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GBP JerMichael Finley Looks Good To Go

11/20/2009 10:59 PM - 

Green Bay Packers TE Jermichael Finley practiced in full again Friday.

SOURCE: PACKERS.COM


Analysis: 

Finley didn’t miss one rep at Packers practice this week but he’s a questionable start this week against the 49ers.

MIN Berrian Listed As Questionable

11/20/2009 10:43 PM - 

Vikings WR Bernard Berrian was limited in practice again Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 11.

SOURCE: THE SEATTLE TIMES


Analysis: 

Berrian hasn’t topped 47 yards in six weeks and isn’t a great start with Sydney Rice now the apple of Brett Favre’s eye.

Keith Ellison Placed On Injured Reserve

11/20/2009 10:39 PM - 

Bills placed LB Keith Ellison on injured reserve with a quadriceps injury, ending his season.

SOURCE: NFL.COM


Analysis: 

Ellison presumably tore his quads when he went down early this month. Safety Bryan Scott now has terrific IDP value, as he’ll be replacing Ellison at weak-side LB.

NYG Antonio Pierce Out Indefinitely

11/20/2009 10:14 PM - 

The Giants announced Friday that LB Antonio Pierce will be out indefinitely after a bulging disc was discovered in Pierce’s neck.

SOURCE: TWITTER.COM/THEBLUESCREEN


Analysis: 

Pierce practiced in full Friday, but felt discomfort afterwards and was hospitalized for tests. An MRI revealed the injury, which may threaten Pierce’s season and career.

IND Bethea Listed As Questionable

11/20/2009 9:55 PM - 

Indianapolis Colts Safety Antoine Bethea was limited during practice Friday.

SOURCE: COLTS.COM


Analysis: 

He is listed as questionable for Week 11 but is expected to play.

NOR Bush Unlikley To Play At Tampa Bay

11/20/2009 9:20 PM - 

Saints RB Reggie Bush missed his 3rd straight practice Friday and appears unlikely to play at Tampa Bay.

SOURCE: NEW ORLEANS TIMES-PICAYUNE


Analysis: 

Pierre Thomas looks to get the majority of the carries against a terrible Buccaneers defense. The Saints are likely to rest Bush more in the hope to have him available for the post-season.

BUF Marcus Stroud Ruled Out

11/20/2009 9:11 PM - 

Buffalo Bills DT Marcus Stroud has been ruled out for Week 11.

SOURCE: ESPN.COM


Analysis: 

As if Maurice Jones-Drew’s matchup against the No. 32 run defense could get any better. Stroud is Buffalo’s best interior run stuffer.

WAS Haynesworth Unlikey To Play Sunday

11/20/2009 8:43 PM - 

Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth is unlikely to play Sunday against the Cowboys.

SOURCE: NFL.COM


Analysis: 

This creates a huge void in the middle of the Redskins’ rush defense but it also improves Marion Barber’s chances for a big game.

DEN Buckhalter Pratices In Full Friday

11/20/2009 8:30 PM - 

Denver RB Correll Buckhalter returned to Broncos practice in full Friday.

SOURCE: DENVERBRONCOS.COM


Analysis: 

While the probable tag is enouraging, C-Buck saw just two touches last week to Moreno’s 20 after a first-quarter fumble and may be in the McDog-House.

ATL Turner Listed As Doubtful

11/20/2009 6:27 PM - 

The Falcons have RB Michael Turner (high ankle sprain) listed as doubtful against the Giants.

SOURCE: ROTOWORLD

CIN Benson Doubtful

11/20/2009 5:22 PM - 

Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) is officially doubtful for the game against the Raiders.

SOURCE: CINCINNATI ENQUIRER

NEP Morris A Game-Time Decision

11/20/2009 5:10 PM - 

Patriots RB Sammy Morris (questionable, knee) will be a game-time decision Sunday against the Jets.

SOURCE: BOSTON GLOBE

PHI Westbrook Out At Least 3 Weeks

11/20/2009 5:06 PM - 

According to Eagles HC Andy Reid, RB Brian Westbrook (concussions) will miss at least three games.

SOURCE: TWITTER

PHI Jordan Ruled Out

11/20/2009 3:06 PM - 

The Eagles have ruled out LB Akeem Jordan (knee) against the Bears.

SOURCE: TWITTER

PIT Sprain May Not Cost Polamalu Much Time

11/20/2009 3:03 PM - 

The Steelers are reportedly “hopeful” that DB Troy Polamalu’s PCL sprain won’t cost him more than three games.

SOURCE: NFL.COM

NEP Taylor Still Not Practicing

11/20/2009 1:42 PM - 

Patriots RB Fred Taylor (ankle surgery) has still not been able to resume practicing.

SOURCE: BOSTON HERALD

CHI Wolfe Placed On IR

11/20/2009 1:38 PM - 

Bears RB Garrett Wolfe has been placed on injured reserve with a lacerated kidney, ending his season.

SOURCE: CHICAGO SUN TIMES

CIN LJ Admits There Won’t Be Much Playing Time

11/20/2009 1:21 PM - 

Even if Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) sits out against the Raiders, RB Larry Johnson admits that he won’t see much playing time

SOURCE: TWITTER

KCC Vrabel Out Indefinitely

11/20/2009 1:16 PM - 

Chiefs LB Mike Vrabel’s knee injury will keep him out indefinitely.

SOURCE: TWITTER

DAL Jones Wants To See Felix Play More

11/20/2009 12:59 PM - 

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he wants to see RB Felix Jones get the ball in his hands more.

SOURCE: DALLAS MORNING NEWS


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