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Week 4 Injury Report

2010-10-02T06:40:00.001-07:00

Arizona Cardinals

NAME STATUS DATE

Paris Lenon Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Lenon (sore tailbone) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, AZCardinals.com reports.

Paris Lenon Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Lenon (sore tailbone) did not practice Thursday, the

Steve Breaston Out Sep 30

Comment: Cards head coach Ken Whisenhunt would not rule Breaston (knee) out from returning in Week 5, the Arizona Republic reports.

Steve Breaston Out Sep 28

Comment: According to ESPN's Chris Mortensen, Breaston (knee) will be out until Week 7.

Steve Breaston Questionable Sep 28

Comment: Xtra Sports 910 AM in Phoenix reports that Breaston had knee surgery Tuesday to repair a torn meniscus and is expected to miss the next couple of games.

Atlanta Falcons

NAME STATUS DATE

Erik Coleman Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Coleman (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, AtlantaFalcons.com reports.

Michael Jenkins Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Jenkins (shoulder) was again a limited participant in practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, AtlantaFalcons.com reports.

Michael Jenkins Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Jenkins (shoulder) was limited at practice Thursday, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.

Erik Coleman Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Coleman (knee) was limited in practice on Thursday, Falcons beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter reports.

Erik Coleman Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Coleman (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Michael Jenkins Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Jenkins (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's practice, the Falcons' official website reports.

Baltimore Ravens

NAME STATUS DATE

Cory Redding Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Redding (concussion) is a game-time decision for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh, the Baltimore Sun reports.

Ray Rice Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Though coach John Harbaugh still calls Rice (bruised knee) a "game-day decision," he added that he's "feeling pretty good that (the running back) is going to go" Sunday against the Steelers, the Baltimore Sun reports.

Ray Rice Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Rice (knee) returned to practice Thursday after not participating Wednesday, the Baltimore Sun reports.

Ray Rice Probable Sep 30

Comment: Rice (knee), who expects to practice Thursday or Friday, believes he'll be able to suit up this weekend, the Baltimore Sun reports. "I feel great," Rice said Thursday. "I'm sure I'll be ready to play."

Ray Rice Probable Sep 30

Comment: Rice (right knee contusion) says he's going to practice Thursday and/or Friday, according to Ravens beat writer Aaron Wilson.

Cory Redding Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Redding (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of the Baltimore Sun reports.

Ray Rice Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Rice (right knee contusion) did not practice Wednesday, the Baltimore Sun reports.

Ray Rice Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Rice (knee) isn't expected to practice Wednesday, the Baltimore Sun reports.

Ray Rice Questionable Sep 28

Comment: Rice said Tuesday that is his bruised knee is "feeling a lot better," the Carroll County Times reports.

Buffalo Bills

NAME STATUS DATE

Paul Posluszny Probable Oct 1

Comment: Posluszny (sprained knee, probable) is expected to start Sunday's game against the Jets, the Bills' official site reports.

Terrence McGee Out Oct 1

Comment: McGee (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Jets, the Bills' official site reports.

Kawika Mitchell Ir Oct 1

Comment: The Bills have worked out an injury settlement with Mitchell (foot) and have released him, according to NFL.com's Jason La Canfora.

Kawika Mitchell Ir Oct 1

Comment: League sources tell ESPN.com that Mitchell (foot) has asked Buffalo to release him.

Terrence McGee Questionable Sep 30

Comment: McGee (knee) was unable to practice Thursday, BuffaloBills.com reports.

Terrence McGee Questionable Sep 30

Comment: McGee (knee) was unable to practice Thursday, the Bills' official site reports. "We're still holding out hope," said coach Chan Gailey of McGee's Week 4 status. "He's got a little residual (soreness) from all the offseason stuff. It just bothers him. We had him out here (Wednesday), but he didn't make it (Thursday). We'll see if he can make it out (to practice Friday) and we'll see where we are then."

Andra Davis Out Sep 30

Comment: Davis (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, BuffaloBills.com reports.

Marcus Stroud Out Sep 30

Comment: Stroud (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, BuffaloBills.com reports.

Andra Davis Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Davis (shoulder) missed practice for a second straight day Thursday, BuffaloBills.com reports.

Marcus Stroud Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Stroud (ankle) missed practice for a second straight day Thursday, BuffaloBills.com reports.

Jonathan Stupar Probable Sep 30

Comment: Stupar (foot) is back at practice for the Bills on Thursday, BuffaloBills.com reports.

Jonathan Stupar Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Stupar missed practice Wednesday due to a foot injury, BuffaloBills.com reports.

Andra Davis Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Davis missed practice Wednesday due to a shoulder injury, BuffaloBills.com reports.

Paul Posluszny Probable Sep 29

Comment: Posluszny practiced Wednesday and said his injured knee felt great afterward, BuffaloBills.com reports.

Marcus Stroud Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Stroud missed Wednesday's practice with an undisclosed injury suffered during Sunday's loss to the Patriots, BuffaloBills.com reports.

Carolina Panthers

NAME STATUS DATE

Tyler Brayton Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Brayton (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, Panthers.com reports.

Tyler Brayton Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Brayton (ankle) did not practice on Thursday, Panthers beat writer Darin Gantt reports.

Chicago Bears

NAME STATUS DATE

Israel Idonije Probable Oct 1

Comment: Idonije (foot) is probable for Sunday night's game against the Giants, the team's official site reports.

Chris Harris Probable Oct 1

Comment: Harris (neck) is probable for Sunday's game against the Giants, the team's official site reports.

Roberto Garza Probable Oct 1

Comment: Garza (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday night's game against the Giants, the team's official site reports.

Israel Idonije Probable Sep 30

Comment: Idonije (foot) was limited Thursday during practice, the team's official site reports.

Chris Harris Probable Sep 30

Comment: Harris (neck) was limited Thursday at practice, the team's official site reports.

Roberto Garza Probable Sep 30

Comment: Garza (knee) did not participate in Thursday's practice, the team's official site reports.

Israel Idonije Probable Sep 29

Comment: Idonije (foot) was limited Wednesday during practice, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com reports.

Chris Harris Probable Sep 29

Comment: Harris was limited during Wednesday's abbreviated practice with a neck injury, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com reports.

Roberto Garza Probable Sep 29

Comment: Garza was limited during Wedneday's abbreviated practice with a knee injury, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com reports.

Lance Briggs Probable Sep 28

Comment: Briggs had nine total tackles (all solo) and an interception in Monday's win over the Packers.

Cincinnati Bengals

NAME STATUS DATE

Keith Rivers Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Rivers (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, the team's official site reports.

Adam Jones Probable Oct 1

Comment: Jones (shoulder) is listed as probable for Sunday's game, the team's official site reports.

Antwan Odom Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Odom (wrist) went full go at practice for the first time this week Friday, but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, the Bengals' official site reports.

Cedric Benson Probable Oct 1

Comment: Benson (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Browns, Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Inquirer reports.

Cedric Benson Probable Sep 30

Comment: Benson (knee) practiced fully Thursday, the Bengals' official site reports.

Adam Jones Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Jones (shoulder) returned to practice Wednesday, the Bengals' official site reports.

Cedric Benson Probable Sep 29

Comment: Benson did not practice with the Bengals on Wednesday, likely because of a sore knee, according to Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Cleveland Browns

NAME STATUS DATE

Shaun Rogers Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Rogers (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, the team's official site reports.

Josh Cribbs Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Cribbs (ankle) wasn't on the Browns' injury report Friday after being limited at practice Thursday.

Jerome Harrison Probable Oct 1

Comment: Harrison (thigh is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Jake Delhomme Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Delhomme moved better on his sprained ankle during practice Friday, but he remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Jake Delhomme Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Coach Eric Mangini said that he'll see how Delhomme (ankle) is doing Saturday morning before making a decision on whether or not the quarterback will play Sunday against the Bengals, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Josh Cribbs Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Cribbs (ankle) was limited at practice again Thursday, the Browns' official site reports.

Jerome Harrison Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Harrison (thigh) was limited at practice again Thursday, the Browns' official site reports.

Jake Delhomme Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Delhomme (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday and "still limping," according to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Jake Delhomme Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Delhomme will practice Thursday for the first time since suffering a high ankle sprain in the Browns' season opener, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Josh Cribbs Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Cribbs (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday, the Browns' official site reports

Jerome Harrison Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Harrison (thigh) was limited at practice Wednesday, the Browns' official site reports.

Jake Delhomme Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Delhomme (ankle) will sit out practice Wednesday, but could be back Thursday or Friday, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Josh Cribbs Questionable Sep 28

Comment: Cribbs said he should be "good to go" for this week's game against Cincinnati and downplayed his injury during an appearance on RotoWire Fantasy Sports Today on Sirius XM Radio as just some fluid in his ankle.

Dallas Cowboys

NAME STATUS DATE

Jason Witten Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Witten (sprained ligament in his right knee) did not practice Wednesday, the Dallas Morning News reports.

Kyle Kosier Questionable Sep 28

Comment: An MRI on Kosier's sprained right knee taken Monday came back negative for any significant ligament damage, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Jason Witten Questionable Sep 28

Comment: Witten (knee) said that he will be ready to play in Week 5 after an MRI on Monday came back negative, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Denver Broncos

NAME STATUS DATE

Andre' Goodman Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Goodman (thigh) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans, the Broncos' official site reports.

Brian Dawkins Probable Oct 1

Comment: Dawkins (ankle) practiced fully again Friday and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Titans, the Broncos' official site reports.

Brian Dawkins Probable Sep 30

Comment: Dawkins (ankle) practiced fully Thursday, Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post reports.

Brian Dawkins Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Dawkins missed Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury, Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post reports.

Brandon Lloyd Probable Sep 29

Comment: Lloyd's absence from practice Wednesday was not injury-related, Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post reports.

Detroit Lions

NAME STATUS DATE

Matthew Stafford Out Oct 1

Comment: Stafford will not play this week, but NFL Network's Jason La Canfora said that a return for the quarterback in Week 5 is "possible."

Kyle Vanden Bosch Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Vanden Bosch (back) didn't practice Friday, but is still expected to play Sunday against the Packers, MLive.com reports.

Nate Burleson Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Burleson (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Mlive.com reports.

Nate Burleson Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Burleson (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, the Detroit News reports.

Green Bay Packers

NAME STATUS DATE

Charles Woodson Probable Oct 1

Comment: Woodson (toe) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Lions, Packers.com reports.

Nick Collins Probable Oct 1

Comment: Collins (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Lions, Packers.com reports.

Nick Collins Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Collins (knee) did not practice Thursday, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports.

Charles Woodson Probable Sep 29

Comment: Woodson (toe) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, according to the Packers' official website.

Houston Texans

NAME STATUS DATE

Owen Daniels Questionable Oct 2

Comment: Daniels said his hamstring injury has improved over how it felt earlier in the week, the Houston Chronicle reports. "It grabbed me a couple of times in the game and the same thing happened Wednesday," he said. "I see no doubt that I'll play. It's gotten a lot better."

Owen Daniels Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Daniels (hamstring) did not participate in Friday's practice, the Texans' official site reports.

Owen Daniels Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Daniels, who is dealing with a tight hamstring, is a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Raiders, the Texans' official site reports.

Andre Johnson Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Johnson (ankle, questionable) remains a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Raiders, the Texans' official site reports.

Kevin Bentley Out Oct 1

Comment: Bentley's knee surgery went well and the team is looking for him to be back in "a few weeks," the Houston Chronicle reports.

Owen Daniels Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Daniels (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Nick Scurfield of the Texans' official site reports.

Andre Johnson Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Johnson (ankle) did not practice Thursday, but he did "run a little bit," Nick Scurfield of the Texans' official site reports.

Eugene Wilson Out Sep 30

Comment: Eugene Wilson (hamstring) will not play on Sunday, ESPN.com reports.

Eugene Wilson Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Wilson (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, the Texans' official site reports.

Andre Johnson Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Johnson (ankle) said he expects to do some running Thursday and is preparing as if he's going to play Sunday against the Raiders, Nick Scurfield of the Texans' official site reports.

Kevin Bentley Out Sep 29

Comment: Bentley underwent knee surgery Wednesday morning, Texans Reporter Nick Scurfield reports.

Andre Johnson Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Johnson (ankle) did not practice Wednesday and when discussing the wideout's Week 4 status, coach Gary Kubiak "I'm sure it'll be a game-time decision," Nick Scurfield of the Texans' official site reports.

Indianapolis Colts

NAME STATUS DATE

Clint Session Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Session (hamstring) is listed as questionable against Jacksonville but was a full participant in Friday's practice. He says he'll be able to play this weekend, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Gary Brackett Probable Oct 1

Comment: Brackett (back) was a full participant in practice on Friday and is listed as probable this week against Jacksonville.

Joseph Addai Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Addai (knee) did not practice Friday and is questionable this week against Jacksonville, ESPN reports.

Pierre Garcon Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Garcon (hamstring) missed practice Friday, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Pierre Garcon Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Garcon (hamstring) missed practice again Thursday, the Colts' official site reports.

Clint Session Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Session (hamstring) was listed as a full practice participant Thursday, the Colts' official site reports.

Joseph Addai Probable Sep 30

Comment: Addai (knee) practice fully again Thursday, the Colts' official site reports.

Gary Brackett Probable Sep 29

Comment: Brackett (back) was a full participant in practice on Friday.

Joseph Addai Probable Sep 29

Comment: Addai (knee) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday.

Pierre Garcon Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Garcon (hamstring) did not practice on Wednesday, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Pierre Garcon Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Garcon (hamstring) participated in Monday's light workout, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Anthony Gonzalez Out Sep 28

Comment: Gonzalez (high ankle sprain) has been ruled out for this week's game at Jacksonville, the Associated Press reports.

Jacksonville Jaguars

NAME STATUS DATE

Rashean Mathis Probable Oct 1

Comment: Mathis (thigh) is probable for Sunday's game against the Colts, the Associated Press reports.

Justin Durant Out Oct 1

Comment: Durant (sprained left ankle) will miss his second consecutive game Sunday against Indianapolis, Associated Press reports.

Rashean Mathis Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Mathis was limited in practice on Thursday with a thigh injury, according to the Florida Times-Union.

Justin Durant Questionable Sep 28

Comment: Durant (ankle) hopes to practice this week in anticipation of Sunday's game against Indianapolis, according to the Florida Times-Union.

Kansas City Chiefs

NAME STATUS DATE

Tyson Jackson Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Jackson (knee) could return to full practice participation next week, CBS Sports reports.

Miami Dolphins

NAME STATUS DATE

Channing Crowder Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Crowder (groin) was sent to see a specialist this week, the Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

Channing Crowder Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Crowder (groin) did not practice Friday.

Ikaika Alama-Francis Probable Sep 30

Comment: Alama-Francis (illness) did not practice on Thursday, according to the Miami Herald's Armando Salguero.

Channing Crowder Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Crowder (groin) was limited in practice Thursday, according to the Dolphins web site.

Ronnie Brown Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Offensive coordinator Dan Henning said that Brown has been "nicked," revealing Thursday that the running back dealt with a hamstring issue in Sunday's game against the Jets, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Ikaika Alama-Francis Probable Sep 29

Comment: Alama-Francis (illness) practiced for the first time in three weeks Wednesday, according to the Dolphins web site.

Channing Crowder Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Crowder, who has not participated fully in practice since mid-August because of a groin injury, is going to be tested in practice this week to see if he can make his season debut against New England, the Palm Beach Post reports.

New England Patriots

NAME STATUS DATE

Fred Taylor Questionable Oct 1

Comment: When asked whether Taylor's toe injury is serious, coach Bill Belichick said, "we'll see. Take it day by day. He's doing better, but we'll see how quickly it turns around," the Boston Herald reports.

Fred Taylor Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Taylor (toe) was not present at Friday's practice, Ian R. Rapoport of the Boston Herald reports.

Fred Taylor Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Taylor (toe) was missing from practice again Thursday, Ian R. Rapoport of the Boston Herald reports.

Fred Taylor Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Taylor, who left Sunday's win over Buffalo in the third quarter with a toe problem, was not at practice Wedenesday, the Boston Herald reports.

New Orleans Saints

NAME STATUS DATE

Usama Young Probable Oct 1

Comment: Young (quad) participated fully in Friday's practice and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Carolina, The Advocate reports.

Roman Harper Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Harper returned to practice on a limited basis Friday, The Advocate reports. He is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Pierre Thomas Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Thomas (ankle) returned to practice on a limited basis Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Carolina, The Advocate of Baton Rouge reports.

Reggie Bush Out Sep 30

Comment: Bush (leg) said Thursday that he's optimistic his return will be closer to four weeks than six weeks, Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Roman Harper Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Harper (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Pierre Thomas Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Thomas (ankle) will be a game-day decision for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Drew Brees Probable Sep 29

Comment: Brees said he had an MRI on his left knee and it checked out fine, Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Roman Harper Probable Sep 29

Comment: Harper (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, reports the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

Pierre Thomas Probable Sep 29

Comment: Thomas (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday, reports the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

New York Giants

NAME STATUS DATE

Osi Umenyiora Questionable Oct 2

Comment: Umenyiora was held out of practice Friday with a knee injury and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. Coach Tom Coughlin believes it's the same knee that has previously bothered Umenyiora, which is his right knee. His left knee required surgery in 2008.

Mathias Kiwanuka Out Oct 1

Comment: Kiwanuka will not play Sunday against the Bears due to a bulging disc in his neck, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Mario Manningham Probable Oct 1

Comment: Manningham (head) is listed as probable for Sunday night's game against the Bears, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Chase Blackburn Probable Oct 1

Comment: Blackburn (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday night's game against the Bears, NFL.com reports.

Keith Bulluck Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Bulluck is dealing with a turf toe injury.

Mario Manningham Probable Sep 30

Comment: Manningham, who was cleared to practice Thursday, apparently did not suffer a concussion following a hit Sunday after all, the Daily News reports.

Chase Blackburn Probable Sep 30

Comment: Blackburn (knee) has practiced fully this week and expects to play Sunday night against the Bears, the New York Post reports.

Mario Manningham Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Manningham (concussion) returned to practice Thursday, Ralph Vacchiano of the Daily News reports.

Mario Manningham Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Manningham has been added to the Giants' injury report after suffering a concussion in Week 3, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Michael Johnson Ir Sep 29

Comment: Johnson (back) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

New York Jets

NAME STATUS DATE

Calvin Pace Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Pace (foot) will likely be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Bills, the Daily News reports.

Darrelle Revis Out Oct 1

Comment: Revis (hamstring) participated in individual drills, but didn't take part in any team activities during Friday's practice, the Daily News reports.

Calvin Pace Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Pace (foot) told Manish Mehta of the Daily News that "there's a 70 percent chance he'll play (this week) if needed."

Darrelle Revis Out Sep 30

Comment: Revis (hamstring) will miss his second game in a row Sunday against the Bills, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. "I'm not playing," Revis said Thursday. "If I was 100 percent now, I'd be playing against Buffalo. But I'm not...If I'm ready to go next week, I'll be playing against the (Minnesota) Vikings. If not, I won't be playing."

Calvin Pace Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Pace (foot) did not practice Wednesday, Manish Mehta of the Daily News reports.

Calvin Pace Questionable Sep 28

Comment: Pace (foot) could return to practice Wednesday and play in Sunday's game against the Bills, the New York Post reports.

Oakland Raiders

NAME STATUS DATE

Michael Bush Probable Oct 1

Comment: Bush (thumb) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Texans, the Oakland Tribune reports.

Richard Seymour Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Seymour (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans, the Oakland Tribune reports.

Richard Seymour Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Seymour was not present at Raiders practice Wednesday, Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune reports.

Philadelphia Eagles

NAME STATUS DATE

Brent Celek Probable Oct 1

Comment: Celek (wrist) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Redskins, PhiladelphiaEagles.com reports.

Mike Bell Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Bell missed practice Thursday with an unspecified illness, Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Brent Celek Probable Sep 29

Comment: Celek (wrist) practiced in full on Wednesday, reports the Eagles' official website.

Brent Celek Probable Sep 29

Comment: Celek suffered a wrist injury during Philadelphia's Week 3 win, but Andy Reid believes he should be fine for Week 4, the Eagles Team Website reports.

