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Click Here! http://www.sportsline.com/links/6/5/10/sffer1002cd.cgi +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | NFL Reports, Player Updates | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Latest NFL Player News Trent Dilfer, QB SEA - Grid Iron Goons Updated 10/14/01 Dilfer left Sunday's game in the fourth quarter with a groin injury. He was replaced by Matt Hasselbeck. Marshall Faulk, RB STL - Blue Balls Updated 10/14/01 According to published reports, an MRI on Faulk's right knee revelead a bone bruise, and no cartilage or ligament damage. He is expected to miss at least one game before being re-evaluated. Eddie Kennison, WR DEN - Dont Mess Updated 10/14/01 Kennison caught six passes for 84 yards and a TD at Seattle. Don't expect Kennison to suddenly turn his career and season around with one solid outing. He might follow his good game with many weeks of statistical silence, Shaun Alexander, RB SEA - Houston Big Ballers Updated 10/14/01 Alexander had another great game, rushing for 142 yards and two TDs on 33 carries against Denver. Alexander has clearly established himself as a Fantasy standout, and he has ignited the Seattle offense. If he continues to play at his current level, he might hold onto the feature back job, even when Ricky Watters returns. Jay Fiedler, QB MIA - C-Dawg's Boyz Updated 10/14/01 Fiedler threw for 213 yards and a score against the N.Y. Jets, but he was also picked off twice. He's still not a very reliable Fantasy player, and is no better than a reserve at this point. Lamar Smith, RB MIA - Texas Terminators Updated 10/14/01 Smith had a decent outing on Sunday, posting 77 yards of total offense and a touchdown against the N.Y. Jets. He did fumble twice in the game, but he's still good enough to be a No. 1 back from a Fantasy perspective. Laveranues Coles, WR NYJ - Team Dick Updated 10/14/01 Coles was very prodcutive for the N.Y. Jets on Sunday, posting five catches for 77 yards and two touchdowns against Miami. He may not be worth starting every week just yet, but Coles is slowly becoming a player worthy of a roster spot. Vinny Testaverde, QB NYJ - Uran Man Updated 10/14/01 Testaverde had a good outing against Miami, throwing for 168 yards and two touchdowns. He's still not worth starting ever week, but Testaverde is very useful Fantasy-wise when the matchup is right. Glyn Milburn, RB CHI - Free Agent Updated 10/14/01 Milburn left Sunday's game against Arizona due to an ankle injury. He will be re-evaluated on Monday. Michael Bennett, RB MIN - Houston Big Ballers Updated 10/14/01 Bennett did nothing yet again, posting only 46 yards rushing against Detroit. Unless you play in a deeper league, you may want to consider dropping Bennett altogether. Germane Crowell, WR DET - Team Dick Updated 10/14/01 Crowell had a strong outing against Minnesota, catching nine passes for 125 yards and a score. He's still not consistent enough to use every week at this point, but he's easily worth a roster spot if available. Charlie Batch, QB DET - Free Agent Updated 10/14/01 Batch had a huge game against Minnesota, throwing for 345 yards and three scores. He's still not worth starting on a weekly basis despite the performance, but he might now warrant a reserve role in deeper leagues. Bubba Franks, TE GB - President Taft Updated 10/14/01 Franks caught only two passes for four yards against the Ravens, but both catches resulted in TDs. Franks has clearly emerged as a primary goal-line threat on one of the NFL's top offensive units. David Patten, WR NE - Grid Iron Goons Updated 10/14/01 Patten had a good game against San Diego, catching seven passes for 73 yards. He'll likely be pushed out of the starting lineup now that Terry Glenn is back, so don't be surrpised to see his numbers decrease somewhat. Antonio Freeman, WR GB - DRock's Beaatchs Updated 10/14/01 Freeman caught nine passes for 138 yards and TD against Baltimore. His fine numbers against the AFC's top defense are a clear signal that Freeman is still a quality Fantasy wideout, despite his quiet start prior