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Dallas Cowboys: Whodathunkit? Jason Witten had 15 catches and Terrell Owens three on Sunday versus the Lions. Something for T.O. owners to be concerned about and Witten owners to be doubly excited about? Nah. Coach Wade Phillips said Monday it was all about the coverage.
"Tony did an outstanding job [with his reads]," said Phillips. "They're going Tampa 2, [so] we're hitting the tight end. That's what they gotta give up in that coverage.
If they keep playing it, we'll keep hitting it." T.O. should be back to his usual big-play self in Week 15 versus the Eagles. ... Wide receiver Patrick Crayton, who missed the team's Thanksgiving game because of an ankle injury, suffered a foot injury Sunday. He was able to finish the game, but, according to the team Web site, he had it heavily wrapped after the game. Starting cornerback Terence Newman, meanwhile, was getting treatment on both his right foot and right knee during Monday's open locker-room session. Coach Wade Phillips said both players will be evaluated this week. In related news, Terry Glenn (knee surgery) likely will return to practice this week, according to the team site. However, it's doubtful he'll be able to play this week -- or maybe at all during the regular season.
New York Giants: Brandon Jacobs was back Sunday, and so was Plaxico Burress. In all fairness, Burress hasn't missed a game since last season, but he re-emerged from fantasy mediocrity to catch seven balls for 136 yards Sunday versus the Eagles. Even normally reserved coach Tom Coughlin was optimistic about Burress' status in his postgame news conference Sunday.
"He had a couple weeks where he was really hurting with various ailments," Coughlin said. "I think last week I noticed he had a bounce in his step, and I thought he was feeling a little bit better [Sunday]." That's a good sign as fantasy owners getting into the thick of their playoff run.
Jacobs' report, however, is not so rosy. He returned to carry the ball 22 times, which is a good sign. But he averaged a little more than three yards per carry (70 yards, 3.2 average), and he fumbled twice, losing both of them. Ss one reporter noted, fumbling is a "pet peeve" of Coughlin's. "We have to continue to force the issue of where the ball is held and how it's held," Coughlin said Monday. "It can make a big difference in a close game. It's got to be corrected. I don't care if it makes a guy uncomfortable. What's important is the ball." Also, Jacobs might not be out of the woods with this hamstring problem. He told the New York Daily News that his hamstring was sore and that he was "a little shook up."
With most backs, that's no big deal. With the injury-plagued Jacobs, it deserves monitoring.
Philadelphia Eagles: First things first, for those of you still wondering: There will be no change at quarterback for the Eagles. Coach Andy Reid was sure to mention that Monday. Hey, at least Donovan McNabb is healthy, which is not something a number of the Eagles' offensive players can say. Tight end L.J. Smith had MRIs Monday on both his ribs and his knee. The ribs test revealed a small cartilage tear, but nothing serious. The knee, however, is still being evaluated. Reid said Smith's knee is very sore and that the tight end had limited range of motion. Don't count on him next week. Backup running back Correll Buckhalter has a "pretty significant" concussion and could be forced to sit out Week 15 against the Cowboys. That would mean a few more carries for Tony Hunt, especially if the Eagles lighten the load on Brian Westbrook, who again banged his knee (it's nothing serious). Reggie Brown also hurt his knee, but his Week 15 status likely won't be affected. Finally, massive guard Shawn Andrews has a strained MCL, but the team doesn't expect him to miss any time. Monitor these injuries, though.
Washington Commanders: Because they played Thursday, the Skins get a few extra days before they take on the Giants. Sounds like they could use it. Guard Randy Thomas returned from a triceps injury versus the Bears in Week 14 but had to miss much of the game because his arm didn't feel right. Team officials said he did bruise his elbow, but Thomas said he still needed to build up the strength in his arm. Meanwhile, James Thrash, who has missed the past four games because of a high ankle sprain, will return to practice this week and might be able to play versus the Giants. Tight end Chris Cooley got kicked in the back of the leg, and it's pretty sore, but he vows not to miss Sunday's game. Then there's Jason Campbell, whose injury is being called a dislocated kneecap. The team reportedly thinks he might be able to return in Week 17, which is why they haven't placed him on injured reserve yet.
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"Tony did an outstanding job [with his reads]," said Phillips. "They're going Tampa 2, [so] we're hitting the tight end. That's what they gotta give up in that coverage.
If they keep playing it, we'll keep hitting it." T.O. should be back to his usual big-play self in Week 15 versus the Eagles. ... Wide receiver Patrick Crayton, who missed the team's Thanksgiving game because of an ankle injury, suffered a foot injury Sunday. He was able to finish the game, but, according to the team Web site, he had it heavily wrapped after the game. Starting cornerback Terence Newman, meanwhile, was getting treatment on both his right foot and right knee during Monday's open locker-room session. Coach Wade Phillips said both players will be evaluated this week. In related news, Terry Glenn (knee surgery) likely will return to practice this week, according to the team site. However, it's doubtful he'll be able to play this week -- or maybe at all during the regular season.
"He had a couple weeks where he was really hurting with various ailments," Coughlin said. "I think last week I noticed he had a bounce in his step, and I thought he was feeling a little bit better [Sunday]." That's a good sign as fantasy owners getting into the thick of their playoff run.
Jacobs' report, however, is not so rosy. He returned to carry the ball 22 times, which is a good sign. But he averaged a little more than three yards per carry (70 yards, 3.2 average), and he fumbled twice, losing both of them. Ss one reporter noted, fumbling is a "pet peeve" of Coughlin's. "We have to continue to force the issue of where the ball is held and how it's held," Coughlin said Monday. "It can make a big difference in a close game. It's got to be corrected. I don't care if it makes a guy uncomfortable. What's important is the ball." Also, Jacobs might not be out of the woods with this hamstring problem. He told the New York Daily News that his hamstring was sore and that he was "a little shook up."
With most backs, that's no big deal. With the injury-plagued Jacobs, it deserves monitoring.
For rest of the divisions... http://sports.espn.go.com/fantasy/football/ffl/story?page=aroundthenfc1211
