Bills | May have competition at PK

Source: Footballguys.com

Buffalo Bills PK Rian Lindell may have to compete with PK Dustin Hopkins for the kicker job during training camp.

Fantasy Football Rankings: PK - Week 13

Source: KFFL.com NFL

A quality matchup and team pairing should provide Rian Lindell plenty of opps.

2012 NFL Week 1 Fantasy Projections: Matthew Stafford and Tom Brady Top List

Source: Bleacher Report NFL

Using the WhatIfSports.com NFL simulation engine, the individual fantasy players and defensive teams are ranked based entirely on projected fantasy points using the FOXSports.com Fantasy Football default scoring where:

QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs: TDs are 6 points.

QBs: 25 passing yards is 1 point.

QBs: Interceptions are -2 points.

RBs: 10 rushing yards is 1 point.

QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs: Fumbles lost are -2 points.

WRs, TE and RBs: 10 yards

Juggernaut Index No. 23: The Buffalo Bills

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

There was a time last season, during the opening weeks, when the following question was considered completely legit:

"Who's gonna be better rest-of-season, Cam Newton or Ryan Fitzpatrick?"

In fact, that may have been the most frequently asked question within the fantasy community last September.

The same owners who struggled with that dilemma just 10 months ago will today deny that they ever waffled — "LMAO at Fitzpatrick!!! EVERYONE knew Cam was gonna blow up!" — but I'm telling you, that was the question I fielded most often. It actually didn't seem so ludicrous at the time. You'll recall that Fitzpatrick began the year by throwing nine touchdown passes over the first three weeks,

Kickers – 2012 Fantasy Football Projected Stats

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Icon SMI

After his final game with the Eagles, we had to wonder if David Akers best days were behind him. After all, Akers would be turning 36 years old as he headed into free agency as Philadelphia went with Alex Henery in the draft.

As the lockout ended and free agency finally got underway, Akers landed with the 49ers after Joe Nedney called it a career. San Francisco clearly wasn’t going to have the same high-scoring offense we saw in Philadelphia, and we had to wonder if Akers would be good for 30 field conversions in a season.

For the first time in as long as I can remember, I had Akers listed outside the top ten kickers to target on draft day. Boy was I wrong, as the 49ers finally had the breakout

Bills | Rian Lindell contract details

Source: Footballguys.com

Updating previous reports, the Buffalo Bills re-signed PK Rian Lindell to a four-year deal worth around $11 million.

Bills | Rian Lindell contract update

Source: Footballguys.com

Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills PK Rian Lindell will receive around $3 million a season with his new contract but the length of the contract is unknown at this point.

Bills | Rian Lindell reaches multi-year agreement

Source: Footballguys.com

The Buffalo Bills and impending free-agent PK Rian Lindell have reached an agreement on a contract that will keep him in Buffalo. He was set to become an unrestricted free agent March 13, but the two sides worked out an agreement. Terms of the deal were undisclosed.

Bills | Interested in bringing back Rian Lindell

Source: Footballguys.com

Buffalo Bills general manager Buddy Nix said the team would like to re-sign impending free-agent PK Rian Lindell this offseason.

Bills | Will have choice to make at kicker

Source: Footballguys.com

Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey said the team will have to decide whether to re-sign PK Dave Rayner or PK Rian Lindell this offseason. Both will be unrestricted free agents after the season.

Bills | Rian Lindell expected to kick Week 15

Source: Footballguys.com

Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey said he believes PK Rian Lindell (groin) will be able to kick in Week 15 even though he has been dealing with a groin injury.

Inactives - Week 14

Source: Fantasy Sharks NFL

Updated until game time. 

Weather Warnings
There is rain in the forecast for the Bills at the Chargers but it looks to be coming in later tonight so it shouldn't have a big impact on the game.  Everything else looks clear.

Inactives
Scott Chandler, Jay Cutler, Jacoby Ford, Matt Forte, Mark Ingram, Andre Johnson, Rian Lindell, Darren McFadden, Denarius Moore, James Starks.

Actives

Watching
Miles Austin, Dallas Clark, Billy Cundiff, Josh Freeman, Willis McGahee, Kyle Orton, Adrian Peterson, Christian Ponder, Laurent Robinson, Kevin Smith.

Injury Wrap: Waiting game for Adrian Peterson, Jeremy Maclin

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

It's Week 14 and everyone hurts. Let's get this wrap started.

