Brandon Jacobs/Ahmad Bradshaw Fantasy News 2010/2011

HacheMan · Aug 2, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: Bradshaw as fast and shifty as ever </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ahmad Bradshaw - RB - NYG - Aug. 2 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Ahmad Bradshaw (feet, ankle surgeries) looked "as fast and shifty as ever" Monday, according to the New York Daily News.
It's the same paper that pointed out late last week that Bradshaw was limping through much of the offseason workouts. Brandon Jacobs' committee partner will likely be eased in just once a day in camp, but it's safe to draft him as a RB3. Just keep in mind that both Giants backs are injury risks.
Source: New York Daily News
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HacheMan · Aug 6, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Bradshaw getting more 1st-tm reps than Jacobs </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ahmad Bradshaw - RB - NYG - Aug. 6 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Ahmad Bradshaw is taking the majority of first-team tailback reps at Giants camp, ahead of Brandon Jacobs.
Both the NY Daily News and Newark Star-Ledger have observed Bradshaw getting the first crack in every drill. Though Jacobs has reportedly shown improved burst, he is clearly in danger of losing his "starting" job. We're not sure it's a coaching staff trick after Bradshaw outplayed Jacobs all last year. Now completely healthy, Bradshaw could flirt with 14-17 touches a game if he opens the regular season as a first-teamer. Confidently move him up your rankings into the high-end RB3 range.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
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HacheMan · Aug 6, 2010

Brandon Jacobs - RB - Giants </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Brandon Jacobs hasn't missed a practice yet at Giants camp.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>This is notable considering Jacobs has repeatedly blamed knee problems for his miserable 2009 campaign. He had cleanup surgery in the offseason and is apparently now 100 percent. Although Ahmad Bradshaw has taken the first snap in every practice so far, Jacobs will be the starter come Week 1 and is a strong candidate to have a bounce-back season.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: New York Daily News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Aug 11, 2010

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD> Brandon Jacobs - RB - Giants </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>NFL Network's Brian Baldinger recently attended Giants camp, and came away saying Brandon Jacobs "looks like he has his burst back."</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"Jacobs looks like a different player," added Baldinger. Jacobs took the first carry in Wednesday's training camp practice, after Ahmad Bradshaw went first on Tuesday and Jacobs again Monday. The committee will likely end up as an even rotation, but neither back has taken a firm hold on the "starting" job.
Aug. 11 - 2:43 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: NFL.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Aug 23, 2010

Brandon Jacobs - RB - Giants </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Brandon Jacobs confirmed that his neck strain is no longer an issue, and he will be available to play Saturday against the Ravens.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"It's fine, it is doing good," Jacobs said of his neck. "Nothing big. I will be out there today, full speed, doing what is called upon me to do ... I feel good, 100-percent, my leg is feeling great, my hip is good, the ankle, the toes, everything is good."
Aug. 23 - 1:53 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: ESPN New York</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 2, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Bradshaw cements status as Giants' top back </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ahmad Bradshaw - RB - NYG - Sep. 2 - 7:12 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>The Giants started their entire first string in Thursday's preseason finale, and Ahmad Bradshaw was the first tailback on the field.
Bradshaw made a nifty run on the third play from scrimmage, evading numerous Patriots including Vince Wilfork for an 11-yard rush. He picked up seven yards on a carry the very next play, and on the same drive took a checkdown 17 yards to get into the red zone. Bradshaw was on the field for the Giants' entire first series. He will start over Brandon Jacobs in Week 1.
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HacheMan · Sep 3, 2010

Brandon Jacobs - RB - Giants </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>After speaking with Brandon Jacobs Friday morning, coach Tom Coughlin insisted that the Giants were still a "multiple running back" team.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"Nothing has changed," said Coughlin. "Brandon is as healthy as he’s ever been prior to start of season ... So we're looking forward to the opportunity to play with a multiple running game and the ability to use our power back in combination with Ahmad and Danny Ware." Bradshaw has cemented his role as the "starter," but it may be premature to label him as a true feature back. Jacobs is going to stay heavily involved.
Sep. 3 - 2:55 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: New York Daily News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Profit01 · Sep 4, 2010

Bradshaw has look good so far this pre season.

