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| 1. | C. Johnson records 161 yards Week 11 | (TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson caught seven passes for 161 yards and one touchdown in Week 11. Analysis: After this performance Johnson appears to be fully recovered from the injury that had limited him over the last few weeks. He is clearly developing into a star in the NFL and with the Lions' QB Matt Stafford also showing lots of potential, the future looks bright for the Detroit offense in the not so distant future. | 1 hour | |
| 2. | Michael Bush | (RotoWire) Bush had a team-low four carries for 27 yards in Sunday's upset win over Cincinnati. Analysis: Bush started, although he received four fewer carries than Justin Fargas and two less than Darren McFadden. Bush had a big game the previous week, going over 100 yards, but it seems like each week a different runner leads the team in rushing. | 2 hours | |
| 3. | Calvin Johnson | (RotoWire) Johnson (hand) hauled in seven passes for a career-high 161 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown, in Sunday's wild 38-37 win over Cleveland. Analysis: This is just what Johnson needed - to face a soft defense like the Browns. Just as encouraging for Johnson is that rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford went off for 422 yards and five touchdowns, an impressive performance even against lowly Cleveland. Johnson was even a factor when he wasn't catching passes, drawing a huge pass interference call in the endzone with no time remaining to set up Stafford's game-winning touchdown pass to Brandon Pettigrew. | 2 hours | |
| 4. | Jabar Gaffney | (RotoWire) Gaffney had three catches for 55 yards on Sunday against San Diego. Analysis: Another low scoring day for Gaffney, who shouldn't be on many fantasy rosters. | 2 hours | |
| 5. | Michael Bush has four carries in win | (Rotoworld) Michael Bush carried four times for 27 yards in Week 11. Analysis: He started, but was used less than both Justin Fargas and Darren McFadden. Bush should confidently be left on fantasy benches going forward. | 2 hours | |
| 6. | Edwards quiet once again | (Rotoworld) Braylon Edwards caught just one pass for 10 yards in Sunday's loss to the Patriots. Analysis: Mark Sanchez never got it going and Edwards suffered. This will happen with a wildly inconsistent rookie quarterback. Edwards hasn't topped four catches since Week 5 and is a WR3 heading into next week's game against the Panthers. | 2 hours | |
| 7. | Cardinals | Hightower rushes for 110 yards Week 11 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Arizona Cardinals RB Tim Hightower rushed 110 yards on 14 carries in Week 11. He was his first 100-yard game of the season. | 3 hours | |
| 8. | Hightower has 16 touches in win | (Rotoworld) Tim Hightower ran for 110 yards on 14 carries and caught two passes for 15 yards in the Cardinals' Week 11 win. Analysis: Hightower continued to start and rotate evenly with Beanie Wells. He also busted a 50-yard run in the first half -- the longest by an Arizona runner since 2004. Hightower's role does not appear to be in decline after a productive performance. He is a fine flex option in PPR leagues next week at Tennessee. | 3 hours | |
| 9. | Tim Hightower | (RotoWire) Hightower rushed 14 times for a career-high 110 yards in Sunday's win over the Rams. He added two receptions for 15 yards. Analysis: He must like the Edward Jones Dome -- his previous career-high was a 109-yard performance there last season. While there is a lot to like about Hightower's Week 11 outing, the presence of his backfield mate Chris Wells is a growing concern. Wells scored another touchdown on Sunday (his third in Arizona's last two games) and he succeeded in a goal-to-go situation whereas Hightower did not. Hightower and Wells are splitting carries almost exactly down the middle and Hightower might be losing his previously strong grip on the Cardina... (More) | 3 hours | |
| 10. | Matt Ryan throws for 268 yards, 2 TDs | (Rotoworld) Matt Ryan completed 26-of-46 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns against the Giants in Week 11. Analysis: Ryan played scared in the first half against a swarming Giants front-seven, but he showed signs of emerging from his five-game funk in the second half. He completed 10 straight passes at one point and led the Falcons to two fourth-quarter touchdowns, including a game-tying 11-yard bullet to Tony Gonzalez with 30 seconds left. He's a borderline QB1 against the Bucs porous defense next week. | 4 hours | |
| 11. | Reggie Wayne | (RotoWire) Wayne grabbed seven passes for 89 yards in Sunday's 17-15 victory at Baltimore. Analysis: Funny how an 89-yard performance can feel like a letdown, but that's how good of a season Wayne is having. | 4 hours | |
| 12. | Lions | C. Johnson records 161 yards Week 11 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson caught seven passes for 161 yards and one touchdown in Week 11. | 5 hours | |
| 13. | Witten has his usual mediocre game | (Rotoworld) Jason Witten caught five passes for 43 yards in Sunday's win over the Redskins. Analysis: Games like this have become all too commonplace for Witten. His only catches come when he gets off the line and settles between the hashes for a seven-yard gain. He hasn't topped 77 yards in any games this season. He's still a low-end TE1 against the Raiders on Thanksgiving, but it's hard to expect much. | 5 hours | |
