Quarterbacks
- Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (ribs) practiced on Wednesday and fully expects to start this week against the Dolphins.
- Waiver by Houston on Tuesday, Kellen Clemens was claimed by the Rams, who are struggling to find a quarterback for their Monday Night showdown against the Seahawks. Both Sam Bradford (ankle) and AJ Feeley (finger) did not practice on Wednesday and are not expected to play this week.
- Chiefs quarterback Kyle Orton was limited in practice on Wednesday after suffering a dislocated finger in Sunday's game against the Bears. If Orton were unable to play, Tyler Palko would make his fourth consecutive start for the Chiefs under center.
- Rex Grossman (shoulder) was a full participant on Wednesday, and will probably be off of the injury list before Sunday's game.
- Josh Freeman did some light throwing on Wednesday, but is still considered to be day-to-day, according to the Bucs' official site.
Running Backs
- Browns running back Peyton Hillis (hip) was in practice for the second straight day, and he is expected to play on Thursday. He is listed as questionable.
- Adrian Peterson says that his ankle is 70 percent. He also said that he wants to play this week, but according to ESPN's John Clayton, he is not "expected" to play. Peterson did not practice on Wednesday.
- James Starks (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. I did not rank Starks, and I do not expect him to play. Mike McCarthy said that he will be "challenged" to practice this week.
- Saints rookie running back Mark Ingram did not practice on Wednesday because of a turf toe injury. It is not expected to be serious, but practices later in the week will reveal more about the injury.
- Willis McGahee (knee) did not practice today, but his status for Sunday is not in danger.
- Kevin Smith, who reaggravated his ankle injury in week 13, did not practice on Wednesday.
- Patriots running backs Shane Vereen and Stevan Ridley missed practice time on Wednesday. Ridley's absence was not injury related, and Vereen has a hamstring injury and was limited in practice today. Other than those two, Danny Woodhead has an abdomen injury and was limited in practice.
Wide Receivers
- Jeremy Maclin (hamstring) was back at Eagles practice today for the first time in about two weeks. He expects to play this week, and barring any setbacks, he will play and start.
- Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin is expected to play this week against the Giants after practicing for the first time in over a month on Wednesday. However, Laurent Robsinon (shoulder) did not practice. It should be nothing to worry about as Robinson finished the game on Sunday and the Cowboys tend to be on the cautious side on Wednesday. I think you can expect Robinson back in practice Thursday, and Friday at the latest.
- Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday, according to Mike Garafolo on Twitter. On the other hand, Hakeem Nicks was taken off of the injury list today.
- 49ers wide receiver Braylon Edwards was limited in practice on Wednesday. Edwards did not play against the Rams in week 13.
- Both Roddy White (shoulder) and Julio Jones (hamstring) were limited at Wednesday's practice. Both are expected to play.
- Raiders wide receiver Denarius Moore did not practice as his foot injury continues to hang around. His status is in doubt for Sunday. As for Jacoby Ford, he also did not practice, but he is hopeful that he will take part in practice sometime this week. If he does not practice tomorrow, then it is likely that he will miss Sunday's game, as the sore foot continues to nag at him.
Tight Ends
- Colts TE Dallas Clark (leg) practiced in full on Wednesday, according to Jim Irsay's on Twitter.
- Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (knee) did not practice Wednesday according to the team's official site.
- Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe was a limited participant in practice with a hand injury.
Defense/Others
- Steelers linebacker Lamarr Woodley is unlikely to play Thursday night against the Browns. Woodley re-injured his hamstring in week 13. He missed practice for the second straight day.
- Both Dominqiue Rodgers-Cromartie and Nnamdi Asomugha practiced fully today, and both expect to play on Sunday.
- Giants corner back Kenny Phillips (sprained MCL) did some work on the side in practice today, but did not practice with the team.
- Giants center David Baas' "headaches" are much more severe than first thought, and he went in to get more tests on his head today and will continue to get them throughout the week according to Melissa Stark.
- Packers linebackers AJ Hawk and Desmond Bishop, both with calf injuries, sat out practice today and did not play in week 13. However, Charles Woodson (concussion) did practice today in limited fashion.
- Broncos rookie linebacker practiced on Wednesday with a cast on his hand. Miller did not play in week 13, a 35-32 win by the Broncos.
- Lions corner back Chris Houston did not practice on Wednesday. He also did not play in week 13 after injuring his knee on Thanksgiving against the Packers. Other than Houston, Nick Fairley was seen in a boot on Wednesday and did not practice. More updates to come later in the week.
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November 29, 2011
Injury Report for November 29th
By Christian Hardy
Quarterbacks
- Vince Young looks like he is on track to start again. Michael Vick, battling a rib injury, did not practice for his second straight day. Since they (the Eagles) have a short week, it is almost certain that Vick will not start on Thursday.
- Dan Orlovsky, a member of the 2008 Lions team that went 0-16, has replaced Curtis Painter as the starter of the Indianapolis Colts (0-11). This is a sorry franchise right now, and I can guarantee you that we will see Painter on the field again. A couple other notes: Orlovsky will be the third starting quarterback for the Colts this year, none of which were named Peyton Manning. Certainly no fantasy value on this entire Colts team, unless there is an amazing matchup.
- Matt Leinart was officially placed on IR by the Houston Texans to make space on the roster for 36-year-old Jake Delhomme. Delhomme and Kellen Clemens will serve as the backup to rookie quarterback TJ Yates.
- Josh Freeman suffered a cut on the outside of his right thumb at a local shooting range on Halloween day. He got five stitches on the outside of his right thumb (throwing hand). The Buccaneers say that it has not affected his grip on the ball.
Running Backs
- Kevin Smith (ankle) did not practice today.
Wide Receivers
- Jeremy Maclin missed practice again on Tuesday. Much like Michael Vick, since it is a short week, Maclin will most likely not play. Look for Riley Cooper, and Jason Avant to get the majority of targets on Thursday. Andy Reid did say that DeSean Jackson will return to his starting role on Sunday. Hopefully this time, he can catch the ball.
- Another short week situation: Seahawks head coach Pete Carrol ruled out Sidney Rice with a concussion.
He is not officially out yet, but he is very unlikely to play.
- Broncos wide receiver Eddie Royal was in a boot on Monday after suffering a leg injury against the Chargers. We should know more about the injury and Royal's status on Wednesday.
- Vikings WR Michael Jenkins was placed on injured reserve.
- Cowboys WR Miles Austin is expected to return this week, according to Jerry Jones. Austin will be a huge game changer for the Cowboys, but will decrease the value (very little, in my opinion) Laurent Robinson and possibly increase the value of Dez Bryant. It really is a guess as to how the Cowboys' passing attack will work with Austin back, but that is just my guess, as a Cowboys fan.
Defense/Others
- Ndamukong Suh was suspended two game without pay on Tuesday for stomping on Packer OL Evan Dietrich-Smith. Suh was ejected in Thursday's game, but he also got this two game suspension from the NFL. However, after Roger Goodell and the NFLPA suggested that he appeal the ruling, he did appeal. If the appeal is rejected by the NFL, he will not be able to be with the team until December 12th. The NFL did say that they will get a ruling on the appeal before Sunday's game at New Orleans.
- Browns LB Scott Fujita was officially placed on injured reserve with a hand injury today. 2011 is his second season that he has been with the Browns.
- The Patriots released CB Phillip Rivers who played mainly in the slot in nickel and dime packages. More on NESN.com.
- DE Osi Umenyiora will miss significant time with an ankle injury that forced him to leave Monday night's game against the Saints. It is more serious that initially thought. When the injury first happened, his rutrn was probable, but just a quarter later he was ruled out of the game. Bad sign for the Giants, who need everyone healthy right now to have a chance at the playoffs.
- In other news, not related to injuries or depth charts; Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio was fired early this morning and was replaced by defensive coordinator Mel Tucker. Tucker will serve as an interim head coach until other candidates come into the picture. Then, the Jaguars general manager Gene Smith was given a three-year contract extension. He has been with the Jaguars since 1994. Finally, but most importantly, the Jaguars were sold for $760 Million. Wayne Weaver, former owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars, sold the team (pending NFL's approval) to Shahid Khan. Khan tried making a bid on the Rams in 2010 but failed to purchase the team. Khan is a Pakistan-born entrepreneur from Illinois who is the head of Flex-N-Gate Corporation. According to Forbes, the Jaguars are the cheapest team in the NFL at the $760 Million that they were purchased for. The team is expected to stay in Jacksonville, and Khan has full intent of keeping them in Florida.
Quarterbacks
- Vince Young looks like he is on track to start again. Michael Vick, battling a rib injury, did not practice for his second straight day. Since they (the Eagles) have a short week, it is almost certain that Vick will not start on Thursday.
- Dan Orlovsky, a member of the 2008 Lions team that went 0-16, has replaced Curtis Painter as the starter of the Indianapolis Colts (0-11). This is a sorry franchise right now, and I can guarantee you that we will see Painter on the field again. A couple other notes: Orlovsky will be the third starting quarterback for the Colts this year, none of which were named Peyton Manning. Certainly no fantasy value on this entire Colts team, unless there is an amazing matchup.
- Matt Leinart was officially placed on IR by the Houston Texans to make space on the roster for 36-year-old Jake Delhomme. Delhomme and Kellen Clemens will serve as the backup to rookie quarterback TJ Yates.
- Josh Freeman suffered a cut on the outside of his right thumb at a local shooting range on Halloween day. He got five stitches on the outside of his right thumb (throwing hand). The Buccaneers say that it has not affected his grip on the ball.
Running Backs
- Kevin Smith (ankle) did not practice today.
Wide Receivers
- Jeremy Maclin missed practice again on Tuesday. Much like Michael Vick, since it is a short week, Maclin will most likely not play. Look for Riley Cooper, and Jason Avant to get the majority of targets on Thursday. Andy Reid did say that DeSean Jackson will return to his starting role on Sunday. Hopefully this time, he can catch the ball.
- Another short week situation: Seahawks head coach Pete Carrol ruled out Sidney Rice with a concussion.
He is not officially out yet, but he is very unlikely to play.- Broncos wide receiver Eddie Royal was in a boot on Monday after suffering a leg injury against the Chargers. We should know more about the injury and Royal's status on Wednesday.
- Vikings WR Michael Jenkins was placed on injured reserve.
- Cowboys WR Miles Austin is expected to return this week, according to Jerry Jones. Austin will be a huge game changer for the Cowboys, but will decrease the value (very little, in my opinion) Laurent Robinson and possibly increase the value of Dez Bryant. It really is a guess as to how the Cowboys' passing attack will work with Austin back, but that is just my guess, as a Cowboys fan.
Defense/Others
- Ndamukong Suh was suspended two game without pay on Tuesday for stomping on Packer OL Evan Dietrich-Smith. Suh was ejected in Thursday's game, but he also got this two game suspension from the NFL. However, after Roger Goodell and the NFLPA suggested that he appeal the ruling, he did appeal. If the appeal is rejected by the NFL, he will not be able to be with the team until December 12th. The NFL did say that they will get a ruling on the appeal before Sunday's game at New Orleans.
- Browns LB Scott Fujita was officially placed on injured reserve with a hand injury today. 2011 is his second season that he has been with the Browns.
- The Patriots released CB Phillip Rivers who played mainly in the slot in nickel and dime packages. More on NESN.com.
- DE Osi Umenyiora will miss significant time with an ankle injury that forced him to leave Monday night's game against the Saints. It is more serious that initially thought. When the injury first happened, his rutrn was probable, but just a quarter later he was ruled out of the game. Bad sign for the Giants, who need everyone healthy right now to have a chance at the playoffs.
November 28, 2011
November 28th Injury Report
By Christian Hardy
- Michael Vick did not go through the Eeagles' walkthrough today. The Eagles play against the Seahawks on Thursday, so Tuesday becomes his last chance to practice. If Michael Vick were to miss this game, Vince Young would start his third consecutive game.
- Texans; head coach Gary Kubiak confirmed that Matt Leinart has a fractured collarbone and is done for the season. TJ Yates, rookie from North Carolina, will take the place as the starter for now. They will also go forward with Kellen Clemens as a backup, and they will sign a quarterback later in the week. Quarterbacks that are in the talks of that last spot: Brett Favre, Jeff Garcia (front runner), Sage Rosenfels, and Brodie Croyle.
- Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt said that he is "optimistic" that Kevin Kolb will return in week 13. According to ProFootballTalk, Kolb will return as the starter, rather than John Skelton, who is 3-0 as the starting quarterback of this team.
- According to head coach Jack Del Rio, Blaine Gabbert will remain the starting quarterback of the Jaguars despite being benched in favor of Luke McCown. McCown failed to take the Jaguars down the field, for a chance to take his team to overtime. Either way, the Jaguars are one of the worst teams in the NFL, and without their defense, they would be awfully close to the worst.
- Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt said that he is "optimistic" that Kevin Kolb will return in week 13. According to ProFootballTalk, Kolb will return as the starter, rather than John Skelton, who is 3-0 as the starting quarterback of this team.
- According to head coach Jack Del Rio, Blaine Gabbert will remain the starting quarterback of the Jaguars despite being benched in favor of Luke McCown. McCown failed to take the Jaguars down the field, for a chance to take his team to overtime. Either way, the Jaguars are one of the worst teams in the NFL, and without their defense, they would be awfully close to the worst.
Running Backs
- According to Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan, Roy Helu will be the Redskins' running back, "for sure." He also said that "..he was ready", among other positive things that he said about Helu. It looks like there will be no more Shanahanigans here, but don't count out Ryan Torain (or Evan Royster for that matter) until Helu does it twice in a row.
- Darren McFadden had a light practice on Monday. He did some running and some cuts on his injured foot. His status for week 13 is unknown. We do know that he will not return until he is 100 percent. Until then, it will be Michael Bush behind the line carrying the rock.
- Darren McFadden had a light practice on Monday. He did some running and some cuts on his injured foot. His status for week 13 is unknown. We do know that he will not return until he is 100 percent. Until then, it will be Michael Bush behind the line carrying the rock.
Wide Receivers
- Jeremy Maclin was not at the Eagles' walkthrough on Monday.
- Miles Austin, who is questionable for week 13, missed Monday's walkthough.
- Giants WR Mario Manningham is inactive for Monday Night Football against the Saints.
- Rams WR Danario Alexander is close to a return. He will be fighting for carries with Brandon Gibson.
- Miles Austin, who is questionable for week 13, missed Monday's walkthough.
- Giants WR Mario Manningham is inactive for Monday Night Football against the Saints.
- Rams WR Danario Alexander is close to a return. He will be fighting for carries with Brandon Gibson.
