For the Weekly Report we update this page 7 days per week, 24 hours per day with all the latest injury information and updated rankings if necessary. Also, you get the latest game day inactives and who will play and not play on any given Sunday. Many times during the year a player's status is not know until Sunday morning. Why go anywhere else except Fantasy Insights to provide you with the latest information. Along with providing this information on the Web, we will email you updates so you have easy access to them. We want to make sure you have all the information at your fingertips to make an informed decision.

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Terrell Owens - WR, Philadelphia Eagles   Sunday, December 19, 11:53 PM EST

News Story: Owens caught 2 passes for 24 yards before leaving with an ankle injury in the third quarter.

Fantasy Analysis: X-rays were negative, but they are electing to have an MRI on Monday. We do not suspect that Owens will be playing until the Eagles host their first post season game in mid-January.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Vinny Testaverde - QB, Dallas Cowboys   Sunday, December 19, 11:51 PM EST

News Story: Vinny completed 16 passes for 176 yards and a score. He also threw two interceptions.

Fantasy Analysis: It was a tough day against a tough defense. Vinny has been so inconsistent this year you are likely not relying on him anyway.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Julius Jones - RB, Dallas Cowboys   Sunday, December 19, 11:50 PM EST

News Story: Jones rushed 25 times for 80 yards and caught 2 passes for 21 yards against the Eagles.

Fantasy Analysis: He barely got over the century mark in utility yards. He is still red hot and a great starter on your fantasy squad.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Jason Witten - TE, Dallas Cowboys   Sunday, December 19, 11:49 PM EST

News Story: Witten caught 6 passes for 66 yards against the Eagles.

Fantasy Analysis: Witten has had a decent year and will be even better next year.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Keyshawn Johnson - WR, Dallas Cowboys   Sunday, December 19, 11:46 PM EST

News Story: Keyshawn caught 5 passes for 61 yards and a score against the Eagles.

Fantasy Analysis: Keyshawn has been a decent option at 3rd fantasy WR this year.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Robert Ferguson - WR, Green Bay Packers   Sunday, December 19, 7:47 PM EST

News Story: Ferguson suffered an apparent neck injury in the second half of today's game. He did not return.

Fantasy Analysis: Ferguson will be re-evaluated Monday.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Chris Chandler - QB, St. Louis Rams   Sunday, December 19, 5:54 PM EST

News Story: Chandler was pulled in the first quarter after going 1 for 6 for 1 yards. Jamie Martin has taken over for Chandler.

Fantasy Analysis: Marc Bulger should be back next week which should help the Rams.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Aaron Shea - TE, Cleveland Browns   Sunday, December 19, 5:54 PM EST

News Story: Shea suffered a sprained knee in today's game and did not return.

Fantasy Analysis: Shea is questionable for next week's game.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Kenard Lang - DE, Cleveland Browns   Sunday, December 19, 5:53 PM EST

News Story: Lang suffered a strained hamstring in today's game. He did not return.

Fantasy Analysis: Lang is questionable for next week's game.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Emmitt Smith - RB, Arizona Cardinals   Sunday, December 19, 5:52 PM EST

News Story: Smith suffered a sprained right neck in the first half of today's game. Smith returned to the game.

Fantasy Analysis: Smith is not getting any younger but is tough and is back in the game.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Byron Leftwich - QB, Jacksonville Jaguars   Sunday, December 19, 5:51 PM EST

News Story: Leftwich suffered a sprained right wrist in the first half of today's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Leftwich is taking a beating in today's game. He continues to play with the wrist injury.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Matt Hasselbeck - QB, Seattle Seahawks   Sunday, December 19, 5:50 PM EST

News Story: Hasselbeck suffered a sprained right elbow in the fourth quarter of today's game. He did not return.

Fantasy Analysis: Hasselbeck is questionable for next week's game.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Willis McGahee - RB, Buffalo Bills   Sunday, December 19, 5:48 PM EST

News Story: McGahee suffered a sprained right knee in the second quarter of today's game and did not return. Shaud Williams took over for McGahee.

Fantasy Analysis: We should know more about McGahee's injury tomorrow. AT this point, he is questionable for week 16.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Roy X Williams - WR, Detroit Lions   Sunday, December 19, 5:48 PM EST

News Story: Williams suffered a sprained hip in the first half of today's game. He did return and scored two touchdowns.

Fantasy Analysis: Williams is a tough player and came back strong. He is probable for next week's game.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Todd Pinkston - WR, Philadelphia Eagles   Sunday, December 19, 5:47 PM EST

News Story: Pinkston suffered a sprained knee in the first half of today's game but returned and didn't seem to have any problems.

Fantasy Analysis: Pinkston is probable for next week's game.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Brett Favre - QB, Green Bay Packers   Sunday, December 19, 5:41 PM EST

News Story: Favre suffered a bruised left forearm in the first half of today's game. Favre has returned to the game.

Fantasy Analysis: Favre is a tough quarterback and is back in the game playing.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Terrell Owens - WR, Philadelphia Eagles   Sunday, December 19, 5:38 PM EST

News Story: Philadelphia star wide receiver Terrell Owens left the game against the Dallas Cowboys, limping off the field with a sprained ankle. Owens had two receptions for 24 yards in the first half. He hobbled around the sideline early in the third quarter, then needed help to make it into the locker room for X-rays. Owens entered the game with 75 catches for 1,176 yards and a team-record 14 touchdowns.

Fantasy Analysis: Owens is not expected to play in week 16 but could return in week 17.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Joey Harrington - QB, Detroit Lions   Sunday, December 19, 12:19 PM EST

News Story: Harrington is active for today's game but is clearly not feeling well.

Fantasy Analysis: It appears that Harrington will start but if things aren't going well, don't be surprised if Mike McMahon enters the game.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Fernando Bryant - CB, Detroit Lions   Sunday, December 19, 12:18 PM EST

News Story: Bryant(ankle) is inactive for today's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Andre Goodman starts for Bryant.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Antoine Winfield - CB, Minnesota Vikings   Sunday, December 19, 12:17 PM EST

News Story: Winfield(ankle) is inactive for today's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Terrance Shaw starts for Winfield.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Terrell Owens - WR, Philadelphia Eagles   Sunday, December 19, 12:09 PM EST

News Story: Owens(back) is active for today's game and will start.

Fantasy Analysis: Owens missed a couple days of practice but is fine and will start.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Chad Pennington - QB, New York Jets   Sunday, December 19, 12:07 PM EST

News Story: According to Chris Mortensen, the Jets would like to shut down Pennington for one game before the playoffs. He has a rotator cuff injury and will have surgery after the season.

Fantasy Analysis: Pennington is expected to start today but we will have to wait and see what happens the next two games.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Joey Harrington - QB, Detroit Lions   Sunday, December 19, 12:06 PM EST

News Story: Harrington woke up this morning ill and will be a game-time decision. He has been given IV's and is feeling somewhat better.

Fantasy Analysis: It is unknown at this time whether Harrington or Mike McMahon will start.

Source: ESPN
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Garrison Hearst - RB, Denver Broncos   Sunday, December 19, 12:04 PM EST

News Story: Hearst is active for today's game.

Fantasy Analysis: With Reuben Droughns starting and Tatum Bell is active. There is some concern with Hearst being active how much Bell will play. We would be very careful starting Bell. As we said before, Bell is active and should play but it is not known how coach Shanahan plans to use his backs today.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Bryan Johnson - RB, Chicago Bears   Sunday, December 19, 12:03 PM EST

News Story: Johnson(foot) is inactive for today's game.

Fantasy Analysis: For the second week in a row, starting fullback Johnson is out. Jason McKie starts for Johnson.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Eddie George - RB, Dallas Cowboys   Sunday, December 19, 12:02 PM EST

News Story: George is inactive for today's game.

Fantasy Analysis: For the second week in a row, George is inactive and will not play. Richie Anderson will backup Julius Jones at running back.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Cincinnati Bengals   Sunday, December 19, 12:01 PM EST

News Story: Rogers Beckett and Deltha O'Neal are inactive for today's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Kim Herring and Keiwan Ratliff start for the Bengals in place of Beckett and O'Neal.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Lee Suggs - RB, Cleveland Browns   Sunday, December 19, 12:00 PM EST

News Story: Suggs(toe) is active for today's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Suggs will see playing time for the first time in a month. William Green is expected to start but look for Suggs to see playing time.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Tim Dwight - WR, San Diego Chargers   Sunday, December 19, 11:59 AM EST

News Story: Dwight(toe) is inactive for today's game.

Fantasy Analysis: With Keenan McCardell also out, the Chargers are thin at receiver today.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Brian Urlacher - LB, Chicago Bears   Sunday, December 19, 11:58 AM EST

News Story: Urlacher(hamstring) is inactive for today's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Hunter Hillenmeyer starts for Urlacher.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Derick Armstrong - WR, Houston Texans   Sunday, December 19, 11:56 AM EST

News Story: Armstrong is inactive for the second week in a row.

Fantasy Analysis: We are not sure what is going on here but Armstrong is inactive again.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Carson Palmer - QB, Cincinnati Bengals   Sunday, December 19, 11:55 AM EST

News Story: Palmer(knee) will be the third quarterback in today's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Jon Kitna will start and Casey Bramlet will backup Kitna.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Cincinnati Bengals   Sunday, December 19, 11:54 AM EST

News Story: The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio is calling for a wind-chill factor of plus-5 degrees stemming from 20 mile-per-hour winds out of the northwest that could gust to 30, and a noon-time temperature of 21 degrees. Snow showers are predicted during the morning and afternoon, but not much accumulation is expected.

Fantasy Analysis: Conditions will be bad for the Bengals-Bills game also. Be careful playing any of the quarterbacks or receivers on these teams.

