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Orlando Pace T, Chicago Bears 11/13/09, Time: 12:06 pm |
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Questionable |
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Pace left Thursday night's game against San Francisco with what is believed to be a concussion. |
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There is not a definitive prognosis for Pace at this point. He has not performed very well this season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Earl Bennett WR, Chicago Bears 11/13/09, Time: 11:16 am |
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Bennett had three receptions for 27 yards in the Bears' 10-6 loss to the 49ers on Thursday night. |
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Bennett has not been very consistent, and has yet to find the end zone this season. He is probably worth a roster spot, but only in the deepest fantasy leagues. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Roddy White WR, Atlanta Falcons 11/13/09, Time: 11:09 am |
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Probable |
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White (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. |
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White is expected to play on Sunday against Carolina, and is probably worth starting in most matchups. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Brett Favre QB, Minnesota Vikings 11/13/09, Time: 11:04 am |
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Probable |
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Favre (hip/groin) was limited during Thursday's practice. |
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Favre is basically certain to start this week, in a favorable matchup against the Lions. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Bernard Berrian WR, Minnesota Vikings 11/13/09, Time: 11:02 am |
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Probable |
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Berrian (left hamstring) was limited in Thursday's practice. |
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Berrian is expected to play on Sunday against Detroit, and if there's a week to start him this is probably the one. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jerious Norwood RB, Atlanta Falcons 11/13/09, Time: 10:59 am |
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Questionable |
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Norwood (right hip) did not practice on Thursday. |
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Norwood is barely roster-worthy at this point in most fantasy leagues. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jason Campbell QB, Washington Redskins 11/13/09, Time: 10:58 am |
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Probable |
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Campbell (ankle) participated fully in Thursday's practice. |
| Analysis: |
Campbell should be ready to go for Sunday's game against Denver, but he is not a good fantasy option. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Antoine Winfield DB, Minnesota Vikings 11/13/09, Time: 10:55 am |
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Out |
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NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora reported that Winfield (right foot) will not play on Sunday against Detroit. |
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An extra week of rest seems like a good move, as the Vikings aren't likely to need Winfield to beat the lowly Lions. Friday's official injury report will tell us more. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Felix Jones RB, Dallas Cowboys 11/13/09, Time: 10:52 am |
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According to the Dallas Morning News, Cowboys' head coach Wade Phillips said the team is looking for other options on kickoff returns because Jones is ready for a bigger offensive workload. |
| Analysis: |
Jones appears to be close to 100% after dealing with a left knee injury, but the Cowboys' three-man rotation in the backfield limits the fantasy value of all involved. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Johnny Knox WR, Chicago Bears 11/13/09, Time: 10:48 am |
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Knox had two catches for 20 yards in the Bears' loss to the 49ers on Thursday night. |
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Knox is not consistent enough to warrant much fantasy consideration right now. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Ladell Betts RB, Washington Redskins 11/13/09, Time: 10:45 am |
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Probable |
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According to the Washington Post, Redskins' head coach confirmed that Betts (ankle) is expected to start on Sunday against Denver despite the fact he has not practiced fully yet this week. |
| Analysis: |
Betts could practice in full on Friday, but it looks like he will start regardless. He has been a popular waiver wire addition this week, but a tough matchup against the Broncos behind a reshuffled offensive line does not make him a high-end fantasy option. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jay Cutler QB, Chicago Bears 11/13/09, Time: 10:01 am |
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Cutler went 29-for-52 for 307 yards and five interceptions in Chicago's loss to San Francisco on Thursday night. |
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Cutler had two costly interceptions in the red zone which hurt the Bears, and has now thrown a league-high 17. A matchup is coming next week against Philadelphia, but the Eagles are dealing with some injuries/suspensions in the secondary. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Kenny Britt WR, Tennessee Titans 11/13/09, Time: 8:43 am |
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Britt is expected to start on Sunday against the Bills now that Justin Gage appears very unlikely to play. |
