This past weekend saw injuries slice threw the fantasy elite like a stick of butter on a hot day. Perennial superstars Donovan McNabb, Marques Colston and LaMont Jordan each had to be carted off the field on stretchers. Even the Lou Gehrig of Football, Brett Favre, was forced to leave the game with a right arm injury, leaving his 251-consecutive-game streak in jeopardy. We’ll discuss each of these injuries, as well as the Bills amazing offensive game, a new selection of fantasy running backs now available and next week’s schedule of games, including three Thanksgiving Day contests.

Free Agent Possibilities
Quarterbacks
J.P. Losman, BUF 26-for-38, 340 yards, three TD, INT, 14 yards rushing
Jason Campbell, WAS 19-for-34, 196 yards, two TD, 11 yards rushing
Seneca Wallace, SEA 19-for-31, 252 yards, two TD, three INT, 21 yards rushing
Joey Harrington, MIA 26-for-42, 254 yards, TD, INT
Alex Smith, SF 19-for-25, 16 yards, TD
Aaron Brooks, OAK 13-for-22, 179 yards, TD, INT, 4 yards rushing
Bruce Gradkowski, TB 14-for-21, 178 yards, two TD, INT, FL
Jeff Garcia, PHI 26-for-48, 189 yards, TD
Brad Johnson, MIN 26-for-44, 262 yards, INT, 19 yards rushing
Aaron Rodgers, GB 4-for-12, 32 yards, 11 yards rushing, FL

Losman and Lee Evans were unbelievable together this Sunday. No. 83 Evans caught a pair of identical 83-yard touchdown grabs and compiled 11 catches for 265 yards in all. Losman finished with a season-best 340 yards through the air. … Harrington has quietly led the Dolphins to three straight wins. He has been efficient in his six starts and will get a chance to play against his old team in Detroit on Thursday. The Lions pass defense ranks No. 23 against the pass, allowing 216.5 YPG. … Matt Hasselbeck (knee) could return next week against the Packers on Monday night so the Seneca Wallace-experiment could be coming to an end. He’s been strong though, throwing for eight touchdowns in the past four games. … The Raiders and Chiefs featured two teams with quarterbacks returning from serious injuries. Trent Green led K.C. to a slim 17-13 victory over Aaron Brooks and Oakland. Brooks returned from a nine-week absence and threw for 179 yards, with 85 of those going to Ronald Curry. He’s looked atrocious in a Raiders uniform and isn’t even really worth using as your QB2 right now.

Running Backs
Samkon Gado, HOU 10 rushes, 69 yards, TD, five rec, 30 yards
Correll Buckhalter, PHI three rushes, 16 yards, six rec, 41 yards
Justin Fargas, OAK 19 rushes, 52 yards, rec, 12 yards
Arlene Harris, DET 10 rushes, 40 yards, TD, rec, six yards
Damien Nash, SD 10 rushes, 52 yards, three rec, 36 yards
Aaron Stecker, NO five rec, 53 yards
Jason Wright, PIT 18 rushes, 74 yards, rec, six yards
Nick Goings, CAR four rushes, 34 yards, two rec, 25 yards
Cedric Houston, NYJ 11 rushes, 50 yards
Maurice Hicks, SF five rushes, 17 yards, three rec, 19 yards
Mike Alstott, TB six rushes, 28 yards, rec, eight yards
Michael Bennett, KC three rushes, 43 yards, two rec, 10 yards

The Texans used a two-headed monster in their backfield Sunday against Buffalo, as Gado piled up a team-high 69 yards and Wali Lundy amassed 61 yards. Both had end zone celebrations, as well. Coach Greg Kubiak seems to be content with using a both backs, so consider each a RB3 or flex option at best. … Houston returned from a five-game absence and got the brunt of the Jets carries Sunday. Leon Washington appeared to have a slight edge on the job after a few big games, but was held to just 22 yards on the ground. With Kevan Barlow also in the mix, it’s too much of a crapshoot to really on these backs. … Harris is a fine pick-up with Kevin Jones nursing an ankle injury. He could get the Thanksgiving Day start – be sure to watch Jones’ status throughout the week. … Reuben Droughns sat out week 11 with a foot injury, so Wright got a rare start and compiled a respectable 74 yards rushing. He did a fine job in the tight loss to the Steelers, but could find himself back in a No. 2 role as Droughns is expected to return.

