digg1er 0 Posted October 30, 2008 Am I overreacting to this? Reggie Wayne did not take part in Colts practice Wednesday due to what the team is calling a "knee" injury. The Colts may just be resting Wayne on a short week after playing a Monday night game. His weak stat line in Week 8 was the result of double teaming and tight coverage by Titans CB Cortland Finnegan, not a known injury. Source: http://colts.com/sub.cfm?page=injuryreport I have a trade offer out for this guy, and this is making me uneasy. Any homers have any insight? UPDATE: He didn't practice thursday either. Now I'm starting to worry. Between the way they were so shady with Marvin's injury last year, and Peyton's surgeries this year, I don't trust that organization Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burque 0 Posted October 30, 2008 I recall reading an article that said he injured the knee earlier in the game, but continued to play. I think he's just giving it an extra day's rest and that he'll play week 9. HOWEVER, the bigger question for me (because I'm a Wayne owner) is whether he can still be considered an "elite" WR in terms of fantasy football. The past two weeks have been God awful. Something seems terribly wrong with the Colts, and I'm VERY concerned that Wayne will cause me more problems than he will help me. I'm hoping somebody can give me some positive words of encouragement. I'm not sure any is available at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vanillarainstorm 0 Posted October 30, 2008 So goes the life of owning an NFL receiver. One week awesome, the next, what the fock? He's been bad, but he'll bounce back. I just traded Harrison because I don't think there's hope for him, but Wayne is Manning's go to guy. He'll be fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMarcFL 0 Posted October 30, 2008 So goes the life of owning an NFL receiver. One week awesome, the next, what the fock? He's been bad, but he'll bounce back. I just traded Harrison because I don't think there's hope for him, but Wayne is Manning's go to guy. He'll be fine Dallas Clark is Peytons Go to Guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zefram0911 0 Posted October 30, 2008 Dallas Clark is Peytons Go to Guy. yeah, the bastard killed me on Monday. Dallas Clark... The Zefram Slayer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HilltopperVike 0 Posted October 30, 2008 HOWEVER, the bigger question for me (because I'm a Wayne owner) is whether he can still be considered an "elite" WR in terms of fantasy football. I hope you are joking. Let's not go to the extreme because he had two weeks way below par. Every WR usually does throughout the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burque 0 Posted October 30, 2008 I hope you are joking. Let's not go to the extreme because he had two weeks way below par. Every WR usually does throughout the season. I'm not joking. We can all agree the Colts are spiraling downward in a bad way. This hurts everybody's value. I owned Wayne last year and I don't remember him having one game as bad as the past two. This is a BIG concern. When I say "elite" WR, I mean somebody who has earned top 10 fantasy points. Wayne has now dropped out of the top 10, and there's a possibility he will remain there if Manning can't get his TD stats back up. Either the Colts are gonna turn this funk around or they're gonna stay mediocre. I think the game against Tennessee was rather telling. It was a must win for the Colts, and they couldn't do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HilltopperVike 0 Posted October 30, 2008 I'm not joking. We can all agree the Colts are spiraling downward in a bad way. This hurts everybody's value. I owned Wayne last year and I don't remember him having one game as bad as the past two. This is a BIG concern. When I say "elite" WR, I mean somebody who has earned top 10 fantasy points. Wayne has now dropped out of the top 10, and there's a possibility he will remain there if Manning can't get his TD stats back up. Either the Colts are gonna turn this funk around or they're gonna stay mediocre. I think the game against Tennessee was rather telling. It was a must win for the Colts, and they couldn't do it. I understand your pt, but no way can I say Wayne is no longer an elite WR in regards to FF. Two bad games doesn't worry me one bit. 4-5? Yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HilltopperVike 0 Posted October 30, 2008 Also, look at the top 10 WR's right now. Almost every one of them has had at least two bad games this year (S.Moss, White, Jennings, CJ, A.Johnson, Evans, etc). My point? It's pretty common. Another thing to consider. His two bad games have come when he has faced some of the best pass def's in the league (GB & TEN). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manimal 0 Posted October 30, 2008 I own him and still feel confident he will be bouncing back. His 2 bad games were against solid D's. Look at what the remainder of Indy's schedule includes: Houston, Sad Diego, Cleveland, Ciny, Detroit.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamco 1 Posted October 30, 2008 Benching Wayne until further notice. He's lost me enough games.. I'm gonna plug in Avery this week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wm51 0 Posted October 30, 2008 Benching Wayne until further notice. He's lost me enough games.. I'm gonna plug in Avery this week See further notice in the post above yours. Wayne's FF playoff pass defenses include those currently ranked 22 (Jacksonville) and 31 (Detroit). Plus, the Colts will be playing for their playoff lives this December. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Need2Know 0 Posted October 30, 2008 I only needed 5.5 from Wayne this week and he let me down big time. That being said, I will continue to ALWAYS start Wayne unless he is ruled out for the game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digg1er 0 Posted October 30, 2008 Didn't practice today either per Rotoworld... Reggie Wayne was held out of practice for the second straight day Thursday due to a knee injury. There has been no concern expressed by the team or those covering it about Wayne's injury, and it was initially believed he missed Wednesday's practice because Indianapolis is on a short week. But since the Colts are so guarded about injuries it's a situation to monitor. Wayne will likely need to practice on Friday to be available for Sunday Night Football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kutulu 1,545 Posted October 30, 2008 Indy is focked if they don't have Wayne. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
