Doug Baldwin - WR Baldwin impressing in Seahawks' OTAs

Source: The Huddle

Seattle Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin looks quick and explosive in OTAs. He looks to be fully healthy after a disappointing sophomore season.
Huddle Up: Baldwin's production (29-366-3) dipped noticeably in 2012 after a his strong debut in 2011 (51-788-4) as Sidney Rice (50-748-7) and Golden Tate (45-688-7) stepped forward as Russell Wilson's top targets. Now, Percy Harvin is joining the Hawks' WR mix, and improved or not, Baldwin is going to have even more competition for targets.

2013 Rookie Dynasty Draft – WR Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Joshua S. Kelly / USA TODAY Sports

DeAndre Hopkins HOU (1st RD) -

While Cordarrelle Patterson may have the best upside from a raw skills perspective in this years class, it is Deandre Hopkins that is No.1 on my board. In Hopkins you have the most polished receiver in this class and he should be a slam dunk, week one starter opposite Andre Johnson.

At worst case Hopkins will be a bye week starting option in his rookie year and at best case he’s probably a weekly WR3 play. By next year we should see his floor at WR3, and his upside could blossom as far as a WR1 in PPR leagues, if the injury bug jumps up and bits Johnson again.

Rookie Dynasty Draft

Seahawks | Two candidates for punt return duties

Source: Footballguys.com

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said WR Golden Tate will be given the first opportunity to earn the punt return duties. RB Christine Michael will also be given the chance to earn the role.

Rapid React: Water in desert, Fitz lands Palmer

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

More times than not, divorces are not pretty. But after the extensive bickering, lawyer talk and concessions, sometimes beauty can emerge from the chaos.

Just ask Carson Palmer.

As reported by various outlets, including the Purple Palace’s own Michael Silver, the fractured relationship between the Raiders and the two-time Pro Bowler is beyond irreparable. The passer wants out, an identical feeling he expressed just three short years ago when held hostage by Mike Brown in Cincinnati. Assuming he gets his wish, which rumblings suggest

Rapid React: Water in desert, Fitz set to land Palmer

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

More times than not, divorces are not pretty. But after the extensive bickering, lawyer talk and concessions, sometimes beauty can emerge from the chaos.

Just ask Carson Palmer.

As reported by various outlets, including the Purple Palace’s own Michael Silver, the fractured relationship between the Raiders and the two-time Pro Bowler is beyond irreparable. The passer wants out, an identical feeling he expressed just three short years ago when held hostage by Mike Brown in Cincinnati. Assuming he gets his wish, which rumblings suggest will happen imminently, a red alert

Rapid React: Water in the desert, Fitz set to land Palmer

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

More times than not, divorces are not pretty. But after the extensive bickering, lawyer talk and concessions, sometimes beauty can spring.

Just ask Carson Palmer.

As reported by various outlets, including the Purple Palace’s own Michael Silver, the fractured relationship between the Raiders and the two-time Pro Bowler is beyond irreparable. The passer wants out, an identical feeling he expressed just three short years ago when held hostage by Mike Brown in Cincinnati. Assuming he gets his wish, which rumblings suggest will happen imminently, a red alert will be issued

Seahawks HC Pete Carroll says, even with Percy Harvin, his offense will 'attack with running game'

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

For a team that registered the most rushing attempts and fewest passing attempts last year, the arrival of Percy Harvin will surely change the Seahawks' offense. So, how much? According to head coach Pete Carroll, none at all. quot;This is not a change at all," Carroll said during a Wednesday radio interview. "... We're gonna do exactly what we wanna do with continuing to send the message about how physical we are, how we attack with the running game and fit off that." FANTASY ANALYSIS: OK, whatever. The Seahawks are going to throw more often this season. When you have a top-10 WR in your mitts, you can do that. Marshawn Lynch will still be a workhorse back, fantasy owners don't need to worry him. Carroll's team can still be physical

Seahawks | Percy Harvin would be used in slot

Source: Footballguys.com

The Seattle Seahawks likely will use WR Percy Harvin as the slot receiver with WRs Sidney Rice and Golden Tate on the outside in three-receiver sets.

