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| 1. | Devin Thomas | (RotoWire) Thomas had another quiet game, catching three passes for 33 yards in Week 11. Analysis: Thomas showcases his natural ability every now and then but the 'Skins offense is far too inconsistent to give him enough opportunities. | 2 hours | |
| 2. | Lynch carted off, return uncertain | (TheHuddle) The Florida Times-Union, reports Buffalo Bills RB Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) was carted off the field after sustaining a shoulder injury. Analysis: Lynch is another player who will be evaluated further on Monday. Backup running back Fred Jackson replaced him in the starting offense and carried the ball 9 times for 35 yards on the afternoon. | 2 hours | |
| 3. | Chris Chambers | (RotoWire) Chambers led the Chiefs with four receptions for 119 yards in Sunday's overtime win over the Steelers. Analysis: Once again, Chambers did most of his damage late, hauling in a 47-yard bomb on the Chiefs' game-tying drive late in the fourth quarter and breaking free on a 61-yard catch-and-run in overtime to put Kansas City in position for the game-winning field goal. He only has 10 catches in three games as a Chief, but averages a whopping 25 yards per grab. In three-WR leagues, Chambers should be a weekly lineup option. | 3 hours | |
| 4. | Laurence Maroney | (RotoWire) Maroney carried 22 times for 77 yards with two touchdowns in Sunday's win over the Jets. Analysis: Sammy Morris could be back by next Monday, but Maroney's hard running against the Jets could keep him at the head of the Pats' RB committee even when reinforcements come in. | 4 hours | |
| 5. | Patriots | Maroney scores twice Week 11 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports New England Patriots RB Laurence Maroney had 22 carries for 77 yards with two rushing touchdowns Week 11. | 5 hours | |
| 6. | Chambers has 119 yards receiving Week 11 | (TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports Kansas City Chiefs WR Chris Chambers caught four passes for 119 yards Week 11. Analysis: What an acquisition for the Kansas City getting Chambers from the Chargers to help rebuild an offense that has struggled to find consistency all season. Despite the fact that the Chiefs are without Dwayne Bowe due to suspension, the Chiefs were able to defeat the Steelers in Week 11 to register one of the biggest upsets so far this season. Chambers will likely continue to be a vital component for Kansas City's passing game for the remainder of the year. | 5 hours | |
| 7. | Bengals | B. Scott runs for 119 yards | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Bernard Scott had 21 carries for 119 yards Week 11. He also caught three passes for 32 receiving yards. | 5 hours | |
| 8. | Bernard Scott tops 100 yards in first st... | (Rotoworld) Bernard Scott rushed for 119 yards on 21 carries and caught three passes for 32 yards in the Bengals' Week 11 loss. Analysis: Scott appeared nervous initially, struggling on his first few runs, but he busted a 61-yard carry in the third quarter and got plenty of opportunities thanks to a run-heavy game plan. Larry Johnson (2 carries, 5 yards) wasn't a factor, as expected. Scott will return to the bench in Week 12 against the Browns with Cedric Benson (hip) due back next Sunday. | 6 hours | |
| 9. | Maroney adds two more touchdowns | (Rotoworld) Laurence Maroney rushed 22 times for 77 yards with two touchdowns in Sunday's win over the Jets. Analysis: Maroney continues to be the man at the goal line. He easily converted both his chances and now has six touchdowns in his last five games. It's a little scary that Sammy Morris (knee) is almost ready to return, but Maroney is really hitting the hole well. Check Morris' status later this week ahead of the Pats' showdown with the Saints. | 6 hours | |
| 10. | Heath Miller | (RotoWire) Miller caught seven passes for 95 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's loss to Kansas City. Analysis: His seven receptions Sunday puts him at 54 for the season, which is good for second on the team and sets a career high. He is definitely reaping the benefits of Pittsburgh's offense flowing through the passing game as opposed to the ground attack. | 6 hours | |
| 11. | Percy Harvin | (RotoWire) Harvin had five receptions for 79 yards and scored a touchdown in Sunday's 35-9 win over Seattle. Analysis: Harvin hasn't been used much as a runner lately, although he's producing at a high level as a receiver and returner. With Brett Favre having his best season in recent memory, Harvin is a strong option in all formats. | 7 hours | |
