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 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

Mike Williams - Mike Williams will receive big payday

Source: The Huddle

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Williams may look to Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson's five-year, $36 million deal as a benchmark as he discusses a contract extension with the team this offseason. Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice signed a five-year, $41 million deal in 2011 that had more than $18 million in guaranteed money.
Huddle Up: Right now Williams is the WR2 in Tampa Bay after the Bucs spent big on Vincent Jackson last offseason. Considering they have an outstanding young running back and a question mark at quarterback, spending big on another wideout doesn't make a ton of sense. So if Williams is looking for Johnson or Rice money, he may have to leave Tampa to find it.

Buccaneers | Mike Williams will receive big payday

Source: Footballguys.com

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Williams may look to Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson's five-year, $36 million deal as a benchmark as he discusses a contract extension with the team this offseason. Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice signed a five-year, $41 million deal in 2011 that had more than $18 million in guaranteed money.

Lynch limited Friday, will play

Source: FFToday

Sprained foot

Marshawn Lynch sat out practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but returned in a limited fashion on Friday. After practice, Carroll said Lynch had suffered a sprained foot, but he would be listed as probable, which translates to a virtual certainty he will be available for Sunday's game. Receiver Sidney Rice sat out Friday's practice with a sore knee, but is also listed as probable. (Seattle Times)

Seahawks | Sidney Rice probable

Source: Footballguys.com

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 11, but is listed as probable for 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

Sidney Rice - Rice back in practice for Seahawks

Source: The Huddle

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 27.
Huddle Up: Good sign for Rice, who missed practice Wednesday. He should be good to go if gets in another full workout Friday.

Seahawks | Sidney Rice practices

Source: Footballguys.com

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 27.

Sidney Rice - No practice for Seahawks' Rice

Source: The Huddle

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (knee) was unable to practice Wednesday, Dec. 26.
Huddle Up: Rice was cleared to play in a Week 16 game-day decision but wasn't able to do much, catching only 1 pass for 14 yards in Seattle's blowout win. Look for it to come down to another weekend status decision this week as well.

Sidney Rice active for Sunday Night Football - Sidney Rice | SEA

Source: Rotoworld Football

Sidney Rice (knee) is active for Week 16 against the 49ers.

Sidney Rice: Active Sunday

Source: RotoWire.com NFL

Sidney Rice: Rice (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the 49ers. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Sidney Rice - Rice's status still up in air

Source: The Huddle

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll indicated the team wants to see how WR Sidney Rice (foot) runs before deciding his availability for Week 16. 'He feels pretty good right now. But we've got to get to game day and run him and see how he can tolerate it. He thinks he's playing. He feels like he's going to,' Carroll said.
Huddle Up: With the Seahawks playing the final game of Week 16, a game-time decision is problematic for many fantasy owners waiting to see if the Seahawks' leading receiver will miss his first game of the season.

Seahawks | Sidney Rice could game-time decision

Source: Footballguys.com

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll indicated the team wants to see how WR Sidney Rice (foot) runs before deciding his availability for Week 16. 'He feels pretty good right now. But we've got to get to game day and run him and see how he can tolerate it. He thinks he's playing. He feels like he's going to,' Carroll said.

Sidney Rice a GTD for Week 16

Source: Draft Sharks

Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (knee) will be a game-time decision for Sunday night's showdown against the 49ers. He only put in a limited practice on Friday. HC Pete Carroll expects Rice to play, but he'll be tough to trust in fantasy. Besides the late start time, Rice will be at less than 100% in a tough matchup. San Fran held him to 32 yards earlier this year. Consider him a low-end and high-risk WR3.

Sidney Rice: Game-Time Decision Sunday

Source: RotoWire.com NFL

Sidney Rice: Rice (knee) is a game-time decision Sunday, the Seattle Times reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Sidney Rice - Seahawks' Rice likely a game-time decision

Source: The Huddle

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 21, and is listed as questionable for Week 16. He's expected to be a game-time decision.
Huddle Up: With Seattle not playing until Sunday night in the final game of Week 16, Rice's fantasy owners are best advised to go with another safer option unless your WR cupboard is absolutely bare.

Sidney Rice: (Knee) A Game-Time Decision Sunday

Source: RotoWire.com NFL

Sidney Rice: Rice (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against San Francisco. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Seahawks | Sidney Rice questionable

Source: Footballguys.com

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 21, and is listed as questionable for Week 16.

Carroll: Sidney Rice to be game-time decision - Sidney Rice | SEA

Source: Rotoworld Football

Coach Pete Carroll told reporters after Friday's practice that Sidney Rice (knee, questionable) will be a game-time decision in Week 16 against San Francisco.

Status Wrap: Thanks for the memories, Danario Alexander

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

Normally we give you an Injury Wrap in this space on Fridays, and we will get to plenty of injuries after the jump. But with less in-flux injury news than usual this week, and a few non-injury situations worth discussing, we're broadening the scope of today's piece. Good luck to everyone in their playoff games.

I've enjoyed the Danario Alexander run as much as anyone. I picked him up where I could, started him aggressively, blogged about him constantly. Until the Week 15 bagel, it was a fun and rewarding ride.

