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Not sure the infirmary has enough beds for all the players checking in with injuries after a bruising Week Six in the NFL.
Among the names checking in this morning is Minnesota running back Adrian Peterson. ADP suffered an ankle injury late in yesterday's thrilling win against Baltimore that sent him limping off the field.
Chester Taylor is the appropriate handcuff here.
A few other notes from the weekend that was:
*If last week was the week of the wide receiver , this was the week of the quarterback. Peep some numbers: Matt Schaub (392-4), Drew Brees (369-4), Tom Brady (380-6), Joe Flacco (385-2), Brett Favre (278-3), Ben Roethlisberger (417-2), Aaron Rodgers (358-2), Kurt Warner (276-2).
*For as good as those guys were at the quarterback position this weekend, a pair of starting quarterbacks were impressively awful. Kerry Collins turned the ball over three times and completed 2-of-12 passes for -7 yards. You read that right: Negative seven passing yards. Meanwhile, rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez threw five interceptions in losing to the Bills.
*The opportunity to buy low on Steve Slaton may have come and gone. The rushing numbers were not pretty, but he was mighty active in the passing game. The Texans likely will continue to utilize him in any way possible going forward, except, frustratingly, at the goal line.
Anquan Boldin [WR, Cardinals]
From ProFootballTalk :
The only bad news for the Cardinals was an ankle injury to Anquan Boldin that knocked him out in the fourth quarter. The game was well in hand, so the team may have just been playing it safe. Boldin was seen sitting on the bench with his foot raised and his ankle wrapped.
Boldin did not return to a game that was well in-hand by the fourth quarter, but he continues to get nicked up on an almost-weekly basis. Good thing here is that it does not appear too serious, and he should not miss any time.
Donnie Avery [WR, Rams]
From RotoWorld :
Avery left the game with a bruised hip in the second quarter. He is the team's only reliable receiver and it showed after he left the game. The offense looked very good on the opening drive, but then sputtered when Avery left.
Another receiver with a disturbing propensity for injury.
At least Avery scored for his fantasy owners before exiting for the day. The St. Louis offense really could have used his presence late in the game against Jacksonville with a chance to win with a touchdown.
Steven Jackson owners, meanwhile, watched the do-it-all running back become the team's leading receiver on the day.
LenDale White [RB, Titans]
From ProFootballTalk :
White left the game and was limping on the sideline before hoping on a cart and heading to the locker room early. It appeared to be an ankle injury, but that hasn't been confirmed.
White was unable to put weight on the injured limb after going down in the snow. Usually a bad sign, but more on the severity of the injury should be known later today.
Meanwhile, those in the deep, keeper and dynasty leagues need to find Javon Ringer. He is the rookie from Michigan State that figures to fill in for an injured White if push comes to shove.
Sammy Morris [RB, Patriots]
From RotoWorld
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