Week13 Fantasy Injury Report - Thursday's Edition

The Counselor is IN:

Here are the Week 13 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.

Thursdays Game

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.

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.

Weekend Games

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

QB Kurt Warner is probable with a banged up left elbow. He has practiced on Wednesday 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 questionable with a foot injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday.

QB Bryon Leftwich has an ankle injury and is probable. 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:
QB Steve McNair is questionable with a shoulder injury. It is unlikely that he will play on Sunday.

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


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

RB Anthony Thomas is questionable with a calf injury. It does not look like he will play on Sunday.

Panthers:
QB Vinny Testaverde is questionable with back stiffness. He practiced fully on Wednesday.

RB DeShaun Foster is probable with turf toe. He looked really bad on Sunday.

Bears:
KR Devin Hester is questionable with a foot injury. He missed practice on Wednesday.

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 did not practice on Wednesday.


Browns:
WR Braylon Edwards is probable with a hamstring injury. He missed practice on Wednesday.


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

RB Selvin Young is questionable with a knee injury. He fully practiced on Wednesday. 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. 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 questionable. He did not practice on Wednesday.

Lions:
No significant fantasy injuries.

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


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

TE Ben Utecht has a groin injury and is questionable for this week.


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


Chiefs:
QB Brodie Croyle has a sore back and is questionable for Sunday. He missed practice on Wednesday.


Dolphins:
RB Jessie Chatman is probable with a left ankle injury. He practiced in pads on Wednesday. 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.

Saints:
RB Reggie Bush is questionable with bruised shin. He did not practice on Friday. He is a game time decision.


Patriots:
WR Wes Welker was limited in practice on Wednesday from a team decision.

QB Tom Brady has a right shoulder strain. On Monday, he was seen with a Neoprene sleeve on his left (non-throwing) arm.

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

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 questionable with a finger injury. He did not practice on Wednesday.

Raiders:
No significant fantasy injuries.


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. He has been sporadic when healthy.

RB Brian Westbrook is questionable with a knee injury. He missed practice on Wednesday.

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

Steelers:
WR Santonio Holmes is questionable with a right sprained ankle. The Steelers are hopeful that he will be able to play this weekend.

WR Hines Ward was held out of practice on Wednesday by a coach's decision.

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 questionable with a multiple injuries of wrist, ankle, and knee. He is expected to practice this week.

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. He is not expected to practice in the future.

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.


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 questionable with a concussion. It is considered to be a relatively minor concussion. He was held out of practice on Wednesday.

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

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

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 on Wednesday.

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

RB Clinton Portis is probable with a sore back.


That is all the fantasy injuries for this week.

The Counselor is OUT:

The Weekly Thermometer- 11-27-07

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?

Rookie Running Back Kolby Smith is red hot coming off of his first start for the Chiefs. He had 31 carries for 150 yards and 2 touchdowns. Not a bad first start.

The Dallas Defense is steaming hot. They held the Jets to just a field goal and just over 200 yards of offense. The Jets were held to just 60 yards rushing.

WR Chad Johnson is the hot receiver of the week. He has been cold most of the year but Week 12 he heated it up with 3 touchdowns and 12 receptions for 102 receiving yards.

Bonus-College Football* Mizzou Tigers are red hot. They are ranked #1 for the first time since 1960. They are set for a re-match with the Sooners, who gave Mizzou their only loss. If they can win this game, they will play for the National Championship.

Who is Lukewarm?

RB Rudi Johnson is lukewarm. He managed 88 yards on 25 carries and averaged only 3.5 yards per carry.

RB Clinton Portis is also lukewarm. He had 20 carries and 68 yards with an average of 3.4 yards per carry.

QB Ben Roethlisberger had a mediocre week. He was knee deep in a quagmire called Hines Field. He was 18 for 21 but for only 165 yards.

Who is Cold?

RB Lendale White had a chilly week. After having a hot October, his November has cooled off drastically. He managed only 8 carries for 27 yards.

WR Braylon Edwards also had a smokin' hot October but has chilled in November. He only had 4 catches for 57 yards.

QB Eli Manning is cold as ice. 4 interceptions this week took him from lukewarm to frigid. The Giants have to be disappointed with this performance and his lack of progress this year.

The Counselor is OUT:

Things I have Learned... from Bears vs. Broncos

Things I Have Learned... from Bears vs. Broncos

The Counselor is IN:

1) Denver continues to put backup runningbacks on the field that achieve well. With starter Travis Henry and backup Selvin Young inactive, the Broncos turned to undrafted Andre Hall. Hall did not miss a beat. He was even on the same page with Cutler when he ran the Option. If he continues to start, he could become a stud.

