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Ravens | McGahee expected to see playing time Week 11 Sat Nov 21, 04:45 PM
Aaron Wilson, of the Carroll County Times, reports Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said there is a good chance RB Willis McGahee will see some playing time in Week 11. 'We like Willis,' Harbaugh said. 'Willis is a very good player. I think there's a good chance you'll see a lot of Willis this weekend.'
| Our view: The Ravens defense has to stop Peyton Manning for Harbaugh's wishes to come true, so we wouldn't automatically count on 15+ touches for McGahee. |
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Texans | Slaton to start in Week 11 Sat Nov 21, 04:06 PM
John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton will start at running back in Week 11.
| Our view: Steve Slaton is too talented to keep off the field, but he needs to keep his fumbling problem under control. The value of Ryan Moats obviously takes a hit here, but he's earned the right to get a few more touches than he was earlier this season. |
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Dolphins | Brown injury update Sat Nov 21, 12:33 PM
Harvey Fialkov and Omar Kelly, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, report Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown (foot) underwent surgery Friday, Nov. 20, to repair a Lisfranc fracture to his right foot and head coach Tony Sparano said the surgery 'went well.' Although it is uncertain how long Brown's recovery time will be, OG Donald Thomas suffered a similar injury in the opening game last year and began training four months later.
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Eagles | Westbrook injury update Sat Nov 21, 11:58 AM
Marcus Hayes, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) was not allowed to attend team meetings this week, in addition to sitting out practice due to a concussion. 'This is on the doctor's orders: Back off, let him rest, that's the plan the doctor had for him,' head coach Andy Reid said. 'Next week he can start going to meetings and some things. We'll see how he feels as he goes.'
| Our view: The Eagles will not examine Westbrook again until after the team's Week 12 game. If he's coming along nicely the team could decide to bring him back, or they could shut him down for the season. |
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Saints | Bush not travelling with team Sat Nov 21, 11:35 AM
Brett Martel, of The Associated Press, reports New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush (knee) is not traveling with the team for their Week 11 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a person familiar with the decision. Bush is expected to return to practice next week.
| Our view: Bush had been experiencing swelling in his knee, and the Saints decided to play if safe with the injury. It's a knee bruise and not considered serious according to head coach Sean Payton. Expect a few more opportunities for Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell on the ground, but Bush's targets in the receiving game could be spread amongst all the receivers. |
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Saints | Three take reps as punt returners in practice Sat Nov 21, 11:03 AM
Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints WR Devery Henderson, RB Pierre Thomas and FS Darren Sharper took reps in practice this week as punt returners in place of RB Reggie Bush (knee).
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Pierre Thomas player page
Saints | Not ruling Bush out for Week 11 Sat Nov 21, 10:49 AM
Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush (knee) was held out of practice Friday, Nov. 20 with a bruised left knee. However, head coach Sean Payton didn't rule him out of Week 11. 'It's a knee bruise. With that, there's swelling,' said Payton, who considers Bush's injury more of a temporary issue than a long-term concern despite Bush's history of more significant left knee injuries. 'It's just a matter of trying to keep it immobilized, ice, treatment, seeing where it's at tomorrow.' Whether or not he is active, Payton indicated that Bush might not be available to return punts.
| Our view: The Saints could limit Bush, but will have to see how his knee responds tomorrow. It's a great matchup against the Bucs this week, but we could see more of Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell. |
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Raiders | Bush to start in Week 11 Sat Nov 21, 10:06 AM
David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush will remain the team's starting running back in Week 11. However, head coach Tom Cable is expected to go with the hot hand in a rotation with RBs Darren McFadden and Justin Fargas.
| Our view: Don't get too excited Bush owners - White said he still expects the "hot hand" approach, which means this situation will remain a moving target regardless of who starts. Bush did run with good pad level and power vs. the Chiefs, although he yielded to Justin Fargas at the goal line after his 60-yard run early in the game. He has the most value of any Raiders back, but that could change if Darren McFadden breaks off a few long runs of his own vs. the Bengals. |
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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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Zach Miller player page
Redskins | Portis visits with concussion specialists Sat Nov 21, 09:48 AM
Updating a previous item, ESPN.com reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (concussion) was at the University of Pittsburgh Friday, Nov. 20, to have his concussion evaluated by the same doctors who examined Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion). Portis revealed the following on his status via Twitter: 'Hey fans! Trying to get healthy to finish the season strong, want to make sure there aren't lingering affects before returning to the field.'
