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| 1. | Johnson denies he wants out of Houston | (Rotoworld) Andre Johnson denied an ESPN The Magazine report that he plans to force a trade if the Texans don't make the playoffs. Analysis: "That didn't come from me. ... I make my own decisions, and I plan on being here until I retire," Johnson said. Johnson signed an eight-year, $60 million contract in March of 2007 and it's very unlikely he's going anywhere before that deal is up. The Texans are at 5-4 right now but still have a solid shot at making the postseason for the first time in franchise history. | 15 hours | |
| 2. | Raiders | Bush to start in Week 11 | (KFFL) David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush will remain the team's starting running back in Week 11. However, head coach Tom Cable is expected to go with the hot hand in a rotation with RBs Darren McFadden and Justin Fargas. | 22 hours | |
| 3. | Raiders | Teammates are behind Gradkowski | (KFFL) Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders players are in support of QB Bruce Gradkowski and feel he gives the team the best chance to win at this point. "Bruce gives us the best chance to win right now," TE Zach Miller said. "We've got to be out there and play better football than we have the last few games here." RB Justin Fargas added that Gradkowski plays with passion. "You want to make a play for your quarterback but when he shows that type of passion for the game, obviously guys are going to feed off it and try to give him that same effort," Fargas said. | 22 hours | |
| 4. | Jones limited, questionable | (FFChamps) Houston Texans' wide receiver Jacoby Jones (calf) was limited in practice Friday, and is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Tennessee Titans. Analysis: Jones was limited in practice, and appears will not be 100% by gametime, even with the extra day to rest and heal. Jones is a supremely athletic wideout with big play potential in the Texans' high octane offense. He is terribly inconsistent though. Obviously, as long as robo-receiver Andre Johnson is in town, Jones will never be more than a second option. More) | 1 day | |
| 5. | Morris questionable | (FFChamps) Speaking to reporters from the Boston Globe today, New England Patriots' running back Sammy Morris said he felt "Sore, but good" and that he was taking his knee injury "day by day." Morris is listed as questionable to face the Jets this Sunday, and has not played since injuring the knee in Week 6. Analysis: The Patriots' are almost comically evasive about disclosing their players' injuries and status for upcoming games. Add in coach Bill Belichick's propensity to shuffle his backs around as the game dictates, and predicting which running back will reap the rewards of The Hoodie's ... (More) | 1 day | |
| 6. | Berrian limited again | (FFChamps) Minnesota Vikings' wide receiver Bernard Berrian (hamstring) was limited in practice again on Friday, and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. Analysis: Sidney Rice and Percy Harvin are both better targets at this point, and Visanthe Shiancoe is the preferred red-zone target for Old Man Favre. Hamstrings have a tendency to linger and limit a player's burst off the line, and both have been true for Berrian. However, all that said, Berrian still has fantasy value, and if healthy, could make for a decent N... (More) | 1 day | |
| 7. | Sammy Morris feels 'good' for Sunday | (FFToolbox) The New England Patriots' backfield is about to get a little more muddled. With injuries sidelining Sammy Morris and Fred Taylor for the past month, it was clear that Laurence Maroney was the team's No. 1 back, with Kevin Faulk pitching in. Last week, Maroney fumbled near the goal line against the Colts and that led to more carries for Faulk. Now it looks as if Morris is ready to return from his Oct. 18 knee injury. Morris participated in a full week of practices for the first... (More) | 1 day | |
| 8. | Cedric Benson doubtful for Sunday | (FFToolbox) Earlier Friday, Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson that he was still a game-time decision, despite not practicing all week (including Friday). He may still be right. As in, it probably won't be until game time that he is ruled out for Sunday's contest at Oakland. Benson suffered a hip injury last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers. If Benson is out, Larry Johnson would make his Bengals debut, but Bernard Scott is expected to start against the Raiders, and More) | 1 day | |
| 9. | Bush to start against Bengals | (FFChamps) Oakland Raiders' head coach Tom Cable announced that Michael Bush would get the nod as the team's starting tailback against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11. Analysis: Bush topped the century mark last weekend, which pretty much nobody in the fantasy football world forecasted (a stray touchdown, perhaps...but Bush is not known for piling up the yards, even against matador defensive fronts like the Chiefs). And while Bush may be the starter this Sunday against Cincinnati, it's nearly impossible to predict which Raider back will prosper...if any. Cincinnati's defense is number two in the league agai... (More) | 1 day | |