2) RB Cedric Benson was finally looking good for the Bears. This was right before he was charted off the field with an injury. Hopefully it is not serious but it looked really bad.

3) KR/PR Devin Hester continues to be the bright spot for Chicago. He had two stellar returns during this game. He is an exciting player to watch. The returns sank one of my fantasy teams on Sunday. Thanks for kicking to him- Denver- NOT!

4) QB Jay Cutler continues to grow and develop as a quarterback. He is very sporadic at times but does appear to have some good instincts and cannon for an arm. Cutler did under throw a lot of balls on Sunday. But he is good at hiding the play action pass. He did throw a couple of good long balls, with one going for a touchdown. With another year of development, Cutler may grow into a top level QB.

5) Rex Grossman continues to disappoint. He had a good game last week. He looked like the old Grossman most of today until his last minute heroics in this game. At the end of the game, he looked like he the QB that Chicago was hoping for when they drafted him. I believe that the Bears are tired of waiting for Grossman to become that QB consistently. After watching this game, I am convinced that the Bears will either draft a QB early, trade for one (possibly from Cleveland or Philly) or will get a good QB in free agency.

6) Brandon Marshall is a good young Wideout for Denver. He is a great target for Cutler. He is developing a great rapport with him. As long as both continue to develop, they will be teammates for a long time.

7) Playing at Chicago after Thanksgiving is not fun for opponents. The field was slick and nasty and will only get worse as the year goes along.

Those are a few things I learned from the Bears vs. the Broncos game.

The Counselor is OUT:

Week 12 Fantasy Injury Report- Weekend Edition

The Counselor is IN:

Here are the Week 12 fantasy injuries and my commentary. This is the Weekend Edition.


Cardinals:
WR Larry Fitzgerald is probable with some minor bumps and bruises. Fitzgerald will play on Sunday. He is a good start.

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


Falcons:
RB Jerious Norwood is probable with an ankle sprain. He barely played on Sunday. He is still playing second fiddle to Dunn.

QB Bryon Leftwich has an ankle injury and is probable. The Falcons have decided to start Harrington this week. Their QB position will remain a Merry Go Round. I would avoid their QB's like the plague.

WR Joe Horne is questionable with a hamstring injury. He missed practice on Tuesday. He will be a game time decision. The signs are pointing to him missing Thursday's game. I would keep him on the bench.


Ravens:
TE Daniel Wilcox is questionable with a foot/ankle injury. He continues to miss games. He is not a safe start and has minimal value when he does.

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


Bills:
RB Marshawn Lynch is out with an ankle injury. Lynch will miss week 12.


Panthers:
WR Steve Smith is probable with an ankle injury. He is likely to play this weekend.

QB Vinny Testaverde is questionable with back stiffness. He was supposed to start this week. He reported back stiffness on Saturday morning.

RB DeShaun Foster is probable with turf toe. He practiced on Thursday and Friday.


Bears:
WR Bernard Berrian is probable with a toe injury. He practiced Friday but not earlier in the week.


Bengals:
WR TJ Houshmandzadeh is probable with a back injury. He practiced on Friday and he is expected to play on Sunday.


Browns:
No significant fantasy injuries.


Cowboys:
WR Isaiah Stanback appears to be active for Thursday Game. He could see an increase in his role with Crayton's injury.

WR Patrick Crayton is Questionable with a sprained ankle. He missed practice on Tuesday. It is a good chance he will not play on Thursday. Look for Hurd to start if Crayton can not play.


Broncos:
RB Travis Henry is out with a partial tear of the posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. He has been ruled out for Sunday's game.

RB Selvin Young is questionable with a knee injury. He obtained the injury Monday night but was able to come back into the game. He did not practice early in the week. He was limited in practice on Friday. He is considered to be a game time decision.

WR Javon Walker is questionable with a knee injury. He is expected to start practice this week. He is hopeful that he will be able to play on Sunday. I would remain cautious of Walker until he demonstrates that he can play. He practiced only partially on Friday.


Lions:
No significant fantasy injuries. This is good news for the Lions who play on Thursday.


Packers:
WR Koren Robinson is probable with a knee injury. He missed practice on Tuesday. He should be able to play on Thanksgiving.

RB Ryan Grant has a mild sprained ankle and is questionable. He is considered day to day. He was limited in practice on Tuesday.


