Updates from January, 2010

  • Harrison's knee pain might not ever subside

    Matt 4:46 pm on 11/02/2007 | 0 Permalink Reply

    Looks like the writing may be on the wall for Marvin Harrison’s status as a top fantasy wide receiver. Teammate Reggie Wayne has taken his place as the deadliest weapon in Peyton Manning’s arsenal, and now ESPN is reporting that doctors have told Harrison "his knee pain is likely to persist through the remainder of the season and perhaps for the rest of his career."

    Tough news for Harrison owners who were hoping he’d be back to 100% by the fantasy playoffs. On the bright side, Marvin’s begging his coaches to let him play, so maybe he’ll be at least serviceable the rest of the way.

     

  • Packers will need to win without Wynn

    Brandon 9:08 pm on 10/30/2007 | 0 Permalink Reply

    It looks like the injury that rookie running back DeShaun Wynn suffered in Sunday’s game was a little worse than initially though. Wynn will miss the remainder of the season after injuring a nerve in his neck and being placed on the Injured Reserve list. This opens the door for the man who replaced him, Ryan Grant, to prove that he can handle the starting role. He did well against the Broncos, rushing for 104 yards, even though Denver has the worst rush defense in the NFL. If you’re low on running back depth, Grant should be picked up immediately.

     

  • Injury Alert: Ronnie Brown done for year

    Brandon 3:45 pm on 10/22/2007 | 4 Permalink Reply

    This afternoon, Ronnie Brown’s agent announced that the Dolphins star running back will miss the remainder of the season due to the knee injury he sustained against the Patriots this weekend. This is a severe blow to Brown owners, as he was the top fantasy running back at this point in the season. If you own Ronnie Brown in any leagues, you should immediately target backup Jesse Chatman, who will become the starter in Miami. Don’t expect Chatman to equal Brown’s stats though.

    Imagine if the Patriots go 16-0 this year…and the Dolphins go 0-16. What will the ‘72 Dolphins drink then?

     

  • Did you win/lose because of Tom Brady?

    Brandon 3:24 pm on 10/22/2007 | 0 Permalink Reply

    Stat line of the week…

    Tom Brady (QB-NE): 21 of 25 for 354 yards and 6 TDs

    In most fantasy scoring formats, Brady’s stats probably equaled around 45-50 points…and probably 45-50% of a teams fantasy points. If can’t imagine a scenario in which an owner had Brady and still managed to lose. If you were playing against Brady (made even worse if that owner also had Randy Moss and/or Wes Welker), I pity you. In all four of my leagues I somehow managed to avoid playing any of those players…so thankfully this week I was able to cheer for 100% of team to dominate the lowly Miami Dolphins.

    Other than the out-of-this-world stats posted by Tom Brady, this week was a rather pedestrian week in the world of fantasy football. However, here’s a recap of a few players who went above and beyond in Week 7:

    Rob Bironas (K-TEN): 8 field goals, plus 2 extra points.
    Set the NFL record for field goals in a game. In standard kicker scoring formats, he had 29 points…a number you’ll most likely never see a kicker get again.

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  • Maroney to start!

    Brandon 11:36 am on 10/21/2007 | 0 Permalink Reply

    That’s right, you heard it here first. Laurence Maroney will get the start for the New England Patriots today against the Miami Dolphins and makes a great play against a terrible run defense. If you were thinking about starting a Brian Leonard or Najeh Davenport instead of Maroney, time to make the swap. With no true backup, as Sammy Morris is out for a few games, Maroney should get the bulk of the carries.

    In other news, it appears that Cincinnati running back Rudi Johnson will not play this week. He is considered "doubtful" and will be a game time decision, but Kenny Watson will most likely get the bulk of the carries this week. If you have Rudi on your team, get him out of your lineup this week.

    Also, Vince Young will not start for the Titans this week and the team will put veteran Kerry Collins under center to begin the game. Young will be dressed and could make an appearance in the game though, depending on circumstances. However, neither of them should be in your fantasy lineup this week.

     

  • Javon Walker: More bad news

    Brandon 7:29 pm on 10/18/2007 | 1 Permalink Reply

    Sorry to all those Javon Walker owners out there (and the Jay Cutler…and maybe Brandon Marshall owners as well), but it looks like you won’t have him back for a bit longer. Coach Shanahan reported today that Walker will need surgery on his knee and will be out "for a few weeks".

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  • Alert: Michael Bennett traded to Tampa Bay

    Brandon 4:15 pm on 10/16/2007 | 0 Permalink Reply

    The Kansas City Chiefs traded backup running back Michael Bennett to Tampa Bay today. For all Earnest Graham owners, this immediately decreases the value of your running back (if he had any at this point) and makes Bennett a viable fantasy player (even if this guy disagrees) for the first time in a few years. If you’re hurting for running back depth, you might want to pick up Bennett or put in a waiver claim, as he should be starting for the Buc’s within a week or so.

