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 Player: Calvin Johnson WR, Detroit Lions 11/20/08, Time: 5:51 pm
 News: Johnson practiced on Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice due to a quad injury.
 Analysis:

Johnson is expected to start against Tampa Bay on Sunday. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Jason Hanson K, Detroit Lions 11/20/08, Time: 12:51 pm
 News: Hanson is a solid kicker but plays on a team that spends little time in the red-zone. He still has managed 106 fantasy points so far this season.
 Analysis:

Hanson is a decent No. 1 option at kicker for Week 12 against Tampa Bay. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Calvin Johnson WR, Detroit Lions 11/20/08, Time: 12:50 pm
 News: Johnson had six catches for 65 yards and a touchdown last week and has registered a touchdown reception in five of his last six games.
 Analysis:

Johnson is the lone bright spot for the woeful Lions and is a must-start in all formats. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Daunte Culpepper QB, Detroit Lions 11/20/08, Time: 12:47 pm
 News: Culpepper threw for 207 yards in Week 11 with one touchdown, two interceptions and one lost fumble. He also scored a rushing touchdown and was stopped on a two-point conversion attempt.
 Analysis:

Culpepper is one a horrible team and he is new to the system, so search for any other QB. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Brandon Lloyd WR, Chicago Bears 11/20/08, Time: 12:46 pm
 News: Lloyd was back in Week 11 after a long stint on the sidelines with an injury. He caught two balls for 17 in a loss against the Packers.
 Analysis:

Lloyd has had one real big fantasy week and has otherwise been either hurt or very ineffective. There are much better options at WR than Lloyd. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Matt Forte RB, Chicago Bears 11/20/08, Time: 12:44 pm
 News: Forte was relative quiet against the Packers in Week 11. He is still at the top of the RB heap with 189 fantasy points scored.
 Analysis:

Forte should get back to his earlier form with a Week 12 match-up against St. Louis. If Kyle Orton can start and throw the ball with some success then Forte is a good play. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Kyle Orton QB, Chicago Bears 11/20/08, Time: 12:43 pm
 News: Orton threw for only 133 yards in Week 11 and was yanked in favor of Rex Grossman late in the game.
 Analysis:

Monitor his health for Week 12. The Bears play a pretty weak team in St. Louis and if Orton is healthy, he is a decent play at QB. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Calvin Johnson WR, Detroit Lions 11/16/08, Time: 4:43 pm
 Status:
Hot
 News: Johnson scored for the fifth time in six weeks and had 64 yards against Carolina.
 Analysis:

Here's one thing you can say about Matt Millen - he kept trying until he got it right. Johnson was the fourth wide receiver he selected in the first round and he is a stud. Now, if the Lions could field a competent team around him. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Kevin Smith RB, Detroit Lions 11/16/08, Time: 4:41 pm
 Status:
Hot
 News: Smith had another effective running day for the Lions. He ran for 112 yards on 24 carries against the Panthers.
 Analysis:

With the Lions brass finally coming to their senses and giving the young fella the ball, Smith is producing. He has 208 yards over the last two weeks and has scored five times this season. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Daunte Culpepper QB, Detroit Lions 11/16/08, Time: 4:39 pm
 Status:
Cold
 News: Culpepper was once again not great for the Lions. He did throw for a TD and run another in, but he was intercepted twice and threw for 207 yards.
 Analysis:

It's hard to believe that it was just five years ago that Culpepper threw for 39 TD's with the Vikings. He's been with four teams since then and is simply not a very effective QB. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Brandon Lloyd WR, Chicago Bears 11/16/08, Time: 3:57 pm
 Status:
Cold
 News: Lloyd returned the field for the Bears against Green Bay but was limited to just two catches for 17 yards.
 Analysis:

It may take Lloyd a few weeks before he is right again and able to put up big numbers like he did at the beginning of the season. Of course, a healthy Kyle Orton would be of assistance as well. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Matt Forte RB, Chicago Bears 11/16/08, Time: 3:56 pm
 Status:
Hot
 News: Despite his team being blown out, Forte was productive yet again. He ran for 64 yards and received for another 45.
 Analysis:

Forte has been a steal for many fantasy teams. Even when he doesn't score, he sees the ball a lot and is getting more receptions. He has just enough wiggle to make some would-be tacklers miss and is strong enough to run over others. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Kyle Orton QB, Chicago Bears 11/16/08, Time: 3:52 pm
 Status:
Cold
 News: Orton returned a few weeks earlier than expected from a high ankle sprain and was ineffective against the Packers. He connected on just 50% of his 26 passes and fumbled.
 Analysis:

Orton had been a highly effective QB in the weeks prior to his injury, but any slight deviation was enough to throw him into a mess in Lambeau Field. Rex Grossman came in for some mop up duty, but Orton should be back on the field next week against the Rams. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Brandon Lloyd WR, Chicago Bears 11/16/08, Time: 10:47 am
 News: Brandon Lloyd is officially active today for the first time in weeks. He's no fantasy option for today but could have a chance to reestablish himself for future weeks. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Brandon Lloyd WR, Chicago Bears 11/16/08, Time: 9:40 am
 News: Brandon Lloyd is expected to play today after missing four games with a knee injury. Fantasy owners shouldn't consider him for today, but he offered some value before his injury. It's possible he could emerge as a fringe option for the end of the fantasy schedule. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Kyle Orton QB, Chicago Bears 11/16/08, Time: 8:28 am
 News: The Bears will get Kyle Orton back today, but fantasy owners shouldn't reinstall him just yet. Orton faces a Packers defense that has allowed league lows in completion rate (51.5) and passer rating (58.8) and leads the league in interceptions. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Dewayne White DE, Detroit Lions 11/16/08, Time: 8:25 am
 News: The Lions will be without both starting defensive ends today. IDP owners who regularly use Dewayne White will have to seek out a replacement, and the young guys charged with replacing him won't offer that help. The further weakening of an already weak pass rush will only help Jake Delhomme and the Panthers pass offense. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Brandon Lloyd WR, Chicago Bears 11/14/08, Time: 11:23 am
 News: Lloyd has missed the last five games due to injury and may return to the line-up in Week 11 in Green Bay.
 Analysis:

Lloyd had a great start to the season but has been slowed by injury. Chicago could very much use some receiving help but Lloyd would be a risky play because of the Green Bay cornerback play. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Rex Grossman QB, Chicago Bears 11/14/08, Time: 11:21 am
 News: Grossman will start if Orton is unable to go in Week 11. Grossman has been inconsistent during his return to the starting line-up.
 Analysis:

Grossman should stay on your bench. If the Bears were to win with Grossman under center, it would likely be due to the success of the running game. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Kyle Orton QB, Chicago Bears 11/14/08, Time: 11:20 am
 News: Orton did practice on Thursday but with a noticeable limp and a heavily taped ankle. Monitor his progress on Friday to determine if he will start Sunday.
 Analysis:

Orton has been a solid fantasy QB to date. If he is able to play, he would be considered a No. 2 QB because the team is likely to try and run the ball as much as possible. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Kyle Orton QB, Chicago Bears 11/13/08, Time: 7:49 am
 Status:
Probable
 News: Orton practiced in full on Wednesday and there is a very good chance that he will be the Bears' starting quarterback against Green Bay in Week 11.
 Analysis:

Orton suffered an ankle injury two weeks ago and missed the Bears' Week 10 loss to the Titans. Green Bay makes for a tough match up for Orton so if he starts, consider him a QB2 option. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Daunte Culpepper QB, Detroit Lions 11/13/08, Time: 7:35 am
 News: Culpepper will remain the starting quarterback for the Lions in their Week 11 game against Carolina.
 Analysis:

Culpepper completed only five out of ten passes for 104 yards and one interception against Jacksonville last Sunday. Culpepper does not have a good matchup and should not be started against the Panthers. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Kevin Smith RB, Detroit Lions 11/11/08, Time: 2:01 pm
 News: Smith had a nice statistical day in Week 10 with 96 yards rushing and 27 yards receiving and scored a touchdown.
 Analysis:

Look for Smith to get the bulk of the carries for the rest of the season as the Lions try to build towards next season. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Calvin Johnson WR, Detroit Lions 11/11/08, Time: 1:59 pm
 News: Johnson caught two balls for 92 yards in Week 10. He is one of the lone bright spots for the Lions offense.
 Analysis:

Look for Johnson to continue to rack up points but do not be surprised if opposing teams start triple-teaming him. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Daunte Culpepper QB, Detroit Lions 11/11/08, Time: 1:57 pm
 News: Culpepper had only 104 yards passing in Week 10 and most of those yards came off one bomb to Calvin Johnson. He was also picked off once.
 Analysis:

Culpepper is likely to find himself back in the unemployment line sooner than later. The only thing that could make Culpepper a decent play is if he is a quick study with the playbook in Detroit. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Greg Olsen TE, Chicago Bears 11/11/08, Time: 1:40 pm
 News: Olsen caught five passes for 40 yards in Week 10. Olsen has to share catches from the TE position but has garnered a few more looks in the past few weeks.
 Analysis:

The Packers are hurting in the middle of the field with the loss of Nick Barnett so look for Olsen to have a good game. His productivity will depend on who starts at QB. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Matt Forte RB, Chicago Bears 11/11/08, Time: 1:38 pm
 News: Forte only managed 72 yards rushing in Week 10 but he also registered 54 yards receiving and caught a touchdown pass.
 Analysis:

Forte should have a nice game against Green Bay. The Packers gave up huge yardage last week and Forte runs a lot like Adrian Peterson. Consider him a must-start in all formats. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Kyle Orton QB, Chicago Bears 11/11/08, Time: 1:35 pm
 News: Orton says he is optimistic about his chances of playing in Week 11 in Green Bay. Orton sat out last weekend with a high ankle sprain suffered in Week 9.
 Analysis:

If Orton can go, he is a decent play. He was amassing some pretty impressive fantasy numbers before the ankle injury. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Calvin Johnson WR, Detroit Lions 11/09/08, Time: 7:09 pm
 Status:
Hot
 News: Although Johnson did not get into the endzone for the first time in five weeks, he did haul in two passes for 92 yards.
 Analysis:

Johnson is proof that you can have a terrible QB and still be a productive receiver. He is a clear building block for the Lions and after drafting four receivers in the first round in the last decade, it looks like they finally got it right. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Kevin Smith RB, Detroit Lions 11/09/08, Time: 7:07 pm
 Status:
Hot
 News: Smith had a nice day against the Jaguars. He ran for 96 yards and a TD.
 Analysis:

It's about time that the Lions gave Smith the rock consistently. He has five TD's on the season and seeing as the Lions have already been mathematically eliminated from the Playoffs (OK, well, maybe not mathematically), they should see what their young players can do. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Drew Stanton QB, Detroit Lions 11/09/08, Time: 7:06 pm
 Status:
Steady
 News: Stanton looked decent in mop up duty of a fourth quarter blowout. He went 6-for-8 with 94 yards and a TD.
 Analysis:

At this point, the Lions should be encouraged by any player - other than Calvin Johnson - putting up numbers. Stanton, a rookie from Michigan State, may get an opportunity to play more in the near future. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Daunte Culpepper QB, Detroit Lions 11/09/08, Time: 7:04 pm
 Status:
Cold
 News: Culpepper looked old and rusty in his first start as a Lion. He went 5-for-10 for 104 yards and an interception.
 Analysis:

Culpepper was benched in the fourth quarter when the game was out of hand. Because Drew Stanton showed something (anything!) in the fourth quarter, he may get the start next week against the Panthers. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Greg Olsen TE, Chicago Bears 11/09/08, Time: 6:59 pm
 Status:
Steady
 News: Olsen had a decent game with five catches for 40 yards against the Titans.
 Analysis:

Olsen is working his way into being a starting fantasy tight end. He has some moves after he catches the ball and seems to be redeeming himself for his two-fumble game earlier in the season against the Panthers. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Devin Hester WR, Chicago Bears 11/09/08, Time: 6:57 pm
 Status:
Steady
 News: Hester had a productive day with four catches for 54 yards. He also had 112 return yards.
 Analysis:

Hester will never be a great receiver, but he made good even with Rex Grossman throwing the passes. Hester has yet to return a kick for a TD, which shows how amazing his first two years in the league were. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Matt Forte RB, Chicago Bears 11/09/08, Time: 6:53 pm
 Status:
Hot
 News: Forte had a solid game against the Titans. He had 72 yards on the ground and 54 yards with a touchdown through the air.
 Analysis:

Forte is really the only Bear worth owning and playing. He gets the ball consistently and makes good on his opportunities. Keep starting him. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Rex Grossman QB, Chicago Bears 11/09/08, Time: 6:50 pm
 Status:
Steady
 News: Grossman was not horrible against a top notch Titan defense. He only gave the ball up once and looked a bit better in the pocket.
 Analysis:

The final stats are not pretty: 173 yards on 20-for-37, but he did score two TD's (one passing, one rushing). I'd be hard pressed to find a worse fantasy QB, but that doesn't mean I can't like Grossman. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Kevin Smith RB, Detroit Lions 11/09/08, Time: 11:43 am
 News: The unexpected deactivation of MLB Mike Peterson by the Jaguars only strengthens the case for Kevin Smith as a fantasy starter this week. The Jaguars will also be without starting tackle John Henderson on defense, and Cincy's Cedric Benson surpassed 100 yards against them last week anyway. Plus, the Lions might actually stick with the run for once to help out new starting quarterback Daunte Culpepper. Then again, they are the Lions. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Kyle Orton QB, Chicago Bears 11/09/08, Time: 11:31 am
 News: Kyle Orton is the third quarterback for the Bears today, leaving the starting job to Rex Grossman. Good news for those starting the Tennessee defense. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Charles Tillman DB, Chicago Bears 11/09/08, Time: 8:46 am
 News: CB Charles Tillman was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable because of the shoulder injury that caused him to miss a game. His status doesn?t appear to have changed from last week, though, when he started against the Lions. Go ahead and play him. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Kyle Orton QB, Chicago Bears 11/09/08, Time: 8:45 am
 News: Although Kyle Orton was clinging to hope this week that he might be able to play today, he?s doubtful for the game. Rex Grossman?s presence should only make owners of the Titans defense happier. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Daunte Culpepper QB, Detroit Lions 11/09/08, Time: 8:14 am
 News: We'll see Daunte Culpepper under center today for the first time since Week 12 of last season. His big arm could be a nice fit with Calvin Johnson, one of the league's biggest and most physically gifted receivers. Starting Culpepper right away in fantasy, though, would be risky at best. He has had less than a week to get to know his new offense, plays behind a less-than-stellar line and has played just 18 games over the past three seasons. Johnson remains a solid starter, though. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Charles Tillman DB, Chicago Bears 11/08/08, Time: 11:55 am
 Status:
Questionable
 News: Tillman practiced on a limited basis this week and is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Titans.
 Analysis:

He carried the same status into last week's game and started. Expect him to be in there this week. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Kevin Smith RB, Detroit Lions 11/08/08, Time: 11:53 am
 News: The team has yet to name its starting quarterback for Week 10 officially, but it will be without Dan Orlovsky. The choice apparently comes down to a first-time starter (Drew Stanton) and a veteran who spent all off-season after the first half of this year at home (Daunte Culpepper).
 Analysis:

Such a situation at quarterback could finally drive the team to give Smith a real workload in the running game. He's a decent starting option against a disappointing Jaguars defense that let Cedric Benson go for 100 yards last week. Smith has scored in three of the past five games. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Dan Orlovsky QB, Detroit Lions 11/08/08, Time: 11:50 am
 Status:
Out
 News: Coach Rod Marinelli finally announced on Friday that Orlovsky will miss Sunday's game against Jacksonville. He did not, however, reveal who will start in Orlovsky's place.
 Analysis:

It's silly that Marinelli thinks his team will gain some advantage by keeping the Jags guessing about whether they'll have to defend against Daunte Culpepper or Drew Stanton. If the team really doesn't know yet who will start, there'd be no harm in saying that. As for Orlovsky, we might find out later in the week if he'll be done for the year. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Kyle Orton QB, Chicago Bears 11/06/08, Time: 12:10 pm
 Status:
Questionable
 News: The AP has reported that Orton says he isn't ruling out being able to play this week. He sprained his right ankle against the Lions last Sunday.
 Analysis:

Unless that ankle is really feeling pretty good by Sunday, it doesn't seem like the Bears would be too smart to play him. Even if they do, Tennessee is not a matchup that fantasy owners should test. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Mike Furrey WR, Detroit Lions 11/05/08, Time: 3:45 pm
 News: Furrey had four catches for 40 yards in Week 9 in Chicago and has gotten some of the passes that were thrown to Roy Williams before he was traded to Dallas.
 Analysis:

Furrey will also benefit from the addition of Culpepper. He has always had the ability to run good routes and keep the chains moving. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Calvin Johnson WR, Detroit Lions 11/05/08, Time: 3:43 pm
 News: Johnson has a touchdown in four straight games and seems oblivious to the revolving door that has become the QB position in Detroit. He is a must-play in any format.
 Analysis:

Johnson could benefit greatly from the addition of Culpepper to the Lions offense. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Daunte Culpepper QB, Detroit Lions 11/05/08, Time: 3:42 pm
 News: Culpepper passed his physical on Tuesday and is officially a Lion. He could make his first start as early as this week against Jacksonville.
 Analysis:

A Culpepper to Calvin Johnson hook-up is what everyone in Detroit is expecting. Remember, this is a winless team playing a tough Jacksonville pass defense so be cautious if you consider starting him in Week 10. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Kyle Orton QB, Chicago Bears 11/05/08, Time: 3:35 pm
 News: The MRI results showed no permanent damage to the ankle of Orton. He is expected to miss 3-4 weeks.
 Analysis:

Orton showed signs of being a reliable fantasy QB before his injury. He will get every chance to get his job back once he is healthy. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Rex Grossman QB, Chicago Bears 11/05/08, Time: 3:33 pm
 News: Sexy Rexy is back under center for the Bears but that does not mean he needs to be in your line-up. Grossman will have his hands full with the Titans this week.
 Analysis:

Kyle Orton is expected to miss 3-4 weeks with a high ankle sprain and Grossman will do his best to keep Chicago competitive. He is a very risky play until you find out which Rex shows up on Sunday. (SportsBuff.com)

  
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