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Brian Westbrook RB, Philadelphia Eagles 11/20/08, Time: 6:01 pm |
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Questionable |
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Westbrook sat out of practice on Thursday to rest his sprained ankle and sore ribs. |
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Westbrook has not played well lately and is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jared Allen DE, Minnesota Vikings 11/20/08, Time: 5:49 pm |
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Questionable |
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Allen did not practice on Thursday due to an injured right shoulder. |
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Allen is considering questionable in Week 12 against Jacksonville. (SportsBuff.com)
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Donovan McNabb QB, Philadelphia Eagles 11/19/08, Time: 10:31 am |
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McNabb posted good fantasy numbers in a Week 11 tie against Cincinnati, but was picked off three times and has turned the ball over five times in the last three games. |
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There seems to be no interest from Andy Reid to bench the scuffling McNabb with Kevin Kolb. Consider him a low-end option for Week 12 against Baltimore. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Kevin Curtis WR, Philadelphia Eagles 11/19/08, Time: 10:29 am |
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Curtis has seemed to find his stride since coming back for his surgery for a sports hernia. In Week 11 he caught seven balls for 64 yards in the ugly tie against Cincinnati last week. |
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Curtis is excellent for a PPR league because he is targeted so many times in a game. He is a solid choice at No. 2. (SportsBuff.com) |
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L.J. Smith TE, Philadelphia Eagles 11/19/08, Time: 10:28 am |
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Smith caught a touchdown pass in Week 11 against Cincinnati and with the injuries to Brian Westbrook, has become a bigger option near the goal line. |
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Smith does not get a lot of balls thrown his way but he sure is effective when he gets his hands on one. Look for Smith to be a larger part of the Philadelphia red-zone offense. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Correll Buckhalter RB, Philadelphia Eagles 11/19/08, Time: 10:26 am |
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Buckhalter has gotten a fair amount of work with the injuries to Westbrook. He had a 44 yard pass reception in Week 11 and could get more work in Week 12. |
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Keep him in reserve but do not be surprised if he is more of the featured back in the third-and-passing situation with Westbrook still banged up and facing the Ravens defense. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Brian Westbrook RB, Philadelphia Eagles 11/19/08, Time: 10:25 am |
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Westbrook has been nowhere near as productive as fantasy owners need him to be. He is far from healthy and the Baltimore defense awaits him in Week 12. |
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Westbrook has been reduced to a low-end No. 1 or possibly even a No. 2 option at RB with his less-than-stellar performances in the past three weeks. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Chester Taylor RB, Minnesota Vikings 11/16/08, Time: 4:30 pm |
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Cold |
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After a week in the sun against the Packers last week, Taylor slunk back under than unproductive rock where he has been most of the season. He had 25 yards from scrimmage against Tampa and lost a fumble. |
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Woe is he who started Taylor this week thinking that he had some productivity ahead of him. As the lesser back in a timeshare, Taylor is always a risky play. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Adrian Peterson RB, Minnesota Vikings 11/16/08, Time: 4:28 pm |
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Although Peterson failed to run his streak of 100-yard games to five, he did get 85 yards against a tough Buc defense. |
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Peterson was also held out of the endzone for the first time in four weeks. The Vikings play the Jaguars and Bears in the next two weeks, so running room may be tough to find. Play Peterson anyway. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Gus Frerotte QB, Minnesota Vikings 11/16/08, Time: 4:26 pm |
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Cold |
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Frerotte threw for just 139 yards in the Vikings loss to Tampa Bay. On the plus side, he threw a TD and was not intercepted for the first time in five weeks. |
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Frerotte isn't really doing the Vikings any favors. Should they fall out of the playoff race, they may give Tavaris Jackson another shot. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Kevin Curtis WR, Philadelphia Eagles 11/16/08, Time: 4:17 pm |
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Steady |
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Curtis led the Eagle receivers with seven catches and added 64 yards. |
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Curtis had some great games last year but a number of them came with Jeff Garcia as the Eagle QB. He will likely become one of the leading targets for Donovan McNabb, so he might be a worthy waiver wire pick if he's still available in your league. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Brian Westbrook RB, Philadelphia Eagles 11/16/08, Time: 4:15 pm |
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Westbrook had his third quiet week in a row with just 60 yards rushing and 11 yards receiving against Cincinnati. |
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The Giants game showed that the Eagles are not adept at smash mouth football. Against Cincinnati, Coach Andy Reid went pass wacky, but still came out with just a tie (which is as good as a loss against the Bengals). Westbrook faces the Ravens next week so it might be a good week to sit him. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Donovan McNabb QB, Philadelphia Eagles 11/16/08, Time: 4:13 pm |
