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Saturday, October 25, 2008

Week 8 Fantasy Injuries

The Counselor is IN:

Here are the Week 8 fantasy injuries and my commentary.


Cardinals:
TE Ben Patrick has a knee injury and is questionable for this weekend. He missed practice this week. I would not count on him playing.

TE Leonard Pope is out with an ankle injury and will not play on Sunday.

WR Anquan Boldin has a head injury and is questionable for Sunday. The plan is for Boldin to play in 30 to 35 snaps of this game. That might be enough to be better than his fantasy substitute. If you have a quality WR to replace him with, then let Boldin ride the bench. If not, then start him and hope.


Falcons:
WR Laurent Robinson is probable with a knee injury. He returned to practice and should be ready to play this weekend. You might see a few less snaps by Jenkins. Robinson should only be an off week replacement at this time.


Ravens:

RB Willis McGahee has a sore knee and is probable. He fully practiced on Friday. He will play this weekend. The Ravens are committed to the RB by committee but McGahee seems to be getting the most playing time.

WR Demetrius Williams is questionable with an ankle injury. He did not practice on Friday. It does not look positive for him to play this weekend.

WR Yamon Figurs is out for this weekend with a knee injury. He did not practice this week.

WR Derek Mason has an undisclosed illness and is questionable. He missed some practice with this illness. I hope it is not Staph from the Browns.


Bills:
No significant fantasy injuries.


Panthers:
WR D.J. Hackett
is questionable with a sprained MCL. He fully practiced for the first time on Friday since his injury. I don't believe he will play this weekend.


Bears:
Off Week 8


Bengals:
K Shayne Graham
is probable with a sore groin. He practiced on Friday and appears to be ready to play this weekend.

QB Carson Palmer has an elbow injury and is out. It is likely that he is out for the year.

WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh is probable with an ankle injury. He fully practiced on Friday. He will be ready to play this weekend but his value is limited with Palmer out.

WR Antonio Chapman has an ankle injury and is questionable. He missed practice this week.


Browns:
TE Kellen Winslow is out with a team suspension. He revealed he has been battling a Staph infection and that the Browns asked him to keep it quiet. The Browns did not like this. I can see a big fight coming with the Players Union. I would bet the Winslow will eventually get paid for this weekend even though he is suspended by the Browns.

TE Steve Heiden has a pectoral injury and is listed as probable. I expect Heiden to play this weekend with Winslow suspended.


Cowboys:
QB Tony Romo
is questionable with a broken right pinky finger. Most experts believe that Tony will be out until after the week 10 off week. If something happens to Johnson during the game, Tony would be available.

WR Sam Hurd was put on the Injury Reserve and had ankle surgery.


Broncos:
Off Week 8


Lions:
TE Michael Gaines has a knee injury and is questionable. He is their top TE with Campbell in the IR for the season. If Gaines cannot play then FitzSimmons will start.



Packers:
Off Week 8


Texans:
RB Chris Taylor has a quad injury and was put on the Injured Reserve.

WR David Anderson is questionable for this weekend. If he plays, he will be the third WR.

WR Andre Davis had surgery to repair the ring finger of his left hand and is out for a few weeks.


Colts:
TE Gijon Robinson is questionable with an ankle injury. He missed most of the practices this week.

RB Joesph Addai has a hamstring injury and is questionable. He did not practice on Friday. He will be a game time decision.


Jaguars:
WR Mike Walker is out with a knee injury.

WR Matt Jones is available for this weekend. This is news because it was expected he would be suspended for Cocaine possession. It appears the suspension will not come before this weekend's games.


Chiefs:
QB Brodie Croyle has been placed in the Injured Reserve which ends his season.

QB Damon Huard has been placed in the Injured Reserve which ends his season. Message to the Chiefs: I am available to play QB for your team. I only ask to be paid the Minimum salary for this season. I have vast QB experience on Madden. I believe I can lead your team as well as any of your QBs this season.


Dolphins:
No significant fantasy injuries.



Vikings:
Off Week 8


Saints:
WR Marques Colston was suffering with a torn ligament in his thumb. He practiced this week and is now off of the team's injury report.

TE Jeremy Shockey is probable with a sports hernia. He should play this weekend.


Patriots:

RB Lawerence Maroney has a shoulder injury and was placed on the injured reserve list. He is done for the season.

RB LaMont Jordan is questionable with a right calf injury. He is not expected to play.

RB Sammy Morris has a knee injury and is listed as questionable. He is expected to be out for a couple of weeks. He is not safe start.


Giants:
WR Plaxico Burress is probable with a shoulder injury. He should play with no complications.


Jets:
WR Laveranues Cole
has a thigh injury and is probable. He practiced lightly this week. He is expected to play.

K Mike Nugent is listed as out for this week.

TE Chris Baker
is questionable with a back injury.

WR Jerricho Cotchery has a shoulder injury and is probable. He was limited in practice this week.

TE Bubba Franks has a hip injury and is questionable. It does not appear that he will play this weekend.


Raiders:

RB Darren McFadden is questionable with a turf toe injury. He is expected to start and play a full role for the Raiders.

TE Ben Troupe has been placed on the Injured Reserve for his foot injury.


Eagles:
RB Michael Westbrook is probable with ribs injury. He will play this weekend. He is a good start.

WR Reggie Brown has a groin injury and is questionable. He is expected to play.

WR Kevin Curtis had a hernia injury but is not listed on the injury report.


Steelers:
RB "Fast" Willie Parker
is questionable for this weekend with a knee injury. He is not expected to play.

WR Santonio Holmes is out for Sunday's game.

RB Rashard Mendenhal has been placed in Injured Reserve for his fractured right arm.

RB Carey Davis is probable with an ankle injury. He is expected to play this weekend.

WR Dallas Baker has a shoulder injury and is questionable. He practiced this week.


Chargers:
RB LaDainian Tomlinson is probable with a toe injury. He practiced fully on Friday.

WR Chris Chambers is questionable with an ankle injury. He was limited in practice this week.

WR Craig Davis is questionable with a groin injury. Davis is another WR that should not be considered for your team.


Seahawks:
QB Matt Hasselbeck has a bulging disc in his back and is out for week 8.

WR Koren Robinson is probable with a knee injury. He is expected to start this weekend.

WR Deion Branch has a heel injury and is questionable. He will not play this weekend even though he is listed as questionable.


49ers:
WR Josh Morgan is questionable with a groin injury. He was limited in practice this week.


Rams:

RB Antonio Pittman has a cracked fibula and is probable for this weekend. He is expected to play.

RB Steven Jackson
is questionable with a quad injury. He will be a game time decision.



Buccaneers:
WR Joey Galloway is listed as questionable with a foot injury. He will be a game time decision.

QB Brian Griese is questionable with an elbow injury. He was limited in practice this weekend.

K Matt Bryant is probable with a hamstring injury. He practiced fully on Friday.

WR Maurice Stovall has a hamstring injury and is questionable for this weekend.

WR Ike Hillard is questionable from a concussion. He was limited in practice this week.

RB Warrick Dunn has a back injury and is questionable. He will be a game time decision.

RB Carnell Williams is questionable with a knee injury. He did start practicing this week.


Titans:

WR Justin Gage is questionable with a knee injury. He practiced on Thursday and Friday.

WR Justin McCareins has a hamstring injury and is questionable. He did not practice at all this week.


Redskins:
RB Clinton Portis is questionable with a hip injury. The Redskins expect him to start this weekend.

WR Malcom Kelly
has a knee problem and is questionable. There are mixed messages out there about how bad Kelly is. There is a belief that he will be put on the Injured Reserve.

The Counselor is OUT:


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