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Adam Vinatieri has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Baltimore, according to the Colts' official website.
Our View: Vinatieri will be missing his fifth straight game while still recovering from his knee ailment. Matt Stover will remain the Colts' placekicker, and will be facing his former team. |
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Pierre Garcon fully practiced for the second straight day Friday, but is questionable for Sunday's game at Baltimore, according to the Colts' official website. He is dealing with an ankle injury.
Our View: Austin Collie would likely see extra targets in the passing game if Garcon does not get the green light to play. Fully practicing is a good sign that he will be OK though. |
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Dwight Freeney fully practiced Friday, but is questionable for Sunday's game at Baltimore, according to the Colts' official website.
Our View: Freeney is nursing a hip ailment, but he expects to play. He leads the Colts with 9.5 sacks over nine games, and will aim to add to his total with second-year quarterback Joe Flacco in his crosshairs. |
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Austin Collie fully practiced Friday after sitting out yesterday, according to the Colts' official website.
Our View: Collie has been nursing a neck ailment, but is expected to play Sunday at Baltimore. He should continue to play a key role in the Colts' aerial attack with Anthony Gonzalez (knee) not ready to return. |
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Antoine Bethea was limited in Friday's practice after sitting out the previous two days, according to the Colts' official website. He is dealing with a foot injury.
Our View: Bethea is questionable for Sunday's game at Baltimore. The Colts have had bad luck with injuries through their secondary this season. |
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ProFootballTalk.com is reporting that Falcons' running back Jerious Norwood practiced again on Friday. Norwood is listed as questionable for Sunday's game, but the team is hopeful that he will play.
Our View: It looks like Norwood will be able to go this week, and he will likely play behind Jason Snelling. Snelling is the better play here with Michael Turner out, but Norwood could have some value if Turner misses significant time. |
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Justin Gage missed practice for the second straight day Friday, according to the Texans' official website.
Our View: Gage missed Week 10 with a back ailment, and he is uncertain to return for Monday night's game at Houston. His potential absence would afford more targets for Nate Washington and rookie Kenny Britt. |
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Falcons' running back Michael Turner missed practice again on Friday and is being listed as doubtful for this week's game, according to ProFootballTalk.com. Turner is dealing with a high ankle sprain.
Our View: Nobody really thought Turner would be able to go this week, but the Falcons have still not officially ruled him out. Fantasy owners should have someone else in the lineup, specifically Jason Snelling if you picked him up as a handcuff. |
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David Thornton was limited in Friday's practice after sitting out yesterday, according to the Texans' official website.
Our View: Thornton missed Week 9 with a hip injury, and only mustered three tackles (two solo) last weekend against the Bills. Pencil him into IDP lineups with caution if deemed fit to play Monday night at Houston. |
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Jacoby Jones missed practice for the second straight day Friday, according to the Texans' official website. He is dealing with a calf injury.
Our View: The swelling in his calf has subsided, but he is uncertain to play in Monday night's game against the Titans. Andre Davis and Glenn Martinez would return kicks if Jones is unable to go. |
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Brian Cushing was limited in Friday's practice after sitting out yesterday, according to the Texans' official website. He is nursing a foot ailment.
Our View: The prized rookie linebacker is yet to miss a game this season, and should be a good bet to play Monday night against Tennessee, assuming his foot does not get worse. |
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Correll Buckhalter fully practiced Friday after sitting out yesterday while nursing his ailing knee, according to the Broncos' official website.
Our View: Buckhalter is expected to play Sunday against the Chargers, who have been struggling against the run this season. He will battle prized rookie Knowshon Moreno for playing time. |
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According to the team's official injury report, Packers' offensive tackle Allen Barbre is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the 49ers. Barbre missed practice on Friday with an ankle injury.
