Week 10 Fantasy Injuries

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Here are the Week 10 fantasy injuries and my commentary.

TE Todd Heap (Ankle) - Questionable- He missed a portion of practice on Thursday but was able to participate in full practice on Friday. It appears extremely likely that he will play. Start him unless you confirm he will not play.

WR David Givens (Hand)- Questionable- He has two torn ligaments in his thumb. He practiced all week. He is a game time decision. If he plays, I would expect him to struggle against a tough Ravens Defense. The Titans passing attack is not very good at this point.

RB Willis McGahee (Ribs) -Out- He might miss up to four weeks. He has two cracked ribs and a broken one.

WR Josh Reed (Kidney) - Out- He is out for the week but he should not be started even when he is at full health.

RB Joseph Addai (Wrist) - Questionable - He practiced all week. He has been the man in Indy the last two weeks. He will be a good start for you.

WR Brandon Stokley (Knee) - Questionable - He is not expected to play. He has only played in 2 games all year. Do not expect this to be the third.

WR Bernard Berrian (Ribs) - Questionable - He was upgraded to questionable on Friday. He has not been a great play in the last couple of games because of Grossman's issues with the passing game. Keep him on the bench this week.

WR Amani Toomer (Knee) - Out - He was placed on the Injured Reserved for the year. He is done.

WR Plaxico Burress (Back) - Questionable- Burress practiced on Thursday and Friday. He made the comment that Chicago's Defense is nothing big. He may be talking too much but he is still a fantasy must start player.

WR Sinorice Moss (Quadricep)- Questionable- The report out of New York is that he will not play again this weekend.

WR Joe Jurevicius (Back) - Questionable- It appears that he will play this weekend. Last year, he was a great mid season pick up. This year, he is not worth your time.

TE Kellen Winslow (Knee) - Questionable - Kellen appears ready to go again this weekend. He will need surgery after the season. Currently, it does not appear to be an issue with his performance.

WR Dennis Northcutt (Ribs) - Probable- He was upgraded to probable. He is not a very good fantasy start.

TE Alge Crumpler (Ankle) - Questionable- He practiced fully on Friday. He should be fine to play this weekend. You might want to verify on Sunday morning but he should be good to start.

WR Ashley Lelie (Groin) - Questionable- He also practiced fully on Friday. It appears that Lelie will play this weekend. He is a marginal starter at best.

RB Jerious Norwood (Knee)- Questionable- He missed practice all week. I would not count on him. He is not a good start when health but he is a fine keeper in keeper leagues.

WR Terry Glenn (Quadricep) - Probable- He may be listed as probable but the reports out of Dallas is that Glenn did not even catch the flight with the team. Do not start him this week.

WR Larry Fitzgerald (Hamstring)- Probable- He practiced all week. You can not afford to leave him on the bench.

RB Tatum Bell (Toe) - Probable- He practiced on Friday and was upgraded to probable. He is likely to split time with Mike Bell and Cobbs. I would not start him until you see that he is still the man in Denver and can make cuts on the turf Toe.

WR Rod Smith (Shoulder) - Probable- He practiced on Thursday and Friday. He will play on Sunday. He is a decent number 3 starter against the RAIDERS.

QB Aaron Brooks (Shoulder) - Questionable- He practiced all week. The QB starter has not been announced. He is not worth starting even if he is the starter.

TE Randal Williams (Back) - Questionable- He practiced on Thursday and Friday. He started last week. He is nothing more than a number 3 TE.

RB Justin Fargas (Shoulder)- Probable- He is likely to play this weekend. He only had one carry last week. He is not worth owning.

RB LaMont Jordan (Back) - Probable- He practiced Thursday and Friday. Right now, the starting Running back for the Raiders is not worth starting.

RB Vernand Morency (Back) - Doubtful- He has been ruled out for the week. He appears to be loosing he grip on the backup role. Stay tuned when he does return.

