Things I Have Learned... from Rams vs. Cardinals

Things I Have Learned... from Rams vs. Cardinals. St. Louis goes against the former St. Louis Team with their former QB.

The Counselor is IN:

1) QB Kurt Warner is still a solid starting QuarterBack. He does require protection to keep him from receiving more concussions. The Cardinals have adjusted to his style and are running the spread formation well. He will be pushing Leinart for the starting job.

2) The Rams continue to be aggressive in their play calling. Sometimes they are too aggressive like 4th and 4 on the 40 yard line.

3) Cardinal CB Antrel Rolle is a heck of a defensive back. What a run back he had in the second quarter for a TD. He had another interception return for over 50 yards.

4) The offensive line for the Rams continues to haunt them. For some reason, I am having a craving for Swiss Cheese.

5) WR Larry Fitzgerald has developed into the stud wide receiver that the Cardinals expected him to become. Bodlin is a wonderful receiver on the other side. They remind me of a younger version of Holt and Bruce. The dynamic duo are both young and should be a nightmare for opposing defenses for years to come.

6) WR Torry Holt and Isaac Bruce are still a great receiving tandem. They need their QB to have time to get them the ball. They should be back with better numbers next year.

7) RB Edgerrin James still can make some moves and create some excitement. It does appear that tread is receding on the tires but they are not bald yet. His career can be extended if they could find a second back to split carries with him.

8) Rams CB Oshiomogho Atogwe is the star of the Rams defense. He had a couple of interceptions with one for a 52 yard score. The return was not as elegant of a return as Rolle's but it was very effective.

Those are a few things I learned from the Rams vs. the Cardinals game.

The Counselor is OUT:

Why I hate the 2007 Patriots!

The Counselor is IN:

The 2007 Patriots are a great team. They just accomplished an undefeated regular season. Congratulations to them. They have been exciting to watch.

In the past, I have appreciated them as a classy organization. This year, I hate this team. Even though they are a great team, I still hate the fact that they have continued to win. Here are my reasons why I can not stand them this year.

1) Spygate- A team that prides itself on winning the right way should not need to cheat to win. This was not a one time incident. Many other teams have complained of the Patriots inappropriately videotaping on the sidelines over the last couple of years.

2) Lack of Personal responsibility with Spygate- When caught doing something wrong, no-one stepped forward and took responsibility. Hey Bill, be a man and admit when you are wrong!

3) Smugness of players and coaches- Every interview I have seen with members of the Patriots, leaves distaste in my mouth. They act like an undefeated season was owed to them.

4) All of the early talk about an undefeated season- This is not the Patriots' fault. The talking heads had crowned them 19-0 after they won their 5th game. I grew weary of this quickly.

5) Overshadowing my Cowboys- The Dallas Cowboys are 13-2. They have had a great season. The talking heads should be discussing how good my Cowboys are but instead they only want to discuss these Patriots. Also the Patriots gave my team one of their losses.

6) The Swami and the Tuna comparing great teams- ESPN has been leading the hype of this team. They have Parcells and Berman not only comparing this Patriots team to the great teams of the past but discussing how this team would beat all of those teams except the 78 Steelers. Crazy talk!

The Counselor is OUT:

Week17 Fantasy Injury Report

The Counselor is IN:

Here are the Week 17 fantasy injuries and my commentary. Since there was no Thursday game, this will be the only edition. Next week, I will list the injuries for the teams in the first round of the play offs.

Cardinals:
WR Larry Fitzgerald is questionable with a sore groin. Fitzgerald was limited in practice on Friday. He is expected to play on Sunday.

WR Anquan Boldin is questionable with a dislocated toe. He was also limited practice on Friday but is expected to play on Sunday.

QB Kurt Warner is probable with his left elbow. He practiced fully on Friday. He will play on Sunday.

Falcons:
QB Bryon Leftwich is probable with an ankle injury. He is a backup at this time with little to no value.

WR Joe Horn is probable with a foot injury. He was limited in practice on Friday. He is expected to play on Sunday.

WR Micheal Jenkins is questionable with a Quadricep injury. He did not practice on Friday.

Ravens:
TE Todd Heap is out with a thigh injury. The injury bug continues to devastate this top 5 Fantasy TE season.

QB Kyle Boller is out with a concussion. Troy Smith (Heisman winner from 2006) will start this week for the Ravens.

RB Willis McGahee is out with a chest injury.

TE Daniel Wilcox has a thigh injury and is out for this weekend.

RB Mike Anderson is questionable with a thigh injury. He was limited in practice on Friday.

WR Mark Clayton has a back injury and is questionable. He was limited in practice on Friday.

Bills:
WR Josh Reed is questionable with a back injury. He was limited in practice on Friday.

Panthers:
QB Vinny Testeverde is probable with Achilles injury. He did not practice on Friday . He is expected to back up Matt Moore.

Bears:
QB Rex Grossman is questionable with a knee injury. He is currently third on the depth charts.

WR Benard Berrian has a knee injury and is probable. He practiced fully on Friday.

WR Muhsin Muhammad is probable with an ankle injury. He fully practiced on Friday.

Bengals:
RB Rudi Johnson is out for Sunday with a hamstring injury.

WR TJ Houshmandzadeh is probable with an ankle injury. He fully practiced on Friday.

Browns:
WR Joe Jurivius is questionable with a knee injury. He was limited in practice on Friday.

TE Kellen Winslow has a knee injury and is probable. He was limited in practice on Friday.

Cowboys:
WR Terry Glenn is probable with a knee injury. He fully practiced on Friday. He is finally back after his early season injury.

WR Terrell Owens has an ankle injury and is out. He did not practice on Friday.

Broncos:
WR Brandon Stokley is questionable with a knee injury. He did not practice on Friday.

TE Daniel Graham is questionable with an ankle injury. He was limited practice all week.

QB Jay Cutler has a knee injury and is probable. He fully practiced on Friday.

WR Javon Walker is probable with a knee injury. He fully practiced on Friday.

Lions:
RB Kevin Jones is out with a knee injury.

RB Tatum Bell is questionable with a foot injury. He did not practice on Friday.

Packers:
QB Aaron Rogers is doubtful with a hamstring injury. He was limited in practice on Friday.

WR Greg Jennings has an ankle injury and is questionable. He was limited in practiced on Friday.

TE Bubba Franks is probable with a knee injury. He was limited in practice on Friday.

WR Koren Robinson has knee injury and is probable Sunday. He is expected to play.

Texans:
QB Matt Schaub has a sore left shoulder and is questionable. He did not practice on Friday.

RB Ron Dayne is probable with a sprained ankle. He was limited in practice on Friday.

K Kris Brown is probable with an injured left foot. He fully practiced on Tuesday.

WR Andre Johnson has a knee injury and is probable. He was limited in practice on Friday.

Colts:
WR Marvin Harrison is questionable with a knee injury. He fully practiced on Thursday and Friday. He is expected to start on Sunday. I am sure that Peyton is happy to have Marvin back. It was a little too late for many fantasy owner.

