October 23rd, 2008 9:46pm PST
FSH: David's Daily Digest
Fantasy News
EARTH-SHAKERS! PLAY-MAKERS! GAME-BREAKERS!
Galloway hopes to play Sunday...
....the Buc's receiver has been limited in practice the last two days, and while the prospects of his playing look good for Week 8, Galloway will likely have to practice in full on Friday to convince Gruden he's ready. We have already seen several receivers coming off injury take a nose dive in fantasy scoring in their returns this season. There is no reason to think Galloway will be different, especially when the wideout has already shared his thoughts that the team will likely ease him back into the offense. It also doesn't help that he has lost his starting role. Fantasy owners should wait to see how Galloway performs in his new bench role before inserting him into your lineup.
Curtis not on Injury report for Week 8...
....it looks like it's official, Curtis will be returning to action this week. The Eagles announced Kevin Curtis will start opposite DeSean Jackson this Sunday against the Falcons. While Curtis is starting, as mentioned before when looking at receivers coming back from injury, if you have other options, we'd lean that direction as the safe play, although we do like Curtis. The Eagles passing game with McNabb also seems so random from week to week. There's always someone different game to game leading the receivers. The Falcons will have lots of trouble with the Eagles receivers and with Curtis healthy, he could be a week 8 surprise!
Morgan limited, but expected to play...
....the Niner's rookie receiver was limited in practice Thursday with a groin injury. The injury is not expected to keep him out for week 8 and with the Seahawks on the table, the rookie faces a favorable matchup. Morgan is not only expected to play, but he is listed as the starter. Morgan played well in week 7, in his first start and has the talent to be a solid play as a low to mid WR3. If you need help at receiver, he could be a nice fill-in this week against the Hawks!
Parker limited Thursday...
....dealing with injuries is always a touchy situation. The Steelers running back was able to go full in practice Wednesday, but was listed as limited Thursday. Parker was added to the injury report Thursday decreasing his chances slightly of playing Sunday. While we still think he may play, fantasy owners that picked up MeWelede Moore, if you need to start him, you should be safe. Moore figures to see considerable action regardless, until Parker is 100%.
McFadden walking gingerly...
....the story out of Oakland, rookie running back Darren McFadden was limited Thursday in practice and was walking gingerly. McFadden is downplaying the injury, calling it "soreness" and insists he's fine. No one should no better than the player himself. It's very simple, McFadden is trying to win a job and will do whatever he can. Right now his workload is limited, but if he is healthy that could eventually change, if he's not that should surface soon enough. If you took a shot on the Raider's top draft choice, it's a waiting game, and right now he's not worth starting in Week 8 against the Ravens.
McGahee practices Thursday, expected to start....
....the Raven's running back isn't quite 100%, but he fully participated in practice Thursday and is expected to start Sunday against the Raiders. McGahee is getting closer to being completely healthy and each week seems to be getting his football legs back. Last Week McGahee turned in his first 100 yard rushing game this season and in Week 8 facing a 24th ranked run defense, he's got a great shot to get his second. Fantasy owners should have Willis in their lineup this week!
Addai misses practice Thursday...
....the Colts star runner did not practice on Thursday and is not expected to play in Week 8. Addai is still recovering from his injured hamstring and running back Dominique Rhodes will continue to start in the interim. Rhodes has been a solid replacement for the Colts and a strong fantasy play as a starter. In two weeks he has run for more than 140 yards and has scored 3 touchdowns. He faces a stiff test Monday night against the Titans, but his contributions in the pass game (4 catches, 41 yards) still make him an appealing low end RB2 option for week 8.
Morris expected to miss 2-3 weeks....
....according to NFL.com's Adam Schefter the Patriots running back Sammy Morris is expected to miss two-to-three weeks with his injured knee. With the backfield close to empty, it looks like running back Kevin Faulk could end up starting this week with the latest word on Morris and LaMont Jordan. Jordan is noted as having re-aggravted his calf injury Wednesday, and is doubtful to play Sunday. Faulk should start, but will likely share carries with rookie BenJarvus Green-Ellis. It could be too soon to jump on Green-Ellis bandwagon, but Faulk could be an appealing flex option this week with his role in the pass game.
Johnson could have good outing in Week 8...
....we're not too sure about Johnson's level of success this week against a tough Buccaneer's defense. Historically Johnson has played well when facing his former teams and this week he has a team that on paper is loaded with talent, but he is facing a tough Bucs defense that could pose some problems. Last week Johnson appeared a bit rusty and out of sync with his offense. My take with B.J., if you have more appealing options stay away, but if you're in a league that is not heavliy penalized for turnovers, who could have some value.
Check back soon for more fantasy news...
