Matt Hasselbeck, QB SEA
News: Unexpectedly, nothing came on the side for Matt Hasselbeck on Friday. The Seahawks were hoping their quarterback might be able to throw on the side sometime before the NFC West leaders (6-4) flew to St. Louis to play the Rams (2-8) on Sunday. Instead, Hasselbeck asked into Friday's practice and was in the middle of the field running the offense for the first time all week. That pain in his side, which he's had since taking a hit in the ribs during Week 11's win over Chicago? That didn't happen, either. "I was Tylenol-free (Friday), so that's good," said a smiling Hasselbeck, who had his third 300-yard game of the season against the Bears and the second-most completions (30) of his career.
Analysis: Not only will Hasselbeck start against the Rams as planned, he said he will do so feeling the best he has all season -- and with more preparation than expected. That can only help Seattle's most consistent offensive player this season, who is ranked in the NFC's top five in attempts (364), completions (230), touchdowns (17) and passer rating (91.3) and is taking advantage of Holmgren emphasizing passing over a stalled running game. "I feel as close to 100 percent as I've felt," Hasselbeck said. Ignore the fact that Hasselbeck is listed as questionable. He is expected to start and the fact he says he is close to 100 percent is great news. Feel free to start him in all Fantasy formats Week 12.