Joseph Addai Week 9 Injury Update Thread (1 Viewer)

[packersfan]

From RotoWorld:

In a Wednesday conference call with New England media, Colts coach Tony Dungy said he expects Joseph Addai (hamstring) and Bob Sanders (ankle, knee) to play in Week 9 barring in-practice setbacks.

Dungy said he anticipated both players practicing on Wednesday. The Colts have targeted this game against their rival Patriots for numerous injured players to make returns. Indianapolis is in desperation mode, having dropped its last two games. The Colts' record currently stands at 3-4.

Source: Boston Globe

 

[Kiddnets]

do we expect RBBC or does Addai go back to #1 carries this week?

 

[zamboni]

do we expect RBBC or does Addai go back to #1 carries this week?

Depends who you ask.

 

[Kiddnets]

do we expect RBBC or does Addai go back to #1 carries this week?

Depends who you ask.

ok - what do you think....I have to think Rhodes gets close to 50% on the carries in Addai's first game back. Doubt they push him too hard.

 

[skillz]

From RotoWorld:In a Wednesday conference call with New England media, Colts coach Tony Dungy said he expects Joseph Addai (hamstring) and Bob Sanders (ankle, knee) to play in Week 9 barring in-practice setbacks.Dungy said he anticipated both players practicing on Wednesday. The Colts have targeted this game against their rival Patriots for numerous injured players to make returns. Indianapolis is in desperation mode, having dropped its last two games. The Colts' record currently stands at 3-4.Source: Boston Globe

That's interesting to hear but at this point it's just a goal to get them back in the lineup for this Sunday. It all depends on how practice goes for Addai. As I understand it, he only practiced on Wed. last week and then sat out the other practices. It will be interesting to see how he does this week in practice. I hate that the game is on Sunday night as lineup decisions are most likely going to have to be decided upon before a final decision is made on whether Addai is active or not.

 

[Deuce'sWild]

I'm targetting Addai for the playoffs.

 

[travdogg]

do we expect RBBC or does Addai go back to #1 carries this week?

Depends who you ask.

ok - what do you think....I have to think Rhodes gets close to 50% on the carries in Addai's first game back. Doubt they push him too hard.

I think if I had both Rhodes and Addai, that I would start Addai. Personally, I think Indy will beat New England, so lets say their are 25+ carries to go around. I'd estimate Addai getting about 15 and Rhodes getting about 10. I think Addai will get back to being a decent RB1 option this year, but for this week, he's probably a decent RB2. Rhodes will probably get enough touches to be a solid flex guy this week as well.

 

[mistersmith]

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti...413/1004/sports

Even with that trio returning, none is expected to shoulder a full workload against the Patriots. Dungy said the team will continue to get backup safety Melvin Bullitt and backup running back Dominic Rhodes some work. At cornerback, Tim Jennings likely will help ease Hayden's return.

"We've got to be smart how we use all three of those guys in their first game back,'' Dungy said.

 

[zamboni]

do we expect RBBC or does Addai go back to #1 carries this week?

Depends who you ask.

ok - what do you think....I have to think Rhodes gets close to 50% on the carries in Addai's first game back. Doubt they push him too hard.

Sorry - wasn't trying to be a smart aleck, just making light of the pro- vs. anti-Addai threads.If he's fully healthy, I think Addai gets more carries, but I can see them alternating series. Addai may be the more talented back, but Rhodes seems to have shown that he can also handle the job and I doubt Dungy just pushes him to the bench.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

I got a feeling that Rhodes could be the goalline guy. just cause coming back from injury dungy might not want addai taking the pounding near the goalline

 

[War Eagle]

Just because a backup is successful it doesn't mean the "gameplan" or work load changes for the #1.

The debth chart doesn't change here.

If Addai is healthy, he plays 3 series out of 4.

I would say though that THIS week, the first week back, Dungy may ease Addai back into his #1 role.

 

[packersfan]

Just because a backup is successful it doesn't mean the "gameplan" or work load changes for the #1.