WR Greg Jennings (Ankle) - Questionable- He is not expected to play this weekend. He has had a really good rookie year. He usually is worthy of a number 3 starting WR.

TE Bubba Franks (Wrist)- Probable- Bubba will play but he is not getting many looks. He is being used primarily for blocking.

RB Ahman Green (Knee)- Probable- He practiced fully on Thursday and Friday. He is a marginal fantasy starter.

WR Marcus Robinson (Back) - Out- He is out and it does not appear like he will be back very soon.

RB Chester Taylor (Calf) - Probable- Chester will be playing this weekend. He is a good number 2 running back. He should have a good weekend against the Packers' Defense.

QB Byron Leftwich (Ankle) - Questionable- It is unlikely for him to play this weekend. When he is back, he will be facing a QB controversy.

RB Fred Taylor (Groin) - Probable- He is facing the Texans this weekend. He will play and should have a good game. With Drew playing, will Taylor have his goal line carries sniped away?

QB Trent Green (Head) - Questionable- He has not been medically cleared to play. If he is able to make it back this weekend, will the Chiefs give him the ball or leave it in Huard's hot hands?

QB Daunte Culpepper (Knee) - Doubtful- He will not play. Do yourself a favor and do not think about him for the rest of the year.

TE Ernie Conwell (Knee) - Out- He is inactive again this weekend. It depends on how fast he can heal from knee surgery if he will have any value during the rest of the year.

WR Joe Horn (Groin) -Doubtful- He missed part of the practice on Friday. He was then downgraded to Doubtful. He is not a safe play this weekend even if he starts.

RB Reggie Bush (Ankle) - Probable- He practiced all week. He is facing a might Steeler Run Defense. I would leave Reggie on the Bench.

WR Willie Reid (Foot) - Out - He continues to be out and not practicing. His fantasy potential is small and shrinking by the day.

RB Najeh Davenport (Knee) - Probable- He will play. His role appears to be very limited.

WR Laveranues Coles (Calf) - Questionable- He should play this weekend. He is a strong play against New England.

WR Tim Dwight (Thigh) - Questionable- He did not practice all week. It does not appear that he will play. He is not a good play any week.

RB Kevan Barlow (Calf) - Probable- He has been splitting carries in practice with Washington. He will play but is value continues to diminish.

QB Chad Pennington (Calf) - Probable- Chad will play but he has not had a great year. He is valuable as a backup in your league but not as a starter.

TE Daniel Graham (Ankle) - Questionable- He is out for the week. He is not a great start when he is healthy.

RB Laurence Maroney (Ankle) - Questionable- It appears that Maroney will play. He should have a good game against the swiss cheese Jets run defense.

QB Tom Brady (Shoulder) - Probable- Tom will play. He had a horrible week last week. Do not expect it to happen again this week against the Jets.

WR Vincent Jackson (Ankle) - Probable- He practiced all week but has had a disappointing rookie year. He is a great keeper but not a starter this year.

WR Kelley Washington (Hamstring) - Out- He will not play this weekend. He has had a disappointing year of injuries.

RB Rudi Johnson (Thigh) - Probable- He appears to be safe to play this weekend. San Diego is a tough defense. Rudi is a must play.

TE Vernon Davis (Fibula) - Doubtful - He missed practice all week. He will be watching from street clothes this weekend.

RB Brian Calhoun (Knee) - Out - His ACL injuring has landed him on the Injured Reserve. He is done for the year.

RB Shaun Alexander (Foot) - Doubtful- He looks like he will be back next week. He will be a nice addition to your team for the playoffs, if you can make it to the playoffs without him.

QB Matt Hasselbeck (Knee) - Doubtful- He might be back for next week also. If they get both him and Alexander, the Seahawks could start making a lot of noise.

WR Nate Burleson (Foot)- Questionable- He is a game time decision. He is not a great start unless you get yardage points for punts.

WR Bobby Engram (Illness)- Questionable- He practiced on Friday. Even if he plays, he is not expected to play more than a few snaps.

