Similar role expected for S. Moss

Source: FFToday

Shanahan likes veteran receiver on third down

"I liked the way Santana Moss played last year," coach Mike Shanahan said Wednesday at the owner's meetings. "He came in in excellent shape. I think he was a big part of our offense. There's a big upside to Santana next year because he's very familiar with our offense. He did a great job in our third-down package. I expect him to come in in the same type of shape and make the same plays he did last year." (Washington Times)

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Santana Moss takes pay cut

Source: Draft Sharks

Washington WR Santana Moss has accepted a pay cut to stay with the team. He reportedly had $2 million in salary for 2013 converted to incentives. The move puts the team about $3 million under the salary cap. Moss caught just 41 passes and saw only 61 targets in his first year with Robert Griffin III. Heading into his age-34 season, Moss doesn't present much for fantasy owners but a WR who will pop up for an occasional solid game. Those outings tend to be driven by a big play. The unpredictable nature of those games further decreases his value.

Santana Moss - Skins' WR Moss restructures deal

Source: The Huddle

Washington Redskins WR Santana Moss restructured his contract and saved the team $2 million in cap space.
Huddle Up: Moss finished second on the team with 41 catches for 573 yards this past season, but he will turn 34 in June and clearly is on the downside of his career as his receptions and yardage totals were his lowest single-season marks since 2002.

Redskins | Santana Moss restructures

Source: Footballguys.com

Washington Redskins WR Santana Moss restructured his contract and saved the team $2 million in cap space.

Redskins | Two likely to be released

Source: Footballguys.com

The Washington Redskins likely will release WR Santana Moss and DE Adam Carriker. The Redskins could look to restructure both of their contracts in order to create some salary cap space.

Redskins | Santana Moss could be cut

Source: Footballguys.com

The Washington Redskins could be release WR Santana Moss this offseason.

Santana Moss - Skins' Moss might need to restructure deal

Source: The Huddle

Washington Redskins WR Santana Moss will count $6.3 million against the cap, which might be too much for the team considering the veteran will soon be 34 years old. Moss is still considered a player that can help, but he might need to restructure his contract to return.
Huddle Up: Moss is the veteran of the Skins' deep receiving corps and his leadership is valued -- just not at $6.3 mil pricetag. Look for the WR to be back with the team with a restructured deal.

Redskins | Santana Moss might need to restructure

Source: Footballguys.com

Washington Redskins WR Santana Moss will count $6.3 million against the cap, which might be too much for the team considering the veteran will soon be 34 years old. Moss is still considered a player that can help, but he might need to restructure his contract to return.

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.

Redskins | Pay cut coming for Santana Moss?

Source: Footballguys.com

Washington Redskins WR Santana Moss' salary will jump from $2.65 million to $4.15 million next season, making him among the team's five highest base salaries.

Redskins | Players fine with keeping Robert Griffin in game

Source: Footballguys.com

Several of the Washington Redskins players indicated they did not have the problem with head coach Mike Shanahan keeping QB Robert Griffin III (knee) in the Wild Card playoff game even though he was struggling with his knee injury. 'Robert's our starting quarterback, if he can go at 60%, he's better than half the guys out there. He could barely run the last three weeks and he's still hard to catch,' WR Santana Moss said.

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

Pierre Garcon - Pierre Garcon still top target

Source: The Huddle

Washington Redskins WR Pierre Garcon has been the team's leading target receiver, despite which quarterback was in the game. QB Kirk Cousins targeted Garcon 12 times in Week 15, while WR Santana Moss had six targets.
Huddle Up: There was concern as to how Garcon's targets might be affected with Cousins at the helm, but he was still the Redskins' go-to receiver. So regardless of whether or not Robert Griffin III returns to action this week, Garcon will get his looks.

Redskins | Pierre Garcon the favorite

Source: Footballguys.com

Washington Redskins WR Pierre Garcon has been the team's leading target receiver, despite which quarterback was in the game. QB Kirk Cousins targeted Garcon 12 times in Week 15, while WR Santana Moss had six targets.

