News: Defensive end Leonard Little has decided to retire after 12 seasons, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Little, who didn't sign with a team for 2010, spent his entire career with the Rams.
Analysis: Little finishes his NFL career with 344 tackles, 87 1/2 sacks and two interceptions in 147 career games. He can obviously continue to be ignored in Fantasy play.
News: The Rams have declared the following players as inactive for Week 17 vs. San Francisco: QB Mike Reilly, RB Samkon Gado, DB Quincy Butler, DE James Wyche and DE Leonard Little.
Analysis: None of these players have any Fantasy value. Continue to ignore them.
News: St. Louis DL James Hall, RB Steven Jackson, DL Leonard Little, DB Quincy Butler and QB Mike Reilly have all been listed as inactive for the team's Week 16 game at Arizona.
Analysis: Jackson's absence Week 16 is obviously big news, but the rest of the names on the inactives list have little to no Fantasy value.
News: St. Louis DL Leonard Little did not practice for the third day in a row on Friday but could play on Sunday against Arizona according to coach Steve Spagnuolo.
Analysis: Little is just a low-end Fantasy option in IDP formats when healthy. Even if he can play, his injury might limit how productive he is, so look elsewhere for Week 16.
News: The Rams have listed the following players as inactive for Week 15 vs. Houston: QB Mike Reilly, DB Jonathan Wade, RB Chris Ogbonnaya, QB Marc Bulger and DL Leonard Little.
Analysis: Bulger is the only player in this list with any Fantasy value, but isn't expected back until Week 17, if at all. Continue to ignore him and all these other guys.
News: St. Louis DL Leonard Little (knee) has been listed as probable for the team's Week 11 game against Arizona.
Analysis: Little has had a decent season with the Rams so far, but is not an elite defensive Fantasy player. Think of him as a solid low-end option in IDP formats.
News: St. Louis DL Leonard Little recorded a sack in the team's Week 8 win over the Lions. It was his firth sack of the season. He added three tackles in the game as well.
Analysis: Little has five sacks and an interception this season, which is pretty good for a lineman. He gets low tackle totals but he remains a solid low-end IDP format option.
News: St. Louis DL Leonard Little gave the Rams a 17-13 lead in the fourth quarter of the team's Week 6 game at Jacksonville when he intercepted a David Garrard pass and took it 36 yards the other way for the score. Little made an athletic catch in the flat to pick off the pass that was intended for Greg Jones. Little also had a sack in the game.
Analysis: Little has four sacks this season and now has an interception to boot. He doesn't record too many tackles but his sacks make him a decent low-end option in IDP formats.
News: St. Louis DL Leonard Little (illness) has been listed as probable for the team's Week 6 game at Jacksonville.
Analysis: Leonard hasn't been able to make too many tackles this season but does have three sacks to his credit. He is a decent low-end option in IDP formats and should be active for Week 6.
News: Rams DL Leonard Little totaled three tackles and one sack during a Week 4 loss to the 49ers. It was his third sack of the season.
Analysis: Little has three sacks in his last two games after getting none in his first two. He finally seems to be settling into coach Steve Spagnuolo's system and starting to rack up sacks. Little remains a low-end Fantasy DL but could be on the rise.
News: Rams DL Leonard Little sacked Packers QB Aaron Rodgers twice in Week 3. It was his first two sacks of the season. He had 2 tackles.
Analysis: Little improved his franchise-leading sack total to 83 in his career. Little is definitely a sack artist but he doesn't pick up enough other stats to be considered a high-end Fantasy IDP player. He's probably not worth owning or using Week 4 at San Francisco.
News: St. Louis Rams defensive end Leonard Little sprained his right knee in practice, although coach Steve Spagnuolo didn't believe it was serious. A team spokesman said Little was day to day. He did not participate in the second of two workouts Monday. Little was helped off the field after being hurt in a drill and returned with an ice bag on the knee. Spagnuolo said Little spent the rest of the practice on the sideline as a precaution.
