WEEK 13: 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.

The QB position took a major hit with four signal callers (Vick, Big Ben, Alex Smith and Jay Cutler) knocked out in week 10. The Steelers offense has floundered the past 2 weeks under Charlie Batch / Byron Leftwich but Big Ben has been ruled out which means all members of the Steeler receiving corps are flex plays at best without Ben under center. Mike Vick will miss his 3rd straight game on Sunday Night but Nick Foles is not a recommended play behind an injury riddled O-line against a solid Cowboy pass defense The depth at the RB position takes a major hit as injuries have many owners scrambling to waiver wires.

Fantasy owners could welcome back two early round picks as Demarco Murray and RUN DMC have returned to practice and appear in line to suit up for week 13. Both RBs could be eased back into action so Felix Jones and Marcel Reece should maintain fantasy relevance in the short term. MJD will also remain sidelined and backup Rashad Jennings will replace Jalen Parmelee (placed on IR) – no Jags RB is more than a low end flex play despite the favorable week 13 matchup.

At the WR position, Percy Harvin is dealing with a severe ankle sprain and is a major question mark for the crucial NFC North matchup in Lambeau. Dallas’ Miles Austin is dealing with multiple injuries and owners should consider their alternatives since Austin is a game time decison and has a Sunday night kickoff. One positive note is that veteran Greg Jennings (groin surgery) is expected back after putting in a full week of practive. He could be eased back into action but is a potential WR3 option against a mediocre Minnesota secondary.

