Chargers TE Antonio Gates is likely to miss Thursday’s game against the 49ers, according to our Steve Wyche. A huge blow not only to the Chargers, but fantasy enthusiasts still in the playoffs.

The Giants could be getting more help at receiver as Steve Smith was reportedly running routes at practice on Wednesday according to coach Tom Coughlin and WR Hakeem Nicks told reporters that he wants to return soon, maybe as soon as Week 14 vs. the Vikings. A return by the receivers would coincide with the heart of the fantasy playoffs.

Titans QB Vince Young (ankle) is a true game-time decision (a decision that will be brought to you on NFL.com Fantasy LIVE on Sunday morning) against the Dolphins.

The Cowboys have become that slow-pitch softball team that leads the opposing beer-bellied manager to yell, “everyone hits,” as his team clamors to get to the plate.

Every situation is a passing situation to the Manning brothers. And as fantasy enthusiasts, you have to appreciate that.

Are you kidding with these interceptions, Eli? Giants QB Eli Manning tossed an interception with just under three minutes left in a blowout — his third of the game. Hopefully that did not keep you from winning or losing this week. But these interceptions keep Manning from being an elite fantasy quarterback. Manning has done a great job of making fantasy stars of WRs Hakeem Nicks and Steve Smith. And even WR Mario Manningham has some value. But those interceptions keep Manning from making that leap. Manning had four touchdown passes and more than 300 passing yards, but he still had less than 25 points in NFL.com standard leagues. What’s worse — and I don’t know if this is my […]

Giants WR Hakeem Nicks is punishing the Texans right now, scoring two touchdowns — and how about a better effort on what could have been another touchdown — and putting up a ton a fantasy points. And if you started him, you are ecstatic.