A lot of people asked about Roddy White before last night’s game. He was limited in practice with a knee issue and listed as questionable.
I told everyone on Twitter (@FantasyMSF) and in the comment sections here at MSF Fantasy Sports that if he plays, you have to play him. With supreme talents like White, you play them if their team feels comfortable doing so.
And all Roddy White did was go out at put up 100+ yards and 2 TDs. Let that be a lesson as we delve into every fantasy-relevant Week 10 injury.
In other WR news, Steve Smith (the Giants one…you know, the one who is actually worth starting this year) ticked off a few of his fantasy owners by straining a pectoral muscle in practice yesterday.
There is no official word on his status other that “questionable”, but it doesn’t sound like he’ll play. Make sure you have a solid replacement and see if Mario Manningham is out there on waivers. His value jumps up since the Giants are playing the lowly Cowboys.
Marshawn Lynch was my start ‘em RB in this week’s start ‘em, start ‘em post, and I am not changing my mind just because he has a thigh injury and has been limited practice this week. We’ll have to see what happens on Friday with Lynch, but you want him playing against Arizona’s D if he’s out there on Sunday. To be safe, grab Justin Forsett if you have the roster flexibility.
In Carolina, the running back position is more like a M.A.S.H. unit. DeAngelo Williams is dealing with a foot injury and is not expected to play. Jonathan Stewart has a concussion and is not expected to play. Third string back Tyrell Sutton has an ankle injury, and he is also expected to miss Sunday. Mike Goodson is the guy you want, and it’s not a bad pickup since Tampa Bay is not very good against the run.
The running back situation remains murky in Washington. Both Clinton Portis and Ryan Torain have been limited in practice this week. Torain appears healthier and it is expected that he’ll start, though this is not a sure thing. You may want to grab Keiland Williams as insurance, especially since this game isn’t until Monday night and you’ll have no flexibility at that point if the expectations change here.
Vince Young should be back this week. He practiced on a limited basis Thursday and is expected to start against Miami.
In Cleveland, both Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace were limited in practice. Even when both are fully healthy, you have to think that Colt McCoy will continue to start as long as he plays solidly and the team is competing/winning.
Carson Palmer is dealing with a right shoulder injury that has kept him out of practice this week. He expects to play against the Colts, but this warrants monitoring just to be sure. His backup is his brother Jordan Palmer.
Chad Ochocino is on the injury report with an ankle malady, though he practiced fully. The true injury Ocho is dealing with is one of pride, as he continues to not produce.
The Indianapolis Colts continue to have one of the busiest injury reports of any team. Let’s run it down bullet-point style like we did last week:
- Joseph Addai has not been practicing as he deals with his neck/shoulder injury. He is questionable for Week 10 but not expected to play. Still, monitor his health if you’re planning on Donald Brown starting for you.
- Speaking of Donald Brown…he made it through a week without getting banged up! He’s not on the injury report! Rejoice! Right now Brown appears like the safest bet to get 15-20 carries out of the Colts backfield. I know Javarris James scored two TDs last week, but I still like Brown this week against a Bengals D that can be run on.
- And in other Colts RB needs, Mike Hart has not been practicing because of an ankle injury. He is questionable for Week 10.
- Austin Collie continues to deal with the effects of a concussion. He is improving but not practicing, and he is not expected to play in Week 10.
- Everyone’s favorite scrappy sleeper Blair White has been missing practicing with a shoulder injury. He is questionable for Week 10. You’ll have to track this one.
- Jacob Tamme practiced in full on Thursday and will be good to go on Sunday.
Andre Johnson has missed the first two days of practice this week as he continues to try to get his ankle fully healthy. He’s expected to play though, so he’s safe to have in your lineups for what is a tasty matchup versus Jacksonville.
Percy Harvin has been playing very well recently, despite a persistent ankle injury. Now he has migraines added to it, and he hasn’t practiced this week. As usual with Harvin, it will be a day-to-day thing that won’t be resolved until Sunday. Hey, you know it would be like this when you drafted him. Deal with it.
