Georgia Dome
The Atlanta Falcons' season is in a tailspin, but with four home games left on the schedule, the team can't be counted out just yet. A contest this weekend against the road-challenged Tampa Bay Buccaneers should also give the club a good chance at righting the ship.
Ralph Wilson Stadium
The 2009 season has descended into the abyss for the Buffalo Bills.
Paul Brown Stadium
Just when the Cincinnati Bengals were making believers out of doubters, they lay an egg against one of the worst teams in the NFL. The Bengals hope to inch closer to a division title and erase the horrid memories of last week's loss at Oakland by taking their frustrations out on the AFC North-rival Cleveland Browns this Sunday at Paul Brown Stadium.
Reliant Stadium
Two missed field goals by Houston Texans kicker Kris Brown over his team's last two games have helped prevent the eighth-year franchise from taking a meaningful step forward in the playoff race.
Giants Stadium
It's only been 11 years. But for a certain New Jersey-based football team, they surely must seem like "Glory Days."
Lincoln Financial Field
The Philadelphia Eagles enter the final six weeks of this NFL season with their sights set on another postseason berth. The Washington Redskins, on the other hand, are simply trying to make it through the year in one piece.
Edward Jones Dome
No running back in the NFL has touched the football more this season than Steven Jackson. With his team beset by an injury at the quarterback position, the St. Louis Rams star figures to be in line for yet another extensive workload when the Seattle Seahawks pay a visit to the Edward Jones Dome this Sunday for a matchup between NFC West members.
Qualcomm Stadium
It's the AFC West, so something's gotta give.
Candlestick Park
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Mike Sims-Walker asked Terrell Owens for his game-used jersey following last Sunday's win over the Buffalo Bills. It was an honorable gesture by Sims-Walker, who hopes to one day be as dominant at this level as the enigmatic Owens has been for the past decade.
Mall of America Field at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
The Chicago Bears lost what many felt was a must-win game for the club last weekend. Thanks to Brett Favre, the Minnesota Vikings haven't lost many games at all this year.
LP Field
Vince Young is enjoying a career renaissance, and his insertion as the Tennessee Titans' starting quarterback has given the team renewed hope in what looked to be a lost season.
M&T Bank Stadium
A Super Bowl berth was on the line the last time the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens renewed their bitter rivalry. While the stakes won't be quite as high when the two AFC North inhabitants square off this Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium, both teams still have plenty of incentive for this primetime showdown.
Superdome
The NFL's two best offenses figure to dazzle and delight fans at the Louisiana Superdome on Monday night, as the New Orleans Saints put their unbeaten record on the line against the New England Patriots in a possible Super Bowl preview.
Leaders
Passing: Aaron Rodgers - 348 yds
Rushing: Ryan Grant - 61 yds
Receiving: Donald Driver - 142 yds
Aaron Rodgers finished with three touchdown passes, as the Green Bay Packers extended the Thanksgiving Day woes for Detroit, posting a 34-12 victory over the Lions at Ford Field.
Leaders
Passing: Tony Romo - 309 yds
Rushing: Felix Jones - 68 yds
Receiving: Miles Austin - 145 yds
Tony Romo threw for 309 yards and a pair of scores, as the Dallas Cowboys' offense got back on track in a 24-7 rout of the Oakland Raiders.
