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EFF - Week 17 Report - Who's Hot, Who's Not, Plus Sleepers

EFF - Week 17 Report - Who's Hot, Who's Not, Plus Sleepers

Raiders Starting RB

Once again, the Raiders will start RB Dominic Rhodes in Week 17.

Jaguars IR WR

The Jaguars have placed WR John Broussard on the injured reserve list, ending his season for 2007.

Chiefs Starting QB

As expected, the Chiefs will start QB Brodie Croyle in Week 17.

NFL News And Notes

Buc WR Joey Galloway will not play on Sunday.

Saint RB Aaron Stecker is battling a turf toe and could be limited on Sunday. Pierre Thomas should see increased playing time.

The Cleveland Browns have begun talks to sign RB Jamal Lewis for another season

Cowboy WR is officially been ruled out v. the Redskins and Terry Glenn could see some playing time this week

Weinke In For 49ers

To confirm earlier reports the 49ers have indeed ended speculation on their starting QB and have named Chris Weinke to start v. the Browns

EFF - Cheat Sheet - Over 400 Players Ranked - Updated December 28

EFF - Cheat Sheet - Over 400 Players Ranked - Updated December 28

Bucs WR Most Likely Out This Week

Bucs WR Joey Galloway will most likely not play in Week 17.

Bengals RB Out For Week 17

The Bengals will sit RB Rudi Johnson this week.

Eagles TE, Saints RB Out For Week 17 And Other News

The Saints RB Reggie Bush and the Eagles TE LJ Smith will miss their team's Week 17 games. Also, the Jags plan on sitting RBs Maurice Jones-Drew and Fred Taylor this week, and Saints RB Aaron Stecker will be a game time decision this Sunday.

EFF - Top 200 - Updated December 27

EFF - Top 200 - Updated December 27

EFF - Week 17 NFL Weather Report

EFF - Week 17 NFL Weather Report

Key Outs/Starts For Week 17

Key outs and starts for Week 17:

Out:

Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Pit
Deion Branch, WR, Sea
Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Ind
Eddie Kennison, WR, KC

Starts:

Kyle Orton, QB, Chi
Sage Rosenfels, QB, Hou

EFF - NFC/AFC Depth Chart - Updated December 27

EFF - NFC/AFC Depth Chart - Updated December 27

Week 17 NFL Injury Report

Here is the Week 17 NFL Injury Report, courtesy of ESPN.com. CLICK HERE

Cowboys WR News

The Cowboys will sit WR Terrell Owens in Week 17. WR Sam Hurd and WR Patrick Crayton will start this week. Crayton is not expected to play much, and finally the Cowboys will use WR Terry Glenn this week.

Raiders IR QB and RB

The Raiders have placed QB Daunte Culpepper and RB Justin Fargas o the injured reserve list, ending their seasons for 2007.

49ers Starting QB?

Who knows who will start for the 49ers this week. You can bet that it is not QB Trent Dilfer. QB Shaun Hill is slated to start but he is still banged up. If he can not make the call, the team will undoubtedly start QB Chris Weinke in Week 17.

Chiefs Finally IR RB

The Chiefs have placed RB Larry Johnson on the injured reserve list, ending his season for 2007. This was for sure a long awaited move.

Lions RB Out For Week 17

The Lions will sit RB Kevin Jones in Week 17 and start RB TJ Duckett.

Key Players Expect To Be Used Sparingly In Week 17

The Jaguars are expected to sit RB Fred Taylor in Week 17, and the Colts are expected to use both QB Peyton Manning and WR Reggie Wayne sparingly in Week 17.

Jets WR Put On IR

The NY Jets have place WR Laverneus Coles on the IR with an ankle injury thus ending his '07 season.

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EFF NFL Picks for Week 16

The Commish needs just 3 more correct picks to equal last year. See how bad he blows that mark away.

NFL Picks, Week 16

Raiders Week 16 Starters

The Raiders will start QB Josh McCown and RB Dominic Rhodes in Week 16.

EFF - NFL Week 16 Weather Report

EFF - NFL Week 16 Weather Report

EFF - Top 200 - Updated December 21

EFF - Top 200 - Updated December 21

EFF - Cheat Sheet - Over 400 Players Ranked - Updated December 21

EFF - Cheat Sheet - Over 400 Players Ranked - Updated December 21

EFF - NFC/AFC Depth Chart - Updated December 21

EFF - NFC/AFC Depth Chart - Updated December 21

Steeler RB Out For Season

Steeler RB WIllie Parker is OUT for the season after suffering a broken leg in last nights game v. the Rams. Najeh Davenport will take Parker's spot in the backfield.

