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Steve Slaton RB, Houston Texans 11/11/09, Time: 8:18 am |
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According to the Houston Chronicle, Texans' coach Gary Kubiak explained that he is taking the running back situation on a "day-to-day" basis. |
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Slaton saw limited touches in the loss to the Colts on Sunday as he was primarily used on passing downs. For now, Moats is expected to remain the starter. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Knowshon Moreno RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/10/09, Time: 9:00 am |
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Moreno had five carries for three yards against the Steelers on Monday night. |
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Moreno had an awful night as he averaged 0.6 yards per carry. He faces another pretty good run defense when the Broncos travel to Washington. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jeff Reed K, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/10/09, Time: 8:56 am |
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Reed hit four extra points on Monday night against the Broncos. |
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Reed did not attempt any field goals during the win and remained at 9-of-12 for the season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Rashard Mendenhall RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/05/09, Time: 8:03 am |
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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Mendenhall will once again start for the Steelers on Sunday. |
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No surprise there as Mendenhall has been the better running back lately. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Willie Parker RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/03/09, Time: 10:41 pm |
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Parker has been sick lately but is expected to be fine to play in Week 9 against the Broncos. |
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Parker has seen his role in the offense decrease big time and he has little fantasy value at the moment. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Steve Slaton RB, Houston Texans 11/02/09, Time: 12:42 pm |
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Slaton fumbled in the first quarter of Houston's victory at Buffalo Sunday and never again got the ball afterward. |
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Ryan Moats enjoyed a huge day against Buffalo's dreadful run defense in Slaton's absence. Fantasy owners will have to see this week what the Texans' coaching staff plans to do with its fumbling starter going forward. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Chris Brown RB, Houston Texans 11/02/09, Time: 8:03 am |
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Brown rushed seven time for 22 yards and caught two passes for seven yards against the Bills on Sunday. |
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Brown saw his usual touches even though Steve Slaton got benched. It was Ryan Moats who took over the bulk of the carries. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Ryan Moats RB, Houston Texans 11/02/09, Time: 8:02 am |
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Moats rushed 23 times for 156 yards and three touchdowns in the Texans' win over the Bills on Sunday. He also caught two passes for 25 yards. |
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Moats took over for Steve Slaton and never looked back against a weak Bills' defense. Will he be the starter next week? Only time will tell. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Steve Slaton RB, Houston Texans 11/02/09, Time: 8:01 am |
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Slaton rushed one time for a yard and caught two passes for ten yards before being bench for losing a fumble. |
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Slaton was replaced by Ryan Moats and it should be interesting to see what happens going forward as the Texans' will not tolerate the fumbling any more. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Matt Schaub QB, Houston Texans 11/02/09, Time: 7:59 am |
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Schaub completed 25-of-34 passes for 268 yards and two interceptions in the Texans' win over Buffalo on Sunday. He also rushed seven times for seven yards. |
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Schaub failed to throw a touchdown pass for the first time since Week 1 but has now thrown for over 250 yards in four straight games. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Steve Slaton RB, Houston Texans 10/30/09, Time: 9:16 pm |
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Slaton has continued to work on his fumbling problems in practice all week. |
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Slaton has lost four fumbles so far this season and that certainly needs to change going forward. Slaton has a great matchup on paper against a Bills' run defense. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Andre Johnson WR, Houston Texans 10/30/09, Time: 9:04 pm |
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Johnson practiced on Friday and is listed as probable to play against the Bills on Sunday. |
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Johnson should be in your lineup as he is expected to be active against the Bills. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Andre Johnson WR, Houston Texans 10/29/09, Time: 5:18 pm |
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Johnson (bruised lung) practiced again on Thursday and should play on Sunday against Buffalo. |
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If he were fully healthy, the matchup would be a no-brainer. If he's active, play him, but beware that he might be on a snap count or could experience a setback. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Brian Cushing LB, Houston Texans 10/29/09, Time: 8:32 am |
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Cushing did not practice on Wednesday due to a foot injury. |
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Cushing played last week with the injury so he will likely do it again on Sunday against the Bills. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Andre Johnson WR, Houston Texans 10/27/09, Time: 12:22 am |
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Johnson is dealing with a bruised lung, an injury he suffered in the Texans' win over the 49ers on Sunday. |
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Johnson looks likely to play in Week 8 against the Bills but keep tabs on updates throughout the week. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Lawrence Timmons LB, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/27/09, Time: 11:58 pm |
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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Timmons sprained his right ankle against the Vikings on Sunday. |
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The injury is not considered serious and he is expected to be fine when the Steelers are back in action in Week 9. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Willie Parker RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/25/09, Time: 12:14 pm |
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ESPN.com reports that Parker is not expected to be back with the Steelers next season. |
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Great news for keeper league owners that have Rashard Mendenhall as he should be the clear cut number one RB. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Mario Williams DE, Houston Texans 10/25/09, Time: 11:13 am |
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Williams practiced on a limited basis all week due to a shoulder injury. |
