Lance Moore out, Shockey questionable for Saints

Dec 25, 2009

Two New Orleans Saints players have been ruled out for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay -- receiver Lance Moore (ankle) and safety Usama Young (sports hernia).

Six players are questionable -- safety Darren Sharper (knee), cornerback Jabari Greer (sports hernia), cornerback Randall Gay (concussion), linebacker Scott Shanle (concussion), defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis (knee) and tight end Jeremy Shockey (toe).

Of that group, only Shanle was held out of practice Friday. He didn't practice all week. Both he and Gay need to be cleared by an independent neurologist, in addition to team decision-makers, before they can play.

Sharper returned to practice on a limited basis Friday, which is a good sign. Gay practiced on a limited basis Thursday and Friday. Greer, Ellis and Shockey practiced on a limited basis all week.

Everyone else on the Saints' injury report is listed as probable -- tailback Reggie Bush (hamstring), offensive tackles Jermon Bushrod (thumb) and Jon Stinchcomb (knee), guard Jahri Evans (toe), center Jonathan Goodwin (ankle), tight end Darnell Dinkins (foot), linebackers Jonathan Vilma (knee) and Scott Fujita (knee) and defensive end Bobby McCray (back).

Fantasy Impact:

yesterday

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.