NFL Quick Hits (Oct. 10th)

(Is Hasselbeck a good play against Jacksonville?)

Eli Manning Participates in Saturday Practice

This just means he would probably play if he absolutely had to. But since the rush attack is operating smoothly, the defense is competing at an elite level, and they're facing the Oakland Raiders, there isn't much sense in rushing Manning back.

Still, he wants to play, and is likely going to be a game-time decision. Regardless of his status, there remains the decent chance that he wouldn't even finish the game, so he doesn't make a great fantasy option this week.

Roy Williams Doubtful For Dallas in Week Five

Williams didn't practice Friday, and with Miles Austin eager to show he has starter ability, it's likely Dallas doesn't try to rush him back.

He could have a nice day against a weak Kansas City secondary if he did play, but all signs point to him sitting out week five. Look for Austin and possibly even Sam Hurd to put up decent numbers as Tony Romo and the rest of the passing attack look to bounce back.

Matt Hasselbeck Likely to Face Jaguars

Hasselbeck has been a regular at practice all week and has reportedly "looked good". That sounds awesome, but a three-week absence and a return behind Seattle's sketchy pass-blocking doesn't bode too well for fantasy owners testing Hasselbeck out this week.

The Jacksonville Jaguars pass defense can be had, but you should worry more about Hasselbeck's rust and protection rather than his upside at this point.

Regardless of how he performs, however, he's still an upgrade over Seneca Wallace, and we could see a huge rise to John Carlson's value, as well as some attention taken away from the running game.

Joseph Addai Listed as Questionable For Colts

Addai practiced on Friday but is still listed as questionable as he gears up for the Tennessee Titans' tough run defense.

This might be a good week to try for some help at RB, anyways. Donald Brown could figure to get a lot of touches, and with his ability to make things happen on the outside, is probably the better start of the two Colts backs, regardless of Addai's status.

Jerricho Cotchery Could Miss Monday Night Game

This would be bad news for Mark Sanchez and the passing offense, while it could be fantastic news for Braylon Edwards owners.

Sanchez lost his third favorite target in Chansi Stuckey to Cleveland, and losing Cotchery to injury before Monday could severely hamper the Jets' passing attack.

This could mean the Jets rely even more on their running game than usual, but it also almost guarantees that we'll see a lot of Braylon Edwards in his New York debut.

Correll Buckhalter Ruled Out For Sunday's Game

This means Knowshon Moreno gets his first official start in Denver's backfield, and it also likely means he'll get almost all the carries. Expect Peyton Hillis and Lamont Jordan to fight for a few touches, but this could be Moreno's coming-out-party.

However, the matchup with a surprisingly solid New England defense may not equate to elite fantasy production.

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