Friday, October 14

BenJarvus Green-Ellis returns to practice

For the Stevan Ridley owners, it looks like the last two days were more precautionary for BGE as he practiced today. He's still listed as questionable for Sunday, so check back in, but chances are he'll play.

Jacobs out versus Bills

Brandon Jacobs has been ruled out for the second consecutive week as he battles swelling in his knee.

Ahmad Bradshaw will shoulder an increased load for the Giants against a weak Buffalo run defense. Jacobs will have an extra week off over the Giants' bye, and hopes to return in week 8.

LeGarrette Blount has significant knee tear

With a Grade 2 MCL Tear in his left knee, Blount will most likely be out 4 to 6 weeks. If Earnest Graham is somehow still available in your league, pick him up ASAP.

Thursday, October 13

BenJarvus Green-Ellis misses practice

The Law Firm missed practice today and was also limited yesterday due to a toe injurt, which could lead to game time decision. If he does sit, Stevan Ridley will once again get a chance to shine.

Brandon Lloyd on the trading block

How quickly the tides have turned for the NFL's leading receiver last year. While it makes Tebow's situation even more difficult, moving on to a new team with a better QB could benefit Lloyd.

Wednesday, October 12

Earnest Graham to start against Saints

Coming straight from the lips of his sub-par QB Josh Freeman, Earnest Graham will get the start on Sunday in relief of injured LeGarrette Blount. While the Saints defense has held up against the run, Graham may be a decent start because of his ability to catch balls out of the backfield. On a separate note, Mike Williams called his play "Terrible" so far this year and vows to improve. We're holding him to it.

Mendenhall ready for Jaguars

If you have a better option though, it's probably a good move to sit the Steeler's RB until his offense line improves and he's facing an easier opponent... The Jacksonville defense has been hard on runners all year.

Cowboys receivers practice fully

Looks like the entire Dallas offense is good to go for Sunday. Not only should this excite the owners of Miles Austin and Dez Bryant, but Tony Romo and Jason Witten as well.

Julio Jones out vs. Panthers

Jones was able to do some light running in practice today, but Coach Mike Smith has already declared the promising rookie out for Sunday's game. While this will likely lead to extra targets for Roddy White, it also means extra defensive pressure.

Derrick Mason traded to the Texans

Depending on how quickly he can adjust, Mason may have some value while Andre Johnson is out. Unfortunately for Mason, rumor has it Johnson will be back in Week 7 which means we'll have to wait until the injury bug hits the Texans WR corps again before the former Ravens and Jets WR is worth any fantasy consideration.

Tuesday, October 11

Tebow to start for Broncos against Dolphins

Sources say that Broncos players have been told that Tim Tebow will start at quarterback for the team when Denver returns from its bye week.

The move isn't a total surprise, since Tebow replaced an ineffective Kyle Orton midway through the Chargers game last weekend and nearly led a second-half comeback.

Fans have been clamoring for Tebow for weeks. The Broncos could rekindle trade talks with several teams about Orton, including the Dolphins.

~50% chance Peyton plays this year

Colts' owner Jim Irsay seems to be getting more and more optimistic that Manning will play this year and even made it sound that he could see time if the season is in the drain, however I'm not convinced. With that said, Manning is definitely worth a roster spot with the chance he's back in time for the fantasy playoffs.

Addai out at least a week, possibly three

While many owners will jump on the Delone Carter bandwagon, the rookie hasn't been overly impressive thus far and the Colts face one of the better run defenses this week in the Bengals. If Addai is out for more time, Carter and even Donald Brown will have a chance to prove their worth.

Monday, October 10

Fox to announce Week 6 starter on Tuesday

Denver coach John Fox said he would announce the Broncos' week 6 starting quarterback on Tuesday.

Denver fans--and many fantasy owners--have been clamoring for Tim Tebow for weeks, and he finally replaced incumbent Kyle Orton midway through Denver's game against San Diego. Tebow nearly led a frantic fourth-quarter comeback that fell just short.

Fantasy owners should take note that Tebow was fantasy's top performer in the last several weeks of last season.

Greg Little to start at WR for Cleveland

Browns coach Pat Shurmur said Greg Little will start at wideout opposite Mohammed Massaquoi, replacing Brian Robiskie.

Little becomes a pickup of interest for fantasy owners. The rookie second-round draft pick hauled in six passes as the Browns' leading receiver in week 4 before the bye.

Cowboys' Austin back at practice

Dallas receiver Miles Austin was back at practice on Monday. He had missed the Cowboys' week 4 game, but apparently the bye week allowed him enough time to recover.

Austin looks like a strong bet to return for this weekend's game against the Patriots.

Addai set for MRI Monday

Indianapolis RB Joseph Addai was set for an MRI on his injured hamstring Monday.

He said after the game that the injury didn't feel like a tear. Fantasy owners hope that diagnosis holds true.

Tolbert, Mathews hurting after Chargers win

The Chargers' top two running backs were nicked up against the Broncos on Sunday.

Mike Tolbert suffered a concussion and was unable to return. Ryan Mathews injured his left foot. He battled through the pain to tally a career high 125 yards, but left the locker room in a boot after the game.

The Chargers have a bye next weekend, and both players are expected back at full strength for week 7.

Julio Jones recovering from hamstring injury

Standout rookie receiver Julio Jones was forced out of the Falcons' Sunday night game against the Packers with a strained hamstring.

Jones tried to return, but was unable. There's no word yet on his status for the coming week.

Josh Morgan out with broken ankle

Josh Morgan suffered a broken ankle during the fourth quarter of the Niners' blowout win over the Buccaneers.

It's unknown how long he'll be out, but with Braylon Edwards still recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his knee, the Niners are hurting at receiver.

Sunday, October 9

Vincent Jackson active for Chargers

Vincent Jackson is active and will play against the Broncos on Sunday. He struggled with leg and abdominal strains this week in practice.

Chargers coach Norv Turner said he expected Jackson to play as much as he did the previous week, when the leg injury limited him to 22 offensive snaps.

Aaron Hernandez active against Jets

Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez is active against the Jets. It's unclear what the workload split will be between Hernandez and fellow TE Rob Gronkowski.

Tarvaris Jackson knocked out of game

Seattle QB Tarvaris Jackson suffered a shoulder injury at the end of a scramble against the Giants. Trainers were checking out his throwing should and took him to the locker room.

Jackson was replaced by Charlie Whitehurst and is questionable to return.

Donald Jones leaves with leg injury

Buffalo wideout Donald Jones left Sunday's game against the Eagles with a leg injury and will not return. Cameras showed him being carted from the sideline to the locker room.

Addai leaves game with leg injury

Colts RB Joseph Addai left Sunday's game against the Chiefs in the first quarter with a leg injury.

Beanie Wells active for Cards

As expected, Beanie Wells is in the starting lineup today for the Arizona Cardinals. He had battled a tweaked hamstring this week.

Holmes, Burress, Mason question Jets OC

Sources say that Jets receivers Santonio Holmes, Plaxico Burress, and Derrick Mason have all individually approached head coach Rex Ryan to voice concerns about offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer's play-calling.

Though the Jets have thrown the ball 62 percent of the time, it's clear the receivers aren't happy. After last week's loss, Ryan promised to return to "ground and pound" and feed the ball to backs Shonn Greene and LaDainian Tomlinson.

Redman, Roethlisberger to start, Mendenhall limited

Isaac Redman will be getting his first career start today against the Titans and Big Ben will tough it out, as expected. Mendenhall will play but only for a few snaps.