| Analysis: |
Britt has only three catches in his last four games and has become a non-factor since bursting onto the fantasy scene earlier this season. He does have some upside this week against the poor Bills defense. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Justin Gage WR, Tennessee Titans 11/13/09, Time: 8:41 am |
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Out |
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Gage has multiple fractures in his back and is unlikely to play against Buffalo on Sunday. |
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Gage does not need surgery but it is unclear how much time he may miss. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Chris Chambers WR, Kansas City Chiefs 11/13/09, Time: 8:40 am |
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Chambers practiced in full on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday with a foot injury. |
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Chambers could be a decent option in PPR leagues this week against the Raiders. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jamal Lewis RB, Cleveland Browns 11/13/09, Time: 8:39 am |
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Lewis practiced on a limited basis on Thursday. |
| Analysis: |
Lewis has a minor ankle injury but he should be ready to go against the Ravens on Monday night. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Maurice Jones-Drew RB, Jacksonville Jaguars 11/13/09, Time: 8:39 am |
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Jones-Drew practiced on a limited basis with a knee injury on Thursday. |
| Analysis: |
The knee issue is new but it does not seem like it is serious. Expect MJD to be in the lineup against the Jets on Sunday. (SportsBuff.com) |
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LaDainian Tomlinson RB, San Diego Chargers 11/13/09, Time: 8:38 am |
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Tomlinson practiced on Thursday after missing practice the previous day with a bruised hip. |
| Analysis: |
Tomlinson seems fine and will be okay to play against the Eagles on Sunday. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Donald Brown RB, Indianapolis Colts 11/13/09, Time: 8:37 am |
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Brown practiced in full on Thursday and his shoulder is looking like it has become a non-issue. |
| Analysis: |
Brown should practice again on Friday and it looks like he will be ready to go for Sunday night against New England. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Antonio Gates TE, San Diego Chargers 11/13/09, Time: 8:36 am |
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Gates practiced in full on Thursday after missing practice on Wednesday with a minor foot injury. |
| Analysis: |
Gates is expected to play against the Eagles on Sunday. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Brad Smith WR, N.Y. Jets Jets 11/13/09, Time: 8:35 am |
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Smith practiced on a limited basis on Thursday due to his quad injury. |
| Analysis: |
Smith now seems likely to miss the Jets' game against the Jaguars on Sunday. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Aaron Rodgers QB, Green Bay Packers 11/12/09, Time: 5:33 pm |
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Probable |
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According to the Green Bay Press Gazette, Rodgers (feet) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. |
| Analysis: |
Rodgers could be close to 100% for Sunday's game against Dallas. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Albert Haynesworth DT, Washington Redskins 11/12/09, Time: 5:30 pm |
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According to Pro Football Talk.com, Haynesworth was fined $7,500 for his role in the incident on the Falcons' sideline during Week 9's game. |
| Analysis: |
Haynesworth has not been suspended, so no worries for those that own him in IDP leagues. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Aaron Ross DB, N.Y. Giants Giants 11/12/09, Time: 5:21 pm |
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Questionable |
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According to Ralph Vacchiano of the NY Daily News, Ross (right hamstring) returned to practice on Wednesday and made it through without any setbacks. |
| Analysis: |
The Giants have a bye this week, but Ross could be on track to return for Week 11 against Atlanta. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Marques Colston WR, New Orleans Saints 11/12/09, Time: 4:55 pm |
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Probable |
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According to Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times Picayune, via Twitter, Colston (flu) returned to limited practice on Thursday. |
| Analysis: |
Colston looks to be ready to go for a very favorable matchup on Sunday against St. Louis as long as he doesn't have any setbacks with his illness. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Ladell Betts RB, Washington Redskins 11/12/09, Time: 4:52 pm |
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Probable |
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According to Rick Maese of the Washington Post, via Twitter, Betts (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. |
| Analysis: |
With Clinton Portis (concussion) now officially out for Sunday's game against Denver, Betts will start but is not a high-end fantasy option running behind a banged up offensive line. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Ernie Sims LB, Detroit Lions 11/12/09, Time: 4:46 pm |
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Out |
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According to the Detroit Free Press, in an update of a previous item, Sims (torn hamstring) is out indefinitely with a Grade 2 tear in his hamstring. |
| Analysis: |
