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Terrell Davis , RB DEN - JWillie Updated 10/24/01
Five weeks removed from arthroscopic knee surgery, the Denver Broncos running back was taken by surprise Wednesday when told of news reports saying he may have a stress fracture in his leg and could be lost for the season. "At this point in time, I'm on schedule to play this Sunday," Davis said. Davis admitted that his right knee remains sore, but he has been well enough to play on the scout team the past two weeks. He remained on the scout team Wednesday. Davis was listed as questionable on the weekly injury report.

Amani Toomer , WR NYG - Tori Updated 10/24/01
According to published reports, Toomer might be benched in favor of WR Joe Jurevicius. Ike Hilliard will join Jurevicius if Toomer is demoted. Toomer caught only three passes Monday night against the Eagles and did not have a reception for more than 10 yards. Head coach Jim Fassel demoted Toomer last season, in an effort to motivate him.

Wayne Chrebet , WR NYJ - JWillie Updated 10/24/01
Chrebet will miss Sunday's game at Carolina with a head injury. Coach Herman Edwards described Chrebet's ailment as "post-trauma migraines" and said he wanted to be extra cautious with the injury. Edwards said Chrebet passed the various tests and scans he was given. Chrebet will be replaced by Kevin Swayne, a 26-year-old rookie who played in both the Arena League and the XFL during the past year. He has now been playing football for 40 straight weeks and has one catch for 19 yards in the NFL.

Chris Sanders , WR TEN - Free Agent Updated 10/24/01
Sanders will not require surgery on his back. He will be re-evaluated after receiving an injection. His return date is unclear.

Bert Emanuel , WR NE - Free Agent Updated 10/24/01
Emanuel signed with the Detroit Lions on Wednesday. While the Lions are looking for a receiver to help fill the void created by a season-ending injury to Germane Crowell, Emanuel won't get the first crack at the job. Don't bother picking him up.

Hines Ward , WR PIT - Tori Updated 10/24/01
Ward is day to day with an ankle injury. He is listed as probable for Monday's game against Tennessee.

Germane Crowell , WR DET - Giggles Updated 10/24/01
The Detroit Lions placed Crowell on injured reserve on Tuesday with a torn patella tendon in his left knee, which ends his season.

Santana Moss , WR NYJ - Free Agent Updated 10/24/01
The New York Daily News says there is still a noticeable hitch in Moss' stride as he rceovers from knee surgery. The earliest the Jets expect him to return is Dec. 2.

Brett Favre , QB GB - Frank Updated 10/24/01
Favre skipped Tuesday's practice due to general soreness. With Green Bay on the bye this week, expect him to be fully recovered in time for Week Eight.

Marvin Minnis , WR KC - Free Agent Updated 10/24/01
Early indications this week were Minnis would return to the starting lineup. But the Kansas City Star notes Chris Thomas is still working with the first team in practice. There is no official word on which player will start on Thursday against the Colts.

Larry Foster , WR DET - Free Agent Updated 10/24/01
According to the Detroit Free Press , Foster is expected to start in Germane Crowell's place Sunday against Cincinnati. Foster is an inexperienced wideout not worthy of picking up in Fantasy leagues right now. Monitor his progress over the next few weeks.

Marcus Robinson , WR CHI - Hunter Updated 10/24/01
The Bears placed Robinson on injured reserve on Tuesday with torn ligaments in his left knee, effectively ending his season. Drop him unless you play in a keeper league.

Neil Rackers , K CIN - Free Agent Updated 10/24/01
According to the Cincinnati Enquirer , the Bengals worked out three kickers, and did not sign one. Rackers' job is temporarily safe, but he is a big Fantasy risk because of his erratic play.

Todd Pinkston , WR PHI - Hunter Updated 10/24/01
Pinkston has a strained wrist but is expected to play in Sunday's game. He will be evaluated on a day to day basis.

Ron Dixon , WR NYG - Free Agent Updated 10/24/01
Dixon missed Monday game because of a sprained ankle. He has made progress in his recovery and might play this week.