Tight Ends
Defense/Others
- According to Gery Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Troy Polamalu, who suffered 'concussion-like' symptoms Sunday night, will be 'fine' for week 13.
- Nnamdi Asomugha did not participate in the Eagles' walkthrough on Monday.
- Sam Baker made his return on Sunday, but it didn't end pretty. Baker didn't finish this game, because in the game against the Vikings on Sunday.
- Browns line backer Scott Fujita has chosen to undergo surgery to repair his broken right hand. His season could very well be over.
- According to Gery Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Troy Polamalu, who suffered 'concussion-like' symptoms Sunday night, will be 'fine' for week 13.
- Nnamdi Asomugha did not participate in the Eagles' walkthrough on Monday.
- Sam Baker made his return on Sunday, but it didn't end pretty. Baker didn't finish this game, because in the game against the Vikings on Sunday.
- Browns line backer Scott Fujita has chosen to undergo surgery to repair his broken right hand. His season could very well be over.
November 26, 2011
Injury Report for November 26th
By Christian Hardy
Quarterbacks
- Kyle Orton did practice with the team on Saturday, but he will be listed as the third quarterback on the Chiefs depth chart on Sunday. As I said in yesterday's injury report, Tyler Palko will be the starter.
- According to Reuben Frank of CSNPhilly.com, Vince Young was told that he will be the starter against the Patriots on Sunday.
Running Backs
- No surprise here, but Adrian Peterson was ruled out for week 12 with his ankle sprain. Leslie Frazier is hopeful that he can return for week 13 against the Denver Broncos. However, for this week against the Falcons, Toby Gerhart will start. He is not a great fantasy option, as the Falcons have allowed just one one hundred yard rusher in the 2011 season. I think you could do better than Gerhart in your fantasy lineup.
- Ahmad Bradshaw, who has not practiced all week long, was ruled out for Monday night's game against the Saints in New Orleans. This will be his fourth consecutive game that he has been ruled out of, and Brandon Jacobs will start in his place.
Wide Receivers
- Legedu Naanee has not practiced all week with an ankle injury, and he is listed as questionable. He is not likely to play. If Naanee is indeed out, then Brandon LaFell would become a nice flex play against the weak secondary of the Colts.
- More Giants news: Mario Manningham did not practice today and has not practiced all week with a knee injury. He expects to play, but people close to the situation do not think he will play. Since the Giants play on Monday night, you definitely need to stay away from Manningham. He will not be in my updated rankings.
- Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco has a hamstring injury and will not play this weekend against the Eagles.
- Giants wide receiver Michael Clayton tore his meniscus. That will require surgery, which means that he will miss the remainder of the season. Tough break for a guy that, many have said, has shown some bright spots. Clayton was drafted in the first round of the 2004 draft. Tough break.
Tight Ends
Defense/Others
Quarterbacks
- Kyle Orton did practice with the team on Saturday, but he will be listed as the third quarterback on the Chiefs depth chart on Sunday. As I said in yesterday's injury report, Tyler Palko will be the starter.
- According to Reuben Frank of CSNPhilly.com, Vince Young was told that he will be the starter against the Patriots on Sunday.
Running Backs
- No surprise here, but Adrian Peterson was ruled out for week 12 with his ankle sprain. Leslie Frazier is hopeful that he can return for week 13 against the Denver Broncos. However, for this week against the Falcons, Toby Gerhart will start. He is not a great fantasy option, as the Falcons have allowed just one one hundred yard rusher in the 2011 season. I think you could do better than Gerhart in your fantasy lineup.
- Ahmad Bradshaw, who has not practiced all week long, was ruled out for Monday night's game against the Saints in New Orleans. This will be his fourth consecutive game that he has been ruled out of, and Brandon Jacobs will start in his place.
Wide Receivers
- Legedu Naanee has not practiced all week with an ankle injury, and he is listed as questionable. He is not likely to play. If Naanee is indeed out, then Brandon LaFell would become a nice flex play against the weak secondary of the Colts.
- More Giants news: Mario Manningham did not practice today and has not practiced all week with a knee injury. He expects to play, but people close to the situation do not think he will play. Since the Giants play on Monday night, you definitely need to stay away from Manningham. He will not be in my updated rankings.
- Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco has a hamstring injury and will not play this weekend against the Eagles.
- Giants wide receiver Michael Clayton tore his meniscus. That will require surgery, which means that he will miss the remainder of the season. Tough break for a guy that, many have said, has shown some bright spots. Clayton was drafted in the first round of the 2004 draft. Tough break.
Tight Ends
Defense/Others
November 25, 2011
Injury Report for November 25th
By Christian Hardy
Quarterbacks
- Matthew Hasselbeck (elbow) is listed as probable. Head coach Mike Munchak and Hasselbeck himself say that he will play this week.
- Michael Vick did not practice on Friday, and he is not expected to play against the Patriots. He is listed as questionable.
- Signs point to John Skelton, not Kevin Kolb (toe), starting at quarterback for the Cardinals.
Running Backs
- Lots of news on Vikings RB Adrian Peterson today. We first found out that he "expected" to play this week, which proved to be false. We later found that he got the boot off and did some very light drills before practice, and then went into the locker room for treatment and never practiced with the team. Leslie Frazier said that Peterson is "very, very doubtful" for week 12. He is listed out doubtful on the NFL official injury report, and he is not expected to play at this point.
- Colts running back Joseph Addai is iffy for this Sunday, if you ask me. He was in full practice today, but the hamstring injury seems to be very tedious. He is listed as "questionable" and he will not be in my rankings. You definitely do not want him in your lineup, nor do you want Donald Brown or Delone Carter in your lineup. (Unless, of course, Addai is ruled out on Sunday. It is a very freindly matchup against the Panthers this week.
- Browns RB Peyton Hillis has missed the last five games with a hamstring injury, including aggravating the hamstring in practice about three weeks ago. Earlier in the week, the Browns ruled Hillis out for week 12, but, after two "rigorous" workouts on both Thursday and Friday, he has now been ruled a "game-time" decision. If I were you, I would stay away from all Browns running backs if Hillis is active. If he is inactive, then Montario Hardesty would become a nice flex play, but Pat Shurmur said that none of the Browns' running backs are going to get a full workload.
- After being deemed out for 2-5 weeks, Lions running back Kevin Smith was found to have a very mild ankle sprain and could be back in week 13. This is good news for the Lions, as Smith has looked better than ever in these past couple of games.
- Another reason Kevin Smith returning is good news for the Lions? Jahvid Best, who has missed the majority of the season with a concussion, was/will be placed on injured reserve, according to multiple sources, including head coach Jim Schwartz. Hopefully, Best can return concussion-free next year.
- After missing both Wednesday and Thursday with swelling in the knee, Chargers running back Ryan Mathews practiced on Friday, and is expected to play this week.
- Ahmad Bradshaw missed practice on Friday, but Tom Coughlin said that "there's hope" for Bradshaw to play on Monday Night. We will see, but in the meantime, make sure to keep Brandon Jacobs and Bradshaw out of your lineup.
- Raiders RB Darren McFadden has been ruled out with a foot injury. According to Jason La Canfora, he could miss two more games.
Wide Receivers
- Julio Jones (hamstring) practiced on Friday and is expected to play on Sunday. He is listed as probable.
- Andre Johnson practiced, as he did all week long, and is expected to make a return to the playing field this week. He is listed as probable.