In more exciting Vikings injury news, Sidney Rice is not even on the injury report! He will play Sunday against the Bears; the question is how much? Everything I’ve heard has indicated they’ll bring him back to game action somewhat slowly, and it will depend on how he recovers today from a hard workout Thursday. Considering the matchup against a very good Bears pass D, I am sitting Rice in the leagues I have him, unless I hear that he’ll start and 30-40+ plays.
Brett Favre is expected to start. Why do I feel the need to tell you the obvious? I don’t know. But he and his photogenic pleasure pole will be out there having fun as usual.
The Detroit Lions are starting to rival the Indianapolis Colts for injury annoyance. Let’s go bullet points for them too:
- Matthew Stafford is dealing with yet another shoulder injury. So far, there has not been an official announcement about his future status, just that he’ll be week-to-week. The expectation though is that he’ll miss at least 4-6 weeks, which means he’s probably not going to have much fantasy value. I’d be okay with you dropping him, especially if you can pick up…
- Shaun Hill will be the starting QB for the Lions this week. He is still dealing with a broken left forearm, but he apparently can hand off and do everything he needs to do. I would be cautious about starting him because he’s a serious risk to be knocked out early if he takes a bad shot, but the matchup against the Bills is awfully inviting.
- Jahvid Best is on the injury report with that damn toe again, but he is expected to play. The Bills are an excellent matchup, so you’ll want Best playing if he suits up on Sunday.
- And Calvin Johnson is…not on the injury report! Yes! Okay Detroit, I lied. You aren’t as bad as the Colts. Give me a healthy MegaTron and we’re cool.
Earnest Graham continues to miss practice for the Tampa Bay Bucs. This is good news if you have LeGarrette Blount. Their teammate Kellen Winslow is on the injury report as always but is practicing fully.
In Buffalo, Lee Evans has been resurgent with Ryan Fitzpatrick. He has a dinged ankle, but practiced fully on Thursday and should be a solid option for Sunday. Teammate Roscoe Parrish did not practice and is out.
Dexter McCluster is back practicing, but he is still limited and questionable for Sunday.
Mr. Inconsistent and No Touchdown Mike Williams (the sucky Seattle version) has been limited in practice because of a finger injury. It looks like he’ll play against Arizona, which is not a bad matchup for him since Matt Hasselbeck is hasselback this week.
Beanie Wells and his troublesome knee are back on the injury report this week, and Wells is not practicing. That does not bode well. Tim Hightower would get the majority of the carries if Wells is out. Let’s see how practice shakes out today.
Steven Jackson is on the injury report with his finger injury, and is only practicing on a limited basis, but he’ll play Sunday. Teammate Danario Alexander has not been practicing because of knee surgery. You shouldn’t be counting on him anyway, but if you are, don’t this week.
Alex Smith is close to being recovered from his shoulder injury, but he has not been practicing this week. That means Troy Smith will be the QB for San Fran once again.
Tom Brady made some waves earlier this week when it was announced that he was dealing with an injury more serious than his ever-lingering “right Shoulder” injury. Brady has a sprained foot, but he’ll play Sunday and shouldn’t be limited much if at all.
In ominous news for owners of BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Danny Woodhead…Fred Taylor is nearing a return. He has even practiced this week and may play against Pittsburgh. What this means, of course, is that there is one more person to split carries in the perpetual revolving running back door in New England. Assuming Taylor is back, The Lawfirm and Woodhead both get downgraded a bit from their already low rankings due to the opponent (Pittsburgh).
Heath Miller has not done much so far this year, and now he’s missing practice with a knee injury. See if practices Friday because the Patriots will give up points to opposing tight ends.
Donovan McNabb continues to be listed on the injury report with his hamstring problem. He has been practicing though, and should be motivated to play well against Philly on Monday night.
