Thursday Edition
November 2nd, 2012
David’s Daily Digest
Sproles
Out with Hand Injury
The Saints will be without running
back Darren Sproles (hand) this Monday night when they face the Philadelphia
Eagles. Sproles underwent surgery for a broken hand and will be unavailable for
Monday’s matchup. With Sproles out, running back Pierre Thomas will see a boost
in his fantasy value and likely an increased workload against the Eagles.
Thomas should make a nice flex play for week 9.
Jones
to Get Another Start
The Cowboys have ruled out running
back DeMarco Murray for Sunday, meaning back Felix Jones is expected to start
once again. Jones (knee) is listed as probable and expected to play in the Sunday
night primetime matchup against the Falcons. Jones has not done a whole lot the
past couple of games, but could be more of a factor against the Falcons 26th
ranked run defense. Jones is nothing more than an iffy flex option for this
week.
Nelson
Will Be a Game-Time Decision
Wide receiver Jordy Nelson (hamstring)
is expected to be a game-time decision, although he was able to do some work.
It’s sounding more like there’s a good chance that Nelson could be on the
field, but owners will have to wait until Sunday morning to find out. Even when
a healthy Nelson has played wide receiver Randall Cobb has been effective. If
you are looking for a strong flex play, Cobb could fit the bill this week
against the Cardinals.
Robinson
Probable for Sunday Versus Lions
The Jaguars could see the return of
wide receiver Laurent Robinson this Sunday against the Lions. Robinson has
missed the past three games due to injury and in the three games he has played
he’s been a non-factor. Wide receiver Cecil Shorts has really emerged as the
current go-to guy, so don’t expect much this week from Robinson if he does
return.
Dwyer
Doubtful for Sunday
With both Mendenhall (Achilles) and running
back Jonathan Dwyer (quad) listed as doubtful for Sunday, it appears Issac
Redman is in line to start for the Steelers. Redman himself is nursing an ankle
injury, but is expected to play Sunday and will get the start with Dwyer
sidelined. Although Redman gets a good week 9 matchup (against the Giants 19th
ranked run defense) this Sunday, he has missed the past couple of weeks and
will likely split carries. Play him at your own risk.
Tannehill
Uncertain for Sunday
The Dolphins could be without the
services of their rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill, whose status remains
uncertain for Sunday against the Colts. Tannehill suffered a knee injury last
week and has been limited in practice this week. If Tannehill can’t go back up
quarterback Matt Moore would get the start. The Colts have fared well against
the pass this season, so whether it’s Tannehill or Moore, any fantasy value for
the Dolphins would come from the run game; the Colts rank 27th
against the run this season.
By David Ortega
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