FSH: IDP NOTES

October 13th, 2009 11:00pm PST

IDP Notes:

The strong never sleep, so for those that can keep up with the “what is happening” around the league, here’s more football just for all of the IDP Nation….

IDP News From Across the Wire…

D'Qwell Jackson, LB, Cleveland Browns
D'Qwell Jackson was limited in practice for the second straight day Thursday, according to the Browns' official website.
My Fantasy Read on Jackson: After last week’s 13 tackles, Jackson is probably following the same formula of taking it easy during the week and leaving it on the field on Sunday. Jackson leads the Browns with 52 tackles….

Shaun Rogers, DT, Cleveland Browns
Shaun Rogers did not practice Thursday, according to the Browns' official website.
My Fantasy Read on Rogers: The Brown’s nose tackles remains the big boy in the middle, but does only have one sack this season. His absences shouldn’t be a concern as Rogers followed a similar regiment last week and played on Sunday. Rogers is likely just resting up for the Steelers….

James Farrior, LB, Pittsburgh Steelers
James Farrior practiced Thursday, according to Scout.com. He has been dealing with an elbow ailment.
My Fantasy Read on Farrior: The Steeler’s stud linebacker is a bit off last season’s pace with just 28 tackles this season, but he’s a reliable start and is not likely to miss Sunday…..

Stephen Tulloch, LB, Tennessee Titans
Stephen Tulloch was limited in today's practice while dealing with a knee ailment, according to the Titans' official website.
My Fantasy Read on Tulloch: The Titan’s middle-backer has been solid this season and sounds like he could be questionable for Sunday, but if he plays he’s a must start against the Patriots….

Chris Harris, S, Carolina Panthers
Chris Harris noted that his ailing left knee held up fine in Week 5 against Washington, according to the Associated Press.
My Fantasy Read on Harris: The Panther’s 5th year safety was solid last week and looks like he’s ready to resume his hard-hitting role. He’s a good play this week against a struggling Tampa offense….

Keith Ellison, LB, Buffalo Bills
Keith Ellison was limited during today's practice, according to the Buffalo News. He is dealing with a sore knee.
My Fantasy Read on Ellison: The injury hardly sounds like anything to be overly concerned about. Ellison has been a bright spot on the defense this season and with the Jet’s running game next on the schedule he shine even more on Sunday….

Troy Polamalu, S, Pittsburgh Steelers
Troy Polamalu practiced for the second straight day Thursday, according to the Associated Press. He has been recovering from a sprained MCL.
My Fantasy Read on Polamalu: The Steeler’s playmaking safety looks on track to play Sunday. With the recent loss of Aaron Smith (placed on IR), Polamalu’s return could not come soon enough, get him in your lineups….

Ernie Sims, LB, Detroit Lions
Ernie Sims (shoulder) was limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday, according to the Detroit Free Press.
My Fantasy Read on Sims: The reports don’t sound good for Sims to play. He’s worth hanging onto if you’ve got the roster space, but it looks like you’ll need to keep him benched this Sunday….

Brian Cushing, LB, Houston Texans
Brian Cushing did not practice Thursday while nursing a sore foot, according to the Houston Chronicle.
My Fantasy Read on Cushing: The rookie linebacker has been solid thus far with 39 tackles this season. He’ll likely rest this week and go easy, but expect to see him on the field Sunday…..

Ty Warren, DE, New England Patriots
Ty Warren was limited in today's practice while still recovering from a calf ailment, according to the Boston Herald.
My Fantasy Read on Warren: The Pat’s defensive end has been less than spectacular this season, although he was decent last week. He has yet to blossom into any kind of IDP stud, at less than 100 percent he’s better off on your bench….

Vince Wilfork, DT, New England Patriots
Vince Wilfork was limited in Thursday's practice while nursing an ankle ailment, according to the Boston Globe.
My Fantasy Read on Wilfork: The Patriot’s nose tackle was limited last week as well, but was able to play against Denver. It’s safe to expect the same routine here, but Wilfork is not a big numbers guy and shouldn’t be played unless facing a heavy run team; the Titan’s have yet to be a heavy-run team this season….


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FSH: SUNDAY NIGHT FANTASY FOOTBALL HEADLINES

October 4th, 2009 7:37pm PST

Sunday Night FF Headlines

Who is now making Fantasy News?

QB-Carson Palmer has solid day passing……
The Bengals did not get the passing game quite off the ground as they would like, but quarterback Carson Palmer still finished strong. Palmer passed for 230 yards and tossed two touchdowns in the teams overtime win.

RB-Steve Slaton finds paydirt a couple of times….
The Texans running back didn’t have quite the day on the ground that many fantasy owners anticipated, but he did not disappoint with 89 total yards and two touchdowns (one receiving, one rushing).

