The week six bye weeks may hurt fantasy teams more than the league-wide injuries this week. There are some potent offenses off on Sunday. Namely the Patriots, Bills, Eagles, and Giants. Injuries are throwing a wrench in fantasy line ups as well, of course. Guys like DeMarco Murray and Maurice Morris are going to have to step up with Felix Jones and Jahvid Best on the mend. We’ll even have a Carson Palmer sighting on Sunday. It’s crazy what these injuries do to rosters, both real and fake. Time to get creative with our line ups once again.
So who do we need to find replacements for this week? Let’s have a look-see.
BYE WEEKS: BILLS, BENGALS, PATRIOTS, GIANTS, EAGLES, 49ERS
OUT FOR THE SEASON
I really don’t want to add any more names to this list. Right. Fat chance.
- Chad Henne (MIA – QB)
- Jamaal Charles (KC – RB)
- Kenny Britt (TEN – WR)
- Danny Amendola (STL – WR)
- Josh Morgan (SF – WR)
- Marcus Easley (BUF – WR)
- Roscoe Parrish (BUF – WR)
- Jordan Shipley (CIN – WR)
- Domenik Hixon (NYG – WR)
- Nate Kaeding (SD – K)
- Garrett Hartley (NO – K)
OUT FOR WEEK 7
Some big names are out. Make sure you have a replacement.
- Peyton Manning (IND – QB)
- Jason Campbell (OAK – QB)
- Sam Bradford (STL – QB)
- Tarvaris Jackson (SEA – QB)
- Jahvid Best (DET – RB)
- LeGarrette Blount (TB – RB)
- Peyton Hillis (CLE – RB)
- Felix Jones (DAL – RB)
- Jerome Harrison (DET – RB)
- Andre Johnson (HOU – WR)
- Julio Jones (ATL – WR)
- Eddie Royal (DEN – WR)
- Chris Cooley (WAS – TE)
- Zach Miller (SEA – TE)
Quarterbacks
Probable Quarterbacks: Tony Romo (ribs), Matt Schaub (chest, hip).
Running Backs
Joseph Addai (hamstring): Questionable. No practice on Thursday for Addai, even though Jim Caldwell has been happy with his progress. It’s sounding more and more like Addai will play vs. the Saints. Him playing makes Delone Carter and Donald Brown unstartable, and I’d only roll with Addai as a flex play.
Probable Running Backs: Rashard Mendenhall (knee), Maurice Jones-Drew (undisclosed), Willis McGahee (back), Daniel Thomas (hamstring), Reggie Bush (groin), Jackie Battle (neck), LaDanian Tomlinson (undisclosed), Mike Tolbert (concussion), Marshawn Lynch (ankle), Tim Hightower (shoulder).
Wide Receivers
Probable Wide Receivers: Mike Wallace (hamstring), Roddy White (knee), Vincent Jackson (hamstring), Brandon Marshall (quadriceps), Percy Harvin (ribs), Devin Hester (chest), Eddie Royal (groin), Demaryius Thomas (finger).
Tight Ends
Antonio Gates (foot): Questionable. The Chargers were careful with their superstar tight end by holding him out of practice, but he’s active against the Jets. Welcome back, Antonio.
Todd Heap (hamstring): Questionable. Heap isn’t practicing, but with the abundance of tight end options out there, there’s no need to consider Heap even if he plays.
Probable Tight Ends: Jimmy Graham (ankle), Tony Gonzalez (elbow), Greg Olsen (toe).
These are the significant injuries in my estimation, but if you’d like a more extensive injury report, check the ESPN injury report or the CBS Sports injury report.
This post will be updated as needed right up to Sunday kickoff.
