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Click to find out how to play the Win It Before You Can Buy It Xbox(tm) Giveaway! http://www.sportsline.com/links/6/1/163/sffer1120t.cgi +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Teams, Rosters Luccis Losers, Upcoming, All Players | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Luccis Losers PLAYER TM POS STATUS NEXT BYE Warner, Kurt STL QB Active TB Week 8 Garner, Charlie OAK RB Active @NYG Week 6 Staley, Duce PHI RB Active WAS Week 5 Booker, Marty CHI WR Active @MIN Week 3 Carter, Cris MIN WR Active CHI Week 8 Hilliard, Ike NYG WR Active OAK Week 12 Akers, David PHI K Active WAS Week 5 Ravens BAL DT Active @JAC Week 13 Van Pelt, Alex BUF QB Reserve MIA Week 5 Alstott, Mike TB RB Reserve @STL Week 2 Hakim, Az-Zahir STL WR Reserve TB Week 8 Parker, Larry KC WR Reserve SEA Week 10 Hayes, Donald CAR WR Reserve ATL Week 14 McKnight, James MIA WR Reserve @BUF Week 6 Cleeland, Cameron NO TE Reserve @NE Week 2 Total Active Players: 8 Total Reserve Players: 7 NFL Injuries for Luccis Losers UPDATED PLAYER TEAM POS INJURY EXPECTED RETURN 11/20/01 Cleeland, Cameron NO TE Ankle Expected to miss Sunday's game at N.E. 11/19/01 Hakim, Az-Zahir STL WR Ankle Day to day 11/20/01 Hayes, Donald CAR WR Ribs Expected to start Sunday's game vs. Atl. +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | NFL Reports, Player Updates | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Latest NFL Player News Ron Dayne, RB NYG - Texas Terminators Updated 11/21/01 Dayne has been a serious disappointment for Fantasy owners in recent weeks. He may score a touchdown in goal-line situations, but he's a risky pick for Fantasy owners overall. Tiki Barber, RB NYG - Team Chick Updated 11/21/01 Barber has played well recently, compiling 233 scrimmage yards and a touchdown in his last two games. Oakland has been vulnerable to the run this season, so look for the Giants to use Barber prominently in their offense in Week 11. Ike Hilliard, WR NYG - Luccis Losers Updated 11/21/01 Hilliard continues to be a reliable Fantasy player despite playing on a sore toe. He may have a tough time against Oakland's formidable secondary, however, especially if Charles Woodson is healthy enough to play. Amani Toomer, WR NYG - Grid Iron Goons Updated 11/21/01 Toomer caught five balls for 60 yards against Minnesota on Monday night, but he'll struggle to post similar numbers vs. Oakland. The Raiders have a formidable secondary, so benching Toomer in smaller Fantasy leagues is a wise move. Kerry Collins, QB NYG - Texas Terminators Updated 11/21/01 Collins had a solid game yardage-wise against Minnesota, throwing for 321 yards on Monday night. However, he has had trouble getting the ball into the end zone consistently, which makes him a risky Fantasy player. As a result, benching him in Week 11 against Oakland is advisable. Willie Jackson, WR NO - Texas Terminators Updated 11/21/01 Jackson has been somewhat inconsistent as a Fantasy player, but he does have the potential to post great numbers every week. If you play in a deeper league, it's worth taking a gamble on Jackson against New England. Joe Horn, WR NO - President Taft Updated 11/21/01 Horn is dealing with a number of nagging injuries, but he's been playing through them quite well. In fact, Horn has 14 catches for 247 yards and two touchdowns in his last two games, and is a must-start in Week 11 against New England based on his potential to post huge numbers. Michael Bennett, RB MIN - Free Agent Updated 11/21/01 Bennett is proving all the critics right who said he wasn't ready for the NFL style of game. He's been a huge Fantasy disappointment and is barely worth a roster spot at this point. He'll do nothing against Chicago's aggressive run defense, so don't bother starting him. Daunte Culpepper, QB MIN - DRock's Beaatchs Updated 11/21/01 Culpepper finally had a breakout game last week, connecting on four touchdown passes against the N.Y. Giants. He should have success against Chicago's secondary on Sunday, so be sure to include him when you choose your Week 11 starting lineup. Cris Carter, WR MIN - Luccis Losers Updated 11/21/01 Carter had 10 catches for 46 yards and a touchdown on Monday night against the Giants, proving that he is still a valuable Fantasy player. He should have another solid outing on Sunday against Chicago, whose pass defense is ranked last in the league. Jerome