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| 1. | Raiders | Bush to start in Week 11 | (KFFL) David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush will remain the team's starting running back in Week 11. However, head coach Tom Cable is expected to go with the hot hand in a rotation with RBs Darren McFadden and Justin Fargas. | 59 minutes | |
| 2. | Kyle Orton to be game-time decision | (FFToolbox) Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton has been unable to practice all week due to a sprained ankle that he suffered last week. Yet, head coach Josh McDaniels said that there is "absolutely" a chance that he plays in a very important game against the San Diego Chargers. Orton didn't practice with the first-team offense all week -- those reps went to Chris Simms, who would start in Orton's place if he can't play. One reason Orton didn't practice Friday was because the team figured more rehabilitation on the ankle was more of a benefit than... (More) | 15 hours | |
| 3. | Bush to start against Bengals | (FFChamps) Oakland Raiders' head coach Tom Cable announced that Michael Bush would get the nod as the team's starting tailback against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11. Analysis: Bush topped the century mark last weekend, which pretty much nobody in the fantasy football world forecasted (a stray touchdown, perhaps...but Bush is not known for piling up the yards, even against matador defensive fronts like the Chiefs). And while Bush may be the starter this Sunday against Cincinnati, it's nearly impossible to predict which Raider back will prosper...if any. Cincinnati's defense is number two in the league agai... (More) | 15 hours | |
| 4. | Marshall practices Friday | (FFChamps) Denver Broncos' wide receiver Brandon Marshall put in another full day of practice on Friday, and is listed as probable to face the San Diego Chargers. Analysis: All indications are that Marshall will be out there against San Diego. The bigger concern in Denver (and to Brandon's fantasy owners) is who will be getting the ball to him on Sunday. Marshall had two long scores in the first half last weekend against Washington before Orton went down, and the two seem to be developing a chemistry that wasn't there initially after Jay Cutler's departure. If Orton is too banged up to play, More) | 15 hours | |
| 5. | Broncos | Orton misses practice Friday | (KFFL) Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11. | 16 hours | |
| 6. | Orton misses practice but not ruled out for Sunday | (FFChamps) Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton did not practice on Friday, missing his third straight practice this week because of his sprained ankle. Head coach Josh McDaniels did not rule Orton out, telling the Denver Post that there is "absolutely" a chance Orton will play on Sunday despite missing the entire week of practice. Analysis: It appears that Orton learned nothing from last season when he rushed back from an ankle injury and it clearly affected the rest of his season in a negative way, however, the injury last year was on his right foot which he uses to plant before he releases the ball, wher... (More) | 16 hours | |
| 7. | Kyle Orton | (RotoWire) Orton (sprained left ankle) missed his third consecutive practice Friday, the Denver Post reports. Coach Josh McDaniels says that Orton's availability for Sunday's game against San Diego will be a game-time decision. Analysis: McDaniels says that Orton will be put through a workout before Sunday's game and how he performs at that time will determine whether he plays or not. Given the fact that the Broncos play during the second wave of games Sunday, Orton probably isn't worth the risk, even in deep leagues, unless you have his backup Chris Simms handy for a last-minute plug-in. | 20 hours | |
| 8. | Broncos | Orton to be game-time decision | (KFFL) Updating a previous report, ESPN.com reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) will be a game-time decision in Week 11. | 21 hours | |
| 9. | Orton misses practice, listed as questio... | (Rotoworld) Kyle Orton (ankle) was held out of practice for a third straight day Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 11. Analysis: While missing practice all week is a bad sign, coach Josh McDaniels said that Orton "absolutely" still has a chance to start against San Diego. Orton will be worked out in pre-game warmups before his status for the game is determined. The Broncos and Chargers don't play until 4:15ET, so Orton is an obvious "sit" in standard leagues. Chris Simms will start if Orton can't. | 21 hours | |
| 10. | Orton missed practice Thursday | (TheHuddle) Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. The Broncos have not ruled him out for Week 11 and said he is feeling better. Analysis: Don't hold your breath regarding Orton. A lot of this talk is probably meant to create doubt in the mind of San Diego's defensive coordinator as to who is going to be under center for Denver in Week 11. Assume Orton will sit. | 22 hours | |