| 10. | Benson doubtful | (FFChamps) Bengals running back Cedric Benson told the Cincinnati Enquirer Friday morning that he will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game at Oakland even though he is officially listed as doubtful on the Bengals injury report. Benson has not practiced all week with a hip injury. Analysis: If Benson lands on the inactive list, plan on Bernard Scott making the start with Brian Leonard backing him up. Newly acquired running back, Larry Johnson would then be third on the depth chart for... (More) | 1 day | |
| 11. | Vikings | Favre probable for Week 11 | (KFFL) Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre (hip, groin) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and is expected to play. | 1 day | |
| 12. | Favre listed as probable | (Rotoworld) Brett Favre (hip) is listed as probable for Week 11. Analysis: Favre is a top-ten fantasy option Sunday versus Seattle. | 1 day | |
| 13. | Brett Favre | (RotoWire) Favre (groin/hip) is listed as probable against Seattle. Analysis: He was able to practice all week, so this really shouldn't be a concern. | 1 day | |
| 14. | Cribbs, Josh | Cle | (SportsGrumblings) Browns expect Cribbs to play Analysis: Browns Coach Eric Mangini said he expects wide receiver and kick returner Josh Cribbs to play in Sunday's game at Detroit, according to the Associated Press.<p> Cribbs was injured on the final play of Monday night's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. | 1 day | |
| 15. | Larry Johnson | (RotoWire) With Cedric Benson dealing with a hip issue, Johnson has a good chance of suiting up Sunday against the Raiders, the Bengals' official site reports. "I'm going out there with the anticipation of playing," Johnson said before Friday's practice. "I don't know what they're doing numbers wise but I know I am going to be put in some of the packages and some of the plays and go from there. I don't know if it's a whole game plan, whatever they give me I'll do the best I can with it...It's a new situation, new environment. It all depends on what they want me to do." Analysis: The bottom line here is that it looks like Johnson will be involved, but expecting him to go... (More) | 1 day | |
| 16. | Larry Johnson: I don't expect heavy work... | (Rotoworld) Larry Johnson admitted Friday that he won't see much playing time against the Raiders even if Cedric Benson (hip) sits out. Analysis: "They have Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard," said Johnson. "It will be moved around a little bit. I wouldn't expect me to get a heavy load." We expect Scott to see the most touches, making him a viable RB2/flex against a poor Raiders run defense. | 1 day | |
| 17. | Bengals | L. Johnson anticipates playing Week 11 | (KFFL) Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Larry Johnson said he anticipates playing in Week 11 but would not expect a heavy load of carries. | 1 day | |
| 18. | Steve Smith | (RotoWire) Smith caught seven passes for 87 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's loss to Miami. Analysis: Despite the lack of other wideouts around him to draw the attention of opposing defenses, Smith has quietly started to produce for his fantasy owners in recent weeks. Over the last four games, Smith is averaging 12 fantasy points per game with 18 catches for 241 yards and four touchdowns during that span. | 1 day | |
| 19. | Steve Smith posts 87 yards, TD in loss | (Rotoworld) Steve Smith led the Panthers with seven receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown against the Dolphins in Week 7. Analysis: It could have been so much better. Smith was open all night against single coverage, including twice on deep balls, but Jake Delhomme consistently under- or over-threw his playmaker. His leaping 27-yard touchdown was a reminder that he catches in traffic as well as any receiver in the league. Smith will see plenty of shutdown corner Darrelle Revis next week, but he's tough to sit with three scores in his past two games. | 2 days | |
| 20. | Ginn held to 32 yards in Week 11 | (Rotoworld) Ted Ginn caught four passes for 32 yards against the Panthers in Week 11. Analysis: Ginn started for the second straight week, but he rotated with Greg Camarillo and Brian Hartline. His six targets tied Davone Bess for the team lead, and the four receptions are his most since Week 2. He's still not worthy of a roster spot in 12-team leagues. | 2 days | |
| 21. | Steelers | Ward returns to practice Thursday | (KFFL) Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (rest) returned for the team's practice Thursday, Nov. 19. | 2 days | |
| 22. | Smith involved in minor car accident in Week | (TheHuddle) The NFL Network, reports Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith was involved in a minor car accident when he was traveling to Bank of America Stadium for the team's Week 11 game. He is fine and will be able to play in the game. Analysis: Smith is in the lineup and performing normally for the Panthers against the visiting Miami Dolphins. He is showing no ill effects from the accident and has already been targeted on several occasions with deep passes which indicates that the talented wideout is going full speed ahead in the game. Smith remains a solid No. 2 wideout for fantasy teams this year. | 2 days | |
| 23. | Steve Smith | (RotoWire) Smith was involved in a minor car accident on the way to Thursday's games against Miami but will play, the Associated Press reports. His name does not appear on the inactive list. Analysis: A team official said somebody "bumped into" Smith's car, and it doesn't appear as if Smith sustained any injuries. There's no need to downgrade him or consider pulling him out of your lineup. | 2 days | |
