Fantasy Football News 11/17

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Collie done being a wuss
Austin Collie (concussion) was not mentioned on the Colts injury report that the team released on Tuesday, the Indy Star notes.

1 week for Rice
The Vikings have until November 24 to activate Sidney Rice (hip) off the PUP list, the Minneapolis Star Tribune confirms. Adam Shefter of ESPN tweets that Sidney Rice (hip) is going to play in 2010.

Packers dig up another RB
Mike McCarthy tells the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel that James Starks looked "dang good" in practice on Monday, but the head coach cautioned about expecting too much. "He's got a lot to learn," McCarthy adds. "He needs the details of the little work, the little things that you get into the team periods... He missed a big part of the spring, he missed all of training camp. He's missed a lot of football."

The Real McCoy ready to roll
LeSean McCoy injured his shoulder in Week 10 against the Redskins, but Andy Reid tells the Philadelphia Inquirer that his top back should be fine for Week 11.

Garcon bench bound?
Mike Chappell of the Indy Star believes that Austin Collie (concussion) should start ahead of Pierre Garcon when he is healthy. He adds that Garcon's "playing time should diminish" if he keeps being so inconsistent.

Ward passes concussion test, counts to 10 in only 2 tries
Hines Ward (concussion) has cleared his baseline tests and is clear to play in Week 11, the National Football Post reports.

Portis 50/50 for playing this week, the split of people that care compared to people that don't, 5/95
Clinton Portis (groin) said on his regular Tuesday radio appearance that he is 50-50 to return in Week 11, the Washington Post reports.

Pierre "The Puss" Thomas to practice
Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune is hearing that Pierre Thomas (ankle) will practice this week, but he is not at 100 percent. What do you expect from a guy named Pierre? Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network tweets that Pierre Thomas (ankle) could still be a few weeks away from returning.

Cribbs update
Josh Cribbs (toes) won't practice on Wednesday, the Browns official web site reports.

The Boss to play Sunday
Not the douche bag singer, Kevin Boss (back) is expected to practice on Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger confirms and should play Sunday.

We've got Bush
Reggie Bush (leg) plans to return in Week 11, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Spiller still gimping
The Buffalo News quotes Bills' head coach, Chan Gailey, as having little expectation of C.J. Spiller (hamstring) being able to play against Cincinnati. In preparation, the team plans to make Quenton Gather an active back-up to starter, Fred Jackson.

DeAngelo headed to IR?
Adam Shefter tweets that Carolina is "strongly considering" placing DeAngelo Williams (strained arch) on IR. According to beat writer Darin Gantt he has already been placed on IR.

Cotchery not at practice.
Rich Cimini of The Daily News tweets that Jerricho Cotchery (groin) is not at practice.

Tony Moeaki misses practice
The Kansas City Star reports that tight end, Tony Moeaki, was not on the practice field on Thursday.

Clausen and Stewart both miss practice
Jonathan Stewart (concussion) and Jimmy Clausen (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday, according to the Gaston Gazette.

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Driver at practice, just watches.
Donald Driver was at practice Wednesday but "did not do much more than stand around during the walk-through," according to the Milwaukee-Journal Sentinel.

Benson misses practice.
Cedric Benson did not practice on Wednesday, according to Bengals' beat writer Joe Reedy.

Ivory expected to play, not that it matters
Chris Ivory (shoulder) is expected to play in Week 11, according to beat writer Jeff Duncan.

Smith out at least 2 games.
Steve Smith (pectoral muscle) said Wednesday he will miss the next two games at least, according to the New York Daily News.

Schaub has fluid drained from knee, expected to start though.
A Houston radio station is reporting Wednesday that Matt Schaub is in the hospital getting fluid drained from his knee, according to sports writer Mike Kerns. Houston head coach Gary Kubiak said Wednesday he expects Matt Schaub to return to practice on Thursday and start Sunday against the Jets, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Shockey still hurting, what's new?
Jeremy Shockey (ribs) did not practice on Wednesday, according to beat writer Jeff Duncan.

Chargers close to 2 WRs returning, likely will this week.
Malcolm Floyd (hamstring) and Legedu Naanee (hamstring) practiced on Wednesday, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Gates still not practicing.
Antonio Gates (foot) did not practice on Wednesday, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. After sitting out of Chargers practice on Wednesday, Antonio Gates (foot) said he is "50-50" to play on Monday against the Broncos

Ryan Mathews still gimped up.
Ryan Mathews (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Beanie healthy enough to practice, Cards to keep him in a bubble until Sunday.
Beanie Wells (knee) practiced on Wednesday according to Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic.

Addai still not at practice.
Phillip Wilson of The Indianapolis Star reports that Joseph Addai (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday.

Owen Daniels still freaking out, horrible season continues.
According to NFL.com's Nick Scurfield, Owen Daniels (hamstring) did not participate in Texans practice on Wednesday.

Delhomme sighting, and it isn't working the McDonalds Drive Thru!
Jake Delhomme (ankle) was limited in Browns practice on Wednesday, according to the Akron Beacon-Journal.

Heyward-Bey and Miller out of practice.
Darrius Heyward-Bey (shoulder) and Zach Miller (foot) did not participate in Raiders practice on Wednesday.