Kurt Warner okay after hurting chin Warner received a few stitches to his chin after Sunday's game, according to the Arizona Republic. He should be fine for Week 6. Warner had a good game in Week 5 and
could have posted even better numbers if the Cardinals didn't spend
most of the second half sitting on a big lead. Arizona and Dallas could
engage in a Week 6 shootout.
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LT aggrivates toe again Tomlinson aggravated his toe injury in Sunday's loss at Miami as a
defender stepped on him while twisting him to the ground, the San Diego
Union-Tribune reports. Tomlinson briefly came out of the game at the time, but he would later
return. In the end, he wound up with 57 total yards and did not score.
There is no denying that Tomlinson is not 100% right now as he only
showed his trademark spin on just one 11-yard gain on Sunday. "I know
my toe is hurt, but there is nothing I can do about it," said
Tomlinson. "I just have to continue to go out there and fight."
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Keep an eye on Antonio Gates this week Gates' hip injury "greatly affected his ability to get open" in the
Chargers' loss to Miami on Sunday, according to the San Diego
Union-Tribune. After a five catch, 58 yard, and one touchdown performance last week it
looked like Gates had turned the corner to getting healthy, but he had
only one catch Sunday, and it certainly seems like the hip injury was a
major contributor to his lack of productivity. Check back to see how
much Gates practices in the coming week before making a decision on
Week 6.
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Brian Westbrook fractures ribs in loss...status questionable Westbrook fractured two of his ribs during Sunday's loss to the Redskins, the Eagles' official site reports. This is the sort of injury that is not going away any time soon, but
possibly one that will turn into a pain-tolerance issue for Westbrook.
The Eagles have a bye in Week 7, so one possible scenario would be for
him sit out Week 6's game to give him some time to heal up. More on
Westbrook's status as it becomes available.
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....Which means Buckhalter may get more carries this week With news that Brian Westbrook has two fractured ribs, Buckhalter could
once again be looking at an expanded role after having just two carries
for zero yards Sunday against the Redskins. The Westbrook news is too fresh to get a handle on how much, if any
time, he will miss, but it's an issue he will likely be dealing for for
weeks and not days, which suggests the team will need to turn to
Buckhlater more going forward.
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Eddie Royal to miss time?? Denver rookie WR Eddie Royal sprained his ankle in the third quarter of Week 5's game against the Bucs on a punt return. The Denver Post reports that X-rays were negative but the ankle sprain will force him
out of Week 6 vs. Jacksonville and possibly Week 7 at New England.
Royal finished Week 5 with three catches for 23 yards before leaving.
"I tried to plant and I guess it rolled on me," Royal said. "A guy hit
me and twisted me up a little bit and it rolled." Expect Darrell Jackson and Brandon Stokley to see more work in Royal's
absence. Fantasy owners should keep Royal benched since he's shown
flashes of being a quality option when healthy.
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When a stud is a dud CBS Sports So, did anyone catch LaDainian Tomlinson's effort in Week 5? How'd he look? Slow? Tentative? The opposite of amazing? Oh, come on. If you're a regular reader of this space (and if you
aren't, how's your 1-4 team doing?), you knew this was coming. Last
week, I went out on the thinnest limb I've ever gone on and called Tomlinson slower than usual. I assumed that it was mostly because of the sprained toe injury he's still recovering from. I suggested to owners who needed to make a move to fill a lineup hole and start winning games
to trade him away for a couple of quality players. And in came the hate
mail. I was called every name in the book, and many suggested I should
consider getting my brain examined at the local mental hospital. Again.
WEEK 5 INACTIVES As soon as I get them from the NFL, I'll post them below...
1pm Games:
Chiefs vs. Panthers Chiefs inactives: QB Ingle Martin (3rd), QB Brodie Broyle, LB Napoleon Harris, LB Donnie Edwards, G Brian De La Puente, T Branden Albert, WR Mark Bradley, DT T.J. Jackson.
Note: QB Damon Huard will continue to start in the absence of Croyle. Panthers DE Julius Peppers could have a field day with Albert inactive. Panthers inactives: QB Matt Moore (3rd ), WR Ryne Robinson, DB Quinton Teal, LB James Anderson, T Jordan Gross, T Jeff Otah, WR Dwayne Jarrett, DT Gary Gibson.
Note: Gross and Otah are both out, so the Panthers’ offensive line will be at far less than full strength. QB Jake Delhomme is active and will start.