| 14. | Calvin Johnson limps his way to 161 yard... | (Rotoworld) Calvin Johnson caught seven passes for 161 yards and one touchdown in Week 11 against the Browns. Analysis: Johnson narrowly missed a touchdown catch in the second quarter and came down hard on the play, limping off the field. He was in and out of the game quite a bit after that while clearly in pain, yet still managed to get completely behind the defense for a 75-yard touchdown and topped 100 yards for just the second time this season. | 5 hours | |
| 15. | Matt Ryan | (RotoWire) Ryan passed 26-of-46 with 268 yards and two touchdowns in the Falcons' 31-34 loss to the Giants in overtime. Analysis: Ryan was able to snap his six-game interception streak and put together a solid performance against the Giants. More importantly, Ryan was able to lead the team back from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to force the overtime period, and really showed the poise and control we saw in his rookie season last year, which had yet to really show up in 2009. Despite the loss and coughing up a fumble that turned into a Giants touchdown, along with managing a game with a very thin running back depth chart, Ryan did a lot of things right on Sunda... (More) | 6 hours | |
| 16. | Pierre Thomas totals over 100 yards | (Rotoworld) Pierre Thomas ran for 92 yards on 11 carries and caught three balls for 11 yards in Week 11 at Tampa Bay. Analysis: Thomas played a very good game, averaging 8.4 YPC and breaking off several impressive runs into the Bucs' secondary to total over 100 yards for the fourth time this year. However, Thomas was pulled out in favor of Mike Bell consistently near the goal line. Thomas' scoring potential has taken a big hit. He's only a flex/RB2 fantasy option against the Patriots in Week 12. | 6 hours | |
| 17. | Wayne does his thing in win | (Rotoworld) Reggie Wayne caught seven passes for 89 yards in Sunday's win over the Ravens. Analysis: Wayne didn't get behind the Ravens secondary at all, but he was very effective on the sidelines. His routes are so precise that they are almost impossible to defend. He'll keep it going against the Texans next week as an obvious top-five option. | 6 hours | |
| 18. | Devery Henderson catches just one pass | (Rotoworld) Devery Henderson caught just one ball for -2 yards in Week 11. Analysis: While the Saints' game plans dictate which players will be featured in a given week, Henderson seems to be falling behind Robert Meachem in the competition for targets. The Saints started Sunday's game in a three-receiver set, with Henderson and Marques Colston out wide and Meachem in the slot. Consider Henderson end-of-roster material in all fantasy leagues. | 6 hours | |
| 19. | Carlson held without catch in Week 11 | (Rotoworld) John Carlson was held without a catch in Week 11 against the Vikings. Analysis: A disappointing homecoming for the Minnesota native. Carlson came up empty on six targets, including dropping a two-point conversion try. He's topped 50 yards just once since a big season opener. | 6 hours | |
| 20. | Patriots inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The New England Patriots have announced the following players as inactive for today's game against the New York Jets: RB Sammy Morris, RB Fred Taylor, T Matt Light, DE Jarvis Green, WR Sam Aiken, DE Rob Ninkovich, CB Shawn Springs, and G Stephen Neal. Analysis: Morris and Taylor continue to be sidelined, so Laurence Maroney and Kevin Faulk will split carries in the Patriots backfield against the Jets. Sam Aiken is also inactive, so look for more targets for Julian Edelman for To... (More) | 7 hours | |
| 21. | Patriots | Morris inactive for Week 11 | (KFFL) NFL.com reports New England Patriots RB Sammy Morris (knee) has been declared inactive for Week 11. | 7 hours | |
| 22. | Morris not active for Patriots | (Rotoworld) Sammy Morris (knee) is not active for Sunday's game against the Jets. Analysis: The Patriots are playing it safe with Morris. He was a game-time decision and will wait another week before returning to the lineup. | 7 hours | |
| 23. | Pierre Thomas | (RotoWire) Thomas should be in line for an expanded role with Reggie Bush unavailable against the Bucs on Sunday. Analysis: Mike Bell will still be a factor for the Saints also, but the absence of Bush may allow Thomas owners to take advantage of the opportunity for more touches against an inconsistent Tampa Bay defense. | 10 hours | |
| 24. | Saints inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The New Orleans Saints have declared the following players as inactive for today's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: RB Reggie Bush, WR Lance Moore, CB Chris McAlister, DT Sedrick Ellis, CBs Jabari Greer and Tracy Porter, K Garrett Hartley, and LB Jonathan Casillas. Analysis: Bush finally appeared to be working his way into the Saints' offense in 2009, but his surgically-repaired knee flared up on him this week, and he will not play today against the Bucs. The defense is sh... (More) | 11 hours | |
| 25. | Ricky Williams | (RotoWire) Williams suffered some kind of injury during the game against Carolina on Thursday, according to the Palm Beach Post. Analysis: Coach Tony Sparano described Williams as being "dinged up", at least this explains why Williams wasn't on the field for the crucial fourth down play in the fourth quarter with 44 seconds remaining. | 1 day | |
| 26. | Henderson to return punts? | (Rotoworld) Beat writer Jeff Duncan "guesses" that Devery Henderson will return punts for the Saints Sunday. Analysis: With Reggie Bush, Tracy Porter and Lance Moore both out, the Saints will likely turn to Henderson. It would be dangerous to use Pierre Thomas or Darren Sharper for health reasons. Henderson has never returned a punt in his NFL career. | 1 day | |
