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Updated 10/17/01 Cornerback Champ Bailey missed practice on Wednesday due to a sprained ankle, but he's expected to play on Sunday. Fred Smoot (leg), however, is in danger of missing this weekend's contest against Carolina. Darrell Green would replace Smoot if he's unable to go.   Rob Moore , WR ARI - Dallas Demon Horde Updated 10/17/01 Moore (hamstring) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Kansas City. He hasn't been ful! l ! speed at practice, however, so don't consider him Fantasy-wise just yet.   Patrick Jeffers , WR CAR - Free Agent Updated 10/17/01 Jeffers (knees) saw extensive work in practice today and may be ready to play this weekend against New Orleans. However, Jeffers is too risky to start from a Fantasy perspective.   Muhsin Muhammad , WR CAR - High Shrivel Factor Updated 10/17/01 Muhammad's ribs are still sore after taking a few shots during Sunday's game against New Orleans. Coach George Seifert expects him to play, but he may be somewhat limited. Unless his status improves by the end of the week, Fantasy owners may want to consider be! nc! hing Muhammad if at all possible.   Chris Weinke , QB CAR - Lake Austin Mighty Mullets Updated 10/17/01 Weinke missed practice on Wednesday due to a thigh injury. However, Head Coach George Seifert expects the rookie quarterback to start on Sunday against Washington. If you need a quarterback this week, Weinke is a good choice facing a terrible Redskins' defense.   Terance Mathis , WR ATL - Aryan Brother Inc. Updated 10/17/01 Mathis (hand) returned to practice on Wednesday. He is expected to start on Sunday against New Orleans, but he's only worth starting in deeper leagues from a Fantasy! p! erspective.   Shawn Jefferson , WR ATL - Aryan Brother Inc. Updated 10/17/01 Jefferson (toe) returned to practice on Wednesday. He is expected to be in the starting lineup on Sunday against New Orleans, but he's too unreliable to use Fantasy-wise.   Ryan Leaf , QB DAL - Free Agent Updated 10/17/01 Leaf worked with he first team offense during practice on Wednesday. He was filling in for Anthony Wright, who was given the day off to rest his swollen right knee. Leaf will have his chance to win the starting job in Dallas, but he has no real Fantasy value at this time.   Troy Hambrick , RB DAL - Free Agent Updated 10/17/01 Now that Robert Thomas is gone for the year, Hambrick is expected to become Dallas' starting fullback. He's shown flashes of brilliance at times, but his value as a Fantasy player is still minimal at this point.   Michael Bennett , RB MIN - High Shrivel Factor Updated 10/17/01 Bennett is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Green Bay due to a right ankle injury. Expect Doug Chapman to get the start, with Travis Prentice serving as his backup. Don't use Bennett this week. Randy Moss , WR MIN - The Replacements Updated 10/17/01 Moss is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Green Bay with a right ankle injury. While we normally tell you to start him every week, this is one matchup we wouldn't activate him for unless it becomes completely clear he will start.  Shane Matthews , QB CHI - Free Agent Updated 10/17/01 The Bears re-signed Matthews on Tuesday. He returns to his old backup QB job and isn't worth adding to your Fantasy roster.  Terrell Davis , RB DEN - Lake Austin Mighty Mullet! s ! Updated 10/17/01 According to published reports, Davis would like to return to the lineup Sunday at San Diego. He has recovered from a knee injury, and Broncos Head Coach Mike Shanahan wants him to return by November 4. We don't recommend you use Davis this week, although this development also makes it tough to recommend you start any Broncos running back.  Stacey Mack , RB JAC - Aryan Brother Inc. Updated 10/17/01 Mack will get a lot of carries this week but don't expect him to be too productive. He only gained 17 yards on nine carries in the Jaguars' previous.   Keenan McCardell , WR JAC - Blue Star Boys Updated 10/17/01 McCardell struggled in his first few games back from injury, but looked like his old self in the previous game. Look for McCardell to play well this week and catch a lot of passes.    Sean Dawkins , WR JAC - Free Agent Updated 10/17/01 Dawkins will have a tough time against Buffalo this week. He will catch of couple of passes but won't find his way into the end zone.   