to this week. Travis Taylor, WR BAL - DRock's Beaatchs Updated 10/14/01 Taylor caught three passes for 50 yards and a TD at Green Bay. The second-year wideout seems to have finally found his niche in the Baltimore passing game. Terry Glenn, WR NE - Grid Iron Goons Updated 10/14/01 Glenn had a huge game in his return from suspension, catching seven passes for 110 yards and a score. He won't post numbers that good on a weekly basis, but he is worth picking up and starting if you need help with your receivers. Jason Brookins, RB BAL - Houston Big Ballers Updated 10/14/01 Brookins rushed for 33 yards and a TD against Green Bay. The young, strong back might continue to emerge in Baltimore's offense as the season wears on. Troy Brown, WR NE - Houston Big Ballers Updated 10/14/01 Brown had a great outing against San Diego, posting 11 catches for 117 yards against San Diego. With Terry Glenn returning, Brown could become a pretty relaible Fantasy player facing No. 2 cornerbacks on a weekly basis. Darnay Scott, WR CIN - Orange Roughy Updated 10/14/01 Scott caught only one pass for five yards against the Browns, but he scored on his only reception. Jon Kitna seems to favor Scott in the passing game, even though the final numbers haven't always reflected it. Curtis Conway, WR SD - Blue Balls Updated 10/14/01 Conway had a solid game, posting four catches for 117 yards against New England. He is slowly becoming Doug Flutie's favorite target, and is becoming a much more reliable Fantasy player than in years past. Antowain Smith, RB NE - Team Dick Updated 10/14/01 Smith rushed for only 36 yards in Sunday's win over San Diego, but he did score a touchdown. He's still not a complete Fantasy player, however, and is no better than a reserve used only when the matchup is right. Kevin Johnson, WR CLE - Grid Iron Goons Updated 10/14/01 Johnson caught eight passes for 153 yards and a TD against the Bengals. It appears the Cleveland wideout is starting to re-emerge as a quality Fantasy player. Tom Brady, QB NE - Free Agent Updated 10/14/01 Brady had his first impressive outing on Sunday, throwing for 364 yards and two touchdowns in the Patriots' 29-26 overtime win over San Diego. Despite the great performace, Brady is still not worth anything more than a reserve spot Fantasy-wise. James Jackson, RB CLE - Uran Man Updated 10/14/01 Jackson played against Cincinnati, but was limited to only 22 rushing yards on 14 carries. The rookie running back, who played despite some rib problems, has been inconsistent and unreliable so far. LaDainian Tomlinson, RB SD - DRock's Beaatchs Updated 10/14/01 Tomlinson's yardage numbers (87 total) were subpar by his standards, but he did score another touchdown for San Diego. He's one of the top tailbacks in the league and should be a weekly starter Fantasy-wise. Doug Flutie, QB SD - President Taft Updated 10/14/01 Flutie had a solid game on Sunday, posting 270 yards passing and a touchdown against New England. He's still not worth starting every week, but is better of used when the matchup is right. Justin McCareins, WR TEN - Free Agent Updated 10/14/01 McCareins started in place of the injured Derrick Mason on Sunday against Tampa Bay. He did have two catches for 70 yards in the game, but still warrants very little Fantasy consideration. Donald Hayes, WR CAR - Luccis Losers Updated 10/14/01 Hayes caught seven passes for 44 yards against the Saints. If opponents continue to pay extra attention to Muhsin Muhammad, Hayes might continue to post some respectable numbers. Eddie George, RB TEN - Team Dick Updated 10/14/01 George had his best Fantasy game of the season, posting 132 yards of total offense and a score against Tampa Bay. The performance brings a sigh of relief from Fantasy owners worried that George had lost a step after offseason toe surgery. Richard Huntley, RB CAR - Orange Roughy Updated 10/14/01 Huntley rushed for only two yards on four carries against New Orleans. The Panthers are still searching for a quality runner, but Huntley doesn't appear capable of filling their void at RB. Steve McNair, QB TEN - Luccis Losers