Week 12 Fantasy Injury Report - Weekend Edition

Here are the Weekend edition of Week 12 fantasy injuries and my commentary. This will include the injuries from the Thursday game and this weekend games.

The Counselor is IN:

Cardinals:
WR Steve Breaston has a right knee injury and is probable. Breaston saw limited time in practice this week. He should play this week.

QB Kurt Warner has a head injury and is questionable. He fully practiced this week. He declared that his head was much better on Friday and he expects to play.

K Neil Rackers is questionable with a groin injury. He is expected to play even though they had try outs for other kickers earlier in the week. I would probably go with a different kicker if you have a decent one.


Falcons:
RB Jerious Norwood is questionable with a hip injury. He practiced fully all week.

WR Roddy White has a knee injury and is probable. He fully practiced this week.

WR Brian Finneran is questionable with a knee injury.

RB Michael Turner has an ankle injury and is listed as questionable. He was limited in practice and it appears he will be a game time decision.



Ravens:
TE Todd Heap has a chest injury and is questionable. He was limited in practice on Wednesday but fully practiced on Thursday and Friday. He is expected to play but unsure how much or how productive he might be.


Bills:
RB Marshawn Lynch is probable with a shoulder injury. He practiced all week.


Panthers:
RB Jonathan Stewart is questionable with an Achilles injury. He did not practice on Wednesday but did fully practice on Thursday and Friday.

Bears:
TE Desmond Clark is questionable with a neck injury. He missed practice on Thursday. Coach Smith stated that Clark should be a go for this weekend.


Bengals:
RB Cedric Benson is questionable with a sore hip muscle. He practiced on a limited basis on Friday. Coach Lewis declared Benson will be ready to go this weekend.

WR Laveranues Coles has a chest injury and is questionable. He returned to practice on Friday on a limited basis.


Browns:
RB Jamal Lewis has an ankle injury and is probable. He was limited in practice all week.

TE Robert Royal is questionable with a thigh injury.


Cowboys:
RB Marion Barber is probable with a thumb injury. Barber is expected to play. He fully practiced all week.

QB Tony Romo has a back injury and is probable. He was limited in practice on Tuesday but fully practiced on Wednesday. He will start on Thanksgiving.

TE Jason Witten is questionable with a sprained left foot. He was limited in practice on Tuesday. It appears he will be a game time decision. I would put him on the bench if you have a good backup.


Broncos:
QB Kyle Orton is probable with a sprained left ankle. Orton was limited in practice this week but declared himself ready to start this week.

RB Lamont Jordon is questionable with a back injury.

RB Corell Buckhalter has a knee injury and is probable. He did not practice on Wednesday. He fully practiced on Friday.


Lions:
QB Matt Stafford has a shoulder injury and is doubtful. Do not look for him to play. He would not be a good start even if he was healthy.

WR Calvin Johnson has a knee injury and is questionable. He missed practice all week. It is a good chance he will not play on Thursday.

RB Kevin Smith is probable with a hip injury. He was limited in practice on Tuesday but is expected to play.

WR Derrick Williams has a hip injury and is questionable.


Packers:
RB Ahman Green is doubtful with a groin injury.

RB Ryan Grant has a neck “stinger” and is probable. He fully practiced all week. He should start with no issues.


Texans:
WR Jacoby Jones is probable with a calf injury. He fully practiced all week.

RB Steve Slaton has a shoulder injury and is questionable. He missed practice on Wednesday but practiced fully the rest of the week.

TE Joel Dressen is probable with a shoulder injury.


Colts:
WR Anthony Gonzalez is out with a knee injury.

WR Pierre Garcon has an ankle injury and probable. He fully practiced this week.

QB Peyton Manning is probable with an upper leg injury. He was limited in practice earlier this week but he is expected to play with no issues.

RB Joseph Addai has a knee injury and is probable. He fully practiced all week.

RB Donald Brown is probable with a shoulder injury.

WR Reggie Wayne has a foot injury and is probable. He missed practice on Wednesday and fully practiced on Thursday and Friday.




Jaguars:
RB Maurice Jones-Drew is questionable with a knee injury. He did not practice on Wednesday but fully practiced on Thursday and Friday.

WR Mike Sims-Walker is probable with a knee injury. He did not practice on Wednesday but fully practiced Thursday and Friday.


Chiefs:
RB Kolby Smith is probable with an ankle injury. He fully practiced this week.


Dolphins:
TE Anthony Fasano is probable with a hip injury. He fully practiced this week.

