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11/20 Sammy Morris feels 'good' for Sunday
The New England Patriots' backfield is about to get a little more muddled. With injuries sidelining Sammy Morris and Fred Taylor for the past month, it was clear that Laurence Maroney was the team's No. 1 back, with Kevin Faulk pitching in. Last week, Maroney fumbled near the goal line against the Colts and that led to more carries for Faulk. Now it looks as if Morris is ready to return from his O... [Read More]

11/20 Cedric Benson doubtful for Sunday
Earlier Friday, Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson that he was still a game-time decision, despite not practicing all week, including Friday. He may still be right. As in, it probably won't be until game time that he is ruled out for Sunday's contest at Oakland. Benson suffered a hip injury last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers. If Benson is out, Larry Johnson would make his Bengals... [Read More]

11/20 Brian Westbrook out at least three weeks
Concussion specialists will see Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook for a checkup in three weeks. Thus, head coach Andy Reid said Friday that he expects Westbrook to miss at least three weeks. Reid said any decision beyond that will depend on the evaluations of the Eagles' medical staff. Westbrook suffered his second concussion in a 21-day span last week against the San Diego Chargers... [Read More]

11/20 Kyle Orton to be game-time decision
Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton has been unable to practice all week due to a sprained ankle that he suffered last week. Yet, head coach Josh McDaniels said that there is "absolutely" a chance that he plays in a very important game against the San Diego Chargers. Orton didn't practice with the first-team offense all week -- those reps went to Chris Simms, who would start in Orton's place if ... [Read More]

11/20 Falcons' Michael Turner doubtful; Roddy White, Jerious Norwood questionable
Three of the Atlanta Falcons' more critical offensive skill players are at least questionable to play Sunday against the New York Giants. Running back Michael Turner is the most unlikely of the three to participate. He has not practiced since suffering a high right ankle sprain last Sunday and is listed as doubtful. Jason Snelling is expected to start in his place. Fellow backup running back Jerio... [Read More]

11/20 Reggie Bush questionable for Sunday
New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush missed practice for the third consecutive day Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay. Head coach Sean Payton said Bush knows the offense well enough that he could step in without the practice reps. But at the same time, he doesn't want to risk a setback with Bush, whose injury has been labeled a knee bruise. Although the knee... [Read More]

11/18 Clinton Portis "very doubtful" for Sunday
Brian Westbrook's status for the rest of this season is very uncertain due to a concussion. Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis is also recovering from a concussion and while he is expected to return before 2010, head coach Jim Zorn said Wednesday that it's "very doubtful" he will play Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. Zorn said Portis worked out early Wednesday morning and Portis exp... [Read More]

11/18 JaMarcus Russell finally benched; Bruce Gradkowski to start for Raiders
Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell has taken so much criticism for his low work ethic, poor performance and lack of ownership over said performance, most people have come to the conclusion that he is the worst starting quarterback in the NFL. Well, you can't say that any longer, because now he is not a starter. Head coach Tom Cable said after Wednesday's practice that Bruce Gradkowski ha... [Read More]

11/18 Ronnie Brown placed on injured reserve
Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown has seen the field for the last time in 2009. The team placed him on injured reserve Wednesday, ending his season. Brown left the team's game Sunday with a foot injury, the extent of which has yet to be disclosed. But it is believed to be a mid-foot sprain or a Lisfranc fracture. With him out of the picture, Ricky Williams becomes the team's No. 1 back, whi... [Read More]

11/18 Antonio Bryant expected to return for Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Bryant is expected to play Sunday against the New Orleans Saints after missing the past two games with a recurring knee injury that has bothered him since last season. Bryant, who had a career year with the Buccaneers in 2008 with 83 catches for 1,248 yards and seven touchdowns, has just 16 catches for 229 yards and two touchdowns this season. He also mis... [Read More]

11/18 Westbrook already ruled out for week 11
Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook has been ruled out of the Eagles' Sunday night game against the Chicago Bears. After suffering his second concussion in the past month, Westbrook will visit a pair of noted concussion specialists on Wednesday. The test results Westbrook gets today should ultimately decide the course of the rest of his season, and possibly career. With Westbrook out,... [Read More]

11/18 Julius Jones out for week 11
As expected, Seattle Seahawks running back Julius Jones will miss this Sunday's game at Minnesota due to his bruised lung, head coach Jim Mora announced Wednesday. Mora said that Jones is feeling better and attending team meetings, and hopes that he can return for next week's game at St. Louis. Jones was injured in the first quarter of Sunday's 31-20 loss at Arizona and spent one night in a Phoeni... [Read More]

11/18 Ronnie Brown could be out for rest of season
As the week has gone on, it seems as if the news on Ronnie Brown's availability has gotten increasingly pessimistic. His ankle injury turned into a foot and ankle injury. And now, while he was already ruled out for Thursday's game against the Carolina Panthers, he could be out for much longer -- like the rest of the season. The Dolphins have not publicly acknowledged that the team fears Brown will... [Read More]