Pathon, WR IND - Team Dick Updated 11/21/01 The Colts placed Pathon on injured reserve Tuesday with a damaged ligament in his right foot, effectively ending his season. He will undergo surgery in the near future, and you should cut him if you were holding onto him awaiting his return. Terry Glenn, WR NE - Grid Iron Goons Updated 11/21/01 Glenn did not practice Tuesday or participate in the pre-practice walkthrough on Wednesday, according to published reports. He is unlikely to play Sunday against New Orleans and shouldn't be on anyone's Fantasy roster at this point. Byron Chamberlain, TE MIN - Really Rottens Updated 11/21/01 Chamberlain locked up his right knee on Monday night against the N.Y. Giants, but he's expected to play this weekend vs. Chicago. Chamberlain has been unreliable of late, and getting open against Chicago's tough linebacking group won't be an easy task. Ahman Green, RB GB - Orange Roughy Updated 11/21/01 Green had a huge game against Detroit back in Week One, rushing for 157 yards and two touchdowns. He's a must-start in Week 11 against those same Lions, whose defense is questionable at best. Brett Favre, QB GB - Dont Mess Updated 11/21/01 Favre had a somewhat rough outing last weekend, throwing three interceptions against Atlanta. However, he's still one of the best Fantasy quarterbacks in the league, and he should bounce back on Thanksgiving against Detroit. Antonio Freeman, WR GB - DRock's Beaatchs Updated 11/21/01 Freeman has been solid of late, catching four touchdown passes in his last five games. He's a must start against Detroit's vulnerable pass defense in Week 11. Bubba Franks, TE GB - President Taft Updated 11/21/01 Franks has cooled off considerably in recent weeks, but his potential to find the end zone still makes him a good Fantasy player. Unless you have a better option, starting Franks is advisable. Bill Schroeder, WR GB - Grid Iron Goons Updated 11/21/01 Schroeder caught four passes for 55 yards and a touchdown last weekend against Atlanta. He's been one of the more reliable Fantasy receivers in the league, and should have a huge game vs. Detroit's weak secondary. Charlie Batch, QB DET - Houston Big Ballers Updated 11/21/01 Batch had a huge game against Arizona last weekend, but he's been inconsistent this season for the most part. He's better off used when the matchup is right, so facing a tough Green Bay defense may not bode well for his Fantasy numbers. Johnnie Morton, WR DET - Dont Mess Updated 11/21/01 Morton had a big game against Arizona last weekend, and has been a surprisingly reliable Fantasy player this season. He may struggle against Green Bay's tough pass defense, but he's still worth taking a gamble on in Week 11. Desmond Howard, WR DET - Free Agent Updated 11/21/01 Howard is not expected to miss an extended period of time due to his shoulder injury. He hasn't practitced this week, however, and is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against Green Bay. Bert Emanuel, WR DET - Blue Balls Updated 11/21/01 Emanuel, who suffered a sprained left knee during last weekend's game against Arizona, will miss at least four weeks of action. There was a chance that he'd be out for the season, but now he's expected to return in mid-to-late December. James Stewart, RB DET - Orange Roughy Updated 11/21/01 Stewart (ankle) practiced on Tuesday and feels as though he's ready to return to action. "I feel pretty good," Stewart told the Detroit Free Press. "It felt better than I thought. I'm just going to see, let (the medical staff and coach Marty Mornhinweg) decide whether I play or not." His carries may be down a bit in his first game back, but he's worth starting in deeper leagues. Troy Hambrick, RB DAL - Free Agent Updated 11/21/01 Hambrick will return to fullback/backup duties on Thursday against Denver. With Emmitt Smith expected to play, Hambrick isn't worth starting on your Fantasy team in Week 11. Joey Galloway, WR DAL - Team Chick Updated 11/21/01 Galloway is a shell of his former self, catching only 24 passes through his first seven games this season. Dallas' pathetic quarterbacks have been the real reason for Galloway's subpar numbers, making him a huge gamble from a Fantasy perspective. Unless you're desperate, don't consider starting Galloway in Week 11. Raghib Ismail, WR DAL - C-Dawg's Boyz Updated 11/21/01 Ismail has been Dallas' most consistent receiver, but starting him is still a gamble from