Joseph Addai/Donald Brown Fantasy News 2010/2011

HacheMan · Nov 17, 2010

Joseph Addai - RB - Colts According to the Indianapolis Star, Joseph Addai (shoulder) did go through some pre-practice drills on Wednesday.
Writes the Star's Phil Wilson, "He's not completely shut down as the (injury) report suggests." Addai was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday, but appears to be making some progress. Check back Thursday to see if he returns for a "limited" workout. Addai hasn't been ruled out for Sunday night. November 17 - 5:12 p.m. ET
Source: Phillip B. Wilson on Twitter

HacheMan · Nov 18, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Joseph Addai returns to a limited practice </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Joseph Addai - RB - IND - Nov. 18 - 4:48 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Joseph Addai (shoulder) returned to a limited practice on Thursday.
It's no surprise that Addai was upgraded after participating in pre-practice drills Wednesday. At this point, he appears to be headed toward a game-day decision, which is problematic for fantasy owners considering the Colts play on Sunday night. Donald Brown's fantasy window appears to be shutting for 2010.
Source: Paul Kuharsky on Twitter
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HacheMan · Nov 21, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Colts downgrade Addai, Hart, Brackett to out </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Joseph Addai - RB - IND - Nov. 20 - 6:59 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>The Colts declared RB Joseph Addai (neck), LB Gary Brackett (toe), RB Mike Hart (ankle), LB Clint Session (elbow), and DB Justin Tryon (foot) out for Sunday's game.
No major surprises here. The lack of Addai and Hart will leave the Colts running game in the hands of Donald Brown and Javarris James again. We don't particularly trust Brown, even with the Patriots likely to drop seven in coverage against Peyton Manning. Brown is a RB3.
Source: Gregg Rosenthal on Twitter
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HacheMan · Nov 23, 2010

Joseph Addai - RB - Colts </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Joseph Addai (neck/shoulder) will be limited to non-contact drills this week, an indication that he won't return to play against the Chargers.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Colts announced that Addai's timetable for a full return to game action remains uncertain. We've seen nothing to indicate that Mike Hart (ankle) will be ready for this week's game, so expect an improving Donald Brown to handle the majority of the workload once again. San Diego's defense allows the 21st-most fantasy points to opposing backs.
Nov. 23 - 6:15 p.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 24, 2010

Joseph Addai - RB - Colts Joseph Addai (neck/shoulder) was limited in Colts practice Wednesday.
Addai is participating in only non-contact drills in practice. In-season practices don't typically involve much hitting, but the Colts have taken especially major precautions with Addai as he continues to come off nerve damage. Addai is shaping up as a game-time decision for Sunday night. November 24 - 7:54 p.m. ET

HacheMan · Nov 28, 2010

Joseph Addai - RB - Colts </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Joseph Addai (neck) has been declared inactive for Sunday's tilt against the Chargers.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>He'd been considered doubtful all week to play, so it comes as no surprise. Mike Hart, though, surprisingly is active. He's likely to share carries with Donald Brown, though we would expect Brown to start. The rest of the inactive Colts are WR Austin Collie, TE Brody Eldridge, G Jaimie Thomas, LB Clint Session, LB Gary Brackett, CB Justin Tryon and SS Bob Sanders.
Nov. 28 - 7:19 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 29, 2010

Joseph Addai - RB - Colts </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Colts president Bill Polian indicated Monday that he doesn't anticipate Joseph Addai (neck/shoulder) or Bob Sanders (bicep) returning in Week 13.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Addai's nerve damage continues to be an issue, and it sounds like he still hasn't been medically cleared for contact. Sanders probably won't play before mid-December. Polian did indicate that Mike Hart (ankle) and LBs Gary Brackett (turf toe) and Clint Session (arm) are all on track to play against Dallas. Hart's return would take a bite out of Donald Browns' workload.
Nov. 29 - 6:14 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Phillip B. Wilson on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 30, 2010

seph Addai - RB - Colts
Joseph Addai (neck) will practice in non-contact drills again this week, and there's still no timetable for a return to game action.
November 30 - 7:33 p.m. ET