Leaders
Passing: Kyle Orton - 245 yds
Rushing: Knowshon Moreno - 88 yds
Receiving: Brandon Marshall - 86 yds
Kyle Orton threw for 245 yards and a touchdown on a bad ankle and the Broncos defense held the Giants in check, forcing three turnovers as Denver dominated New York in a 26-6 victory to snap a four-game slide.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL 11-7-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CAR 5-14-5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Goals Scored
CAR: Cole, E. (8:11 in 1st)
Goalies
ATL: J. Hedberg, O. Pavelec
CAR: M. Legace, M. Leighton
| 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGY 14-6-3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DET 11-8-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goals Scored
CGY: Lundmark, J. (0:28 in 1st), Dawes, N. (18:29 in 1st)
Goalies
CGY: M. Kiprusoff, C. McElhinney
DET: J. Howard, C. Osgood
| 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOR 5-11-7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FLA 10-9-4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Goals Scored
FLA: Dvorak, R. (1:11 in 1st), Frolik, M. (PPG, 2:04 in 1st)
Goalies
TOR: J. Gustavsson, J. MacDonald
FLA: S. Clemmensen, T. Vokoun
| 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYR 13-10-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TB 9-6-7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goalies
NYR: H. Lundqvist, S. Valiquette
TB: A. Niittymaki, M. Smith
Sommet Center
A victory by Nashville over St. Louis tonight at the Sommet Center would match the Predators' longest win streak in franchise history. There is a good chance that could happen, given the club's recent home success over the Blues.
Rexall Place
Dany Heatley's decision to block a trade to the Edmonton Oilers this past summer has certainly paid off for the San Jose Sharks. Edmonton fans will get their first chance tonight to let Heatley know how they feel, as San Jose visits Rexall Place.
Jobing.com Arena
The Phoenix Coyotes will try to break out of their recent scoring slump in a matchup tonight with the Pacific Division-rival Dallas Stars at Jobing.com Arena.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | SO | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ 15-6-1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| BOS 12-8-4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Jamie Langenbrunner scored the shootout winner, as the New Jersey Devils claimed a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins at TD Garden.
Goals Scored
NJ: Parise, Z. (9:45 in 2nd), Langenbrunner, J. (SO)
BOS: Wheeler, B. (0:12 in 3rd)
Goalies
NJ: M. Brodeur
BOS: T. Rask
| 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF 12-7-2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| PHI 13-8-1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Tim Connolly scored two goals -- both in the third period -- and added two assists, as the Buffalo Sabres won their second game in Philadelphia this season with a 4-2 victory over the Flyers.
Goals Scored
BUF: Stafford, D. (8:19 in 1st), Gaustad, P. (PPG, 6:09 in 2nd), Connolly, T. (5:27 in 3rd), Connolly, T. (10:52 in 3rd)
PHI: Richards, M. (19:26 in 1st), Coburn, B. (19:56 in 1st)
Goalies
BUF: R. Miller
PHI: R. Emery
| 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL 14-7-4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| MIN 8-12-3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Chuck Kobasew recorded his second career hat trick, lifting Minnesota to a 5-3 victory over Colorado in the opener of a home-and-home series between the Northwest Division foes.
Goals Scored
COL: Quincey, K. (5:58 in 1st), Stastny, P. (PPG, 4:41 in 2nd), Stewart, C. (17:36 in 2nd)
MIN: Nolan, O. (9:28 in 1st), Kobasew, C. (2:48 in 2nd), Kobasew, C. (PPG, 6:00 in 2nd), Brunette, A. (PPG, 11:02 in 3rd), Kobasew, C. (19:42 in 3rd)
Goalies
COL: C. Anderson
MIN: N. Backstrom
| 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT 17-8-0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| NYI 9-9-7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
John Tavares scored the go-ahead goal in the late stages of the third period, and the New York Islanders held on to edge the Pittsburgh Penguins, 3-2, in an Atlantic Division matchup at Nassau Coliseum.
Goals Scored
PIT: Malkin, E. (17:22 in 1st), Cooke, M. (7:12 in 2nd)
NYI: Bailey, J. (9:05 in 1st), Bergenheim, S. (1:24 in 3rd), Tavares, J. (13:48 in 3rd)
Goalies
PIT: B. Johnson
NYI: D. Roloson
| 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI 16-5-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ANH 9-11-3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Jean-Sebastien Giguere made 28 stops for his first shutout of the season as the Anaheim Ducks stopped the red-hot Chicago Blackhawks with a 3-0 win at Honda Center.
