Sidney Rice/Percy Harvin Fantasy News 2010/2011

HacheMan · Oct 18, 2010

Percy Harvin - WR - Vikings </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The Vikings intend to increase Percy Harvin's return duties, potentially adding punts to his responsibilities.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Harvin is already the Vikings' primary kick returner, and scored on the opening kickoff of the second half in Week 6. Adding punts would only increase his value in return-yardage leagues, and give him another way to find the end zone in standard settings. He's an every-week starter regardless of format.
Oct. 18 - 2:27 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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

HacheMan · Oct 19, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Childress: Rice 'might be about 3 weeks' away </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Sidney Rice - WR - MIN - Oct. 19 - 4:10 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Coach Brad Childress indicated over the weekend that Sidney Rice "might be about three weeks" away from returning.
It's not clear if that's three weeks from practicing or playing, though SI.com's Peter King took it to mean Rice will play in the final eight games of the season. We can't guarantee that Rice will be ready to contribute before mid-November, but this news confirms that he's well worth stashing in 10- and 12-team leagues. Brett Favre, if he stays healthy and suspension free, will see a spike production in the second half.
Source: SI.com
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HacheMan · Oct 21, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Percy Harvin (hamstring) limited on Thursday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Percy Harvin - WR - MIN - Oct. 21 - 4:21 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Percy Harvin was added to the Vikings injury report Thursday as limited with a hamstring injury.
Harvin's missed and limited practice time can be maddening for fantasy owners, but it's a good sign that he wasn't held out entirely. There's no reason to believe that he's in danger of missing Sunday night's big divisional contest in Green Bay.
Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter
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HacheMan · Oct 27, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Sidney Rice progresses to 'football activity' </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Sidney Rice - WR - MIN - Oct. 27 - 4:20 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Sidney Rice (PUP, hip) was able to run at half-speed and catch passes on the side of Vikings practice Wednesday.
He was working with Vikings WRs coach George Stewart. It's the first "football activity" Rice has done since undergoing hip surgery in August. "Slowly but surely" is how beat writer Tom Pelissero described Rice's progress. He's still unlikely to play before Week 10 or so, but a late-season return is at least looking possible. Rice has yet to be activated from PUP.
Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter
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HacheMan · Oct 28, 2010

Sidney Rice - WR - Vikings Sidney Rice (PUP, hip) still has no timetable for a return after jogging and catching passes on Wednesday.
He classified his rehab as "great" but cautioned against reading too much into his football activities at this point. "I was jogging around," said Rice. "I wasn't doing routes." The Vikes have two weeks to activate him from the PUP list. October 28 - 6:36 p.m. ET
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

HacheMan · Nov 1, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Percy Harvin's ankle injury may be 'serious' </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Percy Harvin - WR - MIN - Oct. 31 - 11:02 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>According to the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Percy Harvin's left ankle injury appears to be "serious."
The Pio Press passes along that Harvin was "limping severely" in the locker room after the game. "It's hurting pretty bad and it probably was adrenaline that got me through," Harvin told reporters. "I couldn't do much but I was able to fight through it. Go and see the trainers Monday and we'll know then." Harvin is almost certain to miss practice time this week.
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press
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HacheMan · Nov 2, 2010

Sidney Rice - WR - Vikings </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Brad Childress indicated Tuesday that there's a chance Sidney Rice (hip) could get back on the field for practice this week.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Multiple reports have Rice 2-3 weeks from returning to game action, so it makes sense that he's nearing a return to practice. He'll need time to get back into football shape, so fantasy owners won't be using him as a starter until at least Week 12 or so.
Nov. 2 - 6:33 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Chip Scoggins on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 3, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Sidney Rice (hip) running full speed, cutting </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Sidney Rice - WR - MIN - Nov. 3 - 2:30 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Sidney Rice (hip) was able to run at full speed and make cuts in his return to Vikings practice Wednesday.
Rice "didn't appear hindered by the injury," according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, while Jeremy Fowler of the St. Paul Pioneer Press confirms that what Rice was able to do "looked encouraging," even if he's still "rusty, as expected." Rice isn't likely to play in Week 9, but could return for Week 10.
Source: Chip Scoggins on Twitter
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HacheMan · Nov 3, 2010

Percy Harvin - WR - Vikings </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Percy Harvin indicated concern Wednesday that his ankle injury could keep him out of Week 9 against the Cardinals.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"I don't know that," he said. "If I'm able to give it a go and help my team, I'll be out there." If Harvin is unable to play, the Vikings' first-team three-receiver set would drop from Randy Moss-Harvin-Bernard Berrian all the way to Berrian-Greg Camarillo-Greg Lewis. We won't have a good idea as to Harvin's status until Friday at the earliest. He'll be a game-day decision.
Nov. 3 - 2:47 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 4, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Harvin held out again, not making progress </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Percy Harvin - WR - MIN - Nov. 4 - 2:21 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Percy Harvin (ankle) was held out of Thursday's practice, as expected.
Harvin was sporting a noticeable limp after taking part in the pre-practice walkthrough. Coach Brad Childress, who initially expected Harvin to play this week, is no longer as sure. Chilly noted that Harvin "hasn't made much progress," seemingly putting his status in doubt for Sunday. Check back Friday to see if Harvin can at least put in a limited practice.
Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter
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HacheMan · Nov 4, 2010

