| | | QB | 1. | Ryan Fitzpatrick  | Recent News | 11/19/2009 12:44:00 PM |
| | Terrell Owens said he thought Ryan Fitzpatrick should have remained the Bills' starter even after Trent Edwards was over his consussion. | | Lee Evans basically seconded that notion, which is more terrible news for Edwards. Fitzpatrick is a clear backup-level quarterback in the NFL and it's unikely he'll be able to jumpstart this struggling offense. Fitzpatrick isn't even a good play in two-QB leagues against a weak Jaguars secondary this week. |
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| | 2. | Trent Edwards | Recent News | 11/20/2009 10:51:00 AM |
| | The Buffalo News believes the addition of Brian Brohm is a sign that the Bills are "prepared to move forward without Trent Edwards." | | Edwards was once considered a potential franchise quarterback, but he lacks NFL arm strength while struggling with injuries and confidence level. Most disturbingly, he's shown an inability to get the ball in the hands of his best playmaker, opting instead for dumpoffs and checkdowns. |
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| | 3. | Brian Brohm | Recent News | 11/20/2009 10:33:00 AM |
| | Brian Brohm admits he struggled with his confidence after getting off to a rough start in Green Bay. | | "There were some issues kind of in my head, a little confidence-wise maybe, where I got off to bad start and really never got things rolling," said Brohm. The Bills have nothing in front of him, so he may see game action in December. The 2008 second-rounder is worth a flier in deep Dynasty leagues. |
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| | | RB | 1. | Marshawn Lynch | Recent News | 11/15/2009 5:10:00 PM |
| | Marshawn Lynch rushed just nine times for 37 yards and added four catches for 18 yards against the Titans in Week 10. | | Lynch split carries almost evenly with Fred Jackson, and he never had a chance to get into a groove. It's Lynch's second straight week with just nine attempts, and he's averaging just 3.2 yards per carry this season compared to 4.1 for Jackson. Lynch is nothing more than a flex play at Jacksonville next week. |
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| | 2. | Fred Jackson | Recent News | 11/15/2009 5:12:00 PM |
| | Fred Jackson rushed eight times for 48 yards, caught three passes for 23 yards, and threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to Lee Evans. | | Operating out of the Wildcat, Jackson hit Evans in stride with a perfect strike for the first score of the game. Though he's been a far more effective player than Marshawn Lynch this season, his touches have been too inconsistent for serious fantasy consideration. |
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| | | GLB | 1. | Marshawn Lynch | Recent News | 11/15/2009 5:10:00 PM |
| | Marshawn Lynch rushed just nine times for 37 yards and added four catches for 18 yards against the Titans in Week 10. | | Lynch split carries almost evenly with Fred Jackson, and he never had a chance to get into a groove. It's Lynch's second straight week with just nine attempts, and he's averaging just 3.2 yards per carry this season compared to 4.1 for Jackson. Lynch is nothing more than a flex play at Jacksonville next week. |
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| | 2. | Fred Jackson | Recent News | 11/15/2009 5:12:00 PM |
| | Fred Jackson rushed eight times for 48 yards, caught three passes for 23 yards, and threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to Lee Evans. | | Operating out of the Wildcat, Jackson hit Evans in stride with a perfect strike for the first score of the game. Though he's been a far more effective player than Marshawn Lynch this season, his touches have been too inconsistent for serious fantasy consideration. |
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| | | 3RB | 1. | Marshawn Lynch | Recent News | 11/15/2009 5:10:00 PM |
| | Marshawn Lynch rushed just nine times for 37 yards and added four catches for 18 yards against the Titans in Week 10. | | Lynch split carries almost evenly with Fred Jackson, and he never had a chance to get into a groove. It's Lynch's second straight week with just nine attempts, and he's averaging just 3.2 yards per carry this season compared to 4.1 for Jackson. Lynch is nothing more than a flex play at Jacksonville next week. |
