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Antonio Gates Fantasy Football News, Notes, Rumors and Statistics
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Thu, 17 May 2012 16:31:17 -0700 San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said TE Antonio Gates looks great this offseason and appears to be fully recovered from the plantar fascia injury he dealt with last season. "Gates looks great -- he's back," Turner said. "Physically, he's back to where we want him to be. I think, like anybody, going through this offseason program helps you get better. (It's) the combination of conditioning, the combination of getting better in the areas you can improve, and being out there with your teammates."
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:57:18 -0700 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) feels like he is near 100 percent healthy, and he said he is ready to return to his All-Pro form.
Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:27:24 -0700 San Diego Chargers TE Kory Sperry has shown improvement in recent years, but he needs to continue that in order to grab a role on the Chargers in 2012. He is the team's only experienced and developing tight end option behind starter Antonio Gates.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:25:05 -0800 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates needs six more touchdowns to match former NFL WR Lance Alworth's franchise record of 81. Gates is also just seven catches away from becoming the fifth tight end and the 59th player overall in NFL history with 600 career catches.
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:58:00 -0800 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) played in the Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 29, despite battling foot problems during the middle of the regular season. He looked good, too, posting three grabs for 67 yards and a 27-yard touchdown from Chargers teammate QB Philip Rivers in the second quarter.
Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:05:17 -0800 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates finished with five catches for 106 yards and a touchdown in the Week 17 game against the Oakland Raiders. The yardage total was a season-best, and his most since Oct. 31, 2010, when he had 123 yards against the Tennessee Titans in Week 8 last season.
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:58:34 -0800 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (undisclosed) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 30, and is probable for Week 17.
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:05:27 -0800 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (undisclosed) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 29.
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:18:23 -0800 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates said Wednesday, Dec. 28, that he was uncertain if he will play in the Pro Bowl, although he said it was special to be selected "due to all the things I had to overcome with the foot and most importantly, just the respect the players still have for me in this league."
Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:37:06 -0800 San Diego Chargers FS Eric Weddle, TE Antonio Gates and QB Philip Rivers were selected to this year's Pro Bowl on the AFC roster.
Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:21:28 -0800 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates had four receptions for 40 yards in Week 16 against the Detroit Lions. With his 587th career catch, he passed WR Charlie Joiner to become the franchise's all-time receptions leader.
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:11:06 -0800 San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers has a 104.9 passer rating when he has had WRs Malcom Floyd, Vincent Jackson and TE Antonio Gates on the field and healthy for a majority of the game. When one or more has been missing, his passer rating is 23 points lower.
Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:35:07 -0800 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates had two catches for just 31 yards in Week 15 against the Baltimore Ravens. The yardage total was his lowest in nine games since returning from a foot injury in Week 7.
Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:45:55 -0800 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates needs five receptions to pass Hall of Famer and former WR Charlie Joiner (586) for the most career catches in franchise history.
Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:42:30 -0800 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates had seven receptions for 68 yards and two touchdowns in Week 14 against the Buffalo Bills. Gates has scored four times in the past four games, and six times in eight games since returning from injury.
Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:00:03 -0800 San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said TE Antonio Gates (foot) is getting better each week and is starting to get his suddenness back. Turner said Gates is also getting more confidence each week.
Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:58:46 -0800 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates had a team-high six receptions for 70 yards in the Week 13 game Monday, Dec. 5, against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Gates has four or more receptions in seven straight games since returning from a foot ailment.
Sat, 03 Dec 2011 12:22:42 -0800 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (undisclosed) fully participated in practice Saturday, Dec. 3, and is listed as probable for Week 13.
Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:46:41 -0800 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (undisclosed) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 2.
Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:51:34 -0800 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (undisclosed) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 1.
Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:54:22 -0800 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates had a game-high six receptions with 49 yards and a score in Week 12 against the Denver Broncos. Gates has scored in back-to-back games, and four of the past six since returning from his foot injury.
Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:26:22 -0800 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (undisclosed) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 25, and is probable for Week 12.
Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:23:23 -0800 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 24.
Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:23:39 -0800 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates had four receptions for 63 yards and a touchdown in Week 11 against the Chicago Bears. Gates has three scores over his past five games since returning from injury in Week 7.
Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:56:05 -0800 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (undisclosed) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 18, and is probable for Week 11.
Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:40:30 -0800 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (rest) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 17, but his absence was not injury related.
Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:09:28 -0800 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) was able to participate in a full practice Tuesday, Nov. 8. Gates is expected to play in Week 10 against the Oakland Raiders Thursday, Nov. 10.
Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:42:13 -0800 Despite a strong effort in Week 9 with eight receptions for 96 yards and one touchdown, San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) has had difficulty gaining separation from defenders due to a persistent foot injury and some extra pounds. "It's harsh to say, but he looks old and fat," a team source said of Gates. "He's not beating people. We don't have any speed, we're soft on defense, and we put so much on our quarterback. When he was playing great, we could kind of get away with it. Now he's not playing very well, and it's all falling apart."
Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:38:32 -0800 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates had eight receptions for 96 yards and a touchdown in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. Gates has two scores in three games since returning to action in Week 7, and he has at least four grabs and at least 54 yards during the span.
Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:54:38 -0700 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) took part in a full practice Friday, Nov. 4. He is listed as probable for Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers.
Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:42:26 -0700 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 3, because of a non-injury related reason.
Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:04:40 -0700 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) had four receptions for 73 yards in the Week 8 game Monday, Oct. 31, against the Kansas City Chiefs. It appears he made it through his second straight game without any ill-effects of the injury, but as he has said repeatedly over the past two weeks, he and the team will take it day by day.
Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:16:59 -0700 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) went through a full practice Saturday, Oct. 29, and he is listed as probable for Week 8 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:12:06 -0700 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) fully participated in practice Saturday, Oct. 29.
Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:19:23 -0700 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) rested during the the padded portion of practice Friday, Oct. 28, a move that was expected since the plan is to build him up toward game day. He practiced in full the past two days, and he is expected to practice again Saturday, Oct. 29.
Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:59:13 -0700 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 27.
Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:27:05 -0700 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) is hopeful of playing his second straight game in Week 8 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Over his past five meetings with Kansas City, Gates has at least five catches in each game, and he has 66 or more yards in four of those outings. Gates has also found the end zone four times in the past four starts against Kansas City.
Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:45:10 -0700 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) and WR Vincent Jackson (hamstring) both practiced Wednesday, Oct. 26.
Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:39:28 -0700 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot), who caught five passes for 54 yards and a touchdown against the New York Jets in Week 7, is still sore and will likely miss some practice time in the weeks to come. However, the team expects him to continue to play in games.
Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:51:11 -0700 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) said Monday, Oct. 24, that he was sore following his return to action in Week 7 against the New York Jets. "It's kind of exciting to get back to where I'm just feeling sore and not feeling I have to take a full week off," Gates said.
Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:34:08 -0700 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) had a touchdown in Week 7 against the New York Jets, and did not appear to suffer any setbacks during the game. "It was good," Gates said. "I felt wonderful. Some plays came my way. I was able to make them. It was fine." Gates had missed the past three games due to lingering pain in his right foot as he dealt with scar tissue in his comeback from plantar fasciitis. "The game plan is to continue to take it one day at a time," he said.
Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:18:01 -0700 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates caught five passes for 54 yards and one touchdown in Week 7 against the New York Jets.
Sun, 23 Oct 2011 08:47:19 -0700 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) is active for the team's Week 7 games versus the New York Jets. Fantasy Tip: Head coach Norv Turner said earlier in the week that he expected to limit Gates' snaps to some degree, so fantasy football players who ordinarily set it and forget with Gates have a decision to make this week. The Jets have been tough on opposing tight ends and will probably bracket San Diego's lethal weapon. Owners should consider Gates a low-end No. 1 tight end or a viable flex play in leagues that include the position among possibilities for that spot.
Sat, 22 Oct 2011 06:38:41 -0700 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) is expected to play in Week 7; however, head coach Norv Turner said Friday, Oct. 21, that Gates' role in the game will likely be limited.
Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:59:50 -0700 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 21, but is listed as questionable for Week 7.
Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:07:12 -0700 San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said he expects TE Antonio Gates (foot) to practice Friday, Oct. 21.
Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:16:10 -0700 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 20.
Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:57:38 -0700 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) was unable to practice for a third straight day Thursday, Oct. 20.
Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:01:14 -0700 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Oct. 19.
Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:03:55 -0700 San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) is noncommittal regarding his Week 7 status despite returning to practice Monday, Oct. 17. "We have a long week," Gates said after practice. "I didn't go out there to make any assessments on playing on Sunday. I went out there to give myself some type of confidence, being back involved, and participating … I didn't go out there to say I'm going to play on Sunday. I just wanted to see exactly what I can do and what I couldn't do and just take it one day at a time."
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