It could if:1. There isn't much difference in talent between the two.2. The starter wasn't playing very well.3. The backup has arguably outperformed the starter.We've been arguing these points to death since Addai got hurt but I think all three are valid points of discussion. I don't think Rhodes is going away so as an Addai owner I've lowered my expectations for him considerably the rest of the season. One thing I do believe is he'll be the goal-line guy if healthy. He's been quite good in that role, even this season.

 

[blackjack23]

The one thing I love about Addai (and this is from observation only) is he seems to be a perfect goalline runner. Just enough patience, shiftiness, and power to get in.

 

[packersfan]

Wednesday post-practice update from RotoWorld:

Colts GM Bill Polian reiterated Wednesday that "barring something unforeseen," Joseph Addai (hamstring) will be available in Week 9.

Polian said Addai "practiced pretty well" Wednesday and it appears as if he will resume starting vs. New England. It's worth noting that Dominic Rhodes did not take part in Wednesday's work. We'll update why when it's available.

Related: Dominic Rhodes

 

[travdogg]

Sounds like Addai is more likely to play than Rhodes this week.

 

[NYRAGE]

Since it seems that a healthy Addai gets hurt every game, it doesn't give me the warm fuzzies to start him knowing that he is coming off a hamstring injury. You just have to wonder how long before he re-aggravates his hamstring or hurts something else.

There is nothing like scoring another fat zero after a few carries.

 

[switz]

Just because a backup is successful it doesn't mean the "gameplan" or work load changes for the #1.

It could if:1. There isn't much difference in talent between the two.2. The starter wasn't playing very well.3. The backup has arguably outperformed the starter.We've been arguing these points to death since Addai got hurt but I think all three are valid points of discussion. I don't think Rhodes is going away so as an Addai owner I've lowered my expectations for him considerably the rest of the season. One thing I do believe is he'll be the goal-line guy if healthy. He's been quite good in that role, even this season.

If only those three arguments were valid in this situation Of note, hamstrings usually get injured on longer runs, where you're sprinting, not on short yardage. So there's no reason to think they'd protect the hammy by pulling him in GL situations. Rather, it's likely he's pulled on 3rd down, which they had been doing prior to the injury anyway.Also of note, after Jeff Saturday came back, Addai's YPC really went up, and that was still with two other OL starters missing. They've been back now for three games AFAIK, and I expect Addai's YPC to be back in the 4.5-4.8 range moving forward.He may have his load lessened a little bit initially, but expect him to be the full load RB come fantasy playoffs as long as he doesn't reinjure the hamstring.

 

[clinton_c]

I have Addai as a keeper and I just have little faith in him.

He had the nosedive last year that killed me....

He has now been knocked out of games early twice this year which killed me....

I bet if I start him this week he will split and screw me again.....and I am already predicting a week 14 "injury" in the 1st quarter that kocks me out of the playoffs.

He has burned me too many times. He had better have a fantastic 2nd half for me to even consider keeping him.

 

[tribecalledjeff]

I have Addai as a keeper and I just have little faith in him.He had the nosedive last year that killed me....He has now been knocked out of games early twice this year which killed me....I bet if I start him this week he will split and screw me again.....and I am already predicting a week 14 "injury" in the 1st quarter that kocks me out of the playoffs.He has burned me too many times. He had better have a fantastic 2nd half for me to even consider keeping him.

Keep us updated, as I, for one, am on pins and needles.

 

[towney]

Joseph Addai and Bob Sanders are both absent from the Colts' Week 9 injury report.

This is an excellent sign and they can both be counted on to play against the Patriots. If Dominic Rhodes' ankle problem proves serious, Addai will have no competition for carries against the NFL's No. 14 run defense. Sparkplug Melvin Bullitt goes back to the bench with Sanders healthy. Oct. 29 - 6:17 pm et: Rotoworld

When did Rhodes ankle problem start, this is a new one....

 

[beavers]

 

[packersfan]

switz, as an Addai owner I hope you're right about him. I'd love nothing more than to have him be a Top 5 player the rest of the season. That won't completely overcome the stench of the first eight weeks when he was the biggest bust of the year but at least he wouldn't be a total disaster.

One item of note - Rhodes didn't practice today because of an ankle injury. So Addai's workload could be heavy if Rhodes' injury is a problem or keeps him out of the game completely.

 

[the spanker]

Just because a backup is successful it doesn't mean the "gameplan" or work load changes for the #1.

