very outspoken about his team?s effort in Week 5. |
| Analysis: |
McNabb is a week or two away from getting back two of his best offensive weapons. Kevin Curtis and Brian Westbrook are both getting closer to getting back on the field. (SportsBuff.com) |
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L.J. Smith TE, Philadelphia Eagles 10/11/08, Time: 1:43 pm |
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L.J. Smith is still fighting the bad back that has kept him limited in practice for the past two weeks. Like last week, Smith intends to play through his injuries. |
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Smith was able to register three catches last week against Washington. Smith usually puts up solid numbers for the Eagles; the return of Kevin Curtis could help Smith?s numbers. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Domenik Hixon WR, N.Y. Giants Giants 10/11/08, Time: 1:40 pm |
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Hixon was able to practice Friday and is listed as probable for Week 6 against the Browns. Hixon was dazzling as a replacement for Plexico Burress. |
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Hixon has accepted his return to back up status. Should Plexico falter or find himself in harm?s way again, Hixon will be there waiting his turn. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jeff Garcia QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10/11/08, Time: 1:36 pm |
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Reports out of Tampa say veteran Jeff Garcia will start Sunday against Carolina. Garcia has been on the bench since a poor showing in Week 1. |
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Garcia might surprise everyone and rack up a decent statistical game against the Panthers. Garcia is a total pro and always finds a way to keep him team competitive. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Correll Buckhalter RB, Philadelphia Eagles 10/11/08, Time: 1:34 pm |
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The news that Brian Westbrook has been ruled out of Sunday's game makes Correll Buckhalter the Eagles starter. |
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He's certainly worth consideration against the Niners on Sunday, but don't get too excited. Philly is highly unlikely to give Buckhalter the ball 20 times, and the Niners have allowed just 3.8 yards per carry so far. He's a decent option but nothing special. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Steven Jackson RB, St. Louis Rams 10/11/08, Time: 1:30 pm |
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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Steven Jackson says he wants the ball more consistently and that new coach Jim Haslett plans to grant that wish. |
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Fantasy owners certainly wouldn't mind Jackson scoring a bit more consistently. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Kevin Curtis WR, Philadelphia Eagles 10/11/08, Time: 1:29 pm |
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Curtis was on board a team flight to San Francisco. Curtis did practice this week and will be a game time decision. |
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Curtis adds a down-the-field dynamic to the Eagles? offense. He may be a week away from being effective. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Marques Colston WR, New Orleans Saints 10/11/08, Time: 1:28 pm |
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Questionable |
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Colston was still a limited practice participant on Friday and is listed as questionable, but ProFootballTalk.com reports that he'll play this week. Colston has been out since Week 1 after requiring surgery on ligaments in his right thumb. |
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Don't bet on the team hesitating to go back to Colston right away. Go ahead and consider him a fantasy option for this week. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jeremy Shockey TE, New Orleans Saints 10/11/08, Time: 1:25 pm |
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Doubtful |
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Shockey did not practice on Friday and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's meeting with the Raiders. He has missed the past two games following sports hernia surgery. |
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Hope had been stirred for his return earlier in the week by his return to the practice field, but we'll all have to wait until at least Week 7. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Carson Palmer QB, Cincinnati Bengals 10/11/08, Time: 1:20 pm |
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Doubtful |
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The Bengals have named Ryan Fitzpatrick the starting quarterback for Sunday's visit to the Jets. The team reportedly wants to rest Palmer to keep his inflamed throwing elbow from worsening. |
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With a bye approaching in Week 8, the team might well decide to sit Palmer next weekend as well. Downgrade everyone on the Bengals offense, and consider using the Jets D if you're not set at that spot already. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jason Taylor DE, Washington Redskins 10/11/08, Time: 1:05 pm |
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Probable |
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Taylor was a full practice participant on Friday and is listed as probable for Sunday's matchup with the Rams. He missed the past two games after requiring emergency calf surgery. |
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Taylor immediately looks like a solid IDP starter against the Rams. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Brian Griese QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10/11/08, Time: 1:03 pm |
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Questionable |
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Griese did not participate in practice this week after injuring his throwing elbow in the loss to Denver on Sunday. He is officially listed as questionable for this week's game. |