Updated 10/14/01 McNair finally had a productive game Fantasy-wise, compiling 284 yards of total offense and two touchdowns against Tampa Bay. He's still not a reliable weekly option Fantasy-wise, so use him only if the matchup is right. Muhsin Muhammad, WR CAR - Orange Roughy Updated 10/14/01 Muhammad caught only two passes for eight yards against he Saints. Don't expect such poor numbers from Muhammad very often. He remains a quality Fantasy wideout. Jacquez Green, WR TB - DRock's Beaatchs Updated 10/14/01 Green was solid on Sunday, catching six passes for 72 yards and a score against Tennessee. Despite his good performance, Green is still not a reliable player from a Fantasy perspective. Cameron Cleeland, TE NO - Free Agent Updated 10/14/01 Cleeland overcame a hamstring problem to play against Carolina, and he caught two TD passes. The injury-prone tight end finished with three catches for 38 yards, but he remains a Fantasy risk because he simply can't seem to stay healthy for very long. Keyshawn Johnson, WR TB - Orange Roughy Updated 10/14/01 Johnson had his best game of the season, posting eight catches for 140 yards against Tennessee. He's a top-notch wideout Fantasy-wise, and deserves a weekly spot in your starting lineup. Maurice Smith, RB ATL - Dont Mess Updated 10/14/01 Smith rushed for 50 yards and a TD against the 49ers. Smith's yardage numbers won't be overwhelming the rest of the year, but he should continue to be a consistent TD threat. Warrick Dunn, RB TB - President Taft Updated 10/14/01 Dunn (foot) was used as the Bucs' featured back on Sunday against Tennessee. He posted 81 yards of total offense and two scores in Tampa Bay's 31-28 overtime win. Tai Streets, WR SF - President Taft Updated 10/14/01 Streets caught four passes for 51 yards against Atlanta. With J.J. Stokes continuing to wallow in mediocrity, Streets has a chance to step up and take a more prominent role in the San Francisco offense. Brad Johnson, QB TB - DRock's Beaatchs Updated 10/14/01 Johnson finally had a productive game Fantasy-wise, throwing for 287 yards and three scores against Tennessee. He is still not worth starting on a regular basis, however, and is better off used when the matchup is good. Marcus Robinson, WR CHI - President Taft Updated 10/14/01 Robinson struggled on Sunday, catching only two passes for six yards. He had been dealing with a sore lower back, which may have had something to do with his performance in the game. Anthony Thomas, RB CHI - President Taft Updated 10/14/01 Thomas had 11 carries for 58 yards in Sunday's game against Arizona. Thomas is inching closer to taking James Allen's starting job, and is worth stashing away on your roster if available. Terrell Owens, WR SF - Team Chick Updated 10/14/01 Owens had a super outing against Atlanta, catching nine passes for 183 yards and three TDs, including the game-winner, a 52-yarder in overtime. Owens is definitely maintaining his place among Fantasy Football's best receivers. James Allen, RB CHI - Texas Terminators Updated 10/14/01 Allen had a solid game on Sunday, rushing for 75 yards and a touchdown. However, the performance is a bit tainted Fantasy-wise since it was against a weak Arizona defensive front. Don't expect thos type of numbers from the Bears' tailback on a weekly basis. Jim Miller, QB CHI - Grid Iron Goons Updated 10/14/01 Surprisingly, Miller had a tough day against a shaky Arizona defense on Sunday. The Bears' QB threw for only 116 yards and was picked off twice in Chicago's 21-13 victory. Miller is still worth a roster spot, but he's no better than a backup Fantasy-wise. Trung Canidate, RB STL - Blue Balls Updated 10/14/01 Canidate replaced the injured Marshall Faulk late in Sunday's game against the N.Y. Giants. If Faulk's knee injury is serious, be sure to put in a waivers request for Canidate as soon as possible. Marvin Minnis, WR KC - Houston Big Ballers Updated 10/14/01 Minnis caught one pass for only 14 yards against the Steelers. The rookie has been inconsistent so far, and is a risky start unless he faces a below-average defense. Ike Hilliard, WR NYG - Luccis Losers Updated 10/14/01 Hilliard, who was dealing with a slight oblique strain, played on Sunday against St. Louis. He caught three passes for 49 yards and a score in New York's 15-14 loss. Derrick Alexander, WR KC - C-Dawg's Boyz Updated 10/14/01 Alexander overcame back problems to play against the Steelers, but was held to just one catch for 10 yards. Injuries and lack of effective complements have rendered Alexander a disappointment so far this season. Joe Jurevicius, WR NYG - C-Dawg's Boyz Updated 10/14/01 Jurevicius posted a solid game against St. Louis, catching six passes for 101 yards. If he continues to put up good numbers, Jurevicius could keep Ike Hilliard from getting back his starting role. Priest Holmes, RB KC - Houston Big Ballers Updated 10/14/01 Holmes rushed for 150 yards and two TDs against Pittsburgh. Such good numbers against the Steelers prove Holmes has arrived as a quality Fantasy player. Ron Dayne, RB NYG - Texas Terminators Updated 10/14/01 Dayne started on Sunday against St. Louis despite a neck injury. He rushed for 88 yards and a score in New York's 15-14 loss, and may be solidifying his grasp on the featured back role for the G-Men. Kerry Collins, QB NYG - Texas Terminators Updated 10/14/01 Collins completed 18-of-32 passes for 250 yards and a touchdown on Sunday against St. Louis. However, he's still not a reliable starter Fantasy-wise despite his decent numbers against the Rams. Hines Ward, WR PIT - Team Chick Updated 10/14/01 Ward had another solid outing. While he caught four passes for only 38 yards, he did catch a five-yard TD pass, once again proving he is the only reliable wideout on the Pittsburgh roster, Kurt Warner, QB STL - Luccis Losers Updated 10/14/01 Warner left Sunday's game against the N.Y. Giants in the fourth quarter after having the wind knocked out of him. However, he returned to action after being sidelined for only one play. Elvis Grbac, QB BAL - Houston Big Ballers Updated 10/14/01 Grbac suffered a sprained neck in the first half of Sunday's game at Green Bay, but stayed in the game until the fourth quarter. He was finally replaced by Randall Cunningham when Green Bay took a 31-10 lead. Marshall Faulk, RB STL - Blue Balls Updated 10/14/01 Faulk left Sunday's game against the N.Y. Giants in the second half with a sprained MCL in his right knee. Trung Canidate replaced Faulk, who did not return to the game. Faulk is expected to miss up to four weeks due to the injury, so it might be a good idea for Fantasy owners to pick up Trung Canidate immediately. Bill Schroeder, WR GB - Grid Iron Goons Updated 10/14/01 Schroeder suffered an ankle injury just before halftime of Sunday's game. He did not return for the second half, although he was available and ready to play if needed. Steve McNair, QB TEN - Luccis Losers Updated 10/14/01 McNair left Sunday's game against Tampa Bay in the second quarter due to a twisted ankle. However, he did return to the game at the start of the second half. Patrick Jeffers, WR CAR - C-Dawg's Boyz Updated 10/14/01 Jeffers was declared inactive for the game against New Orleans. He is getting close to playing form, though, and might return to action in the near future. Nick Goings, RB CAR - Texas Terminators Updated 10/14/01 Goings was declared inactive for the game against New Orleans. Tim Biakabutuka and Richard Huntley are getting carries at halfback. Warrick Dunn, RB TB - President Taft Updated 10/14/01 Dunn is getting the majority of the work in Tampa Bay's backfield against Tennessee. He had been nursing a foot injury, but seems to be close to 100 percent. Michael Pittman, RB ARI - Dont Mess Updated 10/14/01 Pittman left Sunday's game against Chicago in the first quarter due to an undisclosed leg injury. However, Pittman did return to the game in the second quarter. Ron Dayne, RB NYG - Texas Terminators Updated 10/14/01 Dayne (neck) played in the first series of Sunday's game against St. Louis. He'll likely be the Giants' featured back for most of the game. Todd Heap, TE BAL - Free Agent Updated 10/14/01 Heap is out for Sunday's against Green Bay. Look