Kirk Cousins - Cousins plays well in first start

Source: The Huddle

Starting in place of the injured Robert Griffin III (knee), Washington Redskins QB Kirk Cousins went 26-for-37 for 329 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Week 15 against the Cleveland Browns.
Huddle Up: With the second-overall pick out, the fourth-rounder did more than fine, guiding the Skins to a win over the previously-hot Browns. Cousins got all of his WRs involved with Pierre Garcon (6-65), Josh Morgan (4-60), Leonard Hankerson (2-56, 2 TDs) & Santana Moss (5-57) all having solid days.

Redskins | No targets for Santana Moss

Source: Footballguys.com

Washington Redskins WR Santana Moss ran once for no gain, and he did not have any catches or targets in the Week 13 game against the New York Giants Monday, Dec. 3.

Flames: Bush push, RB to punch playoff tickets

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 scoring system shown here. If you're a member of TEAM HUEVOS, post your Week 13 Flames in the comments section below.

Matt Schaub, Hou, QB (34-percent started)
Matchup: at

Fantasy Beat – Hot Routes; Which WRs should you pickup?

Source: Baseball Guys by Ray Flowers

Justin Fensterman and Trevor Ray discuss some of the top waiver wire WRs. They will discuss which players are worth picking up, which should be left there and which have some big play potential.

Bilal Powell, Mikel Leshoure, Joique Bell, Ryan Broyles, Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson, Denario Alexander, Brandon Stokley, Knowshon Moreno, Lance Ball, Ronnie Hillman, Santana Moss, Pierre Garcon, Mohammad Sanu, TY Hilton and Donnie Avery.

Redskins | Niles Paul, Santana Moss find end zone

Source: Footballguys.com

Washington Redskins TE Niles Paul and WR Santana Moss each had touchdown receptions in the Week 12 win against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Nov. 22. Paul's 29-yard TD reception was his only catch of the day, and the first touchdown of his NFL career. Moss finished with four receptions and 42 yards.

Mostly NFL Notes: The Robert Griffin Show

Source: Roto Arcade by Dalton Del Don

As the biggest favorites in a game so far this season, it was more than a little surprising to see the Texans down 34-20 in the fourth quarter to a Jaguars team that has won once this year. I would say it was even crazier since the underdog lost its starting quarterback early on, but it's Blaine Gabbert, and Chad Henne impressed…Rashad Jennings has obviously been a huge disappointment since taking over for Maurice Jones-Drew, but there were plenty of fantasy owners still counting on at least some production in deep leagues, so a heads up about his benching sure would have been nice. "Winning" the FAAB bid on Jennings has proven to be anything but…Go ahead

WK 12 – WR Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Troy Taormina / US PRESSWIRE

Fantasy owners with Andre Johnson were waiting for an explosive game from the veteran and they finally got it against the Jaguars. Johnson put the game away with a 48-yard touchdown to seal the game in over time helping him finish with 14 receptions for 273 yards and the big score.

With top corner back Jonathan Joseph questionable for this week, the Lions will have respectable odds of forcing the Texans into another high-scoring game on Thanksgiving. Look to Johnson as a must start WR1 going forward.

What Did We Learn From Week 11?

- While Antonio

Sunday Scene, Week 11: Andre Johnson and the Texans turn back the clock

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

Hey, wait, hold up. Who invited the 2008 Texans to the 2012 season?

Houston's defense is no longer supposed to be a team weakness, but an asset. In fact, the Texans D entered the week ranked second in the NFL in yards-allowed (281.6) and third in points (15.9). Sure, they were destroyed by the Packers in Week 6, but they've still held six opponents to 14 points or less this season. Ever since the Green Bay loss, this defense has been absolutely dominant.

This isn't a team that finds itself in weekly shootouts anymore, as was the case early in the Gary Kubiak era. These days, Houston holds your offense to a low number and they steamroll your defense with Arian Foster. That's the formula. Game

Fantasy Beat – To Trade or Not to Trade

Source: Baseball Guys by Ray Flowers

Justin Fensterman and Trevor Ray discuss a trade that just occurred in one of their leagues. The simple DeSean Jackson for Mikel LeShoure trade quickly cause a spark between them about trading before playoffs. Give it a listen and tell us which one you agree with?

