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Posted: 11/15/2009 11:15pm et

The Associated Press reports Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin caught eight passes for 105 receiving yards Week 10.

The Huddle Take: Boldin appears to be returning to form after being limited with an injury the last few weeks. He appeared to run better and was targeted several times by Kurt Warner as the Cardinals won their game against Seattle. Boldin is clearly a No. 1 wideout for fantasy teams when healthy.

Posted: 11/13/2009 7:05pm et

AZCardinals.com reports Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin (ankle) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 13. He is listed as probable for Week 10 and will be able to play.

The Huddle Take: There's no one on the NFL who's tougher than Boldin. But you have to wonder if his stubborn will to play is in the best interests of his team. He was extremely hobbled two weeks ago -- to the point where he was a liability on the field because he could barely jog, much less run at full speed. Maybe he posesses extraordinary healing powers and can play at 100 percent just two weeks later. More likely he'll be at 70-80 percent tops. The bottom line is Boldin's too much of a risk to be in your Fantasy lineup. Keep him benched until he shows he's back to the Anquan Boldin who is one of the best wide receivers in the league.

Posted: 11/12/2009 4:58pm et

AZCardinals.com reports Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 12. He will be able to play in Week 10.

The Huddle Take: Boldin would normally be a no-brainer start this week at home against Seattle, but he's a risky play. Even though he had a week to rest his sprained ankle, he looked so hobbled in Week 8 it's hard to put faith in his ability to be up to full speed a mere two weeks later. If you have a better WR option, use it this week until you're certain Boldin is 100 percent - or at least close to it.

Posted: 11/11/2009 11:25pm et

CBSSports.com reports Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 11.

The Huddle Take: Boldin practicing this early in the week is certainly a good sign and indicates that he could be in the llineup come Sunday. Arizona has a high-octane passing game and with Boldin on the field opposite Larry Fitzgerald they are certainly more lethal to opposing defenses. Despite the news, fantasy owner should still expect Steve Breaston to play a decent role in the offense going forward for the Cardinals for the remainder of the season.

Posted: 11/9/2009 11:23am et

Updating a previous item, Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt said he told WR Anquan Boldin he would sit out the team's Week 9 game. Whisenhunt said he turned in the list of inactive players to officials just before the deadline, and then approached Boldin as his locker and told him he wasn't playing. Two witness to Whisenhunt's conversation with Boldin said Boldin would not look at the coach during the conversation.

The Huddle Take: While Boldin's warrior mentality is admirable, sometimes the coach needs to make an unpopular decision for the benefit of the team. And it makes more sense for Boldin to take time off and get fully healed rather than continually aggravate the injury and jeopardize his availability for any sort of playoff run.

Posted: 11/8/2009 7:10pm et

CBSSports.com reports Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin (ankle) was upset he was inactive for the team's Week 9 game. Boldin found out he was inactive by returning to his locker after warming up in shorts and a t-shirt, and he found all his equipment had been removed. Head coach Ken Whisenhunt said Solider Field's turf led to the decision, but Boldin didn't but it. "It wasn't the field (condition) or anything like that," Boldin added.

The Huddle Take: Boldin is never the quiet type when he has opinions on something, so this is par for the course, however there is added pressure with Early Doucet now active and back on the field. Boldin likely will be active next week.

Posted: 11/7/2009 6:24pm et

CBSSports.com reports Arizona Cardinals WR Early Doucet could be activated for the team's Week 9 game if WR Anquan Boldin (ankle) does not play. Head coach Ken Whisenhunt said the quarterbacks have developed a strong comfort level with Doucet.

The Huddle Take: It is still uncertain as to what Boldin's status will be, but at this point make sure you're prepared for him not to go. Doucet would likely still be a secondary option to Fitzgerald and Breaston.

Posted: 11/6/2009 3:52pm et

ESPN.com reports Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin (ankle) returned to practice Friday, Nov. 6, but is still questionable for Week 9.

The Huddle Take: Look for another option at receiver for your team this week. Even if Boldin does manage to get on the field, he'll likely be severely limited once again. He'd be better off simply resting the injury and staying off the field until it his ankle is fully healed.

Posted: 11/5/2009 4:19pm et

AZCardinals.com reports Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin (ankle) did not practice again Thursday, Nov. 5, and will be a game-time decision in Week 9.

The Huddle Take: Even if Boldin does play, he's likely to still be severely limited. Look for another WR option this week if you can.

Posted: 11/4/2009 11:13pm et

The Associated Press reports Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin (ankle) is expecting to play in Week 9 despite missing practice Wednesday, Nov. 4. He stated that he will not be 100 percent healthy for the rest of the season, but as long as he can move around and run, he will play.

The Huddle Take: Boldin at 80% is still better than most other fantasy receivers at 100%, especially with the Cardinals having a nice schedule during the second half of the season. Fantasy owners should expect Boldin to play but not be as involved as in the past. Steve Breaston will likely garner a larger role in the passing game going forward.