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 Player: Reggie Bush RB, New Orleans Saints 11/20/08, Time: 6:46 am
 Status:
Questionable
 News: Bush, who is coming back from a knee injury, was limited in practice on Wednesday.
 Analysis:

Bush remains questionable to play in Week 12 against the Packers. However, the game is on Monday so Bush will have an extra day to rest the knee. Stay tuned. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Marques Colston WR, New Orleans Saints 11/20/08, Time: 6:44 am
 News: Colston was limited in practice on Wednesday as he continues to rest a sore knee.
 Analysis:

Colston played last week despite being limited in practice all week and is expected to be in the starting lineup aganist the Packers on Sunday. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Drew Brees QB, New Orleans Saints 11/19/08, Time: 10:39 am
 News: Brees is racking up fantasy yards at a break-neck pace but this week the very aggressive Green Bay defense comes to town. It is a prime time game and Brees seems to shine in bigger games.
 Analysis:

Consider him a decent play to No. 1 QB but with some reservations. The return of Reggie Bush should open the field some for Brees. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Deuce McAllister RB, New Orleans Saints 11/19/08, Time: 10:35 am
 News: McAllister has scored a touchdown in three straight games. The return of Reggie Bush will cut into his playing time.
 Analysis:

Consider Deuce a low-end No. 2 option as he will likely only see action in short yardage situations and when his team is near the goal line. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Pierre Thomas RB, New Orleans Saints 11/19/08, Time: 10:34 am
 News: Thomas had 144 yards of total offense in Week 11 against Kansas City and was the beneficiary of a lot of work with Reggie Bush on the shelf.
 Analysis:

Thomas will likely see less action with the return of Reggie Bush. Thomas will be used in spot-situations and is a low-end No. 2 option at best. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Lance Moore RB, New Orleans Saints 11/19/08, Time: 10:32 am
 News: Moore has scored a touchdown in two consecutive games and has had over 75 yards receiving in three straight games.
 Analysis:

Consider Moore a risky play because he plays against a very aggressive Green Bay secondary that has shut down many top-end receivers. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Marques Colston WR, New Orleans Saints 11/16/08, Time: 6:18 pm
 News: Colston had three catches for 30 yards on Sunday against the Chiefs.
 Analysis:

A very disappointing day for Colston, who was coming of a seven catch, 140 yard game last week. Colston was expected to produce better results against a weak Kansas City defense. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Deuce McAllister RB, New Orleans Saints 11/16/08, Time: 6:15 pm
 News: McAllister had only 18 yards on eight carries but found the end zone in a 30-20 win over the Chiefs on Sunday.
 Analysis:

Pierre Thomas saw the majority of the carries for the Saints against Kansas City. With Reggie Bush expected to be back in Week 12 against the Packers, McAllister should return back to your bench. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Jeremy Shockey TE, New Orleans Saints 11/16/08, Time: 6:12 pm
 News: Shockey had six catches for 39 yards on Sunday against the Chiefs.
 Analysis:

It was nice to see Shockey once again record over five catches but the yardage is still disappointing. Shockey has not had a good year with the Saints and should be benched next week against the Packers if you have a better option. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Lance Moore WR, New Orleans Saints 11/16/08, Time: 4:11 pm
 Status:
Hot
 News: Moore had another outstanding game against the Chiefs. He caught eight balls for 102 yards and a TD.
 Analysis:

Moore has gone from a who dat to a must have. He now has 52 catches and TD's in three straight games. People worried that Marques Colston and Jeremy Shockey would eat into his opportunities should be calmed. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Pierre Thomas RB, New Orleans Saints 11/16/08, Time: 4:09 pm
 Status:
Hot
 News: Thomas got the majority of the work for the Saints against Kansas City and was productive. He ran for 88 yards and a score and hauled in four passes for 56 yards.
 Analysis:

Thomas has been effective when given an opportunity, but has been buried behind Deuce McAllister and Reggie Bush for the majority of the season. Thomas should get more opportunities in the rest of the season. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Drew Brees QB, New Orleans Saints 11/16/08, Time: 4:07 pm
 Status:
Steady
 News: Despite his team scoring 30 points, Brees had just one TD and 266 yards. He was also picked off once.
 Analysis:

