Sidney Rice/Percy Harvin Fantasy News 2010/2011

HacheMan · Nov 17, 2010

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Percy Harvin (ankle) participated in Vikings practice on a limited basis Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Reporters spotted Harvin in the pre-practice walkthrough as well as individual drills, marking the most practice work he's done in weeks. He's getting healthier. Said Harvin of his ankle injury, "It got twisted up in the pile (Sunday). So we calmed it down a little bit and it’s doing a lot better."
Nov. 17 - 3:46 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 18, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Sidney Rice says return based only on health </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Sidney Rice - WR - MIN - Nov. 18 - 11:49 a.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Sidney Rice (hip) said on his blog that reports suggesting he might be hesitant to return this season because of his contract situation are "a bunch of bull."
Rice says whether or not he returns will be based purely on health. He added that he wasn't able to play in Week 10 because he was "feeling significant discomfort Friday and Saturday." Rice's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, expects his client to be activated by next Wednesday, but Rice is making no guarantees.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
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HacheMan · Nov 18, 2010

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Percy Harvin (ankle) was limited again in Thursday's practice.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Harvin is healthier this week than last, and he's knocking on the door to WR1 status. He's a top-10 fantasy receiver over the past three weeks.
Nov. 18 - 4:25 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 · Nov 21, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Rice activated off PUP, will play vs Packers </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Sidney Rice - WR - MIN - Nov. 20 - 4:01 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Sidney Rice (hip) has been activated off the PUP list.
It remains to be seen how many snaps Rice will be active for in Week 11, though the contract-year receiver will be motivated to rebuild his stock. He could become a fantasy asset in the coming weeks if he performs well on Sunday.
Source: Minnesota Vikings on Twitter
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HacheMan · Nov 21, 2010

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Sidney Rice is active for Sunday's game against the Packers, as expected.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Rice is expected to play 50 percent of the snaps at most, making him a very risky fantasy play. He has also hinted that he still doesn't fully trust that surgically-repaired him, meaning he may be at less than 100 percent effectiveness.
Nov. 21 - 11:39 a.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 22, 2010

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Sidney Rice (hip) unofficially played 48 of the Vikings' 57 offensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Packers.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>So much for being eased in. Rice was pressed into extra duty after Bernard Berrian's groin acted up again, but the most important news is that Rice came out of the game feeling "great." As he gets his timing and comfort level back, his production will improve. Rice remains a good stash for the fantasy playoffs at the very least.
Nov. 22 - 11:31 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 30, 2010

Sidney Rice - WR - Vikings Interim coach Leslie Frazier said Monday that Sidney Rice (hip) is "as close to 100 percent as he's going to get."
Rice says he's still monitoring "general soreness," but he's feeling more confident in his hip. He and Brett Favre missed on two deep routes in Week 12. Expect that connection to tighten in the coming weeks. November 30 - 7:01 p.m. ET
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press

HacheMan · Dec 1, 2010

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Sidney Rice (hip) was limited in Vikings practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Rice's hip and role are no longer concerns, but a struggling passing offense that has now taken a major backseat to the Vikings' rushing offense is. We'd like to see more in the box score before using Rice in fantasy leagues.
Dec. 1 - 4:34 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 · Dec 1, 2010

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Percy Harvin (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice with an illness.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>It's not a migraine, as he was seen in full pads by reporters prior to the workout and participated in some drills. He probably has the flu. Harvin's numbers have declined of late with the Vikings employing a run-first offense.
Dec. 1 - 4:21 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 · Dec 2, 2010

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Interim coach Leslie Frazier revealed that Percy Harvin's absence the past two days was in fact related to his migraine issues.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Vikes are hopeful that Harvin will be able to give it a go on Friday. The migraine issues have continued to be an off-an-on problem, but Harvin has proven that he can be just as productive after missing practice time. Check back Friday afternoon for the Vikings' official injury report.
Dec. 2 - 3:53 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 · Dec 2, 2010

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>After starring as the Vikings' "Z" receiver in 2009, Sidney Rice has been playing the "X" role the past couple of weeks.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Rice has essentially taken Bernard Berrian's (groin) spot in the lineup with Percy Harvin taking over as the flanker. "It's totally different," said Rice, who has struggled to establish a connection with Brett Favre. With Berrian close to returning, Rice's role may change again this week or next.
Dec. 2 - 3:41 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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