Analysis: The 34-year-old Little is in his 12th season with the Rams and has 81 career sacks, most in franchise history since the NFL made it an official statistic in 1982. Last season, Little was second on the team with six sacks. Little is at the end of a career where at one point he was a Fantasy beast. Those days are gone. He might be useful as a one-week replacement off the waiver wire this season with a hanfdul of sacks.
News:Leonard Little feels he's much more than a third-down pass rusher for the Rams. After Sunday morning's full-pad practice at Rams Park, Little insisted he still can be an every-down defensive end. New head coach Steve Spagnuolo has liked what he saw from Little on tape and wanted to keep him. "In all the evaluations we did, he was part of the plan," Spagnuolo said. "So far, so good."
Analysis: Little is at the end of a career where at one point he was a Fantasy beast. Those days are gone. He might be useful as a one-week replacement off the waiver wire this season with a hanfdul of sacks.
News: DL Leonard Little is listed as probably for Week 15 against the Seahawks. Little has been suffering a hamstring injury.
Analysis: The Rams defense is pretty bad and Little is on the Rams' defense. He is not a recommended start in IDP leagues for Fantasy Week 15 against Seattle.
News: Rams DB O.J. Atogwe (thigh), DT Adam Carriker (ankle), LB Chris Chamberlain (illness) and DE Leonard Little (hamstring) are probable for Week 10 at the Jets.
Analysis: Of these defenders, only Atogwe and Little are worthwhile Fantasy options -- especially Atogwe, who has done well this season. Consider them decent picks for Week 10 against the Jets.
News: Rams DL Leonard Little (hamstring) was not listed among the inactives for St. Louis' Week 9 game vs. the Cardinals.
Analysis: When healthy, Little is a decent middle-end DL in Fantasy play for IDP leagues. He was listed as questionable for Week 9 after taking limited reps all week. Fantasy owners should look at healthier alternatives in IDP leagues if they can, because there's no guarantee Little will go all 60 minutes.
News: Rams DL Leonard Little, who left Week 8 with a hamstring injury, had an MRI that revealed he aggravated the same injury sustained in the season opener. Little had been hoping scar tissue was the culprit. "I'm just going to see how it goes," Little said. "It's an injury that's going to be here the whole year, so I've just got to stay on top of it." The injury limited him in practice Wednesday. Coach Jim Haslett was not optimistic about Little's availability for Week 9 against the Cardinals. "It's bothering him," the coach said. "He didn't play three quarters, so I would think it's pretty significant."
Analysis: When healthy, Little is a decent middle-end DL in Fantasy play for IDP leagues. He is listed as questionable for Week 9 and there is still hope he might be able to play Sunday after taking limited reps all week. However, Fantasy owners should look at healthier alternatives in IDP leagues if they can.
News: Rams DE Leonard Little left a Week 8 loss to New England in the first half with a hamstring injury.
Analysis: When healthy, Little is a decent middle-end DL in Fantasy play for IDP leagues. Keep an eye on his status heading into Week 9 vs. Arizona.
News: Notable Rams defenders from Week 7 vs. Dallas include: DB O.J. Atogwe (three solo tackles, two interceptions), DL Leonard Little (four total tackles, 1.5 sacks, forced fumble), LB Will Witherspoon (three solo tackles, interception) and DL James Hall (three total tackles, 1.5 sacks).
Analysis: Of these defenders, Atogwe, Little and Witherspoon are worth using in IDP league play. The Rams play at the Patriots in Week 8.
News: Rams DL Leonard Little (hamstring) was active in Week 4 vs. Buffalo, as expected. He had been listed as probable on the injury report. He recorded two sacks.
Analysis: Little is a decent middle-end DL in Fantasy play for IDP leagues. Consider him a safe start once again in all IDP leagues.
News: Rams DEs Leonard Little (hamstring) and James Hall (thigh) are probable for Week 4 vs. Buffalo.
Analysis: Little is a decent middle-end DL in Fantasy play, while Hall won't put up many stats. Only Little is worth a look in Fantasy play this week.