UPDATE: Vikings agree to trade WR Percy Harvin to Seahawks

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

NFL free agency begins tomorrow, but the biggest story of a player changing teams during the offseason may have happened today. According to FOX Sports' Jay Glazer, the Vikings have agreed to trade top wideout Percy Harvin to the Seahawks. Minnesota will receive undisclosed draft picks in return, and the trade will become final once Harvin passes a physical. Update: The Vikings will reportedly receive the Seahawks' first-round pick (25th overall) and seventh-round pick this year. They will also get a middle-round pick in 2014. Not bad. Also, multiple reports state that Harvin will sign a long-term contract with Seattle soon, possibly within the next 24 hours. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Wow. Vikings general manager Rick Spielman had repeatedly

Vikings agree to trade WR Percy Harvin to Seahawks

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

NFL free agency begins tomorrow, but the biggest story of a player changing teams during the offseason may have happened today. According to FOX Sports' Jay Glazer, the Vikings have agreed to trade top wideout Percy Harvin to the Seahawks. Minnesota will receive undisclosed draft picks in return, and the trade will become final once Harvin passes a physical. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Wow. Vikings general manager Rick Spielman had repeatedly denied reports that the team was looking to trade their best receiver, but this is why a lot of what coaches and GMs say should be taken with a grain of salt. For Seattle, this is a huge move. That offense is so dynamic now, defenses will be having fits against the Seahawks. You can plan to stop Harvin, but

Seahawks | Golden Tate surpasses 100-yards

Source: Footballguys.com

Seattle Seahawks WR Golden Tate caught six passes for 103 yards and one touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the Divisional Round playoff game.

Early Top 200 for the 2013 Fantasy Football Season

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by FFAdvantage

Here’s an early look at my Top 200 for the 2013 fantasy football season. There are a number of factors that will certainly be changing over the next several months so expect to see big changes. Use the comments section at the bottom of this article to tell me where you agree or disagree.

2013 Top 200

1. Adrian Peterson

2. Arian Foster

3. Calvin Johnson

4. CJ Spiller

5. Marshawn Lynch

6. Ray Rice

7. Jamaal Charles

8. Doug Martin

9. Aaron Rodgers

10. Tom Brady

11. AJ Green

12. LeSean McCoy

13. Trent Richardson

14. Drew Brees

15.

2012 Divisional Playoff Rankings

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by Tavaner

Quarterbacks Peyton Manning (Den) Tom Brady (NE) Russell Wilson (Sea) Matt Ryan Matt Schaub (Hou) Colin Kaepernick Aaron Rodgers (GB) Joe Flacco Running Backs Marshawn Lynch (Sea) Knowshon Moreno (Den) Frank Gore (SF) Arian Foster (Hou) Ray Rice (Bal) Steven Ridley (NE) Michael Turner (Atl) Dujuan Harris (GB) Danny Woodhead (NE) Jacquizz Rodgers Bernard Pierce (Bal) Ben Tate (Hou) Ryan Grant (GB) Wide Receivers Demaryius Thomas (Den) Wes Welker (NE) Eric Decker (Den) Julio Jones (Atl) Michael Crabtree (SF) Andre Johnson (Hou) Roddy White (Atl) Randall Cobb (GB) Sidney Rice (Sea) Greg Jennings (GB) Anquann Boldin (Bal) Golden Tate (Sea) Brandon Stockley

2012 Playoff Rankings – Tavaner

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by Tavaner

The NFL Playoffs are now set after 17 grueling weeks of play! There are a ton of story lines to follow. Among the more intriguing are three rookie quarterbacks, one of whom is guaranteed to win a playoff game in their first year; a second year quarterback who took over in week ten; a Colt’s team who went from worst last year to a playoff team this year, riding an emotional high after the return of their head coach from a successful bout against leukemia; and a team that went from the favorite for a first round bye to the number three seed in a few short weeks.