| 11. | Broncos | Orton will not practice Friday, could play Week 11 | (KFFL) Frack Schwab, of the Colorado Springs Gazette, reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) will not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20, but head coach Josh McDaniels said Orton has a chance to play Week 11. Orton will be listed as questionable for the game. | 22 hours | |
| 12. | Broncos | Orton missed practice Thursday | (KFFL) Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. The Broncos have not ruled him out for Week 11 and said he is feeling better. | 22 hours | |
| 13. | Jets | Cotchery could return kicks Week 11 | (KFFL) Tara Sullivan, of The Bergen Record, reports New York Jets special teams coach Mike Westhoff said WR Jerricho Cotchery has emerged as a leading candidate to return kickoffs if FS Jim Leonhard (thumb) is not able to play. | 23 hours | |
| 14. | Cotchery to return punts in Week 11 | (Rotoworld) Jerricho Cotchery will return punts for the Jets against the Patriots this week. Analysis: Safety Jim Leonhard, the normal punt returner, is expected to miss the game following thumb surgery. Cotchery hasn't returned punts since 2005 and is unlikely to a significant value increase in return yardage leagues this week. | 1 day | |
| 15. | Orton misses second straight day of practice | (FFChamps) Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton missed his second consecutive day of practice on Thursday due to the torn ligaments in his left ankle, increasing the liklihood that he will miss Sunday's game against the Chargers. Chris Simms has been taking all the practice snaps with the first team in Orton's absence. Head coach Josh McDaniels tells the Denver Post that no determination will be made about Orton's status for Week 11 until it's necessary. Analysis: The guess here is that the determination has already been made internally that Orton will not... (More) | 1 day | |
| 16. | Kyle Orton | (RotoWire) Though coach Josh McDaniels said that Orton (ankle) was feeling better, it was Chris Simms who was the one taking snaps during the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday, the Associated Press reports. Analysis: Orton wants to tough it out this week against the Chargers, but we'll have to see what he is able to do Friday. Chances are, he'll end up with a legitimate "questionable" tag for Week 11's game. | 1 day | |
| 17. | Orton misses practice Thursday | (TheHuddle) The Denver Post reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) missed his second straight practice Thursday, Nov. 19, with a severely sprained ankle. He is still hoping to play in Week 11. Analysis: When you see the phrase "severely sprained ankle" associated with anyone, it's never a good sign. The Broncos need this week's game against San Diego desperately, but if Orton tries to gut it out he could be more of a hindrance than a help, plus hurt himself worse. As bad as Chris Simms was against Washington, he'd probably still be a better option than a one-legged Orton. Good luck with all of that, Br... (More) | 1 day | |
| 18. | Orton making progress, but still uncerta... | (Rotoworld) Though Kyle Orton is making progress with his ankle injury, coach Josh McDaniels said he won't determine his starting quarterback until necessary. Analysis: "We'd love for him to be out there as soon as he can possibly be out there, and very hopeful he's going to play," McDaniels said. This situation is headed toward a game-time decision. Orton missed practice again Thursday while Chris Simms handled most of the first-team reps. Orton will push to play if it's at all possible, but check back Friday afternoon for an update on his status. | 1 day | |
| 19. | Broncos | Orton misses practice Thursday | (KFFL) Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) missed his second straight practice Thursday, Nov. 19, with a severely sprained ankle. He is still hoping to play in Week 11. | 1 day | |
| 20. | Orton has torn ligaments | (TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton has torn ligaments in his left ankle. However, he is still hoping to start in Week 11. "I'll come back as fast as I can and try to lead the football team and try to be in the huddle just like everybody else," Orton said. "In this sport, you've got to play when you are dinged up, and the quarterback is no different." Analysis: Chris Simms, who was abysmal in relief of Orton last week, has been taking first-team snaps this week and would be in line to start for the Broncos if Orton can't go. | 2 days | |
