Friday Edition
October 26th, 2012
Friday’s
Football Fixx
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With injuries playing a big part of
the fantasy football season, it’s always important to stay on top of things; to
know who is hurting, feeling better, practicing, returning to action, not
expected to play and most importantly the impact;
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Graham
a game-time decision
The Saints tight end Jimmy Graham has
been dealing with an ankle issue that won’t go away and will be a game-time
decision for Sunday. Graham is not having a great 2012 campaign as compared to
last season; he missed week 7 and caught just one pass back in week 5, just
before the Saints bye. Even if he plays his effectiveness is going to be
questionable.
Nelson
questionable for Sunday
The Packers could be without wide
receiver Jordy Nelson this Sunday when the team plays host to Jacksonville.
Nelson has had the hot hand with four touchdowns in his last two starts, but he
is dealing with a hamstring injury that could limit him and keep him on the
sideline. With Jennings already ruled out, if Nelson sits wide receivers
Randall Cobb and James Jones will be the hot play for fantasy owners.
Richardson
could play Sunday
The Browns rookie running back Trent
Richardson has been battling nagging injuries much of the season and his sore
ribs could keep him off the gridiron this Sunday. Richardson has managed to
make it through three days of practice this week, but he is still a big
question mark for Sunday. If Richardson sits, back Montario Hardesty is ready
to fill the void against the Chargers stout run defense.
Johnson
probable for Sunday
The Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson
was limited in practice this week, but he is listed as probable on the injury
reports and appears to be in no danger of missing time. He has a tough matchup
this week facing the Seahawks corners, but he is Megatron and needs to be started
every week.
Pettigrew
expected to start
The Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew
is listed as probable on the injury report, but figures to start this Sunday
against the Seahawks. The Seahawks do a great job against opposing wide
receivers, but allow the 16th most fantasy points to tight ends, so
the Lions will definitely need Pettigrew on the field.
Nicks
looks ready for Sunday
The Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks
was able to practice in full on Friday with no issues. He is listed as probable
on the injury reports and figures to start against the Cowboys this Sunday. The
Giants will need a healthy Nicks to match up with the Cowboys stingy secondary
that allows the 4th fewest fantasy points to wide receivers.
Lynch
puts in full practice
The Seahawks running back Marshawn
Lynch turned in a full week of practice and looks set for a Beast-mode Sunday
against the Lions. Lynch ranks in the top 10 for fantasy running backs, but will
have his work cut out this Sunday facing a Lions defense that has allows the 5th
fewest fantasy points per game to running backs.
By David Ortega
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