Playoff Scenario in AFC

Seed 1 = Tenn (13-2) - get 1st round bye / will rest starters vs Indy

Seed 2 = Pitt (11-4) - get 1st round bye / will rest starters vs Clev. (Pitt = 5-0 in division)

Seed 3 = MIA (10-5)

* Need to beat Jets this week to advance to 11-5

* Even IF NE wins / Miami has a better conference record at 7-4 over NE - who is 6-5

* IF Miami beat the Jets and Ravens beat Jax- they will HOST the Ravens in the playoffs - round 1

Seed 4 = Denver (8-7) - they have to beat San Diego to make it to the playoffs

* IF SD wins - they become the #4 seed because they have a better division record at (4-1)

keep in mind - the first time these 2 teams met - was the Ed Hochuli debacle (Denver won 39-38)

Seed 5 = Indy (11-4) / can rest players vs Tenn / cannot improve position

Seed 6 = Ravens (10-5)

* Need to beat Jax to advance to (11-5) and secure the 6th seed

* IF NE wins as well as MIA - Ravens win 6th seed over NE because of better conference record (7-4 vs. 6-5)

* IF NE and Jets win and the Ravens lose - NE will win division and Jets will take over the 6th seed because the Jets will have a better division record at (5-1)

Therefore!!!

1 - Ravens NEED to beat Jax

2- IF Miami wins they advance to 11-5 and Ravens will travel to MIA for 1st round of playoffs

3- IF Jets win and NE lose - Ravens will go to NY Jets - because Jets will have better div record at 5-1

4- IF NE wins and MIA lose - Ravens travel to NE

Ravens Fans want:

1- Ravens to win over Jax

2- Miami to win over Jets

3- NE to lose vs Bills

4- and cheer for whoever you think has a better opportunity to beat the Colts (SD or Denver)

5 - Tenn / Pitt / Indy games - a non issue

and with ALL THAT being said...

BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS TO MIAMI NOW!!!!

FANTASY FOOTBALL - WEEK 15

STUDS OF WEEK 15

QBs: Matt Cassel, Tarvaris Jackson and David Garrard

RBs: Pierre Thomas, Michael Turner and Dominic Rhodes

WRs: Andre Johnson, Steve Smith and Randy Moss

TEs: Dallas Clark, Tony Gonzalez and David Martin

Ds: Cowboys, Jets and Eagles

DUDS OF WEEK 15

QBs: Joe Flacco, Eli Manning and Matt Ryan

RBs: Marion Barber, LenDale White, Chris Johnson and Willis McGahee

WRs: Anquan Boldin, Lee Evans and T.J. Houshmandzadeh

TEs: Tony Scheffler, Benjamin Watson and Bo Scaife

Ds: Raiders, Redskins and Packers

ROSTER TRENDS/TOP STORIES

Thursday game: Indianapolis at Jacksonville

Saturday games start! This week: Baltimore at Dallas

Topics/Top Stories

• Playoff implications: Steelers-Titans this week will determine the AFC's No. 1 and 2 seeds, making both teams candidates to sit players in Week 17 ... Panthers-Giants this week will determine the NFC's No. 1 seed, but the loser could still slip to the No. 3 seed in Week 17, meaning only the winner would be a definite candidate to sit players the final week ... Jets, Dolphins and Patriots are in a dogfight for the AFC East and presumably No. 3 seed ... Broncos need a win or Chargers loss, otherwise the two will battle head-to-head in Week 17 for the AFC West and presumably No. 4 seed ... Colts can lock up a playoff berth this week, making them a candidate to rest players in Week 17

• Reggie Bush out for the season -- on IR -- with an MCL sprain

• Titans will be without DT Albert Haynesworth (sprained MCL) and DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (groin) for the final two weeks, poor timing for their absences, as the team battles the Steelers (for the No. 1 seed in the AFC) and Colts

