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Saturday, September 26, 2009

Week 3 Fantasy Injury Report


The Counselor is IN:

Cardinals:
WR Anquan Boldin has an injured hamstring and is probable. He practiced fully on Friday. He played last weekend and I expect him to continue to play at a high level. He is safe to start this week.

WR Steve Breaston is questionable with a knee injury. He will more than likely play but in a limited role. I would leave him on the bench until his is able to play at a more consistent level and Warner proves he will play at the level he did last year.

WR Early Doucet
has a rib injury and is probable for Sunday. He is not worth a spot on your bench at this time but could be if the Cardinals play the high powered offense and Breaston continues to be injured.



Falcons:
K Jason Elam is probable and had a hamstring injury. He did fully practice on Thursday and Friday. He should be good to play on Sunday.

RB Jerious Norwood has a head injury and is questionable. He has an unknown head injury from last week's game. I would leave him on the bench. He has limited upside when he is fully health.

TE Tony Gonzalez is probable with a sore back. He fully practiced all week. Tony will play. He is a gamer.


Ravens:
TE L.J. Smith has a pulled left hamstring and is questionable for Sunday. Smith is a backup TE who should not be owned.



Bills:

WR James Hardy is out indefinitely due to recovering from ACL surgery.

WR Roscoe Parrish
has a
Quadriceps injury and is probable. Parrish is low on the depth chart so his value is minimal at the most.

WR Josh Reed is questionable with an ankle injury. He practiced on a limited basis on Friday. He is in the same boat with Parrish.


Panthers:
RB Jonathan Stewart is probable with an Achilles injury. He fully practiced on Friday after missing on Thursday. He is expected to play but his role will probably be limited.

WR Muhsin Muhammad has an ankle injury and is probable. He is barely nicked up. He will play on Monday night.

WR Steve Smith is probable with an ankle injury. He also will play on Monday night and should not be a concern to start.


Bears:
TE Desmond Clark is out three-to-six weeks with a broken rib.



Bengals:

RB Cedric Benson is probable with an ankle sprain. He fully practiced on Friday. He is expected to play.

WR Chris Henry has a
Quadriceps injury and is probable. Henry is expected to play. The Bengal offense has been better than expected. Henry does have potential for big games and could be a good WR3 or Flex player.


Browns:
RB Jamal Lewis has a hamstring injury and is doubtful for this weekend. I would not expect him to play. I hope you are not relying on Lewis to still be a starter on your team.

K Phil Dawson is out with a calf injury. Former Cowboy Billy Cundiff was sign to kick for the Browns this weekend.


Cowboys:
RB Marion Barber III is questionable with a
Quadricep injury. It is unlikely Barber will play Monday night and if he does, then he will be very limited.


Broncos:
RB Knowshon Moreno has a groin injury and is questionable. He will be a game time decision.

WR Brandon Stokley
is questionable with a thigh injury. He will also be a game time decision.


Lions:

No significant fantasy injuries. (There are not many significant fantasy players with Detroit)


Packers:

RB Brandon Jackson is out with an ankle injury.

K Mason Crosby has abdomen issue and is probable. He practiced fully on Thursday but not at all on Friday. Expect Crosby to play.


Texans:
WR Andre Davis has as concussion and is doubtful for Sunday. Davis has minor fantasy value when healthy and is only worth owning is large leagues.

WR Kevin Walter is questionable with a hamstring injury. He is expected to start.


Colts:
WR Anthony Gonzalez has a sprained PCL ligament in his right knee and is out until mid October.


Jaguars:
RB Maurice Jones-Drew
has a knee injury and is probable. He was limited in practice on Thursday and Friday but is expected to play on Sunday.


Chiefs:

QB Matt Cassel has a knee injury probable. He will start on Sunday but his value may be limited with Bowe's injury.

RB Kolby Smith is out with a knee injury.

WR Dwayne Bowe has a hamstring injury and is questionable.
He was limited in practice on Friday and wore a wrap on his leg. Leave Bowe on the bench this week.


Dolphins:
No significant fantasy injuries.