Our View: It's not looking good for Barbre this weekend, which is not good news for the Packers. Barbre has struggled at times this year, but the team still needs all bodies available going against a solid Niners' defense. |
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Adam Schefter of ESPN tweeted that Reggie Nelson has been fined $7,500 for hitting Jets' quarterback Mark Sanchez in the head in Week 10.
Our View: It is uncertain if the young free safety intends to appeal the fine. He is gearing up for Sunday's battle against the Bills. |
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Chansi Stuckey fully practiced Friday after being limited the previous two days, according to the Browns' official website.
Our View: Stuckey did not play in Week 10 with a calf injury, but is expected to return Sunday at Detroit. The Lions are ranked 32nd in pass defense, but Stuckey is not a recommended fantasy option with the struggling Browns. |
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Shaun Rogers fully practiced Friday after being limited the previous two days, according to the Browns' official website.
Our View: Rogers has been nursing a back ailment, but is expected to play Sunday against the Lions, who are his former team. |
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David Bowens (knee) fully practiced Friday after being limited the previous two days, according to the Browns' official website.
Our View: The veteran linebacker is expected to play Sunday at Detroit. This is good news, as the club is already without stud D'Qwell Jackson and Eric Barton. |
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Jamal Lewis was limited in practice for the third straight day Friday, and he is questionable for Sunday's game at Detroit, according to the Browns' official website.
Our View: Lewis is dealing with an ankle injury, and only averages 43 rushing yards over his last four contests. He could have a nice game if deemed fit to start against the Lions though, who are not strong against the run. |
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Josh Cribbs was limited in practice for the second straight day Friday, according to the Browns' official website.
Our View: Cribbs is dealing with a neck injury suffered in Monday night's loss to Baltimore, and he is questionable for Sunday's battle at Detroit. He is among the best return men in the league when healthy, but the struggling Browns do not let him play on offense enough. |
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Packers' center Scott Wells returned to practice on Friday after missing Thursday with concussion-like symptoms, according to the team's official website. Wells is expected to play Sunday against the 49ers.
Our View: Wells didn't practice yesterday after experiencing some headaches, but he was back in full today and is expected to start this weekend. This is excelent news for the Packers, who can't afford to be without starters on their already depleted offensive line. |
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Terrence McGee was limited in Friday's practice after sitting out the previous two days, according to the Bills' official website. He has been recovering from a knee injury.
Our View: McGee missed Week 10, and is questionable for Sunday's game at Jacksonville. The Bills' pass defense has been a bright spot this season, as it is currently ranked ninth in the NFL. |
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Seattle Seahawks' cornerback Josh Wilson is unlikely to play Sunday against the Vikings due to a concussion, according to ESPN.com. Wilson missed his third consecutive practice Friday due to the injury.
Our View: Bad news here for the Hawks, as they cannot afford to be short players heading into a game with the powerful Vikings. Look for Favre and the Vikings to be set for a nice day if Wilson can't play. |
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Joe Flacco fully practiced Friday, according to the Ravens' official website.
Our View: Flacco is nursing a knee ailment, but is expected to be good to go for Sunday's game against the Colts. |
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Haloti Ngata was limited in practice for the third straight day Friday, according to the Ravens' official website. He is still recovering from his ankle ailment.
Our View: Ngata will be questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts. He is a solid defensive end, and will be needed while the club tries to slow down Peyton Manning and Co. |
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Keith Rivers missed practice for the third straight day Friday due to his calf injury, according to the Bengals' official website.
Our View: Rivers missed Week 10, and he is doubtful for Sunday's game at Oakland. Brandon Johnson would be a top candidate to replace him at weak-side linebacker. |
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Jermichael Finley (knee) is expected to play this Sunday, according to Adam Caplan of Scout.com.
Our View: Finley sounds like he's finally returning after missing three straight games. He hasn't been a frequent target of Aaron Rodgers this season, and that isn't likely to change in a game where he will no doubt be rusty. |
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Mike Vrabel (knee) will almost certainly be out this Sunday, according to Kent Babb of the Kansas City Star.
