All players have been updated for week 13. The biggest news is Plaxico Burress being declared out. Willie Parker will play, and Brandon Jacobs is expected to play, but Jacobs is more of a game time decision.
Eddie Royal is questionable in a bit of a surprise, but is expected to play. Keep an eye on him as he's a game time decision in a late Sunday game.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Browns QB Brady Quinn Done For The Year
The Cleveland Browns will place QB Brady Quinn on IR with a broken right index finger.
This is horrible news for the Browns as they really could have used the rest of the season to evaluate what exactly they have in Brady Quinn. If anything, it seemed obvious to me that the team responded to him better as soon as he took the field. You need to throw out last weekend's game as Quinn was obviously playing hurt.
Fantasy Impact: Drop Quinn, and Derek Anderson becomes a very low level QB2. Anderson managed to suck it up despite solid talent around him in the first half of the season, and his schedule down the stretch (IND, TEN, PHI the next 3 weeks) is horrible. I'd stay away, and I'd rather have someone like Collins who is far less likely to implode should your QB1 go down.
This is bad news for Winslow and Edwards as Quinn used Winslow immediately, and he was starting to use Edwards more too. Expect them to both be more inconsistent.
This is horrible news for the Browns as they really could have used the rest of the season to evaluate what exactly they have in Brady Quinn. If anything, it seemed obvious to me that the team responded to him better as soon as he took the field. You need to throw out last weekend's game as Quinn was obviously playing hurt.
Fantasy Impact: Drop Quinn, and Derek Anderson becomes a very low level QB2. Anderson managed to suck it up despite solid talent around him in the first half of the season, and his schedule down the stretch (IND, TEN, PHI the next 3 weeks) is horrible. I'd stay away, and I'd rather have someone like Collins who is far less likely to implode should your QB1 go down.
This is bad news for Winslow and Edwards as Quinn used Winslow immediately, and he was starting to use Edwards more too. Expect them to both be more inconsistent.
Week 13 Waiver Wire Possibilities
There really isn't anyone emerging at this point that I haven't covered so far. Two guys worth nothing are Tashard Choice and Dominik Hixon. With Felix Jones out for the season, Choice becomes Marion Barber's handcuff, and while he isn't nearly as talented as Barber, he'd be the undisputed starter for a team that can score. Hixon is the main backup for Plaxico Burress, who again can't stay healthy. He's not a bad stash in case Burress misses some games. Also worth noting is Dominic Rhodes. With Addai healthy, there should be no Addai owner who doesn't have Rhodes stashed. He will have plenty of fantasy value should Addai get hurt again.
Week 13 Walking Wounded
QB:
Donovan McNabb - No injury, but McNabb was inexplicably benched in week 12 for the 2nd half. This is probably the worst move of Andy Reid's career as he let a very winnable game go by switching to a clearly over-matched rookie in Kevin Kolb who clearly was not ready for NFL action. On the road against Baltimore and you bench your franchise QB after a bad past 6 quarters or so? They deserved to be killed. McNabb will start in week 13, and I would still use him if you have been. McNabb will bounce back...he always does. *edit* McNabb lit up the Cardinals on Thursday Night, so hopefully you used him!
Matt Schaub - Schaub has a torn MCL, and he is out in week 13. There is growing concern that he'll be placed on IR, so dump him if you need another QB immediately. *edit* Out of nowhere, Schaub has been taking practice reps and has a chance to play on Monday Night Football. If you have Rosenfels and Schaub is available, grab him immediately.
Matt Hasselbeck - Hasselbeck again looked very rusty, but he seems fine health-wise now. Only use him if you're desparate. *edit* Hasselbeck looked better on Thursday, and he could be an option against the right team moving forward.
Brady Quinn - Quinn has a fractured bone in his right index finger, and it obviously impacted his performance last weekend. Not that you should be starting Quinn anyways, but he's not to be trusted until he proves he's healthy. *edit* Quinn was placed on IR, ending his season.
Marc Bulger - Bulger got concussed again in week 12, and his status for week 13 is iffy, much like the decisions he makes on the field these days. He shouldn't be owned in 12 team/1 QB leagues. *edit* Bulger will start in week 13, but not for your fantasy team. I hope.