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Jeff Garcia appears likely to start for the Bucs. Neither is worth a fantasy start against the Panthers. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Matt Hasselbeck QB, Seattle Seahawks 10/11/08, Time: 12:59 pm |
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Out |
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The right knee that Hasselbeck hyperextended against the Giants last weekend is expected to keep him out this week against the Packers, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. |
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That's just as well, because Hasselbeck has been awful for fantasy owners anyway. That could leave Charlie Frye to start, as backup Seneca Wallace is also limited by a calf injury. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Vincent Jackson WR, San Diego Chargers 10/11/08, Time: 12:54 pm |
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Probable |
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Jackson was a full participant in practice Friday and is listed as probable for Sunday night's game. He missed Thursday workouts after hurting his right knee in practice on Wednesday. |
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Jackson could get a little more red-zone work with Chris Chambers likely out, but he remains a risky fantasy play. Jackson has caught more than three passes in a game just once this season, and Chambers' absence would only free up about two more receptions a week. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Kevin Curtis WR, Philadelphia Eagles 10/11/08, Time: 12:51 pm |
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Questionable |
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Curtis practiced fully this week and made the trip out west with the team. He could see his first action of the season on Sunday after missing the first five weeks following sports hernia surgery. |
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The injury that has forced Reggie Brown out of the game could further motivate the team to get Curtis on the field and could even turn him into a starter. There's been no official word to that extent, though, so fantasy owners would still be better off looking elsewhere. Curtis could be in for plenty of work once he's back in the lineup, though, as no receiver has claimed the No. 1 role in Philly. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Reggie Brown WR, Philadelphia Eagles 10/11/08, Time: 12:46 pm |
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Out |
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Brown did not practice because of a groin injury this week and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Niners. |
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It's been one ailment after another for Brown in 2008, though he has at least produced some decent PPR numbers in his limited time on the field. Hang on to him if you have a deep roster, but go ahead and cut bait if you need the spot. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Brian Westbrook RB, Philadelphia Eagles 10/11/08, Time: 12:44 pm |
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Out |
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The Eagles officially ruled Westbrook out for Sunday's game at San Francisco. The back suffered two broken ribs against Washington in Week 5. |
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Westbrook had been hopeful that he'd play this week, so the Week 7 bye could give him enough time to be ready for action in Week 8. His owners had better hope that's the case. Correll Buckhalter is a decent fantasy option in his place this week. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Darren McFadden RB, Oakland Raiders 10/11/08, Time: 12:41 pm |
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Questionable |
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McFadden was limited in practice this week and is officially listed as questionable. The team has said he'll play in New Orleans, though. |
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McFadden isn't a strong fantasy option right now. He has averaged just less than 3 yards per carry in the two games since injuring his toe in Kansas City. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Justin Fargas RB, Oakland Raiders 10/11/08, Time: 12:38 pm |
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Probable |
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Fargas was a full participant in practice Friday and is expected to return to the field this weekend against the Saints. He missed the past two games after injuring his groin against the Chiefs in Week 2. |
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The team has already said that Fargas will regain his starting job upon his return. He looks like the best fantasy option among the three Raiders backs worth mentioning. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Laveranues Coles WR, N.Y. Jets Jets 10/11/08, Time: 12:35 pm |
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Questionable |
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Coles was once again limited in practice this week and is once again listed as questionable for Sunday's game. He has yet to miss a week this season. |
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Get used to seeing his name on the injury report. Get used to ignoring it and starting him anyway, as well. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Domenik Hixon WR, N.Y. Giants Giants 10/11/08, Time: 12:33 pm |
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Probable |
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Hixon was a full participant in Friday's practice and is listed as probable for Monday night's game after suffering a concussion in Week 5. |