Pittsburgh Steelers

NAME STATUS DATE

Trai Essex Out Oct 1

Comment: Essex (ankle) will not play in Week 4, the Steelers' web site reports.

Chris Hoke Out Oct 1

Comment: Hoke (knee) will not play in Week 4, the Steelers' web site reports.

Dennis Dixon Out Sep 30

Comment: Dixon (knee) is hoping to return after the Steelers' bye week, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Dennis Dixon Out Sep 29

Comment: Coach Mike Tomlin said he does not yet know if he will place Dixon (knee) on injured reserve, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Trai Essex Questionable Sep 28

Comment: Essex (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

San Diego Chargers

NAME STATUS DATE

Shawne Merriman Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Merriman (calf) didn't practice again Thursday, Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times reports.

Stephen Cooper Probable Sep 29

Comment: Cooper (knee) was listed as a full practice participant Wednesday.

Shawne Merriman Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Merriman (calf) did not practice Wednesday, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Shawne Merriman Questionable Sep 28

Comment: Merriman (calf) is optimistic that he might be able to return to action in Week 4 against the Cardinals, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

San Francisco 49ers

NAME STATUS DATE

Michael Lewis Probable Oct 1

Comment: Lewis is expected to be inactive for Sunday's game against Altanta, CSN's Matt Maiocco reports.

Michael Lewis Probable Oct 1

Comment: Lewis (ankle) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, 49ers.com reports.

Takeo Spikes Probable Oct 1

Comment: Spikes (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, 49ers.com reports.

Takeo Spikes Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Spikes (knee) practiced Thursday, but was limited, reports the 49ers' official site.

Ted Ginn Jr. Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Ginn (knee) hasn't practiced as of Thursday, reports the 49ers' official site.

Takeo Spikes Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Spikes (knee) did not practice on Wednesday, according to the NFL's official website.

Seattle Seahawks

NAME STATUS DATE

Aaron Curry Probable Oct 1

Comment: Curry (hamstring) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Rams, NFL.com reports.

Leroy Hill Ir Oct 1

Comment: The Seahawks placed Hill (Achilles) on injured reserve Friday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Mike Williams Probable Oct 1

Comment: Williams (shoulder) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Rams, NFL.com reports.

Marcus Trufant Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Trufant (ankle) did not practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, the Seattle Times reports.

Mike Williams Probable Sep 30

Comment: Williams (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Thursday, reports the Seahawks' official site.

Marcus Trufant Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Trufant (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, according to the Seahawks' official site.

Marcus Trufant Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Trufant (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday, reports the NFL's official site.

Mike Williams Probable Sep 29

Comment: Williams (shoulder) expected to be fine this week, but according to Danny O'Neil of the Seattle Times, the wideout won't get hit in practice.

St. Louis Rams

NAME STATUS DATE

Oshiomogho Atogwe Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Atogwe (thigh) got some limited work in at Friday's practice, the Rams' official site reports.

Steven Jackson Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Jackson (groin) was able to do limited work at Friday's practice, the Rams' official site reports.

Clifton Ryan Out Sep 30

Comment: Ryan (migraines) will not play for the third consecutive week when the Rams take on the Seahawks in Week 4, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Steven Jackson Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Jackson (groin) acknowledged Thursday that he is uncertain about his Week 4 status, the Associated Press reports. "I'm just going to continue to rehab and continue to be smart with it," Jackson said Thursday. "I think that's the biggest thing is to be smart with the injury."

Laurent Robinson Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Robinson (foot) did not practice Thursday, the St. Louis Post Dispatch reports.

Oshiomogho Atogwe Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Atogwe (thigh) did not practice Thursday, the Rams' official site reports.

Steven Jackson Questionable Sep 30

Comment: Jackson (groin strain) missed practice again Thursday, NFL.com reports.

Oshiomogho Atogwe Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Atogwe (thigh) practiced on Wednesday.

Clifton Ryan Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Ryan (migraines) remained sidelined on Wednesday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Laurent Robinson Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Robinson (foot) did not practice on Wednesday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Steven Jackson Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Jackson (groin strain) will not practice Wednesday, the Seattle Times reports.

Kevin Dockery Probable Sep 28

Comment: Dockery (hamstring) re-signed with the Rams on Tuesday, STLtoday.com reports.

Tennessee Titans

NAME STATUS DATE

Jacob Ford Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Ford (right knee sprain) did not practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Washington Redskins

NAME STATUS DATE

DeAngelo Hall Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Hall (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, the Washington Post reports.

Clinton Portis Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Portis (wrist) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, the Washington Post reports.

Albert Haynesworth Questionable Oct 1

Comment: Haynesworth (thumb) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, the Washington Post reports.

Clinton Portis Probable Sep 30

Comment: Portis (wrist) will start at running back for the Redskins Sunday, the team's official site reports.

Josh Bidwell Probable Sep 30

Comment: Bidwell (hip) will play on Sunday, Redskins beat writer Rich Campbell reports.

Albert Haynesworth Probable Sep 29

Comment: Haynesworth (thumb) practiced in full on Wednesday, according to the Redskins' official website.

DeAngelo Hall Questionable Sep 29

Comment: Hall (back) was limited in practice on Wednesday, according to the team's initial injury report.

Clinton Portis Probable Sep 29

Comment: Portis (wrist) practiced fully Wednesday, according to Redskins beat writer Ryan O'Halloran.

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2010-10-02T00:45:00.000-07:00

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Week 3 Injury Report

2010-09-25T19:23:00.000-07:00

Arizona Cardinals

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Steve Breaston

Questionable

Sep-23

Comment: Breaston (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday, the Cardinals' official website reports.

Larry Fitzgerald

Probable

Sep-20

Comment: Fitzgerald (knee) was also wearing a plastic brace on his wrist following Sunday's loss to the Falcons, the Arizona Republic reports.

Atlanta Falcons

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Erik Coleman

Questionable

Sep-24

Comment: Coleman (knee) did not practice on Friday and is listed as questionable on the injury report, the Falcons' official site reports.

Michael Jenkins

Questionable

Sep-24

Comment: Jenkins (shoulder) was again limited in practice on Friday and is officially listed as questionable on the injury report, the Falcons' official site reports.

Michael Turner

Probable

Sep-23

Comment: Turner (groin) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, the Falcons' official site reports.

Jerious Norwood

Out

Sep-21

Comment: Norwood is done for the season due to a torn ACL, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Baltimore Ravens

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Derrick Mason

Questionable

Sep-23

Comment: Mason (knee) was on the field at the start of practice Thursday, but he wasn't spotted when the Ravens' receivers started positional drills, the Baltimore Sun reports.

Ray Rice

Probable

Sep-22

Comment: Rice (ankle) practiced Wednesday and says his ankle feels "great," the Baltimore Sun reports.

Tavares Gooden

Out

Sep-22

Comment: Coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday that Gooden (shoulder) will be out "at least a couple of weeks," the Baltimore Sun's Jamison Hensley reports.

Buffalo Bills

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Keith Ellison

Probable

Sep-23

Comment: Ellison was limited at practice Thursday because he's a little "banged up," according to BuffaloBills.com.

Paul Posluszny

Out

Sep-22

Comment: Posluszny (knee) is not going to play in this week's game against the Patriots, according to BuffaloBills.com.

Carolina Panthers

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Thomas Davis

Out

Sep-23

Comment: Davis (knee) is hoping for a possible November return from his injury, the "http://blogs.charlotte.com/panthers/2010/09/davis-eyeing-possible-november-return.html reports.

Steve Smith

Questionable

Sep-23

Comment: Smith (thigh) was limited once again at Thursday's practice, the Panthers' official site reports.

Gary Barnidge

Questionable

Sep-23

Comment: Barnidge (ribs) was limited at practice on Thursday, Steve Reed of the Carolina Growl reports.

Tyler Brayton

Questionable

Sep-23

Comment: Brayton (ankle) was limited in practice on Thursday, Steve Reed of the Carolina Growl reports.

Chicago Bears

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Brian Iwuh

Probable

Sep-23

Comment: Iwuh (quadriceps) was limited during Thursday's practice, the team's official site reports.

Nick Roach

Questionable

Sep-23

Comment: Roach (hamstring) was limited in Thursday's practice, the team's official site reports.

Israel Idonije

Probable

Sep-23

Comment: Idonije (foot) was limited during Thursday's practice, the team's official site reports.

Lance Briggs

Probable

Sep-23

Comment: Briggs (ankle) was held out of Thursday's practice, the team's official site reports.

Cincinnati Bengals

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Terrell Owens

Probable

Sep-23

Comment: Owens (back) practiced fully Thursday, Bengals' official site reports.

Adam Jones

Questionable

Sep-23

Comment: Jones (shoulder) did not practice on Thursday, Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Keith Rivers

Probable

Sep-22

Comment: Rivers (foot) participated fully in Wednesday's practice, Bengals.com reports.

Brian Leonard

Probable

Sep-22

Comment: Leonard (foot) participated fully in in Wednesday's practice, Bengals.com reports.

Antwan Odom

Probable

Sep-22

Comment: Odom was limited in Wednesday's practice by a sprained left wrist, the Associated Press reports.

Chad Ochocinco

Probable

Sep-20

Comment: Ochocinco reported on his Twitter account that he has a cracked rib.

Cleveland Browns

NAME

STATUS

DATE

D'Qwell Jackson

Out

Sep-24

Comment: Jackson felt tightness and fatigue in his partially-torn pectoral muscle Thursday and as a result won't play Sunday against the Ravens, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Jake Delhomme

Questionable

Sep-24

Comment: Delhomme (ankle) sat out practice again Friday, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Jerome Harrison

Questionable

Sep-24

Comment: Harrison (thigh) sat out practice Friday, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Evan Moore

Questionable

Sep-22

Comment: Moore (head) did not practice Wednesday, NFL.com reports.

Dallas Cowboys

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Deon Anderson

Out

Sep-24

Comment: The Cowboys will cut Anderson to make room for tight end Scott Chandler, the Dallas Morning News reports.

Jason Witten

Probable

Sep-23

Comment: Witten (head) practiced fully Thursday, the Cowboys' official site reports.

Mike Jenkins

Questionable

Sep-22

Comment: Jenkins (knee) was a limited participant on Wednesday, the NFL's official website reports.

Jay Ratliff

Probable

Sep-22

Comment: Ratliff will miss a couple of days of practice to attend the funeral of his grandparents, the Dallas Morning News reports.

Denver Broncos

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Knowshawn Mareno

Out

Sept. 24

With news that Knowshon Moreno was ruled out after suffering an injury during Friday's practice, Maroney will have a chance to enter the Broncos' backfield mix Sunday against the Colts.

Laurence Maroney

Probable

Sep-24

Comment: With news that Knowshon Moreno was ruled out after suffering an injury during Friday's practice, Maroney will have a chance to enter the Broncos' backfield mix Sunday against the Colts.

Andre' Goodman

Questionable

Sep-23

Comment: Goodman (thigh) did not practice on Thursday, the Denver Post reports.

Champ Bailey

Questionable

Sep-23

Comment: Bailey (heel) did not practice on Thursday, the Denver Post reports.

Detroit Lions

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Matthew Stafford

Out

Sep-24

Comment: Stafford (shoulder) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Nate Burleson

Out

Sep-24

Comment: Burleson (ankle) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Cliff Avril

Questionable

Sep-23

Comment: Avril (knee) practiced again on Thursday, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Green Bay Packers

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Chad Clifton

Questionable

Sep-20

Comment: Clifton may miss the Packers' Monday night showdown with the Bears due to lingering soreness in his knees, the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.

Houston Texans

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Andre Johnson

Questionable

Sep-24

Comment: Coach Gary Kubiak indicated Friday that Johnson (ankle) will be listed as questionable but will play Sunday against the Cowboys, barring any setbacks, Nick Scurfield of the Texans' official site reports.

Owen Daniels

Probable

Sep-22

Comment: Daniels (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice, HoustonTexans.com reports.

Mario Williams

Probable

Sep-22

Comment: Williams was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, according to the Texans' official site.

Indianapolis Colts

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Gary Brackett

Probable

Sep-23

Comment: Brackett (back) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Joseph Addai

Probable

Sep-23

Comment: Addai (knee) was a limited participant in practice on Thursday, ESPN 1070 am Indianapolis reports.

Pierre Garcon

Questionable

Sep-23

Comment: Garcon (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, ESPN 1070 am Indianapolis reports.

Clint Session

Questionable

Sep-22

Comment: Session (hamstring) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Jeff Saturday

Probable

Sep-22

Comment: Saturday (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Anthony Gonzalez

Out

Sep-21

Comment: Gonzalez will be out at least a month with a high right ankle sprain. "They're saying four to six (weeks)," Gonzalez told the Indianapolis Star. "I obviously hope to be on the short end of that. Everything I'm doing is designed to get back as soon as possible."

Jacksonville Jaguars

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Justin Durant

Out

Sep-24

Comment: Durant (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Tania Ganguli of the Florida Times-Union reports.

Maurice Jones-Drew

Probable

Sep-23

Comment: When asked if Jones-Drew's ankle was an issue, offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter said "Maurice will always be there on Sunday unless they drag him off," Tania Ganguli of the Florida Times-Union reports.

Luke McCown

Sep-21

Comment: McCown (knee) has been placed on injured reserve by the Jaguars, the Jaguars' official site reports.

Anthony Smith

Questionable

Sep-20

Comment: Smith (foot) will play this week, coach Jack Del Rio told Tania Ganguli of the Florida Times-Union.

Kansas City Chiefs

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Tyson Jackson

Questionable

Sep-22

Comment: Jackson (knee) did not practice Wednesday, KCChiefs.com reports.

Miami Dolphins

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Channing Crowder

Questionable

Sep-24

Comment: Though Crowder (groin) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, he remains iffy for Sunday night's game against the Jets, the Miami Herald reports.

Minnesota Vikings

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Percy Harvin

Probable

Sep-24

Comment: Harvin (hip/migraine) is listed as probable this week against Detroit, ESPN 1500 am Twin Cities reports.

Bernard Berrian

Probable

Sep-23

Comment: Berrian (knee) was limited in practice on Thursday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Brett Favre

Probable

Sep-23

Comment: Favre (ankle) was limited in Thursday's practice. However, he said the ankle lubricant shot he took after last week's game may be the last one he takes this season, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Bryant McKinnie

Probable

Sep-22

Comment: McKinnie (finger) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Jimmy Kennedy

Probable

Sep-22

Comment: Kennedy (knee) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday.

Cedric Griffin

Questionable

Sep-22

Comment: Griffin (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Ben Leber

Probable

Sep-22

Comment: Leber (lower back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, ESPN 1500 AM Twin Cities reports.

Ben Leber

Questionable

Sep-20

Comment: Leber showed significant improvement on Monday with the sore back that caused him to leave Sunday's game, ESPN 1500 am Twin Cities reports.

New England Patriots

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Fred Taylor

Probable

Sep-23

Comment: Taylor (toe) was listed as a limited practice participant Thursday, the Boston Globe reports.

New Orleans Saints

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Jeremy Shockey

Questionable

Sep-24

Comment: Shockey (quad) did not practice Friday, Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Randall Gay

Questionable

Sep-22

Comment: Gay (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday, according to the team's participation report.

Reggie Bush

Out

Sep-22

Comment: Bush's agent Joel Segal said the running back's broken right fibula will not require surgery, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. According to Segal, Bush could return in four to six weeks.

Jonathan Vilma

Probable

Sep-20

Comment: Vilma (groin) is active for Monday night's game against the 49ers.

New York Giants

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Mario Manningham

Probable

Sep-23

Comment: Manningham (illness) was back at practice on Thursday, the New York Post reports.

Chase Blackburn

Questionable

Sep-22

Comment: Blackburn (knee) did not practice on Wednesday, Tom Rock of Newsday reports.

Kevin Boss

Questionable

Sep-22

Comment: Boss (concussion) will practice fully Wednesday, the Newark Star-Ledger's Mike Garafolo reports.

Hakeem Nicks

Probable

Sep-20

Comment: Nicks (ankle) had two catches for 38 yards and a touchdown Sunday.

New York Jets

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Jason Taylor

Probable

Sep-23

Comment: Taylor (elbow) practiced on Thursday, but "there's a chance he could be limited," ESPN.com reports.

Calvin Pace

Out

Sep-22

Comment: Pace (foot) will not play Sunday against the Dolphins, the Jets' official site reports.

Darrelle Revis

Out

Sep-20

Comment:

Oakland Raiders

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Michael Bush

Probable

Sep-24

Comment: Bush (thumb) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune reports.

Jonathan Holland

Sep-22

Comment: Holland was waived by the Raiders on Wednesday, the Contra Costa Times reports.

Philadelphia Eagles

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Stewart Bradley

Probable

Sep-22

Comment: Bradley (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Kevin Kolb

Probable

Sep-22

Comment: Kolb (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, the Eagles' official site reports.

Brent Celek

Probable

Sep-22

Comment: Celek (chest) was a full participant in Wedensday's practice, according to the Eagles' official website.

Pittsburgh Steelers

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Hines Ward

Probable

Sep-24

Comment: Ward (calf) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, the Steelers' web site reports.

Byron Leftwich

Probable

Sep-24

Comment: Offensive Coordinator Bruce Arians said Leftwich (knee) "would be fine" if he had to play Sunday, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Dennis Dixon

Out

Sep-24

Comment: Dixon (knee) will be sidelined for the next six weeks, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette confirms.

Trai Essex

Out

Sep-23

Comment: Essex (ankle) will not play on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports.

Casey Hampton

Probable

Sep-21

Comment: Hampton (hamstring) is expected to return to action in Week 3, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

San Diego Chargers

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Malcom Floyd

Questionable

Sep-23

Comment: Floyd was back at practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday with leg soreness, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Stephen Cooper

Questionable

Sep-23

Comment: Cooper (knee) was a limited participant in practice on Thursday, the San Diego Union Tribune reports.

Malcom Floyd

Questionable

Sep-23

Comment: Floyd, who missed practice Wednesday with "leg soreness," is expected to practice Thursday, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Stephen Cooper

Questionable

Sep-22

Comment: Cooper (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice, NFL.com reports.

Malcom Floyd

Questionable

Sep-22

Comment: Floyd (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, NFL.com reports.

San Francisco 49ers

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Takeo Spikes

Questionable

Sep-23

Comment: Spikes (knee contusion) did not practice Thursday, according to the 49ers' official site.

Takeo Spikes

Questionable

Sep-22

Comment: Spikes (knee) did not practice Wednesday, 49ers.com reports.

Takeo Spikes

Questionable

Sep-21

Comment: Spikes left Monday's game with a knee contusion, Matt Maiocco of CSN Bay Area reports.

Patrick Willis

Probable

Sep-20

Comment: Willis (knee/thumb) is active for Monday night's game against the Saints.

Seattle Seahawks

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Mike Williams

Probable

Sep-22

Comment: Williams (thigh) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, the NFL's official website reports.

Leroy Hill

Out

Sep-22

Comment: Hill's injury is located near his Achilles and will force him to miss "significant" time, the Seattle Times' Danny O'Neil reports.

Leroy Hill

Out

Sep-21

Comment: Hill is likely to miss some time after suffering a strained calf in Sunday's game, the Seattle Times reports.

St. Louis Rams

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Laurent Robinson

Questionable

Sep-24

Comment: Robinson (foot) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Redskins, the Rams' official site reports.

Daniel Fells

Questionable

Sep-23

Comment: Fells (knee) got in some limited work at Thursday's practice, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Steven Jackson

Probable

Sep-23

Comment: Jackson (knee) was limited in practice again Thursday, but is expected to be fine for Sunday's game against the Redskins, the Rams' official site reports.

Oshiomogho Atogwe

Probable

Sep-22

Comment: Atogwe was limited in practice Wednesday with a thigh bruise, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Billy Bajema

Out

Sep-20

Comment: Bajema suffered an MCL injury on Sunday and will miss two to four weeks with the injury, St. Louis Today reports.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Kellen Winslow

Probable

Sep-23

Comment: Winslow (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, the Tampa Tribune reports.

