McFadden Returns From Injury, Has Big Game

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Update: After missing the last 2 games with a hamstring injury, Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden returned with a huge game. He carried the ball 16 times for 165 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also caught 2 balls for 31 yards and a touchdown.

Fantasy Impact: McFadden has played in 5 games this season and has been fantastic. He has rushed for 557 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also has 193 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns. He has been consistently good in each game he has played in and has established himself as the featured back in Oakland, even with Michael Bush healthy.



Hall Picks Off 4 Passes

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Update: On Sunday, Washington Redskins CB DeAngelo Hall had arguably his best game as a pro, as he picked off Jay Cutler 4 times. He ran back one of the interceptions for a touchdown and added 7 tackles.

Fantasy Impact: In a game that the Redskins won 17-14, each of those interceptions was crucial. Hall's touchdown in the 3rd quarter ended up being the game winning score.



Britt Has Breakout Game

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Update: On Sunday, Tennessee Titans WR Kenny Britt broke out onto the scene, proving to be a very dependable deep threat. Britt caught 7 passes for 225 yards and 3 touchdowns. The amazing part about these gaudy stats is that Britt didn't enter the game until midway through the 2nd quarter after being benched to start the game after being allegedly involved in a bar fight on Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Britt has now scored a TD in 5 straight games, proving to be a go-to guy in the redzone. He is dropping fewer balls as the season goes along, and his fantasy stock is on the rise. Britt appears to have earned a starting WR spot on the roster, even when Justin Gage returns from injury.



Favre and Chilly: The Brief History of a Dysfunctional Player-Coach Relationship

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Last night, Brett Favre led the Minnesota Vikings to a 28-24 defeat at the hands of division rival Green Bay by throwing three interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown.

As you have undoubtedly already know by now, Favre looked completely despondent, defeated, injured, and oldduring his postgame interview. Meanwhile, his coach Brad Childress threw him under the bus for the aforementioned interceptions and said he considered benching the legendary QB at one point.

This is just the latest instance of things going wrong in Minnesota in 2010, and it provides yet another glimpse into one of the most dysfunctional player-coach relationships we’ve seen in sports in quite some time.

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Fantasy Football Week 8 Sleepers

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This is probably the single most important week for this column. Why? Because there are six, count ‘em six, teams on bye in Week 8.

That means the player pool is two teams smaller than it typically is during the mid-part of the season and that people will be scrambling for fill-ins during the early part of the week.

Get a head start on your competition by knowing who the Week 8 diamonds in the rough are. Everyone in this post should help you in a pinch this week.

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Desean Jackson likely to be ready after bye week

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Update: According to Adam Caplan on his Twitter, Andy Reid said in his post game press conference that Desean Jackson should be ready to start in two weeks when the Eagles come off a bye week.

Fantasy Impact: This is big news for the Eagles. They need D-Jax in the lineup. They need his playmaking ability. With Vick scheduled to be back for the Indy game as well, look for Jackson to have his big plays again as he has shown great chemistry with Vick at QB.



Clay Matthews is active for tonight’s game

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Update: Sportingnews.com is reporting that Packers LB Clay Matthews (hamstring) is active and will play tonight against the Vikings. Matthews had been limited in practice.

Fantasy Impact: LB Brandon Chillar, DE Ryan Pickett and LB Clay Matthews are active tonight against the Vikings. These are three huge pieces to a great Packers defense when everyone is healthy. Matthews is expected to play primarily on passing downs only.



Vick will start after bye week against Colts

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Update: According to nfl.com, Andy Reid siad he has decided to start Mike Vick in the Eagles next game in two weeks against the Colts. The Eagles have a bye next week, allowing Vick to fully recover from his rib injury.

Fantasy Impact: The Eagles offense stalled today in their loss in Tennessee. Vick should add his dynamic ability to a currently injury plagued Eagles offense. Andy Reid is undefeated after bye weeks so expect the Eagles to come out strong and ready for Colts on November 7th. Vick should be in your fantasy lineups.



Cardinals QB Hall knocked out of game

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Update: Mike Sando of espn.com is reporting that Cardinals rookie QB was knocked out of the game against the Seahawks in the second half. He was hit with a blow to the head. Derek Anderson is now in.

Fantasy Impact: Max Hall looked terrible in the first half and could have been benched anyways. Derek Anderson has come in and already led the Cardinals to a TD drive. Anderson might have his job back if he continues to lead the Cardinals back into this game.



Cardinals QB Hall knocked out of game

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Update: Mike Sando of espn.com is reporting that Cardinals rookie QB was knocked out of the game against the Seahawks in the second half. He was hit with a blow to the head. Derek Anderson is now in.

Fantasy Impact: Max Hall looked terrible in the first half and could have been benched anyways. Derek Anderson has come in and already led the Cardinals to a TD drive. Anderson might have his job back if he continues to lead the Cardinals back into this game.



Jackson leaves but returns

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Update:
Steven Jackson left the game early in the third quarter but returned later in the game.

Fantasy Impact:
No word about why he left the game but good news for fantasy owners that he returned to the game. Apprently it was not serious enough to keep the Rams leading runner of all time out of the game.



Rams RB Jackson returns to game

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Update: Rotoworld.com is reporting that Steven Jackson, who was knocked out of the game, has returned to play in the 4th quarter.

Fantasy Impact: Jackson is having a big game against the Bucs. Even after being knocked out, he has come back and is still getting carries as St. Louis tries to hold onto their lead. Jackson also became the Rams all-time leading rusher in the first half today passing Eric Dickerson.



Gates is active

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Update:
Antonio Gates is active today against the Patriots.

Fantasy Impact:
After sitting out all week with a ankle injury Gates will play against the Patriots today. He is not likely to have a huge game after trying to recover from an injury and the starting wideouts will both be out today also. Although Gates will be the only real receiver Rivers has to throw to.



Heap suffers shoulder injury

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Todd Heap was taken out of today’s game with a shoulder stinger according to Aaron Wilson of the National Football Post.

Fantasy Impact:
Heap has two touchdowns in today’s game and has looked very good after his concussion he suffered last week. His return is questionable in this game against the Bills.



Raiders RB McFadden active

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Update: Rotoworld.com is reporting that Raiders RB Darren McFadden (hamstring) is active today.

Fantasy Impact: The Raiders will most likely start with Michael Bush, but McFadden will split carries with Bush. Jason Campbell is also getting the start for Oakland as Bruce Gradkowski is out with a shoulder injury.