Source: Bengals.com
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Johnnie Morton - WR, Kansas City Chiefs   Sunday, December 19, 11:53 AM EST

News Story: As expected, Morton is inactive for today's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Dante Hall starts for Morton.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Tatum Bell - RB, Denver Broncos   Sunday, December 19, 11:52 AM EST

News Story: Bell(shoulder) is active for today's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Reuben Droughns is expected to start but Bell should see playing time today.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Keenan McCardell - WR, San Diego Chargers   Sunday, December 19, 11:52 AM EST

News Story: McCardell(hamstring) is inactive for today's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Kassim Osgood starts for McCardell.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Derrick Blaylock - RB, Kansas City Chiefs   Sunday, December 19, 11:51 AM EST

News Story: Blaylock(knee) is inactive for today's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Larry Johnson starts for Blaylock.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Cleveland Browns   Sunday, December 19, 11:49 AM EST

News Story: The expectation in Cleveland today is for 10 to 20 inches of snow over the next 24 hours. The windchill will be well below 0 and the wind will be 25 to 20 miles per hour coming off the lake.

Fantasy Analysis: Anybody using Drew Brees or Luke McCown or the receivers for both teams should be concerned about the weather conditions.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Jake Delhomme - QB, Carolina Panthers   Sunday, December 19, 8:44 AM EST

News Story: Delhomme completed 24 passes for 340 yards, two touchdowns and an interception against the Falcons.

Fantasy Analysis: Delhomme has been a great fantasy quarterback during the past 7 games or so. The Falcons were a tough defense and he was still very productive.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Nick Goings - RB, Carolina Panthers   Sunday, December 19, 8:43 AM EST

News Story: Goings rushed 24 times for 61 yards and a score against the Falcons. He als caught 3 passes for 29 yards.

Fantasy Analysis: Goings may have a nice role with the team next year, pending Stephen Davis' career status. Either way, it looks like Goings will have a nice future in the NFL.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Muhsin Muhammad - WR, Carolina Panthers   Sunday, December 19, 8:42 AM EST

News Story: Muhammad caught 10 passes for 135 yards and a touchdown against the Falcons.

Fantasy Analysis: Muhammad continues his stretch as one of the hottest fantasy receivers right now. Keep him in the lineup regardless of match-up.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Keary Colbert - WR, Carolina Panthers   Sunday, December 19, 8:40 AM EST

News Story: Colbert caught 1 pass for 43 yards against the Falcons on Saturday.

Fantasy Analysis: Delhomme only really looked his way once. At least he caught that pass. Colbert may be a better option next year.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Michael Vick - QB, Atlanta Falcons   Sunday, December 19, 8:39 AM EST

News Story: Vick completed 11 passes for 154 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. He also rushed 8 times for 68 yards and a score.

Fantasy Analysis: It was a fantastic fantasy day for Vick owners. Too bad his fantasy season has been such a roller coaster.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Warrick Dunn - RB, Atlanta Falcons   Sunday, December 19, 8:38 AM EST

News Story: Dunn rushed 28 times for 134 yards and a score against the Panthers.

Fantasy Analysis: With Duckett out, he really got the chance to shine as the feature back again. He may be a nice surprise for you as a starter again next week.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Dez White - WR, Atlanta Falcons   Sunday, December 19, 8:37 AM EST

News Story: White caught 3 passes for 71 yards and a score against the Panthers.

Fantasy Analysis: Do not get too excited. That was only his second TD all year.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Alge Crumpler - TE, Atlanta Falcons   Sunday, December 19, 8:35 AM EST

News Story: Crumpler caught 3 passes for 38 yards against the Panthers on Saturday.

Fantasy Analysis: It is really disappointing how little Crumpler has gotten the ball the past few weeks. It may be time to look to another starter at tight end next week.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Larry Johnson - RB, Kansas City Chiefs   Sunday, December 19, 8:20 AM EST

News Story: With Derrick Blaylock out for today's game, Larry Johnson will get the start.

Fantasy Analysis: Johnson has played very well the past couple weeks and now gets a chance to show it as the starting back.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Erron Kinney - TE, Tennessee Titans   Sunday, December 19, 8:19 AM EST

News Story: Kinney(ankle) has not practiced this week and is considered a game-time decision.

Fantasy Analysis: We doubt Kinney will play since he has not practiced. However, he is a game-time decision. Most likely Shad Meier will start for him.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Derrick Mason - WR, Tennessee Titans   Sunday, December 19, 8:17 AM EST

News Story: Mason(ankle) is considered a game-time decision for today's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Mason has been very limited this week and will workout prior to today's game. Since the game is at 4:15 PM ET, a final decision will not be made until before game time. If Mason cannot play, Eddie Berlin would start for him.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Keenan McCardell - WR, San Diego Chargers   Sunday, December 19, 8:16 AM EST

News Story: McCardell(hamstring) has not practiced this week and will probably not play today.

Fantasy Analysis: McCardell is a game-time decision but we do not expect him to play. Kassim Osgood will start for McCardell, if he cannot play.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Ernie Conwell - TE, New Orleans Saints   Sunday, December 19, 8:15 AM EST

News Story: Conwell(back) has not practiced this week and is a game-time decision.

Fantasy Analysis: Does it really matter if he plays or not? If you are this far into the playoffs, you would not be starting him anyway.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Daniel Graham - TE, New England Patriots   Sunday, December 19, 8:14 AM EST

News Story: Graham(ribs) was limited this week and is a game-time decision.

Fantasy Analysis: The Patriots play Monday night so a final decision on his status will not be made until then. We would not take a chance starting him, even though he might play.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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David Givens - WR, New England Patriots   Sunday, December 19, 8:13 AM EST

News Story: Givens(ankle) has not practiced this week and is a game-time decision for Monday night's game.

Fantasy Analysis: We would not take a chance starting him if you have someone else solid to start. Since the Patriots do not play until tomorrow night a decision on his status will not be made until then.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Johnnie Morton - WR, Kansas City Chiefs   Sunday, December 19, 8:12 AM EST

News Story: Morton(knee) did not practice this week and is not expected to play today.

Fantasy Analysis: Dante Hall is expected to start for Morton.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Brandon Stokley - WR, Indianapolis Colts   Sunday, December 19, 8:11 AM EST

News Story: Stokley(groin) was able to practice Friday and is expected to play tonight.

Fantasy Analysis: The only thing that could hurt Stokley is if he gets hurt in pre-game warmups. Since the Colts don't play until tonight, he won't warm up until 7pm et. Anyway, we still expect him to play.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Tatum Bell - RB, Denver Broncos   Sunday, December 19, 8:09 AM EST

News Story: Bell(shoulder) practiced Thursday and Friday and feels that he can play in today's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Bell is listed as a game-time decision. Reuben Droughns is expected to start but if Bell is healthy, he should see significant playing time.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Lee Suggs - RB, Cleveland Browns   Sunday, December 19, 8:07 AM EST

News Story: Suggs(toe) has practiced this week and is expected to play for the first time in a month.

Fantasy Analysis: William Green is expected to start but Suggs should see playing time. As long as everything goes fine in pre-game warmups, Suggs should be good to go.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Jamal Lewis - RB, Baltimore Ravens   Sunday, December 19, 8:06 AM EST

News Story: Lewis(ankle) has practiced this week and is expected to start in today's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Lewis is expected to get 45 snaps or 3/4 of the carries in today's game.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Stanley Pritchett - RB, Atlanta Falcons   Sunday, December 19, 8:04 AM EST

News Story: Pritchett suffered a hand injury in yesterday's game. He left the game and came back later on with a cast on his hand. We are unsure if the hand is broken or sprained.

Fantasy Analysis: Pritchett is questionable for next week's game.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Dez White - WR, Atlanta Falcons   Sunday, December 19, 8:03 AM EST

News Story: White suffered a knee injury in yesterday's game and did not return.

Fantasy Analysis: White will have further tests in the knee today to determine the extent of the injury. At this point, he is questionable for next weeks game.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Arnaz Battle - WR, San Francisco 49ers   Sunday, December 19, 8:03 AM EST

News Story: Battle suffered a strained quad in yesterday's game and did not return.

Fantasy Analysis: Battle is questionable for next week's game.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Hines Ward - WR, Pittsburgh Steelers   Sunday, December 19, 8:02 AM EST

News Story: Ward suffered a hip pointer in yesterday's game but did not miss any playing time.

Fantasy Analysis: Ward is probable for next weeks game.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Jamie Winborn - LB, San Francisco 49ers   Sunday, December 19, 8:01 AM EST

News Story: Winborn suffered a shoulder injury in yesterday's game.

Fantasy Analysis: He is questionable for next weeks game.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Ken Dorsey - QB, San Francisco 49ers   Sunday, December 19, 7:58 AM EST

News Story: Dorsey suffered a broken finger and chest bruise in yesterday's game. The injuries are not serious.

Fantasy Analysis: Dorsey is probable for next week's game.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Ben Roethlisberger - QB, Pittsburgh Steelers   Saturday, December 18, 11:02 PM EST

News Story: Roethlisberger completed 18 passes for 316 yards, a touchdown, and 2 interceptions against the Giants.

Fantasy Analysis: The rookie keeps winning NFL games. However, he continues to do nothing impressive for fantasy owners.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Jerome Bettis - RB, Pittsburgh Steelers   Saturday, December 18, 11:01 PM EST

News Story: Bettis rushed 36 times for 140 yards and a score against the Giants.

Fantasy Analysis: Staley was out injured again and Bettis ran all over the Giants. Bettis has had a great year and should continue to do so for the remainder of the season.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Hines Ward - WR, Pittsburgh Steelers   Saturday, December 18, 11:00 PM EST

News Story: Ward caught 9 passes for 134 yards against the Giants.

Fantasy Analysis: We sure hoped he would get a score too, but it was good to see him get so many touches. He is definitely worth starting every week.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Antwaan Randle El - WR, Pittsburgh Steelers   Saturday, December 18, 10:59 PM EST

News Story: Randle El caught 5 passes for 149 yards and a score against the Giants. He also threw a touchdown pass for 10 yards to Hayes.