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| | 2. | Fred Jackson | Recent News | 11/15/2009 5:12:00 PM |
| | Fred Jackson rushed eight times for 48 yards, caught three passes for 23 yards, and threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to Lee Evans. | | Operating out of the Wildcat, Jackson hit Evans in stride with a perfect strike for the first score of the game. Though he's been a far more effective player than Marshawn Lynch this season, his touches have been too inconsistent for serious fantasy consideration. |
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| | | FB | 1. | Corey McIntyre | | | WR1 | 1. | Lee Evans | Recent News | 11/15/2009 5:20:00 PM |
| | Lee Evans caught four passes for 50 yards and two touchdowns against the Titans in Week 10. | | Evans hauled in a 27-yard pass from Wildcat quarterback Fred Jackson for the Bills' first score. He later added a 2-yard touchdown on a fade route. Evans has scored in three of his last four games, but the subpar quarterback play makes him a risk for stinkbomb in any given week. He's a WR3 option against the Jags next week. |
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| | 2. | Josh Reed | | 3. | Steve Johnson | | | WR2 | 1. | Terrell Owens | Recent News | 11/15/2009 5:27:00 PM |
| | Terrell Owens caught three passes for 85 yards against the Titans in Week 10. | | He showed no signs of the hip strain that hampered him during the week. Owens stepped out of bounds at the 3-yard line on a 46-yard grab and added another 37-yard catch. He also showed outward frustration with Trent Edwards on several misfires. Sunday's yardage total is a season-high for the fantasy disappointment. |
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| | 2. | Roscoe Parrish | | 3. | Justin Jenkins | | 4. | James Hardy  | Questionable | 11/20/2009 6:48:00 PM |
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| | | WR3 | 1. | Josh Reed | | | TE | 1. | Shawn Nelson | | 2. | Jonathan Stupar | | 3. | Joe Klopfenstein | Recent News | 11/18/2009 10:26:00 AM |
| | Bills signed TE Joe Klopfenstein. | | Klopfenstein has been on the street since the Rams waived the former second-round pick before the season. He'll step in as Buffalo's No. 4 tight end behind Derek Fine, rookie Shawn Nelson, and Jonathan Stupar. |
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| | | QB | 1. | Chad Henne | Recent News | 11/19/2009 11:43:00 PM |
| | Chad Henne completed 17-of-29 passes for 172 yards and one touchdown against the Panthers in Week 11. | | The Dolphins came out passing with Ronnie Brown gone and the Wildcat pushed to the back burner. Though he was abysmal on third downs early, Henne was able to move the Dolphins through the air in the second half. Now an impressive 5-2 as a starter, Miami's run-oriented offense has kept him under 225 yards in four straight games. He won't be a quality fantasy option at Buffalo next week. |
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| | 2. | Pat White | | 3. | Tyler Thigpen | | | RB | 1. | Ricky Williams | Recent News | 11/19/2009 11:37:00 PM |
| | Ricky Williams rushed 22 times for 119 yards and two touchdowns and added two receptions for 19 yards and another touchdown to lead the Dolphins past the Panthers Thursday night, 24-17. | | Ricky showed nice hands and good balance on his first score, a 14-yard catch-and-run. Operating out of the Wildcat, Ricky added a diving 1-yard run, nailing the pylon for his second score of the second quarter. He sealed the game with a 46-yard tackle-shedding touchdown late in the fourth quarter after the Panthers had moved to within one score. The Dolphins' new workhorse, an ageless Ricky is a must-start RB1 against the Bills' league-worst run defense in Week 12. |
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| | 2. | Lex Hilliard | Recent News | 11/19/2009 11:47:00 PM |
| | Lex Hilliard rushed four times for 24 yards and added two receptions for seven yards against the Panthers in Week 11. | | Hilliard came off the bench smoking, reeling off back-to-back 13- and 18-yard gains only to have the 13-yarder called back on a holding penalty. While the second-year power back provided a spark, this is not a timeshare situation or a committee attack. He's clearly just spelling Ricky Williams. Third-stringer Kory Sheets was uninvolved. |