Cadillac Williams

Probable

Sep-23

Comment: Williams (hamstring) practice fully Thursday, the Bucs' official site reports.

Kareem Huggins

Probable

Sep-22

Comment: Huggins (groin) returned to full practice participation Wednesday, the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Tennessee Titans

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Jacob Ford

Questionable

Sep-22

Comment: Ford (knee) did not practice on Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean reports.

Washington Redskins

NAME

STATUS

DATE

Kareem Moore

Probable

Sep-23

Comment: Moore (knee) expects to play Sunday, the Washington Post reports.

LaRon Landry

Probable

Sep-22

Comment: Landry (wrist) fully participated in Wednesday's practice, the Washington Post reports.

Clinton Portis

Probable

Sep-22

Comment: Portis (wrist) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, according to the Redskins' official website.

Kareem Moore

Probable

Sep-22

Comment: Moore (knee) full participated in Wednesday's practice, the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star reports.

Albert Haynesworth

Questionable

Sep-22

Comment: Haynesworth (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice, the Fredricksburg Free Lance-Star's Rich Campbell reports.

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2010-09-25T14:55:00.001-07:00

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Week 2 Top 15 Tight Ends Rankings - GURU STYLE!

2010-09-18T02:08:00.000-07:00

Week 2 Top 15 Tightends
By Todd "The True Guru" Farino

1. Dallas Clark
2. Antonio Gates

3.Visante Shincoe
4. Jermichael Finley
5. Vernon Davis
6. Jason Witten
7. Brent Celek
8. Jermaine Gresham
9. Owen Daniels
10. Tony Gonzalez
11. Chris Cooley
12. Dustin Keller
13.Anthony Fasano
14. Zach Miller
15. Mercedes Lewis
16. John Carlson
17. Kellen Winslow

Week 2 Top 30 Wide Receivers Rankings - GURU STYLE!

2010-09-18T01:18:00.000-07:00

Week 2 Top 30 Wide Receivers
By Todd "The True Guru" Farino

1. Andre Johnson

2. Miles Austin
3. Reggie Wayne
4. Anquan Boldin
5. Greg Jennings
6. Marques Colston
7. Larry Fitzgerald
8. Dwayne Bowe
9. Steve Smith (NYG)
10. Michael Crabtree
11. Percy Harvin
12. Santana Moss
13. Roddy White
14. Calvin Johnson
15. DeSean Jackson
16. Robert Meachem
17. Dez Bryant
18. Hakeem Nicks
19. Mike Williams (TAM)
20. Brandon Marshall
21. Austin Collie
22. Steve Smith (Car)
23. Wes Welker
24. Donald Driver
25. Jeremy Maclin
26. Devin Aromashodu
27. Steve Breaston
28. Pierre Garcon
29. Chad Ochocinco
30. Louis Murphy
31. Mike Sims-Walker
32. Legedu Naanee
33. Malcom Floyd
34. Johnny Knox
35. Randy Moss

Week 2 Top 20 Runningback Rankings - GURU STYLE!

2010-09-17T22:58:00.000-07:00

Week 2 Top 20 Runningbacks
By Todd "The True Guru" Farino

1. Maurice Jones-Drew Should have a field day against the San Diego defense.
2. DeAngelo Williams - Expect Williams to open up a can of whoop-ass.
3. LeSean McCoy - Great match ups and should see a ton of touches.
4. Adrian Peterson - He should easily eclipse 100 yards and 1 TD.
5. Chris Johnson -Against the Pittsburgh defense, won't be his best game.
6. Jamaal Charles - The Cleveland run defense is OK, but not enough to slow down Charles.
7. Ray Rice - Rice will see plenty of pass targets with Cincinnati's solid pass defense.
8. Ryan Matthews - The rookie should hit the end zone in a weather friendly game.
9. Ahmad Bradshaw - The very suspect Colts defense will be no match for Bradshaw

10. Arian Foster - No repeat of week one, but he should still have a good day.
11. Frank Gore - Should have room to run against New Orleans, but how much will they run?
12. Darren McFadden - St. Louis is a dream match up for the Raiders RB.
13. Javid Best - Could see huge garbage time points against Philly.
14. Carnell Williams - Another nice day in store for Williams.
15. Stephen Jackson - The Raiders have a stout defense, but Jackson will put up the yards only.
16. Knowshawn Moreno - At home against Seattle, big game.
17. Tim Hightower - He will be active pressing the Falcons front four all day.
18. Shonn Greene - This should be a bounce back week for the Jets tailback.
19. Felix Jones (sleeper) - Expect the Cowboys to use him early and often.
20. Pierre Thomas - Tough match up , but with the New Orleans offense he can get some goal line touches.

Week 2 Top 15 Quarterback Rankings - GURU STYLE!

2010-09-17T20:40:00.000-07:00

WEEK 2 QUARTERBACKS
by Todd "The True Guru" Farino

1. Aaron Rodgers - At home against Buffalo. Easy 3 TDs
2. Peyton Manning - He's Peyton and he's 0-1. Big game against little brother.
3. Tony Romo - Revenge andgainst a soft Bears defense,
4. Drew Brees - He will improve bigtime from week 1.
5. Tom Brady - The Jets will challenge him, but in the end 220+ and 2 TDs is conservative.
6. Eli Manning - He will try and show up big brother.
7. Matt Schaub - They will unleash the pass against Washington.
8. Brett Farve - A great comback game for the old man.
9. Philip Rivers - Naanee, Gates, and Floyd will work all day.
10. Michael Vick (sleeper) - He has a great match up against Detriot.
11. Donovan McNabb - He will likely be in a shootout against Schaub.
12. Jay Cutler - He will be smoked by Dallas, so expect lots of garbage points for Cutler.
13. David Garrard - Garrard is always solid for 200 yards and 1-2 TDs.
14. Alex Smith - Monday night football and at home against the Saints. Shootout?
15. Matt Cassel - Has the solid Cleveland defense, but expect 200 and a TD to Dwayne Bowe at the very least.
15. Derek Anderson - You can pass on Atlanta and in week one Anderson proved he still has it.

Week Two Injury Report as of 2pm EST Sept 17, 2010

2010-09-17T16:02:00.000-07:00

INJURY REPORT from Fantasy Football Xtra.com - A Thank you to ESPN for compiling the information

Arizona Cardinals

NAME STATUS DATE

Jason Wright Probable Sep-17

Comment: Wright (toe) was a full participant in practice all week and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, AZCardinals.com reports.

Larry Fitzgerald Probable Sep-17

Comment: Fitzgerald (knee) was a full participant in practice all week and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Atlanta, AZCardinals.com reports.

Hamza Abdullah Questionable Sep-17

Comment: Abdullah (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, AZCardinals.com reports.

Early Doucet Out Sep-17

Comment: Doucet (sports hernia) will likely be sidelined until the Oct. 24 game against Seattle, the Arizona Republic reports.

Atlanta Falcons

NAME STATUS DATE

Erik Coleman Questionable Sep-17

Comment: Coleman (knee) did not practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, AtlantaFalcons.com reports.

Michael Jenkins Questionable Sep-17

Comment: Jenkins (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, AtlantaFalcons.com reports.

Dunta Robinson Probable Sep-15

Comment: Robinson (ankle) participated fully in Wednesday's practice, according to the NFL's official injury report.

Baltimore Ravens

NAME STATUS DATE

Todd Heap Questionable Sep-17

Comment: Heap (shoulder) was once again a limited participant in practice on Friday, the Baltimore Sun reports.

Ray Lewis Questionable Sep-17

Comment: Lewis (foot) was once again listed as a limited participant in practice on Friday, the Baltimore Sun reports.

Anquan Boldin Probable Sep-17

Comment: Boldin (thigh) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Bengals after participating fully in practice on Friday, the Baltimore Sun reports.

Buffalo Bills

NAME STATUS DATE

Reggie Torbor Probable Sep-17

Comment: Torbor (chest) practiced fully all week and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Packers, the Bills' official site reports.

Paul Posluszny Questionable Sep-13

Comment: GM Buddy Nix said Monday that the team has received good news on Posluszny and that his knee injury is not season-ending, BuffaloBills.com reports.

Carolina Panthers

NAME STATUS DATE

Tyler Brayton Questionable Sep-17

Comment: Brayton (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Panthers.com reports.

Chris Gamble Questionable Sep-17

Comment: Gamble (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, carolinapanthers.com reports.

Matt Moore Probable Sep-16

Comment: Moore (concussion) practiced fully Thursday, the Gaston Gazette reports.

Chicago Bears

NAME STATUS DATE

Matt Forte Probable Sep-16

Comment: Forte (knee) returned to full participation at Thursday's practice, ChicagoBreakingSports.com reports.

Devin Aromashodu Questionable Sep-16

Comment: Aromashodu (knee) returned to Bears' practice Thursday with full participation, ChicagoBreakingSports.com reports.

Lance Briggs Questionable Sep-16

Comment: Briggs (ankle) returned to practice Thursday, ChicagoBreakingSports.com reports.

Nick Roach Questionable Sep-16

Comment: Roach (hamstring) was limited during Thursday's practice, ChicagoBreakingSports.com reports.

Earl Bennett Questionable Sep-15

Comment: Bennett (hamstring) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, the Bears' official site reports.

Hunter Hillenmeyer Ir Sep-14

Comment: Hillenmeyer (illness) has been placed on injured reserve, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Cincinnati Bengals

NAME STATUS DATE

Keith Rivers Questionable Sep-17

Comment: Rivers (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, the Bengals' official site reports.

Brian Leonard Questionable Sep-17

Comment: Leonard (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, the Bengals' official site reports.

Jonathan Fanene Out Sep-17

Comment: Fanene (hamstring) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, the Bengals' official site reports.

Cedric Benson Probable Sep-17

Comment: Benson (shoulder) practiced fully Friday and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, the Bengals' official site reports.

Andre Caldwell Questionable Sep-15

Comment: Caldwell (groin) fully participated in practice on Wednesday, Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Cleveland Browns

NAME STATUS DATE

Jake Delhomme Questionable Sep-17

Comment: Delhomme (ankle) will not practice Friday, the Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot reports.

Shaun Rogers Questionable Sep-15

Comment: Rogers (ankle, hip) did not practice Wednesday, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Dallas Cowboys

NAME STATUS DATE

Deon Anderson Out Sep-16

Comment: Anderson will miss two-to-four weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus, the Sports Network reports.

DeMarcus Ware Questionable Sep-16

Comment: Ware (neck/slight concussion) returned to practice Thursday, ESPN.com reports.

Marc Colombo Questionable Sep-15

Comment: Colombo (knee) practiced as expected on Wednesday, the Dallas Morning News reports.

Kyle Kosier Questionable Sep-15

Comment: Kosier (knee) practiced on Wednesday, the Dallas Morning News reports.

Denver Broncos

NAME STATUS DATE

Laurence Maroney Questionable Sep-17

Comment: Maroney (thigh) did not practice Friday, Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post reports.

Eddie Royal Questionable Sep-16

Comment: Royal (groin) returned to practice Thursday, Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post reports.

Andre Brown Questionable Sep-15

Comment: Brown was waived by the Broncos on Wednesday, Yahoo Sports reports.

Brandon Stokley Ir Sep-15

Comment: Stokley (groin) reached an injury settlement with the Broncos and was formally released off the team's injured reserve list, the Denver Post reports.

Detroit Lions

NAME STATUS DATE

Cliff Avril Questionable Sep-17

Comment: Avril (sprained MCL) said he's unlikely to play against the Eagles Sunday, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Matthew Stafford Out Sep-15

Comment: Stafford, who suffered a second-degree separation in his throwing shoulder in the Lions' season-opener, didn't practice Wednesday, the Detroit News reports.

Green Bay Packers

NAME STATUS DATE

Cullen Jenkins Probable Sep-17

Comment: Jenkins (hand) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Bills, Packers.com reports.

Desmond Bishop Questionable Sep-17

Comment: Bishop (hamstring) did not practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, Packers.com reports.

Charles Woodson Probable Sep-17

Comment: Woodson (toe) is back on the field practicing Friday, BuffaloBills.com reports.

Ryan Grant Ir Sep-15

Comment: Grant said that although he needs to have surgery that includes inserting screws into his ankle, he could have returned to play this season, but the Packers couldn't afford to hold a roster spot for him, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Justin Harrell Ir Sep-14

Comment: Harrell was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Houston Texans

NAME STATUS DATE

Andre Davis Ir Sep-17

Comment: Davis had successful surgery on his hip and is resting up in Colorado for a few weeks, the Houston Chronicle reports.

Amobi Okoye Questionable Sep-16

Comment: Okoye did not practice on Thursday because of an ankle injury, the Texans' official site reports.

Owen Daniels Questionable Sep-16

Comment: Daniels (knee) is expected to see a similar number of plays this week as he had in Week 1's win over the Colts, the Texans' official site reports.

Antwaun Molden Questionable Sep-15

Comment: Molden (ankle) was limited in practice on Wednesday, Nick Scurfield of HoustonTexans.com reports.

Mario Williams Probable Sep-15

Comment: Williams (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Nick Scurfield of HoustonTexans.com reports.

Kevin Walter Probable Sep-15

Comment: Walter was a full participant in practice on Wednesday despite a hip injury, Nick Scurfield of HoustonTexans.com reports.

Steve Slaton Probable Sep-13

Comment: Slaton had one kickoff return for 33 yards in Houston's season-opening win over Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Colts

NAME STATUS DATE

Gary Brackett Questionable Sep-17

Comment: Brackett (back) is questionable for this week's game against the Giants.

Clint Session Questionable Sep-16

Comment: Session (hamstring) was limited in practice on Thursday.

Ryan Diem Questionable Sep-16

Comment: Diem did not practice Thursday due to a neck injury, the team's official web site reports.

Jeff Saturday Probable Sep-15

Comment: Saturday (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Bob Sanders Out Sep-15

Comment: Sanders had surgery on Wednesday to repair torn right biceps tendon, the Indianapolis Star reports. The Colts haven't given a timetable for his return.

Marcus McCauley Ir Sep-15

Comment: McCaulley was released from the Colts with an injury settlement, the National Football Post reports.

Anthony Gonzalez Out Sep-14

Comment: Gonzalez will be out this week with a high ankle sprain, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Antonio Johnson Probable Sep-13

Comment: Johnson did not start in Sunday's loss to Houston due to a sore ankle, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Jacksonville Jaguars

NAME STATUS DATE

Anthony Smith Questionable Sep-17

Comment: Smith (foot) was limited in practice on Thursday, according to the Florida Times-Union.

David Garrard Questionable Sep-16

Comment: Garrard (back) was limited at Thursday's practice, Tania Ganguli of the Florida Times-Union reports.

Kansas City Chiefs

NAME STATUS DATE

Tamba Hali Probable Sep-15

Comment: Hali (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday, the Kansas City Star reports.

Tyson Jackson Out Sep-14

Comment: Jackson suffered an MCL sprain in Monday night's game against the Chargers, Nick Wright of 610 Sports reports.

Miami Dolphins

NAME STATUS DATE

Channing Crowder Out Sep-17

Comment: Crowder (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

Will Allen Ir Sep-15

Comment: Allen's DUI trial is set to being on Sept. 27, according to the South Sun-Sentinel.

Ikaika Alama-Francis Probable Sep-15

Comment: Alama-Francis, who missed practice on Wednesday because of a virus, is moving to outside linebacker, the Dolphins' official site reports.

Minnesota Vikings

NAME STATUS DATE

Cedric Griffin Questionable Sep-17

Comment: Griffin (knee) was limited in practice on Friday and is questionable against Miami. He'll be a game-time decision, Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Brett Favre Probable Sep-17

Comment: Favre (Ankle/Back) is listed as probable on the injury report against Miami, but full participated in practice on Friday.

Percy Harvin Questionable Sep-17

Comment: Harvin (hip) was a limited participant in practice on Friday, is listed as questionable against Miami and will be a game-time decision. However, Harvin laughed when he heard he would be a game-time decision and insists he'll play, ESPN 1500 am Twin Cities reports

Bryant McKinnie Probable Sep-16

Comment: McKinnie (finger) was limited in practice on Thursday. He's practicing with a split but will get a more manageable device for Sunday's game, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Jimmy Kennedy Questionable Sep-15

Comment: Kennedy (knee) practiced again on Wednesday, Judd Zulgad of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.

New England Patriots

NAME STATUS DATE

Wes Welker Probable Sep-17

Comment: Welker, who was added to the Patriots' injury report Friday with limited practice participation (not injury related) is now listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Jets, the Boston Globe reports.

Fred Taylor Probable Sep-17

Comment: Taylor (toe) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Jets, Ian R. Rapoport of the Boston Herald reports.

Terrence Wheatley Out Sep-17

Comment: Wheatley (foot) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Ian R. Rapoport of the Boston Herald reports.

New Orleans Saints

NAME STATUS DATE

Jonathan Vilma Probable Sep-16

Comment: Vilma (groin) practiced fully on Thursday, reports the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

New York Giants

NAME STATUS DATE

Aaron Ross Probable Sep-17

Comment: Ross (foot) is listed as probable for Sunday night's game against the Colts, Giants.com reports.

Osi Umenyiora Questionable Sep-17

Comment: Umenyiora (knee) is listed as questionable and will be a game-time decision for Sunday night's game against the Colts, the New York Post reports.

Hakeem Nicks Questionable Sep-17

Comment: Nicks (ankle) is "headed in the right direction" according to coach Tom Coughlin, but he will be listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Colts, Ralph Vacchiano of the Daily News reports.

Kevin Boss Out Sep-15

Comment: Boss (concussion) will not play on Sunday against the Colts, Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger reports.

New York Jets

NAME STATUS DATE

Brodney Pool Questionable Sep-17

Comment: Pool (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots after being limited at practice for the third consecutive day Friday, the Daily News reports.

Darrelle Revis Probable Sep-17

Comment: Though Revis (hamstring) will be listed as probable for Week 2, coach Rex Ryan said that it's "definite" that his star cornerback will play Sunday against the Patriots, the Daily News reports.

Calvin Pace Out Sep-15

Comment: Pace (foot) will not play on Sunday against New England, Albert Breer of the Boston Globe reports.

Kris Jenkins Ir Sep-14

Comment: An MRI revealed that Jenkins tore his ACL on Monday night, and will miss the remainder of the season, ESPN's Rich Cimini reports.

Oakland Raiders

NAME STATUS DATE

Michael Bush Questionable Sep-17

Comment: Bush (thumb) was on the field for Friday's practice session, the Oakland Tribune reports.

Nnamdi Asomugha Probable Sep-16

Comment: Asomugha (groin) returned to practice on Thursday, the Oakland Tribune reports.

Robert Gallery Questionable Sep-16

Comment: Gallery (hamstring) was not present at practice on Thursday, the Oakland Tribune reports.

Richard Seymour Questionable Sep-16

Comment: Seymour (hamstring) was not present at practice on Thursday, the Oakland Tribune reports.

Chaz Schilens Questionable Sep-13

Comment: Schilens was seen walking with a crutch on Monday, virtually ruling him out for week two, cites the Bay Area News Group's Jerry McDonald.

Philadelphia Eagles

NAME STATUS DATE

Mike Bell Probable Sep-17

Comment: Bell (toe) was a full participant in Friday's practice and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Lions, the Eagles' official site reports.

Stewart Bradley Out Sep-17

Comment: Bradley (concussion) is out for Sunday's game against the Lions, Geoff Mosher of delawareonline.com reports.

Kevin Kolb Out Sep-17

Comment: Kolb (concussion) is out for Sunday's game against the Lions, Geoff Mosher of delawareonline.com reports.

Pittsburgh Steelers

NAME STATUS DATE

Bryant McFadden Probable Sep-17

Comment: McFadden (groin) is listed as probable for Week 2, the Steelers' web site reports.

