NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 31st): Ahmad Bradshaw's Value Rises With Jacobs Out

Brandon Jacobs Out For Season Finale

The Giants are out of the playoffs, which prompted the New York front office to cut Jacobs' season short and get his knee cleaned up.

Jacobs underwent a scope and should be completely healthy by training camp next season. The stage will belong to Ahmad Bradshaw this week against the Minnesota Vikings.

Steven Jackson to be a Game-Time Decision

The Rams have very little to play for, and their only star weapon has been fighting nagging injuries and a bad back for the past few weeks.

St. Louis will continue to be quiet about his availability, but any chance of them ending the season on a high note rests in the banged-up Jackson's hands.

Look for Jackson to play, but keep an eye on him if you're in a league that plays into Week 17 .

Troy Smith Wants Out of Baltimore

We've been hearing quiet gripes about Smith wanting an opportunity to start ever since the Ravens drafted Joe Flacco last year.

While we know he's likely to get a ticket out of town, and he has no chance of overtaking Flacco, Smith could have at least used some discretion and waited until the season was over.

Packers/Cardinals May Not Rest Starters

The Packers are reportedly vying to win their game against the Arizona Cardinals, as a win could still affect who they could match-up with in the first round, although it's still likely they will be facing this same Cardinals squad.

Arizona, on the other hand, still has an outside shot at the number two seed and a first round bye if they get past the Packers and the Vikings lose.

There's always the chance that both teams hide their game-plans for the next week and let the back-up players duke it out.

Brandon Marshall to Play in Week 17

Marshall was dealing with a hamstring issue after pulling it in practice, but he should be good to go this week .

He has a beautiful match-up with the slow KC corners, and has been on an absolute tear this week. If you're playing in your championship this week, feel blessed to have him in your line-up.

Isaac Bruce Leaning Towards Retirement

Bruce has been phased out of the 49ers' offensive plans, and has clearly regressed as a play-maker, which will likely prompt him to end his career following San Francisco's final game.

It'd be nice to see Bruce get some extra playing time against his former team, the Rams as a nice way of saying good-bye, but even that wouldn't give him much fantasy value.