The 49ers will sign special-teams ace Rock Cartwright pending a physical, a league source said Thursday.

Raiders RB Darren McFadden said recently that he was ready for 25 carries. And I thought, you know, that is a nice modest goal for McFadden to reach for this season.

The latest report on the fractured thumb of Raiders RB Michael Bush isn’t offering a positive outlook.

The Redskins have released WR Antwaan Randle El, making him an unrestricted free agent and clearing more salary off their 2010 payroll.

The Redskins have released RB Rock Cartwright, G Randy Thomas and Ladell Betts according to league sources.

Texans RBs Chris Brown and Ryan Moats will have more fantasy value down the stretch.

The Washington Redskins have placed RB Clinton Portis on season-ending injured reserve due to a concussion. So for the 85 percent of you out there who have held onto the veteran back on NFL.com, now is the time to release him.

Fantasy owners should look to target RB Rock Cartwright off the waiver wire next week.

Redskins RB Rock Carwright will see more work in Dallas after the injury to RB Ladell Betts.

Ladell Betts suffered a knee injury during the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Cowboys and will not return, leaving the Redskins without their top two running backs.

Fantasy owners should keep Falcons WR Roddy White active for Week 10.

Redskins RB Ladell Betts will start Sunday against the Broncos despite a sprained ankle, a league source told NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora.

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