McGahee injuries (2 Viewers)

[hip80]

I searched and couldn't find a thread for this. Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts on his reliability this week and beyond? Any past injury history to draw from here? It seems that the hand is really a non-issue, and the hamstring a minor strain (status this week is officially questionable with a Thursday game). I guess I'm a bit nervous in general after starting Julio Jones last week, and watching him reaggravate his hammy.

edited to correct official status

 

[hip80]

Per Rotoworld:

Willis McGahee (hamstring) was present for the start of Tuesday's practice.

He's not out of the woods just yet. According to the Denver Post, McGahee did warmups and stretching but wasn't wearing helmet as teammates went through individual drills. McGahee is tentatively expected to play against the Jets, though hamstring tweaks are liable to sudden and unpredictable changes.

 

[Cookiemonster]

With Mendenhall on a bye, and a gimpy McGahee facing the Jets, I went with Blount vs the Pack, even though he is usually ignored once TB falls behind. If I hear good things throughout the week I may change that, but he will have to at least practice in full one day. In another, I am waiting to see who is healthier, him or Jacoby Ford. Deion Branch is in over him as of now too.

 

[hip80]

Per Rotoworld:

According to the Denver Post, Willis McGahee (hamstring) "remains iffy" and "isn't a sure thing" to play against the Jets Thursday night.

McGahee went through warmups and stretching Tuesday but did not participate in drills with his teammates during the portion of practice open to the media. We've seen all season that hamstring injuries sideline a player for at least a week no matter the severity, so it's hardly a surprise that McGahee's status is in question. Lance Ball is a top waiver addition this week.

FWIW, I have Reggie Bush in over McGahee right now. I think the short week will hurt McGahee's chances for Thursday

 

[shnikies]

He's obviously going to be "iffy" and not a "sure thing" after leaving a game with a hamstring injury four days prior to this week's game. The fact that he was cleared to go back in and he didn't simply because he wasn't needed is a good sign he will be playing Thursday night.

 

[Crippler]

Is Lance Ball even a good start if he is the starter. he will be the #1 waiver pickup and I traded for it last week

Beanie is my other RB playing SF as Addai/Carter on bye week. Dont like either to tell you the truth. But Ball could be valuable down the road as hammy's seem to linger if not given time off.

 

[shnikies]

Is Lance Ball even a good start if he is the starter. he will be the #1 waiver pickup and I traded for it last weekBeanie is my other RB playing SF as Addai/Carter on bye week. Dont like either to tell you the truth. But Ball could be valuable down the road as hammy's seem to linger if not given time off.

If McGahee is out and Ball is the starter then yes he is a very good start. He is almost a lock to get 20 carries. The problem for you is that you won't know this until right before kickoff which is probably well after your waivers go through.

 

[zamboni]

With Mendenhall on a bye, and a gimpy McGahee facing the Jets, I went with Blount vs the Pack, even though he is usually ignored once TB falls behind. If I hear good things throughout the week I may change that, but he will have to at least practice in full one day. In another, I am waiting to see who is healthier, him or Jacoby Ford. Deion Branch is in over him as of now too.

Make sure you tell us of your ultimate decisions.

 

[Cookiemonster]

With Mendenhall on a bye, and a gimpy McGahee facing the Jets, I went with Blount vs the Pack, even though he is usually ignored once TB falls behind. If I hear good things throughout the week I may change that, but he will have to at least practice in full one day. In another, I am waiting to see who is healthier, him or Jacoby Ford. Deion Branch is in over him as of now too.

Make sure you tell us of your ultimate decisions.

#### yourself, hall monitor. I'm giving my opinion on where his value is going into this week, with players of similar value.

 

[moleculo]

Is Lance Ball even a good start if he is the starter. he will be the #1 waiver pickup and I traded for it last weekBeanie is my other RB playing SF as Addai/Carter on bye week. Dont like either to tell you the truth. But Ball could be valuable down the road as hammy's seem to linger if not given time off.

If McGahee is out and Ball is the starter then yes he is a very good start. He is almost a lock to get 20 carries. The problem for you is that you won't know this until right before kickoff which is probably well after your waivers go through.

ball may get close to 20 carries regardless of McGahee's status.

 

[Khy]

Yea... if Tebow only attempted 8 passes against the Chiefs I'd expect about 5 passes vs the Jets. Unless Fox decides the only way to have a chance to beat the Jets is come out tricky and toss some balls up in hopes Tebow has a couple of those "Jesus" like throws he can toss up once per game similar to the one to Decker last week. Either way you could figure even if McGahee plays unless it's the most mild of hamstring injuries (most aren't) then you should see like 20-25 carries for McGahee and 15-20 for Ball. With probably a 50/50 chance of McGahee pulling up again mid game and Ball seeing 25+ for the game.

 

[shnikies]

Is Lance Ball even a good start if he is the starter. he will be the #1 waiver pickup and I traded for it last weekBeanie is my other RB playing SF as Addai/Carter on bye week. Dont like either to tell you the truth. But Ball could be valuable down the road as hammy's seem to linger if not given time off.

If McGahee is out and Ball is the starter then yes he is a very good start. He is almost a lock to get 20 carries. The problem for you is that you won't know this until right before kickoff which is probably well after your waivers go through.

ball may get close to 20 carries regardless of McGahee's status.

I wouldn't bet on that if McGahee is starting/

 

[yoadrian]

There were only 55 carries last week. You could still see 15 for Willis, 20 for Lance

 

[hip80]

Per Rotoworld:

After practicing on a limited basis for the second straight day, Willis McGahee (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Jets.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Wednesday that the Broncos are "optimistic" about McGahee's chances of playing, but they may not make a final determination until he participates in pre-game warmups. McGahee would be playing on a short week, of course, and hamstrings are unpredictable injuries. He's going to be more of a flex play than RB2 if he's active on Thursday night.

From CBS:

News: Broncos RB Willis McGahee (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Week 11 vs. N.Y. Jets. He was limited in practice all week leading up to Thursday's game. McGahee wants to carry the rushing load but isn't sure if his hamstring will cooperate Thursday. “That depends on how the body feels during the game. But if it’s up to me, I go back to the workload I had," he said.

Analysis: Coach John Fox said earlier in the week he expects McGahee to play Thursday, but it appears it will be a game-time decision.

 

[NeverEnough]

Who is starting McGahee & who is starting Ball?

 

[phillybirds]

Does anyone else feel like any starting back for the Broncos might be a disaster this week?

I feel like the Jets might put 8 or 9 in the box on every play and put Revis out on Decker and force Tebow to beat them.

Jets are sloppy this year, but they are not the Chiefs.

 

[Big Dave]

I picked up Ball this week and was considering starting him if McGahee was out, but have since traded for a better option (Marshawn Lynch).

So then it becomes who do I trust more for my second RB spot (if I use it), Ball (more carries) or Jacobs (better match-up). Still undecided.

I think it could be a very bad week for all Broncos players.

 

[cvnpoka]

currently rolling with ball over beanie (@ sf ugh) and dinged up aj green at balt. really hope aj's health checks out tomorrow or ball gets the start. dont think i can play ball if mcgahee is active.

 

[Joe Summer]

Does anyone else feel like any starting back for the Broncos might be a disaster this week?

A disaster is certainly possible, but when the starter is virtually guaranteed 20+ carries it's mighty tempting.

 

[bushdocda]

I am avoiding Willis at flex for either Reggie or Laurant.

The Jets D coupled with injury and I don't trust Teboner.

Don't have Ball to fully revel in this clustereff though.

 

[Insein]

Starting Ball tonight. He got 30 carries on Sunday. Even with 9 guys in the box, he still got 96 yards. Not bad. I can see a 100+ yard line tonight if he gets in the 25 carry range.

 

[gandalas]

With Mendenhall on a bye, and a gimpy McGahee facing the Jets, I went with Blount vs the Pack, even though he is usually ignored once TB falls behind. If I hear good things throughout the week I may change that, but he will have to at least practice in full one day. In another, I am waiting to see who is healthier, him or Jacoby Ford. Deion Branch is in over him as of now too.

Make sure you tell us of your ultimate decisions.

#### yourself, hall monitor. I'm giving my opinion on where his value is going into this week, with players of similar value.

Don't worry, I am sure that all THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND of his posts are completely informational and worthy of reading time and again. He is definitely the one who should be chastising you on this issue.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

 

[meyerj31]

I have Mcgahee and ball in a 2RB no flex league, standard scoring.

Also have Sproles (bye) and Brandon Jacobs. I lost Jamaal Charles and Felix Jones to injury - I'm an idiot for not having Murray as a handcuff.. I had Tashard Choice =/

So I'm stuck starting Jacobs and one of the broncos guys. I'm leaning towards Ball right now. Seems like simple math, there's a chance McGahee won't even play, but even if he does Ball could still get 25 carries if they rush it 50 times again.

 

[footballfever]

Anytime you put "McGahee" and "injury" in the same sentence, I keep thinking about the 2002 Fiesta Ball National Championship. Probably the most disgusting injury I have ever seen.