EFF - NFL Week 16 Injury Report

Here is the Week 16 NFL Injury Report, courtesy of ESPN.com. CLICK HERE

EFF - Week 16 Report - Who's Hot, Who's Not, Plus Sleepers

EFF - Week 16 Report - Who's Hot, Who's Not, Plus Sleepers

Niners Starting QB For Week 16

The Niners will start QB Shaun Hill in Week 16 in place of injured QBs Trent Dilfer and Alex Smith.

Cowboys Sign RB

The Cowboys have claimed RB Zack Crockett off waivers from the Bucs.

Jets Week 16 QB1

The Jets will start QB Chad Pennington in week 16 in place of injured QB Kellen Clemens.

Dolphins Off Field News

The Dolphins are planning on hiring Bill Parcells as the team's Vice President, and although he has said that he is a fan of HC Cam Cameron, it is believed that Parcells wil replace him after the season with one of "his" guys.

Panthers Week 16 QB1

The Panthers will start QB Matt Moore in Week 16.

Vikings WR News

The Vikings could be without WR Sidney Rice for Week 16, who may have a fractured bone in his foot. WR Troy Williamson should get more work this week.

Giants Lose Game and TE For The Season

NY Giants TE Jeremy Schockey is OUT for the rest of the season after suffering a broken leg on the first play of the second half v. the Redskins.

Pats TE Out

Pats TE Kyle Brady left today's game with an ankle injury. He is most likely out for the day.

A First For The Bucs

The Bucs had their first kickoff return for a TD in team HISTORY today.

Jets WR In Locker Room

Jets WR Lavernaeus Coles has been sent to the locker room with his nagging injuries. He is questionable to return.

Jets Change QBs

The Patriots have knocked out Jets QB Kellen Clemens, and they have replaced him with a combination of QB Brad Smith and QB Chad Penningtom. Pennington will see the majority of the action today in Clemens' absence.

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EFF NFL Picks, Week 15

The Commish is on a roll. See how he fares in week 15.

NFL Picks, Week 15

Patriot TE Status Unclear

Patriot TE Ben Watson may be a game time decision today. Watson did practice on Friday but with the bad weather conditions moving in over Gillette Stadium the team may decide to hold him out of the game to protect the ankle.

Lions Week 15 Punt Returner

The Lions will have the use of WR Mike Furrey as their punt returner this week.

Redskins News

Redskins WR Antwaan Randle-El is set to be the team's emergency QB if needed. The only other healthy and active QBs on the roster are Mark Brunell and Todd Collins.

The Redskins are 1-5 in their last 6 games in Giants Stadium and have last the last three.

Rams 2008 Draft Picks

With a top 5 pick inevitable, the Rams will probably look to one of these 5 guys in the 2008 draft:

1. Darren McFadden* (RB)
2. Glenn Dorsey, (DT)
3. Chris Long (DE)
4. Jake Long (T)
5. Matt Ryan (QB)

If Dorsey or Chris Long are there, this would be a no-brainer for the Rams.

Roethlisberger Update

Even though Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger is viewed as a game time decision, he was able to practiceon Friday and he expected to start on Sunday.

Two Key Eagles Out For Week 15

Both Eagles RB Correll Buckhalter and TE LJ Smith are out for their Week 15 game against the Cowboys.

Big Ben A game Time Decision

It looks as if Steeler QB Ben Roethlisberger will be a game time decision on Sunday. Ben suffered a shoulder injury v. the Patriots

Cardinals Game Time Decisions

Both WR Larry Fitzgerald and WR Anquan Boldin are both cnsidered game time decisions for Week 15.

WR Declares Eligible

Louisville WR Mario Urretia has declared himself eligible for the 2008 NFL Draft. He should be a late 1st day pick.

He's OUT AGAIN!

Colts WR Marvin Harrison will miss the team's Week 15 game with a knee injury.

QB A Game Time Decision

Chargers QB Phillip Rivers is a game time decision for Week 15.

