Week 14 Dec 7, 2007 | More

Player Notes, Rumors and Quotes:

Roy Williams (DET) left last Sunday's game with a sprained knee and on Monday Coach Rod Marinelli said that he's likely to miss several weeks. This means Calvin Johnson and Mike Furrey (one week after being demoted on the depth chart) are now the starters with Shaun McDonald coming "off the bench" although the Lions usually run three receiver sets most of the time. - On Monday, Coach Ken Whisenhunt avoided any official word on Anquan Boldin's (ARI) status after Boldin had to leave last Sunday's game with a foot injury. Boldin was seen in a walking boot on Monday and did not practice on Wednesday. - Sinorice Moss (NYG) was the third receiver last Sunday, but was benched in favor of David Tyree after he ran a bad route. - Javon Walker (DEN) only played between 20-25 snaps last Sunday and on Monday Coach Mike Shanahan said that "it's hard to say" whether Walker would be able to take on a full workload at any point this season. Walker did practice fully on Wednesday. - While Terry Glenn (DAL) has yet to see the field this season, owner Jerry Jones said on Monday that he has "a real shot" to see game action at some point. - Coach Mike Nolan said on Tuesday that Arnaz Battle (SF) is questionable to play this week. - Coach Mike Tomlin indicated on Tuesday that Santonio Holmes (PIT) could return this week. - Coach Eric Mangini has yet to rule Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ) out for the rest of the season after Cotchery had finger surgery last week. - Laveranues Coles (NYJ) was a game time decision last Sunday because of an ankle injury, but ended up playing and afterward said that it was the most pain that he's ever played through. Coles was reported to be very limited in practice on Wednesday and he may be in even worse shape than before. - On Wednesday Coach Mike Holmgren said that DJ Hackett (SEA) is healing quicker than expected. - At practice on Wednesday, Larry Fitzgerald (ARI) reportedly "didn't do much" but he said he's much better.

Injury Watchlist: A list of injuries reported throughout the week, some teams did not report and player status will be reported when the official injury report is released on Friday.

Teams that did not report: ATL, NE, NO, SD, SF, SEA. - ARI: Anquan Boldin (toe), Larry Fitzgerald (groin), Jerheme Urban (heel) - BAL: Demetrius Williams (ankle) - CAR: Dwayne Jarrett (knee) - CIN: TJ Houshmandzadeh (back) - DAL: Terry Glenn (knee), Patrick Crayton (ankle) - DEN: Javon Walker (knee), Brandon Stokley (knee), Glenn Martinez (ankle) - DET: Roy Williams (knee) - GB: Koren Robinson (knee) - IND: Marvin Harrison (knee) - MIA: Marty Booker (knee) - MIN: Troy Williamson (concussion), Robert Ferguson (player decision) - NYG: Plaxico Burress (ankle), Steve Smith (hamstring) - NYJ: Laveranues Coles (ankle), Jerricho Cotchery (finger), Brad Smith (back), Chris Davis (shoulder), Wallace Wright (thigh) - OAK: Jerry Porter (team decision) - PHI: Jason Avant (quadricep) - PIT: Hines Ward (team decision) - STL: Dante Hall (ankle), Brandon Williams (ankle) - TB: Joey Galloway (team decision), Ike Hilliard (knee) - TEN: Brandon Jones (knee) ----- Wednesday Practice: Full - Kevin Curtis (PHI), Jason Avant (PHI), Santonio Holmes (PIT), Brad Smith (NYJ), Javon Walker (DEN), Glenn Martinez (DEN), Patrick Crayton (DAL), Steve Smith (NYG) - Limited - Marvin Harrison (IND), Troy Williamson (MIN), Marty Booker (MIA), Ike Hilliard (TB), Laveranues Coles (NYJ), Larry Fitzgerald (ARI), Jerheme Urban (ARI), Koren Robinson (GB) - Did Not Practice - DJ Hackett (SEA), Arnaz Battle (SF), Brandon Stokley (DEN), Brandon Jones (TEN), Hines Ward (PIT), Demetrius Williams (BAL), Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ), TJ Houshmandzadeh (CIN), Anquan Boldin (ARI), Dwayne Jarrett (CAR), Plaxico Burress (NYG)

Favorable Matchups:

DAL @ DET: Detroit ranks as the 5th worst fantasy group against the receiver position on a per game basis for the season. They also rank as the 2nd worst fantasy group against the quarterback position. Detroit has allowed the 7th most yards at 2,033 and their tied with the 3rd most touchdowns at 15 out of 24 or 63% of passing touchdowns going to the receivers. Detroit allows a touchdown reception on 9% of converted receptions or every 11.40 receptions on average to the receivers. Totaling 1.25 touchdowns allowed per game to the receiver position on average for the season.