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

RB Ron Dayne is listed as probable for this week. All signs point to him not only playing but starting with Green out.


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

WR Anthony Gonzalez is questionable for this week with a hand injury. He was able to practice on Tuesday. He is likely to play on Thursday.

WR Aaron Moorehead obtained a back injury and was placed on the Injured Reserves. Colts are depleting their receiving corp.


Jaguars:
WR Reggie Williams has a back strain and is questionable for this week. He did not practice on Friday but is expected to practice on Sunday.

RB Fred Taylor is probable with a thigh injury. Ole Glass Legs Taylor has been fairly healthy this year. I expect he will share time with Jones-Drew.


Chiefs:
RB Larry Johnson is out with a foot injury. The amount of his carries from the last 3 years have come back to haunt him.

RB Priest Holmes retired from the NFL on Wednesday. This is very sad since Priest looked fairly good on Sunday before the injury.


Dolphins:
RB Jessie Chatman is questionable with a left ankle injury. He was limping on Wednesday. He has been limited in practice all week. He is not a good start against the Steelers on Monday night, even if he was healthy.


Vikings:
RB Adrian Peterson is questionable with a sprained right LCL. He should be back in a few weeks. There were a lot of fantasy owners relieved by the diagnosis rather than a torn ACL. I believe the Vikings will let Peterson continue to recover this week even if he is well enough to play. Taylor played well in his absence last weekend.


Saints:
RB Reggie Bush is questionable with bruised shin. He did not practice on Friday. He is a game time decision.


Patriots:
RB Laurence Maroney is probable with a foot injury. The Patriots are being very cryptic about this injury.

QB Tom Brady has a right shoulder strain. He was limited in practice on Friday. Brady was listed as probable all last season. I don't believe for a moment that he will miss this weekend's game.


Giants:
RB Brandon Jacobs is out with a hamstring injury. He will not play on Sunday. This is bad news for the Giants.

WR Steve Smith is out with a hamstring injury. His shoulder is finally healed but now he is struggling with a hamstring injury.

WR Plaxico Burress is questionable with an ankle injury. He did not practice all week. Burress is a warrior and usually plays through injuries. That said, I would bench him if you have a good back up. If not, wait for the game time decision.

RB Derrick Ward has a groin injury and is questionable for this week. He continues to miss practice and games. The Giants appear short on Runningbacks.


Jets:
WR Laveranues Coles had an ankle injury and is questionable for Thanksgiving. He was limited in practice on Tuesday. It does not look positive for him to play on Thursday.


Raiders:
WR Jerry Porter is probable with a knee injury. He practiced on Thursday and Friday. He will start on Sunday against the Chiefs.


Eagles:
QB Donovan McNabb is out with an ankle and thumb injury. The MRI revealed swelling in the back of the ankle and in the thumb. Neither ankle nor thumb is broken. He has been sporadic when healthy.

WR Kevin Curtis is probable with a thigh injury. He practiced fully on Friday. He is expected to play on Sunday.

RB Brian Westbrook is probable with a knee injury. He has been practicing all week. He will start on Sunday and the Eagles will need him.


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 questionable with a multiple injuries of wrist, ankle, and knee. He has been ruled out for Sunday.

WR D.J. Hackett has a knee injury and is questionable. He missed some practice this week but is expected to play this weekend.

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 is probable with an ankle injury. He was limited in practice on Thursday but practiced fully on Friday. I expect him to start on Sunday.


Rams:
No significant fantasy injuries.


Buccaneers:
WR Michael Clayton has an ankle injury and is probable this week. He did practice on Thursday and Friday.

RB Earnest Graham is probable with an ankle injury. He should start on Sunday.

RB Michael Pittman is out with an ankle injury. He continues to be plagued with injuries.


Titans:
QB Vince Young is probable with a quad contusion. He is expected to miss some practice this week but to start on Sunday.

RB Chris Henry is out serving his suspension for the drug policy violation. He will be out for 4 games.


Redskins:
WR Santana Moss has a heel injury and is probable to play on Sunday. It appears that he will play. He practiced Thursday and Friday.

WR James Thrash is questionable with a high ankle sprain. He is currently in a walking boot. He is expected to not need the walking boot later in the week. Thrash has limited fantasy potential and upside. This injury should not matter to anyone.

WR Antwaan Randle El is probable with a chest injury.



That is all the fantasy injuries for this week.

The Counselor is OUT:

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