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(Mia - RB) New player notes
  • Fri, Nov 20Recent News
    • Williams rushed for 119 yards and scored three touchdowns in a 24-17 victory at Carolina on Thursday.
      Advice: Williams started in place of an injured Ronnie Brown. The 2002 NFL rushing champion had a receiving and rushing touchdown in the same game for the first time in his career that included a couple of lost seasons. "Coach always talks about finishing," Williams said. "Sometimes in this league, in a physical game, it's difficult to finish. I think in the past we've prided ourselves on finishing games and we did a good job tonight."
      (STATS, Inc.)
  • Wed, Nov 18
    • Williams will take over as the Dolphins' lead back with news that Ronnie Brown has landed on IR.
      Recommendation: Given how productive Williams has been as Brown's sidekick, his owners have to be doing cartwheels as this should provide a nice boost to his fantasy value. Lex Hilliard now becomes the player to target if you are looking to insure Williams.
      (Rotowire.com)
  • Tue, Nov 17
    • With Ronnie Brown being out for the game on Thursday night, Williams is a must start in fantasy leagues.
      Recommendation: Williams is having a productive season only touching the ball 10-12 times a game, with Brown out his touches should at least double and it's not like Carolina is stout against the run. He has is a low RB1 or high RB2 this week.
      (Rotowire.com)
  • Mon, Nov 16
    • Williams ran for 102 yards against the Bucs in Sunday's 25-23 victory, extending his franchise record of 21 games with at least 100 yards.
      Advice: Williams could see increased action Thursday against Carolina with Ronnie Brown on crutches with a foot injury,
      (STATS, Inc.)
  • Sun, Nov 15
    • Williams carried the ball 12 times for a game-high 102 yards in Sunday's 25-23 win over Tampa Bay.
      Recommendation: Williams was a non-factor for most of the game, but stepped up big in the second half when Ronnie Brown left with an ankle injury, ripping off a 27-yard run in the final minute to set up the game-winning field goal. Williams could of course be a monster if the injury to Brown turns out to be serious. At the very least, Williams could be in line for a big workload in Week 11 because Miami plays on Thursday and Brown might not have enough time to recover, even if the ankle is not a major problem.
      (Rotowire.com)
(Atl - RB) Q New player notes
  • Fri, Nov 20Recent News
    • Norwood practiced Friday for the second straight day after missing Atlanta's last four games with a hip flexor.
      Advice: The Falcons (5-4) hope Norwood, who is listed as questionable for Sunday, can help stabilize his position when they visit the New York Giants (5-4). Pro Bowl running back Michael Turner is sidelined with a high ankle sprain and not expected to play. He did not practice this week and is listed as doubtful. Though Norwood is unlikely to start, the four-year veteran has spent most of his career as a backup to Turner and the retired Warrick Dunn.
      (STATS, Inc.)
  • Thu, Nov 19
    • Norwood (hip) was a limited practice participant Thursday, the Falcons' official site reports.
      Recommendation: More on Norwood's status Friday, but Thursday's participation is a positive step for him after missing four straight games. Meanwhile, Michael Turner did not practice Thursday, which leaves Jason Snelling and Aaron Stecker as the Falcons' healthiest running back options heading into the weekend.
      (Rotowire.com)
    • RB Jerious Norwood returned to practice on Thursday after being out since suffering a right hip flexor on Oct. 18 against the Chicago Bears. He was limited in practice, but ran well.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Wed, Nov 18
    • The Atlanta Journal-Constitution says Norwood "looks like a longshot" to play Sunday against the Giants. He did not practice Wednesday.
      Recommendation: Neither Norwood nor Michael Turner has been ruled out, but all signs seem to point to Jason Snelling as the primary runner this week. Norwood has missed the last four games with the hip injury.
      (Rotowire.com)
    • RB Jerious Norwood has missed the last four games with a hip flexor. He ran for the first time on back-to-back days on Tuesday and Wednesday.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Tue, Nov 17
    • RB Jerious Norwood has missed the last four games but is expected to return to practice on Wednesday.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
    • Norwood (hip) may be the Falcons' starting running back if Michael Turner (ankle) is unable to play Sunday against the Giants, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
      Recommendation: The Falcons' training staff is being very dodgy in their answers concerning Turner's availability for Sunday, but Norwood fantasy owners should keep in mind that he isn't at 100 percent either. Norwood has yet to practice the entire month of November on account of his injury and the birth of his son, and he's had a very sluggish start to the season anyhow, so you can't be too sure of starting him at this stage of the game. We'll try to have a more clear game plan for you as game day approaches.
      (Rotowire.com)
(NO - RB) Q New player notes
  • Fri, Nov 20Recent News
    • Bush has been held out of practice for the third straight day, and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay.
      Advice: Bush came out of the St. Louis game with swelling and soreness in his left knee, which was surgically repaired twice in a three-month span a year ago.