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Steady |
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McNabb had a rough game against the uncharacteristically feisty Bengal defense. He gave up three interceptions and a fumble, but did manage to throw for a TD and 338 yards on 58 attempts. |
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This was McNabb's first multi-interception game of the season. Hopefully, it is not a sign of things to come in the second half of the season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jared Allen DE, Minnesota Vikings 11/16/08, Time: 11:09 am |
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Fox's Jay Glazer reports that Jared Allen could face a suspension for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Aaron Rodgers last week. That doesn't affect him at all for this week, but we'll see what happens this week. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Madieu Williams DB, Minnesota Vikings 11/16/08, Time: 11:03 am |
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Despite being listed as doubtful, Madieu Williams is active and playing today for the Vikings. The shoulder makes him a risky IDP option still, though. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jared Allen DE, Minnesota Vikings 11/16/08, Time: 11:02 am |
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As expected, Jared Allen is active and will start today. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Madieu Williams DB, Minnesota Vikings 11/16/08, Time: 8:29 am |
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Madieu Williams will almost definitely miss today's game at Tampa. That takes away a solid IDP option and hurts the Vikings pass defense. (SportsBuff.com) |
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DeSean Jackson WR, Philadelphia Eagles 11/14/08, Time: 11:34 am |
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Jackson has been hampered with a strained groin but has yet to miss a game. The return of Kevin Curtis has cut into his activity but he remains a big play option for the Eagles. |
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Consider Jackson a decent flex option if you must. Philadelphia has struggled to find offense lately and they looked much better earlier in the year when Jackson was posting big numbers. (SportsBuff.com) |
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L.J. Smith TE, Philadelphia Eagles 11/14/08, Time: 11:31 am |
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Smith caught three balls for 36 yards in Week 10 and is a decent check-down receiver for Donovan McNabb. He has good hands and runs good routes. |
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Smith might get a bit more attention this week against the pitiful Bengals. Consider him a solid No. 2 TE. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Correll Buckhalter RB, Philadelphia Eagles 11/14/08, Time: 11:29 am |
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Buckhalter had 21 yards in Week 10 and is not much more than an insurance policy for Brian Westbrook owners. |
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Buckhalter has proven to be a decent back but will remain on the bench for as long as the multi-talented Westbrook remains healthy. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Bernard Berrian WR, Minnesota Vikings 11/11/08, Time: 1:54 pm |
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Berrian was completely shut out in Week 10 against a very aggressive Green Bay defense. He had caught a touchdown pass in the four previous games. |
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Berrian will find the sledding no easier against Tampa Bay. The Tampa Cover 2 defense does allow for more short passes so Berrian is better in PPR leagues. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Gus Frerotte QB, Minnesota Vikings 11/11/08, Time: 1:52 pm |
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Frerotte looked like a rookie at times in Week 10 against Green Bay. He managed only 151 yards passing and threw three interceptions. |
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Look for Frerotte to continue to struggle this week against Tampa. They will try to stop the running game so Frerotte should find a few passing yards. Leave him on your bench this week. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Adrian Peterson RB, Minnesota Vikings 11/11/08, Time: 1:50 pm |
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Peterson had 192 yards rushing and 33 yards receiving in Week 10. He faces a tough task in Week 11 against Tampa Bay. |
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Peterson is the type of player that transcends match-ups. There is no other advice than to start him every game. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Bernard Berrian WR, Minnesota Vikings 11/09/08, Time: 7:32 pm |
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Cold |
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Berrian got shut out against the Packers. He had no catches and did not factor in the offense. |
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The Viking passing attack was off all afternoon and the team was saved by Adrian Peterson. Berrian will return to productivity soon but he makes for a lower echelon WR play. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Chester Taylor RB, Minnesota Vikings 11/09/08, Time: 7:30 pm |
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Taylor was a factor out of the Viking backfield with 29 yards rushing and 84 yards receiving plus a TD. |
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Taylor is like the right-handed hitter in a platoon. He gets the minority of the action but he is a factor in the Viking offense. Play him at your risk, but he can score a TD from time to time. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Adrian Peterson RB, Minnesota Vikings 11/09/08, Time: 7:28 pm |
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Peterson had a great game against the Packers. He rumbled for 190 yards and scored the game-winning TD. |
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After being seen as the savior of fantasy football prior to the season, some owners were worried after Peterson went for just 32 yards against the Saints. He has reeled off four consecutive 100+ yard games and has four TD's in the last three. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Gus Frerotte QB, Minnesota Vikings 11/09/08, Time: 7:26 pm |
