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To customize, reschedule, or turn off these reports please  click here    Player Updates NFL Reports  [IMAGE]Latest NFL Player News  Jerome Bettis , RB PIT - El-Gato Updated 10/31/01 Bettis has a sore knee but is listed as probable on the injury report for Sunday's game against Baltimore, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He should be fine, although he's going up against a stingy Ravens rush defense this week.  Dedric Ward , WR MIA - Free Agent Updated 10/31/01 Ward has been downgraded from questionable to out for Sunday's game against Carolina due to a foot injury. He's no longer worth wa! st! ing a roster spot on.  Jacquez Green , WR TB - Beegs Boys Updated 10/31/01 Green is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Green Bay due to a hip pointer. He could be ready by the end of the week, but you might as well keep him reserved this week.  Keyshawn Johnson , WR TB - Tacos Updated 10/31/01 Johnson did not practice Monday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Green Bay due to a bone bruise on his right knee. Don't use him this week unless it becomes clear he will play.  Warrick Dunn , RB TB - Perrito-style Updated 10/31/01 Dunn is expected to return to the lineup Sunday at Green Bay. He would serve as the starting tailback, with Mike Alstott moving back to fullback.  Mike Alstott , RB TB - Kar Bombs Updated 10/31/01 According to the St. Petersburg Times, Bucs Head Coach Tony Dungy plans to return Alstott to his fullback position if Warrick Dunn returns to the lineup as expected Sunday at Green Bay. "To me it's not so much what we do or who we're going to get the ball to," Dungy said. "Aaron Stecker averaged about 6 ya! rd! s a carry yesterday. That's not to say Mike didn't do a good job, but we can't look at it and say, "Just because Mike Alstott was the ballcarrier, that's why we got things going.' " We expect Tampa Bay to give Alstott increased carries at Dunn's expense if both play, in which case neither will be a great starter in Week Eight.  Rian Lindell , K SEA - Kar Bombs Updated 10/31/01 According to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer , the Seahawks worked out three free-agent kickers on Tuesday as they consider switching from Lindell. Shayne Graham, Doug Brien and Brad Daluiso were brought in for tryouts, although Head Coach Mike Holmgren is likely to give Lindell one more chance to redeem himself. Keep an eye on this situation - Lindell is a pretty risky kicker to own right now.  Amos Zereoue , RB PIT - Beegs Boys Updated 10/31/01 Zereoue is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Baltimore due to a shoulder injury. If he can't go, Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala would assume the third-down back role and the backup job to Jerome Bettis. Based on Bettis' great play this season, don't expect either Zereoue or Fuamatu-Ma'afala to help your team unless Bettis gets hurt. ! Wayne Chrebet , WR NYJ - Free Agent Updated 10/31/01 Chrebet, who has been suffering from headaches stemming from a concussion he suffered on Oct. 14, should resume practicing on Wednesday. He should be able to play on Sunday, but hold off starting him until an official decision is made.  Derrick Alexander , WR KC - G money Updated 10/31/01 Alexander is considered probable for Sunday's game at San Diego despite injured ribs. If by some chance he can't play, Larry Parker would likely get the start.  Mike Green , RB TEN - Free Agent Updated 10/31/01 Green and Skip Hicks are expected to split carries for the Titans if Eddie George is unable to play Sunday against Jacksonville. This isn't a good scenario for solid Fantasy stats, and we don't recommend you use either this week. However, you might want to pick up Green and/or Hicks in a deeper league in case George's injury is deemed long-term.  Eddie George , RB TEN - BCWD's Updated 10/31/01 According to the Nashville Tennessean, George suffered multiple injuries during Monday's game against Pittsbu! rg! h and could miss Sunday's game against Jacksonville as a result. "It is unlikely Eddie [will practice] much this week, we'll just have to wait and see," said Titans Head Coach Jeff Fisher. George is battling a hyperextended left knee, left quad (thigh) contusion and a sprained right ankle. He's a real risk to use this week unless it's definite that he will be able to play.  Quincy Carter , QB DAL - Free Agent Updated 10/31/01 Carter is likely to return from hamstring surgery in about four weeks. While he could get some playing time at QB for the Cowboys, he's not worth picking up this season.  Clint Stoerne!   , QB DAL - Free Agent Updated 10/31/01 Cowboys Head Coach Dave Campo is leaning towards starting Stoerner against the Giants on Sunday, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. However, backup Ryan Leaf could see some time depending on the outcome of the game. We still don't recommend either player for Fantasy purposes.  