December 27, 2008 Washington linebacker London Fletcher did not practice on Friday due to an ailing foot, but the Washington Post reports he is still expected to play.
Our View:Remarkably, Fletcher has never missed a single contest in his career. He's been one of the steadiest performers at his position, even if Pro Bowl voters haven't noticed.
December 17, 2008 London Fletcher sounded off after feeling snubbed again by the Pro Bowl, according to the Associated Press. "I don't know if it was because I wasn't a first-round draft pick, I don't do some kind of dance when I make a 10-yard tackle, I don't go out and get arrested," Fletcher said. "I believe in playing the game the way it's supposed to be played. You line up each and every week, each and every play, and you go out and get the job done. I understand they can take only two middle linebackers, but to have it happen year after year after year after year after year. I'm an eight-time alternate. I'm the Susan Lucci of the NFL." Susan Lucci is an actress who was nominated for 18 Emmys before finally winning.
Our View:Fletcher isn't usually one to toot his own horn, but this may have been the straw that broke the camel's back. Fletcher has been a solid fantasy option this year, with 118 total tackles and is owned in about 70 percent of leagues.
December 5, 2008 London Fletcher missed Friday's practice due to his sprained foot, according to the Washington Post.
Our View:His status for Sunday's game is yet to be decided. If able to play, Fletcher would have a great match-up against the Ravens, who lead the NFL with 37.7 rushing attempts per game.
December 3, 2008 Redskins linebacker London Fletcher is suffering from a sprained foot and won't practice on Wednesday, and probably will not on Thursday, according to the Washington Post.
Our View:Fletcher dealt with this problem last week and still made 14 tackles. It's possible he won't play this week, so IDP owners will need to check his status. He has 100 tackles on the season.
December 1, 2008 London Fletcher fought through his foot injury to rack up 14 tackles (11 solo) in Sunday's loss to the Giants, but coach Jim Zorn noted he will likely be a game-time call for Week 14 at Baltimore, according to the Washington Post. The elite linebacker said, "I'm hurting. It's not as much pain, but it's a significant amount of swelling. I compare it to a pregnant woman's foot. I didn't do any damage to it. It's just a matter of getting the swelling down and hoping some of the pain will continue to subside after we get further away from the initial injury."
Our View:Fletcher has exactly 100 tackles (71 solo) this season. Hopefully he can play this weekend, when the playoffs start for some IDP leagues.