TE Ben Utecht has a shoulder injury and is questionable. He did practice on Friday.

WR Anthony Gonzalez is questionable with a foot injury. He did not practice on Friday.

Jaguars:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Chiefs:
WR Eddie Kennison is out with a rib injury.

RB Larry Johnson is out with a foot injury. He has been placed on Injury Reserve.

QB Brodie Croyle has an injury to his right hand (throwing hand) and is probable. He practiced all week. He is expected to start this weekend.

Dolphins:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Vikings:
WR Bobby Wade has a knee injury and is probable. He was limited in practice.

WR Sidney Rice is questionable with an ankle injury. He was limited in practice on Friday.

Patriots:
TE Ben Watson is questionable with an ankle injury. He was limited in practice all week.

TE Kyle Brady has a foot injury and is listed as doubtful. He did not practice on Friday.

QB Tom Brady is probable with a shoulder injury. For some reason I just don't believe this report of Brady being probable.

Saints:
RB Reggie Bush is out with a torn PCL.

RB Aaron Stecker has a toe injury and is questionable. He did not practice on Friday.

Giants:
WR Plaxico Burress is probable with an ankle injury. He is expected to play. He was limited in practice on Friday.

RB Brandon Jacobs has a ankle jury and is probable. He fully practiced on Friday. He is expected to play.

Jets:
WR Jerricho Cotchery is probable with a finger injury. He was fully practiced all week.

WR Justin McCareins is probable with a thigh injury. He fully practiced on Friday.

QB Kellen Clemens is questionable with a rib injury. He was limited in practice on Friday.

WR Brad Smith has a back injury and is questionable. He was limited in practice on Friday.

Raiders:
QB Josh McCown is probable with a broken finger. He practiced all week. He will start on Sunday.

Eagles:
TE L.J. Smith is out with a knee and rib injury.

RB Brian Westbrook is probable with a knee injury. He fully practiced on Friday.

Steelers:
QB Ben Rothlisberger has an ankle injury and is questionable. He was limited in practice on Friday.

Chargers:
K Nate Kaeding is probable with a Fibula injury. He fully practiced on Friday.

49ers:
QB Trent Dilfer is out with a concussion. He is out for Sunday.

WR Amaz Battle has an ankle injury and is probable. He was limited in practice all week but is expected to play on Sunday.

RB Frank Gore has an ankle injury and is probable. He practiced fully on Friday.

Seahawks:
RB Shaun Alexander is probable with a wrist injury. He is expected to play.

WR Deion Branch is questionable with a calf injury. He did not practice on Friday.

Rams:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Buccaneers:
WR Michael Pittman has an ankle injury and is questionable. He fully practiced all week.

WR Joey Galloway is out for Sunday.

RB Earnest Graham is questionable with an ankle injury. He did not practice on Friday.

WR Ike Hillard has a knee injury and is questionable. He did not practice on Friday.

Titans:
RB Lendale White is probable with a knee injury. He was limited in practice on Friday. He should play on Sunday.

Redskins:
QB Jason Campbell is out with a knee injury.

That is all the fantasy injuries for this week.

The Counselor is OUT:

Week16 Fantasy Injury Report - Weekend Edition

The Counselor is IN:

Here are the Week 16 fantasy injuries and my commentary. This is the Weekend Edition- which has more information than the Thursday Edition. I have included the latest information for all players. (There is a Saturday game this week).

Cardinals:
WR Larry Fitzgerald is questionable with a sore groin. Fitzgerald was limited in practice on Friday. He is expected to play on Sunday.

WR Anquan Boldin is questionable with a dislocated toe. He did not practice on Friday but is expected to play on Sunday.

QB Kurt Warner is probable with his left elbow. He will play on Sunday.

Falcons:
RB Jerious Norwood has a right ankle injury and is probable. He was injured in last Sunday’s game but is expected to play this Sunday.

WR Joe Horn is questionable with a foot injury. He missed practice on Wednesday. He is expected to play on Sunday.

Ravens:
TE Todd Heap is questionable with a hamstring injury. He was limited in practice this week. He is questionable once again. He is not a safe bet to play this weekend.

Bills:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Panthers:
WR Kerry Colbert was put on the IR. He is done for the year.

QB Vinny Testeverde is probable with Achilles injury. He has been limited in practice. He is expected to back up Matt Moore.

Bears:
QB Rex Grossman is out for the season. He has sprained knee ligament.

Bengals:
RB Rudi Johnson is out for Sunday with a hamstring injury.

WR Chris Henry is probable with an ankle injury. He fully practiced on Thursday.

Browns:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Cowboys:
TE Anthony Fasano is probable after last week’s head injury. He is expected to play.

QB Tony Romo has an injury to his right thumb (throwing hand) and is probable for Saturday’s game. He practiced all week and will start on Saturday.

Broncos:
WR Brandon Stokley is questionable with a knee injury. He was limited in practice all week He will be a game time decision.

TE Daniel Graham is questionable with an ankle injury. He missed practice all week.

Lions:
RB T.J. Duckett is probable with an illness. He practiced Thursday and Friday. He is expected to play this weekend.

WR Roy Williams was placed on IR and is out for the rest of the year.

Packers:
TE Bubba Franks is questionable with a knee injury. He was limited in practice all week.

Texans:
QB Matt Schaub has a sore left shoulder and is questionable. He took reps on Thursday and is listed as a game time decision.

RB Ron Dayne is probable with a sprained ankle. He was limited in practice on Friday.

K Kris Brown is probable with an injured left foot. He was limited in practice on Tuesday.

Colts:
WR Marvin Harrison is out with a knee injury.

TE Ben Utecht has a shoulder injury and is questionable. He did practice on Friday.

Jaguars:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Chiefs:
WR Eddie Kennison is out with a rib injury.

RB Larry Johnson is out with a foot injury. He won't play on Sunday.

Dolphins:
RB Jessie Chatman is questionable with a left ankle injury. He was limited in practice all week.

Vikings:
WR Troy Williamson has a knee injury and is probable.

WR Sidney Rice is questionable with an ankle injury. He missed practice on Friday.

Saints:
RB Reggie Bush is questionable with a torn PCL. He will be a game time decision. This is a surprise since he was supposed to be out for the rest of the year. If he plays, it will be limited.

TE Eric Johnson has a groin injury and is questionable. He did not practice on Thursday.

WR Marques Colston is probable with back pain. He missed practice on Friday. He is expected to play this weekend.

Patriots:
TE Ben Watson is questionable with an ankle injury. He was limited in practice all week.

TE Kyle Brady has a foot injury and is listed as questionable. He did not practice on Friday.

Giants:
WR Plaxico Burress is questionable with an ankle injury. He is expected to play.

RB Brandon Jacobs has a hamstring injury and is probable. He is expected to play.