- The Raiders ruled out Jacoby Ford (foot) on Friday. Both Darrius Heyward-Bey (neck) and Denarius Moore (foot) are listed as questionable for Sunday.
- For the second consecutive day, DeSean Jackson practiced. On the other side of the field, Jeremy Maclin (hamstring, shoulder) did not practice for his second consecutive day, and is listed as doubtful for this week.
- Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones (reliable as he is, not) said that Miles Austin is questionable for week 13. Austin has missed the past three weeks with a hamstring injury, but Laurent Robinson has done just fine filling in for him, and the Cowboys are 3-0 without him on the field.
-To go along with the other probable wide receivers, AJ Green, who missed week 11, is listed as probable with a knee injury. He has practiced in full all week long, and is expected to play.
- Mario Manningham did not practice for the third consecutive day with a knee injury, but he seemed optimistic about playing when reporters talked to him, according to sources.
- The Chargers ruled out Malcom Floyd (hip) after he did not practice all week.
- Percy Harvin is listed as questionable after a limited practice on Friday with a rib injury.
- Seahawks wide receivers Sidney Rice and Doug Baldwin are listed as probable for week 12.
Tight Ends
- For the third straight week, Kellen Winslow did not practice on Friday for non-injury related reasons according to the NFL Injury Report. Just something I wanted to point out, I guess.
- Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe practiced on Friday and is tenatively expected to play on Sunday. He is listed as questionable on the official injury report.
- Colts TE Dallas Clark was ruled out on Friday with a leg injury (fibula). This will be his second game that he has missed, consecutively with his injury.
Defense/Others
- Bills kicker Rian Lindell (shoulder) is out again for the Bills. Dave Rayner will continue to kick.
- Steelers LB Lamarr Woodley is expected to miss a third straight game with a hamstring injury. Not only is Woodley expected to be out, but James Harrison was limited in practice with a back injury. However, Harrison is expected to play.
- Eagles CB Nnamdi Asomugha missed practice with a hyperextended knee on Friday, and he will most likely be a game-time decision. On the bright side, CB Dominque Rodgers-Cromartie (ankle) returned to a limited practice on Friday and is going to be a game time decision. Then against OT King Dunlap was ruled out by head coach Andy Reid on Friday.
- Buccaneers rookie defensive end Da'Quan Bowers is expected to make his first NFL start on Sunday. Bucs DE Michael Bennett has a nagging hamstring injury that will likely keep him out this week, which means that Bowers, who free-falled all the way to the Bucs at 51st pick overall (second round) in this year's draft, will most likely make his first start on Sunday. Definitely something that I will be watching, and you should too.
Quarterbacks
- Matthew Hasselbeck (elbow) is listed as probable. Head coach Mike Munchak and Hasselbeck himself say that he will play this week.
- Michael Vick did not practice on Friday, and he is not expected to play against the Patriots. He is listed as questionable.
- Signs point to John Skelton, not Kevin Kolb (toe), starting at quarterback for the Cardinals.
Running Backs
- Lots of news on Vikings RB Adrian Peterson today. We first found out that he "expected" to play this week, which proved to be false. We later found that he got the boot off and did some very light drills before practice, and then went into the locker room for treatment and never practiced with the team. Leslie Frazier said that Peterson is "very, very doubtful" for week 12. He is listed out doubtful on the NFL official injury report, and he is not expected to play at this point.
- Colts running back Joseph Addai is iffy for this Sunday, if you ask me. He was in full practice today, but the hamstring injury seems to be very tedious. He is listed as "questionable" and he will not be in my rankings. You definitely do not want him in your lineup, nor do you want Donald Brown or Delone Carter in your lineup. (Unless, of course, Addai is ruled out on Sunday. It is a very freindly matchup against the Panthers this week.
- Browns RB Peyton Hillis has missed the last five games with a hamstring injury, including aggravating the hamstring in practice about three weeks ago. Earlier in the week, the Browns ruled Hillis out for week 12, but, after two "rigorous" workouts on both Thursday and Friday, he has now been ruled a "game-time" decision. If I were you, I would stay away from all Browns running backs if Hillis is active. If he is inactive, then Montario Hardesty would become a nice flex play, but Pat Shurmur said that none of the Browns' running backs are going to get a full workload.
- After being deemed out for 2-5 weeks, Lions running back Kevin Smith was found to have a very mild ankle sprain and could be back in week 13. This is good news for the Lions, as Smith has looked better than ever in these past couple of games.
- Another reason Kevin Smith returning is good news for the Lions? Jahvid Best, who has missed the majority of the season with a concussion, was/will be placed on injured reserve, according to multiple sources, including head coach Jim Schwartz. Hopefully, Best can return concussion-free next year.
- After missing both Wednesday and Thursday with swelling in the knee, Chargers running back Ryan Mathews practiced on Friday, and is expected to play this week.
- Ahmad Bradshaw missed practice on Friday, but Tom Coughlin said that "there's hope" for Bradshaw to play on Monday Night. We will see, but in the meantime, make sure to keep Brandon Jacobs and Bradshaw out of your lineup.
- Raiders RB Darren McFadden has been ruled out with a foot injury. According to Jason La Canfora, he could miss two more games.
Wide Receivers
- Julio Jones (hamstring) practiced on Friday and is expected to play on Sunday. He is listed as probable.
- Andre Johnson practiced, as he did all week long, and is expected to make a return to the playing field this week. He is listed as probable.
- The Raiders ruled out Jacoby Ford (foot) on Friday. Both Darrius Heyward-Bey (neck) and Denarius Moore (foot) are listed as questionable for Sunday.
- For the second consecutive day, DeSean Jackson practiced. On the other side of the field, Jeremy Maclin (hamstring, shoulder) did not practice for his second consecutive day, and is listed as doubtful for this week.
- Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones (reliable as he is, not) said that Miles Austin is questionable for week 13. Austin has missed the past three weeks with a hamstring injury, but Laurent Robinson has done just fine filling in for him, and the Cowboys are 3-0 without him on the field.
-To go along with the other probable wide receivers, AJ Green, who missed week 11, is listed as probable with a knee injury. He has practiced in full all week long, and is expected to play.
- Mario Manningham did not practice for the third consecutive day with a knee injury, but he seemed optimistic about playing when reporters talked to him, according to sources.
- The Chargers ruled out Malcom Floyd (hip) after he did not practice all week.
- Percy Harvin is listed as questionable after a limited practice on Friday with a rib injury.
- Seahawks wide receivers Sidney Rice and Doug Baldwin are listed as probable for week 12.
Tight Ends
- For the third straight week, Kellen Winslow did not practice on Friday for non-injury related reasons according to the NFL Injury Report. Just something I wanted to point out, I guess.
- Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe practiced on Friday and is tenatively expected to play on Sunday. He is listed as questionable on the official injury report.
- Colts TE Dallas Clark was ruled out on Friday with a leg injury (fibula). This will be his second game that he has missed, consecutively with his injury.
Defense/Others
- Bills kicker Rian Lindell (shoulder) is out again for the Bills. Dave Rayner will continue to kick.
- Steelers LB Lamarr Woodley is expected to miss a third straight game with a hamstring injury. Not only is Woodley expected to be out, but James Harrison was limited in practice with a back injury. However, Harrison is expected to play.
- Eagles CB Nnamdi Asomugha missed practice with a hyperextended knee on Friday, and he will most likely be a game-time decision. On the bright side, CB Dominque Rodgers-Cromartie (ankle) returned to a limited practice on Friday and is going to be a game time decision. Then against OT King Dunlap was ruled out by head coach Andy Reid on Friday.
- Buccaneers rookie defensive end Da'Quan Bowers is expected to make his first NFL start on Sunday. Bucs DE Michael Bennett has a nagging hamstring injury that will likely keep him out this week, which means that Bowers, who free-falled all the way to the Bucs at 51st pick overall (second round) in this year's draft, will most likely make his first start on Sunday. Definitely something that I will be watching, and you should too.
November 24, 2011
Injury Report for THANKSGIVING!
By: Christian Hardy
Quarterbacks
- Michael Vick (ribs) watched the first half practice from the sidelines, then left the practice field for the second half of practice. He is very doubtful to play on Sunday. It looks as if Vince Young will get his second consecutive start.
- Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck will forgo his senior season and enter the 2012 NFL draft, according to Yahoo Sports.
- Titans quarterback Matthew Hasselbeck practiced today and is expected to start.
Running Backs
- Kevin Smith will start for the Lions.
- James Starks is active for the Packers.
- Lions RB Kevin Smith left the game with an apparent head injury and went to the sideline. The trainers were later looking at him ankle. He was seen carted off the sideline in the second quarter and later seen in the locker room with his shoe off and ice taped on his ankle. FOX's Jimmie Johnson said a trainer told him that his return is "doubtful". UPDATE: Smith has a serious high ankle sprain and will miss the remainder of this game and will most likely miss "several weeks". I have also heard "at least two weeks" on the timetable for Smith.
- Ryan Matthews knee did not practice for the second consecutive day.
- Adrian Peterson did not practice. I am trying to find if the boot came off, like it was supposed to today. Stay Tuned. He has not officially been ruled out yet. Keyword: Yet.
- Darren McFadden did not practice.
Wide Receivers
- Your Eagles wide receivers update: Desean Jackson was limited (but almost full) in practice, and Jeremy Maclin watched from the sideline. It is thought that Maclin suffered a setback, and the hamstring is now a bigger problem than the shoulder. He also does not seem very optimistic about playing, according to multiple sources.
- Greg Jennings is active for the Packers.
- Denarius Moore was out of a walking boot and on the practice field on Thursday. He did not practice and did not have his helmet.
- AJ Green was upgraded to full practice on Thursday and he expects to play.
- Andre Johnson (hamstring) was a full participant in practice.
- Julio Jones (hamstring) practiced today and he expects to play.
- Redskins WR Santana Moss did practice, and is expected to play.
Tight Ends
- Owen Daniels (knee) practiced and is expected to play.
- Visanthe Shiancoe and Kyle Rudolph did not practice.
Defense/Special Teams
- Eagles CB Nnamdi Asomugha was seen carted off the field at Eagles practice, according to multiple sources. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie has been missing time with a high ankle sprain, so it is likely that the only member of "the big three" that we will see will be Asante Samuel. UPDATE: Asomugha's injury is not serious and he should return this week.
- Ray Lewis will be a game-time decision for the Ravens against the 49ers. The decision will ultimately come down to warmups and how he feels. UPDATE: Lewis is inactive with a toe injury. He said "there is still a lot of pain down there" before the game.
- Cowboys S Gerald Sensabaugh is active and will start against the Dolphins.
- Lions DT Ndamukong Suh was ejected from the game after receiving an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. If you weren't watching and want to see exactly what happpened, then I will post a link to YouTube later on.
- Lions CB Chris Houston will miss the remainder of the game against the Packers with a knee injury.
- Packers LB AJ Hawk left the game with a calf injury. He was later ruled out of the game.
Quarterbacks
- Michael Vick (ribs) watched the first half practice from the sidelines, then left the practice field for the second half of practice. He is very doubtful to play on Sunday. It looks as if Vince Young will get his second consecutive start.
- Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck will forgo his senior season and enter the 2012 NFL draft, according to Yahoo Sports.
- Titans quarterback Matthew Hasselbeck practiced today and is expected to start.
Running Backs
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- James Starks is active for the Packers.
- Lions RB Kevin Smith left the game with an apparent head injury and went to the sideline. The trainers were later looking at him ankle. He was seen carted off the sideline in the second quarter and later seen in the locker room with his shoe off and ice taped on his ankle. FOX's Jimmie Johnson said a trainer told him that his return is "doubtful". UPDATE: Smith has a serious high ankle sprain and will miss the remainder of this game and will most likely miss "several weeks". I have also heard "at least two weeks" on the timetable for Smith.
- Ryan Matthews knee did not practice for the second consecutive day.
- Adrian Peterson did not practice. I am trying to find if the boot came off, like it was supposed to today. Stay Tuned. He has not officially been ruled out yet. Keyword: Yet.
- Darren McFadden did not practice.
Wide Receivers
- Your Eagles wide receivers update: Desean Jackson was limited (but almost full) in practice, and Jeremy Maclin watched from the sideline. It is thought that Maclin suffered a setback, and the hamstring is now a bigger problem than the shoulder. He also does not seem very optimistic about playing, according to multiple sources.
- Greg Jennings is active for the Packers.
- Denarius Moore was out of a walking boot and on the practice field on Thursday. He did not practice and did not have his helmet.
- AJ Green was upgraded to full practice on Thursday and he expects to play.
- Andre Johnson (hamstring) was a full participant in practice.
- Julio Jones (hamstring) practiced today and he expects to play.
- Redskins WR Santana Moss did practice, and is expected to play.
Tight Ends
- Owen Daniels (knee) practiced and is expected to play.
- Visanthe Shiancoe and Kyle Rudolph did not practice.
Defense/Special Teams
- Eagles CB Nnamdi Asomugha was seen carted off the field at Eagles practice, according to multiple sources. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie has been missing time with a high ankle sprain, so it is likely that the only member of "the big three" that we will see will be Asante Samuel. UPDATE: Asomugha's injury is not serious and he should return this week.
- Ray Lewis will be a game-time decision for the Ravens against the 49ers. The decision will ultimately come down to warmups and how he feels. UPDATE: Lewis is inactive with a toe injury. He said "there is still a lot of pain down there" before the game.
- Cowboys S Gerald Sensabaugh is active and will start against the Dolphins.
- Lions DT Ndamukong Suh was ejected from the game after receiving an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. If you weren't watching and want to see exactly what happpened, then I will post a link to YouTube later on.
- Lions CB Chris Houston will miss the remainder of the game against the Packers with a knee injury.
- Packers LB AJ Hawk left the game with a calf injury. He was later ruled out of the game.
November 23, 2011
Injury Report for 11/23
By Christian Hardy
November 23rd, 2011
Quarterbacks
- Mark Brunell received first team snaps for the Jets on Tuesday in hopes of motivating Mark Sanchez to play better, just as they did around this time of last year. Rex Ryan says that he doesn't envision ever sitting Sanchez.
- Michael Vick will not practice on Wednesday. He threw some on Thursday, but did very very little.
- Jay Cutler will undergo hand surgery today.
- Kevin Kolb took 35-40 percet of the snaps in practice today. He says that he feels good, but and is optimistic for this week. He also said that it is too early in hte week to tell if he will be able to go on Sunday. Boy, do the Cowboys need him.
- The Texans placed Matt Schaub on Injured Reserve, ending his season with a Lisfranc injury. They replaced his spot on the active roster with Kellen Clemons, after working out five quarterbacks on Tuesday.
- Colt McCoy said that his shoulder has been bothering him for a couple of weeks but it is just general soreness. He said that he will be OK, according to Nate Ulrich on Twitter.
- Head coach Mike Munchak on Matt Hasselbeck, via Jim Wyatt on Twitter: "He has some soreness, but looks better. Will be ready on Sunday."
- Kyle Orton was claimed by the Kansas City Chiefs, according to ESPN. Since the Bears missed out on the Orton sweepstakes, they signed Josh McCown to a one-year deal. UPDATE: The Chiefs still expect Tyler Palko to start one more game, this weekend, against the Steelers.
Running Backs
- James Starks was limited in practice with foot and knee injuries. He is listed as questionable and is expected to be a game-time decision.
- Adrian Peterson will be in a boot until Thursday. If he is not able to practice by Friday then he will be inactive on Sunday.
- Darren McFadden watched practice according to head coach Hue Jackson, per Paul Gutierez on Twitter.
- Joseph Addai returned to practice and said that he is "ready to play".
- After Fred Jackson was ruled out for week 12 earlier Wednesday, head coach Chan Gailey said that he doesn't know if Fred Jackson will return this season. Some experts and myself speculate that, rather than a calf strain, he may of torn the muscle in his calf. For a guy that is already 30 years old, it just got a lot worse. In the mean time, CJ Spiller will take over lead-back duties and is most definitely worth a pick up. UPDATE: Fred Jackson was placed on Injured Reserve with a broken fibula.
- Montario Hardesty will start on Sunday if he is active.
- Felix Jones is questionable for tomorrow against the Dolphins.
- Former Cowboys and Redskins running back Tashard Choice was claimed on waivers by the Buffalo Bills. I'd expect him, after this week, to slip in and share carries with CJ Spiller until Fred Jackson returns.
- Montario Hardesty was limited in practice this week and he said that he will play as long as there are no setbacks in practice.
- Willis McGahee was a full participant in practice.
Wide Receivers
- Jeremy Maclin (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice, while Desean Jackson plans to sit out with a foot sprain. Maclin said the shoulder is still painful and the hamstring is not yet one hundred percent. Both Maclin and Jackson said "we'll see" in regards to their status on Sunday.
- AJ Green said that he will practice on Wednesday. He is on track to start on Sunday, according to Rotoworld.
- Denarius Moore was seen in a protective boot on Wednesday.
- Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss, who has missed the last four games with a hand injury, practiced today and said his hand is "ready".
- Jacoby Ford could be out of a walking boot before tomorrow. If Heyward-Bey (neck), Denarius Moore (ankle) and Ford were not able to go, then their three receiver sets would feature TJ Houshmandzadeh, Louis Murphy, and Chaz Schilens.
- David Nelson and Naaman Roosevelt did not practice today with undisclosed injuries that are thought to be health issues. It is nothing serious, and both expect to play.
- Julio Jones is expected to practice tomorrow. He did not practice today.
- Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders practiced fully today and is expected to play this week.
- Malcom Floyd did not practice.
Tight Ends
- Vikings tight ends Visanthe Shiancoe (hamstring) and Kyle Rudolph (quad) both missed practice on Wednesday.
Defense/Others
- Cowboys CB Mike Jenkins has been ruled out for tomorrow. This will be his fourth consecutive game on the sideline.
- Eagles CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie missed practice on Wednesday and is on track to miss his second straight game with his high ankle sprain against the Patriots on Sunday.
November 23rd, 2011
Quarterbacks
- Mark Brunell received first team snaps for the Jets on Tuesday in hopes of motivating Mark Sanchez to play better, just as they did around this time of last year. Rex Ryan says that he doesn't envision ever sitting Sanchez.
- Michael Vick will not practice on Wednesday. He threw some on Thursday, but did very very little.
- Jay Cutler will undergo hand surgery today.
- Kevin Kolb took 35-40 percet of the snaps in practice today. He says that he feels good, but and is optimistic for this week. He also said that it is too early in hte week to tell if he will be able to go on Sunday. Boy, do the Cowboys need him.
- The Texans placed Matt Schaub on Injured Reserve, ending his season with a Lisfranc injury. They replaced his spot on the active roster with Kellen Clemons, after working out five quarterbacks on Tuesday.
- Colt McCoy said that his shoulder has been bothering him for a couple of weeks but it is just general soreness. He said that he will be OK, according to Nate Ulrich on Twitter.
- Head coach Mike Munchak on Matt Hasselbeck, via Jim Wyatt on Twitter: "He has some soreness, but looks better. Will be ready on Sunday."
- Kyle Orton was claimed by the Kansas City Chiefs, according to ESPN. Since the Bears missed out on the Orton sweepstakes, they signed Josh McCown to a one-year deal. UPDATE: The Chiefs still expect Tyler Palko to start one more game, this weekend, against the Steelers.
Running Backs
- James Starks was limited in practice with foot and knee injuries. He is listed as questionable and is expected to be a game-time decision.
- Adrian Peterson will be in a boot until Thursday. If he is not able to practice by Friday then he will be inactive on Sunday.
- Darren McFadden watched practice according to head coach Hue Jackson, per Paul Gutierez on Twitter.
- Joseph Addai returned to practice and said that he is "ready to play".
- After Fred Jackson was ruled out for week 12 earlier Wednesday, head coach Chan Gailey said that he doesn't know if Fred Jackson will return this season. Some experts and myself speculate that, rather than a calf strain, he may of torn the muscle in his calf. For a guy that is already 30 years old, it just got a lot worse. In the mean time, CJ Spiller will take over lead-back duties and is most definitely worth a pick up. UPDATE: Fred Jackson was placed on Injured Reserve with a broken fibula.
- Montario Hardesty will start on Sunday if he is active.
- Felix Jones is questionable for tomorrow against the Dolphins.
- Former Cowboys and Redskins running back Tashard Choice was claimed on waivers by the Buffalo Bills. I'd expect him, after this week, to slip in and share carries with CJ Spiller until Fred Jackson returns.
- Montario Hardesty was limited in practice this week and he said that he will play as long as there are no setbacks in practice.
- Willis McGahee was a full participant in practice.
Wide Receivers
- Jeremy Maclin (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice, while Desean Jackson plans to sit out with a foot sprain. Maclin said the shoulder is still painful and the hamstring is not yet one hundred percent. Both Maclin and Jackson said "we'll see" in regards to their status on Sunday.
- AJ Green said that he will practice on Wednesday. He is on track to start on Sunday, according to Rotoworld.
- Denarius Moore was seen in a protective boot on Wednesday.
- Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss, who has missed the last four games with a hand injury, practiced today and said his hand is "ready".
- Jacoby Ford could be out of a walking boot before tomorrow. If Heyward-Bey (neck), Denarius Moore (ankle) and Ford were not able to go, then their three receiver sets would feature TJ Houshmandzadeh, Louis Murphy, and Chaz Schilens.
- David Nelson and Naaman Roosevelt did not practice today with undisclosed injuries that are thought to be health issues. It is nothing serious, and both expect to play.
- Julio Jones is expected to practice tomorrow. He did not practice today.
- Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders practiced fully today and is expected to play this week.
- Malcom Floyd did not practice.