• Adrian Peterson (ankle) is down to a game-time decision after partial practices on Thursday and Friday. Leslie Frazier seems to have a sense of what Peterson will do on game day, but the coach isn't telling us. Sometimes I'm really glad I'm not a Minnesota Vikings fan. Toby Gerhart figures to get some work in this game, with or

Injury Wrap: Waiting game for Adrian Peterson, Kevin Smith

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

It's Week 14 and everyone hurts. Let's get this wrap started.

• Adrian Peterson (ankle) is down to a game-time decision after partial practices on Thursday and Friday. Leslie Frazier seems to have a sense of what Peterson will do on game day, but the coach isn't telling us. Sometimes I'm really glad I'm not a Minnesota Vikings fan. Toby Gerhart figures to get some work in this game, with or

Injury Wrap: Adrian Peterson and Kevin Smith play the waiting game

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

It's Week 14 and everyone hurts. Let's get this wrap started.

• Adrian Peterson (ankle) is down to a game-time decision after partial practices on Thursday and Friday. Leslie Frazier seems to have a sense of what Peterson will do on game day, but the coach isn't telling us. Sometimes I'm really glad I'm not a Minnesota Vikings fan.

Rian Lindell placed on IR

Source: Draft Sharks

The Bills have placed K Rian Lindell (shoulder) on IR, ending his 2011 season.  Dave Rayner will handle kicking duties the rest of the way.  He's made just 4 FGs over the past 4 weeks and isn't a strong fantasy option.

Bills | Dave Rayner takes over kicking duties

Source: Footballguys.com

Buffalo Bills PK Dave Rayner will take over the primary kicking duties with PK Rian Lindell (shoulder) out for the rest of the year.

Bills place K Lindell on IR

Source: FFToday

Shoulder injury sidelines Bills' kicker

The Buffalo Bills have placed kicker Rian Lindell on injured reserve with a broken shoulder. Dave Rayner has taken over kicking duties for the Bills. He has made 4-of-5 field goal attempts in four games. (The Sports Network)

FF Today's Take: Dave Rayner will handle the kicking duties in Buffalo for the remainder of the season.

Bills | Four do not practice

Source: Footballguys.com

Buffalo Bills FS Jairus Byrd (shin), TE Scott Chandler (ankle), PK Rian Lindell (shoulder) and CB Aaron Williams (calf) each were unable to practice Wednesday, Dec. 7.

Injury Wrap: Kevin Smith and Ahmad Bradshaw have a shot

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

It's a win-or-go-home match for many of you, and some gamers are still fighting for the shiny golden ticket: a bye for the first week of the tournament. With the stakes raised, let's take a long look around the medical journal. First we'll tackle the running backs, with the rest of the cycle in this order: QB, WR, TE, PK, OL and defense.

Settle in, settler.

• Kevin Smith (ankle) took some Thursday and Friday reps and will probable be a game-time decision for Sunday's match at New Orleans. Context clues point to Smith being a go (here's one beat

Bills | Rian Lindell likely to be held out

Source: Footballguys.com

Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey said PK Rian Lindell (shoulder) likely will be held out Week 13 to allow his injured shoulder another week to heal.

Bills | Two players limited

Source: Footballguys.com

Buffalo Bills CB Leodis McKelvin (shoulder) and PK Rian Lindell (shoulder) were limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 1.

Bills | Two limited

Source: Footballguys.com

Buffalo Bills PK Rian Lindell (shoulder) and WR Naaman Roosevelt (shoulder) were limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 30.

Bills | Rian Lindell could kick during practice

Source: Footballguys.com

Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey said PK Rian Lindell (shoulder) could do some kicking during practice this week. Gailey said the concern for Lindell is tackling during kickoffs.

Inactives - Week 12

Source: Fantasy Sharks NFL

Updated until game time. 

Weather Warnings
Another nice weather weekend in the NFL.  There's some rain in the Washington at Seattle game but nothing that would translate to a lineup adjustment. 

Inactives
Dallas Clark, Jay Cutler, Malcom Floyd, Jacoby Ford, Fred Jackson, Rian Lindell, Darren McFadden, Adrian Peterson

Actives
A.J. Green, Montario Hardesty, Percy Harvin, Peyton Hillis, Andre Johnson

Watching
Joseph Addai (expected active) and Kevin Kolb (not expected).

Injury Wrap: Adrian Peterson doubtful, Darren McFadden out

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

Even with six teams already out of the way in Week 12, we have much to discuss on the injury report. Let's get to it, leading off with the running back and then following up in this order: QB, WR, TE, and the rest.