It could if:1. There isn't much difference in talent between the two.2. The starter wasn't playing very well.3. The backup has arguably outperformed the starter.We've been arguing these points to death since Addai got hurt but I think all three are valid points of discussion. I don't think Rhodes is going away so as an Addai owner I've lowered my expectations for him considerably the rest of the season. One thing I do believe is he'll be the goal-line guy if healthy. He's been quite good in that role, even this season.

If only those three arguments were valid in this situation Of note, hamstrings usually get injured on longer runs, where you're sprinting, not on short yardage. So there's no reason to think they'd protect the hammy by pulling him in GL situations. Rather, it's likely he's pulled on 3rd down, which they had been doing prior to the injury anyway.Also of note, after Jeff Saturday came back, Addai's YPC really went up, and that was still with two other OL starters missing. They've been back now for three games AFAIK, and I expect Addai's YPC to be back in the 4.5-4.8 range moving forward.He may have his load lessened a little bit initially, but expect him to be the full load RB come fantasy playoffs as long as he doesn't reinjure the hamstring.

This is what I'm betting on. I just traded Avery/Slaton for Addai/Rhodes. Addai has a fantastic playoff schedule and the Colts won't be able to rest thier starters like in previous years.

 

[clinton_c]

I have Addai as a keeper and I just have little faith in him.He had the nosedive last year that killed me....He has now been knocked out of games early twice this year which killed me....I bet if I start him this week he will split and screw me again.....and I am already predicting a week 14 "injury" in the 1st quarter that kocks me out of the playoffs.He has burned me too many times. He had better have a fantastic 2nd half for me to even consider keeping him.

Keep us updated, as I, for one, am on pins and needles.

Thanks for being a D I C KI was adding that I feel Addai is losing some status in keeper leagues and dynastysyou added the fact that your a jackass

 

[Jerry Lawler]

LT Tony Ugoh had been out with a groin injury, so the Tennessee game was the first time the Colts had 5 O-linemen who were expected to see lots of time this year. Ryan Lilja would be a starter, but he's been out all year with a knee injury. Not sure when he'll return. Either way, I think the Tennessee game was our first look at this year's Colts O-line, and they looked pretty good. The passing game still isn't playing at its usual elite level, but Addai should see some pretty good running lanes when he returns.

Just because a backup is successful it doesn't mean the "gameplan" or work load changes for the #1.

It could if:1. There isn't much difference in talent between the two.

2. The starter wasn't playing very well.

3. The backup has arguably outperformed the starter.

We've been arguing these points to death since Addai got hurt but I think all three are valid points of discussion. I don't think Rhodes is going away so as an Addai owner I've lowered my expectations for him considerably the rest of the season. One thing I do believe is he'll be the goal-line guy if healthy. He's been quite good in that role, even this season.

If only those three arguments were valid in this situation Of note, hamstrings usually get injured on longer runs, where you're sprinting, not on short yardage. So there's no reason to think they'd protect the hammy by pulling him in GL situations. Rather, it's likely he's pulled on 3rd down, which they had been doing prior to the injury anyway.

Also of note, after Jeff Saturday came back, Addai's YPC really went up, and that was still with two other OL starters missing. They've been back now for three games AFAIK, and I expect Addai's YPC to be back in the 4.5-4.8 range moving forward.

He may have his load lessened a little bit initially, but expect him to be the full load RB come fantasy playoffs as long as he doesn't reinjure the hamstring.

 

[mistersmith]

switz, as an Addai owner I hope you're right about him. I'd love nothing more than to have him be a Top 5 player the rest of the season. That won't completely overcome the stench of the first eight weeks when he was the biggest bust of the year but at least he wouldn't be a total disaster.One item of note - Rhodes didn't practice today because of an ankle injury. So Addai's workload could be heavy if Rhodes' injury is a problem or keeps him out of the game completely.

healthier oline. healthier manning. easier schedule. the only question is addai's health and it looks like he is at the very least close to being healthy if he's going to play in the NE game. so you know that dungy's not doing what he did with marvin harrison last year. i think he'll be a top 5 player myself for the rest of the year. he may lose a few carries to rhodes here and there but look at what happened with kenton keith last year...when keith stepped in he filled in pretty well, but when addai was back and healthy, he came back as the starter.