for Shannon Sharpe to have a productive game in his absence. Derrick Mason, WR TEN - C-Dawg's Boyz Updated 10/14/01 Mason (ankle and shoulder) has been declared inactive for Week Six. Justin McCareins or Chris Sanders should start in his place. Tiki Barber, RB NYG - Team Chick Updated 10/14/01 Barber (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against St. Louis. Ron Dayne is expected to start in his absence. Ryan Leaf, QB DAL - Free Agent Updated 10/14/01 According to published reports, the newly-signed Leaf might be given a chance to win Dallas' starting QB job. There is growing speculation that Quincy Carter might share starts or playing time with Leaf when he returns from a hamstring injury. Carter is expected to miss as much as eight weeks. J.J. Johnson, RB MIA - Free Agent Updated 10/14/01 According to published reports, Johnson did not travel with the team to face the Jets today. Travis Minor will be Miami's third-down back in Week Six. Eddie George, RB TEN - Team Dick Updated 10/14/01 George (ankle) felt better on Friday and is expected to start on Sunday against Tampa Bay. He doesn't think that the injury will limit his movement, and shouldn't keep him from being effective. Unless you have a solid stable of running backs, it seems as though starting George is a safe bet. Tyrone Wheatley, RB OAK - Uran Man Updated 10/14/01 Wheatley is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Indianapolis with a wrist injury, but he is expected to play. However, Charlie Garner will get the majority of the carries if Wheatley is not ready to play against the Colts. Raghib Ismail, WR DAL - Free Agent Updated 10/14/01 Ismail (knee) had another solid practice on Saturday and is expected to start on Monday against Washington. He may be worth considering in larger leagues, but the lack of a consistent passing game in Dallas makes "the Rocket" a gamble Fantasy-wise. MarTay Jenkins, WR ARI - Really Rottens Updated 10/14/01 Jenkins will be used as Arizona's No. 3 receiver on Sunday against Chicago. However, don't be fooled by his solid performance last week against Philadelphia. Unless Jenkins shows that he can be more productive on a consistent basis, there's no need to pick him up Fantasy-wise. Terance Mathis, WR ATL - Dont Mess Updated 10/14/01 Mathis (hip) is expected to start on Sunday against San Francisco. He's worth starting Fantasy-wise unless you play in a smaller league and have the option of using a better wideout. Laveranues Coles, WR NYJ - Team Dick Updated 10/14/01 Coles (knee) practiced on Friday and is now exepcted to start on Sunday against Miami. He'll be going up against a tough Miami secondary, however, so you may want to consider benching him outside of deeper leagues. James Jackson, RB CLE - Uran Man Updated 10/14/01 Jackson (ribs) will start on Sunday against Cincinnati. He will wear a flak jacket to protect his injured ribs, which should keep him from worsening his condition. He's worth starting against a Cincinnati defense that can be beaten on the ground. Saints, DT NO - Team Chick Updated 10/14/01 Defensive end Joe Johnson (quadriceps) is expected to play in Sunday's game against Carolina. New Orleans faces a mediocre team in the Panthers this week, which makes them worth starting as a defense Fantasy-wise. Ike Hilliard, WR NYG - Luccis Losers Updated 10/14/01 Hilliard is dealing with a strained oblique muscle, but he's still expected to play on Sunday against St. Louis. He'll be the No. 3 receiver once again, and isn't worth starting outside of deeper leagues. Damon Washington, RB NYG - Blue Balls Updated 10/14/01 Ron Dayne (neck) is expected to start Sunday's game against St. Louis, so Washington won't get all of the playing time in New York's backfield. In any event, we wouldn't advise starting any of the Giants' backs this week. Tiki Barber, RB NYG - Team Chick Updated 10/14/01 Barber (hamstring) is expected to miss Sunday's game against St. Louis. In fact, his hamstring injury is lingering so badly that he may even miss the Oct. 22 game against Philadelphia. Reserve him for this week at the very least. Ron