(Leave Cotchery on your bench.)
Jerricho Cotchery Ruled Out For Sunday
Despite reports yesterday that it was looking good for Cotchery to play this week, he will miss yet another week due to a bad hamstring.
The Jets just don’t want to chance it.
Cotchery probably wouldn’t have been much of a factor against a stingy Oakland Raiders defense, anyways, especially with the interception-happy Mark Sanchez struggling.
Upgrade the New York Jets rush attack and possibly Braylon Edwards for this week.
Jim Zorn to Finish Season as Head Coach
GM Vinny Cerrato went on a radio show and made it known that Jim Zorn would not be fired this season, and even alluded to the possibility of a return for Zorn in 2010.
We doubt it. This is Cerrato playing nice and getting Washington some positive PR. Lord knows they need it right now.
Cowboys’ Roy Williams Questionable For Week Seven
Williams has been practicing all week, but reportedly hasn’t looked sharp and appears to be in pain.
He hasn’t been all that reliable this year, anyways, so opt for Miles Austin or someone outside of Dallas as your WR3 this week.
Trent Edwards Officially Out For Sunday
The Bills aren’t taking any risks with Edwards’ already weak head. A few more concussions, and he could be entering Steve Young and Troy Aikman territory.
The presence of Ryan Fitzpatrick under center should scare you away from starting Terrell Owens and/or Lee Evans as anything more than WR3 plays this week, and even that is being generous.
Eagles Lose LB Omar Gaither For Season
Another big hit to Philly’s linebacker corps. Gaither sustained a Lisfranc foot sprain and will miss the rest of the season.
It couldn’t have come at a worse time for an Eagles linebacking corps that struggled mightily against the Raiders.
Jeremiah Trotter hasn’t looked good since signing a couple weeks ago, and the only other capable linebacker is newly acquired Will Witherspoon.
Keep an eye on the adjustment with their linebackers if you own the Philly defense.
Laurence Maroney Starting For New England
Sammy Morris is still banged up and didn’t make the trip with the team to London, so count on Maroney getting the bulk of the carries for the second straight week.
He rattled off 120+ yards and a touchdown against what used to be a solid Tennessee run defense, so his prospects look good against the lowly Buccaneers.
Arizona Hopeful Anquan Boldin Can Play
There still aren’t reports on whether or not he participated in Friday’s practice, but whether or not he did won’t make the decision on his status final.
Boldin said himself earlier in the week that you’ll have to wait until game-time for his availability, so monitor the situation up until Sunday afternoon.
Chad Ochocinco’s Injury Not Serious
He’s dealing with a minor hip injury, and despite not practicing in pads, was still seen moving around just fine on the side.
The Cincinnati Bengals need Ochocinco at full health against a solid Bears defense, so holding him out of a full Friday practice is just a precaution.
He’s playing too well to not start him right now.
Greg Jennings Expected to Play Against Browns
He just tweaked his hip a bit in practice yesterday, and the Packers listing him as “probable” means he’s almost a lock to play.
Start him as you usually would, as he’s a strong candidate to break-out of a scoring drought against a weak Cleveland Browns defense.