Jets:
WR Laveranues Coles had an ankle injury and is questionable. He was limited in practice on Wednesday.

WR Jerricho Cotchery is questionable with a finger injury. He was fully practiced all week.

WR Justin McCareins is probable with a thigh injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday. He should play this weekend.

QB Kellen Clemens is questionable with a rib injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday.

Raiders:
QB Josh McCown is probable with a broken finger. He practiced all week. He will start on Sunday.

RB Justin Fargas is out with sprained right MCL.

Eagles:
WR Reggie Brown has a knee injury and is listed as questionable.

TE L.J. Smith is out with a knee and rib injury.

RB Brian Westbrook is questionable with a knee injury. He was limited in practice all week. He is a game time decision.

Steelers:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Chargers:
RB Michael Turner has a shoulder injury and is questionable. He was limited in practice on Thursday and Friday.

QB Philip Rivers is probable with a knee injury. He took limited snaps in practice.

Seahawks:
WR D.J. Hackett has an ankle injury and is questionable. He is not expected to play on Sunday.

RB Shaun Alexander is probable with a wrist injury. He is expected to play.

49ers:
QB Alex Smith is out with a forearm injury. He had season ending surgery on Thursday. He has been placed on the IR.

WR Amaz Battle has an ankle injury and is probable. He was limited in practice all week but is expected to play on Sunday.

RB Frank Gore has an ankle injury and is probable. He was limited in practice all week.

Rams:
RB Travis Minor is Out for Thursday's game.

Buccaneers:
WR Michael Pittman has an ankle injury and is probable. He fully practiced all week.

Titans:
RB Lendale White is probable with a knee injury. He did not practice on Thursday. He should play on Sunday.

Redskins:
QB Jason Campbell is out with a knee injury. He will be out until week 17.

RB Clinton Portis is probable. He had the stomach flu but was back to practice on Thursday.

WR Santana Moss is probable. He had the stomach flu but was back to practice on Thursday.

That is all the fantasy injuries for this week.

The Counselor is OUT:

Week16 Fantasy Injury Report - Thursday Edition

The Counselor is IN:

Here are the Week 16 fantasy injuries and my commentary. This is the Thursday Edition. I have only included Thursday's players because of time this week. I will put out an edition updating further the status for this weekend's games later in the week. (There is a Saturday game this week).

Thursday's Game Only (this week only)

Steelers:
No significant fantasy injuries.


Rams:
RB Travis Minor is Out for Thursday's game.

The Counselor is OUT:

Week15 Fantasy Injury Report - Weekend Edition

The Counselor is IN:

Here are the Week 15 fantasy injuries and my commentary. This is the Weekend Edition- which has more information than the Thursday Edition. I have included the latest information for all players. (There is a Saturday game this week).

Cardinals:
WR Larry Fitzgerald is questionable with a sore groin. Fitzgerald was limited in practice on Friday. He is a game time decision.

WR Anquan Boldin is questionable with a dislocated toe. He did not practice on Wednesday and wore a protective boot. He was limited in practice on Thursday and Friday. He is a game time decision.

QB Kurt Warner is probable with his left elbow. He may have a knee injury on top of all the other minor injuries. He will play on Sunday.

Falcons:
WR Roddy White has a knee injury and is questionable. He was limited in practice on Friday.

Ravens:
TE Todd Heap is questionable with a hamstring injury. He did not practice on Wednesday. He was limited in practice on Friday. He is questionable once again. He is not a safe bet to play this weekend.

TE Daniel Wilcox is questionable with a toe and ankle injury. He was limited in practice on Friday.

RB Willis McGahee has a foot injury and is probable. He fully practiced on Friday. He is expected to play on Sunday.

Bills:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Panthers:
WR Dwayne Jarrett has a knee injury and is probable. He practiced on Friday.

WR Kerry Colbert is questionable with a knee injury. He did not practice on Wednesday.

QB Vinny Testeverde is probable with general soreness. He had not practiced all week.

Bears:
QB Rex Grossman is out for the season. He has sprained knee ligament.

Bengals:
WR TJ Housmandzadeh is probable for Saturday's game.

Browns:
WR Joe Jurevicius is questionable with a knee injury. He did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday but was limited in practice on Friday. He is expected to play.

Cowboys:
WR Patrick Crayton has an ankle injury and is probable. He practiced all week.

Broncos:
WR Javon Walker is questionable with a knee injury. He practiced fully on Tuesday and Wednesday.

WR Brandon Stokley is questionable with a knee injury. He did not practice on Tuesday or Wednesday. He will be a game time decision.

TE Tony Scheffler is probable with a knee injury. He practiced fully on Tuesday.

Lions:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Packers:
QB Aaron Rogers is out.

WR Koren Robinson has a knee injury and is probable for Sunday. He was limited in practice on Wednesday.

TE Bubba Franks is questionable with a knee injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday.

Texans:
QB Matt Schaub has a sore left shoulder and is out. He has been ruled out for Thursday.

RB Ron Dayne is questionable with a sprained ankle. He did not practice on Tuesday and Wednesday.

K Kris Brown is probable with an injured left foot. He did not practice on Tuesday.

Colts:
WR Marvin Harrison is out with a knee injury.

Jaguars:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Chiefs:
TE Tony Gonzalez has an ankle injury and is probable. He was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday.

RB Larry Johnson is out with a foot injury. He won't play on Sunday.

RB Kolby Smith is probable with a knee injury. He was limited in practice on Friday.

Dolphins:
RB Jessie Chatman is questionable with a left ankle injury. He was limited in practice all week.

WR Marty Booker is probable with a knee injury. He practiced fully all week.

Vikings:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Saints:
RB Reggie Bush is out with a torn PCL. He has been ruled out for the season.

TE Eric Johnson has a groin injury and is out.

Patriots:
TE Ben Watson is questionable with an ankle injury. He was limited in practice all week.

Giants:
WR Plaxico Burress is probable with an ankle injury. He missed practice all week but is expected to play.

TE Jeremy Shockey has an abdominal strain and is probable. He was limited in practice on Friday. He will play on Sunday.

Jets:
WR Laveranues Coles had an ankle injury and is questionable. He was limited in practice all week.

WR Jerricho Cotchery is questionable with a finger injury. He was limited in practice all week.

WR Justin McCareins is probable with a thigh injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday.

Raiders:
QB Donte Culpepper has a quad injury and is questionable. He was unable to practice on Friday. He will be the emergency QB on Sunday.

QB Josh McCown is probable with a broken finger. He practiced all week. He will start on Sunday.

RB Justin Fargas is questionable with a rib injury. He is expected to play on Sunday.

Eagles:
WR Reggie Brown has a shin injury and is listed as Probable. He missed practice on Wednesday but fully practiced on Thursday and Friday.

TE L.J. Smith is out with a knee and rib injury.

RB Brian Westbrook is probable with a knee injury. He was limited in practice all week. He should play on this weekend.

