Today is the day! For most of us still going our championship game is today. We still don’t know what the Colts are going to do with their starters and I have a feeling Caldwell isn’t exactly sure either, which makes them a little risky no matter what your world view is. The Colts did sign Drew Willy Wonka off the practice squad which leads many to think they could rest Peyton at some point so Willy would be the backup to Curtis Painter. I have been on the fence about the whole thing with a slight tilt toward playing it safe, but this news gives me even more reason to play it safe. I’m sitting Colts unless my second choice is pretty bad, or ugly bad.
DeAngelo Williams: He didn’t practice at all this week and is listed as doubtful, but did make the trip to NY. The Giants rush defense has been decent recently, but an every down Jonathan Stewart has proven he belongs in your lineup, so make sure you check the comments for the most recent actives and inactives today.
Percy Harvin: He has practiced in full this week and seems to be better and should be back into your lineups as a #3 receiver.
Correll Buckhalter: He is listed as probable and should return against Philadelphia. This makes Knowshon Moreno less desirable and with Bucky coming off the injury it also makes him a no go for fantasy rosters.
Hines Ward: He is probable with his hamstring injury, but of course with this kind of injury you have to worry about him reaggravating it during the game, well, you don’t have to worry about it; it’s actually something you shouldn’t get an ulcer over, but if you have someone else of equal startability, go with him.
Zach Miller: He looked good to go earlier in the week, but has been limited in practice the last couple days. Who knows what that means for someone with two concussions this year. Stay away.
Michael Bush: Justin Fargas won’t go which upgrades Michael Bush. You won’t be starting him over Jason Snelling or any starting back for that matter, but if you were gambling on Arian Foster last week and are still playing this week, I’d make the switch.
Pierre Garcon: He’s out for this week. Austin Collie should see a decent amount of looks with Wayne being covered by Revis.
Ahmad Bradshaw: He didn’t practice all week, but is listed as probable. He grabbed 2 touchdowns last week, but of course isn’t a safe bet to do the same this week, but who is really? I’d feel good about starting him as a flex against a poor Panthers rush defense.
Derrick Ward: The Buc’s running back carousel keeps on a turnin’. Last week Ward seemed to take over the starting duties, but this week he was a late addition to the injury report. If he doesn’t go Caddy should get all the work and would make an ok play against a weak Saints’ rush defense.
Julius Jones: He is listed as questionable, but practiced fully on Friday. He probably ate a big Christmas breakfast. This takes Justin Forsett pretty far out of the startable category against a good Packers rush defense. If he doesn’t go, that would push Forsett up into a flex possibility.
Eddie Royal: Not that it matters, but he is out. Royal has been a fantasy pauper this year. His status for next year is not looking good.
Fred Taylor: He had practiced in full early in the week, but then was limited on Thursday and Friday. I was worried about him taking touches away from Maroney, but it’s looking less likely now.
Ryan Fitzpatrick: He did not practice and it looks like Brian Brohm will get the start. This should give Fred Jackson a lot of work against a poor Falcons’ rush defense.
Michael Turner: For some reason he is listed as questionable, but they would have to be as batty as Al Davis to play him in a meaningless game. Get Jason Snelling into your lineup.
Brian Westbrook: He practiced all week and will play against the poor Denver run defense, but is on a snap count. If Dusty Baker was coaching the Eagles I’d say start him, but in reality he needs to be on your bench.
Joe Nedney: He is out, and since he is a kicker this escaped me, so in case it did you as well and you own him there’s that.