Redskins vs. Eagles Redskins inactives: QB Colt Brennan (3rd), CB Shawn Springs, DE Jason Taylor, DB Justin Hamilton, LB Marcus Washington, DE Jason Taylor, T Stephon Hoyer, T Chad Rinehart, DE Rob Jackson.
Note: The Redskins defense is at far less than full strength with Taylor, Washington and Springs all out. That’s good news for the Eagles’ top fantasy players.
Eagles inactives: QB A.J. Feeley (3rd), LB Joe Mays, DE Bryan Smith, G Shawn Andrews, G Mike McGlynn, WR Kevin Curtis, TE Matt Schobel, DE Victor Abiamiri.
Note: RB Brian Westbrook, QB Donovan McNabb and TE L.J. Smith are all active and should be safe to start in fantasy play.
Bears vs. Lions Bears inactives: QB Caleb Hanie (3rd), DB Craig Steltz, CB Nathan Vasher, G Dan Burnning, OT Chris Williams, DT Matt Toeaina, WR Brandon Lloyd.
Note: WRs Rashied Davis and Marty Booker should start and see more targets with Lloyd inactive. WR Devin Hester could also pick up additional offensive snaps as well.
Lions inactives: Drew Stanton (3rd), RB Marcus Thomas, LB Gilbert Gardner, G Stephen Peterman, T George Foster, DT Andre Fluellen, DE Ikaika Alama-Francis, DE Landon Cohen.
Note: Peterman and Foster are both inactive, so the Lions’ offensive line will be at less than full strength.
Chargers vs. Dolphins Chargers inactives: QB Charlie Whitehurst (3rd). DB Paul Oliver, LB Anthony Waters, T Corey Clark, WR Malcolm Floyd, FB Kris Wilson, LB Jyles Tucker, DT Ian Scott.
Note: TE Antonio Gates is active and will start, as expected.
Dolphins inactives: QB John Beck (3rd), G Shawn Murphy, DE Lionel Dotson, T Nate Garner, T Kirk Barton, TE Joey Haynos, WR Derek Hagan, DE Rodrique Wright.
Note: No significant inactives.
4pm Games: TBA
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Maurice Morris won't be too busy Jones will handle the bulk of the running-game load Sunday as Maurice Morris is a game-time decision. Even if Morris plays, he doesn't figure to get much action. Jones will
start and get the majority of carries, though T.J. Duckett is always a
threat to steal goal-line carries.
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Willie Parker out again Parker (knee) is almost back to 100 percent healthy and will be ready
to go against Cincinnati in Week 7, according to the Pittsburgh
Tribune-Review. "I know I could play this week," said Parker, who has rushed for 263
yards and three touchdowns on 66 carries. "The coaches know I could
play this week. I think it's best that I do sit out and relax and then
come back after the bye." The team is off after Sunday's game against
Jacksonville until Oct. 19, meaning that Parker's sprained knee will
have gotten nearly a month off to heal. He hasn't played since injuring
himself on Sept. 21 against the Eagles.
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Rodgers "shaky at best" The Green Bay Press Gazette is reporting that Aaron Rodgers'
chances of playing Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons look "shaky at
best" because of his injured throwing shoulder. Coach Mike McCarthy
listed Rodgers as questionable (50 percent chance of playing) on the
Packers' official injury report, and the quarterback's hopes of playing
Sunday rest on two issues: Whether he has the strength to make all the
throws required of an NFL quarterback, and the risk of long-term injury
if he takes a hard hit or lands on his shoulder.
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Boldin has surgery Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin
is out indefinitely following surgery on a facial bone fractured in a
helmet-to-helmet hit during last Sunday's game against the New York
Jets. Coach Ken Whisenhunt said the surgeon who operated the wide
receiver's fractured sinus on Thursday night told him that a hockey
player who underwent a similar procedure was playing 10 days later.
"And that's a violent sport, too," Whisenhunt said Friday. "The doctor
felt like it would give him the quickest chance to get back." Boldin
was ruled out of Sunday's home game against the Buffalo Bills.
Looks like Carson Palmer could actually play this week Palmer threw during practice Friday and barring a setback Saturday
morning, head coach Marvin Lewis said "all systems are go" this week if
his QB's right elbow continues to respond, C. Trent Rosecrans reports.
That sounds promising, but look for Palmer to be listed as questionable
once the official injury report comes out. This figures to be a
game-time decision, but for now it seems as though the odds are tilted
in Palmer's favor, especially with the Bengals 0-4 and desperate for a
win.
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Aaron Rogers will be a game time decision Rodgers threw lightly on Friday and will be a game-time decision, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. You'll need to be paying attention on Sunday morning if you are
considering starting Rodgers for this week. Even if he does play, no
one is sure how well he will do so it would be best to play another
option at QB.
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McNabb is a go McNabb (chest, probable) was listed as a full practice participant Friday, the Eagles' official site reports. Through four weeks, McNabb has passed for 1100 yards, good for fifth in
the league. He's been doing this with key skill players in and out of
the lineup and it bodes well for him that they are gradually returning,
likely starting with L.J. Smith (and hopefully Brian Westbrook) this
week and possibly Kevin Curtis next week.
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LJ Smith still questionable Smith (back, questionable) was listed as a full practice participant Friday, the Eagles' official site reports. Though he carries the "questionable" tag, it looks like Smith will be
back Sunday against the Redskins, given that he was listed a full
practice participant all week.
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Brian Westbrook UPDATE Westbrook (ankle) was listed as a full participant at Friday's
practice, but he is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against
the Redskins, the Eagles' official site reports. "He was able to get
through everything and it looked like he did it well," coach Andy Reid
said Friday. "We'll see how he feels later today and tomorrow." If Westbrook does play Sunday, Reid would not say whether or not the
Eagles would cut back on his workload. "We'll see how it all works
out," Reid said, completely ignoring the needs of fantasy owners with
his answer. Correll Buckhalter is on hand should Westbrook be scratched
or limited at all on Sunday. In any case, Westbrook needs to be treated
as a game-time decision, so check back with us Sunday for confirmation
of his status.
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Tread lightly this week with LenDale White White (shoulder) missed practice on Thursday, the Tennessean reports. White doesn't look like he will be 100 percent even if he does play.
White's biggest contribution to fantasy owners has been his goal line
runs, so a bad shoulder certainly could limit White's effectiveness in
that area
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Anquan Boldin out for Sunday Boldin (head) will not play on Sunday, teammate Larry Fitzgerald told the Cardinals' official site on Thursday. Head coach Ken Whisenhunt has not officially ruled Boldin out, but it
certainly looks like Boldin will watch Sunday's game from the sideline.
He underwent a baseline test to determine his brain function (and
whether or not he has a concussion) on Thursday. The Cardinals expect
to have a report on Friday. Look for Steve Breaston to start in
Boldin's place this week and for Jerheme Urban to receive more snaps
than usual.
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Colston still out too... Saints WR Marques Colston (thumb) has been ruled out for Week 5 vs. Minnesota. Colston has missed the last three games and will miss a fourth Monday. Colston was only expected to miss 4-6 weeks after undergoing thumb
surgery, but it appears as though he will come back toward the latter
part of his expected return. If anything changes we will let you know
since Colston is a must-start Fantasy WR when healthy.
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Week 5 Start em / Sit em
Start em Jake Delhomme (vs. KC): Is Delhomme ready to get going after passing for 294 yards and two touchdowns against Atlanta last week? I think so, which means put him in your starting lineup against the Chiefs and their young secondary. Muhsin Muhammad gives Delhomme another weapon opposite Steve Smith, and the duo should allow Delhomme to pick up where last week left off. Delhomme has a favorable schedule ahead, so this should be the start of good things to come.
Matt Cassel (at SF): There are several things working in Cassel's favor this week, so have confidence in using him against the 49ers. The Patriots are coming off a bye, which is typically a good thing. Cassel is from California, so he could have friends and relatives making the trip up from Northridge. Randy Moss is going back to the Bay Area and should want to make up for his dismal time in Oakland. And the 49ers just got lit up by Drew Brees and the Saints for 363 passing yards and three touchdowns.
Jay Cutler (vs. TB): Cutler has caught the turnover bug recently with four interceptions and two fumbles in his past three games, which has some owners concerned. He also has a tough matchup against the Bucs, who have eight interceptions and 11 sacks on the year. Well, Tampa Bay also has allowed seven passing touchdowns, and Cutler will be throwing a lot this week. He only has one game with less than 300 passing yards this year, and he should remain hot this week.
Jonathan Stewart (vs. KC): Last week's Start of the Week had 52 rushing yards and a touchdown and has four touchdowns in his past three games. He gets another great matchup in the Chiefs, who are No. 30 in run defense with six rushing touchdowns allowed. Stewart has topped out at 14 carries twice this season, so you'd like to see him touch the ball more, and if the Panthers build a lead this week, that will happen. At worst, figure on Stewart for another game with around 60 rushing yards and a touchdown.