EFF - Week 15 NFL Weather Report

EFF - Week 15 NFL Weather Report

EFF - Cheat Sheet - Over 400 Players Ranked - Updated December 14

EFF - Cheat Sheet - Over 400 Players Ranked - Updated December 14

EFF - Top 200 - Updated December 14

EFF - Top 200 - Updated December 14

EFF - Week 15 Report - Who's Hot, Who's Not, Plus Sleepers

EFF - Week 15 Report - Who's Hot, Who's Not, Plus Sleepers

Saints Add Veteran K

The New Orleans Saints have signed K Martin Gramatica to a contract.

Russell Still A Spectator

The Raiders have announced that Josh McCown will start on Sunday which begs the Question: Why with your team going nowhere in '07 and assessing talent for next season would rookie QB JaMarcus Russell not get some serious playing time over the next 3 weeks?

Eagles RB Out For Week 15

Eagles RB Correll Bckhalter is OUT for the team's Week 15 game with a severe concussion.

Houston Weather Update

As everyone knows, weather will not play a factor in tonight's game, as the Houston Texans play the Denver Broncos in a dome.

EFF - NFL Week 15 Injury Report

Here is the NFL Injury Report for Week 15, courtesy of ESPN.com. CLICK HERE

EFF - NFC/AFC Depth Chart - Updated December 13

EFF - NFC/AFC Depth Chart - Updated December 13

EFF - Week 14 NFL Game Ball Players

EFF - Week 14 NFL Game Ball Players

Two Players Out For Season

Both QB Rex Grossman (Bears) and FB Lorenzo Neal (Chargers) are out for the year with injury.

Smith Update

As of now, Chiefs RB Kolby Smith is in danger of missing Week 15 with an injured ankle. RB Gilbert Harris would start if Smith can't answer the call.

Be Wary Of These WRs In Week 15

Both Broncos WRs Javon Walker and Brandon Stokley are way too risky to play this week as fantasy playoffs get under way.

Dolphins Change QBs Again

Cleo Lemon will start for the Dolphins in Week 15, replacing QB of the future John Beck.

Petrino Gone

Falcons HC Bobby Petrino has ecided to leave the NFL for the HC job at the University of Arkansas. The usual suspects have surfaced as frontrunners for the Falcons job: Marty Schottenheimer and Bill Cowher.

Bucs Week 15 Starting QB

The Bucs wil start QB Jeff Garcia in Week 15.

Cardinals TE Out For Year

The Cardinals TE Leonard Pope suffered a season ending ankle injury in Week 14. TEs Ben Patrick and Troy Bienemann will be the team's TEs going forward.

Bears Week 15 QB1

The Bears will start QB Kyle Orton in Week 15. QB Brian Griese will be the team's QB2. QB Rex Grossman is out for Week 15.

2 Raiders To See Action In Week 15

Raiders RB Justin Fargas is expected to start in Week 15 against the Colts. Also, QB JaMarcus Russell is expected to see action this week.

A New QB For Niners

After sustaining a severe concussion that required hospitalization, 49ers QB Trent Dilfer will almost certainly miss the team's Week 15 game. With QB Alex Smith already injured, it looks like the QB for Week 15 will be Shaun Hill.

Eagles TE In Rough Shape

It appears as of now that the season and possibly the career of Eagles TE LJ Smith may be over with a recurring knee injury. He aggravated it again yesterday.

More Troubles For Texans

The Texans might be without RB Ron Dayne for their Thursday Week 15 game. He has a severely injured ankle. The team could start RB Darius Walker this week, which would not bode well for the Texans.

Rivers Update

Chargers QB Phillip Rivers has returned for the 3rd quarter.

Cardinals WRs Go As Reported

As reported earlier, WR Anquan Boldin is out today and WR Larry Fitzgerald is active for the Cardinals.

Bucs WR Injured

Bucs WR Ike Hilliard is out of today's game after injuring his shoulder, and is not likely to return today.

Two Key Chargers Injured

Both QB Phillip Rivers and TE Antonio Gates were injured today. Rivers was replaced by QB Billy Volek and has not returned. Gates has returned but is not at full speed.

Dolphins Change QBs

The Dolphins pulled QB John Beck and replaced him with QB Cleo Lemon. This will certainly not help the Dolphins win today.

Bills RB News

The Bills will start RB Marshawn Lynch today, but he is expected to share the load with RB Fred Jackson.