Some speculation suggests that Sims will miss a month with this injury. Rookie DeAndre Levy will start in his place on the weak side. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Clinton Portis RB, Washington Redskins 11/12/09, Time: 4:36 pm |
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Out |
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According to Ryan Halloran of the Washington Times, via Twitter , Portis (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Denver. |
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This is the smart move, given the fact Portis appeared to suffer a pretty serious concussion in Week 9 against Atlanta. Ladell Betts is likely to start in his place. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jonathan Stewart RB, Carolina Panthers 11/12/09, Time: 3:07 pm |
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Probable |
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According to Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald, via Twitter, Stewart (left Achilles) returned to practice on Thursday. |
| Analysis: |
Stewart should be ready to go for Sunday's game against Atlanta. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Antonio Bryant WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11/12/09, Time: 2:53 pm |
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Questionable |
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According to Pewter Report, Bryant (right knee) did not practice on Thursday. |
| Analysis: |
Bryant missed Week 9 against Green Bay. He has a bone bruise in his surgically repaired knee, and it has become a nagging issue. (SportsBuff.com) |
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DeAngelo Williams RB, Carolina Panthers 11/12/09, Time: 2:47 pm |
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Probable |
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In an update of a previous item, according to NFL reported Adam Caplan, via Twitter, Williams (knee) returned to practice on Thursday |
| Analysis: |
Williams looks likely to be ready for Sunday's game against Atlanta, and is an every week fantasy starter. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jermichael Finley TE, Green Bay Packers 11/12/09, Time: 2:08 pm |
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Questionable |
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| News: |
According to Tom Pelissero of the Green Bay Press Gazette, Finley (right knee) missed practice again on Thursday. |
| Analysis: |
Finley has not received medical clearance to play on Sunday against Dallas, and has admitted some frustration with his situation. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Brian Westbrook RB, Philadelphia Eagles 11/12/09, Time: 1:15 pm |
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Questionable |
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According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, via Twitter, Westbrook (right ankle) went through the Eagle's Thursday morning walk-through and will practice indoors with the team. |
| Analysis: |
Westbrook was held out of Wedneday's practice due to his ankle issue. Keep an eye on his practice status if you plan to use him this week against San Diego. He is likely to be listed as questionable. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Bernard Berrian WR, Minnesota Vikings 11/12/09, Time: 12:40 pm |
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Cold |
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Berrian hasn't drawn more than six targets or caught more than three passes in a game since Week 4. |
| Analysis: |
Any starting receiver is still a decent fantasy play against the Lions, but Berrian's value has slipped behind those of teammates Sidney Rice and Percy Harvin. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Brandon Pettigrew TE, Detroit Lions 11/12/09, Time: 12:38 pm |
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Hot |
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Coming off a career-best seven receptions in Week 9, the rookie tight end faces a Minnesota defense that has allowed more catches by that position than any other team in the league. |
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Pettigrew is a quality fantasy option this week and is starting to look like the kind of player that can start regularly fantasy owners who don't like to reach for tight ends. His team remains bad enough that it'll play from behind most weeks, which engenders more passing. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Chicago Bears DEF, Chicago Bears 11/12/09, Time: 12:35 pm |
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Cold |
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The Bears face the Niners just four days after QB Alex Smith turned the ball over four times against Tennessee. |
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That might make Chicago look like a sneaky fantasy sleeper, but the Bears were brutalized by Cincinnati and Arizona within the past three weeks and simply aren't playing good defensive football right now. (SportsBuff.com) |
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San Francisco 49ers DEF, San Francisco 49ers 11/12/09, Time: 12:33 pm |
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Cold |
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The Niners have no interceptions in their past three games and have averaged just two sacks over that span. |
| Analysis: |
After a strong start to the season, this defense has become an average fantasy outfit at best. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Frank Gore RB, San Francisco 49ers 11/12/09, Time: 12:28 pm |
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Hot |
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Gore caught five passes for the second straight game on Sunday and the third time this season. He has also scored in four of the five games in which he started and finished. |
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Gore is an every-week fantasy starter right now, regardless of format (but depending on the rest of your roster, of course). (SportsBuff.com) |