Mark Brunell , QB JAC - High Shrivel Factor Updated 10/17/01 Brunell is no longer being bothered by headaches and is expected to play in Week Six. Look for him to throw ! fo! r over 200 yards and a score.     Kyle Brady , TE JAC - Free Agent Updated 10/17/01 Brady is expected to play in this week's game despite a hip injury, and is listed as probable. He won't be too productive if he does play. Brady only has five catches this season.   Jimmy Smith , WR JAC - The Replacements Updated 10/17/01 Smith has been very consistent this season. Look for him to catch several passes and score a touchdown against Buffalo.  ! He! rman Moore , WR DET - Free Agent Updated 10/17/01 Moore will miss the remainder of the season after tearing a muscle in his hip during Sunday's game at Minnesota. "We're disappointed the injury is much worse than we thought," Lions Head Coach Marty Mornhinweg said. "We believed it was a minor pull, but the MRI showed a significant tear in the muscle." Drop Moore if he was on your Fantasy team. Larry Foster assumes the No. 3 receiver job in Detroit.  Tyrone Wheatley , RB OAK - Water Boys Updated 10/17/01 According to published reports, Wheatley will miss three to four weeks with a right knee sprain. The veteran back was beginning to lose carries to Charlie Garner before he was hurt.  Charlie Garner , RB OAK - Blue Star Boys Updated 10/17/01 The Contra-Costa Times points out Garner has apparently supplanted Tyrone Wheatley as the team's "workhorse" back. The trend was apparent before Wheatley was reported to miss three to four weeks with a knee injury.  Travis Henry , RB BUF - Dallas Demon Horde Updated 10/17/01 Henry told the Buffalo News he plans to have minor surgery on both knees after the season. Henry has tendinitis in both knees, but it will not affect him during the regular season.  Jay Riemersma , TE BUF - South Park Cows Updated 1! 0/! 17/01 The Buffalo News says the Bills want to get Riemersma more involved in the offense now that tackles Jonas Jennings and John Fina are healthy again. Riemersma was being asked to block more often early in the year, but he will now become more involved in the passing game.  Jerome Pathon , WR IND - High Shrivel Factor Updated 10/17/01 It is not clear if Pathon (foot) will be able to play this week against the Patriots. Pathon missed Sunday's game against Oakland. Reggie Wayne would start in Pathon's place if he cannot play again.  Dedric Ward , WR MIA - Free Agent Updated 10/17/01 The Miami Herald says Ward had his foor placed in a boot because he had a problem with stress protection. The Dolphins do not know when he will return.  Emmitt Smith , RB DAL - Blue Star Boys Updated 10/17/01 According to the Dallas Morning Star, Smith could end up splitting more carries with Troy Hambrick in the coming weeks. Head Coach Dave Campo believes the two backs complement each other very well, and that the move will keep Smith fresh for a longer duration on game day.   Stephen Alexander , TE WAS - Beer Gut Boys Updated 10/17/01 Alexa! nd! er underwent an MRI on his injured right ankle Monday, which revealed a high sprain. He is expected to miss at least two weeks of action due to the injury, so be sure to reserve him if he is still on your roster.   Michael Pittman , RB ARI - Addison Red Cornholes Updated 10/17/01 Pittman, who suffered a concussion during Sunday's loss to Chicago, is expected to practice on Tuesday. His status for this weekend's game against Kansas City is questionable, but he is expected to play.   Greg Clark , TE SF - Free Agent Updated 10/17/01 Clark went through his most extensive workout since undergoing surgery on his right hamstring three weeks ago. "It was encouraging," Clark told the Contra Costa Times. "I ran (a half mile). I never could do any of tha! t ! before the last surgery (which removed his semitendonosis tendon). The most I could do was jog two minutes. It's an amazing difference in comparison." Head Coach Steve Mariucci doesn't know when Clark will be healthy enough to make his season debut, however, but he did rule Clark out for their Oct. 28 game against Chicago.    More Updates  Player News Teams  [IMAGE]  CYSWC Player News  Derrick Alexander , Active WR Updated 10/14/01 Alexander overcame back problems to play against the Steelers, but was held to just one catch for 10 yards. Injuries and lack of effective complements have rendered Alexander a disappointment so far this season.  