Playoff Fantasy Football: Injury Updates
January 20, 2008 by admin
Filed under Injuries, NFL Player Analysis
QB Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers
Rivers is listed as doubtful but he’s expected to play. Even if he’s suited up, avoid him at all costs. Their reports that Rivers has a partially torn ACL that he’s going to try to play through. If that’s the case, we’ll likely see Billy Volek at some point.
RB LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
Tomlinson missed time last week but should be fine this week. Even with an unsettled quarterback situation, Tomlinson is a safe start. Norv Turner likes to run the ball and he’ll stick with the run even if he’s down. Make sure Tomlinson gets the start. If he’s a late minute scratch, Michael Turner becomes a fantasy football viable player.
WR Plaxico Burress, New York Giants
Burress has a tender ankle that won’t be helped by the freezing temperatures in Green Bay. Unless you are desperate, look elsewhere. It’s being reported that this could be the coldest game since the Ice Bowl, so you don’t want a guy on your fantasy team who is trying to play on one leg on the frozen tundra.
TE Antonio Gates, San Diego Chargers
Gates remains doubtful for the Chargers, however he is expected to play. If he’s in the starting lineup, he’s probably the best tight end option this weekend – even if he’s at only 50% of his regular self. The Chargers will need to pass to win and Gates is their best receiver.
