Tim Hightower/Chris Wells Fantasy News 2010/2011

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Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals According to John Czarnecki of FOXSports, Beanie Wells (knee) will start Sunday in Week 9 as the Cardinals take on the Vikings.
Though this is just Czarnecki's speculation, there's little reason to think Beanie won't start. The Vikings haven't been as stout against the run as in years past, but Wells has struggled of late and is no more than a low-end RB2 for Week 9. November 7 - 8:16 a.m. ET
Source: FOXSports.com

 

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Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said Beanie Wells didn't get many practice reps in the packages they used in Week 9, which led to his lack of involvement.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Assuming Whiz is telling the truth, it's good that it's not Wells' knee that is the primary reason he received just one carry. We suspect it was probably a combination of the two. Keep an eye on how many reps he gets in practice this week.
Nov. 8 - 1:16 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Darren Urban on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top rowSpan=5 width=100 align=middle> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Beanie skips practice with more knee swelling </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Beanie Wells - RB - ARZ - Nov. 10 - 3:28 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Beanie Wells sat out Cardinals practice Wednesday with continued swelling in his previously surgically-repaired knee.
This looks like a setback, as Wells was "limited" in practice each day last week before seeing just one carry (for a loss of two) at Minnesota. Wells is averaging 3.3 yards per carry this season and doesn't seem to be anywhere near to 100 percent. It might not be a bad idea for the Cardinals to shut him down for a few weeks. Wells doesn't appear at all likely to help them.
Source: Kent Somers on Twitter
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Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Beanie Wells (knee) was held out of practice again on Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Coach Ken Whisenhunt expects Wells to return to practice Friday, and his playing status will be determined from there. Whiz doesn't believe in big roles for players who miss practice, and his history suggests Beanie will struggle to see the field on Sunday. Don't count on using Wells as a RB2 this week.
Nov. 11 - 3:31 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Darren Urban on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Tim Hightower - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Tim Hightower is expected to be the Cardinals' starting tailback in Week 10.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>This wouldn't be the case if Beanie Wells (knee, questionable) was healthy, at least according to the Cardinals' depth chart. Wells, though, can't seem to get over the hump with his swollen knee. Hightower started in Week 9 and managed just 39 yards on 13 carries. He has a more favorable matchup against Seattle this week, but offers very little upside as a flex or RB2.
Nov. 12 - 3:39 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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

 

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Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Beanie Wells (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 10 after returning to a "limited" practice Friday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Asked to describe Wells' playing status, coach Ken Whisenhunt said "It'll be like last week." Wells, of course, had just one carry for negative yardage last week. He may be active against Seattle, but will not be a fantasy option.
Nov. 12 - 2:39 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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

 

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Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>ESPN's Adam Schefter said the "hunch" is that Beanie Wells (knee) will be inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Wells is still considered a true game-time decision, but fantasy owners need to get him out of lineups. Even if Wells is active, he's a strong bet to play a deep reserve role once again. Wells had just one carry last week, playing behind both Tim Hightower and LaRod Stephens-Howling.
Nov. 14 - 12:14 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com predicts that Beanie Wells (knee) "should" be back for Week 11 against Kansas City.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>At his Monday press conference, coach Ken Whisenhunt characterized Wells' Week 10 inactivity as a "let-him-get-over-the-hump thing." Wells won't be a recommended fantasy play until he shows in game action that he's 100 percent, but Tim Hightower has done nothing to run with the feature back job. Hightower is averaging under 3.0 yards per carry dating back to Week 7.
Nov. 15 - 2:03 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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

 

