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 Player: Chad Johnson WR, Cincinnati Bengals 11/20/08, Time: 1:01 pm
 Status:
Out
 News: Johnson has been suspended for tonight's game by the Bengals for violating team rules. Cincinnati play-by-play guy Brad Johansen reports that the violation was missing a team meeting because the receiver overslept.
 Analysis:

Not only does this take Johnsocinco out of lineups for this week, it should make it easier for the Steelers to roll coverage toward T.J. Houshmandzadeh. He should be devalued a bit, though he could still get his catches as pretty much the only option. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Kurt Warner QB, Arizona Cardinals 11/20/08, Time: 12:41 pm
 News: Warner has been nothing short of spectacular in the 2008 season. He leads the QB charge with 223 points and averages over 22 points per game.
 Analysis:

Warner shows no signs of slowing down and has made some excellent veteran throws this year. He gets rid of the ball quickly and rarely turns it over. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Larry Fitzgerald WR, Arizona Cardinals 11/20/08, Time: 12:39 pm
 News: Fitzgerald is a top tier fantasy receiver and is a must-play in all formats. He should have another good statistical game in Week 12.
 Analysis:

Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin are fantasy studs and are a must-play in any format. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Edgerrin James RB, Arizona Cardinals 11/20/08, Time: 12:37 pm
 News: Edgerrin James has been denied his request to be traded from Arizona. James is the No. 3 back in Arizona and has little fantasy value.
 Analysis:

Tim Hightower and J.J. Arrington are ahead of James on the depth chart. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Carson Palmer QB, Cincinnati Bengals 11/18/08, Time: 8:08 pm
 Status:
Out
 News: Palmer has been ruled out for yet another week, meaning Ryan Fitzpatrick will start Thursday night at Pittsburgh.
 Analysis:

Everyone should be treating this situation as though Palmer will miss the rest of the year. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: J.J. Arrington RB, Arizona Cardinals 11/18/08, Time: 1:52 pm
 News: Arrington is beginning to show up on the radar with the demotion of Edgerrin James. He scored two touchdowns in Week 11 and led all Arizona rushers with 40 yards.
 Analysis:

Arizona has to play the Giants this week, so the match-up is less than stellar but monitor Arrington closely as he may get more work down the stretch. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Anquan Boldin WR, Arizona Cardinals 11/18/08, Time: 1:50 pm
 News: Boldin had another huge week registering 13 catches for 186 yards. He was held out of the end zone for the first time in four weeks.
 Analysis:

Boldin is a statistical wonder this season. The only thing that has stopped him was the early injury, otherwise he has been lights-out. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Kurt Warner QB, Arizona Cardinals 11/18/08, Time: 1:49 pm
 News: Warner just keeps on racking up huge fantasy numbers week after week. He threw for 395 yards in Week 11 and now has four 300 yard passing games in a row.
 Analysis:

Warner is simply a must-play in all fantasy formats. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Antwan Odom DE, Cincinnati Bengals 11/15/08, Time: 12:13 pm
 Status:
Doubtful
 News: Odom missed practice this week with an injured shoulder and is not expected to play against the Eagles on Sunday. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Neil Rackers K, Arizona Cardinals 11/14/08, Time: 11:27 am
 News: Rackers had three field goals and two extra points in Week 10. The Arizona offense has been amazing so far this season and Rackers has been a consistent kicker.
 Analysis:

Look for Rackers to continue to rack up points. He is an excellent No. 1 option at kicker in all formats. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Steve Breaston WR, Arizona Cardinals 11/14/08, Time: 11:26 am
 News: Breaston has not missed a beat since being moved from No. 2 to No. 3 receiver with the return of Anquan Bolden. Breaston has seven or more catches in five of his last six games.
 Analysis:

Arizona tosses the ball around a lot and Breaston has been getting the highest amount of catches in that potent offense. He is a solid No. 2 receiver this week. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Edgerrin James RB, Arizona Cardinals 11/14/08, Time: 11:24 am
 News: James only got two carries for four yards against San Francisco in Week 10. He has lost the bulk of his carries to rookie Tim Hightower.
 Analysis:

The Edgerrin James era in Arizona appears to be over. Look for him to get limited work for as long as Tim Hightower stays healthy. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Tim Hightower RB, Arizona Cardinals 11/11/08, Time: 2:10 pm
 News: Hightower only had 50 yards of total offense against San Francisco on Monday night. He still remains ahead of Edgerrin James on the depth chart and Arizona has moved the ball all season.
 Analysis:

Consider Hightower a decent No.2 RB as the Cardinals take on Seattle this week. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Anquan Boldin WR, Arizona Cardinals 11/11/08, Time: 2:07 pm
 News: Bolden had two touchdowns on Monday night and has showed no ill-effects from the fractured sinus he suffered earlier in the season.
 Analysis:

