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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 - C-Dawg's Boyz 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 - Team Chick 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 - Grid Iron Goons 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 - Grid Iron Goons 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 - Texas Terminators 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 - Dont Mess 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 - Texas Terminators 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 - Houston Big Ballers 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 - Team Dick 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 - Houston Big Ballers 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. Warrick Dunn, RB TB - President Taft Updated 10/23/01 According to the St. Petersburg Times, Dunn doesn't have a hamstring strain, as was originally reported. Dunn won't practice until late in the week, however, but he is expected to play on Sunday against Minnesota. Duce Staley, RB PHI - Luccis Losers Updated 10/23/01 Staley started Monday's game against the N.Y. Giants, but he didn't finish it. Staley carried the ball just three times for 22 yards, and was spelled late in the game by rookie Correll Buckhalter, who gained 34 yards on 11 carries late in the game. At this point, it's tough to depend on Staley to post consistent Fantasy numbers, so consider reserving him if your roster allows for a solid replacement. Joe Nedney, K TEN - President Taft Updated 10/23/01 Nedney suffered a neck injury in Sunday's game but is expected to play this week. Erron Kinney, TE TEN - Free Agent Updated 10/23/01 Kinney will be listed on the injury report because of a calf injury. However, he is expected to play in this week's game. Kevin Dyson, WR TEN - Team Chick Updated 10/23/01 Dyson is recovering from a thumb injury but is expected to play in Monday's game against the Steelers. He is expected to participate in practice. Eddie George, RB TEN - Team Dick Updated 10/23/01 George suffered a thumb injury in Sunday's game. He is expected to play in this week's game. Steve McNair, QB TEN - Luccis Losers Updated 10/23/01 McNair is suffering from a sore ankle as a result of a play in Sunday's game. However, he is expected to play in this week's game. Chris Sanders, WR TEN - Free Agent Updated 10/23/01 The Tennessean reports that Sanders has a disc problem in his back. The reserve receiver is expected to see a specialist this week. Treatment options consist of rest, an injection, or surgery. Don't expect Sanders to play anytime soon. Rookie Drew Bennett will play in his absence. Damon Jones, TE JAC - Free Agent Updated 10/23/01 Jones is expected to resume practicing on Wednesday. An MRI on his shoulder showed that his injury would not require surgery. Fred Taylor, RB JAC - Dont Mess Updated 10/23/01 Taylor has been ruled out of Sunday's game against Baltimore and his status for next week's game remains uncertain. "All I know is that, from week to week, they increase his exercises and change of direction," head coach Tom Coughlin told The Florida Times-Union. "It remains to be seen when Fred will be able to play. Progress is slow. I'm hoping he responds well this week, then we can make some kind of legitimate guess [about a return date] next week." Taylor has been inactive since severely injuring his groin on Sept 23. Dennis Northcutt, WR CLE - Free Agent Updated 10/23/01 Northcutt left Sunday's game because of a concussion. He is expected to play when the Browns return to action next week. Todd Heap, TE BAL - Free Agent Updated 10/23/01 Heap did not play Sunday but head coach Brian Billick told The Baltimore Sun he is optimistic that the rookie will play in this week's game. Heap has been inactive for the last four games because of a sprained ankle. Terry Allen, RB BAL - Texas Terminators 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. Elvis Grbac, QB BAL - Free Agent 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. Az-Zahir Hakim, WR STL - Luccis Losers Updated 10/23/01 Hakim suffered a calf injury during Sunday's blowout win over the New York Jets. However, he is expected to be available for this weekend's game against New Orleans. Trung Canidate, RB STL - Blue Balls Updated 10/23/01 According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Canidate is expected to start in place of Marshall Faulk this weekend against New Orleans. "I wouldn't expect Marshall to be up for this game," coach Mike Martz said. "He's got to be 100 percent before I would be convinced that we've got to let him play. And if he's not, then he doesn't play." Canidate proved himself as a worthy replacement last Sunday against the Jets, and should be starting from a Fantasy perspective again this week. J.J. Stokes, WR SF - Uran Man Updated 10/23/01 Stokes spent much of the bye week tending to his injured