Thursday, November 13, 2008
Patriots/Jets Tonight
Get your Patriots RBs out of your lineup. Sammy Morris is active, so that completely crowds the backfield situation. Green-Ellis ran well in his place, but I would guess Morris will regain his starting job, but probably not dominate carries. Green-Ellis has been great in short yardage, and Faulk will still play as a 3rd down specialist. Given how good the Jets' run defense is, there's no point in using any of them. It's a total guessing game with limited upside.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Week 11 Waiver Wire Possibilities
QB:
Tyler Thigpen - Who knew? Thigpen went from whipping boy to potential QB1 material in the right match up. He's definitely worth a stash as KC transitions from a power running team to a spread passing attack in a few weeks. Thigpen has it working for him, and with Gonzalez, Bowe, and a resurgent Mark Bradley, he's making it work. He's a good QB2.
Matt Hasselbeck - He's available in both of my leagues, so that means he's probably available in at least a few leagues out there. He isn't going to save your QB position, but it's hard to imagine a healthy Hasselbeck not being at least a QB2.
RB:
Peyton Hillis - Hillis is the favorite to start at RB for the Broncos after the IR placement of Michael Pittman, Andre Hall, and Ryan Torain over the last 2 weeks, plus the lingering groin injury to Selvin Young. He's likely not their 2008 solution to the RB situation, especially after today's re-signing of Tatum Bell, but he's got a good chance to have low RB2 value in week 11.
Dominic Rhodes - Rhodes simply looks like the better RB this season. Addai hasn't looked good all year, and it's worth noting that not only was Rhodes the RB on the field during the Colts game winning drive, but it was also Rhodes who caught the game winning TD. He's earned at least a timeshare, and Addai could still be hurting. Stash him.
Ladell Betts - Betts is a must-have for Portis owners now at least as insurance. As Portis continues to break down this season, Betts has proven that he can be a capable replacement. Betts is coming back from a knee injury himself, and he might not be ready this week, but Portis owners need to grab him for the stretch run.
Selvin Young/Tatum Bell - Both of these guys are worth throwing on the end of your fantasy roster as guys who have potential to start at least a game for the Broncos over the rest of the season.
WR:
Bobby Engram/Deion Branch - If Hasselbeck comes back healthy, these two will have value again, especially Engram since he doesn't battle vaginitis on a weekly basis. Stash material.
Josh Morgan - Morgan had another solid game last night, posting a nice TD catch, albeit a shaky one that he bobbled for a few steps before gliding into the end zone with it. He has a chance to be the top WR for the 49ers over the rest of the season, so he too is stash material.
Jason Hill - Another 49ers youngster that could start to amass value. His 7 catch, 84 yard effort last night was worth noticing.
Brandon Jones - Jones has flirted with being the Titans top WR before, but the inconsistent Vince Young and a knee injury have prevented that from happening. If more teams follow the Bears game plan and sell out to stop the Titans running game (obviously not all defenses are equipped to do it as successfully), Collins is going to need a WR to step up, and Jones arguably has the most talent to do it with. A speculatory pick who won't be consistent, but he's worth stashing.
TE:
Dustin Keller - Keller undoubtedly caught a lot of attention after single handedly dominating Brett Favre's targets last week, but he's a flash in the pan who won't be consistent. Only try him if you're desparate.
Billy Miller - Miller is reeling in a lot of targets from Drew Brees whenever Shockey isn't playing, so if Shockey's ankle proves to be a problem moving forward, Miller is not a bad option.
Tyler Thigpen - Who knew? Thigpen went from whipping boy to potential QB1 material in the right match up. He's definitely worth a stash as KC transitions from a power running team to a spread passing attack in a few weeks. Thigpen has it working for him, and with Gonzalez, Bowe, and a resurgent Mark Bradley, he's making it work. He's a good QB2.
Matt Hasselbeck - He's available in both of my leagues, so that means he's probably available in at least a few leagues out there. He isn't going to save your QB position, but it's hard to imagine a healthy Hasselbeck not being at least a QB2.
