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Fletcher records 12 tackles, sack	Updated 11/29/2009
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Washington LB London Fletcher recorded 12 stops on Sunday against the Eagles in a defeat. Fletcher added a sack of Donovan McNabb in the loss.	Analysis: Fletcher continues to be a tackling machine with 102 on the season to go with two sacks and an interception. He's always worth starting in Fantasy IDP play. The Redskins play New Orleans in Week 13.

Fletcher has 13 tackles, INT	Updated 11/22/2009
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Washington LB London Fletcher led the Redskins with 13 tackles and an interception in the Week 11 loss at Dallas. He also forced a fumble.	Analysis: Fletcher now has 90 tackles in 10 games this season and that comes with a sack and a pick and a forced fumble. He remains a high-end Fantasy option for IDP leagues heading into Week 12 at Philadelphia.

Fletcher solid with 9 tackles, sack	Updated 10/4/2009
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Washington LB London Fletcher finished with 9 tackles in a win over the Buccaneers in Week 4. Fletcher added a sack, his first of the season.	Analysis: Fletcher remains a high-end No. 1 Fantasy LB for IDP leagues. He now has 52 tackles on the season in four games. Start him Week 5 at Carolina.

Fletcher has 43 tackles on year	Updated 9/27/2009
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Washington LB London Fletcher once again led the team in tackles in Week 3's loss to Detroit. Fletcher finished with 16 tackles. He left the game with a rib contusion at one point but eventually returned to finish the game.	Analysis: Fletcher already has 43 tackles on the season for the Redskins. He's clearly a No. 1 Fantasy IDP player worth starting every week. That will continue Week 4 at home against Tampa Bay, if he doesn't come up too injured during the practice week.

Fletcher leads team in tackles again	Updated 9/20/2009
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Redskins LB London Fletcher led the team with 9 tackles in Week 2's win over the Rams.	Analysis: Fletcher now has 27 tackles in two games this season and is very much a No. 1 Fantasy LB for use in IDP leagues. He is a must-start option Week 3 at Detroit. He's coming off nine straight seasons of 100-plus total tackles.

Fletcher records 18 tackles Sunday	Updated 9/13/2009
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Redskins LB London Fletcher led the team with 18 tackles, 11 solo, at the Giants in the season opener. He's coming off nine straight seasons of 100-plus total tackles.	Analysis: Fletcher always gets plenty of tackles, but his performance Sunday was good even by his standards. As long as you play in a league that rewards tackles, he's a No. 1 Fantasy LB.

Minor foot procedure for Fletcher	Updated 9/1/2009
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Redskins LB London Fletcher will have a minor procedure to inject medicine into his foot and will miss Thursday's final exhibition game against Jacksonville. Coach Jim Zorn said Fletcher had a similar procedure last year. Fletcher is expected to recover in time for the regular season opener Sept. 13.	Analysis: The Peyton Manning of IDPs, Fletcher hasn't missed a game in his NFL career and isn't about to stop now. He's been a top 10 linebacker in Fantasy IDP play because of his consistent tackle totals and should be again this season. Consider him with a middle-round pick in drafts.

Fletcher finishes with 9 more tackles	Updated 12/28/2008
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Washington LB London Fletcher recorded nine tackles to lead the Redskins in Week 17's loss to the 49ers.	Analysis: Fletcher has been an absolute monster with tackles this season and he finishes the year with 133. He's been a top 10 linebacker in Fantasy IDP play and should be again next season. That said, he will be turning 34 years old next year.

Hall leads Redskins in tackles	Updated 12/21/2008
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Washington DB DeAngelo Hall recorded eight tackles to lead the Redskins in Week 16's win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Linebacker London Fletcher had a fumble recovery and was second on the team with six tackles.	Analysis: Hall now has 67 tackles on the year with five interceptions. Hall does not make enough tackles to be considered in Fantasy IDP leagues. He'll get the occasional interception for Washington but that is about it. Don't start him in Week 17 at San Francisco. Fletcher, however, is a tackling machine and is a must-start next week.

Fletcher should play Week 16	Updated 12/19/2008
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Redskins LB London Fletcher is listed as probable for Week 16 against the Eagles with a foot injury. He was limited in practice on both Thursday and Friday with the injury after sitting out of practice Thursday.	Analysis: Fletcher is a top-flight LB in Fantasy and a must-start at all times. He has racked up 112 tackles this year.