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Williams is still listed as probable and will play against the 49ers on Sunday. He has only two sacks so if you own him in IDP, feel free to keep him active. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Troy Polamalu DB, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/25/09, Time: 11:12 am |
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Polamalu is expected to be wearing a knee brace in the Steelers' game against the Vikings on Sunday. |
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Polamalu will be active on Sunday against Minnesota and will be a big boost for the Steelers D/ST. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Troy Polamalu DB, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/24/09, Time: 2:31 am |
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Polamalu practice in full on Friday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. |
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After missing four games, Polamalu is expected to start against the Vikings on Sunday. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Mario Williams DE, Houston Texans 10/22/09, Time: 1:42 am |
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Williams practiced on a limited basis on Thursday as he has been resting his sore shoulder. |
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Williams has been ineffective lately because of the injury but is still expected to start against the 49ers on Sunday. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Troy Polamalu DB, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/21/09, Time: 7:05 pm |
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Polamalu did not practice on Wednesday as he rested his knee injury. |
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Polamalu is still expected to play in Week 7 against the Vikings. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Mario Williams DE, Houston Texans 10/20/09, Time: 6:53 pm |
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According to the Houston Chronicle, Williams' injured shoulder is almost back to 100 percent. |
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Williams has been limited in practice for the past few weeks and has not been very effective at all. He has only two sacks and a forced fumble so far this season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Steve Slaton RB, Houston Texans 10/20/09, Time: 6:51 pm |
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The Houston Chronicle reports that Slaton will be focusing on his ability to hold onto the ball in practice this week. |
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Slaton has fumbled six times this season and has lot three of them. He still has not found much running room yet this season but has been a solid passing option for the Texas. Even so, he has still not performed as the first round pick he likely was in most leagues. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Willie Parker RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/20/09, Time: 6:44 pm |
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Parker has been replaced as the Steelers' starting running back by Rashard Mendenhall. |
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Parker will need to make the most of his carries if he has any shot of retaining his starting job, especially with the way Mendenhall has been playing. Parker's fantasy value just took a big hit. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Rashard Mendenhall RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/20/09, Time: 6:43 pm |
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According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Mendenhall is now the feature back in Pittsburgh, ahead of Willie Parker. |
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Mendenhall will see the majority of carries for the Steelers' going forward even though it is hard to tell how many carries that will be. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jeff Reed K, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/20/09, Time: 6:41 pm |
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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Reed will paly in Week 7. |
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Reed had some off the field issues but it was confirmed that he will play against the Vikings. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Hines Ward WR, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/18/09, Time: 7:47 pm |
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Ward led all Pittsburgh receivers with 8 receptions for 159 yards and a touchdown. |
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Ward has ridden Big Ben's arm to fantasy glory nearly every week this season. Keep plugging the veteran in as he just keeps getting it done. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Rashard Mendenhall RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/18/09, Time: 7:46 pm |
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Mendenhall ran the ball 17 times for 62 yards against leveland during Sunday's win. |
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Expect the second year man's workload to increase as the year goes on. However, he put the ball on the ground again, so clearly, he's not ove rhis fumbling issues yet. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Ben Roethlisberger QB, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/18/09, Time: 7:44 pm |
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Big Ben threw for 417 yards and two touchdowns against a ragged Cleveland defense on Sunday. |
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The problems that Pittsburgh has had running the ball have benefitted Roethlisberger and his owners. He has been a bona fide every week starter this season for fantasy purposes. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Owen Daniels TE, Houston Texans 10/18/09, Time: 11:00 am |
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Daniels is the one Texan who looks attractive this week in the matchup with the Bengals. Opposing tight ends have averaged seven catches over the past four weeks against Cincinnati. |
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Daniels is central enough to the Houston offense for most fantasy owners to simply plug him in as an every-week play. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Matt Schaub QB, Houston Texans 10/18/09, Time: 10:57 am |
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Schaub runs into a tough matchup this week against a Bengals defense that has held passers such as Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco to just a single touchdown pass. |
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Schaub puts up big numbers at times, but his three good outings this season came against three of the four worst teams at allowing fantasy points to quarterbacks. That falls right in line with previous seasons. He brings plenty of bust potential into Week 6. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Troy Polamalu DB, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/17/09, Time: 12:46 pm |
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Polamalu practiced in full on Friday and should return to the lineup against the Browns on Sunday. |
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Polamalu is listed as probable and is safe to start in IDP leagues. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Rashard Mendenhall RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/17/09, Time: 12:31 pm |
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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Mendenhall will start on Sunday against the Browns. |