| Our view: Portis was ineffective before the injury and Betts has moved the chains, so if you have Portis and Betts, the best outcome is probably IR for Portis so that Betts can be the unobstructed starter for the remainder of the season. |
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Browns | Jennings seeing more playing time Fri Nov 20, 10:14 PM
Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns RB Chris Jennings will see more playing time at the expense of RB Jamal Lewis and RB Jerome Harrison. Jennings saw seven carries in the team's Week 10 game. Lewis had 10 carries and Harrison never touched the ball. Head coach Eric Mangini said, "We wanted to take a look at Chris because I think he's earned a look based on the things that he's done and that was something that we did this past week. If he continues to progress in practice, I think that will continue to be the case." Lewis said Jennings has gotten more reps during practices this week.
Link to storyJamal Lewis player page
Jerome Harrison player page
49ers | Eight expected to play Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 09:48 PM
Updating a previous item, Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers WR Isaac Bruce (ankle, elbow), RB Glen Coffee (concussion), DT Demetric Evans (shoulder), S Michael Lewis (quadriceps), RB Michael Robinson (personal), S Mark Roman (knee), DT Justin Smith (back) and OT Adam Snyder (shoulder) are expected to play in the team's Week 11 game.
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Justin Smith player page
Michael Robinson player page
Glen Coffee player page
Cowboys | Barber practices Friday, will play Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 09:08 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Marion Barber III (thumb) practiced Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and will play.
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Saints | Bush misses practice Friday, questionable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 09:05 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush (knee) missed the team's practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11, but he might not play in the game.
| Our view: Bush has lost multiple games in each of the last two seasons because of knee problems, and it looks like that trend could continue this year. |
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Patriots | Taylor misses practice Friday, out for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 08:38 PM
New England Patriots RB Fred Taylor (ankle) missed the team's practice Friday, Nov. 20, and is out for Week 11.
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Patriots | S. Morris limited Friday, questionable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 08:38 PM
New England Patriots RB Sammy Morris (knee) was limited during the team's practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 and will be a game-time decision.
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Broncos | Jordan, Harris out for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 06:49 PM
Denver Broncos RB LaMont Jordan (back) and OT Ryan Harris (toe) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. They have been ruled out for Week 11.
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Broncos | Buckhalter probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 06:47 PM
Denver Broncos RB Correll Buckhalter (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and is expected to play.
| Our view: Buckhalter's knee isn't 100%, so expect Knowshon Moreno to get the majority of RB touches for the Broncos again this week. |
Correll Buckhalter player page
Seahawks | J. Jones misses practice Friday Fri Nov 20, 06:19 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Julius Jones (lung) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He has been ruled out for Week 11.
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Buccaneers | Williams to play Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 06:09 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Cadillac Williams (knee) will be able to play in Week 11.
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49ers | Coffee practices in full Friday Fri Nov 20, 05:33 PM
Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers RB Glen Coffee (concussion) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 20, and is probable for Week 11.
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Lions | Four players probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 05:33 PM
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions FB Jerome Felton (ankle), DT Joe Cohen (ankle), LB Larry Foote (knee) and FS Louis Delmas (tooth, jaw) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. They are listed as probable for Week 11 and will be able to play.
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Joe Cohen player page
Jerome Felton player page
Louis Delmas player page
49ers | Robinson misses practice Friday Fri Nov 20, 05:31 PM
Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers RB Michael Robinson (undisclosed) did not practice Friday, Nov. 20, but is probable for Week 11. He does not have an injury.
Link to storyMichael Robinson player page
Vikings | Sapp, Tahi probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 05:17 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Benny Sapp (groin) and FB Naufahu Tahi (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 20. They are listed as probable for Week 11 and are expected to play.
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Browns | Lewis limited Friday Fri Nov 20, 05:10 PM
Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (ankle) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 20, and is questionable for Week 11. He is expected to play in the game.
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Browns | Vickers limited Friday Fri Nov 20, 05:08 PM
Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns FB Lawrence Vickers (shoulder) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 20, and is questionable for Week 11. He is expected to play in the game.
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Eagles | Weaver probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 04:57 PM
Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles FB Leonard Weaver (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and is expected to play.
| Our view: Weaver is in line to have a bigger role in the offense with Brian Westbrook out for at least three more games. |
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Ravens | Lawrence out for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 04:35 PM
Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens RB Matt Lawrence (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He has been ruled out for Week 11 and could miss a couple of weeks.