Brees has three less than stellar games (this one, against the Panthers, and earlier in the season against the Redskins) and all of them have come on the road. Dome passers are usually less effective in the outdoors (see, Peyton Manning this season). (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Reggie Bush RB, New Orleans Saints 11/16/08, Time: 11:22 am
 News: As expected, Reggie Bush is inactive today. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Matt Spaeth TE, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/16/08, Time: 10:35 am
 News: TE Matt Spaeth will start in place of the injured Heath Miller today. He's a solid sleeper option against a generous Chargers pass defense for anyone in search of a starter. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Jeremy Shockey TE, New Orleans Saints 11/16/08, Time: 10:10 am
 News: Jeremy Shockey is reportedly out of favor in New Orleans, losing passing looks to Billy Miller. Pro Football Weekly reports that the team trusts Miller more in the 2-minute offense and that he has a better grasp of the playbook. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: LaMarr Woodley LB, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/16/08, Time: 8:03 am
 News: LaMarr Woodley will be back on the field for the Steelers today after missing last week's game with a calf injury. His pass-rush ability will be welcome against the league's highest-scoring pass offense in San Diego. Woodley is only an OK IDP this week, though, as the Chargers have allowed just 12 sacks all season. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Reggie Bush RB, New Orleans Saints 11/15/08, Time: 12:39 pm
 Status:
Out
 News: Despite early optimism for a return this week, Bush will miss another game because of the knee he had surgery on. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Marques Colston WR, New Orleans Saints 11/15/08, Time: 12:33 pm
 Status:
Probable
 News: Colston practiced on a limited basis for the third straight day on Friday but is listed as probably for Week 11 against the Chargers.
 Analysis:

Colston has a favorable match up against the Chiefs and should be started in all leagues. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Drew Brees QB, New Orleans Saints 11/12/08, Time: 12:20 pm
 News: Brees threw for over 400 yards for the second time this season in Week 10, and attempted an amazing 58 attempts in the loss in Atlanta.
 Analysis:

Brees is a fantasy stud. Barring an injury, you should play him in all formats for the rest of the year. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Marques Colston WR, New Orleans Saints 11/12/08, Time: 12:18 pm
 News: Much like last season, Colston was injured early in the season and seems to be coming on as the season progresses. In Week 10, Colston caught seven passes for 140 yards.
 Analysis:

Consider Colston a No. 1 receiver this week as the Saints play the Chiefs. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Reggie Bush RB, New Orleans Saints 11/12/08, Time: 12:16 pm
 News: Bush is expecting to play in Week 11 against Kansas City. He has been out for three weeks with an injured knee.
 Analysis:

Keep an eye on Bush in practice this week. If he is on the field he is a must-play against a terrible Kansas City team. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Willie Parker RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/12/08, Time: 8:07 am
 Status:
Probable
 News: Parker will return to practice on Wednesday and is expected to start Sunday in Week 11 against San Diego.
 Analysis:

Parker is likely to see the bulk of the carries over Mewelde Moore and should be considered a RB2 against the Chargers. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Heath Miller TE, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/12/08, Time: 8:03 am
 Status:
Out
 News: Miller will not play in Week 11 against the Chargers as he has been ruled out with an ankle injury.
 Analysis:

Miller will miss his second straight game and remains questionable for the Steelers' Week 12 game against the Bengals. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: LaMarr Woodley LB, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/12/08, Time: 7:57 am
 Status:
Questionable
 News: Woodley is expected to return to practice on Thursday.
 Analysis:

Woodley missed the Steelers' game against the Colts in Week 10 with a calf injury but looks likely to return to action against the Chargers. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Lance Moore WR, New Orleans Saints 11/09/08, Time: 5:34 pm
 Status:
Hot
 News: Moore continues to be a solid WR play. He had six receptions for 76 yards and a TD.
 Analysis:

Moore has four TD's and at least 75 yards in four of his last six games. He has made for an excellent waiver wire add and should remain a good flex option the rest of the way. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Marques Colston WR, New Orleans Saints 11/09/08, Time: 5:32 pm
 Status:
Hot
 News: Colston had a day reminiscent of 2007 with seven catches for 140 yards.
 Analysis:

For owners who drafted Colston in the early going, they have not received much for their faith. Colston still has half a season to do some damage. Play him. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Deuce McAllister RB, New Orleans Saints 11/09/08, Time: 5:28 pm
 Status:
Cold
 News: McAllister had just 18 yards on five carries against the Falcons.
 Analysis:

It was McAllister's quietest day since Week Five. He had been a decent start until this week, but the Saints got behind and had to rely on the pass. That means little action for Deuce. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Drew Brees QB, New Orleans Saints 11/09/08, Time: 5:25 pm
 Status:
Steady
 News: Brees had his biggest yardage day of the year with 422 yards. He added two TD's but had three interceptions.
 Analysis:

The Saints went away from the running game even more than usual in trying to come back against the Falcons. Brees put up 58 passes. He is the best QB option at this time. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Willie Parker RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/09/08, Time: 11:36 am
 News: NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that the shoulder injury that will keep Willie Parker out today is a torn labrum. His status for next week is in doubt as well. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: LaMarr Woodley LB, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/09/08, Time: 8:52 am
 News: LB LaMarr Woodley was limited all week by a calf injury that he carried into the Monday night game. Woodley is expected to play through it. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Ben Roethlisberger QB, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/09/08, Time: 8:09 am
 News: Barring some sort of setback in warmups today, Ben Roethlisberger will be under center for the Steelers. His banged-up right shoulder, though, as well as an injured right thumb could threaten to take him off the field at any point. Add the injuries to the matchup with a Colts defense that has allowed just two touchdown passes all year, and you should go in a different direction at quarterback today. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Marques Colston WR, New Orleans Saints 11/09/08, Time: 8:06 am
 News: Marques Colston had an extra week to rest his surgically repaired thumb, thanks to the bye, and says that he has full confidence in it now. He says he'll play a bigger role on offense this week and is worth taking a shot on against the Falcons today. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Willie Parker RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/09/08, Time: 6:59 am
 News: RB Willie Parker will almost definitely not be on the field today, leaving the starting job to Mewelde Moore. Moore is a good fantasy option against a Colts defense that can be generous on run defense. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Willie Parker RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/08/08, Time: 11:41 am
 Status:
Doubtful
 News: Parker missed practice all week with a mysterious injured shoulder that no one felt the need to announce publicly until midweek. He is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game.
 Analysis:

That returns Mewelde Moore to the status of good fantasy starter. The Colts have gotten better against the run since their Week 4 bye, but they let the Patriots go for 4.4 a carry last week. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Ben Roethlisberger QB, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/08/08, Time: 11:36 am
 News: Roethlisberger returned to practice on Friday despite his hurting shoulder. He is listed as probable for the matchup with the Colts.
 Analysis:

He's still not a good fantasy choice against an Indy defense that has allowed just two touchdown passes all year. The Colts' Tampa 2 system makes it less important that Indy will be without both starting corners. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Reggie Bush RB, New Orleans Saints 11/06/08, Time: 11:25 am
 Status:
Doubtful
 News: Bush probably won't play this week in Atlanta but expects to be back for the Chiefs in Week 11.
 Analysis:

"Thank goodness," say his owners. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Deuce McAllister RB, New Orleans Saints 11/04/08, Time: 12:46 pm
 News: McAllister got the bulk of the carries in Week 8 in England. As long as he is available and as long as Reggie Bush remains sidelined with a knee injury, he is a good option at RB.
 Analysis:

McAllister is waiting to see what happens with his pending disciplinary issues stemming from the masking agent issue. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Jeremy Shockey TE, New Orleans Saints 11/04/08, Time: 12:39 pm
 News: Shockey was very quiet in England in Week 8. He caught only one ball and had said that he thought he may have tried to return too soon from his sports hernia.
 Analysis:

Keep an eye on Shockey. He is a huge difference maker when he is in the game, but he may be a game time decision on Sunday. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Drew Brees QB, New Orleans Saints 11/04/08, Time: 12:33 pm
 News: Drew Brees looks to get back on task in Week 10. The Saints travel to Atlanta in a game that should feature a ton of offense.
 Analysis:

