Fantasy Football The Next Level: How to Build a Championship Team Every Season
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Author: Barry “The Big Dog” Simon
2009 Offensive Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch
Now that the NFL draft has taken place, here are my picks for impact rookies (rookies who could make an impact this year) and productive rookies (rookies who I think could be productive, but not necessarily make an impact). I am only listing offensive players. Now, I don’t think there are any real “studs” like Matt Forte or Chris Johnson from last year, but in my opinion, the impact rookies should be picked somewhere in your draft and the productive rookies are someone you may want to take a late flier on in your draft or just keep an eye on to possibly claim off of your waiver wires if my predictions are accurate.
IMPACT ROOKIES
KNOWSHON MORENO - RB, BRONCOS (word is that the starting job is his to lose. However keep in mind that the Broncos have more RB’s than they have playing time for with Correll Buckhalter, Lamont Jordan, J.J. Arrington and still have Selvin Young and Andre Hall)
KENNY BRITT - WR, TITANS (This waill still be a run-first team, but Kerry Collins really doesn’t have many options to throw to and Britt is a big receiver who should see time right away)
DONALD BROWN - RB, COLTS (Bill Polian has already said that he expects RB duties to be split close to 50-50 between Brown and Addai)
BEANIE WELLS - RB, CARDINALS (With Edgerrin James and J.J. Arrington gone, I believe he very well could start the season as the starter and Tim Hightower will return to being the short yardage and goal line back)
MICHAEL CRABTREE - WR, 49′ERS (This will be based on him returning 100% from his injury, but if he’s healthy, not only will he start but I believe he will be the #1 option. With his talent and potential, he was a steal at the 10th pick)
BRANDON PETTIGREW - TE, LIONS (Whether Stafford starts or not, I believe he will be the security blanket in the short passing game. This team always plays from behind so I believe that he will see a lot of throws in the passing game)
PERCY HARVIN - WR, VIKINGS (This guy is too much of an impact player not to be very involved in the offense with a lot of touches)
DARIUS HEYWARD-BEY - WR, Raiders (Al Davis didn’t take him with the 7th pick to sit him on the bench. They have no other talent to go deep and I believe Jamarcus Russell will be throwing a lot in this offense)
PRODUCTIVE ROOKIES
MATTHEW STAFFORD - QB, LIONS (If he starts, he moves up to the top of my “impact rookies” list. This team will throw a lot and Stafford has a very accurate arm and a good deep ball. He also has one of the best wide receivers in the league in Calvin Johnson to throw to)
PAT WHITE - RB / WR/ QB, DOLPHINS (I believe White will be involved in a slash-type capacity in this offense and will see touches in the “wildcat” formation)
MARK SANCHEZ - QB, JETS (Word is that Clemens is going to start and Sanchez will sit back and learn. However, if Clemens gets injured or plays bad, you may see Sanchez earlier than expected)
HAKEEM NICKS - WR, GIANTS (I believe that he will see some touches even though this is a run-first offense. However, he will probably be the #3 receiver behind Steve Smith & Domenik Hixon)
LESEAN McCOY - RB, EAGLES (Westbrook’s no spring chicken, he seems to be injured at some point every year and I believe his workload will be reduced to keep him healthy. This could give McCoy a chance for a lot of touches, especially if he can catch balls out of the backfield like Westbrook. However, this is still a pass happy offense and unless Westbrook does get injured, his touches could be limited)
JEREMY MACLIN - WR, EAGLES (see comment above about Philly being a pass happy offense. They do, however, have several targets but McNabb loves to spread the ball around, which could be good for Maclin)
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There are a few approaches you can take to a cat Christmas ornament. There are holiday decorations designed to delight feline lovers and there are decorations to delight the cats as well. Following are some great ideas for cats and cat-lovers who would appreciate a unique cat Christmas ornaments this year.
I found a great hand-painted cat Christmas ornament. The cat’s face is painted right on the glass bulb. Two soft ears are glued on to the top of the bulb. This adorable item comes in many different styles and each kitty has a cute expression. None are identical so this cat Christmas ornament is truly one of a kind.