Fletcher drops easy pick Week 15	Updated 12/14/2008
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Washington LB London Fletcher totaled six tackles in Week 15's loss to the Bengals. Fletcher dropped an easy interception in the game but did pick up half a sack of QB Ryan Fitzpatrick.	Analysis: Fletcher has 112 tackles on the season and remains a must-start Fantasy LB heading in Week 16 against Philadelphia.

Fletcher will play at Cincy	Updated 12/12/2008
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Coach Jim Zorn said he expects middle linebacker London Fletcher (foot) to play at Cincinnati in Week 15. Haynesworth had 12 tackles last week despite sustaining the foot injury.	Analysis: Fletcher remains a must-start Fantasy LB so long as he's healthy, which he appears to be in Week 15. Get him active in all IDP leagues.

Redskins defenders aid in loss	Updated 12/8/2008
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: In the Redskins' 24-10 loss at the Ravens in Week 14, notable defenders included: LB London Fletcher (12 total tackles despite foot injury), LB Rocky McIntosh (10 total tackles) and SS LaRon Landry (two total tackles, interception, forced fumble).	Analysis: Fletcher remains a must-start Fantasy LB so long as he's healthy, while Landry serves as a borderline No. 2/No. 3 Fantasy DB. McIntosh has upside but is best served as a No. 3 linebacking option. All three are desirable choices when the Bengals host the Redskins next week.

Fletcher in, Springs out	Updated 12/7/2008
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Redskins LB London Fletcher, who was dealing with a sprained foot, is active Sunday at Baltimore and will start. DB Shawn Springs, however, is out with a calf strain.	Analysis: Keep Fletcher active in all leagues as a No. 2 LB in IDP leagues. Keep Springs reserved. And the Redskins DST is a No. 2 Fantasy option against the Ravens.

Redskins defenders hobbling	Updated 12/5/2008
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Zorn said linebacker London Fletcher (sprained foot) and cornerback Shawn Springs (calf) did not practice, but he is optimistic both will play. As is becoming his custom, the coach hedged his bets by saying they will be game-time decisions. New to the injury list was safety LaRon Landry, who was kicked in the calf during Thursday's practice. "He's going to be OK," Zorn said.	Analysis: All three of these guys are usable Fantasy options, Fletcher as a No. 1 LB, Landry and Springs as No. 3 DBs. Consider them as such against the Ravens in Week 14.

Fletcher has 100 tackles on year	Updated 11/30/2008
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Washington LB London Fletcher not only played against the Giants -- he was questionable for Week 13's game -- on Sunday, he led the Redskins in tackles. Fletcher picked up 14 more tackles and now has 100 for the season.	Analysis: Fletcher does little else but make tackles for the Redskins but that's enough to keep him a No. 1 Fantasy IDP option at linebacker. He should definitely be starting for your Fantasy team in Week 14 against the Ravens.

Fletcher not looking good for Sun.	Updated 11/28/2008
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Redskins LB London Fletcher (foot) is listed as questionable for Week 13 vs. N.Y. Giants. Fletcher did not practice all week, putting the middle linebacker's streak of 130 consecutive NFL starts in jeopardy. Fletcher sprained his foot in Week 12's 20-17 victory over the Seahawks and has been wearing a walking boot.	Analysis: Fletcher hasn't missed a start since 2000 and has never missed a game in his 11-year career (171 games). Coach Jim Zorn was afraid that if Fletcher wasn't healthy by Friday that he would have to sit out Sunday. It looks as though it will happen. Normally a No. 1 Fantasy linebacker because of his penchant for tackles, Fantasy owners should come up with a backup plan in case Fletcher can't go against the Giants in Week 13.

LB Fletcher might not play	Updated 11/26/2008
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: London Fletcher was one of three Redskins defensive starters unable to practice Wednesday or Thursday because of foot injuries, putting the middle linebacker's streak of 130 consecutive NFL starts in jeopardy. Fletcher sprained his foot in last week's 20-17 victory over the Seahawks and was wearing a walking boot. He hasn't missed a start since 2000 and has never missed a game in his 11-year career (171 games). "If we can't get him on the field by Friday, I think that'd be a problem," coach Jim Zorn said Wednesday.	Analysis: Normally a No. 1 Fantasy linebacker because of his penchant for tackles, Fantasy owners should come up with a backup plan in case Fletcher can't go against the Giants in Week 13.