| 12. | Gonzalez's TD sends game to overtime | (Rotoworld) Tony Gonzalez caught eight passes for 87 yards and a touchdown against the Giants in Week 11. Analysis: Gonzalez started slowly with Matt Ryan struggling, but he turned it on late. He made an outstanding leaping grab in traffic for an 11-yard touchdown with 30 second left, sending the game to overtime. With plenty of life left in his legs, Gonzalez is on pace for 83 receptions, 941 yards, and eight receptions. | 7 hours | |
| 13. | Packers | Grant goes over 100-yard mark Week 11 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Green Bay Packers RB Ryan Grant rushed for 129 yards and one touchdown on 21 carries in Week 11. | 7 hours | |
| 14. | Saints | Brees throws three TD passes Week 11 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees was 19-for-29 for 187 yards with three touchdown passes Week 11 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. | 7 hours | |
| 15. | Chiefs | Chambers has 119 yards receiving Week 11 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Kansas City Chiefs WR Chris Chambers caught four passes for 119 yards Week 11. | 7 hours | |
| 16. | Ryan Grant suffered a stinger | (Rotoworld) Ryan Grant revealed that he suffered a stinger late in Sunday's win. Analysis: Grant came out of the game briefly, but says the injury is minor and "appeared fine" in the locker room afterwards. The Packers face Detroit on Thanksgiving Day, however, so Grant's practice status will be worth watching. | 7 hours | |
| 17. | Thomas shows some flashes again | (Rotoworld) Devin Thomas caught three passes for 33 yards in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys. Analysis: Thomas also returned two kickoffs for 56 yards and showed his significant "after the catch" skills. He's clearly ahead of Malcolm Kelly, but isn't worth much in this offense. | 8 hours | |
| 18. | Heath Miller posts 95 yards, TD in Week ... | (Rotoworld) Heath Miller caught seven passes for 95 yards and a touchdown against the Chiefs in Week 11. Analysis: Miller had a 41-yard gain in the second quarter and later added a 10-yard score. He was responsible for one of Big Ben's picks on a ball that went through his hands and off his shoulder pads. Miller already has a career high in receptions with 54 and is on pace to best his career high in yards with 787. | 8 hours | |
| 19. | Bills' Lynch (shoulder) expects to be 'f... | (Rotoworld) Marshawn Lynch, who left in the second quarter Sunday with a shoulder injury, said after the game that he expects to be fine. Analysis: Lynch had eight carries for 18 yards, no catches and no touchdowns before departing. He'll undergo a precautionary MRI Monday, which will go a long way in determining his readiness for Week 12. | 8 hours | |
| 20. | Jason Elam | (RotoWire) Elam made 1-of-2 field goals and four extra points on Sunday against the Giants. Analysis: The struggles continue for Elam. Elam is just 10-of-15 on field goals this season, and has just two kicks of 40 yards or more. | 8 hours | |
| 21. | Ryan Grant gets 23 touches in win | (Rotoworld) Ryan Grant carried 21 times for 129 yards and a touchdown, and caught two passes for 16 yards, in the Packers' Week 11 win. Analysis: Grant saved his best game of the year for the team that is allowing the fewest yards per carry in the league. The Packers used their dangerous air attack to set up the run, and Grant capitalized with a 7.0 first-half YPC. He closed the game with 11 second-half carries. Grant, typically a strong finisher, has a much more favorable matchup against Detroit in Week 12. | 8 hours | |
| 22. | Tony Gonzalez | (RotoWire) Gonzalez caught 8 passes for 82 yards and a touchdown in the Falons 34-31 overtime loss to the Giants. Analysis: The Falcons have lost four of their last five games, but Gonzalez is having a great fantasy season. He's healthy, and playing well with Matt Ryan in his first year in Atlanta. | 8 hours | |
| 23. | Holt limited to three catches in Week 11 | (Rotoworld) Torry Holt caught three passes for 31 yards in Week 11. Analysis: Holt was held to just one catch for 10 yards in the first half, and wasn't much better in the final two quarters. He has just 109 yards over the past four games and still hasn't found the end zone. | 9 hours | |