| 24. | Panthers | Smith involved in minor car accident in Week 11 | (KFFL) Jason La Canfora, of the NFL Network, reports Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith was involved in a minor car accident when he was traveling to Bank of America Stadium for the team's Week 11 game. He is fine and will be able to play in the game. | 2 days | |
| 25. | Benson unlikely to play | (FFChamps) Bengals running back Cedric Benson was unable to practice again on Thursday, making him unlikely to play in this weekend's game against the Raiders according to a report on NFL.com. Benson is nursing a strained abductor muscle. Meanwhile Larry Johnson continued to get a heavy workload in practice this week and could reportedly see a lot of snaps in his first game with the Bengals. Analysis: Fantasy owners should have a Plan B in place by now in the event Benson is unable to play. It would have been a great matchup for Benson, making his li... (More) | 2 days | |
| 26. | Steve Smith involved in car accident | (Rotoworld) Steve Smith was involved in a minor car accident en route to Thursday's game against the Dolphins, but it won't affect his playing status. Analysis: Team spokesman Charlie Dayton said somebody "bumped into Smith," but the receiver was uninjured and will start against Miami. With Jake Delhomme starting to exhibit some stability, we Smith ranked No. 16 among fantasy WRs this week. | 2 days | |
| 27. | Brett Favre | (RotoWire) Favre (hip/groin) was limited in practice on Thursday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Analysis: It was the second consecutive day he's been limited in practice, but this shouldn't be a worry since he showed no signs of trouble with the injury in Sunday's win over Detroit. | 2 days | |
| 28. | Vikings | Favre limited Thursday | (KFFL) Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre (hip. groin) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 19. | 2 days | |
| 29. | Vikings | Favre limited Thursday | (KFFL) Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre (hip, groin) participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. He will be able to play in Week 11. | 2 days | |
| 30. | Steve Smith | (RotoWire) Smith is fully expected to play Thursday night against the Dolphins. He was not listed on the injury report all week. Analysis: Smith hurt his ribs during last Sunday's win over Atlanta, but should be at or near 100 percent on Thursday night. He is safe to start. | 2 days | |
| 31. | Favre limited again in Thursday's practi... | (Rotoworld) Brett Favre (hip, groin) was limited again in Thursday's practice. Analysis: Favre has been limited in practices for the past couple of weeks, but he's certain to start as a high-end QB1 against the Seahawks this week. | 2 days | |
| 32. | Seahawks cornerbacks have concussions | (FFChamps) Seahawks starting cornerbacks Marcus Trufant and Josh Wilson were held out of practice Wednesday after being diagnosed with concussions. Coach Jim Mora did not comment on either cornerback's status for Sunday's game against the Vikings. "We'll have a couple guys that might be limited (in practice), but nothing serious," Mora told the Seattle Post-Intelligence. Analysis: There's been a lot of concussions going around the league lately and as seen with Brian Westbrook last week, the important thing to be concerned with is coming ba... (More) | 3 days | |
| 33. | Steelers | Ward misses practice Wednesday | (KFFL) Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (rest) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 3 days | |
| 34. | Bengals | L. Johnson could see limited time Week 11 | (KFFL) Bengals.com reports Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski said RB Larry Johnson could see limited playing time in Week 11 if RB Cedric Benson (hip) is not able to play. Bradkowski said the understanding is Johnson will be inactive if Benson is healthy. | 3 days | |
| 35. | Brett Favre | (RotoWire) Favre (hip/groin) was limited in practice on Wednesday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Analysis: He showed no signs that this injury was a problem last week despite being listed on the injury report, so we wouldn't be worried this week against Seattle. | 3 days | |
| 36. | Vikings | Favre limited Wednesday | (KFFL) Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre (hip, groin) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 3 days | |
| 37. | Brett Favre limited in practice | (Rotoworld) Brett Favre (hip, groin) was limited in Wednesday's practice. Analysis: Favre hasn't missed a game in his career. He'll start versus Seattle. | 3 days | |
| 38. | Dolphins | Pennington injury update | (KFFL) Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins QB Chad Pennington (shoulder) said Tuesday, Nov. 17, he has completed the first phase of his rehabilitation from season-ending shoulder surgery and now must map out a recovery program for the next six weeks. At this stage, Pennington said, he's not certain if he will play again. He might not make that decision until March. However, regardless of what that decision is, the chances of Pennington playing for the Dolphins again are quite slim. The team has a starting quarterback in QB Chad Henne. They have committed time and resources on making backup QB Pat White a s... (More) | 3 days | |
