NFL FANTASY FOOTBALL
 New York Jets - Priority News
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| Braylon Edwards - WR |
Posted 11/18/09 12:18am et |
| The Associated Press reports New York Jets WR Braylon Edwards has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge after he was accused of punching a man outside a Cleveland nightclub in October. Edwards was arraigned in Cleveland Municipal Court Tuesday, Nov. 17. He waived his right to a speedy trial and was scheduled for a Dec. 12 court hearing. |
The Huddle's Take: At this point, for those still using him on your team, Edwards will continue to play. He'll be in that situation until his hearing at least, when we'll find out what is going to happen for the rest of his season.
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| Leon Washington - RB |
Posted 11/13/09 11:47am et |
| Gene Frenette, of the Florida Times-Union, reports New York Jets RB Leon Washington said he is optimistic about being ready to play next season. "I'm reasonably optimistic I'll be good to go by the start of the 2010 season. When the team gets back [for offseason workouts] in March, it's my goal to be moving around pretty good," Washington said. |
The Huddle's Take: The long-term plan for 2010 likely involved Washington and Shonn Greene sharing the Jets' workload, with the aging Thomas Jones the odd man out as his contract became less team-friendly. However, Jones' success and Leon's injury might have put a crimp in those plans. And then there's always Washington's contract situation which could further muddy the waters. Long story short, it will be an interesting offseason for the Jets' backfield.
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| Jerricho Cotchery - WR |
Posted 10/30/09 3:49pm et |
| The Associated Press reports New York Jets WR Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Week 8 but is expected to play in the game. |
The Huddle's Take: Cotchery is a risky Fantasy start, even if the Dolphin secondary is banged up. A wide receiver with a bad hamstring is never a good combination.
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| Jerricho Cotchery - WR |
Posted 10/30/09 10:46pm et |
| Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets WR Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 30. He said he will play in Week 8. |
The Huddle's Take: The Jets have a tough divisional game against Miami this week and would like nothing better than to have Cotchery back on the field to battle a depleted Miami secondary. Cotchery is a huge weapon and with the emergence of Braylon Edwards in the offense, he could post some nice numbers barring any setback to his hamstring injury.
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| Jerricho Cotchery - WR |
Posted 10/29/09 11:42am et |
| Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports Jets WR Jerricho Cotchery was pleased with his results after practice Wednesday, Oct. 28, and declared himself ready for Week 8. |
The Huddle's Take: Cotchery has been dealing with a hamstring issue, but it sounds as if he'll be good to go for this week's rematch with the Dolphins.
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| Jerricho Cotchery - WR |
Posted 10/29/09 11:28pm et |
| Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets WR Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 29, and he is probably questionable for Week 8. He was seen running straight in practice, but he did not do any cutting. He will be a game-time decision. |
The Huddle's Take: It certainly does not sound like Cotchery will play in Week 8 since he is not cutting and is catering to his hamstring injury. Fantasy owners should expect David Clowney to likely get the starting nod in his place if he cannot play this week.
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| Braylon Edwards - WR |
Posted 10/28/09 11:32am et |
| Mark Cannizzaro, of the New York Post, reports the NFL is monitoring the misdemeanor assault case of New York Jets WR Braylon Edwards, according to an NFL spokesperson, though there doesn't appear to be any chance of him being suspended this season - if at all. "Under the PC (player conduct) policy, when a player like Braylon, with no prior history of conduct issues, has been charged, we wait for a court resolution. Then we would review the facts for any possible discipline," the spokesperson said. |
The Huddle's Take: Edwards appears to be safe for the moment--or at least until LeBron James signs with the Knicks or Nets and brings his entourage to the Big Apple for Round 2 of this slap-off.
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| Jerricho Cotchery - WR |
Posted 10/28/09 5:28pm et |
| ProFootballTalk.com reports New York Jets WR Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring) looked sharp during drills in practice Wednesday, Oct. 28. Head coach Rex Ryan previously expressed confidence that Cotchery would play in Week 8. |
The Huddle's Take: A good sign that Cotchery could return to the Jets starting lineup this weekend, which would be a definite boost to the passing game.