Fantasy Analysis: He is taking his moment to shine with Burress out with injury. Look for the Steelers to continue to work him in more, even when Burress returns.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Eli Manning - QB, New York Giants   Saturday, December 18, 10:58 PM EST

News Story: Manning completed 16 of 23 pass attempts for 182 yards, 2 scores and an interception.

Fantasy Analysis: This was against one of the premiere defenses in the NFL so this was a very impressive step for Manning. Keep watching him this year, he may be a nice 2nd fantasy QB next year.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Tiki Barber - RB, New York Giants   Saturday, December 18, 10:57 PM EST

News Story: Barber rushed 18 times for 76 yards and a score against the Steelers. He also caught 5 passes for 38 yards.

Fantasy Analysis: Barber continues to impress his fantasy owners. Hopefully, you still had him in the lineup, even though the offense has not been that impressive.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Jeremy Shockey - TE, New York Giants   Saturday, December 18, 10:55 PM EST

News Story: Shockey caught 3 passes for 13 yards and a score against the Steelers on Saturday.

Fantasy Analysis: For now, Eli seems to favor the short game and loves to hit Shockey in the red zone. Even as few times as they can get there, he is a decent start at tight end.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Patrick Ramsey - QB, Washington Redskins   Saturday, December 18, 10:53 PM EST

News Story: Ramsey completed 18 of 27 pass attempts for 214 yards and a score against the 49ers on Saturday.

Fantasy Analysis: Every week, his stats seem to be more solid. He is getting more and more comfortable. He cannot be relied upon until he proves himself next year though.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Clinton Portis - RB, Washington Redskins   Saturday, December 18, 10:52 PM EST

News Story: Portis rushed 35 times for 110 yards and caught 23 passes for 20 yards against the 49ers.

Fantasy Analysis: He is a stud back but has not scored as often as we would have hoped for this year. Hopefully, if you have him, you enjoy his service in a performance league.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Rod Gardner - WR, Washington Redskins   Saturday, December 18, 10:51 PM EST

News Story: Gardner caught 6 passes for 111 yards against the 49ers on Saturday.

Fantasy Analysis: Gardner sure has a good game every now and then. However, they are not very often with no particular pattern. He is still a fantasy bench player.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Laveranues Coles - WR, Washington Redskins   Saturday, December 18, 10:50 PM EST

News Story: Coles caught 4 passes for 39 yards against the 49ers.

Fantasy Analysis: After catching 12 last week, this was a huge disappointment. Coles has not done well for fantasy owners all year. Now is not the time to roll the dice on him. He is benchwarming material.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Ken Dorsey - QB, San Francisco 49ers   Saturday, December 18, 10:49 PM EST

News Story: Dorsey completed 20 of 38 pass attempts for 206 yards, two touchdowns, and 4 interceptions.

Fantasy Analysis: Dorsey had broken a finger on his left hand but played through the injury. He had a tough game against the Redskins and should not be considered as a starter in the fantasy playoffs.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Maurice Hicks - RB, San Francisco 49ers   Saturday, December 18, 10:47 PM EST

News Story: Hicks rushed 11 times for 37 yards and caught 2 passes for 18 yards.

Fantasy Analysis: Hicks got to start the game but was not overly impressive. No matter who the feature back is in San Francisco, they will not do well in this offense.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Eric Johnson - TE, San Francisco 49ers   Saturday, December 18, 10:46 PM EST

News Story: Johnson caught 8 passes for 73 yards against the Redskins.

Fantasy Analysis: He is the leading receiver on this team and is one of the better options at tight end for fantasy teams.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Brandon Lloyd - WR, San Francisco 49ers   Saturday, December 18, 10:44 PM EST

News Story: Lloyd caught 4 passes for 51 yards and a score against the Redskins on Saturday.

Fantasy Analysis: It is good to see some other receivers getting some decent touches. The team wants big things from this young receiver but you need to steer clear of him this year in fantasy playoffs.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Bethel Johnson - WR, New England Patriots   Saturday, December 18, 12:18 PM EST

News Story: Johnson was added to the injury report Friday with a thigh injury. He is questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Johnson will be a game-time decision. David Givens and Daniel Graham are also game-time decisions.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Jake Plummer - QB, Denver Broncos   Saturday, December 18, 12:01 PM EST

News Story: Plummer was added to the injury report Friday with a groin injury.

Fantasy Analysis: Plummer did practice Friday and is probable. Expect Plummer to start.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Tyrone Poole - CB, New England Patriots   Saturday, December 18, 12:00 PM EST

News Story: Poole(knee) was placed on injured reserve Friday and will miss the rest of the season.

Fantasy Analysis: The Patriots are very thin at cornerback and losing Poole is a big loss.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Duce Staley - RB, Pittsburgh Steelers   Saturday, December 18, 11:58 AM EST

News Story: Staley(hamstring) is inactive for today's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Jerome Bettis gets the start and should have a very good game against a poor Giants defense.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Duce Staley - RB, Pittsburgh Steelers   Saturday, December 18, 7:53 AM EST

News Story: Staley(hamstring) has not practiced all week and will be a game-time decision today.

Fantasy Analysis: The Steelers game starts at 1:30 ET, so a final decision will be made by 12:30 ET. We don't expect him to play but will wait until later this morning to make a final decision. If Staley does not play, Jerome Bettis would start.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Duce Staley - RB, Pittsburgh Steelers   Friday, December 17, 8:47 PM EST

News Story: Staley(hamstring) did not practice again Friday and is questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Staley will be a game-time decision. However, since he has not practiced all week, he will probably not play. Jerome Bettis would start for Staley.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Johnnie Morton - WR, Kansas City Chiefs   Friday, December 17, 8:45 PM EST

News Story: Morton(knee) did not practice Friday and is listed as questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Morton is not expected to play. Dante Hall will start for Morton.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Shad Meier - TE, Tennessee Titans   Friday, December 17, 8:45 PM EST

News Story: Meier(hip) practiced Friday but remains questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Meier is expected to play this week. If Erron Kinney cannot play, Meier would start for him.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Erron Kinney - TE, Tennessee Titans   Friday, December 17, 8:43 PM EST

News Story: Kinney(ankle) did not practice Friday and is listed as questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Kinney will be a game-time decision this weekend.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Aeneas Williams - S, St. Louis Rams   Friday, December 17, 6:05 PM EST

News Story: Williams(neck) did not practice Friday and is not expected to play Sunday.

Fantasy Analysis: Williams will miss another game, which hurts the Rams secondary.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Kevan Barlow - RB, San Francisco 49ers   Friday, December 17, 6:04 PM EST

News Story: Barlow(concussion/knee) practiced again Friday and is probable.

Fantasy Analysis: Barlow is expected to play but will not start. He will backup Maurice Hicks and should see some playing time.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Maurice Hicks - RB, San Francisco 49ers   Friday, December 17, 5:52 PM EST

News Story: Hicks(ribs) practiced again Friday and will play this week.

Fantasy Analysis: According to coach Erickson, Hicks will start this weekend's game.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Tim Dwight - WR, San Diego Chargers   Friday, December 17, 5:51 PM EST

News Story: Dwight(knee) did not practice Friday and remains questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Dwight will be a game-time decision.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Brian Urlacher - LB, Chicago Bears   Friday, December 17, 5:50 PM EST

News Story: Urlacher(hamstring) did not practice Friday and was officially ruled out of this weekend's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Hunter Hillenmeyer will start for Urlacher.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Antoine Winfield - CB, Minnesota Vikings   Friday, December 17, 5:39 PM EST

News Story: Winfield(ankle) did not practice Friday and was ruled out of Sunday's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Terrance Shaw will start for Winfield.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Nail Diggs - LB, Green Bay Packers   Friday, December 17, 5:38 PM EST

News Story: Diggs(kidney) did not practice again Friday but is listed as probable.

Fantasy Analysis: We do not expect Diggs to play this week.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Aaron Shea - TE, Cleveland Browns   Friday, December 17, 5:37 PM EST

News Story: Shea(ankle) practiced Friday but remains questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Shea is expected to start Sunday.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Lee Suggs - RB, Cleveland Browns   Friday, December 17, 5:32 PM EST

News Story: Suggs(toe) practiced Friday but remains questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Suggs should be active for the first time in weeks. He will likely share carries with William Green.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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David Givens - WR, New England Patriots   Friday, December 17, 5:30 PM EST

News Story: Givens(ankle) was limited in practice Friday and remains questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Givens will be a game-time decision for this week's game. If he is unable to play, David Patten would start.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Daniel Graham - TE, New England Patriots   Friday, December 17, 5:29 PM EST

News Story: Graham(ribs) was limited in practice Friday and remains questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Graham is a game-time decision for this weekend's game.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Ernie Conwell - TE, New Orleans Saints   Friday, December 17, 5:28 PM EST

News Story: Conwell(back) was limited in practice Friday and remains questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Conwell will be a game-time decision for this weekend's game.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Carson Palmer - QB, Cincinnati Bengals   Friday, December 17, 5:26 PM EST

News Story: Palmer(knee) did not practice Friday and was officially ruled out of Sunday's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Jon Kitna will start for Palmer.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Brandon Stokley - WR, Indianapolis Colts   Friday, December 17, 5:25 PM EST

News Story: Stokley(groin) practiced Friday but remains questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: With Stokley practicing Friday he is now expected to start this week.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Chris Brown - RB, Tennessee Titans   Friday, December 17, 5:25 PM EST

News Story: Brown(toe) did not practice Friday and has been ruled out of Sunday's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Antowain Smith will start for the injured Brown.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Marshall Faulk - RB, St. Louis Rams   Friday, December 17, 5:24 PM EST

News Story: Faulk(knee) practiced Friday and was named the starter for this weekend's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Faulk will start and Steven Jackson will share carries with Faulk.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Marc Bulger - QB, St. Louis Rams   Friday, December 17, 5:23 PM EST

News Story: Bulger(shoulder) threw lightly Friday but has been ruled out of Sunday's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Chris Chandler will start for Bulger.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Tatum Bell - RB, Denver Broncos   Friday, December 17, 5:22 PM EST

News Story: Broncos coach Mike Shanahan acknowledged seeing improvement in running back Tatum Bell, but the coach stopped short of saying he will be available Sunday when Denver plays at Kansas City. Bell suffered a shoulder separation in last Sunday's 20-17 victory over Miami, but still finished with 123 yards and two touchdowns. "Tatum is still a little bit better," Shanahan said Friday. "It's still quite sore and it is still a game-time decision." Quarterback Jake Plummer said he welcomed Bell's presence in the lineup and as a change of pace to Reuben Droughns.