I figured that I could make this project on my own so I bought some glass paint and some felt for the ears. After collecting the bulbs I went right to work on my first cat Christmas ornament. I have to admit that the process seems easier than it is. Painting on glass is difficult to begin with. Painting on rounded glass objects is a real challenge.
My first project wound up as fodder for something else entirely. I just haven’t figured out what exactly that something else is besides decorating the inside of my garbage can. I wasn’t about to give up on the cat Christmas ornaments, though. My second attempt would turn out better.
Better does not always mean good. “Better” can sometimes mean really creepy looking. My kitty looked a little more like a Halloween production than anything associated with Christmas. At least I knew what I was going to do with the second cat Christmas ornament.
The third and final attempt made me realize that some things should be left to the professionals. The third black cat Christmas ornament looked more like a reindeer than a feline. Don’t ask how. It just did. I guess that I can still use this one; maybe as an accent piece to the first ornament that is going to decorate the trash can.
Reason had led me to the simple decision that there would be no fourth attempt, at least not this year anyway. I decided to just purchase the cat Christmas tree ornament that originally caught my eye. This adorable addition to my tree is my pride and joy. After all, I had already told everyone about my project. I really don’t need to mention where my cat Christmas ornaments are.
WEEK 16 NFL COM INJURY REPORT
Arizona Cardinals
Injuries: OUT — LB Clark Haggans (foot); DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — RB J.J. Arrington (knee), WR Anquan Boldin (shoulder), DE Travis LaBoy (ankle); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — WR Early Doucet (hamstring), WR Sean Morey (shoulder), LB Pago Togafau (knee), S Adrian Wilson (toe).
Atlanta Falcons
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — DE John Abraham (not injury related), DT Grady Jackson (knee); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — T Sam Baker (hip, back), WR Brian Finneran (calf), RB Ovie Mughelli (hamstring), T Todd Weiner (knee).
Baltimore Ravens
Injuries: OUT — WR Marcus Maxwell (hip); DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — S Ed Reed (thigh); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — T Willie Anderson (ankle), WR Derrick Mason (shoulder), RB Ray Rice (calf), CB Samari Rolle (ankle), K Matt Stover (right ankle), T Adam Terry (knee), Fab; FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — T Jared Gaither (illness), LB Terrell Suggs (thigh), CB Fabian Washington (thigh)
Buffalo Bills
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — WR James Hardy (knee), LB Teddy Lehman (groin), T Jason Peters (knee); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — QB Trent Edwards (groin), CB Dustin Fox (groin), CB Jabari Greer (knee), RB Marshawn Lynch (shoulder).
Carolina Panthers
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — LB Jon Beason (illness), DT Ma’ake Kemoeatu (ankle), WR Kenneth Moore (hamstring), DE Hilee Taylor (calf), G Keydrick Vincent (groin); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — DT Gary Gibson (hand).
Chicago Bears
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — RB Matt Forte (toe), RB Jason McKie (quadriceps); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — WR Marty Booker (ribs); FULL PARTICIPATION — DT Tommie Harris (knee).
Cincinnati Bengals
Injuries: OUT — QB Carson Palmer (right elbow); DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — T Stacy Andrews (illness), CB David Jones (knee), T Levi Jones (hamstring); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — LB Rashad Jeanty (shin), S Chinedum Ndukwe (foot), TE Ben Utecht (foot), RB Kenny Watson (hamstring); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — T Anthony Collins (knee), C Eric Ghiaciuc (illness), WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (hand), RB Chris Perry (groin), G Bobbie Williams (toe).
Cleveland Browns
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — DT Shaun Smith (calf), LB Leon Williams (knee), TE Kellen Winslow (ankle), P Dave Zastudil (right knee); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — WR Joshua Cribbs (back), RB Jerome Harrison (ribs), DT Shaun Rogers (neck), G Eric Steinbach (back), RB Lawrence Vickers (ankle), DE Corey Williams (shoulder).