RB Ronnie Brown has an ankle injury and is out and on the Injured Reserve- ending his season.

RB Ricky Williams is probable with a chest injury. He fully practiced.


Vikings:
RB Adrian Peterson is probable chest injury. He was limited in practice earlier in the week.

WR Bernard Berrian has a hamstring injury and is probable. He was limited in practice this week.


Patriots:
QB Tom Brady is probable with shoulder injury. He has been listed with this so called injury for the better part of 3 years. This is the weekly joke for Belichick.

RB Fred Taylor has an ankle injury and is out.

RB Sammy Morris is questionable with a knee injury. He was limited in practice this week.

WR Randy Moss has an undisclosed injury and is probable.


Saints:
WR Lance Moore is questionable with an ankle injury. He missed practice all week.

RB Reggie Bush has a knee injury and is questionable. He was limited in practice all week.

RB Mike Bell is probable with a knee injury.


Giants:
RB Ahmad Bradshaw has a foot injury and is out for Thursday’s game.

RB Brandon Jacobs is probable with a knee injury. He fully practiced this week. He will start for the Giants.

WR Hakeem Nicks has an undisclosed injury and is probable.


Jets:
No significant fantasy injuries.


Raiders:
No significant fantasy injuries.


Eagles:
WR Kevin Curtis is out with a knee injury.

RB Brian Westbrook has a concussion and is out.

WR Jeremy Maclin has a foot injury and is probable.


Steelers:
QB “Big” Ben Roethlisberger has a head injury and is probable. He fully practiced this week.

RB “Fast” Willie Parker is probable with a hip injury. He fully practiced on Friday.


Chargers:
WR Vincent Jackson is probable with a rib injury. He missed practice on Wednesday but fully practiced the rest of the week.

RB Ladainian Tomlinson has a hip injury and is probable.


49ers:
WR Isaac Bruce has an ankle injury and is questionable. He will be inactive for this game.


Seahawks:
RB Julius Jones has a chest injury and is questionable. He will be a game time decision.


Rams:
QB Mark Bulger is out with a leg injury.

RB Steven Jackson has a back injury and is questionable. He missed practice all week.


Buccaneers:
WR Antonio Bryant is probable with a swollen left knee injury.

TE Kellen Winslow has a knee injury and is probable. He fully practiced this week.


Titans:
WR Justin Gage has a back injury and is questionable for this weekend. He missed practice all week.


Redskins:
TE Chris Cooley is out with an ankle injury.

RB Clinton Portis is out with the effects of a concussion.


The Counselor is OUT:

Week 12 Fantasy Injury Report - Thursday Edition

Here are the Thursday edition of Week 12 fantasy injuries and my commentary. I am posting a Thursday's edition along with the regular Weekend edition. The Thursday Edition will list injuries for the Thursday's games only.


Cowboys:
RB Marion Barber is probable with a thumb injury. Barber is expected to play. He fully practiced all week.

QB Tony Romo has a back injury and is probable. He was limited in practice on Tuesday but fully practiced on Wednesday. He will start on Thanksgiving.

TE Jason Witten is questionable with a sprained left foot. He was limited in practice on Tuesday. It appears he will be a game time decision. I would put him on the bench if you have a good backup.


Broncos:
QB Kyle Orton is probable with a sprained left ankle. Orton was limited in practice this week but declared himself ready to start this week.

RB Lamont Jordon is questionable with a back injury.

RB Corell Buckhalter has a knee injury and is probable. He did not practice on Wednesday. He fully practiced on Friday.


Lions:
QB Matt Stafford has a shoulder injury and is doubtful. Do not look for him to play. He would not be a good start even if he was healthy.

WR Calvin Johnson has a knee injury and is questionable. He missed practice all week. It is a good chance he will not play on Thursday.

RB Kevin Smith is probable with a hip injury. He was limited in practice on Tuesday but is expected to play.

WR Derrick Williams has a hip injury and is questionable.


Packers:
RB Ahman Green is doubtful with a groin injury.

RB Ryan Grant has a neck “stinger” and is probable. He fully practiced all week. He should start with no issues.


Giants:
RB Ahmad Bradshaw has a foot injury and is out for Thursday’s game.

RB Brandon Jacobs is probable with a knee injury. He fully practiced this week. He will start for the Giants.

WR Hakeem Nicks has an undisclosed injury and is probable.


