NFL FANTASY FOOTBALL
 Washington Redskins - Priority News
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| Ladell Betts - RB |
Posted 11/19/09 10:45am et |
| Washington Redskins RB Ladell Betts practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 18. |
The Huddle's Take: Betts' ankle injury didn't appear to limit him last week as he rushed for 114 yards against the Broncos. While he may find the going a bit tougher in Dallas this week, Betts is still in line to handle the bulk of the Redskins' running back workload.
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| Clinton Portis - RB |
Posted 11/19/09 2:35pm et |
| The Washington Post reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (concussion) is not participating in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. |
The Huddle's Take: It's very unlikely Portis will be able to go this week. Ladell Betts will probably carry most of the rushing load against Dallas.
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| Clinton Portis - RB |
Posted 11/19/09 4:17pm et |
| The Washington Post reports Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn said RB Clinton Portis (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 11. |
The Huddle's Take: No surprise here. Ladell Betts will be Washington's No. 1 running back this week against Dallas. However, temper your expectations for Betts this week. The Cowboys have allowed only one rushing TD since Week 1 and no running back has rushed for 100 yards against Dallas this season.
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| Clinton Portis - RB |
Posted 11/18/09 8:06pm et |
| The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (concussion) said he does not need to rush back to the lineup as long as RB Ladell Betts is playing well while he is out. Portis said he would not mind splitting carries with Betts when he is able to return fully healthy. Portis said he will do what he can during practice while he still is experiencing symptoms from the concussion. |
The Huddle's Take: Betts has been solid anytime he has been pressed into service over the years and is capable of being the workhorse back in Washington. Fantasy owners should expect Portis to come back at least on a limited basis in the near future but Betts will likely retain a decent role as a change of pace runner with fantasy relevance.
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| Clinton Portis - RB |
Posted 11/16/09 4:02pm et |
| The Associated Press reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (concussion) is still experiencing 'a little blurriness' and is uncertain if he can play in Week 11 against the Dallas Cowboys. He will regain his starting job when he returns to the team. Head coach Jim Zorn wants to see Portis participate in a full practice before playing him. |
The Huddle's Take: At this point in the week, at least, it would be very surprising if Portis is able to play against Dallas. Ladell Betts would once again get most of the carries if Portis is out again.
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| Clinton Portis - RB |
Posted 11/14/09 12:00pm et |
| The Washington Post reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (concussion) still is experiencing effects after suffering a concussion, stirring questions about whether he might sit out the remainder of the season. Head coach Jim Zorn has said the team would exercise caution with Portis, and having him return to the lineup this season simply might not be in his best interest. At the very least, Portis might need to sit out another few games while continuing to be monitored by team medical personnel. |
The Huddle's Take: Not a good sign and not all that unexpected. The league has learned the hard way that concussions are not to be messed with. It would be surprising to see Portis on the field again before week 12. Meanwhile the hobbled Lendall Betts will be filling in.
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| Ladell Betts - RB |
Posted 11/13/09 2:51pm et |
| The Washington Times reports Washington Redskins RB Ladell Betts (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 13. He is listed as questionable for Week 10 but is expected to start. |
The Huddle's Take: It appears to be safe from a health perspective to run Betts if you picked him up to replace Clinton Portis. However, the Redskins go up against the Bronco run defense, which will be looking for redemption after being chewed up by Rashard Mendenhall and the Steeler ground game in Week 9.
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| Rock Cartwright - RB |
Posted 11/12/09 11:27am et |
| Rick Maese, of The Washington Post, reports Redskins RB Rock Cartwright and RB Quinton Ganther likely will see playing time at running back in Week 10. |
The Huddle's Take: The Redskins don't have a whole lot of alternatives, with Clinton Portis "very, very doubtful" according to Jim Zorn due to a concussion and Ladell Betts nursing a bum ankle. However, reaching this far down the depth chart in a struggling offense against a pretty good defense isn't exactly the recipe for fantasy success.
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| Clinton Portis - RB |
Posted 11/12/09 4:11pm et |
| Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 10. |
The Huddle's Take: This should come as no surprise, considering the vicious hit Portis took against Atlanta that knocked him cold. With Ladell Betts nursing an ankle problem, Quinton Ganther and Rock Cartwright should see quite a bit of action this week.
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| Ladell Betts - RB |
Posted 11/11/09 11:25pm et |
| Washington Redskins RB Ladell Betts (ankle) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 11. |
The Huddle's Take: Betts figures to be a important part of the Redskins offense with starting running back Clinton Portis likely out of action for at least another week. If Betts is unable to play then Washington will likely turn to Rock Cartright to carry the ball for the Redskins ground attack. It appears likely at this point that Betts will be ready to go despite his ankle injury this week.
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| Clinton Portis - RB |
Posted 11/10/09 9:49pm et |
| The Washington Post reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (concussion) said during a radio interview that he hopes to play in Week 10 but it is too early to tell if he will be medically cleared to play. |
The Huddle's Take: It would be quite a surprise if Portis played, as most concussion victims miss at least a game. With the Redskins struggling there is really no reason to rush him back, so it seems unlikely to happen, but watch for updates as the week moves on.