     

  • Testaverde ALERT!

    Brandon 8:41 am on 10/11/2007 | 3 Permalink Reply

    That’s right folks. The nearly 44 year old Vinny Testaverde is back in the NFL, this time signing with the Carolina Panthers. With original starter Jake Delhomme out for the season to get elbow surgery, and current starter David Carr with back problems, Testaverde could be under center this weekend when the Panthers go to Arizona to play the Cardinals.
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  • Out with the new, in with the old

    Brandon 4:55 pm on 10/09/2007 | 0 Permalink Reply

    Today the Arizona Cardinals announced that they will place starting QB Matt Leinart on the Injured Reserve list, after suffering a broken collarbone this past weekend. This means that you should immediately jump on the chance to pick up Kurt Warner in your fantasy leagues. In limited playing time, Warner has produced well, throwing for at least one touch down in each game he’s played in, as well as rushing for a touchdown. Once he gets the second half of his star receiving duo back (Boldin could return this weekend), expect pretty solid numbers from the 36 year old veteran.

     

  • Week 5: Last minute injury update

    Brandon 12:09 pm on 10/07/2007 | 0 Permalink Reply

    To all those wondering whether to start Laurence Maroney or not, you can put him on the bench. Maroney has been declared inactive for the game this afternoon, so get Sammy Morris or another backup running back into your lineup.

    Other players to keep out of your lineup this week include Ahman Green, Anquan Boldin and Santana Moss, each of whom are inactive for their games today.

    Players that WILL be playing this week though, include Calvin Johnson and Travis Henry.

     

  • Travis Henry to be suspended?

    Brandon 8:44 am on 10/05/2007 | 4 Permalink Reply

    It appears that Ricky Williams is not the only NFL running back to enjoy his Mary Jane. Denver Bronco’s running back Travis Henry, the current NFL leader in rushing yards, is in danger of being suspended for a year for violating the league’s substance abuse program.

    This story is pretty interesting, because while the league is trying to suspend Henry, he is suing the league to prevent it from using his urine sample, saying the league violated its own substance abuse policy. Henry claims that the league was in violation because it did not allow his "experts" to be present to test the sample.

    I’m not sure if Henry is trying to say that the NFL’s "experts" do not know how to perform a drug test or that they’re trying to set him up with false results in some big conspiracy. Either way though, if found guilty of this violation, Henry is in danger of being suspended for the remainder of the season, as he already sat out four games two years ago for violating the policy a first time while in Tennessee. I’m crossing my fingers that he finds some loophole in this situation, as he’s one of my running backs in my Keeper league, but we’ll just have to wait and see what the verdict is on this situation.

     

  • The Frerotte era in St. Louis?

    Brandon 8:20 pm on 10/03/2007 | 0 Permalink Reply

    Although it is obviously not the "Gus Frerotte Era" in St. Louis, it will be Frerotte’s team for the next couple weeks while Bulger rides the pine, trying to heal some of his wounds (broken ribs, sore knee, hurt shoulder, etc). Bulger has been a sitting duck the past few weeks with the offensive line in disarray, something you don’t want to say about a quarterback your team just gave a huge contract extension to. Frerotte has been a journeyman throughout his career and has proven to be a decent backup in his time with Washington, Detroit, Denver, Cincinnati, Minnesota, Miami, and now St. Louis, but he’s probably most famous for his self-caused concussion while playing for the Redskins.
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  • The return of Ricky Williams?

    Brandon 1:04 pm on 10/02/2007 | 1 Permalink Reply

    Now that week 4 is officially in the books, it’s time to start looking at players who are eligible to return from suspension, and what bigger name did you need than weed-man extraordinaire, Ricky Williams. Williams has apparently applied for reinstatement to the league after spending some time a) being suspended from the league (for the 4th time!) for his habitual marijuana use, b) vacationing in India and Australia, where he was practicing yoga or something, and c) playing football in the Canadian Football League.

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  • 2007: The Year Injuries Reigned Supreme

    Matt 8:36 am on 10/01/2007 | 2 Permalink Reply

    It’s been a weird fantasy football year in general, what with four of the top running backs having shockingly poor seasons so far and the out-of-left-field return of Kurt Warner, but the injuries have been an uncomfortably prominent part of the storyline all season.

    Carnell Williams, not all that surprisingly, took the worst of it this weekend, with a "potentially career-threatening torn patellar tendon," according to Yahoo! Sports. A bunch of big names got banged up this week: Joseph Addai (bruised shoulder), Alex Smith (something with his shoulder), Marvin Harrison (bruised thigh), Lamont Jordan (back injury, currently on crutches), Isaac Bruce (hammy), Marc Bulger (not hurt so he doesn’t really belong in this sentence but I just wanted to mention that he sucks), and the best player on the Steelers, safety Troy Polamalu (abdomen).

