Sunday 2-minute drill

A few news and notes as you finalize your lineups:

Probable – Ben Roethlisberger, Aaron Rodgers, Eli Manning, Matthew Stafford, Maurice Jones-Drew, Adrian Peterson, Ricky Williams, Cedric Benson, Joseph Addai, Ryan Grant, Julius Jones, Reggie Wayne, Justin Fargas, Jonathan Stewart, Mike Sims-Walker

Questionable – Kurt Warner, DeAngelo Williams, Steven Jackson, Michael Turner, Steve Slaton, Tim Hightower, Reggie Bush, Chester Taylor, Justin Forsett, Ahmad Bradshaw, Roddy White

Out – Brian Westbrook, DeSean Jackson, Brent Celek, Donald Brown, Bernard Scott, Jacoby Jones, Dwayne Bowe


Questionably Questionable

Michael Turner – This one’s a doozie. All reports say Turner is questionable, but some say he’ll likely start anyway. Some have Jerious Norwood starting. Some have Jason Snelling starting. Some say Norwood and Snelling will split carries, but Snelling gets the goal line work. Got it? The takeaway from this: avoid this giant web of question marks if at all possible.

Steve Slaton – The same questions linger for the Houston run game. Slaton, while listed as questionable, is rumored to play. But we won’t really know until the injury reports are released later this morning. This is one more frustration for Slaton owners who are already annoyed by Slaton's slippery fingers and the Chris Brown platoon.

DeAngelo Williams – Missed practices all week gave Williams the questionable tag. He remains a game-time decision, unfortunately. Hopefully you have Jonathan Stewart. The Tampa Bay matchup is just too good.

Stephen Jackson – While listed as questionable, Jackson said he’ll play. They always say that.

Tim Hightower – The Arizona back is listed as questionable, but the team often plays those with the Q tag. Quit exaggerating, Cardinals. There are playoff dreams on the line today.

Julius Jones – Justin Forsett’s recent tweaked quad could solidify Jim Mora’s decision to start Julius Jones for the first time in three weeks. Forsett was a more productive back than Jones, but Jones gets his job back anyway.

Kurt Warner – The veteran passer is listed as a game-time decision. While Warner did participate in practice all week, he did split his time with Matt Leinert. With the Cardinals game slated for an evening game, you really can’t wait until then for the decision. Take a look at Alex Smith.


Other notes

Larry Fitzgerald – Speaking of Warner, Fitzgerald owners are crossing their fingers, lighting candles and searching for four-leaf clovers. Warner HAS to start, as Fitzgerald's production is largely influenced by who’s throwing the ball.

Larry Johnson – Rushing for a season-high 107 yards, LJ had a great debut with his new team. Plus, no reports of abuse or foul tweets so far. Kudos, Larry. But Cedric Benson is back this week against Detroit, so Johnson is likely a non-factor.

Jonathan Stewart – If Williams is out, Stewart is poised for a very good day against the 30th ranked Tampa Bay run defense.

Rock Cartwright – With Clinton Portis and Ladell Betts out, Cartwright is a good second or third running back option. The rationale to play him rests on the fact that he’s certain to get the start, and not his matchup, the New Orleans Saints. Cartwright should get a lot of carries and 80+ yards, but don’t count on him finding the endzone. If your RB has a tiny Q next to his name, take a look at Cartwright.

Maurice Jones Drew – MJD had one of his best fantasy games against Houston last time, but the Houston defense has made significant improvements, especially against the run. That said, he’s just so good. He’ll be hard to stop and a must-start no matter who the defense is.

Chris Brown – A good sleeper pick, especially with Slaton’s status in question.

Matt Forte – I’m pointing out the obvious, but Forte does really well against bad teams. The Rams matchup should set him up for a good day.

LaDainian Tomlinson – Cleveland is terrible in the redzone. Start Tomlinson with confidence.

LeSean McCoy – With injuries to key targets DeSean Jackon and Brent Celek, McCoy should get more carries and short passes.

Donald Driver – While his production has been spotty, the Packers will likely throw the ball more, facing a tough Ravens run defense.

Hines Ward – Love the Oakland matchup.

Joseph Addai – The Colts running back may not get a ton of yards, but he finds the endzone.

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