Archive for October, 2009

Pats’ Mayo possibly returning; Broncos’ Buckhalter out

There is a laundry list of notable injury updates heading into the Patriots-Broncos game this Sunday.

News and notes for Week 5

Here’s a quick look at some of the bigger stories in the NFL and how they’ll affect your fantasy team in Week 5.

Rams QB Bulger practices, is questionable vs. Vikings

It’s possible that the Rams could have QB Marc Bulger back in the starting lineup for Sunday’s home game against the Vikings.

Portis-Sellers feud spills into Redskins’ locker room

League and team sources confirm a Washington Post report about a heated exchange between Redskins FB Mike Sellers and RB Clinton Portis on Monday.

Bengals mourn wife of defensive coordinator Zimmer

Vikki Zimmer, the wife of Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, passed away Thursday in Cincinnati, according to a statement released by the team this morning.

Eagles RB McCoy might be worth starting

The Eagles could be inching closer to a dreaded running back by committee situation. Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said that LeSean McCoy might not split time with Brian Westbrook, rather he might share time with Westbrook.

Fantasy Focus chat, Friday, 11 a.m. ET

Be sure to stop by and check out my live chat, starting at 11 a.m. EST here on NFL.com!

Thursday injury reports: Texans’ Williams out again

The Thursday injury report has been released and includes some notable players — Bengals RB Cedric Benson, Texans DE Mario Williams and Cowboys WR Roy Williams among them — sitting out for the second day in a row.

Week 5 testing quarterback depth

Fantasy owners will be without Drew Brees, Philip Rivers, Aaron Rodgers and Jay Cutler. Could Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell could be viable this week?

Random thoughts and worthless picks for Week 5

The arrival of WR Braylon Edwards has made a big splash in New York, but the return of LB Calvin Pace could prove to be more meaningful in the short- and long-term for the Jets.

Crabtree, Edwards will have opportunities

I’m trying my best to withhold judgment on the wide receiver acquisitions on both coasts yesterday — Braylon Edwards getting traded to the Jets and Michael Crabtree signing with the 49ers — but it’s difficult.

Food Network invades parking lot for ‘Tailgate Warriors’

Before the Buffalo Bills hosted the Chicago Bears in a preseason game at Ralph Wilson Stadium back in August, Guy Fieri of the Food Network took to the parking lot for a tailgate throwdown. The results can be seen on “Tailgate Warriors,” a one-hour special that will air on the Food Network on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 9 p.m. ET.

Hometown Huddle: NFL’s day of service

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and New York Giants president/CEO John Mara joined Giants players Tuesday as the team partnered with the United Way and the Lyndhurst, N.J., school district to install an indoor and outdoor fitness challenge course at Lyndhurst High School.

Around the League: Hasselbeck has a chance

In today’s Around the League segment on NFL Total Access with host Rich Eisen, we chat about the status of Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck, Steelers S Troy Polamalu and Ravens OT Jared Gaither.

Titans not panicking … yet

The Tennessee Titans’ jerseys may be light blue, but not because the sky has fallen — yet. At 0-4, I expected there to be some sense of despair after practice today, in this knee-jerk, reactionary NFL in which we reside.

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