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Greg Olsen TE, Chicago Bears 11/12/09, Time: 12:27 pm |
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The Niners have allowed at least six catches to every tight end that has seen at least eight targets against them. Olsen, however, has only drawn that many targets once all year. |
| Analysis: |
Olsen is OK to plug in for fantasy owners who choose to own just a single tight end, but his matchup isn't strong against a D that has allowed just one touchdown to tight ends all year. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Johnny Knox WR, Chicago Bears 11/12/09, Time: 12:22 pm |
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Cold |
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Knox hasn't produced 45 yards in a game since his breakthrough Week 2 performance. |
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The rookie always carries big-play potential, but he's not realizing that potential often enough to offer strong fantasy value. He's the fourth or fifth option in a pass offense that isn't exactly dynamic. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Matt Forte RB, Chicago Bears 11/12/09, Time: 12:17 pm |
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Cold |
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Forte has caught four passes or more in five of seven games since the opener. |
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Good thing, because that's about the only thing propping up his value in PPR leagues. In formats that don't count receptions, it's hard to find reasons to start Forte barring a terrific matchup. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jay Cutler QB, Chicago Bears 11/12/09, Time: 12:16 pm |
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Cutler faces a Niners defense tonight that hasn't intercepted a pass in three games but has allowed three of the past six opposing quarterbacks to go for 300 yards. Two of those who didn't were Kyle Boller and Vince Young. |
| Analysis: |
Although Cutler can be a bit inconsistent, he's a solid fantasy starter this week against San Francisco and gives owners a decent chance at a couple of touchdowns in pretty much any game. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Hakeem Nicks WR, N.Y. Giants Giants 11/12/09, Time: 11:47 am |
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Probable |
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According to the Newark Star Ledger, Nicks (undisclosed) did not practice on Wednesday. |
| Analysis: |
No reason was given for Nicks' absence, but since the Giants are on a bye week this does not seem to be a big concern. (SportsBuff.com0 |
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Muhsin Muhammad WR, Carolina Panthers 11/12/09, Time: 11:44 am |
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Probable |
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| News: |
According to the Charlotte Observer, updating a previous item, Muhammad (knee) is expected to return to the lineup this week against Atlanta. |
| Analysis: |
Muhammad has missed the last two games with this injury, and is not a good fantasy option even when healthy. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Marion Barber RB, Dallas Cowboys 11/12/09, Time: 11:22 am |
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Probable |
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| News: |
According to NFL.con, Barber (left thumb) participated fully in Wednesday's practice. |
| Analysis: |
Barber may be close to 100% for Sunday's game against Green Bay after dealing with a quad issue as well as this thumb injury this season. (SportsBuff.com0 |
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Matt Hasselbeck QB, Seattle Seahawks 11/12/09, Time: 11:20 am |
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Probable |
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| News: |
According to the Seattle Times, Hasselbeck (right shoulder) was limited during Wednesday's practice. |
| Analysis: |
The team will likely limit Hasselbeck's practice work to make sure he's ready to go for Sunday against Arizona. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Roddy White WR, Atlanta Falcons 11/12/09, Time: 11:18 am |
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Probable |
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| News: |
According to Atlanta Falcons.com, White (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. |
| Analysis: |
White played last week after dealing with this injury during the week, so he should be ready for Sunday's game against Carolina. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Steve Breaston WR, Arizona Cardinals 11/12/09, Time: 11:15 am |
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Probable |
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| News: |
According to AZ Cardinals.com, Breaston (right knee) was limited during Wednesday's practice. |
| Analysis: |
Breaston has been following this routine all season, and he should be ready to go for Sunday's game against Seattle. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Lance Moore WR, New Orleans Saints 11/12/09, Time: 11:12 am |
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Questionable |
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| News: |
Moore (ankle) missed Wednesday's practice. |
| Analysis: |
Moore did not play in Week 9 against Carolina, and his status for this week against St. Louis is up in the air. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Michael Clayton WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11/12/09, Time: 11:08 am |
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Questionable |
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Clayton (wrist) was held out of practice on Wednesday. |
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Clayton is not worth a roster spot in most fantasy leagues. (SportsBuff.com) |
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