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Click Here! http://www.sportsline.com/links/6/5/10/sffer1002cd.cgi +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | NFL Reports, Player Updates | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Latest NFL Player News Derrick Mason, WR TEN - C-Dawg's Boyz Updated 10/11/01 Mason worked out in the beginning of practice Wednesday but his ankle was so sore that he had to stop. He is listed as questionable for this week's game. Eddie George, RB TEN - Team Dick Updated 10/11/01 George did some light running, but did not practice Wednesday. "Eddie was better by the end of practice. He is still sore," head coach Jeff Fisher told The Tennessean. "He is doing more than what I thought he would do considering where he was after the game." Fisher also added that George would be a game-time decision if he doesn't practice on Thursday or Friday. The Titans will use Skip Hicks and Mike Green in his place if George is inactive. Jerome Bettis, RB PIT - Blue Balls Updated 10/11/01 Bettis sat out Wednesday's practice to allow a minor knee injury to heal. He is expected to play in Sunday's game and is listed as probable. Hines Ward, WR PIT - Team Chick Updated 10/11/01 Ward was held out of practice Wednesday to let a toe injury heal. He is expected to play in Sunday's game and is listed as probable. Fred Taylor, RB JAC - Dont Mess Updated 10/11/01 The Jaguars have ruled Taylor out for their next game against Buffalo on October 18. Taylor is still recovering from the groin injury he suffered in Week Two. Peter Warrick, WR CIN - Dont Mess Updated 10/11/01 Warrick is suffering from a leg injury and did not practice Wednesday. However he is listed as probable for this week's game and might resume practicing on Thursday. Todd Heap, TE BAL - Free Agent Updated 10/11/01 Heap's condition is more doubtful than questionable for Sunday's game, according to The Baltimore Sun. Heap is still recovering from an ankle injury and missed practice for the second consecutive day Wednesday. Shannon Sharpe will get most of the looks at tight end if Heap is inactive. R.Jay Soward, WR JAC - Free Agent Updated 10/11/01 The Jaguars got official notice Wednesday that Soward will be out another six weeks for his second violation of the NFL substance abuse policy. Soward, the team's first-round draft pick in 2000, missed the first four games for his first violation. He could have returned this week, but now won't be eligible to return until Nov. 26 -- if the Jaguars want him back at all. "He obviously is a young man who has outstanding talent, but he also has a cross to bear," Coughlin said. "For him to ever play again, he's got to do something about it." Soward could have been Jacksonville's third receiver this season, but now his career with the team is in jeopardy. Charlie Batch, QB DET - Free Agent Updated 10/10/01 Batch has reclaimed the starting quarterback job with the Lions. While he can't be any worse than Ty Detmer, we don't recommend you expect either QB to provide your team with good Fantasy stats. Daimon Shelton, RB CHI - Free Agent Updated 10/10/01 The Bears signed Leon Johnson to the 53-man roster on Tuesday. He would help fill the void created by Shelton's four-game suspension, which is under appeal. Johnson isn't an impact Fantasy player, so don't pick him up. Frank Wycheck, TE TEN - DRock's Beaatchs Updated 10/10/01 Wycheck is expected to play in this week's game against the Buccaneers. He was forced out of the team's previous game after suffering a strained neck. Eddie George, RB TEN - Team Dick Updated 10/10/01 An MRI on George's ankle revealed Tuesday that his ankle injury is not a high ankle sparin. George is expected to play in Sunday's game against Tampa Bay and will be evaluated on a day-to-day basis. Jerome Bettis, RB PIT - Blue Balls Updated 10/10/01 Bettis is expected to play in this week's game against Kansas City but will be listed as probable. He is recovering from a minor knee injury. Hines Ward, WR PIT - Team Chick Updated 10/10/01 Ward will be listed as probable for this week's game but is expected to play. He is recovering from a toe injury. Sean Dawkins, WR JAC - Free Agent Updated 10/10/01 Dawkins left Sunday's game in the third quarter with a rib injury and did not return. His status for this week's