| 24. | Chiefs survive Big Ben's 398 yards in up... | (Rotoworld) Chris Chambers caught four passes for 119 yards in a 27-24 overtime upset win over the Steelers in Week 11. Analysis: The Chiefs passing game was futile all day until the fourth quarter and overtime. One play after Ike Taylor nearly picked a deep ball, Chambers took a short pass and rumbled 61 yards to set up the game-winning 22-yard field goal. The Chiefs' interim No. 1 receiver has averaged 83 yards in three games since getting claimed on waivers. | 9 hours | |
| 25. | Marshawn Lynch | (RotoWire) Lynch (left shoulder) returned to the field after halftime Sunday wearing street clothes and Fred Jackson received all the running back carries in the second half. Analysis: We'll know more on Monday or Wednesday about the seriousness of Lynch's injury, but so far it's been a lost year for Lynch due to suspension, poor production, and now an uncertain injury status. | 9 hours | |
| 26. | Harvin totals 79 yards, TD in Week 11 wi... | (Rotoworld) Percy Harvin caught five passes for 79 yards and one touchdown in Week 11 against the Seahawks. Analysis: As usual Harvin worked over the middle for a 23-yard touchdown in the second quarter. In addition to all the damage he's done as a return man, Harvin now has 258 yards and two scores as a receiver during the past four games. | 9 hours | |
| 27. | Lynch injures shoulder | (FFChamps) Bills running back Marshawn Lynch left Sunday's game against the Jaguars with a shoulder injury. Lynch ran eight times for 18 yards, but on his last carry, fumbled the ball, got injured and was carted to the locker room. He returned in the second half in his street clothes. Analysis: Fred Jackson will take over at running back and will get a majority of the carries. If Lynch's injury is serious, this could turn a revival of Jackson's early season success when he was the primary ball carrier for the Bills. | 9 hours | |
| 28. | Brees tags Bucs for three TDs as Saints ... | (Rotoworld) Drew Brees completed 19-of-29 passes for 187 yards and three touchdowns as the Saints defeated the Bucs 38-7 in Week 11. Analysis: Mark Brunell came in for mop-up duty at the end of the game. The Bucs keyed up to stop Marques Colston and Jeremy Shockey, so Brees capitalized by exploiting favorable matchups with David Thomas over the middle and Robert Meachem deep in the red zone. Meachem caught six- and four-yard touchdowns in the first half, and New Orleans ran out the clock with a monster lead late. Brees wasn't picked for the first time in his last five games. He faces the Patriots in Week 12. | 9 hours | |
| 29. | Hasselbeck throws for 231 yards in loss | (Rotoworld) Matt Hasselbeck completed 19-of-26 passes for 231 yards and one interception against the Vikings before giving way to Seneca Wallace late in the fourth quarter. Analysis: Disappointing numbers given the Seahawks' early deficit and lack of rushing success, as Hasselbeck had attempted 50 passes in each of the past two games. He missed a rushing touchdown by a half-yard before leaving. | 10 hours | |
| 30. | Patriots inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The New England Patriots have announced the following players as inactive for today's game against the New York Jets: RB Sammy Morris, RB Fred Taylor, T Matt Light, DE Jarvis Green, WR Sam Aiken, DE Rob Ninkovich, CB Shawn Springs, and G Stephen Neal. Analysis: Morris and Taylor continue to be sidelined, so Laurence Maroney and Kevin Faulk will split carries in the Patriots backfield against the Jets. Sam Aiken is also inactive, so look for more targets for Julian Edelman for Tom... (More) | 10 hours | |
| 31. | Lynch still sidelined by shoulder injury | (Rotoworld) Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) has remained sidelined through the first two series of the second half. Analysis: Lynch suffered a shoulder injury in the second quarter. No update has been given on his status, but it appears he may miss the rest of the game. He had eight carries for 18 yards, no catches, and no touchdowns. | 10 hours | |
| 32. | Bills | Lynch carted off, return uncertain | (KFFL) Michael C. Wright, of the Florida Times-Union, reports Buffalo Bills RB Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) was carted off the field after sustaining a shoulder injury. His status for the rest of the game will be updated by the Bills at halftime. | 11 hours | |
| 33. | Marshawn Lynch | (RotoWire) Lynch was carted off the field Sunday in the first half with a left shoulder injury. Analysis: The injury came after a Lynch giveaway via fumble, so that probably made the injury sting a little more. | 11 hours | |
