Antoniio Gates Fantasy News 2010/2011

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Antonio Gates - TE - Chargers Antonio Gates (questionable, foot) is listed as out for Sunday's Week 13 game on the Chargers website.
We've heard nothing from beat writer Kevin Acee, who is normally the first authority on Chargers' injury updates. For now, consider Gates' status questionable, but this wrinkle should prompt owners to at least add a contingency plan. December 4 - 10:37 p.m. ET
Source: Official Chargers Website

 

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Antonio Gates (foot) missed Chargers practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Gates never practices on Wednesdays. Check back for an update on Thursday, although we're tentatively expecting him to start Sunday vs. Kansas City.
Dec. 8 - 5:01 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Kevin Acee on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

Antonio Gates - TE - Chargers Antonio Gates (foot) was held out of practice again on Thursday.
Gates isn't expected to practice at all this week, but he stated Wednesday that he will play against the Chiefs this week. Expect him to be a game-day decision once again. December 9 - 4:58 p.m. ET
Source: Kevin Acee on Twitter

 

[HacheMan]

Antonio Gates - TE - Chargers Antonio Gates (questionable, foot) sounded more guarded about his playing status Friday after missing another practice.
"I don't know. It's rough. I couldn't go today," said Gates. Beat writer Kevin Acee is still giving Gates a "better than 50:50" chance of playing against the Chiefs. Gates owners can grab Randy McMichael as insurance, but we'd still be pretty shocked if Gates was inactive for the hugely important game. December 10 - 4:27 p.m. ET
Source: Kevin Acee on Twitter

 

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Following Sunday's win over the Chiefs, Antonio Gates (foot) acknowledged that he is uncertain whether he will finish the season.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>To be clear, Gates firmly said he will try to play against the 49ers on Thursday. But he did not even test his foot in the pregame yesterday, and admitted he knew last Friday that he wasn't playing against the Chiefs. Gates remains a weekly game-time decision for now, but his pessimism has us worried. The Pro Bowler has missed three of the Chargers' last five games.
Dec. 13 - 9:33 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: San Diego Union-Tribune</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Antonio Gates (foot) was held out of practice again Tuesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>No surprise here. Gates has a chance to start Thursday night as a game-time decision. He'll be resting his foot until then.
Dec. 14 - 4:59 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Kevin Acee on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Antonio Gates (feet) is officially listed as doubtful for Thursday night's game against San Francisco.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"Might as well be out," confirms beat writer Kevin Acee. "I always hold out hope with Antonio, but at some point you have to be realistic," said coach Norv Turner after Gates failed to practice on Wednesday. Randy McMichael will start against the 49ers, and qualifies as a low-end TE2 in fantasy leagues. Expect a bump in targets for Vincent Jackson on Thursday Night Football. Gates appears to be targeting Week 16 at Cincinnati to return.
Dec. 15 - 3:42 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Kevin Acee on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Antonio Gates (foot) missed Chargers practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Gates isn't expected to play before the postseason, assuming the Chargers qualify. According to Advanced NFL Stats, San Diego has a 46.5 percent chance to win the AFC West. Kansas City is the favorite at 52.45 percent.
Dec. 22 - 4:04 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Kevin Acee on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Antonio Gates (foot) missed practice again Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Gates refuses to rule himself out for this week's game, but the writing is on the wall. Expect Randy McMichael to start against the Bengals.
Dec. 23 - 5:11 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: San Diego Union-Tribune</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Chargers beat writer Kevin Acee believes Antonio Gates (foot, toe) will not play in Week 17.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>With the Chargers already out of the playoff picture there's no reason for Gates to risk further injury. He'll have the entire offseason to get healthy and should be among the top 3 tight ends picked in 2011 fantasy drafts.
Dec. 27 - 8:01 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: San Diego Union-Tribune</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Chargers placed TE Antonio Gates (foot) on injured reserve, ending his season.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Gates got off to the hottest start of his career as fantasy's MVP through the first eight weeks of the season. He's played just two games since suffering a painful torn plantar fascia -- among other foot and toe injuries -- in late October. With 50 receptions, 782 yards, and 10 TDs, Gates will end the season behind only Jason Witten in tight end fantasy points despite playing just 10 games. He should be healthy by training camp, at which point he'll once again be the first tight end drafted.
Dec. 30 - 2:50 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>