Raiders:
No significant fantasy injuries. (No significant fantasy injuries for the Raiders- sounds like the start to a joke)

The Counselor is OUT:

Line 'em up/ Bench their butts

The Counselor is IN:

This column's intent is to give the readers an idea of few good players in favorable match ups and a few good players in bad match ups. If you have a great player, then it may not advisable to bench him for someone in the Line 'em Up section. If I suggest that you bench one of your studs, you can only do this if you have a good option behind him. If you don't have a good player behind him, don't bench 'em. Remember every league is different and I am advising from a standard league.

Line ‘em Up

QB Philip Rivers of San Diego. Rivers has a great match up this weekend against the Chiefs. The Chiefs just won their biggest game in year last weekend against the Steelers. They will not continue their momentum and display why they are 28^th against the pass.

QB Matt Hasselbeck of Seattle. The uneven Seahawks are playing against the consistently bad Rams. The Rams are 24^th against the pass. This could be a big game for Matt.

RB Marion “The Barbarian” Barber of Dallas. The Cowboys offense has been sputtering the last few weeks. They need to get the running game going so they can use the play action pass. They should right the running game this week with Barber going against the 30^th ranked rush defense in Oakland. I look for a ton of carries for Barber.

RB Ricky Williams of Miami. Ricky proved he could carry the load without Brown last weekend. This weekend the 4^th ranked rushing team goes against the 31 ranked run defense of the Bills. I expect Ricky will continue to look like the Ricky of old.

WR Mike Sims-Walker of Jacksonville. This guy is a stud but very few people know about Sims-Walker. He has a great match up against the 30^th ranked pass defense. I look for a big week for him.

WR Greg Jennings of Green Bay. Jennings is a great play this weekend. The Lions are 32^nd against the pass. I expect him and Rogers to hook up a great deal on Thanksgiving.

Bench their Butts

QB Eli Manning of the New York Giants. Eli has been in a slump of late. This week will not be easy for him as he goes against the 3^rd ranked pass defense in the Broncos.

QB Donovan McNabb of Philadelphia. McNabb will face the #1 pass defense of the Redskins. The Redskins held the Cowboys to just a touch down last weekend. I look for them to stifle the Eagles also.

RB Matt Forte of Chicago. Forte is the poster boy for Sophomore slump. This week he faces the mighty Vikings Defense. Keep Forte on the bench this week.

RB Ray Rice of Baltimore. Rice has a terrible match up against the great run defense of the Steelers (#1 against the run). I would only bench him if you have a fantastic backup on your bench. It is something to consider but hard to pull the trigger on benching Rice.

WR Steve Smith of the Carolina. Smith’s time of fantasy stud has come and gone. He is a WR3 at best. This week, he has a horrible match up against the 4^th ranked Panther’s passing defense.

WR Brandon Marshall of Denver. The Bronco’s team has gone cold over the last few weeks. Orton is still injured. Denver is facing the 2^nd ranked pass defense in the Giants. Marshall is another always play guy but if you have a great back up, then consider sitting him this week.

The Counselor is OUT:

Week 11 Fantasy Injury Report- Weekend Edition

Here are the Weekend edition of Week 11 fantasy injuries and my commentary. This will include the injuries from the Thursday game and this weekend games.

The Counselor is IN:

Cardinals:
WR Steve Breaston has a right knee injury and is probable. Breaston saw limited time in practice this week. He should play this week.

TE Ben Patrick has a knee injury and is questionable. He was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday but fully practiced on Friday. He is expected to play on Sunday even though he is listed as questionable.


Falcons:
RB Jerious Norwood is questionable with a hip injury. He did not practice Wednesday and was limited the rest of the week. It is very unlikely that he will play.

WR Roddy White has a knee injury and is questionable. He did not practice on Wednesday and was limited in practice on Thursday and Friday.

WR Brian Finneran is out with a knee injury.

RB Michael Turner has an ankle injury and is listed as doubtful. He did not practice and will not play this weekend.



Ravens:
QB Joe Flacco is probable with a knee injury. Flacco is expected to play with no issues. Do not hesitate to start him.

TE Todd Heap has a chest injury and is questionable. He missed most of practice this week. He will be a game time decision.


Bills:
WR James Hardy is questionable with a groin injury. He was limited in practice. Hardy is not a good start and would be a good candidate to drop for another player.


Panthers:
RB Jonathan Stewart is questionable with an Achilles injury. He did not practice on Tuesday but did fully practice on Wednesday.

RB DeAngelo Williams is questionable with a knee injury. He was held out of practice this week.