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| | 3. | Kory Sheets | | | GLB | 1. | Ricky Williams | Recent News | 11/19/2009 11:37:00 PM |
| | Ricky Williams rushed 22 times for 119 yards and two touchdowns and added two receptions for 19 yards and another touchdown to lead the Dolphins past the Panthers Thursday night, 24-17. | | Ricky showed nice hands and good balance on his first score, a 14-yard catch-and-run. Operating out of the Wildcat, Ricky added a diving 1-yard run, nailing the pylon for his second score of the second quarter. He sealed the game with a 46-yard tackle-shedding touchdown late in the fourth quarter after the Panthers had moved to within one score. The Dolphins' new workhorse, an ageless Ricky is a must-start RB1 against the Bills' league-worst run defense in Week 12. |
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| | 2. | Lousaka Polite | | | 3RB | 1. | Ricky Williams | Recent News | 11/19/2009 11:37:00 PM |
| | Ricky Williams rushed 22 times for 119 yards and two touchdowns and added two receptions for 19 yards and another touchdown to lead the Dolphins past the Panthers Thursday night, 24-17. | | Ricky showed nice hands and good balance on his first score, a 14-yard catch-and-run. Operating out of the Wildcat, Ricky added a diving 1-yard run, nailing the pylon for his second score of the second quarter. He sealed the game with a 46-yard tackle-shedding touchdown late in the fourth quarter after the Panthers had moved to within one score. The Dolphins' new workhorse, an ageless Ricky is a must-start RB1 against the Bills' league-worst run defense in Week 12. |
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| | 2. | Kory Sperry | Recent News | 11/14/2009 3:57:00 PM |
| | Dolphins signed TE Kory Sperry off their practice squad. | | This is a sign that the Dolphins aren't comfortable with Anthony Fasano's strained hip. Fasano is a game-time decision, and if he doesn't play Sperry could get some snaps behind Joey Haynos. |
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| | | FB | 1. | Lousaka Polite | | | WR1 | 1. | Ted Ginn Jr. | Recent News | 11/19/2009 11:56:00 PM |
| | Ted Ginn caught four passes for 32 yards against the Panthers in Week 11. | | Ginn started for the second straight week, but he rotated with Greg Camarillo and Brian Hartline. His six targets tied Davone Bess for the team lead, and the four receptions are his most since Week 2. He's still not worthy of a roster spot in 12-team leagues. |
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| | 2. | Brian Hartline | Recent News | 11/15/2009 5:06:00 PM |
| | Dolphins WR Brian Hartline caught one ball for 17 yards in Week 10. | | Hartline saw increased snaps after Ted Ginn was apparently benched on offense following a first-quarter drop, but remains a rotating receiver in a receiver-unfriendly system. Hartline has two grabs in his last three games. |
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| | 3. | Patrick Turner | | | WR2 | 1. | Greg Camarillo | Recent News | 11/15/2009 5:04:00 PM |
| | Greg Camarillo caught two balls for 17 yards in Week 10. | | Davone Bess has clearly overtaken Camarillo to be Miami's go-to possession target. Camarillo hasn't scored all year and is averaging 31 yards a game. |
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| | 2. | Davone Bess | Recent News | 11/19/2009 11:53:00 PM |
| | Davone Bess led the Dolphins in receptions for the third straight week, catching six passes for 63 yards against the Panthers in Week 11. | | Bess was the primary pass catcher once again, seeing more snaps than the players rotating on the opposite side. Bess hauled in all six of his targets, several as tough catches in traffic for key first downs. Thursday's totals match his average over the previous two weeks, making him a WR3 option in PPR leagues going forward. |
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| | | WR3 | 1. | Davone Bess | Recent News | 11/19/2009 11:53:00 PM |
| | Davone Bess led the Dolphins in receptions for the third straight week, catching six passes for 63 yards against the Panthers in Week 11. | | Bess was the primary pass catcher once again, seeing more snaps than the players rotating on the opposite side. Bess hauled in all six of his targets, several as tough catches in traffic for key first downs. Thursday's totals match his average over the previous two weeks, making him a WR3 option in PPR leagues going forward. |