Our View: He's expected to miss a few weeks. |
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Eric Fowler has been signed to the Lions' 53-man roster, according to MLive.com.
Our View: He should be strictly a special teamer if he is active on game days. |
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Stephen Peterman (ankle) has been placed on injured reserve, according to MLive.com.
Our View: Peterman proved to be quite injury prone this season, and he may not have a future with the rebuilding Lions. |
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Defensive back Cary Harris has been signed to the Bills' 53-man roster, according to the team.
Our View: He is taking the roster spot of Keith Ellison, who was placed on injured reserve on Friday. He will most likely provide depth and special teams play. |
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Keith Ellison (thigh) has been placed on injured reserve, according to the team.
Our View: Ellison had 68 tackles before getting hurt in his eighth game of the season. Bryan Scott is the most likely candidate to start at weak-side linebacker in his place this Sunday. |
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Brandon Marshall (neck) is probable for Sunday, according to the Denver Post.
Our View: Marshall, coming off of two straight monster games, will play on Sunday against the Chargers. |
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Takeo Spikes (hamstring) is questionable for this Sunday, according to Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.
Our View: Matt Wilhelm would start were Spikes unable to go. In nine games this season, he has 42 tackles. |
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Roddy White is questionable for Sunday against the Giants with a knee injury, according to Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News.
Our View: White has been limited in practice for a number of weeks now, and has yet to miss any game time. He will almost certainly be a go on Sunday. |
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After much debate, linebacker Justin Durant (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday, according to Michael C. Wright of the Florida Times-Union.
Our View: In seven games played this season, Durant has a super-solid 61 tackles. Russell Allen is expected to start in his place. |
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As expected, the Bears elevated running back Kahlil Bell from their practice squad to their active roster on Friday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Our View: He is taking the place of Garrett Wolfe, who is lost for the season with a lacerated kidney. He could see a few carries here and there, but for the most part, will play on special teams. |
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Marcus Stroud has been ruled out for Week 11, according to ESPN.
Our View: The Bills' top defensive tackle, Stroud's absence all but clears a runway for the Jaguars' Maurice Jones-Drew to just run all over Buffalo's defense. He could be in for a positively Chris Johnson-type week. |
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According to the team, Chike Okeafor (back) will not play against the Rams in Week 11.
Our View: The team says his absence is more of a result of his inability to practice this week, and not necessarily because of the back pain. He should be able to return in Week 12. |
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Desmond Clark (neck), originally thought ready to return this week, is doubtful for Sunday, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Our View: Greg Olsen is obviously the Bears' top tight end, so another week without Clark should have few ramifications outside of the blocking game. |
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Kevin Payne (back) was held out of practice on Friday, and is not likely to play on Sunday, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Our View: He is officially doubtful. The Bears have a very banged up secondary, and fresh off a 450-yard game, Donovan McNabb could have a field day Sunday night in Chicago. |
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Brian Westbrook (concussion, ankle) is likely to miss the next three weeks, according to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Our View: Wow. The word came straight from coach Andy Reid's mouth. If you were holding out hope for one more miraculous Westbrook comeback, you appear to be out of luck. Start scrounging the waiver wire for any potential replacement. With LeSean McCoy almost surely already owned, you will have to dig deep. |
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Cornerback Darren Sharper practiced fully on Friday, and is officially probable for Week 11, according to Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Our View: He will play, and with a nice match-up against a young Tampa Bay quarterback, Josh Freeman, he could add to his NFC-leading interception total of seven. |
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Lance Moore (ankle) will be out again this weekend, according to Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Our View: Moore has had a nightmare season after a splendid 2008 campaign, and is no longer a viable fantasy option, even in New Orleans' explosive offense. |
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Reggie Bush did not practice again on Friday because of a bruised knee, and is questionable for Sunday, according to Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Our View: Consider this a questionable that might not actually play. With Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell both in the fold, there's no reason for New Orleans to run their former overall number two pick out there against a middling Bucs squad. |
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Kellen Winslow was a full participant in practice on Friday, according to the Pewter Report. He was limited earlier in the week with a sore knee, but will play on Sunday.
