I can’t believe it’s already week 13 of the football season. I felt like just a few days ago we wondering if the lockout would end in time for the season. It’s crunch time now for fantasy teams as we fast approach the playoffs for the fantasy league.
Let’s take a look at the crucial injuries for this week’s games.
AFC South
The Houston Texans can’t seem to keep a quarterback around. First, starting quarterback Matt Schaub suffers injuries that put him out for the season. Then Matt Leinart, suffered a broken collar bone and will undergo surgery and sit out the rest of the season. T.J. Yates will start in his place.
AFC East
Miami Dolphins kicker Dan Carpenter is expected to play on Sunday against the Oakland Raiders. Carpenter suffered a groin injury two weeks ago at practice.
Running back Shonn Greene, New York Jets, has carried a heavy load this year. After suffering from bruised ribs at the Denver game, Greene continues to deal with discomfort. The Jets take on the Washington Redskins this Sunday. Greene owners be aware of his ailments.
AFC West
While the Oakland Raiders have not completely ruled him out, running back Darren McFadden is not expected to play in Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. McFadden has been dealing with a foot injury.
NFC North
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was able to shed his glove he’d been wearing to protect his fractured index finger. He played with the injured finger on Thanksgiving against the Green Bay Packers, so I would expect to see him on the field on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. Running back Kevin Smith attempted to practice on Wednesday but struggled because of his recent ankle sprain.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Michael Jenkins was put on IR on Tuesday because of an unspecified knee injury.
NFC South
Josh Freeman, quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, missed part of practice on Wednesday. Freeman suffered a shoulder injury last week and is still recovering. After being banged up all season, this could be the hit that puts him on the sidelines for a week.
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NFC East
Wide receiver Miles Austin of the Dallas Cowboys was still absent from practice on Wednesday. However, he’s feeling better as he slowly makes a recovery with the injury hamstring. Austin seemed optimistic about returning to the field for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw expects to play on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. Bradshaw has been out for the past four games due to a stress fracture in his foot.
The Philadelphia Eagles have a few injuries to deal with this week. Quarterback Michael Vick will sit out his third game due to broken ribs. Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin will also sit out on Thursday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks because of hamstring and shoulder injuries. LeSean McCoy, running back, is listed as questionable because of a sprained toe.
NFC West
It looks as though the Arizona Cardinals quarterback has finally kicked the turf toe after missing four weeks of action. Kevin Kolb is expected to play on Sunday’s match against the Dallas Cowboys.
The Seattle Seahawks placed wide receiver Sidney Rice on IR this week after suffering from multiple concussions.
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That’s it for our fantasy football injury update! Good luck this week.
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