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Willie Parker will be back but Mendenhall has clearly won the trust of head coach Mike Tomlin and should have a big day against a bad Browns' defense. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Steve Slaton RB, Houston Texans 10/17/09, Time: 12:24 pm |
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The Houston Chronicle reports that the Texans' still plan on focusing on the running game but will not hesitate to go to the passing game |
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Slaton has been a disappointment so far this season and now faces a pretty good Bengals' run defense on Sunday. Keep your expectations in check as Slaton could have trouble finding running room in the Texans' zone blocking scheme. If he is a factor at all, it will be in the passing game. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Hines Ward WR, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/16/09, Time: 8:50 am |
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After missing practice on Wednesday, Ward was back at practice on Thursday. |
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Ward used the one day off to rest and will certainly be in the lineup against the Browns on Sunday. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Willie Parker RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/16/09, Time: 8:48 am |
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Parker practiced in full on Thursday for the second straight day. |
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Parker looks ready to go for the Steelers' game against the Browns on Sunday. He should have a good game against Cleveland's bad run defense. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Hines Ward WR, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/15/09, Time: 9:00 am |
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Ward did not practice on Wednesday. |
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Ward received a day off to rest from head coach Mike Tomlin. Ward is fine to play against the Browns on Sunday. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Willie Parker RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/14/09, Time: 12:09 pm |
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According to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Parker is expected to play in the Steelers' week 6 game against the Browns. |
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Parker has missed the past two weeks with a turf toe injury. He should return to practice this week. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Aaron Smith DE, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/14/09, Time: 11:59 am |
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ESPN.com reports that Smith has been placed on the IR due to a shoulder injury. |
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Smith has a torn rotator cuff and is expected to undergo surgery to repair it. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Willie Parker RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/07/09, Time: 12:30 am |
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Parker did not practice on Wednesday as he is still nursing the turf toe injury. |
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Parker is going to try giving it a go this week in practice but as of right now, it does not look good for him. Expect Parker to miss this Sunday's game against the Lions but return to action the following game against the Chargers. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Troy Polamalu LB, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/07/09, Time: 12:28 am |
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Polamalu will not play in Week 5 against the Lions due to his recovery from a torn MCL in his left knee. |
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Polamalu is expected to return to action in Week 6 against the Browns. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Troy Polamalu DB, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/06/09, Time: 12:03 am |
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Polamalu could return to practice any day now, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. |
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Polamalu has not played since Week 1 and he would certainly improve the Steelers' defense that has struggled without him. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Chris Henry RB, Houston Texans 10/06/09, Time: 12:02 am |
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The Houston Chronicle reports that Henry was signed by Houston and added to the practice squad. |
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Henry is unlikely to find a roster spot unless an injury occurs. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Willie Parker RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/06/09, Time: 11:58 pm |
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ESPN reports that Parker is likely to practice on a limited basis this week in preparation for a Week 5 game against the Lions. |
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Parker did not play in Week 4 due to a turf toe injury but if he is healthy enough, he has a great matchup on Sunday. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Steve Slaton RB, Houston Texans 10/04/09, Time: 6:06 pm |
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Slaton rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown on Sunday against Oakland. He also caught a touchdown pass as well. |
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Slaton's owners had been a bit disappointed in him so far this season but he seems to be in the process of righting the ship now. Hopefully, you were able to steal him away from some panicky owner earlier. (Sportsbuff.com) |
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Matt Schaub QB, Houston Texans 10/04/09, Time: 6:02 pm |
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Schaub threw for 224 yards and a touchdown on Sunday against the Raiders. |
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The performance was perhaps not as good as many hoped for, but Schaub was as good as he had to be after Houston took a big lead. As long as he is healthy, he remains a strong option throwing to Andre Johnson and Company. (Sportsbuff.com) |
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Rashard Mendenhall RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/03/09, Time: 11:42 pm |
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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette repots that Mendenhall will start for the Steelers in Week 4 against the Chargers. |
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Willie Parker was ruled out due to a turf toe injury and Mendenhall is definitely worth using as at least a flex. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Willie Parker RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/03/09, Time: 2:52 am |
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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Parker did not practice on Friday due to his turf toe injury. |
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Parker has not practiced all week and even though he hasn't officially been ruled out, it does not look good. Rashard Mendenhall would get the start if Parker could not go. Stay tuned. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Willie Parker RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/01/09, Time: 1:15 am |
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Parker did not practice on Thursday as he is still dealing with a toe injury. |
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This is a cause for concern and you should monitor the situation closely before officially setting your lineup. (SportsBuff.com) |
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