Byron Leftwich Probable Sep-17

Comment: Leftwich (knee) was a full participant in practice Friday, according to the Steelers' web site.

Casey Hampton Out Sep-17

Comment: Hampton (hamstring) is listed as out for Week 2, the Steelers' web site reports.

Antwaan Randle El Questionable Sep-15

Comment: Randle El did not practice Wednesday due to a knee injury, the Steelers' web site reports.

Comment: It is unknown if Hampton (hamstring) will play in Week 2, the Steelers' web site reports.

Max Starks Out Sep-13

Comment: Starks has a high ankle sprain that is expected to sideline him about one month, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

San Diego Chargers

NAME STATUS DATE

Stephen Cooper Questionable Sep-16

Comment: Cooper missed practice on Wednesday due to a knee injury suffered in a pileup in Monday night's game at Kansas City, but he is expected to play Sunday against the Jaguars, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Shawne Merriman Questionable Sep-16

Comment: Merriman participated in more portions of team drills Wednesday than he had previously, and there is optimism he will make his 2010 season debut Sunday against Jacksonville, but nothing has been decided yet, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Billy Volek Probable Sep-13

Comment: Volek (knee) is active for Monday night's game against the Chiefs, the San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee reports.

San Francisco 49ers

NAME STATUS DATE

Patrick Willis Probable Sep-16

Comment: Willis was limited in Thursday's practice with knee and thumb injuries, 49ers.com reports.

Ahmad Brooks Probable Sep-16

Comment: Coach Mike Singletary said that Brooks (kidney) will "probably" play on Sunday, Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee reports.

Ted Ginn Jr. Out Sep-14

Comment: Ginn's sprained MCL will keep him out for at least two weeks, CSN Bay Area's Matt Maiocco reports.

Seattle Seahawks

NAME STATUS DATE

Mike Williams Questionable Sep-16

Comment: Williams (thigh) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

St. Louis Rams

NAME STATUS DATE

Justin King Questionable Sep-16

Comment: King (hamstring) was limited to individual drills on Thursday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Kevin Dockery Questionable Sep-16

Comment: Dockery (hamstring) did not practice again on Thursday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Laurent Robinson Probable Sep-16

Comment: Robinson (ankle) was back at practice on Thursday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Steven Jackson Probable Sep-16

Comment: Jackson (knee) got in a full practice on Thursday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Fred Robbins Questionable Sep-16

Comment: Robbins (lower leg) was limited in Wednesday's practice, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Justin King Questionable Sep-15

Comment: King (hamstring) did not practice on Wednesday Howard Balzer of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat reports.

James Butler Probable Sep-13

Comment: Butler (knee) was forced into action in Week 1 when the club lost two cornerbacks to injury.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NAME STATUS DATE

Kellen Winslow Questionable Sep-17

Comment: Winslow (knee) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against Carolina, according to the Pewter Report.

Kareem Huggins Questionable Sep-17

Comment: Huggins (groin) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Carolina, the Bucs' official site reports.

Tennessee Titans

NAME STATUS DATE

William Hayes Questionable Sep-16

Comment: Hayes (knee) was limited in practice and is questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, the Tennessean reports.

Washington Redskins

NAME STATUS DATE

Kareem Moore Questionable Sep-17

Comment: Moore (knee) returned to practice on Thursday for the first time since his August 23rd surgery, the Washington Post reports.

Albert Haynesworth Probable Sep-15

Comment: Haynesworth was limited in practice on Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Rich Campbell of the Fredricksburg Free Lance-Star reports.

Clinton Portis Probable Sep-15

Comment: Portis (wrist) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Campbell of the Fredricksburg Free Lance-Star reports.

Donovan McNabb Probable Sep-15

Comment: McNabb (ankle) practiced on Wednesday, Ryan O'Halloran of CSN Washington reports.

Mike Boswer's Scoring Projections Week 2 Released!

2010-09-17T03:09:00.000-07:00

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Mike Boswer's Scoring Projections Week 1 Released!

2010-09-11T12:06:00.000-07:00

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Week 1 Sleepers GURU STYLE!

2010-09-11T11:19:00.000-07:00

Each week of the season I will bring you a small selection of my weekly sleepers. I expect these player's performances to exceed expectations and fantasy points. I base my findings on match ups, opposing defenses, injuries, skills, and a variety of other factors.

QUARTERBACKS

San Bradford, STL - The Rams can beat the Cardinals and I think they will. If they do, expect Bradford to throw for 200 yards and 2 TDs in his debut performance at home.

Josh Freeman, TB - Freeman should have no issues with his bad thumb and should throw plenty on the Cleveland Browns. Expect him and rookie Mike Williams to have big days. 220 yards and 2 TDs in the minimum expected.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Legedu Naanee, SD - I was all over this guy in the fantasy drafts and in week one I'm already calling him a sleeper. With the arrival of Patrick Crayton some have let him go. He has a great match up versus the Kansas City Chiefs and I expect 90-110 yards and at least one TD.

Mike Williams, TB - Williams should have a huge day dissecting the Browns secondary. Expect over 100 yards receiving and a TD.

RUNNINGBACKS

Jerome Harrison, CLE - If the Browns want to have any chance against the Buccaneers they will need to run early and often. Enter Harrison. The Browns might lose bad, but it won't be because of Harrison. Also consider RB/WR Joshua Cribbs this week. Both can put up some great fantasy points.

Brandon Jacobs, NYG - Brush off that Bradshaw is starting. Jacobs will get 10-15 carries and the goal line touches. I expect 60-70 yards and 1-2 TDs.

TIGHT ENDS

Fred Davis, WAS - The Redskins will constantly run two tight end sets and with Cooley attracting most of the coverage, Davis will see plenty of targets. I can't guarantee a TD, but he should have chances.

Jermaine Gresham, CIN - The big dog will have his day. Gresham is a bad match up for the under sized Patriot defense. If Palmer can find him, the rookie TE could have a great day. I expect at the very least 60 yards and a TD, but that is conservative.

DEFENSES

Tampa Bay - Tampa will be at home and playing a bad Cleveland team. If Delhomme is still throwing INTs all day, expect the Bucs to score on defense and keep Delhomme planted in the ground the entire game.

Chicago - I love Chicago's defense at home against the young Lions. I expect them to give up points, but they also will capitalize on turnovers and Hester is due to run a kick back.

Week One Picks Launched

2010-09-10T20:37:00.000-07:00

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Week 1 Top 15 Defenses - GURU STYLE!

2010-09-10T15:58:00.000-07:00

Lots of great match ups. Here are my top 15 defenses for week 1:

1. San Francisco
2. Philadelphia
3. NY Jets
4. Pittsburgh

5. Miami

6. Tennessee

7. Jacksonville

8. Tampa Bay (Sleeper)

9. Baltimore

10. Dallas

11, Chicago

12. Green Bay

13. NY Giants

14. New England

15. Arizona

Week 1 Top 15 Tight Ends Rankings - GURU STYLE!

2010-09-10T15:49:00.000-07:00

Here are the top 15 Tightends for Week 1:

1. Dallas Clark - Still the best.
2. Antonio Gates - The primary receiver in San Diego.

3. Vernon Davis - Big day planned for the big dog.
4. Jason Witten - For people who think he's lost, look at his 90+ receptions from last season.
5. Brent Celek - Should have a very active day.
6. Jermichael Finley - Rodgers will look for him in the red zone.
7. Chris Cooley - Might lose catches to Fred Davis, but will be a big target for McNabb.
8. Kellen Winslow - Should eat his old teams defense alive.
9. Jermaine Gresham (Sleeper) - He's the most exciting tight end to watch this year. Yes I said exciting and tight end in the same sentence.
10. Greg Olsen - The Martz offense leaves him out, but Cutler won't.
11. Tony Gonzalez - Still a big target.
12. Owen Daniels - He has a repaired knee, but should still have a big game.
13. Kevin Boss - He's always a red zone target for Manning.
14. John Carlson - One of the better tight ends in the league on a bad team. Garbage points.
15. Dustin Keller - It's time to put up for the stud tight end.

Week 1 Top 30 Wide Receivers Rankings - GURU STYLE!

2010-09-10T14:42:00.000-07:00

Here are my top 30 Wide Receivers:

1. Andre Johnson - is this a shocker?
2. Reggie Wayne - It will be a shootout in Houston.

3. Randy Moss - He's getting old, but can easily handle Cincinnati's defensive backs.
4. Miles Austin - It won't be an easy game, but he should do fine.
5. Calvin Johnson - He loves to light up the Bears and he's healthy!
6. Larry Fitzgerald - I'm nervous to put him this high, but he deserves to be even higher. Week 1 will be an excellent barometer going forward.
7. Greg Jennings - Tough matchup, but he can burn the blitz.
8. Steve Smith (NYG) - Should have a huge game.
9. Roddy White - Not my favorite, but should put up good numbers.
10. DeSean Jackson - With Kolb he could explode week 1.
11. Brandon Marshall - New team, new player? Let's hope he dominates.
12. Michael Crabtree - Seattle is a great match up for Crabtree.
13. Dwayne Bowe - He will be targeted all day by Cassel in this assumed shootout.
14. Wes Welker - His knee could be problems, but expect plenty of touches.
15. Johnny Knox - Here we go, the Bears offense should shine week 1.
16. Hakeem Nicks - Carolina is no match for Nicks.
17. Santana Moss - The Redskins will likely throw all day to keep up with the Cowboys.
18. Pierre Garcon/Austin Collie - Not really sure which recevier will have the bigger impact, but start either one of them against Houston.
19. Chad Ochocinco - Won't have the biggest game against New England, but should score once.
20. Mike Sims-Walker - Denver is a dream match for Sims-Walker.
21. Steve Smith (Car) - Coming off the broken arm, but he should be just fine.
22. Devin Aromashodu - Could have a very big and surprising day.
23. Malcom Floyd - He will be the primary target for Rivers, but will lose targets to Naanee.
24. Braylon Edwards - Sanchez will depend on Edwards all game.
25. Donald Driver - He's old, but will still see plenty of targets form Rodgers.
26. Hines Ward - Not a good game for Ward. I'm unsure of Dixon, so consider what to do with Ward.
27. Anquan Boldin - Not the week to start Boldin with Revis covering him.
28. Jeremy Maclin - He is an exciting player to watch and I wouldn't doubt he has a TD by the end of week one.
29. Louis Murphy - The Raiders will be chasing Tennessee all game. Murphy will see plenty of targets.
30. Mike Wallace - Again, the Dixon issue concerns me, but he deserves to be started.
31. Laurent Robinson - The Rams will likely upset the Cardinals and if they do, Robinson will have a big day.
32. Mohamed Massaquoi - Expect some solid game stats, but even more garbage points from Massaquoi.

Week 1 Top 20 Runningback Rankings - GURU STYLE!

2010-09-10T14:03:00.000-07:00

Week one presents some great match ups for NFL runningbacks. Here are the top 20:

1. Chris Johnson - At home and dream match up against the Raiders.
2. Maurice Jones-Drew - All things point that his knee is healthy.

3. LeSean McCoy - Great match ups and should see a ton of touches.
4. Frank Gore - Seattle. He has a history of ruining Seattle's day.
5. Matt Forte - Forte is healthy and ready to take on Detroit's weak defense.
6. Stepehen Jackson - He will be used early and often against Arizona.
7. Ray Rice - The Jets have a tough defenses, but that won't stop Rice from getting his touches.
Ryan Matthews - The Chargers rookie should shine against KC.
8. DeAngelo Williams - The Giants don't offer much that can stop the D-train.
9. Shonn Greene - Time to put up Green. He should have a great day.

10. Cedric Benson - Not my favorite, but good match up against the Patriots.
11. Rashard Mendenhall - This is a bit of a risk. MenDenhall has Dixon at QB and the defense could be focused on him.
12. Ronnie Brown - This is a bit of a stretch, but I like the match up this week.
13. C.J. Spiller - The Bills rookie will be tested by the Dolphins defense, but should end with a solid game.
14. Javid Best - He will be the focal point of the Lions attack, not Megatron.
15. Knownshon Moreno - He is healthy and ready to run. Don't expect the biggest game, but he should do well.
16. Carnell Williams - He could turn out to be huge against a terrible Cleveland run defense.
17. Marion Barber - No bad foot and the starter in Dallas.
18. Amhad Bradshaw - Bradshaw could have an exceptional day, but I'm not sure how many carries he will get with Jacobs there.
19. Jamaal Charles - Not sure what to expect, but he should put up reasonable numbers at worst.
20. Hightower - He might get lost in the passing game, but could get some goal line chances.

Week 1 Top 15 Quarterback Rankings - GURU STYLE!

2010-09-10T13:31:00.000-07:00

Here is the true start for the 2010 NFL season and my rankings. Keep checking the blog as I will release my runningback, wide receiver, tight ends, and defenses rankings by friday night.

WEEK 1 QUARTERBACKS

1. Peyton Manning - He will be in a shootout all day with Matt Schaub.
2. Tom Brady - He's at home and pumped up after getting a huge contract. The Bengals have a solid D, but Brady will score often.
3. Matt Schaub - Not only will he throw at least 3 TDs, but Houston will win this game.
4. Aaron Rodgers - He has a challenge against Philly IN Philly. Still, he should play well.
5. Jay Culter - The new Mike Martz offense is at home against a weak Detroit defense.
6. Eli Manning - Great match up for Eli.
7.Philip Rivers - I worry about this match up cause it is on the road, but expect the norm from Rivers.

8. Kevin Kolb - Big match up for the young starter. Green Bay's defense isn't that good and even worse on the road.
9. Tony Romo - There is a chance this could be a defensive battle, but expect a big game for Romo.
10. David Garrard - Denver's defense is that bad.
11. Matt Cassel - e will be firing his gun from the start of this game.
12. Donovan McNabb - He will be in a shootout with Romo.
13. Vince Young - Not the best match up, but at home he should be fine.
14. Chad Henne - Welcome Brandon Marshall. Buffalo will suffer.
15. Derek Anderson - I don't trust him, but he has the weapons and a bad defense.
15. Alex Smith - Smith always worries folks, but it's Seattle. Even Smith should have a 2 TD game.

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2010-09-09T17:31:00.000-07:00

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Week 1 Injury Report - Fantasy Football Xtra

2010-09-09T12:59:00.000-07:00

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Arizona Cardinals

Joey Porter Questionable Sep-08

Comment: Porter (back) was limited in practice on Wednesday, according to the Cardinals' injury report.

Larry Fitzgerald Probable Sep-08

Comment: Fitzgerald (knee) practiced Wednesday and said his conditioning is fine, Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic reports.

Atlanta Falcons

Michael Jenkins Questionable Sep-08

Comment: Jenkins (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Dunta Robinson Probable Sep-08

Comment: Robinson will start at cornerback for the Falcons on Sunday against the Steelers, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Buffalo Bills

Kawika Mitchell Probable Sep-08

Comment: Mitchell was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a foot injury.

Reggie Torbor Questionable Sep-08

Comment: Torbor (chest) did not practice on Wednesday.

Gary Byrd Probable Sep-08

Comment: Byrd (groin) was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice, according to Dolphins beat writer Mike Berardino.

Fred Jackson Questionable Sep-08

Comment: Jackson, recovering from a broken bone in his left hand, continues to practice and coach Chan Gailey is confident that his running back will be good to go for Sunday's opener, BuffaloBills.com reports.

Fred Jackson Questionable Sep-08

Comment: Coach Chan Gailey has confirmed that Jackson's teammate C.J. Spiller will start Sunday's opener against the Dolphins, according to WGRZ Sports in Buffalo.

Leodis McKelvin Probable Sep-07

Comment: McKelvin sat out Monday's practice with an undisclosed minor ailment, The Buffalo News reports.

Fred Jackson Questionable Sep-07

Comment: C.J. Spiller is sitting atop the Bills' depth chart in their first weekly game release of the season, BuffaloBills.com reports. Jackson and Marshawn Lynch are both listed as the backup with a slash separating their names.

Terrence McGee Probable Sep-06

Comment: McGee (undisclosed) missed practice on Monday, BuffaloBills.com reports.

Marshawn Lynch Probable Sep-06

Comment: Lynch's (ankle) teammate Fred Jackson (broken hand) practiced again on Monday and it sounds like head coach Chan Gailey is liking his chances for Sunday's season opener, BuffaloBills.com reports.

Fred Jackson Questionable Sep-06

Comment: Jackson (broken hand) practiced again on Monday and it sounds like head coach Chan Gailey is liking his chances for Sunday's season opener, BuffaloBills.com reports. "He's coming along real well," said Gailey. "They've done a good job of protecting that hand where it shouldn't be an issue."

Gary Byrd Probable Sep-06

Comment: Byrd (groin) practiced for a second straight day on Monday, but the Bills are seeing how quickly he can get back into game shape before making a decision on his status for Sunday's opener against the Dolphins, BuffaloBills.com reports.

Paul Hubbard Probable Sep-06

Comment: Hubbard has been signed to the Bills' practice squad, The Buffalo News reports.

Derek Schouman Ir Sep-06

Comment: Schouman was not claimed after being waived/injured by the Bills on Saturday and has now been placed on injured reserve, The Buffalo News reports.

Carolina Panthers

Tyler Brayton Probable Sep-08

Comment: Brayton returned to practice for the first time since suffering a high ankle sprain in Carlina's first preseason game, the Charlotte Observer reports.

Jonathan Stewart Probable Sep-08

Comment: Stewart (heel) practiced Wednesday, the Charlotte Observer reports.

Steve Smith Probable Sep-08

Comment: Smith (arm) practiced Wednesday, the Charlotte Observer reports.

Chicago Bears

Earl Bennett Probable Sep-08

Comment: Earl Bennett (hamstring) was a full participant on Wednesday, according to the NFL's official injury report.

Lance Briggs Probable Sep-08

Comment: Briggs (ankle) was in full pads and wearing a helmet for the first time since spraining his right ankle against the Cardinals on August 28th, ChicagoBreakingSports.com reports.

Craig Steltz Questionable Sep-06

Comment: Stelz (ankle) returned to practice on Monday, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Lance Briggs Probable Sep-06

Comment: Briggs (ankle) returned to practice on Monday, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Brian Urlacher Probable Sep-06

Comment: Urlacher (calf) was returned to practice on Monday,the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Nick Roach Questionable Sep-06

Comment: Roach (knee) returned to practice on Monday, ChicagoBreakingSports.com reports.

Earl Bennett Questionable Sep-06

Comment: Bennett (hamstring) returned to practice on Monday,ChicagoBreakingSports.com reports.

Cleveland Browns

Shaun Rogers Questionable Sep-08

Comment: Rogers (ankle) practiced for the first time on Monday and could play on Sunday against Tampa Bay, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Dallas Cowboys

Kyle Kosier Questionable Sep-09

Comment: As expected, Kosier (knee) didn't participate in practice on Wednesday, the Dallas Morning News reports.

Marc Colombo Questionable Sep-09

Comment: Colombo (knee) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status for Week 1 is in doubt, the Dallas Morning News reports.

Cletis Gordon Questionable Sep-05

Comment: Gordon was waived Saturday.

Denver Broncos

LenDale White Ir Sep-08

Comment: White has been placed on the season-ending IR list, according to DenverBroncos.com

Daniel Graham Questionable Sep-07

Comment: Graham (ribs) returned to practice on Tuesday, the Denver Post reports.

Andre Brown Probable Sep-05

Comment: Brown (toe) has been claimed on waivers by the Broncos, Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Detroit Lions

Spencer Havner Questionable Sep-05

Comment: The Lions have claimed Havner off waivers from the Packers, Detroit News reports.

Houston Texans

Owen Daniels Questionable Sep-08

Comment: Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said he will decide whether to start Daniels (knee) after he practices on Friday, the Houston Chronicle reports.

Steve Slaton Probable Sep-08

Comment: Slaton (toe) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Nick Scurfield of the Texans' official site reports.

Owen Daniels Probable Sep-08

Comment: Coach Gary Kubiak said that Daniels (knee) could get 20-25 snaps in Sunday's season opener against the Colts, maybe more depending on how he feels, Nick Scurfield of the Texans' official site reports.