RB:
Peyton Hillis - Hillis is the favorite to start at RB for the Broncos after the IR placement of Michael Pittman, Andre Hall, and Ryan Torain over the last 2 weeks, plus the lingering groin injury to Selvin Young. He's likely not their 2008 solution to the RB situation, especially after today's re-signing of Tatum Bell, but he's got a good chance to have low RB2 value in week 11.
Dominic Rhodes - Rhodes simply looks like the better RB this season. Addai hasn't looked good all year, and it's worth noting that not only was Rhodes the RB on the field during the Colts game winning drive, but it was also Rhodes who caught the game winning TD. He's earned at least a timeshare, and Addai could still be hurting. Stash him.
Ladell Betts - Betts is a must-have for Portis owners now at least as insurance. As Portis continues to break down this season, Betts has proven that he can be a capable replacement. Betts is coming back from a knee injury himself, and he might not be ready this week, but Portis owners need to grab him for the stretch run.
Selvin Young/Tatum Bell - Both of these guys are worth throwing on the end of your fantasy roster as guys who have potential to start at least a game for the Broncos over the rest of the season.
WR:
Bobby Engram/Deion Branch - If Hasselbeck comes back healthy, these two will have value again, especially Engram since he doesn't battle vaginitis on a weekly basis. Stash material.
Josh Morgan - Morgan had another solid game last night, posting a nice TD catch, albeit a shaky one that he bobbled for a few steps before gliding into the end zone with it. He has a chance to be the top WR for the 49ers over the rest of the season, so he too is stash material.
Jason Hill - Another 49ers youngster that could start to amass value. His 7 catch, 84 yard effort last night was worth noticing.
Brandon Jones - Jones has flirted with being the Titans top WR before, but the inconsistent Vince Young and a knee injury have prevented that from happening. If more teams follow the Bears game plan and sell out to stop the Titans running game (obviously not all defenses are equipped to do it as successfully), Collins is going to need a WR to step up, and Jones arguably has the most talent to do it with. A speculatory pick who won't be consistent, but he's worth stashing.
TE:
Dustin Keller - Keller undoubtedly caught a lot of attention after single handedly dominating Brett Favre's targets last week, but he's a flash in the pan who won't be consistent. Only try him if you're desparate.
Billy Miller - Miller is reeling in a lot of targets from Drew Brees whenever Shockey isn't playing, so if Shockey's ankle proves to be a problem moving forward, Miller is not a bad option.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Week 11 Walking Wounded
QB:
Tony Romo - Romo returned to practice today and is slated to return in week 11. This is huge news for all Cowboys players. *edit* Romo put in a full week of practice and will start in week 11.
Matt Schaub - Schaub has a torn MCL, and he is out in week 11. He is expected to miss 2 more weeks.
Kyle Orton - Orton seems to have actually avoided a high ankle sprain, and he has a chance to return in week 11. We should know for sure on Friday. If he practices fully by then, he'll be ready. *edit* Orton will start in week 11, but given how good GB's pass D is, don't use him.
Matt Hasselbeck - Hasselbeck is tentatively slated to return in week 11. Needless to say, he's not worth starting in 1 QB leagues, but he should definitely be picked up if he's been dropped. He'd be a solid QB2 at worst down the stretch. *edit* Hasselbeck will start in week 11 and can be used in an emergency. It'd be smart to give him a week, however.
Marc Bulger - Bulger's starting status appears tenuous right now. He doesn't look like the same QB anymore, but the team around him is horrible right now. He's not worth keeping at this point. Nor is Trent Green worth stashing, so don't even think about it. *edit* Bulger will start, but if he sucks it up, expect Green to relieve him.
Daunte Culpepper/Drew Stanton - Both played last week, both mostly sucked, and both will be a gametime decision as to who the starter is in week 11. If you're relying on them, your team sucks too.
JaMarcus Russell - Russell missed week 10 with knee tendonitis. He might return in week 11, but who the hell cares? I just wasted my time writing this, but you just wasted your time reading it, so we're even.