These are the overall rankings for the playoffs. Some formats require you to choose from all the teams in the playoffs, others allow you to go week to week. These

2012 Wild Card Weekend – Tavaner

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by Tavaner

Quarterbacks Russell Wilson (SEA) Aaron Rodgers (GB) Robert Griffin III (WAS) Andrew Luck (IND) Joe Flacco (BAL) Andy Dalton (CIN) Matt Schaub (HOU) Christian Ponder (MIN) Running Backs Ray Rice (BAL) Adrian Peterson (MIN) Arian Foster (HOU) Marshawn Lynch (SEA) Alfred Morris (WAS) Benjarvus Green-Ellis (CIN) Vick Ballard (IND) DuJuan Harris (GB) Ben Tate (HOU) Ryan Grant (GB) Bernard Pierce (BAL) Brian Leonard (CIN) Wide Receivers Anquan Boldin (BAL) AJ Green (CIN) Andre Johnson (HOU) Greg Jennings (GB) Reggie Wayne (IND) Torrey Smith (BAL) T.Y. Hilton (IND) Jordy Nelson (GB) Sidney Rice (SEA) James Jones (GB) Pierre Garcon (WAS) Golden Tate (SEA) Marvin Jones

Submitted for your derision: Fantasy ranks for NFL playoff leagues

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

Perhaps the dumbest thing a fantasy manager can possibly do is publish player ranks on a mainstream sports site on the morning of a draft. Definitely not recommended. Poor strategy, requiring a special combination of stupidity and hubris. Far from ideal.

Nonetheless, I'm doing it today. My first fantasy playoff draft is coming up in just a few short hours, and I'm publishing ranks in advance. (Again: Unwise). Obviously I'd prefer to post this thing much later in the afternoon, after the draft, but my schedule is pretty jammed. I've blocked off eight-and-a-half hours to watch the Big Ten get mauled across five bowl games. The conference requires my full attention. So let's just rank the NFL playoff field right

Submitted for your derision: Fantasy ranks for 2013 playoff leagues

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

Perhaps the dumbest thing a fantasy manager can possibly do is publish up-to-date player ranks on a mainstream sports site on the morning of a draft. Not recommended. This requires a special combination of stupidity and hubris. Far from ideal.

Nonetheless, today you're getting my NFL playoff ranks just a few hours before my first postseason draft of 2013. I'd prefer to publish this thing much later in the afternoon, post-draft, but unfortunately my schedule is pretty jammed. I've blocked off most of the day to watch the Big Ten get mauled for eight-and-a-half hours, across five games. So let's just rank the field right now.

But first, a few details about league settings...

My upcoming draft is a

Seahawks | Two players miss practice

Source: Footballguys.com

Seattle Seahawks WR Golden Tate (illness) and LB LeRoy Hill (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 27.

Week 16 – WR Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Cary Edmondson / USA TODAY Sports

While many have made the case for Michael Crabtree being a first round bust, it appears the 4th year receiver is starting to come into his own. Early signs in the off-season suggested this could be a breakout year for Crabtree, if for no other reason than he finally overcame his problematic foot issues.

For the first-time Crabtree actually played in a preseason game this August, and thankfully his foot ailments appear to be a thing of the past.

The best thing that ever happened for Crabtree was Alex Smith’s demotion in the middle of the season. It’s not that Crabtree and Smith weren’t having success together, but more that Colin Kaepernick has the

Seahawks | Sidney Rice leads team in receiving in Week 15

Source: Footballguys.com

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice had four receptions for a team-high 76 yards in the Week 15 game against the Buffalo Bills. WR Golden Tate had three grabs for 64 yards, and a touchdown in the corner of the end zone reversed by instant replay. WR Doug Baldwin etched his name onto the stat sheet with one grab for eight yards.