      (STATS, Inc.)
  • Thu, Nov 19
    • Bush missed another day of practice Thursday with some swelling in his left knee, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. "He got his treatment early in the week, and we're just trying to see if we can get it close to 100 percent right now," Coach Sean Payton said Thursday. "So we'll see where he's at tomorrow. Hopefully we can practice him tomorrow. At the same time, I don't want to set it back."
      Recommendation: As a result, there's starting to be some doubt that he will be a go for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay. More on the status of Bush, who has had issues with the same knee in the past, on Friday.
      (Rotowire.com)
    • RB Reggie Bush, who experienced swelling and soreness in his left knee after last Sunday's game, didn't practice Thursday and coach Sean Payton said his progress would be monitored Friday.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Wed, Nov 18
    • Bush missed practice Wednesday with a knee injury, the New Orleans Times-Picayune's Jeff Duncan reports.
      Recommendation: Bush tweaked his knee during last Sunday's win over the Rams and played with a sleeve on his leg in the second half. Coach Sean Payton indicated the injury isn't serious and that Wednesday's absence was more of a maintenance day than anything else. There's no reason for Bush owners to worry at this point.
      (Rotowire.com)
    • RB Reggie Bush was held out of practice Wednesday after his knee was "nicked" in Sunday's game with the Rams, but should be ready Sunday.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Tue, Nov 17
    • RB Reggie Bush was the Saints' leading rusher with 83 yards and a 3-yard TD run on six carries with a career-long 55-yard burst. He also caught two passes for 15 yards with a 15-yard touchdown.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Mon, Nov 16
    • Bush scored twice for the first time in more than a year and totaled 98 yards rushing and receiving as the Saints escaped with a 28-23 victory Sunday over the St. Louis Rams.
      Advice: Bush was initially supposed to be a fantasy superstar, but he's turned into an afterthought. He'll still have his breakout games, like he did Sunday, but he's certainly not a must-start.
      (STATS, Inc.)
  • Sun, Nov 15
    • Bush had his best game of the year Sunday in St. Louis. He rushed six times for 83 yards and a touchdown and chipped in another two catches for 15 yards with a second touchdown.
      Recommendation: Coach Sean Payton showed once again that he feels very comfortable getting Bush the ball in the red zone for the Saints' offense. Bush scored from three yards out on a draw play in the second quarter and again on a 15-yard reception later in the same half. Bush's touches and production has increased in recent weeks. With the Saints' soft schedule coming up, Bush may a flex-worthy option in many leagues despite the limited touches.
      (Rotowire.com)
(Was - RB) O New player notes
  • Fri, Nov 20Recent News
    • RB Clinton Portis will miss his second game while recovering from a concussion and spent Friday visiting specialists at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, according to the Associated Press. "We're going to make sure we take care of all the details. We're for Clinton getting well," coach Jim Zorn said. "Each day Clinton's done a great job of communicating how he's felt, and that's what it's going to take. I want to be involved with those conversations, not so much to see ‘how fast can we get him back,' but just to make sure the young man is improving and getting better."
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Thu, Nov 19
    • Portis (concussion) did not practice Wednesday but worked out on his own earlier in the day to "get a little sweat going," the Washington Post reports. After the workout he experienced blurriness and he is "very doubtful" to play on Sunday.
      Recommendation: Portis is still feeling the effects from a Week 9 concussion, the second of his career (first one happened in college). He is not expected to play on Sunday. Ladell Betts will see the majority of touches in his place.
      (Rotowire.com)
    • RB Clinton Portis, who suffered a concussion during the first quarter at Atlanta on Nov. 8, didn't practice again on Thursday and has been ruled out of Sunday's game at Dallas.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Wed, Nov 18
    • Portis (concussion) was not at practice on Wednesday, Ryan O'Halloran of the Washington Times reports.
      Recommendation: The early indications from Portis are that he intends to take a cautious approach with his recovery, so he appears to be a very risky proposition for Week 11. More than likely, Ladell Betts will get another start at running back for Washington on Sunday.
      (Rotowire.com)
    • RB Clinton Portis is all but certain to miss a second straight game with the concussion he suffered in the first quarter at Atlanta on Nov. 8. Portis was checked out by doctors again on Wednesday after he still had blurry vision after he "got a little sweat going," according to coach Jim Zorn. Zorn said Portis would have to be symptom-free for two days before he would even be allowed to practice and is "very doubtful" for Sunday's game at Dallas. "I want to see him go more than just one play and say, 'Yeah, I give you the thumbs-up,' " Zorn said. "But I don't want to count him out."
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Tue, Nov 17
    • Head Coach Jim Zorn stated Portis (concussion) will regain his starting job once healthy, the Washington Post reports. As of now he still suffers from blurred vision and his status of Week 11 is unknown.