RB:
Clinton Portis - Portis' status for week 11 is in doubt after it was revealed that he has a sprained MCL in his knee. *edit* Portis will only play part of the game in week 11, if at all, so he's not worth starting. Ladell Betts will start in his place, and he'll be a safer play if Portis is inactive.
Steven Jackson - Jackson's week 11 status is completely up in the air, and given he didn't practice at all last week, I can't imagine he'll play this week. Antonio Pittman has seemingly emerged as his true backup. *edit* Jackson the Vagina is out in week 11. Pittman will start and could suffice as a RB2 option.
Willie Parker - Parker either does or does not have a torn labrum, for those wondering. Just to clear that up. The press says he does, Parker says he doesn't, and one of them is a filthy liar. Parker is slated to return in week 11, but we'll keep an eye on the practice schedule. *edit* Parker will start in week 11. He's a bit risky, but SD has not been good on defense this year.
Reggie Bush - Bush is tentatively expected to return in week 11, and his match up against KC is ideal. Keep a close eye on his practice status this week. *edit* Bush is out in week 11 as NO plays it smart to keep him on the bench in a very winnable game. Expect him to return in week 12.
Larry Johnson - Woman beater might return in week 11, and given a decent match up against NO, it's worth keeping an eye on his status. *edit* LJ will start, and can be used as a RB2.
Jamaal Charles - Charles aggravated his ankle sprain and left early in week 10. His week 11 status is completely up in the air. *edit* Charles is questionable, but isn't worth using yet.
Willis McGahee - McGahee is determined to screw his owners in a way only the Kama Sutra could come up with. In week 10, he came off the bench, but then blasted the Texans defense for 25/112 and 2 TDs. I'm done making suggestions on starting/sitting him, but he has a horrible match up against the Giants in week 11. *edit* McGahee will likely start, but isn't worth using vs. the Giants.
Ryan Torain - Well, that was fun. 12 carries, 68 yards, a TD, and a torn ACL. Torain is done for the year.
Selvin Young - A clearly hobbled Young tried to substitute for Torain, but was at far less than 100% before leaving with a re-aggravation of his groin injury. His status will be uncertain for week 11. Peyton Hillis is set up to start for Denver. *edit* Young is out in week 11. Denver's backfield is a mess between Hillis, Tatum Bell, and Joe the Plumber.
Sammy Morris - Morris is still week-to-week. I'll update his practice schedule on Friday. *edit* I forgot Morris played on Thurs., but I did post Thursday before the game to not use him. He'll be the starter moving forward.
Warrick Dunn - Dunn looks likely to return in week 11, but with Cadillac Williams set to return, this backfield situation could turn into the Ravens pt. 2. *edit* Dunn will probably start in week 11, but against MIN, look elsewhere.
WR:
Santana Moss - Moss is still having problems with his hamstring, but everyone says he'll be ready in week 11. Given he's as reliant on his speed as any WR in the league, I'd really want to see a full practice from him before starting him with confidence, depending on your team's alternatives. *edit* Moss is expected to start, and with Portis likely out, Moss should be a big part of the game plan.
Chris Chambers - Chambers continues to be hobbled by his ankle injury and is not worth starting until he can prove that he's healthy. Malcolm Floyd surprisingly started over him in week 10, and he played well. *edit* Chambers has a bad match up against the Colts this week, so even though he's close to 100%, it's a good idea to use a safer option.
Torry Holt - Honestly? I'd rather have Mark Bradley at this point. There's been no reported injury, but Holt has clearly lost it, and the offense around him is disgusting. Don't let him near your starting lineup.
Matt Jones - Jones is week-to-week with his suspension, and now he has a thigh injury. If the thigh injury will cost him time, it's obvious that he'll drop his appeal and start serving his suspension immediately. He has a really touch match up against TEN this week, so you shouldn't be counting on him anyways. *edit* Jones is questionable this week, and he should be on your bench.
