What is up with Plax's back? (1 Viewer)

[pconyers]

I am close to acquiring Plaxico Burress but I know he has a back injury of some sort. Is it just a little nagging injury or something that will hamper him the rest of the way? There is NOTHING worse then giving up talent to get a player then have that player get injured and miss the season or considerable time or being able to play but not at near the level he should be. Any info would be great!!

 

[KiddLattimer]

Hes ok, he had some back aches a few weeks back around week 4 but based on some of the catches Ive seen him make the past 2 weeks he is just fine.

Go Giants.

 

[Resident A]

His back problems first popped up prior to Week 3, listed as questionable. That's the game he was terrible & got benched (said it was due to back injury). He then had the bye week to recover. He's been fine since & played great. He is listed as probable. I own him in both my leagues & am not worried at this point.

 

[Warpig]

He's a soft nancy. He's too young to be having back problems. Maybe he should train better.

 

[JuniorNB]

He's a soft nancy. He's too young to be having back problems. Maybe he should train better.

Yup. A soft-Nancy who's been scoring a touchdown for me every week.

 

[fred_1_15301]

He's a soft nancy. He's too young to be having back problems. Maybe he should train better.

Yeah but at least he's not a "coward" like TO.

 

[videoguy505]

 

[joffer]

Giants | Burress downgraded to questionable

Fri, 3 Nov 2006 13:22:36 -0800

ESPNews reports New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress (back) has been downgraded from probable to questionable for Week 9.

 

[acefootball]

Linky

According to Giants.com staff writer Michael Eisen, receiver Plaxico Burress didn't practice again Friday because of back spasms and was downgraded to questionable.

He missed the entire week of practice. Another receiver, David Tyree, was upgraded to probable. He has an ankle injury.

Burress' availability for the Texans game will likely be determined Sunday morning.

"It's hard to predict what's going to happen with a back," head coach Tom Coughlin said. "I think yesterday he felt pretty good. He went ahead and tried to work and he just wasn't able to do it." Amani Toomer, the other starting wide receiver, was asked what would happen if Burress can't play. "We're going to miss him," Toomer said, "but we're going to have to find a way to win the game. "

The Giants and Burress were faced with a similar situation on Sept. 24 in Seattle. Burress didn't practice prior to the game because of back spasms. He played, but caught only one pass and fumbled the ball away in the Giants' 42-30 loss. Because of the injury, he spent the second half on the sideline.

Coughlin was asked if he's fearful of repeating that scenario.

"We'll see exactly where he is when it comes," Coughlin aid. "I'm sure it will be a game-time decision. If he's ready to go, then I'm confident that he can go and help us win."

I'll continue to watch for new developments on this one over the next two days, but the focus will be on Sunday morning. I will, of course, have his game-day status well in advance of kickoff.

 

[TheAbeFroman]

My WR's are slowly fading away this week...Stallworth BYE, Plaxico back, Djax foot, and Colston against a TB where he only gained 38yards in week 5. As far as Plax goes, I may sit him. As we've read from the earlier postings he had the same problem against SEA and played like ####. The NYG don't really need him to beat HOU but they will need him to have any shot at the Bears next week, which as a Bear's Fan...they don't. But, they may opt to sit him and make sure he's 100% for that game.

 

[Joe Sixpack]

Even if he starts the game we don't know if he'll finish, after what happened in Seattle.

 

[Warpig]

My WR's are slowly fading away this week...Stallworth BYE, Plaxico back, Djax foot, and Colston against a TB where he only gained 38yards in week 5. As far as Plax goes, I may sit him. As we've read from the earlier postings he had the same problem against SEA and played like ####. The NYG don't really need him to beat HOU but they will need him to have any shot at the Bears next week, which as a Bear's Fan...they don't. But, they may opt to sit him and make sure he's 100% for that game.

I hear ya. This is so typical. I'm facing my division rival whom is hot on my heals and I've got Santana Moss that's not gonna play and now Burress. Unbelievable. My replacements for this week will be A. Bryant and Matt Jones Damn the luck.

 

[Sticks2u]

I will be watchin over the weekend to see if anything breaks on plax....if he was healthy he could get 2 td on that Def this week easy...

Shock owners will prob do ok

 

[Lemmiwinks]

This is the worst week of the season for Plax to go out. A matchup with HOU! I have him in two money leagues and likely wins are now looking like losses.

 

[videoguy505]

Sportsline reporting he's Questionable for week 10 vs. Chicago:

Plaxico Burress, WR NYG

News: Giants.com reports that WR Plaxico Burress' back tightened up on him before practice Wednesday and could not work out in preparation for Week 10 vs. Chicago. He is questionable for the game.

Analysis: Burress' status should be monitored for Week 10. He was intentionally held out of Week 9's game vs. Houston so he would be ready for this week's game. If he plays, expect a decent effort against one of the league's best defenses.

 

[videoguy505]

Besides opening his mouth to stir the pot yesterday, any other word about Plax? Did he actually practice yesterday? Any homers hear if he'll be out there today?

 

[Avery]

Besides opening his mouth to stir the pot yesterday, any other word about Plax? Did he actually practice yesterday? Any homers hear if he'll be out there today?

Practiced, says he "feels great"

 

[jeter23]

Any game day updates? Could be a tough play since they have the night game.

 

[SteelerMurf]

Any game day updates? Could be a tough play since they have the night game.

I really can't risk this, if he had practiced fully this week I would feel better. But he did miss practice on Wed. which I think indicates he has a little problem.If his back flares up in pregame, Plex owners are screwed unless they have another WR playing Sunday Night or MNF.I don't think it is worth the risk.

 

[PatsFan23]

 

[Crusaderfan]

I'm sitting Burress this week for Bruce. The weather is supposed to be bad, plus Plax kinda bad-mouthed the Chicago secondary. Without Toomer on the other side, I think Burress receives a lot of attention tonight. It's a risk sitting him but I'm going with my gut here.

Good Luck

Willie

 

[bearsharks]

The problem with his back? He has no spine.