Tight Ends
- Vikings tight ends Visanthe Shiancoe (hamstring) and Kyle Rudolph (quad) both missed practice on Wednesday.
Defense/Others
- Cowboys CB Mike Jenkins has been ruled out for tomorrow. This will be his fourth consecutive game on the sideline.
- Eagles CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie missed practice on Wednesday and is on track to miss his second straight game with his high ankle sprain against the Patriots on Sunday.
November 18, 2011
Week 11 Game Picks
By: Christian Hardy
Picks standings through two weeks
Christian - 16-14
Gabe - 18-12
Zach - 15-15
Taylor - 14-16
(Click on their names to go to each one of their Twitters)
Lines and over/under from bodog.com on Friday night. By clicking on the game titles, you will be redirected to the ProFootballFocus game preview of the game that you clicked on. Than
New York Jets @ Denver Broncos
Christian's Pick: Broncos 20, Jets 17
Zach's Pick: Jets
Gabe's Pick: Broncos 20, Jets 17
Taylor's Pick: Jets
Carolina Panthers @ Detroit Lions
1:00 PM EST - FOX
Line: Lions by 7
Over/Under: 47.5
Christian's Pick: Lions 24, Panthers 17
Zach's Pick: Panthers
Gabe's Pick: Lions 31, Panthers 24
Taylor's Pick: Lions 27, Panthers 17
Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens
1:00 PM EST - CBS
Line: Ravens by 7
Over/Under: 40.5
Christian's Pick: Ravens 27, Bengals 10
Zach's Pick: Ravens
Gabe's Pick: Bengals 17, Ravens 13
Taylor's Pick: Ravens 20, Bengals 10
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Cleveland Browns
1:00 PM EST - CBS
Line: Browns by 1
Over/Under: 34
Christian's Pick: Browns 13, Jaguars 10
Zach's Pick: Browns
Gabe's Pick: Jaguars 17,, Browns 6
Taylor's Pick: Jaguars 17, Browns 13
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Green Bay Packers
1:00 PM EST - FOX
Line: Packers by 13
Over/Under: 49
Christian's Pick: Packers 34, Buccaneers 17
Zach's Pick: Packers
Gabe's Pick: Packers 38, Buccaneers 17
Taylor's Pick: Packers 37, Buccaneers 14
Buffalo Bills @ Miami Dolphins
1:00 PM EST - CBS
Line: Dolphins by 2
Over/Under: 43
Christian's Pick: Dolphins 20, Bills 17
Zach's Pick: Bills
Gabe's Pick: Bills 27, Dolphins 24
Taylor's Pick: Dolphins 13, Bills 10
Oakland Raiders @ Minnesota Vikings
1:00 PM EST - CBS
Line: Raiders by 1
Over/Under: 45.5
Christian's Pick: Raiders 27, Vikings 17
Zach's Pick: Raiders
Gabe's Pick: Raiders 31, Vikings 21
Taylor's Pick: Raiders 27, Vikings 21
Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Redskins
1:00 PM EST - FOX
Line: Cowboys by 8
Over/Under: 41.5
Christian's Pick: Cowboys 30, Redskins 13
Zach's Pick: Cowboys
Gabe's Pick: Cowboys 34, Washington 17
Taylor's Pick: Cowboys 30, Redskins 10
Arizona Cardinals @ San Francisco 49ers
4:05 PM EST - FOX
Line: 49ers by 10
Over/Under: 41
Christian's Pick: 49ers 27, Cardinals 10
Zach's Pick: 49ers
Gabe's Pick: 49ers 20, Cardinals 14
Taylor's Pick: 49ers 27, Cardinals 20
Seattle Seahawks @ St.Louis Rams
4:05 PM EST - FOX
Line: Rams by 3
Over/Under: 39
Christian's Pick: Rams 16, Seahawks 14
Zach's Pick: Seahawks
Gabe's Pick: Seahawks 18, Rams 13
Taylor's Pick: Rams 20, Seahawks 13
Tennessee Titans @ Atlanta Falcons
4:15 PM EST - CBS
Line: Falcons by 7
Over/Under: 44
Christian's Pick: Falcons 23, Titans 16
Zach's Pick: Falcons
Gabe's Pick: Titans 27, Falcons 21
Taylor's Pick: Titans 23, Falcons 20
San Diego Chargers @ Chicago Bears
4:15 PM EST - CBS
Line: Bears by 4
Over/Under: 45
Christian's Pick: Bears 27, Chargers 20
Zach's Pick: Bears
Gabe's Pick: Bears 24, Chargers 23
Taylor's Pick: Chargers 28, Bears 23
Philadelphia Eagles @ New York Giants
8:27 PM EST - NBC
Line: Giants by 5 (BetOnline.com)
Over/Under: 45.5
Christian's Pick: Giants 24, Eagles 13
Zach's Pick: Giants
Gabe's Pick: Giants 27, Eagles 24
Taylor's Pick: Eagles 27, Giants 20
Kansas City Chiefs @ New England Patriots
8:37 PM EST Monday - ESPN
Line: Patriots by 15
Over/Under: 46.5
Christian's Pick: Patriots 31, Chiefs 10
Zach's Pick: Patriots
Gabe's Pick: Patriots 35, Chiefs 17
Taylor's Pick: Patriots 24, Chiefs 14
Picks standings through two weeks
Christian - 16-14
Gabe - 18-12
Zach - 15-15
Taylor - 14-16
(Click on their names to go to each one of their Twitters)
Lines and over/under from bodog.com on Friday night. By clicking on the game titles, you will be redirected to the ProFootballFocus game preview of the game that you clicked on. Than
New York Jets @ Denver Broncos
Christian's Pick: Broncos 20, Jets 17
Zach's Pick: Jets
Gabe's Pick: Broncos 20, Jets 17
Taylor's Pick: Jets
Carolina Panthers @ Detroit Lions
1:00 PM EST - FOX
Line: Lions by 7
Over/Under: 47.5
Christian's Pick: Lions 24, Panthers 17
Zach's Pick: Panthers
Gabe's Pick: Lions 31, Panthers 24
Taylor's Pick: Lions 27, Panthers 17
Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens
1:00 PM EST - CBS
Line: Ravens by 7
Over/Under: 40.5
Christian's Pick: Ravens 27, Bengals 10
Zach's Pick: Ravens
Gabe's Pick: Bengals 17, Ravens 13
Taylor's Pick: Ravens 20, Bengals 10
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Cleveland Browns
1:00 PM EST - CBS
Line: Browns by 1
Over/Under: 34
Christian's Pick: Browns 13, Jaguars 10
Zach's Pick: Browns
Gabe's Pick: Jaguars 17,, Browns 6
Taylor's Pick: Jaguars 17, Browns 13
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Green Bay Packers
1:00 PM EST - FOX
Line: Packers by 13
Over/Under: 49
Christian's Pick: Packers 34, Buccaneers 17
Zach's Pick: Packers
Gabe's Pick: Packers 38, Buccaneers 17
Taylor's Pick: Packers 37, Buccaneers 14
Buffalo Bills @ Miami Dolphins
1:00 PM EST - CBS
Line: Dolphins by 2
Over/Under: 43
Christian's Pick: Dolphins 20, Bills 17
Zach's Pick: Bills
Gabe's Pick: Bills 27, Dolphins 24
Taylor's Pick: Dolphins 13, Bills 10
Oakland Raiders @ Minnesota Vikings
1:00 PM EST - CBS
Line: Raiders by 1
Over/Under: 45.5
Christian's Pick: Raiders 27, Vikings 17
Zach's Pick: Raiders
Gabe's Pick: Raiders 31, Vikings 21
Taylor's Pick: Raiders 27, Vikings 21
Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Redskins
1:00 PM EST - FOX
Line: Cowboys by 8
Over/Under: 41.5
Christian's Pick: Cowboys 30, Redskins 13
Zach's Pick: Cowboys
Gabe's Pick: Cowboys 34, Washington 17
Taylor's Pick: Cowboys 30, Redskins 10
Arizona Cardinals @ San Francisco 49ers
4:05 PM EST - FOX
Line: 49ers by 10
Over/Under: 41
Christian's Pick: 49ers 27, Cardinals 10
Zach's Pick: 49ers
Gabe's Pick: 49ers 20, Cardinals 14
Taylor's Pick: 49ers 27, Cardinals 20
Seattle Seahawks @ St.Louis Rams
4:05 PM EST - FOX
Line: Rams by 3
Over/Under: 39
Christian's Pick: Rams 16, Seahawks 14
