WEEK 10: Injury Updates With Fantasy Advice

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UPDATES: WR Percy Harvin and TE Aaron Hernandez are OUT.

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.

The depth at the RB position took another hit in week 9 as RUN DMCwas grounded with a high ankle sprain. Backup Mike Goodson is dealing with the same injury so the Silver & Black will turn to a dynamic duo of Marcel Reece and Taiwan Jones against Baltimore. Mcfadden has been one of the bigger injury risks during his early career (missed 19 games over first four seasons) and his production over the first half of the season has been mediocre at best. Fragile Felix has been mediocre at best in relief of Demarco Murray but will get another start in week 10 against Philly in the battle of coaches on the hot seay. Phil Tanner could be a deep sleeper worthy rostering especially in TD heavy leagues as he could be the short-term goal line back. Darren Sproles has been ruled out for the crucial game against the undefeated Atlanta Falcons. The Saints will employ a 3 headed monster of Pierre Thomas, Mark Ingram and Chris Ivory.

At the WR position, the Packers will use the bye week to rest Jordy Nelson and Greg Jennings. Percy Harvin (ankle) is listed as doubtful but the Vikes are holding out hope he can go against Detroit as they look to halt a 3 game losing streak. Steve Johnson (thigh) and Hakeem Nicks (knee) returned to practice and both are expected to play this week. Securing Domenik Hixon might be a smart move for Nicks owners.

Player	POS	TEAM	Own %	Status	Injury	Comments
1PM Games
Steve Johnson	WR	BUF	100	ACTIVE	Thigh	Friday practice. Expected to start Week 10 at New England. Held to just 2 catches for 23 yards in week 4 meeting with Pats.
BenJarvus Green-Ellis	RB	CIN	98	ACTIVE	Illness	Friday practice. N.Y. Giants 19th ranked run defense (118 YPG)
Eric Decker	WR	DEN	100	ACTIVE	Thigh	Friday practice. Has scored in five straight weeks (7 TDs). Carolina13 ranked pass defense (224 YPG).
Calvin Johnson	WR	DET	100	ACTIVE	Knee	Friday practice. Had 5 catches for 54 yards in week 4 meeting with Minnesota. Has just 1 TD - Ultimate buy low candidate
Mikel Leshoure	RB	DET	99	ACTIVE	Ankle	Full practice. Had 13 carries for 29 yards in week 4 meeting with Minnesota. Vikings run defense has declined in past month.
Titus Young	WR	DET	86	ACTIVE	Knee	Friday practice. Minnesota 9th ranked pass defense but have allowed 14 passing TDs.
Brian Hartline	WR	MIA	96	ACTIVE	Hamstring	Full practice. Tennessee 27th ranked pass defense have allowed league high 20 passing TDs.
Percy Harvin	WR	MIN	100	OUT	Ankle	Jerome Simpson is a deep sleeper vs. Detroit's 8th ranked pass defense (214 YPG).
Aaron Hernandez	TE	NE	100	OUT	Ankle	Upgrade GRONK - like he needs it. Buffalo allowing 7th most fantasy PPG to tight ends (64 YPG and 3 TDs)
Wes Welker	WR	NE	100	ACTIVE	Ankle	Limited practice. Had 9 catches for 129 yards in week 4 meeting with Buffalo.
Darren Sproles	RB	NO	97	OUT	Hand	Pierre Thomas will start vs. Atlanta's 24th ranked run defense (128 YPG).
Hakeem Nicks	WR	NYG	100	ACTIVE	Knee	Cincinnati 19th ranked pass defense (240 YPG). CB Leon Hall expected to shadow Cruz upgrading Nicks matchup.
Andre Brown	RB	NYG	89	ACTIVE	Shoulder	Full practice. Scored a TD in 3 straight weeks but just 15 carries.
Darren McFadden	RB	OAK	100	OUT	Ankle	Taiwan Jones expected to start at Baltimore's 28th ranked run defense. Marcel Reece will be heavily involved in passing game.
Brandon Myers	TE	OAK	61	ACTIVE	Shoulder	Limited practice. Baltimore allowing 14th most fantasy PPG to tight ends (67 YPG but just 1 TD)
Marcel Reece	RB	OAK	39	ACTIVE	Hamstring	Full practice. Averaging 34 YPG receiving. Baltimore 22nd ranked pass defense (247 YPG).
Robert Meachem	WR	SD	36	ACTIVE	Hamstring	Tampa Bay league worst pass defense (321 YPG). Danario Alexander and Eddie Royal also in the mix.
Danny Amendola	WR	STL	86	ACTIVE	Shoulder	Limited practice. Had 31 catches over first 4 games. San Francisco has 2nd ranked pass defense (184 YPG).
Kendall Wright	WR	TEN	56	ACTIVE	Elbow	Full practice. Rookie is averaging 42 YPG with 3 TDs over 9 games.
Jake Locker	QB	TEN	19	ACTIVE	Left shoulder	Expected to start vs Miami's 30th ranked pass defense (298 YPG)

4PM Games
Dez Bryant	WR	DAL	100	Probable	Hip	Full practice. Philadelphia has 15th ranked pass defense (229 YPG).
DeMarco Murray	RB	DAL	99	OUT	Foot	Felix Jones starts at Philadelphia's 16th ranked run defense (114 YPG).
Marshawn Lynch	RB	SEA	100	Probable	Back, wrist	N.Y. Jets 29th ranked run defense (141 YPG). Robert Turbin worth handcuffing.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Owen Daniels	TE	HOU	100	Questionable	Back	Limited Friday practice. Game time decision at Chicago defense allowing 17th most fantasy PPG to tight ends (57 YPG, 2 TDs)
Ben Tate	RB	HOU	66	OUT	Hamstring	Justin Forsett with backup Arian Foster this week vs Chicago's 6th ranked run defense (88 YPG).

Monday Night
Jamaal Charles	RB	KC	100	Probable	Neck	Averaged just 10 carries per week over past 3 games. Steelers have 7th ranked run defense (89 YPG).
Antonio Brown	WR	PIT	100	OUT	Ankle	Could be multiple week injury. Emmanuel Sanders will start vs KC 11th ranked pass defense (222 YPG) - allowed 2nd most passing TDs (17)
Rashard Mendenhall	RB	PIT	90	Doubtful	Achilles	Limited Friday practice. Unlikely to play vs Kansas City's 22nd ranked run defense (126 YPG).
Jonathan Dwyer	RB	PIT	74	Probable	Quadriceps	Full practice. Will split carries with Isaac Redman vs. Kansas City defense allowing 9th most fantasy PPG to RBs (21 FPG)