TE Chris Cooley (Shoulder) - Probable- He practiced all week. He has 3 touchdowns in the last 3 weeks. He is a great start.

WR Brandon Lloyd (Groin) - Probable- He appears to be starting for the Redskins on the other side of Moss. Lloyd is not a good start this week.

WR Santana Moss (Hamstring) - Probable- It is possible that he might not play this weekend. I would put him in the starting lineup but then check on Sunday morning to verify that he is playing this weekend.

RB Brian Westbrook (Ankle) - Probable- He practiced all week. He will play and you should start him.

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Week 9 Fantasy Injuries

The Counselor is IN:

Here are the Week 9 fantasy injuries and my commentary.

WR Kelley Washington (Hamstring) - Out- with Chris Henry back from suspension, Washington’s value is very low.

TE Todd Heap (Thigh)-Probable- He missed practice on Friday but was upgraded to probable. It appears that Todd will play.

WR Dennis Northcutt (Ribs) - Questionable – Northcutt will be a game day decision. He is the number 3 WR for the Browns. He has caught a whole 13 catches so far. He is not worth starting.

TE Kellen Winslow (Knee) - Questionable – The AP is reporting that he will play. Winslow is a must start.

WR Terry Glenn (Quadricep) - Probable- He missed part of practice on Friday. He is expected to start anyway. With Tony Romo starting at QB, Glenn has not been receiving as many looks. He is still a fantasy starter but lower your expectations.

WR Santana Moss (Hamstring) - doubtful – He missed practice on Friday and was downgraded to doubtful. Let him stay on your bench.

WR Brandon Lloyd (Shoulder) - Probable – He practiced on Friday. He is expected to start with Moss doubtful. He is not a good fantasy start even when in the starting lineup.

WR David Patten (Hamstring) – Probable – His hamstring is still an issue. He is not a fantasy player that should be kept on your roster.

RB Clinton Portis (Ankle) – Probable – He practiced on Friday. He will play against the Cowboys. He is a fantasy starter every week.

WR Antwaan Randle El (Heel) – Probable – Randle El is a big part of the offense. Not only is he the WR #3 but he is a punt returner and rushes end arounds. He is a better play than Lloyd but should not be a consistent starter on your team.

RB Tatum Bell (Toe) - Probable – He practiced with no restrictions. He should be back this week. He has questionable fantasy value this week while playing against the Steelers and with the big game that Mike Bell had last week. It would be safer to leave him on the bench until we know what his role will be.

WR Santonio Holmes (Shoulder) – Probable- It appears that Holmes will play with no issues. This rookie is having a good season. It will not be long before he is a starter for the Steelers.

WR Cedrick Wilson (Groin) - Probable- He practiced fully on Friday. He should be starting for the Steelers. Look for Holmes to steal some catches from him.

RB Vernand Morency (Back) – Out – He is out at least 2 weeks. He was starting to steal carries from Green but now he is out. He is worth keeping in a keeper league.

WR Greg Jennings (Ankle) – Questionable – He practiced a second straight day on Friday. He has had a good rookie year. He is a marginal fantasy starter.

RB Ahman Green (Knee) – Probable – He practiced Thursday and Friday with no issues. He will not be splitting time with Morency out. He is a safe number 2 starter.

RB Ron Dayne (Illness) - Probable – He should be able to play with no issues on Sunday. He will be Lundy’s backup. He has no fantasy values.

WR Sinorice Moss (Quadricep) - Doubtful – Moss continues his stay on the disabled list. He may end up on the IR for the year yet.

WR Plaxico Burress (Back Spasms) – Questionable – He missed practice all week. It does not look like Burress will be able to go on Sunday.

RB Joseph Addai (Wrist) – Questionable – This may be part of the game the Patriots and Colts are playing. He finished strong last week. The Pats have a very good run defense so he may not be a good start. I strongly believe that he will play with no issues this weekend.