11/18 Report: Kyle Orton likely to play despite ankle injury
Denver Broncos quarterback Chris Simms completed just three of his 13 passes and threw a pick in relief of Kyle Orton, who left the team's week 10 game in the second quarter due to an ankle injury. After that performance, the Broncos must be breathing a sigh of relief with the news that Orton will likely play this Sunday against the San Diego Chargers, according to the NFL Network. Denver Broncos ... [Read More]

11/18 Dwayne Bowe suspended four games
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe leads the team with 33 catches, including six catches for 91 yards last weekend in a win at Oakland. Unfortunately for him, the Chiefs and his fantasy owners, he won't have a chance to match that performance until week 15. Bowe has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's policy against performance-enhancing substances. The team announced t... [Read More]

11/18 Shakeup in Buffalo: Dick Jauron fired, Trent Edwards benched
The Buffalo Bills are 3-6 this season. Their fans wanted changes and on Tuesday, changes were made. First, Ryan Fitzpatrick was named the team's starting quarterback for Sunday's game against Jacksonville. Fitzpatrick will get the start over Trent Edwards, who was benched in the second half of last week's loss to Tennessee, which was his first game back after missing two games with a concussion. S... [Read More]

11/17 Cedric Benson likely to be game-time decision
On a day in which all of the news coming out of Cincinnati focused on one running back the Bengals were gaining instead of the starter they already had, there was some news on running back Cedric Benson. Benson left Sunday's game against the Steelers in the first half. Benson's injury is being termed as a hip abductor strain, which he had suffered last week (he was limited in practice on Wednesday... [Read More]

11/16 Julius Jones unlikely to play in week 11 due to bruise
There is good news and bad news surrounding Seattle Seahawks running back Julius Jones. The good news is that, contrary to previous reports, Jones didn't break a rib on Sunday; Rather he bruised a lung. Head coach Jim Mora said that Jones also might have a cracked rib. Jones did not travel with the team back from Arizona for precautionary reasons, but was schedule to return today. Mora said he spo... [Read More]

11/16 Ronnie Brown has multiple foot injuries, is surely out of Thursday's game
Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown left Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a sprained ankle. However, that's not even the injury that worries the team most. According to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports, Brown also has a foot injury that has the team very concerned. He will certainly miss the team's game on Thursday against the Carolina Panthers. It is unknown if Brown has a mid-foo... [Read More]

11/16 Michael Turner does have high ankle sprain
Atlanta Falcons stud running back Michael Turner does indeed have a high ankle sprain. Typically, a high-ankle sprain entails a recovery time of 4-6 weeks, but according to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports, the team is optimistic that Turner won't be shelved for as long as high ankle sprains usually keep players out because he doesn't have an extensive injury history. Turner ran for 111 yards on nine carr... [Read More]

11/16 Larry Johnson expected to sign with Bengals
Nov. 16 Larry Johnson is apparently back on an NFL team. One week after being cut by the Kansas City Chiefs, Johnson has reportedly found a home with the Cincinnati Bengals. A deal, if consummated, is expected to be for the prorated league minimum. Johnson hasn't played since a week seven loss to the Chargers. Soon afterward, he questioned head coach Todd Haley's credibility and used a homosexual ... [Read More]

11/16 Cedric Benson leaves with hip flexor injury
Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson has been one of the biggest surprises in fantasy football this season. Luckily, after suffering a hip flexor injury in week 10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, it looks like it will be a surprise if he misses next week's game against the Oakland Raiders. Benson was pulled during the second quarter of Sunday's 18-12 win over Pittsburgh with a hip flexor... [Read More]

11/16 Julius Jones breaks rib, has bleeding in lung
For those who were wondering why Justin Forsett was running all over the Arizona Cardinals in week 10, there is a painful explanation. Seattle Seahawks starting running back Julius Jones left Sunday's game due to a broken rib and had some bleeding in his lung. Seahawks head coach Jim Mora said after the game that Jones would spend the night in a local hospital as a precaution and that the team wou... [Read More]

11/16 Kyle Orton injures ankle
Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton sat out the second half of the team's 27-17 loss to the Washington Redskins on Sunday with an injured left ankle and wasn't sure whether he'll be able to play next week against the San Diego Chargers. Orton said: "I was hoping to come back out, and I just wasn't able to." Orton also said after the game it was too soon to say whether he would be able to play a... [Read More]

11/16 Ronnie Brown on crutches after win
The Miami Dolphins have just three days to prepare for their game at the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night. That means that running back Ronnie Brown has three days to heal fast enough so that he can play in that game. Brown hurt his right ankle in the third quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. He limped off the field, was assisted off the field by teammates and later hobbled to t... [Read More]

11/15 Could latest concussion end Brian Westbrook's career?
Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook returned to action in week 10 after missing most of the team's previous three games due to, among other ailments, a concussion. But the same animal bit Westbrook on Sunday and now he may be out for even longer this time. How about forever? There is speculation that Westbrook could be out for a prolonged period after suffering another concussion Sun... [Read More]