a Fantasy perspective. Dallas has the worst pass offense in the league, so playing Ismail isn't advisable unless you're desperate. Jim Miller, QB CHI - Grid Iron Goons Updated 11/21/01 Miller put up solid numbers last weekend against Tampa Bay, throwing for 228 yards and three touchdowns. Miller has been inconsistent this season, but starting him in Week 11 against a shaky Minnesota secondary is definitely worth considering. Anthony Thomas, RB CHI - President Taft Updated 11/21/01 Thomas' yardage numbers have slipped in the last two weeks, but he's still worth starting in Week 11 vs. Minnesota. The Vikings are giving up 124.3 yards rushing per game, so look for the Bears to run Thomas early and often. Dez White, WR CHI - President Taft Updated 11/21/01 White is dealing with a slight ankle injury, but he's expected to play against Minnesota. The Vikings secondary has been vulnerable to the pass this season, so starting White in a deeper league is worth considering. Isaac Byrd, WR CAR - Free Agent Updated 11/21/01 Byrd will likely start in place of the injured Muhsin Muhammad in Week 11 against Atlanta. The Falcons pass defense is one of the worst units in the league, so Byrd could actually put up some decent Fantasy numbers. Wesley Walls, TE CAR - Team Chick Updated 11/21/01 Walls put up only two catches for 30 yards last weekend, but he did find the end zone for the fifth time this season. Unless you've got a better option, starting Walls on a weekly basis is advisable. Maurice Smith, RB ATL - Dont Mess Updated 11/21/01 Smith had a mediocre game last weekend vs. Green Bay, but he's likely to bounce back against Carolina. The Panthers have the worst run defense in the league, so Smith should have no problem putting up solid Fantasy numbers in Week 11. Tony Martin, WR ATL - Team Dick Updated 11/21/01 Martin hasn't been a reliable Fantasy player at all this season, but he could have a decent outing against Carolina. The Panthers secondary is one of the worst in the league, so starting Martin in deeper Fantasy leagues may be worth considering. Frank Sanders, WR ARI - Dont Mess Updated 11/21/01 Sanders is dealing with two tight hamstrings, but he's expected to play on Sunday against San Diego. The Chargers' secondary hasn't been playing well of late, so giving Sanders some consideration in deeper leagues is advisable. David Boston, WR ARI - Blue Balls Updated 11/21/01 Boston has become one of the premier wide receivers in Fantasy Football. He's posted three touchdowns and 217 yards receiving in his last two games, and should have another solid game vs. San Diego in Week 11. Tom Brady, QB NE - Uran Man Updated 11/21/01 Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick announced late Monday that Brady will remain the starting quarterback for the remainder of the season, barring injury. This relegates Drew Bledsoe to a backup role and makes him useless from a Fantasy perspective. Brady might have his hands full passing against the Saints on Sunday, but he is a fairly safe weekly starter otherwise. Dolphins, DT MIA - C-Dawg's Boyz Updated 11/21/01 Defensive tackle Daryl Gardener could miss the remainder of the season due to a fragmented disc in his back. He will miss at least one month to rest and rehabilitate the injury before being re-evaluated. Gardener's absence hurts the Dolphins' rush defense, which might be burned a little more by opposing running backs in the upcoming weeks. Marvin Minnis, WR KC - Free Agent Updated 11/21/01 Minnis is unlikely to be available for Sunday's game against Seattle due to the sprained ankle he suffered during a Nov. 11 game against the Jets. He will be replaced by Chris Thomas in the lineup at split end, and you should keep him reserved for this week. Mark Brunell, QB JAC - President Taft Updated 11/21/01 Brunell's nagging leg injury might sideline him for Sunday's game against Baltimore. He decided about two hours before last Sunday's kickoff that he couldn't play against Pittsburgh due to a strained right quadriceps. Jonathan Quinn has been preparing as if he will start the game, so right now you shouldn't count on Brunell this week as you set your lineups. Fred Taylor, RB JAC - Dont Mess Updated 11/21/01 Taylor received a second medical opinion Tuesday that indicated his severe groin injury could keep him out up to three months and possibly the remainder of the season, according to the Florida Times-Union. The diagnosis