| 21. | Kyle Orton | (RotoWire) The Associated Press is reporting that Orton (ankle) has torn ligaments in his ankle, but remains optimistic to play in Sunday's game against San Diego, according to the Colorado Springs Gazette. Analysis: Orton's injury is different than the ankle injury he suffered last season and he says the two are completely unrelated. The ankle has apparently improved over the course of the week, which is why Orton thinks he will be able to go on Sunday. While he certainly is not practicing fully, the team is leaving the door wide open for him to start against the Chargers. | 2 days | |
| 22. | Report: QB Orton has torn ligaments in a... | (Rotoworld) The Associated Press reports that Kyle Orton, who sat out practice on Wednesday, has torn ligaments in his ankle. Analysis: The good news is Orton's injury is to his left ankle; his right was the problematic joint in 2008. Orton, in a contract year, "adamantly" wants to start against San Diego, and the Broncos' coaching staff is surely with him after seeing Chris Simms complete 3-of-13 passes for 13 yards in the second half of last week's loss to the Redskins. Look for Orton to play Sunday, but he won't be close to 100 percent. Reserve him in all leagues. | 2 days | |
| 23. | Broncos | Orton has torn ligaments | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) has torn ligaments in his left ankle. However, he is still hoping to start in Week 11. "I'll come back as fast as I can and try to lead the football team and try to be in the huddle just like everybody else," Orton said. "In this sport, you've got to play when you are dinged up, and the quarterback is no different." | 2 days | |
| 24. | Broncos | Orton misses practice Wednesday | (KFFL) Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 2 days | |
| 25. | Orton sits out with torn ligaments in ankle | (FFChamps) Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton missed practice on Wednesday with what the Associated Press is calling torn ligaments in his left ankle. "If Kyle can practice, he will," Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels told the Colorado Springs Gazette. "If he can’t practice or he’s limited to some degree, Chris [Simms] will take the reps we feel he needs to take just to be ready to go in case we have to play him this week. If Kyle can’t practice, he’ll take most of the reps, just like Kyle would." Analysis: At this point it doesn't look like Orton is going to be able to p... (More) | 2 days | |
| 26. | Kyle Orton | (RotoWire) Orton (ankle) did not practice during the team's early session on Wednesday, but is optimistic to play on Sunday, the Denver Post reports. Analysis: Orton said he would try to participate in the afternoon activities, but it seems that the team will likely keep him out in order to rest his injured ankle and be as ready as possible for Sunday's game against San Diego. | 2 days | |
| 27. | Kyle Orton held out of practice | (Rotoworld) Kyle Orton (ankle) was held out of Broncos practice Wednesday. Analysis: Chris Simms and rookie Tom Brandstater shared first-team reps with Orton sidelined. Most signs still point to Orton starting against San Diego after Simms' awful relief outing in Week 10, even if Orton can't practice all week. | 2 days | |
| 28. | Broncos | Orton misses practice Wednesday | (KFFL) Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) did not practice during the media portion of practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 2 days | |
| 29. | Raiders | McFadden not an option to return kicks | (KFFL) Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden will not be used as a kick returner, according to head coach Tom Cable, despite having success in that role in college. | 3 days | |
| 30. | Report: Kyle Orton likely to play despite ankle injury | (FFToolbox) Denver Broncos quarterback Chris Simms completed just three of his 13 passes and threw a pick in relief of Kyle Orton, who left the team's week 10 game in the second quarter due to an ankle injury. After that performance, the Broncos must be breathing a sigh of relief with the news that Orton will likely play this Sunday against the San Diego Chargers, according to the NFL Network. Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels said on Monday that he wouldn't know until later in the week if Orton's sprained left ankle will prevent him from pla... (More) | 3 days | |
| 31. | Broncos holding out hope for Orton? | (Rotoworld) Kyle Orton (ankle) is scheduled to handle the Broncos' starting quarterback press conference on Wednesday. Analysis: Though coach Josh McDaniels wouldn't commit to Orton playing, this is an indication that the team believes he has a legit shot to start against the Chargers in a key AFC West matchup. | 3 days | |