| 34. | Lynch injured in second quarter Sunday | (Rotoworld) Marshawn Lynch was injured in the second quarter Sunday and had to be taken to the locker room on a cart. Analysis: Lynch was hit hard and fumbled at the Jaguars' 35-yard line, ending a promising Bills drive. He wobbled off the field and looked to be in a good deal of pain. His return is questionable. | 11 hours | |
| 35. | Colts inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The Indianapolis Colts have announced the following players as inactive for today's game against the Baltimore Ravens: QB Jim Sorgi, K Adam Vinatieri, WR Anthony Gonzalez, CB Kelvin Hayden, RB Mike Hart, DB Aaron Francisco, G Mike Pollak and TE Gijon Robinson. Analysis: Matt Stover will continue the kicking duties for the Colts; while rookie receivers Pierre Garcon (who was questionable) and Austin Collie will get a fair amount of targets against the Baltimore defense. | 13 hours | |
| 36. | Jaguars inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The Jacksonville Jaguars have announced the following players as inactive for today's game against the Buffalo Bills: WR Tiquan Underwood, CB Rashean Mathis, MLB Justin Durant, DT Derek Landri, DE Greg Peterson, G Maurice Williams, and T Tra Thomas. Analysis: Durant is the key loss for the Jaguars today. He is the anchor of the Jags' 4-3 defense and will be missed in stopping Marshawn Lynch and Fred Jackson. | 13 hours | |
| 37. | Packers inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The Green Bay Packers have declared the following players as inactive for today's game against the San Francisco 49ers: RB Ahman Green, WR Biren Ealy, S Matt Giordano, T Breno Giacomini, T Allen Barbre, DE Michael Montgomery, and LB Jeremy Thompson. Analysis: The Pack won't be missing any regulars today against the 49ers. Ahman Green was stealing a few touches from lead back Ryan Grant, but nothing significant. His loss may mean an extra carry or two for Grant, who has been consi... (More) | 13 hours | |
| 38. | Slaton regains starting job | (FFChamps) The Houston Chronicle reported Saturday that Houston Texans' running back Steve Slaton will be the starter for Monday night's game against the Tennessee Titans. The Texans had a bye in Week 10, but Ryan Moats got the start in Week 9 (a 20-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts) after Slaton had been benched the previous game due to his league-leading eight fumbles on the season. Analysis: We kind-of figured it was just a matter of time before Slaton got his job back. Moats is a serviceable NFL back, but he just doesn't possess the all-around ski... (More) | 1 day | |
| 39. | Slaton to start in Week 11 | (TheHuddle) The Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton will start at running back in Week 11. Analysis: Slaton once again gets the start for Houston who have had problems consistently rushing the ball this season. Ryan Moats should still be a factor in the offense but Slaton will likely get the bulk of the carries at the present time. Fantasy owners should view Slaton as a low-end No. 2 running back. | 1 day | |
| 40. | Steve Slaton to start for Texans again | (FFToolbox) Three weeks after losing his starting job after losing the ball too often, it looks like Steve Slaton is back in the captain's chair in the Houston Texans' backfield. Slaton found out Saturday he would start Monday night against the Tennessee Titans after having a good week of practices. Slaton was initially benched in week eight after losing a fumble for the third straight game. He played in a reserve role behind Ryan Moats in week nine before the Texans' bye week. Slaton said that he was anticipating to regain the starting spot and that... (More) | 1 day | |
| 41. | Texans | Slaton to start in Week 11 | (KFFL) John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton will start at running back in Week 11. | 1 day | |
| 42. | Steve Slaton | (RotoWire) Slaton will start at running back Monday against Tennessee, the Houston Chronicle reports. "I had an assumption that I would start, but nothing was concrete until now," Slaton said. "I'm happy about it. It's an opportunity I have to take full advantage of." Analysis: It looks like Slaton will get a chance to be the primary back, but Ryan Moats could still be in the mix. This still sounds like an unstable situation, but Slaton could become a strong fantasy option again quickly if he has a good game and overcomes his recent fumbling problems. | 1 day | |
