Derrick Ward to start for Bucs

Sep 25, 2009

Bucs running back Derrick Ward will start in place of RB Cadillac Williams vs. the New York Giants on Sunday. Williams is nursing a knee injury and is listed as questionable for the upcoming game.

There is a good chance Ward will receive a lot of work vs. his former team since Williams and RB Earnest Graham (hamstring) are listed as questionable. Bucs RB/return specialist Clifton Smith (quad) is listed as probable.

Bucs wide receiver Anthonio Bryant (knee) and linebacker Matt McCoy (back) are both listed as questionable. Receiver Maurice Stovall (knee) is listed as doutbful. Should both players not be able to play vs. the Giants, WR Brian Clark would make his first career start Sunday.

Fantasy Impact:

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Seahawks "optimistic" about WR DK Metcalf playing Week 9

Corbin K. Smith

2 hours ago

Per Mike Macdonald, DK Metcalf won't practice for Seahawks today, but he's optimistic receiver will have a shot to practice tomorrow.

Related Players: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Tyler Lockett

Fantasy Impact:

This is a tough matchup against the Rams' secondary, but there's also a chance for a shootout not that L.A.'s pass-catchers are back to health. JSN remains an interesting Flex play, while Lockett can't be trusted at this point.

Saints expect QB Derek Carr to start in Week 9, despite Wednesday "pitch count"

Matthew Paras

2 hours ago

Derek Carr was on a "little bit" of a pitch count for Wednesday's practice, but is still expected to start Sunday, Dennis Allen said.

Related Players: Spencer Rattler, Jake Haener

Fantasy Impact:

Good news for the Saints as they try to claw their way back into playoff talks. This would be great for Chris Olave, who has a very cushy matchup against the Panthers secondary this week.