| Player: | Alex D. Smith QB, San Francisco 49ers 10/27/10, Time: 10:58 am | | News: | CSN Bay Area reports Smith (left shoulder) is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a separated left shoulder. | | Analysis: | Troy Smith will get the starting nod in Week 8 against Denver in London. Smith should get his job back once he's healthy, whether he deserves to or not. (RapidDraft.com) | |  |
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| Player: | Troy Smith QB, San Francisco 49ers 10/27/10, Time: 10:56 am | | News: | CSN Bay Area reports 49ers' head coach Mike Singletary named Smith the team's starting QB for Week 8 against Denver. | | Analysis: | Smith will start ahead of David Carr in Alex Smith's (left shoulder) absence. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
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| Player: | DeSean Jackson WR, Philadelphia Eagles 10/27/10, Time: 10:54 am | | News: | Philly.com reports Jackson (concussion) said he looks "forward to be playing" in Week 9 against the Colts. | | Analysis: | Jackson will have to be cleared to practice first, but at least he has the Eagles' Week 8 bye to try and get right. (RapidDraft.com) | |  |
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| Player: | James Davis RB, Washington Redskins 10/27/10, Time: 10:51 am | | News: | The Redskins have signed Davis to their practice squad. | | Analysis: | Davis was released by the Browns recently, and could be on the Redskins' active roster at some point. (RapidDraft.com) | |  |
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| Player: | Michael Lewis SAF, Free Agent 10/26/10, Time: 12:08 am | | News: | The St. Louis Post Dispatch reports Lewis worked out for the Rams on Tuesday. | | Analysis: | James Butler has an MCL sprain, so the Rams appear to be in the market for a safety. (RapidDraft.com) | |
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| Player: | Jeremiah Johnson RB, Washington Redskins 10/26/10, Time: 12:04 am | | News: | The Redskins have signed Johnson to their practice squad. | | Analysis: | Johnson played for Redskins' offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan in Houston, and he could become a factor if Ryan Torain were to go down. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
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| Player: | Robert Meachem WR, New Orleans Saints 10/26/10, Time: 12:02 am | | News: | The New Orleans Times Picayune reports Meachem started opposite Marques Colston in Week 7, replacing Devery Henderson. | | Analysis: | Meachem is worth considering as a WR3 as long as he is starting games. (RapidDraft.com) | |  |
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| Player: | DeSean Jackson WR, Pittsburgh Steelers 10/26/10, Time: 11:58 pm | | News: | Pro Football Talk.com reports Jackson's (concussion) status for Week 9 against the Colts remains "very much up in the air." | | Analysis: | Jackson is still sore and suffering some after effects of his Week 6 concussion, but he does have the Eagles' bye week this week to make some progress and be cleared to practice. (RapidDraft.com) | |  |
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| Player: | Max Hall QB, Arizona Cardinals 10/26/10, Time: 11:55 pm | | News: | Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic reports, via Twitter, that Hall (concussion) has been cleared for practice after passing his neurological tests on Tuesday. | | Analysis: | Hall looks to be on course to start Sunday against Tampa Bay, as long he can avoid any setbacks. (RapidDraft.com) | |  |
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| Player: | Jahvid Best RB, Detroit Lions 10/26/10, Time: 4:03 pm | | News: | Tom Kowalski of MLive.com reports Best (turf toe) looked "strong" while working off to the side at Tuesday's practice. | | Analysis: | Best should be good to go for Sunday against Washington, barring any setbacks with his turf toe as the week goes on. (RapidDraft.com) | |  |
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| Player: | Tony Romo QB, Dallas Cowboys 10/26/10, Time: 4:00 pm | | News: | Contradictory to a previous report, the Dallas Morning News reports the timetable for Romo's (left clavicle) return is closer to eight weeks. | | Analysis: | If Dallas is out of playoff contention, which seems likely at this point with Jon Kitna under center, it may not be worth it for the Cowboys to try and bring Romo back. He will reportedly not require surgery, and he will not be placed on IR quite yet most likely. Stay tuned. (RapidDraft.com) | |  |