Goals Scored
ANH: Selanne, T. (PPG, 19:18 in 1st), Selanne, T. (PPG, 7:50 in 2nd), Boynton, N. (PPG, 10:26 in 2nd)
Goalies
CHI: C. Huet
ANH: J. Giguere
WVU ball. 1st and 10 on the WVU 35
Last Play: West Virginia penalized -10 yards.
Bronco Stadium
GAME NOTES: A battle for first place in the Western Athletic Conference takes the spotlight on Friday night, as the sixth-ranked Boise State Broncos host the surging Nevada Wolf Pack at Bronco Stadium.
Carter-Finley Stadium
GAME NOTES: The 23rd-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels are one of the hottest teams in the ACC, and they will close out the regular season against rival NC state this weekend.
Williams-Brice Stadium
GAME NOTES: Two long time foes headed in opposite directions collide in Columbia this weekend, as the 15th-ranked Clemson Tigers clash with the South Carolina Gamecocks in the 107th meeting of the annual Palmetto State "Braggin' Rights" rivalry at Williams-Brice Stadium.
Scott Field
GAME NOTES: The 20th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels are clearly favored in this weekend's rivalry matchup with SEC and in-state foe Mississippi State.
Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
GAME NOTES: It'll be "Bedlam" in Norman this Saturday, as the 11th-ranked Oklahoma State pays a visit to long-time rival Oklahoma in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Amon G. Carter Stadium
GAME NOTES: Two teams at opposite ends of the spectrum in the Mountain West Conference settle into Carter Stadium in Fort Worth this weekend, as the fourth-ranked TCU Horned Frogs continue to eye a spot in a BCS Bowl Game as they take on the New Mexico Lobos.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field
GAME NOTES: The top-ranked Florida Gators seek a flawless regular season, as they close things out this weekend in Gainesville with their annual showdown with Sunshine State rival Florida State.
Raymond James Stadium
GAME NOTES: Instate foes square off in Tampa this weekend, as the 19th-ranked Miami-Florida Hurricanes hook up with the South Florida Bulls in non- conference play at Raymond James Stadium.
David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium
GAME NOTES: The 14th-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies have gotten the better of state rival Virginia in recent years, and the two ACC squads will tangle this weekend in Charlottesville.
LaVell Edwards Stadium
GAME NOTES: In the only game this week pitting two Top-25 programs against each other, the 18th-ranked BYU Cougars entertain the 22nd-ranked Utah Utes in Mountain West Conference action in Provo on Saturday afternoon.
Tiger Stadium
GAME NOTES: The 17th-ranked LSU Tigers and the surging Arkansas Razorbacks will collide in Baton Rouge on Saturday night.
Bobby Dodd Stadium/Grant Field
GAME NOTES: The Georgia Bulldogs head to Atlanta this weekend for their annual rivalry game against the seventh-ranked Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the regular-season finale for both teams.
O'Quinn Field at Robertson Stadium
GAME NOTES: The 25th-ranked Houston Cougars will try to wrap up their spot in the Conference USA championship game this weekend, as they host the Rice Owls at Robertson Stadium.
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
GAME NOTES: The USC Trojans have dropped to 24th in the most recent AP poll, and they will attempt to get on track against the UCLA Bruins in Pac-10 action.
Leaders
Passing: Jerrod Johnson - 343 yds
Rushing: Colt McCoy - 176 yds
Receiving: Malcolm Williams - 132 yds
Colt McCoy threw four touchdowns and rushed for another, as third-ranked Texas kept its national title hopes alive with a 49-39 victory over Texas A&M at Kyle Field.
Leaders
Passing: Adam Froman - 254 yds
Rushing: Mohamed Sanu - 148 yds
Receiving: Tim Brown - 124 yds
Mohamed Sanu ran for 148 yards with two touchdowns and Joe Martinek added 90 yards with a score, as Rutgers opened a big lead early and cruised to a 34-14 victory over Louisville.
Leaders
Passing: Tony Pike - 399 yds
Rushing: Juice Williams - 67 yds
Receiving: Ben Guidugli - 149 yds
Tony Pike set career-highs with 399 passing yards and six touchdown throws, and fifth-ranked Cincinnati matched a school record with its 11th win in a 49-36 victory over Illinois.
