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Fantasy Football Articles - October 2003
Enclosed in this archive is every bit of the action and updates that occurred in October 2003 within the world of fantasy football. You may want to read these articles for research on players in the coming year, or just check to see if we were way off base with our reporting. Whatever the reason, it's all here for your enjoyment.
Fantasy Football Challenge - October 2003 Fantasy Football Articles
Fantasy Football Challenge - October 2003 Articles Archives
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to do that, he said. I dont think thats wise knowing that its broken because you do run the risk -- even with protection, you run the risk of it displacing -- of further injury, which could result in something worse than whats there. But Im willing to take that risk.
Head coach Mike Sherman listed Favre as probable on Wednesdays injury report.
Well just play it by ear, said Sherman, who closed practice to reporters this week in part because of Favres injury.
Favre admitted his thumb hurts like hell.
There is always the possibility that the thumb could worsen to the point where he cant play, or he could start the game but be unable to finish it.
Favre did not practice at all last week during the Packers bye, allowing Pederson and Craig Nall to take most of the snaps. Favre had his thumb wrapped as he spoke to reporters, but he said the swelling has decreased considerably since the Rams game.
That doesnt mean it (cant) flare back up again, he said. Thats why between now and Sunday, I have to be smart in what we do. It does look better than it did all of last week, and thats good. But if I am going to play and practice some, then there is going to be some aggravation and maybe a little bit of a flare-up. How we control that is going to be important.
Favre played with perhaps a more serious thumb injury in 1999, when he sprained it on a similar play during a preseason game. He admitted Wednesday that there were times that injury prevented him from making certain throws.
Being able to throw 10 or 15 yards (with) a decent spiral with no rush is not near as difficult as being counted upon to make a big play in a tough situation, Favre said. As I talk to you right now, I feel like Im able to do that. Im basing that on last week and knowing Ive got several more days.
Also of interest. ...
According to the Sporting News, fullback Nick Luchey had the pins removed from his broken left thumb on Tuesday and will have to wear a small cast this week. Luchey is hopeful that he''ll be free
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