| 39. | Raiders | McFadden not an option to return kicks | (KFFL) Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden will not be used as a kick returner, according to head coach Tom Cable, despite having success in that role in college. | 3 days | |
| 40. | L. Johnson might play Week 11 | (TheHuddle) Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis did not rule out using RB Larry Johnson Week 11. Lewis said, "I'm not going to say it can't happen, I'm not going to say it will happen, but stay tuned. He'd like to play, I know that." Analysis: The Bengals haven't ruled Cedric Benson out yet, but it sounds as if he's iffy at best for Week 11. That would leave Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard as the primary ball-carrying options. Johnson is still picking up the offense and at present is merely depth and insurance should Benson's injury turn out to be more significant ... (More) | 3 days | |
| 41. | Favre welcome to return in 2010 | (TheHuddle) Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings owner and president Mark Wilf said the team received the boost it was looking for when it signed QB Brett Favre. Wilf made it clear Favre would be welcome to return in 2010 to play the second season of his two-year contract. Analysis: So, will he retire? Or will he come back? C'mon, it's not too early to start everybody's favorite offseason game! | 3 days | |
| 42. | Vikings | Favre welcome to return in 2010 | (KFFL) Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings owner and president Mark Wilf said the team received the boost it was looking for when it signed QB Brett Favre. Wilf made it clear Favre would be welcome to return in 2010 to play the second season of his two-year contract. | 4 days | |
| 43. | Vikings want Favre back in 2010 | (Rotoworld) Vikings co-owner/president Mark Wilf said Tuesday that Brett Favre is welcome to return to the team in 2010. Analysis: "He loves football. He's passionate about it and from that standpoint, I think it's infectious," Wilf said. Of Favre's return Wilf stated, "that is the hope." Favre is due a $13 million salary in 2010 after collecting $12 million this year. | 4 days | |
| 44. | Johnson officially a Bengal | (FFChamps) Larry Johnson is officially a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, two days before his 30th birthday. The controversial running back was introduced to the Cincinnati media at a press conference on Tuesday. Among other things, Johnson said he is comfortable with being a back-up. "I know I have to work my way back up,” he said. "It’s what you take into consideration as far as where you pick to go, but you understand you have to earn your stripes … literally in a situation I’m in, to show this team I’m able to play at a high level." Analysis: More) | 4 days | |
| 45. | Pennington unlikely to rejoin Fins | (Rotoworld) Dolphins beat writer Armando Salguero calls the odds of impending free agent Chad Pennington (shoulder surgeries) re-signing with Miami "very slim." Analysis: Salguero says the Fins have already found their starter (Chad Henne) and backups of the future (Pat White, Tyler Thigpen). Pennington is considered unlikely to settle for a clear-cut backup role. The Browns, Redskins, Panthers, Rams, Bills, Titans, 49ers, and perhaps Denver and Oakland will be looking for QB help this offseason, so there is no shortage of potential destinations. | 4 days | |
| 46. | Bengals | L. Johnson might play Week 11 | (KFFL) Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis did not rule out using RB Larry Johnson Week 11. Lewis said, "I'm not going to say it can't happen, I'm not going to say it will happen, but stay tuned. He'd like to play, I know that." | 4 days | |
| 47. | Larry Johnson wants to play in Week 16 | (Rotoworld) Larry Johnson says his goal is to play in the Bengals' Week 16 game, when they take on his former team, the Chiefs. Analysis: "I'd be lying if I said I ain't looking at that game as a game I want to definitely play in," Johnson said. "It'd be the best Christmas gift I can get." L.J. admitted that he'd prefer to be active "right now," but he probably won't get a carry in Week 11 at the Raiders even if Cedric Benson (hip) sits out. | 4 days | |
| 48. | Cribbs, Josh | Cle | (SportsGrumblings) Browns WR Cribbs released from hospital Analysis: Cribbs was taken to a hospital after he was flattened on a last, meaningless play in Baltimore's 16-0 win over the Browns. Mangini called it a "competitive situation" and said Cribbs improvised on the pass play by lateraling the ball before being hit by Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards.<p> Mangini said Cribbs did not sustain a concussion. He's optimistic that his best playmaker will be available for Sunday's game in Detroit. (AP) | 4 days | |
| 49. | LJ could suit up if Benson injury linger... | (Rotoworld) Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said Tuesday that Larry Johnson could suit up this week if Cedric Benson's hip injury keeps him out of the lineup. Analysis: "I'm not saying that it can't happen, I'm not saying that it will happen, but stay tuned," Lewis said. Even if Johnson is active, he's not likely to have an impact. The Bengals prefer Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard, and they've made it clear that LJ is nothing more than fourth-string injury insurance. | 4 days | |