Dallas Cowboys
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — CB Alan Ball (ankle), RB Marion Barber (toe), LB Bobby Carpenter (knee, calf), S Keith Davis (knee, neck), S Ken Hamlin (finger), G Montrae Holland (ankle); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — WR Miles Austin (knee), S Tra Battle (hamstring), CB Adam Jones (neck), QB Tony Romo (back), WR Isaiah Stanback (shoulder), WR Roy Williams (foot), TE Jason Witten (ankle).
Denver Broncos
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — T Ryan Clady (ankle), S Vernon Fox (concussion), G Chris Kuper (hand), WR Brandon Stokley (foot); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — CB Champ Bailey (groin), LB Spencer Larsen (groin); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — CB Josh Bell (thigh), LB Mario Haggan (knee), S Marquand Manuel (hamstring), WR Brandon Marshall (hip, thigh), S Marlon McCree (ankle), CB Karl Paymah (groin), DT Dewayne Robertson (knee, knee), LB D.J. Williams (knee, shoulder), RB Selvin Young (groin).
Detroit Lions
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — CB Leigh Bodden (groin), QB Daunte Culpepper (right shoulder), DT Chuck Darby (calf), G Edwin Mulitalo (ankle), DE Dewayne White (calf); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — RB Kevin Smith (ankle).
Green Bay Packers LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — RB Korey Hall (knee), CB Al Harris (shoulder), RB Brandon Jackson (wrist), CB Charles Woodson (toe); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — T Chad Clifton (thumbs, knees), DT Justin Harrell (hip), TE Tory Humphrey (concussion).
Houston Texans
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — LB Xavier Adibi (groin), TE Clark Harris (illness); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — DE Jesse Nading (knee), G Chester Pitts (ankle).
Kansas City Chiefs
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — DE Alfonso Boone (thigh), LB Donnie Edwards (knee); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — C Rudy Niswanger (knee); FULL PARTICIPATION — CB Maurice Leggett (shoulder).
Miami Dolphins
Injuries: LIMITED IN PRACTICE — LB Channing Crowder (knee); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — CB Jason Allen (hand).
Minnesota Vikings
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — DE Jared Allen (knee), WR Bernard Berrian (not injury related), DT Pat Williams (shoulder); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — QB Gus Frerotte (back), T Artis Hicks (elbow), RB Adrian Peterson (ankle), WR Darius Reynaud (foot), DE Brian Robison (knee).
New England Patriots
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — LB Tedy Bruschi (knee), T Matt Light (shoulder), S James Sanders (abdomen); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — LB Gary Guyton (ankle), CB Ellis Hobbs (shoulder), T Mark LeVoir (ankle), LB Vince Redd (ankle), CB Lewis Sanders (shoulder), DE Ty Warren (groin), WR Kelley Washington (thigh), DT Vince Wilfork (shoulder).
New Orleans Saints
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — DT Kendrick Clancy (hamstring), Deuce McAllister (knee); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — T Jammal Brown (ankle).
New York Giants
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — LB Gerris Wilkinson (knee); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — WR Domenik Hixon (ankle, foot), RB Brandon Jacobs (knee), T Kareem McKenzie (back), WR Sinorice Moss (calf), DT Fred Robbins (shoulder), DE Justin Tuck (lower leg), RB Derrick Ward (ankle); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — RB Ahmad Bradshaw (neck), S Kenny Phillips (concussion), G Rich Seubert (illness).
New York Jets
Injuries: LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — LB Eric Barton (knee), WR Laveranues Coles (thigh), LB David Harris (groin), DT Kris Jenkins (hip), WR Brad Smith (head), LB Bryan Thomas (shoulder); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — WR Jerricho Cotchery (shoulder), G Brandon Moore (ankle), LB Jason Trusnik (knee).
Oakland Raiders
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — LB Ricky Brown (groin), WR Ronald Curry (toe), WR Ashley Lelie (calf); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — DT Tommy Kelly (knee), RB Luke Lawton (concussion), TE Zach Miller (shoulder).