Leaders
Passing: Greg McElroy - 218 yds
Rushing: Terrell Zachery - 67 yds
Receiving: Darvin Adams - 138 yds
Greg McElroy led a 15-play, 79-yard drive that resulted in a four-yard touchdown pass to Roy Upchurch with 1:24 to go, and second-ranked Alabama kept its undefeated season and national title hopes alive with a gutsy 26-21 win over Auburn in the annual Iron Bowl.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAS | 26 | 6 | 32 | ||
| MIA | 24 | 2 | 26 |
Heat take a full timeout.
Leading Scorers
WAS: Antawn Jamison 10pts
MIA: Jermaine O'Neal 10pts
Team Fouls
WAS: 0
MIA: 3
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | 19 | 9 | 28 | ||
| CHA | 26 | 10 | 36 |
Zydrunas Ilgauskas makes free throw 1 of 1.
Leading Scorers
CLE: LeBron James 9pts
CHA: Stephen Jackson 11pts
Team Fouls
CLE: 2
CHA: 1
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 9 | 9 | |||
| PHI | 10 | 10 |
Joe Johnson makes a jump shot from 13 feet out.
Leading Scorers
ATL: Mike Bibby 4pts
PHI: Jason Smith 6pts
Team Fouls
ATL: 2
PHI: 1
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOR | 8 | 8 | |||
| BOS | 8 | 8 |
Chris Bosh makes free throw 2 of 2.
Leading Scorers
TOR: Hedo Turkoglu 3pts
BOS: Ray Allen 4pts
Team Fouls
TOR: 1
BOS: 2
The Palace of Auburn Hills
The Detroit Pistons hope to put an end to their six-game losing streak tonight, when they host the Los Angeles Clippers at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Conseco Fieldhouse
The Dallas Mavericks will try to stay unbeaten on their current road trip when they pay a visit to the Indiana Pacers tonight at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Toyota Center
Southwest Division rivals meet in south Texas Friday as the San Antonio Spurs shoot for their first road win of the season against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center.
Pepsi Center
The Denver Nuggets kick off a four-game homestand tonight hoping to secure their fourth straight win against a reeling New York Knicks team.
Ford Center
The Oklahoma City Thunder will kick off a five-game homestand tonight versus the Milwaukee Bucks at the Ford Center.
Target Center
The Minnesota Timberwolves are closing in on a franchise record losing streak tonight as Phoenix brings the NBA's best record to the Target Center.
Rose Garden
The streaking Portland Trail Blazers hope to finish a four- game homestand in perfect fashion Friday by continuing their recent dominance over the Memphis Grizzlies.
ARCO Arena
The hapless New Jersey Nets are just a couple steps away from the NBA record for futility to start a season, and Lawrence Frank's bunch hopes to put the brakes on what is starting to look like a runaway train tonight in Sacramento.
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLUM | 27 | 27 | |
| SYR | 36 | 36 |
Zack Crimmins makes a jump shot from 2 feet out.
Leading Scorers
COLUM: Noruwa Agho 11pts
SYR: Wesley Johnson 13pts
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRLST | 33 | 33 | |
| TENN | 39 | 39 |
Personal foul committed by Rashad Wright.
Leading Scorers
CHRLST: Donavan Monroe 11pts
TENN: Scotty Hopson 17pts
Boardwalk Hall
UIC Pavilion
In the big Week 12 NFL matchup, the Pats should use their running game against the Saints.
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Thanksgiving Day Feast
Here’s the list of fantasy players who feasted on stats today. If you had these guys on your active roster, it won’t be just the turkey that helps you rest easy tonight; you got a big jump on the competition in Week 12.
