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To customize, reschedule, or turn off these reports please click here Player Updates?NFL Reports? Latest NFL Player News Steve McNair , QB TEN - FDIC Updated 11/30/00 Although McNair is listed as questionable on the Titans' injury report for Sunday's game in Philadelphia, he is expected to get the start. His thumb is still sore and he's been icing it regularly, but it's not expected to keep him from playing. Still, the Eagles have a solid defense and the Titans' passing game has struggled of late, so you might want to consider starting someone else this week. Eddie George , RB TEN - Fear Updated 11/30/00 George did not practice yesterday in order to rest his injured right big toe, although he and Coach Jeff Fisher said he could have participated. Fisher wants George to be able to fully participate in today's session, and expects he will be able to. Considering George has held up this well through a variety of injuries in recent weeks, there's little reason to expect he won't start Sunday in his return to Philadelphia and post solid Fantasy numbers. Hines Ward , WR PIT - Thrill Kill Cult Updated 11/30/00 Ward is listed as probable on the Steelers' injury report for Sunday's game against Oakland. With Pittsburgh's receivers hurting, expect him to play and be the focus of the passing game. He's still marginal as a Fantasy producer, though. Plaxico Burress , WR PIT - The Lie Downs Updated 11/30/00 The Steelers will be without Burress likely for the remainder of the season after learning he has a torn ligament and two broken bones in his right wrist. He said he originally sustained the injury during the season opener, but played the next 11 games despite constant pain in the wrist. Burress had it X-rayed and placed in a cast after practice yesterday, and it will require surgery. With him out, Courtney Hawkins will continue to start in his place for the next four games. Jamel White , RB CLE - Free Agent Updated 11/30/00 The Browns have listed White as questionable with a shoulder injury for Sunday's game against Jacksonville. He has performed fairly well spelling fellow rookie Travis Prentice in recent weeks, and may earn himself consideration in the Browns' RB plans for 2001. He won't provide you with much this season, though. Jaguars , DT JAC - The Snake Pit Updated 11/30/00 The Jaguars will be without linebackers Hardy Nickerson, who has a knee injury, and Erik Storz, who has a broken thumb, as well as safety Erik Olson, who has an ankle injury, for Sunday's game against the Browns. Fortunately, linebackers Lonnie Marts, listed as probable after missing four games with a groin injury, and Kevin Hardy, probable with an ankle injury, are both expected to play. Despite all the injuries, keep in mind that this might be the best week to start the Jacksonville defense, as it faces a Cleveland offense that has been decimated by injuries. Wayne Chrebet , WR NYJ - FDIC Updated 11/30/00 "The Green Lantern" had his light burned out last week against the Bears, catching only one pass for eight yards in the entire game. After four solid weeks, Chrebet has caught only four passes for 41 yards over his last two games. He faces off against a Colts' secondary that he burned for eight catches and 140 yards receiving in Week Ten, so a productive day is certainly not out of the question. Although he hasn't been overly consistent, Chrebet will likely find his way onto many starting lineups as the playoffs begin. Aaron Shea , TE CLE - Free Agent Updated 11/30/00 Shea is listed as questionable with a thigh muscle injury for Sunday's game in Jacksonville. If he can't play, either Mark Campbell, who served as the starter last Sunday, or O.J. Santiago would be the tight end. Even if he's healthy, Shea isn't going to carry your Fantasy team through the playoffs. Richie Anderson , RB NYJ - Free Agent Updated 11/30/00 Anderson continued to be the Jets' secret weapon last week, catching six passes for 69 yards and a score against the Bears. Although Anderson's numbers have been commendable between the lines, his value in the world of Fantasy isn't as solid. Unless you are involved in a deeper league, avoid playing Anderson during your Fantasy playoffs. O.J. Santiago , TE CLE - Free Agent Updated 11/30/00 Santiago is listed as questionable with a knee injury for the Browns' game in Jacksonville on Sunday. If he can't go, Mark Campbell would be the backup tight end, and if Aaron Shea is also out, then Marc Edwards would serve as Campbell's backup for the second straight game. We don't recommend any of the Browns' tight ends. Bernie Parmalee , RB NYJ - Free Agent Updated 11/30/00 Parmalee has been surprisingly productive over the past two weeks while splitting time with Curtis Martin, who has been less than 100 percent after injuring his gluteus maximus. Parmalee caught six passes and accounted for 74 yards of total offense in last week's win over Chicago. Starting Parmalee in the playoffs, however, is extremely risky, so stick with Martin or look to another option if possible. Doug Pederson , QB CLE - Free Agent Updated 11/30/00 Browns Coach Chris Palmer hasn't made a final decision on who will start at quarterback Sunday against Jacksonville, although if Pederson's bruised ribs don't