Philadelphia Eagles
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — G Shawn Andrews (back), WR Hank Baskett (knee), WR Kevin Curtis (calf), T Jon Runyan (knee); LIMITED PARTICIPATION — G Todd Herremans (shoulder), RB Brian Westbrook (knee; FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — LB Stewart Bradley (groin, back), RB Correll Buckhalter (knee), S Brian Dawkins (back), S Quintin Demps (groin),
Pittsburgh Steelers
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — T Marvel Smith (back); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — S Ryan Clark (foot), LB James Harrison (foot), DE Brett Keisel (knee), S Troy Polamalu (foot), LB LaMarr Woodley (knee).
St. Louis Rams
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — K Josh Brown (right groin); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — G Jacob Bell (hamstring), CB Jason Craft (back), DT La’Roi Glover (knee).
San Diego Chargers
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — WR Malcom Floyd (lung), LB Anthony Waters (hamstring); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — LB Stephen Cooper (knee), C Nick Hardwick (concussion), S Clinton Hart (shoulder), WR Vincent Jackson (concussion), CB Quentin Jammer (illness), FB Mike Tolbert (shoulder).
San Francisco 49ers
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — LB Ahmad Brooks (back), RB Frank Gore (ankle), CB Walt Harris (not related to injury), T Adam Snyder (ankle); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — S Michael Lewis (abdominal), PR Allen Rossum (ankle), T Joe Staley (ankle).
Seattle Seahawks
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — CB Jordan Babineaux (concussion), QB Matt Hasselbeck (back), LB LeRoy Hill (neck), T Sean Locklear (toes), WR Koren Robinson (knee); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — LB D.D. Lewis (shin).
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Injuries: LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — DE Gaines Adams (ankle), P Josh Bidwell (illness), LB Derrick Brooks (ribs), QB Jeff Garcia (calf), DE Greg White (shoulder), G Jeremy Zuttah (ankle); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — DT Jovan Haye (knee), DT Chris Hovan (knee).
Tennessee Titans
Injuries: OUT — DT Albert Haynesworth (knee), DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (groin); DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — CB Cary Williams (quadriceps); FULL PARTICIPATION — LB David Thornton (hip).
Washington Redskins
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE — T Jon Jansen (knee), ; LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — LB London Fletcher (foot); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE — DT Kedric Golston (ankle), DT Cornelius Griffin (shoulder, abdomen), S Chris Horton (shoulder), G Pete Kendall (knee), WR Santana Moss (concussion), LB Marcus Washington (ankle).
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WHO ARE STILL PLAYING IN THE FANTASY PLAYOFFS. IF YOU’RE STILL PLAYING, MY FIRST ADVICE WOULD BE TO PLAY THE PLAYERS WHO GOT YOU THERE. THE FOCUS THIS WEEK IS NOT TO PICK UP PLAYERS TO PUT ON YOUR BENCH. YOUR ONLY REASON TO PICK UP PLAYERS AT THIS POINT IS TO COVER FOR AN INJURY, PLAY A REAL GOOD MATCH UP OR KEEP YOUR OPPONENT FROM PICKING UP A PLAYER FOR A POSITION THEY MIGHT NEED TO FILL.
ANYWAY, BEST OF LUCK TO ALL OF YOU AND HERE ARE SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR THIS WEEK:
Dan Orlovsky, QB, Lions
Shaun Hill, QB, 49ers
Tarvaris Jackson, QB, Vikings
Sammy Morris
LaMont Jordan, RB, Patriots
Chester Taylor, RB, Vikings
Carnell Williams, RB, Buccaneers
DeShaun FOster, RB, 49′ers
Fred Jackson, RB, Bills
Donnie Avery, WR, Rams
Braylon Edwards, WR, Browns
Dennis Northcutt, WR, Jaguars
Devery Henderson, WR, Saints
Jeremy Shockey and Billy Miller, TE, Saints
Matt Prater, K, Broncos
Garrett Hartley, K, Saints
Texans D/ST
Broncos D/ST
49′er D/ST
Bengals D/ST
Browns D/ST
BEST AND WORST NFL MATCHUPS OVER THE NEXT 3 WEEKS
TO HELP YOU SET YOUR LINE UPS AND PICK UP PLAYERS
Best:
Patriots: at Seahawks, at Raiders, Cardinals.