• Vikings NT Pat Williams out 2-6 weeks with a broken right scapula in his shoulder; helps the matchups for Michael Turner and Brandon Jacobs the final two weeks

Week 15 Injury Report

Joseph Addai (shoulder): practiced fully Tuesday, game-time decision Thursday

Marion Barber (toe): Wade Phillips says Barber's status is the same it was a week ago

Anquan Boldin (shoulder): missed Wednesday's practice, but main concern is the team's likely being locked into the No. 4 seed; should play but slight risk

Jason Campbell (elbow): expected to play

Laveranues Coles (thigh): limited participant Wednesday, but that's typical; will play

Daunte Culpepper (shoulder): unlikely to play; Dan Orlovsky to start again

Trent Edwards (groin): limited participant Wednesday, but expected to start

Matt Forte (toe): missed Tuesday's practice but expected to play

Jeff Garcia (calf): limited participant Wednesday, but says he intends to play

Frank Gore (ankle): missed Wednesday's practice, questionable (game-time decision?)

Marvin Harrison (knee): missed Tuesday's practice, game-time decision Thursday

Matt Hasselbeck (back): unlikely to play; Seneca Wallace to start his third straight game

Domenik Hixon (foot, ankle): missed Wednesday's practice, but likely to play

T.J. Houshmandzadeh (hand): missed Wednesday's practice but likely to play

Brandon Jacobs (knee): practiced Wednesday and likely to play

Marshawn Lynch (shoulder): missed Wednesday's practice but expected to play

Le'Ron McClain (neck): status unclear -- thoughts, Anita? Kurt?

Santana Moss (concussion): expected to play

Kyle Orton (ankle): missed Tuesday's practice but expected to play

Adrian Peterson (ankle): limited participant Wednesday, but seems likely to play

Ray Rice (shin): limited participant Wednesday, but expected to play

Tony Romo (back): limited participant Wednesday, but likely to play Saturday

Bob Sanders (knee): practiced fully Tuesday, but questionable for Thursday

Derrick Ward (ankle): missed Wednesday's practice, status unclear

Pickup Candidates

Dominic Rhodes, Deion Branch, Shaun Hill, Tashard Choice, Devin Hester, Cedric Benson, DeShaun Foster, Seneca Wallace, Chester Taylor, Dan Orlovsky

START 'EM

Quarterbacks

Matt Cassel (vs. ARI)

Tyler Thigpen (vs. MIA)

The obvious: Drew Brees (at DET) and Peyton Manning (at JAC)

Running Backs

Maurice Jones-Drew (vs. IND)

Marshawn Lynch (at DEN)

Pierre Thomas (at DET)

The obvious: Adrian Peterson (vs. ATL), Matt Forte (vs. GB) and Steve Slaton (at OAK)

Wide Receivers

Bernard Berrian (vs. ATL)

Isaac Bruce (at STL)

Antonio Bryant (vs. SD)

The obvious: Randy Moss (vs. ARI) and Calvin Johnson (vs. NO)

Tight Ends and Defenses

John Carlson (vs. NYJ)

Dallas Cowboys defense (vs. BAL)

The obvious: Dallas Clark (at JAC) and Pittsburgh Steelers defense (at TEN)

SIT 'EM

Quarterbacks

David Garrard (vs. IND)

Eli Manning (vs. CAR)

The obvious: Jake Delhomme (at NYG) and Kerry Collins (vs. PIT)

Running Backs

Marion Barber/Tashard Choice (vs. BAL)

Le'Ron McClain/Willis McGahee (at DAL)

LenDale White (vs. PIT)

The obvious: Maurice Morris (vs. NYJ) and Tim Hightower (at NE)

Wide Receivers

Domenik Hixon (vs. CAR)

Santana Moss (vs. PHI)

Muhsin Muhammad (at NYG)

The obvious: Jaguars receivers (vs. IND) and Titans receivers (vs. PIT)