Redskins defenders help in loss	Updated 11/17/2008
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: In the Redskins' 14-10 loss vs. the Cowboys in Week 11, key defensive players included: LB London Fletcher and DB Chris Horton (nine total tackles each), LB Rocky McIntosh (eight total tackles, interception) and CB DeAngelo Hall (two total tackles, one interception). Safety LaRon Landry added eight total tackles.	Analysis: Of these Redskins, Fletcher is a must-start in all IDP leagues while Hall, Horton and Landry are all middle- to low-end Fantasy defensive players. The Redskins play at the Seahawks in Week 12.

Fletcher leads 'Skins Week 8	Updated 10/26/2008
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Washington LB London Fletcher led the Redskins in tackles in Week 8 at Detroit. Fletcher, who came up with some big hits late in the game for Washington, totaled seven tackles.	Analysis: Fletcher has 67 tackes on the season and is the leader of the Redskins defense and a Fantasy must-start to boot. He should be active in your Fantasy IDP league in Week 9 vs. Pittsburgh.

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Fletcher leads with 12 tackles	Updated 10/19/2008
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Washington LB London Fletcher led the Redskins with 12 total tackles against the Browns in a 14-11 Week 7 win.	Analysis: Fletcher has 60 tackes on the season and is the leader of the Redskins defense and a Fantasy must-start to boot. He should be active in your Fantasy IDP league in Week 8 at Detroit.

Fletcher forces fumble Sunday	Updated 9/28/2008
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Washington LB London Fletcher recorded five tackles in a win over Dallas on Sunday. Fletcher forced a Dallas fumble.	Analysis: Fletcher is the leader of the Redskins defense and a Fantasy must-start to boot. He should be active in your Fantasy IDP league in Week 5 at Philadelphia.

Fletcher battling rib injury	Updated 9/17/2008
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Redskins LB London Fletcher (rib) went through limited practice reps Wednesday as the team prepares for Week 3 vs. Arizona. Fletcher has 24 tackles through the first two games.	Analysis: Fletcher is the leader of the Redskins defense and a Fantasy must-start to boot. If he can't play Sunday, his loss will not only be felt on the field but also in Fantasy. Continue to track Fletcher's progress.

Fletcher racks up 17 tackles	Updated 9/4/2008
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Redskins LB London Fletcher led the charge Week 1 against the Giants with a team-high 17 tackles. He had 12 solo stops, but didn't get a sack or interception.	Analysis: Fletcher had six games with 10-plus tackles in 2007, but his season high was 15 for a single game. He already broke that mark in 2008 and looks to be well on his way to another 100-tackle season. Fletcher remains a must-start Fantasy LB heading into Week 2 against the Saints.

Handful of Redskins to sit Sunday	Updated 8/3/2008
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Redskins RB Clinton Portis (tight hip flexors), CB Carlos Rogers (knee), S LaRon Landry (hamstring), WR Devin Thomas (hamstring), WR Malcolm Kelly (hamstring), DL Anthony Montgomery (hand), LB H.B. Blades (knee), LB Rian Wallace (hand) and DE Erasmus James (knee) will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Colts. DE Jason Taylor, obtained in a trade with Miami on July 20, is not expected to play nor is LB London Fletcher. LB Rocky McIntosh, coming back from a major knee injury, is unlikely to play as is WR Anthony Mix (hamstring).	Analysis: The big names on the inactive list for Washington are Portis, Landry, Thomas, Taylor and Fletcher. Luckily, it's a preseason game and not a regular season contest. None of these players are suffering from majors injuries and should be ready come opening kickoff. Continue to monitor their progress during the preseason.

Fletcher still a tackle monster	Updated 2/13/2008
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Tackle machine London Fletcher enjoyed his eighth straight season with over 110 total tackles, and his third straight with at least 100 solo tackles. He finished 2007 with 128 total hits (100 solo), three interceptions including one returned for a touchdown and 10 passes defensed. Not bad for a guy who will be 33 years old in time for next season.	Analysis: Simply put, these are the kinds of stats you want from your Fantasy LB. Consistently in the top tier of Fantasy linebackers, Fletcher remains a steady early- to middle-round choice as a No. 1 option.

