Peyton Manning has now returned to practice, but there’s still too much bad juju around old buckethead for me to consider touching him for my fantasy team. I can’t believe that I’m actually going to say it, but this season, it’s better to pass on the definition of a stud fantasy quarterback. I have my…… Continue reading 5 Reasons I Still Won’t Draft Peyton Manning
Tag: Injuries
Breaking injury news and injury updates on NFL players and fantasy football studs as well as how to recover from losing them from your fantasy football roster
Ronnie Brown rehabs his knee, lacks Brady Quinn’s label turning expertise
If you were concerned about Ronnie Brown after reading my article about how much you love him this season, maybe a little video about how he is rehabbing will help you calm down about that pesky knee. Yes? No? [Video no longer available] I don’t particularly like to hear that his knee isn’t as strong…… Continue reading Ronnie Brown rehabs his knee, lacks Brady Quinn’s label turning expertise
Week 14: Save me for the playoffs! Save me!
We will do something a little different this week. Considering that you are probably either entering the playoffs or crying with the stall door closed in the men’s (or women’s) restroom, we are just going to take a look at the players that could replace your injured starters. Of those players that are starting, just…… Continue reading Week 14: Save me for the playoffs! Save me!
Week 13: Waiver wire replacements for your injuries, sir
Oh, you weren’t starting to settle into a nice little butt groove going into the last week before playoffs were you? I’m sorry. If you didn’t notice, several starters just fell apart this week leaving you in the position to grab up the next starter before you playoff opponents or in great need of grabbing…… Continue reading Week 13: Waiver wire replacements for your injuries, sir
Injury Blurb: Reggie Bush still banged up and a Testy stiff back
New Orleans’ Reggie Bush is still whining about his injuries a bit, so he is a game time decision–always ominous–for Sunday. Make sure you check the reports before you set your roster. Stecker would fill in, but you really want Bush for this one. He said earlier in the week that he could play through…… Continue reading Injury Blurb: Reggie Bush still banged up and a Testy stiff back
Week 12 Injury Update: Rookie RB Switcheroo for Lynch and Peterson
Minnesota rookie Adrian Peterson has been updated to questionable for this week against the New York Giants. By questionable, Minnesota probably means “scaring the Giants defensive game plan.” I have to doubt that they would throw him to the wolves on his first game back from injury against the bruising Giants blitz attack unless they…… Continue reading Week 12 Injury Update: Rookie RB Switcheroo for Lynch and Peterson
And now, a funeral for Larry Johnson’s season
R.I.P. LJ’s 2007 Fantasy Season He came in with such high hopes this season–heralded as one of the top RBs in fantasy and setting a franchise record with his latest contract with the Chiefs. And then, he went and performed like a back up for the first four games of the season. I’ll hold that…… Continue reading And now, a funeral for Larry Johnson’s season
Week 12 Injury Report: Give thanks for back ups
Someone just told me that you can buy a turkey at the store these days. Who knew? I just spent the last week in a ditch waiting for a gobbler to get caught in my cage full of blown up surgical gloves–finally got one. Bet you thought I wasn’t going to get you your fantasy…… Continue reading Week 12 Injury Report: Give thanks for back ups
Week 11 Injury Report: A Bad Week for Running Backs
Not only has this year been a year for the quarterback, but this entire season has been week looks to be a horrible week to be a running back. Most of the starters around the league are banged up in some way. Just take a look at the hit list sitting this week: Larry Johnson…… Continue reading Week 11 Injury Report: A Bad Week for Running Backs
Week 10 Injury Watch: Injuries that might provide some hot waiver wire picks this week
The games aren’t even over, but already, there have been several injuries that could go on to help your team. On the injury side… Brian Griese, QB Chicago Bears Brian Griese was knocked out for the Bears this week, so Rex Grossman may or may not be returning top his fluctuating position as one of…… Continue reading Week 10 Injury Watch: Injuries that might provide some hot waiver wire picks this week