legs, and is close to being completely healthy. "Thankfully the bye week came so early. It was a blessing for me because I was able to get treatment every day," Stokes told the Contra Costa Times. "I practiced today good. I wouldn't say I'm 100 percent but I'm darn close." Stokes has been less than mediocre, however, so don't use him as a regular starter unless he proves himself to be more reliable. Ike Hilliard, WR NYG - Luccis Losers Updated 10/23/01 Hilliard continues to improve each week, and is now back in the Giants' starting lineup. Hilliard led the G-Men with six catches for 80 yards on Monday night against Philadelphia, and looked as though his surgically-repaired foot is almost completely healed. Ron Dixon, WR NYG - Free Agent Updated 10/23/01 Dixon missed Monday night's 10-9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles due to a sprained ankle. The reserve wideout is day-to-day. Marshall Faulk, RB STL - Blue Balls Updated 10/23/01 According to Head Coach Mike Martz, Faulk is questionable for Sunday's game against New Orleans. "I'm just taking the same posture that we did a week ago," Martz said. "I would not expect Marshall to be up (active) for this game. He's got to be 100 percent before I'll be convinced that we've got to let him play." Trung Canidate would once again start in Faulk's absence is he's unable to go. Anthony Wright, QB DAL - Houston Big Ballers Updated 10/23/01 Wright is expected to start Sunday's game against Arizona despite swelling in his right knee. Ryan Leaf could see some action in the game, however, so starting Wright from a Fantasy perspective isn't advisable. Dez White, WR CHI - President Taft Updated 10/23/01 According to the Chicago Sun-Times, White will start in place of the injured Marcus Robinson. White has struggled with his ball-catching abilities, however, so be cautious in picking him up outside of deeper leagues. David Terrell, WR CHI - Really Rottens Updated 10/23/01 Terrell will not start at wide receiver in place of the injured Marcus Robinson, as was reportedly earlier. The Chicago Sun-Times is now reporting that Dez White will start in place of Robinson, with Terrell being used as the team's third receiver. Tony Martin, WR ATL - Team Dick Updated 10/23/01 Martin will have an X-ray on his broken right collarbone this week. The team feels confident that Martin will be available for their Nov. 11 game against Dallas, so Fantasy owners should keep him on reserve until then. Rob Moore, WR ARI - Free Agent Updated 10/23/01 According to Cardinals coach Dave McGinnis, Moore may not play a regular season game this season. Moore, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury, continues to have setbacks in his recovery. "I was hoping we'd see him by now, McGinnis told the Arizona Republic. "That's why we both handled it like we did in training camp and we paced him. We were planning to have him from the start. I can't tell you when he'll be back. Until he can practice for a couple of weeks, we won't have him." If Moore is still on your Fantasy roster, now is the time to let him go. Tiki Barber, RB NYG - Team Chick Updated 10/22/01 Barber, who is probable with a hamstring injury, is expected to play Monday night against Philadelphia. Still, he will not get many carries, as Ron Dayne is expected to get the bulk of the work. Barber might be on the verge of losing the starting job outright for the remainder of the season. Richard Huntley, RB CAR - Orange Roughy Updated 10/22/01 Panthers Head Coach George Seifert said Monday that Huntley will enter Week Seven as the team's starting tailback. "He has progressed from the standpoint that he is now healthy," said Seifert. "Here's a golden opportunity." See if Huntley is still available in your league, as he looks to be the first player given a shot to claim the Carolina starting RB job. Jacquez Green, WR TB - DRock's Beaatchs Updated 10/22/01 Green suffered a left hip sprain during Sunday's game against Pittsburgh. The injury will prevent him from practicing much this week, and could keep him out of next Sunday's game against Minnesota. Monitor Green's progress during the week before deciding whether to use him in Week Seven. Keyshawn Johnson, WR TB - Orange Roughy Updated 10/22/01 Johnson was sidelined for the final minutes of Sunday's game against Pittsburgh due to a right hip flexor strain. He will be limited in practice this week and could miss next Sunday's game against Minnesota. Keep an eye on Johnson's progress this week as you prepare your lineup for Week Seven. Warrick Dunn, RB TB - President Taft Updated 10/22/01 Dunn suffered a strained right hamstring during Sunday's game against Pittsburgh. "I don't know what kind of situation we're going to be in," Bucs Head Coach Tony Dungy told the St. Petersburg Times. "Warrick pulled a muscle, and he may be out a little while. So I don't know who it'll be carrying the load." Dunn's backup, Aaron Stecker, is also injured, so