QUARTERBACKS
Jeff Garcia, TB – After being sidelined for the Bucs last two games, Garcia fully participated in practice this week and is expected to start in Week 15. Though there was speculation that Garcia would play in both of the games that he missed, you can feel comfortable with knowing that his start this weekend is definite.
Ben Roethlisberger, PIT – Roethlisberger missed all of practice this week except on Friday due to a shoulder injury. Right now, he is being listed as a game-time decision and whether or not he will start is still up in the air. It is recommended to check his status in pre-game, but due to the present ambiguity and a looming snowstorm set to hit Pittsburgh, you definitely should have a replacement readily available.
Philip Rivers, SD – Rivers split snaps with backup QB Billy Volek this week after going down with a knee injury in Week 14 against Tennessee. Rivers is currently being listed as a game-time decision, but the fact that he is practicing is a promising sign. Nevertheless, if you have another option for your fantasy team, do not be scared to look elsewhere because of Rivers’ current status and his recent lackluster play.
RUNNING BACKS
Jesse Chatman, MIA – Chatman was sidelined in Week 14 due to an ankle injury and is being listed as a game-time decision once again for this weekend. Though he claims that he will be ready to go, things are not looking up for Chatman. Backup RB Samkon Gado played well in Chatman’s absence last week, so do not be surprised if HC Cam Cameron gives Chatman another week of rest. If this is the case, Gado will start for the Dolphins again in Week 15.
WIDE RECEIVERS
Marvin Harrison, IND – Harrison has once again been ruled out for this weekend. As of right now, he is not projected to see any playing time until possibly the last week of the season. By now, you should have already found a replacement for Harrison in your fantasy starting lineup, as the veteran receiver has not seen the field since Week 7.
Laveranues Coles, NYJ – Battling a high ankle sprain for the last few weeks, Coles is being listed as questionable for the Jets Week 15 game against New England. The veteran receiver missed only one game back when he first got injured, but has been playing through the ankle sprain for the last two weeks. Both he and WR Jerricho Cotchery are expected to play this weekend.
Plaxico Burress, NYG – As usual, Burress did not practice throughout the week, but should play in Week 15. He is coming off of a big week (136 yards receiving and a touchdown), so hopefully for fantasy owners, Burress has gotten back to his form from earlier in the season.
D.J. Hackett, SEA – Hackett will miss his third straight game, and ninth of the season, this weekend as the Seahawks travel to Carolina. With the way that QB Matt Hasselbeck has been playing recently, Hackett’s absence bodes well for fantasy owners of Seattle wideouts Deion Branch and Nate Burleson.
Larry Fitzgerald, ARI – After being sidelined in Week 13, Fitzgerald bounced back with 79 yards and a score last week against Seattle. He is still being hampered by a groin injury, and though he is being listed as a game-time decision, Fitzgerald should be available to play in Week 15.
Anquan Boldin, ARI – Boldin has been beat up all season, and as a result of multiple injuries (hip, foot), he has missed four games, including last week’s contest. He did participate in practice this week, however, and feels that he will be able to go on Sunday. Boldin is being listed as a game-time decision, and it is recommended to check his status in pre-game before placing him back in your fantasy starting lineup.
TIGHT ENDS
Eric Johnson, NO – After getting a little bit up in the Saints Monday night game against Atlanta last week, Johnson has been ruled out for Week 15 due to a groin injury. As a result, TE Billy Miller will start in Johnson’s place.
Jeremy Shockey, NYG – Shockey is being listed as a game-time decision for Week 15 after being limited in practice all week due to a strained abdominal. You may want to check on his status in pre-game, however, considering the Giants play Washington in the late game on Sunday, making a call by then may be a little too late. Though there is some doubt on whether or not Shockey will see the field, feel comfortable with placing him in your fantasy starting lineup as he should play. |