Dayne, RB NYG - Texas Terminators Updated 10/14/01 Dayne participated in practice on Saturday and is expected to start on Sunday against St. Louis. The Giants will likely fall behind early against the Rams' juggernaut offense, however, which could mean a down game for Dayne. If you can afford to reserve the big tailback, we'd definitely consider it. Warrick Dunn, RB TB - President Taft Updated 10/14/01 Dunn (foot) practiced on Friday and is expected to start in Sunday's game agaisnt Tennessee. Dunn says that he knows the foot will bother him, but he'll play through the pain. "You have to play hurt in this league, that's just the way it is," Dunn told the Tampa Tribune. "My foot's going to hurt the rest of the year; I'll just have to play through it." Head Coach Tony Dungy will use Dunn as the featured back in the game, not just on third downs. With the current state of running backs what it is, starting Dunn Fantasy-wise is advisable. Lions, DT DET - Free Agent Updated 10/14/01 Defensive back Bryant Westbrook has been listed as out for Sunday's game against Minnesota. This should mean big things for both Randy Moss and Cris Carter, who will have an easy time beating Detroit's corners on a regular basis. Bobby Collins, TE GB - Free Agent Updated 10/14/01 Collins was released by the Green Bay Packers this week. He had minimal Fantasy value to begin with, so the move has very little significance Fantasy-wise. Kent Graham, QB WAS - Free Agent Updated 10/14/01 Graham has been elevated to the No. 2 spot on Washington's QB depth chart. If Tony Banks continues to struggle, don't be surprised to see coach Marty Schottenheimer elevate Graham's status to No. 1 in the coming weeks. Stephen Davis, RB WAS - Houston Big Ballers Updated 10/14/01 According to the Washington Post, coach Marty Schottenheimer will give Davis more carries on Monday against Dallas. Davis has struggled thus far, but it's been less about him and more about the Redskins tendency to fall behind the opposition early in games. If ever there was a week to start Davis, this is it. Terry Glenn, WR NE - Grid Iron Goons Updated 10/14/01 Glenn will play in Sunday's game against the San Diego Chargers after missing four games due to a suspension. He won't start, but will instead be used in three-receiver sets. Glenn is worth picking up if available Fantasy-wise, but he's not worth starting just yet. Jake Moreland, TE NYJ - Free Agent Updated 10/14/01 The New York Jets signed Moreland off their practice squad this week. He'll make virtually no impact from a Fantasy perspective. Craig Yeast, WR NYJ - Free Agent Updated 10/14/01 Yeast was signed by the New York Jets this week. He'll make little impact Fantasy-wise, so don't consider him for your roster. Tony Richardson, RB KC - Team Chick Updated 10/14/01 Richardson (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh. He'll likely miss at least another three weeks due to the injury. Derrick Alexander, WR KC - C-Dawg's Boyz Updated 10/14/01 Alexander (back spasms) is expected to be in the starting lineup for Kansas City against Pittsburgh on Sunday. He took all of the snaps with the first team offense on Friday with no real problems. This game could be a real defensive battle, so you may want to consider reserving Alexander if your roster allows for a solid replacement. Rob Konrad, RB MIA - Free Agent Updated 10/14/01 Konrad (ankle) will be back in the Dolphins' starting lineup on Sunday against the Jets. Konrad has minimal value as a Fantasy player, so his return has little significance Fantasy-wise. Shane Matthews, QB CHI - Free Agent Updated 10/14/01 Matthews has been released by the Chicago Bears, but he's expected to be re-signed sometime next week. The Bears needed an emergency long snapper due to an ankle injury suffered by starter Patrick Mannelly, so they signed Ryan Benjamin as insurance. Matthews' was released to make room for Benjamin. Chris Chandler, QB ATL - Orange Roughy Updated 10/14/01 Chandler, who suffered a mild concussion last week, will start on Sunday for the Falcons. Michael Vick, however, still might appear in