News:Jared Abbrederis is tied for first in the nation with four 50-plus yard plays, while ranking second with six plays of 40-plus yards, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Analysis: While he's hit for just one of those plays the past two contests, a stretch that includes just six catches for 111 yards, Jared Abbrederis still leads the Big Ten with 89.6 yards receiving per game. He may have a rough go of it this Saturday against a Michigan State pass defense that has allowed a mere 177.5 yards per game to go with six scores through the air. However, he did haul in six receptions for 156 yards and a touchdown in two tilts versus the Spartans a season ago, showing he can produce against the stingiest of fronts.
Wisconsin's Abbrederis Posts Third 100-Yard Day in a Row
News:Jared Abbrederis caught a 59-yard touchdown pass en route to 117 yards on seven receptions as Wisconsin held down Illinois, 31-14, on Saturday.
Analysis: With a third consecutive 100-yard receiving performance, Jared Abbrederis leads the Big Ten with 103.2 yards per game through the air, while ranking second in total yards (516) and touchdowns (five), at the midpoint of the Badgers' season. Since his recent stretch of success correlates with the emergence of Joel Stave as the team's No. 1 QB, expect Abbrederis to continue this run.
News:Jared Abbrederis hauled in six catches for a career-high 147 yards and a touchdown during Wisconsin's 37-26 victory over UTEP on Saturday.
Analysis:Jared Abbrederis' day included a 47-yard scoring strike and a 60-yard reception as he appeared comfortable with redshirt freshman Joel Stave experiencing his first career start under center. More important, though, is the fact that Abbrederis didn't seem fazed by the brutal hit in Week 2 at Oregon State that brought on concussion symptoms and kept him on the sidelines for one contest. Feel free to use him as you normally would.
Wisconsin's Abbrederis (Concussion/Chest) Set to Play
News:Jared Abbrederis (concussion/chest) has been cleared to play Saturday against UTEP, the Badger Nation reports.
Analysis: On Thursday, coach Bret Bielema said, "Jared Abbrederis has been practicing all week. He [is] clear, 100% to go, he's been with us Tuesday [going] forward." If one unscrambles Bielema's statement, Abbrederis appears as if he'll be a full participant for Saturday's tilt, though it'll be interesting to see how tentative he is going over the middle after the crushing hit that knocked him out two weeks ago.
News:Jared Abbrederis (concussion/chest) has been cleared to play against UTEP on Saturday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Analysis:Jared Abbrederis has yet to participate in contact practice, so we're going to hold off on calling him probable to this point. Consider him questionable until more is said.
Wisconsin's Abbrederis Misses Game With Concussion
News: Even though Jared Abbrederis was in uniform on the sidelines and went through pregame warmups, he didn't play against Utah State because he hadn't been medically cleared to return from a concussion, the Wisconsin State-Journal reports.
Analysis: At least we know more about his injury after taking a hard hit in Wisconsin's second game. Head coach Bret Bielema said he hopes Jared Abbrederis can return to practice Tuesday, but it's probably best to wait to see him return to the field before considering him for a fantasy lineup.
News:Jared Abbrederis (chest/concussion) went through pregame warmups Saturday without limitations and may play against Utah State, BadgerNation.com reports.
Analysis: After the vicious hit he endured during last Saturday's loss at Oregon State, it's a surprise that Jared Abbrederis has already progressed to this point. While he may not be a part of the first-team offense, he could see the field at some point. No matter, Jordan Fredrick and Kevin Duckworth are Wisconsin's top receivers Saturday.
Wisconsin's Abbrederis (Chest/Concussion) May Play Saturday
News:Jared Abbrederis (chest/concussion) is questionable to play Saturday against Utah State, ESPNWisconsin.com reports.
Analysis: Coach Bret Bielema said Thursday that Jared Abbrederis' status "is still up in the air," which officially makes him a game-time decision. Following the hit at Oregon State that ended his day prematurely and left him with a chest contusion and concussion-like symptoms, Abbrederis is best left on your bench, even if he does amble onto the field Saturday.
News:Jared Abbrederis (chest) did not practice Tuesday and is doubtful for Saturday's contest against Utah State, Badger Nation reports.
Analysis: This is somewhat of a surprise after coach Bret Bielema stated earlier Tuesday that Jared Abbrederis had nothing "structurally" wrong and there was a "good chance we'll have him this week." Abbrederis' likelihood of playing Saturday is murky at best.
