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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: 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: John Henderson DT, Jacksonville Jaguars 11/16/08, Time: 9:43 am
 News: DT John Henderson will miss his second straight game today, which should make running the ball even easier for the Titans today. They had little trouble the first time they faced the Jaguars anyway. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Matt Jones WR, Jacksonville Jaguars 11/16/08, Time: 6:40 am
 News: Matt Jones will be a game-time decision today because of a thigh bruise. He draws a tough matchup with the Titans and would likely face Cortland Finnegan most of the day, if not the whole day. You'd be better off with another option this week. In case you don't have another attractive one, though, we'll keep an eye on his playing status all morning. (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: Matt Jones WR, Jacksonville Jaguars 11/15/08, Time: 12:35 pm
 Status:
Questionable
 News: Jones missed practice on Friday with a thigh bruise and will be a game-time decision on Sunday.
 Analysis:

He'll have a tough matchup anyway with Tennessee, so you'd probably be better off going in another direction if possible. We'll keep an eye on the situation on Sunday morning, though. (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: Matt Jones WR, Jacksonville Jaguars 11/15/08, Time: 12:09 pm
 Status:
Questionable
 News: Jones missed practice on Friday with a thigh injury and will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Titans.
 Analysis:

Jones has been playing well for Jacksonville this season, recording at least five catches in all but one game but is a risky start this week against Tennessee. He should be benched if you have a better option at wide receiver. (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: Jerry Porter WR, Jacksonville Jaguars 11/11/08, Time: 9:53 am
 News: Porter caught his first touchdown pass of the season in Sunday's victory at Detroit.
 Analysis:

He still caught just two balls total, though, giving him five for the season. Porter needs to get more work before he becomes a viable fantasy starter. If Matt Jones ever actually gets suspended, it could help Porter's cause. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Maurice Jones-Drew RB, Jacksonville Jaguars 11/11/08, Time: 9:16 am
 Status:
Hot
 News: Jones-Drew picked up 70 yards and three touchdowns on his 11 carries against the Lions on Sunday. It marked the fourth time in the past five games that he has found the end zone.
 Analysis:

Jones-Drew has had a disappointing season so far, but the disappointment overshadows the fact that he has scored in six of nine games and is on pace to score more touchdowns than the 15 he notched as a breakout rookie in 2006. This week brings a tough matchup in the Titans, but Jones-drew is a better option than he might seem going forward. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Fred Taylor RB, Jacksonville Jaguars 11/11/08, Time: 9:12 am
 News: Taylor gave notice that he's still alive on Sunday by carrying 18 times for 80 yards in the victory over the Lions.
 Analysis:

He'll have to do more than that to prove worthy of being owned again in fantasy leagues, though. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: David Garrard QB, Jacksonville Jaguars 11/11/08, Time: 9:10 am
 News: Garrard threw for 238 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's win at Detroit. It was the second time in three games that he has tossed a pair of scoring passes.
 Analysis:

Unfortunately for Garrard, Week 11 brings a much tougher matchup in Tennessee. That pair of two-touchdown outings marks the only two times he's done that this year. Conversely, he threw two picks in the first meeting with the Titans. (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: Mike Walker WR, Jacksonville Jaguars 11/09/08, Time: 11:41 am
 News: Despite being well enough to practice this week for the first time in a while, WR Mike Walker is inactive for today's game in Detroit. We'll see if it's just a matter of trying to get him healthier for the rest of the schedule. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Mike Peterson LB, Jacksonville Jaguars 11/09/08, Time: 11:40 am
 News: DT John Henderson was expected to be out for today's game, but the team has also deactivated MLB Mike Peterson. Peterson was sent home midweek for apparent attitude-related issues. This is the final year on his contract, so it wouldn't be surprising if he's done as a starter in Jacksonville. (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: Mike Walker WR, Jacksonville Jaguars 11/08/08, Time: 12:00 pm
 Status:
Probable
 News: Walker was a full practice participant this week for the first time since hurting his knee during a breakout performance in Week 5. He is listed as probable for the game at Detroit.
 Analysis:

Although he could well be worth owning the rest of the way for a team that could still lose Matt JOnes for three games at any time, Walker would be a risky start this week. He doesn't have a long enough track record to plug back in after a three-game layoff. (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: Matt Jones WR, Jacksonville Jaguars 11/03/08, Time: 7:27 am
 Status:
Steady
 News: Jones caught seven passes for 69 yards against the Bengals on Sunday, the third straight game in which he caught at least seven passes.
 Analysis:

Jones has hauled in at least five balls in every game but one this season, suddenly making him quite a steady and thus valuable PPR performer. A three-game league suspension still looms, pending appeal, but he's a starter until that becomes official. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Fred Taylor RB, Jacksonville Jaguars 11/03/08, Time: 7:25 am
 Status:
Cold
 News: Taylor carried just five times for 12 yards in Sunday's loss to the Bengals.
 Analysis:

Taylor is not worth owning in fantasy leagues at this point. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Maurice Jones-Drew RB, Jacksonville Jaguars 11/03/08, Time: 7:20 am
 News: The frustration continues for fantasy owners, as Jones-Drew garnered just 10 carries in Sunday's loss, picking up 33 yards and a touchdown.
 Analysis:

Jones-Drew has gotten more than 12 carries just twice this season. Those two games just happen to have been his two best per-carry performances for the year so far. The Jaguars' willingness to load up on pass plays at the expense of a much stronger running game is inexplicable and severely hampers Jones-Drew's fantasy value. At least he has reached the end zone in five of eight games. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: David Garrard QB, Jacksonville Jaguars 11/03/08, Time: 7:17 am
 News: Garrard threw an interception for the first time since Week 3 in an embarrassing loss to the Bengals on Sunday. He also failed to toss a touchdown pass while compiling 229 yards.
 Analysis:

Garrard won't be a dominant fantasy performer any time soon, but he seemed to be at least a safe play against the Bengals. It's tough to trust anything Jaguar these days, though, except for Matt Jones. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Reggie Williams WR, Jacksonville Jaguars 11/02/08, Time: 9:58 am
 News: Reggie Williams returned to full practice by the end of the week after being limited by a hamstring injury. He should be starting today at Cincinnati and could be a No. 3 receiver option for fantasy owners searching. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Matt Jones WR, Jacksonville Jaguars 10/31/08, Time: 11:00 am
 News: Jones still has yet to hear from the league on his suspension. He should still play this weekend.
 Analysis:

With the Jags facing a must win situation given the Titans 7-0 start, Jones could be primed for a big week before an impending suspension will sideline him. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Matt Jones WR, Jacksonville Jaguars 10/28/08, Time: 11:10 am
 News: Jones is still awaiting word on his status following his appeal of his three game suspension.
 Analysis:

I wouldn't expect the league to reduce the suspension any, Jones owners may have him for this week as his appeal might not be heard. However, I would watch closely. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Jeremy Shockey TE, New Orleans Saints 10/26/08, Time: 6:51 pm
 Status:
Cold
 News: Shockey had just one catch for six yards against the Chargers.
 Analysis:

Apparently, the rain and fog of Britain does not mesh with the garish Shockey. I thought he'd be a big part of the Sean Payton offense. So far, not so. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Deuce McAllister RB, New Orleans Saints 10/26/08, Time: 6:39 pm
 Status:
Steady
 News: McAllister ran for 55 yards and a TD against the Chargers in London.
 Analysis:

McAllister had just his second TD of the season. He may be suspended for using a masking agent, so it would be a good time to look at Pierre Thomas in most leagues. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Drew Brees QB, New Orleans Saints 10/26/08, Time: 6:38 pm
 Status:
Hot
 News: Brees had a great game against his old team. He threw for 339 yards and three TD's.
 Analysis:

Brees may want to eat fish and chips before every game. The Saints' home game in London was a shootout against the Chargers and Brees took advantage. He is an upper echelon QB. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Aaron Stecker RB, New Orleans Saints 10/23/08, Time: 2:08 pm
 News: Stecker is a decent all-around player. He catches balls out of the backfield and out of the slot position. He is also a great special team weapon.
 Analysis:

Stecker will get an increased amount of touches with Reggie Bush on the self for a few more weeks. His pass catching abilities put him ahead of Pierre Thomas. (Sportsbuff.com)

  
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