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| Player: | Chris Chambers WR, San Diego Chargers 10/26/10, Time: 3:41 pm | | News: | The Kansas City Star reports that Chiefs WR Chris Chambers is becoming frustrated with being a healthy inactive on game day. | | Analysis: | Chambers went on to say how this year is reminding him of his last days as a Charger. While Kansas City is hoping he can return to his level of production from last year, the three-year extension the team is looking more and more like the wrong move. (RapidDraft.com) | |  |
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| Player: | Bruce Gradkowski QB, Oakland Raiders 10/26/10, Time: 3:38 pm | | News: | As reported by the Oakland Tribune, Raiders coach Tom Cable said QB Bruce Gradkowski would "definitely" regain the starting role once he's back healthy. | | Analysis: | Cable noted Gradkowski's improvement over the last few weeks, but didn't know the availability of the QB for week 8 just yet. While Jason Campbell bounced back from a rough start in the week 7 win over Denver, the Raiders are still committed to Gradkowski as the starter. (RapidDraft.com) | |  |
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| Player: | Louis Murphy WR, Oakland Raiders 10/26/10, Time: 3:34 pm | | News: | The Oakland Tribune is reporting that Louis Murphy didn't aggravate his clavicle injury, but bruised his chest in week 7. | | Analysis: | Coach Tom Cable said the team is still waiting for test results to determine the severity of the injury, but a bruised chest would bode well for Murphy's recovery. He's been dealing with the injury since week 3 and his production has suffered because of it. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
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| Player: | Lagedu Naanee WR, San Diego Chargers 10/26/10, Time: 3:29 pm | | News: | According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, Chargers WR Lagedu Naanee is expected to return for week 8. | | Analysis: | Getting Naanee back would be a huge boost for a hurting receiving corps. Look for him to share starting snaps with Patrick Crayton, as Malcolm Floyd is expected to sit out again. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
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| Player: | Nate Kaeding K, San Diego Chargers 10/26/10, Time: 3:27 pm | | News: | The San Diego Union-Tribune is reporting that Chargers K Nate Kaeding (groin) is not expected to be available in week 8. | | Analysis: | There is still no timetable for Kaeding's return, so recently signed K Kris Brown will continue with the kicking duties for the near future. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
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| Player: | Terence Newman CB, Dallas Cowboys 10/26/10, Time: 3:23 pm | | News: | Newman was diagnosed with a rib muscle strain after suffering the injury during Monday night's game against the Giants and having to leave the game briefly. | | Analysis: | Newman appears to have avoided serious injury, but Dallas does appear to possibly be in need of some CB depth if ends up limited at all. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
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| Player: | Carnell Williams RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10/26/10, Time: 3:09 pm | | News: | The St. Petersburg Times reports Williams and LeGarrette Blount are expected to share the Buccaneers' backfield workload going forward. | | Analysis: | Blount looks likely to handle early down work and goal line duty, while Williams may be left with third-down work. Earnest Graham may also be a factor in the team's backfield rotation. (RapidDraft.com) | |  |
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| Player: | Tony Romo QB, Dallas Cowboys 10/26/10, Time: 3:05 pm | | News: | NFL Network's Michael Lombardi reports, via Twitter, that the timetable for Romo's return from a fractured left clavicle "looks closer" to six weeks after the Cowboys looked at his CAT scan. | | Analysis: | Romo looks likely to not require surgery, and this apparent diagnosis could keep from being put on IR. His fantasy owners should hang onto him for now if at all possible. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
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| Player: | Clinton Portis RB, Washington Redskins 10/26/10, Time: 1:47 pm | | News: | The Washington Post reports Portis (groin) is willing to accept any role if he is able to return this season. | | Analysis: | With Ryan Torain running well lately, Portis may be relegated to third-down duty if he is able to return to action. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