By David G. Ortega
FSH: David's Daily Digest
Fantasy News
EARTH-SHAKERS! PLAY-MAKERS! GAME-BREAKERS!
Galloway hopes to play Sunday...
....the Buc's receiver has been limited in practice the last two days, and while the prospects of his playing look good for Week 8, Galloway will likely have to practice in full on Friday to convince Gruden he's ready. We have already seen several receivers coming off injury take a nose dive in fantasy scoring in their returns this season. There is no reason to think Galloway will be different, especially when the wideout has already shared his thoughts that the team will likely ease him back into the offense. It also doesn't help that he has lost his starting role. Fantasy owners should wait to see how Galloway performs in his new bench role before inserting him into your lineup.
Curtis not on Injury report for Week 8...
....it looks like it's official, Curtis will be returning to action this week. The Eagles announced Kevin Curtis will start opposite DeSean Jackson this Sunday against the Falcons. While Curtis is starting, as mentioned before when looking at receivers coming back from injury, if you have other options, we'd lean that direction as the safe play, although we do like Curtis. The Eagles passing game with McNabb also seems so random from week to week. There's always someone different game to game leading the receivers. The Falcons will have lots of trouble with the Eagles receivers and with Curtis healthy, he could be a week 8 surprise!
Morgan limited, but expected to play...
....the Niner's rookie receiver was limited in practice Thursday with a groin injury. The injury is not expected to keep him out for week 8 and with the Seahawks on the table, the rookie faces a favorable matchup. Morgan is not only expected to play, but he is listed as the starter. Morgan played well in week 7, in his first start and has the talent to be a solid play as a low to mid WR3. If you need help at receiver, he could be a nice fill-in this week against the Hawks!
Parker limited Thursday...
....dealing with injuries is always a touchy situation. The Steelers running back was able to go full in practice Wednesday, but was listed as limited Thursday. Parker was added to the injury report Thursday decreasing his chances slightly of playing Sunday. While we still think he may play, fantasy owners that picked up MeWelede Moore, if you need to start him, you should be safe. Moore figures to see considerable action regardless, until Parker is 100%.
McFadden walking gingerly...
....the story out of Oakland, rookie running back Darren McFadden was limited Thursday in practice and was walking gingerly. McFadden is downplaying the injury, calling it "soreness" and insists he's fine. No one should no better than the player himself. It's very simple, McFadden is trying to win a job and will do whatever he can. Right now his workload is limited, but if he is healthy that could eventually change, if he's not that should surface soon enough. If you took a shot on the Raider's top draft choice, it's a waiting game, and right now he's not worth starting in Week 8 against the Ravens.
McGahee practices Thursday, expected to start....
....the Raven's running back isn't quite 100%, but he fully participated in practice Thursday and is expected to start Sunday against the Raiders. McGahee is getting closer to being completely healthy and each week seems to be getting his football legs back. Last Week McGahee turned in his first 100 yard rushing game this season and in Week 8 facing a 24th ranked run defense, he's got a great shot to get his second. Fantasy owners should have Willis in their lineup this week!
Addai misses practice Thursday...
....the Colts star runner did not practice on Thursday and is not expected to play in Week 8. Addai is still recovering from his injured hamstring and running back Dominique Rhodes will continue to start in the interim. Rhodes has been a solid replacement for the Colts and a strong fantasy play as a starter. In two weeks he has run for more than 140 yards and has scored 3 touchdowns. He faces a stiff test Monday night against the Titans, but his contributions in the pass game (4 catches, 41 yards) still make him an appealing low end RB2 option for week 8.
Morris expected to miss 2-3 weeks....
....according to NFL.com's Adam Schefter the Patriots running back Sammy Morris is expected to miss two-to-three weeks with his injured knee. With the backfield close to empty, it looks like running back Kevin Faulk could end up starting this week with the latest word on Morris and LaMont Jordan. Jordan is noted as having re-aggravted his calf injury Wednesday, and is doubtful to play Sunday. Faulk should start, but will likely share carries with rookie BenJarvus Green-Ellis. It could be too soon to jump on Green-Ellis bandwagon, but Faulk could be an appealing flex option this week with his role in the pass game.
Johnson could have good outing in Week 8...
....we're not too sure about Johnson's level of success this week against a tough Buccaneer's defense. Historically Johnson has played well when facing his former teams and this week he has a team that on paper is loaded with talent, but he is facing a tough Bucs defense that could pose some problems. Last week Johnson appeared a bit rusty and out of sync with his offense. My take with B.J., if you have more appealing options stay away, but if you're in a league that is not heavliy penalized for turnovers, who could have some value.
Check back soon for more fantasy news...
By David G. Ortega
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