Sorry I didn't write this yesterday, I was sick and not willing to do much of anything.
I'll touch on a couple players that I think should be owned in 12 man leagues:
Ryan Torain - If you have an open spot, you have to grab this kid. Pittman has looked good in recent weeks, but he's banged up with a rib injury. Selvin Young is still battling a groin problem, and Andre Hall fumbled away his chances of making an impact in week 7. The fact Denver never placed Torain on IR despite his elbow injury speaks volumes about what they think about this kid. As the weather gets colder and Denver can't afford to be so pass heavy, someone has to carry the rock, and Torain easily has the most upside out of the Denver backfield. He should get some action this week.
Leon Washington - Washington is a much more explosive player than Thomas Jones, but he's not going to win the starting job this year. Still, as we head into the 2nd half, all TJ owners should have him.
Donnie Avery - There's zero reason why he should still be on waiver wires. He's emerged as the top contributor in the Rams passing attack with Holt rapidly declining.
Mike Walker - With Matt Jones facing a 3 game suspension, and Jerry Porter looking terrible, Walker could emerge with a sizeable role in the offense. Unfortunately, however, his constant knee problems are still a factor, but it's worth keeping his name in your head.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Week 9 Walking Wounded
QB:
Tony Romo - Romo is still out with his broken pinkie, and there's no reason to believe that he'll play in week 9.
Carson Palmer - Palmer is currently week to week with his elbow injury, but there's no reason to think he'll play in week 9.
Matt Hasselbeck - Hasselbeck is currently week to week with his back/leg injury, and he's questionable to play in week 9. *edit* Hasselback is out in week 9.
J.T. O'Sullivan - O'Sullivan was benched for his slow morph into the Human Turnover (not delicious), and given Shaun Hill played well in the 2nd half, there's really no reason for the 49ers to start O'Sullivan again.
RB:
Steven Jackson - Jackson did not play in week 8 with his quad injury, but all signs point to him being ready to play in week 9. He'll probably have a light practice load, but a full practice at some point would be excellent news. *edit* Steven Jackson posted on his personal website yesterday that he's going to play today, and he was correct. He's a risk, but one worth taking.
Clinton Portis - Portis suffered a leg injury of some sort (there's conflict on hip/ankle) late in the 4th quarter and did not return. Given Portis had been dealing with a hip injury the past 2 weeks, this is worth watching for week 9, but it looks like he'll play for now. *edit* Portis had a limited practice on Friday, but all signs point to him starting on MNF. He's run over everyone so far, but if you have a solid option to use in his place, I'd think about it given Portis' horrible matchup. He's not invincible, and he's due for a bad game.
Reggie Bush - Bush is on bye in week 9, and is still expected to miss 1-2 more games.
Joseph Addai - Addai did not play in week 8, and his week 9 status is completely up in the air. *edit* Addai practiced in full all week and will start in week 9. He's probably not going to be the workhorse he was prior to the injury, but odds are he'll probably end up with more touches than Rhodes. I'd use him unless you have 2 true primary ball carriers.
Willie Parker - Parker seems to be week to week with his knee injury, and his week 9 status is questionable. *edit* Parker practiced fully all week and will start on MNF. Just like with Addai, expect Moore to steal a decent bit of his touches, but he'll get the ball enough to be worth using. Also like with Addai, I'd use him unless you have 2 true primary ball carriers.
Larry Johnson - LJ will be deactivated by the Chiefs in week 9. Kolby Smith will start and should see the majority of the carries. Charles will also play a role. Neither are worth using unless completely desparate.
Warrick Dunn - Dunn played very little in week 8, and his role for the near future is questionable despite him playing through the injury. *edit* Dunn is out in week 9. Expect Michael Bennett to take his role, albet in a lesser fashion. Graham makes for an excellent play, and Bennett could make his touches count against the ghastly KC run D.
WR:
Santana Moss - Moss left late in the 4th quarter in week 8 with a hamstring injury. This is a concern as Moss has been hobbled by numerous leg injuries throughout his career. Keep a close eye on him as he plays on Monday night in week 9. *edit* Moss didn't practice in full all week, and the only way you can risk him is if you have Holmes/Ward/maybe Randle El on your bench that you can play instead.