Sidney Rice dealing with bruised foot

Source: FFToday

WR could miss game against the Bills this Sunday

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Sidney Rice has a bruised foot, is in a walking boot and could be in question for Sunday's game against Buffalo in Toronto. Seattle coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that the foot problem came out of nowhere. Rice doesn't remember aggravating the foot in last Sunday's blowout win over Arizona, but he woke up Monday morning in pain. Rice had just two catches in the Seahawks' 58-0 win over the Cardinals. Rice leads the Seahawks with 45 receptions for 658 yards and seven touchdowns. (

Seahawks WR Sidney Rice injures foot, wearing walking boot

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Sidney Rice injured his foot and was unable to practice Wednesday. He was seen wearing a walking boot and looks like he may be a game-time decision in Week 15 for Seattle's game against the Buffalo Bills. Rice is currently listed as probably but could be downgraded if he does not practice later in the week. The sixth-year receiver has five touchdowns in his last six games. Head coach Pete Carroll only said he was quot;not sure" when asked if Rice would be able to play. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Rice had injury issues in previous seasons but had yet to miss a game this season and has performed like a low-end WR2 for fantasy owners. Buffalo's pass defense is average at-best and should Rice play, he's worth

Week 15 – Flex Play Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: The Star Ledger / USA TODAY Sports

Finally! Dynasty owners like myself with David Wilson on their bench have been waiting for the ultra talented rookie to receive an opportunity to show case what he can do. Earlier in the season he had a long touchdown run against the Browns, but because of early fumbling issues and pass protection concerns, Andre Brown moved past Wilson on the depth chart.

Brown was placed on injured reserve a few weeks back and the Giants countered with Craig Lumpkin as added depth. Lumpkin saw a few snaps against the Redskins, but the Giants decided to use Ahmad Bradshaw as the teams feature back again as a counter to the Brown’s injury, rather than working Wilson in as a

Week 15 – WR Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Jason Bridge / USA TODAY Sports

The Chargers finally picked up a win and did so against a playoff caliber team, on the road. While Danario Alexander started off slow, he eventually had his way with the Steelers secondary picking up seven receptions for 88-yards and two touchdowns.

Alexander has done a terrific job in the short passing game, crossing routes and big plays down the field. Those of you that watched the Chargers play the Steelers on Sunday also know he has terrific balance and body control when going up in the air on 50/50 balls against a defender. This makes him a dangerous man inside the red zone and like his first touchdown, his body control around the sidelines allowed him to leap

Week 14 – Waiver Wire Pickups

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Jeff Hanisch / USA TODAY Sports

At this point in the season any running back help is a good thing. When you have a chance to pickup a running back that could see a feature back role, it’s even more important to give them a look. Consider Alex Green of the Packers and Montell Owens of the Jaguars as such options this week.

Week 14 Standard Rankings – QB | RB |

Week 14 – Flex Play Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Ron Chenoy / USA TODAY Sports

After struggling through the first half of the season to pickup the teams new zone blocking scheme, Darren McFadden suffered another injury and for the 5th year in a row McFadden will now have missed at least four games. It just so happens that McFadden has only played five season in the league, so fantasy owners who drafted him this summer should have known the risk in taking him as a high round draft pick.

If you happen to be one of the luck fantasy owners that has survived McFadden’s bust season and still made the playoffs, this could be the time to cash in on what you hoped for all year.

While we don’t know what his workload with be this Thursday it

Sidney Rice - Seahawks' Rice entering concussion program

Source: The Huddle

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said the team will put WR Sidney Rice (head) through the concussion program. Carroll would not call Rice's injury a concussion, but said the team wanted to make sure they knew what they were doing with Rice. 'He's going to go through the process,' Carroll said. 'We want to be very careful and make sure we know what we're doing. He'll go through the whole sequence of the tests and stuff, and probably we will determine on Wednesday where he is for Thursday's practice.'
Huddle Up: Rice took a brutal shot just as he cleared the goalline while scoring the game-winning TD reception in OT Sunday. Rice leads the team in catches (43) and yards (623) and has 5 TD receptions in his past 5

Week 14 – WR Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Matthew Emmons / USA TODAY Sports

It’s hard to like Dez Bryant as a person but when it comes to talent, we’ve known for some time he has the ability to be an elite option at the receiver position. The question was, would Bryant ever figure out what it takes to play at a Pro Bowl level in the NFL?

