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 Visa has teamed up with NFL players Brett Favre, Emmitt Smith, and Jerome Bettis to give you a chance to win all your Visa purchases! Find out more at: http://www.visa.com/nfl   You are receiving these e-reports because you have signed up for NFL Fantasy Football.  To customize, reschedule, or turn off these reports please  click here    Player Updates NFL Reports  Latest NFL Player News - Provided by Commissioner.COM   Redskins , DT WAS - Okie Pride 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 - Free Agent Updated 10/17/01 Moore (hamstring) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Kansas City. He hasn't been full 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 - Terminators Updated 10/17/01 Muhammad's ribs are still sore after taking a few ! sh! ots 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 benching Muhammad if at all possible.   Chris Weinke , QB CAR - Free Agent 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 - Swamis Stallions 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 perspective. !   Shawn Jefferson , WR ATL - Sack Attack 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 - Pongo Pack 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 M! IN! - Pongo Pack 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 - Mud Dogz Updated 10/17/01 According to published reports, Davis would like to return to the lineup Sunday at ! Sa! n 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 - Terminators 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 - Mud Dogz 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 - WidowMakers 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 for 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 ! pl! ay. Brady only has five catches this season.   Jimmy Smith , WR JAC - Sack Attack Updated 10/17/01 Smith has been very consistent this season. Look for him to catch several passes and score a touchdown against Buffalo.  Herman 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 F! os! ter assumes the No. 3 receiver job in Detroit.  Tyrone Wheatley , RB OAK - Swamis Stallions 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 - Pongo Pack 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 - Free Agent 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 - Free Agent Updated 10/17/01 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.  Jerom! e ! Pathon , WR IND - Bloomin Idiots 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 - Mud Dogz Updated 10/17/01 According to the Dallas Morning Star, Smith could end up splitting more carrie! s ! 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 - Free Agent Updated 10/17/01 Alexander 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 - Free Agent 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 that 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&n! bs! p;Teams    Fightin Farmers Player News - Provided by Commissioner.COM  Joey Galloway , Active WR Updated 10/17/01 Galloway (ankle) is expected to take this week off from practice in order to rest his injury. He will be re-evaluated next Monday, at which time his status for the Oct. 28 game against Arizona will be determined.   Rob Johnson , Reserve QB Updated 10/16/01 Johnson has been listed as probable for Thursday's game in Jacksonville despite a neck injury. He hasn't been a reliable Fantasy quarterback all year, and there's no reason to believe that will change this week. Don't use Johnson.  Bill Schroeder , Reserve WR Updated 10/16/01 Schroeder (ankle) informed Head Coach Mike Sherman that he would be available for Sunday's game against Minnesota. Sherman stated that a decision on Schroeder would not be made until later in the week, but we expect him to go.   Derrick Alexander , Reserve 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.  Antonio Freeman , Reserve 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.  James Allen , Reserve RB Updated 10/14/01 Allen had a solid game on Sunday, rushing for 75 yards and a touchdown. However, the performance is a bit tainted Fantasy-wise since it was against a weak Arizona defensive front. Don't expect thos type of numbers from the Bears' tailback on a weekly basis.   Ahman Green , Active RB Updated 10/12/01 Green has been one of the best backs in the league thus far, but he could struggle against Baltimore's vaulted defense. If you have a deep group of running backs, you may want to consider reserving the Packers' tailback.   Byron Chamberlain , Reserve TE Updated 10/12/01 Chamberlain has quickly become one of the key weapons in the Vikings' passing game, and he is a reliable weekly Fantasy starter. Expect another good outing this weekend against Detroit.   Trent Green , Active QB Updated 10/12/01 Green might have another bad week. Pittsburgh's defense will pressure him often, and the Chiefs will be less effective in the air without the injured Derrick Alexander.  Oronde Gadsden , Active WR Updated 10/12/01 Gadsden should find himself in position to catch a TD pass against the Jets. Miami will score often against the New York defense.  Mike Anderson , Active RB Updated 10/12/01 Expect excellent numbers from Anderson this week. He always plays well against Seattle, and the Seahawks still lack the talent to stop him from gaining big chunks of yardage as the game wears on.  Jerome Bettis , Active RB Updated 10/11/01 Bettis sat out Wednesday's practice to allow a minor knee injury to heal. He is expected to play in Sunday's game and is listed as probable.   Fred Taylor , Reserve RB Updated 10/11/01 The Jaguars have ruled Taylor out for their next game against Buffalo on October 18. Taylor is still recovering from the groin injury he suffered in Week Two.   Broncos , Active DT Updated 08/23/01 Defensive tackle Chester McGlockton, who suffered a slight ligament tear in his knee during Monday's preseason game, is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season. Denver's defense has the talent to be a solid unit from a Fantasy perspective, and will be one of the top ten defenses taken on Draft Day.   Wade Richey , Active K Updated 04/20/01 The Chargers signed ex-49er placekicker Wade Richey on Wednesday, when the kicker's former team did not match the offer sheet San Diego tendered last week. With the 24-year-old Richey in, incumbent kicker John Carney will most likely leave the team.   Joe Nedney , Reserve 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.   [IMAGE]  Copyright 2001 Commissioner.COM Inc   FB10NF