HacheMan · Dec 3, 2010

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Vikings coach Leslie Frazier announced Friday that Percy Harvin (questionable, migraine) and Adrian Peterson (probable, ankle) will be game-time decisions in Week 13.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The bigger question mark is Harvin, who hardly took any practice reps this week, including none on Thursday or Friday. Frazier only said that Harvin "feels a little better," while confirming that Peterson "looked pretty good" in his return to Friday's session. Tom Pelissero of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities "didn't notice any limp" from Peterson after the workout.
Dec. 3 - 2:06 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 · Dec 3, 2010

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Brett Favre stayed after practice Friday to work on his timing and routes with Sidney Rice.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Favre and Rice did the same a few weeks back, but it's more notable this week because there's increased pressure for better chemistry with Percy Harvin (migraine) questionable for Week 13. Favre has targeted Rice 14 times in two games, and the two have only hooked up for four completions. Rice did practice fully on Friday, and is listed as probable to face Buffalo.
Dec. 3 - 1:53 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 · Dec 6, 2010

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said Percy Harvin (migraines) felt fine Monday morning and was in good spirits.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Frazier will "see where he is" on Wednesday. Obviously, it's good news that Harvin is feeling better, but it's nearly impossible to predict how his migraines will feel from one day to the next or when they'll crop up again. Check back throughout the week for updates on his status for Week 14.
Dec. 6 - 2:00 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 · Dec 8, 2010

Percy Harvin - WR - Vikings Tom Pelissero of ESPN 1500 Twin Cities reports that Percy Harvin has suffered a setback in his recovery from last week's migraine.
The setback "apparently" occurred in the last 48 hours. Coach Leslie Frazier indicated Wednesday that he still tentatively anticipates Harvin playing in Week 14, but at the same time conceded "That's too far ahead. We'll see how things go." Added Frazier, "My understanding of the migraines is they can come and go. So, we're just being precautionary with Percy." December 8 - 4:20 p.m. ET
Source: ESPN 1500 Twin Cities

HacheMan · Dec 9, 2010

Percy Harvin - WR - Vikings Interim coach Leslie Frazier was hesitant to call Percy Harvin's (migraines) Thursday absence a setback.
"We were hoping that he'd be able to do something (Thursday)," said Frazier. "The fact that he couldn't just means we'll move it back another day. Friday's not the end of the world. If he can do some things (Friday), that will be great, and hopefully, that will be the case." December 9 - 5:12 p.m. ET
Source: ESPN 1500 Twin Cities

HacheMan · Dec 10, 2010

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Updating a previous item, Vikings coach Leslie Frazier indicated Friday that he is not optimistic about Percy Harvin's (migraines) chances of playing against the Giants in Week 14.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Harvin is officially listed as doubtful on the injury report. In addition to calling Harvin's status "touch and go," Frazier conceded that it would be "very, very difficult" to get him up to speed for the game after Harvin missed all of the practice week. "No football for right now," added the vikings' interim coach. Sidney Rice should be a target monster against the G-Men. Greg Camarillo would likely man the slot.
Dec. 10 - 2:22 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 · Dec 11, 2010

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Sidney Rice (probable, hip) practiced fully on Friday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Rice is a shoo-in to lead the Vikings in targets against the Giants.
Dec. 10 - 6:41 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 13, 2010

Percy Harvin - WR - Vikings Citing a team source, NFL Network's Steve Wyche reports that Percy Harvin (migraines) is "definitely out" for Monday night's game against the Giants.
The Vikings' three-receiver set will be Sidney Rice, Bernard Berrian, and Greg Camarillo. Harvin hasn't practiced in two weeks and is listed as doubtful on the injury report, so he was never expected to play. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that Harvin ultimately did not make the team flight to Detroit. Rice is a safe bet to lead Minnesota in targets on Monday night. The official inactives will be out in about an hour. December 13 - 4:40 p.m. ET
Source: NFL.com

HacheMan · Dec 14, 2010

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Interim coach Leslie Frazier suggested that Percy Harvin (migraines) is improving and has a good chance to play against the Bears Monday night.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"All indications are that he will be practicing Thursday," Frazier said. "Now it's just a matter of getting through the week to have him ready for Monday night." Harvin is getting over his migraines just in time to lose value with the Vikings' Week 15 quarterback situation up in the air.
Dec. 14 - 7:09 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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