In his third season Bryant was having an up and down campaign, until the last four weeks. In that time Bryant has posted 29 receptions for 475-yards and six touchdowns. Two of those games came against the Eagles and in the second game Bryant abused the Eagles secondary after the catch, physically running over and past them for two impressive scores.

Because the Cowboys defense is mired by

Sunday Scene, Week 13: Russell Wilson shames the Bears

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

If we asked you to evaluate two unnamed NFL quarterbacks based only on these stats...

Player A — 7.1 Y/A, 17 TDs, 16 INTs, 54.4% comp, 216 rush
Player B — 7.4 Y/A, 19 TDs, 8 INTs, 63.4% comp, 298 rush

...it's unlikely you'd conclude that Player A was better. You definitely wouldn't suggest that he was substantially better.

However, that's the way many still perceive the relative worth of Andrew Luck (Player A) and Russell Wilson (Player B).

Of course you might also argue that we can't reasonably evaluate QBs based on a few cherry-picked stats, omitting team context and win-loss record — and you'd be right. I'm not all that interested in making

Seahawks | Sidney Rice drilled on game-winning grab

Source: Footballguys.com

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (head) was shaken up on the final play of the Week 13 game against the Chicago Bears, his 13-yard touchdown reception in overtime. Bears SS Major Wright crushed him at the goal line, jarring the ball loose after breaking the plane. Rice remained down for several moments, but was able to walk to the sideline with teammate WR Golden Tate under his own power. He was answering questions after the game, so it appears a concussion has been averted.

Rice not diagnosed w/ concussion yet

Source: FFToday

WR takes hard hit to back of head

Sidney Rice won Sunday's game for his team, catching a pass near the Chicago end zone before crossing the plane for a touchdown. But as he fell to the end zone, he took a hard shot to the head, and he appeared to be unconscious or close to it, with his arms locked in a way that was eerily similar to the concussion Lions running back Jahvid Best suffered in college at California. But Rice, per a league source, has not yet been diagnosed with a concussion. Whether he eventually is or isn't, it's amazing that he has avoided

The 2012 All-Thanks Team

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

I'm not here to give anyone a history lesson on Thanksgiving. I assume we all know it dates back to at least 1969, when Led Zeppelin released its second record. (Hat tip to you, lads. Give my regards to Gerrod Street.)

Today's assignment is thanks with a fantasy spin: who are the fake football players most worthy of a hearty Thursday salute? We've collected the Fantasy Staff and we're in a friendly, positive mood. Raise those glasses high and let's appreciate the gladiators who sacrifice their bodies for our pretend glory.

It's time

Mostly NFL Notes: Adrian Peterson and Calvin Johnson are back on top

Source: Roto Arcade by deldon

Adrian Peterson had 55 rushing yards on his first 18 carries Sunday. He ended with 171 rushing yards on 27 carries. Over the last four games, he's rushed for 629 yards while getting 7.7 YPC. He also leads the NFL with 40 broken tackles just 10 months removed from surgery to repair a torn ACL. It's hard not to consider him the No. 1 overall fantasy asset right now…Over the first three quarters in games this season, the Lions have scored a total of 89 points. They have scored 114 points in the fourth quarter/overtime. That's pretty crazy…The three-touchdown game in Week 9 was great, but Mikel LeShoure hasn't topped 70 rushing yards since his NFL debut back in Week 3. It's not all his fault of

Seahawks | Golden Tate throws, catches TDs

Source: Footballguys.com

Seattle Seahawks WR Golden Tate had two receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown in the Week 10 game against the New York Jets, and he also threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to fellow WR Sidney Rice. 'His throwing motion was the worst. I thought we traded for (New York Jets QB Tim Tebow) for a second,' Rice said.