SEA vs ARI: Arizona ranks as the 6th worst fantasy group against the receiver position on a per game basis for the season. They also rank as the 15th worst fantasy group against the quarterback position. Arizona has allowed the 9th most yards at 2,005 and their tied with the 4th most touchdowns at 14 out of 17 or 83% of passing touchdowns going to the receivers. Arizona allows a touchdown reception on 9% of converted receptions or every 11.22 receptions on average to the receivers. Totaling 1.17 touchdowns allowed per game to the receiver position on average for the season.

STL @ CIN: Cincinnati ranks as the worst fantasy group against the receiver position on a per game basis for the season. They also rank as the 3rd worst fantasy group against the quarterback position. Cincinnati has allowed the 4th most yards at 2,074 and the most touchdowns at 19 out of 23 or 83% of passing touchdowns going to the receivers. Cincinnati allows a touchdown reception on 12% of converted receptions or every 8.58 receptions on average to the receivers. Totaling 1.59 touchdowns allowed per game to the receiver position on average for the season.

Unfavorable Matchups:

DEN vs KC: Kansas City ranks as the 5th best fantasy group against the receiver position on a per game basis for the season. They also rank as the 4th best fantasy group against the quarterback position. Kansas City has only allowed the 6th least amount of yards at 1,541 and their tied with the 5th least amount of touchdowns at 8 out of 10 or 80% of passing touchdowns going to the receivers. Kansas City allows a touchdown reception on 8% of converted receptions or every 13.13 receptions on average to the receivers. Totaling 0.67 touchdowns allowed per game to the receiver position on average for the season.

HOU vs TB: Tampa Bay ranks as the 3rd best fantasy group against the receiver position on a per game basis for the season. They also rank as the 3rd best fantasy group against the quarterback position. Tampa Bay has only allowed the 4th least amount of yards at 1,458 and their tied with the 3rd least amount of touchdowns at 6 out of 10 or 60% of passing touchdowns going to the receivers. Tampa Bay allows a touchdown reception on 5% of converted receptions or every 21.50 receptions on average to the receivers. Totaling 0.50 touchdowns allowed per game to the receiver position on average for the season.

ARI @ SEA: Seattle ranks as the 6th best fantasy group against the receiver position on a per game basis for the season. They also rank as the 5th best fantasy group against the quarterback position. While Seattle has allowed the 17th most yards at 1,871, they have allowed the least amount of touchdowns at 4 out of 7 or 58% of passing touchdowns going to the receivers. Seattle allows a touchdown reception on 3% of converted receptions or every 35.50 receptions on average to the receivers. Totaling 0.34 touchdowns allowed per game to the receiver position on average for the season.

Biggest Bust Of The Year Watchlist: Ranked by ADP

Injury:

1. Marvin Harrison - IND: 32 targets, 20 receptions, 63%RC, 247 yards, 12.35 AYR, 1 touchdown

2. Javon Walker - DEN: 34 targets, 20 receptions, 59%RC, 237 yards, 11.85 AYR, 0 touchdown

3. Andre Johnson - HOU: 48 targets, 32 receptions, 67%RC, 535 yards, 16.71 AYR, 4 touchdowns

Non-injury:

1. Lee Evans - BUF: 89 targets, 45 receptions, 51%RC, 689 yards, 15.31 AYR, 2 touchdowns

2. Reggie Brown - PHI: 82 targets, 39 receptions, 48%RC, 518 yards, 13.28 AYR, 2 touchdowns

Rookie Of The Year Watchlist:

1. Dwayne Bowe - KC: 88 targets, 54 receptions, 61%RC, 786 yards, 14.55 AYR, 4 touchdowns

2. Calvin Johnson - DET: 59 targets, 32 receptions, 54%RC, 502 yards, 15.68 AYR, 4 touchdowns, 1 rushing touchdown.

3. James Jones - GB: 70 targets, 43 receptions, 61%RC, 633 yards, 14.72 AYR, 2 touchdowns.

4. Sidney Rice - MIN: 47 targets, 28 receptions, 65%RC, 365 yards, 13.03 AYR, 4 touchdowns

5. Laurent Robinson - ATL: 49 targets, 25 receptions, 51%RC, 246 yards, 9.84AYR, 0 touchdowns