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| Leon Washington - RB |
Posted 10/26/09 12:27pm et |
| Updating previous reports, Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets RB Leon Washington underwent emergency surgery Sunday, Oct. 25, to repair a compound fracture of his right fibula. |
The Huddle's Take: While Washington's season is apparently over, the Jets are reportedly waiting on moving him to injured reserve. Rookie Shonn Greene should see an uptick in carries with Washington out for the foreseeable future.
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| Leon Washington - RB |
Posted 10/26/09 12:37pm et |
| Dave Hutchinson, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets RB Leon Washington, who is earning $535,000 in the final year of his current deal, took out a Lloyds of London insurance policy at the start of the season to protect against injury. |
The Huddle's Take: Washington and the Jets have been dancing around a contract extension for some time without reaching a deal; while the injury might complicate matters, the insurance policy should help Washington get by financially.
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| Leon Washington - RB |
Posted 10/26/09 4:40pm et |
| The Associated Press reports the New York Jets placed RB Leon Washington (fibula) on the Injured Reserve List Monday, Oct. 26. He underwent season-ending surgery in which a rod was inserted into his broken right leg. The team is expecting Washington to make a full recovery. |
The Huddle's Take: Hopefully Washington will indeed make a full recovery and will be at full speed next season, for he is one of the most exciting players in the National Football League. Look for Shonn Greene to get heavy interest on the waiver wire of just about every Fantasy Football league in America.
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| Braylon Edwards - WR |
Posted 10/26/09 7:18pm et |
| The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports New York Jets WR Braylon Edwards was been charged with misdemeanor assault Monday, Oct. 26, in connection with an incident outside a nightclub a few weeks ago. He faces a sentence of up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine, if convicted. Edwards' arraignment hearing is scheduled for Nov. 17. |
The Huddle's Take: Odds are, either Edwards will get a slap on the wrist or the matter will be delayed until well after the season is over with. Either way, Edwards shouldn't miss any time due to the charges this season. Now, if only his quarterback could revert to the form he showed the first three weeks...
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| Leon Washington - RB |
Posted 10/25/09 10:33pm et |
| The New York Daily News, reports New York Jets RB Leon Washington (leg) suffered a broken right leg during the team's Week 7 game. He was taken to a hospital in Oakland, Calif., where it is believed surgery will be performed. It is believed Washington suffered a serious fracture. |
The Huddle's Take: Tragic news for Leon Washington and the Jets as it is believed that this injury is a season-ender for the versatile running back. The good news for the Jets is the appearance of rookie Shonn Greene who had a tremendous showing against the Raiders by rushing for 144 yards and 2 touchdowns on 19 carries in the game. Greene will likely be the top waiver wire pickup for this week in fantasy leagues.
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| Jerricho Cotchery - WR |
Posted 10/23/09 11:42pm et |
| The Star Ledger, reports New York Jets WR Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring) agreed with the team's decision to keep him out of their Week 7 game. Cotchery said, "I don't want to be out there for five games just half speed. I just want to be out there ready to go full speed and be able to help the offense and not hinder the offense. That's the focus to get back to full speed so I can get out there and be who I want to be." |
The Huddle's Take: With Cotchery expected to be out for Week 7 this should once again open the door for David Clowney to get the start in his place. The Jets have a nice matchup against the Oakland Raiders which could mean that Clowney could have some nice numbers and provide fantasy owners with a decent replacement for bye weeks or injury replacements.
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| Jerricho Cotchery - WR |
Posted 10/22/09 2:45pm et |
| The New York Daily News reports New York Jets WR Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring) did very little during the media-access portion of practice Thursday, Oct. 22. |
The Huddle's Take: Cotchery's availability for this week's game against the Raiders is way up in the air. With the poor performances turned in recently by QB Mark Sanchez, however, even if Cotchery plays he wouldn't be worth recommending as a starter.
