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:

yesterday

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker listed as DNP; RB Zach Carbonnet full

Adam Schefter on X

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Seahawks listed RB Kenneth Walker III as a Did Not Practice today while RB Zach Charbonnet was upgraded to full practice ahead of Thursday night’s game at Chicago.

Fantasy Impact:

Walker is dealing with an ankle injury and as we get closer to Thursday his status really seems to be in doubt. Charbonnet would be the team's lead back and looks to be good to go despite dealing with an elbow injury. He'd once again be a great option if Walker is unable to go.

Charger RBs Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins listed as limited

Pro Football Talk

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Gus Edwards is listed as a limited participant due to an ankle injury. Edwards ran 14 times for 68 yards and two touchdowns in last Sunday’s win over the Broncos.

J.K. Dobbins (knee) was also limited in his first appearance on the injury report since being designated for return from injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact:

The story said if Dobbins is going to play against the Patriots, the Chargers will have to activate him by Friday. It could be a tricky situation depending on each back's status. Owners will want to pay close attention to this situation leading up to game time.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow, WR Tee Higgins listed as limited

Pro Football Talk

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Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow told reporters on Tuesday that he feels like he’s totally past his right wrist injury, but it still landed him on the team’s injury report.

Burrow was listed as limited due to the wrist and his knee

Wide receiver Tee Higgins (ankle, knee) was listed as limited as well,

Fantasy Impact:

The story said Burrow's injury shouldn’t create much cause for concern about his availability against the Broncos on Saturday since he was listed as limited all of last week before playing without issue in the team’s win over the Browns. Burrow added there are still things he does to help with it but he's pretty much past it. The story added Higgins also played without incident last Sunday after being on the report all week.