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Week 17 INACTIVES (1 Viewer)
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The New England Patriots will attempt to complete the NFL's first 16-0 regular season on Saturday minus the starting right side of their offensive line.
Guard Stephen Neal (shoulder) and tackle Nick Kaczur (foot) were downgraded by team officials to "out" for the prime-time matchup against the New York Giants.
The absences of the two offensive linemen are significant because the Giants lead the NFL in sacks, with 52, and New York players maintained this week that a key to slowing the top-ranked New England offense will be mounting a pass rush on Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady.
Seven-year veteran Russ Hochstein, who has filled in for Neal in the past, will start at right guard. Saturday will mark the eighth game Neal has missed this year. The likely starter at right tackle is second-year veteran Ryan O'Callaghan, who has not started at all this season, but who did start six games at right tackle in 2006.
O'Callaghan could play a key role on Saturday, since he will be matched against Giants left defensive end Michael Strahan, one of the leading sackers of all-time. A 15-year veteran, Strahan has 141½ career sacks, including nine quarterback takedowns this season. Since he sometimes moves inside to tackle in obvious passing situations, it is possible that Strahan will be matched against Hochstein on some occasions.
This is the first game that Kaczur will have missed this season.
Brady has been sacked only 20 times in 15 games.
In addition to Kaczur and Neal, the Pats also ruled out tight end Kyle Brady (foot), cornerback Willie Andrews (elbow) and running back Kyle Eckel (stomach). With tight end Benjamin Watson also ailing, New England may have to play shorthanded at the position for a second straight week.
Losing Andrews will impact the Patriots' special teams, since he is on every kicking unit. The Patriots signed cornerback Antwain Spann from their practice squad and he could see action on special teams.
Guard Stephen Neal (shoulder) and tackle Nick Kaczur (foot) were downgraded by team officials to "out" for the prime-time matchup against the New York Giants.
The absences of the two offensive linemen are significant because the Giants lead the NFL in sacks, with 52, and New York players maintained this week that a key to slowing the top-ranked New England offense will be mounting a pass rush on Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady.
Seven-year veteran Russ Hochstein, who has filled in for Neal in the past, will start at right guard. Saturday will mark the eighth game Neal has missed this year. The likely starter at right tackle is second-year veteran Ryan O'Callaghan, who has not started at all this season, but who did start six games at right tackle in 2006.
O'Callaghan could play a key role on Saturday, since he will be matched against Giants left defensive end Michael Strahan, one of the leading sackers of all-time. A 15-year veteran, Strahan has 141½ career sacks, including nine quarterback takedowns this season. Since he sometimes moves inside to tackle in obvious passing situations, it is possible that Strahan will be matched against Hochstein on some occasions.
This is the first game that Kaczur will have missed this season.
Brady has been sacked only 20 times in 15 games.
In addition to Kaczur and Neal, the Pats also ruled out tight end Kyle Brady (foot), cornerback Willie Andrews (elbow) and running back Kyle Eckel (stomach). With tight end Benjamin Watson also ailing, New England may have to play shorthanded at the position for a second straight week.
Losing Andrews will impact the Patriots' special teams, since he is on every kicking unit. The Patriots signed cornerback Antwain Spann from their practice squad and he could see action on special teams.
identikit
Footballguy
The New England Patriots have declared WR Chad Jackson, TE Kyle Brady, FB Kyle Eckel, QB Matt Gutierrez, OL Nick Kaczur, OG Stephen Neal, WR Troy Brown, CB Willie Andrews inactive for Week 17.
identikit
Footballguy
Giants | Week 17 InactivesSat, 29 Dec 2007 16:06:46 -0800The New York Giants have declared OT Adam Koets, RB Ahmad Bradshaw, QB Jared Lorenzen, TE Jerome Collins, CB Kevin Dockery, DL Manuel Wright, WR Sinorice Moss, LB Torrance Daniels inactive for Week 17.
Koya
Footballguy
I heard either on NFL Network or something else that he was playing. No link as it was on TV or Radio (I didnt take much notice).
Topes
Footballguy
I've heard a lot of talk of him playing, as well. But I think a lot of it comes from folks less well-informed as those on the board (who pay attanetion tot he fact that he's not practicing all week). Many of those folks feel compelled to mention him just to drop his name, to demonstrate they noticed the obvious (he looked good) last week.The internet is littered with fantasy bozos. Want some betting advice? Don't get it from these guys. They posted that article today, with season-to-date stats on Washington in hand, and yet discuss how Jason Campbell will do against the Cowboys tomorrow, and what the Cowboys must do to limit Jason Campbell. I guess the monkeys wanted dental, so they had to move on down the primate chain.
jeter23
Footballguy
The lists will start being announced around 11:30-12:00. I will try and post them when they come out.
identikit
Footballguy
Browns | Week 17 InactivesSun, 30 Dec 2007 08:29:41 -0800The Cleveland Browns have declared LB Antwan Peek, OL Isaac Sowells, QB Ken Dorsey, C Marvin Philip, DL Melila Purcell, DL Orpheus Roye, CB Ricardo Colclough, WR Travis Wilson inactive for Week 17.
identikit
Footballguy
49ers | Week 17 InactivesSun, 30 Dec 2007 08:43:45 -0800The San Francisco 49ers have declared DL Atiyyah Ellison, OL Damane Duckett, LB Derek M. Smith, WR Jason Hill, CB Marcus Hudson, QB Shaun Hill, CB Shawntae Spencer, QB Trent Dilfer inactive for Week 17.
Andy Hicks
Footballguy
From NFL.com
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Arizona Cardinals
Inactives: WR Jamaica Rector, FB Tim Castille, LB David Holloway, LB Brandon Johnson, G Deuce Lutui, TE Tim Euhus and DE Chris Cooper.
Fantasy take: Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner is four touchdowns away from tying the club record for touchdown passes. Could that be a factor near the goal line?
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Baltimore Ravens
Inactives: QB Kyle Boller, RB Willis McGahee, RB Mike Anderson, LB Ray Lewis, DT Amon Gordon, TE Daniel Wilcox, WR Demetrius Williams and TE Quinn Sypniewski.
Fantasy take: Musa Smith will be the starting running back for the Ravens. Not a great option.
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Dallas Cowboys
Inactives: FS Pat Watkins, CB Jacques Reeves, CB Terence Newman, C Andre Gurode, T James Marten, WR Terrell Owens, WR Isaiah Stanback and NT Jay Ratliff.
Fantasy take: T.O.'s absence opens it up for some of the other Cowboys receivers, including Terry Glenn who returns today. But don't expect Glenn to see much action.
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Oakland Raiders
Inactives: WR Tim Dwight, DB Rashad Baker, T Mark Wilson, T Mario Henderson, G Jonathan Palmer, LB Jon Alston and DT Josh Shaw.
Fantasy take: JaMarcus Russell makes his first start at quarterback, which could be good news for the Chargers defense who leads the league in interceptions.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Inactives: DB Allen Rossum, S Troy Polamalu, LB Andre Frazier, LB Clint Kriewaldt, G Darnell Stapleton, T Marvel Smith and WR Hines Ward.
Fantasy take: Ben Roethlisberger is the third quarterback. Charlie Batch is only a desperation start. Steelers receivers are also a risk.
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St. Louis Rams
Inactives: WR Marques Hagans, LB Brandon Chillar, C Nick Leckey, T Rob Petitti, T Mark LeVoir, TE Dominique Byrd and DE Trevor Johnson.
Fantasy take: The Rams figure to score a lot of points against a banged-up Cardinals defense. Isaac Bruce could be a sleeper in touchdown-only leagues.
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San Diego Chargers
Inactives: CB Paul Oliver, FB Lorenzo Neal, LB Anthony Waters, DT Jamal Williams, WR Malcom Floyd, TE Scott Chandler and LB Marques Harris.
Fantasy take: LaDainian Tomlinson has had great success against the Raiders. But, as in past weeks, he could be on the bench if the Chargers are winning big. Don't be surprised to see LT wearing a baseball cap in the second half.
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Washington Redskins
Inactives: QB Jason Campbell, DB Omar Stoutmire, DT Ryan Boschetti, T Kevin Sampson, WR Keenan McCardell and DE Alex Buzbee.
Fantasy take: Quarterback Todd Collins is an attractive options as the Redskins need to win and the Cowboys will be resting some starters.
4pm EST
Arizona Cardinals
Inactives: WR Jamaica Rector, FB Tim Castille, LB David Holloway, LB Brandon Johnson, G Deuce Lutui, TE Tim Euhus and DE Chris Cooper.
Fantasy take: Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner is four touchdowns away from tying the club record for touchdown passes. Could that be a factor near the goal line?
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Baltimore Ravens
Inactives: QB Kyle Boller, RB Willis McGahee, RB Mike Anderson, LB Ray Lewis, DT Amon Gordon, TE Daniel Wilcox, WR Demetrius Williams and TE Quinn Sypniewski.
Fantasy take: Musa Smith will be the starting running back for the Ravens. Not a great option.
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Dallas Cowboys
Inactives: FS Pat Watkins, CB Jacques Reeves, CB Terence Newman, C Andre Gurode, T James Marten, WR Terrell Owens, WR Isaiah Stanback and NT Jay Ratliff.
Fantasy take: T.O.'s absence opens it up for some of the other Cowboys receivers, including Terry Glenn who returns today. But don't expect Glenn to see much action.
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Oakland Raiders
Inactives: WR Tim Dwight, DB Rashad Baker, T Mark Wilson, T Mario Henderson, G Jonathan Palmer, LB Jon Alston and DT Josh Shaw.
Fantasy take: JaMarcus Russell makes his first start at quarterback, which could be good news for the Chargers defense who leads the league in interceptions.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Inactives: DB Allen Rossum, S Troy Polamalu, LB Andre Frazier, LB Clint Kriewaldt, G Darnell Stapleton, T Marvel Smith and WR Hines Ward.
Fantasy take: Ben Roethlisberger is the third quarterback. Charlie Batch is only a desperation start. Steelers receivers are also a risk.
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St. Louis Rams
Inactives: WR Marques Hagans, LB Brandon Chillar, C Nick Leckey, T Rob Petitti, T Mark LeVoir, TE Dominique Byrd and DE Trevor Johnson.
Fantasy take: The Rams figure to score a lot of points against a banged-up Cardinals defense. Isaac Bruce could be a sleeper in touchdown-only leagues.
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San Diego Chargers
Inactives: CB Paul Oliver, FB Lorenzo Neal, LB Anthony Waters, DT Jamal Williams, WR Malcom Floyd, TE Scott Chandler and LB Marques Harris.
Fantasy take: LaDainian Tomlinson has had great success against the Raiders. But, as in past weeks, he could be on the bench if the Chargers are winning big. Don't be surprised to see LT wearing a baseball cap in the second half.
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Washington Redskins
Inactives: QB Jason Campbell, DB Omar Stoutmire, DT Ryan Boschetti, T Kevin Sampson, WR Keenan McCardell and DE Alex Buzbee.
Fantasy take: Quarterback Todd Collins is an attractive options as the Redskins need to win and the Cowboys will be resting some starters.
jeter23
Footballguy
Glad to help. I'll be back next year to do the same.Thanks to jeter and all the rest for these updates. I always check this thread on gameday.
