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Broncos | Looking like Orton will not play Week 11 Sat Nov 21, 07:49 PM
Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports, as of Saturday, Nov. 21, Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton's (ankle) ankle has not healed enough to be able to play in Week 11. All signs are pointing to QB Chris Simms starting the game.
| Our view: Bad news for the Broncos. Even if Chris Simms plays twice as good as he did in the second half last week, it won't be nearly good enough to beat the Chargers, because Simms played as bad as Derek Anderson or JaMarcus Russell at their worst. |
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Raiders | Teammates are behind Gradkowski Sat Nov 21, 09:58 AM
Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders players are in support of QB Bruce Gradkowski and feel he gives the team the best chance to win at this point. 'Bruce gives us the best chance to win right now,' TE Zach Miller said. 'We've got to be out there and play better football than we have the last few games here.' RB Justin Fargas added that Gradkowski plays with passion. 'You want to make a play for your quarterback but when he shows that type of passion for the game, obviously guys are going to feed off it and try to give him that same effort,' Fargas said.
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Saints | Death of Brees' mother ruled suicide Sat Nov 21, 09:14 AM
The Associated Press reports the death of New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees, Mina Brees, has been ruled a suicide. A coroner concluded this week that Brees died of a prescription drug overdose and ruled the death a suicide. Autopsy results too longer than three months to be released, but that is typical for cases involving toxicology tests.
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Raiders | Gradkowski no longer on injury report Fri Nov 20, 09:15 PM
Oakland Raiders QB Bruce Gradkowski (hamstring) is no longer listed on the team's injury report for Week 11.
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Patriots | Brady practices Friday, probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 08:01 PM
New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 20, and he is listed as probable for Week 11.
Link to storyTom Brady player page
Broncos | Orton misses practice Friday Fri Nov 20, 06:41 PM
Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11.
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Colts | Sorgi misses practice Friday Fri Nov 20, 06:32 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Jim Sorgi (shoulder) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He will be the No. 3 quarterback in Week 11.
Link to storyJim Sorgi player page
Buccaneers | Leftwich limited Friday Fri Nov 20, 06:05 PM
Updating a previous report, Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Byron Leftwich (elbow) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 20. He will be the No. 3 quarterback in Week 11.
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Lions | Stafford probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 05:26 PM
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (knee) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and will be able to play.
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Saints | Daniel re-signed Fri Nov 20, 05:13 PM
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the New Orleans Saints re-signed QB Chase Daniel to their practice squad Friday, Nov. 20. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Vikings | Favre probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 05:11 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre (hip, groin) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and is expected to play.
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Ravens | Flacco probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 04:27 PM
Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and will be able to play.
Link to storyJoe Flacco player page
Giants | Manning probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 04:08 PM
Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants QB Eli Manning (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and will be able to play.
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Broncos | Orton to be game-time decision Fri Nov 20, 01:43 PM
Updating a previous report, ESPN.com reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) will be a game-time decision in Week 11.
| Our view: This doesn't bode well for Denver. Even if Orton plays, his mobility will be limited and the Chargers will be on the attack. Expect a heavy dose of Knowshon Moreno for as long as the game is close. |
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Buccaneers | Talib, Leftwich probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 01:09 PM
Charlie Campbell and Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, report Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib (hamstring) and QB Byron Leftwich (elbow) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. They are listed as probable for Week 11.
Link to storyByron Leftwich player page
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Broncos | Orton will not practice Friday, could play Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 12:58 PM
Frack Schwab, of the Colorado Springs Gazette, reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) will not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20, but head coach Josh McDaniels said Orton has a chance to play Week 11. Orton will be listed as questionable for the game.
| Our view: The classic game time decision here. Orton's status has been shrouded in mystery this entire week - perhaps because coach McDaniels doesn't want to tip his hand before this key divisional matchup. If Orton does play it is a good thing for the Broncos passing game because Chris Simms is unlikely to do much in his place on Sunday. |
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Broncos | Orton missed practice Thursday Fri Nov 20, 12:34 PM
Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. The Broncos have not ruled him out for Week 11 and said he is feeling better.
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Bills | Fitzpatrick likely to start for rest of the year Thu Nov 19, 11:15 PM
Buffalo Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick will likely start for the rest of the 2009 season.
| Our view: This isn't a great sign for the future of Trent Edwards in Buffalo. Ryan Fitzpatrick didn't exactly light up the scoreboard when he was playing earlier this year - and Edwards looked even worse. |
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Patriots | Brady practices in full Thursday Thu Nov 19, 10:59 PM
New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 19.