| 43. | Bush doesn't travel with team, out Sunday | (FFChamps) According to ESPN.com, New Orleans Saints' running back Reggie Bush did not travel with the team to Tampa, and will not play Sunday against the Buccaneers. Bush missed practice this week due to swelling in his left knee, and the Saints are being especially cautious because it's the same knee that Bush had surgically repaired late last season. Analysis: Bush's absence gives Pierre Thomas' fantasy value a boost against the Buccaneers. The two practically play different positions, but Reggie is a scary red-zone option because of his versatilit... (More) | 1 day | |
| 44. | Steve Slaton regains starting job for Te... | (Rotoworld) Steve Slaton will start for the Texans against the Titans on Monday night. Analysis: We thought that Slaton would have to prove he can hold on to the ball before getting his starting job back, but coach Gary Kubiak is apparently convinced. Slaton's role was due to grow anyway because he's clearly their best back, but this a great sign that he has his coach's confidence. Look for Slaton to still share carries with Chris Brown and Ryan Moats, but we like him as a solid flex play this week. | 1 day | |
| 45. | Saints | Death of Brees' mother ruled suicide | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports the death of New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees, Mina Brees, has been ruled a suicide. A coroner concluded this week that Brees died of a prescription drug overdose and ruled the death a suicide. Autopsy results too longer than three months to be released, but that is typical for cases involving toxicology tests. | 1 day | |
| 46. | White questionable again | (FFChamps) Atlanta Falcons' wide receiver Roddy White is listed as questionable for the third consecutive week. The Falcons travel to New York to face the Giants in Week 11. Analysis: No worries here, White has been questionable the last three weeks, and looked fine each week. Expect more of the same in New York from Matt Ryan's favorite target on the outside. Assuming the status quo holds, and White is out there on Sunday, we have him as a top-15 play at wide receiver this weekend against a suspect Giants' secondary. | 2 days | |
| 47. | Jones limited, questionable | (FFChamps) Houston Texans' wide receiver Jacoby Jones (calf) was limited in practice Friday, and is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Tennessee Titans. Analysis: Jones was limited in practice, and appears will not be 100% by gametime, even with the extra day to rest and heal. Jones is a supremely athletic wideout with big play potential in the Texans' high octane offense. He is terribly inconsistent though. Obviously, as long as robo-receiver Andre Johnson is in town, Jones will never be more than a second option. More) | 2 days | |
| 48. | Moore out again | (FFChamps) New Orleans Saints' wide receiver Lance Moore (ankle) has been officially ruled out for Week 11. Analysis: Moore's 2008 season is a distant memory in the bayou this year. Even if/when ever healthy again this year, Moore will likely be stuck behind the more physically gifted Robert Meachem and Devery Henderson on the depth chart. Colston is obviously the No. 1 in New Orleans, but lately opposing defenses have focused on stopping him (and, in turn, have slowed the Saints down as a whole). Their opponent this week, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ha... (More) | 2 days | |
| 49. | Morris questionable | (FFChamps) Speaking to reporters from the Boston Globe today, New England Patriots' running back Sammy Morris said he felt "Sore, but good" and that he was taking his knee injury "day by day." Morris is listed as questionable to face the Jets this Sunday, and has not played since injuring the knee in Week 6. Analysis: The Patriots' are almost comically evasive about disclosing their players' injuries and status for upcoming games. Add in coach Bill Belichick's propensity to shuffle his backs around as the game dictates, and predicting which running back will reap the rewards of The Hoodie's o... (More) | 2 days | |
| 50. | Sammy Morris feels 'good' for Sunday | (FFToolbox) 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 Oct. 18 knee injury. Morris participated in a full week of practices for the first ... (More) | 2 days | |
| 51. | Cedric Benson doubtful for Sunday | (FFToolbox) 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 debut, but Bernard Scott is expected to start against the Raiders, and More) | 2 days | |