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Steady |
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Frerotte had a very uneven day against the Packers. He did score twice, but threw for just 151 yards and was picked off three times. |
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A caretaker QB should not get picked off more than once. Frerotte now has eight interceptions in the last three weeks. He hasn't topped 200 yards in either of his last two games. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jared Allen DE, Minnesota Vikings 11/09/08, Time: 11:24 am |
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DE Jared Allen is officially active today. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jared Allen DE, Minnesota Vikings 11/09/08, Time: 9:13 am |
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As expected, Jared Allen's playing status for today has taken another turn. NFL.com's Adam Schefter reports that although Allen's shoulder is hurt enough to where he would miss most games, the Vikings' right end will give it a go today because of the division matchup with the Packers. Further motivating Allen is the fact that he played poorly in the first meeting with Gree Bay, a performance he dubbed one of the worst of his football career. Normally it wouldn't be a good idea to start a player with such iffy health status, but Allen's production and value comes directly from his highly motivated style. Take a chance on him today. (SportsBuff.com) |
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L.J. Smith TE, Philadelphia Eagles 11/09/08, Time: 8:55 am |
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TE L.J. Smith returned to full practice this week after missing the Seattle game with a concussion. The team?s second tight end, Brent Celek, had a big game in his absence and should continue getting looks, but Smith we regain his starting role. His only value lies in the fact that the Eagles spread the ball around, so anyone is liable to catch a touchdown pass from Donovan McNabb. If you start Smith, you have to do so knowing there?s a real possibility that he?ll catch just one or even zero passes. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jared Allen DE, Minnesota Vikings 11/09/08, Time: 8:49 am |
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Jared Allen?s injured shoulder has presented a tricky situation all week. It appeared early on that he would likely give it a go today, but he entered the weekend listed as ?doubtful.? We?ll watch the Sunday morning reports to see if Allen will take the field, but we can only assume that he?ll miss today?s contest. Brian Robison would see more time in his absence. (SportsBuff.com) |
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L.J. Smith TE, Philadelphia Eagles 11/08/08, Time: 12:16 pm |
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Smith got back to full practice this week after missing the Week 9 contest with a concussion. He is expected to play on Sunday, and his coach has said that he'll reassume the starting role. |
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Brent Celek had a huge day in Smith's absence last week and will probably continue to be a passing-game factor. Nevertheless, Smith's value has always resided in the possbility that he'll catch a TD pass in Philly's spread-it-around offense. If you start Smith, you should always do so knowing that an empty week is just as possible as redeeming any value. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jared Allen DE, Minnesota Vikings 11/08/08, Time: 12:02 pm |
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Doubtful |
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Although Allen has been able to participate in practice on a limited basis, the team has him listed as doubtful for Sunday's matchup with the Packers. |
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It's tough to completely trust the team's reports, based on observations by others that Allen didn't appear to be too restricted in his movements this week. IDP owners should figure that he'll be unavailable, though. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jared Allen DE, Minnesota Vikings 11/06/08, Time: 11:23 am |
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Questionable |
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Sporting News Today reports that Allen says he has a third-degree shoulder sprain, which is the most severe. He also said the team has him listed as not playing, though the reporter noted that Allen was moving his arm fine and wondered whether it was a bit of a ruse to trick the Packers this week. |
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Let's hope we can find out the truth soon enough to start Allen if he'll be available or bench him if he's inactive. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Brian Westbrook RB, Philadelphia Eagles 11/05/08, Time: 3:50 pm |
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Westbrook was relatively quiet in Week 9 against Seattle. He has been great on the ground and solid through the air when he has been healthy. |
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Westbrook is a must-start in all fantasy formats. If the Eagles are to beat the giants, Westbrook must have a big day. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Kevin Curtis WR, Philadelphia Eagles 11/05/08, Time: 3:48 pm |
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Curtis has already become a favorite target of Donovan McNabb. He registered six catches for 83 yards in Week 9. |
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Curtis is only going to get better as time goes on. He is only two games deep into his 2008 season and has shown no ill effects of his sports hernia injury. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Donovan McNabb QB, Philadelphia Eagles 11/05/08, Time: 3:47 pm |
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McNabb has been stellar so far this season and seems to be fully recovered from the blown-out knee from two seasons ago. The Giants come to town on Sunday and McNabb will be tested early. |
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McNabb is still a must-start in all formats. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Gus Frerotte QB, Minnesota Vikings 11/05/08, Time: 3:40 pm |