Steve Slaton Probable Sep-08

Comment: Slaton, who suffered a toe strain on Aug. 28, has indicated that he will be healthy in time for the Texans' regular-season opener on Sept. 12, the Texans' official site reports. "I'm good," Slaton said Tuesday. "I ran last Friday and Saturday, practiced yesterday (Monday), I'll practice tomorrow and I'll be ready to go full-go."

Indianapolis Colts

Jeff Saturday Probable Sep-08

Comment: Saturday (knee) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, the team's official web site reports.

Pierre Garcon Probable Sep-07

Comment: Garcon missed Monday's practice with an undisclosed injury, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Maurice Jones-Drew Probable Sep-08

Comment: Jones-Drew (knee) reiterated Wednesday morning that he is healthy, the Denver Post reports. "There is no injury," he said during a conference call with reporters Wednesday.

Maurice Jones-Drew Probable Sep-06

Comment: Jones-Drew (knee) was practicing with the Jaguars Monday, Tania Ganguli of the Florida Times-Union reports.

Kansas City Chiefs

Jerheme Urban Ir Sep-05

Comment: Urban (undisclosed injury) has landed on season-ending injured reserve, the Kansas City Star reports.

Miami Dolphins

Jake Grove - CUT

Channing Crowder Questionable Sep-08

Comment: Crowder (groin) did not practice on Wednesday, according to the Dolphins web site.

Channing Crowder Probable Sep-06

Comment: Crowder (undisclosed) is not practicing on Monday, according to the Miami Herald.

Will Allen Ir Sep-05

Comment: Allen (knee) was placed on IR on Sunday, according to the Dolphins web site.

Minnesota Vikings

Jimmy Kennedy Out Sep-08

Comment: Kennedy (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Saints.

Jamarca Sanford Probable Sep-08

Comment: Sanford (ankle) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Saints.

Brett Favre Probable Sep-08

Comment: Favre (ankle) is listed as probable on the official injury report for Thursday's game against the Saints, the ESPN 1500 am Twin Cities reports.

Cedric Griffin Questionable Sep-08

Comment: Griffin (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against New Orleans.

Jamarca Sanford Questionable Sep-07

Comment: Sanford (ankle) was a limited participant in practice on Tuesday, ESPN 1500 am Twin Cities reports.

Brett Favre Probable Sep-06

Comment: Favre (ankle) was a full participant in Monday's practice, ESPN 1500 am Twin Cities reports.

New England Patriots

Tom Brady Probable Sep-09

Comment: Brady (shoulder), who was involved in a two-car accident Thursday morning, is apparently fine and participated in the Patriots' walk-through later in the morning, the Boston Globe reports.

Tom Brady Probable Sep-09

Comment: Albert Breer of the Boston Globe "caught up with Brady briefly between meetings" and the quarterback "reports that he's ok" following a two-car Thursday morning car accident that he was involved in.

Tom Brady Probable Sep-09

Comment: Brady, who was involved in a car accident in Boston Thursday morning, was shaken up in the collision, but did not go to the hospital and is reportedly en route to Gillette Stadium, WEEI.com reports.

Tom Brady Probable Sep-08

Comment: Brady (shoulder) was listed as a full participant at Wednesday's practice, the Patriots' official site reports.

Randy Moss Probable Sep-08

Comment: Moss missed practice Wednesday due to an "illness," Ian R. Rapoport of the Boston Herald reports.

Laurence Maroney Questionable Sep-08

Comment: Maroney (groin) observed the media access portion of Wednesday's practice in sweats, the Boston Globe reports.

Randy Moss Probable Sep-08

Comment: Moss (undisclosed reason) was not spotted at the media access portion of Wednesday's practice, the Boston Globe reports.

Laurence Maroney Probable Sep-07

Comment: The Boston Herald notes that the injury that Maroney is currently dealing with with is to his groin.

Laurence Maroney Probable Sep-06

Comment: Maroney (unspecified injury) was at Monday's practice, but not in pads, Ian R. Rapoport of the Boston Herald reports.

New Orleans Saints

Marques Colston Probable Sep-08

Comment: Colston (bruised kidney) is listed as probable for Thursday's season opener against the Vikings, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Jonathan Vilma Probable Sep-06

Comment: Vilma (groin) was limited in practice Monday, reports the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

Marques Colston Questionable Sep-06

Comment: Colston, who took a hit in the Saints' preseason finale that bruised his kidney, said he's fine and added that he should be 100 percent for the team's opener against the Vikings Thursday, Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Marques Colston Questionable Sep-06

Comment: Colston (bruised kidney) was limited at Monday's practice, Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Clint Ingram Out Sep-05

Comment: Ingram (knee) will start the year on the PUP list and will miss at least the first six games of the regular season, reports the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

New York Giants

Corey Webster Probable Sep-09

Comment: Webster (groin) returned to practice Wednesday.

Aaron Ross Questionable Sep-08

Comment: Ross (foot) was a limited participant on Wednesday, according to the Giants' initial injury report.

Corey Webster Probable Sep-06

Comment: Webster (glute) was sidelined at the beginning of practice Monday, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Oakland Raiders

Michael Bush Questionable Sep-08

Comment: Head coach Tom Cable believes "there is a real chance" Bush could play in Week 1, the Oakland Tribune reports.

Michael Bush Questionable Sep-08

Comment: Bush (thumb) participated in practice on Wednesday, Vittorio Tafur reports.

Michael Bush Questionable Sep-06

Comment: Bush (thumb) returned to practice on Monday and participated in most drills, according to Vittorio Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Michael Bush Questionable Sep-06

Comment: Bush participated in agility drills following Sunday's practice, but his broken thumb, and hand, were heavily covered, according to the Oakland Tribune.

Luke Lawton Out Sep-05

Comment: The Raiders released Lawton (suspension) on Saturday, the Oakland Tribune reports.

Philadelphia Eagles

DeSean Jackson Probable Sep-06

Comment: Jackson (neck, back, teeth) was able to work through all of Sunday's practice, the Philadelphia Daily News reports.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Antwaan Randle El Probable Sep-08

Comment: Randle El (undisclosed) will serve as the team's No. 3 quarterback as long as the team has only two eligible quarterbacks, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Antwaan Randle El Probable Sep-06

Comment: Coach Mike Tomlin said Randle El had some "bumps and bruises," but will play in Week 1, the Steelers' web site reports.

James Harrison Probable Sep-06

Comment: Harrison (shoulder) will play against the Falcons in Week 1, the Steelers' web site reports.

James Farrior Probable Sep-06

Comment: Farrior (head) will play in Week 1, the Steelers' web site confirms.

Bryant McFadden Probable Sep-06

Comment: McFadden (chest) looks like he will be able to play in Week 1, the team's official web site reports.

San Diego Chargers

Shawne Merriman Questionable Sep-09

Comment: Merriman (Achilles) was back in practice on Wednesday, but it is highly unlikely that he will play in Monday night's opener, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Shawne Merriman Probable Sep-07

Comment: Merriman (Achilles) did not practice on Monday and his status for Monday's season opener is in question, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Vincent Jackson Out Sep-05

Comment: The Rams have reportedly decided decided against pursuing Jackson (suspension), the St. Louis Post Dispatch reports.

San Francisco 49ers

Ahmad Brooks Out Sep-06

Comment: Brooks (kidney) may not be ready for the first two weeks of the season, the Sacramento Bee reports.

St. Louis Rams

James Butler Questionable Sep-09

Comment: Butler (knee) remained limited in practice on Wednesday but did have an increased workload over Tuesday, the Brian Stull reports.

Keenan Burton Questionable Sep-07

Comment: The Rams released Burton (knee) on Tuesday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Mark Clayton Probable Sep-06

Comment: Clayton (concussion) has been traded to the Rams for "late round considerations," Jamison Hensley of the Baltimore Sun reports.

Mark Clayton Probable Sep-06

Comment: The Ravens are shopping Clayton (concussion) in the wake of signing T.J. Houshmandzadeh Monday, the Baltimore Sun reports.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Maurice Stovall Probable Sep-08

Comment: Stovall (ankle) was a full participant on Wednesday, according to the Buccaneers' initial injury report.

Tennessee Titans

Nate Washington Probable Sep-08

Comment: Washington (wrist) is no longer listed on the Titans' official injury report.

Justin Gage Probable Sep-08

Comment: Gage (thumb) participated fully in Wednesday's practice according to the Titans' injury report.

David Thornton Out Sep-05

Comment: Thornton will remain on the PUP list and will miss at least the first six weeks of the season. He needs time to continue to recover

Washington Redskins

Mike Sellers Probable Sep-09

Comment: Sellers (knee) fully practiced this week and will play on Sunday.

Donovan McNabb Probable Sep-09

Comment: McNabb (ankle) has practiced the last two days but his ankle still isn't 100 percent, the Washington Post reports.

Donovan McNabb Probable Sep-08

Comment: McNabb (ankle) practiced in full on Wednesday, according to the Redskins' official injury report.

Donovan McNabb Probable Sep-07

Comment: McNabb (ankle) declared himself ready to go for Week 1, the Twitter page for Redskins Insider reports.

Donovan McNabb Probable Sep-06

Comment: Coach Mike Shanahan said Monday that McNabb (ankle) will play in Sunday night's regular season opener against the Cowboys, the Washington Post reports.

Donovan McNabb Probable Sep-06

Comment: McNabb, who took snaps with the Redskins' starters at practice Monday afternoon, displayed no obvious signs that his sprained ankle is still an issue, the Washington Post reports.

Donovan McNabb Probable Sep-06

Comment: McNabb (sprained left ankle) was present at Monday's practice, ESPN.com reports.

Donovan McNabb Probable Sep-05

Comment: When asked on his weekly coach's show on NBC 4 whether he was confident McNabb (ankle) would start against the Cowboys in Week 1, coach Mike Shanahan said "Yes. Yes," the Washington Post reports. "Yeah, I feel very good about him being ready to go," Shanahan said. "In fact, I think he'll be able to practice in the next couple of days. And I feel very good about the direction he's headed."

KICKOFF 2010 - Vikings Vs. Saints Bench/Start/Sleeper

2010-09-08T20:42:00.000-07:00

The NFL picked a great game to kickoff the 2010 season. With the game being in New Orleans, expect both defenses to relax and the offensive show go on. Expect a high score with a over/under of 61.

START

Bret Farve and Drew Brees - Expect both QBs to throw 30+ times each. I expect both QBs be fired up and believe it or not this is a big game for both teams that already could have playoff implications. 3 TDs for each shouldn't be a reach.

Adrian Peterson - OK, I know I don't need to tell you this. If Minnesota wants to win, AP needs over 100 yards.

Robert Meacham - He will develop into Brees's #1 target if he keeps his head on straight. Look for a big game.

Marques Colston - He will have an active game and will score once at least. The Vikings pass defense is suspect at best.

Visanthe Shiancoe - Expect a big game from the Vikings tight end. With Sidney Rice out, Farve will look to Shiancoe often.

BENCH

Pierre Thomas - He may get a TD, but the yards won't be there.

Both Defenses - Just bench them!

SLEEPER

Bernard Berrian - With Sidney Rice out, Berrian will fill in nicely and become a big target for Farve all night.

The True Guru's leagues are ready to view

2010-09-08T20:22:00.000-07:00

For the fourth consecutive year, Todd "The True Guru" Farino will bring you full access and full disclosure of six of his toughest fantasy football leagues. Between 2007-2009, I've disclosed the results of 19 leagues, giving weekly updates and league standing images. In all 19 leagues I made the playoffs and won 6 championships.

In 2010, the six leagues I will report on are compromised of three expert leagues, two Blog Talk Radio listener leagues, and my home league of 11 years.

As I do every year with the first post, I'll explain why I do it. I believe that if someone is referred to as an expert and offers or sells fantasy football advice, there should be some disclosure of his success. Sure I can refer to my picks over the years to backup my success, but success as an expert in this industry depends on more than making good picks or sharp analysis. How about a winning strategy and the ability to use your own advice and translate it into wins and most of all championships.

One more note. With how lucky or unlucky fantasy football can be with the "Any Given Sunday" syndrome, winning championships isn't that big of a deal. What is a big deal is consistency and grinding through the long 13-game season and making the playoffs. Just because you have one bad game in a three week playoffs doesn't mean your season was a failure.
http://www.fantasyfootballsearch.com/fantasy_football_guru_leagues.asp

Ask your favorite expert to disclose his/her leagues! Good luck everyone in 2010.

Fantasy Football Search 2010 Sleeper: Matthew Stafford

2010-08-12T15:14:00.000-07:00

Player: Matthew Stafford
Team: Detroit Lions
Position: QB

I admit this one may be a bit of a stretch, but if your league allows garbage points (all leagues do), I can see a healthy Stafford putting up 1200-1500 yards and 12 TDs in garbage time alone. Stafford has allot of young talent around him like Calvin "Megatron" Johnson, highly touted rookie runningback Javid Best, Kevin Smith, and tight end Brandon Pettigrew. There will still be growing pains with that group, but it should produce plenty of fantasy points.

Also consider the horrible Lions defense. If things go to plan, expect the Lions to be in allot of shootouts this season because there defense will always allow scoring.

You can draft Stafford very late and store him on your bench. He makes a great BYE week replacement for your starter, especially if your started is on the BYE the following weeks: 5, 6, 8, and 10.
2010 Projections: 2985 yards, 20 TDs, 3 Rushing TD.

Fantasy Preview: NFC East

2010-08-09T17:18:00.000-07:00

Fantasy Preview: AFC East By Jay Ruggiero (email)

NY Jets

Undervalued: There are a few guys that fit this spot, but I’m going to go with Braylon Edwards. By all accounts, he has looked terrific in camp, making acrobatic catch after acrobatic catch. Sure, we’ve heard this before, but he is in a contract year. With Santonio Holmes facing a four game suspension and defenses having to stack the box to prevent the running game, Edwards is fantastic value in the seventh or eighth round, which is where he is going according to MockDraftCentral.com.

Sleeper: The Jets last season were the very definition of a smash mouth football team. Do you have ANY idea how many times the Jets ran the ball? Over 600 times. 607 times, to be exact. To put that in context, the next closest team had 525 rushes. Now, the Jets have added a ton of aerial weapons to help “The Sanchize,” but the strength of this team is its offensive line and running attack. Shonn Greene will get the bulk of the carries, but even if he gets 300, you figure there are another 250 at least to go. Enter LT. Tomlinson isn’t nearly the weapon he used to be, but with the shaky injury history of Greene, the running style of the team and the fact that Greene isn’t adept at catching passes, LT will get a lot of run. Currently, he is going in the 11th round and is a steal if you grab him in the 9th round.

Bust: Ugh… I hate to do it. Really, I do. I love the Jets, I love Rex Ryan and his brash mouth. And even though both HBO and the Jets are telling everyone Sanchez looks to have taken the next step, I just don’t buy it. First, as stated earlier, this team runs the ball. A LOT. Sanchez had 12 TDs and 20 interceptions last year. He carried the ball sloppy and should have fumbled even more then he did. Santonio Holmes is going to take time to develop chemistry. I hope I’m wrong, but Sanchez should not be drafted in anything but the DEEPEST of leagues.

Patriots

Undervalued: Even though he burns fantasy owners more the Chris Johnson burns defenses, Lawrence Maroney is extremely undervalued. At least for now, Maroney is the starting RB on a top offense, and yet he is going on average in the eleventh round. Getting a starting running back that late is unheard of. Now, I wouldn’t want to have to depend on him as a starting RB, but if you get him as a third or fourth RB on your roster, he is an ideal fill in for injury/bye week. Also, he’s playing for a contract. When you’re playing for a new deal, you tend to show up.

Sleeper: Brandon Tate has been a human highlight reel thus far in camp. A second year guy with good speed and size, there is a legit shot he wins the starting wide receiver spot on the opposite side of Randy Moss and the team cuts Tory Holt. Any receiver playing in a system that throws the ball as often as the Pats do has value. Tate is not getting selected in most drafts, and is an ideal late round flier. This is the type of player that could become the Miles Austin of this season. Instead of grabbing a backup defense or kicker, give Tate a chance. You’ll thank me later.

Bust: It’s difficult to find a guy to place here. Most of the Pats are going right around the spot they should. If I had to pick one, I would have to say Wes Welker. Look, if you’re in a point per catch league, Welker is a number one wide receiver. If you aren’t, this is a guy that racks up 1,000 yards but rarely scores touchdowns. Factoring in the injury concerns (even though he is practicing), the other weapons and the relatively high draft pick you need to use on “The Slot Machine,” I could see Welker being a major bust.

Dolphins

Undervalued: I love Ronnie Brown this year. Sure, he has the Lisfranc injury that he is still recovering from but he is practicing already at full speed, and every time he gets hurt he bounces back the next season. Brown is playing for a contract this year, and I have made my feelings known on guys who are playing for new deals. I can see the Dolphins relying heavily on Brown then letting him walk after the season. For a guy going late in round four, I think you get second round production out of him. IF he stays healthy.

Sleeper: The sexy pick here is Chad Henne. The sleeper that I like best, however, is Brian Hartline. A big guy that has deceptive speed, Hartline now has Brandon Marshall on the other side and Bess in the slot. Both Marshall and Bess are guys that catch short passes, and the Dolphins will need someone to stretch the field to keep the safeties honest. Reportedly Hartline has won the job, and I can foresee Hartline handling the deep passes and being an ideal compliment to Marshall.

Bust: Sticky Icky Williams gets the call here. I know Ricky had a big year last year, but the big numbers really started when Brown went down. Factoring in his age, his… shall we say… questionable history, and the fact that Brown is back as well as Brandon Marshall came into town, and I just think round five is too high for him. You’ve been warned.

Bills

Undervalued: Fred Jackson. Look, this is a guy that played great in limited opportunities two years ago, and really came into his own last year. What the Bills needed to push Jackson into stardom is offensive line help. So it makes total sense that they took CJ Spiller in round one, and didn’t add any line help until late in the draft. Please note, that was complete sarcasm. While Spiller is getting the headlines (and I love him on most other teams), Jackson is going to be the guy to handle the rock on the inside. Considering he is going three rounds later then Spiller, he’s a steal.

Sleeper: Two years ago, Marshawn Lynch was a first round pick. He was the second running back taken a couple spots behind Adrian Peterson. Now, he is buried on the depth charts. The reason I listed him here is there is a great chance he gets dealt once an injury occurs somewhere else in the NFL. Otherwise, this is a guy that is going undrafted that will still get some run, and could be useful. He is definitely worth a shot late in the draft.

Bust: This is the spot for the third head of the three headed monster. CJ Spiller is dynamic. He is the Bills version of Reggie Bush. If your league counts special teams yards, Spiller is a beast. Otherwise, please explain to me how this kid is going to run the ball. The line is bad. The quarterback is bad. The wide receivers are bad. The tight end? Bad. Reggie Bush has value because he has a great O-Line and an even greater quarterback to get him the ball when he splits out wide. But guess what? This ain’t New Orleans… Round four or five makes Spiller a huge bust.

Fantasy Preview: NFC East

2010-08-08T00:57:00.000-07:00

Fantasy Preview: NFC East By Jay Ruggiero (email)

Dallas Cowboys
Let’s start with the team that draws more attention to anyone else. Whether you love them or hate them, you can’t argue the talent with the Cowboys. From every avenue there is fantasy goodness oozing out of this team. The quarterback came into his own last year (and got his fumbling under control) having his most productive season of his short career. The running backs are a three headed monster, with explosive speed (Felix Jones), brawn and muscle (Barber) and what some consider the most complete back, Choice. Miles Austin realized his talent on the field last year, exploding for a Pro Bowl season. You KNOW this team is loaded when Jason Witten had a “down” year, yet still had over 1,000 yards. To top it all off, the ‘Boys go out and draft Dez Bryant, who some have already put into the Hall of Fame. Hell, even the defense should be a fantasy monster!