Our View: Winslow is a good play this week against the Saints as the game will likely be of the high-scoring variety. Expect the Bucs to get down early and turn to the passing game often. |
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Cadillac Williams (knee) was a full participant in Buccaneers practice on Friday, according to the Pewter Report. He is listed as probable for Sunday.
Our View: He will play. Going up against New Orleans' leaky run defense, he's not a bad flex play. |
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The Buccaneers are "confident" that Antonio Bryant (knee) will play on Sunday, according to the Pewter Report. He is officially listed as probable.
Our View: However, he is expected to be rotated with Maurice Stovall, and is still not worth starting in any format. |
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After missing Week 10, Mark Tauscher (knee) will start at right tackle for the Packers this weekend, according to Greg A. Bedard of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Our View: The team has admitted he might not last the whole game. He will be stiffly tested by a solid San Francisco defense. |
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Akeem Jordan (knee) is out for the Eagles this weekend, according to Adam Caplan of Scout.com.
Our View: Jordan, a reserve linebacker, has 53 tackles, two interceptions and one sack this season. Expect the team's starters to be on the field for many extra plays as a result of his absence. |
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Kyle Orton (ankle) is not practicing in Broncos practice on Friday, but still has a definite chance of playing on Sunday, according to the Denver Post.
Our View: "Absolutely" was the word used by head coach Josh McDaniels when asked if Orton, who is officially listed as questionable, may be able to play on Sunday. With this game, against the Chargers, being for pretty much all the marbles in the NFC West, expect Orton to at least begin the game as Denver's quarterback. |
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The Washington Post's Rick Maese reports that running back Clinton Portis is set to see another specialist about his concussion.
Our View: Portis seems miles away from the field right now, and you have to wonder if he is going to play at all again in 2009. Ladell Betts is the team's indefinite feature back. |
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Fullback Eddie Williams had to be carted off the Redskins' practice field on Friday, according to Rick Maese of the Washington Post.
Our View: Williams was just signed two and a half weeks ago. Having such a tenuous roster spot, he isn't likely to play again 2009 if his injury is as significant as getting carted off would suggest. |
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Sheldon Brown (hamstring) was a limited participant in Eagles practice on Friday, according to Eagles beat reporter Geoff Mosher.
Our View: Brown has played at less than 100 percent often this season, and will most likely play on Sunday. |
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Fred Taylor (knee) is absent from Patriots practice on Friday, according to ESPN.
Our View: He is almost certain to be out again this Sunday. Laurence Maroney will continue to handle number-one back duties. |
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Ahmad Bradshaw is "on the field and practicing" on Friday, according to Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News.
Our View: He will play on Sunday. Going up against Atlanta's bottom-rung run defense, he's an acceptable flex play. |
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Aaron Ross was a full participant in Giants practice again on Friday, and looks poised to play on Sunday, according to Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News.
Our View: This Sunday would mark Ross' first game of the season. Expect him to be eased back into the flow of things the next few weeks, and for him to not be playing at 100 percent until December. |
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With just 78 points scored through nine games this season, the Cleveland Browns are on pace to break the NFL's team record for fewest points in a season, according to ESPN. The 1992 Seattle Seahawks own the "record," scoring just 140 points.
