Week 14 Injury Report

WR Steve Breaston- Arizona

Just like almost every other week this season, Breaston will play through a knee injury.

WR Larry Fitzgerald- Arizona

He missed Friday’s practice for his grandfather’s funeral, but will be in the lineup against Denver.

WR Roddy White- Atlanta

Got rest on Wednesday, but will play on Sunday again.

TE Tony Gonzalez- Atlanta

See White, Roddy.

TE Todd Heap- Baltimore

Out.

WR Terrell Owens- Cincinnati

Expected to play through a knee injury once again.

RB Marion Barber- Dallas

Out. I think he can be safely dropped. Tashard Choice is playing well in his absence and Barber was terrible even when healthy.

WR Calvin Johnson- Detroit

He’ll play.

QB Shaun Hill- Detroit

Out.

QB Matt Stafford- Detroit

Out.

WR Nate Burleson- Detroit

Expected to play, but doesn’t have much value with Drew Stanton at quarterback.

WR Donald Driver- Green Bay

Will be in the lineup this week for the Packers again. Driver has bounced back from early season injury problems and is worth a start as a WR3 again.

TE Owen Daniels- Houston

Will probably start this Monday, but he hasn’t been productive enough this year to be worth the risk. He’s expected to split snaps with Joel Dressen anyway.

WR Mike Sims Walker- Jacksonville

Listed as probable so start him as you normally would.

QB Matt Cassel- Kansas City

Out.

 

WR Brandon Marshall- Miami

Still listed as questionable, but considering he made the trip to New York, I do expect the star receiver to start. Unfortunately Darrelle Revis awaits. I’d still start him, however.

QB Brett Favre- Minnesota

Favre didn’t go through his walk through on Saturday, but with snow postponing the game until Monday, I would be very surprised if Favre didn’t make his 298th great. In fact, I’m 50% convinced the game was moved just so Favre could start. If Favre is your QB1 (then you’re probably not playing a meaningful game this week), but proceed as normal.

WR Sidney Rice- Minnesota

Rice seems all the way back. He’s a starter from here on out.

WR Percy Harvin- Minnesota

Doubtful. He’s not worth the risk with the game being moved to Monday.

WR Bernard Berrian- Minnesota

He’s expected to start with Percy Harvin likely out. Berrian practiced Friday and is listed as probable, but considering he’s only had more than 2 receptions once this year, there’s no reason why he should even be on your roster, let alone in your starting lineup.

RB Adrian Peterson- Minnesota

Just like last week, he will play through an ankle injury. He rushed for 107 yards and 3 scores last week, so he didn’t look too bad.

QB Tom Brady- New England

BB makes things up. Brady will play despite supposedly having a foot and a shoulder problem.

RB Pierre Thomas- New Orleans

Thomas is expected to play this week for the first time since week 3, but Chris Ivory is still expected to get the bulk of the carries in New Orleans, rather than Thomas.

WR Steve Smith- NY Giants

Practiced in full Friday and said he’d play this week extensively. I’d take the gamble that he plays Monday.

WR Hakeem Nicks- NY Giants

Like Smith, I’m taking the gamble with him starting Monday after he practiced Friday.

RB Ahmad Bradshaw- NY Giants

Missed Wednesday with a wrist problem, but he’ll play Monday after practicing the rest of the week. He’ll split with Brandon Jacobs again.

WR Santonio Holmes- NY Jets

Nothing to worry about here. Expected to play.

TE Zach Miller- Oakland

Upgraded from questionable to probable, which is a good sign. The 5 catches for 28 yards in his last 4, not so much. Given the depth of tight ends this year, I don’t think he’s worth a roster spot until he starts producing again.

QB Michael Vick- Philadelphia

Expected to play after practicing all week. Nothing to fear here.

TE Heath Miller- Pittsburgh

Out.

QB Ben Roethlisberger- Pittsburgh

Expected to play with a protective face shield. It doesn’t affect how he plays.

WR Legedu Naanee- San Diego

Out.

WR Patrick Crayton- San Diego

Out.

WR Vincent Jackson- San Diego

Going to start against Kansas City, but wait for him to do something first.

RB Darren Sproles- San Diego

I’d say it’s more likely than not that Sproles misses this week with a concussion. Considering that he’s a marginal starter and that it’s a 4:15 start time, look elsewhere.

TE Antonio Gates- San Diego

One of the toughest guys in the league, Gates is going to try to play this week despite missing practice all week. He’s a game time decision for a 4:15 start, but he’s good enough to still be startable, provided you have a suitable backup that has a 4:15 or later start.

RB Brian Westbrook- San Francisco

Took two personal days this week, but will play against Seattle, who can’t stop the run. He’ll probably split with Anthony Dixon, but he’s still a decent flex option.

WR Mike Williams- Seattle

He’s a game time decision for a 4:15 start…again. He hasn’t caught a ball since week 11, so I’d say look elsewhere this week.

TE Kellen Winslow- Tampa Bay

He’ll play through a knee injury for the 38uiwf467p8ew9iqth straight week.

RB Ryan Torain- Washington

He’s expected to start this week, but in the last 3 weeks the Redskins haven’t, ran much, scored much, gotten into the end zone much, moved the ball much, or been consistent with their running back’s carries (well Shanny’s never been). He’s a risk this week and might not be worth the reward.

QB Donovan McNabb- Washington

Why is he listed every week? He’s not even hurt!

WR Santana Moss- Washington

He’s listed as questionable, but given that he practiced on Friday, I think he should be good to go. He’s the only fantasy startable Redskins right now (along with Chris Cooley).

 

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