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| | | TE | 1. | Anthony Fasano  | Sidelined | 11/19/2009 7:08:00 PM |
| | Dolphins declared TE Anthony Fasano, LB Erik Walden, OT Andrew Gardner, DE Lionel Dotson, OT Lydon Murtha, DT Paul Soliai, RB Nate Ness, and QB Tyler Thigpen inactive against the Panthers in Week 11. | | Joey Haynos gets the start in place of Fasano. Nate Gardner is filling in for RG Justin Smiley. Ricky Williams will carry the load with Ronnie Brown (foot) out, though Lex Hilliard could see a few carries in relief. |
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| | 2. | Joey Haynos | | 3. | Kory Sperry | Recent News | 11/14/2009 3:57:00 PM |
| | Dolphins signed TE Kory Sperry off their practice squad. | | This is a sign that the Dolphins aren't comfortable with Anthony Fasano's strained hip. Fasano is a game-time decision, and if he doesn't play Sperry could get some snaps behind Joey Haynos. |
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| | | QB | 1. | Tom Brady  | Probable | 11/20/2009 6:48:00 PM |
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| | 2. | Brian Hoyer | | | RB | 1. | Laurence Maroney | Recent News | 11/17/2009 5:49:00 PM |
| | Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio expressed confidence in Laurence Maroney following his late-game fumble that led to the Colts' dramatic comeback Sunday night. | | "We have a lot of confidence in Laurence and his ability and I’m sure he’s anxious to bounce back this week," said Caserio. It remains to be seen if Bill Belichick feels the same way. With Sammy Morris (knee) due back this week, Maroney will be a risky fantasy option against the Jets. |
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| | 2. | Kevin Faulk | Recent News | 11/16/2009 12:09:00 AM |
| | Kevin Faulk ran 12 times for 79 yards and caught two passes for seven yards in Week 10 against the Colts. | | Faulk and Laurence Maroney split the load in Indianapolis while Sammy Morris and Fred Taylor nursed injuries. Faulk ran hard and effectively but is still buried in a running back rotation and has little fantasy value. |
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| | 3. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis | | 4. | Fred Taylor | Sidelined | 11/20/2009 12:16:00 PM |
| | Fred Taylor (ankle surgery) still has not resumed practicing. | | It's impressive that the Pats have been able to keep him off injured reserve so long. Taylor hasn't played or practiced in seven weeks and remains without a timetable for return. He's deservedly on most fantasy waiver wires. |
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| | | GLB | 1. | Laurence Maroney | Recent News | 11/17/2009 5:49:00 PM |
| | Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio expressed confidence in Laurence Maroney following his late-game fumble that led to the Colts' dramatic comeback Sunday night. | | "We have a lot of confidence in Laurence and his ability and I’m sure he’s anxious to bounce back this week," said Caserio. It remains to be seen if Bill Belichick feels the same way. With Sammy Morris (knee) due back this week, Maroney will be a risky fantasy option against the Jets. |
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| | 2. | Sammy Morris | Questionable | 11/20/2009 3:50:00 PM |
| | Sammy Morris (questionable, knee) indicated Friday that he will be a game-time decision Sunday against the Jets. | | Morris is expected back, but the Patriots tell players to be tight-lipped on injuries. "Sore, but I feel good," Morris said. "We'll see Sunday. Just taking it day by day." Morris' role is unclear coming off a month-long knee sprain. |
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| | | 3RB | 1. | Kevin Faulk | Recent News | 11/16/2009 12:09:00 AM |
| | Kevin Faulk ran 12 times for 79 yards and caught two passes for seven yards in Week 10 against the Colts. | | Faulk and Laurence Maroney split the load in Indianapolis while Sammy Morris and Fred Taylor nursed injuries. Faulk ran hard and effectively but is still buried in a running back rotation and has little fantasy value. |