| 52. | Bernard Scott | (RotoWire) With Cedric Benson listed as doubtful this week, Scott is in line for an expanded workload Sunday against the Raiders. Analysis: Assuming Benson is scratched, Scott would likely get the start Sunday against a very beatable Raiders' run D, with Brian Leonard and Larry Johnson in the mix as well. | 2 days | |
| 53. | Bengals | Scott to return kickoffs | (KFFL) Joe Reedy, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Bernard Scott will return kickoffs in place of WR Andre Caldwell. | 3 days | |
| 54. | Bengals | Scott, Leonard expected to see most carries if Benson out | (KFFL) Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Bernard Scott and RB Brian Leonard would see a majority of the carries in Week 11 if RB Cedric Benson (hip) were unable to play. Offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski said Scott and Leonard probably will see some more carries when Benson returns because he does not want to wear Benson down. | 3 days | |
| 55. | Scott to have bigger job even if Benson ... | (Rotoworld) Bengals offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski said that he will give Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard more carries even when Cedric Benson (hip) gets back in the lineup. Analysis: "It's obvious the wear and tear had a little effect on him (Benson), so we will spell him with Brian and Bernard," Bratkowski said. Maybe the Bengals should have thought of that before they gave him 24.7 carries per game over the first eight games. | 3 days | |
| 56. | Hasselbeck resumes practicing regularly | (Rotoworld) Matt Hasselbeck (ribs, shoulder) practiced on a Wednesday for the first time since Week 8. Analysis: It's a good sign that Hasselbeck is getting a little healthier as the season goes on. He's thrown for more than 300 yards in two straight games as the Seahawks have gone pass heavy. Considering they are facing a tough Vikings' front seven without Julius Jones this week, expect another 35-40 attempts. New starting running back excels as a pass-catcher as well. | 3 days | |
| 57. | Colts | Vinatieri misses practice Wednesday | (KFFL) Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri (knee) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 4 days | |
| 58. | Marshawn Lynch | (RotoWire) Lynch continues to struggle finding his game legs. Since returning from a three-game suspension to start the year, he has gained 254 yards on 79 carries, a 3.2 average. He is averaging just 13 carries a game, a reflection on the team's overall offensive struggles, The Sports Xchange reports. Analysis: He's getting more carries than Fred Jackson, but this offense is bad enough that neither back is productive under the current setup. We'll see if interim coach Perry Fewell is able to shake things up enough to give Lynch and Jackson some more opportunities, though it's going to be tough behind such a weak offensive line. | 4 days | |
| 59. | Vikings | Harvin to get more playing time? | (KFFL) John Clayton, of ESPN.com, speculates Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin likely will see more playing time in the second half of the season because he is becoming one of QB Brett Favre's favorite targets on third down. | 4 days | |
| 60. | Chris Chambers | (RotoWire) Dwayne Bowe's four-game suspension for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances could make Chambers the team's No. 1 receiver for the next month. Analysis: Chambers signed with the Chiefs just two weeks ago, but in that time has caught six passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns, and now finds himself atop the depth chart. He'll be the beneficiary of increased targets from Matt Cassel, but will no longer have the luxury of playing opposite Bowe, who commanded increased attention from the defense. Chambers is still probably only a decent starting option in leagues that start three receivers. | 4 days | |
| 61. | Thomas getting decent amount of snaps | (Rotoworld) Devin Thomas is averaging 45 snaps per game since taking over as a starter in Week 6. Analysis: Thomas is getting the snaps, but not the numbers as he has just five catches in those four games. He showed some ability after the catch last week, but he's nothing more than waiver wire fodder in this offense. | 4 days | |
