Three and out: Vick listed as questionable

NFL.com Staff | Tags: Three and out, Cincinnati Bengals, Jerome Simpson, Mario Manningham, Michael Vick, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles

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Vick expected to play: With everyone keeping a close eye on Michael Vick, most parties around the Eagles think the quarterback will be ready to go for Sunday’s game against the Giants. As long as he’s in the Eagles lineup, he should be in yours. It also means that all of his favorite weapons — DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin and LeSean McCoy – should be in your lineup as well.

Simpson “very doubtful” for Sunday: It’s looking more likely that Jerome Simpson won’t be on the field when the Bengals play the 49ers on Sunday, due to an ongoing police investigation. With Simpson out of the lineup, it will mean more targets for A.J. Green and Jermaine Gresham. It also means Andre Caldwell should see more snaps, but his value is limited.

Manningham likely out: Another day that Mario Manningham wasn’t on the practice field and it’s looking more likely that the Giants will be short a receiver for Sunday against the Eagles. Even if he played, Manningham was going to face a tough matchup against the Philly DB duo of Nnamdi Asomugha and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. That doesn’t make his replacement, Brandon Stokley, that attractive of an option for most fantasy owners.

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Rams RB Jackson questionable to return

Published: September 11th, 2011 | Tags: Steven Jackson, Cadillac Williams, St. Louis Rams, Week 1 injuries 2011

UPDATE: It’s looking more and more like Jackson is done for the day. He’s currently on the sidelines with his helmet off, and according to Steve Wyche, has stopped trying to warm up. No official word from the Rams yet.

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It’s not a pleasant sight for the Rams that RB Steven Jackson is on the sideline during the first quarter riding a stationary bike.

The Rams announced during the first quarter that Jackson is questionable to return against the Eagles with a right quadriceps bruise. Jackson started off the game with this 47-yard touchdown run, but then headed for the locker room. He returned to start the second series with a 9-yard run, but then came out for what appears to be for good.

The positive is that the Rams now have a capable backup for Jackson in Cadillac Williams, who looked strong while replacing Jackson. Williams has six rushes for 33 yards.

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Rams lose WR Amendola; RT Smith questionable

Published: September 11th, 2011 | Tags: Danny Amendola, Jason Smith, Ron Bartell, St. Louis Rams, Week 1 injuries 2011

UPDATE: It turns out Amendola’s injury was serious, but it’s an elbow injury. The Rams announced Amendola suffered a dislocated left elbow and he won’t return to the game. His season could be in jeopardy.

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It’s been a tough day on the injury front for the Rams. Already without RB Steven Jackson for most of Sunday’s game against the Eagles, the Rams lost another top weapon when WR Danny Amendola left during the fourth quarter with what appears to be a serious injury.

Amendola came down hard following a 6-yard reception on the Rams’ first drive of the quarter, and left the field under his own power but was holding his left wrist close to his body, a sure sign of a shoulder injury.

Ron Bartell also left the game midway through the fourth quarter after getting hit in the head/neck area while trying to shed a block. He went immediately to the bench area.

The Rams also announced RT Jason Smith left the game with a left ankle injury and his return was questionable. He was replaced by Adam Goldberg.

– Frank Tadych

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Tolbert questionable, but still good flex option

Published: December 3rd, 2010 | Tags: Mike Tolbert, Mike Tolbert, Ryan Mathews, San Diego Chargers

Chargers RB Mike Tolbert (hand) was limited in practice on Friday, the first time he was able to practice at all this week. Tolbert is listed as questionable on the Chargers injury report, while rookie Ryan Mathews (ankle) is probable after practicing all week.

Tolbert is the more reliable fantasy option, though a bruised hand limits him in the passing game and the Raiders held him to only 11 rushing yards in the team’s previous meeting. Though, in fairness, the Chargers were put into a large hole in the previous meeting because of special team touchdowns.

Tolbert will be hard pressed to reach the 26 rushing attempts he had against the Colts in Week 12, and because of that, I would use Tolbert as a flex starter in most fantasy formats.

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Pats QB Brady questionable, but don’t panic

Published: November 24th, 2010 | Tags: Brian Hoyer, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots, Tom Brady

The Patriots listed QB Tom Brady (foot, shoulder) as questionable for Thursday’s game at Detroit, but fantasy enthusiasts should not panic.

The Patriots are most likely being cautious with Brady on a short week, which includes holding him out of practice. Brady often makes a cameo on the injury report, anyway. Seriously, do you think the Detroit coaching staff is going to spend a large portion of Wednesday night looking at film of QB Brian Hoyer?

Brady has a great fantasy matchup against the Lions and he ranks third among quarterbacks over the last four weeks. So even if you are leaving for a Thanksgiving feast in a remote location that is without internet access, you should feel safe leaving Brady in your lineup.

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