Fletcher hits G-Men for eight tackles	Updated 12/17/2007
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Redskins LB London Fletcher totaled eight tackles -- all solo -- during a Week 15 win against the Giants. It was the fourth time in five games that he was limited to less than 10 tackles. He does have 120 tackles on the season.	Analysis: Fletcher is in his first year with the Redskins, but continues to be one of the best linebackers in the NFL. He now has 100 or more tackles in eight straight seasons. Continue to start him in all Fantasy formats.

Fletcher tracks down 12 tackles	Updated 12/7/2007
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Redskins LB London Fletcher totaled 12 tackles (nine solo) during a Week 14 win against the Bears. It was his sixth double-digit tackle performance and he now has 112 tackles this season.	Analysis: Fletcher is in his first year with the Redskins, but continues to be one of the best linebackers in the NFL. He now has 100 or more tackles in eight straight seasons. Continue to start him in all Fantasy formats.

Redskins defenders chip in	Updated 11/25/2007
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Redskins DB LaRon Landry (six tackles), DL Anthony Montgomery (five tackles), LB London Fletcher (five tackles), DB Shawn Springs (four tackles), DL Cornelius Griffin (four tackles) and DL Phillip Daniels (four tackles) all helped out in Washington's 19-13 loss to Tampa Bay in Week 12.	Analysis: Fletcher is one of the league's top LBs and should be starting in every IDP league, while Landry is the only other player with any Fantasy value among this group. Start only Fletcher in Week 13 against the Bills.

Bucs beware of LB Fletcher	Updated 11/23/2007
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Redskins LB London Fletcher (ribs) is listed as probable for Week 12 at Tampa Bay. Fletcher went through full practices Thursday and Friday after limited reps Wednesday. Fletcher has 91 tackles, three interceptions and one touchdown in 10 games.	Analysis: Fantasy owners take a deep sigh of relief. It appears as though Fletcher will be active and starting against the Bucs. He has been a great Fantasy option to date and that isn't expected to change Week 12. Feel free to start him in all IDP leagues.

Redskins defenders pitch in	Updated 11/11/2007
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Notable Redskins defenders from Week 10 vs. Philadelphia include: LB London Fletcher (10 total tackles), DB Pierson Prioleau (eight total tackles), DE Andre Carter (four solo tackles, one sack, one forced fumble), DE Demetric Evans (five total tackles, forced fumble) and DL Cornelius Griffin (four total tackles, sack). Safeties Sean Taylor (four total tackles) and LaRon Landry (one assist) weren't effective.	Analysis: Of these players, Fletcher, Carter, Taylor and Landry are Fantasy IDP options worth considering. The Redskins play at Dallas in Week 11.

Redskins defenders do what they can	Updated 10/28/2007
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Notable Washington defenders from Week 8 at New England include: LB London Fletcher (15 total tackles), SS LaRon Landry (14 total tackles), DB Pierson Prioleau (seven total tackles), FS Sean Taylor (six total tackles) and DE Phillip Daniels (three total tackles, one sack, one forced fumble).	Analysis: Of these players, Fletcher, Landry and Taylor are must-start Fantasy IDP options. Definitely use them in Week 9 when Washington plays the Jets in New Jersey.

Fletcher goes to the house	Updated 10/21/2007
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Redskins LB London Fletcher returned an interception 27 yards for a touchdown during a Week 7 win over the Cardinals. He totaled 13 tackles (10 solo) in the game and now has 52 tackles with two interceptions on the season.	Analysis: Fletcher has 100 or more tackles in his last seven seasons and he is well on his way to making that eight straight seasons. He is a must-start Fantasy LB.

Fletcher has five tackles	Updated 10/14/2007
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Redskins LB London Fletcher had five tackles Sunday against Green Bay.	Analysis: Fletcher is a No. 1 LB in IDP leagues and will look to put up better stats in Week 7 against Arizona.

Fletcher has six tackles	Updated 10/7/2007
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Redskins LB London Fletcher had six tackles Sunday against Detroit.	Analysis: Fletcher is a No. 1 LB and should be used in Week 6 at Green Bay.

