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11/06 Roddy White practices, is expected to play
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White has been one of the top wideouts in fantasy football through the past four weeks, recording 414 yards and five touchdowns in that period. But there was reason to worry this week after White didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday due to a very vague knee injury. White did practice in limited capacity on Friday and head coach Mike Smith said "I anticipate ... [Read More]

11/06 Colts notes: Donald Brown expected back; Anthony Gonzalez gets scoped
Indianapolis Colts rookie running back Donald Brown is expected to play this Sunday versus the Houston Texans. He has made a pretty quick recovery from a shoulder injury. However, you can't say the same about wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez from his knee injury. After rumors swirled a while ago that Gonzalez could be getting close to returning to the Colts' lineup, Gonzalez had arthroscopic knee su... [Read More]

11/05 Aaron Rodgers, Donald Driver still out of practice
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is still not practicing and neither is one of his top weapons, wide receiver Donald Driver. Both missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. Rodgers is nursing a sprain on each foot, but he is expected to take some snaps in Friday's practice and play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Until then, backup quarterback Matt Flynn has and will handle the fi... [Read More]

11/05 Calvin Johnson to be game-time decision
Haven't we seen this story before? Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (who has missed the team's past two games with a knee injury) practiced for the second consecutive day on Thursday, but he will probably be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks, according to head coach Jim Schwartz. Even Johnson didn't sound completely optimistic when he was asked about his... [Read More]

11/04 Matt Hasselbeck to be limited in practice, but expected to play Sunday
When Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck suffered a broken rib in week two, everyone knew that the injury would affect him for quite a while (even though he made his return to game action in week five). That injury's presence certainly made an appearance in week eight when Hasselbeck took a shot to his back early in the third quarter and was down for several moments. He didn't miss a play... [Read More]

11/04 Brian Westbrook expected to play Sunday
The Philadelphia Eagles certainly didn't need the services of running back Brian Westbrook as they dismantled the New York Giants last Sunday. This Sunday the Eagles face another NFC rival, the Dallas Cowboys, and Westbrook is reportedly "good to go" for that showdown. Westbrook sat out the Giants game due to a concussion that he suffered against Washington in week 7. But Westbrook practiced fully... [Read More]

11/04 Ken Whisenhunt hints that Anquan Boldin might not play in week nine
On Tuesday, Arizona Republic columnist Kent Somers said that no matter how much Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin wants to play and tries to tough it out on Sundays, the Cardinals should do the smart thing and sit him for his own good. In the column, Somers quotes head coach Ken Whisenhunt, who hints that he is considering holding Boldin out of the team's week nine game versus Chicago.... [Read More]

11/04 Calvin Johnson practices; Kevin Smith does not, but he is still starting
This time last week, the good news for the Detroit Lions was that quarterback Matt Stafford was practicing, but wide receiver Calvin Johnson was limited. This week, Johnson is finally practicing with the first team, but that optimism is slightly tempered by the news that running back Kevin Smith didn't practice on Wednesday. At least when Smith is healthy enough to play, he will be the team's star... [Read More]

11/04 Chiefs claim Chris Chambers through waivers
In 2007, the Miami Dolphins traded wide receiver Chris Chambers to San Diego for a second-round pick. As the Dolphins turned that pick into starting quarterback Chad Henne, Chambers was supposed to give the Chargers the weapon on the outside that they didn't have. Well, that weapon later became Vincent Jackson and Chambers has been nothing but a bust in his time in Southern California. In 2.5 seas... [Read More]

11/04 Seahawks cut Edgerrin James
When the Seattle Seahawks signed Edgerrin James in August at the expense of T.J. Duckett, some thought he would have some value as a goal-line running back. So much for that. James, who averaged just 2.7 yards per carry in 46 attempts in Seattle and didn't score a touchdown, has been cut by the Seahawks. James had just six carries for 17 yards against the Cowboys on Sunday. In his heaviest workloa... [Read More]

11/03 Trent Edwards expected to play in week 10
Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards missed the team's past two games and most of a third, but it looks like he won't be out for the next one. The Bills have a bye in week nine, which will give Edwards another week to get healthy, and he is expected to be back under center for a road game against the Tennessee Titans in week 10. A team source confirmed that Edwards will return to the starting l... [Read More]

11/03 Brett Favre plays well through groin injury
The legend grows. In his 299th consecutive start, Minnesota quarterback Brett Favre said after Sunday's game that he thought he wouldn't be able to play. Favre told Sports Illustrated's Peter King that he pulled or strained his groin in practice on Wednesday and took it easy in practice for the rest of the week. Favre said that there was never any question he'd play, but about an hour before the g... [Read More]