| 50. | Dolphins | Pennington's rehab under way | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Miami Dolphins QB Chad Pennington (shoulder, nose) has started his rehab following shoulder surgery. He will consult with Dr. James Andrews Wednesday, Nov. 18, where a recovery program will be mapped out for the next six weeks. Pennington said he may wait until March to decide whether he will return for the 2010 season. | 4 days | |
| 51. | Pennington starts comeback from surgery | (Rotoworld) Though Chad Pennington has completed the first phase of his rehab from shoulder surgery, he won't make a final decision on playing next season until March. Analysis: Dr. James Andrews will come up with a six-week program for the next phase of Pennington's rehab. If he doesn't experience a setback from his third surgery to the right shoulder, he'll be left with another decision of whether to return to Miami as a backup or seek competition for a starting job elsewhere. | 4 days | |
| 52. | L. Johnson to be used on scout team | (TheHuddle) NFL.com reports Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said he plans to use RB Larry Johnson on the scout team during practices. Lewis does not expect Johnson to be active for any games in the near future. Analysis: Apparently L.J. won't be in the lineup this week for the Bengals against Oakland, which is surprising considering the injury Cedric Benson suffered in Week 11. It's looking more likely that Benson will play this week, but he'll probably surrender carries to Bernard Scott. | 4 days | |
| 53. | Bengals | L. Johnson to be used on scout team | (KFFL) NFL.com reports Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said he plans to use RB Larry Johnson on the scout team during practices. Lewis does not expect Johnson to be active for any games in the near future. | 4 days | |
| 54. | Chiefs | L. Johnson's depature costly | (KFFL) Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Chiefs must pay Cincinnati Bengals RB Larry Johnson $2.1 million to finish this season's guaranteed salary after releasing him. Johnson did, however, forfeit $500,000 in roster bonuses he had with the team | 4 days | |
| 55. | Steve Smith | (RotoWire) Smith (ribs) hasn't been listed on the Panthers' injury report on Monday or Tuesday. Analysis: It's possible that he'll end up being listed as probable after Wednesday's practice, but Smith's rib injury suffered on his second TD catch of Sunday's win over Atlanta appears to be a non-issue. Smith and the Panthers have a very favorable matchup on Thursday against a Dolphins secondary that ranks 27th in the NFL against the pass (239.4 YPG, 11 TD allowed). | 4 days | |
| 56. | Bengals | Announce L. Johnson signing | (KFFL) The Cincinnati Bengals announced Tuesday, Nov. 17, that they have signed free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. | 4 days | |
| 57. | L. Johnson signed | (TheHuddle) ESPN.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals signed free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) to a one-year deal Tuesday, Nov. 17, a source told John Clayton, of ESPN.com. Financial terms of the deal were not available. Analysis: Johnson should be ready to go in at least a limited fashion in Week 11; enough to take a few carries away from Cedric Benson. | 4 days | |
| 58. | Bengals reportedly sign Johnson | (FFChamps) The Cincinnati Bengals signed free agent running back Larry Johnson to a one-year contract Tuesday morning, according to ESPN's John Clayton. There has been no official announcement yet from the team. Johnson was released by the Chiefs on November 9. Analysis: This looks like a done deal. Johnson might get a chance to play right away due to Cedric Benson's strained hip. With a chip on his shoulder and an offensive line good enough to make Benson look like a star there's a chance LJ could have a fantasy impact. The upcoming schedule (Raider... (More) | 4 days | |
| 59. | Bengals | L. Johnson signed | (KFFL) ESPN.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals signed free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) to a one-year deal Tuesday, Nov. 17, a source told John Clayton, of ESPN.com. Financial terms of the deal were not available. | 4 days | |
| 60. | Done deal: Larry Johnson signs with Beng... | (Rotoworld) Free agent Larry Johnson has signed a one-year contract with the Bengals, according to beat writer Joe Reedy. Analysis: We're still awaiting official word from the team, but this is a done deal. Johnson likely received the prorated veteran's minimum of $306,764.43 for the final seven games of the season. He's a fourth-stringer right now and Bernard Scott should be added well before L.J. as we await word on Cedric Benson's hip injury. | 4 days | |
| 61. | Larry Johnson | (RotoWire) As expected, Johnson has signed a one-year deal with the Bengals, the Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Analysis: If Cedric Benson misses Sunday's game against the Raiders, Johnson could help the Bengals at running back along with current backup Bernard Scott. He's worth a speculative pickup in case Benson suffers a more serious injury down the stretch due to a very heavy workload, but Johnson's on-field performance with the Chiefs this season offered little to suggest that he's capable of being a reliable fantasy starter with limited carries going forward. | 4 days | |