News: Rams DL Leonard Little (hamstring) went through limited practice reps Wednesday, but returned to a full rotation Thursday as the team prepares for Week 4 vs. Buffalo. Little has missed the last two games, but head coach Scott Linehan told NFL.com that Little is making progress.
Analysis: Little continues to be hurt by injuries early in the season for a second straight campaign and that continues to drop his Fantasy value. Until Little is at 100 percent, he remains a low-end Fantasy DL.
News: The St. Louis Rams have listed the inactives for their Week 3 game at Seattle. Not in uniform will be: WR Keenan Burton, RB Brian Leonard, DB Brannon Condren, WR Drew Bennett, DL Leonard Little and QB Brock Berlin.
Analysis: None of these players have any Fantasy value, so continue to ignore them in all formats.
News: Rams DL Leonard Little (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Week 3 at Seattle. Little, who was inactive Week 2, went through limited practice reps all week but is a game-time decision.
Analysis: Little continues to be hurt by injuries early in the season for a second straight campaign and that continues to drop his Fantasy value. Until Little is at 100 percent, he remains a low-end Fantasy DL.
News: Rams DE Leonard Little was inactive for Week 2 vs. the N.Y. Giants after missing practice all week with a hamstring injury.
Analysis: Little played in just seven games last season due to injury and it's not a good sign to see him fighting injury this early in 2008. Little is a decent sack specialist when at 100 percent, but he could be on the decline of his career thanks to injuries.
News: Rams DE Leonard Little is listed as doubtful for Week 2 vs. the N.Y. Giants after missing practice all week with a hamstring injury.
Analysis: Little played in just seven games last season due to injury and it's not a good sign to see him fighting injury this early in 2008. Little is a decent sack specialist when at 100 percent, but he could be on the decline of his career thanks to injuries. Don't start him, obviously.
News: After getting burned for 522 yards in the season opener, the St. Louis Rams will likely go against the New York Giants without starting DE Leonard Little. Little left last week's 38-3 loss at Philadelphia on the fourth play with a hamstring injury. His playing status remains unknown. "I might not even play at all," Little said Thursday. "It's going to be a matter of how I feel on Saturday. Right now, I'm trying to get back. I'm rehabbing it and trying to get back as quick as I can." Little has not practiced this week. The 33-year-old missed the last nine games of 2007 with a toe injury that required surgery. He had a good training camp and played during the preseason.
Analysis: Little played in just seven games last season due to injury and it's not a good sign to see him fighting injury this early in 2008. Little is a decent sack specialist when at 100 percent, but he could be on the decline of his career thanks to injuries. His absence would make the Rams DST go from bad to worse.
News: Rams DL Leonard Little (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday as the team prepares for Week 2 vs. N.Y. Giants. Little played in the opener against the Eagles, but was held without a stat.
Analysis: Little played in just seven games last season due to injury and it's not a good sign to see him fighting injury this early in 2008. Little is a decent sack specialist when at 100 percent, but he could be on the decline of his career thanks to injuries.
News: Rams head coach Scott Linehan said Wednesday that DE Leonard Little has come a long way with his left toe injury and appears to be ready to go. He's been practicing so far this training camp. "It was an unusual injury, you know, they've got great doctors these days that get these guys patched up," Linehad said of Little's damaged left big toe. "So we're hoping for the best with that and hoping to avoid any further injuries with him."
Analysis: Little will be 34 in October, 2008, but still will be counted on the generate sacks and tackles for Fantasy owners next season. Play it safe and figure him to be a No. 2 DL in 2008, worth a middle- to late-round pick. It helps that he'll be playing alongside rookie DE Chris Long, who will garner plenty of attention.
News: Rams DL Leonard Little tore a ligament in his left big toe and only played in seven games in 2007. Thus, his numbers were way down: He had 19 total tackles, one sack and one forced fumble.
Analysis: Little will be 34 in October, 2008, but still will be counted on the generate sacks and tackles for Fantasy owners next season. Play it safe and figure him to be a No. 2 DL in 2008, worth a middle- to late-round pick.