• Adrian Peterson (ankle) missed the full week of team practice, though he did some individual work Friday. Nonetheless the Vikings have listed Peterson as doubtful, so it looks like Toby Gerhart will get the call at Atlanta. The underrated Falcons front seven is allowing just 3.8 yards a carry and 85.4 rushing yards per

Bills | Four miss practice

Source: Footballguys.com

Buffalo Bills PK Rian Lindell (shoulder), S George Wilson (neck), WR David Nelson (illness) and WR Naaman Roosevelt (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 23.

Inactives - Week 11

Source: Fantasy Sharks NFL

Updated until game time. 

Weather Warnings
It will be chilly in Green Bay, the Bucs don't like the cold.  There's a chance of rain showers in the Cards at the 49'ers and the Eagles at the Giants but nothing that should have a heavy influence on the games.

Inactives
Miles Austin, Jahvid Best, Ahmad Bradshaw, Dan Carpenter, Malcom Floyd, Jacoby Ford, A.J. Green, Montario Hardesty, Peyton Hillis, Rian Lindell, Jeremy Maclin, Darren McFadden, Jeremy Shockey

Actives
Anthony Fasano, Steve Johnson, Felix Jones

Watching
Frank Gore (expected to start), Julio Jones (not expected), Kevin Kolb (not expected), Beanie Wells (expected to start).

Bills | Week 11 Inactives

Source: Footballguys.com

The Buffalo Bills have declared OT Demetrius Bell, SS George Wilson, RB Joshua Nesbitt, DL Kyle Moore, TE Lee Smith, CB Reggie Corner, PK Rian Lindell inactive for Week 11.

Rian Lindell - Bills have two key injuries

Source: The Huddle

Buffalo Bills S George Wilson (neck, shoulder) and K Rian Lindell (shoulder) did not take part in practice Friday, Nov. 18.
Huddle Up: Be careful about Lindell, people. As for Wilson, he's their starting strong safety and a leader in the huddle. “He’s still questionable for the game,” Chan Gailey said about Wilson. “I hope he can get out here tomorrow [Saturday] and do some things.” If Wilson cannot play at Miami he’ll be replaced by rookie Da’Norris Searcy.

Bills | Two not practicing

Source: Footballguys.com

Buffalo Bills SS George Wilson (neck, shoulder) and PK Rian Lindell (shoulder) are not taking part in practice Friday, Nov. 18.

Bills | Five players do not practice

Source: Footballguys.com

Buffalo Bills WR David Nelson (ankle), OT Erik Pears (groin), DE Spencer Johnson (shoulder), SS George Wilson (neck) and PK Rian Lindell (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 16.

Bills | Rian Lindell not expected to play

Source: Footballguys.com

Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey said he does not expect PK Rian Lindell (shoulder) to be able to play in Week 11.

Injury Wrap: Nicks and Manningham, game-time decisions

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

Every NFL club is in action in Week 10, but that doesn't mean every name player will be on the field. With the practice week in the books, let's take a long look at what's going on, who's in and who's out. We'll start with our featured news item, then work around the league in this order: running backs, quarterbacks, receivers, kickers, other positons. Ready, steady, go.

• Hakeem Nicks (hamstring) had partial practices Thursday and Friday and looks like a game-time decision for Sunday's match in San Francisco. According to the

Injury Wrap: Nicks and Manningham, game-time decisions

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

Every NFL club is in action in Week 10, but that doesn't mean every name player will be on the field. With the practice week in the books, let's take a long look at what's going on, who's in and who's out. We'll start with our featured news item, then work around the league in this order: running backs, quarterbacks, receivers, kickers, other positons. Ready, steady, go.

• Hakeem Nicks (hamstring) had partial practices Thursday and Friday and looks like a game-time decision for Sunday's match in San Francisco. According to the

Injury Wrap: Hakeem Nicks, game-time decision

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

Every NFL club is in action in Week 10, but that doesn't mean every name player will be on the field. With the practice week in the books, let's take a long look at what's going on, who's in and who's out. We'll start with our featured news item, then work around the league in this order: running backs, quarterbacks, receivers, kickers, other positons. Ready, steady, go.

• Hakeem Nicks (hamstring) had partial practices Thursday and Friday and looks like a game-time decision for Sunday's match in San Francisco. According to the

Bills | Three players ruled out

Source: Footballguys.com

Buffalo Bills OT Demetrius Bell (shoulder), LB Chris Kelsay (calf) and PK Rian Lindell (shoulder) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 11, and have been ruled out for Week 10.

Rian Lindell - Rian Lindell has broken bone in shoulder

Source: The Huddle

Buffalo Bills PK Rian Lindell (shoulder) is reportedly dealing with a broken bone in his right shoulder and could miss anywhere from two to six weeks, depending on his pain threshold and performance limitations.
Huddle Up: Drop Lindell immediately. See if Josh Scobee or Phil Dawson is available on the wire. Dawson has boomed six FGs from 50+ yards this year but is only owned in 3 percent of ESPN leagues.