Darnay Scott , Active WR Updated 10/14/01 Scott caught only one pass for five yards against the Browns, but he scored on his only reception. Jon Kitna seems to favor Scott in the passing game, even though the final numbers haven't always reflected it.  Antonio Freeman , Active WR Updated 10/14/01 Freeman caught nine passes for 138 yards and TD against Baltimore. His fine numbers against the AFC's top defense are a clear signal that Freeman is still a quality Fantasy wideout, despite his quiet start prior to this week.  Antowain Smith , Reserve RB Updated 10/14/01 Smith rushed for only 36 yards in Sunday's win over San Diego, but he did score a touchdown. He's still not a complete Fantasy player, however, and is no better than a reserve used only when the matchup is right.   Derrick Mason , Reserve WR Updated 10/14/01 Mason (ankle and shoulder) has been declared inactive for Week Six. Justin McCareins or Chris Sanders should start in his place.  Maurice Smith , Active RB Updated 10/14/01 Smith rushed for 50 yards and a TD against the 49ers. Smith's yardage numbers won't be overwhelming the rest of the year, but he should continue to be a consistent TD threat.  Desmond Clark , Active TE Updated 10/12/01 Consider Clark as a starter this week. The Seahawks are soft over the middle and in the red zone, where Clark can be effective.  Jeff Garcia , Active QB Updated 10/12/01 Garcia (elbow) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Atlanta. He'll post solid numbers against an inconsistent Falcons' secondary, so be sure to start him this week.   Corey Dillon , Active RB Updated 10/12/01 Look for Dillon to have mixed success this week. The Browns defense will make it difficult to run but his effort as a receiver will be enough to give him a productive week.   J.R. Redmond , Reserve RB Updated 10/12/01 Redmond is questionable for Sunday's game against San Diego due to an ankle injury. He probably will miss this game due to the injury, which makes him virtually worthless Fantasy-wise.   Drew Bledsoe , Reserve QB Updated 10/02/01 According to the Boston Globe, there has been no upgrade in Bledsoe's timetable to return. He is still expected to miss the next two weeks, so keep Bledsoe on reserve until he is healthy enough to play again.   Raiders , Reserve DT Updated 10/02/01 The Raiders have lost DE Trace Armstrong for the rest of the season after he tore his Achilles' tendon in Sunday's game against Seattle. He'll have surgery this week and be placed on the injured reserve list shortly thereafter. In other news, DT Roderick Coleman is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys after sustaining a hamstring injury, and DT Grady Jackson is questionable for Sunday after aggravating an injury to his right shoulder.   Bills , Active 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.   Chad Lewis , Reserve TE Updated 09/28/01 Lewis will have a good shot at producing some solid Fantasy numbers this week against Dallas. He's one of the league's top tight ends and should be in your starting lineup on a weekly basis.   Ricky Proehl , Reserve WR Updated 08/19/01 Proehl has been dealing with a slight hamstring injury in recent days, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The injury isn't considered serious, however, and Proehl is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season.   Joe Nedney , Active K Updated 03/07/01 The Tennessee Titans on Tuesday reached a contract agreement with Nedney, an unrestricted free agent who played most of the 2000 season with the Carolina Panthers. The five-year veteran will replace longtime Titans kicker Al Del Greco, who was cut last week after a poor postseason performance and for salary cap reasons. Nedney converted 26 of 28 field-goals attempts and all 20 of his extra-point tries for 98 points last season.   Adam Vinatieri , Reserve K Updated 12/13/00 Vinatieri has been one of the league's most accurate placekickers in recent weeks, converting on 18 of his last 19 field goal attempts. He should get his chances against the Bills this week, especially if Buffalo's defense struggles like it did on Monday night. Unless you have one of the league's elite kickers on your roster, giving Vinatieri the start is a good idea.   [IMAGE]  Copyright 2001 Commissioner.COM Inc and SportsLine.com Inc. 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