FSH: MONDAY MORNING HUDDLE

December 7th, 2009 9:27pm PST

[Late Night Edition]

Monday Morning Huddle

What I saw in Week 13

Brees is too much for defenses....

When the chips are down and your backs against the wall, if you can call for help there's no one better to call than quarterback Drew Brees. With their perfect season on the line Brees pulled out all the stops and used every one of his weapons completing passes to seven different receivers. Brees passed for 419 yards, completing 35 of 49 passes and tossed two touchdowns to help the Saints remain undefeated.

Warner returns to form Sunday night....

Coming back from a concussion that sidelined him last week the Cardinal's quarterback Kurt Warner showed no ill-effects, but rather his old pro bowl form passing for 285 yards and tossing three touchdowns. With Warner back to his old self completing 22 of 32 passes including a couple of 30 yard touchdown throws to his favorite targets the Cards easily handed the Vikings their second loss of the season; perhaps a blueprint they will follow in the post season.

Jackson needs lots of help in St. Louis...

The Rams struggles on offense this season are well documented, but there's no question irregardless running back Steven Jackson keeps on trucking. On Sunday Jackson rushed for over 100 yards, it was his seventh time this season and the fifth time in his last six games. Jackson rankeds second in the league in rushing with 1,232 yards this season, but only four touchdowns.

10 Things I Remember Week 13

1. The Falcons have just two reliable pass catchers, White and Gonzalez. The two combined for 17 receptions and 176 yards on Sunday.

2. Jonathan Stewart is a capable ball carrier when he has the opportunity. Starting in place of the injured DeAngelo Williams he rushed for 120 yards with a score.

3. Philip Rivers is playing like an elite quarterback. On Sunday Rivers passed for 373 yards and tossed two touchdowns.

4. The Bengals have a top tier running back with Cedric Benson; in Week 13 he carried the ball 36 times for 110 yards.

5. The Jets running back Thomas Jones not looking done yet rushing for 109 yards on 23 carries against the Bills.

6. The Saints have another explosive weapon with wide receiver Robert Meachem; eight catches for 142 yards and a two touchdowns.

7. Quietly Brandon Marshall is working his way back to fantasy relevance. On Sunday he caught seven passes for 94 yards with a touchdown.

8. The Raiders rookie receiver Louis Murphy has possibly given fans something to cheer about; four catches for 128 yards and two touchdowns.

9. The Colts have another weapon of their own with wide receiver Pierre Garcon; six catches for 136 yards receiving.

10. Despite the December gloom, the Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo threw the ball well passing for nearly 400 yards with three touchdowns.

Remember to check back for more "Monday Morning Huddle!"

FSH: SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL NOTES

December 7th, 2009 8:57pm PST

Sunday Football Notes

Week 13 Injury round-up

(Updated Monday Dec. 7th)

Offensive Player Injuries

Matt Schaub-QB (Texans)

The Texans quarterback Matt Schaub suffered a dislocated shoulder in the first quarter of Sunday's matchup with the Jaguars. Schaub left the game to have X-rays taken, but was able to return in the second quarter wearing a harness. He finished the game with 207 yards passing and one touchdown.

Matthew Stafford-QB (Lions)

According to the Detroit Free Press the Lions rookie quarterback Matt Stafford appeared to have aggravated his left shoulder injury in Sunday's matchup against the Bengals. He left the game with his left arm by his side and was relieved by backup Daunte Culpepper.

Kurt Warner-QB (Cardinals)

The Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner suffered a hip injury late in Sunday night's win over the Vikings. Warner showed no ill-effects from the concussion he suffered two weeks earlier, but did show a slight limp after suffering the injury. The latest on the Warner, the injury doesn't appear to be serious and as of Monday he was noted as saying the hip "feels good."

Jamaal Charles-RB (Chiefs)

The Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles left Sunday's game against the Broncos briefly with a shoulder injury, but was able to return to action. Charles insists the injury is not serious and doesn't expect to miss any action.

Matt Forte-RB (Bears)

The Bears running back Matt Forte suffered a sprained left hand in Sunday's win over the Rams. Forte played through the injury that isn't thought to be serious. He is not expected to miss any time.

Antwaan Randle El-WR (Redskins)

The Redskins wide receiver Antwaan Randle El suffered a sprained shoulder in Sunday's game against the Saints. Randle El left the game in the fourth quarter after suffering the injury.

Devin Hester-WR (Bears)

The Bears wide receiver Devin Hester suffered a calf injury in the teams week 13 victory over the Rams. Hester left the game in the third quarter with the injury finishing the day with just one catch.

Donnie Avery-WR (Rams)

The Rams speedy receiver Donnie Avery suffered a subluxation of his shoulder in Sunday's matchup with the Bears. Avery was able to finish the game, but his status for Week 14 is questionable as the team is hopeful he will play.

Hines Ward-WR (Steelers)

According the ESPN's Adam Schefter the Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward strained a hamstring on Sunday against the Raiders and is expected to be "very" questionable on Thursday when the team plays the Cleveland Browns.

Defensive Player Injuries

E.J. Henderson-LB (Vikings)

The Vikings linebacker E.J. Henderson suffered a serious leg injury in the second half of Sunday night's matchup with the Cardinals. Henderson was carted off in obvious and excruciating pain. The severity of the injury appears serious though no updates had been given immediately following the game.

Oshiomogho Atogwe-FS (Rams)

The Rams big play safety Oshiomogho Atogwe left Sunday's game against the Bears with a shoulder injury. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI exam.

