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Deion Branch Week 11 Injury Update (1 Viewer)
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the spanker
Footballguy
Allright!!! They know how important he is to the team's overall success and have been handling him with kid gloves! GREAT News!
packersfan
Footballguy
Bout damn time. He's missed a ton of great matchups so far and it's been painful seeing Engram and others getting a lot of the love Branch would have gotten in those games. Hopefully he can stay healthy for the remainder of the season because the No. 1 WR in this offense has big-time potential in my opinion. Branch was off to a great start before he got hurt.
the spanker
Footballguy
I really think that he will move ahead of Housh on my roster once I see him get through a full game and be productive.Seattle just throws the ball way too much for Branch not to be gold in PPR leagues!
I just hope Hackett continues to see the RedZone looks.
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
Lord of Football
Footballguy
Per CBS
News: Seahawks WR Deion Branch (foot) is not on the practice report as the team prepares for Week 11 vs. Chicago. Branch has missed the last three games because of an injured foot, but did return to practice on Friday leading up to Week 10 against the 49ers. He looked crisp in practice Wednesday, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, but is still a day-to-day candidate. "I felt a whole lot better," Branch said. "Every day, it gets better. Every day, everything gets better. I'm hoping (Thursday) to come and not be sore. That's a good sign, if I'm not sore."
Analysis: If Branch is not on the practice or injury report this week, that will be a great indication he will return to action in Week 11 against the Bears. The Seahawks have converted to a pass-heavy offense in recent weeks and that will only benefit Branch once he returns. He will once again regain his role as top receiver in Seattle. If healthy Week 11, have no qualms about inserting Branch into Fantasy lineups
News: Seahawks WR Deion Branch (foot) is not on the practice report as the team prepares for Week 11 vs. Chicago. Branch has missed the last three games because of an injured foot, but did return to practice on Friday leading up to Week 10 against the 49ers. He looked crisp in practice Wednesday, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, but is still a day-to-day candidate. "I felt a whole lot better," Branch said. "Every day, it gets better. Every day, everything gets better. I'm hoping (Thursday) to come and not be sore. That's a good sign, if I'm not sore."
Analysis: If Branch is not on the practice or injury report this week, that will be a great indication he will return to action in Week 11 against the Bears. The Seahawks have converted to a pass-heavy offense in recent weeks and that will only benefit Branch once he returns. He will once again regain his role as top receiver in Seattle. If healthy Week 11, have no qualms about inserting Branch into Fantasy lineups
packersfan
Footballguy
Burleson.Hackett will remain a strong WR3, good WR2 many weeks as the No. 2 WR. Engram will be a viable WR3 in PPR leagues because he runs good routes, has the best hands on the team and Hasselbeck trusts him. Branch will be the No. 1 WR and is a strong WR2 with WR1 upside in all scoring formats.Burleson can't be started in any league in my opinion as long as Branch, Hackett and Engram are all healthy.
Statcruncher
Footballguy
I've been riding Burleson as my #3 WR for the past 4 games and thanks to his punt/kickoff return TD's he's been a pleasant surprise (28th best WR points in the league during that time). With Hackett and now Branch ready Nate goes back to worthless as a WR.
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the spanker
Footballguy
If Branch practices without limits this week. How confident does everyone feel about starting him?I would have to decide between Branch, Edge, and KJ this week.
nflguru
Footballguy
This is a good point, even if he plays.. im not sure how confident you can be that he will perform against the bears or that he will have the opportunities.. Thoughts on this, how do u feel:Grossman is starting, 1. Does the bad Grossman return and throw picks putting SEA up early which ultimately kills the passing game (run Morris and the clock)2. Does grossman have a decent game, keeping the bears in it and you expect Branch to get hisIf grossman plays poorly, I'm not sure Griese will even be the #2 due to his injury which puts Orton at the helm (if they even go that far)..
nflguru
Footballguy
SF did not turn the ball over as I've seen Grossman do countless times... With Hackett and Engram both playing well, I think it helps Branch get open, but he also has to share targets. As a bear fan and Branch owner, I hope #2 happens.. If you go by what Grossman did off the bench last week against Oakland, it also favors #2..
the spanker
Footballguy
Question,
When Branch was on a tear in weeks 2-4, was Hackett and Engram healthy?
