Line 'em up/ Bench their butts

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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.


No Off Weeks

Line ‘em Up

QB Aaron Rogers of Green Bay. Rogers has been a bit sporadic with fantasy statistics this season. This week they are going against the 29^th ranked pass defense of the 49ers. Look for Rogers to put up some big numbers this week.

QB “Big” Ben Roethlisberger of Pittsburgh. The 8^th best passing offense goes against the Kansas City Chiefs’ 28^th ranked passing defense. Big Ben should have a big game.

RB Pierre Thomas of New Orleans. Thomas is going against the 31st ranked rush defense. Look for a huge fantasy game.

RB Jason Snelling of Atlanta. Snelling has fallen into the starting role in Atlanta. They are the 9^th ranked rushing team. He did a good job of replaced Turner last week. I like him in the match up against a decent but not excellent rush defense of the Giants. The Giants are great against the pass so look for the Falcons to rush the ball.

WR Andre Johnson of Houston. What happens when the 3^rd most effective passing game goes against the 31^st passing defense? It should lead to lots of scores for passing game and WR Andre Johnson.

WR Anquan Boldin of Arizona. Boldin’s fantasy number has been down this year. He has been fighting injuries. He is now healthy and going against the Rams. I look for a big game from him.

Bench their Butts

QB Tony Romo of Dallas. Tony’s has only had one touchdown over the last two weeks. The Redskins are 1^st against the pass. I would not look for Tony to have a break out week.

QB Matt Ryan of Atlanta. Ryan will be without his starting Running Back Michael Turner. He is facing the Giants who has the 2^nd ranked passing defense. If you have a decent backup, I would consider starting him instead of Ryan.

RB Frank Gore of San Francisco. Do not bench Gore unless you have a good alternative. He is facing a tough run defense of the Packers, 4^th against the rush.

RB Michael Bush of Oakland. Bush has been a decent RB2 or flex player but this week they are the Bengals and their 2^nd ranked rush defense.

WR Braylon Edwards of the New York Jets. Edwards’ trade to the Jets has breathed new life into his fantasy numbers. The Patriots Defense is 7^th against the pass. This is not good match up for Edwards.

WR Roddy White of Atlanta. The Falcons are going against the 2^nd ranked passing defense of the Giants. White is not a good start this week.

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Week 11 Fantasy Injury Report - Thursday Edition

Here are the Thursday edition of Week 11 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 game only.

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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.


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.


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Week 10 Fantasy Injury Report- Weekend Edition

Here are the Weekend edition of Week 10 fantasy injuries and my commentary. This will include the injuries from the Thursday game and this weekend games.

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

WR Anquan Boldin is probable with a high ankle sprain. He has been practicing all week. He is expected to play.

TE Ben Patrick has a knee injury and is questionable. He was limited in practice.


Falcons:
RB Jerious Norwood is questionable for personal reasons of the birth of his child.

WR Roddy White has a knee injury and is questionable. He was limited in practice this week. He is not a safe start at this point.

WR Brian Finneran is questionable with a knee injury. He is 50/50 to play this weekend.


Ravens:
WR Kelley Washington is probable with a back injury. He fully practiced on Friday.

TE Todd Heap has an ankle injury and is probable. He participated fully in practice on Friday.



Bills:
QB Trent Edwards is probable with a concussion. He was cleared and is expected to play this weekend.

WR Terrell Owens has a hip injury and is questionable. He did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and was limited in practice on Friday. He has been a fantasy bust so far this season. He is best left on your bench.

WR Roscoe Parrish is questionable with a twisted knee injury.


Panthers:
RB Jonathan Stewart is questionable with an Achilles injury. He practiced fully on Thursday and Friday. If Williams can not go, then Stewart is expected to start.

WR Muhsin Muhammad has a knee injury and is questionable. He fully practiced this week. Muhammad is not a regular fantasy starter and should not be started this week.

RB DeAngelo Williams is questionable with a knee injury. The only time he practiced this week was on Thursday and it was limited.

K John Kasay has a groin injury and is probable. This injury does not look like it will bench Kasay.

Bears:
TE Desmond Clark is probable with a neck injury. He was limited in practice on Tuesday but fully practiced on Wednesday.


Bengals:
WR Andre Caldwell is probable with an illness. He missed practice on Friday.


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. He practiced this week.


Cowboys:
RB Marion Barber is probable with a thumb injury. Barber is expected to play.


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.


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 knee injury and is probable. He practiced fully this week. Megatron will play this weekend.


Packers:
QB Aaron Rogers is probable with an ankle injury. He was limited in practiced on Wednesday and fully practiced on Thursday and Friday. He will start this weekend.


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

K Adam Vinatieri has a knee injury and is out.

RB Donald Brown is questionable with a shoulder injury.

WR Pierre Garcon has an ankle injury and questionable. He did not practice on Friday.


