Fantasy Football 2011: Musts, Trusts and Busts (Week 10)
In this week's version of Musts, Trusts and Busts I answer the question that everyone has been asking for five straight weeks. When will Andre Johnson return from the hamstring injury suffered in Week 4? You'll have to read on to find out.
The Andre Johnson conundrum is an easy segway into an even bigger issue facing each and every fantasy football owner when attempting to properly manage their starting lineups; injuries in general.
Week 10’s version of the MTB will not only update you on the current status’ of multiple big name players, but it will also afford you the knowledge to decide which players you should plug in for your fallen warriors.
Quarterback
1 of 3Musts:
2. Michael Vick
3. Cam Newton
4. Drew Brees
Trusts: Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger, Matt Schaub, Phillip Rivers
Busts: Tony Romo, Josh Freeman, Travaris Jackson
Injury Fill-In: Matt Hasselbeck, Sam Bradford, Carson Palmer
Injury Report: Tony Romo (Rib) It's believed that he's fully recovered from the injury. Kevin Kolb (Toe) Is listed as inactive for this Sunday's contest. Sam Bradford (Ankle) Is dealing with soreness but is expected to start this Sunday.
Runningback
2 of 3Musts:
1. Arian Foster
2. LeSean McCoy
3. Matt Forte
4. Ray Rice
Trusts: Fred Jackson, Maurice Jones-Drew, Steven Jackson, Frank Gore
Busts: Beenie Wells, Mike Tolbert, Marshawn Lynch
Injury Fill-In: Michael Bush, Jackie Battle, Roy Helu, Brandon Jacobs
Injury Report: Beenie Wells (Knee) This knee injury could affect Wells for the remainder of the season. LeSean McCoy (Shoulder) Practiced fully this week and is expected to start this Sunday. Ahmad Bradshaw (Foot) It's as simple as this for Coughlin. No practice, no play. Jahvid Best (Concussion) He is out for the foreseeable future, Detroit signed Kevin Smith as insurance.
Wide Receiver
3 of 3Musts:
1. Calvin Johnson
2. Greg Jennings
3. Wes Welker
4. Steve Smith
5. Dwayne Bowe
Trusts: Marques Colston, Vincent Jackson, Dez Bryant, Roddy White, Steve Johnson
Busts: Larry Fitzgerald, A.J. Green
Injury Fill-In: Julio Jones, Jeremy Maclin, Brandon Lloyd, Laurent Robinson
Injury Report: Hakeem Nicks (Hamstring) Has been limited in practice, officially listed as questionable. Wes Welker (Ribs) Has been limited in practiced, will start barring any setbacks. Santonio Holmes (Foot) Full participant in practice this week, expected to start this Sunday. Andre Johnson (Hamstring) Has looked impressive in practice and is beginning to return to form. The Texans have been victorious in three of the five games in Johnson's absence so it's believed that he wont return until after the bye.
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