Brees has had over 300 yards passing in all but two games, so far this season. Look for him to have a nice statistical game on Sunday. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Heath Miller TE, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/04/08, Time: 6:37 am
 News: Miller caught nary a pass in the Monday night victory at Washington. It was the fourth time this season that he put up two or fewer catches. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Hines Ward WR, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/04/08, Time: 6:34 am
 News: Ward caught three passes for 39 yards in Monday night's victory. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Santonio Holmes WR, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/04/08, Time: 6:33 am
 News: Holmes returned from his one-game team suspension with three catches for 30 yards and a touchdown on Monday night.
 Analysis:

These numbers have been pretty typical for Holmes this season, less than what most expected from a player who seemed to be on the rise. He's a No. 3-caliber fantasy receiver at this point. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Nate Washington WR, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/04/08, Time: 6:06 am
 News: Washington led the Steelers with 59 receiving yards on Monday night. He caught two passes, including a 50-yarder.
 Analysis:

Washington's value comes entirely from big plays, which makes him a risky fantasy play at best. He doesn't get the ball enough to boast PPR value and doesn't offer much in general if he doesn't happen to reach the end zone. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Mewelde Moore RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/04/08, Time: 6:05 am
 Status:
Cold
 News: With Willie Parker back on the field, Moore carried just four times for minus-2 yards on Monday night. He did catch three passes for 45 yards, though.
 Analysis:

It was expected that Moore would garner a bit more of the rushing load, especially because Pittsburgh coaches had espoused wariness for giving Parker too much work right away. Apparently they were lying, and Moore loses pretty much all fantasy value. He's only worth keeping around if you have a deep bench, in case Parker gets hurt again. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Willie Parker RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/04/08, Time: 6:02 am
 News: Parker returned to the lineup after missing four games with a sprained knee and carried 21 times for 70 yards and a touchdown.
 Analysis:

For anyone who was wondering if Mewelde Moore earned a larger share of carries with his work in Parker's absence, the answer is apparently no. Parker should once again be a regular fantasy starter. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Ben Roethlisberger QB, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/04/08, Time: 5:59 am
 Status:
Questionable
 News: Big Ben came out of Monday night's win at halftime because of an injured right shoulder. X-rays were negative, and Coach Mike Tomlin reportedly said his starter could have returned if needed.
 Analysis:

It seems like Roethlisberger, who has had trouble with his throwing shoulder for most of the season, will probably start in Week 10 against the Colts. The constant pounding on the shoulder, though, could be a reason to sit him against a Colts defense that has allowed just one touchdown pass over the past three weeks. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Byron Leftwich QB, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/04/08, Time: 5:50 am
 News: Leftwich completed seven of 10 passes for 129 yards and a touchdown in relief of Ben Roethlisberger on Monday night.
 Analysis:

Coach Mike Tomlin reportedly said after the game that his starter could have returned if needed despite an ailing right shoulder. Thus, it would seem likely that Roethlisberger will return for the Week 10 matchup with the Colts. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Santonio Holmes WR, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/02/08, Time: 8:58 am
 News: WR Santonio Holmes will be back in the starting lineup for the Steelers on Monday night and should certainly be motivated to perform well. He was deactivated a week ago following drug possession charges and then watched his team lose a close game at home to the Giants. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Willie Parker RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/02/08, Time: 8:50 am
 News: Willie Parker should be back on the field Monday night for the Steelers, but Mewelde Moore is still expected to get plenty of work. Combine the uncertain work split with a matchup against Washington -- which has allowed 3.8 yards per carry and just four rushing touchdowns all season and hasn't let an opponent score 20 points since Week 4 -- and neither Parker nor Moore looks like a safe bet this week. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Troy Polamalu DB, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/02/08, Time: 5:46 am
 News: Troy Polamalu's first child, a boy named Paisos, arrived on Friday. That means the Steelers strong safety will be on hand Monday night when the Steelers travel to Washington. Proceed as usual with Polamalu in IDP lineups. (SportsBuff.com)
  
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