I've combed through the Friday practice report to find the fantasy relevant players for you. Much shorter list this week with 6 teams on bye in week 9. Here we go.
Owen Daniels (BAL) was a full participant in practice on Friday. Listed as questionable after having his knee scoped last week, Daniels is a game time decision. Putting in a full practice bodes well for his chances to play this week.
Giovanni Bernard (CIN) has been ruled out for week 9. Bernard has been banged up the last few weeks and with a Thursday night game in week 10, the Bengals aren't taking any chances with their star running back. If you have Jeremy Hill on your roster plug him in this week at Jacksonville.
AJ Green (CIN) is listed as questionable after being limited in practice. You can be sure that if Green plays, he will be well enough to give a good effort. After being without him for a few weeks already, it wouldn't make much sense to let him play if he isn't ready to go. The match up with the Jags is just what the doctor ordered for the owner that has gotten little to no production out of him this season.
Jordan Cameron (CLE) has been ruled out with a concussion. If you still had him on your roster, get him out of your lineup this week.
Tony Romo (DAL) has not practiced this week. Romo has been called a game time decision for the Cowboys with a back contusion. If Romo does play, it is hard to say if he will be effective. A back injury is debilitating and if he takes another hit, he may not be able to finish. If you have another option you want to have it ready just in case, if not just start your other option.
Ronnie Hillman (DEN) is our first bit of good news. Hillman is probable this week for the Broncos match up against the Patriots. Hillman fell on his shoulder awkwardly in practice this week. In a game that is predicted to possibly have high winds, Hillman may end up with a hefty workload.
Alfred Blue (HOU) is listed as probable for Sunday. The Texans have a good match up against the Eagles this week. Unless something happens to Arian Foster between now and kickoff, Blue is unlikely to be in a lineup. Given the amount of players on bye this week, Blue may be a flex option for you. It seems like he will be playing, but proceed with caution.
Arian Foster (HOU) is probable for Sunday. He was limited in practice, but this is a common thing for Foster. Expect him to play and get fed the ball often against the Eagles.
Andre Johnson (HOU) is probable after being limited in practice. Johnson and Foster both were limited in an effort to rest them up for game day. Expect Johnson to play.
Reggie Wayne (IND) put in a full practice on Friday. At this point it seems likely that Wayne will be able to return from his elbow injury after missing only one week. I would be cautious with him this week as he may be susceptible to re injury. Wayne has been hit and miss this season, and mostly miss, so you likely have a better option. In a bye heavy week though, if he plays, you can start him.
Donnie Avery (KC) is out again this week for the Chiefs. Avery is a fringe player for most leagues, but if you had him, you shouldn't be starting him this week.
Rashad Jennings (NYG) is making good progress, but is out this week against the Colts. Jennings did not practice, but was doing conditioning and pulling a sled on the side. Next week is definitely a possibility, but you won't have him to start this week.
Darren Sproles (PHI) put in full practices all week. He will be back in the Eagles lineup this week. Sproles may be a good flex play this week against the Texans.
Donald Brown (SD) was a full participant in practice for the Chargers. Brown wasn't having much success before suffering a concussion that has kept him out multiple weeks, but beyond Darren Oliver, Brown is about it right now. Expect him to see some action, but only use in case of emergency.
Doug Martin (TB) is listed as doubtful for the Buccaneers in week 9. Martin has had a big fall from grace this season. The Bucs should be seeing the first action of Charles Sims this week, and if his audition goes well, this could be his job to lose. At this point you can all but cut Martin from your roster. The future is bleak.
Robert Griffin III (WAS) will be making his return to action this week after practicing in full for the first time since his ankle injury. The biggest question will be, what will RG3 look like? Will he be the dynamic player he was in college and his rookie year? Or will he be the complete mess he was last year and the beginning of this season. If he is medically sound, hope for the best.
And with that we reach the end of the list for this week. Some good news, some bad. As always remember to watch the inactive lists on Sunday to make sure your guys are in or out. Good luck this week!
