Mike Smith Confirms Harry Douglas Will Start Week 6
Mike Smith Confirms Harry Douglas Will Start Week 6 Alex Dunlap, Rosterwatch.com Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith confirmed during the media portion of Wednesday’s practice that slot WR Harry Douglas will start in place of injured WR Julio Jones in the Falcons Week 6 Division matchup with the Panthers, lining up opposite #1 WR Roddy
The 49ers Have Not Allowed a 100 Yard Rusher in 36 Games
Rosterwatch Eye on the 49ers Streak Against 100 Yard Rushers Alex Dunlap, Rosterwatch.com Updated 12-20-2011 Here we keep an eye on the San Fracncisco’s NFL-leading 36-game streak of not allowing a single opposing running back to gain over 100 yards on the ground in a contest. The last person to rush for 100 yards against
Start Torain or Hightower vs. the Eagles?
Start Torain or Hightower vs. the Eagles? Alex Dunlap, Rosterwatch.com OK. The secret is officially out, and in case no one let you know, The Eagles are a terrible run defense. Head Coach Andy Reid has been seen looking down the sidelines at defensive coordinator Juan Castillo with the kind of nasty, confused expressions he
Pick Up Jackie Battle
Should I Pick Up Jackie Battle? Alex Dunlap, Rosterwatch.com Yes. Put in your waiver request now. We have been on this story since we spotlighted Battle last week. Chiefs HC Todd Haley did not just gush to the media about the 5th year special teams player turned running back. In fact, he brought the hype
3 Fantasy Football Thoughts From Each Game Sunday (Week 5)
3 Fantasy Football Thoughts Frome Each Game Sunday (Week 5) Alex Dunlap, Rosterwatch.com Titans 17 Steelers 38 1) When Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger has his mobility effected as he did this week, he relies on his old standbys- WR Hines Ward and TE Heath Miller. WR Mike Wallace continues to be poised for a Top 5 Fantasy WR season, and Big
Ben Tate and Derrick Ward Return to Practice
Ben Tate and Derrick Ward Return to Practice Alex Dunlap, Rosterwatch.com Texans’ running backs Ben Tate and Derrick Ward both returned to practice Friday. Just as Arian Foster Fantasy owners were beginning to lick their chops about about a committee-less home matchup against the Raiders, Kubiak strikes back. He pulled a move right out of
Vincent Jackson Returns to Practice
Vincent Jackson Returns to Practice Alex Dunlap, Rosterwatch.com Chargers WR Vincent Jackson returned to practice Friday after sitting out the first two practices of the week. It’s a strange situation with his injury because it is actually two injuries- It’s a hamstring and an abdominal strain. Favor an ailing lower abdomen, and the lumbar portion
So Much for the “Unleashing” of Brandon Jacobs. Downgraded to Doubtful.
So Much for the “Unleashing” of Brandon Jacobs (For Now)? Alex Dunlap, Rosterwatch.com A day after letting reporters know that he was ready to be “unleashed” from team-mandated non-participation in practice, Giants RB Brandon Jacobs is looking more and more doubtful to play this Sunday. His status has gone from “Questionable” to “Doubtful”. “Doubtful” means
WHO IS Jackie Battle?
WHO IS Jackie Battle? By Alex Dunlap, Rosterwatch.com WHO is He? Chiefs 5th year RB /Special Teams Player who has been on and off the KC roster since 2007. Big, Bruising type with low 4.4 speed and excellent skills in pass protection. WHAT you should know: With the devastating loss of star RB Jamaal
Brandon Jacobs is Ready to Be “Unleashed”
Brandon Jacobs is Ready to Be “Unleashed” Alex Dunlap, Rosterwatch.com Like any tip-toeing Circus Bear being held in captivity reasonably would, Giants RB Brandon Jacobs has expressed a desire to be “unleashed” after missing consecutive practices on Wednesday and Thursday. As mentioned in our Daily Injury Reports, Jacobs was anxious to test his swollen knee