RB Correll Buckhalter has a concussion. He is out for Sunday.

Steelers:
QB Ben Roethlisberger has a sore shoulder and is questionable. He did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday but did practice on Friday.

Chargers:
QB Philip Rivers has a knee injury and is questionable. He did not practice on Wednesday. He was limited to about 50% of reps in practice on Thursday and Friday. He is a game time decision.

TE Antonio Gates is questionable with a back injury. He did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday. He is expected to play on Sunday.

Seahawks:
RB Shaun Alexander has a cracked wrist and is probable.

49ers:
QB Alex Smith is out with a forearm injury. He had season ending surgery on Thursday. He has been placed on the IR.

WR Amaz Battle has an ankle injury and is probable. He missed practice on Wednesday, was limited in practice on Thursday, and fully practiced on Friday.

RB Frank Gore has an ankle injury and is probable. He was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday but fully practiced on Friday.

QB Trent Dilfer is outwith a concussion. He may miss the rest of the season.

Rams:
QB Marc Bulger is probable with a concussion. He took all of the first team reps on Wednesday. He has been declared the starter for Sunday.

QB Gus Frerotte is probable with a shoulder injury. He will be the backup on Sunday.

Buccaneers:
QB Jeff Garcia is probable with a lower back contusion. He practiced on Wednesday.

WR Michael Pittman has an ankle injury and is questionable. He was limited in practice all week.

WR Ike Hilliard is questionable with a back injury. He fully participated in practice all week.

WR Joey Galloway is probable with a toe injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday. He fully practiced on Thursday.

Titans:
WR Brandon Jones is out with a groin injury.

RB Lendale White is probable with a knee injury. He did not practice on Thursday. He should play on Sunday.

Redskins:
QB Jason Campbell is out with a knee injury. He will be out until week 17.

WR James Thrash has an ankle injury and is probable for Sunday.

That is all the fantasy injuries for this week.

The Counselor is OUT:

Week15 Fantasy Injury Report - Thursday Edition

The Counselor is IN:

Here are the Week 15 fantasy injuries and my commentary. This is the Thursday Edition. I have included the latest information for all players. I will put out an edition updating further the status for this weekend's games later in the week. There is a lack of information on some of the players in this weekend's games (There is a Saturday game this week).

Thursday's Game

Broncos:
WR Javon Walker is questionable with a knee injury. He practiced fully on Tuesday and Wednesday.

WR Brandon Stokley is questionable with a knee injury. He did not practice on Tuesday or Wednesday. He will be a game time decision.

TE Tony Scheffler is probable with a knee injury. He practiced fully on Tuesday.

Texans:
QB Matt Schaub has a sore left shoulder and is out. He has been ruled out for Thursday.

RB Ron Dayne is questionable with a sprained ankle. He did not practice on Tuesday and Wednesday.

K Kris Brown is probable with an injured left foot. He did not practice on Tuesday.

Weekend Games

Cardinals:
WR Larry Fitzgerald is probable with a sore groin. Fitzgerald was limited in practice on Wednesday.

WR Anquan Boldin is questionable with a dislocated toe. He did not practice on Wednesday and wore a protective boot.

QB Kurt Warner is probable with his left elbow. He may have a knee injury on top of all the other minor injuries. Check back for more details.

Falcons:
No significant fantasy injuries. (and a new coach)

Ravens:
TE Todd Heap is questionable with a hamstring injury. He did not practice on Wednesday.

Bills:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Panthers:
WR Dwayne Jarrett has a knee injury and is out. He had a MRI on last Thursday. There was no damage.

WR Kerry Colbert is questionable with a knee injury. He did not practice on Wednesday.

Bears:
QB Rex Grossman is out for the season. He has sprained knee ligament.

Bengals:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Browns:
WR Joe Jurevicius is questionable with a knee injury. He did not practice on Wednesday.

Cowboys:
WR Patrick Crayton has an ankle injury and is probable. He practiced fully on Wednesday.

Lions:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Packers:
QB Aaron Rogers is questionable. Green Bay is hoping that Rogers will be healthy enough to backup Brett on Sunday.

WR Koren Robinson has a knee injury and is probable for Sunday. He was limited in practice on Wednesday.

TE Bubba Franks is questionable with a knee injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday.

Colts:
WR Marvin Harrison is questionable with a knee injury. He remains a game time decision.

Jaguars:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Chiefs:
TE Tony Gonzalez has an ankle injury and is probable. He was limited in practice on Wednesday.

RB Larry Johnson is out with a foot injury. He won't play on Sunday.

RB Kolby Smith is probable with a knee injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday.

Dolphins:
RB Jessie Chatman is questionable with a left ankle injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday.

WR Marty Booker is probable with a knee injury. He practiced fully on Wednesday.

Vikings:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Saints:
RB Reggie Bush is out with a torn PCL. He has been ruled out for the season.

TE Eric Johnson has a groin injury and is questionable. He missed practice on Wednesday.

Patriots:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Giants:
WR Plaxico Burress is probable with an ankle injury. He missed practice on Wednesday.

Jets:
WR Laveranues Coles had an ankle injury and is questionable. He was limited in practice on Wednesday.

WR Jerricho Cotchery is out with a finger injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday.

Raiders:
QB Donte Culpepper has a quad injury and is questionable.

QB Josh McCown is probable with a broken finger. He practiced on Wednesday. He will start on Sunday.

RB Justin Fargas is questionable with a rib injury. He is expected to play on Sunday.

Eagles:
WR Reggie Brown has a shin injury and is listed as questionable. He missed practice on Wednesday.

TE L.J. Smith is questionable with a knee and rib injury. He missed practice on Wednesday.

RB Brian Westbrook is probable with a knee injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday. He should play on this weekend.

Steelers:
QB Ben Roethlisberger has a sore shoulder and is probable. He did not practice on Wednesday.

Chargers:
QB Philip Rivers has a knee injury and is questionable. He did not practice on Wednesday.

TE Antonio Gates is probable with a back injury. He did not practice on Wednesday.

Seahawks:
No significant fantasy injuries.

49ers:
QB Alex Smith is out with a forearm injury. He will have season ending surgery on Thursday.

WR Amaz Battle has an ankle injury and is questionable. He missed practice on Wednesday.

RB Frank Gore has an ankle injury and is probable. He was limited in practice on Wednesday.

QB Trent Dilfer is questionable with a concussion.

Rams:
QB Marc Bulger is questionable with a concussion. He took all of the first team reps on Wednesday.

QB Gus Frerotte is questionable with a shoulder injury. He fully practiced on Wednesday.

Buccaneers:
QB Jeff Garcia is probable with a lower back contusion. He practiced on Wednesday.

WR Michael Pittman has an ankle injury and is questionable. He was limited in practice on Wednesday.

WR Ike Hilliard is questionable with a back injury. He fully participated in practice on Wednesday.

WR Joey Galloway is probable with a toe injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday.