TE-Chris Cooley is sure handed in victory.....
The Redskin’s tight end snagged five passes and shed would-be tacklers on his way to 65 yards receiving with a touchdown in the team’s win on Sunday.

WR-Antonio Bryant one of few bright spots Sunday…
The Buccaneer’s receiver in only his second game this season, finally showed some fantasy spark finishing the day with four catches for 44 yards and a touchdown.

RB-Pierre Thomas has another strong performance..…
Sharing backfield duties on Sunday Thomas has another strong outing for fantasy owners. Thomas carried the ball 19 times for 86 yards with a touchdown and added four catches for 46 yards.

WR-Derrick Mason was old Mr. Reliable on Sunday..…
The Raven’s veteran receiver caught seven passes for 88 yards and scored a touchdown in the team’s loss at New England.

RB-Carnell Williams runs well in loss to Redskins….
The Buccaneer’s running back Cadillac William’s averaged nearly 5 yards per carry, caught four passes, and total 99 yards of offense on Sunday in team’s loss.

WR-Brandon Marshall shows he is a difference maker…
The Bronco’s wide receiver not only made plays on Sunday catching four passes for 91 yards, but he made the play that was the difference in the Bronco’s win. Marshall scored on a 51-yard catch and scintillating run that proved to be the difference in the team’s win.

Some IDP Fantasy Newsmakers…

DB-Daneil Manning flies to the ball on Sunday…
The Bears defensive back spent the entire afternoon chasing down Lions’ ball carriers recording nine solo tackles and helping the defense stuff the run.

LB-D’Qwell Jackson plays like a beast in loss…
The Brown’s linebacker had a field day swallowing up opposing ball carriers and finishing the afternoon with 14 total tackles, including 13 solo. Jackson also added a forced fumble.

DL-Mario Williams was a busy lineman on Sunday…
The Texan’s defensive lineman was very productive for fantasy owners against the Raiders in week 4. Williams turned in four tackles, with a sack and a forced fumble.

LB-Keith Rivers gets the job done in the middle……
The Bengal’s second year linebacker was a gridiron gladiator on Sunday making stops all over the field. Rivers finished the day with 10 total tackles, including seven solo in the team’s win..

DL-Tommy Kelly filling holes all afternoon……
The Raider’s defensive lineman was a busy tackle in the middle on Sunday. Kelly finished the day with 13 total tackles, including nine solo in the team’s loss.

By David Ortega

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FSH: ON THE COVER

August 17th, 2009 9:00pm PST

This Week on the Cover….

The Baddest Man in the NFL!

It’s time to get Nasty
Fantasy has normally been all about the “O”, but in these days and times the fashionable trend has been to play in leagues that employ IDPs. The individual defensive player has become common place in fantasy and in this week’s edition it time to talk about the bad boys of the NFL.

So who is the “Baddest Man” in the NFL?

Last season there were several candidates that threw their hat in the ring with player like; Joey Porter (17.5-sacks), John Abraham (16.5-sacks), D’Qwell Jackson (154-tackles), and DeMarcus Ware (20-sacks). While these bad boys got dirty and made the big plays on the defense that their teams needed to be successful, there was one player that stood head and shoulders above the rest.

Last season, there was no one as bad or nasty as the Steeler’s linebacker James Harrison (voted the AP Defensive Player of the Year). Harrison finished his 2008 campaign with a team high 16.5 sacks coupled with over 100 tackles. The defensive stalwart also led the league with seven forced fumbles and added an interception to boot.

With the 2009 Fantasy season dead ahead, it’s time to starting looking for your bad boys to fill your rosters. Harrison will likely top many boards, but other names to watch will include; Patrick Willis (SF), Jon Beason (Car), Barrett Ruud (TB), and DJ Williams (Den).


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FSH: IDP NOTES

August 11th, 2009 10:30pm PST

IDP Notes:

The strong never sleep, so for those that can keep up with the “what is happening” around the league, here’s more football just for all of the IDP Nation….

IDP News From Across the Wire…

Roy Williams, S, Cincinnati Bengals
Roy Williams is listed as the No. 1 strong safety on the Bengals' latest depth chart, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Michael Huff, S, Oakland Raiders
Michael Huff missed another day of camp while nursing a rib injury, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

Derrick Brooks, LB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Updating an earlier report, Derrick Brooks is on the Raiders' radar, according to Brad Biggs' (National Football Post) twitter page.

D'Qwell Jackson, LB, Cleveland Browns
D'Qwell Jackson has reportedly been a standout so far in camp with the Browns, according to ESPN. He is notably reacting quickly to the ball against the run and pass.