Fantasy Analysis: Bell will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game.

Source: AP
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Plaxico Burress - WR, Pittsburgh Steelers   Friday, December 17, 5:21 PM EST

News Story: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress will sit out Dec. 18 against the New York Giants, his fourth consecutive game missed because of a sore hamstring. Burress, Pittsburgh's most reliable downfield receiver, ran pass patterns in practice earlier this week and was optimistic about playing. But he was downgraded from questionable to out after talking with trainer John Norwig.

Fantasy Analysis: Antwan Randle El starts for Burress.

Source: AP
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Luther Elliss - DL, Denver Broncos   Friday, December 17, 5:20 PM EST

News Story: The Broncos announced Friday morning that the veteran defensive tackle would miss the rest of the 2004 season with a herniated disc in his lower back. The team placed him on injured reserve later in the afternoon. Broncos Head Athletic Trainer Steve Antonopulos said in a release that Elliss' injury is similar to the one incurred by fellow defensive lineman Trevor Pryce. Pryce underwent back surgery in late September and has not played since, having now missed 12 consecutive games. He only returned to practice last week.

Fantasy Analysis: Elliss is done for the year.

Source: DenverBroncos.com
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Steve McNair - QB, Tennessee Titans   Friday, December 17, 5:17 PM EST

News Story: Tennessee quarterback Steve McNair will miss the final three games of the season and undergo surgery to strengthen the bruised sternum that has plagued him most of the year. Coach Jeff Fisher said the two reached the decision Dec. 17. Fisher said a chief consideration is that McNair, the NFL's co-MVP last season, will need the surgery even if he never plays football again to fix the damage caused by three injuries to his sternum.

Fantasy Analysis: Billy Volek will start for McNair.

Source: AP
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Jamal Lewis - RB, Baltimore Ravens   Friday, December 17, 5:07 PM EST

News Story: Lewis(ankle) practiced Friday and is expected to start Sunday.

Fantasy Analysis: Lewis is healthy and will be in for at least 45 plays.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Keenan McCardell - WR, San Diego Chargers   Friday, December 17, 5:05 PM EST

News Story: McCardell(hamstring) did not practice Friday and remains questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: McCardell will be a game-time decision for this weekend's game.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Terrell Owens - WR, Philadelphia Eagles   Friday, December 17, 5:01 PM EST

News Story: Owens(back) practiced Friday but remains questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Owens is expected to start this weekend.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Larry Johnson - RB, Kansas City Chiefs   Friday, December 17, 7:59 AM EST

News Story: Johnson is expected to start for the Chiefs this weekend in place of Derrick Blaylock. Omar Easy is expected to backup Johnson.

Fantasy Analysis: We received a question about why Derrick Blaylock was a game-time decision. Even though the Chiefs have said that Johnson will start they still list Blaylock as questionable. We do not expect Blaylock to start or play and expect Johnson to be in the starting lineup.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Marcus Stroud - DT, Jacksonville Jaguars   Thursday, December 16, 10:07 PM EST

News Story: Stroud(knee) did not practice Thursday but is probable.

Fantasy Analysis: Even if Stroud doesn't practice, he is expected to start Sunday.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Oakland Raiders   Thursday, December 16, 10:06 PM EST

News Story: Warren Sapp returned to practice this week while Ted Washington has not been able to practice.

Fantasy Analysis: It looks like Sapp will be back in the lineup while Washington will miss another game.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Tim Dwight - WR, San Diego Chargers   Thursday, December 16, 10:04 PM EST

News Story: Dwight(knee) did not practice again Thursday and is questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Dwight could miss another game due to the knee injury.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Keenan McCardell - WR, San Diego Chargers   Thursday, December 16, 10:03 PM EST

News Story: McCardell(hamstring) did not practice Thursday and remains questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: McCardell will try to practice tomorrow but if he can't he probably will not play. Kassim Osgood would start if McCardell cannot play.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Al Singleton - LB, Dallas Cowboys   Thursday, December 16, 10:01 PM EST

News Story: Singleton(groin) did not practice Thursday and remains questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Scott Shanle will start if Singleton is unable to play.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Tracy White - LB, Seattle Seahawks   Thursday, December 16, 10:00 PM EST

News Story: White(hamstring) practiced again Thursday and is probable.

Fantasy Analysis: White returns to the starting lineup this week.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Ken Dilger - TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers   Thursday, December 16, 10:00 PM EST

News Story: Dilger(ribs) did not practice again Thursday but is probable.

Fantasy Analysis: Dilger should be back at practice tomorrow and is expected to start this weekend.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Nick Goings - RB, Carolina Panthers   Thursday, December 16, 10:00 PM EST

News Story: Goings(ankle) returned to practice Thursday and is probable.

Fantasy Analysis: Goings is expected to start Sunday.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Jamaar Taylor - WR, New York Giants   Thursday, December 16, 6:55 PM EST

News Story: Taylor(quad) did not practice Thursday and will not play this week.

Fantasy Analysis: Willie Ponder fills in as the third receiver.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Kris Wilson - TE, Kansas City Chiefs   Thursday, December 16, 6:49 PM EST

News Story: Wilson(ankle) practiced again Thursday and is questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Wilson has been practicing for a few weeks now but has not had an opportunity to play. He will play sometime over the next three games.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Kansas City Chiefs   Thursday, December 16, 6:48 PM EST

News Story: Vonnie Holliday, Greg Wesley and Jerome Woods have not played the last three weeks and have not practiced this week.

Fantasy Analysis: None of these three starters is expected to play.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Ernie Conwell - TE, New Orleans Saints   Thursday, December 16, 6:46 PM EST

News Story: Conwell(back) did not practice Thursday and remains questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Conwell will be a game-time decision Sunday.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Trent Green - QB, Kansas City Chiefs   Thursday, December 16, 6:45 PM EST

News Story: Green(ribs) practiced again Thursday and is listed as probable.

Fantasy Analysis: Green will be in the starting lineup this week.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Johnnie Morton - WR, Kansas City Chiefs   Thursday, December 16, 6:44 PM EST

News Story: Morton(knee) did not practice Thursday and remains questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Morton is not expected to play but he will be a game-time decision. If Morton does not play, Dante Hall would start.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Derrick Blaylock - RB, Kansas City Chiefs   Thursday, December 16, 6:38 PM EST

News Story: Blaylock(knee) did not practice Thursday and remains questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Blaylock will likely be a game-time decision. However, it doesn't appear that he will play. If he isn't able to go, Larry Johnson would start.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Jamal Lewis - RB, Baltimore Ravens   Thursday, December 16, 6:36 PM EST

News Story: Lewis(ankle) practiced Thursday but remains questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Lewis is expected to start Sunday and get a 3/4 load.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Adrian Wilson - S, Arizona Cardinals   Thursday, December 16, 6:35 PM EST

News Story: Wilson(shoulder) returned to practice Thursday and is probable.

Fantasy Analysis: Wilson is expected to start Sunday.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Emmitt Smith - RB, Arizona Cardinals   Thursday, December 16, 6:33 PM EST

News Story: Smith(ankle) returned to practice Thursday and is probable.

Fantasy Analysis: Smith is expected to start Sunday.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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David Givens - WR, New England Patriots   Thursday, December 16, 6:32 PM EST

News Story: Givens(ankle) was limited in practice Thursday and remains questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Givens will be a game-time decision this week. David Patten would start for Givens if he is unable to play.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Daniel Graham - TE, New England Patriots   Thursday, December 16, 6:32 PM EST

News Story: Graham(ribs) was limited in practice Thursday and remains questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Graham will be a game-time decision this weekend.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Marc Bulger - QB, St. Louis Rams   Thursday, December 16, 6:30 PM EST

News Story: Bulger(shoulder) threw again on Thursday and has a chance at backing up Chris Chandler this week.

Fantasy Analysis: Chris Chandler gets the start and Bulger will likely back up Chandler.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Steven Jackson - RB, St. Louis Rams   Thursday, December 16, 6:29 PM EST

News Story: Jackson(knee) practiced again Thursday but remains questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Jackson is expected to play this weekend and share carries with Faulk. We will add Jackson to the Crystal Ball Rankings for Friday's update.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Marshall Faulk - RB, St. Louis Rams   Thursday, December 16, 6:27 PM EST

News Story: Faulk(knee) was limited in practice Thursday but remains probable.

Fantasy Analysis: Don't worry about Faulk, he will be ready to play and is expected to start Sunday.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Zach Thomas - LB, Miami Dolphins   Thursday, December 16, 6:25 PM EST

News Story: Thomas(hamstring) did not practice Thursday and is not expected to play this week.

Fantasy Analysis: Derrick Pope is expected to start for Thomas.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Nail Diggs - LB, Green Bay Packers   Thursday, December 16, 6:22 PM EST

News Story: Diggs(kidney) did not practice Thursday and will be a game-time decision this weekend.

Fantasy Analysis: We will have to wait and see until this weekend if Diggs will play. We seriously doubt he will though.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Brian Urlacher - LB, Chicago Bears   Thursday, December 16, 6:19 PM EST

News Story: Urlacher(hamstring) did not practice Thursday and is not expected to play.