Sidney Rice - WR - Vikings Coach Brad Childress indicated Thursday that there's still no timetable for Sidney Rice (hip) to return to game action.
Chilly conceded that Rice "most probably" won't play Sunday. "My offensive coordinator's tempted to want to (play him). But we're erring on the side of caution, at least for this week," added Childress. Rice reported normal tightness and muscle fatigue after Wednesday's practice, but he's had no setbacks with his hip. November 4 - 4:35 p.m. ET
Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter

HacheMan · Nov 5, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Harvin seen limping during practice Friday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Percy Harvin - WR - MIN - Nov. 5 - 1:07 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Percy Harvin (ankle) was present at the start of Friday's practice, but was later seen limping "pretty good."
Harvin missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, and it would be a stretch to think he'll be able to finish practice today after this report. There's a good chance he'll be a game-time decision come Sunday, but owners need to prepare as if Percy won't be available.
Source: VikingUpdate.com
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HacheMan · Nov 8, 2010

Sidney Rice - WR - Vikings </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Vikings coach Brad Childress won't commit to Sidney Rice (hip) being ready for Week 10, but he did note that the receiver might see just 30-35 snaps initially upon his return.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Vikings won't rush Rice into a full-time role. He's reportedly looked better than expected in practice, but will need to show in games that his surgically repaired hip can hold up. If it does, Rice's snaps will gradually increase. Even if Rice is active in Week 10, we'd hesitate to use him in fantasy leagues against the Bears. He's certainly worth a roster spot, though.
Nov. 8 - 2:02 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 8, 2010

Percy Harvin - WR - Vikings </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Vikings coach Brad Childress said Percy Harvin's ankle was "still sore" after Sunday's game but that he was no worse off than he was heading into Week 9.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Harvin put together a heck of a gritty performance with a career-high 126 yards despite an ankle that was clearly well under 100 percent. He would probably need a week off in order for the ankle to heal, but it's clear Harvin is able to put up numbers even when he's gimpy. There's no reason to think he won't be ready for Week 10.
Nov. 8 - 1:54 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 11, 2010

Sidney Rice - WR - Vikings </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Tom Pelissero of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities believes that Sidney Rice (hip) will be available for no more than 15-30 snaps when he makes his season debut.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>After watching practice closely, Pelissero believes Rice "looks like he's ready to go," but that the contract-year receiver is very much aware of money on the line with unrestricted free agency looming in 2011. "I do expect that Sidney Rice is going to land back on the 53-man roster," says Pelissero, "but to say that it's a sure bet for this Sunday is anything but true."
Nov. 10 - 7:32 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: 1500 ESPN Twin Cities</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 11, 2010

Percy Harvin - WR - Vikings </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Brad Childress revealed that Percy Harvin was sent to see doctors for his migraines Thursday morning.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Harvin hasn't been to the Vikings' Winter Park headquarters for two days. We're beginning to wonder if he just doesn't like practicing. Every time he sits out during the week, he explodes on Sundays.
Nov. 11 - 4:28 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Judd Zulgad on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 12, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Vikes update Harvin, list him as questionable </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Percy Harvin - WR - MIN - Nov. 12 - 2:56 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Updating a previous item, Percy Harvin (ankle, migraine) is officially listed as questionable for Week 10.
Coach Brad Childress apparently had a slip of the tongue when he called Harvin "doubtful" earlier in the day. All the beat writers in Minnesota expect Harvin to face the Bears after he returned to practice on Friday, and it's a good bet that he will. Harvin's latest migraine didn't concern team officials as much as previous headaches. Pencil him into fantasy lineups.
Source: Vikings on Twitter
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HacheMan · Nov 12, 2010

Sidney Rice - WR - Vikings Citing two sources, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that Sidney Rice (hip) "is expected" to make his 2010 debut Sunday at Chicago.
The decision -- to be made by Rice -- won't be finalized until a Saturday light practice, but the contract-year wideout entered the week expecting to play in Week 10 and has avoided setbacks. Rice is expected to be activated to the 53-man roster tomorrow, although he's not remotely a quality fantasy play at less than 100 percent, on a snap count, and in an unfavorable matchup. The Bears have allowed a league-low five touchdown passes this season. November 12 - 7:05 p.m. ET
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press

HacheMan · Nov 15, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Vikings expect WR Harvin to be 'just fine' </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Percy Harvin - WR - MIN - Nov. 15 - 2:16 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Vikings coach Brad Childress told reporters Monday that be believes Percy Harvin will be "just fine" despite aggravating his left ankle sprain in Sunday's loss to the Bears.
"Tough guy," added Chilly. Harvin, who's yet to miss a game, ranks ninth among all wide receivers in fantasy points, and has at least 104 receiving yards or a touchdown in seven straight games. He's likely to miss more practice this week, but Harvin should be ready to face Green Bay in Week 11.
Source: Judd Zulgad on Twitter
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HacheMan · Nov 17, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: Agent expects Rice to play this year </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Sidney Rice - WR - MIN - Nov. 17 - 12:46 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Sidney Rice's (hip) agent, Drew Rosenhaus, expects his client to be activated by next Wednesday and play this season.
Rosenhaus said he was "hopeful (Rice) will be healthy enough to play this week" and that they didn't give "any consideration to him not playing this season." Vikings beat writers Judd Zulgad and Chip Scoggins are on record as predicting Rice wouldn't risk a return this season and listed Rosenhaus as a major reason why. It sounds like their prediction won't come to fruition, though. Rice started practicing earlier this month and was looking like a "go" for Week 10 but ultimately decided he wasn't quite ready. He has to be activated by next Wednesday or will be placed on I.R.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
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