TE Jeremy Stevens is serving a one game suspension for violating the league substance abuse policy.

Titans:
QB Vince Young has sore ribs and is probable.

WR Brandon Jones is questionable with a groin injury. He did not practice on Wednesday.

Redskins:
QB Jason Campbell is out with a knee injury. He will be out until week 17.

That is all the fantasy injuries for this week.

The Counselor is OUT:

The Patriots' Due

The Counselor is IN:

It is time for me to give the Patriots their due.

Several weeks ago the talking heads started declaring the Patriots the greatest team ever. There were discussions of a 19-0 season. I lambasted the commentators for crowning the Patriots before half the season was over.

Now the Patriots are 13-0. They have had a few close games but have always came out on top. They are the only team to beat my Cowboys. I give the Patriots my respect and honor. They are the best team in football at this time. I hope they meet up with my Cowboys in the Superbowl and give my Boys a chance to pay them back with a loss.

The Counselor is OUT:

The Weekly Thermometer- 12-11-07

This is a look at the fantasy temperature of who is hot, cold, and lukewarm. We will examine a few players in each temperature range each week.

The Counselor is IN:

Who is Hot?
QB Tom Brady is blazing hot. He continues to be on pace to break the single season touchdown record. He was 32 of 46 for 399 yards. He added another 4 touchdowns.

TE Jason Witten is red hot. He had 15 receptions for 138 yards. He did have a costly fumble but made up for it at the end of the game. He continues to have a great year for the Cowboys. Many pre-season rankings did not have him as a top 5 TE. He has proved them wrong while being a huge asset to the Cowboys.

RB Selvin Young is smoking hot. He had 17 carries for 156 yards. He is another stud Denver Runningback.

Who is Lukewarm?
Dallas Defense was very lukewarm this last week. They gave up 248 yards through the air and 152 yards on the ground with 3 touchdowns. They bent but did not break at the end of the game to keep them off the Cold list. The Defense will need to step up for the Cowboys to live up to Superbowl expectations.

QB Philip Rivers was lukewarm. He went 21 of 40 for 228 yards. He had 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.

WR Steve Smith was lukewarm. He had 6 receptions for 44 yards. The injuries to Quarterback have caused Smith to have a down year after being drafted as a top 5 fantasy Wide Receiver.

Who is Cold?
QB Vince Young is cold as ice. He went 13 of 21 for 121 yards. He also had 2 rushing attempts for 2 yards.

RB DeAngelo Williams is quite chilly. He had 3 carries for 7 yards. Williams was trendy fantasy pick that has not panned out.

RB Laurence Maroney is frosty. He rushed 8 times for 18 yards on Sunday. The Patriots continue to win without much of a running game. Will this cause them problems in January?

The Counselor is OUT:

Things I Have Learned... from Falcons vs. Saints

Things I Have Learned... from Falcons vs. Saints. These are two teams that I have not covered this season.

The Counselor is IN:

1) New Orleans Coach Sean Payton is not afraid to take chances. He is very aggressive. Sometimes he is not very smart about when to be aggressive.

2) QB Chris Redman appears to be a good QB for the Falcons at this time. He made some really nice plays. They have a lot of needs on this team.

3) QB Drew Brees appears to be back to Pro Bowl level. He is a level headed quarterback than can make some plays with his arm and legs. He had over a 116 QB Rating tonight.

4) Atlanta's Owner Arthur Blank appears to be a class act. He was great when asked about the Michael Vick prison sentence. I loved how he discussed his team and his commitment to it.

5) WR David Patton is much better a wide receiver than I thought. He had a great night.

6) The Falcons do not appear to have a rushing game. Warrick Dunn is in the twilight of his career. Jervious Norwood has not lived up to his preseason hype.

7) WR Marques Colston is a stud in the red zone. This second year wide receiver is the main threat near the goal line for the Saints.

Those are a few things I learned from the Falcons vs. theSaints game.

The Counselor is OUT:

Week14 Fantasy Injury Report - Weekend Edition

The Counselor is IN:

Here are the Week 14 fantasy injuries and my commentary. This is the Weekend Edition- which has more information than the Thursday Edition. I have included the latest information for all players.

Cardinals:
WR Larry Fitzgerald is questionable with a sore groin. Fitzgerald was limited in practice all week but continued to do more each day. He is still a game time decision.

WR Anquan Boldin is questionable with a dislocated toe. He did not practice all week and will be a game time decision.

QB Kurt Warner is probable with his left elbow. He will play. He best two receivers will be game time decision.

Falcons:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Ravens:
TE Todd Heap is questionable with a hamstring injury. He practiced on Wednesday, was limited in practice on Thursday, and did not practice on Friday. It does not appear that he will be able to play on Sunday.

TE Daniel Wilcox is probable with a foot injury. He should play on Sunday but has only limited value.

Bills:
RB Marshawn Lynch is questionable with an ankle injury. Lynch fully practiced on Friday. He shared first team reps. He might be able to play this weekend but if he does, he will be limited in touches.

RB Anthony Thomas is out with a torn calf muscle. He was put on the injured reserve.

WR Lee Evans has a stomach virus and is probable. He should be ready to go on Sunday.

Panthers:
WR Dwayne Jarrett has a knee injury and is out. He had a MRI on Thursday.

RB DeShaun Foster is probable after taking a shot to the head. Coach Fox stated that this was not a concussion. Foster fully practiced on Friday.

Bears:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Bengals:
WR TJ Houshmandzadeh is probable with a back injury. He sat out on Wednesday's practice. The last couple of weeks, he has sat out one practice a week for time to heal. He fully practiced on Thursday.

Browns:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Cowboys:
WR Patrick Crayton has an ankle injury and is probable. He practiced all week and will play on Sunday.

Broncos:
RB Travis Henry is probable with a partial tear of the posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. He practiced fully all week.

RB Selvin Young is probable with an arm injury. Young practiced fully all week.

WR Javon Walker is questionable with a knee injury. He practiced fully on Friday.

RB Andre Hall has an ankle injury and is probable. He practiced on Wednesday.

WR Brandon Stokley is questionable with a knee injury. He did not practice on Wednesday but he fully practiced on Friday.

Lions:
WR Roy Williams is out with a sprained PCL (knee) injury. It appears that he will miss the rest of the regular season.

Packers:
QB Brett Favre is questionable with an elbow and shoulder injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday but fully practiced on Friday. Brett will not miss Sunday and will play through any pain.

Texans:
RB Ahman Green is out with a knee injury. He has been placed on the IR. He is done for the year.

QB Matt Schaub has a sore left shoulder and is questionable. It appears that he has been ruled out for Sunday.

RB Ron Dayne is probable with a sore ankle. He is now the Texans' top back.

Colts:
WR Marvin Harrison is questionable with a knee injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday. He did not practice on Friday. He remains a game time decision.

Jaguars:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Chiefs:
QB Brodie Croyle has a deep bruise in his lower back and is probable for Sunday. He fully practiced all week and has been declared Sunday's starter.