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| | 2. | Laurence Maroney | Recent News | 11/17/2009 5:49:00 PM |
| | Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio expressed confidence in Laurence Maroney following his late-game fumble that led to the Colts' dramatic comeback Sunday night. | | "We have a lot of confidence in Laurence and his ability and I’m sure he’s anxious to bounce back this week," said Caserio. It remains to be seen if Bill Belichick feels the same way. With Sammy Morris (knee) due back this week, Maroney will be a risky fantasy option against the Jets. |
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| | | FB | 1. | Sammy Morris | Questionable | 11/20/2009 3:50:00 PM |
| | Sammy Morris (questionable, knee) indicated Friday that he will be a game-time decision Sunday against the Jets. | | Morris is expected back, but the Patriots tell players to be tight-lipped on injuries. "Sore, but I feel good," Morris said. "We'll see Sunday. Just taking it day by day." Morris' role is unclear coming off a month-long knee sprain. |
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| | | WR1 | 1. | Randy Moss | Recent News | 11/15/2009 11:58:00 PM |
| | Randy Moss caught nine passes for 179 yards and two touchdowns in Week 10 against the Colts. | | Moss dominated the Colts' injury-riddled secondary in every way. He snagged a 55-yard pass on the Patriots' second drive, a 63-yard touchdown early in the second quarter and a six-yard end zone strike in the fourth. He'll try to continue his dominance next week against Darelle Revis and the Jets. |
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| | 2. | Sam Aiken | Questionable | 11/19/2009 4:10:00 PM |
| | Patriots WR Sam Aiken (hip) returned to practice in a limited fashion Thursday. | | Aiken has a shot to play this week, but he won't see as much time as the No. 3 receiver with Julian Edelman now healthy. |
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| | 3. | Isaiah Stanback | Recent News | 11/14/2009 8:59:00 PM |
| | Patriots signed WR/QB Isaiah Stanback off their practice squad. | | Stanback gets the call with Brandon Tate (knee) landing on injured reserve. Stanback has some potential as a receiver and could be needed this week with Julian Edelman (arm) likely out again. |
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| | | WR2 | 1. | Wes Welker | Recent News | 11/16/2009 12:07:00 AM |
| | Wes Welker caught nine passes for 94 yards in Week 10. | | Welker was again a major player in the Patriots' short passing game. He also made waves returning punts, scampering for 69 yards on a return at the end of the third quarter and tallying 117 return yards overall. The speedy slot receiver remains a stellar option in all fantasy leagues. |
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| | 2. | Julian Edelman | Questionable | 11/20/2009 4:19:00 PM |
| | Julian Edelman (questionable, arm) was limited in Patriots practice Friday. | | Edelman was limited every day this week, but is fully expected to play against the Jets. He's not a WR3 or flex option against a difficult pass defense. |
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| | | WR3 | 1. | Julian Edelman | Questionable | 11/20/2009 4:19:00 PM |
| | Julian Edelman (questionable, arm) was limited in Patriots practice Friday. | | Edelman was limited every day this week, but is fully expected to play against the Jets. He's not a WR3 or flex option against a difficult pass defense. |
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| | | TE | 1. | Ben Watson | Probable | 11/20/2009 6:48:00 PM |
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| | | K | 1. | Stephen Gostkowski | | | |
| | | QB | 1. | Mark Sanchez | Recent News | 11/15/2009 4:10:00 PM |
| | Mark Sanchez completed 16-of-30 passes for 212 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Week 10 against the Jaguars. | | Sanchez was picked off on the Jets' first play of the game after rolling out and underthrowing a deep ball to Jerricho Cotchery. He's now completed fewer than 60 percent of his throws in seven straight games, posting a 7/11 TD/INT ratio during that time, and today was just the third time all season that he's topped 200 yards. |