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| Braylon Edwards - WR |
Posted 10/21/09 10:53pm et |
| New York Jets WR Braylon Edwards (quadriceps) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 21. |
The Huddle's Take: Fantasy owners should expect Edwards to be in the lineup leading up to gametime as the former Cleveland wideout continues to develop chemistry with Mark Sanchez in the Jets offense. Braylon has the athleticism and skills to be a top wideout in the NFL and could play a huge role for New York during the second half of the season.
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| Thomas Jones - RB |
Posted 10/19/09 11:35am et |
| The Associated Press reports New York Jets RB Thomas Jones had 22 carries for 210 yards with a touchdown Week 6. He also caught two passes for 17 receiving yards. |
The Huddle's Take: The 210 yards set a new franchise record and, combined with Mark Sanchez's five picks, drove home the point that if the Jets are to win it will be on the strength of their ground game and defense. While Sunday's performance might not earn Jones the contract reworking he's been angling for, it solidifies his stature as a consistent fantasy producer.
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| Mark Sanchez - QB |
Posted 10/19/09 11:35am et |
| The Associated Press reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez was 10-for-29 for 119 yards with five interceptions Week 6 against the Buffalo Bills. |
The Huddle's Take: Sanchez is playing like a rookie, which is hardly a surprise since he is a rookie. But he'll need to be a better game manager to hang on to his starting gig, as the Jets are good enough to win with defense and their running game.
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| Kris Jenkins - DT |
Posted 10/19/09 3:47pm et |
| Updating a previous item, NFL.com reports New York Jets DL Kris Jenkins (knee) will miss the rest of the season with a left knee injury, according to NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi. Jenkins left the game Sunday, Oct. 18, on crutches. |
The Huddle's Take: A devastating blow to a team that was already reeling. The Jets won't be as formidable against the run with Jenkins out.
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| Jerricho Cotchery - WR |
Posted 10/16/09 11:03am et |
| Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets WR Jerricho Cotchery missed the team's practice Thursday, Oct. 15, and is highly unlikely to play Week 6. |
The Huddle's Take: Cotchery was limited Monday night by a hamstring injury, and that issue continues to plague him. Braylon Edwards appeared pretty comfortable in the Jets' offense last week and would be in line to take Cotchery's looks once again.
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| Jerricho Cotchery - WR |
Posted 10/16/09 11:40pm et |
| Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets WR Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring) missed the team's practice Friday, Oct. 16. He is listed as doubtful for Week 6 and has not been ruled out, but he appears to be a long shot to play. |
The Huddle's Take: With the Jets looking at not having wideout Jerricho Cotchery for Week 6 since he is nursing a hamstring injury, fantasy owners should expect receiver David Clowney to once again get the start. The Jets played well in a loss to Miami on Monday night with Braylon Edwards establishing himself as the No. 1 go to guy in New York. Expect more of the same this week with Clowney providing some decent numbers with the defense likely focusing more on Edwards.
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| Braylon Edwards - WR |
Posted 10/13/09 8:40am et |
| New York Jets WR Braylon Edwards caught five passes for 64 yards with a touchdown in his first game with the Jets Week 5. He also set up two other touchdowns. |
The Huddle's Take: He was knocked out of bounds at the 1 on another reception, and almost came up with a 49-yard circus catch for yet another TD. So that's three touchdowns he easily could have had in his Jet debut. It's safe to say that Edwards has likely found a home in New York.
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| Jerricho Cotchery - WR |
Posted 10/13/09 8:44am et |
| Newsday reports New York Jets WR Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring) said he might have re-injured his hamstring Week 5. He was not sure about his status for Week 6. |
The Huddle's Take: Possible injuries to Cotchery and David Clowney should open the door for Braylon Edwards to get a lot more opportunities.