 

[Kenny Powers]

As someone who has both McGahee and Ball, Im hoping McGahee is ruled out so I can just start Ball, but I doubt that happens.

Sadly, I might actually start both of them to hedge my bet on McGahee playing the whole game because my only other options due to the bye over Ball would be Decker on Revis Island or Jackie Battle.

 

[MikeApf]

I have Mcgahee and ball in a 2RB no flex league, standard scoring.Also have Sproles (bye) and Brandon Jacobs. I lost Jamaal Charles and Felix Jones to injury - I'm an idiot for not having Murray as a handcuff.. I had Tashard Choice =/So I'm stuck starting Jacobs and one of the broncos guys. I'm leaning towards Ball right now. Seems like simple math, there's a chance McGahee won't even play, but even if he does Ball could still get 25 carries if they rush it 50 times again.

I feel your pain. I drafted Charles, Best, and Andre Johnson this year; yeah, I know no one cares But on to the point of this thread, two related questions:1. Does anyone out there know what MaGahee's current status is? What are his odds of playing?2. Second, assuming that he does not play and Ball carries the load, what kind of production do you see him getting vs. the Jets?

 

[Leroy Hoard]

(KFFL) Denver Broncos RB Willis McGahee (hamstring) believes he will play in Week 11 but nothing will be official until McGahee works out before the game.

 

[cubbie5150]

(KFFL) Denver Broncos RB Willis McGahee (hamstring) believes he will play in Week 11 but nothing will be official until McGahee works out before the game.

Damn, was hoping he'd be held out (sorry to those needing a warm body to use this week) so he maybe would be good to go the rest of the way. I can see it already: 2 carries for 7 yds, then out after aggravating the hammy

 

[djjosee]

Damn, just what I was dreading ... I guess I'll have to sit them both tonight!

McGahee will play barring setback in warmups Willis McGahee (hamstring) is expected to start against the Jets barring a setback in pre-game warmups.

 

[yoadrian]

Rotoworld:

Willis McGahee (hamstring) is expected to start against the Jets barring a setback in pre-game warmups.

Nothing earth-shattering here. That has been the best guess all along. While hamstrings are always tricky, McGahee insists he feels "good" this week. Rotoworld ranks him 11th among fantasy backs against a Jets defense that is much more effective against the pass than the run.

Still.. proceed with caution.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Re-aggravation is a risk and it seems like wvery hammy injury this year has been hurt again snd costed multiPle more weeks out. Why not rest hin with the shirt week and longer rest off??

Are people starting him if he starts? Tough choices here.

 

[shnikies]

Re-aggravation is a risk and it seems like wvery hammy injury this year has been hurt again snd costed multiPle more weeks out. Why not rest hin with the shirt week and longer rest off?? Are people starting him if he starts? Tough choices here.

I'm probably starting him over Dez Bryant or Denarius Moore if he starts. The fact that he was cleared to go back in on Sunday and him starting only several days after the injury gives me the feeling it was a very minor hamstring injury. The upside is enormous in this offense.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

I picked up ball in 2 leagues, hoping mcgahee would sit. 55 carries last week, I see more of the same, so maybe I start him anyway. The ppr league is the one I'm doubtful about. It's ball or crabtree in that one.

 

[djjosee]

Re-aggravation is a risk and it seems like wvery hammy injury this year has been hurt again snd costed multiPle more weeks out. Why not rest hin with the shirt week and longer rest off?? Are people starting him if he starts? Tough choices here.

I'm probably starting him over Dez Bryant or Denarius Moore if he starts. The fact that he was cleared to go back in on Sunday and him starting only several days after the injury gives me the feeling it was a very minor hamstring injury. The upside is enormous in this offense.

Over Dez and Moore? Yikes - you may regret that! Sitting him for VJ and Nicks

 

[shnikies]

Re-aggravation is a risk and it seems like wvery hammy injury this year has been hurt again snd costed multiPle more weeks out. Why not rest hin with the shirt week and longer rest off?? Are people starting him if he starts? Tough choices here.

I'm probably starting him over Dez Bryant or Denarius Moore if he starts. The fact that he was cleared to go back in on Sunday and him starting only several days after the injury gives me the feeling it was a very minor hamstring injury. The upside is enormous in this offense.

Over Dez and Moore? Yikes - you may regret that! Sitting him for VJ and Nicks

Dez or Moore in non-ppr. I'll probably start Moore and McGahee

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Sorry about the typos. It's tough typing on the iphone sometimes.

I'm picking two between McGahee, Tolbert, and Battle.

I've suffered through watching so many guys re-aggravating hamstring during games this season resulting in 0s that I am a little gunshy. Mcgahee SHOULD be a good start, but I'm on the fence.

 

[shnikies]

Sorry about the typos. It's tough typing on the iphone sometimes.I'm picking two between McGahee, Tolbert, and Battle. I've suffered through watching so many guys re-aggravating hamstring during games this season resulting in 0s that I am a little gunshy. Mcgahee SHOULD be a good start, but I'm on the fence.

Do not start Battle over McGahee that has about a 97% of backfiring. If Battle touches the ball 10 times Monday night I would be shocked.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Sorry about the typos. It's tough typing on the iphone sometimes.I'm picking two between McGahee, Tolbert, and Battle. I've suffered through watching so many guys re-aggravating hamstring during games this season resulting in 0s that I am a little gunshy. Mcgahee SHOULD be a good start, but I'm on the fence.

Do not start Battle over McGahee that has about a 97% of backfiring. If Battle touches the ball 10 times Monday night I would be shocked.

That's a discussion for another thread, but my instincts tell me the same thing. It could go one of two ways though on MNF; 1) Battle gets 7 carries as NE goes up big early and McLain and McClluster are the only RBs who see the field; or 2) Tyler Palko, being the horrid QB that he is, has the ball taken out of his hands more often than not and we finally see Battle being fed the rock.

 

[Kenny Powers]

Re-aggravation is a risk and it seems like wvery hammy injury this year has been hurt again snd costed multiPle more weeks out. Why not rest hin with the shirt week and longer rest off?? Are people starting him if he starts? Tough choices here.

I'm probably starting him over Dez Bryant or Denarius Moore if he starts. The fact that he was cleared to go back in on Sunday and him starting only several days after the injury gives me the feeling it was a very minor hamstring injury. The upside is enormous in this offense.

Not only being cleared to go back in, but if you watch the play you wouldnt think it was a bad strain. Instead of running full speed ahead like most guys do when straining a hammy, Willis was kind of moving horizontal and trying to cutback.

 

[Dexter Manley]

Personally, I think the Jets are going to shut down the Denver rushing offense for the most part. When a Rex Ryan defense wants to take away the other team's running game, they usually do.

Was still going to start Ball if McGahee was ruled out, but now I guess I'll wait before kickoff and see if he's going to play or not. If McGahee doesn't have a setback then I think I'll find another option on the waiver wire,, instead of gambling that McGahee reinjures his hammy during the game.

I'm still starting Lynch over McGahee in another league, although I'm not thrilled that 2 of Seattle's OL went down for the year this week.

 

[shnikies]

The Denver Post's Mike Klis reports Willis McGahee (hamstring) remains on track to start against the Jets.

McGahee appears to have survived pre-game warmups unscathed, but official word should come some time in the next 45 minutes. Although he's at risk of re-injury, McGahee is a must play in the league's most run-heavy offense.

Did you hear that? Rotoworld said he's a must play so I will play him. Rotoworld knows all. Minus all plus nothing. I'm still playing him though.

 

[Diamond One]

The Denver Post's Mike Klis reports Willis McGahee (hamstring) remains on track to start against the Jets.McGahee appears to have survived pre-game warmups unscathed, but official word should come some time in the next 45 minutes. Although he's at risk of re-injury, McGahee is a must play in the league's most run-heavy offense. Did you hear that? Rotoworld said he's a must play so I will play him. Rotoworld knows all. Minus all plus nothing. I'm still playing him though.

Hear what? Sorry... Seriously, he's only a must play for those with absolutley NO other options. I would caution anyone else here - the Bronco fan in me says I think he will have a great night, but the fantasy owner in me says look for other outlets - hammy and short week is not good IMHO. Tread lightly here.

 

[phillybirds]

If the Jets are able to stop the run early, this one could get ugly quick.

 

[ffrookie]

ACTIVE per NFL Network

 

[shnikies]

RT @PostBroncos McGahee looks significantly more limber than he did in practice warmups two days ago. #broncos #lowbar

 

[Diamond One]

ACTIVE per NFL Network

Yep. Just told (insert what's her name NFLN reporter here) that he is feeling good and ready to go tonight. Once again, tread lightly here - short week and hammy in the same blurb scare the crap outta me.

 

[djjosee]

Ball, McGahee ... welcome to my bench!

 

[djjosee]

Ball, McGahee ... welcome to my bench!

Actually, Ball ... welcome to the waive wire.

 

[Kenny Powers]

ACTIVE per NFL Network

Yep. Just told (insert what's her name NFLN reporter here) that he is feeling good and ready to go tonight. Once again, tread lightly here - short week and hammy in the same blurb scare the crap outta me.

I hope he plays as good as he sounded coming out of Stacey Dales mouth