Plaxico Burress - Out of nowhere, Burress did not start and was not a big part of the offense in week 8. Between the mysterious neck injury and his constant violations of team policy, it might be good to shop him around and see what he commands. He is not a reliable fantasy player. *edit* Burress is ready for week 9, so use him if you have him.
Matt Jones - Jones is coming off his best game of the season, but will likely start serving his 3 game suspension starting in week 9. *edit* Jones was not suspended, so feel free to use him as a WR3 in week 9.
TE:
Jeremy Shockey - Shockey played again in week 8, but again looked limited by his injury. He's on bye in week 9, so hopefully that gets him close to 100%.
Tony Romo - Romo is still out with his broken pinkie, and there's no reason to believe that he'll play in week 9.
Carson Palmer - Palmer is currently week to week with his elbow injury, but there's no reason to think he'll play in week 9.
Matt Hasselbeck - Hasselbeck is currently week to week with his back/leg injury, and he's questionable to play in week 9. *edit* Hasselback is out in week 9.
J.T. O'Sullivan - O'Sullivan was benched for his slow morph into the Human Turnover (not delicious), and given Shaun Hill played well in the 2nd half, there's really no reason for the 49ers to start O'Sullivan again.
RB:
Steven Jackson - Jackson did not play in week 8 with his quad injury, but all signs point to him being ready to play in week 9. He'll probably have a light practice load, but a full practice at some point would be excellent news. *edit* Steven Jackson posted on his personal website yesterday that he's going to play today, and he was correct. He's a risk, but one worth taking.
Clinton Portis - Portis suffered a leg injury of some sort (there's conflict on hip/ankle) late in the 4th quarter and did not return. Given Portis had been dealing with a hip injury the past 2 weeks, this is worth watching for week 9, but it looks like he'll play for now. *edit* Portis had a limited practice on Friday, but all signs point to him starting on MNF. He's run over everyone so far, but if you have a solid option to use in his place, I'd think about it given Portis' horrible matchup. He's not invincible, and he's due for a bad game.
Reggie Bush - Bush is on bye in week 9, and is still expected to miss 1-2 more games.
Joseph Addai - Addai did not play in week 8, and his week 9 status is completely up in the air. *edit* Addai practiced in full all week and will start in week 9. He's probably not going to be the workhorse he was prior to the injury, but odds are he'll probably end up with more touches than Rhodes. I'd use him unless you have 2 true primary ball carriers.
Willie Parker - Parker seems to be week to week with his knee injury, and his week 9 status is questionable. *edit* Parker practiced fully all week and will start on MNF. Just like with Addai, expect Moore to steal a decent bit of his touches, but he'll get the ball enough to be worth using. Also like with Addai, I'd use him unless you have 2 true primary ball carriers.
Larry Johnson - LJ will be deactivated by the Chiefs in week 9. Kolby Smith will start and should see the majority of the carries. Charles will also play a role. Neither are worth using unless completely desparate.
Warrick Dunn - Dunn played very little in week 8, and his role for the near future is questionable despite him playing through the injury. *edit* Dunn is out in week 9. Expect Michael Bennett to take his role, albet in a lesser fashion. Graham makes for an excellent play, and Bennett could make his touches count against the ghastly KC run D.
WR:
Santana Moss - Moss left late in the 4th quarter in week 8 with a hamstring injury. This is a concern as Moss has been hobbled by numerous leg injuries throughout his career. Keep a close eye on him as he plays on Monday night in week 9. *edit* Moss didn't practice in full all week, and the only way you can risk him is if you have Holmes/Ward/maybe Randle El on your bench that you can play instead.
Plaxico Burress - Out of nowhere, Burress did not start and was not a big part of the offense in week 8. Between the mysterious neck injury and his constant violations of team policy, it might be good to shop him around and see what he commands. He is not a reliable fantasy player. *edit* Burress is ready for week 9, so use him if you have him.
Matt Jones - Jones is coming off his best game of the season, but will likely start serving his 3 game suspension starting in week 9. *edit* Jones was not suspended, so feel free to use him as a WR3 in week 9.
TE:
Jeremy Shockey - Shockey played again in week 8, but again looked limited by his injury. He's on bye in week 9, so hopefully that gets him close to 100%.
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