CHI: WR Hester could be ready against Falcons

Oct 06, 2009

Devin Hester left Soldier Field on Sunday wearing a neck brace, and Israel Idonije had arthroscopic knee surgery on Monday.

Coach Lovie Smith says both could be available when the Bears play again Oct. 18 at Atlanta.
The bye week came at the perfect time for a team that has some minor injuries to heal before a challenging stretch. Hester, who's believed to have suffered a stinger, and fellow wide receiver Johnny Knox (shin) are expected to be fine after being knocked out of the victory over the Detroit Lions.

''We feel pretty good about [Idonije] coming back quickly, soon, all of those,'' Smith said. ''But we'll see how it goes. Pretty tough guy. He'll be back out there before long.''

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Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

1 hour ago

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

1 hour ago

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.