Zach's Pick: Seahawks
Gabe's Pick: Seahawks 18, Rams 13
Taylor's Pick: Rams 20, Seahawks 13
Tennessee Titans @ Atlanta Falcons
4:15 PM EST - CBS
Line: Falcons by 7
Over/Under: 44
Christian's Pick: Falcons 23, Titans 16
Zach's Pick: Falcons
Gabe's Pick: Titans 27, Falcons 21
Taylor's Pick: Titans 23, Falcons 20
San Diego Chargers @ Chicago Bears
4:15 PM EST - CBS
Line: Bears by 4
Over/Under: 45
Christian's Pick: Bears 27, Chargers 20
Zach's Pick: Bears
Gabe's Pick: Bears 24, Chargers 23
Taylor's Pick: Chargers 28, Bears 23
Philadelphia Eagles @ New York Giants
8:27 PM EST - NBC
Line: Giants by 5 (BetOnline.com)
Over/Under: 45.5
Christian's Pick: Giants 24, Eagles 13
Zach's Pick: Giants
Gabe's Pick: Giants 27, Eagles 24
Taylor's Pick: Eagles 27, Giants 20
Kansas City Chiefs @ New England Patriots
8:37 PM EST Monday - ESPN
Line: Patriots by 15
Over/Under: 46.5
Christian's Pick: Patriots 31, Chiefs 10
Zach's Pick: Patriots
Gabe's Pick: Patriots 35, Chiefs 17
Taylor's Pick: Patriots 24, Chiefs 14
October 11, 2011
Crazy Gabey's Week 5 Pickups
by Gabe Harber
Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends, well at
least until February. The beginning of
the bye weeks are a critical time where the course of entire seasons can hang
in the balance. A timely addition can be
the difference between taking a few Ls and winning your division. Luckily though, you have the Fantasy Football
Addict to guide you through these confusing times as your stars get some much
needed rest and relaxation. Let’s roll
up our sleeves.
Steve Breaston: I had him here last week too, and his
stock is still going up. Cassel is finally showing signs of life,
and the Chiefs as a unit have looked decent since the contest with San
Diego. Don’t get me wrong, they won’t
get to play Indy every week, but sometimes a confidence boost is all a team
really needs to develop synergy. With Dwayne Bowe swinging into midseason
form and the Chiefs finally sporting a running game worth mention, you have a
real chance for this criminally underappreciated talent to put up some WR2/3
numbers.
Jackie Battle: If you want to talk about things coming out
of left field, pull up a chair and we can chat about Battle all day. In the mindless maze of mediocrity that was
the discussion on whether Thomas Jones
or Dexter McCluster would be the
beneficiary when Charles went down,
no one even mentioned the guy that showed more promise in one game than the
other two showed all last season. He’s
not a particularly dazzling runner, with most of his yardage coming on brute
force between the tackles, but the RB situation in Kansas City is desperate
enough that the coaching staff is likely to stick with the hot hand.
Doug Baldwin: I love tooting my own horn, so I’ll do it
again here. I sensed Baldwin was ready
for a breakout performance, and while some may believe he’s peaked, I foresee
good things for the future in Seattle. Lynch, Rice, and Tavaris Jackson
are all developing chemistry, and the offense is starting to consistently move
the ball downfield. Baldwin is unowned
in most leagues and finding a receiver with three 80+ yard performances is too
much to pass up on.
Jason Avant: This
one was the one I was most unsure about.
He clearly has a connection with Michael
Vick, but how much longer will his
QB and coaching staff continue to trust him if he can’t secure the ball? There are a few things I see working in his
favor though. For one, his teammates
seem to have the same problem in securing the football, and Andy Reid, possibly coaching for his
job, will probably be willing to put the most productive players on the field
in an attempt to pull the Eagles out of this downward spiral. There’s a high risk, high reward addition to
be made here for those of you looking for a big payoff at WR.
Jared Cook: I wasn’t ready to jump on his bandwagon
quite yet after last week, as he hadn’t gone for more than 2 receptions in any
game this season. It just felt like his
2 catch, 93 yard and a touchdown performance could too easily be the product of
luck. All that changed this week,
because even though he didn’t find the endzone, he caught 4 balls for 59 yards;
a big improvement on weeks 1-3. It’s not
like he wasn’t targeted in the red zone though; he saw two passes come his was
in the red zone this week. As long as Matt
Hasselbeck continues playing at a high level, Cook is a viable option in
deeper formats.
Curtis Painter: Peyton who? Alright, maybe Painter only looked good for
one half of football, and maybe Pierre
Garcon is artificially inflating his statistics, and maybe the Colts are
still really (I mean REALLY) bad, but you could do a whole lot worse than
Painter for your bye weeks. I don’t
expect he’ll “go off” for a huge game at any point this season, but 15-20
points is a perfectly reasonable expectation.
Michael
Crabtree: As one’s season goes, so
emerges another. Losing Josh Morgan was a huge blow to a
surprisingly good 49ers squad, and now the spotlight, and a large portion of
the offensive responsibilities fall on another player. We’ve caught glimpses in the past of what
Crabtree is capable of (weeks 5, 10, and 16 last year) and now the show will be
all his to steal. Always at risk for
injury, and with an elite level of talent, Crabtree could be one of those
additions that win you a championship, or one that has you sending him back
into the talent pool after 3 weeks, he’s just that enigmatic. Still, despite all the risk, he’s a must own
in all deeper formats.
Kendall Hunter: I’ve mentioned him here before, but I
want to make sure everyone realizes exactly how important it is to pick up
Hunter if he’s still floating around on waivers. In the past 3 contests he’s averaging 4.9
yards per carry, and even broke off a long reception. If Frank
Gore goes down, which isn’t too much of a stretch, Hunter immediately moves
into the realm of RB2. Add him with
confidence and reap the benefits down the road.
Victor Cruz: If he’s still on waivers, snag him
immediately. It looks like all that talk
about Manningham taking his job back
was exactly that, talk. I’ve watched him
play in the last 3 games and I can personally attest to the fact that dude is
the real deal. I’m starting him from
here on out until Manningham puts him back on the bench
or the G-men slow down.
If you have any questions about your lineup, or just want to
chat fake futbol, stop by my Twitter, or you can just mention me: @CrazyGabey.
Thanks for reading folks and best of luck this week!
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