RB Larry Johnson is out with a foot injury. He won't play on Sunday. He has started practicing this week.

Dolphins:
RB Jessie Chatman is questionable with a left ankle injury.

WR Marty Booker is questionable with a knee injury. He was limited in practice on Friday. He is a game time decision.

Vikings:
RB Adrian Peterson is probable with a sprained right LCL. He did not practice on Wednesday. It appears that Peterson will play on Sunday. Even with limited touches, Peterson is a must start.

WR Troy Williamson had a concussion and is listed as questionable. He fully practiced on Friday.

Saints:
RB Reggie Bush is out with a torn PCL. He has been ruled out for Monday.

Patriots:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Giants:
RB Brandon Jacobs is probable with a hamstring injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday. He fully practiced on Friday.

WR Plaxico Burress is questionable with an ankle injury. He missed practice all week.

RB Derrick Ward was put on the IR with a fractured left fibula.

TE Jeremy Shockey has an abdominal strain and is listed as probable for Sunday. He only partically practiced on Friday.

WR Steve Smith has a hamstring injury and is listed as questionable. He has not played since Sept. 16.

Jets:
WR Laveranues Coles had an ankle injury and is questionable. He was limited in practice all week.

WR Jerricho Cotchery is out with a finger injury. He did not practice on Thursday.

Raiders:
QB Donte Culpepper has a quad injury and is questionable. He did not practice on Wednesday.

QB Josh McCown is probable with a broken finger. He practiced on Wednesday. He will start on Sunday.

Eagles:
QB Donovan McNabb is probable with an ankle and thumb injury. He fully practiced on Friday.

WR Kevin Curtis has a thigh injury and is listed as probable. He practiced fully all week.

Steelers:
WR Santonio Holmes is questionable with a right sprained ankle. He returned to practice on Wednesday.

RB Najah Davenport has a foot injury and is probable. He did not practice on Thursday.

Chargers:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Seahawks:
WR D.J. Hackett is out with an ankle injury.

49ers:
QB Alex Smith is questionable with a forearm injury. It appears he will be out this week and may have season ending surgery. Trent Dilfer will start this week for the 49ers. If you are starting a 49ers QB, your fantasy season is over.

WR Amaz Battle has an ankle injury and is questionable. He was limited in practice on Thursday.

RB Frank Gore has an ankle injury and is probable. He fully practiced on Friday.

Rams:
QB Marc Bulger is out with a concussion.

QB Gus Frerotte is out with a shoulder injury. He may be considering surgery.

KR/WR Donte Hall has been put on the IR.

Buccaneers:
QB Jeff Garcia is questionable with a lower back contusion. He practiced on Wednesday.

WR Michael Pittman has an ankle injury and is out.

WR Ike Hilliard is questionable with an ankle injury.

WR Joey Galloway is questionable with a toe injury.

Titans:
RB Lendale White has a dislocated finger and is probable. He fully practiced on Friday.

WR Brandon Jones is out with a groin injury.

TE Bo Scaife is probable with a shoulder injury. He practiced on Thursday and Friday.

Redskins:
WR Antwaan Randle El is probable with a chest injury. He fully practiced on Tuesday.

RB Clinton Portis is probable with a sore shoulder.

WR James Thrash has a high ankle sprain and is out.

That is all the fantasy injuries for this week.

The Counselor is OUT:

Week14 Fantasy Injury Report - Thursday Edition

The Counselor is IN:

Here are the Week 14 fantasy injuries and my commentary. This is the Weekend Edition- which has more information than the Thursday Edition. I have included the latest information for all players.

Thursday Game

Bears:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Redskins:
WR Antwaan Randle El is probable with a chest injury. He fully practice on Tuesday.

RB Clinton Portis is probable with a sore shoulder.

WR James Thrash has a high ankle sprain and is out.

Weekend Games

Cardinals:
WR Larry Fitzgerald is questionable with a sore groin. Fitzgerald was limited in practice on Wednesday.

WR Anquan Boldin is questionable with a dislocated toe. He did not practice on Wednesday.

Falcons:
No significant fantasy injuries.


Ravens:
TE Todd Heap is questionable with a hamstring injury. He practiced on Wednesday.

Bills:
RB Marshawn Lynch is questionable with an ankle injury. Lynch fully practiced on Wednesday. He shared first team reps. He might be able to play this weekend but if he does, he will be limited in touches.

RB Anthony Thomas is out with a torn calf muscle. He missed practice on Wednesday.

Panthers:
WR Dwayne Jarrett has a knee injury and is questionable.

RB DeShaun Foster is probable after taking a shot to the head. Coach Fox stated that this was not a concussion. Foster did sit out of practice on Wednesday.

Bengals:
WR TJ Houshmandzadeh is probable with a back injury. He sat out on Wednesday's practice. The last couple of weeks, he has sat out one practice a week for time to heal.

Browns:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Cowboys:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Broncos:
RB Travis Henry is probable with a partial tear of the posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. He practiced fully on Wednesday.

RB Selvin Young is probable with an arm injury. Young practiced fully on Wednesday.

WR Javon Walker is probable with a knee injury.

RB Andre Hall has an ankle injury and is probable. He practice on Wednesday.

WR Brandon Stokley is questionable with a knee injury. He did not practice on Wednesday.

Lions:
WR Roy Williams is out with a sprained PCL (knee) injury. It appears that he will miss the rest of the regular season.

Packers:
QB Brett Favre is questionable with an elbow and shoulder injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday. It will have to be bad for Brett to miss Sunday's game.

Texans:
RB Ahman Green is questionable with a knee injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday. I would keep him on the bench even after he is back.

QB Matt Schaub has a sore left shoulder and is questionable. He did not practice on Wednesday.

RB Ron Dayne is probable with a sore ankle.

Colts:
WR Marvin Harrison is questionable with a knee injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday. He remains a game time decision.


Jaguars:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Chiefs:
QB Brodie Croyle has a deep bruise in his lower back and is questionable for Sunday. He fully practiced on Wednesday.

RB Larry Johnson is out with a foot injury. He won't play on Sunday.

Dolphins:
RB Jessie Chatman is probable with a left ankle injury.

WR Marty Booker is probable with a knee injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday.

Vikings:
RB Adrian Peterson is probable with a sprained right LCL. He did not practice on Wednesday. It appears that Peterson will play on Sunday. Even with limited touches, Peterson is a must start.

Patriots:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Saints:
No significant fantasy injuries.

Giants:
RB Brandon Jacobs is questionable with a hamstring injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday.

WR Plaxico Burress is probable with an ankle injury. He missed practice on Wednesday.

RB Derrick Ward was put on the IR with a fractured left fibula.

Jets:
WR Laveranues Coles had an ankle injury and is probable.

WR Jerricho Cotchery is out with a finger injury. He did not practice on Thursday.