Shuffle Up: Where does Eli Manning go from here?

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

Time to get in character for another week. The ranks in this exercise are not Week 10 fantasy ranks; instead, we're trying to arrange the players based on what we expect from Weeks 10-16. Assume a standard scoring format (non-PPR), and remember the golden rule: no one gains 10-20 percent of bonus value just because they're on your roster.

That established, if you logically construct a sound argument, I'm all ears. I'll add comments, and tweak a rank or two, as the night goes along. It's quarterbacks and wideouts this week; running backs and tight ends get the floor next week.

1. Aaron Rodgers
2. Peyton Manning
3. Drew Brees
4. Matt Ryan
5. Tom Brady
6. Robert Griffin

Monday Brunch: How soon is now for C.J. Spiller?

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

With just about nine weeks of NFL action in the books, it's clear just two men in the league can stop Buffalo dynamo C.J. Spiller.

Fred Jackson and Chan Gailey, come on down.

I don't have any personal stake in Spiller this year, a major regret. I ranked him after Jackson in the summer. I didn't land No. 28 on any of my teams. I've got nothing to gain from Spiller taking on a bigger role in the Buffalo offense, other than I like to root for logic to win out.

And it's clearly time for the Bills to do the logical thing, to turn their offense over to Spiller. The tape shows it, the stat sheet shows it, and even the quotes from Buffalo are starting to trend that way.

Let's take a quick

Sunday Scene, Week 9: The Bears defense visits the end zone again … and again

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

On Sunday, when Brian Urlacher broke the plane on this 46-yard interception return, the Chicago Bears had their seventh such touchdown of 2012, in just their eighth game — which is, of course, ridiculous. The single-season NFL/AFL team record for pick-sixes is nine, set by the 1961 San Diego Chargers. If you want to exclude AFL marks, then the 1998 Seattle Seahawks hold the record with eight.

Chicago's defense also scored on a blocked punt in Week 9, as Sherrick McManis snuffed out a first quarter kick, then Corey Wootton scooped it up plodded into the end zone.

At

Seahawks | Golden Tate scores pair of touchdowns

Source: Footballguys.com

Seattle Seahawks WR Golden Tate had four catches for 28 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the Week 9 win against the Minnesota Vikings. He also ran twice for 21 yards.

Shuffle Up and Redraft: Starting over with 220 picks

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

In the world of spies, they mock what they don't understand. In the world of fantasy, we want to understand, so we mock.

Truth be told, this 220-pick exercise wasn't really a mock — it's a real thing. I assembled 10 of my flatliner roto friends (industry and non-industry folks included) and we're all standing behind our teams. While we won't do any maintenance to the rosters we drafted Tuesday night, we are keeping score and we are playing for a financial stake. If you can't go full out, why go at all?

We'll use best-ball scoring to determine the winners; everyone will have their best theoretical score assigned to them after each go-round. It's a total-points grab, there are no head-to-head games. We're using the

Ben Obomanu - Seahawks place Obomanu on IR

Source: The Huddle

The Seattle Seahawks placed WR Ben Obomanu (wrist) on the Injured Reserve Tuesday, Oct. 30. In corresponding moves, the team promoted WR Jermaine Kearse and OT Mike Person to the active roster from the practice squad and released CB Danny Gorrer.
Huddle Up: With Braylon Edwards and Doug Baldwin also banged up, Sidney Rice and Golden Tate figure to be targeted more than ever over the next few weeks.

Flames: Bon appetit! Fancy feast on tap for Stewart in D.C.