Bolden and teammate Larry Fitzgerald, are going to be catching touchdown passes for the rest of the season so keep him in your line-up (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Kurt Warner QB, Arizona Cardinals 11/11/08, Time: 2:03 pm
 News: Warner threw for 328 yards and three touchdowns on Monday night against San Francisco. The ageless Warner has so many offensive weapons that it would seem that he will continue to register huge stats every week.
 Analysis:

Warner has looked every bit like the MVP quarterback he once was. He is a must-start in all fantasy formats. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Edgerrin James RB, Arizona Cardinals 11/11/08, Time: 7:48 am
 Status:
Cold
 News: James had only two carries for four yards in Arizona's win over the 49ers on Monday.
 Analysis:

James continues his downward spiral into fantasy irrelevance as he has carried the ball only nine times in his last three games. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Anquan Boldin WR, Arizona Cardinals 11/11/08, Time: 7:44 am
 Status:
Hot
 News: Boldin caught seven passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns in Arizona's victory over San Francisco on Monday.
 Analysis:

Boldin had yet another huge game for the Cardinals and now has a touchdown in six straight games, with ten touchdowns over that span. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Tim Hightower RB, Arizona Cardinals 11/11/08, Time: 7:42 am
 News: Hightower ran for only 22 yards on 13 carries against San Francisco on Monday.
 Analysis:

Hightower was coming off a 100-yard performance from a week ago but was unable to get going, averaging only 1.7 yards per carry. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Larry Fitzgerald WR, Arizona Cardinals 11/11/08, Time: 7:39 am
 Status:
Steady
 News: Fitzgerald had eight receptions for only 49 yards but added a touchdown in Arizona's victory over the 49ers on Monday.
 Analysis:

Even with a quiet night, Fitzgerald was able to record his sixth touchdown pass of the season. (SortsBuff.com)

 Player: Steve Breaston WR, Arizona Cardinals 11/11/08, Time: 7:35 am
 News: Breaston caught seven passes for 121 yards in Arizona's 29-24 victory over San Francisco on Monday.
 Analysis:

Even with Anquan Boldin back in the lineup, Breaston continues to be an important part of the Cardinals' offense. Breaston has at least seven receptions in five of his last six games. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Kurt Warner QB, Arizona Cardinals 11/11/08, Time: 7:33 am
 Status:
Hot
 News: Warner completed 32 of 42 passes for 328 yards and three touchdowns in Arizona's 29-24 victory over the 49ers on Monday.
 Analysis:

Warner has thrown for over 300 yards in three straight games and has at least two touchdown passes in nine straight games. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Leonard Pope TE, Arizona Cardinals 11/09/08, Time: 11:03 am
 News: The Cardinals tight end situation is still cloudy this week. Leonard Pope is expected to be back in uniform, but will not be 100 percent. Fellow tight end Ben Patrick is also hobbled thanks to a bum knee.
 Player: Anquan Boldin WR, Arizona Cardinals 11/06/08, Time: 11:38 am
 News: Bolden is a fantasy stud. He had 83 yards and a touchdown last week and the Cardinals play the 49ers this week so more catches are going to happen.
 Analysis:

Bolden remains a must-start along with his teammate Larry Fitzgerald and his quarterback Kurt Warner. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Tim Hightower RB, Arizona Cardinals 11/06/08, Time: 11:36 am
 News: The Tim Hightower era in Arizona may already be upon us. In his first official start last week he went for 109 yards and a touchdown.
 Analysis:

The Edge did not register a carry in Week 9 so consider the starting RB in Arizona officially belonging to Hightower. He is a solid No. 2 fantasy option. (SportBuff.com)

 Player: Kurt Warner QB, Arizona Cardinals 11/06/08, Time: 11:34 am
 News: Warner had another monster game in Week 9 with 342 yards and two touchdowns. Simply stated, Warner is having an MVP type season.
 Analysis:

Keep Warner in your line-up in any fantasy format. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Chad Johnson WR, Cincinnati Bengals 11/03/08, Time: 7:43 am
 Status:
Hot
 News: Johnsocinco caught five passes for 37 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's first victory of the season. He has three touchdowns over the past three games.
 Analysis:

Like Houshmandzadeh, Johnsocinco continues to produce modest yardage totals but be a solid PPR option. He has the apparent advantage, though, of being Ryan Fitzpatrick's preferred scoring option. All four of Johnsocinco's four touchdowns have come from Fitzpatrick, which accounts for all of the TD passes the backup quarterback has thrown. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: T.J. Houshmandzadeh WR, Cincinnati Bengals 11/03/08, Time: 7:39 am
 Status:
Hot
 News: Houshmandzadeh reeled in seven more catches for 65 yards in Sunday's victory over the Jaguars. He has caught at least seven balls in five straight games and six of the past seven. He grabbed six in the other.
 Analysis:

Housh continues to be a strong play in PPR leagues but a more modest option in those that don't count receptions. He has picked up less than 10 yards per catch in six of nine games and hasn't reached the end zone in four weeks. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Cedric Benson RB, Cincinnati Bengals 11/03/08, Time: 7:35 am
 News: Benson came out of nowhere to take his 24 carries for 104 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Jaguars.
 Analysis:

As with Ryan Fitzpatrick's numbers, this should be taken as a sign of the Jaguars stinking rather than Benson coming around. Before Sunday, he was picking up 3.3 yards per carry. We'll see if he can continue to pick things up after the Week 10 bye, but there seems to be little reason to get excited. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Ryan Fitzpatrick QB, Cincinnati Bengals 11/03/08, Time: 7:33 am
 News: Fitzpatrick enjoyed his first outing with multiple touchdown passes as a Bengal, connecting for two in a victory over the Jaguars on Sunday. He also threw an interception on his way to 162 yards.
 Analysis:

This was clearly a case of Jacksonville's defensive ineptitude rather than Fitzpatrick's burgeoning fantasy value. Let's not forget that just a week ago he threw no touchdown passes and two picks at Houston and that he has yet to put up more than 164 yards after five starts. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Edgerrin James RB, Arizona Cardinals 11/02/08, Time: 6:46 pm
 Status:
Cold
 News: James got a DNP-CD on Sunday against the Rams. No word on whether he'll be in the backfield next week.
 Analysis:

Perhaps Ken Whisenhut was just sending James a message by starting Tim Hightower. Perhaps Hightower is just better than James at this point in their respective careers. He has had a long and fruitful NFL journey, but James has apparently neared the end. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Larry Fitzgerald WR, Arizona Cardinals 11/02/08, Time: 6:38 pm
 Status:
Hot
 News: Fitzgerald continued his fine season with six catches for 81 yards against the Rams. It was actually his worst fantasy output of the season.
 Analysis:

Fitzgerald either had 100 yards receiving or a TD in every game coming into the week. I wouldn't worry about his slight dip in production. He has become a top echelon receiver and will continue to reward his owners each and every week. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Anquan Boldin WR, Arizona Cardinals 11/02/08, Time: 6:35 pm
 Status:
Hot
 News: Boldin continued to show that a broken face is nothing to stand in the way of an NFL player. He had six catches for 85 yards and a TD.
 Analysis:

Woe is he that dropped Boldin after he got hurt. He is playing for a new contract and may be Rod Tidwelling his way into someone showing him the money. Since returning he has 15 catches for 148 yards and two scores in two games. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Tim Hightower RB, Arizona Cardinals 11/02/08, Time: 6:30 pm
 Status:
Hot
 News: Hightower made the start for the ineffective Edgerrin James and ran for 109 yards and a TD.
 Analysis:

Hightower had looked good as a short yardage back in previous games, but he may be ready to handle the load. He now has seven TD's on the season and should continue to rack up more scores and yards. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Kurt Warner QB, Arizona Cardinals 11/02/08, Time: 6:29 pm
 Status:
Hot
 News: Warner continued to ignite the high octane Cardinal offense with 342 yards and two TD's. He has at least two TD's in each of his last seven games.
 Analysis:

Warner is on pace for a 4700 yard season with 32 TD's. Whether he can keep this up is questionable, but as long as he is healthy, he'll continue to put up points - big points. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Leonard Pope TE, Arizona Cardinals 11/02/08, Time: 11:43 am
 News: The Cardinals have deactivated both Leonard Pope and Ben Patrick for today's meeting the the Rams, ensuring that you shouldn't start an Arizona tight end on your fantasy squad. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Tim Hightower RB, Arizona Cardinals 11/02/08, Time: 11:09 am
 News: Chris Mortensen reports that Tim Hightower could see increased carries today against the Rams. Obviously, that adds to his fantasy value and takes away from Edgerrin James'. Hightower is a good option. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Neil Rackers K, Arizona Cardinals 11/02/08, Time: 11:06 am
 News: Neil Rackers will be on the field for the Cardinals this week. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Dexter Jackson QB, Cincinnati Bengals 11/01/08, Time: 5:43 am
 Status:
Out
 News: Jackson suffered a hamstring injury in practice this week that has landed him on injured reserve. The team picked up safety Chris Crocker, who was cut by the Dolphins earlier this season, to fill his spot on the roster.
 Analysis:

Jackson's absence solidifies Chinedum Ndukwe and Marvin White as the starting safeties. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Larry Fitzgerald WR, Arizona Cardinals 10/26/08, Time: 2:23 pm
 Status:
Hot
 News: Fitgerald had a solid game on Sunday. He caught seven passes for 115 yards, but was held out of the endzone.
 Analysis:

This was Fitzgerald's fourth 100+ yard game of the season. With Terrell Owens and Randy Moss dealing with questionable quarterbacks, there are few better plays at receiver than Fitzgerald. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Steve Breaston WR, Arizona Cardinals 10/26/08, Time: 2:22 pm
 Status:
Hot
 News: Despite the return of Anquan Boldin, Breaston continued to look like a fantasy factor. He had nine grabs for 91 yards.
 Analysis:

Breaston has had no less than seven receptions or 77 yards in the last four games. He seems to have found a place in the Arizona offense and should continue to be a decent flex play. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Anquan Boldin WR, Arizona Cardinals 10/26/08, Time: 2:20 pm
 Status:
Hot
 News: Boldin returned to the field with a nice game - nine catches for 63 yards and a TD.
 Analysis:

Boldin missed two games after breaking his sinus cavity. He tacked on a 30-yard run and looks like an every week play again. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Edgerrin James RB, Arizona Cardinals 10/26/08, Time: 2:18 pm
 Status:
Cold
 News: James gained just 17 yards on seven carries and lost a fumble.
 Analysis:

James had the unmitigated gall to question his place in the Cardinal offense, then he puts up a stinker like this? C'mon, Edge. He even lost his goal line carry to Tim Hightower and has less than ten carries in three of the last four games. Bench him. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Kurt Warner QB, Arizona Cardinals 10/26/08, Time: 2:16 pm
 Status:
Hot
 News: Warner had a big day as the Cardinal passing offense was very effective against Carolina. He ended up with 381 yards and two TD's.
 Analysis:

Warner has made for a nice value with at least two TD's in each game except the opener. He has had six interceptions in the last five weeks, but with Anquan Boldin back on the field, he makes for a nice weekly play. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Leonard Pope TE, Arizona Cardinals 10/25/08, Time: 7:42 pm
 Status:
Out
 News: The injured ankle that has limited Pope all season will keep him out of Sunday's matchup with the Panthers. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Anquan Boldin WR, Arizona Cardinals 10/25/08, Time: 7:41 pm
 Status:
Questionable
 News: Boldin is expected to return to the field Sunday for the first time since the helmet-to-helmet hit from Eric Smith that knocked him out. Boldin is expected to play about 30 to 35 snaps, which would mean about half of the game.
 Analysis:

Boldin reportedly looked fine in practice this week, but who knows until Sunday whether there will be any rust or hesitation in his play? He's a risky proposition, albeit one with obvious upside. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Leonard Pope TE, Arizona Cardinals 10/23/08, Time: 1:53 pm
 News: Pope has been very quiet as a receiver so far this season. In Week 6 against Dallas he registered only two catches.
 Analysis:

The Cardinals have used the TE almost exclusively as a blocker this season. Pope is a non-factor in most fantasy formats. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Tim Hightower RB, Arizona Cardinals 10/23/08, Time: 1:51 pm
 News: Hightower has been getting many of the carries that were previously reserved for Edgerrin James. He has four touchdowns on the season and has been a decent receiver out of the backfield.
 Analysis:

Hightower may be more of an all-around weapon in week 8 against the Panthers. The Arizona coaching staff has made it clear that their No. 1 running back needs to be a passing option, which makes Hightower a reasonable option in all formats. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Larry Fitzgerald WR, Arizona Cardinals 10/23/08, Time: 1:49 pm
 News: Fitzgerald had five touchdowns this season, including two in Week 6 against the Cowboys. He has been a consistent No.1 WR all season.
 Analysis:

Fitzgerald will find receiving yards a bit harder to come by in Week 8 in Carolina. Kurt Warner has made Fitzgerald his No. 1 option in the passing game. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Steve Breaston WR, Arizona Cardinals 10/22/08, Time: 12:23 pm
 News: Breaston has been excellent in filling in for the injured Anquan Boldin. In Week 6, Breaston had a team-high eight catches for 102 yards.
 Analysis:

Breaston should not be sent to the scrap heap yet. If he is needed to start again for Boldin, he is a solid play. If Boldin is healthy, Breaston is a solid choice for a No. 3 receiver. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Edgerrin James RB, Arizona Cardinals 10/22/08, Time: 12:16 pm
 News: Arizona travels to Carolina this week and James could find rushing yards very hard to come by. James has been getting a reduced amount of carries and has shared the work load with rookie Tim Hightower.
 Analysis:

Consider James a risky play this week. For the money, there are several better options to start at running back no matter what your format is. (SportsBuff.com)

  
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