game is in doubt. Alvis Whitted will get more playing time in his absence. O.J. Santiago, TE CLE - Free Agent Updated 10/10/01 Santiago is expected to replace Rickey Dudley as the starting tight end. Santiago hasn't caught a pass this season but will be a reasonable pickup given the lack of talent at tight end. Todd Heap, TE BAL - Free Agent Updated 10/10/01 Heap is still recovering from an ankle injury but might resume practicing on Wednesday. He missed Sunday's game because of the injury. Sebastian Janikowski, K OAK - Houston Big Ballers Updated 10/10/01 Janikowki needed five stitches to close a cut on his head that was suffered during an off-field incident. He has not missed practice and should play against the Colts this week. Derrick Alexander, WR KC - C-Dawg's Boyz Updated 10/10/01 Alexander is questionable for Week Five with a back problem. Chris Thomas will start in his place if Alexander can't play. Tony Simmons, WR IND - Free Agent Updated 10/10/01 Simmons was signed by the Colts. He will not play often enough to help Fantasy owners. Rob Johnson, QB BUF - Grid Iron Goons Updated 10/10/01 The bye week should give Johnson sufficient time to heal from a pinched nerve in his neck. He is expected to play in Week Six against Jacksonville. Bert Emanuel, WR NE - Free Agent Updated 10/10/01 Emanuel was released by the Patriots, who needed to clear roster space for Terry Glenn. The move, however, does not necessarily mean Glenn will be available to play in Week Five. Ricky Williams, RB NO - Uran Man Updated 10/10/01 Williams (shoulder) is expected to practice on Wednesday. The stud running back has a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, but it didn't seem to effect him on Sunday against Minnesota. Barring a major setback, Williams will be fine for this weekend's game against Carolina. Damon Washington, RB NYG - Blue Balls Updated 10/10/01 Washington suffered a sprained shoulder during Sunday's game against the Redskins. His status is questionable for this weekend's game against St. Louis. Ron Dayne, RB NYG - Texas Terminators Updated 10/10/01 Dayne (neck) was still sore on Tuesday, so his availability for Sunday's game against St. Louis is uncertain. An MRI revealed no serious damage, and X-rays on his neck were negative. Head Coach Jim Fassel told the Star-Ledger that he was "fairly hopeful" that Dayne would be ready. Tiki Barber, RB NYG - Team Chick Updated 10/10/01 Barber (hamstring) resumed running on Tuesday, but his status for Sunday's game against St. Louis is still uncertain. Head Coach Jim Fassel told the Star-Ledger that he was "reasonably hopeful" that Barber would be available, but no definitive decision has been made. Rickey Dudley, TE CLE - Team Chick Updated 10/09/01 The Browns have placed Dudley on injured reserve with a foot injury, officially ending his season. Drop him if he was on your Fantasy roster. Jerome Pathon, WR IND - Team Dick Updated 10/09/01 Pathon is expected to miss Sunday's game because of a sprained foot. He suffered the injury in Indianapolis' previous game against the Patriots. Terrence Wilkins or Reggie Wayne will start in his place. Ty Detmer, QB DET - Free Agent Updated 10/09/01 Detmer was benched on Monday night after another poor outing. He was replaced by Charlie Batch and may have lost his starting QB spot. In any event, neither signal-caller has much Fantasy value. Kevan Barlow, RB SF - Grid Iron Goons 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. J.J. Stokes, WR SF - Uran Man Updated 10/09/01 Stokes, who injured his knee during Sunday's win over Carolina, is listed as probable for this weekend's contest at Atlanta. He's been inconsistent thus far, and shouldn't be depended on to produce Fantasy-wise. Duce Staley, RB PHI - Luccis Losers Updated 10/09/01 According to Head Coach Andy Reid, Staley's shoulder injury will not cost him the starting RB spot. However, he did say that Staley will be eased back into the role after the team's bye week, so expect Correll Buckhalter to see the majority of the carries when Philly plays the N.Y. Giants on October 22. Bubba Franks, TE GB - President Taft Updated 10/09/01 Franks suffered a slight knee injury during Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay. The injury isn't considered serious, however, and Franks is expected to start this