Reggie Bush/Pierre Thomas Fantasy News 2010/2011

HacheMan · Sep 15, 2010

Pierre Thomas - RB - Saints </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Pierre Thomas was on the field for just 28 of the Saints' 62 offensive snaps in Week 1.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>It's pretty remarkable that Thomas touched the ball on 22 of those plays. The Saints' game plan against the Vikings was to go extremely pass heavy at the outset, so Reggie Bush (36 snaps) was the primary back in the first half. Thomas remains a focal point of the Saints' offense and has earned 20 touches a game, no matter how many snaps he plays.
Sep. 15 - 8:18 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 30, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Thomas a game-time call after missing Thurs </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Pierre Thomas - RB - NO - Sep. 30 - 2:37 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Pierre Thomas (ankle) will be a game-time decision after missing Saints practice again on Thursday.
Coach Sean Payton described Thomas as a "rare player" because he can miss practices throughout the week and still play thanks in large part to his high football IQ. The Saints have yet to promote DeShawn Wynn from the practice squad, a sign that they're optimistic about Thomas' status this week.
Source: Jeff Duncan on Twitter
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HacheMan · Oct 6, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Pierre Thomas remains idle with ankle sprain </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Pierre Thomas - RB - NO - Oct. 6 - 5:07 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Updating a previous item, Pierre Thomas is still dealing with an ankle sprain, not a knee injury as reported earlier.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune's Jeff Duncan made it sound like Thomas had a new injury to his knee in a Wednesday afternoon tweet, but only his ankle is hurting. The extent of Thomas' injury remains unknown. We'll have a good idea that it's a high ankle sprain if he sits out Week 5 at Arizona.
Source: Jeff Duncan on Twitter
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HacheMan · Oct 7, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Pierre Thomas misses practice again Thursday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Pierre Thomas - RB - NO - Oct. 7 - 3:05 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Pierre Thomas (ankle) was held out of practice again on Thursday.
Despite coach Sean Payton's optimism, it appears that Thomas is headed toward a game-time decision at the very least this week. The matchup at Arizona is attractive enough that Thomas should still be played as a RB2 if he practices on Friday, but that's far from a certainty. Check back Friday afternoon for an update on his status.
Source: Jeff Duncan on Twitter
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HacheMan · Oct 8, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Saints rule out RB Thomas against Cardinals </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Pierre Thomas - RB - NO - Oct. 8 - 3:21 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Pierre Thomas (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 5 at Arizona.
Chris Ivory is expected to start, but Ladell Betts received more touches and played more snaps in Week 4. The Cardinals have the worst run defense in the NFC, so Ivory and Betts are both worth looks as flex plays. Ivory is the better bet for a touchdown. Thomas was at least able to practice on a "limited" basis late last week, so we're concerned he's aggravated the injury. Consider him highly questionable to return in time for Week 6.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
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HacheMan · Oct 13, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Pierre Thomas likely to miss another game </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Pierre Thomas - RB - NO - Oct. 13 - 5:36 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune predicts that Pierre Thomas (ankle) will not play in Week 6.
Duncan is likely reading tea leaves -- the same ones we can read. Thomas still can't practice, and the Saints have shown that they're concerned by signing street free agent running backs and admitting Thomas still has "soreness and swelling" in his ankle. It'd be another big missed opportunity for Thomas. The Saints' Week 6 opponent, Tampa Bay, ranks 30th in run defense.
Source: Jeff Duncan on Twitter
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HacheMan · Oct 13, 2010

Reggie Bush - RB - Saints </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Reggie Bush stated Wednesday that he is targeting Week 7 or Week 8 to return from his broken fibula.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Bush still isn't practicing, and Saints coach Sean Payton shed no light on his status when asked Wednesday. Keep in mind that the ever-optimistic Bush stated in September that he'd return in "less time than everybody thinks." He's four weeks into his 4-6 week timetable and doing nothing of note on the side of practice. Still, Bush is worth holding onto in all leagues, especially with Pierre Thomas struggling to return from his own injury.
Oct. 13 - 4:01 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jeff Duncan on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 14, 2010

Reggie Bush - RB - Saints </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Reggie Bush (fractured fibula) said Wednesday that he doesn't plan to return at any less than 100 percent.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"If I can't be me, there's no point in me being out there," Bush said. "This is a game of inches, so if somebody else can do it better than me, they should be out there." The New Orleans Times-Picayune confirms that Bush's return target of Week 7 "would be the most optimistic timetable," though it sounds like Week 8 against Pittsburgh is possible. Bush can be rostered in fantasy leagues, but not with the expectation that he'll play in the next few weeks.
Oct. 13 - 6:21 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 15, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Pierre Thomas has a significant ankle injury </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Pierre Thomas - RB - NO - Oct. 15 - 4:21 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Pierre Thomas revealed Friday that the original recovery timetable for his left ankle sprain was 4-6 weeks.
Sunday will mark his third missed game. 4-6 week ankle injuries are high ankle sprains, despite coach Sean Payton's denials that Thomas had one. "I'm a little frustrated, but hey, it's coming along," said Thomas, adding the ankle is "starting to look like a normal ankle again." It appears fantasy owners should brace for Thomas to sit out Week 7 as well.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
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HacheMan · Oct 20, 2010