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| Clinton Portis - RB |
Posted 11/9/09 2:47pm et |
| The Washington Post reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (concussion) will likely miss Week 10 against the Denver Broncos. |
The Huddle's Take: Even if Portis were to start, he wouldn't be an advisable play against Denver. There are some rumors floating around that the Redskins may be interested in the just-released Larry Johnson, but he wouldn't be worth a Fantasy start, either.
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| Ladell Betts - RB |
Posted 11/9/09 5:18pm et |
| The Associated Press reports Washington Redskins RB Ladell Betts (ankle) has a sprained ankle, but is expected to start in Week 10 if RB Clinton Portis (concussion) is inactive. |
The Huddle's Take: With Portis already doubtful and Betts nursing a bad ankle, even more pressure will be put on Jason Campbell to win the game with his arm against Denver. Those who own the Bronco defense have to be anticipating big numbers in Week 10.
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| Chris Cooley - TE |
Posted 11/4/09 11:13pm et |
| The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (ankle) will be re-examined Monday, Nov. 9, after undergoing surgery on his right ankle. 'I'm hopeful that I can come back and play,' Cooley said. 'I still had an inch break in my ankle and it has three screws in it right now, so I'm not really getting around so well. So we'll see what happens.' He is currently wearing a walking cast on his right foot, but moved around on crutches earlier this week. |
The Huddle's Take: This is certainly interesting news on Cooley but it would be a far reach to expect the talented tight end to be back on the field in 2009. It is more likely he will be back in 2010 at the earliest. Keep an eye on updates but don't expect miracles here.
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| Chris Cooley - TE |
Posted 10/29/09 11:42am et |
| Updating an ongoing story, Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Redskins head coach Jim Zorn said on his radio show Wednesday, Oct. 28, that TE Chris Cooley's surgery to insert three screws for his right ankle fracture was a success. Cooley could be back in four weeks. Zorn said, "The first thought was that he was going to be out eight weeks; this particular surgery was done - it was very non-evasive procedure and it was done in such a way that it if all goes well, will get him back in as little as four weeks." |
The Huddle's Take: There may not be much for Cooley to hurry back to as the Redskins leave behind the softer portion of their schedule and move on to the more rigorous section of their slate. Fred Davis looked good as a pass-catching replacement for Cooley, but his blocking left much to be desired.
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| Chris Cooley - TE |
Posted 10/27/09 8:46am et |
| The NFL Network reports Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (ankle) will miss the remainder of the season after breaking his right ankle Monday, Oct. 26, according to a team source. |
The Huddle's Take: The injury occurred in freak fashion, as it appeared Cooley was merely running a route when his ankle gave way. Fred Davis will take over for Cooley, and may be someone worth considering in leagues that require a tight end. Davis caught passes for 78 yards and a TD in his first extended action of the season.
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| Albert Haynesworth - DT |
Posted 10/27/09 11:42am et |
| The Associated Press reports Washington Redskins DL Albert Haynesworth questioned his teammates' desire following a Week 7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. 'Urgency, heart, 'want-to,' whatever. I don't know. We're lacking a lot of stuff right now,' Haynesworth said. 'The fans are losing interest. The more games we play, the fewer fans come. It's getting bad.' When asked if he delivered a postgame speech in the locker room, Haynesworth replied, 'You can say but so much. You've got to actually 'want to.' So once we get to that point - where we 'want to' do something - then we'll do something. But if we just keep going our separate ways, then we'll just keep getting slaughtered like we have.' |
The Huddle's Take: Gotta love the good vibes that are flowing through that Redskin locker room. What a mess. It's hard to recommend any Redskin from a Fantasy perspective even though Jason Campbell had decent stats against the Eagles. The downside is just too great.
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| Chris Cooley - TE |
Posted 10/27/09 6:45pm et |
| Updating a previous report, ESPN reports a foot specialist said the broken ankle Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (ankle) suffered in Week 7 is not as bad as initially thought, and Cooley may be able to play in four weeks. |
The Huddle's Take: That would be amazing considering every other piece of news that came out regarding Cooley after Monday's injury. Fred Davis' Fantasy viability, which is still iffy at best - as is every Redskin's - will likely take a nosedive should Cooley's prognosis prove correct.
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| Jason Campbell - QB |
Posted 10/27/09 10:22pm et |
| CBSSports.com reports Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn said QB Jason Campbell (ankle) suffered a sprained ankle during the team�s Week 7 game. |
The Huddle's Take: If you're starting Campbell you're in a world of hurt anyway, but in case you are, know that he's got a sprained ankle. However, with a bye this week, it is likely he'll be back ready to play in week 9.
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| Chris Cooley - TE |
Posted 10/26/09 10:03pm et |
| CBSSports.com reports Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (ankle) suffered an ankle injury Week 7 and is questionable to return. |
The Huddle's Take: Cooley was carted off and won't return to the game, the extent of the injury is currently unknown, but the Redskins lose their best weapon with him out. Monitor the injury status over the next day or two and have a back up plan in place if he's your starter.