be careful considering starting any Tampa Bay running backs in Week Seven. Brett Favre, QB GB - Dont Mess Updated 10/22/01 Favre injured his right elbow in the final seconds of Sunday's game at Minnesota. Fortunately, the Packers have a bye week in Week Seven, so he should have time to recover. "It'll be OK," Favre told the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. "Thank goodness I have a week to relax. I think that will help." James Stewart, RB DET - Orange Roughy Updated 10/22/01 Stewart left Sunday's game against Tennessee in the fourth quarter with a sprained right ankle. He is listed as day to day, and Lamont Warren finished the game in his absence. Anthony Thomas, RB CHI - President Taft Updated 10/22/01 Despite a great performance by Thomas Sunday against Cincinnati, the Chicago Tribune reports that the Bears will continue to use an alternating system with him and James Allen. "We will continue to use them both," said offensive coordinator John Shoop. "Anthony did a great job today, though." As long as this duo continues to split carries, it's hard to recommend either as a weekly starter in a Fantasy league. We believe Thomas is the better long-term pick, though. Brad Hoover, RB CAR - Free Agent Updated 10/22/01 Hoover left Sunday's game after suffering a concussion. The injury is not believed to be serious. Monitor Hoover's situation. He might get some carries now that starter Tshimanga Biakabutuka is out for the season. Fred Baxter, TE CHI - Free Agent Updated 10/22/01 Baxter returned from muscle spasms Sunday against Cincinnati, and had a one-yard TD reception in the game. Despite the solid performance, he's still not a reliable weekly starter in a Fantasy league. Robert Wilson, WR NO - Free Agent Updated 10/22/01 Wilson suffered a neck injury in Sunday's game and was held to a 24-yard reception. He is also recovering from a broken thumb. Wilson will be evaluated on a daily basis. Cameron Cleeland, TE NO - Luccis Losers Updated 10/22/01 Cleeland suffered a knee injury in Sunday's game, but it is not considered to be serious. He still managed to catch one pass, a 19-yard TD reception. Cleeland will be evaluated on a daily basis. David Terrell, WR CHI - Really Rottens Updated 10/22/01 Terrell will start at wide receiver in place of injured Marcus Robinson in Sunday's game against San Francisco. If you're a Robinson owner, consider adding Terrell to your squad. The rookie had seven receptions for 91 yards on Sunday. Neil Rackers, K CIN - Free Agent Updated 10/22/01 According to published reports, the Bengals are becoming frustrated with Rackers' erratic play. The team might look into signing another kicker. Freddie Jones, TE SD - DRock's Beaatchs Updated 10/22/01 Jones sprained his ankle against Denver. His current status is day to day. Darnay Scott, WR CIN - Orange Roughy Updated 10/22/01 Scott suffered bruised ribs against the Bears. He is not expected to miss next week's game against Detroit. J.R. Redmond, RB NE - Team Dick Updated 10/22/01 Redmond made his return from an ankle injury on Sunday, and had one carry for no yards. He won't see enough playing time to help Fantasy leaguers. Elvis Grbac, QB BAL - Free Agent Updated 10/22/01 Grbac is day to day with a rib contusion. His status for next week's game is uncertain. Randall Cunningham would start if Grbac can't play. Terry Allen, RB BAL - Texas Terminators Updated 10/22/01 Allen is day to day with a sprained left ankle. According to the Baltimore Sun, the Ravens have been shopping for RB help, indicating Allen's status as a starter is anything but firm. Bob Christian, RB ATL - Free Agent Updated 10/22/01 Christian suffered a sprained neck in Sunday's game. He will be evaluated on a daily basis. Shawn Jefferson, WR ATL - Free Agent Updated 10/22/01 Jefferson aggravated back, left ankle and big toe injuries Sunday and also burst the bursa sac in his right elbow. He might not be at full strength, but Jefferson is expected to play when the Falcons return from their bye on November 4. Maurice Smith, RB ATL - Dont Mess Updated 10/22/01 Smith suffered a sprained knee Sunday but is expected to play in the Falcons' next game. Atlanta has a bye this week and doesn't play again until November 4. Isaac Bruce, WR STL - Uran Man Updated 10/22/01 Bruce was held to two catches for 37 yards Sunday, but that wasn't necessarily a reflection on him. The Rams were able to run the ball successfully so they didn't pass as much as they normally do. Look for Bruce to do better next week against the Saints. Germane Crowell, WR DET - Team Dick Updated 10/22/01 Detroit Lions coach Marty Mornhinweg said Monday that Crowell tore the patella tendon in his left knee and will miss the rest of the season. Crowell suffered the injury while leaping for a pass in the end zone in the second half of Sunday's game. The Lions will use a combination of Larry Foster, Scotty Anderson and Desmond Howard in his absence. Marcus Robinson, WR