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Breaking News: Kansas City Chiefs Cut RB Larry Johnson

Posted: 9th November 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
The Kansas City Chiefs are officially cutting ties with Larry Johnson. This is reportedly a move accepted by both sides, as Kansas City has been inching toward moving on from Johnson for the past two seasons, and Johnson hasn't been happy in Kansas City for some time. The team avoids a major distraction in the locker room and through the press by unloading Johnson now, and also gives their younger, ...

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pick-Ups: Week 10

Posted: 9th November 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
Injuries and player performance open up a door for a new gem to earn their way onto your roster every week. Players like Alex Smith and Vince Young have performed well enough in the past two weeks to either offer bye week fill-in services, or land a permanent gig on your bench. Check out this week's hot new pick-ups , all of which are available in no less than 50 ...

Eagles’ Michael Vick Buffalo Bound in 2010?

Posted: 8th November 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has been used sparsely since his over-hyped return to the NFL, which has prompted speculation about his status with the team next season. Many are wondering where he could end up if the Eagles donÆt pick up his option. Picking up VickÆs option would cost Philadelphia over $4 million, and since heÆs contributed just 31 total yards of offense through seven games, itÆs a safe guess ...

Brian Westbrook Inactive For Sunday Night Football

Posted: 8th November 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported earlier in the day that Eagles' running back Brian Westbrook may miss tonight's game áwith the Dallas Cowboys, but now it's official. Westbrook is still dealing with post-concussion issues, and despite practicing in full for three days this week, he will sit on the sidelines as LeSean McCoy takes over. McCoy's value gets a decent boost, but consider the fact that the Eagles are a pass-first team, there's ...

NFL Soup Injury Update: Bengals’ WR Chris Henry Breaks Forearm

Posted: 8th November 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
Bengals wide receiver Chris Henryásuffered a broken forearm in CincinnatiÆs victory over the Baltimore Ravens. The troubled wideout was actually behaving quite wellùon and off the fieldù for the Bengals this year. Before his injury he had registered 11 receptions for 216 yards and two scores this season. This is a moderate loss to the Bengals passing offense, but considering how little Henry was actually involved through the first seven games, it ...

Fantasy Football Risers: Chris Chambers

Posted: 8th November 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
The Kansas City Chiefs just found goal, regardless of how "washed up" San Diego may have felt Chris Chambers is. The former Dolphin and Charger hauled in three catches for 70 yards and two touchdowns (including a 54-yard score) in his Kansas City debut, in an amazing effort after joining the team earlier this week. While this could be a fluke performance, Chambers appears to have quickly separated himself from lesser ...

NFL Soup’s Fantasy Football Player Breakdowns: Week Nine

Posted: 7th November 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
You can check all the fantasy columns you want, and while they all give you solid info and analysis, nothing prepares you for setting your Sunday lineup like a solid player breakdown. Take a look at the top plays for each team and their matchup in Week Nine, as well as a rating out of five (*) stars: á Baltimore Ravens @ Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Flacco: Could have some success ...

The Red Zone Report’s NFL Quick Hits (Nov. 6)

Posted: 6th November 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
Bob Sanders Out For Season He was originally just getting his arm scoped by Dr. James Andrews, but clearly they found something bigger than originally thought. Sanders will miss the remainder of the season with a torn bicep, exiting the starting line-up just weeks since making his 2009 debut. Indy's seventh ranked pass defense will take a hit. á Anthony Gonzalez Has Knee Scoped This is just another fantastic tidbit for mini-Gonzo. If you were holding ...

NFL Soup’s NFL Picks: Week 9

Posted: 6th November 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
(Matt Schaub and the Texans will be smiling Sunday.) These days, the only certainty you have is that the Saints and Colts are going to win, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are going to lose. At least, that's what we thought. Then both the Saints and Colts squeak out wins, and now experts are picking the Buccaneers to upset the Packers. What's up with that? For all those ...

Week 9 NFL Power Rankings: Mardi Gras Stays at No. 1

Posted: 5th November 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
While the Minnesota Vikings certainly impressed with a 38-26 win against Green Bay in Lambeau Field, the fall of the previously undefeated Denver Broncos has now left just two unbeaten teams remaining in the league. The Indianapolis Colts eked past the San Francisco 49ers, 18-14, while the New Orleans Saints survived a late onside-kick and rally by the Atlanta Falcons to remain 7-0. So, the questions begin ...