| 32. | Orton to play in Week 11 | (TheHuddle) NFL Network reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) will play in Week 11 despite an injured left ankle. Analysis: Those who own Brandon Marshall can breathe quite a bit easier knowing it'll be Orton under center and not Chris Simms. Marshall will be worth Fantasy consideration this week against the Chargers, but he's not a no-brainer. Marshall had a great game the first time the two teams met in 2008, with 166 yards and a TD, but the other four times he's faced San Diego he's been held in check, with no TDs and an average of about 60 yards per game. | 3 days | |
| 33. | Broncos | Orton to play in Week 11 | (KFFL) Michael Lombardi, of NFL Network, reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) will play in Week 11 despite an injured left ankle. | 3 days | |
| 34. | Chad Johnson | (RotoWire) Johnson had his worst game of the season in the Week 10 win over the Steelers, catching just two passes for 29 yards. Analysis: Johnson was frequently targeted over the middle, but he and Carson Palmer could not hook up very often, and later he was exclusively in double-coverage. | 3 days | |
| 35. | Donald Driver | (RotoWire) Driver had four receptions for 50 yards in Sunday's win over the Cowboys. Analysis: Aaron Rodgers completed passes to 10 different receivers as the Packers relied on a bounty of short, quick throws to negate the pass rush and keep their quarterback upright. The balanced distribution prevented any receiver from having a big day, but it didn't stop Driver from posting his eighth straight game of at least 50 yards. | 4 days | |
| 36. | Ryan Grant | (RotoWire) Grant had 19 carries for 79 yards in Sunday's win over Dallas. Analysis: Dallas isn't an easy team to run against, but Grant averaged a respectable 4.2 yards per attempt. He's quietly averaged nearly 80 rushing yards per game this season. | 4 days | |
| 37. | Orton's status unclear | (FFChamps) Denver Broncos' head coach Josh McDaniels is still not certain of starting quarterback Kyle Orton's status for Week 11. Orton was injured just before halftime in the team's 27-17 loss to the Washington Redskins on Sunday. After throwing for nearly 200 yards and a pair of scores in the first half, Orton sprained an ankle and did not return. His replacement, Chris Simms, finished 3-of-13, for 13 yards, and amassed a quarterback rating of 7.5 for the day. Analysis: Despite the Broncos recent three-game slide, they are still in the thick of th... (More) | 4 days | |
| 38. | Donovan McNabb | (RotoWire) McNabb went 35-of-55 for 450 passing yards with two touchdowns and one interception during the Eagles' loss Sunday. Analysis: McNabb completed 63.6 percent of his passes and got 8.2 YPA on a whopping 55 attempts through the the air. It was a big performance, but McNabb and the Eagles' struggles in the red zone and in short-yardage situations have become a real problem. | 4 days | |
| 39. | McDaniels not committing to Kyle Orton | (Rotoworld) Broncos coach Josh McDaniels wouldn't commit to Kyle Orton (ankle) playing in Week 11 at his Monday presser. Analysis: McDaniels is from the Bill Belichick school, which teaches secrecy when it comes to injuries. We'll believe NFL Network's Mike Lombardi, who reported that Orton will start against San Diego. Orton owners should keep in mind how poorly he played after his 2008 ankle injury. He was the No. 8 overall fantasy quarterback prior to the Week 8 sprain, only to finish as the QB18. | 4 days | |
| 40. | Jerricho Cotchery | (RotoWire) Cotchery had six catches for 68 yards with a touchdown in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars. Analysis: Cotchery has just two TDs in seven games, but his average of 4.7 catches and 71.1 receiving yards per game is enough to get him playing time in most fantasy leagues. | 4 days | |
| 41. | Broncos | Orton's status will be known later in week | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels said the team will not know if QB Kyle Orton (ankle) will be able to play until later in the week. | 4 days | |
| 42. | Kyle Orton | (RotoWire) Orton (left ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against San Diego, the Denver Post reports. "Not sure how that's going to go," coach Josh McDaniels said Monday. "We're going to see how he progresses during the course of the next few days and see if and when Kyle is ready to go. Whether that's Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (or) not at all. He's definitely not out for the game. We're certainly hopeful we can get him ready to go." Analysis: That's about about as cloudy as it gets, but we do know that backup Chris Simms is in line to take first team snaps as long as Orton is sidelined. | 4 days | |
| 43. | Report: Kyle Orton to play against San D... | (Rotoworld) NFL Network's Michael Lombardi reports that Kyle Orton (ankle) will play in Week 11 against San Diego. Analysis: Orton's ankle injury cost him the second half of Sunday's loss to the lowly Redskins, but Denver is going to push him to return because Chris Simms was totally ineffective. While Orton has thrown for 11 touchdowns to just four picks this season and is completing a career-high 63.1% of his passes, he won't be a strong QB1 play against San Diego's No. 11 pass defense. | 4 days | |