11/03 Gary Kubiak noncommittal on Texans running backs
In a performance straight out of the Frisman Jackson manual of unexpected fantasy performances, Houston Texans running back Ryan Moats burst onto fantasy radars across the nation this week with 126 rushing yards and three touchdowns in relief of Steve Slaton (who was benched after losing a fumble for the third consecutive week). Going forward, only head coach Gary Kubiak knows right now how this ... [Read More]

11/03 Lions to become latest team to use two-back system?
Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith has been struggling with injuries, is averaging just 3.1 yards per carry and hasn't scored since week four. All of that might mean a timeshare in Detroit's backfield. Smith left Sunday's game against St. Louis with a shoulder injury. Head coach Jim Schwartz said after the game that Smith probably could have returned, but the Lions decided to stick with Mauric... [Read More]

11/03 Aaron Rodgers to play through foot injuries
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns against the Minnesota Vikings during Sunday's loss. It looks like he will attempt to continue to be one of fantasy's best quarterbacks despite a couple of foot injuries. Rodgers was reportedly seen "limping severely" in the locker room after the Vikings' game due to a sprained toe on one foot and a nagging sprain ... [Read More]

11/02 Jamal Lewis says 2009 is his final season
Cleveland Browns running back Jamal Lewis said Sunday after another embarrassing loss that he will retire after the 2009 season. Lewis questioned the team's direction and goals and then told the Cleveland Plain Dealer that this is his last year in the NFL. When asked if he just said that out of frustration after a 30-6 defeat to the Chicago Bears, Lewis said, "When I talk, I mean what I say." Lewi... [Read More]

11/02 Owen Daniels out for season with torn ACL
The Houston Texans' fantastic passing game will have to move on without one of its top performers. Tight end Owen Daniels left Sunday's game versus the Buffalo Bills in the first quarter with a sprained right knee, but everyone thought the news would be much worse. A MRI on Monday confirmed everyone's worst fears: Daniels tore the ACL in his right knee and is done for the year. Daniels was hurt on... [Read More]

11/02 Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis may retire at the end of the season
The Cleveland Browns lost yet another game Sunday, dropping their dismal record to 1-7. The fans are continually displeased; the team has been in the cellar for the past few seasons and apparently their latest loss has pushed starting RB Jamal Lewis over the edge. According to the NBC sports web site, Lewis has become so frustrated with the Browns' situation, he announced that he plans to retire a... [Read More]

10/30 Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson both practice on Thursday
The Detroit Lions expect to have quarterback Matthew Stafford back under center this Sunday versus the St. Louis Rams. Surprisingly, it looks like wide receiver Calvin Johnson will be able to join him. On Thursday, Stafford practiced for the third consecutive day and looks ready to return after a partial knee dislocation in week four. Johnson, who missed the past two days of practice, went through... [Read More]

10/29 Ahmad Bradshaw has broken bone in foot
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw has missed many days of practice in the last few weeks but still suited up on Sundays. Now we know that the reason why is a cracked bone in his right foot. The good news is Bradshaw will still be able to play. On Thursday, Bradshaw saw a foot specialist, who revealed that Bradshaw has a cracked fifth metatarsal, which is the bone on the outside of the fo... [Read More]

10/29 Andre Johnson returns to practice, says he will play
Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson bruised a lung and was coughing up blood during last weekend's game against the San Francisco 49ers. But Johnson has no plans of missing a game and practiced fully on Thursday. Johnson had missed practice throughout the week, but he was still able to run and take part in pre-practice activities on Wednesday. Of course, there was no doubt in Johnson's mind... [Read More]

10/29 Vince Young to start for Titans
It looks like Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams will get his way. According to the Nashville Tennessean, Vince Young will start at quarterback for the team this Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, replacing the struggling Kerry Collins. The quarterback switch comes a few days after Adams informed the coaching staff he wants Young to start immediately. Young, the team's first-round draft pick i... [Read More]

10/29 Chiefs suspend Larry Johnson for two weeks
After a couple of days of saying otherwise, the Kansas City Chiefs have finally suspended running back Larry Johnson. According to Kent Babb of the Kansas City Star, the team will be imposing a two-week suspension on Johnson for conduct detrimental to the team. Since the Chiefs are on their bye this week, Johnson may only miss one game, but the suspension will cost him two game checks, which is ro... [Read More]