Joe Jurevicius , WR NYG - Free Agent Updated 10/24/01
Ike Hilliard regained his starting position Monday, returning Jurevicius to the role of a reserve. Jurevicius was productive as a starter in Hilliard's absence. However, he will be useless as the No. 3 receiver. There is a chance that he could return to starting lineup and replace Amani Toomer. Toomer has been inconsistent this season. Jurevicius played alongside Hilliard a few times in Sunday's game while Toomer stood on the sidelines.

Reggie Swinton , WR DAL - Free Agent Updated 10/24/01
Swinton is suffering from a hamstring injury and is questionable for Sunday's game against Arizona. "He [Swinton] worked with the trainers on Monday and did some things, but he didn't do enough to say for sure he will be available," said head coach Dave Campo. Darrin Chiaverini and Raghib Ismail will get more playing time in his absence.

Joey Galloway , WR DAL - Giggles Updated 10/24/01
Galloway is listed as questionable for this week's game against the Cardinals, but the Cowboys are optimistic about his chances of playing. He is recovering from a sprained foot. "We're expecting some limited practice tomorrow, so I would say he is questionable from the standpoint that it will depend on how he improves the next two or three days," said head coach Dave Campo.

Darrin Chiaverini , WR DAL - Free Agent Updated 10/24/01
Chiaverini practiced Monday and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. He is recovering from a left knee injury.

Raghib Ismail , WR DAL - Free Agent Updated 10/24/01
Ismail, recovering from a sprained knee, practiced Monday without any problems. He is listed as probable for this week's game.

Ricky Watters , RB SEA - Free Agent Updated 10/23/01
According to the Tacoma News Tribune , Seahawks Head Coach Mike Holmgren says that Watters will return to the starting lineup as soon as he's healthy, which could be another month or longer. "We'll cross that bridge when we come to it," Holmgren said. "I would be surprised if I didn't insert Ricky back into the lineup. He was our best player when he got hurt. Shaun (Alexander) has come in and played well. But I would suspect that when Ricky can play, he'll play again." If you have the roster room, it would be a good idea to stash both backs on your team to ensure you're safe if Watters takes the job back from Alexander down the stretch.

Trent Dilfer , QB SEA - Free Agent Updated 10/23/01
Dilfer was unable to practice on Monday due to a groin injury. He has lost the starting QB job to Matt Hasselbeck, and shouldn't be on any Fantasy rosters at this point.

Matt Hasselbeck , QB SEA - Bass/Hull Updated 10/23/01
Hasselbeck will be the Seahawks' starting quarterback for Sunday's game against Miami, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer . He replaces Trent Dilfer, who stood in for Hasselbeck as he was sidelined with a pulled groin. This isn't a very favorable matchup for Hasselbeck from a Fantasy perspective, so don't use him this week.

Wayne Chrebet , WR NYJ - JWillie Updated 10/23/01
The Jets have listed Chrebet as questionable for next Sunday's game at Carolina. He will have an MRI on Tuesday to determine the extent of the concussion he suffered Sunday against the Rams.

Dedric Ward , WR MIA - Free Agent Updated 10/23/01
Ward missed Monday's practice due to a foot injury. He is expected to miss Sunday's game at Seattle, and isn't a useful Fantasy player at this point in the season.

Lamar Smith , RB MIA - Neal/McKay Updated 10/23/01
Smith did not practice Monday due to an ankle injury. He is still expected to play Sunday in Seattle, so don't be afraid to use him this week.

Marvin Minnis , WR KC - Free Agent Updated 10/23/01
Chiefs Head Coach Dick Vermail said Monday that Minnis might start ahead of Chris Thomas in Thursday's game against Indianapolis. We don't recommend you use either receiver despite the fact that the Colts' secondary is hardly imposing. Neither player is going to be a clear-cut starter this week.

Jerome Pathon , WR IND - Tori Updated 10/23/01
Pathon might miss his third straight game Thursday at Kansas City due to a sprained right foot. Don't use him this week.

Terrence Wilkins , WR IND - Free Agent Updated 10/23/01
Wilkins is questionable for Thursday's game at Kansas City due to broken ribs. We don't recommend you use him in a Fantasy league this week.