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Packers | Green questionable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 04:23 PM
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers RB Ahman Green (groin) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11.
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Packers | Four players probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 04:13 PM
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers FS John Kuhn (hand), C Scott Wells (concussion), DE Johnny Jolly (back) and LB Brad Jones (concussion) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. They are listed as probable for Week 11 and will be able to play.
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Brad Jones player page
Saints | Bush questionable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 04:11 PM
The Associated Press reports New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush (knee) did not practice Friday, Nov. 20, and is questionable for Week 11.
| Our view: One week after Bush finally looks like the #2 overall pick, his problem knee flares up, and now Pierre Thomas owners look like they will have a strong play until this problem clears up. |
Reggie Bush player page
Giants | Bradshaw probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 04:08 PM
Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw (ankle) 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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Chiefs | Savage questionable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 03:58 PM
Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs RB Dantrell Savage (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 and is not expected to play.
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Bengals | Benson doubtful for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 03:45 PM
Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as doubtful for Week 11.
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Cardinals | B. Wells fined Fri Nov 20, 03:43 PM
Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Arizona Cardinals RB Beanie Wells was fined $5,000 Friday, Nov. 20, for unnecessary roughness against Seattle Seahawks SS Deon Grant in Week 10.
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Bears | Bell added to roster Fri Nov 20, 03:28 PM
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Bears signed RB Khalil Bell to the 53-man roster from the practice squad Friday, Nov. 20.
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Falcons | Norwood questionable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 03:09 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Jerious Norwood (hip) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 and will be available.
Link to storyJerious Norwood player page
Falcons | Turner doubtful for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 03:07 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as doubtful for Week 11 and is not expected to play.
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Steelers | Davis questionable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 03:01 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers FB Carey Davis (hamstring) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 but should be able to play.
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Redskins | Portis misses practice Friday Fri Nov 20, 02:37 PM
Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He had been ruled out of Week 11 earlier in the week.
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Eagles | Westbrook likely out three weeks Fri Nov 20, 02:33 PM
ESPNews reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) will be out in Week 11 and likely the two following weeks as well.
| Our view: LeSean McCoy is the starter until further notice. He has a lot more value in PPR leagues, as the Eagles are very pass heavy team. |
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Giants | Believe Ware can handle third down role Fri Nov 20, 02:27 PM
Paul Schwartz, of the New York Post, reports New York Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride said the team believes RB Danny Ware is capable of handling the duties of a third-down back. 'We think he is [ready],' Gilbride said. 'We're certainly going to give him a chance to prove that he's not. It was something we had aspired to do at the beginning of the year. We thought it would make us a more complete team.' The Giants do not plan on featuring Ware in any games but just as a complement to RBs Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw.
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Bears | Bell expects to be added to active roster Fri Nov 20, 02:27 PM
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears practice squad RB Kahlil Bell said he expects to be signed to the active roster before the team's Week 11 game.
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Bears | Wolfe placed on IR Fri Nov 20, 01:12 PM
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Bears have placed RB Garrett Wolfe (kidney) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2009 season.
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Buccaneers | C. Williams probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 01:07 PM
Charlie Campbell and Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, report Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Cadillac Williams (knee) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11.
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Redskins | Portis to meet with concussion specialist Fri Nov 20, 12:58 PM
Rick Maese, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (concussion) is scheduled to travel to Pittsburgh to meet with a specialist regarding his concussion.
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Broncos | Hillis could be active Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 12:42 PM
Denver Broncos FB Peyton Hillis could be active for Week 11 if RB Correll Buckhalter (knee) or RB LaMont Jordan (back) are not able to play.
| Our view: Hillis has been inactive, or strictly on special teams duty this season. He has gotten a few touches here and there, but has made some mistakes earlier this year that put him in coach McDaniels doghouse. We'll see if injuries once again open the door for Peyton Hillis. |
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Broncos | Jordan missed practice Thursday Fri Nov 20, 12:35 PM
Denver Broncos RB LaMont Jordan (back) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19.
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Broncos | Buckhalter missed practice Thursday Fri Nov 20, 12:34 PM
Denver Broncos RB Correll Buckhalter (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19.
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Bengals | L. Johnson anticipates playing Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 11:31 AM
Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Larry Johnson said he anticipates playing in Week 11 but would not expect a heavy load of carries.
| Our view: Larry Johnson could make his debut against the Raiders with Cedric Benson sitting out due to his hip injury. Rookie Bernard Scott should get most of the carries, and could have a big day against the Raiders defense. |
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