QB
Aaron Rodgers – 348 yards, 3 TDs
Tony Romo – 309 yards, 2 TDs
WR
Miles Austin – 145 yards, 1 TD
Donald Driver – 142 yards, 1 TD
TE
Jason Witten – 107 yards
Packers Defense
Broncos Defense
by Dave Halprin • Nov 26, 2009 11:38 PM EST
Fantasy Schedules: The Easy And The Tough
Heading into Week 12, trade deadlines are approaching in most leagues, the last chance to try and reset some of your roster. So which players have the easiest and the toughest schedules for the playoff weeks? ESPN does some rankings.
Plenty more rankings of players over at ESPN Fantasy.
by Dave Halprin • Nov 24, 2009 4:10 PM EST
Jay Cutler Regressing, Taking Devin Hester WIth Him
Chicago QB Jay Cutler has been maddening for fantasy owners. Some weeks he’s a TD machine, others he’s a TO machine, as in tunrover. Over the last five weeks though, Cutler has had only one good game, compared to four partial or complete duds. He, and the Bears offense, are clearly regressing. And owners of Devin Hester, plus the other Bears receiving targets, have to be very concerned. Cutler missed a wide-open Hester for a TD opportunity on Sunday, plus, Hester became the butt of many Internet jokes this week. (See that, I just made a joke out of that, if awful puns count as jokes.)
But Cutler’s recent play is no laughing matter for fantasy owners who have Bears on the roster. Cutler is but one of many disappointments listed in this FOX Sports article.
by Dave Halprin • Nov 24, 2009 1:21 PM EST
Lions Could Have T-Day Problems
It’s always good news, bad news, isn’t it? The Detroit Lions come off a thrilling, comeback win over the Browns, only to find out their two stars could be missing on Thanksgiving Day. Pride Of Detroit relays the message from coach Jim Schwartz that while Matt Stafford’s shoulder injury probably isn’t a long-term thing, it is sore enough that he could miss this Thursday’s game. Also, his tag-team partner, Calvin Johnson, could miss the action with his knee problems.
by Dave Halprin • Nov 23, 2009 6:54 PM EST
Fantasy Owners Find Bizarro World
Imagine you’re a fantasy owner that somehow got stuck with a few Lions or Browns players on your roster. You hardly ever play them, usually only for the bye weeks. Then you’re faced with the decision – do I play them now that these two bad football teams are playing each other. The answer was most definitely yes, and if you did, you’re the envy of the fantasy world in this weekend’s Bizarro World game.
Take a look at the leading scorers in a traditional ESPN league for Week 11.
QBs
1. Matthew Stafford – 32 points
2. Brady Quinn – 28 points
RBs
3. Kevin Smith – 20 points
WRs
2. Calvin Johnson – 22 points
7. Mohamed Massaquoi – 17 points
TEs
6. Brandon Pettigrew – 13 points
Ks
6. Phil Dawson – 10 points
That’s seven players from the two teams that ended up in the top-10 at their position for this week. It’s a fantasy bonanza and evidence of what can happen when two bad teams play each other.
by Dave Halprin • Nov 23, 2009 1:02 PM EST
Fine Tune Your Roster For Week 11
It’s Week 11 in the NFL. Time to make your move if you want a shot at fantasy glory!
If you are struggling with who to start and who to sit, check the links below:
ESPN game-by-game breakdown.
ESPN projections page.
CBS Sports Start/Sit.
CBS Sports projections page.
CBS Sports defense matchup tracker.
Yahoo Fantasy Matchups
by Dave Halprin • Nov 21, 2009 11:00 AM EST
More Week 11 Status For Fantasy Injuries And Benchings
We chronicled some of the players that will be missing this weekend (and Thursday night) previously, now we have a few more names to add to the list.
Julius Jones is out for this week, meaning Justin Forsett will be the man.
Broncos QB Kyle Orton has torn ligaments in his ankle according to a Colorado paper.
JaMarcus Russell has been benched in favor of Bruce Gradkowski.
Cedric Benson still isn’t practicing.
The Falcons haven’t officially ruled Michael Turner out for Week 11, and the media is clamoring for clarification, but signs point to him being absent. The good news in Atlanta is that Jerious Norwood returned to practice.