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Each week the Noise highlights 12-13 somewhat obscure, unobvious names who he believes are destined to torch the competition. To qualify, each player must be started in fewer than 60 percent of Yahoo! leagues. Speaking as an accountability advocate, I will post the results, whether genius or moronic, the following week using the

Seahawks | Braylon Edwards may miss another game

Source: Footballguys.com

Seattle Seahawks WR Braylon Edwards (knee) is unlikely to return to practice until later this week, and his availability for Week 9 is in question. However, his knee swelling isn't believed to be an issue that could cause him to miss the rest of the season. Edwards was expected to split duties with WR Golden Tate before he was scratched in Week 8. 'The initial look at it is that he doesn't have any damage to his knee,' head coach Pete Carroll said. 'He has a knee that's worn on and so it responded for whatever reason to this trip or something, and we'll see what that means.'

Braylon Edwards - Braylon Edwards awaiting MRI results

Source: The Huddle

Seattle Seahawks WR Braylon Edwards had his knee swell Sunday, Oct. 28, morning, and he was a late scratch for before the Week 8 game against the Detroit Lions. Edwards had an MRI Monday, Oct. 29, and his status is uncertain.
Huddle Up: Edwards joins Doug Baldwin and Ben Obomanu on the growing list of banged-up Seattle wideouts. On the bright side, that increases the reps and fantasy opportunity for Golden Tate and Sidney Rice.

Sunday Scene, Week 8: Matt Ryan wins the battle of the birds, decisively

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

Well, so much for Andy Reid's perfect 13-0 record after a bye. He's now 13-1. The unblemished post-bye history is now officially blemished, following his team's 30-17 home loss to Atlanta on Sunday.

I'm not sure what Reid will be doing in 2013 — maybe he'll replace Norv Turner in San Diego, or perhaps he'll take Tony Dungy's job with NBC. But he's certainly no lock to be employed by the Eagles next season. Reid's team is in free fall, losers of three straight, with a

Seahawks | Golden Tate injured Week 8

Source: Footballguys.com

Seattle Seahawks WR Golden Tate (ankle) tweaked his ankle during the team's Week 8 game.

Seahawks | Golden Tate leads team in receiving in Week 8

Source: Footballguys.com

Seattle Seahawks WR Golden Tate led the team with seven receptions and 64 yards in Week 8 against the Detroit Lions. Fellow WR Charly Martin checked in with two catches and 17 yards.

Braylon Edwards a healthy scratch

Source: Draft Sharks

Seahawks WR Braylon Edwards is inactive for today's game against the Lions.  It appears he's a healthy scratch.  Edwards has just 5 catches since his 5-catch Week 1 outing.  If you haven't done so yet, this is your queue to drop him in fantasy.  WRs Sidney Rice and Golden Tate are starting out wide for Seattle.

Seahawks | Two to see time as slot WR

Source: Footballguys.com

Seattle Seahawks WRs Charly Martin and Golden Tate will work as the slot receiver in Week 8 in place of injured WR Doug Baldwin (ankle).

Shuffle Up: Luck of the Draw; Cruz takes the yellow jersey

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

You should know the rules of the game by now, amigos. Shuffle Up is a forward-looking piece. The ranks below are not Week 8 ranks; they're rest-of-season ranks. If I had a fresh draft starting right now, this is the blueprint for the quarterback and wide receiver position. Next week (and all odd-numbered weeks), I'll rank the running backs and tight ends.

Your respectful disagreement is always welcome. Win the debate, win the rank. I might tweak this list as the day goes along. Let's figure out this crazy world together.

Strength of schedule is one additional piece of the puzzle as we run the Shuffle this week. While I'm not the biggest fan of looking ahead too far in the NFL - things change so

Doug Baldwin - WR Baldwin ruled out for 'Hawks

Source: The Huddle

Seattle Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 8 due to a high-ankle sprain. Head coach Pete Carroll said Baldwin is a couple weeks away from returning. WRs Charly Martin and Golden Tate will serve as the slot receivers in Baldwin's absence. However, WR Braylon Edwards will present the two with some competition.
Huddle Up: None of the 3 -- Martin, Tate or Edwards -- caught a pass in Week 7 when the Seahawks fell to the 49ers, so all 3 should be hungry for action. Of the trio, Tate has the biggest upside as he leads the team with 3 receiving TDs and ranks 2nd with 191 yards.