Derrick Mason - Mason separated his shoulder, but returned and played well through the injury. Keep an eye on him this week, though. *edit* Mason is questionable, and he'll likely play at less than 100%. Given the Giants pass rush, it's likely Flacco has a bad day. Don't bother with Mason this week.
Deion Branch - I guess Branch might play this week, but we've heard this before. Keep an eye on him because if he could remain healthy for a couple hours, and Hasselbeck returns, he could offer some value to your team in those said hours, assuming it's during an actual game. *edit* Branch will start, but not for your fantasy lineup. He might have a solid game against Arizona, but make him prove his health before using him.
TE:
Jeremy Shockey - Shockey suffered yet another injury this week, spraining his ankle. He will again be on the injury report this week and is already turning into an enigma yet again between his injuries and his attitude. *edit* Shockey appears likely to play, but he seems to be splitting time with Billy Miller at this point, who's been more effective. Given the problems at TE this year, Shockey could be your best option and is worth sticking with.
Tony Scheffler - Scheffler, despite his great stat line, appeared hobbled by his groin injury again in week 10. With the long rest this week between last Thursday and this Sunday, hopefully he'll be ready in week 11. *edit* Scheffler is probable and should be in your lineup. He says he's not 100%, but has a good match up, and had no problem producing last Thursday.
Tony Romo - Romo returned to practice today and is slated to return in week 11. This is huge news for all Cowboys players. *edit* Romo put in a full week of practice and will start in week 11.
Matt Schaub - Schaub has a torn MCL, and he is out in week 11. He is expected to miss 2 more weeks.
Kyle Orton - Orton seems to have actually avoided a high ankle sprain, and he has a chance to return in week 11. We should know for sure on Friday. If he practices fully by then, he'll be ready. *edit* Orton will start in week 11, but given how good GB's pass D is, don't use him.
Matt Hasselbeck - Hasselbeck is tentatively slated to return in week 11. Needless to say, he's not worth starting in 1 QB leagues, but he should definitely be picked up if he's been dropped. He'd be a solid QB2 at worst down the stretch. *edit* Hasselbeck will start in week 11 and can be used in an emergency. It'd be smart to give him a week, however.
Marc Bulger - Bulger's starting status appears tenuous right now. He doesn't look like the same QB anymore, but the team around him is horrible right now. He's not worth keeping at this point. Nor is Trent Green worth stashing, so don't even think about it. *edit* Bulger will start, but if he sucks it up, expect Green to relieve him.
Daunte Culpepper/Drew Stanton - Both played last week, both mostly sucked, and both will be a gametime decision as to who the starter is in week 11. If you're relying on them, your team sucks too.
JaMarcus Russell - Russell missed week 10 with knee tendonitis. He might return in week 11, but who the hell cares? I just wasted my time writing this, but you just wasted your time reading it, so we're even.
RB:
Clinton Portis - Portis' status for week 11 is in doubt after it was revealed that he has a sprained MCL in his knee. *edit* Portis will only play part of the game in week 11, if at all, so he's not worth starting. Ladell Betts will start in his place, and he'll be a safer play if Portis is inactive.
Steven Jackson - Jackson's week 11 status is completely up in the air, and given he didn't practice at all last week, I can't imagine he'll play this week. Antonio Pittman has seemingly emerged as his true backup. *edit* Jackson the Vagina is out in week 11. Pittman will start and could suffice as a RB2 option.
Willie Parker - Parker either does or does not have a torn labrum, for those wondering. Just to clear that up. The press says he does, Parker says he doesn't, and one of them is a filthy liar. Parker is slated to return in week 11, but we'll keep an eye on the practice schedule. *edit* Parker will start in week 11. He's a bit risky, but SD has not been good on defense this year.
Reggie Bush - Bush is tentatively expected to return in week 11, and his match up against KC is ideal. Keep a close eye on his practice status this week. *edit* Bush is out in week 11 as NO plays it smart to keep him on the bench in a very winnable game. Expect him to return in week 12.
