The No Huddle Episode 12-12

Dan Koabel was this week’s guest on the podcast. We talked about jockeying for a playoff position and how we were going to be able to watch the games Thursday. We were at the same house and has it turns out, we were not able to watch the games, but instead kept checking our phones.

By the way, there are NO more BYES, just in time for your playoff run. Where are you in the standings? Have the playoffs already started figuratively? With two games to go, everyone in our league is mathematically alive, though #12 would need A LOT of help. Two have clinched, but are seeking the all-important first round bye.

If you have been eliminated, don’t throw in the towel; that’s not fair to the other teams. It is not unsportsmanlike though, to play a few hunches, or maybe test out some match-ups. As long as you do it with the best intentions.

CBS Sports is reporting that the NFL has placed microchips in the pads of some players in order to measure distance traveled, speed, left/right motion, and other physical movements. The data collected could help fantasy football in terms of statistical analysis.

Now, here’s what we know injury-wise:

QB Jay Cutler will start!

QB Colin Kaepernick will start for the 49ers.

WR Plaxico Burress (no, you’re not reading a post from 2009) was signed by the Steelers this week, and will see action particularly in the red zone. They are playing the lowly Browns, so if you’re desperate for a WR this may be an option.

WR Antonio Brown is out.

WR Julio Jones will play only if the Bucs/Falcons game becomes a shoot-out. Otherwise he’s going to rest his sore ankle. He is listed as active, however.

RB Darren Sproles is probable.

Don’t forget to look at the NFL team stats page. Simply find the team your player is opposing in their category (rushing, passing) and see how that match-up looks against the other player you’re considering.

As always, double-check the official injury report at NFL.com 30 minutes prior to the start of the game your player is in.

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Good luck in your games!