Archive for November, 2009

Put Up My Dukes: Midseason awards

It’s that time again, time to pass out my midseason awards. I’ve got some special awards to hand out, including the Barry Sanders Award (aka, I’m so fed up with losing it’s time to retire), the Fall Award (players who thrive during the fall, but wilt during the winter) and the Enron Award (demonstrating poor football etiquette).

Sprint Can’t-Miss Plays Week 9 winner

The fans have spoken, and a one-handed grab by the Patriots against the Dolphins was the Sprint Can’t-Miss Play of Week 9.

Smith OK to punt, so Redskins release Paulescu

Redskins coach Jim Zorn said he would wait until Saturday to decide on a punter. Judging by the team’s latest move, that decision has been made.

Ravens DT Ngata questionable vs. Browns

Ravens DT Haloti Ngata (ankle) is listed as questionable on the team’s official injury report for Monday night’s game against the Browns. Browns RB Jamal Lewis also is questionable.

Chiefs coach Haley still hasn’t picked starting RB

Chiefs coach Todd Haley said Friday that he hasn’t decided whether Jamaal Charles, Kolby Smith or Dantrell Savage will start against the Raiders.

Bears – 49ers most watched Thursday night opener

Last night’s Chicago Bears-San Francisco 49ers game on NFL Network was watched in an average of 2.75 million homes — topping last year’s opener by 29 percent and ranking as the most-watched season opener in the four seasons of Thursday Night Football.

Lions’ Sims out, Foote questionable vs. Vikings

Lions LB Ernie Sims will miss Sunday’s game against the Vikings with a hamstring injury that he sustained during a Week 9 loss to the Seahawks.

Chargers’ Weddle fined $7,500 for Week 9 hit

The NFL fined Chargers DB Eric Weddle $7,500 for unnecessary roughness, according to a league source.

Falcons WR White questionable vs. Panthers

Falcons WR Roddy White is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Panthers after being limited in practice all week with a knee injury.

Eagles’ Westbrook probable; Chargers hurting at LB

The Eagles and Chargers have one of the longest — and star-studded — injury reports of the week.

Packers LB Kampman, OT Tauscher out vs. Cowboys

The Packers will be without two starters in Sunday’s game against the Cowboys after ruling out LB Aaron Kampman and OT Mark Tauscher because of injuries.

Panthers’ Stewart a viable option if Williams can’t go

Here’s a quick look at some of the news and notes from Week 10 that will affect your fantasy team.

Bucs WR Bryant doubtful; Dolphins’ Porter probable

Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins. Bryant has struggled with a knee injury, and he missed last week’s game against the Packers.

Jets LB Gholston doubtful vs. Jaguars

Jets LB Vernon Gholston is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s matchup against the Jaguars after missing practice all week because of a hamstring injury.

Bears’ Cutler, Harris fined for outbursts vs. Cards

The NFL fined Bears QB Jay Cutler $20,000 for abuse toward a game official and DT Tommie Harris $7,500 for throwing a punch at a player during Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals, NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports, citing a league source.

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