But in Week 16, a one-game season, there's no time for sentimentality and future speculation. If you don't like someone's chances at points this weekend, you cut the cord. And with

Seahawks | No practice for Sidney Rice

Source: Footballguys.com

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 19.

Seahawks WR Sidney Rice unable to practice

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Sidney Rice did not practice on Wednesday because of a knee injury. If you recall, it was a foot injury that nearly kept Rice inactive in Week 15 and head coach Pete Carroll commented after that game that Rice's foot was still sore. So this knee injury could be a whole new issue. Carroll recently said, quot;We might have to take care of him a little during the week to get him ready for game day." FANTASY ANALYSIS: Rice is one of those players who always seem to have some type of injury. That said, he's having his best season by far since his breakout year with Minnesota back in 2009. Rice has 49 receptions for 734 yards and seven TDs. This makes him a solid flex who may or may not start in a given week

Sidney Rice misses practice with knee issue - Sidney Rice | SEA

Source: Rotoworld Football

Sidney Rice (knee) did not practice on Wednesday.

Week 16 – Flex Play Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Michael Ivins / USA TODAY Sports

If you happened to draft Brandon Lloyd this past summer like I did, you’ve probably been shaking your head when watching the Patriots play on prime-time television the past two weeks as the veteran has looked like a Pro Bowl star. In that time Lloyd has been targeted a whopping 25-times, hauling in 17-receptions for 279-yards a score and even picking up a fumble recovery in the end zone for another touchdown.

Problem is, many of you didn’t have him in your lineup let alone on your team at this point, after Lloyd struggled throughout the season and was demoted out of two receiver sets against the Dolphins and Colts.

Outside of Wes Welker  and Lloyd

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

Sidney Rice - Rice OK after Week 15

Source: The Huddle

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said WR Sidney Rice (foot) was OK after the team's Week 15 game. Rice had missed most of the last week of practice dealing with the foot issue. Rice will likely be monitored again this week in practice.
Huddle Up: In a game dominated by Russell Wilson's legs (3 rushing TDs), Rice still managed to led the team with 4 receptions for 79 yards. Overall, he's also pacing the squad with 49 catches, 734 yards and 7 TDs.

Seahawks | Sidney Rice OK after Week 15

Source: Footballguys.com

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said WR Sidney Rice (foot) was OK after the team's Week 15 game. Rice had missed most of the last week of practice dealing with the foot issue. Rice will likely be monitored again this week in practice.

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 active

Source: Draft Sharks

Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (foot) is active for today's game against the Bills.  He ended up "probable" on the injury report, despit being in a walking boot early in the week.  It's unclear exactly how big of an issue that foot will be, making Rice a risk/reward WR3 in fantasy.

Sidney Rice - Seahawks' Rice lands probable tag

Source: The Huddle

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as probable for Week 15.
Huddle Up: After missing practice Wednesday and Thursday, Rice not only got on the field Friday but was a full-participant, signifying that he'll be a safe fantasy start for those who need him Sunday.

Seahawks | Sidney Rice probable

Source: Footballguys.com

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as probable for Week 15.

Sidney Rice probable for Week 15

Source: Draft Sharks

Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (foot) returned to practice on Friday and is listed as probable for this weekend's game against the Bills.  It's surprising news after he was in a walking boot as late as Wednesday.  HC Pete Carroll confirmed that Rice will play on Sunday.  But despite a plus matchup, he'll be a risky WR3 in fantasy.

Sidney Rice: (Foot) Probable Against BUF

Source: RotoWire.com NFL

Sidney Rice: Rice (foot) is probable for Sunday's game against Buffalo, Sports Radio KJR's Curtis Crabtree reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Sidney Rice out again Thursday

Source: Draft Sharks

Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (foot) missed his 2nd straight practice on Thursday.  The good news is that he was out of the walking boot, so it looks like he's making progress.  Still, Rice is extremely iffy for this weekend's game against the Bills.  We'll have another update tomorrow.

Seahawks | Sidney Rice sits out practice

Source: Footballguys.com

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (foot) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 13.

Sidney Rice misses practice again Thursday - Sidney Rice | SEA

Source: Rotoworld Football

Sidney Rice (foot) was held out of practice again on Thursday.

Sidney Rice no structural damage to foot

Source: Draft Sharks

An x-ray and MRI on Seahawks WR Sidney Rice's sore foot revealed no structural damage.  But HC Pete Carroll admits that his #1 WR is "uncertain" for Sunday's game against the Bills.  Rice's checkered injury history isn't helping his stock right now.  We'll have another update on Thursday afternoon.

Football Daily Dose: RG Three Days And Better?

Source: Rotoworld Football Articles

Patrick Daugherty checks in RGIII, Dez Bryant, Sidney Rice, Roddy White and more in Thursday's Dose.

Sidney Rice - Seahawks' Rice in walking boot

Source: The Huddle

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (foot) suffered a bruised foot in the Week 14 game blowout win against the Arizona Cardinals, head coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday, Dec. 12. X-rays and an MRI did not reveal any serious damage, but Rice is currently in a walking boot and did not practice Wednesday.
Huddle Up: Keep a close eye on this if Rice is one of your potential starters and see if the 'Hawks' leading receiver can get on the practice field later in the week.

Seahawks | No practice for Sidney Rice

Source: Footballguys.com

Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (foot) was unable to practice Wednesday, Dec. 12.