Undervalued:

We can probably list a couple people here; it’s very difficult to narrow it down. Normally I am going to list only one, but some situations just dictate a rule change, and this team is it. Tony Romo had a great season, has a Pro Bowl wide receiver, another wide receiver that fans claim has Pro Bowl potential if he keeps his head in the game, three running backs that could be starters on most teams, and a tight end that is his “go-to guy.” On top of all this, the Jerry Jones, desperate to forget about passing on Randy Moss years ago, went out and traded up for Dez Bryant. But more important then all of these weapons was Romo’s growth as a quarterback. In 2008, Romo threw 14 interceptions and put the ball on the turf seven times. In 2009, he cut down those numbers to 9 and 4, respectively. This is a player that is growing still as a player, and has the weapons to put up Aaron Rodgers type numbers. Pass on the top four or five, and wait until round four to grab this guy. Next year, you might not be able to get him past the second round.

Now normally, I would only put one player on the undervalued list. However, with a team with this many fantasy stars, it’s difficult to narrow it down. Miles Austin, according to MockDraftCentral.com, is going as late as 27th overall. That may seem to be right for some people, but it’s simply too low. Austin is comparable in numbers to Andre Johnson, who is going anywhere from six to nine in drafts. Call me crazy all you want, but the numbers back me up. KC Joyner ran the numbers on ESPN.com, but Miles Austin bested Johnson in short passes (10 yards down field), deep passes (20-29), tied in bomb length passes (30 yards or more), and overall yards per attempt 11.2 yards per attempt to 9.9. Now sure, you might say he’s a one year wonder. However, I would ask you then why do you trust Ray Rice? What about Chris Johnson? Sure, his rookie year was good, but it wasn’t anything like last year. The fact is, sometimes you have to go off your gut. And my gut is telling me this kid is legit, and should be going early in round two. Anytime after pick 15 is a steal.

Sleeper:

I know the trendy pick here is a surly rookie wide receiver that refuses to carry the pads for the grizzled vet. But where I think the sleeper value on this team is actually comes from that grizzled vet, Roy Williams. Look, Williams will never develop to his pure potential, and he probably would benefit from being dealt to Chicago to play for Mike Martz (his coach during his most productive season). However, Williams missed a game, and only started 13 of the games, and yet his numbers may surprise. Williams contributed 38 catches, 596 yards and 7 touchdowns. Are these numbers that will win your league? I seriously doubt it. But a man playing for a new contract (he knows he is getting cut in this offseason) showed up in excellent shape and had a great preseason rapport with Romo. On average he is being picked 167, or 58th amongst wide receivers, among the Bernard Berrian and Nate Washington, and quite often he is undrafted. This is possible late round gold in your draft.

Bust:

I have a feeling that the person I put on this list will either make me look good, or make me look foolish, and I may even garner hate mail. The bust on the team (per his ADP) is Dez Bryant. Look, the kid is LOADED with talent. He showed up, worked hard, and wants to be a superstar. However, this is a kid who is learning a new system, has battled injuries and off the field issues in college, and already suffered a high ankle sprain that will take away valuable practice time spent learning with the first team offense. I know that Bryant can be a star, and one day will. In a keeper league, draft away and stash away. But in a one year league, where there is only one ball to go around, Bryant is going to slot in behind Miles Austin (not a one year wonder), Jason Witten, Roy Williams, Felix Jones, Marian Barber and Tashard Choice. That one ball has a HELL of a lot of mouths to feed. Also, the fact that Bryant is being used as a return man usually means that his role in the offense will be minimized. Temper your enthusiasm.
Philadelphia Eagles:

It’s a new regime in Philly. The Kevin Kolb era has officially begun, as has the Shady McCoy backfield. Gone are fantasy stalwarts Donovan McNabb and Brian Westbrook as the team looks to get younger, and many would argue, healthier. However, you know the old saying, “Be careful what you wish for…” Well Philly fans, as a Jets fan I can tell you that I would have killed for the success you had for the last decade. You better hope Kolb is the real deal…

Undervalued:

Andy Reid loves to throw that pigskin around. He believes that a four yard screen pass is equivalent to a first down run play. Enter Jeremy Maclin, stage left. Maclin is a big kid (6’, 198 lbs) who can RUN (4.48 40 yard dash). Unlike his counterpart (more on him in a minute), Maclin can get physical on short passes and has the breakaway speed to get plenty of RAC (run after catch). Going 65th overall, and the 24th wide receiver taken in drafts, Maclin has all the tools to be a third round pick as soon as next year. All he needs is to stay healthy (hey, don’t we all!) and to have the opportunity. Both of those come this year; drafting him after the fourth round is great value.

Sleeper:

I know a lot of people love LeSean McCoy this year, and truthfully he is going late enough that I don’t think he will bust. However, this team took carries away from McCoy in the red zone, and especially at the goal line, over and over last year. Reid has vowed not to use Leonard Weaver in more then a fullback role. Thus, the deep sleeper is Mike Bell. Once the super-sleeper in the Broncos backfield, Bell earned his owners great value last year as a member of the Saints. He stole countless TDs from Pierre Thomas, and will likely get the rock at the goal line again here. Why else would you bring in a TD specialist? As the 57th RB selected and being taken around 200 overall (if at all), he is a fantastic late round pick. Remember, it’s picks like these that win drafts, not taking Adrian Peterson in round one.

Bust:

I hate to do it, really I do, because I love watching him, but DeSean Jackson is going way too high. Currently being taken as the 8th wide receiver and 25th overall, Jackson accrued most of his value by way of deep passes, something Kevin Kolb doesn’t excel at. Kolb is an ideal west coast offense guy, while Jackson loved McNabb’s big arm. If you subtract those long passes, you wind up with Santana Moss. He will have a couple huge games, but Jackson has all the makings to be a major bust. I wouldn’t touch him until the fourth round. You’ve been warned.

Giants:

Living just outside of New York, I have plenty of chances to watch this team. This team tremendously disappointed last year, fought amongst themselves, and had the fans on talk radio ready to jump off the Brooklyn Bridge. However, amongst fantasy circles, the Giants had big surprise players and even bigger (or fatter, if you’re talking about Jacobs) disappointments.

Undervalued:

The Giants offensive line broke down last year as it continued to age. So the logical thing to do is to improve it in the offseason right? I mean, this is a team that has always been built on that bruising running, smashmouth football. So it made perfect sense to draft a project defensive end to add to an already deep defensive line. Wait, what? This O-Line will continue to age, making Eli run for his life. That’s where Hakeem Nicks comes in. Sure, I’m not going out on a limb here since everyone seems to love him. That said, I’m not as high on him as some of the experts. Nicks has battled injuries since college, and just last weekend suffered a hyper-extended knee in practice. Luckily, Nicks is fine but the worry is still there. Blessed with huge size, hands like Velcro, and breakaway speed, Nicks has all the tools to be a monster. If you can get him in round five, consider it a steal. Just don’t reach for him.

Sleeper:

The time has come for Ahmad Bradshaw to come into his own. A quick, shifty back with excellent hands, Bradshaw has the makings of a player that could be a major part of your team while costing you very little. Being taken as the 34th running back and falling to the eighth round, Bradshaw can give you numbers usually found in rounds three and four. And considering he is going after Reggie Bush and Darren McFadden, Bradshaw is a steal. Last season he had two broken feet for most of the season, and still played very well. The feet are healed, and he is ready to break out.

Bust:

Now we get to Bradshaw’s counterpart, the giant Giant, Brandon Jacobs. A couple of years back, Jacobs would be murder on short yardage or goal line carries. However, he forgot somewhere along the line how to do the things he used to do, namely run hard and run over defenders. As bad as Jacobs was last year, he broke off a 74 yard reception against the Cowboys. Subtract that from his stat line, and then see where you get. Hint, it ain’t pretty. Considering you have to draft this one team stud in the fifth round, it’s a complete waste. Jacobs did more dancing then Ocho Cinqo on Dancing With the Stars last year, and it showed in his stats. Keep away from this big fella unless he falls to the eighth round.

Washington Redskins:

I really wish there was something nice I could say about this team. I mean, they wanted to go about it and do it the right way. They wanted to build from the ground up, and develop a solid foundation to help for years to come. So, it makes total sense that you trade a high draft pick for an older quarterback on a one year deal. Sure, that makes sense… You now have McNabb with no one to really throw the ball too, and a bunch of running backs that don’t have much left in the tank. It’s going to be a long season in Washington.

Undervalued:

I hate to say it, because I know the issues that Shanahan is murder on fantasy owners, but I think Portis is undervalued. Going in round nine, and being selected as the 40th running back off the board, Portis knows the system and the blocking scheme better than anyone in Washington. Granted, the concussion issues could knock him out for the season, but a starting running back being selected this late is worth the gamble. Portis has been one of the running backs with the highest carry total in the past four years, and should continue so barring injury. If you can grab him in the seventh or eighth round, it’s the type of pick that could pay major dividends down the road.

Sleeper:

We all saw what McNabb did with DeSean Jackson last season. McNabb throws a great deep ball, and a wide receiver that can break off his route on a busted play is an ideal match. That brings us to Santana Moss. Now, do I believe that Moss can be DeSean Jackson? HELL no. But, do I think that Moss could be a very useful bye week fill in and produce a few huge games this season? Absolutely. Look, McNabb has to throw the ball to someone, and he doesn’t have a lot of options. Now factor in the tough defenses he is going to match up with, and Donovan is going to be running for his life. Someone is going to catch the balls though, as we know McNabb will throw for at least 2,400 yards this year. In round seven or later, you could do worse than selecting McNabb’s deep threat.

Bust:

With that, we come to McNabb. This is going to be quick and easy as a lot of it was just said. Bad offensive line. Bad wide receivers. Tough defenses. Injury prone. Running backs that are injury prone/slow/waste of roster spot. Someone is going to see the numbers from last year and feel like they are getting a great value. Don’t let that someone be you. Pass on him and take a flier on a running back or wide receiver. You won’t be missing anything.

Fantasy Football Search 2010 Bust: Matt Cassel

2010-08-06T13:09:00.000-07:00

Player: Matt Cassel
Team: Kansas City Chiefs
Position: QB

At the beginning of last season I told everyone that Matt Cassel was a product of the system. After being traded to the Chiefs and becoming a full-time starts, Cassel was strikingly disappointing. In 15 games last season Cassel threw for 2914 yards, 16 TDs, and 16 INTs. That was in stark contrast to his 2008 season of 3693, 21 TDs, and 11 INTs. You expect improvement and instead Cassel regressed.

Regression was not unexpected going to Chiefs, but with a great runningback core and wide receivers like Dwayne Bowe, Chris Chambers and up and coming Lance Long, he wasn't short of talent. Part of Cassel's problem is his inability to avoid the sack. Granted the Chiefs offensive line isn't the best and got him sacked 42 times last season, even in New England he was sacked 47 times. That is bad for fantasy managers and football in general.

The Chiefs will look to deploy a unbalanced running attack with Jamaal Charles and throw out more two tight end sets for that purpose and to protect Cassel. Cassel will not achieve 20 TDs, nor will he get 3000 yards. Expect him to develop into a ball control quarterback this season and only expect more than 25-30 passes in games where the Chiefs are getting lit up.

Fantasy Football Draft Advice

2010-08-06T12:42:00.000-07:00

Fantasy Football Draft Advice By Jay Ruggiero (email)

To me, there is nothing better than fantasy football. The weather begins to change, the leaves begin to fall, and people begin to smash into each other with reckless abandonment all for the entertainment of us; people who sit on the couch, drinking beer and celebrating with friends. I’ve been playing fantasy football now for fifteen years and as much fun as I have with playing fantasy football, my main league, a 12 team keeper league, is more stress then fun. And yet, I continue to go back to it, because at the root of it all, there is NOTHING more fun… even if Jay Cutler picking last year’s week sixteen matchup against the first place Minnesota Vikings to cost me a title. The pressure of finding that late draft gem, combing the waiver wire to discover that break out performer or making the trade that could define your season are stressors that affect me on a daily basis, as I’m sure they do many of us. There is a simply remedy to this; draft better.

My philosophy when I head into a draft is simple, I have no plan. What I mean when I say that is not that I don’t prepare; quite the contrary. I read everything I possibly can. I listen to any podcast that makes mention of football, let alone fantasy football. Google search any team and put the word “blog” after it and you can find a detailed report of how the team is performing at training camp. When I say I have no plan, what I actually mean is that I have no SET plan, as in I don’t pigeonhole myself into taking only a RB in round one, or a WR in round two. When I draft, and I urge you to do the same, I search for best player available. I maintain that you cannot win the draft in the first round, but you can surely lose it. The biggest mistake a person makes is reaching for a guy simply because he likes him. This is where your research comes in; just because you might love Felix Jones, and feel that he is a breakout candidate and a top five running back doesn’t mean you should reach for him in round one. If you do a couple mock drafts, or go to MockDraftCentral.com, you will see that Jones is being taken on average right around pick 42. It’s much better off taking a player like Andre Johnson, following it up with Shonn Greene, then picking Jones around pick 35 to ensure you get him. You will build a much more complete team if you take the draft as it comes, picking the best player available at the time, and filling the rest in later. If that means that Aaron Rodgers is the best player, then that’s the direction you go. Unless your league doesn’t allow for trading, you will always have the ability to fill in a void on your team by making a trade.

This brings me to the next critical step; know your leagues rules. Study the scoring system. Find out if you get a point per catch. Does your league have waivers? Do you have a FAAB (Free Agent Acquisition Budget) account to add new guys? How many wide receivers start each week? These are just a couple critical points that will enable you to draft a better team. For example, if your league penalizes you for turnovers, Jay Cutler was an albatross around your neck last year. However, if it doesn’t, Cutler was worth fifty four points more (figuring -2 points per turnover), which is a major advantage. Now, Cutler is in a Mike Martz offense, one that has the quarterback running for his life while throwing the ball all over the field. Traditionally speaking, Martz’s quarterbacks turn the ball over a lot. If that doesn’t hurt you though, then Cutler is a stud. KNOW YOUR RULES!

What I believe is absolutely, positively, without a shadow of a doubt the MOST important part of your draft is the double digit rounds. I know what you’re thinking… “Jay, you’re telling me the round that I take a kicker is important?” Hell yes its important! But, it’s not important to draft a kicker, so forget that part. What IS important though is to use those picks wisely. I don’t care what anyone says, a kicker should not be taken until the final round. Whoever you get is fine. Do NOT take one earlier, because we cannot know who will be the best kicker, nor is there a great difference between kicker one and kicker ten. For that matter, don’t bother grabbing a kicker, a backup tight end or a backup defense. There are a lot of drafts where I will leave the draft without even having a kicker and I still wind up with one of the best. Instead, while others are picking a kicker or that tight end that is great at blocking, grab a team’s backup running back or third string wide receiver. Would you rather have been the one who nailed the David Akers pick or the one who drafted that backup WR from the Cowboys? What was his name again? Oh that’s right… Miles Austin. Will every pick be as great as that? Of course not. However, you can get the next Mike Sims-Walker, Miles Austin, Sidney Rice, Steve Smith (NYG), Robert Meachem, etc… And that doesn’t only hold true for wide receivers. The backup running back will often pay dividends, especially in today’s NFL where running back by committees rules. Jamal Charles, Ricky Williams, Cadillac Williams and Jerome Harrison are just a few guys who were available late or not drafted.

In the coming days, I’m going to be writing up capsules on each team in the league. I’m going to be doing the hard work for you, picking out a bust, an obvious player that is great value and a sleeper pick to take in the late rounds. My job is to make your job easier. However, no one here can draft a team for you, so it’s critical that you do some of the leg work. Go to all the big websites, go to team sites or team blogs, listen to the radio and watch ESPN or NFL Network. Do some homework for yourself, because it’s the person that just walks into a draft without doing any of their own that should be your new best friend. You know, the easy mark that you can dominate all season long.

Fantasy Football Search 2010 Bust: Jerricho Cotchery

2010-08-05T13:39:00.000-07:00

Player: Jerricho Cotchery
Team: New York Jets
Position: WR

Where is the love for Jerricho Cotchery. He was once the main wide receiver, catching 164 passes for 2091 yards in 2006 and 2007. However, his numbers have declined over the past two seasons where he accumulated only 128 catches for 1679 yards. Now the Jets have brought in Santonio Holmes and that puts Jerricho Cotchery third in line to catch passes. Expect the number of catches for Cotchery to not exceed 45 and his yards to hover around 600.

He's clearly fallen out of favorite and with Braylon Edwards, Dustin Keller, and Santonio Holmes to compete with it won't be a good season for the once fan favorite Cotchery.

Fantasy Football Search 2010: Montario Hardesty

2010-08-04T17:16:00.000-07:00

Player: Montario Hardesty
Team: Cleveland Browns
Position: RB

Montario Hardesty is one of the more exciting rookie runningbacks in 2010. He is joining a revamped Cleveland offense that includes new QB Jake Delhomme. There seems to be a new philosophy in Cleveland with new management and that is to win.

Hardesty has competition for the spot. Jerome Harrison came on strong last year and should assume the starting role, but drafting Hardesty shows that the Browns want more versatility at runningback. Hardesty has some of the best hands of all runningbacks and will automatically be part of the passing game. If he doesn't start out of the gates, he will certainly be a third down back and be in the game for passing situations. He also can spread the field and has a burst of speed that can allow him to blow by most any safety.

Montario Hardesty will likely be the starting runningback in Cleveland and he should have a big rookie season for a struggling team that will see plenty of garbage points.

2010 Projections: 1026 total yards, 44 receptions, 9 Total TDs.

Fantasy Football Search 2010 Sleeper: Jahvid Best

2010-08-02T18:09:00.000-07:00

Player: Jahvid Best
Team: Detriot Lions
Position: RB

Jahvid Best was one of the more interesting 1st round draft picks. After taking a defensive tackle with the second overall, the Lions with with a runningback, a position they are stacked at. Best is a small, fast power runningback from Cal. I think he's a great fit in the young offense of the Lions. His speed is an asset, but more so is his ability to make would be tacklers miss. Best will be "best" served as a third down back or change of pace back, but you have to believe that the Lions have more plans for their #1 draft pick. With Kevin Smith slowing down, De De Dorsey not breaking out, and the aging Maurice Morris, Best has a great chance to 150-200 carries. He will also make a big impact on the passing game with 24-30 catches.

When Jahvid Best is on, he can take over a game with lighting speed and accelerated moves. He will confuse defenses, create missed tackles, and ruin defenders game. If utilized properly, Best could be one of the high impact rookie runningbacks in 2010.

2010 Projections: 975 total yards, 25 receptions, 8 Total TDs.

Fantasy Football Search 2010 Bust: Cedric Benson

2010-08-02T16:21:00.000-07:00

Player: Cedric Benson
Team: Cinncinati Bengals
Position: RB

Cedric Benson had the best year of his career last season with 1251 yards and six TDs. He has had a resurgent career since he went to Cincinnati, but those days are about to end. First consider that with 1251 yards he only scored six TDs. That is a red flag on it's own for a team that is far more focused on the passing game then the running game. Then there is the looming threat of Bernard Scott, who is a better more physical runner then Benson and could take his job at any point in the season.

Cincinnati is a team made up of excuses, issues, and tissues. With Chad Ochocinco, Terrell Owens, and Antonio Bryant there will be more off the field talk then on the field talk. Is that even possible with those guys. In my opinion this team lacks chemistry and it will be up to Carson Palmer to pull them together and that means a vicious passing attack.

Forget Benson this year. He certainly won't break 1000 yards and will be lucky to get 800. As for TDs, I'm looking at 4-5 at most.

Fantasy Football Search 2010 Sleeper: Matt Leinhart

2010-08-02T15:03:00.000-07:00

Player: Matt Leinhart
Team: Arizona Cardinals
Position: QB

This is my fourth quarterback sleeper and one of the most interesting. Matt Leinhart inherits Kurt Warner's team of fantasy studs and soon to be studs. He takes over a system that he is very familiar with and players that will make him better. At wide receiver, he has one of the best in Larry Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald has worked well in the past with Leinhart and they should be a very effective tandem in 2010. Gone is Anquan Boldin, but in is Steve Breaston, Early Doucet, and 3rd round pick Andre Roberts.