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top rowSpan=5 width=100 align=middle> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Whiz: Beanie Wells will practice this week </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Beanie Wells - RB - ARZ - Nov. 16 - 5:53 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Coach Ken Whisenhunt confirmed Tuesday that Beanie Wells (knee) will practice this week.
After taking Week 10 off to rest his surgically repaired knee, Wells plans to practice fully and play at Kansas City Sunday. Backups LaRod Stephens-Howling (hamstring) and Jason Wright (concussion) are both questionable this week, so the Cardinals will need Wells to play alongside Tim Hightower. We'd recommend giving Beanie at least a week to prove himself reliable before plugging him into fantasy lineups.
Source: AzCardinals.com
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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top rowSpan=5 width=100 align=middle> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Beanie Wells returns to practice Wednesday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Beanie Wells - RB - ARZ - Nov. 17 - 3:55 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Beanie Wells (knee) returned to Cardinals practice on a limited basis Wednesday.
Wells won't be a fantasy option until he shows he's healthy and still has a big role, but he's at least progressing. There's an outside chance that Wells could flirt with RB2 value in non-PPR leagues by Week 13. He faces the Rams, Broncos, Panthers, and Cowboys consecutively from that point on, and of those teams only St. Louis ranks better than 23rd against the run.
Source: Kent Somers on Twitter
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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top rowSpan=5 width=100 align=middle> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Cardinals undecided on Beanie vs. Hightower </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Beanie Wells - RB - ARZ - Nov. 18 - 3:35 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Coach Ken Whisenhunt has not decided yet who will start this week between Beanie Wells (knee) and Tim Hightower.
Wells was limited again Thursday, one day after insisting that his knee feels better now than it has since early September. Hightower has failed to take advantage of Wells' recent absence, so Whiz could turn back to Beanie immediately if he makes it through the week without a setback. Neither back is worthy of a fantasy start in Week 11.
Source: Darren Urban on Twitter
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Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Beanie Wells (knee) is active for Sunday's game against Chiefs.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>It remains to be seen if Wells will start and how much he will play. We would be very scared to rely on him in fantasy considering how the Cardinals have used him lately. Owners are better off taking a "wait and see approach," even with running backs LaRod Stephens-Howling and Jason Wright inactive. Other Cardinals inactives: Third QB John Skelton, C Ben Claxton, LB Clark Haggans, LB Cyril Obiozor, LB Reggie Walker and CB Greg Toler.
Nov. 21 - 11:41 a.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Ken Whisenhunt complimented his running game after Sunday's loss, saying, "If there is one area we can have a little bit of hope in, I think that is it."</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Whiz thought both Beanie Wells and Tim Hightower "looked good," which may not sound like much but is a step in the right direction. Wells emerged from the game healthy and performed well, though he played behind Hightower. The more trust Wells can build, the closer he can get to fantasy lineups. The Cards face the woeful run defenses of Denver, Carolina, and Dallas in Weeks 14-16.
Nov. 22 - 8:53 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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

 

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Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Beanie Wells blew a blitz pickup in Sunday's loss to the Rams that may have cost him playing time.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Wells rushed just three times even though the Cardinals were within striking distance for the entire game. The talented power back can't seem to get out of his own way, fumbling an exchange last week and now missing blocks. Wells no longer appears close to taking snaps away from Tim Hightower.
Dec. 6 - 10:32 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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

 

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Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said Beanie Wells was feverish and throwing up before Sunday's game and had to take two IVs before kickoff.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Wells wasn't able to last into the third quarter. "I admire how he fought," Whisenhunt said. "Even when we came off the field in pre-game warm-ups, he was laying on the table trying to gather himself. I give him a lot of credit. He fought through it and gave us a good half of football." Beanie should be fine to play in Week 15, but he's taken a clear backseat to Tim Hightower and isn't usable in fantasy leagues right now.
Dec. 13 - 1:27 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Darren Urban on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Beanie Wells (flu) was limited in Cardinals practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Wells is still sick after missing the second half of last week's win with a stomach illness. He shouldn't be on fantasy radars for Week 15 at Carolina.
Dec. 15 - 4:14 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Tim Hightower - RB - Cardinals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt indicated that Tim Hightower's fumble Sunday wouldn't cost him snaps moving forward.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Whiz defended Hightower, saying it was a "tough play" where the defender's helmet hit right on the ball. Perhaps the coach would feel differently had the ball not been recovered by Steve Breaston in the end zone. Hightower saw one more touch than Beanie Wells Sunday and is the preferred fantasy option of the two, but one that should be avoided if possible.
Dec. 20 - 2:00 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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