Matt Forte (at DET): Forte has gotten at least eight Fantasy points a week and is proving he is a solid dual threat. He's also getting plenty of opportunities with at least 19 carries a game. This week, Forte faces the worst run defense in the league. The Lions have allowed 207.7 rushing yards per game and six rushing touchdowns. Forte should be in line for his second 100-yard rushing game and could set a new career high in this matchup.
Earnest Graham (at DEN): Let's see, you have a running back who has at least 90-yards rushing in three of four games against a run defense that just allowed Larry Johnson to get 198 rushing yards and two touchdowns last week. Graham should be in line for a solid outing against the Broncos, who are allowing 132.8 yards per game and five rushing touchdowns. Graham is averaging 5.9 yards-per-carry and has three runs of at least 45 yards this year.
Chris Chambers (at MIA): Chambers spent seven years with the Dolphins before being traded to San Diego last year, so this is a homecoming of sorts. He only has eight catches for 196 yards on the season, but he has scored four touchdowns. The Dolphins have allowed six touchdown passes in three games with only one interception, so look for Chambers to have a couple of big plays against this secondary, which he is familiar with. "I can't wait to play in front of the fans I had when I was there,'' Chambers said. Bernard Berrian (at NO): Berrian has gotten going the past two games with eight catches for 157 yards, but he hasn't scored yet this year. This week, he has a good matchup against the Saints, who are No. 29 in pass defense with five passing touchdowns allowed, and Berrian has a touchdown in each of his past two meetings with New Orleans. Look for Berrian to get a couple of opportunities to make a play downfield, and hopefully this time he will find the end zone.
Lee Evans (at ARI): Evans has to be giddy after watching what Laveranues Coles did against the Cardinals in Week 4 when he caught eight passes for 105 yards and three touchdowns. Arizona safety Adrian Wilson (hamstring) missed that game, and he's questionable this week also, which would help Evans and the Bills' passing game. Evans has 14 catches for 332 yards and a touchdown this season and is doing well in a contract year. Look for that to continue, which is a benefit for Fantasy owners.
Anthony Fasano (vs. SD): San Diego coach Norv Turner knows his team has struggled with tight ends. "Tight ends have had big days against us, and that's something we're working on," Turner said Wednesday. So far, Dante Rosario (seven catches for 96 yards and a touchdown), Tony Scheffler (six catches for 64 yards and two touchdowns), Dustin Keller (four catches for 41 yards and a touchdown) and Zach Miller (five catches for 95 yards and a touchdown) have all played well against the Chargers. Fasano should be next, and also look at David Martin in deeper leagues.
Chris Cooley (at PHI): Cooley isn't having a very Cooley-like year so far with only 17 catches for 179 yards and no touchdowns through four games. He also has a moderate history against the Eagles with 16 catches for 151 yards and a touchdown in his past five meetings. But the Eagles have also struggled to stop tight ends with Randy McMichael (five catches for 77 yards), Jason Witten (seven catches for 110 yards), Heath Miller (four catches for 63 yards) and Greg Olsen (four catches for 35 yards and a touchdown) doing well. Now it's Cooley's turn.
Dallas Clark (at HOU): Clark has been hampered this year by injury, the return of Marvin Harrison and the development of Anthony Gonzalez, which has limited Clark's production to just five catches for 55 yards and no touchdowns. Good thing he faces the Texans this week because Clark has been outstanding in this matchup. Clark has 18 catches for 213 yards and five touchdowns in his past five meetings with the Texans and seven touchdowns against Houston overall. Peyton Manning should look for Clark often this week.
Sit em
Carson Palmer (at DAL): Palmer hopes to play this week after missing Week 3 against Cleveland with an injured elbow. The safe option, however, is to keep Palmer on your bench. You don't want to have a last-minute situation where he's declared inactive again, and even if he plays, he hasn't exactly been stellar. The Cowboys defense is not playing well, but they should be able to limit Palmer and the Bengals in this matchup. Palmer hasn't done enough this year to warrant taking the chance that he'll play.
David Garrard (vs. PIT): Garrard played well against the Steelers last year with 197 passing yards, three touchdowns and an interception in the regular season and then his famous run in the playoff victory. But Garrard isn't playing on that level this year, and the Steelers might have to win this game on defense. The Steelers pass defense is No. 3 in the NFL with only three touchdowns allowed, six interceptions and 15 sacks. Garrard looked better against the Texans last week, but don't get excited and start him in this matchup.