| 44. | Darren McFadden | (RotoWire) McFadden (knee) returned to action on Sunday but had just four carries for 11 yards in the Raiders' loss to the Chiefs. Analysis: Fellow running backs Michael Bush and Justin Fargas both must have sensed that they could lose some playing time with McFadden back in action, because both of them played well against the Chiefs -- Bush ran for over 100 yards and Fargas scored a touchdown in his second straight game. Expect the Raiders to continue rotating their running backs in some fashion over the next few weeks. | 4 days | |
| 45. | Raiders | McFadden quiet in return | (KFFL) Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (knee) had 11 yards rushing on four carries in his return to action in Week 10. | 5 days | |
| 46. | Eagles abandoning the run | (Rotoworld) The Eagles called eight runs out of their 33 first half plays in their Week 10 loss to the Chargers. Analysis: The Eagles abandoned their running game while the game was still close. They have no confidence at all in their short yardage or red zone ground attack right now and that doesn't figure to change much with Brian Westbrook out indefinitely. This offense is always a "pass first" scheme, but Donovan McNabb could be asked to chuck it around more than ever over the final seven games. | 5 days | |
| 47. | Simms expected to begin the week as star... | (Rotoworld) With Kyle Orton sidelined by an ankle injury, Chris Simms is at least expected to begin the practice week as the Broncos starting quarterback. Analysis: Orton is still holding out hope, but it's not a good sign that he was unable to get back in the game Sunday. Just 3-of-13 after taking over for Orton, Simms was unable to generate any signs of life in two quarters against the Redskins. Downgrade the entire Denver offense if Simms starts in the AFC West clash against the Chargers this week. | 5 days | |
| 48. | Kyle Orton injures ankle | (FFToolbox) Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton sat out the second half of the team's 27-17 loss to the Washington Redskins on Sunday with an injured left ankle and wasn't sure whether he'll be able to play next week against the San Diego Chargers. Orton said: "I was hoping to come back out, and I just wasn't able to." Orton also said after the game it was too soon to say whether he would be able to play against the Chargers. Coming out of halftime, Orton said he tried a few practice throws but then told coach Josh McDaniels he wouldn't be able to play. Backup quarterback More) | 5 days | |
| 49. | McFadden's return unremarkable | (FFChamps) In his first game back from knee surgery, Oakland Raiders' running back Darren McFadden had only four carries for 11 yards. Analysis: Michael Bush ran for over 100 yards, and Justin Fargas scored a touchdown...yet many thought that McFadden would be the Raider back to shine against the Chiefs today. Oops. McFadden appears a few weeks away from a significant workload, and owners have to wonder if a tripod time share is in order by the Bay for the rest of 2009. | 5 days | |
| 50. | McFadden used sparingly in Raiders' loss | (Rotoworld) Darren McFadden rushed just four times for 11 yards in the Raiders' loss to the Chiefs. Analysis: McFadden was used sparingly in his first game coming off knee surgery. Perhaps Oakland's coaches weren't impressed with his pregame warmups, as Michael Bush started the game with Justin Fargas coming in for relief. It will take a couple of weeks for McFadden to get back in the groove. | 5 days | |
| 51. | McNabb comes up big for fantasy owners | (FFChamps) Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Donovan McNabb completed 35-of-55 passes, for 450 yards, and two touchdowns in a losing effort today against the San Diego Chargers. Analysis: Huge day for Donovan personally, and for McNabb owners in the fantasy world, but not enough for Philly to get a much-needed win. We already had McNabb as a top 10 quarterback option the rest of the way, and with Westbrook suffering yet another concussion today, coach Andy Reid may rely on McNabb's right arm even more than originally thought going foward. If his offensive line holds up, McNabb could be in for a few more big game... (More) | 5 days | |
| 52. | Ryan Grant gets 86 yards in Week 10 | (Rotoworld) Ryan Grant ran 20 times for 78 yards and caught two balls for eight yards in the Packers' Week 10 win. Analysis: Grant was Green Bay's most effective skill player early, getting 50 yards on his first 10 carries. The Packers ultimately resorted to the pass, however, and finally began scoring points using the approach in the second half. Grant has a more difficult matchup against San Francisco in Week 11. | 5 days | |