If you are thinking that the Cardinals will be a all pass team, not so. They will have a balanced attack under Leinhart with Beanie Wells and Tim Hightower and that will provide more open looks for Leinhart as the season progresses. Everywhere Leinhart has gone he has been a winner and been successful. He won't be Warner, but he be a very good fantasy quarterback.

2010 Projections: 3565 yards, 21 TDs, 2 Rushing TD.

Fantasy Football Search 2010 Sleeper: Jake Delhomme

2010-08-02T14:21:00.000-07:00

Player: Jake Delhomme
Team: Cleveland Browns
Position: QB

Call me crazy, but I firmly believe that Jake Delhomme will have a career revival in Cleveland. When at his best and with talented WRs, Delhomme not only was a great fantasy QB, but he went to the Superbowl. Now he's moved to a new team up north and one that he can take full advantage of the tools Cleveland will offer.

Cleveland has always been an enigma to me. There is no shortage of semi-talented to talented players on the team, but not veteran stud to pull them together. I believe that Jake Delhomme can do that and I think the Browns front office agrees. Delhomme will have plenty of targets in both the backfield and long distance. Here are a few of the players that Delhomme will use to make himself better and improve their fantasy stats as well.

Jerome Harrison, RB

Montario Hardesty, RB

Joahua Cribbs, WR

Mohamad Massaquoi, WR

Chansi Stukey, WR

Benjamin Watson, TE

Cleveland added Watson and #1 draft pick Hardesty to help Delhomme make Cleveland a winner. I don't know if he can make them winners, but expect plenty of fantasy points, especially in garbage time. You will likely be able to draft Jake Delhomme late in the draft and as a back up. He will make a great asset for your team.

2010 Projections: 3330 yards, 22 TDs, 1 Rushing TD.

Fantasy Football Search 2010 Bust: Michael Vick

2010-07-29T13:13:00.000-07:00

Player: Michael Vick
Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Position: QB

Is this one two easy? Michael Vick has found himself in trouble with the law again and even with the fact that he has been cleared to play in the NFL, I wouldn't touch him. Vick has all sorts of crazy pressures on him and most don't have anything to do with football. He will be the primary backup for Kevin Kolb and Kolb could screw up, but does that automatically mean Vick will perform well? No.

I'm not down on Vick's abilities or skills. He's a mess; mentally, financially, legally, and emotionally. That isn't a guy you want running your fantasy team. There are plenty of other back ups you could have on your fantasy roster who will perform just as well as Vick would if he ever starts and you don't have to worry about those back ups getting arrested or having mental break downs.

Stay away of Vick. Oh, and I love dogs, so screw you Vick. You'll never get fantasy love or respect from The True Guru.

Fantasy Football Search 2010 Bust: LenDale White

2010-07-28T11:41:00.000-07:00

Player: LenDale White
Team: UFA
Position: RB

After four turbulent years with the Tennessee Titans, the former 2nd round pick was traded to the Seattle Seahawks and promptly cut a month later. LenDale White should be avoided at all times during your fantasy football draft. It's clear there aren't allot of NFL teams interested in the heavy-set runningback and that should speak volumes as why he shouldn't be on your fantasy roster.

In 2009, White suffered some injures and only managed 13 games and 222 yards. This was in part because of Chris Johnson and in part cause he was ineffective. If a team is willing to take a chance on White, he will have to lose weight and get in shape. Even after that he is at best a goal-line back and at worst a 3rd back on the depth charts.

I can see some teams like Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, New England, Oakland, Chicago, or St. Louis who might take a chance on White, but it's still a far cry from fantasy stats. LenDale White is a 2010 bust.

Fantasy Football Search 2010 Sleeper: Brandon Jacobs

2010-07-26T21:37:00.000-07:00

Player: Brandon Jacobs
Team: New York Giants
Position: RB

Nobody is more disappointed in his 2009 performance than Brandon Jacobs. After being a second round draft pick in most fantasy drafts, Jacobs put up dismal numbers. With only 835 rushing yards and five TDs, you might not believe in the hard hitting runningback. Also throw in the threat of Ahmad Bradshaw and there is even more to worry about. Let's note first that Jacobs was hurt most of last season and played hurt. He enters the 2010 season healthy and with much more vigor then he did in 2009. The Giants plan to use their two back tandem more effectively and with a healthy Jacobs pound it in at the goal line.

Also, Jacobs with have a more experienced offensive line and a far more gelled passing game to support him against rival defenses. Jacobs will emerge this year as the top running back in the NFC East. As long as he stays healthy, he should put up excellent numbers for the NY Giants and get back to the dominance we all saw in 2008.

2010 Projections: 1254 total yards, 22 receptions, 14 Total TDs.

Fantasy Football Search 2010 Sleeper: Ryan Mathews

2010-07-26T20:58:00.000-07:00

Player: Ryan Mathews
Team: San Diego Chargers
Position: RB

One of the more hyped players coming out of the draft was none other then Ryan Mathews. Draft by the Chargers 12th overall, Mathews is the heir apparent to LT. I've rarely been impressed with runningbacks coming out of the WAC and Mathews has allot to prove, but in the Chargers system he should put up plenty of numbers for a rookie RB.

It's important to remember that the Chargers are pass first. With that being said, the Chargers are looking to establish a running game and Mathews is an every down back and compliments Darren Sproles as an excellent one-two punch. At 6'0" and 220 pounds, Mathews is not only elusive, but powerful. If he remains healthy and confident in his skills he will put up rookie of the year numbers.

Expect the Chargers to use their new franchise runningback early and often and I would doubt him being used in the passing game as well, especially early with Vincent Jackson on suspension.

2010 Projections: 1414 total yards, 36 receptions, 9 Total TDs.

Fantasy Football Search 2010 Sleeper: Mark Sanchez

2010-07-26T20:45:00.000-07:00

Player: Mark Sanchez
Team: New York Jets
Position: QB

If you haven't had the chance to see Mark Sanchez play, please do. As a rookie last season, Sanchez showed flashes of brilliance and rookie mistakes. IN his Sophomore season look for him to rise above many veteran quarterbacks and put up incredible numbers. Coming from USC I believe that Sanchez has already had more primetime pressure filled experience then many QBs in the same class.

Last year he lead the Jets to the AFC championship and in 2010 expect him to be in the Superbowl. Sanchez has a talented group of wide receivers with Braylon Edwards, Santonio Holmes, and Jerricho Cotchery. He also has one of the better pass catching RBs in LaDainian Tomlinson and fearless Ironman look-a-like Dustin Keller at tight end. Add that all together and it's a receipt for massive fantasy points.

In 2009, Sanchez had 12 TDs and 20 INTs. Look for that to flip in 2010.

2010 Projections: 3120 yards, 21 TDs, 3 Rushing TDs.

Fantasy Football Search 2010 Sleeper: Kevin Kolb

2010-07-26T20:34:00.000-07:00

Player: Kevin Kolb
Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Position: QB

With the trading of Donovan McNabb, so starts the Kevin Kolb ERA in Philadelphia. Let's be honest, the guy has only thrown 130 passes in his short NFL career. That being said, the Eagles wouldn't have traded McNabb if they weren't confident in what Kolb could do. In a small sampling, we've seen what he can do. In two starts last season, Kolb threw for over 700 yards and four TDs. With a young and talented group of young players around him, the Eagles offense has not only reinvented itself, but has been built for years of service. Kolb will have hotshot wide receivers DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin to throw too, along with one of the better tight ends in the league Brent Celek. He will have a speedy pass-catching running back in the backfield LeSean McCoy and a filthy offensive line lead by Stacy Andrews.

Kolb will have bad games, that I do not doubt, but in the end he will put up massive numbers and with a fast moving defense he will be on the field quite a bit. Wether or not the Eagles win, Kolb will put up excellent numbers, even in garbage time. I suspect the Eagles will win 10+ games, so that shouldn't be the issue.

2010 Projections: 3425 yards, 23 TDs, 2 Rushing TDs.

Fantasy Football Search 2010 Sleeper: Shonn Greene

2010-07-17T17:40:00.000-07:00

Player: Shonn Greene
Team: New York Jets
Position: RB

Clearly the big news in the off-season was the Jets signing of veteran fantasy stud LaDainian Tomlinson. To many in the industry this showed a lack of confidence that the Jets had in Shonne Green. It has also been observed that it would take away from Green's fantasy potential. I think completely different. First off, nearly every team is going with a two running back system. It's good for the team and keeping your running backs healthy. Last season the Jets had Thomas Jones, so they let Jones go and picked up nine year veteran LaDainian Tomlinson.

In 2009, Greene was impressive in limited action. The Jets gave him more carries near the end of the season, giving Greene 10 or more carries in four of the last six games. Greene also broke out during the playoffs, gaining 304 yards and two TDs in three games. Greene showed he is ready for prime time and he will have a breakout 2010. in 2009, Greene carried the ball just 108 times. Look for Green to easily get 200 carries and if he comes out of the gate strong, expect LaDainian Tomlinson to be a change of pace and third down back.

2010 Projections: 1100 yards, 10 TDs.

The True Guru's 2010 Sleepers & Busts Released!

2010-07-15T00:00:00.001-07:00

Check them out here and all of our draft kit!
http://www.fantasyfootballsearch.com/2010_draft_kit.asp

2010 IDP Draft Rankings - Defensive Backs (Redraft)

2010-07-11T21:45:00.000-07:00

Here are my IDP Defensive Back Rankings for Redraft Leagues. I will continually update these rankings throughout the offseason to reflect changes in free agency, defensive schemes, defensive playing time, rookie draft selections, etc.

I would also love to get feedback from my readers. Often times, we get stuck in our own philosophies and tendencies. So, it's nice to get a different perspective on things. Your comments will definitely influence my rankings.

Drafting Philosophy:
Defensive backs have the most variability in point production from year-to-year. In other words, your top 20 defensive backs in 2010 could be quite different from your top 20 defensive backs in 2009 (especially in "big play leagues").

Much of this variability is because, many times, a defensive back's production is heavily tied to the performance of that specific team's front seven. Their production is also heavily tied to how they are used in the defensive scheme (especially safeties). For example, Roman Harper started off the 2009 season very well. However, after both of New Orleans' cornerbacks got injured, they started playing Harper in coverage more as opposed to bringing him up close to the line of scrimmage to stop the run. Consequently, his tackle numbers severely dipped.

In addition, the defensive back position, more than any other position has the most substantial amount of fantasy producers on the waiver wire because many unexpected fantasy performers emerge from the defensive back position throughout the season (e.g. Bernard Pollard).

With this being said, I find it hard to use one of my first defensive picks on a defensive back. In reality, there aren't many "locks" at that this position as there are at the linebacker position (e.g. Patrick Willis, Jon Beason, London Fletcher, etc.). Therefore, I usually try to grab a solid veteran fantasy producer like LCB Antoine Winfield or SS Brian Dawkins and get riskier at this position with my other picks. Not only does this free me up to use higher draft picks on other defensive positions, but it also allows me to more easily drop players during the season to pick up potential defensive back studs off of the waiver wire.

And in case you didn't love Brett Favre enough, here is a short little video clip: Brett Favre Doing His Rendition of "Pants on the Ground."

Scoring System:
Solo Tackle = 2 points
Assist = 1 point
Sack = 7 points
Interception = 12 points
Fumble Recovery = 5 points

Key:
DSC = Possible Defensive Scheme Change
S = Sleeper/Undervalued Player
B = Bust/Overvalued Player
R = Injury Risk
ROOKIE = 2010 NFL Rookie

Tier 1

1. FS Eric Weddle (SD) - Weddle was the number one defensive back on most fantasy rankings heading into the 2009 season. His fantasy numbers took a hit this year because of lingering injury issues. Heading into next season injury-free, he should be able to rebound next year and reclaim his spot as the top fantasy defensive back. R

2. SS Bernard Pollard (HOU) - What a story this is; after being cut by the Chiefs before the season started, Pollard signed with the Texans in Week 4 and wasted no time in becoming a fantasy stud. In 14 games, Pollard had 82 solo tackles, 19 assists, 3 FRs, 4 INTs, 1.5 sacks, and 2 defensive TDs. I wouldn't expect 2 defensive TDs again, but Pollard does provide the ultimate mix of dependable tackling and big play production.

3. SS Tyvon Branch (OAK) - Branch had a very nice tackling year by registering 97 solo tackles and 26 assists and is a top 5 safety in tackling-heavy leagues. Most of his value resides in the fact that he plays in the SS position in Oakland which has proven to be a very lucrative position in the past (e.g. Gibril Wilson). As long as Branch can hold off second round draft pick, Mike Mitchell, he's worth an early round selection.

4. SS Yeremiah Bell (MIA) - Over the last two seasons, Bell has averaged over 95 solo tackles; it doesn't get much better than that for a defensive back. Bell is often times brought up close to the line of scrimmage for run support and is therefore used in a similar fashion to that of a linebacker. Bell is one of the safest choices at the defensive back position. You can expect 90+ solo tackles again next season.

5. FS Oshiomogho Atogwe (STL) - Atogwe is one of the best ballhawks in the league. He always seems to be around the ball and, consequently, he does a wonderful job of producing big plays as well as solid tackle numbers. Playing on the Rams is an added bonus since their defense is consistently on the field for much of the game. Atogwe should remain in St. Louis and, now that he's healthy, return to top 5 form.

6. SS Brian Dawkins (DEN) - Yes, Dawkins is old as dirt (36 to be exact). However, you will be hard-pressed to find a more consistent fantasy defensive back. Over his nine seasons in the league, Dawkins has consistently been a top 20 performer and his move to Denver has obviously taken his value to another level. I wouldn't expect 95 solo tackles again (a career high) but, as long as he doesn't retire, Dawkins looks to be a solid play heading into next season.

Tier 2

7. SS Roman Harper (NO) - Harper started off the season extremely hot. He was consistently putting up 7-9 total tackles per week. However, because of injuries at both cornerback positions, New Orleans stopped putting Harper in the box and used him more in coverage. This hurt his overall 2009 numbers (they were still solid). With the cornerbacks healthy again, look for Harper to further improve upon his 2009 numbers.

8. FS Dashon Goldson (SF) - Goldson got the opportunity to become an every game starter this season and he ran with it. I really like this kid. He gives you a good combination of tackles (95 total tackles) and big plays (4 INTs and 3 sacks). Under defensive-minded head coach Mike Singeltary, Goldson is only going to get better. S

9. FS Louis Delmas (DET) - Delmas, in my opinion, will come into the 2010 draft, being slightly overvalued. Yes, he was the 4th leading scorer for defensive backs in my scoring system. However, those numbers are highly inflated to due to two defensive touchdowns and a safety. When looking purely at his tackle numbers, he had 64 solos tackles and 29 assists and only 2 INTs which are decent, but not fantastic numbers. I look for Delmas to improve upon his tackle numbers next season but at the expense of his big play production. B

Tier 3

10. LCB Charles Woodson (GB) - I typically don't like drafting "big play" cornerbacks like Woodson because their production often times varies from year-to-year. However, Woodson is a rarity, in that he has shown that he can come up with big plays year in and year out. In addition, he had 71 solo tackles last year which is great for a cornerback. Although, I wouldn't expect the same level of tackle production next year, Woodson deserves to be a top 15 pick.

11. FS Antoine Bethea (IND) - Bethea has managed to string together two top 20 seasons in a row from his free safety position. Much of the attention in Indy goes to the oft-injured SS Bob Sanders. However, Bethea is the true fantasy star of the Colts secondary. Look for Bethea to continue his trend of top 20 finishes in 2010.

12. LCB Antoine Winfield (MIN) - Winfield's perceived value will probably take a slight hit heading into the 2010 draft because his overall 2009 stats were below average due to injury problems. In my opinion, Winfield is the best tackling cornerback in the league and he plays in a defensive scheme that uses some Tampa-2, which gives Winfield above average tackle opportunities. With this being said, Winfield, when healthy, is a low DB1/high DB2. S, R

13. LCB Charles Tillman (CHI) - Tillman's production dropped substantially in 2009 in large part due to reoccurring injuries. Tillman is one of the top 5 tackling fantasy cornerbacks and he also provides decent big play upside. If he can stay healthy, he remains a top 15 selection for defensive backs. R

14. SS Troy Polamalu (PIT) - Polamalu is overrated in the same way as SS Bob Sanders. He's a fantastic NFL player in real life but when it comes to fantasy football, he's more of a tier 3 type of player. "Mr. Head and Shoulders" does have a knack for finding the ball, however, and has top 15 value if he can manage to stay healthy for a full season. With all this in mind, don't be fooled by the big name and reach for Polamalu too early though (i.e. Tier 1 or Tier 2). B, R

15. SS Adrian Wilson (ARI) - I remember the days when Adrian Wilson was the best DB since sliced bread (circa 2004-2006). His disappointing 2007 and 2008 seasons left Wilson undrafted in many IDP leagues in 2009. However, under new defensive coordinator Bill Davis' aggressive defensive scheme, Wilson has had a resurgence. I like Wilson's big play upside along with his run-stopping ability. Consequently, I have Wilson reentering the top 20. Welcome back!

16. SS Eric Berry (KC) - Look for Berry to immediately jump into the starting lineup for the Chiefs. He will start at SS opposite Jarrad Page at FS. Mike Brown put up nice fantasy numbers as the starting SS in KC last season. With this being said, I look for Berry to have a very solid rookie season. It's always hard to predict safety performance, but I'm expecting high DB2 and even low DB1 upside. ROOKIE

Tier 4

17. RCB Richard Marshall (CAR) - Marshall, along with Charles Tillman and Antoine Winfield, is one of the top 5 tackling cornerbacks in the league. In all four years in the league, Marshall has had 68 solo tackles or more and usually throws in a couple of sacks and a couple of INTs. He has a fairly significant chance of being a top 25 performer every year. However, he is a free agent and much of his value resides in the fact that Carolina uses the Tampa-2 defensive scheme quite a bit. If he goes to another team, he will more than likely fall out of the top 30.

18. SS Erik Coleman (ATL) - If you're in a tackle-heavy league, Coleman is one of the better options you have at this position. In 2009, he registered 116 total tackles. In fact Coleman has had 100 total tackles or more in 5 out of his 6 seasons in the NFL. On the down side, he doesn't generate many big-plays. S

19. SS Kenny Phillips (NYG) - Phillips entered the 2009 season on many IDP sleeper lists and was performing well until he went down with a season-ending knee injury in week 2. Backup safety, C.C. Brown, had some monster games in Phillips' absence (back-to-back double digit solo games in week 6 and 7), granted much of that production was due to Brown having absolutely no cover skills. If Phillips can fully recover from his 2009 injury, he should have good value moving into the 2010 season. DSC, R, S

20. SS LaRon Landry (WASH) - Landry made significant strides last season in becoming a top 30 defensive back. He managed to post a career high in solo tackles with 76 and he missed the last game of the season. I expect the former sixth overall pick to make further strides in 2010 and crack the top 25. DSC, S

April 25 Update: The Redskins have said that they are going to move Landry to strong safety and utilize him similar to a linebacker by bringing him up in the box to stop the run. This will help improve Landry's value and I think this makes him a good value pick in 2010.

Tier 5

21. SS Brandon Meriweather (NE) - Although Meriweather finished within the top 15 DBs for points scored, almost 1/4 points came in one game. With this being said, I really don't think Meriweather is a top 20 defensive back. However, he doesn't have a ton of competition for tackles in New England and he's young and still learning, so he remains in the top 25. B

22. FS Antrel Rolle (NYG) - Rolle's signing with the Giants actually helps his value. The safety positions in New York proved to be a fruitful place fantasy-wise. Combine this fact with Rolle's playmaking ability and you have a pretty good fantasy free safety. I can see Rolle putting up 70-75 solos, 15 or so assists, and 4 or 5 interceptions. This makes him a low DB2/high DB3.