News: St. Louis DL Leonard Little will have surgery this week to repair a torn ligament in his left big toe, ending his season. Little disclosed plans for the surgery Monday as the Rams, at 0-8 off to the worst start in franchise history, returned from a bye week. "It isn't the type of injury where it will heal on its own," Little said. "If that was the case, then it should have felt a lot better by now. Surgery is the only way to repair the ligament." Dr. Robert Anderson, the team orthopedist for the Carolina Panthers, will perform the operation. Rehabilitation is expected to take four to six months. Little sprained the toe when his left foot was caught in the turf in a 22-3 loss at Baltimore on Oct. 14. The injury made it difficult for Little to push off on the pass rush. He visited Anderson in North Carolina during the bye week to discuss options.
Analysis: It's safe to release Little in all leagues. Hopefully he can return in 2008 and be a solid pass rusher again.
News: The inactives for Week 8's game between the Cleveland Browns and the St. Louis Rams are as follows. For Cleveland, Ken Dorsey (third QB), RB Kenny Wright (player decision), DB Nick Sorensen (coach's decision), WR Travis Wilson (coach's decision), DL Ted Washington (coach's decision) and DL Louis Leonard (coach's decision) are all inactive. For the Rams, WR Marques Hagans (coach's decision), WR Travis Taylor (coach's decision), RB Antonio Pittman (coach's decision), DB Bhawoh Jue (coach's decision), LB Quinton Cuberson (hamstring), WR Dante Hall (ankle) and DL Leonard Little (toe).
Analysis: Little is the only play in this list with any Fantasy value, and he was ruled out earlier this week, so you should already have benched him.
News: Rams DL Leonard Little (toe) has been ruled out for Week 8 vs. Cleveland. Little injured the toe Week 6 against the Ravens, but did play Week 7 against the Seahawks.
Analysis: Little has just 19 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble this season. He was off to a slow start before the injury, so his low stat totals is nothing new. He is capable of being a high-end Fantasy DL, but right now should be treated as a low-end Fantasy option. It appears as though playing on the injured toe Week 7 was not a good idea. Keep him reserved in Fantasy leagues for Week 8.
News: Rams DL Leonard Little (toe) did not practice Wednesday as the team prepares for Week 8 vs. Cleveland. Little injured the toe Week 6 against the Ravens, but did play Week 7 against the Seahawks.
Analysis: Little has just 19 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble this season. He was off to a slow start before the injury, so his low stat totals is nothing new. He is capable of being a high-end Fantasy DL, but right now should be treated as a low-end Fantasy option. He is expected to play against the Browns barring any setbacks.
News: Rams DL Leonard Little (toe) will play Week 7 at Seattle. The Rams had listed him as probable earlier in the week.
Analysis: Little sprained the toe when his left foot became caught in the turf in last week's 22-3 loss at Baltimore. Even before the toe injury, he was off to a slow start. The 10th-year player has just one sack, registered last week against Baltimore's Kyle Boller. He had 13 last season, second-most in his career, when he was a Pro Bowl alternate. Figure him to be a low-end No. 2 Fantasy DL.
News: Rams DE Leonard Little will play Sunday for the winless Rams at Seattle despite a sore toe. Little practiced sparingly Friday after missing Thursday's workout. The injury-depleted Rams are off to their worst start since moving to St. Louis. "(Little) didn't do a whole lot, but he did enough to get himself ready," coach Scott Linehan said. "It's a pain tolerance thing. He'll be ready to go and fine on Sunday. Still, it was a little tender today. He's played through a sore foot before."
Analysis: Little sprained the toe when his left foot became caught in the turf in last week's 22-3 loss at Baltimore. He is listed as probable for the Seahawks game. Even before the toe injury, Little was off to a slow start. The 10th-year player has just one sack, registered last week against Baltimore's Kyle Boller. He had 13 last season, second-most in his career, when he was a Pro Bowl alternate. Figure him to be a low-end No. 2 Fantasy DL.
