By Christian Hardy
Quarterbacks
-The Browns ruled out quarterback Colt McCoy (concussion) on Friday. He is still feeling headaches, and other concussion-like symptoms. He will not make the trip to Arizona.
- Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore (concussion) is listed as questionable and is expected to play.
- Titans quarterback Matthew Hasselbeck (calf) practiced and is expected to play this week, despite being listed as questionable.
- Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel confirmed that Kyle Orton (finger) will start for the Chiefs this weekend.
- Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (ankle) was limited in practice on Friday.
- Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game, but Arizona Republic writer Kent Somers predicted that Kolb will not play. John Skelton would be the starter if Kolb were to sit.
- Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game. AJ Feeley (thumb) missed practice and has been ruled out for week 15. Looks like it could be Tom Bradstater taking the reigns this week.
Running Backs
- Browns running back Montario Hardesty (calf) did not participate in team drills on Friday, per Nate Ulrich. However, Montario Hardesty is likely to play this week.
- Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) returned to practice on Friday and is listed as probable on the Giants official injury report.
- Packers running back James Starks (ankle) returned to a limited practice today and it listed as questionable for Sunday. As for Packers other running back Brandon Saine (concussion), he will be a game-time decision for this Sunday. Ryan Grant will get his second consecutive start.
- Saints ruled out rookie running back Mark Ingram for the second consecutive week with turf toe.
- Raiders running back Darren McFadden (lisfranc) has been ruled out for Sunday's game.
- Adrian Peterson (ankle) was a full participant in practice on Friday and is officially listed as probable.
- Lions running back Kevin Smith (ankle) is expected to start. Stay away from all Detroit running backs, as I expect them to all split carries (Smith, Morris, and Williams).
- Bengals running back Cedric Benson (back) was limited in practice, but is listed as probable and will play on Sunday.
Wide Receivers
- Texans head coach Gary Kubiak has yet to rule out wide receiver Andre Johnson (hamstring), but it is very unlikely that we see Andre Johnson on the field this Sunday. UPDATE: Johnson has officially been ruled out for Sunday's game.
- Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (hamstring) said that he was a "full-go" at practice today. He also mentioned that he does not know who will be covering him in Sunday's game against the Jets.
- Raiders wide receiver Jacoby Ford (foot) has been ruled out for week 15.
- Buccaneers wide receiver Arrelious Benn (concussion) has been officially ruled out for Saturday's game against the Cowboys.
Tight Ends
- Browns tight end Benjamin Watson (concussion) did not practice on Friday, and is not expected to play on Sunday. I moved Watson out of my rankings, and moved Greg Little and Evan Moore into the lower tier of their respective positions. UPDATE: Ben Watson will land on IR today, according to head coach Pat Shurmur.
- Colts tight end Dallas Clark (neck) has not practiced all week and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game.
- Bills tight end Scott Chandler (ankle) did not practice and has been ruled out for week 15.
Defense/Others
- Eagles head coach Andy Reid does not know if Brandon Graham (knee) will play this week, but he is unlikely to. Reid did indicate that he will not be placed on IR, although Graham indicated that he might be done for the season earlier in the week.
- Giants DE Justin Tuck (toe) is questionable for Sunday's game. Safety Kenny Phillips (knee) is listed as probable after missing week 14.
- Lions CB Chris Houston (knee) is listed as probable. Nick Fairley (foot) and Louis Delmas (knee) are both questionable.
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December 16, 2011
December 15, 2011
December 15th Injury Report
By Christian Hardy
Quarterbacks
- Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (ankle) did not practice Thursday.
- Rams quarterbacks AJ Feeley (finger) and Sam Bradford (ankle) did not practice on Thursday. As of Wednesday, Bradford said that his ankle is going backwards.
- Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore (concussion) practiced, and is on tract to play this coming Sunday.
- According to Josh Looney of kcchiefs.com, Kyle Orton will wear a glove on his throwing hand on Sunday to protect his finger. Looney also pointed out that Orton had worn a glove in Denver before.