RB Dominic Rhodes (Low Back) – Questionable – Rhodes is in the boat as Addai. He has not been as good as Addai. I would leave Rhodes on the bench even though he will play.

WR Brandon Stokley (Knee) – Questionable – He has continued to miss part of practice. He is one that I believe really is questionable. He is not a good gamble for this weekend.

K Adam Vinatieri (Right Groin) - Probable – He is just fine. Start him this weekend. He always kicks well in Foxboro. Of course, he is now on the other team but he should still have a good game.

RB Kevin Faulk (Ankle) – Probable – He has bee upgraded to probable. He will play on passing downs. He has limited value as a pass catching back.

TE Daniel Graham (Ankle) – Questionable – His injury is real. He may or may not play on Sunday. He is does not have any fantasy value even if he does play.

WR Chad Jackson (Hamstring) – Questionable – It appears that Jackson is another player on the list for the mind games of these two teams. He should play on Sunday. He is not a fantasy starter at this time but a great keeper league player.

RB Laurence Maroney (Ankle) – Questionable – He practiced with no issues on Friday. More mind games instead of injury was involved with his questionable status. He has had some great fantasy starts followed by some awful fantasy starts. He continues to split carries with Dillon. He is a great fantasy keeper and a fine off week starter.

QB Tom Brady (Shoulder) – Probable – Nothing appears to be wrong with Brady. He continues to be a must start fantasy player.

QB Daunte Culpepper (Knee) – Doubtful – The Dolphins may put him on season ending IR. At this point, he is not worth keeping on your team.

WR Marcus Robinson (Back) – Out – He missed practice and was downgraded to out.

TE Vernon Davis (Fibula) – Out – He may be able to return week 10. He will have a lot of work to do to be back to a fantasy option.

RB Reggie Bush (Ankle) – Questionable – He practiced on Friday. Bush should be on the field this weekend. He has been a very spotting fantasy option. It is hard to leave him out of the line up with his potential.

WR Joe Horn (Groin) – Questionable – He is a game time decision. He did practice in a limited capacity this week. The New Orleans press seems to think he will play this weekend. I would not play him unless you see confirmation that he will start.

QB Chris Simms (Splenectomy) - Out- He has been added the IR and ended his season. We saw this coming several weeks ago. He has limited potential in a keeper league.

WR David Givens (Hand) – Questionable – He practiced all week. He is estimated at 85% healthy. He will be splitting time. He is not a good starter this week or in the foreseeable future.

RB Maurice Jones-Drew (Thigh) – Probable – He had a good weekend last weekend. He is splitting some carries with Taylor. He is not a good fantasy gamble until Taylor gets injured. Taylor is usually injured long before this part of the season.

RB Fred Taylor (Thigh) – Probable – Taylor will play on Sunday. He has had a very solid year. Owners should start him but hold their breath every time he is tackled because of his extensive injury history.

WR Ernest Wilford (Hamstring) – Probable – Wilford will play. It appears that he is loosing his starting status with the Jags since Matt Jones is back. He should also loose any starting fantasy status. He will have a hard time getting the ball.

QB Aaron Brooks (Shoulder) – Doubtful – He returned to practice this week. It does not appear that he will win back the starting job unless Walter is injured.

RB LaMont Jordan (Back) – Questionable – Jordan practiced all week. He should start with no issues. Until the Raiders prove they can run the ball, Jordan is a risky fantasy starter.

RB Shaun Alexander (Foot) – Out – It is possible that he might return for week 10. With an injured foot, will he be back to the fantasy stud of last year? Only time will tell.

QB Matt Hasselbeck (Knee) – Out - Hasselbeck is not expected to return until week 11 at the earliest. Wallace continues to start in his place.

WR Bobby Engram (Illness) – Questionable – The word out of Seattle is that Engram will not play this weekend.

WR Darrell Jackson (Foot) – Probable – He has declared himself ready to play for this weekend. Jackson should be healthy enough to be a good start against the Raiders.

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