weekend against Baltimore. Raghib Ismail, WR DAL - Free Agent Updated 10/09/01 Ismail (knee) will work into drills this week, which means that there is a possibility that he will return for Monday's game against Washington. Even if he does return, he's not worth starting for a Fantasy perspective. Jackie Harris, TE DAL - Free Agent Updated 10/09/01 Harris, who has been struggling with a groin injury, is expected to participate in drills this week. He'll likely be available for Monday's game against Washington, barring any setbacks. Anthony Wright, QB DAL - Houston Big Ballers Updated 10/09/01 With Quincy Carter out for two weeks, Wright will be Dallas' starting QB for at least next week's game. You may actually want to consider starting Wright this week against Washington, but you'd have to be pretty desperate. Quincy Carter, QB DAL - Free Agent Updated 10/09/01 Carter is now expected to miss four-to-six weeks due to a hamstring injury. Anthony Wright will start in Carter's place, but neither QB has much Fantasy value at this point. Fred Baxter, TE CHI - Free Agent Updated 10/09/01 Baxter (hip), who was inactive for Sunday's game against Atlanta, could be out for this weekend's game as well. The veteran tight end has very little value as a Fantasy player at this point, so the injury won't make a huge impact. James Allen, RB CHI - Texas Terminators Updated 10/09/01 Allen will remain the Bears' No. 1 tailback, at least for the moment. Rookie Anthony Thomas will see an increase in playing time, however, so Allen's Fantasy value will likely take a hit. Anthony Thomas, RB CHI - President Taft Updated 10/09/01 According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Thomas will not take over the starting RB spot in Chicago, at least not yet. Head Coach Dick Jaroun will stick with current No. 1 tailback James Allen for the time being, but Thomas will see an increase in playing time and is worth picking up Fantasy-wise. Redskins, DT WAS - Free Agent Updated 10/08/01 Defensive end Bruce Smith, who was knocked out of Sunday's game against the Giants with a dislocated right shoulder, will miss two to three weeks while the tissue in his right shoulder heals and he regains his strength and range of motion. You shouldn't be using the Redskins' defense on a weekly basis in a Fantasy league to begin with. Keyshawn Johnson, WR TB - Orange Roughy Updated 10/08/01 Johnson suffered a shoulder contusion when it was driven into the ground during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against Green Bay. He should be fine for Week Five, but see how he fares in practice before making a decision on starting him next week. Tiki Barber, RB NYG - Team Chick Updated 10/08/01 The Giants said that Barber should be able to return from a hamstring injury next Sunday in St. Louis. However, it is unclear whether he will get the majority of the carries over Ron Dayne, so be careful starting either unless the Giants' RB picture clears up by then. Ron Dayne, RB NYG - Texas Terminators Updated 10/08/01 Dayne left Sunday's game against Washington with a neck stinger, an injury which the Giants said was not serious. He should be able to play next Sunday in St. Louis. Corey Bradford, WR GB - Luccis Losers Updated 10/08/01 Bradford left Sunday's game in Tampa Bay with cramps after returning a kickoff. He will be re-evaluated on Monday. Ryan Leaf, QB TB - Free Agent Updated 10/08/01 The Cowboys remain interested in Leaf despite ligament damage in his wrist, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. They may sign him to the roster and place him on injured reserve. Leaf offers no Fantasy value at this stage of his career. Quincy Carter, QB DAL - Free Agent Updated 10/08/01 Carter said the next 48 hours would determine whether he will be able to play a week from Monday against Washington, according to The Dallas Morning News. He has a strained left hamstring that he said he felt pop during the first quarter of Sunday's game. Carter isn't a recommended Fantasy starter even when healthy. Matt Hasselbeck, QB SEA - Texas Terminators Updated 10/08/01 Hasselbeck (groin) missed Seattle's win over Jacksonville and watched Trent Dilfer lead the team to 24 points. Still, Mike Holmgren claimed the injured Hasselbeck will remain Seattle's starter. "I said it before and I'll say