| 62. | Bengals | L. Johnson will have to work his way up depth chart | (KFFL) ESPN.com reports Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) will be fourth on the team's depth chart at running back once he signs with the team. "That's what his role would be, it would be as a fourth running back and an opportunity as a backup player on this football team doing all the things backup players do, and that's work their tails off in the kicking game and showing looks (on the scout team) and so forth that way," Lewis said. "And then he would be an insurance policy if something would happen down the line to one of our guys where he'd have a chance to be a... (More) | 4 days | |
| 63. | Bengals | L. Johnson contract update | (KFFL) ESPN.com reports free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) is expected to sign a deal for the prorated league minimum with the Cincinnati Bengals. | 4 days | |
| 64. | Cedric Benson likely to be game-time decision | (FFToolbox) On a day in which all of the news coming out of Cincinnati focused on one running back the Bengals were gaining instead of the starter they already had, there was some news on running back Cedric Benson. Benson left Sunday's game against the Steelers in the first half. Benson's injury is being termed as a hip abductor strain, which he had suffered last week (he was limited in practice on Wednesday). Both head coach Marvin Lewis and Benson said that the injury was not considered serious and that his status for this week's game at Oakland could be a game-time decision. If Benson can't go, More) | 5 days | |
| 65. | Report: Larry Johnson is officially a Be... | (Rotoworld) Free agent Larry Johnson has reached an agreement with the Bengals, according to Profootballtalk.com. Analysis: PFT boss Mike Florio cites a league source and says the deal is done. The Bengals are saying that Johnson will be strictly a backup and is simply insurance behind Cedric Benson and Bernard Scott. There are a lot of running backs to grab off your waiver wire this week and Johnson should be left alone in most leagues. | 5 days | |
| 66. | Johnson to land in Cincy? | (FFChamps) According to ESPN.com, sources "familiar with the negotiations" expect free agent running back Larry Johnson to sign with the Cincinnati Bengals sometime Monday evening. The 29 year old former all-pro was released by the Kansas City Chiefs last Monday, following a two-game suspension Johnson served for publically questioning the credentials of head coach Todd Haley, and using homophobic slurs during a post-game rant. Analysis: While Cedric Benson's hip flexor strain has left some doubt whether he will be able to go this Sunday ag... (More) | 5 days | |
| 67. | Bengals to announce L.J. signing Tuesday | (Rotoworld) The Bengals are expected to announce the signing of free agent Larry Johnson on Tuesday. Analysis: Chad Ochocinco posted on his Twitter account Monday that "The ROC" -- not rapper Jay Z, but a nickname for L.J. -- is already "in the building." The Bengals have been in contract talks with Johnson since Monday afternoon. | 5 days | |
| 68. | Bengals | Deal with Johnson expected Tuesday | (KFFL) Updating an ongoing story, Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Bengals are expected to announce the signing of free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) Tuesday, Nov. 17. | 5 days | |
| 69. | Panthers | Smith hopes to be ready for Week 11 | (KFFL) Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith (ribs) said he hopes to play in Week 11 after injuring his ribs in Week 10. | 5 days | |
| 70. | Bengals | Johnson to sign | (KFFL) Updating previous reports, Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals will sign free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) after he met with the team, according to sources. The two sides are currently working on a deal. | 5 days | |
| 71. | Bengals in negotiations with L.J. | (Rotoworld) The Bengals are currently in contract negotiations with free agent Larry Johnson, according to FOX Sports' Jay Glazer. Analysis: A deal is imminent. Johnson impressed at Monday's workout, and Glazer says the Bengals "have decided to sign" him. L.J. will likely finish out 2009 on a contract for the minimum while being inactive on most game days. | 5 days | |
| 72. | Larry Johnson | (RotoWire) The Bengals confirmed that Johnson was visiting with the team on Monday, but that if he were to sign, it would be as an insurance policy, the Bengals' official site reports. Analysis: Johnson wouldn't initially be active right away if he signed this week. "I'm very happy with what (the current running backs are) doing and their roles," coach Marvin Lewis said after Bernard Scott came off the bench in place of Benson Sunday. "I want to see Bernard's role continue to expand as it did yesterday. If indeed we chose to bring (Johnson) here his role would be fourth running back and an opportunity as a backup player on this team doing the things backups do and that's ... (More) | 5 days | |
| 73. | Bengals view Johnson as insurance policy | (Rotoworld) Coach Marvin Lewis confirmed that the Bengals only view free agent Larry Johnson as an "insurance policy" pickup. Analysis: "And that's what I've told him," Lewis added. "I couldn't foresee him being active when he was initially here, if this is what happens. It would be as a fourth running back and an opportunity as a backup player." Lewis said L.J. would only be active on game days should "something...happen down the road to one of our guys." Bernard Scott is a better waiver add this week. | 5 days | |
| 74. | Bengals | L. Johnson to work out | (KFFL) Steve Wyche, of NFL.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals will work out free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) Monday, Nov. 16, according to head coach Marvin Lewis. | 5 days | |