Tight Ends and Defenses

Heath Miller (at TEN)

Miami Dolphins defense (at KC)

The obvious: Bo Scaife (vs. PIT) and Chicago Bears defense (vs. GB)

STUDS/DUDS/SLEEPERS

Studs: Matt Cassel / Steve Slaton / Ronnie Brown / Matt Forte

Duds: Santana Moss / Chris Johnson / Clinton Portis

Sleepers: Pierre Thomas /  Dan Orlovsky / Cadillac Williams /

FANTASY FOOTBALL - WEEK 15

STUDS OF WEEK 14

QBs: Matt Schaub, Peyton Manning and Matt Ryan

RBs: Brian Westbrook, DeAngelo Williams, Jonathan Stewart and Pierre Thomas

WRs: Antonio Bryant, Brandon Marshall and Deion Branch

TEs: Tony Gonzalez, Visanthe Shiancoe and John Carlson

Ds: Colts, Cardinals and Steelers  

DUDS OF WEEK 14  

QBs: Tony Romo, Jason Campbell and Jake Delhomme

RBs: Jamal Lewis, Joseph Addai, Clinton Portis and Larry Johnson

WRs: Laveranues Coles, Hines Ward and Jerricho Cotchery

TEs: Antonio Gates, Chris Cooley and Kevin Boss

Ds: Buccaneers, Redskins and Patriots  

ROSTER TRENDS/TOP STORIES  

Thursday game: New Orleans at Chicago 

Topics/Top Stories

• Don't sit your studs! Our Start 'ems below tend to assume you'll ride the guys who got you here. What we provide are picks for those hurting at certain spots, or faced with tough calls between similar players. We have to assume you know to use your studs.

• Playoff implications: Giants clinch NFC East, and Giants-Panthers in Week 16, "flexed" to Sunday Night Football, will likely determine the No. 1 seed .. Cardinals clinch the NFC West, and might be about locked into a No. 3 or 4 seed ... Titans, Broncos approaching clinching their divisions

• Peyton Hillis has a torn hamstring and was placed on IR; now it's Tatum Bell's job!• Fred Taylor has torn ligaments in his thumb and might be destined for IR

• Matt Jones' suspension finalized; he's out for the final three weeks ... Jerry Porter (groin) might also be IR-bound• U.S. District Court Judge has blocked the four-game suspensions for Saints and Vikings players, though a ruling might come as early as Friday...Williams Wall is reportedly available for this week, says John Clayton.
Gus Frerotte out 1-2 weeks with a fracture in his back...Tarvaris Jackson will start.

Week 14 Injury Report

Joseph Addai (shoulder): missed Wednesday's practice, might not be ready Sunday

Marion Barber (toe): missed Wednesday's practice, likely a game-time decision

Matt Cassel (personal): missed Wednesday's practice, status unclear

Laveranues Coles (thigh): limited participant Wednesday, but expected to play

Daunte Culpepper (shoulder): doubtful;

Dan Orlovsky likely to start in his place

Trent Edwards (groin): missed Wednesday's practice;

J.P. Losman likely to start again

Gus Frerotte (back): missed Wednesday's practice, doubtful;

Tarvaris Jackson to start?

Jeff Garcia (calf): limited participant Wednesday, but expected to playFrank Gore (ankle): missed Wednesday's practice, game-time decision

Matt Hasselbeck (back): missed Wednesday's practice, questionable at best

Domenik Hixon (foot): missed Wednesday's practice but expected to play

T.J. Houshmandzadeh (hand): missed Wednesday's practice but expected to play

Brandon Jacobs (knee): missed Wednesday's practice, likely a game-time decision

Calvin Johnson (hand): limited participant Wednesday, but expected to play

Willis McGahee (shoulder): missed Wednesday's practice, questionable

Clinton Portis (hip, knee, neck): full participant Wednesday, expected to play

Jason Witten (ankle): missed Wednesday's practice, but likely to play

Selvin Young (groin): limited participant Wednesday, questionable;Tatum Bell to start 