Clinton Portis is ‘very doubtful’ for the Dallas game, Ladell Betts will get the carries.
by Dave Halprin • Nov 19, 2009 3:43 PM EST
How Do You Solve A Problem Like LaDanian Tomlinson?
LaDainian Tomlinson has flummoxed fantasy owners in 2009. The early part of his season was spent on the bench with nagging injuries; after that, Tomlinson returned to action but failed to be productive. Until now. Sunday's performance was LDT's best of the season, and he has a few favorable matchups before the season is out. So what do you do? Yahoo!'s Brad Evans tackled the subject in-depth this week; whichever option you favor -- trading Tomlinson or riding out the storm -- you'll feel adequately prepared. And next time, you'll know not to draft the 31-year-old running back. (Yes, I'm an idiot. I know.)
by Eamonn Brennan • Nov 18, 2009 6:54 PM EST
Ronnie Brown Out For Season: Fantasy Impact
It's about to feel like 2003 all over again for Ricky Williams. With the news that Ronnie Brown has been placed on IR after suffering a foot injury, Williams should be the undisputed champion of the Dolphins' backfield. While Williams likely will split Wildcat snaps with option quarterback Pat White, his workload should increase out of conventional formations.
Given how well Williams has played to this point, and how few teams employ a single, featured back nowadays, it's certainly conceivable that Williams could be a top-ten back for the rest of the way. Make an offer for him before your league's deadline.
by Matt O'Brien • Nov 18, 2009 6:18 PM EST
Week 11 Early Inactives
We already know some players that will not be available for Week 11.
Ronnie Brown is definitely out for Thursday’s Dolphins game against the Panthers. [UPDATE]: Brown has been put on IR, his season is over.
A second concussion will sideline Brian Westbrook this week.
Obviously Dwayne Bowe is out due to his suspension.
Terrell Suggs is going to miss at least this week for the Ravens defense.
Although not technically an inactive, the Bills are going with Ryan Fitzpatrick over Trent Edwards at QB.
by Dave Halprin • Nov 18, 2009 4:08 PM EST
Exit Stage Left With A Bowe
You’ve probably seen the news already, but we thought it was our duty to post about it anyway. Dwayne Bowe has been suspended for four games over taking a banned substance. In this case, a weight-loss drug used during training camp.
It’s a tough break for Bowe owners as the WR was putting up respectable numbers. In the aftermath of the suspension, Arrowhead Pride wonders who will benefit the most on the Chiefs from Bowe’s absence. They opine that Chris Chambers and Lance Long are the two guys. Only Chambers appears to have fantasy value at this point, and he plays the position opposite Bowe. If nobody emerges in place of Bowe, Matt Cassel will probably end up targeting Chris Chambers a lot more.
by Dave Halprin • Nov 18, 2009 12:59 PM EST
Injured RBs: Tuesday Status
We had a rash of injuries on Sunday to top-line running backs. So who will be okay to go and who will be missing time? We take a look:
Michael Turner – We aren’t getting much clarity from the Falcons, who won’t put a timetable on Turner, but it appears likely that he will miss significant time. High ankle sprains can linger and are especially tough on running backs. Jason Snelling is an option and the Falcons hope to get back Jerious Norwood from hip injury that has kept him out a month. Turner should be considered inactive until further notice.
Cedric Benson – He hopes to play this week but just in case, the Bengals are grabbing another RB who was a free-agent.
Ronnie Brown – Things don’t look quite as good for Dolphin Ronnie Brown. Miami plays on a short-week and Brown not only has an ankle injury, but possibly a more significant foot injury. He should be considered inactive until further notice.
Brian Westbrook – A second concussion means the Eagles are going to be extra-careful with Westbrook. It’s possible he might play again this season, but it won’t likely be soon.
Julius Jones – A bruised chest led to internal bleeding and the running back had to stay overnight in a hospital. All reports are that he can recover pretty quickly, but he may have lost his job to Justin Forsett anyway.
by Dave Halprin • Nov 17, 2009 10:04 AM EST
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