Since the Falcons are on a short week, they attempted to scale back White' practice reps some this week. He is an every week fantasy starter at this point. (SportsBuff.com)

Johnson is expected to start on Sunday against Seattle, and is a must-start. (SportsBuff.com)

Maurice Morris may get a few more touches since Smith seems to be a little banged up right now, but not enough to have major effect on Smith's fantasy value. (SportsBuff.com)

Norwood missed last Monday's game against New Orleans, and his status for Sunday against Washington look iffy. (SportsBuff.com)

Smith missed practice on Wednesday, so this is a positive sign for his availability for Sunday against Seattle. He could be a game-time decision though. (SportsBuff.com)

Thursday and Friday's practice reports will shed more light on Johnson's status for this week. He did not play in Week 8 against St. Louis. (SportsBuff.com)

Fudge's injury was never disclosed, but he was primarily used on special teams and his loss has little impact on the Falcons' defense. (SportsBuff.com)

Stafford returned to action last week against St. Louis, and barring a major setback should be ready for Sunday's game against Seattle. (SportsBuff.com)

Norwood missed Monday night's game against New Orleans, so his status for this week against Washington has to be up in the air due to a short week as much as anything. Aaron Stecker could once again serve as Michael Turner's primary backup this week. (SportsBuff.com)

This could just be some soreness left over from Monday night's game against New Orleans. White should be ready to go for this Sunday against Washington. (SportsBuff.com)

Johnson reportedly took reps with the first-team offense, which is a good sign for his availability for this week against Seattle. (SportsBuff.com)

Hill started last Monday night against New Orleans and struggled with cramps and covering Marques Colston, while Brent Grimes also struggled some but did make an acrobatic interception. If there was a week to start Redskins' WR Santana Moss, this is probably the one. (SportsBuff.com)

Smith sufffered a minor shoulder injury last week against St. Louis, which led to Maurice Morris getting 14 carries for 63 yards and some speculation that a timeshare could be in order. As long as Smith's shoulder is not an issue, and it does not appear to be a big concerb at this point, he should get the majority of the carries going forward. (SportsBuff.com)

David will replace Demarcus Faggins, who was placed on IR with an upper body injury. In any case, the Lions' secondary remains something of a mess. (SportsBuff.com0

Stafford started last week against St. Louis, but didn't put up particularly good numbers. Still, expect him to start this week against Seattle unless he has a setback. (SportsBuff.com)

One of Elam's misses was from 51 yards out, so that isn't so bad. But he also missed a 34-yarder as well. In any case, Elam is in no danger of losing his job. (SportsBuff.com)

Schwartz reportedly said he "isn't sure" about Johnson's status for this week against Seattle. (SportsBuff.com)

Jason Snelling (hamstring) was also inactive, so newly signed Aaron Stecker served as Michael Turner's primary backup. (SportsBuff.com)

The rookie obviously missed WR Calvin Johnson (right knee), who did not play. If Johnson can return next week against Seattle, Stafford should see some improvement in his numbers. (SportsBuff.com)

Stafford went through a full week of practice this week, which is a great sign. He has a very favorable matchup this week against the Rams, so he could make for a decent bye week fill-in if he can go. (SportsBuff.com)

Kowalski suggests that Johnson struggled in limited work on Friday, and it "doesn't look promising" for him to play this week. Friday's injury report should tell us more, but "MegaTron" looks likely to be a game-time decision for a favorable matchup against the Rams. (SportsBuff.com)

Peerman was a sixth round pick by Baltimore this year, but did not stick. He is strictly around for extra depth for the Lions at this point. (SportsBuff.com)

his effectiveness might depend on whether or not he has Calvin Johnson available to him. Still, he could hardly ask for a better matchup to come back to. (SportsBuff.com)

Megatron will likely be a game time decision. If he can go, he is a strong play against St. Louis' ravaged defensive secondary. (SportsBuff.com)