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Patriots | Brady practices in full Thursday Thu Nov 19, 10:59 PM
New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 19.
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Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 19, but he is expected to play Week 11.
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Raiders | Gradkowski practices in full Thursday, will start Week 11 Thu Nov 19, 09:18 PM
Oakland Raiders QB Bruce Gradkowski (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 19, and he will start Week 11. Head coach Tom Cable said the move is for the remainder of the season.
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Dolphins | Week 11 Inactives Thu Nov 19, 07:08 PM
The Miami Dolphins have declared OT Andrew Gardner, TE Anthony Fasano, LB Erik Walden, DL Lionel Dotson, OT Lydon Murtha, SS Nate Ness, DL Paul Soliai, QB Tyler Thigpen inactive for Week 11.
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Panthers | Week 11 Inactives Thu Nov 19, 07:07 PM
The Carolina Panthers have declared QB A.J. Feeley, FB Brad Hoover, FS Charles Godfrey, DL Charles Johnson, OG Duke Robinson, LB Hilee Taylor, WR Kenneth Moore, RB Mike Goodson inactive for Week 11.
| Our view: Both DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart are safe to play tonight. |
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Vikings | Favre limited Thursday Thu Nov 19, 06:10 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre (hip. groin) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 19.
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Ravens | Flacco practices Thursday Thu Nov 19, 05:55 PM
Updating a previous report, Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. He will be able to start Week 11.
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Colts | Sorgi expected to be out in Week 11 Thu Nov 19, 05:50 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Jim Sorgi (shoulder) is expected to be out for Week 11.
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Broncos | Simms likely to start in Week 11 Thu Nov 19, 04:51 PM
The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos QB Chris Simms is likely to start in Week 11 against the San Diego Chargers after taking snaps with the first team again Thursday, Nov. 19.
| Our view: It would be Simms first start since 2006, but the Broncos could be in trouble against the Chargers. The team may lean more on the ground game to help keep things simple for Simms if he does get the start. |
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Buccaneers | Leftwich limited Thursday Thu Nov 19, 03:38 PM
Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Byron Leftwich (elbow) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 19.
Link to storyByron Leftwich player page
Broncos | Orton misses practice Thursday Thu Nov 19, 03:04 PM
Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) missed his second straight practice Thursday, Nov. 19, with a severely sprained ankle. He is still hoping to play in Week 11.
| Our view: Orton suffered an ankle injury last year when he was starting for the Bears, and after he came back after the injury he didn't look like the same quarterback. The Broncos are in trouble if Orton can't give it a go, as Chris Simms would be forced to start. This is a huge game against the Chargers for the division lead in the AFC West, and Simms would likely struggle once again this week. |
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Ravens | Flacco practices in full Thursday Thu Nov 19, 01:28 PM
Edward Lee, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 19.
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Giants | Manning practices Thursday Thu Nov 19, 12:43 PM
Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants QB Eli Manning (foot) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. He is expected to play in Week 11.
Link to storyEli Manning player page
Broncos | Game plan will not change if Simms starts Thu Nov 19, 12:33 PM
Frank Schwab, of the Colorado Springs Gazette, reports Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels said the game plan in Week 11 will not change if QB Chris Simms has to start in place of QB Kyle Orton (ankle).
| Our view: The Broncos passing game will not be the same without Kyle Orton. Yes, Simms is getting more reps in practice this week, but he played terrible with the lead against the Redskins. If Orton can't play, and Simms struggles again, we could see rookie Tom Brandstater inserted into the lineup. |
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Packers | Reilly signed to practice squad Thu Nov 19, 11:21 AM
Tom Pelissero, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports the Green Bay Packers have signed free-agent QB Mike Reilly (Steelers) to their practice squad.
| Our view: Reilly takes the place of Brian Brohm on the practice squad who signed with the Buffalo Bills. While at Central Washington Reilly put up a ton of stats, but when we saw him at the Shrine Game earlier this year he did nothing to stand out when compared to other quarterbacks there like Brian Hoyer, Stephen McGee, and Tom Brandstater. Reilly is barely worth a roster spot in the deepest dynasty leagues. |
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Bills | Hamdan released Thu Nov 19, 11:12 AM
BuffaloBills.com reports the Buffalo Bills have released QB Gibran Hamdan.