Player	POS	TEAM	Own %	Status	Injury	Comments
1PM Games
Beanie Wells	RB	ARI	85	ACTIVE	Knee	Limited practice. N.Y. Jets 30th ranked run defense allowing 143 YPG
Andre Roberts	WR	ARI	75	OUT	Ankle	N.Y. Jets 7th ranked pass defense (211 YPG). Cromartie likely shadows Fitz. Rookie Michael Floyd could get the start.
Scott Chandler	TE	BUF	58	ACTIVE	Groin	Jacksonville allowing 12th fewest fantasy PPG to tight ends.
Donald Jones	WR	BUF	18	OUT	Calf	Limited practice. Jacksonville 28th ranked passing offense (275 YPG)
Jonathan Stewart	RB	CAR	74	OUT	Ankle	Deangelo Williams expected to start @ Kansas City 24th ranked run defense.
Alshon Jeffery	WR	CHI	14	OUT	Knee	Did not practice. Devin Hester also out so Earl Bennett likely starts vs. Seattle's 3rd ranked pass defense
Matt Forte	RB	CHI	100	ACTIVE	Ankle	Friday practice. Expected to start vs. Seattle's 12th ranked run defense (109 YPG).
Mikel Leshoure	RB	DET	99	ACTIVE	Ankle	Indianapolis run defense ranked 20th (121 YPG) and 4.8 YPC.
Cedric Benson	RB	GB	32	OUT	Foot	IR. Out for season
Greg Jennings	WR	GB	99	ACTIVE	Groin, abdomen	Full practice. Expected to return vs. Minnesota defense allowing 10th most fantasy PPG to opposing WRs. Downgrade James Jones.
Owen Daniels	TE	HOU	100	ACTIVE	Back	Limited practice. Tennessee allowing 3rd most fantasy PPG to tight ends.
Ben Tate	RB	HOU	57	ACTIVE	Hamstring	Full practice. Returns as handcuff to Foster vs Tennessee. Downgrade Justin Forsett.
Donald Brown	RB	IND	61	ACTIVE	Knee	Detroit 21st ranked run defense (122 YPG).
Coby Fleener	TE	IND	15	ACTIVE	Shoulder	Full practice. Detroit allowing 5th most fantasy PPG to tight ends. Split snaps with Dwayne Allen.
Maurice Jones-Drew	RB	JAC	96	OUT	Foot	Rashad Jennings will start at Buffalo 31st ranked run defense
Jalen Parmele	RB	JAC	19	OUT	Groin	IR. Out for season
Cecil Shorts	WR	JAC	99	ACTIVE	Hamstring	Friday practice. Buffalo 18th ranked pass defense (233 YPG) - allowed 3rd most passing TDs (20).
Justin Blackmon	WR	JAC	88	ACTIVE	Groin	Friday practice. Buffalo 18th ranked pass defense (233 YPG) - allowed 3rd most passing TDs (20).
Daniel Thomas	RB	MIA	61	ACTIVE	Knee, ankle	Full practice. New England 10th ranked pass defense (101 YPG).
Anthony Fasano	TE	MIA	13	ACTIVE	Hip	Limited practice. New England allowing most fantasy PPG to tight ends.
Kyle Rudolph	TE	MIN	78	ACTIVE	Concussion, shoulder	Limited practice. Green Bay allowing 7th fewest fantasy PPG to tight ends
Percy Harvin	WR	MIN	100	OUT	Ankle	Rookie Jarius Wright could start @ Green Bay 22nd anked pass defense (244 YPG).
Wes Welker	WR	NE	100	ACTIVE	Ankle	Limited practice. Probable for Week 13 at Miami
Brandon Lloyd	WR	NE	95	ACTIVE	Knee	Miami allowing 15th most fantasy PPG to WRs.
Aaron Hernandez	TE	NE	100	ACTIVE	Ankle	Limited practice. Miami allowing 18th most fantasy PPG to tight ends.
Julian Edelman	WR	NE	16	ACTIVE	Concussion	Limited practice. Questionable for Week 13 at Miami
Jeremy Kerley	WR	NYJ	44	ACTIVE	Heel, hamstring, illness	Arizona 4th ranked pass defense.
Bilal Powell	RB	NYJ	22	ACTIVE	Shoulder	Arizona allowing 9th fewest fantasy PPG to RBs.
Kendall Hunter	RB	SF	27	OUT	Achilles	IR. Out for season. LeMichael James could be activated.
Frank Gore	RB	SF	100	ACTIVE	Wrist, ribs	Full practice. St. Louis allowing most fantasy PPG to RBs over past 5 weeks.
Mario Manningham	WR	SF	26	Probable	Shoulder	Full practice. Probable for Week 13 at St. Louis
David Akers	K	SF	85	ACTIVE	Pelvis	Limited practice.
Steven Jackson	RB	STL	100	ACTIVE	Foot	Full practice. Had 29 carries for 100 yards in earlier matchup vs San Francisco defense allowing 2nd fewest fantasy PPG to opposing RBs.
Danny Amendola	WR	STL	93	OUT	Foot	Game time decision. Did not practice Friday. Chris Givens could play bigger role vs San Fran's 2nd ranked pass defense.
Kenny Britt	WR	TEN	74	ACTIVE	Knee	Full practice. Houston's pass defense has regressed to 17th - CB Jonathan Jospeh is questionable.
4PM Games
Andrew Hawkins	WR	CIN	26	ACTIVE	Knee	Limited practice. San Diego 20th ranked pass defense tied for 3rd most passing TDs (20).
Mohamed Sanu	WR	CIN	23	OUT	Foot	Sanu's season is over due to a stress fracture in his foot
Brandon Weeden	QB	CLE	23	ACTIVE	Head	Full practice. Oakland 24th ranked pass defense have allowed league high 23 passing TDs.
Willis McGahee	RB	DEN	43	OUT	Knee, leg	IR. Knowshon Moreno expected to start vs Tampa's #1 ranked run defense.
Brandon Stokley	WR	DEN	39	ACTIVE	Wrist, hip	Limited practice. Tampa Bay league worst pass defense (316 YPG).
Antonio Brown	WR	PIT	90	ACTIVE	Ankle	Full practice. Baltimore has 23rd ranked pass defense (244 YPG) but allowed fewest TDs through air (9).
Ben Roethlisberger	QB	PIT	91	OUT	Right shoulder	Charlie Batch expected will start at Baltimore - downgrade all Steelers.
Dennis Pitta	TE	BAL	45	ACTIVE	Neck	Full practice. Pittsburgh allowing 6th most fantasy PPG to tight ends.
Marcel Reece	RB	OAK	92	ACTIVE	Hamstring, quadriceps	Full practice. Could split with DMC vs. Cleveland's 19th ranked run defense.
Darren McFadden	RB	OAK	99	OUT	Ankle	Game time decision but word Sunday is that he will NOT play. Upgrade Marcel Reece.
Mike Goodson	RB	OAK	14	OUT	Ankle	Limited practice. Questionable for Week 13 vs. Cleveland
SUNDAY NIGHT
LeSean McCoy	RB	PHI	100	OUT	Concussion	Did not practice. Bryce Brown will start at Dallas' 13th ranked run defense.
Michael Vick	QB	PHI	71	OUT	Concussion	Did not practice. Nick Foles will start at Dallas' 9th ranked pass defense.
DeSean Jackson	WR	PHI	62	OUT	Ribs	IR. Out for season. Riley Cooper expected to start.
Kevin Ogletree	WR	DAL	16	ACTIVE	Concussion	Full practice. Probable for Week 13 vs. Philadelphia
Miles Austin	WR	DAL	100	ACTIVE	Hip	Limited practice. Philadelphia allowing 11th most fantasy PPG to RBs over the past 5 weeks.
DeMarco Murray	RB	DAL	99	ACTIVE	Foot	Limited practice. Philadelphia allowing 15th most fantasy PPG to RBs over the past 5 weeks.
Felix Jones	RB	DAL	93	ACTIVE	Knee	Limited practice but will play.
MONDAY NIGHT
Andre Brown	RB	NYG	49	OUT	Leg	IR. Designated for return. Upgrade Ahmad Bradshaw vs Washington's 3rd ranked run defense (89 YPG).
Ahmad Bradshaw	RB	NYG	100	Probable	Foot	Did not practice. Bradshaw is fully expected to start. Rookie David Wilson should be owned as handcuff.