This is a good sign for Johnson's playing status this week against St. Louis. He could be a game-time decision, but Friday's reports should tell us more. (SportsBuff.com)

Friday's injury report should provide concrete evidence that Stafford will play this week, or not if that be the case. (SportsBuff.com)

Snelling had 68 yards on seven carries last week against Dallas. Still, he is no major threat to Michael Turner's playing time and has little fantasy value at this point. (SportsBuff.com)

Stafford's status for Sunday's game against St. Louis in unknown at this point. (SportsBuff.com)

Something more definitive should be known about Johnson's status later in the week. (SportsBuff.com)

Stecker is a former New Orleans Saint, who Atlanta takes on next Monday night. So he should be able to lend some knowledge of the Saints' offense to the Falcons' defensive coaches even if he does not play this week. But that is not an ideal circumstance for fantasy impact. (SportsBuff.com)

Daunte Culpepper looks likely to start again in Stafford's place in a favorable matchup against the Rams, and if you have a bye week issue this week you could do a lot worse. (SportsBuff.com)

White's yardage was disappointing, but the touchdown made up for it slightly. He is still a high-end fantasy wide receiver. (SportsBuff.com)

The Cowboys have only allowed one 100-yard rusher this season, and that was in Week 1. So Turner has his work cut out for him, but he is a guy you have to start regardless of matchup. (SportsBuff.com)

Since the Lions have a bye this week, the team is hoping he can return to the practice field next week. (SportsBuff.com)

With his top backup Jerious Norwood (hip) out indefinitely, the Falcons may just be being cautious with Turner. But this does bear watching as the week continues, just to make sure it is not a severe injury. (SportsBuff.com)

Jason Snelling will likely take over as Michael Turner's backup, and Norwood is likely worth dropping in most fantasy leagues. (SportsBuff.com)

This is obviously positive news, but something more definitive should come next week as the Lions prepare for a game. (SportsBuff.com)

This is not good news for the Falcons' pass defense, since Grimes couldn't hold onto a starting job in 2008. (SportsBuff.com)

A timetable for Stafford's return to action has not been given, but if he requires surgery his rookie season could come to a premature end. (SportsBuff.com)

Williams is likely to be replaced in the Falcons' starting lineup by Chevis Jackson. (SportsBuff.com)

With Matt Stafford (right knee) already out, Drew Stanton played much of the second half against the Packers. Culpepper has the Lions' bye week to hopefully get healthy. (SportsBuff.com)

ESPN had reported that the MRI on Stafford's knee would be examined by Dr. Andrews. Stafford reportedly said he is not concerned that his knee will require surgery, but if surgery is required his season would be over. (SportsBuff.com)

Northcutt should not be considered a fantasy option. Calvin Johnson is the only Lion receiver anyone should own. (SportsBuff.com)

Smith and Steven Jackson must have a lot to talk about as they are incredibly talented players held back by how horrible most of the talent around them is. Still, the fact that he gets just about all the action in the Detroit backfield makes him valuable. (SportsBuff.com)

Culpepper only had 48 yards and an interception prior to exiting. With Matthew Stafford also injured, Detroit's bye couldn't come at a better time. (SportsBuff.com)

Culpepper threw for 282 yards, a touchdown and a pick against the Steelers last week and could present some value for desperate fantasy owners this week. He'll be without Calvin Johnson today, but that was the case for most of last week's contest as well. (SportsBuff.com)

Look for the rookie to return after the Week 7 bye. Daunte Culpepper will continue to start in his place in the meantime. (SportsBuff.com)

Johnson has injuries to the knee and thigh of his right leg, so this move was expected. Look for him to return to the field after the Week 7 bye. (SportsBuff.com)

Daunte Culpepper looks likely to start for the second straight week this week. (SportsBuff.com)

Johnson will probably be listed as doubtful, but Friday's injury report will be more concrete. He looks like an extremely risky fantasy play this week. (SportsBuff.com)