some short-yardage packages. Chandler has looked good thus far, and is worth starting in deeper leagues. Brian Griese, QB DEN - Really Rottens Updated 10/13/01 After missing most of Thursday's practice with a sore throwing shoulder, Griese was a full participant in Friday's workout and was expected to start on Sunday in Seattle. The Broncos added Griese to their injury report Friday morning, listing him as questionable. An hour later, however, Griese had no obvious discomfort during a 75-minute workout. Coach Mike Shanahan said he was confident that, barring any setbacks, Griese will play against the Seahawks. Kordell Stewart, QB PIT - Team Dick Updated 10/12/01 Don't expect Stewart to help your Fantasy team this week. The Steelers had success running the ball last week, using a two-pronged attack, and will stick to that strategy. Besides, Stewart won't be too effective when he finally does throw the ball. He hasn't thrown a touchdown pass in three games this season. Troy Edwards, WR PIT - Free Agent Updated 10/12/01 Edwards will catch a few passes this week but he won't be productive enough to help a Fantasy team. The Steelers will run the ball for most of the game. Amos Zereoue, RB PIT - Texas Terminators Updated 10/12/01 Amos might become famous soon enough if he continues to run like he did last week. Look for him to continue to run well this week against the Chiefs and score a touchdown. Plaxico Burress, WR PIT - DRock's Beaatchs Updated 10/12/01 Burress' struggles will continue again this week, but it won't be solely because of his effort. The Steelers will implement a strict running game. They were extremely successful running the ball last week. Also, Burress won't get open enough to be productive. Warrick Dunn, RB TB - President Taft Updated 10/12/01 Dunn tested his sprained right foot in practice Friday and could return to Tampa Bay's lineup against the Tennessee Titans. His status for this week was upgraded from questionable to probable Friday, though a decision on whether he will play won't be made until Sunday. If he is cleared to play, Dunn expects to assume his normal workload. But he is a risky Fantasy start because of his uncertain condition. Dunn won't put up good numbers if he is less than 100 percent. +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Transactions, View 3 Days, All But Lineup, All Teams | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Transactions DATE TIME PLAYER TEAM TRANSACTION EFFECTIVE COST 10/13/01 1:26 PM Jeffers, Patrick C-Dawg's Boyz Put on DL Week 5 10/13/01 1:24 PM Alexander, Derrick C-Dawg's Boyz Put on DL Week 5 10/13/01 1:08 PM Vanderjagt, Mike C-Dawg's Boyz Put on DL Week 5 10/12/01 4:57 PM Poole, Keith Luccis Losers Signed Week 5 10/12/01 4:57 PM Bradford, Corey Luccis Losers Released Week 5 10/12/01 1:37 PM Chiefs Texas Terminators Signed Week 5 10/12/01 1:37 PM Jaguars Texas Terminators Released Week 5 10/12/01 1:37 PM Glenn, Terry Grid Iron Goons Signed Week 5 10/12/01 1:37 PM Johnson, Rob Grid Iron Goons Released Week 5 10/12/01 1:37 PM Peterson, Todd Texas Terminators Signed Week 5 10/12/01 1:37 PM Hollis, Mike Texas Terminators Released Week 5 10/12/01 1:37 PM Eagles Grid Iron Goons Signed Week 5 10/12/01 1:37 PM Stokley, Brandon Grid Iron Goons Released Week 5 +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Schedule, Breakdown Current, Luccis Losers | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Blue Balls at Luccis Losers PLAYER POS POINTS PLAYER POS POINTS Green, Trent QB 4.0 Warner, Kurt QB 0.0 Bettis, Jerome RB 16.0 Alstott, Mike RB 0.0 Faulk, Marshall RB 3.0 Garner, Charlie RB 0.0 Boston, David WR 9.0 Booker, Marty WR 0.0 Ismail, Qadry WR 7.0 Carter, Cris WR 0.0 Smith, Rod WR 10.0 Hakim, Az-Zahir WR 0.0 Mare, Olindo K 4.0 Poole, Keith WR 0.0 Titans DT 2.0 Akers, David K 0.0 Ravens DT 0.0 TOTAL 55.0 TOTAL 0.0 +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Copyright 2001 Commissioner.COM Inc and SportsLine.com Inc. | | Your site is always at http://football.fantasy.sportsline.com/getbad | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ FB10SP