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| | 2. | Kellen Clemens | | 3. | Erik Ainge | | 4. | Kevin O'Connell | | | RB | 1. | Thomas Jones | Recent News | 11/15/2009 3:56:00 PM |
| | Thomas Jones rushed 21 times for 77 yards and one touchdown in Week 10 against the Jaguars. | | Jones got double-digit carries in both halves despite spending a big chunk of the third quarter on the sidelines in favor of Shonn Greene. His touchdown came at the goal line in the fourth quarter and put the Jets up with five minutes left before the Jaguars' reclaimed the lead. |
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| | 2. | Shonn Greene | Recent News | 11/16/2009 12:38:00 AM |
| | Shonn Greene had just seven carries for 26 yards in Week 10. | | Thomas Jones had 21 carries and got the ball on the goal line in the fourth quarter, executing from a yard out. Greene should only be considered Jones' "handcuff" in fantasy leagues until the rookie earns a larger workload. Greene is a terrific talent, but may still be in coach Rex Ryan's semi-doghouse after losing a Week 8 fumble that Jason Taylor returned for a TD. |
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| | 3. | Danny Woodhead | | | GLB | 1. | Thomas Jones | Recent News | 11/15/2009 3:56:00 PM |
| | Thomas Jones rushed 21 times for 77 yards and one touchdown in Week 10 against the Jaguars. | | Jones got double-digit carries in both halves despite spending a big chunk of the third quarter on the sidelines in favor of Shonn Greene. His touchdown came at the goal line in the fourth quarter and put the Jets up with five minutes left before the Jaguars' reclaimed the lead. |
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| | 2. | Shonn Greene | Recent News | 11/16/2009 12:38:00 AM |
| | Shonn Greene had just seven carries for 26 yards in Week 10. | | Thomas Jones had 21 carries and got the ball on the goal line in the fourth quarter, executing from a yard out. Greene should only be considered Jones' "handcuff" in fantasy leagues until the rookie earns a larger workload. Greene is a terrific talent, but may still be in coach Rex Ryan's semi-doghouse after losing a Week 8 fumble that Jason Taylor returned for a TD. |
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| | | 3RB | 1. | Thomas Jones | Recent News | 11/15/2009 3:56:00 PM |
| | Thomas Jones rushed 21 times for 77 yards and one touchdown in Week 10 against the Jaguars. | | Jones got double-digit carries in both halves despite spending a big chunk of the third quarter on the sidelines in favor of Shonn Greene. His touchdown came at the goal line in the fourth quarter and put the Jets up with five minutes left before the Jaguars' reclaimed the lead. |
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| | 2. | Danny Woodhead | | | FB | 1. | Tony Richardson | | | WR1 | 1. | Braylon Edwards | Recent News | 11/17/2009 7:08:00 PM |
| | Braylon Edwards pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from an incident outside a Cleveland nightclub last month. | | Edwards, who is accused of punching a friend of LeBron James, is scheduled for a Dec. 12 court hearing. He could face NFL discipline in 2010 if found guilty. |
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| | 2. | David Clowney | | 3. | Wallace Wright | | | WR2 | 1. | Jerricho Cotchery | Recent News | 11/19/2009 8:33:00 PM |
| | Jerricho Cotchery will return punts for the Jets against the Patriots this week. | | Safety Jim Leonhard, the normal punt returner, is expected to miss the game following thumb surgery. Cotchery hasn't returned punts since 2005 and is unlikely to a significant value increase in return yardage leagues this week. |
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| | 2. | Brad Smith | Probable | 11/20/2009 6:48:00 PM |
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| | | WR3 | 1. | David Clowney | | | TE | 1. | Dustin Keller | Recent News | 11/15/2009 3:59:00 PM |
| | Dustin Keller caught six passes for 58 yards in Week 10 against the Jaguars. | | Keller had a big first half before giving way to Braylon Edwards after halftime, but now has 13 catches in the past two games while showing an increasingly good rapport with rookie Mark Sanchez. |
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| | 2. | Ben Hartsock | | | K | 1. | Jay Feely | | | |