| 62. | Dwayne Bowe suspended four games | (FFToolbox) 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 the suspension Tuesday and said it would have no further comment. Prior to this season, he spent most of training camp in first year head coach Todd Haley's doghouse, even being demoted to third team in what... (More) | 4 days | |
| 63. | Still have confidence in Maroney | (TheHuddle) The Boston Herald reports the New England Patriots still have confidence in RB Laurence Maroney after his costly fumble in the red zone against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 10. 'Offensively and from a coaching standpoint, we have a lot of confidence in Laurence and his ability and I'm sure he's anxious to bounce back this week. The next opportunity that arises, he'll look to step up to the challenge,' director of player personnel Nick Caserio said. Analysis: Maroney will probably still get his normal amount of carries this week, even though Sammy Morris is expected to return Week 11 against the Je... (More) | 5 days | |
| 64. | Steve Slaton | (RotoWire) Slaton continues to work on fumble-prevention during team practices, the Texans' official site reports. After fumbling eight times and losing five of them, Slaton was replaced as the starting running back by Ryan Moats. Analysis: He was still used as a third down back in their last game against Indianapolis, but the team ideally wants him as its lead back. In practices, teammates routinely rip at the ball both during and after the play to make sure Slaton is keeping the ball secure. "For us to play well in the next seven weeks, Steve will have to be a big part of that. I know I'm counting on him, and I know his teammates are, too," said Texans head coach Gary Ku... (More) | 5 days | |
| 65. | Patriots | Still have confidence in Maroney | (KFFL) The Boston Herald reports the New England Patriots still have confidence in RB Laurence Maroney after his costly fumble in the red zone against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 10. "Offensively and from a coaching standpoint, we have a lot of confidence in Laurence and his ability and I'm sure he's anxious to bounce back this week. The next opportunity that arises, he'll look to step up to the challenge," director of player personnel Nick Caserio said. | 5 days | |
| 66. | Pats express confidence in Maroney | (Rotoworld) Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio expressed confidence in Laurence Maroney following his late-game fumble that led to the Colts' dramatic comeback Sunday night. Analysis: "We have a lot of confidence in Laurence and his ability and I'm sure he's anxious to bounce back this week," said Caserio. It remains to be seen if Bill Belichick feels the same way. With Sammy Morris (knee) due back this week, Maroney will be a risky fantasy option against the Jets. | 5 days | |
| 67. | Slaton trying to correct fumbling issues | (TheHuddle) HoustonTexans.com reports Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton has been trying to fix his fumbling issues. 'I've just talked to old coaches just to get back to where I was before,' Slaton said. 'It's just a problem that's come up now. I just wanted to go back and just get a sense of where I was before. You've just got to put it out of your mind and not think about it too much, but it still has to be there, just to know you've got squeeze it.' Analysis: Slaton's had two weeks to work on the problem, since Houston had a bye in Week 10. He'll probably continue to share carries with Ryan Moats and, to a lesse... (More) | 5 days | |
| 68. | Slaton watching tapes of Tiki Barber | (Rotoworld) Steve Slaton has begun watching tapes of former Giants RB Tiki Barber in hopes of solving his fumbling problems. Analysis: Slaton has fumbled the ball an NFL-high eight times this season, though coach Gary Kubiak has lauded him for his work ethic. "For us to play well in the next seven weeks, Steve will have to be a big part of that," said Kubiak. Slaton will have to prove that he can hold onto the football before he gets his starting job back. | 5 days | |
| 69. | Texans | Slaton trying to correct fumbling issues | (KFFL) Drew Dougherty, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton has been trying to fix his fumbling issues. "I've just talked to old coaches just to get back to where I was before," Slaton said. "It's just a problem that's come up now. I just wanted to go back and just get a sense of where I was before. You've just got to put it out of your mind and not think about it too much, but it still has to be there, just to know you've got squeeze it." | 5 days | |