HacheMan · Sep 10, 2010

Ahmad Bradshaw - RB - Giants </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Ahmad Bradshaw says he feels "ten times better" after having his feet and ankle surgically repaired this offseason.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>He looked more explosive than ever in preseason. Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN calls Bradshaw a recommended fantasy start in Week 1, as he'll "get the most touches and catches out of the backfield." As long as Bradshaw stays healthy, he has the potential to make Brandon Jacobs a fantasy afterthought.
Sep. 10 - 3:18 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: ESPN New York</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 4, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Ahmad Bradshaw 'limping badly' on Monday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ahmad Bradshaw - RB - NYG - Oct. 4 - 3:01 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Ahmad Bradshaw was seen in the Giants' locker room Monday "limping badly" after playing through an ankle sprain in Week 4.
Bradshaw was in and out of the lineup in the second half Sunday night. He did close out the contest, but this is a reminder that Bradshaw isn't an especially good bet to hold up for 16 games. He's probably headed for some practice time off this week. The Giants face the run-tough Texans in Week 5.
Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter
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HacheMan · Oct 6, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Ahmad Bradshaw declares self '100 percent' </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ahmad Bradshaw - RB - NYG - Oct. 6 - 2:00 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Ahmad Bradshaw (ankle) pronounced himself "100 percent" after going through limited drills at Wednesday's practice.
It appears he'll be a full participant by the end of the week. Bradshaw is averaging 5.1 yards per carry with three rushing scores in four starts, though he's lost three fumbles. He's "punishing himself" this week by carrying a ball around with him wherever he goes. Bradshaw is on track to start Sunday against a Texans team that ranks second in the league in run defense.
Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter
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HacheMan · Oct 8, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Bradshaw questionable, but expected to start </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ahmad Bradshaw - RB - NYG - Oct. 8 - 1:29 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Ahmad Bradshaw (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Week 5 after practicing on a "limited" basis Friday.
However, reporters observed that Bradsdhaw took the vast majority of first-team reps, and all indications coming out of New York and from Bradshaw himself are that he's likely to start against the Texans. Despite a matchup with Houston's No. 2 run defense, he's our No. 11 RB1 fantasy play this week.
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HacheMan · Oct 10, 2010

Ahmad Bradshaw - RB - Giants </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Giants declared WR Victor Cruz, FB Madison Hedgecock, T Will Beatty, C Shaun O'Hara, DE Mathis Kiwanuka, LB Keith Bulluck, LB Phillip Dillard, and S D.J. Johnson inactive for the team's Week 5 matchup against the Texans.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>RB Ahmad Bradshaw and SS Kenny Phillips will both be active. Clint Sintim will start in the place of Keith Bulluck (toe), with tight end Bear Pascoe filling in for Hedgecock at fullback.
Oct. 10 - 11:38 a.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 11, 2010

Ahmad Bradshaw - RB - Giants </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Tom Coughlin described Ahmad Bradshaw as "sore" Monday after he played through an ankle sprain in the Giants' Week 5 win.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Bradshaw totaled 89 yards on 19 touches against a Houston team that entered with the league's No. 2 run defense, so his production hasn't been noticeably affected by the ankle yet. Still, he's likely to miss some practice time this week. The Giants play Detroit and Dallas before their Week 8 bye.
Oct. 11 - 2:55 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 11, 2010

Brandon Jacobs - RB - Giants </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Brandon Jacobs (illness) returned to practice Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Jacobs sat out Wednesday's practice because he was ill, but he's good to go for this weekend.
Nov. 11 - 12:13 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Tom Rock on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 12, 2010

Brandon Jacobs - RB - Giants </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Brandon Jacobs (illness) is listed as probable for Week 10.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>He'll be available for change-of-pace back duties against the Cowboys. Dallas is giving up 4.4 yards per carry, but Jacobs will be no more than a low-end flex going forward after losing goal-line duties to Ahmad Bradshaw.
Nov. 12 - 1:31 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 22, 2010

Ahmad Bradshaw - RB - Giants </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Newsday suggests that Ahmad Bradshaw is in danger of seeing reduced carries going forward after losing his fifth fumble of the season in Week 11.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Tom Coughlin, however, gave Bradshaw a vote of confidence after Sunday night's loss. "You've got to be able to hang onto the football," said the Giants' coach. "(But) he has certainly earned the right to be out there. He had some outstanding games and played well for us and will continue to work at this." Coughlin also confirmed that Bradshaw would keep the starting job, but it sounds like a sixth lost fumble could put him in the doghouse.
Nov. 22 - 2:11 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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

HacheMan · Nov 24, 2010

Brandon Jacobs - RB - Giants </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Brandon Jacobs said Wednesday that he believes his promotion into the Giants' starting lineup is "only temporary."</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"Even if I go out and run for 200 yards," Jacobs said, he anticipates moving back into a reserve role behind Ahmad Bradshaw. The apparently temporary depth chart switch appears to have been made to light a fire in Bradshaw, who has struggled with ball security this season. Both players remain RB2 options against a typically leaky Jaguars run defense in Week 12.
Nov. 24 - 2:03 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 28, 2010

HacheMan · Dec 8, 2010

Ahmad Bradshaw - RB - Giants </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>According to the New York Daily News' Ralph Vacchiano, the Giants "don't sound too concerned" about the wrist injury that kept Ahmad Bradshaw out of Wednesday's practice.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>We're not too concerned at this point, either. Bradshaw's injury was not evident in last week's win over Washington, so we're guessing it was just a minor bruise or ding. The Giants will update his status Thursday morning.
Dec. 8 - 3:34 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>