CHI - Free Agent Updated 10/22/01 Robinson suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament in his left knee in Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Bengals and will miss the rest of the season. Robinson had to be carted off the field with six minutes left in the first half after the injury. Marty Booker will be the primary receiver in his absence. Tony Richardson, RB KC - Team Chick Updated 10/22/01 Richardson (shoulder) did play against the Cardinals. He was used in goal-line packages and had one carry and one reception for 24 total yards. He will probably be used sparingly as a runner now that Priest Holmes has clearly emerged as a featured back. Ricky Williams, RB NO - Uran Man Updated 10/22/01 Williams, who was averaging 4.5 yards a carry, gained just 51 yards on 21 carries Sunday, a 2.4-yard average. He had eight carries for 5 yards in the second half. "We couldn't do anything in the second half," Williams said. "We didn't block right a few times, other times they filled holes and made plays." Look for Williams to rebound and have a solid game against the Rams this Sunday. Chris Chandler, QB ATL - Orange Roughy Updated 10/22/01 Chandler had another solid game Sunday throwing touchdown passes of 57 and 39 yards. He also completed 14 of 20 passes for 187 yards. Look for him to be an adequate starter for the rest of the season. Tim Biakabutuka, RB CAR - C-Dawg's Boyz Updated 10/22/01 Biakabutuka broke his foot in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game after rushing for 121 yards and a touchdown. He is to have surgery Monday and is out for the season. Corey Bradford, WR GB - Free Agent Updated 10/21/01 Bradford started in place of the injured Bill Schroeder but was ineffective at Minnesota, catching four passes for only 32 yards. Bradford has yet to prove himself as a Fantasy player. Bubba Franks, TE GB - President Taft Updated 10/21/01 Franks caught only two passes for nine yards, but one of his receptions was good for a two-yard TD. Franks has caught TD passes in five of six games this year and has become a major scoring threat even though he is not very effective outside of the red zone. Derrick Alexander, WR KC - C-Dawg's Boyz Updated 10/21/01 Alexander finally had a big game, posting 99 yards receiving and a touchdown against Arizona. He's been unreliable for the most part, however, but his potential to post numbers this good makes it tough to bench him. Trent Green, QB KC - Blue Balls Updated 10/21/01 Green threw for 352 yards and a score in Sunday's 24-16 loss to Arizona. Green has been inconsistent this season, however, and no longer warrants a starting nod every week. Doug Chapman, RB MIN - Team Dick Updated 10/21/01 Chapman rushed for 90 yards on 22 carries against the Packers. His numbers were not great, but he was more effective than Michael Bennett has been so far. Chapman may continue to see a good amount of carries if Bennett cannot stay healthy or continues to struggle. David Boston, WR ARI - Blue Balls Updated 10/21/01 Boston had a big game against Kansas City, posting seven receptions for 131 yards and a score. He's emerging as one of the best receivers in the league and is worth starting on a weekly basis. Michael Pittman, RB ARI - Dont Mess Updated 10/21/01 Pittman had a great outing on Sunday against Kansas City, posting 137 yards of total offense and a touchdown. Pittman won't post numbers this good with any regularity, but he's still a valuable player to have on your roster. Jeff Graham, WR SD - Really Rottens Updated 10/21/01 Graham came up huge for San Diego on Sunday, catching seven passes for 107 yards and two scores against Denver. He's still not reliable enough to start on a regular basis, but he's certainly worth a roster spot. LaDainian Tomlinson, RB SD - DRock's Beaatchs Updated 10/21/01 Tomlinson was held in check for the first time this season by Denver on Sunday. The rookie tailback rushed for only 58 yards on the day, but he's still one of the top Fantasy players in the league. Desmond Clark, TE DEN - Free Agent Updated 10/21/01 Clark had a big game on Sunday, catching six passes for 54 yards and a score against San Diego. He's been reliable as far as tight ends go from a Fantasy perspective, so continue to start him on a weekly basis. Brian Griese, QB DEN - Really Rottens Updated 10/21/01 Griese (shoulder) started Sunday's game against San Diego, but he was ineffective. He posted 212 yards passing, a touchdown and two interceptions in Denver's 27-10 loss. Peter Warrick, WR CIN - Dont Mess Updated 10/21/01 Warrick caught eight passes for 84 yards against Chicago. But the potentially explosive wideout is hurting his owners, because he does not find the end zone often. Corey Dillon, RB CIN - Texas Terminators Updated 10/21/01 The Bears held Dillon to just 30 yards on 16 carries. Expect the veteran runner to bounce back from such a quiet performance very quickly. David Terrell, WR CHI - Really