Fletcher comes down with INT	Updated 9/23/2007
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Redskins LB London Fletcher totaled 10 tackles (five solo) and one interception during a Week 3 loss to the Giants. He now has 28 tackles through three games.	Analysis: Fletcher-Baker is starting in 88 percent of IDP leagues for a reason -- he's a tackling machine. He might not get too many sacks and is good for the occasional pick, but he'll consistently give you double-digit tackles. He is a No. 1 LB who should start every week, except when Washington is on a bye which happens Week 4.

Fletcher-Baker leads Skins D	Updated 9/9/2007
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Washington LB London Fletcher-Baker racked up 12 tackles in the Redskins' Week 1 OT victory over Miami.	Analysis: Fletcher-Baker is starting in 82 percent of IDP leagues for a reason -- he's a tackling machine. He might not get too many sacks, but he'll consistently give you double-digit tackles. He is a No. 1 LB who should start every week, including Washington's Week 2 matchup at Philadelphia.

Fletcher-Baker signs with Skins	Updated 3/5/2007
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Linebacker London Fletcher-Baker agreed to a five-year, $25 million contract with the Washington Redskins on Friday. Fletcher fills a need at middle linebacker, where Lemar Marshall regressed last year in his second season since Antonio Pierce's departure. Fletcher is small for the position -- 5-foot-10 and 245 pounds -- and will turn 32 in May, but he has been reliably solid over nine NFL seasons with Buffalo and the St. Louis Rams. He's yet to miss a game in his NFL career and has started every game since 2001.	Analysis: Last year, Fletcher-Baker had 146 total tackles (104 solo) with two sacks, a fumble recovery, four interceptions (with one going for a TD) and seven passes defensed. Put simply, Fletcher-Baker is a tackling machine who will bring loads of points to a Fantasy team. Best of all, because he's not a superstar like Brian Urlacher, Ray Lewis or Zach Thomas, owners can get him at a great value in drafts. No matter where he signs, view him as a No. 1 Fantasy LB worth an early- to middle-round pick in all IDP leagues.

Skins to sign Fletcher-Baker?	Updated 3/2/2007
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: The Washington Post reports that the Redskins will meet with LB London Fletcher-Baker and could sign him as soon as Friday. Last year, Fletcher-Baker had 146 total tackles (104 solo) with two sacks, a fumble recovery, four interceptions (with one going for a TD) and seven passes defensed.	Analysis: Put simply, Fletcher-Baker is a tackling machine who will bring loads of points to a Fantasy team regardless of where he plays. Best of all, because he's not a superstar like Brian Urlacher, Ray Lewis or Zach Thomas, owners can get him at a great value in drafts. No matter where he signs, view him as a No. 1 Fantasy LB worth an early- to middle-round pick in all IDP leagues.

Skins after Clements, Fletcher?	Updated 2/15/2007
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: The Washington Post reports that the Redskins' annual free-agent spending spree will start with them trying to land LB London Fletcher-Baker and CB Nate Clements, both unrestricted free agents who played for the Buffalo Bills in 2006. Redskins defensive coordinator Gregg Williams coached both players when he was the head coach in Buffalo three years ago.	Analysis: Fletcher-Baker's tackle totals keeps him towards the top of linebacker scoring in Fantasy IDP leagues. Regardless of where he plays in 2007, consider him a No. 1 Fantasy LB.

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Bills give up 19 points to BAL	Updated 12/31/2006
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: The Bills defense yielded 327 yards and 19 points to the Ravens in a Week 17 loss. They didn't do much else outside of an interception by LB London Fletcher-Baker, who also had eight tackles.	Analysis: The Bills will be viewed as a No. 2 Fantasy DST heading into next season. Fletcher-Baker will be a high-end Fantasy LB on Draft Day 2007.

Bills defenders see action	Updated 12/24/2006
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Notable Bills defenders from Week 16 include: FS Donte Whitner (14 total tackles), LB London Fletcher-Baker (seven total tackles) and DE Aaron Schobel (four total tackles, sack).	Analysis: These players should be used in IDP league play at Baltimore in Week 17.

