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Archive for the ‘NFL Injuries’ Category

September 7th, 2008

NFL Injuries - Fantasy Football Week 1 Injuries

Fantasy Quarterbacks
Tom Brady, New England Patriots
Word out of New England is that Tom Brady has suffered a torn ACL and is out for the season. If true, this is obviously devastating news to both the Patriots and fantasy owners.
Vince Young, Tennessee Titans
A few reports are saying that Vince Young has torn his MCL in his […]

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September 7th, 2008

Tom Brady Injured for Patriots

Fantasy football fans and Patriots fans across the country collectively gasped as Tom Brady went down with a knee injury early in the first quarter against the Chiefs Sunday.
Brady’s left knee apparently collided with Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard. The knee buckled and Brady went down holding the area just below his kneecap. Walking with the […]

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September 6th, 2008

Week 1 Injury Report - Fantasy Football 2008

A vital part of fantasy football is knowing who is injured so you can adjust your lineup accordingly. Here is the Week 1 injury report for fantasy football 2008.
Out - These players won’t play in Week 1.
Deion Branch, Seattle Seahawks
Kevin Curtis, Philadelphia Eagles
Bobby Engram, Seattle Seahawks
Jerry Porter, Jacksonville Jaguars
Ryan Torain, Denver Broncos
Doubt - These players […]

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August 28th, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Injuries - NFL Preseason Injuries

Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts
In the offseason, Peyton Manning underwent a relatively serious surgery on an infection in his knee. While he didn’t play in any of the preseason games, everyone with the Colts expects Manning to be ready once the real games start.
Tom Brady, New England Patriots
Tom Brady has been suffering from an unspecified […]

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August 25th, 2008

Chad Johnson Labrum Injury - Fantasy Impact

Chad Johnson of the Cincinnati Bengals finds his name in the lights once again. This time, the news is bad. According to a report, the Bengals have learned that Johnson has a partially torn labrum.
This type of shoulder injury could require season-ending surgery, however initial reports indicate that Johnson will instead try to […]

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August 23rd, 2008

Shawne Merriman Injury Update - Fantasy Impact

Shawne Merriman of the San Diego Chargers has announced that he has two torn knee ligaments. Despite the injury, he isn’t ruled out of the season opener.
However, according to Merriman, if he plays he is at a risk of sustaining a career-ending injury. On the other hand, if he undergoes surgery, he will most […]

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August 16th, 2008

Tom Brady Injury Info - Fantasy Football Impact

Tom Brady has yet to play in preseason for the New England Patriots and all indications point to him not being ready any time soon. Brady is suffering from a sore foot and the Patriots are being careful with their star quarterback.
While the injury is likely minor, Brady was also suffering from a sore […]

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August 12th, 2008

Bobby Engram Injury Update - Fantasy Impact

Bobby Engram cracked a bone in his shoulder during a preseason game. The injury is expected to sideline Engram between six and eight weeks. That timeline will mean that Engram won’t be able to play for at least the first couple weeks of the regular season.
This is just the latest injury news to […]

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August 11th, 2008

NFL Preseason Injuries - Fantasy Football Injury Update

Steve Smith, Carolina Panthers
While the major news regarding Steve Smith is his two-game suspension for punching a teammate, Smith now has some injury woes to deal with. Smith suffered a concussion in a preseason game that could sideline him for a bit. The good news is that he should be ready for when […]

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August 11th, 2008

Willis McGahee Injury Update - Injured Knee

Willis McGahee of the Baltimore Ravens will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. While he will likely miss the rest of the preseason, the good news is that he should be available in the first week of the regular season.
While arthroscopic surgeries are considered minor these days, McGahee’s injury past should ring a […]

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