Fantasy Football Challenge - Football Fanatics Articles Archive

Enclosed in this archive is every bit of the action and updates that occurred in September 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 - September 2003 Fantasy Football Articles

Fantasy Football Challenge - September 2003 Fantasy Football Articles Archive

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against Detroit in the second half, wont be determined until later in the week. ... And Sherman said it was possible the Packers might have to sit Wesley Walls down for a week to let the injured hamstring he aggravated last Sunday heal.

And finally. ...

According to the Green Bay Press Gazette, coaches want to keep Ahman Green healthy over the long haul. To do that, they have devised a plan to spell their starter -- who carried 38 times in the first two games combined -- not on certain predetermined series in the game, but only when hes tired.

They also used second-year running back Tony Fisher regularly on third downs and in a three-receiver set against the Lions. Fisher has good hands, can catch the ball out of the backfield and is an above-average pass blocker.

"He is more than adequate in the first-down situation, but there is a dropoff," running backs coach Sylvester Croom said of Fisher. "But in the third-down situation, we dont feel like theres any dropoff."

Croom would like to use Najeh Davenport, the promising second-year prospect, and Green in some first- and second-down situations, but Davenports playing time could be in jeopardy because of fumbling problems. He lost the handle on the ball at least two times against the Lions and was benched for a stretch in the middle of the game.

"Thats an issue," offensive coordinator Tom Rossley said. "If you fumble, youre not going to play. I think Mike sent him that message early. We want to spell Ahman with both Najeh and Fisher. I think he realizes the severity of it. If it continues, hes not going to play. But after one game, well still give him opportunities."','9/18/2003','1:00:00 AM','Thursday'5237,2003,107 5681,26,3,'Boston Practices But Status Uncertain...','As reported by Chargers.com staffer David Neville, the Chargers had eight players on their Wednesday injury report, including several starters at key positions.

As expected, wide receiver

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