heal in time, it would make the decision an easy one. Pederson was held out of throwing drills yesterday and will probably be limited the rest of the week, and looks to be a gametime decision. Palmer may opt to use rookie Spergon Wynn this week either way. Considering the Browns' struggles in the passing game added to this quarterback controversy, Pederson isn't going to help Fantasy owners during the playoffs. Scott Mitchell , QB CIN - Free Agent Updated 11/30/00 According to The Cincinnati Enquirer , the Bengals are planning on evaluating Mitchell over the next few games in hopes that he will re-sign to compete with Akili Smith for the starting QB job next season. Team president Mike Brown made the statements after watching Mitchell participate in his first practice in 10 days yesterday. Mitchell is expected to start Sunday against Arizona after missing last Sunday's game with a sprained knee ligament. Despite a weak Cardinals' defense, we don't recommend him for your league's playoff run. Frank Sanders , WR ARI - Mean Machine Updated 11/30/00 Sanders is listed as questionable for this week's game against the Bengals with a quadricep injury. The injury certainly hasn't helped his numbers - he has caught only five passes for 63 yards in his last two games. Avoid starting Sanders if at all possible, especially during the playoffs. He is far too inconsistent to play at such a crucial stage of your Fantasy season. David Boston , WR ARI - The Lie Downs Updated 11/30/00 Boston caught only one pass for 32 yards in last week's loss to the Giants. He has been hampered by a nagging hamstring injury of late, which hasn't help his numbers in recent weeks. He has had only one game with more than 90 yards receiving in the last six weeks, and has scored only once in that same span. If the Cards' enemic offense is ever going to score, however, it could be against the Bengals. Unless you have more solid receivers on your roster, starting Boston simply on this week's matchup isn't a bad move. Garrison Hearst , RB SF - Free Agent Updated 11/30/00 Hearst is listed as questionable on the injury report but won't be of any help to a Fantasy team this season. He was recently activated from the injury list after missing most 1999 and 2000 with an ankle injury. Jerald Moore , RB NO - The Fat Bastards Updated 11/30/00 Moore has been downgraded to questionable on the injury report. He suffered a shoulder stinger in Sunday's game against St. Louis. If he is unable to play Chad Morton and Terry Allen will handle the carries. The Saints have been able to run on every team they have played this season no matter who their RB is. But if you are going to use a New Orleans back go with Morton who is the healthiest and most explosive of the bunch. Thomas Jones , RB ARI - Fear Updated 11/30/00 Jones could see some increased playing time now that the season is coming to a close, but he will still have little impact for Fantasy owners at this point in the season. Jones' rookie campaign has been a real disappointment, and he should have been a casuality for owners much earlier in the year. Michael Pittman , RB ARI - Ramiro Updated 11/30/00 Pittman had a huge game against the Giants last week, catching ten passes while compiling 193 yards of total offense. He also scored the Cardinals' only touchdown of the game on a 36-yard pass from Dave Brown. Pittman will face a Cincinnati defense this week that ranks 24th in the league against the run, so he could be in line for another strong performance. The only thing that Fantasy owners who have Pittman on their roster should worry about is if Arizona decides to give rookie Thomas Jones more playing time now that the season is winding down. Jeff Wilkins , K STL - Free Agent Updated 11/30/00 The Rams are expected to decide on Thursday whether or not Wilkins is healthy enough to play. He will undergo an extensive kicking routine and will be evaluated from thereafter. Wilkins has missed the past few games because of a quadriceps injury. Donald Hayes , WR CAR - Mean Machine Updated 11/30/00 Hayes practiced Wednesday and will likely play in Sunday's game against the Rams. He missed Monday's game against the Rams due to a groin injury. Hayes hasn't been a star by no means this season but he has been helpful to Fantasy teams. Tim Biakabutuka , RB CAR - The Rounders Updated 11/30/00 It looks like rookie Brad Hoover will start at RB again this Sunday for the Panthers. Biakabutuka has been sidelined for the past few weeks by turf toe. He was initally listed as probable for Sunday's home game against the Rams but left practice early Wednesday after experiencing pain in his toe. "I'd say right now his status is probably a little more questionable than I thought it would be," head coach George Seifert told the Charlotte Observer . It would be wise to keep Biakabutuka out of your lineup. Although Hoover had a good game this week it might even be safer to use a more proven back on your Fantasy team. Tyrone Wheatley , RB OAK - The Lie Downs Updated 11/30/00 Wheatley practiced on Wednesday and is listed as probable for this week's game against the Steelers. Head Coach Jon Gruden said that Wheatley moved around well during the workout, so expect the Raiders' back to be ready to play. Wheatley has proven that he has a