Mikel LeShoure, DeSean Jackson, Marcel Reese, Tawain Jones, Mike Wallace, Byron Leftwich, Santana Moss and Pierre Garcon.

 

Redskins WR Santana Moss cleared and expected to play

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss should be ready to play in Week 11 after being concussed in Week 9. He is listed as probable for Week 11. Coming off their bye provided enough time for Moss to recover fully. He practiced in full throughout the week. The Redskins (3-6) host the Philadelphia Eagles (3-6) on Sunday. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Moss is currently the Redskins' leading receiver, but with the return of WR Pierre Garcon, the former Miami Hurricane could see fewer targets. Philadelphia will be without QB Michael Vick and instead will start rookie QB Nick Foles. Philly is riding a five-game losing streak and Washington hasn't won in their last three contests. As for Moss' fantasy impact, he probably is not worth a start unless

Redskins | Santana Moss listed as probable

Source: Footballguys.com

Washington Redskins WR Santana Moss (head) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 16, and is listed as probable for Week 11.

Redskins | Santana Moss practices in full

Source: Footballguys.com

Washington Redskins WR Santana Moss (head) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 15.

Redskins | Santana Moss practices in full

Source: Footballguys.com

Washington Redskins WR Santana Moss (head) took part in a full practice session Wednesday, Nov. 14.

Redskins WR Pierre Garcon may finally play

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

A source told ESPN 980 that Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon's chances of playing in Week 11 are quot;better than you think." Garcon would probably be best-served by having surgery, but that would mean he would be out for the remainder of the season. Instead, this injury has dragged on for weeks and weeks. The Redskins season isn't technically over yet, although they'd have to run the table to have a legit opportunity to make the playoffs. FANTASY ANALYSIS: These sorts of decisions (to avoid surgery and play through pain) is what shortens careers. Garcon is a player that relies heavily on his speed and explosion and a serious foot injury obviously compromises his biggest asset. By avoiding surgery for as long as he has, he

Santana Moss medically cleared

Source: Draft Sharks

Redskins WR Santana Moss has been medically cleared after sustaining a concussion back in Week 9.  He's scored 5 times this season but is averaging just 2.7 catches and 35 yards per game.  Moss is just a fantasy flier against the Eagles this weekend.

Santana Moss - Skins' Moss fully cleared to play

Source: The Huddle

Updating a previous report, Washington Redskins WR Santana Moss (concussion) has passed all concussion tests, freeing him to play in the Week 11 game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Huddle Up: Moss was getting on a roll with a combined 3 TD catches in Weeks 7 & 8 before getting hurt in Week 9. He's had an extra week with the bye to recover, so definitely plug him back into your lineup if you need to this week.

Week 11 Flex Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Derick E. Hingle / US PRESSWIRE

One thing we can count on in New Orleans is a running game clustered with multiple tailbacks coming in and out of the lineup. With Joe Vitt back from his suspension, leading the charge as the Saints head coach there are some things have changed that we need to take note of.

For one, Vitt is open about wanting to run the football more, using ball control to take pressure off the defense. A smart move, and with Sproles out of the lineup, Chris Ivory has been pressed back into action as the third option in the

Redskins | Santana Moss fully cleared to play

Source: Footballguys.com

Updating a previous report, Washington Redskins WR Santana Moss (concussion) has passed all concussion tests, freeing him to play in the Week 11 game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Redskins | Santana Moss fine

Source: Footballguys.com

Washington Redskins WR Santana Moss (concussion) said he was fine after suffering a concussion in Week 9. He practiced Monday, Nov. 12.

Week 11 WR Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Denny Medley / US PRESSWIRE

The Raiders have struggled to run the football all year forcing Carson Palmer and the passing game to play well in order to remain competitive. With the way their defense has played of late and the Saints coming to town, you can bet Palmer is in for a day of possibly over 50 passing attempts and that means big things for Denarius Moore.

Moore struggled with hamstring problems this summer and came on slow this season as a result, but in the past five weeks Moore is seventh in the league in targets, with 22 receptions for 392 yards and four touchdowns. Few wide receivers can rival those numbers and with possibly his most favorable game of the year, you can understand why

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

Santana Moss - Santana Moss suffers concussion

Source: The Huddle

Washington Redskins WR Santana Moss suffered a concussion in the Week 9 game against the Carolina Panthers, according to the team.
Huddle Up: The diagnosis puts Moss into the league's concussion program, where he'll need to pass a battery of tests to get back onto the field. After a mild midseason resurgence, this injury could spell the end of what little fantasy relevancy Moss was clinging to.