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| Player: | Lance Briggs LB, Chicago Bears 10/26/10, Time: 12:37 pm | | News: | The Chicago Sun Times reports Bears' head coach Lovie Smith expects Briggs (ankle) to be ready to play in Week 9 after the team's Week 8 bye. | | Analysis: | Briggs aggravated his ankle injury in Week 7 against Washington, and the Bears' have struggled to stop the run recently when he has been hobbled. (RapidDraft.com) | |  |
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| Player: | Gerris Wilkinson LB, N.Y. Giants Giants 10/26/10, Time: 11:41 am | | News: | The Newark Star Ledger reports Wilkinson (left hand) broke his left hand on Monday night, but had the hand casted and stayed in the game. | | Analysis: | Given the fact he played through the injury, Wilkinson looks likely to continue to do so going forward. (RapidDraft.com) | |  |
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| Player: | Alex D. Smith QB, San Francisco 49ers 10/26/10, Time: 11:39 am | | News: | David White of the San Francisco Chronicle reports, via Twitter, that Smith (left shoulder) has his left arm in a sling. | | Analysis: | This news makes it almost certain Smith will not practice on Wednesday. He has a sprained AC joint in the shoulder, so his status for Sunday against the Broncos is up in the air right now. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
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| Player: | DeAngelo Williams RB, Carolina Panthers 10/26/10, Time: 11:33 am | | News: | The Charlotte Observer reports Williams (right foot) is considered day-to-day. | | Analysis: | The injury is apparently not considered serious but Williams' status for Week 8 against St. Louis should become clearer as the week goes on. (RapidDraft.com) | |  |
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| Player: | DeSean Jackson WR, Philadelphia Eagles 10/26/10, Time: 10:43 am | | News: | Philly.com reports Eagles' head coach Andy Reid said Jackson (concussion) has passed his post-concussion test. | | Analysis: | Jackson reportedly has a "pretty good chance" of returning in Week 9, after the Eagles' Week 8 bye. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
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| Player: | Brandon Jacobs RB, N.Y. Giants Giants 10/26/10, Time: 10:41 am | | News: | Jacobs had 12 carries for 75 yards and a touchdown | | Analysis: | Jacobs did lose a fumble in the game, but scored for the fourth straight game heading into the Giants' Week 8 bye. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
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| Player: | Mario Manningham WR, N.Y. Giants Giants 10/26/10, Time: 10:39 am | | News: | Manningham had three catches for 40 yards and a touchdown against the Cowboys on Monday night. | | Analysis: | Manningham is clearly behind Hakeem Nicks and Steve Smith in the Giants' WR pecking order right now, which limits his fantasy value on a week-to-week basis. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
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| Player: | Steve Smith WR, N.Y. Giants Giants 10/26/10, Time: 10:37 am | | News: | Smith had nine receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown against Dallas on Monday night. | | Analysis: | Smith was targeted 11 times in the game. The Giants have a bye in Week 8, but he is a solid fantasy option going forward. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
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| Player: | Hakeem Nicks WR, N.Y. Giants Giants 10/26/10, Time: 10:32 am | | News: | Nicks (hamstring) had nine receptions for 108 yards and two touchdowns against the Cowboys on Monday night. | | Analysis: | Nicks was targeted 14 times in the game. He is a legit WR1, and has a favorable looking schedule after the Giants' Week 8 bye. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
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| Player: | Ahmad Bradshaw RB, N.Y. Giants Giants 10/26/10, Time: 10:25 am | | News: | Bradshaw had 24 carries for 126 yards and two receptions for 12 yards against Dallas on Monday night. | | Analysis: | Brandon Jacobs vultured a touchdown again, but Bradshaw is clearly the Giants' No. 1 running back. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
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| News: | Manning went 25-for-35 for 306 yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions against Dallas on Monday night. | |
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