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Tory Humphrey TE, Green Bay Packers 10/06/08, Time: 3:22 pm |
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Humphrey caught four passes for 67 yards in Week 5. He handled all four balls that were thrown his way, with his longest catch going for 37 yards. |
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Humphrey had only one catch going into Week 5 but could see more action based on last week?s performance. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Greg Jennings WR, Green Bay Packers 10/06/08, Time: 11:38 am |
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Green Bay wide receiver Greg Jennings had four receptions for 87 yards, including a 25-yard touchdown, in their Week 5 loss to Atlanta. |
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Jennings has been solid all year. With Aaron Rodgers having health issues, you may want to keep a close eye on who is throwing the ball to Jennings. The Packers play in Seattle next. The Seahawks have shown no ability to stop the pass so far this season. |
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Jon Kitna QB, Detroit Lions 10/06/08, Time: 9:17 am |
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The team said that it switched to Dan Orlovsky at quarterback because Kitna suffered back spasms at halftime. |
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Of course, the Lions offense has gone nowhere so far, so coaches would be justified in trying something different no matter the reason. Orlovsky also got hurt late in the game, so we'll have to see who lines up behind center in Week 6. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Ryan Grant RB, Green Bay Packers 10/05/08, Time: 3:56 pm |
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Hot |
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Grant had his best game since Week One with 83 yards on 18 carries. |
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Grant has burned a lot of fantasy owners who took him early. He has been dealing with a hamstring injury - a kind of injury that tends to linger. He had 18 of the 23 Packer carries and might be a better play in the future. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Aaron Rodgers QB, Green Bay Packers 10/05/08, Time: 3:54 pm |
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Hot |
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Rodgers overcame his shoulder injury to have a productive game. He threw for 313 yards and three TD's. |
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Rodgers used the Packers system very well. He threw to eight different receivers and none had more than five catches. He looks like a solid every week fantasy play. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Dan Orlovsky QB, Detroit Lions 10/05/08, Time: 3:47 pm |
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Steady |
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Orlovsky got his first significant playing time on Sunday. He went 13-for-23 for 97 yards, but had a interception returned for a TD by Charles Tillman. |
| Analysis: |
The Lions do have excellent receivers, so maybe Orlovsky is the one to use that talent. Jon Kitna does not look like he has much left. The Lions are horrible, so they could take a shot with their young QB. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jon Kitna QB, Detroit Lions 10/05/08, Time: 3:45 pm |
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Cold |
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Kitna had a rough day against the Bears. He hit just eight of his 16 passes and was benched for Dan Orlovsky in the second half. |
| Analysis: |
Kitna had a nice fantasy week in the first game of the season, but has been poor since. He has barely hit on more than half of his passes and has four interceptions compared to two TD's in the last three games. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Aaron Rodgers QB, Green Bay Packers 10/05/08, Time: 10:36 am |
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Adam Schefter reports that it appears as though Aaron Rodgers will start today for the Packers. The injury obviously makes him a risky fantasy proposition, but a favorable matchup against the Falcons means that you can start him in the absence of another strong option. (SportsBuff.com) |
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A.J. Hawk LB, Green Bay Packers 10/05/08, Time: 10:29 am |
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OLB A.J. Hawk is active and will play today despite missing practice this week with a groin injury. He's a solid play against a run-heavy Atlanta offense, though playing a guy with an injured groin always comes with risk. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Atari Bigby DB, Green Bay Packers 10/05/08, Time: 10:27 am |
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SS Atari Bigby is inactive for today, as expected. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Aaron Rodgers QB, Green Bay Packers 10/05/08, Time: 7:51 am |
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The decision on whether Aaron Rodgers will play today is expected to be made 90 minutes before kickoff, according to ESPN's John Clayton. For the non-math folks out there, that should be about 11:30 Eastern. Signs seem to point to him playing, though it might be safer to go in a different direction if you can, even if Rodgers does go. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Matt Flynn QB, Green Bay Packers 10/03/08, Time: 8:00 pm |
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Steady |
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Flynn will get the start on Sunday against the Falcons if Aaron Rodgers shoulder injury prevents him from playing. |
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Flynn threw his first professional pass last Sunday. He went 2-for-5 for six yards. The Packer are at home and Flynn could be a decent play for the risk takers out there. I don't think I'd go with him. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Aaron Rodgers QB, Green Bay Packers 10/03/08, Time: 7:57 pm |
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Questionable |
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Rodgers will be a game time decision on Sunday. According to ESPN, coach Mike McCarthy will decide 90 minutes before the game. |
| Analysis: |
The Packer backup is Matt Flynn. Duck Rodgers, as I like to call him, has been a nice fantasy starter so far this season and has a nice match up in the Falcons. I'd steer clear of the situation and start someone else. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jon Kitna QB, Detroit Lions 10/03/08, Time: 12:24 pm |
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Jon Kitna has owned the Bears in the two years he has been the Lions? starting quarterback, throwing for an average of 257 yards with five touchdowns. The aging Kitna is coming off the bye week and should be well rested. He faces a Chicago defense that could be missing a few starters. |
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Perhaps the firing of Matt Millen will give the Lions organization some new life. Kitna, along with wide receivers Calvin Johnson and Roy Williams, need a big offensive game to have any hope of gaining momentum, and staying competitive in the NFC North. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Aaron Rodgers QB, Green Bay Packers 10/03/08, Time: 10:16 am |
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Questionable |
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Aaron Rodgers was a no-show at practice on Thursday. Rookie Matt Flynn took most of the reps with the first team offense. |
| Analysis: |
Rodgers will be a game-time decision based on his ability to throw the ball downfield. If he is able to play, he should be considered a good fantasy option for the Packers? home game against Atlanta. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Atari Bigby DB, Green Bay Packers 10/02/08, Time: 7:56 pm |
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Doubtful |
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Bigby is still not practicing because of the injured hamstring that has kept him out of two straight games. |
| Analysis: |
He doesn't appear likely to return for the Week 5 matchup with Atlanta. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Donald Driver WR, Green Bay Packers 10/02/08, Time: 7:08 am |
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Donald Driver was held to just one catch for eight yards last week against Tampa Bay. That is Driver?s lowest output in over three seasons. |
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Driver may or may not rebound this week against Atlanta. The Falcons pass defense is suspect but Driver?s productivity may rest on the health of Aaron Rodgers right shoulder. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Aaron Rodgers QB, Green Bay Packers 10/01/08, Time: 8:37 pm |
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Take this for what it is worth, but Packer QB Aaron Rodgers was extremely limited at practice today. Reports say that Rodgers was only allowed to hand off just a few times in practice today and then he was ushered off the field. |
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Rookies Matt Flynn and Brian Brohm split the reps in Rodgers absence today. Flynn has been the active QB behind Rodgers so far this year. Watch for further news on Rodgers? health. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Cullen Jenkins DT, Green Bay Packers 10/01/08, Time: 11:51 am |
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Cold |
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Cullen Jenkins one of the Packers best performers and a leader on the D-line was put on IR today. |
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The Packers D was already banged up heading into a match up against Atlanta. Now to go with Al Harris and AJ Hawk they lost Cullen Jenkins. This will probably cause a very long day for the rest of the Packers D trying to stop Michael "the Burner" Turner. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Cullen Jenkins DE, Green Bay Packers 10/01/08, Time: 9:12 am |
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Out |
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Packer DE Cullen Jenkins appears to be headed to the IR with a torn pectorals muscle. His agent reports that Jenkins is done for the year. |
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The already depleated Packer D just took another hit. Look for Falcon QB Matt Ryan and RB Michael Turner to ppost solid numbers this week. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Rudi Johnson RB, Detroit Lions 09/30/08, Time: 1:39 pm |
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Rudi Johnson will get his 1st start as a Lion in week 5 as Detroit hosts the Bears. Johnson has seen limited action so far since arriving from the Bengals. |
| Analysis: |
Rookie Kevin Smith was very outspoken about his unwillingness to give up his starting position to Johnson. Smith's carries, as well as his standing among the coaching staff, have taken a pretty severe hit. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Aaron Rodgers QB, Green Bay Packers 09/30/08, Time: 11:40 am |
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Packer QB Aaron Rodgers has stated that he intends on playing Sunday at home against Atlanta. Rodgers sustained a sprained throwing shoulder in Sunday's loss at Tampa. |
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The strain on Rodgers' shoulder could mean a greater need for an effective ground game for the Packers. Ryan Grant and Brandon Jackson could see more carries. (Sportsbuff.com) |
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Cullen Jenkins DE, Green Bay Packers 09/29/08, Time: 10:23 pm |
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Questionable |
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Jenkins left Sunday's game early because of a strained pectoral muscle. There is reportedly some worry, though, that the injury could actually be a tear. |
| Analysis: |
Jenkins appears likely to miss at least the coming week but could be out for an extended period. It's a shame, because he has been a breakout IDP performer to this point. (SportsBuff.com) |
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A.J. Hawk LB, Green Bay Packers 09/29/08, Time: 10:18 pm |
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Questionable |
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Hawk suffered what Coach Mike McCarthy called "a pretty good strain" to his groin in Sunday's loss to Tampa and could miss some time. No word has come yet, though, on whether he will. |
| Analysis: |
Hawk has enjoyed a tremendous start to the season, and his absence would hurt IDP owners. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Ryan Grant RB, Green Bay Packers 09/28/08, Time: 8:56 pm |
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Cold |
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Grant got just 15 carries and gained only 20 yards against the Bucs on Sunday. |
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This is particularly disappointing because the Packers back was the healthiest he has been this season. Fortunately, a matchup with the Falcons awaits in Week 5. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Greg Jennings WR, Green Bay Packers 09/28/08, Time: 7:16 pm |
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Hot |
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Jennings caught six passes for 109 yards and two touchdowns -- his first two of the season -- in the loss to the Bucs on Sunday. It was his third straight 100-yard performance, and the game before that ended with 91 yards. |
| Analysis: |
Jennings has taken over as the Packers' clear No. 1 receiver after building his fantasy value a year ago with a rather fluky touchdown total. He's an every-week starter going forward. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Aaron Rodgers QB, Green Bay Packers 09/28/08, Time: 7:08 pm |
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Questionable |
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Rodgers said after the loss to Tampa Bay that he thought he had suffered a separation or dislocation to his throwing shoulder. Coach Mike McCarthy called in a bruise in his press conference. |
| Analysis: |
We'll have to see, but any injury to his throwing shoulder is obviously bad news. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Atari Bigby DB, Green Bay Packers 09/26/08, Time: 8:33 pm |
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Doubtful |
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Bigby continued to miss practice with his hamstring injury this week and is doubtful for Sunday's trip to Tampa. |
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We'll probably have to wait until we actually see him make it through a game before getting him back into IDP lineups. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Ryan Grant RB, Green Bay Packers 09/26/08, Time: 8:31 pm |
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Finally, Grant no longer shows up on the injury report. |
| Analysis: |
Now, if only he can show up in the end zone. Go ahead and take a chance on him doing so. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Atari Bigby DB, Green Bay Packers 09/24/08, Time: 9:09 pm |
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Doubtful |
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Bigby missed practice Wednesday with the hamstring injury that kept him out in Week 3. It's unknown whether he'll be able to go this Sunday. |
| Analysis: |
Aaron Rouse put up good numbers in his absence, so Bigby owners should consider him in Week 4. Even if Bigby returns, his tenuous hamstring doesn't make for a safe bet on Sunday. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Aaron Rouse DB, Green Bay Packers 09/23/08, Time: 8:26 pm |
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Rouse led the team with 12 tackles and nine solos in place of Atari Bigby on Sunday night. |
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Bigby might not be able to go in Week 4 either, which would make Rouse worth IDP consideration again. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com) |
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Nick Collins DB, Green Bay Packers 09/23/08, Time: 7:06 pm |
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Questionable |
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Collins left Sunday night's loss twice because of a contusion in his lower back. The second time, he didn't return to the field. The team has yet to give his status for the upcoming game. |
| Analysis: |
Collins has picked off a pass in each of the past two contests but has continued the mediocre tackle output that has been the norm for him. He still doesn't make for a strong IDP when he's healthy. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com) |
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Nick Barnett LB, Green Bay Packers 09/23/08, Time: 6:56 pm |
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Probable |
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Barnett sprained his elbow in Sunday night's loss to the Cowboys and had to leave the field in the first half. He did return before the game was over, though. |
| Analysis: |
That would indicate to me that Barnett is likely to play in Week 4. We'll what comes, though. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com) |
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Ernie Sims LB, Detroit Lions 09/22/08, Time: 9:52 pm |
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Sims put up a game-high 11 solo tackles and 13 total in the loss to the Niners on Sunday. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com) |
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Charles Woodson DB, Green Bay Packers 09/22/08, Time: 7:24 pm |
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Starting corner Al Harris will miss the rest of the season with a ruptured spleen unless he finds a doctor who offers a different diagnosis. |
| Analysis: |
Woodson could take a slight hit to his fantasy value in Harris' absence. A replacement on the other side will look much more attractive than Harris or Woodson. Of course, the veteran is a boom-or-bust type, so you always start him at your own risk. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com) |
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Al Harris DB, Green Bay Packers 09/22/08, Time: 7:15 pm |
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Out |
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Harris could miss the rest of the season after rupturing his spleen in a collision with teammate A.J. Hawk on Sunday. Harris is seeking a second opinion before shutting it down. |
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Harris isn't much of an IDP candidate, but his absence could hurt the value of Charles Woodson. Opponents would likely favor targeting Harris' replacement (probably Tramon Williams) over challenging Woodson too often. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com) |
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Gosder Cherilus T, Detroit Lions 09/22/08, Time: 6:59 pm |
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Steady |
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Cherilus has finally won the starting right tackle job over George Foster. |
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Probably won't do too much to help that inept offense. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com) |
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Aaron Rouse DB, Green Bay Packers 09/20/08, Time: 8:49 pm |
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Rouse will start for the Packers on Sunday night in place of Atari Bigby. The regular strong safety will be out with a hamstring injury. |
| Analysis: |
Rouse, who started three games when free safety Nick Collins was hurt last season, intercepted two passes as a rookie. He could be a deep IDP sleeper. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com) |
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Atari Bigby DB, Green Bay Packers 09/20/08, Time: 8:47 pm |
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Out |
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Bigby will miss this week's game with his hamstring injury. Aaron Rouse will start in his place. |
| Analysis: |
This takes away a top IDP, though Rouse could be a sleeper. Let's hope Bigby returns to Week 4. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com) |
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Leigh Bodden DB, Detroit Lions 09/20/08, Time: 8:44 pm |
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Cold |
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Just a week after taking over a starting corner job, Bodden has given it right back to Travis Fisher. |
| Analysis: |
Maybe the Browns knew what they were doing after ball when they dealt Bodden and a third-rounder for Shaun Rogers. He's certainly off to a disappointing start in Detroit. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com) |
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Ryan Grant RB, Green Bay Packers 09/20/08, Time: 9:07 am |
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Probable |
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Grant was a full participant in practice on Friday and is listed as probable for the week. |
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If you're deciding between him and other top options, it might not be a bad idea to go in another direction in light of his 20 yards on 15 carries against the lowly Lions. If you're other options aren't on Grant's level generally, though, you should probably go ahead and take a chance on the Packer back. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com) |
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Ryan Grant RB, Green Bay Packers 09/17/08, Time: 3:38 pm |
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Steady |
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Grant was held out of practice Wednesday because of his lingering hamstring issues. |
| Analysis: |
The Packers are just being cautious, and Grant will most likely play Sunday. He'll probably start taking reps Thursday and Friday. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com) |
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Dewayne White DE, Detroit Lions 09/15/08, Time: 10:52 pm |
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White notched a sack for the second straight week on Sunday against the Packers. He also began 2007 -- his first season with the Lions -- with a sack in the first week but didn't reach two until Week 7. |
| Analysis: |
White obviously has some pass-rush ability, but it's a bit too early to predict anything big from him. Let's just see how he progresses. If you're desperate for a lineman, though, you could do worse than him against the Niners in Week 3. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com) |
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Daniel Bullocks DB, Detroit Lions 09/15/08, Time: 10:48 pm |
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Hot |
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Bullocks capitalized on increased playing time by leading the team with 12 total tackles and eight solos, while also breaking up a pass. |
| Analysis: |
The concussion suffered by Gerald Alexander in the game certainly won't hurt Bullocks' chances for playing time. He could work his way into a decent IDP option. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com) |
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Aaron Kampman DE, Green Bay Packers 09/15/08, Time: 10:43 pm |
| News: |
Kampman posted a sack and a half against the Lions on Sunday. That gives him 5.5 over his past three games against Detroit. |
| Analysis: |
In case you missed it before, Detroit is a tremendous matchup for defenders, especially those named Aaron Kampman. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com) |
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Nick Collins DB, Green Bay Packers 09/15/08, Time: 10:39 pm |
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Collins returned an interception for a touchdown in Detroit on Sunday. |
| Analysis: |
Other than that, though, he had zero solo tackles and just one assists. Collins doesn't make for a strong IDP. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com) |
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A.J. Hawk LB, Green Bay Packers 09/15/08, Time: 10:37 pm |
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Hot |
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Hawk followed up a 10-tackle opener with seven total stops (five solo) and two sacks against the Lions on Sunday. |
| Analysis: |
Guess we can completely forget about the chest injury that plagued him before Week 1. Also, just in case you weren't sure, the Lions make an excellent matchup for defenders. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com) |
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Gerald Alexander DB, Detroit Lions 09/15/08, Time: 9:47 pm |
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Questionable |
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Alexander left Sunday's game early with a concussion, and his status is uncertain for Week 3. |
| Analysis: |
Safety Daniel Bullocks was already slated for more playing time, so when you combine that with the injury -- and the fact that Alexander is nothing special as an IDP anyway -- you have no need for him on your roster. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com) |
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Charles Woodson DB, Green Bay Packers 09/15/08, Time: 9:41 pm |
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Questionable |
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Woodson was questionable right up until game time last week, then he picked off two passes and returned one for a touchdown. He said after the game that the toe felt no better than it had after the previous game. |
| Analysis: |
It's tempting to say that you go ahead and play Woodson if he's in there, but he won't get Jon Kitna every week. (Next time it'll be Tony Romo.) He added just two tackles, and we can't really afford to wait until kickoff to set our lineups anyway. We'll see how the week goes, but it'll probably be a good idea to look elsewhere. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com) |
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Atari Bigby DB, Green Bay Packers 09/15/08, Time: 7:50 pm |
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Questionable |
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Bigby left Sunday's victory early with a hamstring strain. Coach Mike McCarthy said after the game that the team probably wouldn't know until Friday whether he'd be available for Week 3. |
| Analysis: |
Bigby's one of the league's top IDPs, so losing him would certainly hurt. Even if he starts, a questionable hamstring could be enough to bench him in fantasy leagues. Let's see how the week goes. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com) |
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