it again," Holmgren told the Seattle Times. "Matt Hasselbeck is our quarterback." Hasselbeck's status for Seattle's next game is unclear. Laveranues Coles, WR NYJ - Team Dick Updated 10/08/01 Coles sprained his ankle at Buffalo. The injury is not considered to be serious. Terry Glenn, WR NE - Free Agent Updated 10/08/01 Glenn is eligible to start practicing, but the Patriots have applied for a roster exemption so he can get into playing shape. Don't expect him to be a solid contributor to the New England passing game in the near future. When he will make his return to the lineup is still unclear. Ray Lucas, QB MIA - C-Dawg's Boyz Updated 10/08/01 Lucas appeared in short-yardage sets on Sunday. He still won't play often enough to affect Jay Fiedler's numbers. Kevin Kasper, WR DEN - Texas Terminators Updated 10/08/01 Kasper suffered a severely sprained right ankle on Sunday and will miss three to six weeks. Travis McGriff or Chris Cole might see more time in the passing game while Kasper is out. Rickey Dudley, TE CLE - Team Chick Updated 10/08/01 Dudley played with a sprained foot on Sunday. He is not expected to miss any playing time. Patrick Johnson, WR BAL - Free Agent Updated 10/08/01 Johnson is expected to miss eight weeks with a clavicle injury. He had already started to fall behind the emerging Travis Taylor as a preferred target in the passing game. Chris Weinke, QB CAR - Houston Big Ballers Updated 10/08/01 Weinke was extremely ineffective against the Niners Sunday. He completed only 29 of 47 passes for 275 yards. Three of his incompletions resulted in interceptions while he threw only one touchdown pass. Weinke was effective in the season opener but has proven to be a Fantasy reserve at best. Wesley Walls, TE CAR - Team Chick Updated 10/08/01 Walls proved to be quarterback Chris Weinke's best target Sunday against the 49ers catching 10 passes for 91 yards and a score. Walls won't do this every week but he will get a lot of looks from Weinke when he can't find his receivers. Terrell Owens, WR SF - Team Chick Updated 10/08/01 Owens was productive once again on Sunday, catching eight passes for 118 yards and two scores. Look for him to do well next week against Atlanta. Garrison Hearst, RB SF - Really Rottens Updated 10/08/01 Hearst did not score but provided decent production Sunday against the Panthers gaining 74 yards on 18 carries. He is not starter material at this point but will be a good backup in most Fantasy leagues. Jeff Garcia, QB SF - C-Dawg's Boyz Updated 10/08/01 Garcia was solid once again in Sunday's game against the Panthers. He threw for 212 yards and two touchdown passes against only one interception. Aaron Brooks, QB NO - Grid Iron Goons Updated 10/08/01 Brooks turned in his second consecutive mediocre performance Sunday. He only threw for 210 yards with an interception and no touchdown passes. Brooks has struggled in the last two games but the Saints will stick with him as the starter since they are winning games. Michael Vick, QB ATL - Really Rottens Updated 10/08/01 Vick was an adequate replacement for the injured Chris Chandler but he failed to lead the Falcons to the end zone. He completed 12 of 18 passes for 186 yards and also gained 23 yards on four carries. Look for Vick to return to the bench next week. Patrick Jeffers, WR CAR - C-Dawg's Boyz Updated 10/08/01 Jeffers (knees) missed Sunday's game against San Francisco. He continues to make progress in his recovery from multiple knee surgeries, but isn't ready to return to action just yet. Kevan Barlow, RB SF - Grid Iron Goons Updated 10/08/01 Barlow recently revealed that he is playing with a quadriceps injury that has hampered his ability since training camp. "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." Barlow will continue to play but the injury might prevent him from taking over as the full-time running back. Keep him on your bench for now. Shawn Jefferson, WR ATL - Free Agent Updated 10/08/01 Jefferson missed most of the second half of Sunday's game due to neck and back injuries. He will be evaluated on a daily basis. Receivers Terance Mathis, Brian Finneran and Quentin McCord will be the wideouts next week if he is inactive. Nick Goings, RB CAR - Texas Terminators Updated 10/08/01 Goings was inactive for Sunday's game as Tim Biakabutuka resumed his job