      Recommendation: Ladell Betts rushed for 177 yards on 39 carries during Portis's absence. If Portis is unable to return to practice expect Betts to start again.
      (Rotowire.com)
  • Mon, Nov 16
    • Portis is still experiencing "a little blurriness" as a result of his concussion, the Associated Press reports.
      Recommendation: Portis is considered day-by-day, but the fact that he is still dealing with concussion symptoms as we flip the NFL calendar over to Week 11, puts his status for Sunday's game against Dallas in doubt. Coach Jim Zorn wisely said he'll be cautious with Portis, but did add that Portis would regain his starting his starting gig once he is cleared to play.
      (Rotowire.com)
(Den - QB) Q New player notes
  • Fri, Nov 20Recent News
    • QB Kyle Orton (sprained ankle) sat out practice again Friday and was officially listed as questionable. If he can't play, Chris Simms would start. "If Kyle is completely able to do what we're going to ask him to do in the game plan, and can do it at a level that allows us to be successful, then we could give him an opportunity to play," coach Josh McDaniels said. "If he's not capable of playing at that level, or doing some of the things that we need him to be able to do, then you go with the guy who practiced."
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Thu, Nov 19
    • QB Kyle Orton, who was knocked out of last week's game against Washington with a left ankle injury, has not practiced yet this week. He missed his second straight workout on Thursday, although the Broncos aren't ruling him out. "He's feeling better," Broncos coach Josh McDaniels said. "We're going to see if he can do much today, then continue on his rehab schedule. Certainly not making any determinations based on where he's at now."
      (Yahoo! Sports)
    • The Associated Press is reporting that Orton (ankle) has torn ligaments in his ankle, but remains optimistic to play in Sunday's game against San Diego, according to the Colorado Springs Gazette.
      Recommendation: Orton's injury is different than the ankle injury he suffered last season and he says the two are completely unrelated. The ankle has apparently improved over the course of the week, which is why Orton thinks he will be able to go on Sunday. While he certainly is not practicing fully, the team is leaving the door wide open for him to start against the Chargers.
      (Rotowire.com)
  • Wed, Nov 18
    • QB Kyle Orton didn't practice Wednesday because of an ankle injury. His status is questionable, but he remained optimistic about his chances of playing against San Diego. "That's the goal," Orton said. "I'm going to do everything I can to be on the field Sunday." Chris Simms got some valuable repetitions with the first-team offense Wednesday, but the Broncos won't give Simms extra repetitions if Orton is ready to practice. Broncos coach Josh McDaniels believes in giving his starting quarterback all the practice work during the week, and won't change that because Orton is questionable.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
    • Orton (ankle) did not practice during the team's early session on Wednesday, but is optimistic to play on Sunday, the Denver Post reports.
      Recommendation: Orton said he would try to participate in the afternoon activities, but it seems that the team will likely keep him out in order to rest his injured ankle and be as ready as possible for Sunday's game against San Diego.
      (Rotowire.com)
  • Tue, Nov 17
    • QB Kyle Orton is questionable for this week's game against San Diego. He is tough, and could try to play through an ankle injury. His effectiveness could be an issue, however, if his mobility is limited.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Mon, Nov 16
    • Orton (left ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against San Diego, the Denver Post reports. "Not sure how that's going to go," coach Josh McDaniels said Monday. "We're going to see how he progresses during the course of the next few days and see if and when Kyle is ready to go. Whether that's Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (or) not at all. He's definitely not out for the game. We're certainly hopeful we can get him ready to go."
      Recommendation: That's about about as cloudy as it gets, but we do know that backup Chris Simms is in line to take first team snaps as long as Orton is sidelined.
      (Rotowire.com)
    • QB Kyle Orton has a chance to play this week against San Diego, and he will be monitored through the week, coach Josh McDaniels said. Orton left Sunday's game with an injured left ankle and didn't play in the second half.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
(Car - QB) New player notes
  • Fri, Nov 20Recent News
    • Delhomme was 19 of 42 for 227 yards and one TD and one INT on Thursday in a 24-17 loss to Miami.
      Advice: Delhomme had gone three straight games without a touchdown before Thursday. He gets a chance to bounce back against the New York Jets on Nov. 29 - the first of two games at Giants Stadium for him with a trip to face the Giants set for Dec. 27.
      (STATS, Inc.)
  • Mon, Nov 16
    • QB Jake Delhomme hasn't thrown an interception in the last three games after throwing 13 in the first six.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
    • Delhomme completed 15-of-24 passes for 195 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's win over the Falcons.
      Recommendation: It's becoming easy to forget that Delhomme was nearly replaced as the Panthers' starting quarterback prior to their Week 8 win over the Cardinals, but he's cut out the turnovers over the last three games while losing just one fumble and posting a 3:0 TD:INT ratio. Delhomme still shouldn't be deployed as an every-week starter, but he can be a useful one-week plug-in with the right matchups down the stretch.