Just trying to guage what we can expect (targets, catches, scores) from him on average weekly since they are throwing more.
When Branch was on a tear in weeks 2-4, was Hackett and Engram healthy?
Just trying to guage what we can expect (targets, catches, scores) from him on average weekly since they are throwing more.
mad sweeney
Footballguy
Hackett no, Engram yes. Burleson started at SE. Holmgren said before the injury that he wants to get Branch the ball a lot and did so until he got hurt. I expect himto be the main recpient when he returns.
Anyone care to speculate on a breakdown of looks for Branch, Hackett, Engram, Burleson based on a 40 pass attempt day from Hasselbeck? And beyond that, which of Branch/Hackett/Engram would have an advantage in the Red Zone?...
Branch - 12
Hackett - 8
Engram - 8
Burleson - 6
RB/TE's - 6
Just trying to gauge what Branch vs. Hackett's value is going forward in a TD heavy league.
Branch - 12
Hackett - 8
Engram - 8
Burleson - 6
RB/TE's - 6
Just trying to gauge what Branch vs. Hackett's value is going forward in a TD heavy league.
varmint cong
Footballguy
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playernews.aspx?sport=NFLweather could be a factor
Deion Branch (foot) returned to a complete practice Wednesday and is expected to start against the Bears in Week 11.
Branch missed the last four games while recovering from a mid-foot sprain and coach Mike Holmgren plans to monitor him through the week to see if he can take a full complement of snaps. If Branch can explode as normal, he'll start at flanker and move Bobby Engram to the slot. After the Bears in Week 11, the Seahawks' passing game gets a favorable matchup at St. Louis.
packersfan
Footballguy
Thursday update from RotoWorld:
Deion Branch (foot) practiced fully again on Thursday.
Branch will likely start at flanker against the Bears, but he's not a particularly attractive fantasy play. He'll mostly go against LCB Charles Tillman, an excellent tackling corner who will limit Branch's ability to make yardage after the catch. Branch also may not be 100 percent for the matchup.
Source: Seahawks Insider Blog
Deion Branch (foot) practiced fully again on Thursday.
Branch will likely start at flanker against the Bears, but he's not a particularly attractive fantasy play. He'll mostly go against LCB Charles Tillman, an excellent tackling corner who will limit Branch's ability to make yardage after the catch. Branch also may not be 100 percent for the matchup.
Source: Seahawks Insider Blog
Good new, good news!! The downer outlook report puzzles me a little. I got the feeling that the Bears can be passed on. I am a little concerned about limited snaps or rust, but they stuck Hacket back in and gave him quick work.
How does everyone feel about this matchup?? I've waited so long for Branch to come back, I'm itching to start him..
How does everyone feel about this matchup?? I've waited so long for Branch to come back, I'm itching to start him..
meanjoegreen
Footballguy
With all the WR weapons Seattle has healthy now, it's going to be hard for D's to cover them, and the Hawks are a pass happy team.
packersfan
Footballguy
He practiced all week and is expected to play.
Nigel Tufnel
Footballguy
Let's say he starts. Does he make a good play coming off an injury?
If you've seen the reports out of Seattle the past couple of days, its a little weird because even though Branch has practiced all week and from reports in the paper- he looked 100% at the open sessions- Holgrem says he's still a "Game time decision"!!
I can't beleive a player would be able to practice all week with no limitations and still be iffy!! Since its a late game and many lineups(mine included) have to be turned in before 1 pm, I'm a little concerned about what to do.
Whats everyone's gut? Any chance he doesn't play??
I can't beleive a player would be able to practice all week with no limitations and still be iffy!! Since its a late game and many lineups(mine included) have to be turned in before 1 pm, I'm a little concerned about what to do.
Whats everyone's gut? Any chance he doesn't play??
Beau Tocks
Footballguy
He'll play, but I can't see him putting up sizable numbers. 4/55/0.
This week C. Henry gets the nod over over D.Branch.
This week C. Henry gets the nod over over D.Branch.