Fantasy Analysis: Urlacher will likely miss the rest of the season.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Aaron Shea - TE, Cleveland Browns   Thursday, December 16, 6:18 PM EST

News Story: Shea(ankle) did not practice Thursday but is listed as questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Shea will try to practice tomorrow but might not play. Keith Heinrich would start if Shea cannot play.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Lee Suggs - RB, Cleveland Browns   Thursday, December 16, 6:17 PM EST

News Story: Suggs(toe) practiced again Thursday but remains questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Suggs has a good chance of playing after missing the last few games. William Green would start but we would expect both backs to share playing time.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Fernando Bryant - CB, Detroit Lions   Thursday, December 16, 6:00 PM EST

News Story: Bryant(ankle) was limited in practice Thursday and remains questionable. Bryant will likely be a game-time decision.

Fantasy Analysis: If Bryant is unable to play, Andre Goodman would start.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Tatum Bell - RB, Denver Broncos   Thursday, December 16, 5:53 PM EST

News Story: Bell(shoulder) practiced Thursday but remains questionable. Bell has a third degree shoulder separation which is very painful.

Fantasy Analysis: If Bell can play with the pain, he will likely play this week. Reuben Droughns would start but Bell would share carries with him.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Steve McNair - QB, Tennessee Titans   Thursday, December 16, 5:50 PM EST

News Story: McNair(sternum) did not practice Thursday and remains questionable. According to coach Fisher, "If we make a decision not to play Steve the remainder of the season then obviously we will make that public. We are still talking about that right now. I may very well have an answer for you tomorrow and that could be we will see how he is or he is going to play. The other may be the case where we decide not to. We are still talking and we will be meeting on that again this evening".

Fantasy Analysis: McNair will likely not play the rest of the season. Look for Billy Volek to start this week.

Source: titansonline.com
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Chris Brown - RB, Tennessee Titans   Thursday, December 16, 5:48 PM EST

News Story: Brown(toe) did not practice Thursday and remains questionable. According to coach Fisher, "We are going to send Chris Brown to see Dr. Andrews tomorrow just to have him look at the toe. We just want to make sure we are doing the right things and we are not going to subject him to further injury or risk".

Fantasy Analysis: Brown will be a game-time decision this weekend.

Source: titansonline.com
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Erron Kinney - TE, Tennessee Titans   Thursday, December 16, 5:41 PM EST

News Story: Kinney did not practice Thursday and is questionable. According to coach Fisher, "It is sore. It's not a high ankle, but it's a lateral ankle sprain. He has a great deal of swelling. We have to get that swelling out of there."

Fantasy Analysis: Kinney will be a game-time decision.

Source: titansonline.com
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Plaxico Burress - WR, Pittsburgh Steelers   Thursday, December 16, 5:41 PM EST

News Story: Burress(hamstring) did not practice Thursday and remains questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Burress is not expected to play this week. Look for Antwan Randle El to start.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Deltha Oneal - CB, Cincinnati Bengals   Thursday, December 16, 5:38 PM EST

News Story: O'Neal(ankle) did not practice Thursday and remains questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: O'Neal will likely miss another game.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Antoine Winfield - CB, Buffalo Bills   Thursday, December 16, 5:37 PM EST

News Story: Winfield(ankle) was limited in practice Thursday but was upgraded from doubtful to questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: It sounds like Winfield has a chance to play but we will not know for sure until game time.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Rogers Beckett - S, Cincinnati Bengals   Thursday, December 16, 5:36 PM EST

News Story: Beckett(ankle) did not practice Thursday and was downgraded to doubtful.

Fantasy Analysis: Beckett will not play this week.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Chris Perry - RB, Cincinnati Bengals   Thursday, December 16, 5:35 PM EST

News Story: Perry(abdomen) practiced Thursday but was downgraded to questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Does it really matter if Perry plays? He has not value this point in the year anyway.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Mark Brown - LB, New York Jets   Thursday, December 16, 5:34 PM EST

News Story: Even though Victor Hobson is healthy enough to practice, Brown will start this weekend's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Brown has played well and will stay in the starting lineup.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Luke McCown - QB, Cleveland Browns   Thursday, December 16, 5:30 PM EST

News Story: On Thursday, McCown was announced as the starting quarterback for this week's game.

Fantasy Analysis: With Jeff Garcia out for the season and Kelly Holcomb not healthy enough to play, McCown gets the start.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Tony Romo - QB, Dallas Cowboys   Thursday, December 16, 5:30 PM EST

News Story: Romo has been promoted to backup quarterback and Drew Henson has been demoted to third string.

Fantasy Analysis: It sounds like Romo might get a chance to play sometime over the next three weeks. We will have to wait and see.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Carson Palmer - QB, Cincinnati Bengals   Thursday, December 16, 5:29 PM EST

News Story: Palmer(knee) did not practice Thursday and has been ruled out of Sunday's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Jon Kitna starts for the injured Palmer.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Brandon Stokley - WR, Indianapolis Colts   Thursday, December 16, 5:29 PM EST

News Story: Stokley(groin) was limited in practice Thursday and remains questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Stokley will try to participate in practice tomorrow but if not, will have a tough time playing. He will likely be a game-time decision. If Stokley cannot play, Troy Walters would start.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Kevan Barlow - RB, San Francisco 49ers   Thursday, December 16, 5:23 PM EST

News Story: Barlow(concussion/knee) practiced Thursday but remains questionable. Barlow had injured his knee in practice Wednesday but is fine.

Fantasy Analysis: It appears like Barlow will be able to play this weekend. It will most likely be as backup as Hicks is expected to start.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Maurice Hicks - RB, San Francisco 49ers   Thursday, December 16, 5:22 PM EST

News Story: Hicks(ribs) practiced Thursday and is probable.

Fantasy Analysis: Hicks is expected to play this weekend.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Duce Staley - RB, Pittsburgh Steelers   Thursday, December 16, 5:20 PM EST

News Story: Staley(hamstring) did not practice Thursday and is questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: If Staley is unable to practice Friday, Jerome Bettis has a good chance of starting.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Terrell Owens - WR, Philadelphia Eagles   Thursday, December 16, 5:19 PM EST

News Story: Owens(back) did not practice Thursday and remains questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Owens says he will play this weekend and we believe him.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Marshall Faulk - RB, St. Louis Rams   Wednesday, December 15, 9:13 PM EST

News Story: Faulk(knee) practiced Wednesday and is listed as probable.

Fantasy Analysis: Faulk missed the last two games and appears ready to play. With the injury to Steven Jackson, Faulk will most likely start this week.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Samari Rolle - CB, Tennessee Titans   Wednesday, December 15, 9:11 PM EST

News Story: Rolle(knee) did not practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: It is unknown whether Rolle will be able to play this week. We should know more later in the week.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Albert Haynesworth - DE, Tennessee Titans   Wednesday, December 15, 9:09 PM EST

News Story: Haynesworth(elbow) did not practice Wednesday and is questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Haynesworth will try to practice later in the week but will probably not be available to play.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Ernie Conwell - TE, New Orleans Saints   Wednesday, December 15, 9:07 PM EST

News Story: Conwell(back) did not practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: We will have to wait until later in the week to see how Conwell responds to treatment.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Aeneas Williams - S, St. Louis Rams   Wednesday, December 15, 9:06 PM EST

News Story: St. Louis Rams free safety Aeneas Williams probably will be sidelined for the remainder of the season with a neck injury. Williams, an eight-time Pro Bowl player, met with team doctors Wednesday about an arthritic condition. Coach Mike Martz expects Williams to decide his future soon regarding an injury that could be career-threatening. "I told him to take the night and I gave him two alternatives," Martz said. "Aeneas is probably done for a while."

Fantasy Analysis: Williams is not expected to play this week.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Tyrone Wheatley - RB, Oakland Raiders   Wednesday, December 15, 9:05 PM EST

News Story: Wheatley(hamstring) did not practice Wednesday and will not play this week.

Fantasy Analysis: He will miss his fourth game. Amos Zereoue starts for Wheatley.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Ken Dilger - TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers   Wednesday, December 15, 7:49 PM EST

News Story: Dilger(ribs) did not practice Wednesday but is probable.

Fantasy Analysis: Dilger is expected to start Sunday.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Keenan McCardell - WR, San Diego Chargers   Wednesday, December 15, 7:48 PM EST

News Story: McCardell(hamstring) did not practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: We will have to wait until later in the week to see if McCardell will be able to play.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Steven Jackson - RB, St. Louis Rams   Wednesday, December 15, 7:47 PM EST

News Story: Jackson(knee) participated in practice Wednesday but is listed as questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: We will have to wait and see how the knee is and whether he will be able to play this week.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Emmitt Smith - RB, Arizona Cardinals   Wednesday, December 15, 7:46 PM EST

News Story: Smith(toe) did not practice Wednesday but is probable.