Emmitt Smith , RB DAL - Hurricanes Updated 10/31/01 According to The Dallas Morning News, Smith's sprained right knee probably will not prevent him from playing Sunday against the Giants. However, he won't practice Wednesday and will likely be limited for the rest of the week. "If he's ready at 1 p.m. Sunday, New York time, then he'll start at running back," s! ai! d Cowboys Head Coach Dave Campo. "It's just a day-to-day situation, and it's relatively mild." If Smith can't go, Troy Hambrick would start at halfback with J.J. Huggins at fullback. We expect Smith to be fine and start this week.  Jim Miller , QB CHI - Free Agent Updated 10/31/01 Miller expects to be ready for his fifth straight start Sunday against Cleveland despite a left hip pointer, according to the Chicago Sun-Times . "I feel pretty good," he said. "I'm going to practice [today], and we'll see how it feels. [Today] will be the deciding factor. Guys on this team are working really hard, and I don't want to be the one to let them down. I want to continue to play and keep on winning." Miller will probably start, but Shane Matthews will be ready to go if not. We don't recommend you use Miller unless he is officially slated to start.  Terry Allen , RB BAL - Beegs Boys Updated 10/31/01 Allen will run Tuesday for the first time after being limited to treading water in the pool at the team training facility due to a sprained ankle. Jason Brookins would get the start if Allen can't go, and that's probably the better situation for Fantasy owners in the first place. Only use Broo! k! ins of the two, if you dare use him against Pittsburgh.  Elvis Grbac , QB BAL - Beegs Boys Updated 10/31/01 Grbac is likely to be listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh due to strained rib cartilage. He has been progressing in his recovery, which suggests only some fibers were torn, but all indications are that he will not play. Randall Cunningham would get the start if Grbac can't go, and at this point we can't recommend you use any Baltimore QB.  Rob Moore , WR ARI - Free Agent Updated 10/31/01 Moore underwent another MRI on his injured hamstring on Monday, and is waiting for the results. We don't expect him to help anyone's Fantasy squad the remainder of the season.  Terry Hardy , TE ARI - Free Agent Updated 10/31/01 Hardy could miss two-to-three weeks due to a rotator cuff injury, according to The Arizona Republic. "Terry may be out for a while," said Cardinals Head Coach Dave McGinnis. "They're going to immobilize it (the shoulder) in a sling, and he, for sure, will not be there this week. However much longer it will be is to be determined, but I think it's probably a multiple-week thing." Don't bother holding on to Hardy.  Michael Pittman , RB ARI - BCWD's Updated 10/31/01 Pittman is still recovering from his second concussion in the past three weeks. The Cardinals are likely to go with Thomas Jones and Marcel Shipp for Sunday's game against Philadelphia as a result. We don't recommend any of the three against the tough Eagles rush defense.  Emmitt Smith , RB DAL - Hurricanes Updated 10/30/01 Smith is day to day after receiving results of his MRI, according to published reports. He will not practice Tuesday or Wednesday but could return on Thursday. Smith looks like a go for Week Eight.  Stephen Alexander , TE WAS - Perrito-style Updated 10/30/01 Alexander is likely to miss his third straight game Sunday against Seattle due to a high ankle sprain. The Redskins are targeting their November 18 game at Dallas for his return.  Eddie George , RB TEN - BCWD's Updated 10/30/01 George left Monday's game in the third quarter after injuring his knee. He is scheduled for an MRI on Tuesday. "It's not the ACL or the MCL, it's behind the knee," head coach Jeff Fisher told The Nashville Tennessean. "We'll have to take a look at it and we'll know mor! e ! about the situation in the next couple of days."    Tyrone Wheatley , RB OAK - El-Gato Updated 10/30/01 Wheatley's injured wrist and knee have improved but his status for Sunday's game is uncertain. He is listed as questionable.  Dedric Ward , WR MIA - Free Agent Updated 10/30/01 Ward is not expected to play Sunday against the Panthers. He is listed as questionable.   Chris Chambers  , WR MIA - Free Agent Updated 10/30/01 Chambers suffered a bruised rib in Sunday's game but is expected to play this week. He is also expected to practice.   Larry Parker , WR KC - Free Agent Updated 10/30/01 Parker could be the Chief new starting receiver, replacing incumbent Derrick Alexander. "I might [start Parker]," head coach Dick Vermeil told The Kansas City Star."I don't know. I'll talk to the coaches." Consider adding Parker to your roster. He had two TD receptions in the Chiefs last game.   Derrick Alexander , WR KC - G ! mo! ney Updated 10/30/01 Alexander is still suffering from torn cartilage in his ribs and might not play Sunday. "If I feel like this going into the weekend, I won't be able to play," Alexander told The Kansas City Star. Alexander still might not start when he regains his health. The Chiefs are considering starting rookie Larry Parker over Alexander.     Marshall Faulk , RB STL - R-Diddy Updated 10/30/01 Faulk is expected to return to the Rams' starting lineup on November 11 against Carolina.  