HacheMan · Dec 1, 2010

Joseph Addai - RB - Colts </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Joseph Addai (neck) was limited in Colts practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Not expected to play this week, Addai will be limited on Thursday and Friday and deactivated Sunday against Dallas. Addai is still worth a roster spot in fantasy leagues because he'll get his starting job back upon return.
Dec. 1 - 4:23 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Phillip B. Wilson on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 2, 2010

Joseph Addai - RB - Colts </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Joseph Addai (neck) was limited again in Thursday's practice.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Addai is still limited to non-contact work and there's no timetable for his return to game action.
Dec. 2 - 6:14 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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

HacheMan · Dec 3, 2010

Joseph Addai - RB - Colts </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Phillip B. Wilson of the Indianapolis Star confirms that Joseph Addai (neck, doubtful) will not play in Week 13.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Addai did not practice on Friday after being "limited" Wednesday and Thursday. Wilson predicts Donald Brown will start against Dallas, but that Mike Hart will be involved in a potential "hot-hand" situation. Hart is the best bet for goal-line carries. Brown is shaping up as a very weak fantasy play. Addai, still awaiting medical clearance, has no timetable for return.
Dec. 3 - 2:23 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Phillip B. Wilson on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 3, 2010

I wouldn't draft this guy again in the future if my life depended on it..

HacheMan · Dec 6, 2010

Joseph Addai - RB - Colts Joseph Addai (neck) was listed as a would-be "limited" participant in Colts practice Wednesday.
The Colts didn't practice Wednesday, but NFL rules require them to issue an estimation of participation levels had they done so. Addai is going on his third week as a "limited" participant. His status for Thursday night's game against the Titans is uncertain, but we're guessing he won't play. December 6 - 6:04 p.m. ET
Source: colts.com

HacheMan · Dec 7, 2010

Joseph Addai - RB - Colts </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Joseph Addai (neck) was limited in Tuesday's practice.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Phillip B. Wilson and Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star both expect Addai to sit out again this week. Team president Bill Polian sounded less than confident when discussing Addai's prospects for Thursday's game.
Dec. 7 - 5:53 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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

HacheMan · Dec 7, 2010

Donald Brown - RB - Colts </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Phillip B. Wilson of the Indianapolis Star expects Donald Brown (ankle) to start against the Titans Thursday night.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Brown was listed on Monday's injury report as a would-be non-participant, but he was able return to action on Tuesday. Wilson has Javarris James second in the pecking order and Dominic Rhodes third as a possible kickoff returner. James remains the favorite for goal-line work. If Brown does start, Rhodes isn't a good bet to carry the ball at all. Mike Hart (ankle) isn't expected to play in Week 14.
Dec. 7 - 4:24 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Phillip B. Wilson on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 8, 2010

Donald Brown - RB - Colts Donald Brown (ankle, questionable) was a full participant in practice for a second straight day Wednesday.
Brown's full practices indicate that he's being counted on to play against the Titans, although we'd have a very hard time using a player struggling to mightily in fantasy leagues. Javarris James is also a better bet for TDs. December 8 - 4:26 p.m. ET

HacheMan · Dec 8, 2010

Joseph Addai - RB - Colts Joseph Addai (neck) has been ruled out for Week 14.
He remains week to week with no known timetable to return. December 8 - 4:16 p.m. ET

HacheMan · Dec 15, 2010

Joseph Addai - RB - Colts </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Joseph Addai (neck) was limited in Colts practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Addai has been going through "limited" practices for the last month, but hasn't played. It's hard to imagine him starting Sunday's game against the Jags.
Dec. 15 - 4:31 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 19, 2010

Joseph Addai - RB - Colts </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Colts declared RB Joseph Addai, RB Mike Hart, CB Kelvin Hayden, LB Clint Session, DL Jacques McClendon, OG Jaimie Thomas, DE Jerry Hughes, and OG Jamey Richard inactive for Week 15 against the Jaguars.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Donald Brown and Javarris James will carry the load at running back. The Colts figure to go pass heavy, leaving neither back as a legit RB2 option. Both starting corners remain out, though the Jags are expected to continue a ground 'n' pound attack at Indy.
Dec. 19 - 11:49 a.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 23, 2010

Joseph Addai - RB - Colts </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Joseph Addai (neck, shoulder) practicing in full again on Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Coach Jim Caldwell cautioned that he's taking Addai's status one day at a time this week. The veteran fully expects to play Sunday barring a setback.
Dec. 23 - 5:58 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>