      (Rotowire.com)
    • Delhomme went turnover-free for the third straight game Sunday in a 28-19 win over Atlanta following 13 interceptions in his first six. He was 15 of 24 for 195 yards and two scores to Steve Smith.
      Advice: Delhomme has been playing better, with Chicago's Jay Cutler taking over the league lead for interceptions. This should be a two-way battle that could be decided on the season's final day.
      (STATS, Inc.)
  • Sun, Nov 15
    • QB Jake Delhomme threw for 195 yards and two touchdown passes to Steve Smith as the Panthers turned to a no-huddle offense on their second possession and finally got their passing game on track Sunday in their 28-19 defeat of the Atlanta Falcons.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
(Car - WR) New player notes
  • Fri, Nov 20Recent News
    • Smith had seven catches for 87 yards and 1 TD Thursday in the Panthers' 24-17 loss to Miami.
      Advice: Smith has 11 catches _ three for touchdowns _ in his last two games, as Jake Delhomme has started to look for him more.
      (STATS, Inc.)
  • Tue, Nov 17
    • Smith (ribs) hasn't been listed on the Panthers' injury report on Monday or Tuesday.
      Recommendation: It's possible that he'll end up being listed as probable after Wednesday's practice, but Smith's rib injury suffered on his second TD catch of Sunday's win over Atlanta appears to be a non-issue. Smith and the Panthers have a very favorable matchup on Thursday against a Dolphins secondary that ranks 27th in the NFL against the pass (239.4 YPG, 11 TD allowed).
      (Rotowire.com)
  • Mon, Nov 16
    • Smith suffered a minor rib injury on his second TD catch of the day against the Falcons on Sunday, the Gaston Gazette reports.
      Recommendation: He did not record another catch after suffering the injury, but Smith finished the game and caught four passes for 34 yards and a pair of scores. Smith said that he's OK and that he expects to play against the Dolphins on Thursday night.
      (Rotowire.com)
    • Smith had four catches for 34 yards and 2 TDs Sunday in the Panthers' 28-19 win over Atlanta.
      Advice: Smith entered with one TD largely because of quarterback Jake Delhomme's struggles. He has three scores in the last three weeks but it's hard to tell what to expect out of one of the most unpredictable offenses in the league.
      (STATS, Inc.)
(Chi - RB) IR New player notes
  • Fri, Nov 20Recent News
    • The Bears placed Wolfe on injured reserve Friday, ending his season. The team listed a kidney injury for Wolfe, who told the Chicago Tribune in a text message that he suffered a lacerated kidney on the opening kickoff of a game against Arizona on Nov. 8.
      Advice: The Bears elevated running back Kahlil Bell from the practice squad to replace Wolfe. Wolfe carried the ball 22 times this season for 120 yards and one touchdown. He added nine special teams tackles and two receptions for 12 yards.
      (STATS, Inc.)
  • Tue, Nov 17
    • RB Garrett Wolfe, who suffered a lacerated kidney on Nov. 8, is expected to miss at least two more games. He's rushed for 120 yards on 22 carries for a 5.5-yard average.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
(Cle - WR) Q New player notes
  • Fri, Nov 20Recent News
    • KR/WR Josh Cribbs is expected to play Sunday, coach Eric Mangini said Friday. Cribbs was carted off the field Monday night, but all tests on his neck and head came back negative. He's officially listed as questionable.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
    • Coach Eric Mangini expects Cribbs to play when the Browns go against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
      Advice: Cribbs, Cleveland's special teams standout and wide receiver, was listed as questionable on Thursday's injury report. Cribbs and that the versatile five-year veteran was in good spirits. He did not know if Cribbs had sustained a concussion.
      (STATS, Inc.)
  • Thu, Nov 19
    • WR Josh Cribbs practiced on a limited basis Thursday. He did not practice Wednesday because of a neck injury.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Wed, Nov 18
    • Cribbs (head) is expected to be questionable at best heading in to Sunday's game against the Lions, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
      Recommendation: He hasn't been a reliable fantasy player so far this season, but he holds value in the return game. Expect him to be a game-time decision for Sunday.
      (Rotowire.com)
    • WR/KR Josh Cribbs was prevented from practicing Wednesday because of a neck injury.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Tue, Nov 17
    • KR Josh Cribbs, one of the Browns best players, was prone on the field after the game Monday night after taking a shot to the throat from Ravens lineman Dwan Edwards. Cribbs was hit after making a lateral on a play the Browns inexplicably ran when they were down 16 with three seconds left. Edwards was running to get into the play, and he collided with Cribbs, who was not looking. Cribbs was strapped to a board and carted off, but teammates said he was moving all his limbs and joking while being treated. "We don't know the extent of the injury, but at the same time we think he will be all right," said TE Robert Royal.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
    • Cribbs was hospitalized after suffering a head injury during the last play of Monday's loss to the Ravens but has since been released, the Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports.
      Recommendation: Cribbs was released in the early morning hours and told his agent he is doing fine, but it remains unclear at this point whether Cribbs suffered a concussion on the hit.
      (Rotowire.com)
  • Mon, Nov 16
    • Cribbs played a more active role in Monday's loss to the Ravens, picking up 34 yards on six carries and gaining another 10 on one reception.
      Recommendation: He was injured on the final play of the game, although there is no word on the extent of the injury yet. We'll keep an eye on his status heading into next week, although he has not proven to have much value past his return ability.
      (Rotowire.com)
(Mia - QB) New player notes
  • Fri, Nov 20Recent News
    • Henne was 17 of 29 for 172 yards and one TD to RB Ricky Williams in a 24-17 victory at Carolina on Thursday.
      Advice: Henne has done a good job taking over as the starter for Chad Pennington, but he doesn't have too much fantasy value.
      (STATS, Inc.)
  • Mon, Nov 16
    • Henne was 17 of 31 for 175 yards and one TD and one INT in Miami's 25-23 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday.
      Advice: Henne's 76.3 quarterback rating doesn't suggest plenty of fantasy value this season.
      (STATS, Inc.)
  • Sun, Nov 15
    • Henne was 17-31 and 175 yards, with a touchdown and an interception on Sunday.
      Recommendation: Average numbers once again for Henne. Some thought this might be the week he would put up some big numbers playing against a Tampa Bay secondary that has had difficulty stopping anyone. His lone interception occurred late in the fourth quarter and looked like it was going to cost Miami the game until Henne was able to lead the Dolphins on a last second game winning field goal drive.
      (Rotowire.com)
(Car - RB) Q New player notes
  • Fri, Nov 20Recent News
    • Stewart had 12 carries for 42 yards and Thursday in the Panthers' 24-17 loss to Miami.
      Advice: Stewart had two touchdowns five days earlier against Atlanta, but it was a different story against the defending AFC East champion Dolphins.
      (STATS, Inc.)
  • Wed, Nov 18
    • Stewart (Achilles) practiced on Wednesday, but is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Dolphins, Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald reports.
      Recommendation: He should be ready to go against Miami despite the questionable tag. With DeAngelo Williams (knee) also listed as questionable for the second straight week, you'll want to check the inactives list prior to kickoff just in case anything unexpected happens.
      (Rotowire.com)
  • Tue, Nov 17
    • Stewart (Achilles) was held out of practice on Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald reports.
      Recommendation: Not much surprise here, as the Panthers will likely try to keep him fresh during the short week of preparation for Thursday's game against the Dolphins.
      (Rotowire.com)
  • Mon, Nov 16
    • RB Jonathan Stewart ran extremely well, carrying 11 times for 82 yards in Sunday's win. Forty-five of those yards came on a touchdown burst with 1:38 left in the game to seal the win and prompting Falcons coach Mike Smith to slam his headset to the ground in disgust.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
    • Stewart (Achilles) did not practice on Monday, the Panthers' official site reports.
      Recommendation: With the quick turnaround because of a Thursday game against the Dolphins in Week 11, it wouldn't be all that surprising to see Stewart limited to just one practice this week. He appeared to be healthy on Sunday with a pair of TD runs in a win over Atlanta, so feel free to use him as you normally would in Week 11 barring a setback.
      (Rotowire.com)
    • Stewart had 11 carries for 82 yards and two touchdowns Sunday in the Panthers' 28-19 win over Atlanta.
      Advice: Stewart has four TDs in his last three games for the Panthers.
      (STATS, Inc.)
  • Sun, Nov 15
    • Stewart (Achilles) scored a pair of touchdowns in Sunday's 28-19 win over Atlanta. Stewart finished with 82 yards on 11 carries.
      Recommendation: Stewart scored on a short run in the first half and added a 45-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. DeAngelo Williams (knee), who was a game-time decision, was able to play and received 19 carries, but did not score. Stewart is obviously a talented runner, although he's never going to put up monster numbers with Williams around.
      (Rotowire.com)
(Phi - RB) O New player notes
  • Fri, Nov 20Recent News
    • RB Brian Westbrook is back with the team and recovering from two concussions, and will not play at least this week and next. "Right now nothing for this week, we're backing off this week just letting him rest," said coach Andy Reid. "This is on the doctor's orders there: back off, let him rest, that's the plan the doctor had for him. Next week he can start going to meetings and some things. We'll see how he feels as he goes."