| 27. | Reggie Bush doesn't fly with team to Tampa Bay | (FFToolbox) A source close to the New Orleans Saints told the Associated Press that running back Reggie Bush did not fly with the team for its game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A team spokesman said Saturday that Bush had been downgraded on the official injury report from questionable with a knee injury. Bush missed all of practice this week with swelling in his left knee, the same knee on which he had surgery last December to repair cartilage. This will be the first game Bush has missed in 2009. He missed 10 of his previous 20 games before 2009. He is expected to return to practice next week. Bush has 48... (More) | 1 day | |
| 28. | Bush doesn't travel with team, out Sunday | (FFChamps) According to ESPN.com, New Orleans Saints' running back Reggie Bush did not travel with the team to Tampa, and will not play Sunday against the Buccaneers. Bush missed practice this week due to swelling in his left knee, and the Saints are being especially cautious because it's the same knee that Bush had surgically repaired late last season. Analysis: Bush's absence gives Pierre Thomas' fantasy value a boost against the Buccaneers. The two practically play different positions, but Reggie is a scary red-zone option because of his versatili... (More) | 1 day | |
| 29. | Saints | Three take reps as punt returners in practice | (KFFL) Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints WR Devery Henderson, RB Pierre Thomas and FS Darren Sharper took reps in practice this week as punt returners in place of RB Reggie Bush (knee). | 1 day | |
| 30. | Raiders | Bush to start in Week 11 | (KFFL) David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush will remain the team's starting running back in Week 11. However, head coach Tom Cable is expected to go with the hot hand in a rotation with RBs Darren McFadden and Justin Fargas. | 1 day | |
| 31. | White questionable again | (FFChamps) Atlanta Falcons' wide receiver Roddy White is listed as questionable for the third consecutive week. The Falcons travel to New York to face the Giants in Week 11. Analysis: No worries here, White has been questionable the last three weeks, and looked fine each week. Expect more of the same in New York from Matt Ryan's favorite target on the outside. Assuming the status quo holds, and White is out there on Sunday, we have him as a top-15 play at wide receiver this weekend against a suspect Giants' secondary. | 1 day | |
| 32. | S. Morris limited Friday, questionable | (TheHuddle) New England Patriots RB Sammy Morris (knee) was limited during the team's practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 and will be a game-time decision. Analysis: Morris continues to recover from his knee injury but has practiced on a limited basis this week with the team. Fantasy owners looking for a running back for the playoff push should consider Morris as New England has a very favorable schedule for the rest of the way. | 1 day | |
| 33. | Moore out again | (FFChamps) New Orleans Saints' wide receiver Lance Moore (ankle) has been officially ruled out for Week 11. Analysis: Moore's 2008 season is a distant memory in the bayou this year. Even if/when ever healthy again this year, Moore will likely be stuck behind the more physically gifted Robert Meachem and Devery Henderson on the depth chart. Colston is obviously the No. 1 in New Orleans, but lately opposing defenses have focused on stopping him (and, in turn, have slowed the Saints down as a whole). Their opponent this week, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, h... (More) | 1 day | |
| 34. | Morris questionable | (FFChamps) Speaking to reporters from the Boston Globe today, New England Patriots' running back Sammy Morris said he felt "Sore, but good" and that he was taking his knee injury "day by day." Morris is listed as questionable to face the Jets this Sunday, and has not played since injuring the knee in Week 6. Analysis: The Patriots' are almost comically evasive about disclosing their players' injuries and status for upcoming games. Add in coach Bill Belichick's propensity to shuffle his backs around as the game dictates, and predicting which running back will reap the rewards of The Hoodie's ... (More) | 1 day | |
| 35. | Garcon questionable, but practices fully | (FFChamps) Indianapolis Colts' wide receiver Pierre Garcon is listed as questionable to face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11 because of his sore ankle, but practiced without restrictions again on Friday. Analysis: All indications are that Garcon is pretty much a lock to play this weekend against a once-feared Ravens' defense that will have a hard time stopping Peyton Manning and a presently-feared Colts' offense. Garcon practiced fully the last couple of days, and appears to be working through the ankle injury that kept him out of practice earlier in... (More) | 2 days | |
| 36. | Sammy Morris feels 'good' for Sunday | (FFToolbox) The New England Patriots' backfield is about to get a little more muddled. With injuries sidelining Sammy Morris and Fred Taylor for the past month, it was clear that Laurence Maroney was the team's No. 1 back, with Kevin Faulk pitching in. Last week, Maroney fumbled near the goal line against the Colts and that led to more carries for Faulk. Now it looks as if Morris is ready to return from his Oct. 18 knee injury. Morris participated in a full week of practices for the first... (More) | 2 days | |