Albert Haynesworth-DT (Redskins)

The Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth left Sunday's game against the Saints with an ankle injury, but was able to return.

John Henderson-DL (Jaguars)

The Jaguars defensive lineman John Henderson suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday's win over the Texans. The injury is not to believed to be and X-rays taken came back negative.

By David Ortega

Check out more “Sunday Night Football Notes” every week!

FSH: SUNDAY MORNING GAMETIME

December 6th, 2009 - 8:27Am PST

SUNDAY GAME-TIME

STEVEN JACKSON EXPECTED TO PLAY....

According to NFL.com, running back Steven Jackson (back) is expected to play today against the Bears at Soldier Field.

STEVE SLATON RULLED OUT FOR WEEK 13.....

The Texans running back Steve Slaton (neck) has been ruled out for today's game with Jacksonville according to the NFL Network.

HAYNESWORTH EXPECTED TO START TODAY.....

The Redskins defensive linemen Albert Haynesworth (ankle) gave coaches and his teammates the okay that he is ready to play today against the Saints.

AHMAD BRADSHAW EXPECTED TO PLAY TODAY.....

According to NFL.com, the Giants are expected to have running back Ahmad Bradshaw (ankle) active today against the Cowboys.

REGGIE BUSH SET TO RETURN TODAY.....

The Saints are expected to have running back Reggie Bush (knee) back today against the Redskins. Bush makes his return after missing two games and joins a now crowded backfield with Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell.

RODDY WHITE TO START TODAY AGAINST EAGLES....

According to Jason La Canfora on Twitter, the Falcons playmaking receiver Roddy White (ankle) will start today against the Eagles.

MICHAEL TURNER RULED OUT FOR TODAY....

The Falcons running back Michael Turner (ankle) will not play today according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jason Snelling is expected to start.

Check back every Sunday for more "Game-Time"....

FSH: SATURDAY SPORTS PAGE

December 5th, 2009 11:00pm PST

The Saturday Sports Page

The Football Section

NFL Week 13 Matchups

Here are the key notes for owners to pay in mind when action kicks off on Sunday for Week 13....

Philadelphia @ Atlanta

The Eagles will be without wide receiver DeSean Jackson, while the Falcons will not have quarterback Matt Ryan and could be without running back Michael Turner.

Tampa Bay @ Carolina

The Panthers will start journeyman quarterback Matt Moore on Sunday, who has not started a game since 2007. The Buccaneers running back Cadillac Williams is not on the injury report and is hoping for a big game against the leagues 26th ranked run defense.

St. Louis @ Chicago

The Rams running back Steven Jackson has not practiced all week, but is expected to play although he will be a game-time decision. Jackson is the leagues 2nd leading rusher and face the Bear's 24th ranked run defense.

Detroit @ Cincinnati

The Bengals will have the services of running back Cedric Benson who makes his return to the lineup on Sunday. The Lions defense rank 19th against the run and 32nd overall.

Tennessee @ Indianapolis

The Titans have won five straight since Vince Young has been under center. Young had a career day last week passing for 387 yards and has thrown a touchdown in each of his last three starts.

Houston @ Jacksonville

The Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew has rushed for over 1,000-yards this season and has already scored 13 rushing touchdowns. The Texans run defense is ranked 22nd in the leauge and has allowed 14 scores.

Denver @ Kansas City

The Broncos rookie running back Knowshon Moreno is averaging nearly 90 yards on the ground in his last three games. The Chiefs defense is allowing over 130 yards on the ground per game.

These are just some of the notes from Sunday's matchups. Be sure to check back every week for Saturday's Sports page.....

FSH: DAVID'S DAILY DIGEST

December 4th, 2009 10:30pm PST

David's Daily Digest

[My Take]

More football news and happenings from around the league; here’s the latest I am hearing, reading, and following with my take on things and how they will impact the coming fantasy week……

Player Notes From Across My Wire...

Forsett injured in practice….

With Julius Jones returning to action this is really not good news for fantasy owners. Forsett was starting to look like a fantasy gem and head coach Jim Mora had every intention of staying with the hot hand, but now it looks like Jones will see even more action on Sunday. Owners need to eye the injury reports prior to kick-off with this one.

Brown is the color of the day in Houston….

When the season began in Houston it was supposed to be all about running back Steve Slaton. That was before the 2nd year back developed a case of fumble-itus. With Slaton having issues the Texans have had to rotate their backs into the lineup. Moats had his run earlier this season and now after a 56-yard effort last week it will be Chris Browns turn. With Slaton turning up on this week's injury report and not expected to play, Brown looks like the favorite to start Sunday.

Moreno on the rise in Denver….

There was a reason that head coach chose rookie running back Knowshon Moreno with the 12th overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft. The Broncos have exeperienced quite the up and down season, but one constant has been the running of Moreno who keeps getting better. In his last three games Moreno is averaging nearly 90 yards on the ground. With a suspect Chiefs run defense allowing over 130 yards on the ground up next, Sunday could be a big day for the rookie

Kenny Britt: The Rookie has arrived….

After rattling off five straight wins now, the Titans have suddenly emerged as wild card contenders albeit long shots, but nonetheless. With the team now on the rise, suddenly rookie receiver Kenny Britt has become more than just relevant. In the rookie last outing he caught seven passes for 128 yards, including the game winning touchdown. Britt is seeing more passes in his direction (22 in his last three games) and his production is on the rise; 11 receptions and two scores in his last two starts.

Check back with "Your Fantasy Sports Home" for more Football to digest....