Raiders:
QB Donte Culpepper has a quad injury and is questionable. He did not practice on Wednesday.

QB Josh McCown is probable with a broken finger. He practiced on Wednesday.

Eagles:
QB Donovan McNabb is probable with an ankle and thumb injury. He practiced on Wednesday for the first time in 2 weeks.

Steelers:
WR Santonio Holmes is questionable with a right sprained ankle. He returned to practice on Wednesday.

RB Najah Davenport has a foot injury and is questionable. He did not practice on Wednesday.

Chargers:
No significant fantasy injuries.


Seahawks:
No significant fantasy injuries.

49ers:
QB Alex Smith is questionable with a forearm injury. It appears he will be out this week and may have season ending surgery. Trent Dilfer will start this week for the 49ers. If you are starting a 49ers QB, your fantasy season is over.

WR Amaz Battle has an ankle injury and is questionable.

Rams:
QB Marc Bulger is probable with a concussion. He fully practiced on Wednesday.

QB Gus Frerotte is out with a shoulder injury. He may be considering surgery.

Buccaers:
QB Jeff Garcia is questionable with a lower back contusion. He practiced on Wednesday.


Titans:
RB Lendale White has a dislocated finger and is probable.

WR Brandon Jones is questionable with a groin injury.


That is all the fantasy injuries for this week.

The Counselor is OUT:

What it'll take for the Patriots to Lose- Top 10 List

The Counselor is IN:

Pete McEntegart has an entertaining top 10 list about What it'll take for the Patriots to Lose on FanNation. If you have not checked out Pete or FanNation, then you are missing out. With Pete's permission, I will post his enjoyable article below.

After watching the Patriots' Houdini act to escape last night against the Ravens and keep their quest for a perfect season alive, it's reasonable to ask: What in the world does a team have to do to beat New England? Stab a wooden stake through its collective heart? Fortunately, the 10 Spot has the answers. Here are the top 10 things it will take for the Patriots to lose:

10. Have opposing cheerleaders stretch inside Patriots locker room

9. Super Bowl berths decided by BCS

8. An act of God, and by "God" we obviously mean Brett Favre

7. Convince Randy Moss that Tom Brady is dissing him behind his back

6. Remind karma that Boston's won enough this year

5. Separately invite Gisele and Bridget Moynahan to the game, seat them together; cat fight!

4. Replace secret video of opponent's signals with director's cut of Gigli

3. Deduct a touchdown from any team whose coach looks homeless

2. Force Rodney Harrison to share his HGH with opponents

1. Don't throw a flag every time the Pats fail on fourth down

(FanNation)

The Counselor is OUT:

The Weekly Thermometer- 12-04-07

This is a look at the fantasy temperature of who is hot, cold, and lukewarm. We will examine a few players in each temperature range each week.

The Counselor is IN:

Who is Hot?
QB Tony Romo (homer pick) is hot as lava. He went 19 for 30 with 309 yards and 4 touchdowns. He continues to lead the 11-1 Cowboys.

WR Andre Johnson is steaming hot. Since returning from injury, he has been warming up. He went 9 catches for 116 yards and a touchdown.

RB LaDainian Tomlinson is supernova hot. He had 23 carries for 177 yards with 2 touchdowns. He started the year slowing but has now come on and to play like the first over all fantasy pick, which he was in most fantasy drafts.

Who is Lukewarm?
RB Marion Barber III is very lukewarm. He went 17 carries for 81 yards and a 4.8 yards per carry.

QB Vinny Testaverde is lukewarm. He has only been out of retirement for a short time. He went 17 completions for 26 attempts and 169 yards. He had two touchdowns and two interceptions.

RB Frank Gore is lukewarm. He had 12 carries for 58 yards.

Who is Cold?
RB Warrick Dunn is cold as ice. He lost his starting job and did not do much to win it back. He rushed 10 times and for 17 yards.

RB Jesse Chatman is as cold as an iceberg. He went 11 for 26 yards. The whole Dolphins team is chilly.

RB Clinton Portis is freezer burnt. He rushed 25 times for 50 yards on Sunday.

The Counselor is OUT:

Things I Have Learned... from Bengals vs. Steelers

Things I Have Learned... from Bengals vs. Steelers

The Counselor is IN:

1) I never realized that there is swamp land in Pennsylvania (called Hines Field) until last Monday's game followed by tonight's game.

2) Cincinnati's offense is better since WR Chris Henry has come back from suspension. Three really good wide receivers are better than just two.

3) WR Hines Ward is a workhorse receiver. He does not appear to be the most talented WR on the field but he is a player that will do anything to help his team win. He fits in well with the Steelers' blue collar mentality.

4) Bad weather severely affects the passing game of the Bengals. The wet ball kept flying on Palmer and the talent receiving corp could not hang on.

5) QB Ben Roethlisberger is a very solid QB. He has not moved into elite status yet but will if he continues to develop as a QB. He is truly the leader of the Steelers.

6) The Steelers' Defense can be dominate. They make third and long almost impossible for an offense.

7) Fast Willie Parker is a bust as a first round fantasy pick. He does not touch the ball enough to warrant that first round pick. Plus he is having trouble holding onto the ball.

8) The Steelers have become a pass first offense. Their offensive philosophy used to be run first then pass but not any longer.

Those are a few things I learned from the Bengals vs. Steelers game.

The Counselor is OUT:

Week13 Fantasy Injury Report - Weekend Edition

The Counselor is IN:

Here are the Week 13 fantasy injuries and my commentary. This is the Weekend Edition- which has more information than the Thursday Edition. I have included the latest information for all players.

Cardinals:
WR Larry Fitzgerald is questionable with a sore groin. Fitzgerald was limited in practice all week.

QB Kurt Warner is probable with a banged up left elbow. He practiced all week and will play on Sunday.

TE Eric Green was moved to the Injured Reserve with a Groin tear. Ouch! He is done for the year.

Falcons:
TE Alge Crumpler is probable with a foot injury. He did not practice on Thursday. He is still expected to play on Thursday.

QB Bryon Leftwich has an ankle injury and is questionable. The Falcons have decided to start Harrington. I would avoid their QB's like the plague.

WR Joe Horne is questionable with a hamstring injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday. He will be a game time decision. I would keep him on the bench.


Ravens:
TE Daniel Wilcox is probable with a foot injury. He practiced fully on Friday.

TE Todd Heap is questionable for Monday's game with a hamstring injury. He did not practice on Friday. He is one of the best fantasy TE in the past has been out with injuries most of this year.

RB Willis McGahee has an ankle injury and is probable. He fully practiced on Friday.

Bills:
RB Marshawn Lynch is out with an ankle injury. It appears that Lynch will miss week 13.

RB Anthony Thomas is out with a calf injury.

Panthers:
QB Vinny Testaverde is probable with back stiffness. He practiced fully all week.

Bears:
KR Devin Hester is probable with a foot injury. He was limited in practice on Friday but is expected to play on Sunday.