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Hixon likely ensured a larger role in the offense with his 100-yard outburst as a starter in place of Plaxico Burress last week. Burress is back, though, which figures to take away from the number of targets available. Only use Hixon if you're in a deep league. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Laurence Maroney RB, New England Patriots 10/11/08, Time: 12:30 pm |
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Questionable |
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Maroney was limited in practice this week by his injured shoulder and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday night's game. He returned to action in Week 5 but was on the field for limited time and garnered just 10 carries. |
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Maroney seems likely to be active Sunday night and just as likely to be a fantasy non-factor once again. Of course, we never know what to expect from the Pats, but Sammy Morris and Kevin Faulk both look like better options. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Dwight Freeney DE, Indianapolis Colts 10/11/08, Time: 12:27 pm |
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Questionable |
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Freeney was a full participant in practice on Friday after missing a few days because of the hamstring he pulled against Houston last weekend. He's listed as questionable but expected to play. |
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Freeney makes for a solid IDP defensive line starter against the Ravens. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Calvin Johnson WR, Detroit Lions 10/11/08, Time: 12:23 pm |
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Questionable |
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Johnson missed practice on Friday because of a sore knee, but Coach Rod Marinelli said he thinks Johnson will be ready for Sunday, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. |
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Unfortunately, Dan Orlovsky will be making his first NFL start at quarterback, which has to hurt Johnson's value a bit. You'd have to have a solid option with which to replace hie, though. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Roy Williams WR, Detroit Lions 10/11/08, Time: 12:21 pm |
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Questionable |
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Williams missed practice Friday because of a hip injury, but coach Rod Marinelli said of him and Calvin Johnson, "I think they'll be fine," according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. |
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Neither looks like a strong fantasy starter, though, now that Dan Orlovsky will be under center. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jon Kitna QB, Detroit Lions 10/11/08, Time: 12:18 pm |
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Doubtful |
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Kitna missed practice all week with the back trouble that removed him from Sunday's loss at halftime. He's listed as doubtful for this weekend's contest. |
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His backup, Dan Orlovsky, was only a limited practice participant but is listed as probable. Don't be surprised if he and Drew Stanton both get snaps. Also, don't be surprised if the Lions lose by a lot. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Eddie Royal WR, Denver Broncos 10/11/08, Time: 12:15 pm |
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Questionable |
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Royal is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game with his sprained ankle, though he's still reportedly expected to play. |
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As we said earlier this week, Brandon Stokley still seems like the safer option. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Kellen Winslow TE, Cleveland Browns 10/11/08, Time: 12:12 pm |
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Questionable |
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The Associated Press reports that Winslow has been hospitalized since Thursday and might now play on Monday night. The team hasn't officially announced what his illness is. |
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This kind of thing is tough to gauge, so if we don't get any definitive word on Winslow's status before the start of games Sunday, you pretty much have to go with someone else. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Donte Stallworth WR, Cleveland Browns 10/11/08, Time: 12:09 pm |
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Probable |
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Stallworth is officially listed as probable and should finally make his regular-season Browns debut on Monday night. |
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Fantasy owners should probably wait a week before playing him. Of course, if you're in a deep league and desperate, he's out there. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Sean Jones DB, Cleveland Browns 10/11/08, Time: 12:05 pm |
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Questionable |
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Jones practiced some on a limited basis this week and is officially listed as questionable for Monday night's matchup with the Giants. He has been out since Week 1 with a knee injury that required surgery. |
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It's tough to imagine the team tossing Jones back out there without seeing him in full practice. Don't expect to see him play against the Giants, at least not for any meaningful amount of time. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jason Taylor DE, Washington Redskins 10/10/08, Time: 6:01 am |
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Questionable |
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Taylor returnd to limited practice Thursday for the first time since emergency surgery on his calf. He has missed the past two games. |
| Analysis: |
It's not yet known whether Taylor will play this week, but he is at least getting close. If he is ready for this week, he'll be a decent play against the Rams. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jeremy Shockey TE, New Orleans Saints 10/10/08, Time: 5:59 am |