| 75. | Bengals | L. Johnson would be backup | (KFFL) Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) would be used as a fourth running back if the team signs him. The signing would essentially have no effect on RBs Cedric Benson and Bernard Scott. The team wants to see Scott's role expand. | 5 days | |
| 76. | Larry Johnson expected to sign with Bengals | (FFToolbox) Nov. 16 Larry Johnson is apparently back on an NFL team. One week after being cut by the Kansas City Chiefs, Johnson has reportedly found a home with the Cincinnati Bengals. A deal, if consummated, is expected to be for the prorated league minimum. Johnson hasn't played since a week seven loss to the Chargers. Soon afterward, he questioned head coach Todd Haley's credibility and used a homosexual slur toward one of his followers on Twitter. The Chiefs then put Johnson on a two-week suspension and cut him on the day the suspension ended, Nov. 9. On 132 carries, Johnson is averaging a career-worst 2.... (More) | 5 days | |
| 77. | Larry Johnson | (RotoWire) Johnson is expected to sign with the Bengals, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Analysis: This could indicate Cedric Benson's hip injury is more serious than first believed. It's worth watching out for comments from the Cincy coaching staff to see how he'll fit into the offense. The Bengals have three tailbacks currently on the roster (Benson, Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard), plus one other fullback (Jeremi Johnson), so they're a little thin in the backfield to begin with. | 5 days | |
| 78. | Bengals | Expected to sign L. Johnson | (KFFL) ESPNews reports the Cincinnati Bengals are expected to sign free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs). | 5 days | |
| 79. | Brett Favre | (RotoWire) Favre was 20-of-29 for 344 yards with a touchdown in Sunday's win over Detroit. Analysis: Favre had a productive outing , but could have had a better fantasy outing if not for some struggles in the red zone. A hip/groin problem that bothered him last week practice didn't look to be an issue. He has another good matchup this week against Seattle. | 5 days | |
| 80. | Panthers WR Smith expected to 'be fine' | (Rotoworld) According to beat writer Steve Reed, Steve Smith's Week 10 ribs injury is unlikely to keep him out of action going forward. Analysis: Smith's ribs are only bruised, and he should be ready for Week 11 despite the Panthers being on a short week. They square off with Miami on Thursday. | 5 days | |
| 81. | Darren McFadden | (RotoWire) McFadden (knee) returned to action on Sunday but had just four carries for 11 yards in the Raiders' loss to the Chiefs. Analysis: Fellow running backs Michael Bush and Justin Fargas both must have sensed that they could lose some playing time with McFadden back in action, because both of them played well against the Chiefs -- Bush ran for over 100 yards and Fargas scored a touchdown in his second straight game. Expect the Raiders to continue rotating their running backs in some fashion over the next few weeks. | 5 days | |
| 82. | Zach Miller | (RotoWire) Miller caught one pass for nine yards in the Raiders' loss to the Chiefs on Sunday. Analysis: Miller's inconsistent season continued with a Week 10 dud. It's really not his fault, but fantasy owners will still have to live with the results. | 5 days | |
| 83. | Steve Smith | (RotoWire) Smith suffered a minor rib injury on his second TD catch of the day against the Falcons on Sunday, the Gaston Gazette reports. Analysis: He did not record another catch after suffering the injury, but Smith finished the game and caught four passes for 34 yards and a pair of scores. Smith said that he's OK and that he expects to play against the Dolphins on Thursday night. | 5 days | |
| 84. | Raiders | McFadden quiet in return | (KFFL) Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (knee) had 11 yards rushing on four carries in his return to action in Week 10. | 5 days | |
| 85. | Falcons | Will not pursue L. Johnson | (KFFL) Chris Mortensen, of ESPN, reports via Twitter that the Atlanta Falcons are not expected to sign free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) despite concern over the injury to RB Michael Turner (ankle). | 5 days | |
| 86. | Rian Lindell | (RotoWire) Lindell made his only field-goal attempt (a 25-yarder) in Sunday's loss to the Titans. Analysis: Personally, he's having a good season, making 87.5 percent of his field goals and all of his extra points. From a fantasy standpoint, however, his 56 points are middle of the pack and things seem to be on the decline with the Buffalo offense struggling so bad. Plus, the weather is about to become an issue in Lindell's games. | 6 days | |
| 87. | Panthers | S. Smith dinged Week 10 | (KFFL) Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith (ribs) took a shot to the ribs during the team's Week 010 game. Smith would not say how severe the injury is, but he hopes to be ready for the team's Week 11 game Thursday, Nov. 19. | 6 days | |
| 88. | Faulk nets 86 total yards in Week 10 los... | (Rotoworld) Kevin Faulk ran 12 times for 79 yards and caught two passes for seven yards in Week 10 against the Colts. Analysis: Faulk and Laurence Maroney split the load in Indianapolis while Sammy Morris and Fred Taylor nursed injuries. Faulk ran hard and effectively but is still buried in a running back rotation and has little fantasy value. | 6 days | |
