Lance Moore out, Shockey questionable for Saints

Dec 25, 2009

Two New Orleans Saints players have been ruled out for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay -- receiver Lance Moore (ankle) and safety Usama Young (sports hernia).

Six players are questionable -- safety Darren Sharper (knee), cornerback Jabari Greer (sports hernia), cornerback Randall Gay (concussion), linebacker Scott Shanle (concussion), defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis (knee) and tight end Jeremy Shockey (toe).

Of that group, only Shanle was held out of practice Friday. He didn't practice all week. Both he and Gay need to be cleared by an independent neurologist, in addition to team decision-makers, before they can play.

Sharper returned to practice on a limited basis Friday, which is a good sign. Gay practiced on a limited basis Thursday and Friday. Greer, Ellis and Shockey practiced on a limited basis all week.

Everyone else on the Saints' injury report is listed as probable -- tailback Reggie Bush (hamstring), offensive tackles Jermon Bushrod (thumb) and Jon Stinchcomb (knee), guard Jahri Evans (toe), center Jonathan Goodwin (ankle), tight end Darnell Dinkins (foot), linebackers Jonathan Vilma (knee) and Scott Fujita (knee) and defensive end Bobby McCray (back).

Fantasy Impact:

today

Jaguars TE Evan Engram out for the remainder of the season

J.P. Shadrick

1 hour ago

TE Evan Engram out for the season. Surgery coming on labrum in shoulder.

Related Players: Brenton Strange, Luke Farrell, Josiah Deguara

Fantasy Impact:

Bummer for Engram, who will finish the season as the TE16 with 7.3 half-PPR PPG in nine weeks.

It's unlikely that Strange pops up as a TE streamer through the remainder of the season, with no more byes on the horizon.

yesterday

Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown's practice window to open "Friday or Monday"

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 7:56 PM EST

Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown has received final clearance to practice, paving the way for him to play before the regular season ends.

Brown, who is recovering from surgery to repair his SC joint, should have his window opened Friday or Monday. The team will be cautious.

Fantasy Impact:

If Brown were cleared by Week 17, he would be incredibly tough to start in pretty much any sort of fantasy league with Championships on the line. However, he could be an interesting click for Playoff-only leagues if he can ramp up in time.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker misses second straight practice

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 7:53 PM EST

For a second straight day today, Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III didn’t practice due to his calf injury.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like things should be cleared out for Charbonnet once again in what could be a very close game against the Packers. If Walker misses Week 15, fire Charbs up as a high-end RB2.