as the starting running back. Keep Goings on your bench for now. Tim Biakabutuka, RB CAR - C-Dawg's Boyz Updated 10/08/01 Biakabutuka started Sunday's game after being benched a week earlier. He wasn't too effective gaining 45 yards on 10 rushes. Biakabutuka also caught two passes for 22 yards. Keep Biakabutuka on your bench if you have depth at running back. Chris Chandler, QB ATL - Orange Roughy Updated 10/08/01 Chandler left Sunday's game after suffering a concussion. The injury was diagnosed as a Grade 1 concussion, the least severe on the scale. He is listed as day to day. Michael Vick will start next Sunday if he is unable to play. J.J. Stokes, WR SF - Uran Man Updated 10/08/01 Stokes sprained his knee in Sunday's game, but stayed in the contest. He will be evaluated on a daily basis. Stokes had just one catch in the game for six yards. Laveranues Coles, WR NYJ - Team Dick Updated 10/07/01 Coles caught five passes for 77 yards and carried the ball two times for 15 yards at Buffalo. Coles has apparently become an important part of the New York offense in his second pro season. Anthony Becht, TE NYJ - Free Agent Updated 10/07/01 Becht caught three passes for 21 yards and a TD at Buffalo. Despite some early struggles, Becht still appears to be an key member of the New York passing game on third downs and near the goal line. Peerless Price, WR BUF - DRock's Beaatchs Updated 10/07/01 Price caught four passes for 103 yards and a TD against the Jets. Don't expect big numbers from Price again in the near future. He very rarely breaks loose for a big play. The 70-yard TD pass he caught in Week Four is not one of his usual feats. Travis Henry, RB BUF - C-Dawg's Boyz Updated 10/07/01 Henry rushed for 113 yards on 19 carries against the Jets. Against low-quality defenses that appear on the schedule, Henry should continue to be a good Fantasy option. Keenan McCardell, WR JAC - Uran Man Updated 10/07/01 McCardell caught seven passes for 97 yards at Seattle. The veteran wideout looks to be in good health again, and should be a solid Fantasy starter for the rest of the year. Itula Mili, TE SEA - Free Agent Updated 10/07/01 Mili caught two passes for 42 yards and a TD against Jacksonville. Mili is quick, and has good hands. He is worth a look if you need help at the tight end position. Shaun Alexander, RB SEA - Houston Big Ballers Updated 10/07/01 Alexander rushed for 176 yards on 31 carries and scored two TDs against Jacksonville. He will continue to be a good Fantasy starter while Ricky Watters is out, and Alexander seems to be more of a TD threat than Watters can be right now. Stacey Mack, RB JAC - DRock's Beaatchs Updated 10/07/01 Mack was benched at Seattle on Sunday in the second quarter after rushing for only 17 yards on eight carries. On his final attempt of the day, he lost a fumble, and was replaced by rookie Elvis Joseph. The first-year back rushed for only 39 yards and fumbled as well, but he caught an 18-yard TD pass. Now there will be major questions as to who will start the next game at RB for the Jaguars if Fred Taylor is not ready to return from a groin injury after the bye week. Tyrone Wheatley, RB OAK - Uran Man Updated 10/07/01 Wheatley scored two TDs against Dallas on Sunday. His rushing totals (33 yards) were modest, however, and it's still tough to start him on a weekly basis due to the presence of Charlie Garner. Tim Brown, WR OAK - Uran Man Updated 10/07/01 Brown caught seven passes for 114 yards in Oakland's win over Dallas. He continues to be one of the more consistent receivers in the league from a Fantasy perspective. Joey Galloway, WR DAL - Team Chick Updated 10/07/01 Dallas tried to open up their offense against Oakland, and Galloway's numbers improved slightly as a result. He had his best game of the season, posting 59 yards receiving and a TD. Those are modest numbers, however, so don't think of starting him on a weekly basis. Aaron Stecker, RB TB - President Taft Updated 10/07/01 Stecker rushed for only six yards on two carries against Green Bay. He does not appear to be a viable option for the Buccaneers while Warrick Dunn is out. Tampa Bay apparently still has faith in Mike Alstott. Emmitt Smith, RB DAL - Team Dick Updated 10/07/01 Smith was held in check once again, posting only 46 yards of total offense against Oakland. Without