FANTASY FOOTBALL NEWS
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Steve Slaton
- RB, Houston Texans
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Posted 11/21/09 10:49pm et |
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The Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton will start at running back in Week 11.
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Huddle Up: Slaton once again gets the start for Houston who have had problems consistently rushing the ball this season. Ryan Moats should still be a factor in the offense but Slaton will likely get the bulk of the carries at the present time. Fantasy owners should view Slaton as a low-end No. 2 running back.
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Antonio Pierce
- LB, New York Giants
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Posted 11/21/09 10:49pm et |
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The New York Daily News, reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce (neck) will likely miss up to six weeks, and possibly longer, due to a bulging disk in his neck. LB Chase Blackburn figures to start at middle linebacker in Pierce's absence.
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Huddle Up: The news continues to get worse for Pierce and the Giants who will more than likely be without his services for the remainder of the regular season. Injuries like this tend to heal slowly which could impact Pierce even into the playoffs this year.
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Ronnie Brown
- RB, Miami Dolphins
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Posted 11/21/09 10:49pm et |
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The South Florida Sun-Sentinel, report Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown (foot) underwent surgery Friday, Nov. 20, to repair a Lisfranc fracture to his right foot and head coach Tony Sparano said the surgery 'went well.' Although it is uncertain how long Brown's recovery time will be, OG Donald Thomas suffered a similar injury in the opening game last year and began training four months later.
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Huddle Up: All signs point to a full recovery for Brown who is in a contract year this season. The injury will likely lower his value to NFL teams who may be interested in making an offer in the offseason however the Dolphins runner has tremendous ability and could return just a good as before.
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Brian Westbrook
- RB, Philadelphia Eagles
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Posted 11/21/09 10:49pm et |
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The Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) was not allowed to attend team meetings this week, in addition to sitting out practice due to a concussion. 'This is on the doctor's orders: Back off, let him rest, that's the plan the doctor had for him,' head coach Andy Reid said. 'Next week he can start going to meetings and some things. We'll see how he feels as he goes.' Westbrook will not be examined again until after the team's Week 12 game, and his progress will determine when, or if, he returns this season.
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Huddle Up: It appears more likely that Westbrook could miss a big part of the remainder of the season in light of this news which would mean more playing time for LeSean McCoy in the Eagles offense. With McNabb and the Philadelphia passing attack struggling this year, the running game could also find opposing defenses putting more men in the box to stop the run.
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