Pickup Candidates

Deion Branch (available in 86% of ESPN leagues), Matt Schaub (42), Davone Bess (77), Cadillac Williams (63), Tatum Bell (84), Selvin Young (64), Derrick Ward (18), Ahmad Bradshaw (71), John Carlson (54)  

START 'EM  

Quarterbacks Kyle Orton (vs. NO)Tyler Thigpen (vs. SD)The obvious: Peyton Manning (vs. DET) and Tony Romo (vs. DAL) 

Running Backs Maurice Jones-Drew (vs. GB)Sammy Morris (at OAK)Pierre Thomas (at CHI)The sleeper: Dominic Rhodes (vs. DET)The obvious: Brian Westbrook (vs. CLE) and DeAngelo Williams (vs. DEN) 

Wide Receivers Dwayne Bowe (vs. SD)Deion Branch (at STL)Antonio Bryant (at ATL)The sleepers: Davone Bess/Ted Ginn Jr. (vs. SF)The obvious: Steve Smith (vs. DEN) and Reggie Wayne (vs. DET) 

Tight Ends and Defenses John Carlson (at STL)Indianapolis Colts defense (vs. DET)The obvious: Tony Gonzalez (vs. SD) and Baltimore Ravens (vs. PIT)  

SIT 'EM  

Quarterbacks Matt Cassel (at OAK)Matt Schaub (vs. TEN) The obvious: Joe Flacco (vs. PIT) and Matt Ryan (vs. TB) 

Running Backs Marion Barber (vs. NYG)Jamal Lewis (at PHI)Willie Parker/Mewelde Moore (at BAL)The obvious: Tim Hightower (vs. MIN) and Tatum Bell (at CAR) 

Wide Receivers Derrick Mason (vs. PIT)Randy Moss (at OAK)Hines Ward (at BAL)The obvious: Braylon Edwards (at PHI) and every Jaguars receiver (vs. GB) 

Tight Ends and Defenses Heath Miller (at BAL)Both defenses in the NYG@DAL gameThe obvious: Anthony Fasano/David Martin (vs. SF) and Chicago Bears defense (vs. NO)  

STUDS/DUDS/SLEEPERS  

Studs: Tony Romo / Maurice Jones-Drew / Kyle Orton / Brian Westbrook

Duds: Hines Ward / Marion Barber/Tashard Choice / Marshawn Lynch  / Jamal Lewis

Sleepers: Dominic Rhodes / Ted Ginn Jr./ Chad Pennington / Sammy Morris

FANTASY FOOTBALL - WEEK 14

STUDS OF WEEK 13

QBs: Donovan McNabb, Aaron Rodgers and Tony Romo

RBs: Brian Westbrook, DeAngelo Williams and Steve Slaton

WRs: Mark Clayton, Larry Fitzgerald and Bernard Berrian

TEs: Jason Witten, Tony Gonzalez and John Carlson

Ds: Titans, Colts and Ravens

DUDS OF WEEK 13

QBs: Matt Cassel, Peyton Manning and Marc Bulger

RBs: Clinton Portis, Willis McGahee, Reggie Bush and Tim Hightower

WRs: Laveranues Coles, Vincent Jackson/Chris Chambers and Dwayne Bowe

TEs: Bo Scaife, Vernon Davis and Greg Olsen

Ds: Packers, Jets and Bears

ROSTER TRENDS/TOP STORIES

 Thursday game: Oakland at San Diego

 Top Stories

• Plaxico Burress: Ruled out of Week 13 with a hamstring injury, then accidentally shot himself in the leg with a gun last Friday, turned himself into NYC police Monday morning to plead not guilty to charges of criminal possession of a weapon, placed on the non-football injury list and suspended four games by the Giants for conduct detrimental to the team on Tuesday