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Thu, Nov 19
    • RB Brian Westbrook was back at the NovaCare complex Thursday after visiting concussion specialists in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. Westbrook, who has been ruled out of Sunday's game, suffered his second concussion in less than a month in last week's loss to the Chargers. The doctors have told him he will make a complete recovery, but it's not clear whether he'll play again this season.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Wed, Nov 18
    • RB Brian Westbrook was in Pittsburgh on Wednesday talking to specialists after suffering his second concussion in less than a month. He already has been ruled out of Sunday's game against Chicago.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
    • Coach Andy Reid said that Westbrook (concussion) will not play in Sunday night's game against Chicago, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
      Recommendation: That's just confirmation of what was widely assumed in the wake of Westbrook's second concussion this season. Beyond Week 11, Westbrook's status remains very much in the air, though perhaps his scheduled visits with two concussion specialists in Pittsburgh will bring some clarity to the situation.
      (Rotowire.com)
  • Tue, Nov 17
    • Westbrook will visit two concussion specialists in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. Westbrook sustained his second concussion in three weeks during Philadelphia's 31-23 loss at San Diego on Sunday. The 30-year-old former All-Pro suffered his first career concussion on Oct. 26 against Washington.
      Advice: Westbrook first will consult with neuropsychologist Mark R. Lovell, head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder says in a statement. After that visit, Westbrook and Lovell will meet with neurosurgeon Joseph Maroon. will return, if at all. "Football right now for Brian Westbrook is not the important thing," Reid said Monday.
      (STATS, Inc.)
    • Westbrook (concussion) will visit a specialist in Pittsburgh to determine when (or if) he'll be able to resume his football career, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
      Recommendation: The Eagles haven't announced any plans regarding his status for the coming weeks, but he's very likely to miss a couple of games while the evaluation process takes place and he recuperates from his second concussion of the season.
      (Rotowire.com)
  • Mon, Nov 16
    • When discussing the status of Westbrook, who suffered his second concussion of the season Sunday, coach Andy Reid said Monday, "it's too early to tell right now," the Eagles' official site reports.
      Recommendation: Westbrook underwent additional tests when the Eagles returned to Philadelphia early Monday morning. The results have not yet been disclosed, but it's pretty clear the Eagles will be very careful here. "Football right now is not the important thing for Brian," Reid said. With Westbrook's status iffy for the rest of the season, LeSean McCoy and fullback Leonard Weaver are in line for an expanded workload.
      (Rotowire.com)
    • RB Brian Westbrook, who suffered his second concussion in less than a month, won't play this week against Chicago and likely will miss much if not all of the rest of the season.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
(Mia - WR) New player notes
  • Fri, Nov 20Recent News
    • Bess had six catches for 63 yards in a 24-17 victory at Carolina on Thursday.
      Advice: Bess could be more of a factor in Miami's passing game after this effort. The Dolphins play the Bills next in Buffalo.
      (STATS, Inc.)
  • Sun, Nov 15
    • Bess had four receptions for 72 yards on Sunday versus Tampa Bay.
      Recommendation: Another solid game for Bess who is becoming the most reliable wideout for Miami. The only problem is the lack of big plays that the Dolphins passing game is so desparate for.
      (Rotowire.com)
(Car - RB) Q New player notes
  • Fri, Nov 20Recent News
    • Williams had 13 carries for 122 yards Thursday in a 24-17 loss to Miami.
      Advice: Williams has topped 100 yards four times in the last six weeks. Fantasy owners must be loving his production, particular his per-carry average.
      (STATS, Inc.)
  • Thu, Nov 19
    • Williams (knee) is expected to play Thursday against Miami, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
      Recommendation: We expected this outcome even after Williams missed Wednesday's practice, so this shouldn't come as a surprise if you've been following Williams' player notes. Check back about an hour before kickoff for final confirmation, but both Williams and backfield mate Jonathan Stewart are expected to play against the Dolphins.
      (Rotowire.com)
  • Wed, Nov 18
    • Williams (knee) was held out of Wednesday's practice and is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Dolphins, Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald reports.
      Recommendation: A couple of things to consider. First, the Panthers have been very liberal with the questionable tag this season. Second, Williams wasn't mentioned as a non-participant in practice earlier in the week. Third, Williams played in Week 10 after carrying a questionable tag and missing practice on Friday. We think he'll be able to play on Thursday night, but you'll want to check back about an hour before kickoff just to be certain.
      (Rotowire.com)
  • Tue, Nov 17
    • Williams (knee) hasn't appeared on the Panthers' injury report for Week 11.
      Recommendation: The final report of the week will come out on Wednesday, but it's unlikely that Williams' name will be on it as anything other than probable as the knee issues that bothered him last week haven't resurfaced over the last couple of weeks.
      (Rotowire.com)
  • Mon, Nov 16
    • Williams played through a sore left knee Sunday in a 28-19 win over Atlanta and had 19 carries for 92 yards.
      Advice: Williams ranks fifth in the league with 860 yards rushing and is a great fantasy play every week with Carolina continuing to start Jake Delhomme.