high tolerance for pain, so even if he isn't 100 percent for the Pittsburgh game, Fantasy owners can rest assured that he will play. Herbert Goodman , RB GB - Free Agent Updated 11/30/00 The Packers have activated Goodman from their practice squad. He had played in five games this season before being placed on the practice team on November 1. He is used primarily on special teams and will be of little use to a Fantasy team at this point in the year. Corey Bradford , WR GB - Free Agent Updated 11/30/00 After missing most of the season because of a broken leg, Bradford is now recovering from torn cartilage in his right knee. He still hopes to return for a December 10 game against the Lions. Right now he is having trouble pushing off on his knee. Stay away from Bradford in your Fantasy league until next season. Elvis Grbac , QB KC - Ramiro Updated 11/30/00 Grbac returned to practice on Wednesday and will likely return for Monday night's game against New England. Although he is still listed as questionable on the injury report, Head Coach Gunther Cunningham is optimistic. "Right now, I'd say he'll play," said Cunningham, "but we'll see what (today) brings." Since Grbac isn't a definite starter this week, it would be wise to use another quarterback if your roster allows it - especially with the Fantasy playoffs beginning. Lamar Smith , RB MIA - Thrill Kill Cult Updated 11/30/00 Smith's injured right hamstring has made significant progress since he missed last week's game against the Colts, and the Dolphins are cautiously optimistic that he could return for this week's game against Buffalo. Despite experiencing a slight "tweak" in the hamstring after Wednesday's practice, Smith still believes he will be ready to go. "I feel fine," Smith said, "I have no pain in my leg. I'm running and cutting without any pain." Those Fantasy owners with a deep running back rotation, however, would be wise to steer clear of Smith this week. Playing in the cold at Buffalo could hinder Smith's performance, which is a chance you won't want to take at this point of the season. Jay Fiedler , QB MIA - Thrill Kill Cult Updated 11/30/00 Contrary to earlier reports, the Dolphins are now "optimistic" that Fiedler will be their starting quarterback for this week's game against Buffalo. He took 75 percent of the snaps with the first team during Wednesday's practice and reported that he felt fine. It would be a remarkable recovery for Fielder, who couldn't even raise his right arm on Sunday. "If he's OK (today), he's starting," said Head Coach Dave Wannstedt. Even if he does start, Fielder isn't a very strong option for Fantasy owners who have advanced to their league's playoffs. Curtis Enis , RB CHI - Free Agent Updated 11/30/00 Enis has vowed to be lighter and mightier next season. Where have we heard this before? During the offseason Enis bulked up to 250 pounds and promised to run over the opposition. He looked slow carrying the ball this season and was replaced at HB by James Allen. With HB Marlon Barnes and Allen in tow, Enis may have to take his leaner physique elsewhere. He is down to 242 pounds already and would like to reach 235. Even if he does reach this goal don't count on him being too productive. Wait and see if he re-emerges as a star before you gamble and put him on your Fantasy team next year. Cade McNown , QB CHI - Free Agent Updated 11/30/00 McNown is listed as questionable but will be the emergency QB for sunday's game against the Bears, behind Shane Matthews and backup Mark Hartsell. It appears that McNown is done for the Fantasy season. His seperated shoulder rendered him helpless for the latter part of 2000, but even when he was healthy he didn't produce too much. More Updates Player News?Teams? Meximullets Player News Charlie Garner , Active RB Updated 11/13/00 Garner emerged from a two-week slump by gaining 102 yards on 25 carries and scoring a touchdown. Look for Garner to have a big game next week against a thin Atlanta Falcons defense. Antonio Freeman , Active WR Updated 11/22/00 Freeman had a relatively quiet game Sunday against the Colts catching only three passes for 37 yards. He did manage to haul in a 17-yard TD pass from Brett Favre. No. 2 receiver Bill Schroeder won't have the game that he had last week, which will allow the mediocre Panthers' secondary to focus on stopping Freeman. His numbers will improve this week but only slightly. Skip Hicks , Reserve RB Updated 10/17/00 Hicks saw limited action in Sunday's game against the Ravens. He rushed three times for seven yards and caught one pass for five yards. Unless Stephen Davis goes down, Hicks won't see much action. Amani Toomer , Active WR Updated 11/29/00 Toomer accounted for 89 yards of total offense and a touchdown in last Sunday night's 31-7 win over Arizona. He will face off against a talented Redskins' secondary this week that held him to only three catches and 31 yards in the team's first meeting. If your other wideouts have more favorable matchups this week, it might be wise to bench Toomer. Justin Watson , Reserve RB Updated 11/13/00 Watson fared better in his second start for Marshall Faulk Sunday. He gained 62 yards on 17 carries. Shawn Bryson , Reserve RB Updated 11/17/00 With the injury to Sammy Morris, it looks as though Bryson will get the start this week against the Chiefs. If Morris has been one of your main tailbacks this season, it may be a good idea to pick up Bryson if he is still available. Torry Holt , Active WR Updated 11/27/00 Torry Holt caught six passes for 89 yards against the Saints Sunday. Look for Holt to put up similar numbers against the Panthers Sunday. Donovan McNabb , Reserve QB Updated 11/27/00 McNabb was McNasty against Washington, accounting for 262 yards of total offense and two touchdowns in the Eagles' 23-20 win at FedEx Field. He put the offensive unit on his shoulders and single-handedly kept Philadelphia in first place in the NFC East. Up next, McNabb will face a tough Tennessee squad who will no doubt be fired up after losing to the Jaguars. Don't expect huge numbers from McNabb this week, but do expect him to be the focal point of Philadelphia's offense once again. Kyle Brady , Active TE Updated 10/30/00 Brady finally found the end zone, scoring a touchdown in what was a career game for him against Dallas Sunday. Just one week after an eight-catch, 111-yard performance against Washington, Brady broke loose for 10 catches for 138 yards. Keep in mind that he's been getting opportunities lately due to the injury to Jimmy Smith, so his numbers shouldn't remain so extraordinary, but Mark Brunell will likely look to his tight end more often in the future. Gary Anderson , Active K Updated 11/29/00 Anderson continued his accuracy this season by making both of his attempts on Thanksgiving Day. He has made 20-of-21 attempts this season and is quietly having a year similar to the one he had in 1998 when he was perfect in the regular season. However, he is old and doesn't kick the long ones like he used to. Anderson won't go beyond 50 yards anymore but is pinpoint from 30-49 yards. Look for him to add a few more field goals against the Lions this week. Stephen Davis , Active RB Updated 11/28/00 Head Coach Norv Turner has indicated that Davis should be ready to play in this week's pivotal NFC East matchup against the Giants. Davis missed last week's game against the Eagles with a hairline fracture of his right forearm. The return of Davis is great news for Fantasy players who own his rights, especially with the playoffs just around the corner. Jeff Garcia , Active QB Updated 11/29/00 Head coach Steve Mariucci is considering giving Garcia's backups Rick Mirer and Tim Rattay some playing time at the end of games to evaluate their standing with the team. This won't hurt Garcia's production too much but could cost him a few cheap TDs at the end of games. "We've talked about it," Mariucci told the Contra Costa Times . "I wouldn't mind Rick Mirer playing a little bit, either. ... If a situation presented itself when you could put your third guy (Rattay) in there without hurting the football team, I guess we would consider that." Bill Schroeder , Reserve WR Updated 11/20/00 The Packers' wideout had what might have been his best game of the season against the Colts Sunday, racking up 155 yards on eight catches. He won't continue to post numbers like this, but look for Schroeder to have some success against the Panthers this Sunday. Darnell Autry , Reserve RB Updated 11/27/00 On nine carries, Autry gained just 25 yards. If you start him at anytime during the Fantasy playoffs, you may be risking your season. Marcus Robinson , Reserve WR Updated 11/29/00 Not having QB Cade McNown throw to him has really hurt Robinson's numbers. While playing with McNown in his first six games this season, Robinson had 32 receptions for 506 yards (15.8 average) and four touchdowns. In his last five contests, Robinson has just 23 catches for 232 yards (10.1 yards), with one touchdown. Except for one quarter against the Eagles, Jim Miller and Shane Matthews were the quarterbacks in those ballgames. McNown is still another week or so away from playing so look for Robinson to continue to struggle. Ravens , Reserve DT Updated 11/27/00 Although Cleveland scored a touchdown on its opening drive Sunday, becoming the first team to achieve the feat this season, the Ravens' defense posted yet another dominating performance. Foiled in its quest to post its record-tying fifth shutout of the season, Baltimore held the Browns to just seven points and a staggering 112 net yards. The Ravens also had six sacks, an interception and two fumble recoveries in the game. It's probably safe to say that owners of this defense are already playoff-bound. Although Baltimore has its bye week next, Fantasy owners have to be happy to sport this defense during their playoff run, as the team faces weaker offenses San Diego and Arizona coming off the bye. Redskins , Active DT Updated 11/17/00 The 'Skins expect to have both cornerback Darrell Green and outside linebacker Shawn Barber back for Washington's Monday night tilt with the Rams. Green has missed three games with a strained calf muscle, while Barber has missed two games with a sprained MCL in his right knee. Washington will need a big performance from their defense on Monday night if they are to have any chance at beating the champs in the dome. Copyright 2000 Commissioner.COM Inc and SportsLine.com Inc. Your site is always at http://football.commissioner.com/kourn FB10SP
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