FSH: DAVID'S DAILY DIGEST (Fantasy News)

December 18th, 2008 8:50pm PST


David's Daily Digest
Fantasy News
[quick hits]

EARTH-SHAKERS! PLAY-MAKERS!
GAME-BREAKERS!

Edwards expected to start Sunday.....
.....the Bills quarterback returned to the starter's role in practice and took snaps with the 1st team. Edwards is expected to start this Sunday at Denver and could be a decent QB2 start, but with a championship on the line, owners may want to look to better options.

Jackson to start for the Vikings.....
.....the Vikings quarterback was efficient against a shaky Cardinal's secondary last week. This Sunday with defensive linemen John Abraham bringing pressure from the outside, Jackson could be a questionable start this week for owners. Expect the Vikings to run more.

Moss practices in full on Thursday...
.....the Redskins receiver suffered a concussion last Sunday against the Bengals according to head coach Jim Zorn. The injury is mild and Moss is expected to start against the Eagles on Sunday. In their last meeting Moss was held without a single catch.

Curtis could miss Sunday...
....the Eagles receiver did not practice on Thursday, so he's probably a long shot to play on Sunday if he doesn't practice Friday. Owners should keep an eye out on this one, before deciding to play or sit.

Saints shut Bush down for the season...
....the Saints have placed running back Reggie Bush on the injured reserve ending his season. With the Deuce down and now Bush out, running back Pierre Thomas could see an expanded role on Sunday, which could mean a big game against the Lions.

Brown's lose second tight end...
....the Brown's have placed tight end Steven Heiden on the injured reserve ending his season, but they will also be without tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. Tight end John Madsen will start this Sunday, but offers no value to fantasy owners.

Garcia limited on Thursday...
....the Buccaneers quarterback missed last Sunday, and while he says he will play this weekend, owners would be wise to wait and see if he practices in full on Friday. The Bucs need to win, so it would seem there's a good chance he'll play even at less than 100%.

Jackson appears ready for Sunday...
....the Rams running back says he's healthy and ready for Sunday against the Niners 13th ranked run defense. Jackson, who has a good matchup this week did not play in the first meeting this season, but averaged 104-total yards in two games in 2007.


IDP NEWS...

Harris practicing without limitations.....
....the Bears defensive lineman practiced Thursday without limitations. Harris has been playing well over the last several weeks and makes a decent start at DL for IDP owners against the Packers Monday night.

Suggs practices in full Thursday....
.....the Ravens linebacker participated in a full practice Thursday and will start Saturday night. Suggs has been a strong IDP play with 2.5 sacks in his last three starts.

Vanden Bosch is feeling better...
.....the Titan's defensive lineman is feeling well two days following his surgery and is hopeful to return for the teams divisional playoff game on January 10th or 11th.

Crowder returns to practice....
.....the Dolphins linebacker returned to practice, but was limited according to head coach Tony Sparano. Crowder is questionable for Sunday and could be a risky play for IDP owners, despite his 104 tackles this season.


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By David G. Ortega