Last Minute Injury Glance

In case you haven’t been constantly refreshing our Player News Page all week (shame on you), here’s the latest news on all the injuries for Week 7.
*** Designates a true game-time decision.
Check that player news page about an hour before each game’s kickoff to find out the final inactives.
Also, use Gregg’s updated rankings and Evan’s matchup column for help with lineup decisions.
PATRIOTS vs. BUCS
- Sammy Morris (knee) and Fred Taylor (ankle) are out. Laurence Maroney is expected to get the start.
- Julian Edelman (forearm) is out. Sam Aiken is the Pats’ No. 3 receiver.
- Michael Clayton (hamstring) is listed as questionable but is fine. Still, he’s only a fantasy option if your league gives out points for blocking.
- Clifton Smith (concussion) is very questionable.
BILLS at PANTHERS
- Trent Edwards (concussion) will not play. It’s the Ryan Fitzpatrick show.
- Shawn Nelson (concussion) is out.
*** Jonathan Stewart (heel) is listed as questionable but practiced on both Thursday and Friday. He’s a game-time decision but we fully expect him to play.
JETS at RAIDERS
- Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring) and Brad Smith (foot) are both out. David Clowney gets another start, but he’s not much of a fantasy option.
- Chaz Schilens (foot) didn’t finish practice Friday and may have had a setback. He’s questionable, but we expect him to be inactive.
FALCONS at COWBOYS
- Roy Williams (ribs) isn’t 100 percent, but is expected to start.
- Jerious Norwood (hip) is out. Jason Snelling is the third-down man.
- Marion Barber (thigh) is a full go.
- Felix Jones (knee) is ready to go, but he’s third in the pecking order behind Barber and Tashard Choice.
SAINTS at DOLPHINS
N/A
BEARS at BENGALS
- Chris Henry (flu) is a game-time decision and is not a fantasy option.
- Brian Leonard (groin) is a go after missing last week.
PACKERS at BROWNS
- Jordy Nelson is out, meaning the No. 3 job belongs to James Jones.
- Phil Dawson (groin) is still not expected to play.
- Jerome Harrison (flu) is healthy and ready to go as Jamal Lewis’ clear backup.
*** Josh Cribbs (knee) is a game-time decision, but we expect the returner to play.
- Robert Royal (hamstring, flu) is questionable.
49ERS at TEXANS
- Frank Gore (ankle) is back and ready to go.
CHARGERS at CHIEFS
- LaDainian Tomlinson (illness) is a full go in a plus matchup.
VIKINGS at STEELERS
- Adrian Peterson (ankle) is a full go despite last week’s scare.
- Percy Harvin (shoulder) is questionable and shouldn’t be in fantasy lineups even if he plays.
- Rashard Mendenhall (knee) practiced fully Thursday and Friday. No worries here.
COLTS at RAMS
- Anthony Gonzalez (knee) is still out.
- Donnie Avery (hip) is expected to play in a tough matchup.
CARDINALS at GIANTS
*** Anquan Boldin (ankle) is a game-time decision and figures to be limited even if he plays. Upgrade Steve Breaston, who is virtually certain to play despite a lingering knee issue.
- Beanie Wells (hip) was limited in practice all week but should be active. Still, he’s not an option in his current role against the Giants.
- Ahmad Bradshaw (ankle) had some ups and downs this week but he’s a full go.
- Mario Manningham (back, ribs) practiced fully all week and will start.
EAGLES at REDSKINS
- Clinton Portis (ankle) practiced on a limited basis Saturday and will start Monday.
- Kevin Curtis (knee) is out. It’s all Jeremy Maclin once again.





Comments
Any new on LB Thomas Davis of the Panthers?
Posted by: Ryan | October 25, 2009 09:00 AM
Some nice flex plays this week include: Laurence Maroney, Hakeem Nicks, Jermichael Finley, Leon Washington, Jeremy Shockey among others. Mike Wallace is one of our reach picks of the week. Steve Smith (Carolina) spoke out against the team this week to the media. Expect a big game from him. Check out our weekly rankings at www.BeastOrBust.com
Posted by: BeastOrBust | October 25, 2009 10:02 AM
I agree, BeastOrBust. Maroney could pretty much match last week's stats, which makes him a great bye-week replacement or FLEX. And I write a weekly start/sit article, too, at www.RotoCommunity.com. Have a great Sunday, everyone!
Posted by: Dave Gawron | October 25, 2009 10:12 AM
Ailing Boldin or DeSean Jackson vs. Redskins?
Posted by: mikey_P | October 25, 2009 10:13 AM
Jackson for sure. Deep PPR league and return yardage league.....Harvin or Davone Bess?
Posted by: Dave | October 25, 2009 10:25 AM
Jackson for sure. Deep PPR league and return yardage league.....Harvin or Davone Bess?
Posted by: Dave | October 25, 2009 10:25 AM
need a flex (ppr = lpt per rec) L McCoy @ Wash, J Morgan @ Hou, Roy Williams vs Atl, J Witten vs Atl...I am using H Miller as my TE, Thanks
Posted by: Jerry | October 25, 2009 10:39 AM