11/15 Michael Turner may have serious ankle injury
After nine carries, it appeared that Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner was on his way to a tremendous fantasy day. But nine carries -- and 111 yards -- would be all that Turner would get Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. He left the game in the second quarter with a right ankle sprain. He was seen trying to walk for the trainers on the sidelines before leaving the field to go to the ... [Read More]

11/14 Jamal Lewis 50-50 to play Monday night
Running back Jamal Lewis is probably the only Cleveland Browns player that anyone who is not in a 20-team league should care to own. But even he may not play Monday night versus the Baltimore Ravens. Lewis has been bothered by an ankle injury that has limited him in practice all week. He is listed as questionable to play. Lewis recently said that this will be his final season in the NFL; if he sti... [Read More]

11/14 Darren McFadden, Chaz Schilens to finally play
This Sunday will finally be the day. After weeks of anticipation that later gave way to disappointment, this Sunday will mark the return of Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden and wide receiver Chaz Schilens. McFadden has been out since injuring his knee in a week four game against the Houston Texans. He had arthroscopic surgery on that knee. Schilens hasn't played all season after breaki... [Read More]

11/13 Roddy White questionable again
Last week, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White was a limited participant in practice due to a knee injury. He was listed as questionable, but didn't surprise anyone when he started against the Redskins; expect more of the same in week 10. White is again listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. White practiced all week, but was a limited participant throughout t... [Read More]

11/13 Ladell Betts not healthy; Clinton Portis out for season?
Earlier today, a note was posted about how Washington Redskins running back Ladell Betts would start in place of Clinton Portis this Sunday versus Denver. But now comes word that Betts is only "75 percent" as he deals with a foot sprain. Betts was limited in practice on Friday and said the foot still feels sore, but that it's getting better; he expects to play this week. Head coach Jim Zorn said h... [Read More]

11/13 Brian Westbrook probable to play in week 10
Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook has been keeping his fantasy owners worried all week with his lingering post-concussion symptoms and news that his right ankle is still bothering him and was surgically repaired recently. But Westbrook practiced Thursday and Friday, and is listed as probable for Sunday's game at San Diego. When asked on Friday about Westbrook's status for week 10, h... [Read More]

11/13 Terrell Owens practices Friday
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens finally participated in individual position drills on Friday. It was his first action in practice since coming down with a strained hip Tuesday. Head coach Dick Jauron said Thursday that Owens was still struggling with the hip injury, but he is apparently better and will likely play on Sunday on the road versus the Tennessee Titans. He has only 23 catches ... [Read More]

11/13 Chiefs' starting running back is anyone's guess
In their first game in what was basically the post-Larry Johnson era, the Kansas City Chiefs' running game was mostly split between Jamaal Charles and Kolby Smith. Charles got the start and the most carries -- six -- but Smith saw about equal time on the field and got most of the work near the goal line. Dantrell Savage chipped in with two carries. But for this week, it's uncertain how much work e... [Read More]

11/13 DeAngelo Williams will be game-time decision
The most valuable fantasy player on the injury report this week -- with an injury that is actually worth watching -- is Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams. Williams was held out of Friday's practice due to a sore left knee. It was the second practice in three days that he missed after practicing in limited capacity on Thursday. He is expected to be a game-time decision and is listed ... [Read More]

11/13 Justin Gage has multiple back fractures
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Justin Gage made one of the best catches in week nine as he skied into the air and caught on a 33-yard pass as he crashed hard into the turf on his back. However, that crash may have cost him a lot of playing time. When Gage landed, he fractured multiple small bones in his back. Gage won't play in this Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills as a result of the injury... [Read More]

11/13 Clinton Portis ruled out for week 10; Ladell Betts likely starter
Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis was listed as doubtful early in the week and he has been officially ruled out for the team's week 10 game against the Denver Broncos. Portis suffered a concussion in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons last week that kept him on the bench for the rest of the game. Portis said after the game that he couldn't even remember the play on which h... [Read More]

11/12 Donald Brown, Austin Collie practice Wednesday
It's take two for Indianapolis Colts running back Donald Brown. After practicing on Wednesday and Thursday last week, Brown was suddenly held out of Friday's practice before being scratched for the team's week nine game against Houston. Well, Brown practiced again this Wednesday. He has missed the last two games with a shoulder injury. Wide receiver Austin Collie (who left in the fourth quarter ve... [Read More]

11/12 More carries coming for LaDainian Tomlinson
What do you do with a 30-year-old running back who has battled hip and ankle injuries, who hasn't run for more than 71 yards in any game this season and who is on pace for a career low in yards per carry and touchdowns? Give him more carries, apparently. The San Diego Chargers are on pace to run fewer times than in all but two full seasons of their existence. But head coach Norv Turner said Wednes... [Read More]

11/12 Anquan Boldin participates fully in Wednesday's practice
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin was very upset after he said nobody was "man enough" to tell him that he was inactive for the team's game against Chicago last Sunday -- even though head coach Ken Whisenhunt said he told Boldin. Regardless, it looks like Boldin doesn't plan on missing another game. Boldin was a full participant in practice on Wednesday and Whisenhunt said he expected ... [Read More]