Bills DST gets shutout	Updated 12/17/2006
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: The Bills DST shutout the Dolphins 21-0 with one sack and two interceptions. LB London Fletcher-Baker had 10 tackles. LB Keith Ellison had eight tackles and an interception. LB Takeo Spikes had six tackles. DB Nate Clements had an interception. DL Aaron Schobel had three tackles and a sack. DB Terrence McGee had six tackles. DB Donte Whitner had seven tackles. DL Chris Kelsay had three tackles.	Analysis: Consider the Bills DST a low-end No. 1 option for Week 16 against Tennessee and use all regular IDP players as needed.

Bills DST does little	Updated 12/3/2006
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: The Bills DST recovered one fumble and had two sacks against San Diego. DL Chris Kelsay had three tackles and recovered a fumble. DB Nate Clements had seven tackles. DL Aaron Schobel had four tackles and a sack. DL Ryan Denney had three tackles and a sack. LB Takeo Spikes had nine tackles. LB London Fletcher-Baker had seven tackles. DB Donte Whitner had seven tackles.	Analysis: Consider the Bills a No. 2 DST option for Week 14 against the Jets. Use all IDP players as needed.

Bills give up three TDs	Updated 11/19/2006
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: The Bills defense allowed 21 points and 397 total yards in Week 11 against the Texans. DL Larry Tripplett and DL Aaron Schobel picked up sacks for the Bills, while DB Nate Clements had an interception and a fumble recovery. LB London Fletcher-Baker led all tacklers with 10.	Analysis: Consider the Bills DST a No. 2 Fantasy option in Week 12 against the Jaguars. Schobel, Clements and Fletcher-Baker are all solid Fantasy IDP options.

Bills hold Colts to 17 points	Updated 11/12/2006
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: The Bills DST held the Colts to 17 points. LB Angelo Crowell had 13 tackles and forced a fumble. LB London Fletcher-Baker had 14 tackles. DL Aaron Schobel had two tackles and forced a fumble. DB Terrence McGee had six tackles and recovered a fumble. He also had four kickoff returns for an average of 36.8 yards and a long of 88. DL Chris Kelsay had three tackles. LB Takeo Spikes had nine tackles. DB Nate Clements had five tackles. DB Donte Whitner had four tackles.	Analysis: Consider the Bills DST a good sleeper for Week 11 against Houston and use all regular IDP players.

Bills defenders rock Packers	Updated 11/5/2006
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Bills defenders who did well in Week 10 include: LB London Fletcher-Baker (14 total tackles, interception-return for a touchdown), CB Nate Clements (nine total tackles), CB Terence McGee (six tackles), LB Takeo Spikes (nine total tackles), DE Aaron Schobel (four tackles, two sacks, fumble recovery) and SS Ko Simpson (six tackles, interception).	Analysis: Fletcher-Baker and Clements are must-start Fantasy defenders. Spikes, McGee and Schobel should start in most leagues, too. Expect these guys to be very busy when they play at Indy in Week 10.

Bills DST does little	Updated 10/22/2006
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: The Bills DST gave up 28 points against the Patriots with four sacks. London Fletcher-Baker had nine tackles and a sack. DL Chris Kelsay had five tackles and a sack. And DL Aaron Schobel had five tackles and two sacks.	Analysis: The Bills have a bye in Week 8 but consider the DST a good option in Week 9 against Green Bay. All these players should be started in IDP leagues.

Lions shred Bills defense	Updated 10/15/2006
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: The Buffalo Bills defense had a tough time in Week 6 stopping the Lions offense giving up 397 total yards and 20 points. The Bills were able to come up with three sacks and one interception, but it just wasn't enough as the Lions won 20-17. DB Donte Whitner led everyone with eight tackles, while London Fletcher-Baker, Aaron Schobel and Chris Kelsay all had sacks. Ko Simpson got the team's lone interception.	Analysis: The Bills defense played better in Week 6 than they did in Week 5 as the Bears ripped dropped 40 points on them. Still, the Bills DST is at best a bye-week replacement heading into Week 7, where they play the Patriots. Whitner and Fletcher-Baker are decent Fantasy IDP options on a weekly basis, while Schobel and Kelsay should be used more in bye-week replacement situations.

Bills defenders face Bears	Updated 10/8/2006
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: In Week 5 play at Chicago, Bills rookie SS Ko Simpson totaled 11 tackles while teammate Donte Whitner has eight solo hits and LB London Fletcher had nine total tackles. LB Angelo Crowell and DE Aaron Schobel each had a sack.	Analysis: All of these players are useful in deeper Fantasy leagues, whereas Fletcher and Schobel are better in regular IDP leagues. Watch for Simpson and Whitner in keeper leagues -- both should be fantastic in those kind of formats.