Jets: at 49ers, Bills, at Seahawks.
Dolphins: at Bills, 49ers, at Chiefs.
Rams: at Cardinals, Seahawks, 49ers.
Colts: Bengals, Lions, at Jaguars.
Cardinals passing game: Rams, Vikings, at Patriots.
Bears passing game: Jaguars, Saints, Packers.
Saints passing game: Falcons, at Bears, at Lions.
Broncos run game: Chiefs, at Panthers, Bills.
Worst:
Browns: at Titans, at Eagles, Bengals (cold weather).
Cowboys: at Steelers, Giants, Ravens.
Eagles: at Giants, Browns, at Redskins.
Steelers: Cowboys, at Ravens, at Titans.
Redskins pass game: at Ravens, at Bengals, Eagles.
Team Injuries/Analysis
Arizona Cardinals
Injuries: DOUBTFUL — LB Clark Haggans (foot), LB Pago Togafau (knee); QUESTIONABLE — DT Alan Branch (cheek), WR Steve Breaston (ribs), WR Sean Morey (shoulder), RB Terrelle Smith (not injury related); PROBABLE — DE Bert Berry (shoulder), S Matt Ware (head).
Atlanta Falcons
Injuries: DOUBTFUL — WR Laurent Robinson (hamstring); QUESTIONABLE — DE John Abraham (thigh, shoulder), T Sam Baker (hip, back), S Erik Coleman (quadricep), WR Harry Douglas (head), K Jason Elam (left hip), WR Brian Finneran (hamstring), CB Brent Grimes (knee, quadricep), DT Grady Jackson (knee), RB Ovie Mughelli (hamstring), T Todd Weiner (knee); PROBABLE — DE Kroy Biermann (foot).
Baltimore Ravens
Injuries: DOUBTFUL — WR Marcus Maxwell (hip), RB Ray Rice (calf); PROBABLE — WR Mark Clayton (knee), WR Yamon Figurs (knee), T Jared Gaither (shoulder), G David Hale (ankle), S Jim Leonhard (illness), WR Derrick Mason (shoulder), S Ed Reed (thigh), CB Samari Rolle (thigh), K Matt Stover (right ankle).
Buffalo Bills
Injuries: OUT — CB Jabari Greer (knee), DE Aaron Schobel (foot); DOUBTFUL — QB Trent Edwards (groin); QUESTIONABLE — CB Dustin Fox (groin); PROBABLE — WR Josh Reed (back), DT Marcus Stroud (hip).
Carolina Panthers
Injuries: DOUBTFUL — LB Adam Seward (ankle), DE Hilee Taylor (calf).
Cincinnati Bengals
Injuries: OUT — DE Eric Henderson (neck), QB Carson Palmer (elbow); DOUBTFUL — T Levi Jones (hamstring), S Chinedum Ndukwe (foot), RB Chris Perry (groin), TE Ben Utecht (foot), RB Kenny Watson (hamstring); QUESTIONABLE — CB David Jones (knee); PROBABLE — S Kyries Hebert (neck), WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (hand), LB Rashad Jeanty (shin), DE Antwan Odom (shoulder).
Cleveland Browns
Injuries: OUT — TE Kellen Winslow (ankle); QUESTIONABLE — RB Charles Ali (ribs), LB Beau Bell (knee), WR Joshua Cribbs (back), G Rex Hadnot (knee), RB Jerome Harrison (ribs), DE Louis Leonard (toe), LB Shantee Orr (knee), DT Shaun Rogers (shoulder), DT Shaun Smith (calf), DE Corey Williams (shoulder).