 

[Professor S]

Addai is expected to start for the Colts on Sunday.

No word on the split, but even Rhodes himself admits in this article to seeing the writing on the wall.

 

[switz]

LT Tony Ugoh had been out with a groin injury, so the Tennessee game was the first time the Colts had 5 O-linemen who were expected to see lots of time this year. Ryan Lilja would be a starter, but he's been out all year with a knee injury. Not sure when he'll return. Either way, I think the Tennessee game was our first look at this year's Colts O-line, and they looked pretty good. The passing game still isn't playing at its usual elite level, but Addai should see some pretty good running lanes when he returns.

Also of note, after Jeff Saturday came back, Addai's YPC really went up, and that was still with two other OL starters missing. They've been back now for three games AFAIK, and I expect Addai's YPC to be back in the 4.5-4.8 range moving forward.

I was under the impression that Johnson had replaced Ugoh... but I didn't realize that Lilja was still out. I agree that the OL looked better against TEN, and it seems the OL has been the MAIN reason for Addai's struggles, with Manning's injury adding to the troubles.

 

[Mark Wimer]

I have Addai as a keeper and I just have little faith in him.He had the nosedive last year that killed me....He has now been knocked out of games early twice this year which killed me....I bet if I start him this week he will split and screw me again.....and I am already predicting a week 14 "injury" in the 1st quarter that kocks me out of the playoffs.He has burned me too many times. He had better have a fantastic 2nd half for me to even consider keeping him.

Keep us updated, as I, for one, am on pins and needles.

Thanks for being a D I C KI was adding that I feel Addai is losing some status in keeper leagues and dynastysyou added the fact that your a jackass

Have a nice vacation. See you next year.

 

[Mark Wimer]

I have Addai as a keeper and I just have little faith in him.

He had the nosedive last year that killed me....

He has now been knocked out of games early twice this year which killed me....

I bet if I start him this week he will split and screw me again.....and I am already predicting a week 14 "injury" in the 1st quarter that kocks me out of the playoffs.

He has burned me too many times. He had better have a fantastic 2nd half for me to even consider keeping him.

Keep us updated, as I, for one, am on pins and needles.

Thanks for being a D I C KI was adding that I feel Addai is losing some status in keeper leagues and dynastys

you added the fact that your a jackass

Have a nice vacation. See you next year.

IF anyone doesn't understand why this person was just removed from the Pool, please go read this post from Joe dating back to 2005

 

[switz]

I have Addai as a keeper and I just have little faith in him.He had the nosedive last year that killed me....He has now been knocked out of games early twice this year which killed me....I bet if I start him this week he will split and screw me again.....and I am already predicting a week 14 "injury" in the 1st quarter that kocks me out of the playoffs.He has burned me too many times. He had better have a fantastic 2nd half for me to even consider keeping him.

Keep us updated, as I, for one, am on pins and needles.

Thanks for being a D I C KI was adding that I feel Addai is losing some status in keeper leagues and dynastysyou added the fact that your a jackass

Have a nice vacation. See you next year.

There are times we, as posters, get after each other... even sinking to insults and personal attacks. But there are lines that simply shouldn't be crossed.Thanks Mark!

 

[packersfan]

Thursday pre-practice update from RotoWorld:

Colts coach Tony Dungy admits that despite not being on the Week 9 injury report, Joseph Addai isn't yet 100 percent healthy.

Beat writer Philip B. Wilson suggests that could mean more work for Dominic Rhodes against New England, but Rhodes is dealing with an injury of his own. If Addai makes it through practice and isn't added to the injury report Thursday or Friday, there'd be no sense in sitting him in a fantasy league.

Source: Indianapolis Star

 

[Magnum]

I have Addai as a keeper and I just have little faith in him.He had the nosedive last year that killed me....He has now been knocked out of games early twice this year which killed me....I bet if I start him this week he will split and screw me again.....and I am already predicting a week 14 "injury" in the 1st quarter that kocks me out of the playoffs.He has burned me too many times. He had better have a fantastic 2nd half for me to even consider keeping him.