was that the injury still has not healed and will need more time to become healthy, and in the meantime Taylor has developed pain in his hip, a side effect of the injury. It's sounding more and more like Taylor will not play again this Fantasy season, although you should probably hold onto him until a final decision is reached, provided you have a deep enough bench. Rod Smith, WR DEN - Blue Balls Updated 11/21/01 Smith's sprained ankle was not healed enough for him to practice on Tuesday, and there is a real chance he might miss Thursday's game against Dallas. He suffered the injury Nov. 11, and aggravated it during Sunday's game. You should probably play it safe and keep Smith on your bench for this week. Temper your expectations for the entire Broncos' offense as well - the Cowboys' D isn't the pushover many believed it would be prior to the season. Shaun Alexander, RB SEA - Houston Big Ballers Updated 11/20/01 With Ricky Watters expected to miss another two to three weeks, Alexander will remain the focal point of many contending Fantasy teams during their charge to the playoffs. He should roll up some fine numbers against the Chiefs this week. Tom Brady, QB NE - Uran Man Updated 11/20/01 The Patriots will stick with Brady for now, and Drew Bledsoe will remain the team's No. 2 QB. "I don't see any changes this week," coach Bill Belichick said. Brady is a solid Fantasy starter right now, but add Bledsoe to your roster as an insurance policy if you can. Jonathan Quinn, QB JAC - Free Agent Updated 11/20/01 Quinn may have to start in place of Mark Brunell (quadriceps) again this week. Brunell's status is still unclear for Sunday's game. Ricky Watters, RB SEA - Grid Iron Goons Updated 11/20/01 Watters' shoulder has not sufficiently healed enough for him to practice, says the Seattle Times. He is not expected to return for another two to three weeks, meaning Shaun Alexander will continue to be a key performer for many Fantasy teams as the postseason comes into view. Doug Flutie, QB SD - President Taft Updated 11/20/01 Mike Riley told the San Diego Union-Tribune there is no QB controversy involving Flutie and rookie Drew Brees. "Doug is going to be our quarterback," he said. "You can talk about controversy all you want, but there is none within this building. He is our quarterback. He will start. He will get us the next win the next week." Still, Flutie is not playing well enought to satisfy most Fantasy owners. Mark Bruener, TE PIT - Free Agent Updated 11/20/01 Bruener will miss the rest of the season after undergoing shoulder injury. His loss may adversely affect Jerome Bettis' statistics, because Bruener is widely regarded as the best run-blocking tight end in football. Tyrone Wheatley, RB OAK - Uran Man Updated 11/20/01 Wheatley told the Contra-Costa Times he is no longer being bothered by a knee injury. He expects to play on Sunday. Erron Kinney, TE TEN - Free Agent Updated 11/20/01 Kinney (calf) may play this week after missing three games. He was expected to return to practice early this week. Frank Wycheck, TE TEN - DRock's Beaatchs Updated 11/20/01 Wycheck (calf) will be limited in practice this week. He may be a risky start in Week 11. Steve McNair, QB TEN - Houston Big Ballers Updated 11/20/01 The Tennessean says McNair's hand was sore when he arrived at the team's practice facility on Monday. Jeff Fisher now says he doesn't expect him to miss any practice time this week. Derrick Alexander, WR KC - C-Dawg's Boyz Updated 11/20/01 Alexander (ribs) has returned to practice. He is expected to start against Seattle. Marvin Minnis, WR KC - Free Agent Updated 11/20/01 Minnis (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game. Larry Parker may have to start in his place, Reggie Wayne, WR IND - Free Agent Updated 11/20/01 Wayne has a sprained knee ligament, and is doubtful for Sunday's game against New Orleans. Terrence Wilkins may have to start in his place. Jerome Pathon, WR IND - Team Dick Updated 11/20/01 Pathon (foot) is done for the season. He will be put on injured reserve. Reggie Wayne (knee) is also hurting, meaning Terrence Wilkins might have to be moved back into the starting lineup. Jay Fiedler, QB MIA - C-Dawg's Boyz Updated 11/20/01 Dave Wannstedt told the Miami Herald there is no QB controversy surrounding Fielder and backup Ray right now. ``That's kind of hypothetical,'' he said. ``Jay is the starter, and my only comment is we're