Fantasy Analysis: Smith is getting some rest and will be back at practice later this week and start.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Erron Kinney - TE, Tennessee Titans   Wednesday, December 15, 7:46 PM EST

News Story: Kinney(ankle) did not practice Wednesday and is questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: We will have to wait until later in the week to see if Kinney is able to play.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Derrick Mason - WR, Tennessee Titans   Wednesday, December 15, 7:45 PM EST

News Story: Mason(ankle) did not practice Wednesday and is questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Mason finished out the Monday night game and should be back at practice later this week and start Sunday.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Steve McNair - QB, Tennessee Titans   Wednesday, December 15, 7:44 PM EST

News Story: McNair(sternum) did not practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: McNair is not expected to play; Billy Volek will start.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Chris Brown - RB, Tennessee Titans   Wednesday, December 15, 7:44 PM EST

News Story: Brown(toe) did not practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Brown will probably not practice this week but should be able to play.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Deltha ONeal - CB, Cincinnati Bengals   Wednesday, December 15, 7:39 PM EST

News Story: O'Neal(ankle) did not practice Wednesday and is questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: O'Neal has missed the last couple games and might not play this week.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Marc Bulger - QB, St. Louis Rams   Wednesday, December 15, 7:37 PM EST

News Story: Bulger(shoulder) was limited in practice today and is listed as questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: He will attempt to practice with the team Friday and if he is successful he should be able to start. If not, Chris Chandler starts.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Derrick Blaylock - RB, Kansas City Chiefs   Wednesday, December 15, 6:34 PM EST

News Story: Blaylock(knee) did not practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: We will have to wait until later in the week to see if Blaylock can play.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Johnnie Morton - WR, Kansas City Chiefs   Wednesday, December 15, 6:32 PM EST

News Story: Morton(knee) did not practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Morton will attempt to practice later in the week. If he is unable to play, Dante Hall would start.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Jerome Bettis - RB, Pittsburgh Steelers   Wednesday, December 15, 6:31 PM EST

News Story: Jerome Bettis is thinking about retiring. The Pittsburgh Steelers running back said his health -- not whether the Steelers win the Super Bowl -- will determine whether he plays in 2005. Bettis missed significant playing time in 2001 and 2002 with groin and knee injuries, but hasn't missed a game since.

Fantasy Analysis: Very interesting stuff from Bettis. He is not getting any younger and the pounding has to take a toll on him.

Source: AP
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Lee Suggs - RB, Cleveland Browns   Wednesday, December 15, 6:16 PM EST

News Story: Suggs(toe) returned to practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: If Suggs is able to practice all week he could return this week.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Kelly Holcomb - QB, Cleveland Browns   Wednesday, December 15, 6:15 PM EST

News Story: Holcomb(ribs) was limited in practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Luke McCown is expected to start this week.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Tatum Bell - RB, Denver Broncos   Wednesday, December 15, 6:13 PM EST

News Story: Broncos tailback Tatum Bell was shooting to return to practice by Thursday after separating his shoulder during a breakout performance against the Dolphins last week. Coach Mike Shanahan said if the rookie can work out Thursday and Friday, there's a good chance he can play in Denver's game Sunday at Kansas City. "He's feeling good," Shanahan said. "It's encouraging that (the trainer) thinks he can practice Thursday and Friday.

Fantasy Analysis: Bell is listed as questionable. If he is able to play, he will share time with Reuben Droughns.

Source: AP
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Darrell Jackson - WR, Seattle Seahawks   Wednesday, December 15, 6:12 PM EST

News Story: Seattle receiver Darrell Jackson traveled to join his family after his father's death and won't practice all week. He's expected to start, however, when the Seahawks visit the New York Jets this weekend.

Fantasy Analysis: Jackson is expected to rejoin the Seahawks (7-6) after services, scheduled for Dec. 17-18 in Tampa, Fla. "We're making arrangements for him to fly from Tampa to New York on Saturday night," coach Mike Holmgren said.

Source: AP
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Maurice Hicks - RB, San Francisco 49ers   Wednesday, December 15, 6:11 PM EST

News Story: Hicks(ribs) practiced Wednesday and is listed as probable.

Fantasy Analysis: Hicks is expected to start in Sunday's game.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Kevan Barlow - RB, San Francisco 49ers   Wednesday, December 15, 6:10 PM EST

News Story: Barlow(concussion) did not practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Even if Barlow is healthy, we expect Maurice Hicks to start.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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John Hall - K, Washington Redskins   Wednesday, December 15, 6:04 PM EST

News Story: Redskins kicker John Hall will be placed on the Injured Reserve list. Hall has an upper quad injury and will be sidelined for the rest of the season.

Fantasy Analysis: To replace him, the Redskins are expected to sign third-year kicker Jeff Chandler.

Source: redskins.com
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Duce Staley - RB, Pittsburgh Steelers   Wednesday, December 15, 6:03 PM EST

News Story: Staley(hamstring) did not practice Wednesday but is listed as probable.

Fantasy Analysis: Staley is fine and expects to start this weekend.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Jamaar Taylor - WR, New York Giants   Wednesday, December 15, 6:01 PM EST

News Story: Taylor(quad) did not practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Taylor did not practice last week and might miss this week's game.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Plaxico Burress - WR, Pittsburgh Steelers   Wednesday, December 15, 5:57 PM EST

News Story: Burress(hamstring) did not practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Burress feels he is close to 100% and expects to play this weekend.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Marcus Stroud - DL, Jacksonville Jaguars   Wednesday, December 15, 5:56 PM EST

News Story: Stroud(knee) did not practice Wednesday but is listed as probable.

Fantasy Analysis: Stroud needed a day of rest and will play this week.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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George Wrighster - TE, Jacksonville Jaguars   Wednesday, December 15, 5:55 PM EST

News Story: Wrighster(back) did not practice Wednesday and is listed as out.

Fantasy Analysis: Wrighster will not play this week.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Nail Diggs - LB, Green Bay Packers   Wednesday, December 15, 5:52 PM EST

News Story: Diggs(back/kidney) did not practice Wednesday but is listed as probable.

Fantasy Analysis: It looks like Diggs will practice later this week and could be back in the starting lineup.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Tony Hollings - RB, Houston Texans   Wednesday, December 15, 5:51 PM EST

News Story: Hollings(hamstring) did not practice Wednesday and is listed as doubtful.

Fantasy Analysis: Hollings is expected to miss another game.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Brian Urlacher - LB, Chicago Bears   Wednesday, December 15, 5:51 PM EST

News Story: Urlacher(hamstring) did not practice Wednesday and is listed as doubtful.

Fantasy Analysis: Urlacher is not expected to play this week.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Desmond Clark - TE, Chicago Bears   Wednesday, December 15, 5:45 PM EST

News Story: Clark(ribs) practiced Wednesday and is listed as probable.

Fantasy Analysis: Clark is expected back in the starting lineup this week.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Brandon Stokley - WR, Indianapolis Colts   Wednesday, December 15, 5:44 PM EST

News Story: Stokley(groin) did not practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: We will monitor Stokley the next few days to see if he can practice. If not, it will likely come down to a decision Sunday.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Jamal Lewis - RB, Baltimore Ravens   Wednesday, December 15, 5:43 PM EST

News Story: Lewis(ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday and is questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Lewis will be back at practice later this week and is expected to start and play 3/4 of the game.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Carson Palmer - QB, Cincinnati Bengals   Wednesday, December 15, 5:41 PM EST

News Story: Palmer(knee) did not practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer, his left knee still in a cast, used crutches to walk into a Paul Brown Stadium news conference late Wednesday afternoon to say he'll definitely play in the last two games of the season. But he admitted that playing tbis Sunday against the Bills, "is going to be tough and probably isn't going to be ready, but I'll be ready next week (against the Giants)." But Palmer's status for this Sunday won't be revealed until 90 minutes before the game.

Source: Bengals.com
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Terrell Owens - WR, Philadelphia Eagles   Wednesday, December 15, 5:40 PM EST

News Story: Owens(back) did not practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable.

Fantasy Analysis: Owens should be back at practice tomorrow and is expected to play this weekend.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Antoine Winfield - CB, Minnesota Vikings   Wednesday, December 15, 5:39 PM EST

News Story: Antoine Winfield, who leads the team in tackles, special teams tackles and interceptions, is doubtful for Sunday's game at Detroit with a sprained left ankle.

Fantasy Analysis: Winfield did not practice Wednesday and probably will not play this week.

Source: AP
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Raonall Smith - LB, Minnesota Vikings   Wednesday, December 15, 5:38 PM EST

News Story: Linebacker Raonall Smith was placed on injured reserve by the Minnesota Vikings, ending his season due to the lingering effects of a concussion. Smith suffered the injury for the second time in a game against the New York Giants on Oct. 31 and hasn't played since. Smith was nearing a return, but the Vikings needed secondary depth so they brought cornerback Rhett Nelson up from the practice squad.

Fantasy Analysis: Smith is out for the season.

Source: AP
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Joey Harrington - QB, Detroit Lions   Wednesday, December 15, 5:36 PM EST

News Story: Joey Harrington still is Detroit's No. 1 quarterback. "He's been the starter all along and while we had some discussion about the quarterback position, and some other positions, we decided to stay the same at that position," Lions coach Steve Mariucci said. "It's my decision."

Fantasy Analysis: Harrington will start this week's game.

Source: AP
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Nick Goings - RB, Carolina Panthers   Wednesday, December 15, 5:22 PM EST

News Story: Goings(ankle) did not practice Wednesday but is probable.

Fantasy Analysis: Goings is expected to start this weekend.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Billy Volek - QB, Tennessee Titans   Wednesday, December 15, 8:01 AM EST

News Story: Quarterback Billy Volek sprained the wrist on his non-throwing arm and will be listed as probable.

Fantasy Analysis: Volek is expected to play this week.

Source: Tennessean.com
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Drew Bennett - WR, Tennessee Titans   Wednesday, December 15, 7:57 AM EST

News Story: Wide receiver Drew Bennett has a thigh contusion but will be probable for Sunday's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Bennett is expected to start Sunday.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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James Harrison - LB, Pittsburgh Steelers   Wednesday, December 15, 7:56 AM EST

News Story: Coach Bill Cowher has bypassed Alonzo Jackson, his second-round draft choice in 2003, in favor of James Harrison to replace injured Clark Haggans at left outside linebacker Saturday against the New York Giants. But, in a Solomon-like decision, Cowher will split the job with Harrison playing linebacker on running downs and Jackson playing left end in the nickel and dime defenses.

Fantasy Analysis: Harrison gets the start for the injured Haggans.