| 70. | Bowe suspended four games | (FFChamps) Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs. The announcement was made today via email from the league and the suspension will begin immediately. Analysis: You can stick a fork in the fantasy values of Bowe and Matt Cassel. Bowe will not be cleared to play again until Week 15, by which time most teams will be out of the fantasy playoffs. Give a slight bump up in the values of Chris ChambersMore) | 5 days | |
| 71. | Chambers gets a bump in fantasy value | (Rotoworld) Chris Chambers ascends to the Chiefs' No. 1 receiver following Dwayne Bowe's suspension. Analysis: Teams usually know about PED suspensions ahead of time, so it's possible that Bowe's status was the impetus for grabbing Chambers off the waiver wire. While he's worth grabbing off waivers as the closest thing the Chiefs have to a Bowe replacement, Chambers is still a weak option as a WR3. | 5 days | |
| 72. | Lewis wants Scott's role to increase | (Rotoworld) Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said he wants Bernard Scott's role to continue to increase. Analysis: Lewis said this in the same breath when he was describing what Larry Johnson's role would be. Cedric Benson (hip) is still hopeful he will play this week, but Scott figures to draw the start if he can't. Johnson is expected to just be a strict backup as the team's fourth-stringer. Scott is a much better pickup than L.J. | 5 days | |
| 73. | Cedric Benson likely to be game-time decision | (FFToolbox) 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). Both head coach Marvin Lewis and Benson said that the injury was not considered serious and that his status for this week's game at Oakland could be a game-time decision. If Benson can't go, More) | 6 days | |
| 74. | Ryan Grant | (RotoWire) Grant had 19 carries for 79 yards in Sunday's win over Dallas. Analysis: Dallas isn't an easy team to run against, but Grant averaged a respectable 4.2 yards per attempt. He's quietly averaged nearly 80 rushing yards per game this season. | 6 days | |
| 75. | Matt Hasselbeck | (RotoWire) Hasselbeck (shoulder) threw for 315 yards and a touchdown Sunday on 26-of-52 passing for his second consecutive 300-yard game. He threw two interceptions. Analysis: Hasselbeck's injured shoulder did not pose a problem as he threw a season-high 52 passes. The Seahawks likely will throw a ton in Week 11 as well, as they play at the Vikings, who boast one of the league's best run defenses. | 6 days | |
| 76. | Bengals | L. Johnson would be backup | (KFFL) Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) would be used as a fourth running back if the team signs him. The signing would essentially have no effect on RBs Cedric Benson and Bernard Scott. The team wants to see Scott's role expand. | 6 days | |
| 77. | Larry Johnson expected to sign with Bengals | (FFToolbox) 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 slur toward one of his followers on Twitter. The Chiefs then put Johnson on a two-week suspension and cut him on the day the suspension ended, Nov. 9. On 132 carries, Johnson is averaging a career-worst 2.7... (More) | 6 days | |
| 78. | Percy Harvin | (RotoWire) Harvin had three receptions for 53 yards in Sunday's win over Detroit. He also had one carry for seven yards on a reverse. Analysis: Harvin didn't get in the end zone, but had another big play with a 40-yard catch. Sidney Rice got most of the big plays against the Lions, but Harvin has another good matchup that could pay off with a bigger fantasy game this week against Seattle. | 6 days | |
| 79. | Cedric Benson leaves with hip flexor injury | (FFToolbox) 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 strain, returned for one series, then left the game for good. Benson was treated at halftime, but did not return to the game. A source told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that head coach Marvin Lewis is optimistic... (More) | 7 days | |
| 80. | Maroney held to 46 net yards in loss to ... | (Rotoworld) Laurence Maroney rushed 13 times for 31 yards and a touchdown and caught two passes for 15 yards in Week 10 against the Colts. Analysis: Maroney burst through for a one-yard touchdown run on the Pats' second drive of the game. But Kevin Faulk was trusted with nearly as many carries and gained more yards with the opportunities. Maroney is a matchup-to-matchup fantasy back and a little too inconsistent for most leagues. | 7 days |