RB:
Brian Westbrook - Westbrook continues to battle ankle and knee injuries that have de-railed his season. Given the knee injury that Correll Buckhlater suffered, and his extensive usage in week 12, expect Westbrook to get the short practice week off and be ready on Thursday night. *edit* Westbrook is back in the good graces of his owners with a huge Thursday night game. He's fine moving forward.
Steven Jackson - Jackson's week 13 status is unclear, but there's some optimism in St. Louis that he'll have a shot at returning this week. Keep an eye on his practice schedule. *edit* Jackson did not put in a full practice, but did put in limited practices all week long. The prevailing thought is that he'll play. He has a tough match up against Miami and isn't 100% yet, so be careful using him depending on your options.
Reggie Bush - Bush still hasn't returned, and there's no question in my mind that Bush simply isn't much of a football player unless he's 100%. He's not tough. He seems likely to return this week, but who knows at this point. Keep an eye on his practice schedule. *edit* Bush is listed as questionable, but is expected to go. I'd use him.
Willie Parker - Parker has yet again aggravated his knee injury and is iffy to play in week 13. Owners know the drill....have Mewelde Moore on standby and, at this point with Moore's performance and superior receiving ability, hope Parker sits out until 100%. *edit* Parker put in 2 full practices and appears to be ready in week 13, so use him if you have him.
Brandon Jacobs - Jacobs wasn't declared out until right before the game, which violated the trust we put into the "probable" tag. Jacobs himself seemed to indicate he wasn't that close to playing last week. Keep Ward around and monitor his practice schedule. *edit* Jacobs is listed as questionable, but is expected to start. Keep an eye on the game day inactives.
Jonathan Stewart - Stewart was in a walking boot again after Sunday's game, but avoided questions about his ankle/foot/toe. As he proved last week, he's still not ready to consistent contribute with his carries. *edit* Stewart is fine and will play in week 13, but he's not a RB2 option with DeAngelo Williams the clear feature RB.
Selvin Young - Young has a good chance to return in week 13, but that hardly makes him a recommended fantasy play. He'll likely return to the same 10 carry or so role that he held before getting injured. *edit* Young is questionable and hardly worth thinking about this week.
Ahman Green - Green suffered yet another knee injury and has been placed on IR. He is done for the season.
WR:
Plaxico Burress - I apologize for missing him last week. Burress continues to have problems with his hamstring and will be iffy to play in week 13. Keep an eye on him, but you should know better than to rely on him at this point anyways. *edit* Burress is out in week 13. Hixon will start in his place, but has a tough match up. He could be used as a WR3 depending on your options.
Santonio Holmes - Holmes suffered a concussion in week 12, but appears ready to roll in week 13. We'll know for sure later this week. *edit* Holmes will start in week 13, and hopefully he can continue the roll he was on in week 12.
Matt Jones - Jones played and appeared healthy in week 12, but he maintains his week-to-week status thanks to the looming suspension. He seems likely to play in week 13 from all accounts, however. *edit* Jones will start in week 13.
Greg Camarillo - Camarillo was surprisingly an effective possession receiver for the Dolphins this season, but unfortunately this underdog story comes to an end as he tore his ACL in week 12 and is done for the season.
TE:
None
Donovan McNabb - No injury, but McNabb was inexplicably benched in week 12 for the 2nd half. This is probably the worst move of Andy Reid's career as he let a very winnable game go by switching to a clearly over-matched rookie in Kevin Kolb who clearly was not ready for NFL action. On the road against Baltimore and you bench your franchise QB after a bad past 6 quarters or so? They deserved to be killed. McNabb will start in week 13, and I would still use him if you have been. McNabb will bounce back...he always does. *edit* McNabb lit up the Cardinals on Thursday Night, so hopefully you used him!
Matt Schaub - Schaub has a torn MCL, and he is out in week 13. There is growing concern that he'll be placed on IR, so dump him if you need another QB immediately. *edit* Out of nowhere, Schaub has been taking practice reps and has a chance to play on Monday Night Football. If you have Rosenfels and Schaub is available, grab him immediately.
Matt Hasselbeck - Hasselbeck again looked very rusty, but he seems fine health-wise now. Only use him if you're desparate. *edit* Hasselbeck looked better on Thursday, and he could be an option against the right team moving forward.
Brady Quinn - Quinn has a fractured bone in his right index finger, and it obviously impacted his performance last weekend. Not that you should be starting Quinn anyways, but he's not to be trusted until he proves he's healthy. *edit* Quinn was placed on IR, ending his season.