News: Rams DL Leonard Little (toe) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday as the team prepares for Week 7 at Seattle. Little managed two tackles (one solo) and one sack of QB Kyle Boller during a Week 6 loss to the Ravens. Little also forced a fumble but saw limited action because of a sprained left toe. He now has 18 tackles and one sack on the season.
Analysis: Little is a much better pass rusher than his stats have shown through the first six games. He is usually a reliable IDP option, but is nothing more than a No. 3 DL until he starts racking up sacks. Continue to monitor his status leading up to Week 7.
News: Rams DL Leonard Little managed two tackles (one solo) and one sack of QB Kyle Boller during a Week 6 loss to the Ravens. Little also forced a fumble but saw limited action because of a sprained left toe. He now has 18 tackles and one sack on the season.
Analysis: Little is a much better pass rusher than his stats have shown through the first six games. He is usually a reliable IDP option, but is nothing more than a No. 3 DL until he starts racking up sacks. Continue to monitor his status leading up to Week 7.
News: Rams DL Leonard Little (knee) is listed as probable for Week 5 vs. Arizona. He took part in full practice reps all week. Little has 13 tackles through four games, but has zero sacks.
Analysis: Little is a much better pass rusher than his stats have shown through the first four games. He is usually a reliable IDP option, but is nothing more than a No. 3 DL until he starts racking up sacks. He should play Sunday against the Cardinals.
News: Rams DL Leonard Little (knee) took part in a full practice Thursday as the team prepares for Week 5 vs. Arizona. Little has 13 tackles through four games, but has zero sacks.
Analysis: Little is a much better pass rusher than his stats have shown through the first four games. He is usually a reliable IDP option, but is nothing more than a No. 3 DL until he starts racking up sacks. He should play Sunday against the Cardinals.
News: Rams DL Leonard Little had no tackles Sunday against Dallas.
Analysis: None of the Rams defenders played well against Dallas. Expect Little to bounce back in Week 5 against Arizona.
News: There's not much to like from the Rams defenders in Week 3 action at Tampa Bay. CB Ronald Bartell led the way with six solo tackles, SS Corey Chavous had five tackles, LB Will Witherspoon totaled six hits, DE Leonard Little had four solo tackles, CB O.J. Atogwe had three solo tackles, LB Brandon Chillar had six total tackles and a forced fumble, DL Clifton Ryan had two solo tackles and a forced fumble and DL Trevor Johnson had a sack and a solo tackle.
Analysis: Of these players, Chavous, Witherspoon and Little are reliable Fantasy IDP players; Atogwe is decent in deeper leagues. The rest of these players aren't worth owning in Fantasy play.
News: Rams DL Leonard Little had four tackles Sunday against the 49ers.
Analysis: Little should be considered a No. 2 DL in IDP leagues in Week 3 against Tampa Bay.
News: In his last eight games against the 49ers, Rams DE Leonard Little has eight sacks. Guess who Little and the Rams host in Week 2 action?
Analysis: Little remains a recommended starter in IDP league play. His consistent combo of tackle and sack production is rare from someone at his position.
News: Notable Rams defenders from Week 1 vs. Carolina include: CB O.J. Atogwe (ten solo tackles), CB Tye Hill (seven tackles), LB Brandon Chillar (eight total tackles, forced fumble) and DB Chris Chavous (seven total tackles, forced fumble). DE Leonard Little (five total tackles) and Will Witherspoon (six total tackles) also helped in.
Analysis: Witherspoon, Little, Hill and Atogwe are useful in Fantasy IDP league play from week to week. Chavous is more of a low-end option. Consider these players when they face the 49ers at home in Week 2.
News: Rams DL Leonard Little had one sack in his last meeting against Carolina and has 1.5 sacks in 2 career home games vs. Carolina.
Analysis: Little is a low-end No. 1 DL in IDP leagues and should be started this week against the Panthers.
