Stafford inactive again as speculation simmers

Oct 19, 2009

Matthew Stafford missed a second consecutive game Sunday at Green Bay, two weeks after suffering a partially dislocated right kneecap in an Oct. 4 loss at Chicago.

But when he'll be back remains a mystery, especially after an abbreviated return to practice last week might have set back his recovery.

Stafford, who started the first four games, took about half the practice reps Wednesday, then sat out Thursday and Friday, reportedly after experiencing more swelling in the knee. As a result, the Lions sent a new MRI of Stafford's injured knee to be examined Monday by orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported Sunday.

"It's just gossip," Lions GM Martin Mayhew said. "I'm not going to comment on it, or give it any credence or credibility by making a statement about it."

Fantasy Impact:

yesterday

Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 4:30 PM EST

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

yesterday · 4:28 PM EST

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.