Dallas Cowboys
Injuries: OUT — G Montrae Holland (ankle), CB Adam Jones (neck); QUESTIONABLE — WR Miles Austin (knee), RB Marion Barber (toe); PROBABLE — S Keith Davis (knee), S Ken Hamlin (foot), LB Bradie James (ankle), CB Mike Jenkins (hamstring), LS L.P. Ladouceur (neck), DT Jay Ratliff (concussion), LB Justin Rogers (illness), WR Isaiah Stanback (shoulder), LB DeMarcus Ware (knee), WR Roy Williams (foot), TE Jason Witten (ankle).
Denver Broncos
Injuries: QUESTIONABLE — CB Champ Bailey (groin), LB Mario Haggan (knee), LB Spencer Larsen (groin), S Marlon McCree (ankle), TE Chad Mustard (knee), CB Karl Paymah (groin), WR Brandon Stokley (foot); PROBABLE — DE John Engelberger (hip), G Ben Hamilton (wrist), WR Brandon Marshall (hip), DT Dewayne Robertson (knee), LB Nate Webster (knee), LB D.J. Williams (knee), LB Jamie Winborn (knee), RB Selvin Young (groin).
Detroit Lions
Injuries: OUT — WR Shaun McDonald (ankle), DT Cory Redding (knee); DOUBTFUL — QB Daunte Culpepper (right shoulder); QUESTIONABLE — CB Leigh Bodden (groin), WR Calvin Johnson (hand), CB Keith Smith (groin), RB Kevin Smith (ankle), DE Dewayne White (calf); PROBABLE — DT Chuck Darby (calf), QB Dan Orlovsky (right hand) .
Green Bay Packers Injuries: OUT — S Atari Bigby (shoulder); DOUBTFUL — RB Korey Hall (knee); QUESTIONABLE — DT Justin Harrell (hip), LB Danny Lansanah (upper arm, ankle), DE Jeremy Thompson (ankle); PROBABLE — LB Brandon Chillar (groin), T Chad Clifton (knees), DT Ryan Pickett (illness), CB Charles Woodson (toe).
Houston Texans
Injuries: PROBABLE — S Will Demps (hamstring), S Nick Ferguson (knee), DE Jesse Nading (knee), G Chester Pitts (ankle).
Indianapolis Colts
Injuries: OUT — LB Gary Brackett (fibula), LB Tyjuan Hagler (knee); QUESTIONABLE — RB Joseph Addai (shoulder), DE Keyunta Dawson (hamstring), DT Eric Foster (neck), WR Pierre Garcon (not injury related), LB Freddy Keiaho (abdomen), S Bob Sanders (knee), RB Chad Simpson (ankle), T Tony Ugoh (knee).
Jacksonville Jaguars
Injuries: OUT — WR Jerry Porter (groin); QUESTIONABLE — DT Tony McDaniel (toe); PROBABLE — DE Reggie Hayward (head).
Kansas City Chiefs
Injuries: QUESTIONABLE — WR Mark Bradley (calf), LB Donnie Edwards (knee), CB Maurice Leggett (shoulder), C Rudy Niswanger (knee); PROBABLE — G Adrian Jones (ankle), T Damion McIntosh (illness), CB Patrick Surtain (quadricep), LB Patrick Thomas (hamstring).
Miami Dolphins
Injuries: PROBABLE — CB Jason Allen (hand).
Minnesota Vikings
Injuries: OUT — WR Darius Reynaud (foot); DOUBTFUL — QB Gus Frerotte (back), T Artis Hicks (elbow); QUESTIONABLE — DE Jared Allen (knee), DE Brian Robison (knee).
New England Patriots
Injuries: OUT — LB Tedy Bruschi (knee), LB Pierre Woods (jaw); QUESTIONABLE — CB Ellis Hobbs (shoulder), LB Vince Redd (ankle), S James Sanders (abdomen), LB Mike Vrabel (neck), DE Ty Warren (groin), WR Kelley Washington (thigh), DT Vince Wilfork (shoulder).
New York Giants
Injuries: OUT — LB Jonathan Goff (hamstring), RB Brandon Jacobs (knee); QUESTIONABLE — WR Domenik Hixon (ankle, foot), DT Fred Robbins (shoulder); PROBABLE — RB Ahmad Bradshaw (neck), T Kareem McKenzie (back), CB Aaron Ross (ankle), DE Justin Tuck (lower leg).
New York Jets
Injuries: DOUBTFUL — WR Brad Smith (head); QUESTIONABLE — LB Eric Barton (knee), CB Ahmad Carroll (foot), WR Laveranues Coles (thigh), LB David Harris (groin), DT Kris Jenkins (hip), LB Bryan Thomas (shoulder); PROBABLE — WR Jerricho Cotchery (shoulder), CB James Ihedigbo (neck), LB Jason Trusnik (knee).
Oakland Raiders
Injuries: DOUBTFUL — LB Ricky Brown (groin); PROBABLE — C Jake Grove (calf), QB JaMarcus Russell (ankle).
Philadelphia Eagles
Injuries: OUT — G Shawn Andrews (back); QUESTIONABLE — T Jon Runyan (knee); PROBABLE — LB Stewart Bradley (groin), RB Correll Buckhalter (knee), WR Kevin Curtis (concussion), CB Asante Samuel (ankle), TE L.J. Smith (knee), RB Brian Westbrook (ankle, knee).
Pittsburgh Steelers
Injuries: OUT — DE Brett Keisel (knee), T Marvel Smith (back); QUESTIONABLE — RB Carey Davis (calf); PROBABLE — LB James Harrison (knee), S Troy Polamalu (calf).
St. Louis Rams
Injuries: QUESTIONABLE — CB Jason Craft (back), LB Gary Stills (knee); PROBABLE — CB Fakhir Brown (ankle), K Josh Brown (right groin), G Richie Incognito (ankle), DE Leonard Little (hamstring).
San Diego Chargers
Injuries: DOUBTFUL — S Clinton Hart (shoulder), RB Mike Tolbert (shoulder), LB Anthony Waters (hamstring); PROBABLE — LB Marques Harris (hamstring), LB Jyles Tucker (hamstring).
San Francisco 49ers
Injuries: OUT — WR Arnaz Battle (foot); QUESTIONABLE — RB Frank Gore (ankle); PROBABLE — CB Nate Clements (thumb), S Dashon Goldson (knee), C Eric Heitmann (abdomen), CB Marcus Hudson (concussion), CB Allen Rossum (ankle).
Seattle Seahawks
Injuries: OUT — T Walter Jones (knee); QUESTIONABLE — DT Red Bryant (ankle), QB Matt Hasselbeck (back), LB LeRoy Hill (neck), S C.J. Wallace (hamstring); PROBABLE — WR Koren Robinson (knee), CB Josh Wilson (concussion), G Mansfield Wrotto (ankle).
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Injuries: QUESTIONABLE — WR Michael Clayton (toe), QB Jeff Garcia (calf), QB Brian Griese (right elbow), DT Jovan Haye (knee), DT Chris Hovan (knee), C Sean Mahan (back), G Jeremy Zuttah (ankle).
Tennessee Titans
Injuries: OUT — DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (groin); QUESTIONABLE — RB Quinton Ganther (hamstring), DT Albert Haynesworth (knee), RB LenDale White (knee); PROBABLE — CB Cortland Finnegan (hamstring), CB Nicholas Harper (ankle), LB David Thornton (hip).
Washington Redskins
Injuries: OUT — LB Marcus Washington (ankle); DOUBTFUL — S Chris Horton (shoulder), T Jon Jansen (knee); QUESTIONABLE — LB London Fletcher (foot), DT Kedric Golston (ankle), DT Cornelius Griffin (shoulder, abdomen), CB Shawn Springs (calf); PROBABLE — G Pete Kendall (knee), CB Carlos Rogers (illness), DE Jason Taylor (not injury related), G Randy Thomas (knee, neck), TE Todd Yoder (knee).