Ben Roethlisberger (at JAC): The Steelers are going to lean on Big Ben with Willie Parker (knee) and Rashard Mendenhall (shoulder) out, but Roethlisberger's shoulder is still a concern. He has yet to pass for 200 yards this year and has one touchdown and two interceptions in his past two games. Along with that, his offensive line is a mess, and the Jaguars are ready. Last year, Jacksonville sacked Roethlisberger 11 times in two games, so look for Big Ben to struggle to find time to make plays.
LeRon McClain (vs. TEN): Include Willis McGahee in this also, but McClain has been the best running back for the Ravens, so we'll focus on him. The Titans run defense is among the best in the NFL. Tennessee has allowed four rushing touchdowns this year, but two of those were scored by Minnesota's Adrian Peterson. The Ravens played a physical game Monday night at Pittsburgh, and McClain was dealing with leg cramps. He'll be fine for this week, but don't expect him to do much, especially if McGahee (chest) is healthy.
Rudi Johnson (vs. CHI): Johnson might have been named the starter for the Lions, but don't make him a starter on your Fantasy team. The Bears run defense is solid with only three rushing touchdowns allowed and 79.2 rushing yards per game. Johnson's plodding style is catered toward the Bears run defense, and he will still lose carries to rookie Kevin Smith. There will be better matchups ahead for Johnson if he can remain in the starting role, but this is not the week to count on him.
LenDale White (at BAL): White's shoulder injury limited him to 11 carries for 13 yards and a touchdown in Week 4 against Minnesota, and his shoulder is bothering him again. He also has a tough matchup this week against the Ravens, who have yet to allow a rushing touchdown and only 69.7 rushing yards per game. Chris Johnson is now getting carries at the goal line with two short-yardage touchdowns last week against the Vikings, and that's going to hurt White's production.
Bobby Engram (at NYG): I'm not ready to count on Engram or Deion Branch yet as they are expected to make their 2008 debut following injuries to start the season. The Giants have one of the best pass defenses in the league with a solid secondary and the ability to rush the passer. The Giants have only allowed three passing touchdowns in three games and are among the league leaders with 13 sacks. With Seattle coming across the country also for a 1 p.m. ET start, the Giants should be ready for this offense. Steve Breaston (vs. BUF): Should you add Breaston following his nine catch, 122-yard performance at the Jets? Yes, especially with Anquan Boldin (head) expected to miss the game. But I'm not ready to count on Breaston against the Bills, who are No. 6 in pass defense and have only allowed two passing touchdowns. Breaston also has to deal with Larry Fitzgerald as the No. 1 option and Jerheme Urban taking away targets. Breaston could make some plays, but don't throw him into your starting lineup yet.
Isaac Bruce (vs. NE): Bruce has been the one constant the past three weeks for the 49ers passing game with 11 catches for 226 yards and two touchdowns, but I'm concerned with this matchup. New England has enough help in the secondary to stay with Bruce, and the Patriots have only allowed three passing touchdowns this year (two from opposing quarterbacks when you count Ronnie Brown's touchdown pass). And Bill Belichick is typically good coming off a bye week, so keep Bruce on your bench.
Todd Heap (vs. TEN): What happened to Heap? He's not injured, but he can't seem to make any plays, going without a catch in Week 4 at Pittsburgh. For the season, Heap only has three catches for 37 yards and has not found the end zone. The Titans have allowed only one passing touchdown this year and have done well against opposing tight ends. Only Owen Daniels has done anything significant with four catches for 71 yards in Week 3. Heap is not as good as Daniels right now, so keep him reserved.
Kevin Boss (vs. SEA): We'll find out this week if Boss can be a reliable target or just a complementary player. With Plaxico Burress out, Boss could see more passes in his direction. But he also will see more coverage from the Seahawks, who have allowed four passing touchdowns in three games. Boss will need to help Eli Manning by getting open, but I don't like the matchup and the extra attention Boss will see without Burress on the field. Don't count on Boss this week.
Aaron Rodgers questionable....outlook not good Rodgers (shoulder) was at practice on Thursday, but did not participate, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. It's looking more and more likely that Rodgers will not be able to play
on Sunday, but the Packers are still holding out hope. They won't push
him until Friday or Saturday and see if things have healed enough to
allow him to play on Sunday. Matt Flynn would likely get the start if
Rodgers can't play.
