Fantasy NFL: Week 13 Injury Report Updates

Here are some up-to-date injury reports for those fantasy owners looking to make last-minute, split-second decisions that could decide their fantasy fate. As owners hope to make the playoffs, any and all information is of the need-to-know basis. Always keep track of the injury report to decide which players to or not to play on game day.

Superstars such as Brandon Marshall, Pierre Thomas and Percy Harvin are inactive.

Others such as Greg Jennings and Adrian Peterson are active.

Brandon Marshall, Miami Dolphins

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MIAMI - NOVEMBER 18: Receiver Brandon Marshall #19 of the Miami Dolphins runs as safety Charles Tillman #33 of the Chicago Bears defends at Sun Life Stadium on November 18, 2010 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

The superstar wide receiver will miss his second game with a hamstring injury.

Even though the Dolphins won last week and are still alive in the playoff race, they don’t seem at all pressed to rush back their best offensive player.

Unfortunately for his owners, Marshall’s disappointing start in Miami resembles the Heat’s.

Pierre Thomas, New Orleans Saints

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SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 20: Pierre Thomas #23 of the New Orleans Saints in action during their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on September 20, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Pierre Thomas will miss his ninth consecutive game with the ankle injury.

Thomas entered the season tipped as one of the league’s breakout running backs. Unfortunately, his injury set him back far enough to land him as one of the season’s biggest fantasy busts.

Austin Collie, Indianapolis Colts

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 10: Austin Collie #17 of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the football against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts defeated the Chiefs 19-9. (Photo by Scott Boehm/G

Collie will miss the shootout with the Dallas Cowboys due to his concussion.

Collie started the season as one of the best fantasy wide receivers in the game, but has since been plagued by injury after injury.

If Collie can return for the fantasy playoffs, he could be the difference maker a fantasy owner needs to win in the playoffs.

Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings

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LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 28: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Washington Redskins at FedExField November 28, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

A one-time victim of the injury-prone label, Peterson refuses to let a bum ankle keep him out of a fantasy matchup against the Buffalo Bills at home. If Peterson is healthy enough to play, he must be in all fantasy lineups with this tasty matchup to feast on. Peterson and the rushing attack will continue to be the focal point of Leslie Frazier’s offensive scheme. Those who used their waiver priority on Toby Gerhart will have to sit tight and hope for more damage to be done to Peterson’s ankle.

Percy Harvin, Minnesota Vikings

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MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 7: Wide receiver Percy Harvin #12 of the Minnesota Vikings gets ready for the game with the Arizona Cardinals at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on November 7, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

The Vikings’ troublesome season continues as the do-it-all threat Percy Harvin will miss a nice matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

Those who worried in the preseason about Harvin’s migraines creeping up at some point have finally been proven right. Like Harvin, fantasy owners now have headaches of their own trying to find a suitable replacement on game day.

Kenny Britt, Tennessee Titans

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SAN DIEGO - OCTOBER 31: Wide receiver Kenny Britt #18 of the Tennessee Titans sits on the bench after injuring his leg in the first quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on October 31, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff G

Britt will miss his fifth consecutive game with a hamstring injury.

Britt is targeting a Week 14 return, which will be most beneficial for his and Randy Moss’ fantasy owners. With the Titans still in the playoff race, Kerry Collins would become a nice fantasy QB addition heading into the fantasy playoffs with Britt and Moss at his disposal.

Greg Jennings, Green Bay Packers

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GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 24: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers congratulates Greg Jennings #85 after Jennings' touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on October 24, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jim Prisching/Getty Im

As expected, Jennings is active against the San Francisco 49ers.

Jennings has been one of the top fantasy wide receivers this season working alongside fantasy staple Aaron Rodgers.

Expect solid production out of Jennings as he has been the apple in Rodgers’ eye.

Antonio Gates, San Diego Chargers

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SAN DIEGO - OCTOBER 31: Tight end Antonio Gates #85 of the San Diego Chargers carries the ball against the Tennessee Titans in the game at Qualcomm Stadium on October 31, 2010 in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Titans 33-25. (Photo by J

Gates was listed on the Chargers’ website as out earlier this morning with the foot injury.

As it stands now, Gates is the dreaded game-time decision.

Owners hoping to wait on the Hall of Fame tight end should look to add Randy McMichael, who would step in to replace Gates.

Dexter McCluster, Kansas City Chiefs

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KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 13: Dexter McCluster #22 of the Kansas City Chiefs in action during the game against the San Diego Chargers on September 13, 2010 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

McCluster is finally active again. The explosive rookie will benefit from playing opposite Dwayne Bowe, who has been absolutely unstoppable over the past two months. McCluster’s return is most beneficial for owners playing the Kansas City defense and special teams, as McCluster can take one back to the house at any given time with his speed and elusiveness.

Ryan Torain, Washington Redskins

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CHICAGO - OCTOBER 24: Ryan Torain #46 of the Washington Redskins runs past Tim Jennings #26 and Anthony Adams #95 of the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 24, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Redskins defeated the Bears 17-14. (Photo by Jonathan Dan

Torain will miss another game with the hamstring injury.

Keilan Williams will start against the New York Giants. Although this isn’t the best matchup for Williams, Maurice Jones-Drew did shred the Giants last week. Williams will receive almost all of the touches. Not much more a fantasy owner could ask for from a player who is likely just a flex option.

Colt McCoy, Cleveland Browns

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Colt McCoy #12 of the Cleveland Browns warms up during a game agaisnt the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on November 21, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

McCoy is inactive for the second straight week, meaning Jake Delhomme will start for the Cleveland Browns.

This move shouldn't affect fantasy owners at all. The only Browns skill player that should be in fantasy lineups is Peyton Hillis, who has proven to be matchup and quarterback proof. Expect a couple of Dolphins defenders to be run over this afternoon.

Mike Sims-Walker, Jacksonville Jaguars

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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 31: Wide receiver Mike Sims-Walker #11 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter at Cowboys Stadium on October 31, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty

Sims-Walker was declared out earlier in the week due to an ankle injury. This is just a reminder for those who were unaware of the situation.

Kassim Osgood will start in his place opposite Mike Thomas.

Marion Barber, Dallas Cowboys

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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 21: Running back Marion Barber #24 of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball against safety Louis Delmas #26 of the Detroit Lions and defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch #93 at Cowboys Stadium on November 21, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. T

As expected, Barber will miss this week, and most likely next week, with a calf injury. Expect Felix Jones to carry the bulk of the load but also for Tashard Choice to get touches as well. Choice is an underrated runner and could start on a few teams in this league. Choice could potentially get goal-line carries with Barber out. If he is available in your fantasy leagues, he makes for an interesting add heading into the fantasy playoffs.