| 89. | Report: Falcons won't pursue Johnson | (Rotoworld) ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that the Falcons will not pursue free agent Larry Johnson despite Michael Turner's ankle injury. Analysis: "Maybe Aaron Stecker, but not LJ," Mort tweeted Sunday. The Dolphins, Seahawks, and Bengals also had running back injuries in Week 10, but none of them is likely to go after Johnson. Unless someone like the Patriots steps up, L.J. probably won't generate any interest until offseason free agency. | 6 days | |
| 90. | Ted Ginn | (RotoWire) After receiving his starting job back before the game, Ginn caught exactly zero passes in Week 10. Analysis: The only reason Miami keeps giving Ginn chances to start is that he is the only deep threat on the team, but he doesn't get open consistently, and drops too many passes. | 6 days | |
| 91. | Miller held to one catch for Raiders | (Rotoworld) Zach Miller caught one pass for nine yards in the Raiders' Week 10 loss. Analysis: Miller was targeted just two times on the afternoon. He has tremendous talent but is stuck in a terrible offense. Be wary of using Miller until the Raiders find a new quarterback. | 6 days | |
| 92. | McFadden's return unremarkable | (FFChamps) In his first game back from knee surgery, Oakland Raiders' running back Darren McFadden had only four carries for 11 yards. Analysis: Michael Bush ran for over 100 yards, and Justin Fargas scored a touchdown...yet many thought that McFadden would be the Raider back to shine against the Chiefs today. Oops. McFadden appears a few weeks away from a significant workload, and owners have to wonder if a tripod time share is in order by the Bay for the rest of 2009. | 6 days | |
| 93. | McFadden used sparingly in Raiders' loss | (Rotoworld) Darren McFadden rushed just four times for 11 yards in the Raiders' loss to the Chiefs. Analysis: McFadden was used sparingly in his first game coming off knee surgery. Perhaps Oakland's coaches weren't impressed with his pregame warmups, as Michael Bush started the game with Justin Fargas coming in for relief. It will take a couple of weeks for McFadden to get back in the groove. | 6 days | |
| 94. | Hines Ward | (RotoWire) Ward had four catches for 24 yards in Sunday's loss to the Bengals. Analysis: Ward hasn't been as productive lately as he was at the beginning of the season. Including Week 10, he has just 71 yards over the last three games. One positive sign is that he was targeted 10 times against Cincinnati, so he is not a forgotten man in the passing attack. Hopefully he can get back on track against the Chiefs next week. KC is among the bottom three teams in the league in pass defense (over 250 yards allowed per game). | 6 days | |
| 95. | Heath Miller | (RotoWire) Miller caught four passes for 26 yards against the Bengals. Analysis: The Pittsburgh offense just seemed out of sync Sunday as the Bengals kept pressuring the line of scrimmage and pocket to get Ben Roethlisberger off his game. The plan worked as the Steelers were held without a touchdown for the first time this season. | 6 days | |
| 96. | Vikings | Favre sets season high in Week 10 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre went 20-for-29 for a season-high 344 yards and one touchdown in Week 10. | 6 days | |
| 97. | Steve Smith scores twice in win over Fal... | (Rotoworld) Steve Smith caught four passes for 34 yards and two touchdowns against the Falcons in Week 10. Analysis: Smith made an outstanding leaping grab in tight coverage for the first score and ended up with bruised ribs after taking a shot to the back on his second touchdown. He almost added a third but was stopped at the 1-yard line on an explosive 19-yard catch-and-run. He remains a must-start fantasy play against the Dolphins next week. | 6 days | |
| 98. | Benson hurt | (FFChamps) Cincinnati Bengals' running back Cedric Benson injured his hip in the second quarter of the team's 18-12victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Benson returned to the game briefly, but was clearly bothered by the hip on his lone carry after the injury. He left after that carry, and did not return. His status for Week 11 is up in the air. Analysis: Benson was replaced by Bernard Scott, who finished with a paltry 33 yards on 13 carries (although Benson, himself, had mustered only 22 yards on 7 totes before leaving). Facing the leagues No. 1 defense against the rush though, Cincinnati knew yards on the gr... (More) | 6 days | |
| 99. | Favre leads Vikings up and down the fiel... | (Rotoworld) Brett Favre completed 20-of-29 passes for 344 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's win over the Lions. Analysis: Favre had no problem shredding the Lions' defense, as expected. It became easier when star rookie safety Louis Delmas couldn't go because of an infection. Favre has a legit deep threat and No. 1 target in Sidney Rice and will be a solid option against the Seahawks next week. | 6 days | |
| 100. | Ted Ginn finishes without a catch | (Rotoworld) Despite regaining his starting job from Brian Hartline in Week 10, Ted Ginn did not record a catch. Analysis: Ginn did take over on punt returns (he's also Miami's primary kickoff returner) after a muff by Davone Bess, but dropped a potential 40-yard bomb in the first quarter and wasn't heard from on offense the rest of the way. Ginn is barely worth owning in shallow, non-return yardage leagues. | 6 days |