Fletcher-Baker has eight tackles	Updated 9/18/2006
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Bills LB London Fletcher-Baker had eight tackles against Miami on Sunday.	Analysis: With LB Takeo Spikes (hamstring) injured, Fletcher-Baker is a good starting option in IDP leagues.

Bills defense scores	Updated 9/10/2006
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: The Bills DST scored a TD against the Patriots when LB London Fletcher-Baker recovered a Tom Brady fumble in the end zone in the first quarter. The Bills also got sacks from DE Chris Kelsay, DE Aaron Schobel and LB Takeo Spikes. DB Donte Whitner also had an interception.	Analysis: The Bills DST still gave up 17 points to the Patriots offense. The Dolphins should also be able to score against the Bills next week, so keep the Buffalo DST reserved in all Fantasy leagues.

London Fletcher skips minicamp	Updated 5/8/2006
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: BuffaloBills.com reports LB London Fletcher did not participate in the team's voluntary offseason minicamp. He was one of four veterans who did not attend.	Analysis: Fletcher finished 2005 with 104 solo tackles (157 total), four sacks, two fumble recoveries with a forced fumble, an interception and a pair of pass deflections. He should remain the centerpiece of the Bills defense, and is a reliable No. 1 LB option for owners in 2006.

London Fletcher doesn't fall down	Updated 1/4/2006
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Bills LB London Fletcher finished 2005 with 104 solo tackles (157 total), four sacks, two fumble recoveries with a forced fumble, an interception and a pair of pass deflections.	Analysis: Fletcher should remain the centerpiece of the Bills defense, and is a reliable No. 1 LB option for owners in 2006.

Nine tackles for Fletcher	Updated 12/24/2005
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: London Fletcher recorded nine tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 37-27 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.	Analysis: Fletcher is a nice choice in all IDP leagues for Week 17 at the N.Y. Jets

Fletcher has seven tackles	Updated 12/18/2005
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: London Fletcher had seven tackles in Week 15 vs. Denver.	Analysis: Fletcher is a tackling machine, so he should be starting for Fantasy owners in Week 16 at Cincinnati.

L. Fletcher has 14 tackles	Updated 12/11/2005
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Bills stud LB London Fletcher recorded 14 total tackles and an interception vs. New England in Week 14.	Analysis: Fletcher was on the field for a long time and made a lot of big plays against a good offense. That's the kind of formula you want your linebacker to have in Fantasy Football. Definitely start Fletcher vs. Denver in Week 15.

Fletcher adding sacks to resume	Updated 12/8/2005
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: LB London Fletcher posted the fourth multi-sack game of his career by registering 1 1/2 sacks, with the half-sack resulting in a safety at Miami. Fletcher now has 3 1/2 sacks this season, which ties his season-high from last year.	Analysis: Fletcher is a tackling machine, so he should be starting for Fantasy owners no matter what.

Fletcher romps at Miami	Updated 12/5/2005
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Bills LB London Fletcher has 12 total tackles and two sacks at Miami in Week 13.	Analysis: Despite being on a losing team, Fletcher is one of the most attractive LB options in IDP leagues, and should start on a weekly basis.

Fletcher has been a monster	Updated 11/29/2005
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: London Fletcher has recorded 53 total tackles in his past three starts for the Buffalo Bills. He has 107 on the season.	Analysis: Fletcher is a must-start linebacker in all IDP leagues.

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London Fletcher hurt	Updated 9/18/2005
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: Bills LB London Fletcher missed the second half of his game at Tampa Bay with an undisclosed injury.	Analysis: He was replaced by Angelo Crowell. No word on the status of Fletcher for Week 3 vs. Atlanta.

Fletcher has big day	Updated 10/11/2004
London Fletcher, MLB WAS
News: According to the Buffalo News, Bills linebacker London Fletcher had 21 tackles, including 15 solo, in the Week 5 loss to the New York Jets.	Analysis: Those numbers matched his career high that he establsihed against the San Francisco 49ers while playing for the St. Louis Rams in 2001.