The Fantasy Football Gods were relatively kind to us over the weekend. Probably due in large part to my little chat with them on Sunday, if you recall. Yep, I’m sure that’s why. Maybe I am good for something after all, despite what my father says. In your face, dad. In. Your. Face.
Naturally there were a few bumps and bruises after last week’s action. This is a medically ill-advised sport, after all. Let’s take a look at who’s dealing with the wrath of not listening to their parents when they were children by playing this sport anyway, knowing what would happen to them if they did. In your face, son. In. Your. Face.
BYE WEEKS: PANTHERS, LIONS, JAGUARS, VIKINGS
OUT FOR THE SEASON
Pwned.
- Chad Henne (MIA – QB)
- Kerry Collins (IND – QB)
- Jamaal Charles (KC – RB)
- Tim Hightower (WAS – RB)
- Earnest Graham (TB – 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)
- Chris Cooley (WAS – TE)
- Nate Kaeding (SD – K)
- Garrett Hartley (NO – K)
OUT FOR WEEK 9
Pwned again, but not quite as serious as the ‘out for the season’ pwn.
- Peyton Manning (IND – QB)
- Jason Campbell (OAK – RB)
- Darren McFadden (OAK – RB)
- Ahmad Bradshaw (NYG – RB)
- Peyton Hillis (CLE – RB)
- Felix Jones (DAL – RB)
- Mark Ingram (NO – RB)
- Montario Hardesty (CLE – RB)
- Tashard Choice (WAS – RB)
- Andre Johnson (HOU – WR)
- Hakeem Nicks (NYG – WR)
- Santana Moss (WAS – WR)
- Emmanuel Sanders (PIT – WR)
- Danario Alexander (STL – WR)
- Lee Evans (BAL – WR)
Quarterbacks
Sam Bradford (ankle): Questionable. Bradford has been given the dreaded game-time decision label and although he’s hopeful he plays, it’s not looking good right now. Get ready for another A.J. Feeley special on Sunday.
Kevin Kolb (turf toe): Doubtful. Not that you’re considering Kolb anyway, but he’s not likely to play against the Rams. John Skelton is next in line to start and isn’t worth much fantasy consideration mostly because he sucks.
Probable Quarterbacks:Â Tony Romo (ribs), Ryan Fitzpatrick (chest), Josh Freeman (thumb), Tarvaris Jackson (pectoral).
Running Backs
Ryan Mathews (groin): Questionable. Mathews didn’t practice on Thursday or Friday and reports are suggesting he isn’t going to play against the Packers. Mike Tolbert will handle most of the duties and should put up solid RB2 type numbers if Mathews doesn’t play.
Beanie Wells (knee): Questionable. Wells was limited in practice, but all signs point to him playing against the Rams. If he can record 80+ yards and a TD against Baltimore on a bum knee, he should light up St. Louis on Sunday. He’s a top start this week assuming, of course, that he plays.
Daniel Thomas (hamstring): Questionable. After practicing in full on Wednesday, Thomas practiced on a limited basis Friday. It’s looking like he’ll give it a go, but he’ll be splitting work with Reggie Bush. Even Steve Slaton is getting in the mix in Miami now. I’d only count on Thomas as a flex if he plays.
Probable Running Backs: LeSean McCoy (illness), LeGarrette Blount (knee), Willis McGahee (hand), Mike Tolbert (hamstring), BenJarvus Green-Ellis (toe), Ben Tate (ankle).
Wide Receivers
Sidney Rice (foot): Questionable. Rice didn’t practice on Thursday and looks to be a game-time decision on Sunday against the Cowboys. Like all other game-time decisions, make sure you have a plan B if Rice is declared out.
Plaxico Burress (back): Questionable. Plaxidental Shooting was downgraded from probable to questionable on Friday. Despite that it appears he’ll play, but if his back flares up he could be a late scratch. Burress owners would be wise to be prepared with another option just in case.
Malcom Floyd (hip): Questionable. No practice for Floyd at all this week. That can’t be good for his chances of playing. Him likely missing the game against the Packers is nothing but good news for Vincent Jackson and Antonio Gates owners.
Probable Wide Receivers: Wes Welker (neck), Vincent Jackson (leg), Julio Jones (hamstring), Braylon Edwards (knee), Michael Crabtree (foot), Hines Ward (ankle).
Tight Ends
Fred Davis (ankle): Questionable. My hunch is that Davis plays since he’s practicing, albeit on a limited basis. My hunch has failed me before and probably failed you on occasion as well, so keep an eye on this situation to make sure Davis plays against the 49ers so you don’t have to count on my hunch. I’ll keep you posted.
Jermaine Gresham (hamstring): Doubtful. Gresham owners need to look elsewhere for a TE. His hammy is likely going to keep him out another week. Jerome Simpson gets a little bump in value with Gresham out. Andre Caldwell isn’t worth considering in most leagues.
Probable Tight Ends: Antonio Gates (foot), Dallas Clark (knee), Aaron Hernandez (knee), Tony Gonzalez (back), Brent Celek (hip).
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.