| 37. | Bush misses third consecutive practice | (FFChamps) New Orleans Saints' running back Reggie Bush missed his third straight practice on Friday. Bush has been experiencing trouble with his surgically-repaired knee all week, and is listed as questionable for his team's matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Analysis: Bush's two-touchdown performance last weekend against the Rams is a big reason why the Saints are still undefeated. Though he doesn't really fit the prototype for any position in the NFL, Bush is a rare overall athlete, and he showed the impact he can have on a game last Sunday. There is a lot of speculation that Bush will not be a... (More) | 2 days | |
| 38. | Stafford participates fully | (FFChamps) Detriot Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford participated fully in the team's Friday practice, and will start Sunday at home against the Browns. Analysis: This is the first time in over a month that Stafford hasn't been limited in practice. The rookie has been inconsistent in his inaugural campaign, but he has a howitzer attached to his right shoulder, and already gives the Lions their best chance to win week-to-week. His presence optimizes Calvin Johnson's fantasy value, as well, as Stafford recognizes Megatron is exponentially better than any other option he has currently running routes in Motown. | 2 days | |
| 39. | Patriots | S. Morris limited Friday, questionable for Week 11 | (KFFL) New England Patriots RB Sammy Morris (knee) was limited during the team's practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 and will be a game-time decision. | 2 days | |
| 40. | Bush to start against Bengals | (FFChamps) Oakland Raiders' head coach Tom Cable announced that Michael Bush would get the nod as the team's starting tailback against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11. Analysis: Bush topped the century mark last weekend, which pretty much nobody in the fantasy football world forecasted (a stray touchdown, perhaps...but Bush is not known for piling up the yards, even against matador defensive fronts like the Chiefs). And while Bush may be the starter this Sunday against Cincinnati, it's nearly impossible to predict which Raider back will prosper...if any. Cincinnati's defense is number two in the league agai... (More) | 2 days | |
| 41. | Hank Baskett | (RotoWire) Baskett (illness) practiced fully again Friday, the Colts' official site reports. Analysis: In seven games for the Colts, Baskett has caught just one pass, so this news only really affects the Colts depth at wideout and special teams. | 2 days | |
| 42. | Reggie Bush questionable for Sunday | (FFToolbox) New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush missed practice for the third consecutive day Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay. Head coach Sean Payton said Bush knows the offense well enough that he could step in without the practice reps. But at the same time, he doesn't want to risk a setback with Bush, whose injury has been labeled a knee bruise. Although the knee that is bugging Bush is the same left knee that he had surgically-repaired this offseason, Payton said he's not concerned about this latest injury developing into a long-term problem. Analysis: Typical | 2 days | |
| 43. | Michael Bush | (RotoWire) Bush will remain the Raiders' starter at running back Sunday against the Bengals, but look for Darren McFadden and Justin Fargas to remain in the mix, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Analysis: The Bengals have been tough on the run -- 83.4 yards allowed per game -- but with the Raider starting Bruce Gradkowski, expect coach Tom Cable to lean on his three-headed RB attack, with the hot hand, whoever that may be, ending up with the most carries. | 2 days | |
| 44. | Broncos | Jordan, Harris out for Week 11 | (KFFL) Denver Broncos RB Lamont Jordan (back) and OT Ryan Harris (toe) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. They have been ruled out for Week 11. | 2 days | |
| 45. | Colts | Baskett probable for Week 11 | (KFFL) Indianapolis Colts WR Hank Baskett (illness) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and is expected to play. | 2 days | |
| 46. | Bush to remain Raiders' starter for Week... | (Rotoworld) Coach Tom Cable revealed Friday that Michael Bush will be the Raiders' starting tailback in Week 11 against Cincinnati. Analysis: Bush started Week 10 and had 119 yards on 14 carries against the Chiefs, but now faces the Bengals' No. 2 rush defense. This is a situation to avoid in fantasy leagues. Justin Fargas got the goal-line carries last Sunday and Darren McFadden's role figures to grow on a weekly basis as he continues to recover from in-season knee surgery. Bush is only a desperate flex play. | 2 days | |
| 47. | LaMont Jordan | (RotoWire) Jordan (back) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, the Broncos' official site reports. Analysis: The Broncos will continue to roll with Knowshon Moreno and Correll Buckhalter, who is listed as probable this week. | 2 days | |
| 48. | Calvin Johnson | (RotoWire) Johnson was limited in Friday's practice by a hand injury, but is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Cleveland, the Lions' official site reports. Analysis: We're not sure how he suffered the injury -- he may have just bumped it in Thursday's practice -- but Johnson's status for Sunday doesn't appear to be in jeopardy. | 2 days | |
| 49. | Sammy Morris | (RotoWire) Morris, who has been out since Oct. 18 with a knee injury, answered questions from reporters in the Patriots' locker room Friday, a sign he is closer to his return, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports. Analysis: Morris was officially listed as limited Friday and is one of 13 Patriots tagged as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets. The Pats kick off during the second wave of games Sunday, so it's probably best to take a wait-and-see approach with Morris, whose role would be hard to predict even if he does make a return this week. | 2 days | |