• Four-game suspensions for: Vikings DTs Kevin and Pat Williams, Saints RB Deuce McAllister, DE Charles Grant and DE Will Smith, and Texans LS Bryan Pittman, for violating the league's steroid and related substances policy ... ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that an injunction will be filed in a U.S. District Court Wednesday morning to attempt to keep the suspended players active for the rest of the season ... Williamses reportedly granted a temporary restraining order against the NFL on Wednesday that might allow their four-game suspensions to be delayed

• Ken Dorsey takes over for Derek Anderson as the Browns' starting quarterback ... Josh Cribbs might be the backup this week, but it'll be Bruce Gradkowski in Weeks 15-17

Week 14 Injury Report

Marion Barber (toe): missed Wednesday's practice, needs to practice Friday to play

Reggie Bush (knee): practiced fully Wednesday, not even listed on injury report

Laveranues Coles (thigh): limited participant Wednesday, expected to play

Trent Edwards (groin): likely a game-time decision, whether he or J.P. Losman starts

Ryan Grant (sprained thumb): practiced fully Wednesday and should play; Brandon Jackson (quadriceps): limited participant Wednesday, should be available as backup

Matt Hasselbeck (back): limited participant Wednesday, should play

T.J. Houshmandzadeh (concussion): missed Wednesday's practice, but expected to play

Steven Jackson (quadriceps): limited participant Wednesday, expected to play

Willie Parker (knee): missed Wednesday's practice, but should play

Clinton Portis (neck): missed Wednesday's practice, game-time decision

Ben Roethlisberger (knee): suffered in Wednesday's practice, day-to-day, check status

Matt Schaub (knee): fill practice on Wednesday, should return to starting lineup

Wes Welker (head): practiced fully Wednesday, not even listed on injury report

Brian Westbrook (knee, ankle): practiced fully Wednesday, expected to play

Kellen Winslow (ankle): out for Week 14, and maybe the season

Selvin Young (groin): practiced fully Wednesday, but this is Peyton Hillis' gig now

FANTASY FOOTBALL - WEEK 13

STUDS OF WEEK 12

QBs:Matt Cassel, Trent Edwards, Chad Pennington and Drew Brees

RBs: Michael Turner, Matt Forte and Pierre Thomas

WRs: Randy Moss, Terrell Owens and Lance Moore

TEs: Tony Gonzalez, Heath Miller and Kevin Boss

Ds: Ravens, Buccaneers and Bears  

DUDS OF WEEK 12  

QBs: Donovan McNabb, Brady Quinn and Jay Cutler

RBs: Frank Gore, LenDale White and Willis McGahee

WRs: Bernard Berrian, Justin Gage and Plaxico Burress

TEs: Jason Witten, Kellen Winslow and Tony Scheffler

Ds: Panthers, Dolphins and Packers 

ROSTER TRENDS/TOP STORIES  

Thanksgiving Day games: Tennessee at DetroitSeattle at DallasArizona at Philadelphia 

Top Stories

• Donovan McNabb yanked at halftime in Week 12; yet he'll start again on Thanksgiving ... apparently the janitor told him so

• Greg Camarillo out for the season with a torn ACL and meniscus in his left knee• Ahman Green lands on injured reserve with a knee injury

• Felix Jones (toe) also lands on IR 

Week 13 Injury Report Marc Bulger (concussion): Reggie Bush (knee): Greg Camarillo (knee): Jake Delhomme (elbow): Santonio Holmes (concussion): Mike Tomlin expects him to playBrandon Jacobs (knee): Tom Coughlin optimistic he will playJulius Jones (calf): Willie Parker (knee): Mike Tomlin plans to list him as questionableBrady Quinn (finger): expected to start, but will get a second opinion from James AndrewsBrian Westbrook (ankle): Jason Witten (ribs): expected to play on Thanksgiving 