Keep us updated, as I, for one, am on pins and needles.

Thanks for being a D I C KI was adding that I feel Addai is losing some status in keeper leagues and dynastysyou added the fact that your a jackass

Have a nice vacation. See you next year.

This is a SPOT ON example of why The Shark Pool is the standard for Fantasy Football message boards.

 

[Leonard Henry -2 Yds]

From my observations in the last game (although the Colts were playing hurry-up/catch-up), Rhodes got a monstrous amount of work catching passes out of the backfield. Addai's numbers in the passing game have been a letdown thus far, and I'm wondering if they use Rhodes in hurry-up mode for the rest of the season. Those garbage time situations can be the bread and butter of your fantasy player. Anyone have any insight on what might happen if the Colts are down 10 with 4 minutes to go? My gut feeling tells me they'd opt for Rhodes in these situations because I feel I've seen it before.

Also, I'm not sure of board etiquette since this is a week 9 injury thread. Should I be bringing up this point elsewhere?

 

[the spanker]

From my observations in the last game (although the Colts were playing hurry-up/catch-up), Rhodes got a monstrous amount of work catching passes out of the backfield. Addai's numbers in the passing game have been a letdown thus far, and I'm wondering if they use Rhodes in hurry-up mode for the rest of the season. Those garbage time situations can be the bread and butter of your fantasy player. Anyone have any insight on what might happen if the Colts are down 10 with 4 minutes to go? My gut feeling tells me they'd opt for Rhodes in these situations because I feel I've seen it before.Also, I'm not sure of board etiquette since this is a week 9 injury thread. Should I be bringing up this point elsewhere?

Can anyone comment their thoughts on this scenario?

 

[westyplz]

Thursday pre-practice update from RotoWorld:Colts coach Tony Dungy admits that despite not being on the Week 9 injury report, Joseph Addai isn't yet 100 percent healthy.Beat writer Philip B. Wilson suggests that could mean more work for Dominic Rhodes against New England, but Rhodes is dealing with an injury of his own. If Addai makes it through practice and isn't added to the injury report Thursday or Friday, there'd be no sense in sitting him in a fantasy league.Source: Indianapolis Star

Any follow up to this? I know he is listed as questionable, but what exactly does this mean. I am in a deep league and Rhodes is taken. I am concerned about Addai not playing so I am trying to stay on top of the situation so I can make a substitution, but I hope it is not a game-time decision. If anyone has heard anything about him playing/sitting let us know!

 

[zamboni]

Thursday pre-practice update from RotoWorld:Colts coach Tony Dungy admits that despite not being on the Week 9 injury report, Joseph Addai isn't yet 100 percent healthy.Beat writer Philip B. Wilson suggests that could mean more work for Dominic Rhodes against New England, but Rhodes is dealing with an injury of his own. If Addai makes it through practice and isn't added to the injury report Thursday or Friday, there'd be no sense in sitting him in a fantasy league.Source: Indianapolis Star

Any follow up to this? I know he is listed as questionable, but what exactly does this mean. I am in a deep league and Rhodes is taken. I am concerned about Addai not playing so I am trying to stay on top of the situation so I can make a substitution, but I hope it is not a game-time decision. If anyone has heard anything about him playing/sitting let us know!

Sounds like he's almost certainly playing, but it's anyone's guess as how to how the carries are going to be divided. The main problem is that it being the Sunday night game makes it tougher on lineup decisions.

 

[SpurrierisisGod]

I have Addai as a keeper and I just have little faith in him.

He had the nosedive last year that killed me....

He has now been knocked out of games early twice this year which killed me....

I bet if I start him this week he will split and screw me again.....and I am already predicting a week 14 "injury" in the 1st quarter that kocks me out of the playoffs.

He has burned me too many times. He had better have a fantastic 2nd half for me to even consider keeping him.

Keep us updated, as I, for one, am on pins and needles.

Thanks for being a D I C KI was adding that I feel Addai is losing some status in keeper leagues and dynastys

you added the fact that your a jackass

Have a nice vacation. See you next year.

IF anyone doesn't understand why this person was just removed from the Pool, please go read this post from Joe dating back to 2005

I didn't see anything about grammar in that thread.