an effective passing game, Smith is going to have a long season. Anthony Wright, QB DAL - Houston Big Ballers Updated 10/07/01 Wright took over at QB for Dallas after Quincy Carter left in the first quarter with a strained hamstring. He completed 14-of-22 for 126 yards and two TDs against Oakland, but still has very little value as a Fantasy player. Mike Alstott, RB TB - Luccis Losers Updated 10/07/01 Alstott rushed for 77 yards on 15 carries and a TD against the Packers. The big fullback proved he can still be a dependable Fantasy RB. Frank Wycheck, TE TEN - DRock's Beaatchs Updated 10/07/01 Wycheck left Sunday's game against Baltimore with a neck strain. He did not return to the game, and will be re-evaluated on Monday. Antonio Freeman, WR GB - DRock's Beaatchs Updated 10/07/01 Freeman caught only one pass for six yards at Tampa Bay. With the emergence of Bill Schroeder, Freeman has become the less desirable option of Green Bay's starting wideouts. Olandis Gary, RB DEN - Houston Big Ballers Updated 10/07/01 Gary carried the ball only nine times for 28 yards in Denver's 20-6 win over Kansas City. He may have slipped to No. 2 on the depth chart behind Mike Anderson. Mike Anderson, RB DEN - Really Rottens Updated 10/07/01 Anderson posted 155 yards rushing and a score against Kansas City on Sunday. He received much more of the workload in the Denver backfield than Olandis Gary, and may be emerging as the team's No. 1 back. Bill Schroeder, WR GB - Grid Iron Goons Updated 10/07/01 Schroeder caught four passes for 119 yards and a TD at Tampa Bay. The Green Bay wideout performed well against a very tough defense, proving he has indeed become a quality Fantasy player. Rod Smith, WR DEN - Blue Balls Updated 10/07/01 Smith had another huge outing, posting eight receptions for 110 yards and a score against Kansas City. Smith is establishing himself as one of the best wideouts in the league this season, and should be in your starting lineup on a weekly basis. Brian Griese, QB DEN - Really Rottens Updated 10/07/01 Griese struggled for the second consecutive week, posting only 121 yards passing and a TD against Kansas City. Griese's numbers are being hurt somewhat by the loss of Ed McCaffrey, but he still warrants a weekly starting spot in most leagues Fantasy-wise. Priest Holmes, RB KC - Houston Big Ballers Updated 10/07/01 Holmes put up decent numbers against Denver, posting seven receptions and 100 yards of total offense. He's not worthy of a starting spot every week, but he could be useful when the matchup is right. Trent Green, QB KC - Blue Balls Updated 10/07/01 Green came back to earth after a solid performance last weekend against Washington. Green was picked off four times by the Denver defense and was held without a TD pass in the Chiefs' 20-6 loss. Keyshawn Johnson, WR TB - Orange Roughy Updated 10/07/01 Johnson left Sunday's game vs. Green Bay for a brief period in the third quarter with an apparent shoulder injury. He returned to the game after an examination on the sidelines. Maurice Smith, RB ATL - Dont Mess Updated 10/07/01 Smith rushed for 71 yards on 17 carries against the Bears. Smith lacks the speed and burst to be a solid Fantasy RB for the rest of the year. Don't count on him as anything more than a reserve, despite the respectable look of his final Week Four numbers. Marcus Robinson, WR CHI - President Taft Updated 10/07/01 Robinson caught nine passes for 114 yards and a TD against the Falcons. Robinson has reclaimed his spot among Fantasy Football's top wideouts now that he is healthy again. MarTay Jenkins, WR ARI - Really Rottens Updated 10/07/01 Jenkins caught six passes for 119 yards and a TD against the Eagles. Don't expect such totals from Jenkins on a regular basis. He might draw more defensive attention in the coming weeks, and has never proved he can put up good numbers in the past. Todd Pinkston, WR PHI - DRock's Beaatchs Updated 10/07/01 Pinkston caught four passes for 90 yards and two TDs against the Cardinals. The young wideout has quickly emerged as a quality Fantasy player because of his good hands, concentration and leaping ability. Correll Buckhalter, RB PHI - Uran Man Updated 10/07/01 Buckhalter rushed for 134 yards on 21 carries against Arizona. The rookie has put up fine yardage numbers in his pair of starts in place