Archive for December, 2009
Posted: Monday, December 7th, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Jason La Canfora, Week 14 preview
There is little doubt at this point that several playoff spots, and a division title or two, will come down to the final week of the season. In that respect, Week 14 is a little like the calm before the storm.
Posted: Monday, December 7th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Ed Reed, Green Bay Packers, Terrell Suggs
The Ravens will be without OLB Terrell Suggs and FS Ed Reed in Monday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers.
Posted: Monday, December 7th, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Jason La Canfora, rankings
The 13th Sunday of NFL play shed some light on how the teams stack up. Here’s how I see it …
Posted: Monday, December 7th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: New England Patriots, Tom Brady
Following consecutive losses for the first time since midway through the 2006 season, Patriots QB Tom Brady has come as close as he ever has to calling out his teammates.
Posted: Monday, December 7th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: E.J. Henderson, Erin Henderson, Minnesota Vikings, Week 13 injuries
Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson fractured his femur midway through the fourth quarter of Sunday night’s 30-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Vikings coach Brad Childress said that the injury would require surgery.
Posted: Sunday, December 6th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Chris Johnson, CJ2K, Earl Campbell, Tennessee Titans
Titans RB Chris Johnson reeled off his seventh-straight 100-yard game in Sunday’s 27-17 loss to the Colts, keeping himself on pace to eclipse 2,000 yards rushing this season.
Posted: Sunday, December 6th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brodie Croyle, Kansas City Chiefs, Matt Cassel, Todd Haley
Chiefs coach Todd Haley confirmed Matt Cassel will be back as the Chiefs’ starting quarterback next week.
Posted: Sunday, December 6th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Ahmard Hall, Albert Haynesworth, Antwaan Randle El, C.J. Mosley, Chris Crocker, Chris Snee, Clifton Smith, Cornelius Griffin, Daunte Culpepper, Devin Hester, Gary Kubiak, Jared Cook, Jason Peters, Kedric Golston, Matt Schaub, Matthew Stafford, Michael Griffin, Oshiomogho Atogwe, Robaire Smith, Ryan Harris, Shaun Cody, Week 13 injuries, William Gay
Devin Hester and Matthew Stafford were among the notable players who sustained injuries in Week 13.
Posted: Sunday, December 6th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Antoine Winfield, Arizona Cardinals, Kurt Warner, Minnesota Vikings
As expected, the Vikings listed Pro Bowl CB Antoine Winfield as inactive against the Cardinals, who have QB Kurt Warner active and available to start.
Posted: Sunday, December 6th, 2009 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Chris Jennings, Jamal Lewis, Jerome Harrison
It’s time to add Browns RB Jerome Harrison off the waiver wire.
Posted: Sunday, December 6th, 2009 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Jason Witten, Julius Jones, Justin Forsett, Seattle Seahawks, Tony Romo
The Seahawks have gone back to RB Julius Jones as their top rushing option, but fantasy owners shouldn’t follow suit.
Posted: Sunday, December 6th, 2009 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Andre Johnson, Bruce Gradkowski, Louis Murphy, Peyton Manning, Randy Moss, Reggie Wayne
I can’t believe it. Raiders QB Bruce Gradkowski, a fantasy superstar? At least for this week …
Posted: Sunday, December 6th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brodie Croyle, Kansas City Chiefs, Matt Cassel
Chiefs QB Matt Cassel didn’t get it done Sunday against the Broncos, and as a result his day ended early.
Posted: Sunday, December 6th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Chris Houston, Donovan McNabb, Fenuki Tupou, Jason Peters, Kevin Kolb, Philadelphia Eagles, Week 13 injuries
Eagles LT Jason Peters left Sunday’s game against the Falcons with a head injury during the second quarter and has yet to return.
Posted: Sunday, December 6th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Cory Redding, Isaac Bruce, Julius Jones, Justin Forsett, Lawrence Jackson, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Takeo Spikes, Week 13 injuries
The Seahawks finally will be flush with running backs Sunday against the 49ers. Starter Julius Jones (chest) and backup Justin Forsett (quadricep) are both active for the game.