- Titans head coach Mike Munchak said that he is "confident" that Matthew Hasselback (calf) will play this week. Hasselbeck was limited in practice on Thursday.
- The Browns sent Colt McCoy home from Thursday's practice because of headaches according to Scott Petrak. This makes him almost certain to sit this week out. Seneca Wallace is preparing as if he will start.
Running Backs
- Lions running back Kevin Smith (ankle) was limited in practice on Thursday, which is a good sign according to Anwar Richardson of MLive.com.
- Adrian Peterson (no introduction needed) was in practice again on Thursday and is expected to play this week, after missing the last three games.
- Raiders running back Darren McFadden (foot, lisfranc) did not practice Thursday. I do not expect him to play again this year.
- Cardinals running back Beanie Wells (knee) was limited in practice on Thursday. Normal limited practice for Beanie, as he has been battling the knee injury all year. He should be a go this week.
- Browns running back Montario Hadesty (calf) was limited in practice on Thursday.
- Bengals running back Cedric Benson (back) was limited in practice on Thursday. Benson should play unless he suffers a setback. He has a very generous matchup against St.Louis this week, so it would be a shame if he misses.
- Packers running back James Starks (ankle) was held out of practice on Thursday and is a "long shot" to play this week.
Wide Receivers
- Raiders wide receiver Denarius Moore (foot) practice for the second consecutive day on Thursday, but Jacoby Ford did not practice. Ford could return if he practices, but I don't think he will. It looks like Moore will make a return.
- Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (hamstring) did not practice with the team on Thursday, but did some light running on the side, The feeling around the team is that he will not play until week 17.
- Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch (groin) was limited in practice on Thursday.
Tight Ends
- Colts tight end Dallas Clark (neck/back) did not practice today, and is not expected to play this Sunday.
Defense/Others
- Lions DT Nick Fairley (foot) did not practice on Thursday but said that it is feeling better.
- Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday, nor did center Maurkice Pouncey (ankle). Pouncey is less likely to play than Ben Roethlisberger for the Steelers this weekend.
- 49ers tight end Patrick Willis (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday and his status for Monday Night Football against the Steelers is in doubt.
- The Redskins placed safety LaRon Landry on injured reserve today, ending his injury-plagued season. Landry has a strained left Achilles' tendon and a strained groin which landed him on IR with three weeks to go.
Top Headline
Sam Hurd is arrested on federal cocaine charges and faces up to 40 years in prison.
USA Today article: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/bears/story/2011-12-15/sam-hurd-drug-arrest/51965856/1
ProFootballTalk articles:
1. Bears' Sam Hurd arrested on federal cocaine chargers
2. Report: Hurd's drug clients included many NFL players
3. Hurd accused of arranging multimillion-dollar drug deals (must read)
3.League "looking into" Sam Hurd case
Quarterbacks
- Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (ankle) did not practice Thursday.
- Rams quarterbacks AJ Feeley (finger) and Sam Bradford (ankle) did not practice on Thursday. As of Wednesday, Bradford said that his ankle is going backwards.
- Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore (concussion) practiced, and is on tract to play this coming Sunday.
- According to Josh Looney of kcchiefs.com, Kyle Orton will wear a glove on his throwing hand on Sunday to protect his finger. Looney also pointed out that Orton had worn a glove in Denver before.
- Titans head coach Mike Munchak said that he is "confident" that Matthew Hasselback (calf) will play this week. Hasselbeck was limited in practice on Thursday.
- The Browns sent Colt McCoy home from Thursday's practice because of headaches according to Scott Petrak. This makes him almost certain to sit this week out. Seneca Wallace is preparing as if he will start.
Running Backs
- Lions running back Kevin Smith (ankle) was limited in practice on Thursday, which is a good sign according to Anwar Richardson of MLive.com.
- Adrian Peterson (no introduction needed) was in practice again on Thursday and is expected to play this week, after missing the last three games.
- Raiders running back Darren McFadden (foot, lisfranc) did not practice Thursday. I do not expect him to play again this year.