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Not a smart move to play Palmer this week During the early portion of practice Thursday, Palmer was not throwing
passes, the Bengals' official site reports. Later, Palmer, who was
dressed in pads with his helmet, went to the side and threw at a
distance of about 10 yards. It's virtually certain that Palmer will officially be listed as a
limited practice participant Thursday. He'll need to do more Friday
though in order to have a realistic chance of getting the green light
Sunday against the Cowboys.
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Update on Brian Westbrook Redskins cornerback Byron Westbrook said he would be surprised if his
brother Brian played in Sunday's WAS/PHI contest, the Washington Post
reports. "I don't think he'll play," Byron Westbrook said of his older
brother. "The ankle injury is more serious than what the Eagles put
out." He's no doctor, so take that with a grain of salt, but what can be said
is that his brother is no lock to suit up in Week 5. For his part,
Brian Westbrook says "I'm definitely more optimistic than I was last
week...I'm close. I'm getting closer daily." More on his status
following Thursday's practice.
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Boldin's weekend plans still undecided Anquan Boldin
has a fractured sinus as a result of what he acknowledges was the worst
hit he's received in his football career. The Arizona Cardinals
standout wide receiver doesn't know how long he will be sidelined, but
when he returns, he says, there will be no change in his trademark
tough, aggressive style. "For me it was just a part of football,"
Boldin said after watching his teammates practice on Wednesday. "It's
an unfortunate incident that happened but, you know, you take your
bumps and bruises." NFL commissioner Roger Goodell suspended New York
Jets safety Eric Smith
for one game and fined him $50,000 for the vicious, helmet-to-helmet
hit on Boldin in the end zone during the waning seconds of the Jets'
56-35 victory over the Cardinals at the Meadowlands on Sunday. "You
never know somebody's intentions," Boldin said, "but I didn't think it
was intentional."
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Maroney close to being back on the field The Boston Globe reports that Patriots RB Laurence Maroney,
who missed Week 3 with a shoulder injury and was on a bye last week,
was not listed on the team's injury report Wednesday and is excited to
get back on the field for Week 5 against the 49ers. "Like a little kid
in a candy shop," he said. "Just to get back out there and get back in
the groove of things. That one week felt like forever."
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Top 5 Fantasy Duds Fox Sports Phillip Rivers - San Diego Rivers posted an adequate fantasy day by throwing for 180 yards and one touchdown with a two-point conversion. However, with 11 quarterbacks recording multiple touchdowns or 300 yards, that left many owners at a disadvantage at quarterback.
Marion Barber - Dallas After totaling at least 100 yards and one score in each of the first three games, Barber combined for just 37 yards. He was only given eight carries, making it difficult for the star running back to gain significant yardage and convert scoring chances inside the red
Ryan Grant - Green Bay After being a training camp holdout, Grant battled a hamstring injury in camp to delay his progress. He rushed for 92 yards in the opener, but has run for just 20 yards in two of the last three contests. He received 15 carries, averaging a meager 1.3 yards against Tampa Bay. Grant has yet to score this season.
Michael Turner - Atlanta He's been hit-or-miss in fantasy in his first season with Atlanta. Turner has amassed 324 rushing yards in two games (Weeks 1 and 3), but has averaged just 49 rushing yards in the other two contests. After struggling against Tampa Bay and Carolina, Turner faces the tough defenses of Green Bay, Chicago and Philadelphia in the next three games.
Reggie Bush - New Orleans After averaging 156 total yards in two of the first three contests, Bush disappointed by totaling only 38 yards against San Francisco. He only received 10 carries with teammate Deuce McAllister being given twice as many.
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Chris Chambers looking for big week against former team Chambers would like nothing more than to get a couple of touchdowns and
a win in his return to Miami, where he played his first seven seasons
in the league, the Chargers' official site reports. Chambers left Miami as the Dolphins' fourth-leading receiver for yards
(5,688) and TD catches (43), third in 100-yard games (17) and fifth in
receptions (405). Upon his arrival in San Diego, Chambers made an
immediate impact. He caught 35 passes for 555 yards and four scores in
10 regular-season games. In the playoffs, he had 16 more catches for
278 yards and another TD. So far this season, Chambers has only eight
receptions, but four of them have gone for scores, and he has averaged
a stout 24.5 yards per catch. The Chargers would like to get him more
involved in the offense, but he will always face stiff competition from
Antonio Gates and LaDainian Tomlinson for touches. Still, Chambers
could be a sneaky good play this week in front of his old team and fans.
