Stafford's health more important than rest of season

Dec 07, 2009

The Lions should seriously consider sitting Stafford indefinitely until they're comfortable that his AC joint separation has sufficiently healed.

Jim Schwartz insisted following the Lions' 23-13 loss to the Bengals that Stafford's precise injury can't get worse, but that's ridiculous. The more you get hit, the more likely that you will get hurt. You don't need to spend 1 second in med school to figure out those odds, especially with a team that doesn't run the ball well or protect the quarterback well -- things that can go a long way toward keeping a quarterback upright.

"We'll cross that bridge if we get there," said Schwartz when asked if sitting Stafford was a serious option.

That bridge is fast approaching. When risk of more serious injury becomes greater than the reward of additional experience, it's time for prudence.

"Obviously, everyone wants to be healthy," Stafford said. "I dare you to find someone that feels great right now at this point in the season. It's one of those things you have to deal with."

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.