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Packers | Tried to sign Brohm to active roster Thu Nov 19, 10:15 AM
Greg A. Bedard and Tom Silverstein, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, report the Green Bay Packers tried to sign practice squad QB Brian Brohm to their active roster, but Brohm decided to take an offer from the Buffalo Bills because he would have a better opportunity to see playing time with the Bills.
| Our view: Brohm was beaten out by Matt Flynn for the backup job to Aaron Rodgers, but now gets a fresh start in Buffalo. With the way that Trent Edwards and Ryan Fitzpatrick have been playing Brohm could see some playing time this year. |
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Bills | Brohm signed Thu Nov 19, 10:08 AM
Greg A. Bedard and Tom Silverstein, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, report the Buffalo Bills have signed QB Brian Brohm off the Green Bay Packers' practice squad, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Our view: The Bills need help at the quarterback position, and there's an outside chance that Brohm could develop into a solid player. He hasn't looked the same since his junior year at Louisville, but he's a smart quarterback that can spread the ball around. |
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Broncos | Simms takes first-team snaps Wednesday Wed Nov 18, 11:38 PM
The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos QB Chris Simms practiced with the first-team offense in practice Wednesday, Nov. 18.
| Our view: The coaching staff is still reportedly planning on starting Orton. This probably won't end well for Broncos fans. |
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Broncos | Orton has torn ligaments Wed Nov 18, 11:38 PM
The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) has torn ligaments in his left ankle. However, he is still hoping to start in Week 11. 'I'll come back as fast as I can and try to lead the football team and try to be in the huddle just like everybody else,' Orton said. 'In this sport, you've got to play when you are dinged up, and the quarterback is no different.'
| Our view: That Orton is preparing to play this week is an indictment of Chris Simms as much as it's a statement on Orton's physical condition. The Broncos can't afford to lose this one, so it's looking like a gimpy Orton will give it a go. |
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Buccaneers | Two limited Wednesday Wed Nov 18, 09:04 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Byron Leftwich (elbow) and CB Aqib Talib (hamstring) were limited during the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18.
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Colts | Nine miss practice Wednesday Wed Nov 18, 09:04 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Hank Baskett (illness), CB Antoine Bethea (foot), OT Dan Federkeil (concussion), DT Eric Foster (back), CB Aaron Francisco (ankle), CB Kelvin Hayden (knee), TE Gijon Robinson (concussion), TE Justin Snow (elbow) and QB Jim Sorgi (shoulder) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18.
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Broncos | Orton misses practice Wednesday Wed Nov 18, 08:28 PM
Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18.
| Our view: Orton's status is up in the air, but it does appear possible that he might play, which is better than we expected after the game. |
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Ravens | Flacco practices Wednesday Wed Nov 18, 06:59 PM
Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Link to storyJoe Flacco player page
Raiders | Gradkowski named starter Wed Nov 18, 05:53 PM
David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the Oakland Raiders have named QB Bruce Gradkowski the starter heading into Week 11.
| Our view: JaMarcus Russell goes to the bench as the Raiders are looking for a spark on offense. They have a tough matchup this week against the Bengals, and will likely lean on their ground game more now that Gradkowski is the starter. |
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Lions | Stafford limited Wednesday Wed Nov 18, 05:25 PM
Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Link to storyMatthew Stafford player page
Vikings | Favre limited Wednesday Wed Nov 18, 05:12 PM
Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre (hip, groin) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Link to storyBrett Favre player page
Patriots | Brady practices Wednesday Wed Nov 18, 04:47 PM
Monique Walker, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Link to storyTom Brady player page
Giants | Manning practices in full Wednesday Wed Nov 18, 04:06 PM
Mike Garafolo, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Giants QB Eli Manning (foot) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Link to storyEli Manning player page
Browns | Update on Quinn's fine Wed Nov 18, 03:28 PM
Updating a previous report, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Cleveland Browns QB Brady Quinn was fined $10,000 for his low hit on Baltimore Ravens LB Terrell Suggs in Week 10.
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Broncos | Orton misses practice Wednesday Wed Nov 18, 03:07 PM
Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) did not practice during the media portion of practice Wednesday, Nov. 18.
| Our view: This game against the Chargers on Sunday is huge for the Denver Broncos. Once they had a 3 1/2 game lead on San Diego in the division, but entering week 11 they are currently tied for the division lead. Orton gives the Broncos the best chance to win, and the last time these two teams played Denver was able to abuse the Chargers defense through the air. |
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