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Questionable |
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Shockey missed practice on Thursday after participating on a limited basis on Wednesday. |
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The change would seem to cast a little more doubt on his returning for Week 6. His owners can take heart in that Shockey should be back soon, though. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Ray Lewis LB, Baltimore Ravens 10/10/08, Time: 5:56 am |
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Questionable |
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Lewis missed practice Thursday after being limited on Wednesday with a knee injury. |
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No more specific reports on his status for Sunday appear to be available. Let's assume that Lewis will play against the Colts and that the team is just letting him rest a bit during the week. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Kevin Curtis WR, Philadelphia Eagles 10/10/08, Time: 5:50 am |
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Questionable |
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Curtis returned to full practice on Thursday, but it's still unknown when he'll get back into game action. |
| Analysis: |
If the Eagles wait another week on Curtis, he'll be able to get some extra time and reps via the Week 7 bye. Whether he plays this weekend or not, fantasy owners should go ahead and pick him up where available. Despite a big start by rookie DeSean Jackson, no receiver has grabbed the No. 1 spot in Philly yet. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Roddy White WR, Atlanta Falcons 10/10/08, Time: 5:46 am |
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Probable |
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that White missed practice Thursday and felt "fuzzy" after a collision in practice on Wednesday. He's reportedly not believed to have suffered a concussion and is expected to play Sunday. |
| Analysis: |
Unless the news changes, we have to go ahead and start White as normal. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Deion Branch WR, Seattle Seahawks 10/10/08, Time: 5:41 am |
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Questionable |
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Branch has yet to practice this week after bruising a heel against the Giants and is questionable for Sunday. |
| Analysis: |
Don't even think about playing Branch before he produces on the field. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Eddie Royal WR, Denver Broncos 10/10/08, Time: 5:40 am |
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Probable |
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The Rocky Mountain News reports that Royal returned to limited practice on Thursday and is expected to play Sunday despite his ailing ankle. |
| Analysis: |
Brandon Stokley still looks like a better play for the Broncos. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Vincent Jackson WR, San Diego Chargers 10/10/08, Time: 5:36 am |
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Questionable |
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Jackson missed practice Thursday after hurting his right knee in Wednesday's workout. |
| Analysis: |
Many fantasy owners are looking to Jackson for a good week in the absence of Chris Chambers, but the knee issue probably means we should expect something around Jackson's season average. He has caught three passes in three of five games. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Joey Galloway WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10/09/08, Time: 9:13 pm |
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Questionable |
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Galloway returned to practice on a limited basis Thursday. He has been out since Week 2 with a foot injury. |
| Analysis: |
It doesn't appear likely that Galloway will be back this Sunday (or at least not ready to start if he does play). Getting on the field in Week 7, though, would give him three games before the bye. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Reggie Brown WR, Philadelphia Eagles 10/09/08, Time: 8:46 pm |
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Questionable |
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Brown missed practice Thursday because of a groin injury, and his status for Sunday is uncertain. |
| Analysis: |
It's injury after injury for Brown this year. Tough to count on him, though he has put up pretty good numbers in the two games he actually played. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Joe Flacco QB, Baltimore Ravens 10/09/08, Time: 10:28 am |
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Hot |
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Coach John Harbaugh officially confirmed Wednesday that Flacco will remain the starter here on out. |
| Analysis: |
Flacco has the potential to have a breakout game with his big arm. However, he is still a rookie and suffering from growing pains. Don't expect the coaching staff to let Flacco loose this year when ball control O and a strong D wins them games. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Dwayne Jarrett WR, Carolina Panthers 10/09/08, Time: 10:25 am |
| News: |
Dwayne Jarrett can earn the 3rd WR spot on Carolina's depth chart if he plays well during Hackett's injury. |
| Analysis: |
Even if Jarrett does earn the 3rd WR spot he is a low fantasy option given Carolina's use of their two headed monster backfield with Stewart and Williams. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Willie Parker RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/09/08, Time: 10:21 am |
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Parker has been seen doing sprints in practice this week. |
| Analysis: |
Good news for Parker owners. Expect him to be running on all cylinders for week 7. (SportsBuff.com) |
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