| 50. | Sammy Morris to be game-day call? | (Rotoworld) Sammy Morris (questionable, knee) indicated Friday that he will be a game-time decision Sunday against the Jets. Analysis: Morris is expected back, but the Patriots tell players to be tight-lipped on injuries. "Sore, but I feel good," Morris said. "We'll see Sunday. Just taking it day by day." Morris' role is unclear coming off a month-long knee sprain. | 2 days | |
| 51. | Broncos | Jordan missed practice Thursday | (KFFL) Denver Broncos RB Lamont Jordan (back) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. | 2 days | |
| 52. | Carlson's role declining in passing game | (Rotoworld) Seahawks coach Jim Mora confirmed that TE John Carlson's role in the passing game is declining. Analysis: Carlson has been kept in to block more of late, the Seahawks are starting to use four-wide sets, and they've leaned heavily on the screen game. Carlson will need to pitch in against pass rusher Jared Allen Sunday, so he remains a poor bet as a TE1. | 2 days | |
| 53. | Jake Delhomme | (RotoWire) Delhomme completed 19-of-42 attempts for 227 yards, a touchdown and an interception in Thursday's loss to Miami. Analysis: The Panthers strayed from the ground-heavy game plan that has been vital in their midseason turnaround over the last few weeks, throwing 42 passes and handing the ball off to running backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart 25 times. In addition to his own inconsistent play, Delhomme lacks talent in his receiving corps beyond top wideout Steve Smith, which ultimately leads to struggles when the Panthers air it out. | 2 days | |
| 54. | Morris limited Thursday | (TheHuddle) New England Patriots RB Sammy Morris was limited during the team's practice Thursday, Nov. 19. Analysis: It appears that Morris is not yet all the way back from his knee injury; that means Laurence Maroney remains as the team's feature back for now. | 2 days | |
| 55. | R. Williams scores three TDs Week 11 | (TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams had 22 carries for 119 yards with two touchdowns Week 11. He also caught two passes for 19 receiving yards with another touchdown. It was the first time in his career Williams had a receiving and rushing touchdown in the same game. Analysis: Is this a taste of the Dolphins' offense with Ronnie Brown on the shelf? If so, those holding Williams have to be excited about the prospects. Lex Hilliard received some token touches, including a surprising one on fourth down late in the game, but there's no question this is Williams' show the res... (More) | 2 days | |
| 56. | Brown to undergo surgery on foot | (FFChamps) Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown will undergo surgery on Friday to repair the Lisfranc fracture in his right foot, according to the Miami Herald. He is expected to be ready to play football again next year, though a specific timetable for his recovery has not been announced. Analysis: Tracking Brown's progress will be one of the top offseason injury storylines for fantasy owners to track. Meanwhile, Ricky Williams will reap the benefits of his absence the final six games of the season. | 2 days | |
| 57. | Dolphins | R. Williams scores three TDs Week 11 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams had 22 carries for 119 yards with two touchdowns Week 11. He also caught two passes for 19 receiving yards with another touchdown. It was the first time in his career Williams had a receiving and rushing touchdown in the same game. | 2 days | |
| 58. | Patriots | Morris limited Thursday | (KFFL) New England Patriots RB Sammy Morris (knee) was limited during the team's practice Thursday, Nov. 19. | 2 days | |
| 59. | Delhomme throws for 227 yards in loss | (Rotoworld) Jake Delhomme completed 19-of-42 passes for 227 yards, one touchdown, and one interception against the Dolphins in Week 11. He added two scrambles for 17 yards. Analysis: The coaching staff tried to coddle Delhomme's burgeoning confidence, calling more pass plays and ultimately damaging the team's chances of winning. Delhomme started a relatively strong 5-of-9 for 59 yards but fell apart thereafter while the playcallers continued to neglect a dominant rushing attack. Delhomme didn't completely melt down, however, so he's in no danger of losing his job going into next week's game against the Jets. | 2 days | |
| 60. | Ricky runs Dolphins to victory behind 3 ... | (Rotoworld) Ricky Williams rushed 22 times for 119 yards and two touchdowns and added two receptions for 19 yards and another touchdown to lead the Dolphins past the Panthers Thursday night, 24-17. Analysis: Ricky showed nice hands and good balance on his first score, a 14-yard catch-and-run. Operating out of the Wildcat, Ricky added a diving 1-yard run, nailing the pylon for his second score of the second quarter. He sealed the game with a 46-yard tackle-shedding touchdown late in the fourth quarter after the Panthers had moved to within one score. The Dolphins' new workhorse, an ageless Ricky is a must-start RB1 against t... (More) | 2 days | |
| 61. | Patriots | Morris limited Thursday | (KFFL) San Diego Chargers RB Sammy Morris (knee) was limited during the team's practice Thursday, Nov. 19. | 2 days | |