Dolphins RB/WR News

Both RB Jesse Chtman and WR Marty Booker are inactive today. RB Sam Gado and WR Derek Hagan get the start.

Bucs Starting QB

The Bucs will start QB Luke McCown today, as QB Jeff Garcia's back is still hurting.

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Rams QB News

Rams QB Marc Bulger is OUT for week 14 and beyond probably. QB Brock Berlin will start at QB for the Rams. Expect to see big numbers put up by the Bengals Defense this week.

Drop Edge Down

Cardinals Rb Edgerrin James is losing work to RBs Marcel Shipp (GL) and JJ Arrington (3rd Down), so he should be dropped down in most if not all, cheat sheets.

Cardinals WR News

While it looks like both Cardinals WRs Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin will go into Week 14 banged up, it looks like Fitzgerald will play and Boldin will sit this week.

Campbell Update

While it looked like Redskins QB Jason Campbell was headed to the IR with a knee injury, it now looks as if he might play in Week 17, barring a setback. For the next three weeks though, it will be QB Todd Collins at the helm.

Texans IR RB

The Texans have placed RB Ahman Green on the IR, ending his season for 2007. His career might also be over, as he is sure to be cut by the Texans.

Dolphins GTD

Dolphins RB Jesse Chatman will be a game time decision, but in any event, he will be of no use to fantasy owners.

Broncos Week 14 RB1

As expected, the Broncos RB1 for this week will be RB Travis Henry.

EFF NFL Picks for Week 14

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Jets WRs Update

Both WRs Laverneaus Coles and Jerricho Cotchery are both expected to play in Week 14. Coles is probably the better play this week, as Cotchery is still not 100%.

Harrison Update

Colts WR Marvin Harison has been ruled OUT for the team's Week 14 game against the Ravens.

Bush Done For Season?

Preliminary reports out of New Orleans indicate that Saint RB Reggie Bush has torn ligaments in his knee and his status for MNF and the remainder of the season is questionable at best. The Saints are seeking a second opinion before making an official ruling on Bushs' condition

EFF - Cheat Sheet - Over 400 Players Ranked - Updated December 6

EFF - Cheat Sheet - Over 400 Players Ranked - Updated December 6

EFF - Top 200 - Updated December 6

EFF - Top 200 - Updated December 6

EFF - Week 14 Report - Who's Hot, Who's Not, Plus Sleepers

EFF - Week 14 Report - Who's Hot, Who's Not, Plus Sleepers

EFF - Week 14 NFL Weather Report

EFF - Week 14 NFL Weather Report

EFF - NFC/AFC Depth Chart - Updated December 5

EFF - NFC/AFC Depth Chart - Updated December 5

EFF - NFL Week 14 Injury Report

Here is the Week 14 NFL Injury Report, courtesy of ESPN.com. CLICK HERE

Raiders Starting QB In Week 14

Raiders QB Josh McCown will be the team's starting QB in Week 14.

Texans Week 14 Starting QB

The Texans will start QB Sage Rosenfels in Week 14 and probably will be the favorite to start for the rest of the season as QB Matt Schaub may land on the IR list.

Steelers Starting WRs For Week 14

The starting WRs for the Steelers in Week 14 will be Hines Ward and Santonio Holmes. WR Nate Washington will serve as the team's WR3 this week.

Harrison Returns

Colts WR Marvin Harrison returned to a limited practice today, but as a Harrison owner, hopes are not high that he will play on this week.

EFF - Week 13 NFL Game Ball Players

EFF - Week 13 NFL Game Ball Players

Redskins WR To Start In Week 14

The Redskins are expecting WR Antwaan Randle-El to start this week.

A Victory For The Broncos

Broncos RB Travis Henry has won his appeal of a one year suspension for violating the substance abuse policy.

Rams Starting QB For Week 14

The Rams are expecting QB Marc Bulger to be under center for Week 14. QB Brock Berlin is all but certain to be the QB2 this week.

EFF Quick Hits

Lion WR Mike Furrey will replace Roy Williams in the starting lineup for the remainder of the season.

Raven TE Todd Heap will attempt to go on his injured hamstring this week in practice and his status is uncertain for Week 14. Heap has missed 6 of the last 8 Raven games and may be shut down for the season .

Patriot WR Randy Moss became the 25th player in NFL history to record 750 receptions for his career. Moss had 4 receptions and a TD v. the Ravens.His TD reception also allowed him to tir a career high with 17 TD which he did twice before('98 and '03)

Cardinal QB will no longer be removed in goal line situations in favor of Tim Rattay increasing his fantasy value. Warner had been removed because of his fumbling problems that have plagued him throughout his career

Giants, Eagles Expecting Players To Return

The Giants are expecting RB Brandon Jacobs and the Eagles are expecting QB Donovan McNabb back for Week 14.

Boldin Update

Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin is suffering from a broken toe, and his status for Week 14 is now doubtful.

Monday Quick Hits

With the #2 Seed just about a lock Colt WR Marvin Harrison may miss the remainder of the season to rest his knee for the playoffs.

Steve McNair was put on the Injured Reserve list by the Ravens with a rotator cuff injury. Kyle Boller will continue to be the teams starting QB

Giant RB Derrick Ward fractured his Fibula in their win v. the Bears on Sunday.More will be known after his MRI but it would appear that Ward will be lost for the season.

Texan QB Matt Schaub could also be lost for the season after dislocating his shoulder v. the Titans.

Miami RB Jesse Chatman may be a risky play for the remainder of the season as he is battling an ankle injury that kept him from Sunday's game v. the Jets

Both Bill RB Marshawn Lynch(ankle) and Chief QB Brodi Coyle(back) appear to be ready to return to action this week. Both players plan on practicing Wednesday and their status will be made clearer.

Williams Out For Season?

Lion WR Roy Williams suffered a knee injury in the first half of their game v. the Vikings and was seen in street clothes in the second half. early reports have it as asprained knee ligament and that Roy will need "several weeks" to recover. Considering there are but 4 weeks remaining the likelihood of Williams returning at some point this season appear remote at best.

Week 14 QB1 For Texans?

With QB Matt Schaub sidelined with a dislocated shoulder, it is probable that QB Sage Rosenfels will start for the Texans in Week 14.

A New QB For Falcons?

It appears as of now that the Falcons will start QB Chris Redman in Week 14, taking over for the inept QB Joey Harrington.

Cardinals Possibly Down Another WR

The Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin left today's game with a leg injury. He was in obvious pain and it looks like his status for Week 14 is questionable at this early point.

Week 13 Quick Hits

Giants RB Brandon Jacobs is out for Week 13. RB Derrick Ward has the inside shot to start this week.

It appears as though Bucs QB Jeff Garcia will not play in Week 13. He should be replaced by QB Luke McCown.

Bucs Rb Michael Pittman will miss at least 2 more weeks.

The Chiefs are expecting QB Brodie Croyle back in Week 14.

Giants WR Plaxico Burress is expected to start this week.

The Cardinals are expecting to be without the services of WR Larry Fitzgerald, who is out with a groin injury.

Browns WR Braylon Edwards is expected to play today.

Dolphins, Seahawks RBs Active

The Dolphins RB Jesse Chatman and the Seahwks RB Shaun Alexander are both active this week.

A Few Surpsising Starters For Week 13

Panthers QB Vinny Testaverde, Chiefs QB Damon Huard, and Bills RB Fred Jackson will start in Week 13. Jackson may lose TDs to RB Dwayne Wright. In related news, it is unknown if either Raiders QB Josh McCown or QB Daunte Culpepper will start for the team. In either case, QB JaMarcus Russell is expected ot be the QB2 and see some action today.

Big Names Inactive For Week 13

The Eagles QB Donovan McNabb, the Chiefs QB Brodie Croyle and the Colts Marvin Harison are all inactive for Week13.

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EFF NFL Picks, Week 13

EFF NFL Picks, Week 13

2 WRs Probably Out For Season

The Jets WR Jerrociho Cotchery and the Ravens WR Demetriue Williams are probably lost for the season with their injuries. Even if they do play again in 2007, they will more than likely be ineffective. They both can be dropped in all leagues.

Another QB For Raiders?

It is widey believed that QB JaMarcus Russell will take over as the Raiders QB tomorrow if QB Daunte Culpepper's quad injury becomes an issue, or if the veteran QB struggles.

EFF - Cheat Sheet - Over 400 Players Ranked - Updated December 1

EFF - Cheat Sheet - Over 400 Players Ranked - Updated December 1e