going to get it squared away and play turnover-free football.'' Rod Smith, WR DEN - Blue Balls Updated 11/20/01 Mike Shanahan said he does not know if Smith (ankle) will be sufficiently healed to play in Thursday's game against the Cowboys. "We'll get a chance to evaluate that during the week and see," Shanahan told the Denver Post. "If he can help our football team, he'll play. If he's in a situation where he can't perform at the level that we think can help our team, then we'll keep him out and put somebody else in." Benjamin Gay, RB CLE - Free Agent Updated 11/20/01 The Cleveland Plain-Dealer says Butch Davis won't indicate how much Gay will play in the near future. "We'll try to get him involved in some of the games," Davis said. "We'll see." Kevin Lockett, WR WAS - Free Agent Updated 11/20/01 Lockett, who suffered a rib injury last weekend against Denver, expects to play on Sunday against Philadelphia. However, the wide receiver has no real value as a Fantasy player at this point. Tony Banks, QB WAS - Free Agent Updated 11/20/01 Barring any setbacks, Banks will start Sunday's game against Philadelphia. Banks, who suffered a concussion last weekend vs. Denver, hasn't been feeling any after effects of the injury and should be under center for the 'Skins. Jacquez Green, WR TB - DRock's Beaatchs Updated 11/20/01 Green (abdomen) is expected to return to practice on Wednesday at full strength. He's been inconsistent this season, and is best used when the matchup is favorable. Terrell Owens, WR SF - Team Chick Updated 11/20/01 Owens suffered a sprained left knee and ankle during the overtime session of last weekend's game against Carolina. The injuries aren't considered serious, however, and Owens is expected to be in the starting lineup on Sunday Indianapolis. Cecil Martin, RB PHI - Free Agent Updated 11/20/01 Martin suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday's game against Dallas. He'll miss a few days of practice, but is expected to play in this weekend's game against Washington. Martin has no real value as a Fantasy player, but he is a key blocker for Duce Staley. Giants, DT NYG - Team Dick Updated 11/20/01 According to the New York Post, cornerback Jason Sehorn's surgically-repaired right knee began giving him problems again this past weekend. In fact, the team was unsure that he'd be able to cover either Randy Moss or Cris Carter on Monday night, but he played anyway. If he continues to play on a bad wheel, you should consider starting any receivers opposing Sehorn the rest of the season. Elvis Grbac, QB BAL - Blue Balls Updated 11/20/01 The Baltimore Sun says there is no indication that Grbac will be replaced as the team's starting QB. Still, he is not performing well enough to start for most Fantasy teams. Donald Driver, WR GB - Free Agent Updated 11/20/01 Driver is still dealing with a thigh injury, and is expected to miss Thursday's game against Detroit. The reserve wideout has no real value as a Fantasy player at this point. Ravens, DT BAL - Luccis Losers Updated 11/20/01 Defensive end Michael McCrary will miss the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery. His loss will certainly lower the sack output of the Baltimore defense and may mean the team will allow more passing yardage than usual. Cowboys, DT DAL - Free Agent Updated 11/20/01 Linebacker Dexter Coakley, who was expected to miss two weeks due to a sprained knee, will likely get the start on Thursday after being out for just one game. He'll help keep Denver's running game in check, but don't expect his presence to give Dallas' defense added Fantasy value as a whole. Emmitt Smith, RB DAL - Team Dick Updated 11/20/01 Smith (knee) will start on Thursday's game against Denver. "I'm not 100 percent, but I'm healthy enough to do my job," Smith told the Dallas Morning Star. He'll struggle to post solid Fantasy numbers due to Dallas' horrid passing game, so bench him this week if at all possible. Donald Hayes, WR CAR - Luccis Losers Updated 11/20/01 Hayes suffered bruised ribs during Sunday's game against San Francisco. He may miss some practice time this week, but he's expected to play this weekend against Atlanta. The Falcons secondary is one of the worst in the league, so Hayes could turn into a good sleeper pick in Week 11. Terry Hardy, TE ARI - Free Agent Updated 11/20/01 Hardy is expected to return to practice this week after missing three games due to shoulder injury. However, he is not certain to play on Sunday against San Diego. Jackie Harris, TE DAL - Free Agent Updated 11/20/01 Harris is out for Thursday's game against Denver due to a hamstring injury. Harris has been an unreliable Fantasy player and is only worth a roster spot in deeper leagues. James Stewart, RB DET - Orange Roughy Updated 11/20/01 Stewart (ankle) is hopeful that he can play returned to practice and may start Thursday's game against Green Bay. He will work his ankle extensively in practice prior to Thursday, and is optimistic that he'll be ready to play. If Stewart is able to go, he's worth starting in if you need a running back for Week 11. Fred Taylor, RB JAC - Dont Mess Updated 11/20/01 Taylor has been told by a medical specialist that he should not return to action this weekend against Pittsburgh. In fact, Taylor could be out for an even longer period of time than what was originally diagnosed. Taylor tore the groin muscle completely off the bone back in Week Two, which is an injury that normally takes about three months to heal. "It's going to be very unfair for anyone to assume he will play any time in the immediate future," said Taylor's agent, Drew Rosenhaus. "He's just not healthy yet. He can't run full speed without tremendous pain. The Jaguars have done a very good job in working him but he's still in pain." Expect Stacey Mack and Elvis Joseph to continue splitting carries in Taylor's absence. Bert Emanuel, WR DET - Blue Balls Updated 11/20/01 Emanuel is out for Thursday's game against Green Bay due to a sprained ankle. In fact, the injury is so bad that Emanuel may miss the remiander of the season, but no definitive word on his condition has been made by the team. Muhsin Muhammad, WR CAR - Orange Roughy Updated 11/20/01 According to published reports, Muhammad's shoulder injury will likely keep him out of Sunday's game against Atlanta. That could mean big things for Donald Hayes and Issac Bryd, who'll start against a questionable Falcons secondary. Cameron Cleeland, TE NO - Luccis Losers Updated 11/20/01 Cleeland (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's game at New England. He'll likely be replaced again by Boo Williams, who scored two touchdowns last week against Indianapolis. Quincy Carter, QB DAL - Free Agent Updated 11/20/01 According to the Dallas Morning News, Carter expects to start on Dec. 2 against Washington. Carter, who has been out since October with a hamstring injury, will serve as the No. 3 quarterback on Thursday vs. Denver. Ike Hilliard, WR NYG - Luccis Losers Updated 11/19/01 Hilliard continues to feel some soreness in his surgically-repaired toe, and it is causing him to limp around a bit. He is still expected to start in Monday's game against Minnesota, but playing on the artificial turf can't be good for his injury. Reggie Kelly, TE ATL - Free Agent Updated 11/19/01 According to published reports, Kelly (knee/ankle) should be able to return to action this weekend against Carolina. He won't make much of a Fantasy impact, however, so don't bother starting him in Week 11. Chad Lewis, TE PHI - Blue Balls Updated 11/19/01 Lewis suffered a slight knee injury during Sunday's 36-3 win over Dallas. The injury isn't considered serious, however, and Lewis is expected to start this weekend's game against Washington. Steve McNair, QB TEN - Houston Big Ballers Updated 11/19/01 McNair was able to play with an injury to his right thumb, but the Tennessean says he will probably miss some practice time this week. He should still be able to play in the team's next game. Packers, DT GB - Uran Man Updated 11/19/01 Safety LeRoy Butler suffered a fractured left shoulder blade during Sunday's game against Atlanta. He is out indefinitely and could miss the remainder of the season. Chris Akins will likely take over the starting duties in Butler's absence. Steve McNair, QB TEN - Houston Big Ballers Updated 11/19/01 McNair was able to play with an injury to his right thumb, but the Tennessean says he will probably miss some practice time this week. He should still be able to play in the team's next game. Az-Zahir Hakim, WR STL - Luccis Losers Updated 11/19/01 Hakim left Sunday's game against New England with an ankle injury. X-rays were negative, and Hakim is listed as day to day. Reggie Wayne, WR IND - Free Agent Updated 11/19/01 Wayne suffered a sprained knee on Sunday. His current status is day to day. Rod