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| Jerricho Cotchery - WR |
Posted 10/12/09 11:50am et |
| Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports there is a feeling around the New York Jets that WR Jerricho Cotchery will play Week 5. |
The Huddle's Take: You'll still want to check the pregame inactive list for the final word on Cotchery if you're planning on using him for your fantasy squad this week, but there seems to be reason for optimism.
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| Braylon Edwards - WR |
Posted 10/12/09 12:12pm et |
| Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports the Dolphins looked into the possibility of acquiring New York Jets WR Braylon Edwards while he was still with the Cleveland Browns. However, the team felt they were happy with the players already on the roster. "We do our due diligence on all the things that might be, could be, should be," head coach Tony Sparano said. "No question about that. I think everybody needs to understand we did that. But from our end, we are quite content with the people we have right now. We have a good group of people. This is the right 53 people." |
The Huddle's Take: Edwards isn't exactly a Bill Parcells type of ballplayer, so despite the fact that Miami's receiving corps is anything but settled it's not difficult to understand why they passed on the former Brown.
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| Jerricho Cotchery - WR |
Posted 10/10/09 11:29pm et |
| New York Jets WR Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring) did not participate in practice Saturday, Oct. 10. He is listed as questionable for the team's Week 5 game. |
The Huddle's Take: If Cotchery is out of action as anticipated then the Jets will likely utilize newly acquired Braylon Edwards more then originally expected. Fantasy owners should check back on Monday on Cotchery's status but keep a backup option in mind just in case the Jets No. 1 wideout can not go.
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| Jerricho Cotchery - WR |
Posted 10/9/09 5:48pm et |
| The Associated Press reports New York Jets WR Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 9, and head coach Rex Ryan said there is a possibility Cotchery could miss Week 5. |
The Huddle's Take: If Cotchery is out, that opens the possibility of Braylon Edwards seeing quite a bit of passes thrown his way from Mark Sanchez. Hope Braylon has picked up the Jet playbook very quickly.
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| Wallace Wright - WR |
Posted 10/7/09 10:15am et |
| Mark Cannizzaro, of the New York Post, reports Jets WR Wallace Wright could see more reps as a slot receiver after the team traded WR Chansi Stuckey to the Cleveland Browns for WR Braylon Edwards. Wright had developed strong chemistry with QB Mark Sanchez during training camp. |
The Huddle's Take: Edwards and Jerricho Cotchery are both bigger, more phyiscal receivers, so a speed guy in the slot would offer a nice complement in the Jets' passing game. Wright would certainly be a candidate to fill that role, though how frequently a third receiver will be on the field for a run-first team like the Jets remains to be seen.
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| Shonn Greene - RB |
Posted 10/7/09 2:40pm et |
| Dave Hutchinson, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan has been impressed with RB Shonn Greene (ankle) and said he wants to use Green as part of a rotation with RBs Thomas Jones and Leon Washington. Green rushed for 23 yards on four carries in Week 4, although he did suffer an ankle injury in the game. 'The kid is a good running back,' Ryan said. 'He has some explosiveness. He kind of turned his ankle late in the game. I think this kid has a chance to be a good one.' |
The Huddle's Take: Just what fantasy owners want to hear - a two headed running back committee morphing into a three headed one. So far this season the workload has been split pretty evenly between Thomas Jones and Leon Washington. But last week when Greene was utilized more Washington only received four carries to Jones' 13. Washington will remain more active in the passing game however, helping his fantasy production.
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| Thomas Jones - RB |
Posted 9/30/09 4:42pm et |
| New York Daily News reports New York Jets RBs Thomas Jones and Leon Washington have been seeing nearly equal playing time this season. Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said the team will use whichever runner is producing at the time and will not give them a defined role. The Jets are hoping to make the offense more unpredictable. Washington said both running backs are fine with the situation. Schottenheimer said he believes Jones and Washington are interchangeable in all situations. |
The Huddle's Take: That my friends is the NFL definition of a true running back by committee - and there are no signs that things are going to change in New York any time soon barring an injury in the backfield.
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