Bills | Rian Lindell has broken bone

Source: Footballguys.com

Buffalo Bills PK Rian Lindell (shoulder) is reportedly dealing with a broken bone in his right shoulder and could miss anywhere from two to six weeks, depending on his pain threshold and performance limitations.

Dave Rayner joins Bills

Source: Draft Sharks

K Dave Rayner has landed himself another job.  He signed with the Bills and will kick for them while K Rian Lindell misses the next 4-6 games with a shoulder injury.  Rayner was with the Raiders for a game back in Week 7 but didn't attempt a kick.  He sports a career 73% FG conversion rate.  We wouldn't bother with him in fantasy leagues.

Rian Lindell out 4-6 weeks

Source: Draft Sharks

Bills K Rian Lindell is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with the shoulder injury he suffered in Sunday's loss to the Jets.  He's not worth hanging onto in fantasy leagues.  Buffalo will sign a replacement within the next couple days.

Bills | Rian Lindell out at least four weeks

Source: Footballguys.com

Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills PK Rian Lindell (shoulder) is expected to miss four to six weeks due to a shoulder injury, according to a team source.

Rian Lindell: Likely Out 4-6 Weeks

Source: RotoWire.com NFL

Rian Lindell: Lindell is expected to miss four to six weeks with a shoulder injury, a team source told The Buffalo News. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Bills | Rian Lindell's injury serious

Source: Footballguys.com

Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey said the injury to PK Rian Lindell (shoulder) is 'not good,' and the team will try out kickers this week. Lindell will not play in Week 10, but it isn't known if the injury is season-ending.

Rian Lindell not expected to play Week 10

Source: Draft Sharks

Bills HC Chan Gailey says that K Rian Lindell's shoulder injury is "bad."  He's expected to miss at least 1 week.  We never advise carrying 2 Ks, so Lindell can be released in fantasy leagues.

Bills | Rian Lindell injured in Week 9

Source: Footballguys.com

Buffalo Bills PK Rian Lindell (shoulder) suffered a right shoulder injury in the team's Week 9 game. Lindell had further testing on the shoulder after the game and didn't know if the injury was significant enough to keep him out of the lineup for Week 10.

Rian Lindell has shoulder injury

Source: Draft Sharks

Bills K Rian Lindell suffered a shoulder injury while making a tackle on the opening kickoff of the 2nd half of Sunday's game against the Jets.  Buffalo didn't attempt a FG or XP the rest of the game, but it sounds like Lindell wouldn't have been available.  P Brian Moorman handled kickoffs the rest of the way.  We should get an update on Lindell's status later today.

Week 9 – K / D Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

It’s time for fantasy owners to keep in mind some of the more pitiful offenses around the league, and find a defense that plays them on the waiver wire to exploit these matchups. As funny as this sounds, the Colts have to be the worst team in the NFL, and their offense is in poor shape as quarterback Curtis Painter continues to regress from his early marginal success against the Buccaneers and Chiefs.

Look to the Falcons as a defense to target, as their pass rush is alive once again with John Abraham healthy. Even though the Falcons have to play in Indianapolis, they should be good for a few turnovers, four or more sacks and some opportunities for touchdowns.

Last Update – Oct.

Shuffle Up and Run: Chris Johnson’s Treehouse of Horror

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

When you're a fantasy scribe by trade, you essentially rank things for a living. Today we meet up with running backs, kickers and defenses.

The listings below are rest-of-season ranks, how I'd attack a fresh draft tonight. It's an even-numbered week, which means we hit the backfield and the two fringe positions. The passing postions (QB, WR, TE) will return to the floor next week. Assume a standard scoring format (no PPR kickback, no return yards).

What's already happened on the field matters as an audition, but this is not intended to be a list of scoring leaders. What we're focused on is value from this point forward. Your intelligent and respectful disagreement is always welcome, but for

Shuffle Up and Run: Chris Johnson’s Treehouse of Horror

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

When you're a fantasy scribe by trade, you essentially rank things for a living. Today we meet up with running backs, kickers and defenses.

The listings below are rest-of-season ranks, how I'd attack a fresh draft tonight. It's an even-numbered week, which means we hit the backfield and the two fringe positions. The passing postions (QB, WR, TE) will return to the floor next week. Assume a standard scoring format (no PPR kickback, no return yards).

What's already happened on the field matters as an audition, but this is not intended to be a list of scoring leaders. What we're focused on is value from this point forward. Your intelligent and respectful disagreement is always welcome, but for