Get the copays and clipboards ready, it's time for our Week 14 check-in.
-- Andre Ellington (hip) has been ruled out, which leaves Stepfan Taylor as the new starting back in Arizona. Marion Grice is also expected to get some action against the Chiefs. The KC rushing defense is handing out 4.9 yards a carry.
-- The Giants have a super rushing matchup against Tennessee, but who gets to take advantage? Rashad Jennings (ankle) did some work Friday after two missed sessions. He's questionable, no sure thing to go. Andre Williams is next in line and makes for a recommended option if Jennings is ruled out Sunday.
-- Justin Forsett (knee) had limited sessions Thursday and Friday, but should be able to go Sunday at Miami. Nonetheless, he's listed as questionable, so make sure you check in with him before kickoff.
-- DeAngelo Williams (hand) won't play at New Orleans, if you want to talk yourself into Jonathan Stewart.
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-- Isaiah Crowell (hip) had a limited practice week and needs to be cleared Sunday. Terrance West is the fallback option, though he was in the doghouse last week after a fumble. Someone should see reasonable rushing lanes against the Colts.
-- Montee Ball (groin) and Ronnie Hillman (foot) remain out, not that you need any push towards C.J. Anderson.
-- Latavius Murray (concussion) has been cleared for action, but how much will the silly Raiders use him against San Francisco? It's not hard to see why that teams keeps losing, year in and year out.
-- Although Reggie Bush (ankle) is merely listed as probable, he's difficult to trust after weeks of inaction. Tampa Bay comes calling on Sunday.
-- With Bobby Rainey (ankle) dinged up, the Bucs will probably focus on Doug Martin and Charles Sims at Detroit. Good luck against the league's nastiest defensive line.
-- Julian Edelman (thigh) and Brandon LaFell (shoulder) are both listed as questionable. Context clues point to them playing Sunday night against the Chargers, but you never really know what's going on with any Patriots team. It would be nice to have a caddy, if needed.
-- Roddy White (ankle) didn't practice Thursday or Friday, so we need to watch him closely for one more day. He's told us in the past, when he doesn't practice, he's a poor fantasy start. The Falcons have an extra day of prep in advance of Monday's game at Green Bay.
-- Julius Thomas (ankle) did some work this week but remains questionable for the home date against Buffalo. It's a late start, of course, which makes Thomas especially risky. Jacob Tamme (ribs) is also questionable.
-- Greg Olsen (knee) was hobbling last week and had limited practice this week, but nonetheless is expected to play at New Orleans. The Panthers list him as questionable.
-- Jimmy Graham is playing through a shoulder injury but should go against Carolina.
-- Dwayne Allen (ankle) is ready to return for the Colts, and man have they missed his blocking. Coby Fleener has made some downfield plays of late, though he also had one horrendous drop against Washington.
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-- Jordan Cameron (concussion) continues to work at practice but until he actually returns for a game, it's awfully hard to trust him. His status probably won't be known until Sunday. The Colts are without cover ace Vontae Davis, which figures to help Josh Gordon.
-- Brandon Marshall (ribs/lung) is likely out for the year after getting injured in Thursday's loss to Dallas. Marquess Wilson is the next receiver up.
-- DeSean Jackson (leg) didn't practice all week but still might be able to play Sunday against the Rams. It figures to be a game-time decision.
-- It's another game-time decision for Larry Fitzgerald (knee). I don't think he's rosterable in most pools, let alone a credible starter.
-- Charles Clay (hamstring/knee) did some work Friday and has a shot to play this week, though he's listed as questionable.
-- Zach Mettenberger (shoulder) will try to go against Houston, though he's listed as questionable. The receiving corps could be spotty: Justin Hunter is out for the year, while Kendall Wright is trying to play through a cracked bone in his hand. Nate Washington is the team's third receiver.
-- Geno Smith is expected to start for the Jets again, not that you care. That offense looks sunk, no matter who's under center. Jace Amaro (concussion) won't play.
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