| 53. | Driver goes for 50 yards on four grabs | (Rotoworld) Donald Driver caught four balls for 50 yards in Week 10. Analysis: Driver led Green Bay with eight targets and nearly caught a third-quarter touchdown pass, but a Dallas defensive back made a big play to bat it down. Driver still has at least 50 yards in every game since the season opener. He has a fairly favorable matchup against San Francisco in Week 11. | 5 days | |
| 54. | Tashard Choice gets four touches | (Rotoworld) Tashard Choice ran for 13 yards on three carries and caught a nine-yard pass in Week 10 against Green Bay. Analysis: Choice played second fiddle to Marion Barber (eight touches) in this one, getting the ball once more than Felix Jones. He needs another Barber injury to matter in fantasy leagues, however, and is merely an MB3 handcuff. | 5 days | |
| 55. | Eagles | McNabb throws for 450 yards Week 10 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Eagles QB Donovan McNabb was 35-for-55 for 450 yards with two touchdown passes and an interception Week 10 against the San Diego Chargers. | 5 days | |
| 56. | McNabb lets it fly in loss | (Rotoworld) Donovan McNabb completed 35-of-55 passes for 450 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's loss to the Chargers. Analysis: This was a great fantasy day for McNabb, but a bad day in real life. He couldn't complete passes in the red zone and just chucked his way to huge numbers. The Eagles have completely abandoned the run and look for another monster day in terms of attempts in Chicago next week. | 5 days | |
| 57. | Tony Scheffler | (RotoWire) Scheffler had four catches for 29 yards on Sunday against Washington. Analysis: Scheffler has only had one solid fantasy game this season and continues to be a questionable start from the tight end position. | 5 days | |
| 58. | Kyle Orton | (RotoWire) Orton (ankle) completed 11-of-18 passes for 193 yards and two touchdowns before going down with an injured ankle on Sunday against the Redskins. Analysis: The severity of the ankle is still unknown, but it is possible that he could miss next week's game against San Diego. A significant hit to the Broncos' offense, as Orton had completed two long touchdown passes to Brandon Marshall before he went down. | 5 days | |
| 59. | Kyle Orton | (RotoWire) Orton said after Sunday's loss to the Redskins that it was too soon to say whether he would be able to play against the Chargers next weekend, the Associated Press reports. Analysis: Chris Simms, who took over for Orton Sunday, waits in the wings in the event that Orton's injury causes him to miss time. | 5 days | |
| 60. | Cowboys RT, Columbo breaks leg | (FFChamps) Cowboys starting right tackle Marc Colombo broke his left leg in their game against the Packers on Sunday. Colombo, a longtime pillar of the Cowboys offensive line since 2006, got injured in the first quarter when he was blocking for Marion Barber when Packers defensive end Johnny Jolly rolled up the back of Colombo's leg. Soon after Colombo was taken away for X-rays, the team announced the break in the left fibula during the second quarter. Analysis: The Cowboys have had a difficult time getting their running game going in recent games and losing Colombo will not help in this matter. Look for less p... (More) | 5 days | |
| 61. | Broncos | Orton throws two TD passes Week 10 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) was 11-for-18 for 193 yards with two touchdown passes Week 10 against the Washington Redskins. Orton limped to the locker room after suffering an ankle injury and was replaced by QB Chris Simms, who went 3-for-13 for 13 yards and an interception in the game. | 5 days | |
| 62. | Ocho doesn't get to do his dance | (Rotoworld) Chad Ochocinco was held to two catches for 29 yards in Sunday's win over the Steelers. Analysis: No mustard on this hot dog as Chad has his worst game of the season. Ochocinco ran some really crisp routes but couldn't shake the second level of the Steelers' secondary. Chalk it up as a bad day and expect bigger things against the Raiders next week despite Nnamdi Asomugha's presence. | 5 days | |
| 63. | Orton hurts ankle | (FFChamps) Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton did not play the second half of their game against the Redskins and was seen on the sidelines with his left ankle heavily taped. He was tackled on a third-down quarterback scramble before the first half ended and limped off the field. Chris Simms replaced Orton and completed three of 13 passes for thirteen yards and one interception. Analysis: Say it together with us, Orton and Brandon Marshall owners, ARGH! Orton was having a great day before he g... (More) | 5 days | |