- Cardinals running back Beanie Wells (knee) was limited in practice on Thursday. Normal limited practice for Beanie, as he has been battling the knee injury all year. He should be a go this week.
- Browns running back Montario Hadesty (calf) was limited in practice on Thursday.
- Bengals running back Cedric Benson (back) was limited in practice on Thursday. Benson should play unless he suffers a setback. He has a very generous matchup against St.Louis this week, so it would be a shame if he misses.
- Packers running back James Starks (ankle) was held out of practice on Thursday and is a "long shot" to play this week.
Wide Receivers
- Raiders wide receiver Denarius Moore (foot) practice for the second consecutive day on Thursday, but Jacoby Ford did not practice. Ford could return if he practices, but I don't think he will. It looks like Moore will make a return.
- Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (hamstring) did not practice with the team on Thursday, but did some light running on the side, The feeling around the team is that he will not play until week 17.
- Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch (groin) was limited in practice on Thursday.
Tight Ends
- Colts tight end Dallas Clark (neck/back) did not practice today, and is not expected to play this Sunday.
Defense/Others
- Lions DT Nick Fairley (foot) did not practice on Thursday but said that it is feeling better.
- Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday, nor did center Maurkice Pouncey (ankle). Pouncey is less likely to play than Ben Roethlisberger for the Steelers this weekend.
- 49ers tight end Patrick Willis (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday and his status for Monday Night Football against the Steelers is in doubt.
- The Redskins placed safety LaRon Landry on injured reserve today, ending his injury-plagued season. Landry has a strained left Achilles' tendon and a strained groin which landed him on IR with three weeks to go.
Top Headline
Sam Hurd is arrested on federal cocaine charges and faces up to 40 years in prison.
USA Today article: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/bears/story/2011-12-15/sam-hurd-drug-arrest/51965856/1
ProFootballTalk articles:
1. Bears' Sam Hurd arrested on federal cocaine chargers
2. Report: Hurd's drug clients included many NFL players
3. Hurd accused of arranging multimillion-dollar drug deals (must read)
3.League "looking into" Sam Hurd case
December 9, 2011
December 9th Injury Report
By: Christian Hardy
Quarterbacks
- Ben Roethlisberger's ankle/leg injury was confirmed to be a high ankle sprain after an MRI on Monday. Roethlisberger said that he thought it was a broken leg when it first happened. According to multiple sources, Roethlisberger was seen leaving the stadium on Thursday night in a boot. His status for week 15 is in doubt.
- Another quarterback was injured in Thursday Night's showdown. Browns quarterback Colt McCoy sustained a concussion in the fourth quarter on a hit from Steelers linebacker James Harrison. Browns ex-center LeCharles Bently that McCoy should not have been allowed back in the game, and it was clear that he had a concussion. In the post game press conference, the Browns PR guy asked if the bright lights could be turned down or off. This is an ongoing issue, and the NFL has to address it. Referees need to be able to tell players that they can not return when they see any signs of a concussion. The Browns stick to their case that Colt seemed OK, although that sounds unlikely to me.
- Josh Freeman (shoulder) practiced today, and looks very likely to start on Sunday after missing week 13.
- Vikings rookie quarterback Christian Ponder (hip) returned to practice today but was limited. He is listed as questionable, and will be a game-time decision on Sunday. Keep him out of your fantasy lineups.
- Chiefs quarterback Kyle Orton (finger) was limited in practice on Friday for the third consecutive day. He is officially listed as doubtful to play this week.
- Rams quarterbacks Sam Bradford (ankle) and AJ Feeley (finger) did not practice on Friday. Both Tom Bradstater and recently-acquired Kellen Clemens split first-team reps in Friday's practice. Being a Monday night game, we will not get Bradford's or Feeley's official status until Saturday, but neither is expected to play.
Running Backs
- Lions running back Kevin Smith (ankle) started practe with the team on Friday, but did not finish after he could not cut on the ankle. He is listed as questionable on the official injury report.
- Broncos running back Willis McGahee (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game after practicing for his first time on Friday.
- Bengals RB Cedric Benson (foot) practiced on Friday and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Texans.
- Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) and Brandon Jacobs (hamstring) both returned to practice on Friday and are expected to play this week. Both running backs were limited and are listed as probable for Sunday Night's game against the Cowboys.
- The Packers ruled out running back James Starks (ankle) today. Ryan Grant and rookie Brandon Saine will share the majority of the carries.
- The Saints ruled out rookie running back Mark Ingram (turf toe) today. Darren Sproles and Pierre Thomas should both be in your lineup with Ingram now out, as both shold get 10-15 touches in this explosive offense of the Saints.
- Cowboys running back Phillip Tanner was place on injured reserve today with a hamstring injury.
- Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (ankle) said that his ankle is "about 80 percent" and he is listed as questionable for Sunday's game. He is likely to be a game-time decision, but Leslie Frazier said that the decision will be made amongst the team before Sunday.
- Cardinals running back Beanie Wells (knee, thumb, hamstring) is listed as probable to play against the 49ers. It seems like Wells' injuries have become a week-to-week thing for fantasy owners. Keep an eye on it, as always.
Wide Receivers
- Today after Texans' practice, head coach Gary Kubiak ruled Andre Johnson (hamstring), who did not practice on Friday, out for Sunday's game. Kevin Walter also missed practice on Friday with an illness, and is listed as questionable for Sunday. Jacoby Jones will start in place of the injured Andre Johnson.
- Cowboys wide receiver Laurent Robinson (shoulder) was limited in practice today and is listed as questionable. Robinson said that he thinks that he will be able to play.
- Raiders wide receivers Jacoby Ford (foot) and Denarius Moore (foot) did not practice on Friday and are officially out on Sunday.
- Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (hamstring) is listed as probable after practicing in limited fashion all week long.
- Broncos wide receiver Eddie Royal is listed as questionable with a concussion.
- 49ers wide receiver Braylon Edwards (knee) is listed as questionable to play against the Cardinals, but is expected to play.
- Falcons wide receivers Roddy White (shoulder), Julio Jones (hamstring), and Harry Douglas (groin) are all listed as probable for Sunday's game.
Tight Ends
- Colts tight end Dallas Clark is going to be back this week after practicing in full all week long.
- Cowboys tight end Martellus Bennett (ribs) did not practice on Friday and is listed as doubtful.
- Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis (ankle) was a full participant in practice all week long, and is listed as probable.
Defense/Others
- The Jaguars placed defensive end Aaron Kampman on injured reserve today for the second straight year with the team, and the third straight in the NFL.
- Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff (calf) is listed as questionable and will be a game-time decision.
- 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
- Broncos rookie linebacker Von Miller (thumb) is listed as probable to play against the Bears. Miller did practice on Friday.
- Lions corner back Chris Houston (knee) is listed as doubtful after not practicing all week long.
- Cowboys linebacker Demarcus Ware (neck) returned to a full practice on Friday and is listed as questionable.
- Buccaneers corner back Aqib Talib (hamstring) has been ruled out for week 14.
- Eagles corner backs Nnamdi Asomugha and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie practiced on Friday. Asomugha is listed as probable, while DRC is listed as questionable.
- Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (ankle) has been ruled out for week 14.
- Cardinals safety Kerry Rhodes (foot) practiced on Friday and looks like he is going to return in week 14. Rhodes is officially listed as questionable.
- Lions defensive end Nick Fairley (foot) did not practice all week long with a foot injury. He is questionable, but is not expected to play.
Quarterbacks
- Ben Roethlisberger's ankle/leg injury was confirmed to be a high ankle sprain after an MRI on Monday. Roethlisberger said that he thought it was a broken leg when it first happened. According to multiple sources, Roethlisberger was seen leaving the stadium on Thursday night in a boot. His status for week 15 is in doubt.
- Another quarterback was injured in Thursday Night's showdown. Browns quarterback Colt McCoy sustained a concussion in the fourth quarter on a hit from Steelers linebacker James Harrison. Browns ex-center LeCharles Bently that McCoy should not have been allowed back in the game, and it was clear that he had a concussion. In the post game press conference, the Browns PR guy asked if the bright lights could be turned down or off. This is an ongoing issue, and the NFL has to address it. Referees need to be able to tell players that they can not return when they see any signs of a concussion. The Browns stick to their case that Colt seemed OK, although that sounds unlikely to me.
- Josh Freeman (shoulder) practiced today, and looks very likely to start on Sunday after missing week 13.- Vikings rookie quarterback Christian Ponder (hip) returned to practice today but was limited. He is listed as questionable, and will be a game-time decision on Sunday. Keep him out of your fantasy lineups.
- Chiefs quarterback Kyle Orton (finger) was limited in practice on Friday for the third consecutive day. He is officially listed as doubtful to play this week.
- Rams quarterbacks Sam Bradford (ankle) and AJ Feeley (finger) did not practice on Friday. Both Tom Bradstater and recently-acquired Kellen Clemens split first-team reps in Friday's practice. Being a Monday night game, we will not get Bradford's or Feeley's official status until Saturday, but neither is expected to play.
Running Backs
- Lions running back Kevin Smith (ankle) started practe with the team on Friday, but did not finish after he could not cut on the ankle. He is listed as questionable on the official injury report.
- Broncos running back Willis McGahee (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game after practicing for his first time on Friday.- Bengals RB Cedric Benson (foot) practiced on Friday and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Texans.
- Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) and Brandon Jacobs (hamstring) both returned to practice on Friday and are expected to play this week. Both running backs were limited and are listed as probable for Sunday Night's game against the Cowboys.
- The Packers ruled out running back James Starks (ankle) today. Ryan Grant and rookie Brandon Saine will share the majority of the carries.
- The Saints ruled out rookie running back Mark Ingram (turf toe) today. Darren Sproles and Pierre Thomas should both be in your lineup with Ingram now out, as both shold get 10-15 touches in this explosive offense of the Saints.
- Cowboys running back Phillip Tanner was place on injured reserve today with a hamstring injury.
- Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (ankle) said that his ankle is "about 80 percent" and he is listed as questionable for Sunday's game. He is likely to be a game-time decision, but Leslie Frazier said that the decision will be made amongst the team before Sunday.
- Cardinals running back Beanie Wells (knee, thumb, hamstring) is listed as probable to play against the 49ers. It seems like Wells' injuries have become a week-to-week thing for fantasy owners. Keep an eye on it, as always.
Wide Receivers
- Today after Texans' practice, head coach Gary Kubiak ruled Andre Johnson (hamstring), who did not practice on Friday, out for Sunday's game. Kevin Walter also missed practice on Friday with an illness, and is listed as questionable for Sunday. Jacoby Jones will start in place of the injured Andre Johnson.
- Cowboys wide receiver Laurent Robinson (shoulder) was limited in practice today and is listed as questionable. Robinson said that he thinks that he will be able to play.
- Raiders wide receivers Jacoby Ford (foot) and Denarius Moore (foot) did not practice on Friday and are officially out on Sunday.
- Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (hamstring) is listed as probable after practicing in limited fashion all week long.- Broncos wide receiver Eddie Royal is listed as questionable with a concussion.
- 49ers wide receiver Braylon Edwards (knee) is listed as questionable to play against the Cardinals, but is expected to play.
- Falcons wide receivers Roddy White (shoulder), Julio Jones (hamstring), and Harry Douglas (groin) are all listed as probable for Sunday's game.
Tight Ends
- Colts tight end Dallas Clark is going to be back this week after practicing in full all week long.
- Cowboys tight end Martellus Bennett (ribs) did not practice on Friday and is listed as doubtful.
- Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis (ankle) was a full participant in practice all week long, and is listed as probable.
Defense/Others
- The Jaguars placed defensive end Aaron Kampman on injured reserve today for the second straight year with the team, and the third straight in the NFL.
- 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
- Broncos rookie linebacker Von Miller (thumb) is listed as probable to play against the Bears. Miller did practice on Friday.
- Lions corner back Chris Houston (knee) is listed as doubtful after not practicing all week long.
- Cowboys linebacker Demarcus Ware (neck) returned to a full practice on Friday and is listed as questionable.
- Buccaneers corner back Aqib Talib (hamstring) has been ruled out for week 14.
- Eagles corner backs Nnamdi Asomugha and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie practiced on Friday. Asomugha is listed as probable, while DRC is listed as questionable.
- Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (ankle) has been ruled out for week 14.
- Cardinals safety Kerry Rhodes (foot) practiced on Friday and looks like he is going to return in week 14. Rhodes is officially listed as questionable.
- Lions defensive end Nick Fairley (foot) did not practice all week long with a foot injury. He is questionable, but is not expected to play.
August 25, 2011
Thursday, August 25th, 2011 NFL Fantasy Football Wrap-Up
Welcome back fantasy owners,
Week three of preseason football has kicked off and I'm prepared to tell you, readers, two players that caught my eye on Thursday night in the first batch of week three preseason games. I will most likely run through a couple of players in each game that caught my eye that may affect your draft, but only after we check out some of the news from the NFL.
There wasn't any major news from the National Football League today, but there was some notable news, and to kick it all off let's shift to Julio Jones. Jones has made a huge impact on me in all of camp, and he is making impressions on his coaches and front office too. Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff was very positive about his performance and Dimitroff emphasized that Jones is "very focused" and "very competitive". Seeing that his team likes him makes me think more passes will be flying his way. I will continue to move him up my rankings until the start of the season.
Now for my news that has little to no fantasy value, and that is rookie QB Terrelle Pryor signed with the Raiders on Thursday evening, three days after being drafted by the Raiders in the third round of the supplemental draft. "Pryor receives a $586,000 signing bonus, and a base salary of $375,000 (pre-suspension). In 2012, he’ll earn $485,000, and he’s eligible to earn a $20,300 incentive based on playing time. In 2013, the salary is $595,000 with a $40,700 play-time incentive. In 2014, the salary moves to $645,000, with a $61,100 play-time incentive," According to ProFootballTalk.com. Although it is unlikely, I could see Pryor seeing some time on the field this year considering that Campbell was benched for Gradkowski in multiple games last year.
Time to move on to the preseason games now, and the first of three games on Thursday night was in Carolina where we had the Bengals defeating the Panthers by a final of 24-13. As expected, or at least as I expected, Cam Newton couldn't throw the ball. He went a measly 6-19 with a mere 75 yards, but there was a good part of his performance: his athletic ability on the ground. He scrambled for 49 yards as well as the Panthers only TD of the game. But the away team was much more impressive. Cedric Benson was fed the ball 16 times and he seemed to do well with it as he rushed for 68 yards and a TD. Bernard Scott got involved too, going six for 63 and a TD. Then in the air, Dalton had a much better game, including a 40 yard pass that went to rookie AJ Green for a TD. Obviously I liked to see Andy Dalton bounce back from his bad performance last week; it shows that Simpson, Benson, and Green can prevail with Dalton under center. I also saw my sleeper tight end Gresham getting five targets, as well as four receptions and 49 yards. Carolina looked pure ugly if you ask me. Newton is not going to lead this team to anything special if he can't figure out away to be more of a pocket passer. Not looking like a bright future for the Panthers.
Speaking of bright futures, you have the "Dream Team" Philadelphia Eagles. They have looked absolutely awful this far into the preseason, and Thursday night was no better. Vick is not getting the time to throw the ball and he is getting knocked down way too much. It is just a matter of time before a hard hit injures him and sidelines him for the entire season. Eagles are going to have to solve this offensive line problem if they want to get anywhere and it looks really bad right now. But let's move on to fantasy value of players. McCoy had himself a nice game in the passing game (Vick had to dump it off all night because he was getting flushed out of the pocket so much) but he had a terrible game on the ground. He went 6 for 12 on the ground while his teammate Ronnie Brown went 6 for 41 with a very nice 13 yard touchdown. McCoy had nine targets in the air, three times more than anyone else in the Eagles receiving corps if you would like to take note of that for a PPR league. But on the Browns side of the ball, Colt McCoy had his first ugly game of the preseason. He went 9/18 with one interception and a 41.2 quarterback rating. Included in there was my very deep sleeper who grabbed three catches on four targets for 23 yards, Brian Robiskie. In my opinion that is a big step for Robiskie, and it says that McCoy wants to throw the ball to this guy and I have a lot of faith in him this year, even more than Josh Cribbs (as seen in my rankings).
The final game of the night was on ESPN and it was the Ravens taking on the Redskins. The one thing that really stuck to me in this game was Ray Rice getting some carries at the goaline. In the second quarter after getting stuffed at the one yard line, he ran one in from two yards out. Obviously this was something that a lot of fantasy owners are worried about, but I think it becomes less of a concern with this game under his belt. Granted, one good game can not convince most fantasy owners, and I realize that, but for me I feel like I can trust him more after this game. Enough of Ray Rice, I can't forget about my bromance with Anquan Boldin, who also had a good game. Boldin went 5 for 73 with a TD catch in the third quarter; that really impresses me. Lee Evans also had himself a nice game, 3 for 60 with a TD. I think Evans only helps Boldin, as I have pointed out before in my precious posts. Evans will take a safety off the top and leave breathing room for Boldin unlike last year where you had Mason playing opposite Boldin, and two receivers with the same skill set cannot play opposite of each other. I also really liked what I saw from Tyrod Taylor, the Ravens rookie backup quarterback. He seemed to play just like a younger Michael Vick. He knew when to throw and stay in the pocket but also knew when to tuck and run. I think we will see him be successful one day in the NFL. But on the other side of the field, Redskins had some really nice looking possessions too. John Beck still looks like the better QB for the Redskins, and pretty obviously to me. Of course, I am not seeing the practices, but in games in just seems like Beck is going to lead this team better. Hightower, a guy that is also climbing up my rankings, went 9 for 56, and his second game with a run over 30 yards.
That finishes up the recap for this Thursday. Look for my rankings on Saturday. But until then you can follow me on Twitter @TheFFAddict or feel free to email me, cshardy@att.net. Thanks for reading!
Just a little side note here: Next week I will do over-valued and under-valued players all week at every position as well as the news, so look for that.
Week three of preseason football has kicked off and I'm prepared to tell you, readers, two players that caught my eye on Thursday night in the first batch of week three preseason games. I will most likely run through a couple of players in each game that caught my eye that may affect your draft, but only after we check out some of the news from the NFL.
There wasn't any major news from the National Football League today, but there was some notable news, and to kick it all off let's shift to Julio Jones. Jones has made a huge impact on me in all of camp, and he is making impressions on his coaches and front office too. Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff was very positive about his performance and Dimitroff emphasized that Jones is "very focused" and "very competitive". Seeing that his team likes him makes me think more passes will be flying his way. I will continue to move him up my rankings until the start of the season.
Now for my news that has little to no fantasy value, and that is rookie QB Terrelle Pryor signed with the Raiders on Thursday evening, three days after being drafted by the Raiders in the third round of the supplemental draft. "Pryor receives a $586,000 signing bonus, and a base salary of $375,000 (pre-suspension). In 2012, he’ll earn $485,000, and he’s eligible to earn a $20,300 incentive based on playing time. In 2013, the salary is $595,000 with a $40,700 play-time incentive. In 2014, the salary moves to $645,000, with a $61,100 play-time incentive," According to ProFootballTalk.com. Although it is unlikely, I could see Pryor seeing some time on the field this year considering that Campbell was benched for Gradkowski in multiple games last year.
Time to move on to the preseason games now, and the first of three games on Thursday night was in Carolina where we had the Bengals defeating the Panthers by a final of 24-13. As expected, or at least as I expected, Cam Newton couldn't throw the ball. He went a measly 6-19 with a mere 75 yards, but there was a good part of his performance: his athletic ability on the ground. He scrambled for 49 yards as well as the Panthers only TD of the game. But the away team was much more impressive. Cedric Benson was fed the ball 16 times and he seemed to do well with it as he rushed for 68 yards and a TD. Bernard Scott got involved too, going six for 63 and a TD. Then in the air, Dalton had a much better game, including a 40 yard pass that went to rookie AJ Green for a TD. Obviously I liked to see Andy Dalton bounce back from his bad performance last week; it shows that Simpson, Benson, and Green can prevail with Dalton under center. I also saw my sleeper tight end Gresham getting five targets, as well as four receptions and 49 yards. Carolina looked pure ugly if you ask me. Newton is not going to lead this team to anything special if he can't figure out away to be more of a pocket passer. Not looking like a bright future for the Panthers.
Speaking of bright futures, you have the "Dream Team" Philadelphia Eagles. They have looked absolutely awful this far into the preseason, and Thursday night was no better. Vick is not getting the time to throw the ball and he is getting knocked down way too much. It is just a matter of time before a hard hit injures him and sidelines him for the entire season. Eagles are going to have to solve this offensive line problem if they want to get anywhere and it looks really bad right now. But let's move on to fantasy value of players. McCoy had himself a nice game in the passing game (Vick had to dump it off all night because he was getting flushed out of the pocket so much) but he had a terrible game on the ground. He went 6 for 12 on the ground while his teammate Ronnie Brown went 6 for 41 with a very nice 13 yard touchdown. McCoy had nine targets in the air, three times more than anyone else in the Eagles receiving corps if you would like to take note of that for a PPR league. But on the Browns side of the ball, Colt McCoy had his first ugly game of the preseason. He went 9/18 with one interception and a 41.2 quarterback rating. Included in there was my very deep sleeper who grabbed three catches on four targets for 23 yards, Brian Robiskie. In my opinion that is a big step for Robiskie, and it says that McCoy wants to throw the ball to this guy and I have a lot of faith in him this year, even more than Josh Cribbs (as seen in my rankings).
The final game of the night was on ESPN and it was the Ravens taking on the Redskins. The one thing that really stuck to me in this game was Ray Rice getting some carries at the goaline. In the second quarter after getting stuffed at the one yard line, he ran one in from two yards out. Obviously this was something that a lot of fantasy owners are worried about, but I think it becomes less of a concern with this game under his belt. Granted, one good game can not convince most fantasy owners, and I realize that, but for me I feel like I can trust him more after this game. Enough of Ray Rice, I can't forget about my bromance with Anquan Boldin, who also had a good game. Boldin went 5 for 73 with a TD catch in the third quarter; that really impresses me. Lee Evans also had himself a nice game, 3 for 60 with a TD. I think Evans only helps Boldin, as I have pointed out before in my precious posts. Evans will take a safety off the top and leave breathing room for Boldin unlike last year where you had Mason playing opposite Boldin, and two receivers with the same skill set cannot play opposite of each other. I also really liked what I saw from Tyrod Taylor, the Ravens rookie backup quarterback. He seemed to play just like a younger Michael Vick. He knew when to throw and stay in the pocket but also knew when to tuck and run. I think we will see him be successful one day in the NFL. But on the other side of the field, Redskins had some really nice looking possessions too. John Beck still looks like the better QB for the Redskins, and pretty obviously to me. Of course, I am not seeing the practices, but in games in just seems like Beck is going to lead this team better. Hightower, a guy that is also climbing up my rankings, went 9 for 56, and his second game with a run over 30 yards.
That finishes up the recap for this Thursday. Look for my rankings on Saturday. But until then you can follow me on Twitter @TheFFAddict or feel free to email me, cshardy@att.net. Thanks for reading!
Just a little side note here: Next week I will do over-valued and under-valued players all week at every position as well as the news, so look for that.
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