just_want_2_win 0 Posted October 30, 2008 Indy is focked if they don't have Wayne. Man, I can't believe I have Owens and Wayne and I am stressing about WRs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HilltopperVike 0 Posted October 31, 2008 From RotoWire: There are conflicting reports on whether Wayne (knee) returned for Thursday's practice. The Terre Haute News reports he practiced, while the team's official web site says he did not participate. "He thinks he's going to be fine," head coach Tony Dungy told the Indianapolis Star. Spin: The Colts usually only inform the media of a player's injury status before practice and not after. Both reports may then be correct with the team thinking Wayne wasn't going to practice but then later he got out on the field. Either way, it doesn't sound like Wayne's injury is serious. However, check to see if he practices on Friday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 128 Posted October 31, 2008 If I'm not mistaken New Orleans' own Reggie Wayne has not missed a game since entering the league in 2001. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manimal 0 Posted November 1, 2008 If I'm not mistaken New Orleans' own Reggie Wayne has not missed a game since entering the league in 2001. Of course there are times when he actually hurts his team by playing hurt, ala Brett Favre. This situation is starting to concern me and it doesn't help that Indy plays on Sunday night. I am considering starting Matt Jones is Wayne's place. If I was only Nostradamus... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hosierjoe 3 Posted November 1, 2008 Indy is focked if they don't have Wayne. As a D. Clark owner I disagree Clark can fill in nicely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mack 1 6 Posted November 1, 2008 This situation is starting to concern me and it doesn't help that Indy plays on Sunday night. I am considering starting Matt Jones is Wayne's place. And with the way Indy plays games with injuries, this could prove to be an ugly situation for Wayne owners. I'm thinking about picking up Greg Camarillo and throwing him in my line-up....I'm in must-win mode and can't affort to see Wayne sipping on Gatorade in street clothes come Sunday night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HilltopperVike 0 Posted November 1, 2008 From RotoWire: Wayne (knee) did participate in practice on Friday and says he'll be ready to play despite a questionable designation on the injury report. "I'm ready to go," he told the Indianapolis Star. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricanrockers 39 Posted November 1, 2008 Linky Fri. Oct 31, 2008 Source: RotoWire News: Wayne (knee) is listed as questionable on the official injury report this week against New England, but he says he can play despite missing two days of practice, the team's official web site reports. "That was a little unusual, but he says he thinks he'll be able to go," head coach Tony Dungy said. "He's a guy who has lined up for us just about every week. I think had we had a normal work week he probably would have practiced on Thursday after a Sunday game and would have just taken one day off." Looks like he'll play! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey71 0 Posted November 1, 2008 I'm worried about ..that it's Sunday night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlennG31 0 Posted November 1, 2008 Of course there are times when he actually hurts his team by playing hurt, ala Brett Favre. This situation is starting to concern me and it doesn't help that Indy plays on Sunday night. I am considering starting Matt Jones is Wayne's place. If I was only Nostradamus... I'm in the same boat as you. I'm also considering plugging in Matt Jones in Wayne's spot this week. The only problem with waiting to hear about Wayne's status is that Jacksonville has an early game, so I can't afford to wait too long before plugging in Jones. At 4-4 in my league, I'm thinking that getting the sure points would be more beneficial than hoping Wayne plays or possibly getting a zero. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huskerinct 1 Posted November 1, 2008 Man, I can't believe I have Owens and Wayne and I am stressing about WRs. You and I are in the same boat. We start 3 or 4 WR/TE, and it's rough that Avery and Lance Moore are my best WRs now. Seems as though Wayne should be ok to play. I need him to break out of his slump. He has cost me a win the past 2 weeks. I have lost by a combined 7 points! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricanrockers 39 Posted November 1, 2008 You and I are in the same boat. We start 3 or 4 WR/TE, and it's rough that Avery and Lance Moore are my best WRs now.Seems as though Wayne should be ok to play. I need him to break out of his slump. He has cost me a win the past 2 weeks. I have lost by a combined 7 points! Make that 3 in the boat. My best WR's right now are Avery and Roddy White. I have to choose between Owens and Wayne. I think i rather take my chance with Wayne. Owens has no QB so he'll put up his 3-4 catches for 30-40 yards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manimal 0 Posted November 2, 2008 Make that 3 in the boat. My best WR's right now are Avery and Roddy White. I have to choose between Owens and Wayne. I think i rather take my chance with Wayne. Owens has no QB so he'll put up his 3-4 catches for 30-40 yards. I've pretty much decided to play Wayne, too. If I find out tonight at the last minute he's not going to play, I'll drop someone and pickup Randal El. My hope is that by tonight I'll be far enough ahead in my matchup to not care either way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cortezthekiller303 0 Posted November 2, 2008 Of course there are times when he actually hurts his team by playing hurt, ala Brett Favre. This situation is starting to concern me and it doesn't help that Indy plays on Sunday night. I am considering starting Matt Jones is Wayne's place. If I was only Nostradamus... NOSTRADUMBASS = one of the greatest fftoday.com posters evah. Evah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