Vikings:
RB Adrian Peterson is probable with a back injury. He fully practiced on Friday. Start Peterson and watch the magic.


WR Percy Harvin has
had severe migraine headaches and is questionable. Harvin has preformed up to a good WR3 so far this season but I would leave him on the bench.


TE Jim Kleinsasser is probable with a hand injury. He fully practiced on Friday.


Patriots:
WR Randy Moss is questionable with a back injury. It is difficult not to start Moss but he will be a game time decision.

WR Wes Welker has a knee injury and is questionable. He was limited in practice all week. I would not start him unless you have to this week.

TE Chris Baker is questionable with an ankle injury. He is a game time decision.


Saints:
RB Pierre
Thomas is probable with a knee injury. Thomas will play this week. He may be limited in some carries but I expect a big day from him this week.

TE Jeremy Shockey has an ankle injury and is probable for Sunday. He was limited in practice but I expect him to fully play on Sunday.

RB Mike Bell is out and is expected to be out for a few weeks.

QB Drew Brees has a shoulder injury and is probable for this weekend. I expect him to play.


WR Lance Moore is out with a hamstring injury.


Giants:
WR Hakeem Nicks has a sprained left foot and is out. He is expected to miss 2-3 weeks.


WR Domenik Hixon is questionable with a knee injury.


WR Mario Manningham has a shoulder injury and is probable. He was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday but fully practiced on Friday. He is expected to play. Manningham has been a good start and should continue to be this week.




Jets:
QB Mark Sanchez is probable with a
with some mild tendinitis in a knee. He is expected to play.

QB Kellen Clemens has an elbow injury and is probable.


Raiders:

WR Chaz Schilens has a foot injury and he is out for the week. He is recovering from foot surgery.

WR Johnnie Lee Higgins
is probable with a shoulder injury.


Eagles:

QB Donovan McNabb is doubtful with a knee injury. He missed practice all week. Look for Kolb to start for the Eagles this week.

WR DeSean Jackson has a groin injury and is questionable. We thought he would be probable and would play but now that is in doubt with him being listed as questionable.

RB Brian Westbrook is questionable with an ankle injury. He missed lot of practice this week.

WR Kevin Curtis has a knee injury and is doubtful. It is unlikely that Curtis will play this week.


Steelers:
WR Limas Sweed is probable with a foot injury. He did practice on Thursday and Friday.
He is a good player for the bench in a keeper or dynasty league.


Chargers:
RB LaDainian Tomlinson has an ankle injury and is out.


49ers:
RB Frank Gore is probable with an ankle injury. All signs point to Gore starting and being at full strength.


RB Glenn Coffee has a hip injury and is probable. Coffee is getting very limited plays with Gore playing well. Coffee is a handcuff pick and should have good value in a keeper league.


Seahawks:
WR Dion Branch is probable with a hamstring injury. He fully practiced on Friday. He should play on Sunday.

WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh is probable with a back injury. He missed practice early this week but fully practiced on Thursday and Friday. He is expected to play.


QB Matt Hasselbeck has a rib injury and is doubtful. I would not count on him to play this week.


Rams:
No significant fantasy injuries.


Buccaneers:

WR Antonio Bryant is questionable with a knee injury. He was limited in practice on Friday. Leave Bryant on the bench until he is healthier.

RB Earnest Graham has hamstring injury and is questionable. He is expected to play this weekend.

RB Carnell "Cadillac" Williams is questionable with
a sore left knee.


Titans:
TE Bo Scaife is questionable with a knee injury. He missed practice all week. Bo will be a No Go.

QB Vince Young has a unknown illness and is questionable. Young will not play unless Collins goes down.


K Rob Bironas is questionable with a
right ankle injury. I am not sure who will kick for them if Rob is not available.


Redskins:
QB Jason Campbell is probable with an ankle injury. He was limited in practice this week but is expected to play.

RB Clinton Portis has an ankle injury and is probable. He missed practice on Friday. He is much more likely to miss this game rather than Campbell.

The Counselor is OUT:

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