Pickup Candidates -- not a strong week for these Maurice Morris, Davone Bess, Domenik Hixon, Leon Washington, Kerry Collins, Justin Gage, Pierre Thomas  

START 'EM  

Quarterbacks Ben Roethlisberger (at NE)Matt Ryan (at SD)The obvious: Peyton Manning (at CLE) and Tony Romo (vs. SEA) 

Running Backs Ronnie Brown (at STL)Chris Johnson (at DET)Larry Johnson (at OAK)The obvious: Adrian Peterson (vs. CHI) and Thomas Jones (vs. DEN) 

Wide Receivers Bernard Berrian (vs. CHI)Antonio Bryant (vs. NO)Lee Evans (vs. SF)The obvious: Reggie Wayne (at CLE) and Terrell Owens (vs. SEA) 

Tight Ends and Defenses Bo Scaife (at DET)Chicago Bears defense (at MIN)The obvious: Baltimore Ravens defense (at CIN) and Tennessee Titans defense (at DET) -- talk about a Thanksgiving Day feast!  

SIT 'EM  

Quarterbacks Eli Manning (at WAS)Tyler Thigpen (at OAK)The obvious: Brady Quinn (vs. IND) and Jason Campbell (vs. NYG) 

Running Backs Peyton Hillis (at NYJ)Sammy Morris (vs. PIT)Reggie Bush/Deuce McAllister/Pierre Thomas (at TB)The obvious: Kevin Smith (vs. TEN) and Cedric Benson (vs. BAL) 

Wide Receivers Plaxico Burress (at WAS)Braylon Edwards (vs. IND)Chad Johnson (vs. BAL)The obvious: Mark Bradley (at OAK) and Donald Driver (vs. CAR) 

Tight Ends and Defenses Chris Cooley (vs. NYG) -- tough to sit I know, but history says don't expect much Philadelphia Eagles defense (vs. ARI)The obvious: Jeremy Shockey (at TB) and Washington Redskins defense (vs. NYG)  

STUDS/DUDS/SLEEPERS  

Studs: Tony Romo / Ronnie Brown / Chris Brown / Marion Barber / Brett Favre / Thomas Jones

Duds: Braylon Edwards / Plaxico Burress / Clinton Portis / Larry Johnson / Denver's RB

Sleepers: Antonio Bryant / Bo Scaife / Justin Gage / Mewelde Moore / Matt Ryan / Roddy White

FANTASY FOOTBALL - WEEK 12

STUDS OF WEEK 11

QBs: Matt Cassel, Shaun Hill and Peyton Manning

RBs: Joseph Addai, DeAngelo Williams, Marshawn Lynch and Steve Slaton

WRs: Justin Gage, T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Anquan Boldin

TEs: Benjamin Watson, Donald Lee and Dustin Keller

Ds: Giants, Packers and Eagles

DUDS OF WEEK 11

QBs: Philip Rivers, David Garrard and Matt Hasselbeck

RBs: Willis McGahee, Tim Hightower and BenJarvus Green-Ellis

WRs: Lee Evans, Vincent Jackson and Santana Moss

TEs: Tony Scheffler, Kevin Boss and Owen Daniels

Ds: Bears, Ravens and Patriots

ROSTER TRENDS/TOP STORIES

Week 12 Thursday game: Cincinnati at Pittsburgh

Top Stories

• Edgerrin James requests his release

• We might get a ruling on suspensions for Deuce McAllister, the three Vikings O-line men (Jared Allen, Kevin Williams, Pat Williams) and more by early next week

• Earnest Graham out for the season with a high ankle sprain and ligament damage

• Brian Westbrook dealing with ankle and knee injuries; sat out Wednesday's practice entirely and his injuries appear to be catching up with him

• Pacman Jones -- "Adam Jones" remains the Baltimore center fielder to me -- reinstated

• Matt Schaub likely to miss four more weeks, if not the rest of the season

Week 12 Injury Report

Ladell Betts (knee): limited participant Wednesday, but expected to serve as the No. 2

