Josh Freeman Fantasy News

Saturday, December 17, 2011, 8:59am

Tampa Bay starting wide receiver Arrelious Benn, the No. 1 flanker for the Buccaneers, will sit out Saturday night's game with Dallas due to concussion-related issues.

That will most likely press Dez Briscoe into a starting role against his hometown team. The Dallas native will face the Cowboys in what likely will be the most extensive action he's seen. Briscoe has 23 catches for 292 yards and three touchdowns.

The Bucs lose their biggest deep threat with Benn, the fastest wideout on a team that lacks elite speed. But it's notable that Briscoe is arguably the team's best route runner, something that allows him to get separation from defensive backs.

Monday, December 12, 2011, 1:17pm

Word is Josh Freeman emerged fairly intact after Sunday's game despite taking hits on shoulder. I'm told it's a deep tissue bruise.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 12:48pm

NOWHERE TO RUN: Wondering why RB LeGarrette Blount seemed to have nowhere to run on his 11 mostly fruitless carries?

The Panthers, knowing Freeman was out, made certain of it.

"With Josh Freeman out and (Josh Johnson) stepping in, a lot of teams would be looking to stack the box," Blount said. "(They think) we don't have Freeman so they don't have nothing to worry about.

"When safeties shoot through gaps, they're not respecting your pass at all."

Blount went on to say that Johnson acquitted himself well, saying, "We didn't miss a beat with Josh Johnson in there. I don't know what else we can ask for. He's a solid backup."

Monday, December 5, 2011, 12:07pm

Bucs QB Josh Freeman tells me he'll just be rehabbing today and likely won't test shoulder until Wednesday.