of the injured Duce Staley. Jake Plummer, QB ARI - Really Rottens Updated 10/07/01 Plummer threw for 238 yards, two TDs and an interception in a win over Philadelphia. His respectable performance against the Eagles' strong defense should convince many Fantasy owners to take a chance on him as a backup. Jay Fiedler, QB MIA - C-Dawg's Boyz Updated 10/07/01 Fiedler threw for only 87 yards and a TD and was intercepted once by the Patriots. Don't depend on Fiedler for quality Fantasy numbers on a weekly basis. +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Teams, Player News Luccis Losers | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Luccis Losers Player News Duce Staley, Reserve RB Updated 10/09/01 According to Head Coach Andy Reid, Staley's shoulder injury will not cost him the starting RB spot. However, he did say that Staley will be eased back into the role after the team's bye week, so expect Correll Buckhalter to see the majority of the carries when Philly plays the N.Y. Giants on October 22. Corey Bradford, Reserve WR Updated 10/08/01 Bradford left Sunday's game in Tampa Bay with cramps after returning a kickoff. He will be re-evaluated on Monday. Steve McNair, Injured QB Updated 10/07/01 McNair is in the starting lineup for Tennessee. His shoulder felt fine during pregame warmups, so the decision was made by coach Steve Fisher to start his No. 1 QB. He was unproductive, however, throwing for only 154 yards and an interception in the game. Mike Alstott, Active RB Updated 10/07/01 Alstott rushed for 77 yards on 15 carries and a TD against the Packers. The big fullback proved he can still be a dependable Fantasy RB. James McKnight, Active WR Updated 10/07/01 McKnight caught two passes for just 17 yards against the Patriots. The veteran wideout cannot be counted on for reliable Fantasy production. Ravens, Active DT Updated 10/07/01 Linebacker Ray Lewis (elbow) was in the starting lineup for Baltimore in Sunday's game against Tennessee. Baltimore's defense looks spectacular early on, and could put up some big Fantasy points against the Titans. Donald Hayes, Reserve WR Updated 10/05/01 Hayes is listed as probable for Sunday's game against San Francisco due to an ankle injury. He'll likely be in the starting lineup, however, and could put up decent numbers against the Niners. He's worth considering in larger leagues only. Cris Carter, Active WR Updated 10/05/01 Carter will have no problem against New Orleans cornerback Fred Thomas on Sunday. He has a great career record against the Saints, and most definitely should be in your active lineup this week. Kurt Warner, Active QB Updated 10/05/01 Considering the huge numbers he puts up on a consistent basis, Warner is a a must-start every week. He'll post another big game against Detroit on Monday night, so be sure to put him your lineup. Marty Booker, Active WR Updated 10/05/01 Expect Booker to get open against the weak Atlanta pass defense. He could be worth starting as your second or third receiver in a Fantasy league. Ike Hilliard, Reserve WR Updated 10/05/01 Hilliard will be the Giants' No. 3 receiving option this weekend against Washington. He's still coming back from foot surgery and probably won't get enough playing time to warrant a starting spot on your Fantasy team at this point. Charlie Garner, Active RB Updated 10/02/01 Garner is nursing a slight shoulder injury. He will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Dallas, but Head Coach Jon Gruden expects him to play. Az-Zahir Hakim, Active WR Updated 09/08/01 Hakim might see a few passes thrown his way during the Rams' season opener Sunday in Philadelphia. However, his offensive potential is limited as a No. 3 receiving threat, so his Fantasy ceiling isn't very high. David Akers, Active K Updated 12/11/00 Akers was 5-of-5 in PATs on Sunday, but didn't get an opportunity to kick a field goal against the Browns. Akers has been a real Fantasy sleeper this season, but won't do owners much good next week as the Eagles take their bye week during some league's Fantasy championship game. +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Copyright 2001 Commissioner.COM Inc and SportsLine.com Inc. | | Your site is always at http://football.fantasy.sportsline.com/getbad | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ FB10SP