Marc Bulger - Bulger got concussed again in week 12, and his status for week 13 is iffy, much like the decisions he makes on the field these days. He shouldn't be owned in 12 team/1 QB leagues. *edit* Bulger will start in week 13, but not for your fantasy team. I hope.
RB:
Brian Westbrook - Westbrook continues to battle ankle and knee injuries that have de-railed his season. Given the knee injury that Correll Buckhlater suffered, and his extensive usage in week 12, expect Westbrook to get the short practice week off and be ready on Thursday night. *edit* Westbrook is back in the good graces of his owners with a huge Thursday night game. He's fine moving forward.
Steven Jackson - Jackson's week 13 status is unclear, but there's some optimism in St. Louis that he'll have a shot at returning this week. Keep an eye on his practice schedule. *edit* Jackson did not put in a full practice, but did put in limited practices all week long. The prevailing thought is that he'll play. He has a tough match up against Miami and isn't 100% yet, so be careful using him depending on your options.
Reggie Bush - Bush still hasn't returned, and there's no question in my mind that Bush simply isn't much of a football player unless he's 100%. He's not tough. He seems likely to return this week, but who knows at this point. Keep an eye on his practice schedule. *edit* Bush is listed as questionable, but is expected to go. I'd use him.
Willie Parker - Parker has yet again aggravated his knee injury and is iffy to play in week 13. Owners know the drill....have Mewelde Moore on standby and, at this point with Moore's performance and superior receiving ability, hope Parker sits out until 100%. *edit* Parker put in 2 full practices and appears to be ready in week 13, so use him if you have him.
Brandon Jacobs - Jacobs wasn't declared out until right before the game, which violated the trust we put into the "probable" tag. Jacobs himself seemed to indicate he wasn't that close to playing last week. Keep Ward around and monitor his practice schedule. *edit* Jacobs is listed as questionable, but is expected to start. Keep an eye on the game day inactives.
Jonathan Stewart - Stewart was in a walking boot again after Sunday's game, but avoided questions about his ankle/foot/toe. As he proved last week, he's still not ready to consistent contribute with his carries. *edit* Stewart is fine and will play in week 13, but he's not a RB2 option with DeAngelo Williams the clear feature RB.
Selvin Young - Young has a good chance to return in week 13, but that hardly makes him a recommended fantasy play. He'll likely return to the same 10 carry or so role that he held before getting injured. *edit* Young is questionable and hardly worth thinking about this week.
Ahman Green - Green suffered yet another knee injury and has been placed on IR. He is done for the season.
WR:
Plaxico Burress - I apologize for missing him last week. Burress continues to have problems with his hamstring and will be iffy to play in week 13. Keep an eye on him, but you should know better than to rely on him at this point anyways. *edit* Burress is out in week 13. Hixon will start in his place, but has a tough match up. He could be used as a WR3 depending on your options.
Santonio Holmes - Holmes suffered a concussion in week 12, but appears ready to roll in week 13. We'll know for sure later this week. *edit* Holmes will start in week 13, and hopefully he can continue the roll he was on in week 12.
Matt Jones - Jones played and appeared healthy in week 12, but he maintains his week-to-week status thanks to the looming suspension. He seems likely to play in week 13 from all accounts, however. *edit* Jones will start in week 13.
Greg Camarillo - Camarillo was surprisingly an effective possession receiver for the Dolphins this season, but unfortunately this underdog story comes to an end as he tore his ACL in week 12 and is done for the season.
TE:
None
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Sunday Morning Injury Update
I have updated all injuries to the best of my knowledge.
Brian Westbrook is active, but do not start him. His role today is unknown, his match up against Baltimore is brutal, and he's far from 100%.
Reggie Bush is out for Monday Night. Pierre Thomas is a solid RB2 play.
Brandon Jacobs, after positive news all week, has been declared inactive in a complete surprise to everyone. Get him out of your lineups ASAP if possible, and Derrick Ward is a decent RB2.
Brian Westbrook is active, but do not start him. His role today is unknown, his match up against Baltimore is brutal, and he's far from 100%.
Reggie Bush is out for Monday Night. Pierre Thomas is a solid RB2 play.
Brandon Jacobs, after positive news all week, has been declared inactive in a complete surprise to everyone. Get him out of your lineups ASAP if possible, and Derrick Ward is a decent RB2.
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