Beanie Wells Fantasy News 2011-2012

HacheMan · Aug 13, 2011

Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt praised Beanie Wells for his pass protection in the team's preseason opener Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Whisenhunt also pointed out two nice runs by Wells, a 15-yarder that he bounced outside and a five-yard first-down pickup at the Raiders' eight-yard line on which Beanie made an impressive cutback. Rookie Ryan Williams worked as Arizona's No. 3 back Thursday night, behind Wells and LaRod Stephens-Howling.
Aug. 12 - 7:59 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Arizona Republic</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Aug 20, 2011

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Ryan Williams 'probably' tore patellar tendon </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ryan Williams - RB - ARZ - Aug. 19 - 11:28 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt revealed after Friday night's preseason game that Ryan Williams "probably" has a torn patellar tendon.
It's a season-ending and potentially career-threatening injury depending on Williams' recovery process. The good news is that Williams is still just 21 years old, and the injury is occurring now as opposed to November. He'll have a better chance to be healthy by the start of 2012 training camp. The bad news is that Williams will need major knee surgery and his rookie season in the NFL will be a washout. Beanie Wells will dominate carries in Arizona this year.
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HacheMan · Aug 20, 2011

Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Beanie Wells rushed 11 times for 44 yards in the Cardinals' second preseason game Friday night.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Wells' big-play ability is still lacking, though he flashed it on a 20-yard screen pass play that was called back due to penalty. Beanie is up to 66 yards on 17 preseason carries, resulting in a 3.88 yards-per-carry clip. The Ryan Williams injury, if serious, could ensure Wells of a workhorse role. The Cards won't find a No. 2 back approaching Williams' caliber at final cuts.
Aug. 19 - 10:25 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Aug 20, 2011

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Ryan Williams officially done for the season </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ryan Williams - RB - ARZ - Aug. 20 - 4:14 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic confirms that Ryan Williams is done for the season with a ruptured right patellar tendon.
Williams will undergo season-ending surgery early next week. While he has youth and time on his side, there's a chance Williams will never take the field at the NFL level again. Though the Cards plan to add a backup running back before Week 1, Beanie Wells projects to be a bell cow in Williams' absence.
Source: Kent Somers on Twitter
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HacheMan · Sep 22, 2011

Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Beanie Wells was limited in Thursday's practice after suffering a hamstring injury.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Disconcerting news with just one practice left this week. Much of Wells' explosiveness was sapped by a knee injury last season, and he's not a player who can be expected to excel at less than 100 percent. If you're an owner, you'd be well served to scoop up Chester Taylor in case Wells can't give it a go on Sunday against the Seahawks. What he does in practice on Friday should go a long way toward determining his status.
Sep. 22 - 5:26 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Kent Somers on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 25, 2011

Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Beanie Wells (questionable, hamstring) fully expects to play in Sunday's Week 3 game against Seattle.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>When asked if he'd be at full speed for the game, Wells responded, "Yeah, definitely." Wells was limited in practice Friday after feeling tightness in his hamstring in Thursday's practice, but all indications are that Arizona was just being careful with their lead back. Despite the good news on the health front, Beanie remains a risky RB2 play against a solid Seattle run defense.
Sep. 25 - 8:13 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 25, 2011

Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Beanie Wells (hamstring) is expected to be inactive for Week 3.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Wells tried to make it through pre-game warmups, but apparently couldn't get his hamstring loose. Look for Chester Taylor and La'Rod Stephens-Howling to do most of the ball carrying, though the Cardinals might just attack Seattle with the pass. Wells will try to come back next week against the Giants.
Sep. 25 - 2:30 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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HacheMan · Sep 26, 2011

Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Beanie Wells (hamstring) told reporters Monday that he "definitely" will play in Week 4 against the Giants.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Keep in mind that Wells said the same thing last Friday, then didn't play against the Seahawks. Coach Ken Whisehunt acknowledged Monday that Wells was "close" to facing Seattle, and that he "should" be back against the Giants. Ultimately, Wells' availability will depend on his body's reaction to practicing.
Sep. 26 - 3:59 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Arizona Republic</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 28, 2011

Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Beanie Wells (hamstring) was limited in Cardinals practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Coach Ken Whisenhunt said afterwards that Wells "continues to progress," and his Week 4 availability against the Giants will be dictated by how he appears in practice. The Cardinals' plan is to increase Wells' practice reps each day this week. We'll know much more about Wells' chances of playing by Friday.
Sep. 28 - 5:05 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Kent Somers on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 29, 2011

Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Beanie Wells (hamstring) was limited again in Thursday's practice.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Wells did ramp up his participation level, showing no ill effects after sprinting drills. "I sat out last week," said Wells, "so I could be safe this week." He's still confident that he'll be at full speed for Sunday's game against the Giants. Rotoworld ranks Beanie 17th among fantasy backs for Week 4.
Sep. 29 - 4:30 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 5, 2011

Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Beanie Wells (hamstring) was limited in Cardinals practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>HC Ken Whisenhunt confirmed Monday that Wells came out of his Sunday trampling of the Giants without any further hamstring issues, so his limited work today is not a concern. He should return to full practice on either Thursday or Friday, and will be a borderline RB1 against the Vikings this weekend.
Oct. 5 - 5:22 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Darren Urban on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 24, 2011

Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Beanie Wells insists his right knee injury is not a bone bruise and conceded Monday that it's "badly swollen."</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Coach Ken Whisehunt also said Wells doesn't have a bone bruise, both men disputing NFL Network's report. The details of the injury are still unclear, and the Cardinals have declined to confirm or refute the 1-2 week return timetable.
Oct. 24 - 3:21 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Kent Somers on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 26, 2011

Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Beanie Wells (knee) was held out of Cardinals practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Wells most likely won't play against the Ravens, leaving the Arizona backfield to be handled by a three-way committee of Alfonso Smith, Chester Taylor, and La'Rod Stephens-Howling. It's a situation to avoid in fantasy leagues with the Ravens defense on the slate. Wells may return for Week 9 versus St. Louis.
Oct. 26 - 4:57 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Kent Somers on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 27, 2011

Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Appearing on NFL Network's Around the League Live, Jason LaCanfora suggested that Beanie Wells (knee) is still "very, very doubtful" to play this week.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"I'm going with what I know and what the team knows at this point," said LaCanfora. "It's at least a one-week injury and quite possibly two weeks. It's great that he wants to play, but ... where he is medically as we get closer to Sunday, he's very, very doubtful." Wells has been far more optimistic than the coaching staff in the past, so this comes as little surprise. Check back Friday afternoon for an update on his status. In the the meantime, we'd take him out of fantasy lineups.
Oct. 27 - 6:36 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Chris Wesseling on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 30, 2011

Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Beanie Wells is expected to be active in Week 8 against the Ravens.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

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Oct. 30 - 9:39 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 9, 2011

Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Beanie Wells (knee) was limited in Cardinals practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Wells appeared to be running on fumes in Sunday's win over the Rams, but the fact that he practiced today is a pretty good indication he'll be active against the Eagles' bottom-ten run defense. Wells can no longer be considered an every-week RB2 until he gets healthier, which is not something he's likely to do without rest.
Nov. 9 - 4:48 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Kent Somers on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 17, 2011

Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Beanie Wells (knee) returned to a limited practice on Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Beanie had swelling in his right knee, which the Cardinals are attributing to the flight to and from Philadelphia. Coach Ken Whisenhunt confirmed that Wednesday's absence was simply a maintenance day to get the swelling down. Beanie is just a borderline RB2 option this week against a shutdown Niners defense that hasn't allowed a rushing touchdown or 100-yard game all season.
Nov. 17 - 3:56 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Kent Somers on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 21, 2011

Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Ken Whisenhunt said Monday that the Cardinals are making more of an effort to "manage" Beanie Wells' weekly workloads because of his ongoing knee problems.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Wells doesn't play on consecutive possessions much because the Cardinals have scaled back his snaps. When the Cards go to a shotgun formation, La'Rod Stephens-Howling and Chester Taylor are the tailbacks. Wells finished Week 11 with just eight carries and no receptions, although that was largely attributable to game flow. Expect him to get far more attempts at St. Louis in Week 12.
Nov. 21 - 2:06 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Arizona Republic</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 23, 2011

Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Beanie Wells (knee) was limited in Cardinals practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Wells isn't likely to turn in many full practices down the stretch, but is fully expected to be active against the Rams this Sunday. Playing hurt in Week 9, Wells was able to gain just 20 yards on 10 carries against the Rams' ramshackle run defense, but is believed to be much healthier this time around. He'll be an RB2 for Week 12.
Nov. 23 - 4:49 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Kent Somers on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 24, 2011

Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Beanie Wells (knee) was limited in Cardinals practice again on Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Wells may be limited all week, but he's fully expected to play Sunday against St. Louis. Expect him to receive a significantly bigger workload than the eight carries Wells saw in Week 11. He's been looking plenty healthy.
Nov. 24 - 4:53 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>