23. FS Dawan Landry (BALT) - Landry was used more in stopping the run this year than in previous years and his tackle numbers reflected this fact. Landry had 100 total tackles and he threw in 5 INTs. I expect some subsidence of his tackle numbers but not enough to bump him out of the top 20. In addition, the Jets have shown some offseason interest in obtaining Landry; going to the Jets could improve his value even further.

24. SS Tanard Jackson (TB) - Jackson filled in very well for the injured Jermaine Phillips by posting 60 solo tackles, 11 assists, and 5 INTs in 12 games. It looks as though Jackson may enter the 2010 season as the Bucs starting SS since Jermaine Phillips is likely to be let go due to injury and off-the-field problems. If this is the case, Jackson could be a nice low DB2/high DB3.

25. FS Darren Sharper (NO) - Many readers may be wondering why I have the #3 2009 point scorer for DBs listed so low: his numbers were significantly inflated. Sharper had 4 defensive touchdowns in 2009 and 9 interceptions. You take away those 4 defensive touchdowns and Sharper falls back to a mid-level option at best. And I'm willing to bet my left nut that he doesn't have 4 defensive TDs again next year. OK, maybe not my nut. But, you get the point. B

26. RCB Cortland Finnegan (TEN) - Finnegan, similar to teammate Nick Harper, is a cornerback at which many opposing QBs love to throw at. Consequently, Finnegan typically has above average tackle and interception opportunities. For the second straight season, Finnegan had 5 INTs. For these reasons, Finnegan makes it into the top 30.

27. FS Earl Thomas (SEA) - The Seahawks are moving free safety Jonathan Babineaux to strong safety so that Thomas can play free safety. Thomas possesses great speed and cover skills which should allow him to make quite a few big plays as a rookie. I expect the Seahawks to use Thomas in a variety of ways next season including bringing him up to the line to stop the run. I think this is a great place for Thomas and see solid DB2 production out of him next season. ROOKIE

28. SS Quintin Mikell (PHI) - I've never been a huge fan of Mikell's. It seems as though every week in which I pick him up, he burns me. However, over the course of a full season his numbers tend to average out. In fact, in each of the last two seasons, Mikell has finished with top 30 numbers and he set a career high for total tackles last season with 97. He's usually a dependable DB3.

29. SS Chris Hope (TEN) - Hope is one of the more consistent defensive backs in the league. He doesn't have a very high point ceiling but he is usually good for 75-90 solo tackles and 3 or 4 interceptions which, in a typical year, would place him around the outskirts of the top 30 defensive back point producers. If you are risk-averse, Hope is probably a good selection for you.

Tier 6

30. SS Danieal Manning (CHI) - The safety situation in Chicago is quite tumultuous right now. However, Manning has been taking 1st team reps at SS during OTAs with Chris Harris taking 1st team reps at FS. The strong safety position in Chicago is the safety position of most value. If Manning can hold onto the starting SS gig, he could prove to be fairly valuable.

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Last Updated: July 11, 2010

2010 IDP Draft Rankings - Linebackers (Redraft)

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Here are my IDP Linebacker Rankings for Redraft Leagues. I will continually update these rankings throughout the off-season to reflect changes in free agency, defensive schemes, defensive playing time, rookie draft selections, etc.

I would also love to get feedback from my readers. Often times, we get stuck in our own philosophies and tendencies. So, it's nice to get a different perspective on things. Your comments will definitely influence my rankings.

Drafting Philosophy:
Linebackers are undoubtedly the staples of a fantasy defense. However, I believe many owners often times misjudge value at this position. If you aren't able to grab a "Tier 1" or "Tier 2" linebacker, then I would wait on drafting a linebacker until the later rounds. In my scoring system, the difference between the 2nd leading point scorer for linebackers, Jon Beason, and the next highest scoring linebacker, James Laurinaitis, was 51 points. Conversely, only 51 points separated Laurinaitis from the 25th ranked linebacker Dhani Jones. This stat shows that after the 1st two tiers of linebackers, the fantasy production is very similar. Hence, why my "Tier 3" is so large.

In addition, IDP studs always emerge at the linebacker position during the early part of the season (e.g. David Hawthorne, Brian Cushing, Clint Session, Stephen Tulloch, etc.).With this being said, I sometimes like to have a player at linebacker who I feel is expendable in order to pick up a potential linebacker stud off of the waiver wire during the season.

This clip just shows you that even the most calm and collected QB in the NFL loses his cool once in a while: Peyton Manning Goes Off on Saturdays Too

Scoring System:
Solo Tackle = 2 points
Assist = 1 point
Sack = 7 points
Interception = 12 points
Fumble Recovery = 5 points

Key:
DSC = Possible Defensive Scheme Change
S = Sleeper/Undervalued Player
B = Bust/Overvalued Player
R = Injury Risk
ROOKIE = 2010 NFL Rookie

Tier 1

1. RILB Patrick Willis (SF) - Willis is the obvious number one linebacker heading into the 2010 season. In his first three seasons in the league, he has averaged 120 solo tackles, 36 assists, and 3 sacks. You won't find a more consistent and reliable linebacker then Pat.

2. MLB Jon Beason (CAR) – For some reason, some IDP owners have lost a little faith in Beason. I haven't at all. He played most of the season injured and he still registered career highs in total tackles, sacks, and INTs with 142 total tackles, 3 sacks, and 3 INTs. He's the best fantasy linebacker not named "Patrick Willis."

Tier 2

3. MLB Paul Posluszny (BUF) – Admittedly, I have a bit of a man-crush on "Pos." Who could resist those long blond locks? Joking aside, Posluszny was a beast this season. In my scoring system, he averaged 20 points per game which made him the fifth highest scoring linebacker by average. He only played 12 games this season due to an injury in Week 1. If you extrapolate his numbers out to a full season, he would have had 116 solo tackles, 30 assists, and 4 INTs. He has all the intangibles to make for a great fantasy linebacker; he plays on a bad defense, he doesn't have a ton of competition in the front seven for tackles, and he has a non-stop motor. If he can stay healthy, I foresee Paul being a top five linebacker next year. DSC, S, R

February 10 Update: The Bills switch to a 3-4 system won't really affect Pos's value much. He's actually a pretty good fit for this type of defense as he is a big enough linebacker to fend off opposing offensive guards.

4. MLB James Laurinaitis (STL) – I was really big on Laurinaitis coming into the 2009 season. He plays in a position in St. Louis that has proven to be very fruitful for fantasy owners over the last several seasons. Will Witherspoon, a mediocre fantasy player in my opinion, put up solid fantasy numbers there for years. Laurinaitis is much more talented than Witherspoon and it showed this season. With a full year under his belt in the NFL, Laurinaitis should be able to improve upon his top 6 2009 numbers.

5. RILB D’Qwell Jackson (CLE) – As far as pure tackling production is concerned, Jackson is about as good as they get. Not only does he compile a massive amount of solo tackles, he compiles a ton of assists as well. If he hadn’t gotten hurt early in the season this year, he could have finished as the #1 or #2 overall LB in a tackle-heavy league. Jackson is a free agent this year, but the Browns will more than likely resign him. If they do, don’t hesitate to grab him somewhat early in your 2010 fantasy draft, especially if you're in a tackle-heavy league.

6. MLB Barrett Ruud (TB) – I personally think Ruud is a tad overrated. However, over the last three years, he has proven to be one of the most consistent fantasy linebackers in the league by averaging 131 total tackles per year. When drafting linebackers early, I look for reliability and consistency and this is what Ruud brings.

7. MLB Curtis Lofton (ATL) - I don't have Lofton ranked as high as others do because he showed some signs of wearing down over the last four games of the season. Lofton started the season out hot and was a top five linebacker. However, he finished as the 16th best linebacker in my scoring system. I like that he is a 4-3 MLB because they tend to produce the most consistent fantasy results and Lofton is still young and last year was his first year as the leader of the defense. With this being said, he should be able to improve upon his 2009 totals and be a top 8 linebacker next season. B

8. RILB David Harris (NYJ) – Many fantasy owners were slightly disappointed in Harris’ production this year and I can’t figure out why. He had 131 total tackles and 5.5 sacks (both career highs). His production did slightly fall off towards the end of the season, but he was playing through an injury. He still finished as a top eight linebacker in my scoring system and should thrive under the tutelage of defensive mastermind Rex Ryan.

Tier 3

9. MLB Rolando McClain (OAK) – I really couldn't have imagined a much better place for McClain to land in the draft as far as fantasy purposes are concerned. The MLB position in Oakland is fantasy gold and McClain is an elite level ILB. I don't think it's unreasonable to expect McClain to put up similar numbers to those of Patrick Willis in 2007 rookie year. McClain is a better fit for a 3-4 defense, however, the Raiders draft selections and off-season signings signal that they are going to be switching from a 4-3 defense to a 3-4 defense or, at the very least, using multiple fronts. This will help speed up McClain's production. ROOKIE

10. RILB D.J. Williams (DEN) – Many IDP websites project Williams as a low LB1/high LB2 and I agree with this projection. Williams finished as the 10th best linebacker in my scoring system and he was a very consistent point scorer throughout the year. However, Williams doesn't produce a ton of big plays. Essentially, he is slightly more productive version of Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo.

11. RILB Karlos Dansby (MIA) – Dansby was, week in and week out, an extremely consistent point scorer in 2009. He didn’t have many huge games, but he didn’t have any games that killed his owners either. Dansby is a free agent heading into the 2010 season and rumors are that he may sign with another team. I really don't think this will hurt Dansby's value much. He has played in many different defensive schemes throughout his career and, therefore, he should have a short learning curve on a new team.

March 5 Update: Dolphins signed ILB Karlos Dansby to a five-year, $43 million contract, including $22 million guaranteed. I believe this is good news for Dansby owners. He goes to Miami where there will be little competition for tackles. Therefore, he moved up in my rankings from #17 to #11.

12. MLB DeMeco Ryans (HOU) – I think Ryans will give owners a lot of value in 2010. He was a bit inconsistent this season and consequently some owners have lost faith in him. However, the fact remains, he actually improved upon his 2008 fantasy production by putting up 93 solo tackles and 30 assists. Ryans could be a nice middle-to-late round steal. S

May 17 Update: The suspension of SLB Brian Cushing should further improve Ryans' 2010 fantasy value. He will have little competition for tackles and should see a small spike in his projected fantasy production. I'm bumping his redraft ranking up to #12 from #15.

13. MLB Kirk Morrison (JAX) – Morrison is perhaps the most underrated fantasy linebacker in the NFL. He’s finished with more than 90 solo tackles in each of the five years he’s been in the league. However, he is a free agent this year and the majority of his value resides in the fact that he plays on the Raiders defense, which has made relative unknown middle linebackers, like Greg Biekert, into fantasy studs. If he resigns with the Raiders, he will remain a top 10 linebacker. But if he signs with another team, his fantasy value will take a serious hit.

April 25 Update: Jaguars acquired MLB Kirk Morrison from the Raiders in exchange for the No. 108 overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. Jacksonville was seeking an inside linebacker, and was believed to be heavily interested in Rolando McClain before Oakland surprised the world with a sensible pick and drafted him eighth overall. Morrison, 28, isn't a true thumper, but is annually among the most productive linebackers in the league and has proven incredibly durable. Morrison's value takes a slight hit (from #9 to #13) since Jacksonville doesn't present as many opportunities as Oakland does. This ranking is assuming Morrison will be a three-down linebacker. If he comes out in nickel packages, his value will drop further.

14. LILB Ray Lewis (BAL) – Along the same lines at LFB, I really don’t care that Lewis will be 35 entering into the 2010 season. Did you see this guy in the playoffs this year? He looks like he’s 25. I’ve owned Lewis numerous times in my ten years as an owner in IDP leagues and he’s never let me down. Lewis may fall in next year's draft because of his age. If he does, he could be a great middle-round value.

15. MLB London Fletcher-Baker (WAS) – Say what you want about LFB; I love the guy. For eight seasons in a row, he’s finished with over 90 solo tackles and 25 assists. You don't get any more consistent than that. The fact that he will be 35 next season doesn’t bother me much at all. Hell, he was 34 last year and he had 142 total tackles. How much difference could one year make? DSC

March 26 Update: It looks as though the Redskins are moving to a 3-4 defense next season under new defensive coordinator Jim Haslett. I don't see this effecting LFB's value too much. He is a smaller linebacker and may have a little trouble shedding blocks but his numbers should remain consistent with what they have been in years past.

16. RILB Jerod Mayo (NE) – Mayo is one of the most consistent fantasy producers in the league and although he doesn’t have a very high point ceiling, he doesn’t have a very low floor either. There isn't much competition in New England's front seven for tackles, so Mayo's production should remain relatively constant. He's a fairly safe bet for 95-100 solo tackles. If you’re looking for a pick with little risk, Mayo is a great option.

17. WLB Lance Briggs (CHI) – Briggs has been outperforming Brian “Big Name” Urlacher for years, as far as fantasy production is concerned. Over the last six years, Briggs has averaged 94 solo tackles and 22 assists. With Urlacher injured and another year slower, Briggs should remain the solid IDP producer he has been for the last several years.

18. MLB Jonathan Vilma (NO) – VILMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought Vilma had a pretty good year considering the New Orleans defense wasn’t on the field a ton this year and, when they were, teams were usually passing to play catch-up. Vilma doesn’t have much competition for tackles in New Orleans and will therefore remain a solid linebacker next year.

19. MLB Stephen Tulloch (TEN) – Tulloch had a fantastic year and if these rankings were based purely on last year’s production, he would be a top 15-20 linebacker. However, Tulloch is a restricted free agent and it remains to be seen what type of tender the Titans will place on him. Last year, Tulloch wasn’t an every-down linebacker (he came out in the nickel package) and if he goes to a team with less tackle opportunities; his numbers may take a substantial hit. S

March 26 Update: The Titans have assigned a first-round tender to Tulloch, which means he will remain a Titan next season. This is great news for Tulloch owners as he figures to be an every-down linebacker in the middle of the Tennessee defense. In addition, with Keith Bullock gone, he could very well see an increase in tackles from last year. Consequently, I have moved him up in my rankings from #22 to #19.

Tier 4

20. MLB Stewart Bradley (PHI) – Coming into the 2009 season, I was very high on Bradley. In 2008, he showed flashes of brilliant defensive play and with SS Brian Dawkins signing with the Broncos last season, Bradley is in line to become the leader of the defense. I look for him to come back from his injury and put up solid LB2-LB3 numbers. S, R

21. WLB Clint Session (IND) - Session could prove to be a great value pick next year. Before he went down with an injury in Week 15, he was a top 10 linebacker. Even though I don't think he will return to top 10 status next year, I still think Session is a top 25 linebacker. Indy plays a lot of Cover 2 which bodes well for Session at his WLB position. In addition, that position has proven to be a lucrative one for fantasy players in Indy (e.g. David Thornton, Mike Peterson). S

22. MLB DeAndre Levy (DET) – Lions defensive coordinator has announced that he wants Levy to be the starting MLB for the 2010 season. This is great news for Levy owners. DeAndre has been on the watch lists of many IDP owners since he was drafted with the 2nd pick in the 3rd round of last year's draft. He has the skills to be a solid NFL middle linebacker and will get plenty of tackle opportunities in Detroit. It may take him a few games to get used to playing the position. However, I still expect 85-95 solos out of him next season. S

23. SLB Brian Cushing (HOU) – I was a bit skeptical of Cushing early in the season because of the historical lack of fantasy production from strong side linebackers. However, Cushing ended up having a fantastic year and his fantasy production actually improved as the year progressed. I still remain a little leery of Cushing because his fantasy numbers were inflated due to a number of big plays and his tackling production was a bit shaky; he had five games with three solos or fewer and nine games with five solos or fewer. Cushing may be slightly overvalued in 2010 but still remains a top 12 linebacker. B

May 19 Update: Cushing has been suspended 4 games for testing positive for HCG. This hurts his value quite a bit in redraft leagues since he is missing over 1/4 of the season (in most fantasy football leagues). Consequently, his ranking has dropped from #10 to #23. This ranking is assuming your league either a) has a bench or b) has an IR spot available for players that are suspended. If you have to sit on a zero for four weeks, I wouldn't even bother drafting Cushing in redraft leagues.

24. LOLB LaMarr Woodley (PIT) – I tend to shy away from players who rely heavily on big plays (e.g. sacks). However, Woodley was an absolute stud the last eight weeks of the season. During this span, he registered 11.5 sacks. Admittedly, this is a high risk/reward pick. Next year, Woodley could end up with numbers similar to James Harrison’s 2008 campaign or Harrison could rebound and take away from Woodley’s numbers.

Tier 5

25. RILB Nick Barnett (GB) – Barnett rebounded nicely from his season-ending knee injury in 2008. Over his seven years in the league, Barnett has proven to be one of the more consistent tackling linebackers in the league by averaging 86 solo tackles and 34 assists. Look for him to continue to perform well in Dom Capers' 3-4 defensive system.

26. SLB Chad Greenway (MIN) – Greenway, along with Brian Cushing, are oddities in the IDP world because of their solid production out of the SLB position. Greenway finished as the 23rd ranked linebacker in my scoring system by registering 99 total tackles, 3 fumble recoveries, and 3 interceptions. With E.J. Henderson slowed down somewhat because of injury, Greenway may have a slight uptake in production next year.

27. MLB Gary Brackett (IND) – Brackett has been one of fantasy football’s best kept secrets the last few years and although he doesn't have much big play upside, when healthy, Brackett is capable of putting of solid low LB2/high LB3 numbers in a tackle-heavy league. The emergence of Clint Session doesn't bother me much because there are enough tackles to go around for two solid tackling linebackers on the Colts defense. S

March 5 Update: The Colts re-signed Mr. Brackett to a long-term deal and therefore he should continue to put up similar numbers to his previous years. He remains a solid low LB2/high LB3.

28. MLB Lofa Tatupu (SEA) –With the sudden emergence of David Hawthorne and the drafting of Aaron Curry, many people are starting to forget about Lofa Tatupu, which could be a mistake. The Seahawks gave Tatupu a six-year, $42 million contract extension and he will remain the leader and focal point of the defense. He managed over 100 total tackles in three of his first four seasons in the league. He was injured for pretty much the whole 2009 season but should return completely healthy in 2010. The Seahawks are contemplating moving to a 3-4 defense to get David Hawthorne on the field more. Even if they use more 3-4 packages, Tatupu will still be an every-down linebacker. Consequently, at this point in time, I can't justify having a one-year performer like Hawthorne ranked higher than a proven reliable fantasy linebacker like Lofa. DSC, R

29. ROLB James Harrison (PIT) – The one stat that concerns me about Harrison is that he only registered two sacks in the final nine games of the season. On the other hand, he did have eight sacks in his first seven games. Even though I believe the LaMarr Woodley has now become THE sack guy in Pittsburgh, I also believe that there are enough sacks to feed Harrison as well. In addition, Harrison tends to generate a decent amount of tackles for a big-play linebacker (he's averaged 93 total tackles over the last three seasons) and even though he had an off-year, he still finished in the top 30 linebackers in my scoring system. B

30. WLB Michael Boley (NYG) - If you look at Boley's 2009 stat line (66 solo tackles, 19 assists, and 2 sacks), you may be disappointed. However, Boley missed 5 games due to injury. If you extrapolate these numbers over 16 games, he would have finished with 96 solo tackles, 27 assists, and 3 sacks. These are D.J. Williams type numbers. In addition, the Giants just signed defensive coordinator Perry Fewell who tends to use the Tampa-2 scheme frequently. This should further increase Boley's value next season. DSC, S

June 9 Update: News out of New York is that Perry Fewell is NOT going to use any Cover-2 packages with the Giants this season instead he will employ more multiple front packages to utilize the plethora of talent upfront. This decreases Boley's value a bit and he falls from #25 to #30.

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Last Updated: July 11, 2010