FSH: MONDAY'S FANTASY DIGEST (Fantasy News)

December 16th, 2008 8:50pm PST


MONDAY'S FANTASY DIGEST
Fantasy News
[quick hits]


MNF STARS...


Edwards has big night against Eagles...
....the Browns receiver was solid once again on Monday night. Edwards caught five passes for 102-yards. It was the third time this season he’s gone over 100-yards receiving on Monday night.

McNabb is spectacular on Monday night...
....the Eagles quarterback was a solid fantasy starter Monday night. McNabb completed 25 of 36 passes for 290-yards with two touchdowns.

Lewis held in check.....
.....the Browns running back could not get anything going as the Eagles defense kept him bottled up all night. Lewis carried the ball 14 times for just 32 yards.

Westbrook quiet in team's win...
.....the Eagles running back carried the ball just 16 times on the night and finished with 53-yards rushing. Westbrook also added 3 catches for a mere 14-yards.

Avant catches 5 passes...
....the Eagles receiver had his best game of the season finishing the night with five receptions for 101-yards in the teams win over the Browns.

Curtis finds the end-zone in win...
....the Eagles receiver did not have a big night, but managed to find the end-zone. Curtis caught 4 passes for 45-yards to go with a 14-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter.

IDP NOTES...

Cole records a sack in win.....
....the Eagles defensive lineman finished the night with four tackles, one sack, three quarterback hurries, and one tackle for a loss.

Davis is tackling machine Monday night....
.....the Browns linebacker had a big night for IDP league fantasy owners finishing with ten solo tackles in the teams loss.

Samuels comes up with big theft...
.....the Eagles defensive back made a huge play in the first half Monday Night, intercepting a pass and returning for a touchdown. Samuels also finished with one pass defensed and one tackle.

MONDAY FOOTBALL NOTES...

(Player news)

Vanden Bosch to miss time...
....the Titans defensive lineman will undergo minor surgery for a groin injury. Vanden Bosch is expected to miss the final two regular season games.

Moss has big game on Sunday...
....the Patriots wide receiver stepped up big on Sunday with two touchdown receptions in the teams win over Oakland. Moss also finished with 5 catches for 67-yards on the afternoon.

Garcia expected to test leg Wednesday.....
.....the Buccaneers quarterback missed last Sunday's tilt with the Falcons will test his injured leg on Wednesday. The Bucs face the Chargers this Sunday needing to win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Palmer misses 10th game this season...
.....the Bengals quarterback will not play this Sunday and likely miss the rest of season, but head coach Marvin Lewis is hopeful Palmer may be able to practice soon.

Haynesworth suffers sprained MCL...
....the Titans defensive lineman suffered a sprained MCL in Sunday's game. An MRI revealed Haynesworth could need about two weeks to heal and will likely miss the teams last two regular season games.

Porter adds to his team leading total...
....the Dolphins linebacker recorded his 17th sack of the season on Sunday. His sack came with 1:07 left on the clock and ended any hopes the Niners had of coming back.

Gates awakes on Sunday against Chiefs...
....the Chargers man-in-the-middle has been relatively quiet over the past month, but on Sunday Gates came to life with 7 catches for 78-yards in the teams win on Sunday.



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By David G. Ortega