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:

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