Bears:
TE Desmond Clark is questionable with a neck injury. He missed practice all week. He has very limited fantasy value when he is healthy.


Bengals:
RB Cedric Benson is doubtful with a sore hip muscle. He missed practice all week. It does not appear that Benson will play this week.

WR Laveranues Coles has a head injury and is probable. He practiced fully on Friday but missed the rest of the week.


Browns:
RB Jamal Lewis has an ankle injury and is questionable. He was limited in practice all week.

TE Robert Royal is probable with a finger injury.

WR Joshua Cribbs has neck injury and is questionable. He was limited in practice all week.


Cowboys:
RB Marion Barber is probable with a thumb injury. Barber is expected to play. He fully practiced all week.


Broncos:
WR Brandon Marshall has a sore back and is probable. He did not practice on Wednesday but fully practiced the rest of the week.

QB Kyle Orton is questionable with a sprained left ankle. He missed practice all week. He is not expected to play.

RB Lamont Jordon is out with a back injury.

RB Corell Buckhalter has a knee injury and is probable. He did not practice on Wednesday. He fully practiced on Friday.




Lions:
QB Matt Stafford has a knee injury and is probable. He was limited in practice all week. He is expected to play.

WR Calvin Johnson has a hand injury and is probable. He practiced fully this week. Megatron will play this weekend.


Packers:
RB Ahman Green is questionable with a groin injury. He was injured in practice this week and missed Friday.


Texans:
WR Jacoby Jones is questionable with a calf injury. He was limited in practice on Saturday.


Colts:
WR Anthony Gonzalez is out with a knee injury.

WR Pierre Garcon has an ankle injury and questionable. He missed practice on Wednesday but fully practiced on Thursday and Friday.


Jaguars:
No significant fantasy injuries.


Chiefs:
No significant fantasy injuries.


Dolphins:
TE Anthony Fasano is out with a hip injury.

RB Ronnie Brown has an ankle injury and is out and on the Injured Reserve- ending his season.


Vikings:
QB Brett Favre is probable hip/groin injury. He was limited in practice earlier in the week. Favre should start.

WR Bernard Berrian has a hamstring injury and is questionable. He was limited in practice this week.


Patriots:
QB Tom Brady is probable with shoulder injury. He has been listed with this so called injury for the better part of 3 years. This is the weekly joke for Belichick.

RB Fred Taylor has an ankle injury and is out.

RB Sammy Morris is questionable with a knee injury. He was limited in practice this week.

TE Chris Baker has a shoulder injury and is probable. He was limited in practice.


Saints:
WR Lance Moore is out with an ankle injury.

RB Reggie Bush has a knee injury and is out.


Giants:
QB Eli Manning is probable with a foot injury- Plantar Fascia. He will start with no issues.

RB Ahmad Bradshaw has a foot injury and is probable. He missed practice on Wednesday. He practiced fully on Thursday and Friday without the protective boot. It sounds like he is ready to play.


Jets:
WR Brad Smith has a quadriceps injury and is probable. He was limited in practice all week.


Raiders:
No significant fantasy injuries.



Eagles:
WR Kevin Curtis is out with a knee injury.

RB Brian Westbrook has a concussion and is out.

WR Jeremy Maclin has a foot injury and is probable. Maclin will start and return kicks this week. This is a boost to his fantasy value.


Steelers:
No significant fantasy injuries.


Chargers:
TE Antonio Gates is probable with a foot injury. He missed practice on Wednesday but fully practiced the rest of the week.


49ers:
RB Glen Coffee is probable with a concussion.

WR Isaac Bruce has an ankle injury and is probable. He fully practiced this week.

WR Michael Crabtree is probable with a knee injury. He should start with no issues.


Seahawks:
RB Julius Jones has a chest injury and is out.


Rams:
No significant fantasy injuries.


Buccaneers:
WR Antonio Bryant is doubtful with a swollen left knee injury. He missed practice all week.

TE Kellen Winslow has a knee injury and is probable. He was limited in practice on Wednesday but fully practiced on Thursday and Friday.

RB Carnell “Cadillac” Williams is probable with a knee injury. He missed practice on Wednesday but fully practiced on Thursday and Friday.


Titans:
WR Justin Gage has a back injury and is out for this weekend.


Redskins:
TE Chris Cooley is out with an ankle injury.

RB Clinton Portis is out with the effects of a concussion.

RB Ladell Betts has an ankle injury and is probable. He will start this week since Portis is out.


The Counselor is OUT: