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Terrell Owens WR, Dallas Cowboys 11/20/08, Time: 6:03 pm |
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Owen practiced in full on Thursday after missing practice on Wednesday with flu-like symptoms. |
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Owens is expected to be recovered for the Cowboys' game against San Francisco on Sunday and is a must-start. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Felix Jones RB, Dallas Cowboys 11/20/08, Time: 2:48 pm |
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Out |
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The watch for Jones' return can finally end. ProFootballTalk.com reports that the Cowboys announced Thursday that Jones will have surgery to repair a big-toe ligament he tore while rehabbing the hamstring that had been keeping him out. The rookie has been placed on injured reserve. |
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As long as his rehab goes all right, Jones should return as a fantasy flex option next season. Tashard Choice hasn't done anything to marginalize Jones while filling in. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Greg Jennings WR, Green Bay Packers 11/20/08, Time: 1:02 pm |
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Jennings has been the go-to guy in Green Bay all year amassing 165 points this season. He has become the No. 1 target for Aaron Rodgers. |
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Jennings is a very quiet No. 1 receiver and does a lot of his damage after he catches the ball. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Brandon Jackson RB, Green Bay Packers 11/20/08, Time: 1:00 pm |
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Jackson did a nice job of spelling Ryan Grant in Week 11. Green Bay would love to give him more work but he is a suspect blocker in the backfield. |
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Look for his role to increase for as long as the Packers stay in the play-off hunt. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Mason Crosby K, Green Bay Packers 11/20/08, Time: 12:59 pm |
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Crosby has garnered 118 fantasy points and is averaging almost 12 points per game. He should fare well on Monday night in the Superdome. |
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Crosby has been a very consistent kicker all year, and he is a solid No. 1 kicking option in all formats. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jason Witten TE, Dallas Cowboys 11/20/08, Time: 6:41 am |
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Witten was limited in Cowboys' practice on Wednesday as he is still bothered by sore ribs. |
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Witten will continue to play but his production might slip until he fully heals from the injury. Witten has only three catches for 42 yards in his last three games. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Marion Barber RB, Dallas Cowboys 11/18/08, Time: 1:38 pm |
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Barber registered 150 total yards of offense to go along with a touchdown in Week 11. With the offense relying more on the ground game while Tony Romo heals, Barber is an excellent play. |
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Consider him a solid choice at No. 1 in Week 12. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Tony Romo QB, Dallas Cowboys 11/18/08, Time: 1:36 pm |
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Romo has some pretty uninspiring numbers on Sunday night throwing for 198 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions. He did help his team get the win and will only improve as his health improves. |
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There are better options in Week 12 than Romo but he is a winner. Consider him a No. 2 option at best. (SportsBuff.com0 |
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Terrell Owens WR, Dallas Cowboys 11/18/08, Time: 1:34 pm |
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The T.O. melt-down watch has begun. Owens had just five catches for 38 yards on Sunday night and the return of Tony Romo did nothing for his bottom line. |
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T.O. is still a big time player but it is hard to predict his worth right now. Romo is back but obviously not completely healed so look for other options in Week 12. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Donald Lee TE, Green Bay Packers 11/16/08, Time: 4:03 pm |
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Steady |
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Lee had his best game of the season with six catches for 33 yards and a TD. |
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Lee has been a quiet TD, but now has three TD's in his last six games. He won't make anyone forget about Mark Chmura, but he can catch the ball if left wide open. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Ryan Grant RB, Green Bay Packers 11/16/08, Time: 4:01 pm |
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Grant had his biggest day of the season with 145 yards and a TD against the previously staunch Bear running defense. |
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The Bears completely shut down the Titan running attack a week before, but they had no answer for Grant. He has averaged more than four yards a carry in each of the last three games. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Aaron Rodgers QB, Green Bay Packers 11/16/08, Time: 3:59 pm |
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Rodgers had his most efficient game since the opening week of the season. He hit 23 of his 30 passes and scored two TD's. He was intercepted by Brian Urlacher. |
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Rodgers had just two TD's in his previous three games, but the Bears inability to generate a pass rush helped the first year starter get comfortable in the pocket. He ended up with 227 yards. (SportsBuff.com) |
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A.J. Hawk LB, Green Bay Packers 11/16/08, Time: 10:19 am |
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A.J. Hawk will start his run as the middle man for the Packers today, now that Nick Barnett is done for the season with a torn knee ligament. He should get an IDP boost from moving to the middle. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jason Witten TE, Dallas Cowboys 11/16/08, Time: 9:03 am |
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The return of Tony Romo tonight should help the value of Jason Witten, who will continue to play through a broken rib. He started against the Giants in Week 9 but didn't catch a pass. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Felix Jones RB, Dallas Cowboys 11/15/08, Time: 12:56 pm |
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Out |
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It had been hoped that Jones would be ready to go this week, but he'll miss at least one more game with his injured hamstring. |
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The coaching staff is being cautious with its rookie back. We'll see if he can offer any fantasy value the rest of the way. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jermichael Finley TE, Green Bay Packers 11/14/08, Time: 11:40 am |
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Finley may be the future of the TE position in Green Bay. The outspoken rookie caught his first NFL pass in Week 10 and could get more work as the season progresses. |
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Keep an eye on Finley as the Packers have seemed to shy away from Donald Lee so far this season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Donald Lee TE, Green Bay Packers 11/14/08, Time: 11:37 am |
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Lee signed a nice contract extension in the off-season but has yet to produce any decent fantasy numbers so far this season. He is used primarily as a blocker in the Packer offense. |
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Lee has been sharing TE duties with two other options so consider him a very risky play in Week 11 against Chicago. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Mason Crosby K, Green Bay Packers 11/14/08, Time: 11:35 am |
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Crosby missed a long field goal in Week 10 with the game on the line and the struggling Packer offense has given him few opportunities to shine. |
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Crosby led the league in scoring last year as a rookie but that was with Brett Favre as his QB. The weather in Green Bay this weekend is going to be poor so look for other options. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Marion Barber RB, Dallas Cowboys 11/13/08, Time: 10:46 am |
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Barber is another player that will benefit from the return of Tony Romo. He was shut down the past few games because Dallas had virtually no passing threat with Brad Johnson at QB. |
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Barber is a very good running back and should be considered a low-end No. 1 running back this week. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Terrell Owens WR, Dallas Cowboys 11/13/08, Time: 10:43 am |
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Owens has struggled his season and has been very quiet since the injury to Tony Romo. He has yet to register a 100-yard game this season. |
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Look for Owens and Romo to share that big, bright prime time spotlight on Sunday night. Owens is way overdue for a breakout game. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Tony Romo QB, Dallas Cowboys 11/13/08, Time: 10:42 am |
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Romo is expected to make his return to the line-up in Week 11 against the Redskins on Sunday night. The Cowboys have struggled since Romo broke his pinky. |
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Romo loves the bright lights and a prime time game on Sunday night could be just what the doctor ordered. (SportsBuff.com) |
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A.J. Hawk LB, Green Bay Packers 11/13/08, Time: 10:13 am |
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The team has finally acknowledged that Hawk will take over as the starting middle linebacker following the season-ending injury to Nick Barnett. |
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Hawk played inside in college and should get a tackle boost from the move. Brandon Chillar will take over starting duties at his vacated weakside spot. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Nick Barnett LB, Green Bay Packers 11/13/08, Time: 10:11 am |
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Out |
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A torn knee ligament has ended Barnett's season. |
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A.J. Hawk will slide over the start in the middle, with Brandon Chillar assuming the weakside role. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Tony Romo QB, Dallas Cowboys 11/13/08, Time: 7:57 am |
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Probable |
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Romo, who is coming back from a broken pinkie finger, practiced in full on Wednesday. |
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Romo will wear a splint on the finger and is expected to start against Washington on Sunday. Unless he suffers a setback, get Romo back into your starting lineup right away. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Donald Driver WR, Green Bay Packers 11/11/08, Time: 1:47 pm |
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Driver only managed 46 yards in Week 10 and has seemed to slip a bit more each week in terms of fantasy numbers. |
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Consider Driver a low-end No. 2 receiver this week. Driver seems to play better on the road then he does at home. The Packers entertain the Bears in Week 11. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Ryan Grant RB, Green Bay Packers 11/11/08, Time: 1:45 pm |
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Grant had 75 rushing yards and a touchdown against a very stout defense in Week 10. His numbers have been continually rising and he seems to be back to 100% for the first time this season. |
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Grant is a good play this week because if he can register good numbers against Minnesota, he should be able to repeat it at home against the Bears. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Aaron Rodgers QB, Green Bay Packers 11/11/08, Time: 1:42 pm |
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Rodgers had only 142 yards of passing offense on Sunday and took two safeties. He was also sacked four times including two for huge losses. |
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Rodgers might be a good one to shy away from this week. Their offensive line offered little resistance to the Viking pass rush in Week 10. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Greg Jennings WR, Green Bay Packers 11/09/08, Time: 7:24 pm |
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Cold |
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Jennings has been on a downhill slide since starting the season with such promise. He had just three catches for 37 yards against Minnesota. |
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Jennings has had troubles with injuries in his first two seasons and he may be nicked up again. He has not scored or had more than three catches in his last three games. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Ryan Grant RB, Green Bay Packers 11/09/08, Time: 7:20 pm |
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Grant continued to overthrow the early season doldrums. He had 75 yards on 16 carries against the Vikings. |
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Grant also scored his second TD in the last three games. Since overcoming his hamstring troubles from September, he has been a solid every week play. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Aaron Rodgers QB, Green Bay Packers 11/09/08, Time: 7:19 pm |
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Cold |
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Rodgers had a poor day statistically. He completed just 15 passes for 142 yards and did not score a TD. |
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Rodgers was kept out of the endzone for the first time in six games. The Vikings can generally be passed upon, but they did a good job of stifling the Packer passing attack. Rodgers had better be ready because the Bears are headed to Lambeau next week. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jordy Nelson WR, Green Bay Packers 11/05/08, Time: 3:29 pm |
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Nelson has been the possession receiver that has been missing in Green Bay since the retirement of Don Beebe. Nelson caught only two balls in Week 9 and has been nursing a sore ankle. |
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The Week 10 game in Minnesota should feature a ton of offense and the passing game has been pretty solid all year. Consider Nelson a decent No. 3 receiver this week. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Greg Jennings WR, Green Bay Packers 11/05/08, Time: 3:25 pm |
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The last time Jennings was in Minnesota he caught a record-breaking pass from Brett Favre. Jennings has been the most consistent receiver in Green Bay and will get his fair share of opportunities in Week 10. |
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Jennings is always a threat to take it to the house. His yards-after-catch is always among the league leaders and he is a solid No. 1 option at WR. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Donald Driver WR, Green Bay Packers 11/05/08, Time: 3:22 pm |
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Driver has seemed to play better away from Lambeau Field. He had 136 yards receiving and a touchdown in Week 9 in Tennessee. |
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Driver has gotten more accustomed to Aaron Rodgers as his quarterback. Driver was very outspoken when Brett Favre was traded to New York, and has had to adjust to life without No. 4. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Brooks Bollinger QB, Dallas Cowboys 11/02/08, Time: 7:10 pm |
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Cold |
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Cowboy fans got what they were chanting for - an appearance by Bollinger. He relieved Brad Johnson and went 9-for-16 for 63 yards, a TD, and an interception. |
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Terrell Owens did catch the TD, but it was about the only highlight of the 35-14 loss against the Giants. Tony Romo may be back after the Week 9 bye, so Bollinger may have seen his last action of the season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Greg Jennings WR, Green Bay Packers 11/02/08, Time: 6:17 pm |
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Jennings snagged three catches for 79 yards. It was his second game without a TD, but he had four TD's in his previous three games. |
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As someone who hates the Packers, Jennings scares the bejesus out of me. He looks like he could be a perennial all-pro, but has had problems staying healthy in the past. Last year he broke out and he could do the same thing in the second half this year. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Donald Driver WR, Green Bay Packers 11/02/08, Time: 6:16 pm |
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Driver had his best game of the season with seven catches for 136 yards and a TD. |
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Just when you think Driver has gone away for good, he comes up with a heart-and-soul performance like this. He was all over the field and was open most of the day for Aaron Rodgers to hit. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Ryan Grant RB, Green Bay Packers 11/02/08, Time: 6:11 pm |
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Hot |
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Grant had another solid day against a stiff defense. He ran for 86 yards on 20 carries against Tennessee. |
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Grant has topped 80 yards in his last four games, but has just one TD. The Packers seem to favor the pass, but Grant's TD's will come if you are patient. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Aaron Rodgers QB, Green Bay Packers 11/02/08, Time: 6:09 pm |
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Steady |
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Rodgers had an uneven day against the Titans. He was just 22-for-41 for 314 yards with a TD and an interception. |
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Rodgers also lost a fumble and was sacked four times by the harassing Titan defense. It was his third 300+ yard game of the season and he clearly has a good connection with Donald Driver and Greg Jennings. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Atari Bigby DB, Green Bay Packers 11/02/08, Time: 11:48 am |
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As expected, S Atari Bigby, CB Charles Woodson and CB Al Harris are all active today for the Packers. Bigby returns for the first time since straining a hamstring in Week 2 and is a solid IDP option. Harris shouldn't be on IDP rosters, and Woodson doesn't make for a strong starter against the run-heavy Titans. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jordy Nelson WR, Green Bay Packers 11/02/08, Time: 10:59 am |
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Jordy Nelson is active after coming into the day "questionable." James Jones didn't appear on the week-ending injury report but is inactive. This certainly seems to give away the hierarchy in Green Bay's No. 3 receiver spot. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Brad Johnson QB, Dallas Cowboys 11/02/08, Time: 9:39 am |
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Today's game against the Giants is too important for the Cowboys to stick with a struggling Brad Johnson, if he continues to struggle today. Brooks Bollinger got some first-team reps during the week and should be in waiting to step in if needed. Johnson is a terrible fantasy option today. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Anthony Henry DB, Dallas Cowboys 11/02/08, Time: 9:21 am |
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The troubled Cowboys' defensive backfield will get a little help with the return of CB Anthony Henry today. Henry is a decent IDP option when healthy. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jason Witten TE, Dallas Cowboys 11/02/08, Time: 8:44 am |
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Jason Witten will be a game-time decision today with his fractured rib. Because his game time is 4 p.m. (Eastern), though, many fantasy owners will have to make the call before official word is given. It's not a bad idea to go with another starter, especially because you'll need to have another tight end on hand anyway to fill in during Witten's Week 10 bye. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Justin Harrell DT, Green Bay Packers 11/02/08, Time: 8:08 am |
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DT Justin Harrell will finally be active today for the first time this season following two off-season surgeries for herniated discs. The 2007 first-round pick could help out a run defense that has struggled so far and faces the Titans this afternoon, though it would be foolish to expect an immediate turnaround. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Donald Lee TE, Green Bay Packers 10/31/08, Time: 11:20 am |
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Lee had been used primarily as a blocker so far this season. He was held out of the end zone in Week 7 after scoring a touchdown the week before on a shuffle pass at the goal line. |
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Lee is a risky play because he is used as a blocker so frequently. There are much better options at TE this week, keep Lee on your bench. (SportsBuff.com) |
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James Jones WR, Green Bay Packers 10/31/08, Time: 11:14 am |
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Jones will be available for the first time in several weeks after nursing an injured knee. The Packers spread the ball around offensively, so any of the Big 5 is a decent play. |
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Jones, Ruvell Martin, Jordy Nelson, Donald Driver and Greg Jennings make up the best 1-5 receiving corps in the league. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Aaron Rodgers QB, Green Bay Packers 10/31/08, Time: 11:12 am |
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Rodgers should have his Big 5 receiving corps available for the first time all season. Rodgers used the bye week to get healthy and has taken a full work load this week in practice. |
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Rodgers should post solid numbers in Week 9. The Tennessee defense is stout, but Rodgers has mastered the controlled passing game. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jason Witten TE, Dallas Cowboys 10/30/08, Time: 4:28 am |
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Questionable |
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Witten missed practice Wednesday because of the broken rib he suffered Sunday. He has said that he hopes to play in Week 9. |
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The player always hopes to play, but we probably won't know before the weekend whether he will. It's probably a good idea to go ahead and pick up another option, which you'll need in Week 10 anyway to cover Dallas' bye. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Ryan Grant RB, Green Bay Packers 10/28/08, Time: 11:57 am |
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Grant registered his first 100-yard game of the season in Week 7 against the Colts. Grant was also able to punch one into the end zone for the first time as well. |
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Grant could find the going a bit more difficult in Week 9 against Tennessee. Grant is still a solid No. 1 and the Packers have seemed to recommit themselves to the run. (Sportsbuff.com) |
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James Jones WR, Green Bay Packers 10/28/08, Time: 11:54 am |
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Jones is expected to return to the line-up in week 9 against Tennessee. He has been battling a sore knee that was injured in pre-season. |
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Jones makes up part of the Big 5 along with Donald Driver, Greg Jennings, Ruvell Martin and Jordy Nelson. Jones may not make a huge impact, but he is worth keeping an eye on. (SportsBuff.com) |
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