Our View: The Browns are on pace to score 139. Right now, the team's high water mark for the season is 20 points, achieved twice. How many have they scored in their other seven games? In order, six, three, six, 14, three, six and zero. Perhaps the most remarkable stat is the fact that they've only been shutout that one time. As for the record, with Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson at the controls, history is within the team's grasp. There is something to look forward to in Cleveland, after all. |
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Updating an earlier item, Larry Johnson says he expects to play this Sunday, according to Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Our View: "I'm going out there with the anticipation of playing," were his exact words. With Cedric Benson looking ever less likely by the hour, Johnson may indeed get a handful of carries against the Raiders on Sunday. |
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Laveranues Coles (probable concussion) is not practicing on Friday, according to Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Our View: Coles' "head" injury seems primed to keep him out this Sunday. That's a shame, since Coles is coming off his two best games of the season by far. He is not yet officially out, but can't be considered likely to play. |
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Cedric Benson (hip) is again not participating in Bengals practice on Friday, according to Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Our View: Not a good sign at all. Not practicing on Friday rarely ever equals playing on Sunday. He's still officially a game-time decision, but have Bernard Scott on speed-dial, and Larry Johnson in the back of your mind. |
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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has said he would like to see Felix Jones get more touches, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Our View: Doesn't Jerry say this every week? That being said, Felix has averaged an all-too-low nine touches per game since returning from a knee injury four games ago, and the Cowboys would indeed be wise to heed the advice of their owner and get him more involved in the game. |
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Travis Kirschke is expected to miss his third straight game on Sunday as he continues to fight a calf injury, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Our View: Evander Hood will likely be active in his absence. |
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Larry Johnson says his adjustment to the Bengals offense has been "pretty good," according to Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Our View: Maybe that means he's relearned to hit holes and how to take the ball more than 2.9 yards per carry. Despite the team's claims that he is just an "insurance policy," Cedric Benson owners should be monitoring his every move. |
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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that Troy Polamalu (PCL sprain) will not play this weekend.
Our View: He was always considered a long-shot, and the Steelers obviously want to play it safe with their franchise safety. With the team taking on the 2-7 Chiefs, they can probably survive another game without him. |
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Cedric Benson (hip) says he will be a game-time decision this Sunday, according to Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Our View: All signs thus far have pointed to him being unable to go, but if you do not have an adequate fill-in for him, be sure to check his status regularly on Sunday morning. If he is unable to go, Bernard Scott will start. It is unclear if Larry Johnson will be active. |
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L.J. Smith is prepared to start at tight end this Sunday if Todd Heap is unable to go because of a chest injury, according to the Carroll County Times.
Our View: The former Eagle has just one catch for 26 yards in 2009. If you are starting Heap and he is unable to go this weekend, Smith would not be an adequate one week fill-in. |
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Starting Dolphins center Jake Grove was forced from the team's win over the Panthers in the third quarter on Thursday after injuring his ankle, according to the Associated Press.
Our View: His fill-in, Joe Berger, also went down with injury. The Dolphins may be inclined to bring in an extra lineman for their extra long week of preparation for Week 12. |
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Dolphins offensive lineman Joe Berger was forced from the team's win over the Panthers on Thursday with an undisclosed injury, according to the Associated Press.
Our View: He was only playing after stepping in for starting center Jake Grove, who also went down with injury. If either player is revealed to be seriously hurt in the coming days, the Dolphins may be forced to bring in an offensive lineman. |
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Maurice Evans, who was briefly on the Buccaneers' active roster this season, has been placed on the team's practice squad injured reserve list with an undisclosed injury, according to the Pewter Report.
Our View: He is a rookie defensive lineman. As long as he isn't dealing with an overly serious injury, he should be in somebody's training camp next summer. |
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Todd Heap (chest) is expected to play on Sunday, according to the Carroll County Times.
Our View: The Ravens are still prepping L.J. Smith to be able to start, however. Consider Heap a game-time decision. |
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Anthony Gonzalez (knee) is not expected to return until Week 13 at the earliest, according to the Indianapolis Star.
Our View: In other words, too late to help your football team. If you had been stashing him in some far-flung hope he would be able to save your receiving corps in the final month of the season, now is the time to drop him. |
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Updating an earlier item, Garrett Wolfe will indeed miss the rest of the season with a lacerated kidney, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Our View: He suffered the injury in Week 9. Look for the Bears to add some depth at running back once he lands on injured reserve. |
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