| 62. | Hank Baskett | (RotoWire) Baskett (illness) fully participated in Thursday's practice. Analysis: He missed Wednesday's practice due to an illness, but it doesn't look like a worry for this week's game at Baltimore. | 3 days | |
| 63. | Dolphins inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The Miami Dolphins have announced the following players as inactive for tonight's game against the Carolina Panthers: TE Anthony Fasano, LB Erik Walden, OT Andrew Gardner, DE Lionel Dotson, OT Lydon Murtha, DT Paul Soliai, RB Nate Ness, and QB Tyler Thigpen. In addition, running back Ronnie Brown is on injured reserve with a Lisfranc injury. Analysis: The big news remains the fact that Brown is done for the year. Ricky Williams will shoulder the load at running back, but fantasy... (More) | 3 days | |
| 64. | Colts | Baskett practices Thursday | (KFFL) Indianapolis Colts WR Hank Baskett (illness) practiced Thursday, Nov. 19, and is expected to play in Week 11. | 3 days | |
| 65. | Sammy Morris | (RotoWire) Morris (knee) was listed as a limited participant at Thursday's practice, ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Look for Morris to be listed as "questionable" Friday, but it does seem like he at least has a chance to play Sunday against the Jets. | 3 days | |
| 66. | Sammy Morris limited again Thursday | (Rotoworld) Sammy Morris (knee) was limited again in Thursday's practice, as expected. Analysis: Morris is expected to return to face the Jets this week, but it's possible that he'll be eased back into the backfield picture. Take a "wait and see" approach to his fantasy value this week. | 3 days | |
| 67. | Bears say Hester doesn't need 60 plays | (Rotoworld) Bears wide receivers coach Darryl Drake said that Devin Hester "doesn't need 60 plays." Analysis: Drake was talking about the progress of Devin Aromashodu and how he can fit into the offense. Still, it's hard to see Aromashodu cutting into Hester's playing time. Hester has been the team's most reliable receiver and appears fresh. Hester remains a decent WR2 against the Eagles' banged up secondary Sunday night. | 3 days | |
| 68. | Brown has Lisfranc fracture | (FFChamps) Ronnie Brown's season ended yesterday because the Dolphins suspect he has a Lisfranc fracture in his right foot, according to the Miami Herald. The paper reports that Brown traveled to Charlotte to visit Dr. Bob Anderson, a foot specialist who will add his input about the severity of the issue. A Lisfranc fracture may or may not require surgery, but in either case the injury is significant enough to end his season. Analysis: The good thing is that, according to the report in the Herald, this should not have any long-term effects on Brown. However, try telling that to fantasy owners next summer when t... (More) | 3 days | |
| 69. | Matt Ryan | (RotoWire) With the status of both Michael Turner (ankle) and Jerious Norwood (hip) still uncertain for Sunday against the Giants, Ryan may have more attempts than usual if the Falcons' running game struggles. Analysis: You should be starting Ryan anyway, but the team's success on Sunday will lean on Ryan's shoulders more so than any game in the quarterback's career. Jason Snelling, the odds-on starter if Turner and Norwood are unavailable, has shown promise in special running situations, but has had a history of injury himself after being placed on the IR last season. After beginning the season completing nearly 67 percent of his passes with only two interceptions over a... (More) | 3 days | |
| 70. | Bush sits out practice | (FFChamps) Saints running back Reggie Bush did not practice on Wednesday because of a knee injury. According to The New Orleans Times-Picayune, Bush was held out for precautionary reasons. Analysis: Bush wore a sleeve over his knee after tweaking it in last Sunday's game against the Rams and played fine afterwards. Missing practice on Wednesday does not raise any alarms on Bush for Sunday's game against the Bucs. | 3 days | |
| 71. | Colts | Nine miss practice Wednesday | (KFFL) Indianapolis Colts WR Hank Baskett (illness), CB Antoine Bethea (foot), OT Dan Federkeil (concussion), DT Eric Foster (back), CB Aaron Francisco (ankle), CB Kelvin Hayden (knee), TE Gijon Robinson (concussion), TE Justin Snow (elbow) and QB Jim Sorgi (shoulder) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 4 days | |
| 72. | Broncos | Three miss practice Wednesday | (KFFL) Denver Broncos S Josh Barrett (hamstring), OT Ryan Harris (toe) and RB Lamont Jordan (back) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 4 days | |
| 73. | Ronnie Brown placed on injured reserve | (FFToolbox) Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown has seen the field for the last time in 2009. The team placed him on injured reserve Wednesday, ending his season. Brown left the team's game Sunday with a foot injury, the extent of which has yet to be disclosed. But it is believed to be a mid-foot sprain or a Lisfranc fracture. With him out of the picture, Ricky Williams becomes the team's No. 1 back, while Lex Hilliard -- who has yet to get a carry in his two-year career -- is expect... (More) | 4 days | |
| 74. | Season over for Brown | (FFChamps) Ronnie Brown's season is over. The Miami Dolphins placed their starting running back on injured reserve Wednesday, as first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter on Twitter. Brown suffered a foot injury during last Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, the exact nature of which has yet to be revealed. Analysis: The worst fears of fantasy owners have been realized, as Brown is now officially done for the year. Ricky Williams takes over as the starting running back the rest of the way and will need to shoulder nearly the full load because the Dol... (More) | 4 days | |