Rottens Updated 10/21/01 Terrell caught seven passes for 91 yards against Cincinnati. With Marcus Robinson injured, Terrell should assume a more prominent role in the Chicago passing game. Anthony Thomas, RB CHI - President Taft Updated 10/21/01 Thomas rushed for 188 yards and a TD against Cincinnati, clearly establishing himself as Chicago's top RB. Expect him to be the Bears' featured back for the rest of the year. Frank Wycheck, TE TEN - DRock's Beaatchs Updated 10/21/01 Wycheck caught seven passes for 100 yards and a TD at Detroit. Despite some quiet outings until this week, he remains a top-notch Fantasy TE, especially with the Titans lacking in talent at wide receiver. Charlie Batch, QB DET - Houston Big Ballers Updated 10/21/01 Batch threw for 338 yards, three TDs and was intercepted once in a loss to Tennessee. Batch has stacked up good numbers in two consecutive weeks, but he remains a Fantasy risk because of his history of inconsistency. Steve McNair, QB TEN - Luccis Losers Updated 10/21/01 McNair threw for 216 yards, a TD and was intercepted twice at Detroit. He completed only 15 of 35 attempts, and many of his throws were inaccurate, possibly indicating he still might be bothered by shoulder problems. Eddie George, RB TEN - Team Dick Updated 10/21/01 George was held to 51 yards on 26 carries by Detroit. The lack of a reliable passing game in Tennessee has certainly hindered his production this year. Shawn Jefferson, WR ATL - Free Agent Updated 10/21/01 Jefferson caught three passes for 67 yards and a TD against the Saints. The speedy wideout has a long history of inconsistency, so don't expect good numbers from him every week. Alge Crumpler, TE ATL - Houston Big Ballers Updated 10/21/01 Crumpler caught five passes for 78 yards and a TD against New Orleans. Expect good totals from the big, quick tight end for the remainder of the year. Albert Connell, WR NO - Uran Man Updated 10/21/01 Connell caught only one pass for five yards against Atlanta. It is definitely time to give up on the disappointing wideout. Willie Jackson, WR NO - Texas Terminators Updated 10/21/01 Jackson finished with only 46 receiving yards on five catches against the Falcons. Mediocre numbers against the low-quality Atlanta defense indicate Jackson is not capable of providing owners with regularly good numbers. Hines Ward, WR PIT - Team Chick Updated 10/21/01 Ward was limited to 44 yards on three catches by Tampa Bay. Ward is still making important receptions for the Steelers, but his Fantasy appeal is limited because of Pittsburgh's inability to consistently score in the air. Warrick Dunn, RB TB - President Taft Updated 10/21/01 Dunn played despite a foot injury that had bothered him during the week, but he was limited to 31 yards on 13 carries by a physical Pittsburgh defense. Anthony Becht, TE NYJ - Free Agent Updated 10/21/01 Becht had a huge game against St. Louis, posting five catches for 35 yards and two scores. He's been inconsistent this season, however, but his potential to post good numbers makes him worth starting at a position lacking quality players. Keyshawn Johnson, WR TB - Orange Roughy Updated 10/21/01 Johnson caught 10 passes for 159 yards against Pittsburgh. He has developed a good on-field relationship with QB Brad Johnson. The veteran wideout should continue to post high-quality numbers on a regular basis. Jerome Bettis, RB PIT - Blue Balls Updated 10/21/01 Bettis rushed for 143 yards and a TD on 17 carries against Tampa Bay. He also threw a 32-yard TD pass. His fine outing proves Bettis can compile good numbers against any defense. Trung Canidate, RB STL - Blue Balls Updated 10/21/01 Canidate had a huge game against the New York Jets, posting 232 yards of total offense and two scores. His role as the Rams' featured back may be short-lived, however, depending on the health of stud back Marshall Faulk. +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Transactions, View 3 Days, All But Lineup, All Teams | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Transactions DATE TIME PLAYER TEAM TRANSACTION EFFECTIVE COST 10/24/01 9:22 AM White, Dez President Taft Signed Week 7 10/24/01 9:22 AM Robinson, Marcus President Taft Released Week 7 10/24/01 9:22 AM Batch, Charlie Houston Big Ballers Signed Week 7 10/24/01 9:22 AM Grbac, Elvis Houston Big Ballers Released Week 7 10/24/01 9:22 AM Bears Texas Terminators Signed Week 7 10/24/01 9:22 AM Chiefs Texas Terminators Released Week 7 10/24/01 9:21 AM Crumpler, Alge Houston Big Ballers Signed Week 7 10/24/01 9:21 AM Bennett, Michael Houston Big Ballers Released Week 7 10/24/01 9:21 AM Terrell, David Really Rottens Signed Week 7 10/24/01 9:21 AM Vick, Michael Really Rottens Released Week 7 +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Copyright 2001 Commissioner.COM Inc and SportsLine.com Inc. | | Your site is always at http://football.fantasy.sportsline.com/getbad | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ FB10SP