      (STATS, Inc.)
    • RB DeAngelo Williams started Sunday despite missing most of practice last week with a knee issue and ran for 92 yards on 19 carries, a solid 4.8-yard average. It appears his "tweaked knee" is just fine.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Sun, Nov 15
    • Williams (knee) gained 92 yards on 19 carries and caught one pass for 30 yards in Sunday's 28-19 win over Atlanta.
      Recommendation: The good news is that Williams was able to play after missing practice on Friday. The bad news is that Jonathan Stewart scored a pair of touchdowns, including a one-yard run in the first quarter.
      (Rotowire.com)
(Cle - QB) New player notes
  • Fri, Nov 20Recent News
    • Quinn has been fined $10,000 by the NFL for his chop block on Baltimore's Terrell Suggs, who is out for Sunday's game against the Colts.
      Advice: After throwing an interception in Monday night's 16-0 loss to the Ravens, Quinn dived at Suggs' knees while trying to bring down cornerback Chris Carr, who had picked him off. Suggs had to leave the game and could miss more time. but would not disclose the size of his fine, saying only that it was "a good amount."
      (STATS, Inc.)
  • Wed, Nov 18
    • QB Brady Quinn will start Sunday against the Lions despite posting a 23.5 passer rating against the Ravens in his first start since he regained the job from Derek Anderson. The Browns were in Ravens territory only once and never penetrated the Baltimore 45.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
    • Coach Eric Mangini said that Quinn will start Sunday in Detroit, despite the Browns' 16-0 loss to the Ravens Monday, in which Quinn had a 23.5 passer rating, the Cleavland Plain Dealer reports.
      Recommendation: The "on any given Sunday" plus a "great matchup" equation is still not enough to risk rolling with anyone in the Browns' passing game at this point.
      (Rotowire.com)
  • Tue, Nov 17
    • Quinn fell to 1-6 all-time as an NFL starter Monday in a 16-0 loss to the Ravens. He was 13 of 31 for 99 yards with two INTs, including one returned 48 yards by Dawan Landry for a Baltimore touchdown.
      Advice: Making matters worse, Quinn made a questionable chop block on Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs following an interception and legendary Ravens LB Lewis accused Quinn of a dirty play. Quinn defended the controversial chop block, but his skills as a quarterback are indefensible right now. Fantasy owners should try to avoid using Quinn.
      (STATS, Inc.)
    • QB Brady Quinn was given little more than a junior high school offense to run Monday night against Baltimore. Most plays consisted of quick rollouts and four-to-five yard passes. It's the main reason he threw for 99 yards on 31 passes. Quinn drew the ire of the Ravens for inexplicably going low and hitting Terrell Suggs in the knees while the Ravens were returning an interception. Quinn said he thought he was making a tackle, and apologized profusely after the game. But Suggs limped off with a sprained knee and could miss another month. The Ravens were quite angry about the play, which was a blatant cheap shot. To his credit, Quinn apologized. He does not seem like a player who would ever try to hurt another, but he probably will hear from the league about this hit. "I couldn't be more sorry," he said.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Mon, Nov 16
    • Quinn completed just 13-of-31 passes in Monday's loss to the Ravens.
      Recommendation: Nothing has changed. The Browns offense is still awful. Keep Quinn on the bench, as this offense has no direction or identity whatsoever.
      (Rotowire.com)
(Den - QB) New player notes
  • Fri, Nov 20Recent News
    • QB Chris Simms is getting closer to starting Sunday with Kyle Orton being listed as questionable after missing his third consecutive day of practice Friday. "If Kyle is completely able to do what we're going to ask him to do in the game plan, and can do it at a level that allows us to be successful, then we could give him an opportunity to play," coach Josh McDaniels said. "If he's not capable of playing at that level, or doing some of the things that we need him to be able to do, then you go with the guy who practiced."
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Wed, Nov 18
    • QB Chris Simms got some valuable repetitions with the first-team offense Wednesday, something he didn't get before he had to play the second half at Washington in relief of Kyle Orton (ankle). However, the Broncos won't give Simms extra repetitions if Orton is ready to practice. Broncos coach Josh McDaniels believes in giving his starting quarterback all the practice work during the week, and won't change that because Orton is questionable.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
    • Simms ran with the first team offense in place of Kyle Orton during the Broncos' morning practice session on Wednesday, the Denver Post reports.
      Recommendation: Orton's ankle injury will likely keep him out of practice this week, but the team is hopeful he can play on Sunday against San Diego. Simms will get the start if Orton can't go, although he is hardly a viable fantasy start.
      (Rotowire.com)
  • Tue, Nov 17
    • QB Chris Simms did not play well against Washington, throwing for 13 yards in the second half. But the coaches feel with a full week of preparation -- which he will get if Kyle Orton can't play -- will help tremendously. Simms did play well early in the preseason.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Sun, Nov 15
    • Simms took over for an injured Kyle Orton in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Redskins.
