Matt Cassel had appendectomy

Dec 08, 2010

Kansas City quarterback Matt Cassel underwent laparoscopic surgery on his appendix Wednesday morning.

The Chiefs at first refused to say why he was not at practice, then said he had a successful appendectomy and would return to work this week.

While there won't be an offiical injury designation until Friday, Cassel is being viewed as questionable for Sunday's AFC West showdown at San Diego, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The team believes there's a 50 percent chance of him playing against the Chargers, the source said.

Coach Todd Haley said earlier Wednesday it's only a coincidence that third-string quarterback Tyler Palko was promoted off the practice squad Wednesday. The backup is Brodie Croyle, who has not played this season.

Fantasy Impact:

Croyle under center would be a blow to fantasy stud Dwayne Bowe, but expect Croyle to still get him the ball. In 9 games with Croyle starting Bowe has 43 receptions, 511 yards & 4TDs.

If Cassel can't go, expect the leagues leading rushing team to lean even more on the running game in a must win game against the Chargers.

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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.