Fantasy Football Injuries Of Note

For many leagues Week 13 is the last week of the fantasy football regular season.  You need your starters healthy and if not you need to at least know if they are going to go or not, right?  Not much worse than watching that zero on your live scoring because you didn’t take an injured guy out.  Here is a look at the fantasy football injuries of note for week 13.

Quarterback:

David Garrard, Jaguars: Garrard is listed as probable with his back but is practicing and should play on Monday Night.

Matt Schaub, Texans: Schaub is practicing and getting back into form but isn’t looked at as more than a backup this week.  The Texans have named Sage Rosenfels the starter for Monday Night.

Carson Palmer, Bengals: It is pretty much time to face the facts with Palmer this season.  If he is still sitting on your bench as you hope for his triumphant return, might not wanna waste the spot.  He is looking at possibly coming back week 15, if at all.  Let’s say you are that deep in the fantasy playoffs…do you wan tot risk his rusty self coming in then?  If you are that far you likely have a QB already who has picked up the slack.

Marc Bulger, Rams: Bulger and his concussion should be playing against the Dolphins.  Hopefully you have another option.

Running Back:

Steven Jackson, Rams: This week looks better than the previous with a “maybe” on whether or not Jackson will play.  Watch this one close leading up to kickoff.  The locals are saying he should be playing.

Clinton Portis, Redskins: Portis is expected to play in the rivalry game against the Giants.  Not the best matchup but you want your studs on the field at this time in the fantasy season, right?

Reggie Bush, Saints: It appears that Reggie will make his return against the Bucs this weekend.  Everything points to another missed week EXCEPT the fact that Payton says he expects him to be out there.

Willie Parker, Steelers: It appears that Speedy Willie will be playing against the Patriots.  Not the best matchup for him though.  Keep an eye on the situation if you need him.

Marion Barber, Cowboys (for week 14): The way things are looking right now it appears that Barber may not miss any time with his bad toe.  Not the best matchup against the Steelers in their next game but the Cowboys cannot afford to be without Barber as they chase a playoff spot.  Tashard Choice may be someone to go out and get if he is available in your league.

Brandon Jacobs/Ahmad Bradshaw, Giants: Both of these fellas are listed as questionable.  Jacobs looks like a go after practicing the last few days.  Bradshaw, not so much.

Jonathan Stewert, Panthers: He is listed as probable against the Packers but is taking a backseat to DeAngelo Williams at the moment.  If you need, he should be playing.

Steve Slaton, Texans: Slaton is probable and should be a go this week.  What a season from a guy they said was too small…

Selvin Young, Broncos: Still hanging on to this guy?  He is practicing but it is limited.  If you absolutely need him, keep an eye on the Broncos report leading up to the late game start.  Not the most favorable matchup anyway against the Jets.

Jerious Norwood, Falcons: Although he is listed as questionable, it appears that Norwood should be fine to play against the Chargers.

Wide Receiver:

Plaxico Burress, Giants: If you have not heard it looks like it may be time to hang it up on Burress for the season, or try to move him for good in Dynasty leagues.  The gunshot wound will keep him out but there is a side story of a prison sentence in the making…

Greg Jennings, Packers: Jennings is back in practice and is a must play for the Packers in this game against the Panthers.

Jerricho Cotchery/Laveranues Coles, Jets: Cotchery is listed as probable with a banged up shoulder but should be a go.  Coles has become the Brian Westbrook of WR’s, always on the injury report, only he plays more than Westy.

T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Bengals: Housh is practicing and listed as probable.  You can look for him to play…probably.

Roddy White, Falcons: Ignore the Questionable listing.  White is practicing without limitations.  This buy has turned out to be a stud this season and your lineup should not be without him this week.

Eddie Royal, Broncos: He is listed as questionable but it is expected to play.  Keep an eye out for him between now and his kickoff if you need him.

Derrick Mason/Mark Clayton, Ravens: Mason is again on the injury report but now listed as probable.  They have the Bengals this week…Clayton is questionable but expected to play.

Tight End:

Kellen Winslow, Browns: He is listed as questionable with his shoulder but is expected to play.

Zach Miller, Raiders: Miller and his groin are listed as questionable and has been limited in practice.  With that said, he is expected to play.  If you can’t keep an eye on him and have someone else you are thinking about you may want to do that.  If Miller does go it is a good matchup for him.