| 75. | Ricky Williams | (RotoWire) Williams will take over as the Dolphins' lead back with news that Ronnie Brown has landed on IR. Analysis: Given how productive Williams has been as Brown's sidekick, his owners have to be doing cartwheels as this should provide a nice boost to his fantasy value. Lex Hilliard now becomes the player to target if you are looking to insure Williams. | 4 days | |
| 76. | Hank Baskett | (RotoWire) Baskett missed practice on Wednesday due to an illness. Analysis: He was able to play in Sunday's win over the Patriots, so he'll probably be ready to play with a few days off. | 4 days | |
| 77. | Patriots | Morris limited Wednesday | (KFFL) Monique Walker, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots RB Sammy Morris (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 4 days | |
| 78. | Sammy Morris back to limited practice | (Rotoworld) Sammy Morris (knee) was limited in Patriots practice Wednesday. Analysis: Morris will likely be limited all week and listed as questionable Friday, but he's slated to return Sunday against the Jets. His role is uncertain, however, after a month-long layoff. Laurence Maroney and Kevin Faulk have played well for the most part recently, and Morris was used only at fullback early on. | 4 days | |
| 79. | Patriots | Morris should play Week 11 | (KFFL) John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports New England Patriots RB Sammy Morris (knee) should be ready to play in Week 11. | 4 days | |
| 80. | R. Williams could handle direct wildcat snaps | (TheHuddle) The Palm Beach Post report Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams could handle the direct snaps in the wildcat formation in the absence of RB Ronnie Brown (foot), according to head coach Tony Sparano. Analysis: With the wildcat being a big part of the Dolphins weekly game plan they will surely try to keep it going with a shift in personnel instead of scraping it due to Brown's injury. How effective the formation will be now without its primary playmaker is the big question going into this week's matchup in New England. | 4 days | |
| 81. | Brown out | (FFChamps) The Miami Dolphins will be without running back Ronnie Brown when they face the Panthers on Thursday night. Head coach Tony Sparano confirmed the expected absence on Tuesday, according to the Miami Herald. Brown injured his right foot and ankle during last Sunday's game against the Buccaneers and will reportedly see a specialist about his injuries. ProFootballTalk.com is citing a league source as suggesting there is some concern that Brown's season might be over. Analysis: We're not ruling Brown out for the season quite yet, but fantasy owners should be planning accordingly just in case. More) | 4 days | |
| 82. | Dolphins | R. Williams could handle direct snaps in wildcat | (KFFL) Edgar Thompson and Carlos Frias, of the Palm Beach Post, report Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams could handle the direct snaps in the wildcat formation in the absence of RB Ronnie Brown (foot), according to head coach Tony Sparano. | 4 days | |
| 83. | Ronnie Brown could be out for rest of season | (FFToolbox) As the week has gone on, it seems as if the news on Ronnie Brown's availability has gotten increasingly pessimistic. His ankle injury turned into a foot and ankle injury. And now, while he was already ruled out for Thursday's game against the Carolina Panthers, he could be out for much longer -- like the rest of the season. The Dolphins have not publicly acknowledged that the team fears Brown will miss the remainder of the season, but per a league source, the current thinking is that Brown will not be able to play again this year. This could change based upon the advice of the specialist that Brown... (More) | 4 days | |
| 84. | Edwards pleads not guilty to assault charge | (TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports New York Jets WR Braylon Edwards has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge after he was accused of punching a man outside a Cleveland nightclub in October. Edwards was arraigned in Cleveland Municipal Court Tuesday, Nov. 17. He waived his right to a speedy trial and was scheduled for a Dec. 12 court hearing. Analysis: At this point, for those still using him on your team, Edwards will continue to play. He'll be in that situation until his hearing at least, when we'll find out what is going to happen for the rest of his season. | 4 days | |
| 85. | Jets | Edwards pleads not guilty to assault charge | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports New York Jets WR Braylon Edwards has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge after he was accused of punching a man outside a Cleveland nightclub in October. Edwards was arraigned in Cleveland Municipal Court Tuesday, Nov. 17. He waived his right to a speedy trial and was scheduled for a Dec. 12 court hearing. | 5 days | |
| 86. | Braylon Edwards | (RotoWire) Edwards pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge in Cleveland Municipal Court on Tuesday, the Associated Press reports. Analysis: Edwards is next scheduled to appear at a hearing on December 12. The case likely won't be resolved until after the season, so his chances of being suspended this season appear slim. | 5 days | |
| 87. | Ricky Williams | (RotoWire) With Ronnie Brown (ankle) out for Thursday's game against the Panthers, Williams is a must start in most fantasy leagues. Analysis: Williams is having a productive season despite only touching the ball 10-12 times a game. With Brown out, Williams' should see at least double his regular touches and Carolina's defense is not very stout against the run. Williams is a low RB1 or high RB2 option this week. | 5 days | |