B.J. Raji, DT, Green Bay Packers
Unsigned first round draft pick B.J. Raji has left the metropolitan Green Bay area, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Robert Mathis, DE, Indianapolis Colts
Robert Mathis is listed as a starting defensive end for the Colts' preseason opener against Minnesota, according to the Indianapolis Star.

Terrell Suggs, DE, Baltimore Ravens
Terrell Suggs is expected to miss the Ravens' preseason opener against the Redskins Thursday while still dealing with a strained left Achilles' tendon, according to ESPN.

Lofa Tatupu, LB, Seattle Seahawks
Lofa Tatupu missed Tuesday's practice because he needed a rest, according to Slam! Sports. Tatupu has missed two practices in the last three days.

Chris Draft, LB, St. Louis Rams
According to the Twitter page of the St. Louis Rams, linebacker Chris Draft sat out Tuesday morning's practice after after taking a thumb to the neck. In Draft's absence, Larry Grant received additional reps.

Bob Sanders, S, Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Star is reporting that Colts' safety Bob Sanders has a meeting scheduled with orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews. The team wants to consult Andrews to find out when Sanders will be able to return to the field.

Rocky Boiman, LB, Tennessee Titans
Rocky Boiman has signed a deal to return to the Titans, according to the Tennessean. Contract terms were not disclosed.

Geno Hayes, LB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers' linebacker Geno Hayes sat out practice on Tuesday with a minor hamstring injury, according to the St. Petersburg Times. Hayes is being listed as day-to-day by the team.

Casey Hampton, DT, Pittsburgh Steelers
According to the Associated Press, Steelers' defensive lineman Casey Hampton left Sunday's practice with a knee injury. The injury is not expected to be serious.

Aaron Maybin, DE, Buffalo Bills
According to the Buffalo News, Bills' first-round pick Aaron Maybin is not close to signing a contract with the team. Maybin has missed all of training camp due to the holdout, and it doesn't look like he will join the team anytime soon.

Alphonso Smith, CB, Denver Broncos
Alphonso Smith is listed as the main return man on kickoffs and punts on the Broncos' new depth chart, according to the Colorado Springs Gazette.

Jim Leonhard, S, New York Jets
Jim Leonhard is listed as the No. 1 strong safety on the Jets' latest depth chart, according to their official team website.

Erik Coleman, S, Atlanta Falcon
Erik Coleman has been moved from free safety to strong safety by the Falcons, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Quintin Mikell, S, Philadelphia Eagles
Quintin Mikell is listed as the No. 1 strong safety on the Eagles' latest depth chart, according to their official team website.

Amobi Okoye, DT, Houston Texans
Amobi Okoye has been deemed fit to play in the Texans' preseason opener, according to their official team website. He has been nursing a knee ailment.

Vonnie Holliday, DE, Miami Dolphins
According to FoxSports.com, the New England Patriots are bringing in former Dolphins' defensive end Vonnie Holliday for a workout. The Patriots are looking for depth behind starting ends Ty Warren and Richard Seymour.

Patrick Willis, LB, San Francisco 49ers
Patrick Willis missed Monday's morning practice while nursing an ankle ailment, according to the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat.

Kris Jenkins, DT, New York Jets
Kris Jenkins will miss the Jets' preseason opener due to his calf ailment, according to the New York Daily News.

Trent Cole, DE, Philadelphia Eagles
Updating an earlier report, it has been determined that Trent Cole is dealing with a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder, according to the Philadelphia Daily News.

My Fantasy Read….

It looks like Roy Williams gets a second life in Cincy, but at his age and with recent injury woes, he’ll be a low-value option….…while Brooks keep searching for a team and the Raiders could end up being his destination, he’ll have very little value to start the 2009 season….…Jackson in Cleveland is an IDP stud and coming off an 154 tackles last season, he’ll be one of the first fantasy player taken in drafts….…Mathis is a solid IDP option with 11 ½ sacks in 2008, but the move to the starting lineup should increase his total tackles and fantasy value…….the Colts defensive back Bob Sanders is key, with him out the team defense (ranked 11th in 2008) will lose some fantasy value…….Maybin was expected to be an impact player on defense this season, but his absence significantly hurts his fantasy value…….it sounds like the Niner’s linebacker Patrick Willis is fine and should return next week. He’s one of fantasy’s best IDP studs with back to back 100-plus solo tackle seasons……..no question the big man in the middle Kris Jenkins makes the Jets defense better. Owners should take note; Jenkins has struggled in the past with back injuries although he’s only missed one game the past three seasons. It’s his calf this time, but it’s still worth monitoring.


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