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Frerotte has been a decent fantasy producer since getting the starting nod in Minnesota. He faces a stout Packer defense this week in a tough NFC North contest. |
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Because the game is in Minnesota, Frerotte might not be a bad play this week. He has been finding Bernard Berrian for long passes in the past few weeks. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Chester Taylor RB, Minnesota Vikings 11/05/08, Time: 3:38 pm |
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Taylor has been involved in a lot of the Minnesota offense. Conventional wisdom says play Adrian Peterson but remember that Taylor is a very capable replacement and a very reliable fantasy point producer. |
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Taylor gets a lot of points on pass receptions. He has much higher status in PPR leagues. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Bernard Berrian WR, Minnesota Vikings 11/05/08, Time: 3:36 pm |
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Berrian only caught two balls in Week 9 but they totaled 104 yards. He will face a tough task this week with Al Harris and Charles Woodson from Green Bay jamming him at the line of scrimmage. |
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Berrian is on a bit of a run. If you play match-ups you will want to sit him. If you play hot receivers you will want to play him. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Brent Celek TE, Philadelphia Eagles 11/02/08, Time: 7:05 pm |
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Steady |
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Celek went from unproductive blocking tight end to featured receiver against the Seahawks. He hauled in six passes for 131 yards. |
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Celek's previous highs were three catches and 28 yards (not in the same game). The second year tight end from Cincinnati got open and Donovan McNabb found him - repeatedly. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Donovan McNabb QB, Philadelphia Eagles 11/02/08, Time: 7:03 pm |
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McNabb bounced back from an early interception to throw for two TD's and 349 yards. |
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The yardage total was his high since Week 1 (361 yards) and it was only the second time he had thrown for multiple TD's since the opening week of the season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Visanthe Shiancoe TE, Minnesota Vikings 11/02/08, Time: 6:57 pm |
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Shiancoe caught another TD against the Texans. It was his fourth of the season. |
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While Shiancoe does not rate as a major piece of the Vikings offense, he makes the most out of his opportunities. He has all of his TD's in the last six games and makes for an above average bye week or injury replacement. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Bernard Berrian WR, Minnesota Vikings 11/02/08, Time: 6:55 pm |
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Berrian caught just two balls against the Texans, but both were for 40+ yards and one was for a TD. |
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Berrian has scored a TD in his last four games and clearly is simpatico with Gus Frerotte. Who woulda thunkit? He has 78 or more yards in each of his last six games and makes for a nice third receiver. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Adrian Peterson RB, Minnesota Vikings 11/02/08, Time: 6:53 pm |
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Peterson had his third straight 100+ yard game. He also scored his sixth TD of the season. |
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Peterson had a quiet week against the Saints three weeks ago, but he has busted out since then. He is no longer in an even platoon with Chester Taylor and looks to add to his legend in the second half of the season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Gus Frerotte QB, Minnesota Vikings 11/02/08, Time: 6:52 pm |
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Steady |
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Frerotte did just enough to win the game and the hearts of fantasy owners. He threw three TD's but had just 182 yards and another interception. |
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The three TD's represented a season high, but Frerotte is not someone you want to trust with your top spot of the lineup. His seven interception to five TD ratio should tell you all you need to know. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Sidney Rice WR, Minnesota Vikings 11/02/08, Time: 11:37 am |
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Sidney Rice is active for the Vikings today and reportedly will start. He has missed three games with injury this season. It's possible that he will take some looks away from Bobby Wade, but he Rice has just three catches despite being available for more than half of Minnesota's games so far. Wade is a much stronger option. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Bobby Wade WR, Minnesota Vikings 11/02/08, Time: 9:01 am |
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Don't overlook Bobby Wade today against the Texans. Wade has caught 24 passes over the past four weeks and faces a weak Texans backfield that figures to be focused on Bernard Berrian. (SportsBuff.com) |
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DeSean Jackson WR, Philadelphia Eagles 11/02/08, Time: 8:40 am |
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The suddenly crowded Eagles receiving corps figures to limit the fantasy prospects of rookie DeSean Jackson. He's expected to start ahead of the returning Reggie Brown today, but Donovan McNabb has appeared to lose some confidence in Jackson because of poor route running. Like Brown, Jackson is a No. 4/possible No. 3 fantasy option. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Reggie Brown WR, Philadelphia Eagles 11/02/08, Time: 8:38 am |
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Reggie Brown is expected to return to the field today but probably won't start at Seattle. He's no more than a fourth fantasy receiver or a possible No. 3 in deep leagues. He did catch 10 passes, though, over the two games in which he has been active this season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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