Jaguars:
RB Maurice Jones- Drew is probable with a knee injury. Early in the week he was limited but he is expected to play.


Chiefs:
WR Chris Chambers has a foot injury and is probable. He was limited in practice on Wednesday but fully practiced the rest of the week with the first team.


Dolphins:
TE Anthony Fasano is questionable with a hip injury. He was limited in practice this week.


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 Tayor has an ankle injury and is out.

RB Sammy Morris is questionable with a knee injury. He returned to practice on Friday.

TE Chris Baker has a shoulder injury and is probable.


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

K Garrett Hartley has an ankle injury and is probable. John Carney is their starting kicker so Hartley is not a factor at this time.

WR Marques Colston is probable with the flu.



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


Raiders:
RB Darren McFadden is recovering from knee surgery and is probable. He will not start but should see the field. I would leave him on the bench until you have a better idea of his role going forward.

WR Chaz Schilens is probable with a foot injury. He fully practiced this week.


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

RB Brian Westbrook has a concussion and is probable. He practiced on Thursday and Friday.

WR Jeremy Maclin has a foot injury and is probable. It appears that Maclin will be ready to play on Sunday.


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.

RB Ladainian Tomlinson has a bruised hip and is probable. He returned to practice on Thursday.


49ers:
RB Frank Gore has an eye injury and is probable. He fully practiced all week.

RB Glen Coffee is out with a concussion.

WR Isaac Bruce has an ankle injury and is questionable. Coach Singletary stated that Bruce probably would not play on Thursday.

WR Jason Hill is probable with an ankle injury. He is slated to be the third wide receiver on Thursday.

TE Vernon Davis has a shoulder injury and is probable. He fully practiced on Tuesday and Wednesday.


Seahawks:
QB Matt Hasselbeck has a shoulder injury and is probable. He missed practice on Wednesday but fully practiced the rest of the week.


Rams:
No significant fantasy injuries.


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

WR Michael Clayton has a wrist injury and is probable. He missed practice on Wednesday but fully practiced on Thursday when he returned.

RB Derrick Ward is questionable with a knee injury. He missed practice this week.


Titans:
RB LenDale White is fighting an illness and is questionable. He did practice on Friday after missing the rest of the week.

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


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

QB Jason Campbell has an ankle injury and is probable. He was limited on Wednesday but fully practiced the rest of the week.

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

RB Ladell Betts has an ankle injury and is questionable. He was limited in practice this week.


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Line 'em up/ Bench their butts

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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.

Off Week 10: Houston and New York Giants

Line ‘em Up

QB Brett Favre of Minnesota. I was able to draft Favre at the end of the several fantasy drafts and he has preformed great for me. This week the ancient one has great match up against the Lions, who is 31^st against the pass.

QB Joe Flacco of Baltimore. I think Flacco is a great young QB and has a favorable match up against the Browns. The Browns are 22^nd against the pass but I think they are really worse than their stats. I would start Flacco over several other options this week.

RB Knowshon Moreno of Denver. Moreno is another runningback I really like. He is going against the Redskins. The Redskins are #1 against the pass but they are only 25^th against the run. I look for Moreno to run well this weekend.

RB Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams of Miami. This rushing duo is sensational and going against the 30^th ranked rush defense of Tampa Bay.

WR Calvin Johnson of Detroit. At first it looks like a bad match up with Johnson playing against Minnesota. But the Vikings are great against the rush but only 21^st against the pass. If Detroit is going to score, they will need to get the ball in the hands of Johnson. I look for the Lions to get behind early and for Johnson to have a lot of passes thrown his way.

WR Percy Harvin of Minnesota. Harvin might very well t be the rookie of the year. He has a great connection with Favre. Look for big things out of Harvin this weekend.

Bench their Butts

QB Carson Palmer of Cincinnati. This is a difficult call. Palmer has been playing very well. The Steelers are 14^th against the pass and not as dominate as they are against the run (1^st). But they are playing in Pittsburgh and I have a gut feeling that this will not be pretty. I think the Bengals can still win this game but I do not look for a high point day from Palmer.

QB Kyle Orton of Denver. Orton was nearly flawless his first 6 weeks but has looked more like the Orton of the Bears over the last two weeks. Do not bet he will get back on track this weekend against the the #1 pass defense of the Redskins.

RB Rashard Mendenhall of Pittsburgh. The Steelers may be #1 against the rush but the Bengals are #2. Who would have believed this at the beginning of the season.

RB Carnell Williams of Tampa Bay. The Cadillac’s wheels might just fall off this week against the #5 ranked defense.

WR Jeremy Maclin of Philly. The Eagles go against a tough San Diego pass defense (5^th ranked against the pass). Jackson will get a lot of looks but I look for Maclin to be more limited by the Chargers.

WR Brandon Marshall of Denver. It is almost impossible to not start Marshall but Marshall is going against the Redskins.

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