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Week 9 Fantasy Football Insider What is the buzz from each locker room entering Week 9? KFFL's free Fantasy Football Insider has the scoop! Access this article now...
Lindsay Jones, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos DL Le Kevin Smith will likely start the team's Week 9 game in place of DL Ryan McBean (knee). Defensive line coach Wayne Nunnely said, "Le Kevin Smith is our guy who is going to be starting for Ryan. He's played, and we brought him here from New England for a reason. He's a good football player, and now he'll get a chance to start and get a chance to play a lot more than he has in the first seven games."
Rob Demovsky, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers PK Mason Crosby has struggled on longer field goals this season. Crosby is 1-for-4 on field goals of 50 yards or more, and he has also missed a field goal from 49 yards this year. Crosby is 7-for-15 in his career on field goals of 50 yards or longer.
The Associated Press reports Green Bay Packers DL B.J. Raji, DL Johnny Jolly and CB Al Harris have each been fined $5,000 by the NFL for their actions Week 8. Raji was fined for a major facemask violation. Harris was fined for unnecessary roughness after grabbing a helmet opening to make a tackle. Jolly was fined for unnecessary roughness for head-butting Minnesota Vikings RB Chester Taylor.
Marla Ridenour, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis said he is ready to focus on his trucking company and other business ventures. Lewis also said he would like to be part-owner for an NFL team. Lewis added, "Whichever one of the owners would want to invite me in. I've made multimultimillions, I think it's time to move up to another step. It's about the money, but it's (also) about what you can instill in a team. A lot of the views I have, the teams I've been on, there's a lot of things I would have done different if I were in that position. You would make some decisions that actually matter, when as a player your decisions don't matter."
Marla Ridenour, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis said Wednesday, Nov. 4, that he would like to leave on his own terms, much like former Browns RB Jim Brown. Lewis is planning to retire after the 2009 season, even though he has a year left on his contract. Brown walked away from football after nine seasons to make movies. Lewis said, "He left on his own terms . . . and I like that. When I came into this league, I modeled (myself) after Jim Brown and I always wanted to follow in his footsteps in everything he did. One of my main goals was to leave when I wanted to. My plans pretty much worked out the way I planned them 10 years ago."
Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions OG Jon Jansen had mixed results starting at left guard Week 8. Jansen said, "It was average. Some things I did well, and there are other areas where I really need to improve on. We looked at the film, and pass-blocking is something I've got to get more comfortable doing and keep moving forward."
Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports the Detroit Lions are expected to continue rotating LB Ernie Sims and LB DeAndre Levy Week 9, but playing time could be determined on who is playing better. Sims performed well late in the team's Week 8 game. Defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham said, "He made some really good plays, and I hadn't seen him do that stuff. Ernie knows the scheme in the classroom and the walk-through situation and even in practice, but he's had some short circuits in the game where he didn't move fast enough because he didn't trust it. All of a sudden during the game -- and everybody on the staff saw it -- he made one play that was unbelievable. I hadn't seen him tackle that way at any time last year or this year, so I feel good for him. That was a good sign."
Updating a previous item, San Diego Chargers LB Tim Dobbins (knee) is listed as doubtful for Week 9 and will not play in the team's game.
Updating a previous item, San Diego Chargers LB Kevin Burnett (ankle) is listed as questionable for Week 9, but he is unlikely to play in the team's game.
Updating a previous item, San Diego Chargers DT Ogemdi Nwagbuo (ankle) is listed as questionable for Week 9, but he might play in the team's game. KFFL.com's Free E-mail Service Delivers! Do you want to keep up with the latest NFL news via e-mail? KFFL.com's NFL E-Wire delivers the key breaking news and news-of-note stories you need to know straight to your inbox. Team executives, coaches and agents have used this service for a reason: To stay informed! Now over a decade old, KFFL.com's E-Wire delivers! Sign up for free now....
Updating a previous item, San Diego Chargers LB Shawne Merriman (Achilles') is listed as probable for Week 9 and is expected to play in the team's game.
Updating a previous item, San Diego Chargers DE Travis Johnson (groin), S Steve Gregory (ankle) and P Mike Scifres (groin) are listed as probable for Week 9 and are expected to play in the team's game.
Updating a previous item, San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) is listed as probable for Week 9 and is expected to start the team's game.
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers CB Charles Woodson (hip) practiced Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as probable for Week 9 and will play.
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers WR Jake Allen (quadriceps) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as questionable for Week 9, and he will be a game-time decision.
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers FS Derrick Martin (concussion) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as questionable for Week 9, but it appears he will not play.
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (ankle) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as probable for Week 9 and will start.
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers FB Korey Hall (calf) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as questionable for Week 9, but he will not play.
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers FB Korey Hall (calf) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as questionable for Week 9, but he will not play.
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (knee), TE Jermichael Finley (knee), LB Brandon Chillar (hand) and C Jason Spitz (back) missed the team's practice Friday, Nov. 6, and are out for Week 9. New Twitter Tracker at KFFL.com NFL information on the internet is exploding, especially when it comes to Twitter. Stay on top of all of the latest news through KFFL.com's NEW Twitter feature. Sort information by team, player, media and more. Access it now!
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers WR Donald Driver (neck) practiced Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as probable for Week 9 and will play.
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (foot, toe) practiced Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as probable for Week 9 and will definitely play.
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears FS Danieal Manning (back) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as questionable for Week 9, but he will start the game.
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (knee) missed the team's practice Friday, Nov. 6, and is out for Week 9.
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears DE Adewale Ogunleye (ankle), DL Tommie Harris (knee), DL Israel Idonije (knee), DL Matt Toeaina (calf), LB Lance Briggs (shoulder) and FS Craig Steltz (biceps) practiced Friday, Nov. 6. Each player is listed as probable for Week 9 and will play.
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