>> Reggie Bush (knee): no Wednesday practice for the Saints, but listed as a would-be limited participant, and likely a game-time decision

>> Laveranues Coles (thigh): limited participant Wednesday, should play

Donald Driver (knee): missed Wednesday's practice but expected to play

Warrick Dunn (back): limited participant Wednesday, but expected to play and start

Tony Gonzalez (knee): missed Wednesday's practice but expected to play

Peyton Hillis (shoulder): practiced Wednesday, expected to play

Steven Jackson (quadriceps): already ruled out, Antonio Pittman to start

>> Brandon Jacobs (knee): should practice Thursday, he says he expects to play

Calvin Johnson (quadriceps): missed Wednesday's practice but expected to play

Matt Jones (thigh): practiced fully Wednesday, should play

>> Derrick Mason (shoulder): missed Wednesday's practice, game-time decision?

Heath Miller (ankle): practiced fully Tuesday and expected to play

>> Clinton Portis (knee): "no participation" in Wednesday's practice, but says he'll play

JaMarcus Russell (knee, ankle): limited participant Wednesday, but expected to play

>> Steve Slaton (chest): limited participant Wednesday, likely to play (workload worry?)

LenDale White (calf): missed Wednesday's practice, should play, but check status

Roddy White (back): missed Wednesday's practice but should be fine

>> Kellen Winslow (shoulder): no structural damage, but missed Wednesday's practice

Jason Witten (ribs): limited participant Wednesday, should play, but check status

Selvin Young (groin): out for Week 12, might be back for Week 13

Pickup Candidates

Peyton Hillis, Warrick Dunn, Dustin Keller, Sammy Morris, Shaun Hill, Cadillac Williams

START 'EM

Quarterbacks

Jeff Garcia (at DET)

Ben Roethlisberger (vs. CIN)

The obvious: Peyton Manning (at SD) and Aaron Rodgers (at NO)

Running Backs

Peyton Hillis (vs. OAK)

Marshawn Lynch (at KC)

Willie Parker (vs. CIN)

The obvious: LaDainian Tomlinson (vs. IND) and Marion Barber (vs. SF)

Wide Receivers

Antonio Bryant (at DET)

Justin Gage (vs. NYJ)

Hines Ward (vs. CIN) -- 23-238-5 in past 3 G vs. CIN

The obvious: Reggie Wayne (at SD) and Greg Jennings (at NO)

Tight Ends and Defenses

Bo Scaife (vs. NYJ)

Chicago Bears defense (at STL)

The obvious: Dallas Clark (at SD) and Pittsburgh Steelers defense (vs. CIN)

SIT 'EM

Quarterbacks

Donovan McNabb (at BAL)

Matt Ryan (vs. CAR)

The obvious: Marc Bulger (vs. CHI) and Joe Flacco (vs. PHI)

Running Backs

Cedric Benson (at PIT)

Tim Hightower (vs. NYG)

LenDale White (vs. NYJ)

The obvious: Kevin Smith (vs. TB) and Antonio Pittman (vs. CHI)

Wide Receivers

Vincent Jackson (vs. IND)

L Coles

Derrick Mason (vs. PHI)

The obvious: Chris Chambers (vs. IND) and Devery Henderson (vs. GB)

Tight Ends and Defenses

Dustin Keller (at TEN)

Baltimore Ravens defense (vs. PHI)

The obvious: San Diego Chargers defense (vs. IND)