| 64. | Scheffler catches four balls | (Rotoworld) Tony Scheffler caught four passes for 29 yards in Week 10. Analysis: The Redskins continue to hold tight ends in check. Scheffler hasn't topped 30 yards in his last three games, but a Week 11 matchup against a San Diego team that he routinely dominates will make him worth low-end TE1 consideration. Scheffler had 101 yards and a touchdown in their last meeting. | 5 days | |
| 65. | Cotchery totals 68 yards, TD in Week 10 ... | (Rotoworld) Jerricho Cotchery caught six passes for 68 yards and one touchdown in Week 10 against the Jaguars. Analysis: New York went deep to Cotchery on the very first play of the game, but the ball was underthrown and picked off by Rashean Mathis. He later beat Mathis for a red zone score. Ignoring the games he missed with an injury, 68 yards is Cotchery's second-worst total of the season. | 5 days | |
| 66. | Broncos | Orton leaves game because of ankle injury | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) was not starting after halftime because of an ankle injury. Orton came up hobbling on a scramble right before halftime. When he returned to the sidelines in the second half, his left ankle was heavily taped. The Broncos say his return is doubtful. QB Chris Simms has replaced Orton. | 5 days | |
| 67. | Raiders inactives for Week 10 | (FFChamps) The Oakland Raiders have announced the following players as inactive for today's game against the Kansas City Chiefs: OLB Ricky Brown, WR Nick Miller, QB Charlie Frye, DE Greg Ellis, WR Todd Watkins, T Erik Pears, T Khalif Barnes, and WR Javon Walker. Analysis: Chaz Schilens is finally active and will play but unfortunately, he has JaMarcus Russell throwing him the ball. Darren McFadden also returns to the active list, and should split carries with Justin Fargas. | 5 days | |
| 68. | McFadden active for Week 10 game vs. KC | (Rotoworld) Darren McFadden is active for the Raiders' Week 10 matchup with the Chiefs. Analysis: McFadden may or may not start, as he is coming off in-season knee surgery. He hasn't played since Week 4 against the Texans. Look for Justin Fargas to get most of the work out of the backfield. | 5 days | |
| 69. | Broncos' Orton exits game with injured a... | (Rotoworld) Kyle Orton left for the Broncos' locker room early before halftime after falling awkwardly on his ankle, and didn't return to start the second half. Analysis: The injury didn't seem serious initially, but Chris Simms got the nod to open the third quarter. In the first half, Orton had 193 passing yards and two touchdowns, with both of the scores and most of the yardage coming on a pair of first-quarter bombs to Brandon Marshall. He could've had three TDs if he hadn't missed a wide open Eddie Royal on a potential 70-yard score. Orton's day appears to be done. The Broncos announced his return as "doubtful.&qu... (More) | 5 days | |
| 70. | Darren McFadden, Chaz Schilens to finally play | (FFToolbox) This Sunday will finally be the day. After weeks of anticipation that later gave way to disappointment, this Sunday will mark the return of Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden and wide receiver Chaz Schilens. McFadden has been out since injuring his knee in a week four game against the Houston Texans. He had arthroscopic surgery on that knee. Schilens hasn't played all season after breaking his foot in the preseason. He was expected to miss 2-4 weeks, but did suffer some setbacks in his recovery. Both players participated fully ... (More) | 6 days | |
| 71. | Cable won | (TheHuddle) CBSSports.com reports Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable has refused to reveal his starting running back for Week 10, even though RB Darren McFadden (knee) will play in the game. Cable said he wants to keep their opponent, the Kansas City Chiefs, guessing for as long as possible. Analysis: Well since Cable already stated publicly earlier in the week that he'd be rotating the Oakland backs Sunday, I'm sure the Chiefs are reeeeally worried about who starts the game at running back. | 6 days | |
| 72. | Raiders | McFadden unsure of role in Week 10 | (KFFL) Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (knee) will play in Week 10, but he is unsure of what exactly his workload will be. "I don't know. It's a process you have to go through. You don't go to the bottom and jump right back to the top. You've got to go out there and work for it. Right now I'm just working myself back in," McFadden said. | 7 days | |
| 73. | Raiders | Cable won't name starting running back for Week 10 | (KFFL) CBSSports.com reports Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable has refused to reveal his starting running back for Week 10, even though RB Darren McFadden (knee) will play in the game. Cable said he wants to keep their opponent, the Kansas City Chiefs, guessing for as long as possible. | 7 days |