News: Rams DL Leonard Little had 13 sacks last year, the second-highest total of his career, and was a Pro Bowl alternate. The Rams expect more pressure up the middle this year, which should clear the road a bit for Little to terrorize the quarterback. Over the years, Little said he's learned to preserve himself at this time of year. "When you're younger, you're all gung-ho, you're going out and doing whatever," Little said. "I take care of my body now, and I know what it takes to go through an entire season."
Analysis: Little is a low-end No. 1 DL in IDP leagues and should be in line for double digits in sacks again this season.
News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Rams DE Leonard Little is very enthusiastic about having new DE James Hall playing opposite him this season. "Thank God for James Hall," Little said, laughing. "No more double teams." Head coach Scott Linehan added his two cents: "I think (Hall) will bring to the table a lot of what Leonard brings to the other side. Maybe a little bit different style. He's a guy that has that sneaky pass rush but is a very willing run defender. I think he can be pretty good for us."
Analysis: Little has been the club's premier pass rush specialist but won't see as much coverage with Hall on the other end of the D-line. The addition of DT Adam Carriker will also help Little get to the ball faster. Consider Little a No. 1 Fantasy DL in IDP league play worth an early- to middle-round pick since he delivers in every stat category.
News: Rams DE Leonard Little posted another strong season, totaling 58 tackles (55 solo), 13 sacks, seven forced fumbles and a pair of passes defensed.
Analysis: These are the kind of stats you want from your Fantasy DL. Consider Little, who signed a three-year extension during the season, a No. 1 Fantasy DL in IDP league play.
News: The Rams DST yielded 21 points and 293 total yards to the Vikings in Week 17. LB Will Witherspoon, DL Jimmy Kennedy and DL Leonard Little all had one sack. While DB Ronald Bartell had two interceptions, including one he returned 38 yards for a touchdown.
Analysis: The Rams did not have a good year defensively and will not be a popular pick on Draft Day 2007. They might be taken as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy DST. Witherspoon and Little are top-end Fantasy players in IDP leagues and both players will likely be drafted before the middle rounds next season.
News: The Rams listed FB Paul Smith (neck, doubtful), DE Victor Adeyanju (forearm, probable), DT aRoi Glover (ribs, probable), DE Leonard Little (neck, probable) and LB Will Witherspoon (knee, probable) on their Week 17 injury report. The Rams play at Minnesota in the game.
Analysis: With the exception of Smith, all of the above players should play in Week 17, making the Rams strong defensively, especially against a weak offense like the Vikings. Use the defenders in IDP leagues as warranted, and use the Rams defense as a unit as a low-end option in Week 17 action.
News: The Rams DST had a fumble recovery against the Redskins and nothing eles. DB Corey Chavous had four tackles and a fumble recovery. LB Will Witherspoon had five tackles. DL Leonard Little had five tackles. DB O.J. Atogwe had eight tackles.
Analysis: The Rams DST is not a recommended option for Week 17 against the Vikings but use all regular IDP players as needed.
News: Motivation is where you can find it with two games to go and almost no hope for making the playoffs. In Leonard Little's case, there's a Pro Bowl snub. The St. Louis defensive end is among the NFL leaders with 12 sacks, fighting through constant double-teaming to get to the quarterback. He's a rare overachiever on a unit that ranks in the bottom third of the league. Little found out earlier in the week he was a first alternate in balloting by players and coaches, with fan voting serving as tiebreaker. If called, he said he'll decline to participate. "I don't even know what the criteria is for that anymore," Little said. "All I know is no matter what, I'm not going. I would call the federal government and get a recount, but I can't do that - unlike Al Gore."
Analysis: Even though he is not a technically a Pro Bowler, he certainly plays like one. He is a must-start Fantasy DL for Week 16.
News: DB Tye Hill (thigh), LB Isaiah Kacyvenski (concussion), LB Leonard Little (neck) and LB Raonall Smith (thigh) are not among the inactives for Week 15 at Oakland.
Analysis: None of the defensive players are worth using in any Fantasy leagues.