      Recommendation: Simms hadn't thrown a pass since 2008 before this game. Orton's return is doubtful.
      (Rotowire.com)
(NYG - RB) P New player notes
  • Fri, Nov 20Recent News
    • RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot/ankle) hasn't had any setbacks this week, according to coach Tom Coughlin. "He doesn't get overworked, but he does have his timing plays and that type of thing," said Coughlin.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Thu, Nov 19
    • RB Ahmad Bradshaw, who normally spends the Thursday practice in a walking boot in the team's rehab area, took some limited reps in practice.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
    • Bradshaw (ankle/foot) scrapped his protective boot and practiced Thursday, the Daily News reports.
      Recommendation: That's a good sign, as he has typically been sitting out Thursdays in order to maintain his foot/ankle issue. Bradshaw should be fine for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
      (Rotowire.com)
  • Wed, Nov 18
    • Bradshaw (ankle/foot) did not practice Wednesday, the Giants' official site reports.
      Recommendation: Bradshaw typically rests on Wednesday, so there's no cause for concern here. He should be fine for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
      (Rotowire.com)
    • RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot/ankle) remains the only player on a managed practice schedule. Bradshaw did not practice Wednesday and won't practice Thursday, but he should be able to do some limited work on Friday, as he has done in the past.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Tue, Nov 17
    • RB Ahmad Bradshaw has seen his per-carry average drop significantly since his foot injury was disclosed. Through the first six games, Bradshaw averaged 6.1 yards per carry. However, over the last three games, Bradshaw has averaged 2.6 yards per carry while receiving roughly the same number of snaps as he did earlier in the season.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Mon, Nov 16
    • RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot/ankle) was the only Giant to not participate in the team's brief workout on Monday. Bradshaw remains on a managed schedule in which he doesn't practice until the Friday before a game.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
(Atl - WR) Q Player notes
  • Thu, Nov 19
    • WR Roddy White leads the team in receiving with 667 yards on 47 receptions. He is on pace for his third consecutive 1,000-yard season but is playing through a right knee injury.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Wed, Nov 18
    • WR Roddy White (right knee) did not practice Wednesday but will play Sunday.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
    • White (knee) did not practice Wednesday, the Falcons' official site reports.
      Recommendation: White has either been held out or limited the past two Wednesdays, but managed to play both times. Look for a similar situation to unfold this week.
      (Rotowire.com)
  • Tue, Nov 17
    • WR Roddy White has 47 receptions for 667 yards and has six touchdowns. He's on pace for his third straight 1,000-yard season.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Mon, Nov 16
    • White had seven catches for 98 yards Sunday in a 28-19 loss at Carolina.
      Advice: White failed to find the end zone for the second straight week due to Matt Ryan's struggles.
      (STATS, Inc.)
    • WR Roddy White, who is playing with a right knee injury, caught seven passes for 98 yards, including a 34-yard catch.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Sun, Nov 15
    • White (knee) caught a game-high seven passes for 98 yards in Sunday's 28-19 loss at Carolina.
      Recommendation: White was coming off his worst statistical game of the season, so this was certainly a nice bounce-back performance, especially against a team that has been strong versus the pass all season. Michael Turner left the game with an ankle injury, and while Jason Snelling was productive in his absence, Atlanta may have to lean on Matt Ryan, White and the passing game a bit more if Turner is forced to miss time.
      (Rotowire.com)
(Ind - TE) P Player notes
  • Thu, Nov 19
    • LS Justin Snow (elbow) practiced Thursday and should be able to play Sunday against the Ravens. He had held out of Wednesday's workout.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Wed, Nov 18
    • LS Justin Snow (elbow) was held out of Wednesday's workout. Snow is expected to be available for the Baltimore game on Sunday.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
(Pit - TE) Player notes
  • Thu, Nov 19
    • TE Heath Miller will be used more as a receiver on passing plays vs. the Chiefs this Sunday. Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said Miller was kept in to block more often vs. the Bengals and that is why he had only 26 yards receiving, on four catches.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Wed, Nov 18
    • TE Heath Miller is off to his best season with 47 receptions, but his average is at an all-time low of 8.4 yards. He has only 82 yards on 13 catches in the past three games.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Tue, Nov 17
    • TE Heath Miller needs tow more catches to top his career high. He has 47, one fewer than last season.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Sun, Nov 15
    • Miller caught four passes for 26 yards against the Bengals.
      Recommendation: The Pittsburgh offense just seemed out of sync Sunday as the Bengals kept pressuring the line of scrimmage and pocket to get Ben Roethlisberger off his game. The plan worked as the Steelers were held without a touchdown for the first time this season.
      (Rotowire.com)