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| Clinton Portis - RB |
Posted 10/24/09 11:00pm et |
| The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (ankle) is expected to play in Week 7. |
The Huddle's Take: Portis has had his share of problems with injuries in the past and even had some nagging injuries this season but appears likely to start in Week 7 against the Eagles. The Redskins starter has been nursing a sore ankle which has slowed him down in practice this week but he should be ready to go for Monday night. Fantasy owners should view him as a decent No. 2 running back.
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| Jim Zorn - HC |
Posted 10/23/09 11:57am et |
| ESPN.com reports Washington Redskins executive vice president of football operations Vinny Cerrato said during a radio interview that head coach Jim Zorn will remain the coach for the rest of the season. |
The Huddle's Take: Uh-oh, the dreaded vote of confidence. Hope Zorn is renting in the DC area...
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| Clinton Portis - RB |
Posted 10/23/09 3:29pm et |
| The Washington Times reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 23. He is expected to play in Week 7. |
The Huddle's Take: This seems to be one of the exceptions to the "don't practice Friday, don't play Sunday" rule. Portis should play, but he's an extremely risky Fantasy start against the Philadelphia run defense.
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| Clinton Portis - RB |
Posted 10/22/09 2:42pm et |
| The Washington Post reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (leg) said he is dealing with several different problems with his right leg. 'It's just my right leg. I've got plantar faciitis, an ankle, the inside of my MCL, and a calf all on my right leg. So if I can get a new lower leg, I'll be fine,' Portis said. |
The Huddle's Take: It merely a flesh wound, he's had much worse. Wow. Maybe he could use a prosthesis. But Portis is always hurt one way or the other, and he always plays. He normally plays very well, but his offense is such a mess it's hard to recommend him. That's even more the case this week against the Eagles, who will be foaming at the mouth to redeem themselves after their shocking loss to the Raiders.
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| Jason Campbell - QB |
Posted 10/21/09 10:23am et |
| Brad Biggs, of the National Football Post, reports Washington Redskins QB Jason Campbell said he was not told he would remain the team's starting quarterback. Head coach Jim Zorn announced on his radio show Monday, Oct. 19, that Campbell would start Week 7. Campbell said, "I haven't been told that yet. I haven't talked to him about that, I don't know what to say about that, but I'm just going to get myself ready whether it's me or (QB Todd Collins)." |
The Huddle's Take: Are you at all surprised that there's dysfunction in D.C.? Not only is Campbell unsure of whether or not he'll be taking first-team reps, he'll also have a new play-caller—one who's been with the team for just two weeks, was out of the league for over four years prior to that, and who most recently was calling Bingo games at a senior center. Good luck with all that.
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| Jason Campbell - QB |
Posted 10/20/09 10:54am et |
| NFL Network reports Washington Redskins QB Jason Campbell will remain the team's starting quarterback for Week 7, according to a league source. |
The Huddle's Take: Campbell should only be used in the most desperate of situations. Not only are the Redskins immersed in chaos, they face a Philadelphia team that will be foaming at the mouth to atone for their shocking loss to Oakland.
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| Sherman Lewis - |
Posted 10/19/09 11:35am et |
| Rick Maese and Jason Reid, of The Washington Post, report Redskins offensive consultant Sherman Lewis is expected to assume playcalling duties from head coach Jim Zorn, according to two sources. |
The Huddle's Take: Lewis was recently added to oversee the Redskins' offensive woes; now he'll take the one gig Zorn was actually qualified for when Dan Snyder fast-tracked him to the head coaching job. It doesn't project to get better in D.C. any time soon.
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| Sherman Lewis - OC |
Posted 10/19/09 1:08pm et |
| The Associated Press reports Washington Redskins offensive consultant Sherman Lewis will take over the play-calling duties from head coach Jim Zorn. The Redskins are averaging just 13.2 points per game this season. |
The Huddle's Take: Sid Gillman could be calling plays and the Redskin offense would likely still be a joke. For now, it's hard to recommend any Washington player for Fantasy consideration, and that even includes Clinton Portis.
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| Todd Collins - QB |
Posted 10/19/09 1:37pm et |
| The Washington Post reports Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn said he is unsure which quarterback will start against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7. QB Jason Campbell was replaced by backup QB Todd Collins Sunday, Oct. 18. 'Right now, I'm going to just evaluate what I'm going on,' Zorn said. 'I still have confidence in what Jason can do.' |
The Huddle's Take: Steer clear of either Collins or Campbell unless you are desperate for a QB in Week 7.
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| Jason Campbell - QB |
Posted 10/19/09 8:49pm et |
| ESPN reports the Washington Redskins have not committed to a starting quarterback for their Week 7 game, but QB Jason Campbell might still get the start. |
The Huddle's Take: Regardless of who starts, this is one seriously messy situation. If it weren't for a few nice connections with Santana Moss there would be no reason to even have Campbell on a radar, much less a roster. Look for this train to take some time to right itself, if it does at all this season. Regardless of record, this is the worst team in football so far this season, not a great source of fantasy prospects, so stay clear of Collins and Campbell unless you are desperate!
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