News Story: Barlow(knee) did not practice Friday and was added to the injury report as questionable.
Fantasy Analysis: Barlow must have injured his knee Thursday as he is now a game-time decision. If he is unable to play, Maurice Hicks would get the start.
News Story: Adam Archuleta(concussion) and DeJuan Groce practiced again Friday and are questionable. Travis Fisher(groin) did not practice and was downgraded to Out.
Fantasy Analysis: Archuleta will be a game-time decision. Groce will start and Fisher will not play.
News Story: The Cardinals signed Nick Novak to replaced the injured Akers.
Fantasy Analysis: Novak was last with Washington and didn't have a lot of success. The Cardinals offense has trouble scoring touchdowns so Novak might be a nice late season pickup.
News Story: The Associated Press reports Jacksonville Jaguars RB Fred Taylor (ankle) will miss the Week 13 game and RB Greg Jones will start in his place. Head coach Jack Del Rio said, "Fred is getting better, it's week to week, but he's not going to make it this week. We both agreed that it would be best to give it a little more time. We are expecting him back this season." Taylor hasn't played since Week 11 and claims he was not 100 percent healthy then. Taylor said, "Looking back at Tennessee, it wasn't the smartest thing to do. Whenever I'm healthy enough to go, I'll be out there. The ankle is still sore, but it's a lot better than it was."
News Story: The Associated Press reports Jacksonville Jaguars RB Fred Taylor (ankle) will miss the Week 13 game and RB Greg Jones will start in his place. Head coach Jack Del Rio said, "Fred is getting better, it's week to week, but he's not going to make it this week. We both agreed that it would be best to give it a little more time. We are expecting him back this season." Taylor hasn't played since Week 11 and claims he was not 100 percent healthy then. Taylor said, "Looking back at Tennessee, it wasn't the smartest thing to do. Whenever I'm healthy enough to go, I'll be out there. The ankle is still sore, but it's a lot better than it was."
News Story: Steve Wyche, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons RB T.J. Duckett has been more utilized and more productive since returning from a high ankle sprain. Duckett claims having fresh legs has helped the increase in production, however, it does not appear likely that he will see an increase in carries.
News Story: Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears QB Rex Grossman (ankle) will again serve as the team's emergency third quarterback Week 13., according to head coach Lovie Smith.
News Story: Arrington will start Sunday's game at San Francisco, ESPN's John Clayton reports.
Fantasy Analysis: With Marcel Shipp (neck) out, Arrington will start and see the bulk of the carries for Arizona Sunday. Going against a soft 49ers defense, the rookie may be worth rolling the dice on this week.
News Story: With Kevin Jones (quad) being downgraded to questionable Friday, Bryson could get the call to start Sunday's game vs. the Vikings, ESPN's John Clayton reports.
Fantasy Analysis: Jones likely will be a game-time decision Sunday, so check back here before inserting a Detroit running back into your lineup. If Bryson starts, he could be a decent fantasy option against an average Minnesota defense, though Artose Pinner could also factor in.
News Story: Franks(concussion) returned to practice Friday and remains questionable.
Fantasy Analysis: Franks will be a game-time decision Sunday. He could play but we are unsure if he will start or how much of a role he will have in the game.
News Story: Jones was downgraded to questionable Friday because of a flare-up of the quad injury that has bothered him for weeks, ESPN's John Clayton reports.
Fantasy Analysis: The timing of the setback couldn't be worse for Jones' owners, as he was expected to be turned loose by the Lions this week. If he can't go -- check his status Sunday -- it appears as though Shawn Bryson would get the call.
News Story: Bryant (hamstring) has not practiced all week and may not play in Sunday's game against the Saints, ESPN's John Clayton reports.
Fantasy Analysis: Bryant owners should look elsewhere for a kicker this week, as the Bucs may be forced to sign Todd France off their practice squad if Bryant can't go Sunday.
News Story: Jeff Walcoff, of ClevelandBrowns.com, reports Cleveland Browns QB Charlie Frye will play multiple series during the Week 13 game, according to head coach Romeo Crennel. Frye might start the game, but Crennel has decided to wait until closer to game-time to decide between Frye or QB Trent Dilfer (knee).
News Story: Jeff Walcoff, of ClevelandBrowns.com, reports Cleveland Browns QB Charlie Frye will play multiple series during the Week 13 game, according to head coach Romeo Crennel. Frye might start the game, but Crennel has decided to wait until closer to game-time to decide between Frye or QB Trent Dilfer (knee).
News Story: Roethlisberger will start at quarterback for the Steelers Sunday against the Bengals despite a painful right thumb injury, ESPN's John Clayton reports.
Fantasy Analysis: Big Ben, who is expected to wear gloves because of the cold weather forecast for Sunday, donned gloves for a playoff game against the Jets and had trouble gripping the ball. Roethlisberger complained that the gloves got slippery when they were wet.
News Story: Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Johnson has been fined $5,000 by the NFL for "prolonged, excessive, or pre-meditated celebrations." Johnson used a pylon to putt the football after his 54-yard touchdown reception during the Week 12 game.
News Story: Betts (knee) will not play in Sunday's game at St. Louis, ESPN's John Clayton reports.
Fantasy Analysis: Betts has been in and out of practice this week but will sit out Sunday's contest. Expect Clinton Portis to see extra carries against the Rams.
News Story: The Patriots had hoped to have Faulk back this week, but coach Bill Belichick said Friday that he might have to back the running back down a little in his comeback from a broken foot, ESPN's John Clayton reports.
Fantasy Analysis: It looks too risky to use Faulk this week, though it appears as though he will be available to the Pats down the stretch.
News Story: Bell (chest) practiced Friday for the third straight day, and coach Mike Shanahan said Bell should be ready to play Sunday against the Chiefs, DenverBroncos.com reports. Bell is listed as probable on the injury report.
Fantasy Analysis: "Tatum's fine," Shanahan said. "He's gotten all the reps that he normally gets and he should be ready to go." If you normally consider Bell, be aware that Ron Dayne, who could be active Sunday, may cut into a few carries normally distributed between Bell and Mike Anderson.
News Story: Brent Jones, of the Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens newly signed RB Jamel White could see up to 25 snaps during Week 13, according to head coach Brian Billick.
News Story: Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Kevin Jones (thigh) was actually downgraded from probable to questionable after missing practice Friday, Dec. 2. "It didn't really loosen up as much as he wanted it to or we wanted it to," interim head coach Dick Jauron said. "At the very best, it'll be a game-day decision on him."
News Story: Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots RB Heath Evans (shoulder) was added to the team's injury report Friday, Dec. 2. He is questionable with a shoulder injury. Evans' status might have also contributed to the re-singing of RB Mike Cloud.
News Story: Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots RB Heath Evans (shoulder) was added to the team's injury report Friday, Dec. 2. He is questionable with a shoulder injury. Evans' status might have also contributed to the re-singing of RB Mike Cloud.
News Story: Jeff Legwold, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports Denver Broncos RB Tatum Bell (chest) practiced Friday, Dec. 2, and is expected to play in Week 13.
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