WEEK 15
QUQRTERBACKS - STRONG PLAYS
Tony Romo, Cowboys
Philip Rivers, Chargers
Drew Brees, Saints
Eli Manning, Giants
Peyton Manning, Colts
Aaron Rodgers, Packers
Tyler Thigpen, Chiefs
Shaun Hill, 49′ers
WEAK PLAYS
Brett Favre, Jets
Matt Ryan, Falcons
Matt Cassel, Patriots
Joe Flacco, Ravens
David Garrard, Jaguars
Dan Orlovsky, Lions
Matt Schaub, Texans
Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers
RUNNING BACKS - STRONG PLAYS
Mautice Jones-Drew, Jaguars
DeAngelo Williams, Panthers
Steven Jackson, Rams
Chris Johnson, Titans
Clinton Portis, Redskins
Michael Turner, Falcons
Brian Westbrook, Eagles
Sammy Morris, Patriots
WEAK PLAYS
Marshawn Lynch, Bills
Willie Parker, Steelers
Justin Fargas, Raiders
Tim Hightower, Cardinals
Frank Gore, 49′ers
Jamal Lewis, Browns
Willis McGahee, Ravens
Marion Barber, Cowboys
WIDE RECEIVERS - STRONG PLAYS
Greg Jennings, Packers
Torry Holt, Rams
Bernard Berrian, Vikings
Marques Colston, Saints
Lee Evans, Bills
Santana Moss, Redskins
Reggie Wayne, COlts
Davone Bess, DOlphins
WEAK PLAYS
Braylon Edwards, Browns
Chad Johnson, Bengals
Chris Chambers, Dolphins
Laveranues Coles, Jets
Kevin Walter, Texans
Hines Ward, Steelers
Roy E. Williams, COwboys
Calvin Johnson, Lions
TIGHT ENDS - STRONG PLAYS
Tony Gonzalez, Chiefs
Dallas Clark, Colts
John Carlson, Seahawks
Chris Cooley, Redskins
Donald Lee, Packers
Zach Miller, Raiders
Jeremy Shockey, Saints
Visanthe Shiancoe, Vikings
WEAK PLAYS
Todd Heap, Ravens
Anthony Fasano, Dolphins
Owen Daniels, Texans
Vernon Davis, 49′ers
Dustin Keller, Jets
Heath Miller, Steelers
L.J. Smith, Eagles
Jason Witten, COwboys
KICKERS - STRONG PLAYS
John Carney, Giants
Dan Carpenter, Miami
Nate Kaeding, Chargers
John Kasay, Panthers
Jay Feely, Jets
Adam Vinatieri, Colts
Josh Brown, Rams
WEAK PLAYS
Matt Prater, Broncos
Matt Bryant, Buccaneers
Kris Brown, Texans
Nick Folk, COwboys
Sebastian Janikowski, Raiders
Jeff Reed, Steelers
David Akers, Eagles
DEFENSES - STRONG PLAYS
Eagles
Colts
Jets
Patriots
Ravens
Steelers
Redskins
WEAK PLAYS
Cowboys
Bears
Bills
Broncos
Jaguars
Panthers
Vikings
WEEK 15 (PLAYOFF EDITION) WAIVER WIRE PICK UPS
Shaun Hill, QB, 49ers
Matt Schaub, QB, Texans
Seneca Wallace, QB, Seahawks
Derrick Ward, RB, and Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, Giants
Dominic Rhodes, RB, Colts
Maurice Morris, RB, Seahawks
Ladell Betts, RB, Redskins
Tashard Choice, RB, Cowboys
DeShaun Foster, RB, 49ers
Tatum Bell, RB, and Selvin Young, RB, Broncos
Darren Sproles, RB, Chargers
Deion Branch, WR, Seahawks
Colts D/ST
Eagles D/ST
Jets D/ST
Redskins D/ST
Patriots D/ST