STUDS/DUDS/SLEEPERS

Studs: Peyton Manning / Marshawn Lynch / Willie Parker / Marion Barber

Duds: Donovan McNabb / T.J. Houshmandzadeh / Brandon Jacobs / Dustin Keller

Sleepers: Jeff Garcia / Peyton Hillis / Brady Quinn / Kyle Orton

FANTASY FOOTBALL - WEEK 11

STUDS OF WEEK 10

QBs: Jay Cutler, Kurt Warner and Tyler Thigpen

RBs: Thomas Jones, Adrian Peterson and Maurice Jones-Drew

WRs: Anquan Boldin, Eddie Royal and Reggie Wayne

TEs: Tony Gonzalez, Kellen Winslow and Todd Heap

Ds: Jets, Panthers and Ravens

DUDS OF WEEK 10

QBs: Marc Bulger, Jake Delhomme and Trent Edwards

RBs: Chris Johnson, Steve Slaton and Brian Westbrook

WRs: Bernard Berrian, Steve Smith and Lee Evans

TEs: Owen Daniels, Jeremy Shockey and Visanthe Shiancoe

Ds: Eagles, Giants and Chargers

ROSTER TRENDS / TOP STORIES

 Week 11 Thursday game: N.Y. Jets at New England

 Top Stories

• Willie Parker has a torn labrum in his shoulder, but plans to play in Week 11

• Patriots LB Adalius Thomas might be out for the season with a broken forearm; Pierre Woods likely to start, which hurts the pass rush

• Packers LB Nick Barnett out for the season with a knee injury; run D suffers

• Ryan Torain out for the season, Tatum Bell signed by Broncos

Week 11 Injury Report

Reggie Bush (knee): practiced in a knee brace Wednesday, game-time decision

Deion Branch (heel): limited participant Wednesday, should reclaim starting flanker role

Jamaal Charles (ankle): limited participant Wednesday but a backup even if he plays

Laveranues Coles (thigh) and Jerricho Cotchery (shoulder): limited participants Wednesday, but both are expected to start Thursday

Marques Colston (knee): limited participant Wednesday, should be OK but monitor him

Earnest Graham (groin): limited participant Wednesday, but Warrick Dunn (neck) practiced fully, Cadillac Williams worked with the scout team; Dunn might start

Matt Hasselbeck (back): practiced fully Wednesday, expected to start

Steven Jackson (quadriceps): limited participant Wednesday, game-time decision

Matt Jones (thigh): missed Wednesday's practice but should play; no suspension yet!

Derrick Mason (shoulder): game-time decision; Yamon Figurs would start if needed

Heath Miller (ankle): already ruled out; Matt Spaeth to start, and is a deep sleeper

Josh Morgan (groin): ruled out already, as has Arnaz Battle (foot); Bryant Johnson to start

Sammy Morris (knee): limited participant Wednesday, questionable for Thursday

Santana Moss (hamstring): limited participant Wednesday, but expected to play

Kyle Orton (ankle): limited participant Wednesday, John Clayton believes Orton will start

Willie Parker (shoulder): practiced Wednesday and will start, wearing a shoulder harness

Clinton Portis (knee): won't practice before Friday, questionable at best; Ladell Betts (knee) a limited participant Wednesday; could Shaun Alexander actually start?!

Aaron Rodgers (shoulder): practiced Wednesday and will play

Ben Roethlisberger (shoulder): practiced fully Wednesday and will start

Tony Romo (finger): has been practicing all week and expected to start

JaMarcus Russell (knee): limited participant Wednesday, and Andrew Walter (ankle) missed practice entirely; Marques Tuiasosopo might start! ... also, Javon Walker (ankle) missed practice and is doubtful

Tony Scheffler (groin): practiced Wednesday, likely to play

Reggie Wayne (ankle): missed Wednesday's practice, not a real threat to sit out but a lot of people are worried and asking about his status -- he's reportedly fine!

Jason Witten (ribs): limited participant Wednesday, should play but check status Friday

Selvin Young (groin): missed Wednesday's practice, unlikely to play

Pickup Candidates

Tyler Thigpen, Josh Morgan, Peyton Hillis, Mark Bradley, Brady Quinn, Dustin Keller, Selvin Young, BenJarvus Green-Ellis