Wide Receivers
Lee Evans, BUF 11 rec, 265 yards, two TD
Devery Henderson, NO nine rec, 169 yards
Terrance Cooper, NO six rec, 87 yards, TD, FL
Mark Bradley, CHI four rec, 80 yards, TD
Marty Booker, MIA six rec, 84 yards
Arnaz Battle, SF five rec, 47 yards, one rush, 12 yards
Travis Taylor, MIN eight rec, 67 yards
Ronald Curry, OAK five rec, 85 yards
Reche Caldwell, NE three rec, 70 yards, TD
Bryant Johnson, ARI four rec, 47 yards, TD
Vincent Jackson, SD three rec, 39 yards, TD
Tim Dwight, NYJ five rec, 40 yards, one rush, 28 yards
Peerless Price, BUF two rec, 21 yards, TD
Michael Jenkins, ATL three rec, 23 yards, TD
James Thrash, WAS four rec, 46 yards

Drew Brees threw for 511 yards in a loss to the Bengals this week and is averaging over 400 yards per game passing in the past four contests. Henderson and Cooper each have emerged as viable fantasy weapons. Henderson is a great pick-up if Colston is unable to play because of his ankle ailment. … Jenkins has four touchdowns in his past five games in the Falcons improved pass attack. He doesn’t post a ton of receptions and yardage, but he sure seems to find the end zone.

Tight Ends
Justin Peelle, MIA three rec, 21 yards, TD
Courtney Anderson, OAK three rec, 15 yards, TD
Eric Johnson, SF four rec, 48 yards
Ben Troupe, TEN rec, 14 yards, TD
Anthony Becht, TB two rec, nine yards, TD

Major Offensive Injuries
Donovan McNabb tore his ACL in Sunday’s game against Tennessee and is expected to miss the remainder of the season. He landed awkwardly on his leg after was able to avoid the rush of Kyle Vanden Bosch and had to be carted of the field. Jeff Garcia will likely take over as the team’s starting field general, while there’s a slim chance A.J. Feeley could get the nod. He came in and went 26-for-48 for 189 yards and a touchdown. This news hurts the value of all the Eagles playmakers, as Brian Westbrook, Donte Stallworth and Reggie Brown should all be taken down a notch.

Iron man legend Brett Favre injured his right arm when he was slammed to the ground by a couple Patriot defenders this past weekend. His record of 251 straight starts is in jeopardy against Seattle on Monday Night Football now. The ageless veteran said he plans on playing, but the trainers and coach Mike McCarthy have to clear him first. Aaron Rodgers struggled mightily in his absence and would hurt the other Packers offensive players’ values if he to be thrown into the starting lineup.

Marques Colston had to be carted into the locker room against the Bengals Sunday afternoon after spraining his ankle. He was unable to return and is listed as questionable for next week against the Falcons. Devery Henderson filled in admirably in his stead, racking up nine catches for 169 yards, while Joe Horn (3,69,1) and Terrance Cooper (6,87,1) also put together fine performances.

LaMont Jordan is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL. He finished a lackluster season with just 434 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Justin Fargas will replace him as the starting running back, while Zach Crockett gets more looks near the goal line.

Kevin Jones departed this weekend’s game with what is initially believed to be a high ankle sprain. Detroit has a short week of practice with their next game on Thanksgiving so his status for week 12 is a bit up in the air. Arlene Harris would get the start in the backfield if he were unable to go. He rambled for 40 yards and a touchdown in mop-up duties this past week.

DeShaun Foster hyperextended his elbow and was unable to return. He underwent some tests and nothing was deemed broken, but his status for next week is very up in the air. Rookie DeAngelo Williams broke out with 114 yards and a touchdown in his absence and could get his first start of his career if Foster is unable to. Nick Goings will also figure to get some of the touches. To quote The Talented Mr. Roto – Fosters, Australian for questionable.

Week 12 Schedule
Thursday, Nov. 23
Miami at Detroit 12:30 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Dallas 4:15 p.m.
Denver at Kansas City 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 26
Arizona at Minnesota 1:00 p.m.
Carolina at Washington 1:00 p.m.
Cincinnati at Cleveland 1:00 p.m.
Houston at N.Y. Jets 1:00 p.m.
Jacksonville at Buffalo 1:00 p.m.
New Orleans at Atlanta 1:00 p.m.
Pittsburgh at Baltimore 1:00 p.m.
San Francisco at St. Louis 1:00 p.m.
Oakland at San Diego 4:05 p.m.
Chicago at New England 4:15 p.m.
N.Y. Giants at Tennessee 4:15 p.m.
Philadelphia at Indianapolis 8:15 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 27
Green Bay at Seattle 8:30 p.m.

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