Could QB Rosenfels be the front-runner in Min

Jun 02, 2009

If Brett Favre doesn't jump into the mix, put your money on QB Sage Rosenfels to be the starter in Minnesota. While some observers may be assuming that Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson is the incumbent starter for the Vikings, it's more likely that Rosenfels is the front-runner if you look at the numbers. And I'm not just talking about their stats. I've been told that when he agreed to a two-year contract extension to complete the trade between the Texans and Vikings in February, Rosenfels received a $1.4 million signing bonus. He's also being paid a base salary of $2 million this year, bringing his total compensation for season to $3.4 million.

Now consider that Jackson is in the final year of his deal which pays him a base salary of $535,000 and that Rosenfels is scheduled to earn salaries of $2.6 million in 2010 and $3 million in 2011.

Fantasy Impact:

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Cowboys hope to get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back for Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:55 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said he's hoping Cowboys will get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back this week.

Fantasy Impact:

Cooper Rush will get the start at QB again against the Commanders in Week 12. CeeDee Lamb led the way with 12 targets vs. the Texans, but it was Luke Schoonmaker, who took over after Jake Ferguson left with a concussion, who had 10 targets which was most behind Lamb. The addition of Cooks should help the Cowboys offense in what is a good matchup against the Commanders defense. For the fantasy world, Rush did end up throwing for 354 yards.

Cowboys will start Cooper Rush at QB in Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:48 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said Cooper Rush "will be the starter" this week against Washington and a package of plays will be formed for Trey Lance.

Fantasy Impact:

McCarthy came out and said he regrets not giving Lance a chance to run the offense in the loss to the Texans on Monday Night, but even after that the team is going forward with Rush in Week 12 against the Commanders. One would have to assume Rush gets the start the following week as well, which is a short week and a game on Thanksgiving Day game against the Giants.

49ers TE George Kittle (hamstring) 'close' to playing in Week 11

The Athletic

yesterday · 3:18 PM EST

Shanahan said George Kittle was “close” to playing against Seattle and should be able to practice Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact:

It's at least a good sign Kittle is expected to practice Wednesday. The hope is he will be ready to go in Week 12. The 49ers play at the Packers, and it's in the later Sunday window so owners will certainly want to pay attention to what kind of work Kittle can get in this week at practice.