More Updates   Player News Teams  [IMAGE]God Player News  Jeff Garcia , Active QB Updated 10/30/01 Garcia suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament during Sunday's game at Chicago. He might need to wear a protective brace for next Sunday's game against Detroit, but is expected to play. Don't be afraid to use Garcia against the Lions' poor secondary.  Rob Johnson , Reserve QB Updated 10/29/01 Johnson injured his right foot in Sunday's game at San Diego. The injury is not serious, says the Buffalo News. He also hurt his elbow and shoulder.  Troy Brown , Reserve WR Updated 10/28/01 Brown caught nine passes for 86 yards and a TD at Denver. He also carried the ball one time for 31 yards. Brown will always be a big-play threat against the weaker defensive teams on the Patriots' schedule.  Shaun Alexander , Active RB Updated 10/28/01 The Dolphins held Alexander to 87 yards on 23 carries. Considering the strength of the Miami defense, Alexander's final numbers looked respectable, but he also fumbled twice. The Seattle RB will continue to post good yardage numbers, but the league's better defenses might limit his overall output.  Lamar Smith , Active RB Updated 10/26/01 Smith has a leg injury but is expected to play this week. He is listed as probable on the injury report. Expect Smith to overcome his injury and be a solid Fantasy back this week.   Terrell Owens , Active WR Updated 10/26/01 Owens set the record for most receptions in a game the last time he played the Bears. He won't be as effective this week, but will be a productive receiver.   Wesley Walls , Active TE Updated 10/26/01 Walls will get a lot of important looks this week. The Panthers should move the ball rather well against the Jets, and Walls may be open for TD catches near the goal line.  Qadry Ismail , Active WR Updated 10/26/01 Ismail has developed into a good all-around receiver. He is definitely worth a start against the inconsistent Jaguars secondary.  Tim Biakabutuka , Reserve RB Updated 10/25/01 Biakabutuka will be out until at least training camp with a fracture and other structural damage to his right foot. "He's not going to be really ready to do any work that would be football related until next summer," coach George Seifert said Wednesday. "Basically, it just separated," Seifert said of the top part of Biakabutuka's foot. "The ligaments, tendons and bone broke, so it all had to be put back together." Richard Huntley, who will replace Biakabutuka in the starting lineup, visited his teammate at the hospital Tuesday. Huntley said the injury was far worse than he expected and he's concerned Biakabutuka won't play again.   Ricky Watters , Injured RB Updated 10/23/01 According to the Tacoma News Tribune, Seahawks Head Coach Mike Holmgren says that Watters will return to the starting lineup as soon as he's healthy, which could be another month or longer. "We'll cross that bridge when we come to it," Holmgren said. "I would be surprised if I didn't insert Ricky back into the lineup. He was our best player when he got hurt. Shaun (Alexander) has come in and played well. But I would suspect that when Ricky can play, he'll play again." If you have the roster room, it would be a good idea to stash both backs on your team to ensure you're safe if Watters takes the job back from Alexander down the stretch.  Az-Zahir Hakim , Reserve WR Updated 10/23/01 Hakim suffered a calf injury during Sunday's blowout win over the New York Jets. However, he is expected to be available for this weekend's game against New Orleans.   James Jackson , Reserve RB Updated 10/21/01 Jackson had a surprisingly productive game against Baltimore, rushing for 77 yards and a score. The rookie seems to be all the way back from a nagging rib injury, and is slowly becoming a good Fantasy player.   Ken Dilger , Reserve TE Updated 10/18/01 Dilger is not a major factor in the Indianapolis passing game anymore. Don't expect much from him against the underrated New England defense this week.  Mike Vanderjagt , Reserve K Updated 10/12/01 Vanderjagt (toe) kicked in practice on Thursday. He is expected to play against the Raiders.  Bills , Reserve DT Updated 09/30/01 Defensive end Phil Hansen left Sunday's game against Pittsburgh in the third quarter with an apparent wrist injury. He walked off the field and into the locker room to be examined, and his return is questionable.   Buccaneers , Active DT Updated 08/08/01 Linebacker Derrick Brooks has reportedly ended his 10-day holdout. Brooks, who has been in a contract dispute with the Buccaneers, participated in practice on Wednesday.   John Carney , Active K Updated 04/15/01 Carney's 11-year run as kicker for the San Diego Chargers might be over. The Chargers signed San Francisco 49ers restricted free agent Wade Richey to an offer sheet Friday. The 49ers have a week to match the offer or lose Richey. If Richey joins the Chargers, he'll supplant Carney, one of the NFL's most accurate kickers. Carney is San Diego's career scoring leader with 1,076 points.   [IMAGE]  Copyright 2001 Commissioner.COM Inc and SportsLine.com Inc. 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