    That would make for a pretty bad week in any season, but with everything that’s gone on so far in 2007, most notably the Kevin Everett situation, it really is starting to feel like it’s getting out of control.

     

  • Last-minute injury updates

    Matt 11:56 am on 9/30/2007 | 0 Permalink Reply

    Jake Delhomme: The Charlotte Observer sounds pretty sure that he won’t start.

    Calvin Johnson: Conflicting reports make him a very risky start. The Daily Tribune says he’s "expected to miss the game with a lower back bruise," while this guy says he "should be ready for the Bears, and you need to start him." Never mind. He’s out.

    Plaxico Burress: Will probably start, but is far from 100% so his production might be limited. This feels like a trap for the Eagles, though – I wouldn’t be surprised at all if he has a big game anyway.

    Eddie Kennison is out.

     

  • Walker, Ward: Out

    Brandon 11:06 am on 9/30/2007 | 0 Permalink Reply

    In case you were too lazy to check our Injury Report (or any site’s report for that matter), you need to be aware the Javon Walker and Hines Ward are both OUT this week. Both are suffering from knee injuries and will be unavailable for this week, so look for an immediate replacement. On their respective teams, the players that will benefit the most are WR Brandon Marshall (woot! woot!), WR Brandon Stokely (Denver) and WR Santonio Holmes, TE Heath Miller and WR Nate Washington (PIT). Let’s see how my boy B. Marshall performs as the number one receiver in the offense…maybe he won’t give it back to Walker! As of now, both Walker and Ward are expected to play next week, but check back to see their status after this weekend.

     

  • What the Deuce?!

    Brandon 8:45 am on 9/25/2007 | 1 Permalink Reply

    Initial reports do not sound good on Deuce McAllister’s knee injury last night. Unofficial reports are saying that it is a torn ACL and that he could be out for the season. If this is the case, it could be devastating to all owners of Saints players, except maybe Reggie Bush owners. Bush will be counted on to shoulder more of the load in the running game, something that he hasn’t really proven he can do to this point. The backup to Bush will be Aaron Stecker, so he could possibly get more of the straight ahead running opportunities as the team likes to use Bush as a wideout frequently. Stay tuned for updates on this situation and if you own Deuce, make sure to pick up Stecker as soon as possible. As if the Saints didn’t have enough problems…

     

  • Is it the Kellen Clemens era in NY?

    Brandon 12:14 pm on 9/12/2007 | 1 Permalink Reply

    It appears that Chad Pennington is taking a seat for the team’s next game against the Baltimore Ravens and I can’t say I blame him. First of all, he just got abused by the Patriots and was boo’ed by the home crowd when he tried to hobble off the field to save the team from using a time out (usually considered a noble thing to do, but apparently not to the New York fans). His ankle is no doubt still hurting from how painful it appeared on Sunday. Secondly, his next game is against the Baltimore Ravens. I’m pretty sure the last thing he wants is Ray Lewis ripping his head off as he tries to limp out of the way. He’ll gladly “pass the torch” for this game to the young Clemens. Nothing bad can really come out of this for Pennington, as Clemens will be made to look like crap against Baltimore, Pennington will be able to heal, and the fans will want a QB that can lead them to victory the week afterwards when the Jets play an easier Miami defense (can you say “Pennington to the rescue!”).

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  • 3, 2, 1...Brady Quinn!

    Brandon 8:54 am on 9/12/2007 | 0 Permalink Reply

    The Cleveland Browns took the first step to getting Brady Quinn under center when they traded week 1 starter Charlie Frye to the Seattle Seahawks yesterday. Now all that lies in the way of Quinn’s promotion is the poor play of Derek Anderson against a surprisingly good defense of the Cincinnati Bengals (last week at least). This whole situation is becoming quite a mess for Cleveland and coach Romeo Crennel (who I don’t predict lasting beyond this season unless Quinn proves to be the savior that the team has been looking for). It was obvious that Frye was not the answer, as it is obvious that Anderson is not either. It’s time to start Brady Quinn and see what he’s got…who cares if he takes a beating.

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  • Bittersweet day for Giants player owners

    Brandon 9:44 pm on 9/10/2007 | 1 Permalink Reply

    In one of my leagues I went to bed last night winning by about 25 points or so. I woke up to see myself down over 45 points or so. What happened? Well the league plays 2 quarterbacks. My opponents two quarterbacks? Eli Manning and Tony Romo. Between the two of them, they scored him 72 points. They threw a combined 8 touchdowns and Romo rushed for another, as well as combining for over 650 yards passing. You might call that a bittersweet evening for me, however, the real pain goes to the owners of Eli Manning and Brandon Jacobs. (More …)

     

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