Terrell Davis , RB DEN - JWillie Updated 10/23/01
Davis is still targeting Sunday's game against New England as his comeback game from arthroscopic knee surgery, but the Broncos have not decided whether they will activate him. He will work in practice this week and the Broncos hope to know by Wednesday whether Davis can play. We don't recommend you use Davis in a Fantasy league unless it's absolutely certain he's Denver's starting running back and is 100 percent healthy.

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Amani Toomer , Reserve WR Updated 10/24/01
According to published reports, Toomer might be benched in favor of WR Joe Jurevicius. Ike Hilliard will join Jurevicius if Toomer is demoted. Toomer caught only three passes Monday night against the Eagles and did not have a reception for more than 10 yards. Head coach Jim Fassel demoted Toomer last season, in an effort to motivate him.

Hines Ward , Active WR Updated 10/24/01
Ward is day to day with an ankle injury. He is listed as probable for Monday's game against Tennessee.

Elvis Grbac , Injured QB Updated 10/23/01
Coach Brian Billick expects Grbac to be ready for Sunday's game against Jacksonville, but the quarterback wasn't so sure. "I'm day-to-day. I'm feeling pretty sore in the chest area," Grbac said Monday. "There could be something going on with the cartilage. I haven't picked up a ball or thrown a ball, so we'll just have to wait and see." Randall Cunningham will replace Grbac if he is unable to play.

Eddie George , Active RB Updated 10/23/01
George suffered a thumb injury in Sunday's game. He is expected to play in this week's game.

Terry Allen , Reserve RB Updated 10/23/01
Allen, who left after the fifth play of Sunday's game with a sprained ankle, is questionable for this week's game. Jason Brookins will start at running back if Allen is inactive.

Jerome Pathon , Reserve WR Updated 10/23/01
Pathon might miss his third straight game Thursday at Kansas City due to a sprained right foot. Don't use him this week.

Cris Carter , Active WR Updated 10/19/01
Expect good numbers from Carter this week. He is a big-game player who will not be flustered by the improved Green Bay defense.

Chris Weinke , Active QB Updated 10/19/01
Weinke missed a portion of practice on Thursday due to a thigh bruise. However, Head Coach Geroge Seifert expects his rookie quarterback to start on Sunday against Washington. The matchup against the 'Skins is a good one for Weinke, who should receive starting consideration from Fantasy owners.

Curtis Martin , Active RB Updated 10/18/01
Martin will be the focal point of the New York offense this week. The Jets will try to control the ball and the clock against the Rams.

Torry Holt , Active WR Updated 10/18/01
Holt has the potential to post big numbers against a shaky N.Y. Jets secondary on Sunday. He's a big time Fantasy wideout and should be in your starting lineup on a weekly basis.

Kevan Barlow , Reserve RB Updated 10/09/01
Barlow is still being hampered by a quadriceps injury, but will continue to play despite the ailment. "It happened, what, two months ago? And it probably won't heal until the offseason. I just have to work through it," Barlow told the San Francisco Chronicle . "People don't know how bad this is hurting." The injury could hamper Barlow's playing time in the future, so be cautious when starting him Fantasy-wise.

Eagles , Active DT Updated 09/26/01
Cornerback Troy Vincent had an MRI on his injured shoulder that revealed only a sprain. As a result, Vincent is expected to start this weekend's game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Wade Richey , Active K Updated 04/20/01
The Chargers signed ex-49er placekicker Wade Richey on Wednesday, when the kicker's former team did not match the offer sheet San Diego tendered last week. With the 24-year-old Richey in, incumbent kicker John Carney will most likely leave the team.

Martin Gramatica , Reserve K Updated 12/15/00
The Rams' defense won't be able to stop the Tampa Bay offense from gaining yards this week so Gramatica will get a lot of opportunities to score, whether it's a field goal attempt or a point after. Expect him to make good on his opportunities. He is currently the hottest kicker in the NFL having made 19 of his last 20 attempts. Gramatica's hot streak was good enough to earn him a selection to this season's Pro Bowl team. Look for him to turn in another Pro Bowl-caliber performance against the Rams Monday and score a lot of Fantasy points for your squad.

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