| 88. | Edwards pleads not guilty to assault | (Rotoworld) Braylon Edwards pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from an incident outside a Cleveland nightclub last month. Analysis: Edwards, who is accused of punching a friend of LeBron James, is scheduled for a Dec. 12 court hearing. He could face NFL discipline in 2010 if found guilty. | 5 days | |
| 89. | Dolphins | R. Williams to start in Week 11 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams will start at running back in Week 11 Thursday, Nov. 19, with RB Ronnie Brown (foot) out. He will also be the primary target in the wildcat formation. | 5 days | |
| 90. | Ricky Williams to start in Week 11 | (Rotoworld) Ricky Williams will start against the Panthers on Thursday night. Analysis: Williams is a good bet to receive 20+ touches against a defense that allows the eighth most fantasy points to opposing running backs. Averaging a gaudy 5.3 yards per carry and 10.7 yards per reception, Ricky is a Top-10 fantasy option this week. | 5 days | |
| 91. | Brown unlikely to play Thursday | (FFChamps) Put Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown on your fantasy bench for this week. "Barring a dramatic and unexpected recovery by Thursday," Brown will not be able to play against the Panthers on Thursday night, according to the Miami Herald. Brown is not practicing and has both a right ankle and right foot injury. The ankle injury is said to be a short-term issue, whereas the foot injury is reportedly more of a long-term problem, according to the Herald. The specific nature of the injuries has not been disclosed. Analysis: Count Brown out and plan to play More) | 5 days | |
| 92. | Hightower gets vote of confidence | (Rotoworld) Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt indicated Monday that Tim Hightower is still his starting running back. Analysis: Hightower is still the starter, but Beanie Wells is making his move. "We're not going to make Beanie the starter just to make Beanie the starter. ... The rotation we've got going now has been very effective, and we're pleased with that," Whisenhunt said. Consider Hightower a strong option only in PPR leagues against the Rams this week. | 5 days | |
| 93. | Mason Crosby | (RotoWire) Crosby was 1-for-2 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points in Sunday's win over the Cowboys. Analysis: Crosby pushed a 52-yarder to the left but rebounded by drilling a 48-yard attempt before halftime. He's still one of the top fantasy kickers available. | 6 days | |
| 94. | John Carlson | (RotoWire) Carlson found the endzone Sunday for the first time since Week 1, but his 31-yard TD reception was his only catch. Analysis: After being targeted 16 times the previous two weeks, Carlson inexplicably saw only two passes Sunday even though the Seahawks passed 53 times. The touchdown grab, though, shows Carlson's potential, and with Seattle's offensive line returning to health, perhaps Carlson will be used more as a receiver than as a blocker. | 6 days | |
| 95. | Dolphins | Comfortable with Williams if Brown out | (KFFL) Carlos Frias, of the Palm Beach Post, reports Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano said he is completely comfortable with having RB Ricky Williams take a bulk of the carries in Week 11 if RB Ronnie Brown (ankle, foot) is not able to play. | 6 days | |
| 96. | Cowboys | Witten shut down in Week 10 | (KFFL) Jeff Caplan, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten had another quiet game in Week 10 against the Green Bay Packers. He had just five catches for 47 yards. "They have a good scheme," Witten said. "They put Woodson on me and I couldn't get open. They did a good job in coverage. I can't speak for everybody else, but for myself, I've got to play better than that." | 6 days | |
| 97. | Braylon Edwards | (RotoWire) Edwards had three catches for 79 yards in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars. Analysis: Edwards has just two TDs this season, but on the plus side, he figures to get his share of looks going forward as he gains more experience/comfort in the Jets' offense. | 6 days | |
| 98. | Dolphins poised to use Ricky as featured... | (Rotoworld) Dolphins coach Tony Sparano says he is "completely comfortable" using Ricky Williams as an every-down back with Ronnie Brown (foot/ankle) out. Analysis: Ricky can handle direct snaps in the Wildcat, is averaging 5.3 YPC with seven all-purpose scores on the season, and doesn't limit anything the Fins do in their base offense. He'll start and be a safe bet for 20 touches Thursday night against a Panthers defense that ranks 25th against the run and was gashed for 204 total yards and a touchdown by Atlanta's running backs in Week 10. | 6 days | |
| 99. | Tim Hightower | (RotoWire) Even though he was outplayed by Chris Wells on Sunday, Hightower won't lose his starting role anytime soon, Arizona head coach Ken Whisenhunt told the team's official site on Monday. Analysis: Whisenhunt is committed to a time-share between Hightower and Wells. The fact that the two players should continue to split time is more important than the semantics of who starts. Hightower has carried 88 times for 320 yards and five touchdowns this season and Wells has carried 86 times for 395 yards and three touchdowns. Hightower has 45 receptions for 328 yards and Wells has six receptions for 49 yards. Whisenhunt seems to prefer Hightower in short-yardage and passing ... (More) | 6 days |