Source: Pittsburgh Post Gazette
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Chad Scott - CB, Pittsburgh Steelers   Wednesday, December 15, 7:54 AM EST

News Story: familiar face, if not number, returned to the Steelers' defense in practice yesterday. Chad Scott, wearing a plain jersey, ran defenses with the scout team at left cornerback. Scott has not played since a thigh muscle was torn Oct. 17 in Dallas. He won't play this week. "It felt pretty good. I moved around pretty good."

Fantasy Analysis: Scott probably will not play until the playoffs.

Source: Pittsburgh Post Gazette
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Gibril Wilson - S, New York Giants   Wednesday, December 15, 7:53 AM EST

News Story: Safety Gibril Wilson said he's no closer to playing because of the slow-healing burner in his shoulder. The rookie obviously is in danger of not playing again this season, but understandably is eager to get on the field. "We want to win these last games and definitely I'm going to be trying to come back," he said. "It depends on what the doctors say."

Fantasy Analysis: Wilson is not expected to play this week.

Source: NJ.com
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Kansas City Chiefs   Wednesday, December 15, 7:50 AM EST

News Story: Vermeil said the following players were dealing with injuries on Tuesday: DT Ryan Sims, questionable with a mild ankle sprain; WR Johnnie Morton, probable with a mild knee strain; OT Chris Bober, who sat out Monday night because of a toe sprain, questionable; S Jerome Woods, doubtful and seeking a second opinion about the bruise on his knee; and DE Vonnie Holliday, out with a groin injury.

Fantasy Analysis: Derrick Blaylock wasn't listed on the post injury report so it sounds like his knee injury is not significant and that he will be able to play this week.

Source: Kansas City Star
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Detroit Lions   Wednesday, December 15, 7:46 AM EST

News Story: Steve Mariucci wants to play Mike McMahon over starter Joey Harrington, but Matt Millen has expressed resistance. President Matt Millen has been unhappy with the offensive strategy and playcalling and also believes the Lions should be playing some

Fantasy Analysis: Based on Millen's comments, it would appear that Harrington will start this week.

Source: Detroit Free Press
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Maurice Hicks - RB, San Francisco 49ers   Wednesday, December 15, 7:41 AM EST

News Story: Maurice Hicks will start in place of Kevan Barlow against the Redskins. Hicks ran for 139 yards against the Cardinals in his first NFL start. Barlow averages just 3.2 yards per carry this season, with 629 yards and six touchdowns.

Fantasy Analysis: Apparently Hicks is healthy enough to play this week. He played well in his first start and should continue to get better.

Source: AP
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Chris Gamble - CB, Carolina Panthers   Wednesday, December 15, 7:40 AM EST

News Story: Cornerback Chris Gamble strained his groin but said after the game he didn't believe that would sideline him against the Falcons.

Fantasy Analysis: Gamble will be questionable but is expected to play this week.

Source: Charlotte Observer
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Jake Delhomme - QB, Carolina Panthers   Wednesday, December 15, 7:32 AM EST

News Story: Quarterback Jake Delhomme's broken right thumb continues to heal. He broke the thumb against San Francisco a month ago but never missed a game. "It's good; I can't say it's 100 percent, but it's by far the best it's felt," Delhomme said Tuesday. "Taking the snap is usually the hardest part. It's getting better. I noticed a big improvement after the Tampa game (Nov. 28). I wasn't hurting as much on Monday. That's when I knew I was getting better. "And I didn't hit it last weekend; that always helps, too." Delhomme said throwing the football is painless.

Fantasy Analysis: Delhomme has played well with the broken digit. He continues to be probable and will start.

Source: Charlotte Observer
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Will Heller - TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers   Wednesday, December 15, 7:31 AM EST

News Story: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed tight end Will Heller on injured reserve Tuesday with a sprained hip and activated rookie tight end Nate Lawrie from the practice squad. Heller had 12 receptions for 98 yards and one touchdown in 10 games this season. Lawrie was the Buccaneers' sixth-round pick in April's draft.

Fantasy Analysis: Heller was the teams third tight end so this is not a great loss.

Source: AP
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Ahmed Plummer - CB, San Francisco 49ers   Wednesday, December 15, 7:30 AM EST

News Story: San Francisco cornerback Ahmed Plummer, who hasn't played since Oct. 17, was placed on injured reserve Tuesday because a bulging disc in his neck. Plummer, a five-year veteran who signed a $25 million contract in March, has been bothered by neck problems since last season. The 49ers (2-11) hoped he could return this year, but Plummer's neck hasn't responded well enough to rehabilitation. San Francisco has been without either of its starting cornerbacks since Week 6. Mike Rumph broke his arm in a game on Oct. 3, ending his season.

Fantasy Analysis: Dewaine Carpenter has been starting for Plummer since he was injured many weeks ago.

Source: AP
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L.J. Shelton - OL, Arizona Cardinals   Wednesday, December 15, 7:29 AM EST

News Story: The Arizona Cardinals placed offensive tackle L.J. Shelton on injured reserve Tuesday, ending his season. The 6-foot-6, 335-pound lineman hurt his left knee in overtime Sunday during Arizona's 31-28 loss to San Francisco. He had an MRI exam on Monday.

Fantasy Analysis: Coach Dennis Green said Anthony Clement would start at right tackle this Sunday against the St. Louis Rams.

Source: AP
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Rex Tucker - OL, Chicago Bears   Tuesday, December 14, 7:41 PM EST

News Story: Coming off their worst offensive performance of the season, the Chicago Bears placed guard Rex Tucker on injured reserve with a strained hamstring. Tucker, 27, has played in six games this season, starting five at right guard. He was among five offensive starters who were inactive for last Sunday's 22-3 loss at Jacksonville. The Bears mustered just 210 yards and 10 first downs in the loss. A third-round pick in 1999 out of Texas A&M, Tucker has started 28 of 36 games in his six seasons with the Bears.

Fantasy Analysis: Tucker is gone for the season.

Source: AP
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Jeff Faine - OL, Cleveland Browns   Tuesday, December 14, 7:40 PM EST

News Story: The Browns placed center Jeff Faine on injured reserve Tuesday, the 18th player and ninth starter Cleveland has lost for the season. Faine injured his ankle in last weekend's loss at Buffalo on the same play that ended quarterback Jeff Garcia's season. Garcia was placed on injured reserve with a torn knee ligament. An MRI revealed Faine suffered ligament damage and will need six weeks to recover. Left tackle Ross Verba is Cleveland's only remaining starter on the offensive line.

Fantasy Analysis: Faine is gone for the season.

Source: AP
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Steve McNair - QB, Tennessee Titans   Tuesday, December 14, 7:38 PM EST

News Story: Tennessee quarterback Steve McNair could sit out the final three games of the season with a bruised sternum that has kept him from playing the past two games. With the Titans (4-9) officially eliminated from playoff contention, coach Jeff Fisher said Tuesday that he will talk with McNair in the next few days to decide the immediate future.

Fantasy Analysis: The way Billy Volek is playing there is no reason for McNair to play. Look for him to sit out the rest of the season.

Source: AP
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Tim Euhus - TE, Buffalo Bills   Tuesday, December 14, 7:38 PM EST

News Story: The Buffalo Bills placed rookie Tim Euhus on injured reserve with a right knee injury Tuesday, the second tight end the team has lost this season. Euhus had been out since hurting his right knee in Buffalo's 42-32 win at Miami on Dec. 5. The Bills didn't provide any details on the injury, but coach Mike Mularkey said Monday that Euhus may need surgery. A fourth-round pick out of Oregon State, Euhus had 11 catches for 98 yards and two touchdowns in 12 games backing up Mark Campbell.

Fantasy Analysis: The Bills lose another tight end for the season.

Source: AP
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Antoine Winfield - CB, Minnesota Vikings   Tuesday, December 14, 7:02 PM EST

News Story: After missing Sunday's game, Winfield is expected to practice this week and start Sunday.

Fantasy Analysis: After last week's game the Vikings desperately need Winfield back in the lineup and it appears that he will be ready.

Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune
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Jeff Garcia - QB, Cleveland Browns   Tuesday, December 14, 6:24 PM EST

News Story: Garcia was placed on injured reserve today.

Fantasy Analysis: Josh Harris was signed Tuesday to take Garcia's roster spot.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Erron Kinney - TE, Tennessee Titans   Tuesday, December 14, 5:38 PM EST

News Story: Kinney suffered a sprained ankle in Monday night's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Kinney is questionable for this week's game. If he is unable to play, Shad Meier would start.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Derrick Blaylock - RB, Kansas City Chiefs   Tuesday, December 14, 5:38 PM EST

News Story: Blaylock suffered a sprained knee in Monday night's game.

Fantasy Analysis: He is questionable for next week's game. If he is unable to play, Larry Johnson would start.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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Maurice Hicks - RB, San Francisco 49ers   Tuesday, December 14, 12:24 PM EST

News Story: If Hicks is healthy this week, he will be the starter according to 49ers coach Dennis Erickson. Both Hicks and Kevan Barlow are questionable for this week's game.

Fantasy Analysis: It appears that Barlow has lost his starting job. Hicks will likely start but a final decision will not be made until later in the week.

Source: Fantasy Insights
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T.J. Duckett - RB, Atlanta Falcons   Tuesday, December 14, 12:23 PM EST

News Story: Atlanta Falcons running back T.J. Duckett, who rushed for a career-high four touchdowns Sunday, will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday. Duckett, who splits time in the backfield with Warrick Dunn, is expected to be sidelined for at least two weeks.

Fantasy Analysis: Duckett will miss the next two games at least. He could be back in week 17 but the Falcons might wait for the playoffs. Warrick Dunn will get all the work at running back.

Source: AP
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Billy Volek - QB, Tennessee Titans   Tuesday, December 14, 8:07 AM EST

News Story: Volek completed 29 passes for 426 yards and 4 touchdowns against the Chiefs.

Fantasy Analysis: Volek may not have won the game, but he is much better than the average backup QB. Start him if you have him - when Mcnair is having to sit.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Chris Brown - RB, Tennessee Titans   Tuesday, December 14, 8:06 AM EST

News Story: Brown rushed 15 times for 91 yards and a score against the Chiefs.

