Arizona Republic: Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt, when ...

Nov 03, 2008

Arizona Republic: Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt, when pressed
Monday about the RB controversy on his 5-3 team, said it is his
hope that James responds like Jerome Bettis did in Pittsburgh when
the Steelers were getting ready to unleash Willie Parker. James
wasn't available for comment Monday, as Whisenhunt gave the team
the day off. But after Sunday's game, James said the decision to
not play him "was personal." And therein lies the difference
between him and Bettis. Three years ago, when the Steelers won
Super Bowl XL, Bettis already had decided he was going to retire
and make way for Parker. But James, who is under contract with
the Cardinals for another year, says he is nowhere near done
playing. Whisenhunt said for the Cardinals to reach the playoffs,
"the thing that has to be the most important in our players' mind
is the team, and I see tremendous signs of that with our football
team." Yes, but does he see that from Edgerrin James? "I have no
indication otherwise," Whisenhunt responded. Though the coach
claims James remains "a valuable part of this team," Hightower, a
5th-round draft pick out of Richmond, again will start Monday
night when the Cardinals host the 49ers (2-6).

Fantasy Impact:

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Bears RB D'Andre Swift, WR Keenan Allen both Questionable for Week 12

Scott Bair

33 minutes ago

D'Andre Swift is questionable to play Vikings with a groin injury, though he was limited Thursday and a full participant on Friday.

Keenan Allen is questionable with an ankle injury. He was limited on Friday, his first day on the participation report.

Related Players: Roschon Johnson, Travis Homer, D.J. Moore, Rome Odunze

Fantasy Impact:

Separate reports called Swift "very likely" to play, but this is seemingly a new issue for Allen.

If Keenan were to miss Week 12, it would boost the floor of all pass-catchers, namely Moore, Oduzne, and Cole Kmet. Moore + Odunze would sneak closer to WR2 territory than their low-end WR3 designations they have with a healthy Allen.

Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco officially Out for Week 12

Matt McMullen

42 minutes ago

Charles Omenihu (knee) and Isiah Pacheco (ankle) won’t play on Sunday, per Coach Reid.

“Just taking it day-by-day,” Reid added.

Related Players: Samaje Perine

Fantasy Impact:

It was later reported that Pacheco was "healthy enough" but they're hoping to hold him back one more game with a short week coming up. This makes Hunt a volume-based RB2 in Week 12.

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb returns to Friday practice

Joseph Hoyt

1 hour ago

CeeDee Lamb practiced today, per Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy. That’s a good sign.

Lamb (back/foot) was limited in a walkthrough on Wednesday and missed practice on Thursday.

Related Players: Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin, Jalen Brooks, Ryan Flournoy

Fantasy Impact:

Obviously good news for the Cowboys' potential in rolling out an NFL offense in Week 12. The floor is capped for Lamb but we should expect a ton of action funneling his way against the Commanders, which puts him on the WR1/2 fringe.