Santana Moss has a concussion

Source: Draft Sharks

Redskins WR Santana Moss sustained a concussion during Sunday's game against the Panthers.  He'll have 2 weeks to get cleared with Washington off this coming week.  Moss has 5 TDs in his last 7 games but is still just a flier in fantasy.  He hasn't topped 4 catches all year.

Redskins | Santana Moss suffers concussion

Source: Footballguys.com

Washington Redskins WR Santana Moss (concussion) suffered a concussion in the Week 9 game against the Carolina Panthers, according to the team.

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

Redskins | Santana Moss disappoints in loss

Source: Footballguys.com

Washington Redskins WR Santana Moss had just one catch for two yards in Week 9 against the Carolina Panthers. Moss was targeted just twice.

Redskins | Santana Moss being checked for head injury

Source: Footballguys.com

Washington Redskins WR Santana Moss (head) left the game early Week 9 and is being evaluated for a head injury. He is considered questionable to return to the game.

Aldrick Robinson in Week 9 starting lineup

Source: Draft Sharks

Redskins WR Aldrick Robinson is starting over WR Leonard Hankerson today.  Robinson is undersized at 5'10 and 178 pounds but has plenty of speed.  He's worth monitoring but shouldn't be in fantasy lineups today.  WR Josh Morgan is starting on the other side of the field, while WR Santana Moss will continue to handle slot duties.  None of these guys are strong fantasy plays.

Redskins WR Pierre Garcon out for Week 9, WR Aldrick Robinson cleared

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

The Washington Redskins will play yet another week without WR Pierre Garcon. The former Indianapolis Colt hasn't played since Oct. 7 and has only played in three games all season. Garcon and the Redskins have a bye in Week 10 and the early presumption is that he will return in Week 11. WR Aldrick Robinson is expected to see an increase in playing time according to Grant Paulsen, a local beat reporter in Washington. Robinson had been held out because of a concussion incurred in a freak accident collision during pre-game warmups nearly a month ago. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Realistically, Washington's only viable fantasy receiver is the ageless Santana Moss. He is the only Redskins pass-catcher with more than one TD reception (he has five) and is

Pierre Garcon ruled out for Week 9

Source: Draft Sharks

Redskins WR Pierre Garcon (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers. No surprise here. Garcon still isn't able to run at full speed, and he's nowhere near a lock to be ready coming out of Washington's Week 10 bye.  Leonard Hankerson and Josh Morgan will continue to start out wide for the 'Skins, although Santana Moss has been the team's most productive receiver lately.

Week 9 PPR – Flex Play Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Bruce Kluckhohn / US PRESSWIRE

No one can deny that Larry Fitzgerald is a superior player to his fellow teammate Andre Roberts. Up to this point in the world of PPR fantasy football however, I’m sure you’ll find Roberts total points to be right about on par with Fitzgerald this season.

Both are top twenty scorers at the receiver position in PPR leagues. Not only is Roberts on par with Fitzgerald but other notable receivers like Julio Jones, Eric Decker and has outscored high profile names  like Calvin Johnson, Mike Wallace and Dwayne Bowe.

Question is, what are the odds that Roberts can continue the pace he’s on through seven weeks?

In my mind, the situation is there for

Week 9 PPR – WR Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Jason Bridge / US PRESSWIRE

After a breakout season that sent Antonio Brown to the Pro Bowl in 2011, it appeared he was ready to emerge as a top fifteen fantasy receiver in PPR leagues this summer. At that time, Mike Wallace was mired in a prolonged holdout and the odds were against him to make an impact through the first half of the season.

Brown on the other hand, was given a new contract and looked to be picking up Todd Haley’s new offense with ease. A favorite target of Ben Roethlisberger on third downs a year ago, Brown was slated to be the teams top possession man and I expected him to make a run for 100 receptions.

Thus far Brown has been a disappointment as he’s produced

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