Fantasy Analysis: It was a decent night considering the fact that most owners did noit even expect him to play last night.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Drew Bennett - WR, Tennessee Titans   Tuesday, December 14, 8:03 AM EST

News Story: Bennett caught 12 passes for 233 yards and 3 scores against the Chiefs on Monday night.

Fantasy Analysis: What a phenomenal night for Bennett. Think about this, Volek threw his way 17 times! As long as Volek is in, Bennett is a MUST-start.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Derrick Mason - WR, Tennessee Titans   Tuesday, December 14, 8:02 AM EST

News Story: Mason caught 3 passes for 22 yards and a score against the Chiefs.

Fantasy Analysis: It was simply Bennett's big night. Mason is still a #1 or #2 starter for your team.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Trent Green - QB, Kansas City Chiefs   Tuesday, December 14, 8:01 AM EST

News Story: Green completed 18 passes for 244 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Titans.

Fantasy Analysis: Week 1 of most playoffs is a great time for green to come up big for fantasy owners.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Larry Johnson - RB, Kansas City Chiefs   Tuesday, December 14, 8:00 AM EST

News Story: Johnson carried the ball 7 times for 104 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Titans on Monday night.

Fantasy Analysis: Johnson took an opportunity to show off some big play-ability. He still shares the backfield with Blaylock.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Derrick Blaylock - RB, Kansas City Chiefs   Tuesday, December 14, 7:59 AM EST

News Story: Blaylock carried the ball 14 times for 51 yards and a score against the Titans.

Fantasy Analysis: Even though he shares the backfield with johnson, he is still worth a shot as your second starting RB.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Tony Gonzalez - TE, Kansas City Chiefs   Tuesday, December 14, 7:58 AM EST

News Story: Gonzalez caught 7 passes for 76 yards against the Titans.

Fantasy Analysis: He syure gets plenty of touches. However, he has not been as much of a scoring threat as he usually is.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Eddie Kennison - WR, Kansas City Chiefs   Tuesday, December 14, 7:56 AM EST

News Story: Kennison caught 2 passes for 67 yards and two touchdowns on Monday night against the Titans.

Fantasy Analysis: Kennison appears to be the latest favorite for scoring through the air in recent weeks. However, expect this production to drop for him at any moment.

Source: Fantasy Insights - Burton Meahl
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Brian Griese - QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers   Tuesday, December 14, 7:15 AM EST

News Story: Coach Jon Gruden stressed Monday that his team isn't going to start pulling veterans for untested young players. And that includes quarterback Brian Griese. "I'm not going to disrupt what Brian Griese (has done)," Gruden said. "Brian Griese has thrown for (69.6) percent. He's doing a phenomenal job."

Fantasy Analysis: Griese has played well and will continue to start for the rest of the season.

Source: Tampa Bay Online
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Seattle Seahawks   Tuesday, December 14, 7:12 AM EST

News Story: Defensive tackles Rocky Bernard and Marcus Tubbs didn't play against the Vikings, and they won't play again Sunday. Holmgren said the earliest Bernard will return is Dec. 26 against the Arizona Cardinals, and Tubbs appears to be slated for an even later return. Linebackers Chad Brown and Tracy White might return for the Jets game. Brown becomes an added bonus, because he can rush from Wistrom's spot off the edge in the nickel defense.

Fantasy Analysis: The defense is pretty banged up but the Seahawks should get a couple starters back this week.

Source: Seattle Times
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Duce Staley - RB, Pittsburgh Steelers   Tuesday, December 14, 7:11 AM EST

News Story: Duce Staley, who left the game Sunday in the fourth quarter when his hamstring bothered him, is listed as probable this week. As long as Staley remains healthy enough, he will start and Jerome Bettis will continue to share some snaps, as they did Sunday against the Jets.

Fantasy Analysis: Staley is probable and will start this week.

Source: Pittsburgh Post Gazette
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Plaxico Burress - WR, Pittsburgh Steelers   Tuesday, December 14, 7:11 AM EST

News Story: Receiver Plaxico Burress, who has missed the past three games with a hamstring, again is listed as questionable,

Fantasy Analysis: With the short week, Burress might not be ready to play. We should know more later in the week.

Source: Pittsburgh Post Gazette
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Clark Haggans - LB, Pittsburgh Steelers   Tuesday, December 14, 7:10 AM EST

News Story: Linebacker Clark Haggans is the latest starter to be knocked out of the lineup. Coach Bill Cowher said yesterday Haggans will miss at least two games with a groin injury that occurred Sunday in a victory against the New York Jets that ran the Steelers' record to 12-1.

Fantasy Analysis: Haggans will miss the next two games.

Source: Pittsburgh Post Gazette
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Jerome McDougle - DL, Philadelphia Eagles   Tuesday, December 14, 7:09 AM EST

News Story: Reid also said he expects defensive end Jerome McDougle, who has missed the last four games with a knee injury, to be back for Sunday's game with Dallas.

Fantasy Analysis: The Eagles lose Thomas but will get McDougle back.

Source: NJ.com
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Hollis Thomas - DL, Philadelphia Eagles   Tuesday, December 14, 7:08 AM EST

News Story: The Eagles are hoping the dislocated left elbow defensive tackle Hollis Thomas suffered in Sunday night's win over Washington won't be more than a month-long disability. Thomas underwent an MRI yesterday, but the results were not revealed. An educated guess is that Thomas certainly will not play any of the remaining three regular-season games on the Eagles' schedule, will enjoy the playoff bye week, then attempt to come back for the team's first playoff game on the weekend of Jan. 15-16.

Fantasy Analysis: Thomas is questionable and probably won't play the next few games. The Eagles will save him for the playoffs.

Source: NJ.com
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Santana Moss - WR, New York Jets   Tuesday, December 14, 7:07 AM EST

News Story: The only injury Edwards mentioned from the Steelers game was WR Santana Moss' bruised elbow.

Fantasy Analysis: Moss is listed as probable for Sunday's game.

Source: NJ.com
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John Abraham - DE, New York Jets   Tuesday, December 14, 7:05 AM EST

News Story: Edwards said DE John Abraham, who sat out Sunday, will miss the Seattle game with a sprained right knee ligament. "John's getting better," Edwards said, "but he won't be able to play this week." .

Fantasy Analysis: Abraham will not play in this week's game.

Source: NJ.com
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Raonall Smith - LB, Minnesota Vikings   Tuesday, December 14, 7:04 AM EST

News Story: Linebacker Raonall Smith, who has missed the past six games because of two concussions, has a good chance of being cleared to play this week. He is scheduled to visit concussion specialist Dr. Mickey Collins at the University of Pittsburgh today.

Fantasy Analysis: Smith will be listed as questionable for this week's game.

Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune
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Zach Thomas - LB, Miami Dolphins   Tuesday, December 14, 7:01 AM EST

News Story: Linebacker Zach Thomas, who has missed the past two games with a hamstring injury, was said to be day-to-day. It was anticipated Thomas would be back in the lineup for Monday's game.

Fantasy Analysis: Thomas gets an extra day to recover and that might be enough to get him back.

Source: Miami Herald
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Rob Konrad - RB, Miami Dolphins   Tuesday, December 14, 6:59 AM EST

News Story: Fullback Rob Konrad will miss the final three games with a slipped disk in his back, said his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Konrad left Sunday's game in the first quarter. He was diagnosed by Dolphins chief team physician Dr. George Caldwell. Surgery isn't planned, but Konrad will seek a second opinion from Jackson Memorial Hospital's Dr. Frank Eismont.

Fantasy Analysis: Konrad is out for the season. He is a very good blocker and receiver and the Dolphins will miss him.

Source: Miami Herald
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Jimmy Smith - WR, Jacksonville Jaguars   Tuesday, December 14, 6:59 AM EST

News Story: Wide receiver Jimmy Smith was woozy from a blow to the head and suffered a sprained ankle on the same play Sunday, but stayed in the game and caught a 31-yard touchdown pass.

Fantasy Analysis: Del Rio said Smith was not seriously injured and is expected to play this weekend at Green Bay.

Source: Jacksonville Times Union
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Dallas Clark - TE, Indianapolis Colts   Tuesday, December 14, 6:57 AM EST

News Story: Tight end Dallas Clark suffered a biceps strain while recovering a first-quarter fumble by James. Dungy expects Clark to play this week .

Fantasy Analysis: Clark had previously battled a thigh injury but that is fine now. The biceps strain shouldn't limit him this week.

Source: Indianapolis Star
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Green Bay Packers   Tuesday, December 14, 6:55 AM EST

News Story: Linebacker Nick Rogers suffered a bone bruise on his left knee and will be out one to four weeks, Sherman said. It was unclear whether the Packers intended to put him on injured reserve or wait until his knee healed. Safety Mark Roman suffered a shoulder strain and won’t be able to have any contact during the week. Linebacker Hannibal Navies was battling shoulder soreness, as he has since the season opener. Finally Na'il Diggs will probably not practice this week due to a bruised kidney.

Fantasy Analysis: The Packers are pretty banged up on defense with a couple starters out of the lineup.

Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Joey Harrington - QB, Detroit Lions   Tuesday, December 14, 6:54 AM EST

News Story: Joey Harrington doesn't know. Mike McMahon doesn't know. And Lions coach Steve Mariucci isn't saying which of his quarterbacks will get the starting assignment Sunday when the Lions meet the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. But for the first time this season, Mariucci seems to be giving serious thought to the possibility of giving McMahon the job -- if only for a day.

Fantasy Analysis: Does it really matter who starts? The passing game is awful.

Source: Detroit Free Press
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Reuben Droughns - RB, Denver Broncos   Tuesday, December 14, 6:54 AM EST

News Story: Running back Reuben Droughns (pinched nerve) was scheduled to undergo a magnetic resonance imagin