Larry Johnson - Woman beater might return in week 11, and given a decent match up against NO, it's worth keeping an eye on his status. *edit* LJ will start, and can be used as a RB2.
Jamaal Charles - Charles aggravated his ankle sprain and left early in week 10. His week 11 status is completely up in the air. *edit* Charles is questionable, but isn't worth using yet.
Willis McGahee - McGahee is determined to screw his owners in a way only the Kama Sutra could come up with. In week 10, he came off the bench, but then blasted the Texans defense for 25/112 and 2 TDs. I'm done making suggestions on starting/sitting him, but he has a horrible match up against the Giants in week 11. *edit* McGahee will likely start, but isn't worth using vs. the Giants.
Ryan Torain - Well, that was fun. 12 carries, 68 yards, a TD, and a torn ACL. Torain is done for the year.
Selvin Young - A clearly hobbled Young tried to substitute for Torain, but was at far less than 100% before leaving with a re-aggravation of his groin injury. His status will be uncertain for week 11. Peyton Hillis is set up to start for Denver. *edit* Young is out in week 11. Denver's backfield is a mess between Hillis, Tatum Bell, and Joe the Plumber.
Sammy Morris - Morris is still week-to-week. I'll update his practice schedule on Friday. *edit* I forgot Morris played on Thurs., but I did post Thursday before the game to not use him. He'll be the starter moving forward.
Warrick Dunn - Dunn looks likely to return in week 11, but with Cadillac Williams set to return, this backfield situation could turn into the Ravens pt. 2. *edit* Dunn will probably start in week 11, but against MIN, look elsewhere.
WR:
Santana Moss - Moss is still having problems with his hamstring, but everyone says he'll be ready in week 11. Given he's as reliant on his speed as any WR in the league, I'd really want to see a full practice from him before starting him with confidence, depending on your team's alternatives. *edit* Moss is expected to start, and with Portis likely out, Moss should be a big part of the game plan.
Chris Chambers - Chambers continues to be hobbled by his ankle injury and is not worth starting until he can prove that he's healthy. Malcolm Floyd surprisingly started over him in week 10, and he played well. *edit* Chambers has a bad match up against the Colts this week, so even though he's close to 100%, it's a good idea to use a safer option.
Torry Holt - Honestly? I'd rather have Mark Bradley at this point. There's been no reported injury, but Holt has clearly lost it, and the offense around him is disgusting. Don't let him near your starting lineup.
Matt Jones - Jones is week-to-week with his suspension, and now he has a thigh injury. If the thigh injury will cost him time, it's obvious that he'll drop his appeal and start serving his suspension immediately. He has a really touch match up against TEN this week, so you shouldn't be counting on him anyways. *edit* Jones is questionable this week, and he should be on your bench.
Derrick Mason - Mason separated his shoulder, but returned and played well through the injury. Keep an eye on him this week, though. *edit* Mason is questionable, and he'll likely play at less than 100%. Given the Giants pass rush, it's likely Flacco has a bad day. Don't bother with Mason this week.
Deion Branch - I guess Branch might play this week, but we've heard this before. Keep an eye on him because if he could remain healthy for a couple hours, and Hasselbeck returns, he could offer some value to your team in those said hours, assuming it's during an actual game. *edit* Branch will start, but not for your fantasy lineup. He might have a solid game against Arizona, but make him prove his health before using him.
TE:
Jeremy Shockey - Shockey suffered yet another injury this week, spraining his ankle. He will again be on the injury report this week and is already turning into an enigma yet again between his injuries and his attitude. *edit* Shockey appears likely to play, but he seems to be splitting time with Billy Miller at this point, who's been more effective. Given the problems at TE this year, Shockey could be your best option and is worth sticking with.
Tony Scheffler - Scheffler, despite his great stat line, appeared hobbled by his groin injury again in week 10. With the long rest this week between last Thursday and this Sunday, hopefully he'll be ready in week 11. *edit* Scheffler is probable and should be in your lineup. He says he's not 100%, but has a good match up, and had no problem producing last Thursday.
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