Smith, WR DEN - Blue Balls Updated 11/19/01 Smith (ankle) could not finish Sunday's game. His status for Thursday's game against Dallas is unclear. Terance Mathis, WR ATL - Dont Mess Updated 11/19/01 Mathis had by far his best game of the season, catching seven passes for 70 yards against Green Bay. He suffered a mild concussion in the game, but he's expected to be fine for this weekend's contest at Carolina. If you play in a deeper league, you may want to consider starting Mathis against the Panthers' weak pass defense. Jackie Harris, TE DAL - Free Agent Updated 11/19/01 Harris suffered a strained right hamstring during Sunday's game against Philadelphia. He did not return to the contest, and is listed as day to day. Frank Sanders, WR ARI - Dont Mess Updated 11/19/01 Sanders had a huge game against Detroit on Sunday, catching seven passes for 127 yards and a touchdown. He injured his hamstring in the game, however, and is listed as day to day. Quincy Carter, QB DAL - Free Agent Updated 11/19/01 Carter feels as though his hamstring has healed enough that he's ready to return to action. However, the Cowboys will start Ryan Leaf for a few more weeks before Carter gets his starting job back. The team wants to evaluate Leaf in a few games this season to determine if he'll have any trade value in the offseason. James Jackson, RB CLE - Uran Man Updated 11/19/01 Jackson told the Cleveland Plain-Dealer it was a coach's decision not to use him against the Ravens. Jackson had been suffering from an ankle injury, but reports prior to gametime had indicated he might have been able to play. With the sudden emergence of Benjamin Gay, Jackson's Fantasy value might drop greatly. Ryan Leaf, QB DAL - Free Agent Updated 11/19/01 Leaf had another terrible outing this weekend, but the Dallas Morning News is reporting that he'll remain the team's starting quarterback for the time being. However, he's no better than waiver wire fodder in Fantasy Football. Kevin Lockett, WR WAS - Free Agent Updated 11/19/01 Lockett left Sunday's game against Denver in the first quarter due to a rib injury. His status for next week's game against Philadelphia is uncertain at this time. Tony Banks, QB WAS - Free Agent Updated 11/19/01 Banks, who suffered a concussion during Sunday's game against Denver, told the Washington Post that there's a "definite possibility" he would be ready in time for next weekend's game against Philadelphia. Kent Graham would start if Banks is unable to play, but neither QB is an attractive Fantasy option against the Eagles. Emmitt Smith, RB DAL - Team Dick Updated 11/19/01 Smith left Sunday's game against Philadelphia with a sprained knee. However, he is expected to be in the starting lineup when Dallas faces Denver on Thanksgiving Day. Larry Foster, WR DET - Free Agent Updated 11/19/01 Foster suffered an apparent leg injury during Sunday's game against Arizona. He is listed as day to day. Desmond Howard, WR DET - Free Agent Updated 11/19/01 Howard suffered a shoulder injury during Sunday's win over Arizona. He did not return to the game, and is listed as day to day. Bert Emanuel, WR DET - Blue Balls Updated 11/19/01 Emanuel suffered a knee injury during Sunday's game against Arizona. He is listed as day to day. Muhsin Muhammad, WR CAR - Orange Roughy Updated 11/18/01 Muhammad sprained his left shoulder in Sunday's game against the 49ers. His status for the Week 11 game against Atlanta is unclear. +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Transactions, View 3 Days, All But Lineup, All Teams | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Transactions DATE TIME PLAYER TEAM TRANSACTION EFFECTIVE COST 11/21/01 11:03 AM Minor, Travis Houston Big Ballers Signed Week 11 11/21/01 11:03 AM Hambrick, Troy Houston Big Ballers Released Week 11 11/21/01 11:03 AM Van Pelt, Alex Luccis Losers Signed Week 11 11/21/01 11:03 AM Johnson, Rob Luccis Losers Released Week 11 11/21/01 11:03 AM Streets, Tai Houston Big Ballers Signed Week 11 11/21/01 11:03 AM Minnis, Marvin Houston Big Ballers Released Week 11 11/21/01 11:03 AM Browns DRock's Beaatchs Signed Week 11 11/21/01 11:03 AM Jones, Freddie DRock's Beaatchs Released Week 11 +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Copyright 2001 Commissioner.COM Inc and SportsLine.com Inc. | | Your site is always at http://football.fantasy.sportsline.com/getbad | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ FB10SP