Wisconsin's Abbrederis (Chest) Could Play Saturday
News:Jared Abbrederis (chest) may play Saturday against Utah State despite the crushing hit that ended his day early at Oregon State this past weekend, the Badgers' official Twitter page reports.
Analysis: According to coach Bret Bielema, Jared Abbrederis has nothing "structurally that's going to keep him out... Good chance we'll have him back this week." Abbrederis' status will definitely be one to watch as the weekend nears. Consider him questionable for now, though.
News:Jared Abbrederis (chest) was taken to a hospital after leaving during the second quarter of Saturday's game against Oregon State, ESPN Wisconsin's Tom Lea reports.
Analysis: His day is obviously over, and it looks like Jared Abbrederis cold miss some time beyond Saturday.
News:Jared Abbrederis (upper body) left during the second quarter of Saturday's game against Oregon State.
Analysis: He took a huge hit, with the defender's helmet landing hard on Jared Abbrederis' chest. It's possible that he suffered a sternum or rib fracture.
News:Jared Abbrederis caught every ball thrown his way Saturday, racking up 84 yards on six receptions and two touchdowns as Wisconsin held off Northern Iowa.
Analysis:Jared Abbrederis also tallied two rushes for minus two yards, while returning four punts for 18 total yards. As the Badgers' No. 1 wideout, he certainly showed his worth by bailing out an offense that was unable to brandish its typical rushing style. On the second touchdown grab, quarterback Danny O'Brien sold a play-action pass perfectly and connected with a wide-open Abbrederis for Wisconsin's final score. So far, so good for the duo.
News:Jared Abbrederis will be the starting kick and punt returner for the Badgers, ESPNWisconsin reports.
Analysis:Jared Abbrederis returned 43 punts for 315 yards and one touchdown and 28 kicks for 689 yards last season. Badger coach Brett Bielema thought about going with someone else early in camp, but eventually settled on Abbrederis. In addition to his kick return duties, the Junior is also a starting wide receiver.
News: Wisconsin wide receivers Jared Abbrederis (93 yards) and Nick Toon (42 yards) each caught a touchdown in the win over Penn State.
Analysis: The two have combined for 15 touchdowns this season, a nice compliment to Montee Ball.
News: Wisconsin wide receiver Jared Abbrederis caught six passes for 113 yards and two touchdowns, while Nick Toon was held to just 37 yards against Ohio State.
Analysis: Abbrederis (595 yards) has quietly passed Toon (505) as Wisconsin's top receiver. Toon has now been held out of the end zone for two consecutive weeks.
News: Wisconsin wide receiver Jared Abbrederis caught four passes for 63 yards, but also returned a punt 60 yards for a touchdown in the win over Indiana.
Analysis: The Badgers relied heavily on the running game Saturday with the absence of wide receiver Nick Toon, but Abbrederis still came through for fantasy owners.
News: Per a tweet from @badgerfootball, Wisconsin wide receiver Nick Toon will miss today's game with an injury to his left foot, which occurred in the Nebraska game.
Analysis:Jared Abbrederis now figures to get more looks from Russell Wilson. A big loss for Toon owners today.
News: Wisconsin wide receiver Jared Abbrederis is my Big Ten sleeper play of the week against Indiana.
Analysis: Abbrederis is owned in very few leagues, and has been producing plenty as of late. In the two games prior to Wisconsin's bye week, Abbrederis had 10 receptions for 196 yards and two scores.
News: Wisconsin wide receiver Jared Abbrederis had 118 yards of total offense with a touchdown in a win over Nebraska.
Analysis: Over the last three games, Abbrederis has 307 yards of offense with two scores. Almost everyone on Wisconsin's offense is in play for your fantasy team at this point.
News: ![CDATA[Wisconsin sophomore Wide Receiver Manasseh Garner will miss up to four weeks because of surgery for a sports hernia.
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Analysis: Garner was projected to be the Badgers 3rd Wide Receiver, however is certainly out for the opener but hopes to be back for their contest against Oregon State. Expect Nick Toon and Jared Abbrederis to get more reps as starters.
News: Abbrederis caught three passes for 33 yards and a touchdown against Minnesota Saturday.
Analysis: Abbrederis might be Wisconsin's best receiver, but he's not an option against Ohio State.
News: Abbrederis caught three passes for 38 yards against Austin Peay Saturday.
Analysis: Abbrederis isn't worth a roster spot yet, but he might be worth a pickup in Big Ten-only leagues if he can keep increasing his role in the Wisconsin offense.
