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| Steven Jackson (thigh) fully practiced Thursday, according to the Belleville News-Democrat. He noted that his relationship with coach Jim Haslett is fine as he said, "Me and Coach Haslett are good. We have been able to kind of look back at the film and laugh about it. Everything is fine."
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Our View: Jackson expects to handle a bigger workload this Sunday, but will have a tough match-up against the Cardinals, who are still in contention and will be looking to avenge a disappointing loss to the Eagles on Thanksgiving Day. |
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| Marc Bulger was able to fully practice Wednesday while dealing with an illness, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
Our View: It was not disclosed if his illness is related to the concussion Bulger suffered in Week 12 against the Bears. Either way, Bulger should not be considered for fantasy lineups against a hard-hitting Cardinals' defense. |
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| Tye Hill has missed the last two months with a knee injury and head coach Jim Haslett said that Hill may be placed on the IR, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
Our View: Hill was a big disappointment this year and now will watch the rest of the season from the sideline. |
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| Rookie Chris Chamberlain worked some with the first team defense on Wednesday and will see some playing time at linebacker against the Cardinals, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
Our View: The Rams are going to start playing some of their younger players to see what they have for the future. |
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| Chris Draft has returned to the Rams and he is getting a lot of work with the team at middle linebacker in practice, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
Our View: St. Louis' regular middle 'backer, Will Witherspoon, is dealing with injuries and did not start against the Dolphins last week. Rookie David Vobora stepped in and performed admirably, but would likely cede to Draft this week. |
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| Rams left tackle Orlando Pace had one of his best games of the season last week, and despite battling soreness in his leg, held Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter to just half of a tackle, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
Our View: Pace's solid performance is good news for fantasy owners with Steven Jackson and receivers Torry Holt or Donnie Avery, as his presence allows Marc Bulger time to throw, even though Bulger has not played well. |
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| Wideout Joel Filani was signed to the Rams' practice squad on Tuesday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
Our View: Filani was released by the Lions' practice squad last week. He has not played in an NFL game this year. |
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| Chris Draft will return to practice this week and may be ready to play Sunday at Arizona following his recovery from a broken bone in his foot, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
Our View: He would return to his post at strong-side linebacker, but is not a solid pro and holds no value for IDP leagues. |
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| Keenan Burton is day-to-day while recovering from a knee injury, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
Our View: Burton is a tough receiver with good size and hands, but lacks great speed, and only caught nine balls for 124 yards over nine games as a rookie so far. He would not merit fantasy consideration if able to play Sunday at Arizona. |
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| Steven Jackson should be able to play in Week 14 at Arizona, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Coach Jim Haslett noted that he "came through OK" after last Sunday's game against Miami. |
Our View: This is encouraging news, but Jackson could still be limited by his thigh in the game, and will be facing a tough Cardinals' club that will be out for blood following their disheartening loss to the Eagles on Thanksgiving Day. |
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| Rams Donnie Avery has been bothered by a nagging hip problem, but he should be ready to go for the team's Week 14 game against the Arizona Cardinals, according to the AP. |
Our View: Avery was held without a catch in the Rams Week 13 game. The receiver has had a decent start to his career with 499 yards receiving and two touch downs. |
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| Steven Jackson only received one rushing attempt in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to Miami as coach Jim Haslett felt he was "gassed," but Jackson insists he was not tired, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Jackson said, "No, I wasn't gassed. I had 21 carries and felt great. So, it wasn't me and my conditioning. I wish Haslett would stop saying that." Haslett believes his conditioning was compromised by his lengthy holdout.
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Our View: Jackson's season will not get easier in Week 14 at Arizona, who remain in the playoff race. |
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| Torry Holt reportedly begged to exit Sunday's loss to Miami several times, according to the Sun Sentinel. |
Our View: Holt has been held out of the endzone in four straight games, and the frustrated receiver will remain an unfavorable fantasy option in Week 14 against a Cardinals' defense that will be out for blood following their tough loss to the Eagles on Thanksgiving Day. |
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