Pierre Thomas - RB - Saints </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Pierre Thomas (high ankle sprain) was held out of practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Thomas might try to test the ankle later in the week, but for now his odds of playing in Week 7 don't look good. The Saints play the Browns on Sunday.
Oct. 20 - 3:01 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jeff Duncan on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 20, 2010

Reggie Bush - RB - Saints </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Reggie Bush (fibula) missed Saints practice on Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Bush is aiming for Week 8 against Pittsburgh to make his return.
Oct. 20 - 3:02 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jeff Duncan on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 21, 2010

Pierre Thomas - RB - Saints </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Pierre Thomas (ankle) missed practice again on Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Saints still have not handed out a timetable for Thomas' return. They've been intent to string along fantasy leaguers since Week 3 instead. With Thomas looking highly unlikely to play this week, Chris Ivory is in line for another 15-20 carries as a RB2 against the Browns.
Oct. 21 - 3:07 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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

HacheMan · Oct 24, 2010

Pierre Thomas - RB - Saints </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Saints declared RB Pierre Thomas, RB Reggie Bush, CB Tracy Porter, CB Jabari Greer, LB Scott Shanle, OT Charles Brown, TE Troy Humphrey, and DE Junior Galette inactive for Week 7 against the Browns.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>At this point, nobody has any idea when Thomas will return to game action. Chris Ivory is expected to handle the bulk of the backfield touches this week as a viable fantasy RB2. With Greer and Porter out, rookie Patrick Robinson will start.
Oct. 24 - 12:11 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 26, 2010

Reggie Bush - RB - Saints </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Reggie Bush (fractured fibula) is hoping to return in Week 8, but it's not a sure thing.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"I don't know -- we'll see, " he said. "... It's just all about being safe and being 100 percent and being sure you're ready to go out there and contribute without having any lingering pain or nagging injuries." Bush said that he "may" practice Wednesday. We'll have a better idea later in the week as to his odds of suiting up.
Oct. 26 - 12:14 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 27, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Reggie Bush not expected to play in Week 8 </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Reggie Bush - RB - NO - Oct. 27 - 2:56 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reports that Reggie Bush (fibula) is "very doubtful" to play Sunday night against the Steelers.
La Canfora hears that "it's looking very bleak" for Bush's chances. Bush is able to run, but still can't practice. With Pierre Thomas (ankle) also likely out, Chris Ivory is setup for another start at tailback. After struggling in Week 7, he won't be a fantasy option against Pittsburgh's No. 1 run defense.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
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HacheMan · Oct 28, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Pierre Thomas back in boot, using crutches </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Pierre Thomas - RB - NO - Oct. 28 - 7:18 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>In addition to sporting a walking boot Thursday, Pierre Thomas (ankle) was also getting around with the aid of crutches.
Thomas says his ankle has "gotten a lot better," and he's only following his foot and ankle specialist's orders to take pressure off. Although the swelling has gone down, Thomas is "upset" that he's not making more tangible progress. "I really don't know what's the whole problem," he said. "Everybody keeps saying it's a sprain or maybe a little tear there. I don't know for sure if that's true. I'm hearing so many different stories. I don't know what to believe." We don't expect to see him in game action before Week 11.
Source: NewOrleans.com
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HacheMan · Oct 29, 2010

Reggie Bush - RB - Saints Reggie Bush (fibula) has been formally ruled out for Week 8.
Bush is apparently targeting Week 9 against Carolina for his return, but we wouldn't even be confident in that. He's in the "week to week" category. October 29 - 3:16 p.m. ET

HacheMan · Oct 29, 2010

Pierre Thomas - RB - Saints Pierre Thomas (ankle) has been formally ruled out for Week 8.
Now on crutches and in a walking boot, Thomas has moved from "week to week" status to "out indefinitely." He's almost certainly out through Week 10. October 29 - 3:14 p.m. ET

HacheMan · Oct 30, 2010

Reggie Bush - RB - Saints </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Profootballtalk.com reports that Reggie Bush (leg) isn't expected to return until Week 11 at the earliest.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Bush's fractured fibula has healed more slowly than expected. Although the former Trojan has been medically cleared to run, he hasn't been given clearance for practice. He was given a four-to-six week timetable to recover, but Monday marks the six-week point. Bush owners will be forced to wait close to another month for the RB3. Unless you're desperate for fantasy playoff depth in a PPR league, Bush doesn't get enough touches to warrant the roster spot.
Oct. 30 - 6:42 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 · Nov 1, 2010

Reggie Bush - RB - Saints </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Reggie Bush (leg) will be back in Week 11, reports Profootballtalk.com.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>PFT had previously reported that Bush would be out at least until Week 11. Now it's almost a certainty Bush will return when the Saints come out of the their bye. Only hang on to Bush in deep PPR leagues. He had a total of seven carries in his only two games played this year.
Nov. 1 - 12:50 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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