WEEK 9: Injury Updates With Fantasy Advice

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As you all know things can change before Sunday kickoff so be sure to check back as we will be updating Injury status throughout the weekend and then every 10 minutes starting at 11:30 Sunday morning up until the 1pm kickoffs.

We will then check back in with updates starting at 3pm for the late games.

UPDATE: Darren Sproles has been ruled out with a fractured hand elevating Pierre Thomas to the primary RB for Monday night against Philadelphia.

At the RB position, those that feared an injury thanks to MJD’s holdout had their nightmares realized in the Black Hole as he has been ruled out for week 9 and might miss a large chunk of time if his injury is of the Lisfranc variety (as 2011 RUN DMC owners can attest to). Fragile Felix has been mediocre at best in relief of Demarco Murray. Phil Tanner could be a deep sleeper worthy rostering especially in TD heavy leagues as he could be the short-term goal line back in Big D.

At the WR position, multiple big names remained in street clothes during week 8 as Greg Jennings and Jordy Nelson gave way to James Jones/Randall Cobb – talk about a wealth of riches for the Pack. Megatron’s Madden curse season continues as he missed Friday’s practice but the Lions still expect him to suit up. Titus Young and rookie Ryan Broyles are worth adding. Dez Bryant’s near miraculous last second catch against the G-men resulted in a hip injury but he’s fully expected to suit up for the Sunday Night in Hotlanta.

Player	POS	TEAM	Own %	Status	Injury	Comments
1PM Games
Brandon LaFell	WR	CAR	41	OUT	Head	Louis Murphy could start. Upgrade Steve Smith and TE Greg Olsen at Washington's league worst pass defense (314 YPG).
Alshon Jeffery	WR	CHI	19	OUT	Hand	Devin Hester will start at Tennessee's 29th ranked pass defense.
Jacob Tamme	TE	DEN	53	ACTIVE	Hip	Full practice. Averaging just 34 YPG. Should start at Cincinnati defense allowing 6th most fantasy PPG to opposing tight ends.
Calvin Johnson	WR	DET	100	ACTIVE	Knee	Did not practice Friday but expected to start at Jacksonville's 23rd ranked pass defense.
Brandon Pettigrew	TE	DET	95	ACTIVE	Knee	Limited practice. Jacksonville allows 2nd lowest fantasy PPG to opposing TEs.
Titus Young	WR	DET	86	ACTIVE	Knee	Limited practice. Has 15 catches for 181 yards and 2 TDs over past 2 weeks.
Greg Jennings	WR	GB	94	OUT	Groin, abdomen	Expected to miss another 3 weeks.
Jermichael Finley	TE	GB	91	ACTIVE	Shoulder	Limited practice. Avg 33 YPG with just one TD. Arizona allows 3RD lowest fantasy PPG to opposing TEs.
Jordy Nelson	WR	GB	100	ACTIVE	Hamstring	Will start but might be limited snaps.. James Jones and Randall Cobb also in mix vs. Arizona's 4th ranked pass defense (193 YPG).
Owen Daniels	TE	HOU	100	ACTIVE	Hamstring	Faces Buffalo defense ranked 17th against opposing TEs.
Ben Tate	RB	HOU	72	OUT	Hamstring	Justin Forsett is one of our week 9 sleepers vs. Buffalo's league worst run defense (177 YPG).
Coby Fleener	TE	IND	26	OUT	Shoulder	Dwayne Allen will start vs. Miami defense that allows 20th most fantasy PPG to opposing TEs.
Donald Brown	RB	IND	86	ACTIVE	Knee	Expected to split carries with Vick Ballard in a difficult matchup vs. Miami's 3rd ranked run defense (82 YPG).
Brian Hartline	WR	MIA	88	ACTIVE	Groin	will start opposite Davone Bess.
Ryan Tannehill	QB	MIA	19	ACTIVE	Left knee	Indianapolis 7th ranked pass defense (213 YPG) - allowed 13 passing TDs. Matt Moore would start if Tannehill can't go.
Jake Locker	QB	TEN	19	OUT	Left shoulder	Matt Hasselbeck gets the Week 9 start vs. Chicago's 18th ranked pass defense (238 YPG) - allowed league low 6 passing TDs.
Kenny Britt	WR	TEN	86	ACTIVE	Knee	Full practice. Could see shutdown CB Charles Tillman in week 9.
Nate Washington	WR	TEN	79	ACTIVE	Knee	Full practice. Probable for Week 9 vs. Chicago
4PM Games
Percy Harvin	WR	MIN	100	ACTIVE	Hamstring	Friday practice. Should start at Seattle's 13th ranked pass defense (227 YPG).
Ahmad Bradshaw	RB	NYG	100	ACTIVE	Foot	Limited practice but expected to start vs. Pittsburgh's 9th ranked run defense (92 YPG).
Victor Cruz	WR	NYG	100	ACTIVE	Calf	Full practice. Faces Pittsburgh defense allowing 9th fewest fantasy PPG to opposing WRs.
Darren McFadden	RB	OAK	100	ACTIVE	Shoulder	Full practice. Will start Week 9 vs. Tampa Bay's 6th ranked run defense (85 YPG0.
Mike Goodson	RB	OAK	24	ACTIVE	Toe	Full practice. Probable for Week 9 vs. Tampa Bay
Isaac Redman	RB	PIT	49	ACTIVE	Ankle	Will start at N.Y. Giants 19th ranked run defense (113 YPG).
Rashard Mendenhall	RB	PIT	93	OUT	Achilles'	Upgrade Redman.
Jonathan Dwyer	RB	PIT	80	OUT	Quadriceps	Upgrade Redman.
SUNDAY NIGHT
DeMarco Murray	RB	DAL	99	OUT	Foot	Felix Jones should start at Atlanta 26th ranked run defense (136 YPG). Phil Tanner could steal goal line touches.
Dez Bryant	WR	DAL	100	Questionable	Hip	Friday practice. Faces Atlanta's 10th ranked pass defense (217 YPG) - allowed just 7 passing TDs.
Felix Jones	RB	DAL	89	Probable	Knee/Shoulder	Limited practice. Questionable for Week 9 at Atlanta
Kevin Ogletree	WR	DAL	22	Questionable	Hamstring	Did not practice Thursday - been a non factor since week 1.
Roddy White	WR	ATL	100	Probable	Back	Full practice. Difficult matchup with Dallas' 3rd ranked pass defense (188 YPG).
Monday Night
Darren Sproles	RB	NO	100	OUT	Hand	Diagnosed with a fractured hand. Pierre Thomas will start and Mark Ingram could get goal line work vs. Philadelphia's 17th ranked run defense (110 YPG) - only allowed 2 rushing TDs.