RB Cedric Benson was placed on the IR for a left ankle injury. The only good news is for Adrian Peterson owners (Chicago- not Minnesota's Peterson)

Bengals:
WR TJ Houshmandzadeh is probable with a back injury. He fully practiced on Friday.

RB Kenny Watson has a hip injury and is probable. He practiced fully on Friday.

WR Chad Johnson is probable with a knee sprain. He fully practiced on Friday.

Browns:
WR Braylon Edwards is questionable with a hamstring injury. He was limited in practice on Friday.

Cowboys:
QB Tony Romo is probable with an injured pinkie. He has been practicing without an issue. The coaching staff is reporting that he is throwing the ball well.

WR Patrick Crayton is probable with a sprained ankle. He was able to practice on Tuesday. He is expected to play on Thursday.

Broncos:
RB Travis Henry is questionable with a partial tear of the posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. He practiced fully on Friday. The Broncos are still awaiting the results of Henry's suspension appeal.

RB Selvin Young is probable with a knee injury. He fully practiced all week. It looks positive for Young to play this weekend.

WR Javon Walker is probable with a knee injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday. He fully practiced on Thursday and Friday. I would remain cautious of Walker until he demonstrates that he can play better than he did on Sunday.

RB Andre Hall has an ankle injury and is out. He has been ruled out for this weekend.

WR Brandon Stokley is probable with a knee injury. He practiced fully on Thursday and Friday.

Lions:
QB Jon Kitna is probable with a sore knee. He missed practice on Wednesday but did practice on Thursday and Friday.

Packers:
TE Bubba Franks had a set back on his knee injury and he is questionable for this week. It is unlikely that he will play on Thursday.

WR Donald Driver is probable with a sore right foot. He practiced without pads on Monday.

RB Ryan Grant has an ankle sprain and is probable for Thursday's game.

Texans:
RB Ahman Green is out with a knee injury. I would keep him on the bench even after he is back.

WR Andre Johnson is probable with a knee sprain. He was limited in practice all week but is expected to play on Sunday.

Colts:
WR Marvin Harrison is questionable with a knee injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday and did not practice on Thursday or Friday. He remains a game time decision. It appears that Peyton will have another week without Harrison.

TE Ben Utecht has a groin injury and is probable for this week. He was limited in practice on Friday.


Jaguars:
WR Dennis Northcutt is probable with a foot injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday.

RB Greg Jones has a knee sprain and is listed as probable for Sunday's game.

Chiefs:
QB Brodie Croyle has a deep bruise in his lower back and is out for Sunday.


Dolphins:
RB Jessie Chatman is probable with a left ankle injury. He practiced in pads on Wednesday. He fully practiced on Friday. He will play on Sunday.

RB Ricky Williams made it back to the NFL after serving his drug suspension. On Sunday, he tore a chest muscle. He has been put on the IR for the remainder of the season.

Vikings:
RB Adrian Peterson is probable with a sprained right LCL. It appears that he might play this weekend in a limited fashion.

WR Troy Williamson has a concussion and is questionable. He was limited in practice on Wednesday and did not practice on Thursday. It is unlikely that he will play.

Saints:
RB Reggie Bush is questionable with bruised shin. He did practice all week. He is expected to play this weekend.

Patriots:
WR Wes Welker was limited in practice on Wednesday from a team decision and is listed as probable.

QB Tom Brady has a right shoulder strain. On Monday, he was seen with a Neoprene sleeve on his left (non-throwing) arm. He fully practiced on Friday. He is listed as probable almost every week and he always plays.

RB Kevin Faulk is questionable with a thigh injury. He practiced on Friday for the first time this week.

Giants:
RB Brandon Jacobs is questionable with a hamstring injury. He was limited in practice on this week. It is unlikely that he will play on Sunday.

WR Plaxico Burress is questionable with an ankle injury. He missed practice all week but he hopes to play on Sunday.

WR Steve Smith has a hamstring injury and is questionable for this week. He practiced on Friday.

RB Derrick Ward is probable with a groin injury. He fully practiced on Friday.

Jets:
WR Laveranues Coles had an ankle injury and is questionable. He was limited in practice all week.

WR Jerricho Cotchery is out with a finger injury. He had surgery to fix his broken finger and may be out for the rest of the year.

WR Brad Smith is probable with a back injury.

Raiders:
QB Donte Culpepper has a quad injury and is questionable. McCown has been leading the first team offense in practice.

QB Josh McCown is probable with a broken finger. He has been leading the first team offense.

Eagles:
QB Donovan McNabb is questionable with an ankle and thumb injury. Neither ankle nor thumb is broken. He is listed as day to day and he missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday. He has been sporadic when healthy.

RB Brian Westbrook is questionable with a knee injury. He missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday but practiced fully on Friday. He is expected to start on Sunday.

WR Greg Lewis has a chest injury and is probable for Sunday. He was able to practice fully all week.

WR Kevin Curtis is probable with a thigh injury. He was limited in practice on Friday.

Steelers:
WR Santonio Holmes is out with a right sprained ankle.

Chargers:
No significant fantasy injuries.


Seahawks:
QB Matt Hasselbeck is probable with a rib injury. He is expected to play on Sunday.

RB Shaun Alexander is probable with a multiple injuries of wrist, ankle, and knee. It has been announced that Alexander will be the starter.

WR D.J. Hackett has a knee injury and is out. He will not play this weekend.

RB Maurice Morris has an ankle injury and is questionable for Sunday. Alexander is expected back and Morris will be the backup even if he can play.

49ers:
QB Alex Smith is OUT with a forearm injury. It appears he will be out at least the next 2 weeks and may have season ending surgery. Trent Dilfer will start this week for the 49ers. If you are starting a 49ers QB, your fantasy season is over.

RB Frank Gore has an ankle injury and is probable. He fully practiced on Friday and should start on Sunday.

Rams:
WR Torry Holt is probable with a knee injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday.

WR Drew Bennett has a hamstring pull and is probable. He was limited in practice on Wednesday.

QB Marc Bulger is out with a concussion. He will undergo more tests on Monday.

WR Isaac Bruce has a sprained left hand and is questionable.

WR/KR Donte Hall is out with an ankle injury.

Buccaers:
QB Jeff Garcia is questionable with a lower back contusion. It is not likely that he will play on Sunday. He missed practice all week.

RB Michael Pittman is questionable with an ankle injury. He continues to be plagued with injuries. He will be a game time decision.


Titans:
No significant fantasy injuries.


Redskins:
WR Santana Moss has a heel injury and is probable to play on Sunday. He was limited in practice all week.

WR Antwaan Randle El is probable with a chest injury. He was limited in practice all week.

RB Clinton Portis is probable with a sore back. He was limited in practice on Thursday.

WR James Thrash has a high ankle sprain and is out.

My thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the Redskins and the family of Sean Taylor.

That is all the fantasy injuries for this week.

The Counselor is OUT: