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| 1. | Bears' Cutler held to 171 yards in SNF l... | (Rotoworld) Jay Cutler completed just 24-of-43 throws for 171 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the Bears' Week 11 loss to the Eagles. Analysis: Cutler and the Bears' offense once again struggled inside the red zone. He accounted for many of the failures, launching several overthrown balls in the Sunday night loss. He threw just one interception, a refreshing tally after last week's five-pick game, but the turnover was a game-ender. The 4-6 Bears will have a tough time bouncing back next week against the division rival Vikings. | 4 hours | |
| 2. | Frank Gore | (RotoWire) Gore rushed for 59 yards on seven carries in Sunday's loss against the Packers. He also caught three passes for nine yards and a touchdown. Analysis: Gore's workload will vary from week-to-week depending on the opposition and game situation. He got just seven carries this week compared to the 25 that he saw against the Bears. Regardless of how heavy or light his workload ends up, Gore always seems to find a way to make an impact on the stat sheet. | 5 hours | |
| 3. | C. Johnson records 161 yards Week 11 | (TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson caught seven passes for 161 yards and one touchdown in Week 11. Analysis: After this performance Johnson appears to be fully recovered from the injury that had limited him over the last few weeks. He is clearly developing into a star in the NFL and with the Lions' QB Matt Stafford also showing lots of potential, the future looks bright for the Detroit offense in the not so distant future. | 6 hours | |
| 4. | Calvin Johnson | (RotoWire) Johnson (hand) hauled in seven passes for a career-high 161 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown, in Sunday's wild 38-37 win over Cleveland. Analysis: This is just what Johnson needed - to face a soft defense like the Browns. Just as encouraging for Johnson is that rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford went off for 422 yards and five touchdowns, an impressive performance even against lowly Cleveland. Johnson was even a factor when he wasn't catching passes, drawing a huge pass interference call in the endzone with no time remaining to set up Stafford's game-winning touchdown pass to Brandon Pettigrew. | 7 hours | |
| 5. | Willie Parker | (RotoWire) Parker carried six times for 24 yards and caught one pass for 11 yards in Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Analysis: Offensive Coordinator Bruce Arians said Parker still had a role in the offense and made sure to get Parker more involved than he had been in the prior three games. Those who have Rashard Mendenhall on their roster still have no need to worry though as Mendenhall continues to prove he is simply the better back right now (he had 116 total yards and a touchdown against KC). | 10 hours | |
| 6. | Dallas Clark | (RotoWire) Clark had just one catch for three yards in Sunday's win at Baltimore, but it went for a touchdown. Analysis: Clark has been fairly quiet over the last couple of games, a sign that he is getting a lot of attention from opposing defenses. | 10 hours | |
| 7. | Lions | C. Johnson records 161 yards Week 11 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson caught seven passes for 161 yards and one touchdown in Week 11. | 10 hours | |
| 8. | Peyton Manning | (RotoWire) Manning threw for 299 yards with one touchdown and a pair of interceptions in Sunday's 17-15 win at Baltimore. Analysis: While Manning didn't have his best game statistically, he made his fair share of big plays, including a huge third-down-and-one conversion to Reggie Wayne late in the game to ice the win. Manning has thrown for 3,171 yards through 10 games and is still on pace to challenge Dan Marino's NFL record for most passing yards in a season (5,084 set in 1984). | 10 hours | |
| 9. | Colts | Manning passes for nearly 300 yards Week 11 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning went 22-for-31 for 299 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Week 11. | 10 hours | |
| 10. | Calvin Johnson limps his way to 161 yard... | (Rotoworld) Calvin Johnson caught seven passes for 161 yards and one touchdown in Week 11 against the Browns. Analysis: Johnson narrowly missed a touchdown catch in the second quarter and came down hard on the play, limping off the field. He was in and out of the game quite a bit after that while clearly in pain, yet still managed to get completely behind the defense for a 75-yard touchdown and topped 100 yards for just the second time this season. | 11 hours | |
| 11. | Frank Gore gets only ten touches in loss | (Rotoworld) Frank Gore ran seven times for 59 yards, but caught three passes for nine yards and a touchdown in the 49ers' Week 11 loss. Analysis: The 49ers are going to make sure that their best playmaker gets more than 10 touches in every game going forward, but Gore's receiving skills saved his fantasy day. The Niners fell behind 23-3 at halftime and were forced to throw the rest of the game. Gore ran a swing route out of the backfield for his touchdown, beating Charles Woodson to the cone for six. Keep him going against Jacksonville in Week 12. | 11 hours | |
| 12. | Clark taken out of the game by Ravens | (Rotoworld) Dallas Clark was held to one catch for three yards Sunday, although that catch went for a touchdown. Analysis: Clark's made his one grab worth it, as he spectacularly caught an overthrown ball with one hand in the corner of the end zone. Clark was strangely quiet after that though as Peyton Manning used backup tight end Tom Santi as his main underneath target. Expect a bounce back against the Texans next week. | 11 hours | |
| 13. | Colts stay perfect with another narrow w... | (Rotoworld) Peyton Manning completed 22-of-31 yards for 299 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's win over the Ravens. Analysis: Manning wasn't anywhere near his best, but it was just barely enough. The Ravens made a point of taking Dallas Clark out of the game so Manning was forced to go to the much more unreliable Tom Santi. Manning will be an elite option against the Texans next week. | 11 hours | |
| 14. | 49ers inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The San Francisco 49ers have declared the following players as inactive for today's game against the Green Bay Packers: WR Brandon Jones, third QB Nate Davis, LB Takeo Spikes, CB Keith Smith, CB Nate Clements, OT Joe Staley, C Cody Wallace, and DE Ricky Jean-Francois. Analysis: Staley and Clements are both expected to return in coming weeks, but are out once again today. Staley may already be the 49ers best offensive lineman, so his absence is a slight ding to Frank Gore's fantas... (More) | 15 hours | |
| 15. | Gage ruled out for Monday night | (FFChamps) Titans wide receiver Justin Gage has been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Texans. Gage has not practiced since after the Titans' Week 9 game against the 49ers. Gage broke the transverse process bones in his back after landing hard from making an acrobatic catch. Analysis: Titans rookie Kenny Britt will make his second consecutive start in Gage's absence. He caught two passes for 55 yards against the Bills last Sunday and is leading the Titans in receiving yards (351) and is tied for third on the team in receptions (22). | 1 day | |
| 16. | Johnson denies he wants out of Houston | (Rotoworld) Andre Johnson denied an ESPN The Magazine report that he plans to force a trade if the Texans don't make the playoffs. Analysis: "That didn't come from me. ... I make my own decisions, and I plan on being here until I retire," Johnson said. Johnson signed an eight-year, $60 million contract in March of 2007 and it's very unlikely he's going anywhere before that deal is up. The Texans are at 5-4 right now but still have a solid shot at making the postseason for the first time in franchise history. | 1 day | |
| 17. | Jones limited, questionable | (FFChamps) Houston Texans' wide receiver Jacoby Jones (calf) was limited in practice Friday, and is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Tennessee Titans. Analysis: Jones was limited in practice, and appears will not be 100% by gametime, even with the extra day to rest and heal. Jones is a supremely athletic wideout with big play potential in the Texans' high octane offense. He is terribly inconsistent though. Obviously, as long as robo-receiver Andre Johnson is in town, Jones will never be more than a second option. More) | 2 days | |
| 18. | Garcon questionable, but practices fully | (FFChamps) Indianapolis Colts' wide receiver Pierre Garcon is listed as questionable to face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11 because of his sore ankle, but practiced without restrictions again on Friday. Analysis: All indications are that Garcon is pretty much a lock to play this weekend against a once-feared Ravens' defense that will have a hard time stopping Peyton Manning and a presently-feared Colts' offense. Garcon practiced fully the last couple of days, and appears to be working through the ankle injury that kept him out of practice earlier in ... (More) | 2 days | |
| 19. | Stafford participates fully | (FFChamps) Detriot Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford participated fully in the team's Friday practice, and will start Sunday at home against the Browns. Analysis: This is the first time in over a month that Stafford hasn't been limited in practice. The rookie has been inconsistent in his inaugural campaign, but he has a howitzer attached to his right shoulder, and already gives the Lions their best chance to win week-to-week. His presence optimizes Calvin Johnson's fantasy value, as well, as Stafford recognizes Megatron is exponentially better than any other option he has currently running routes in Motown. | 2 days | |
| 20. | Calvin Johnson | (RotoWire) Johnson was limited in Friday's practice by a hand injury, but is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Cleveland, the Lions' official site reports. Analysis: We're not sure how he suffered the injury -- he may have just bumped it in Thursday's practice -- but Johnson's status for Sunday doesn't appear to be in jeopardy. | 2 days | |
| 21. | Willie Parker | (RotoWire) Offensive Coordinator Bruce Arians said Parker still has a role in the ground attack, reports the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Analysis: Arians hinted Parker may have been involved more against the Bengals if Rashard Mendenhall hadn't received such a low number of carries (13). As well, Mewelde Moore came in on a series designated for Parker when the team decided to go no-huddle. Regardless, the starting job belongs to Mendenhall. Parker may see a few more touches if the rotation goes as planned or if the Steelers are up big in a game, but it's not enough to warrant considering him for fantasy purposes at this point. | 2 days | |
| 22. | Dante Rosario | (RotoWire) Rosario caught four passes for 40 yards in Thursday's loss to Miami. Analysis: With Muhsin Muhammad struggling, the Panthers may continue to throw to Rosario and Gary Barnidge more in an effort to provide quarterback Jake Delhomme with more options in the passing game. That said, with the bye-week portion of the NFL schedule behind us, you can probably do better than having to rely on the Panthers' tight ends down the stretch. | 2 days | |
| 23. | DeAngelo Williams | (RotoWire) Williams (knee) rushed for 122 yards on 13 carries and picked up a two-point conversion in Thursday's loss to Miami. Analysis: The Panthers only handed the ball off 25 times, but Williams essentially shared the carries with Jonathan Stewart (12 carries, 43 yards). With extra rest, both backs should be able to rest their nagging injuries, perhaps returning the Carolina backfield to its regular 60-40 workload split favoring Williams in Week 12. | 2 days | |
| 24. | Panthers | D. Williams, J. Stewart active for Week 11 | (KFFL) Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers DeAngelo Williams (knee) and RB Jonathan Stewart (Achilles') are active for the team's Week 11 game. | 3 days | |
| 25. | D-Will rushes for 122 yards in Week 11 | (Rotoworld) DeAngelo Williams rushed 13 times for 122 yards and added one reception for nine yards against the Dolphins in Week 11. Analysis: Averaging close to 10 yards a pop, an explosive Williams couldn't be stopped by a previous stout Dolphins run defense. Had the coaches not been trying to build confidence in Jake Delhomme, Williams could have threatened 200 yards. Having learned a valuable lesson, the Panthers will look to get the ball back in Williams' hands next week against the Jets. With six straight games over 100 total yards, he remains a must-start RB1. | 3 days | |
| 26. | Panthers inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The Carolina Panthers have announced the following players as inactive for tonight's game against the Miami Dolphins: RB Mike Goodson, WR Kenneth Moore, S Charles Godfrey, FB Brad Hoover, OG Duke Robinson, DE Charles Johnson, DE Hilee Taylor, and QB A.J. Feeley. Analysis: Breathe easy...DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart, who were both listed as questionable, will play for the Panthers tonight. It's not an easy matchup against the seventh-ranked Dolphins run defense, but include them in your starting lineup if you would normally do so. | 3 days | |
| 27. | Panthers | D. Williams, J. Stewart active for Week 11 | (KFFL) Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers DeAngelo Williams (knee) and RB Jonathan Stewart (Achilles') are active for the team's Week 11 game. | 3 days | |
| 28. | DeAngelo Williams | (RotoWire) Williams (knee) is expected to play Thursday against Miami, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Analysis: We expected this outcome even after Williams missed Wednesday's practice, so this shouldn't come as a surprise if you've been following Williams' player notes. Check back about an hour before kickoff for final confirmation, but both Williams and backfield mate Jonathan Stewart are expected to play against the Dolphins. | 3 days | |
| 29. | Stewart expected to play | (FFChamps) Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart is expected to play in tonight's game against the Dolphins, according to a Tweet this afternoon from ESPN's Adam Schefter. Stewart is listed as questionable on the injury report because of his lingering Achilles' tendon injury; however, he is listed as questionable every week because of the ailment and keeps playing. Moreover, he practiced fully on Wednesday. Analysis: The Dolphins are stout against the run, but Stewart is an every-week threat to at least hit paydirt from short range. If he is typically in your fantasy lineup, don't let his misleading questionabl... (More) | 3 days | |
| 30. | Williams expected to play | (FFChamps) Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams is expected to play in tonight's game against the Dolphins, according to a Tweet this afternoon from ESPN's Adam Schefter. Williams did not practice Wednesday beause of his sore knee and is listed as questionable for the game. Analysis: Williams was a game time decision this past Sunday after being listed as questionable, yet played the entire game. The Dolphins will be a tough matchup, but we suspect Schefter is right and that Williams will suit up. In most cases, unless you are loaded at running back, that means he should be in your fantasy lineup as well. | 3 days | |
| 31. | Frank Gore excelling out of shotgun form... | (Rotoworld) Of Frank Gore's 40 rushes for 187 yards the past two weeks, 16 attempts and 112 yards have come out of the shotgun formation. Analysis: Information like this is why Matt Maiocco is one of our favorite beat writers. The Niners have been trending toward the shotgun with Alex Smith over the past three weeks, and Gore's effectiveness is another reason to stick with the transition to a more open offense. | 3 days | |
| 32. | Williams will play Thursday | (Rotoworld) DeAngelo Williams (knee, questionable) is expected to play Thursday night, confirms ESPN's Adam Schefter. Analysis: Coach John Fox already acknowledged that Williams sat out practice on Wednesday just to rest. He's a full go and is a RB1 even against the solid Dolphins' run defense. | 3 days | |
| 33. | Williams questionable for Thursday night | (FFChamps) Carolina Panthers' running back DeAngelo Williams is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Miami Dolphins. Williams was questionable for Week 10, as well, but played a full compliment of snaps and showed no ill effects of his lingering knee injury in a victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Analysis: Williams averaged nearly 5.0 YPC on 17 carries last weekend, despite being a game-time decision. There were no reports of Williams tweaking the knee any further, and the fact that Carolina gave him a significant workload against the Falcons in Week 10 makes us think the knee isn't a huge... (More) | 4 days | |
| 34. | Panthers | Williams questionable for Week 11 | (KFFL) Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. He is listed as questionable for Week 11. | 4 days | |
| 35. | DeAngelo Williams | (RotoWire) Williams (knee) was held out of Wednesday's practice and is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Dolphins, Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald reports. Analysis: A couple of things to consider. First, the Panthers have been very liberal with the questionable tag this season. Second, Williams wasn't mentioned as a non-participant in practice earlier in the week. Third, Williams played in Week 10 after carrying a questionable tag and missing practice on Friday. We think he'll be able to play on Thursday night, but you'll want to check back about an hour before kickoff just to be certain. | 4 days | |
| 36. | DeAngelo Williams rests on Wednesday | (Rotoworld) Panthers coach John Fox acknowledged Wednesday that DeAngelo Williams (knee, questionable) sat out practice only to "rest." Analysis: Williams hasn't been limping and is playing well despite the alleged injury. Safely consider him a lock to lead Carolina in touches on Thursday night. | 4 days | |
| 37. | Dwayne Bowe suspended four games | (FFToolbox) Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe leads the team with 33 catches, including six catches for 91 yards last weekend in a win at Oakland. Unfortunately for him, the Chiefs and his fantasy owners, he won't have a chance to match that performance until week 15. Bowe has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's policy against performance-enhancing substances. The team announced the suspension Tuesday and said it would have no further comment. Prior to this season, he spent most of training camp in first year head coach Todd Haley's doghouse, even being demoted to third team in what... (More) | 4 days | |
| 38. | Bowe used diuretics | (TheHuddle) ESPN.com reports Kansas City Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe's four-game suspension has to do with his use of diuretics, and was trying to lose weight back in training camp, according to a source. Bowe will not be appealing the suspension. Analysis: Well now we know why he was suspended, although it obviously doesn't change anything. Since this one basically came out of the blue, it makes us wonder what other surprises may be lurking that will affect Fantasy rosters as leagues near their playoffs. The earliest Bowe could come back is Week 15. Normally we would recommend that you immediately jettison Bowe from... (More) | 5 days | |
| 39. | Chiefs | Bowe used diuretics | (KFFL) ESPN.com reports Kansas City Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe's four-game suspension has to do with his use of diuretics, and was trying to lose weight back in training camp, according to a source. Bowe will not be appealing the suspension. | 5 days | |
| 40. | Bowe suspended four games | (FFChamps) Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs. The announcement was made today via email from the league and the suspension will begin immediately. Analysis: You can stick a fork in the fantasy values of Bowe and Matt Cassel. Bowe will not be cleared to play again until Week 15, by which time most teams will be out of the fantasy playoffs. Give a slight bump up in the values of Chris ChambersMore) | 5 days | |
| 41. | Bowe suspended four games | (TheHuddle) The Kansas City Chiefs announced Tuesday, Nov. 17, that the National Football League has suspended WR Dwayne Bowe for four games for 'violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances.' Bowe's suspension will begin immediately. Analysis: There's a surprise. Bowe hasn't exactly been a Fantasy stud, with only 466 yards and four TDs on the season, but he was at least a serviceable option most weeks. Chris Chambers now becomes the No. 1 receiver most likely, with Lance Long serving as the No. 2. | 5 days | |
| 42. | DeAngelo Williams | (RotoWire) Williams (knee) hasn't appeared on the Panthers' injury report for Week 11. Analysis: The final report of the week will come out on Wednesday, but it's unlikely that Williams' name will be on it as anything other than probable as the knee issues that bothered him last week haven't resurfaced over the last couple of weeks. | 5 days | |
| 43. | Chiefs | Bowe suspended four games | (KFFL) The Kansas City Chiefs announced Tuesday, Nov. 17, that the National Football League has suspended WR Dwayne Bowe for four games for "violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances." Bowe's suspension will begin immediately. | 5 days | |
| 44. | Dwayne Bowe | (RotoWire) Bowe has been suspended four games for violating the league's performance enhancing drugs policy, Kent Babb of the KC Star reports. Analysis: This is a very tough break for Bowe owners, who will now be without the Chiefs' top wideout until Week 15. Bowe has averaged 8.8 fantasy points per game this season, ranking him 22nd among all NFL receivers. Look for Chris Chambers and Lance Long to see extra targets as the Chiefs' offense looks to get by without Bowe. | 5 days | |
| 45. | Dwayne Bowe suspended 4 games for PEDs | (Rotoworld) NFL suspended Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe four games for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances. Analysis: The suspension begins immediately and will keep Bowe out until Week 15. Bowe reported to spring workouts 30 pounds overweight, and ESPN's Adam Schefter "gathers" that Bowe took a diuretic to shed the extra pounds. He spent much of the early season in coach Todd Haley's doghouse, and the suspension may alter the team's long-term plans for him. With Bowe returning in time for many fantasy playoff games, he's worth keeping on rosters. | 5 days | |
| 46. | Chiefs | Bowe suspended four games | (KFFL) The Kansas City Chiefs announced Tuesday, Nov. 17, that the National Football League has suspended WR Dwayne Bowe for four games for "violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances." Bowe's suspension will begin immediately. | 5 days | |
| 47. | Steelers | Parker to see action every third series | (KFFL) Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB Willie Parker will likely be utilized every third series at least on offense for the time being. "Get back to work every third series,'' Parker said of the plan. "I just have to do something." Parker said he is over his toe injury, although he will continue to wear the special Nike shoes built for him the rest of the season. "I'm ready to get on that field now. It's just a matter of time. I'm waiting patiently. I'm waiting and, when my time comes, my number is called, I have to make the best of it." | 5 days | |
| 48. | Panthers | Rosario limited Monday | (KFFL) Carolina Panthers TE Dante Rosario (knee) was limited during practice Monday, Nov. 16. | 6 days | |
| 49. | Dante Rosario misses practice | (Rotoworld) Panthers TE Dante Rosario (knee) missed practice on Monday. Analysis: Rosario played in Week 10 against Atlanta, catching just one pass for 11 yards. He'll likely face Miami on Thursday night, but isn't a fantasy option. | 6 days | |
| 50. | Peyton Manning | (RotoWire) Manning was 28-of-44 for 327 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's win over New England. Analysis: Manning threw two second half interceptions in a rare stretch of bad decisions, but rallied the Colts to score twice in the final three minutes to win the game. He'll face another tough game next week against Baltimore, but Manning looks set to have a historic season as he's on pace to break Dan Marino's 1984 record of 5,084 passing yards in a season. | 6 days | |
| 51. | Parker plays just two downs against Cinc... | (Rotoworld) Willie Parker played just two downs against the Bengals Sunday. Analysis: He played just one down the previous week against Denver. Parker is obviously no threat to Rashard Mendenhall's starting job. | 6 days | |
| 52. | Colts | Manning throws four TD passes Week 10 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning was 28-for-44 for 327 yards with four touchdown passes and two interceptions Week 10 against the New England Patriots. | 7 days | |
| 53. | Clark catches four passes in Week 10 win | (Rotoworld) Dallas Clark caught four passes for 65 yards in Week 10. Analysis: The Patriots made it a point to stop Clark and were largely successful. Of course, keying in on a tight end will clear space for other receivers and that's how the Colts staged their incredible comeback. Clark remains an exceptional TE1 heading into Week 11 against the Ravens. | 7 days |