News: Rams LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (hand) is out, DL Victor Adeyanju (forearm), DB Jerome Carter (ankle) and RB Paul Smith (neck) are questionable, while DL Leonard Little (neck) and LB Isaiah Kacyvenski (concussion) are listed as probable for Week 15 at Oakland.
Analysis: Little should be the only injured player worth using in Fantasy leagues for Week 15. He is a solid Fantasy DL.
News: St. Louis defensive end Leonard Little said Sunday he's agreed to three-year contract extension and plans to finish his career with the Rams. "This will be my last contract. I wanted it to be a good one," said Little, who has spent his entire nine-year career with St. Louis. The 32-year-old Little had five tackles and one sack in the Rams' 15-0 loss to Carolina on Sunday. Little has 10 sacks on the season, 4 1/2 shy of his career-high set in 2001. "It's been in the works," Little said of the new contract. "I guess they really wanted to see if I would come out and play better than I did the last couple of years. I knew I was going to play this way."
Analysis: Little is having a great season and is well-deserving of the contract extension. He should be starting in your Fantasy IDP lineup every week.
News: The Rams defense held the Seahawks to just 283 yards, but gave up 24 points in a Week 10 loss. The Rams defense did get six sacks and recovered two fumbles. Rams DL Leonard Little had two sacks, LB Will Witherspoon had two sacks, DB O.J. Atogwe had one sack, as did LB Brandon Chillar. Atogwe also forced two fumbles and Little forced one fumble. DL Victor Adeyanju returned a fumble 89 yards for a touchdown.
Analysis: The Rams have been a less-than-desireable Fantasy unit of late and are not a recommended Fantasy option in leagues of less than 12 teams for Week 11 when they visit Carolina. Little and Witherspoon are must-start Fantasy IDP players. Atogwe is a low-end Fantasy DB.
News: Rams DL Leonard Little (knee) is listed as probable for Week 10 at Seattle.
Analysis: Little has 26 tackles, seven sacks and three interceptions on the season. He is a strong Fantasy option when healthy. He is only listed as probable and that is a good sign he is likely to play against the Seahawks.
News: Rams DL Leonard Little had two tackles, both sacks in Week 9 vs. Kansas City.
Analysis: Little is a decent option in larger IDP leagues. He'll face the Seahawks in Week 10.
News: Notable Rams defenders in Week 8 at San Diego include: LB Will Witherspoon (12 tackles), DB Corey Chavous (three tackles, sack) and DE Leonard Little (four tackles).
Analysis: All three defenders are worth using in IDP leagues when they play vs. Kansas City in Week 9.
News: Notable Rams defenders in Week 6 vs. Seattle include: LB Will Witherspoon (10 tackles), LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (four tackles, sack) and DL Leonard Little (five tackles, forced fumble).
Analysis: All three Rams defenders are worth using on a regular basis in Fantasy IDP leagues. The Rams are on bye in Week 7 but play at San Diego in Week 8.
News: Notable Rams defensive performances from Week 5 include: DT Jimmy Kennedy (seven tackles, sack), SS Corey Chavous (six solo hits), DE Leonard Little (two tackles, sack) and LB Will Witherspoon (five total tackles).
Analysis: Little, Witherspoon and Chavous remain Fantasy starters in IDP leagues, while Kennedy recorded his first sack of the season and easily his best game of the year. Don't use Kennedy on a regular basis.
News: Leonard Little had five tackles, including two sacks in the Rams' Week 1 win over Denver.
Analysis: Consider Little a low-end No. 2 Fantasy DL, worth starting in most IDP leagues.
News: DL Little (quadriceps) was able to play in Saturday's preseason game at Kansas City. He recorded one solo tackle and assisted on another.
Analysis: Little recorded 9.5 sacks, 56 tackles (45 solo) and three passes defensed last season. As a defensive end, those numbers are fabulous. Consider him a low-end No. 2 Fantasy DL, worth starting in most IDP leagues.
News: Rams DE Leonard Little did not play against Houston because of a quadriceps injury, but should be back soon when swelling is controlled. Said head coach Scott Linehan, "Leonard won't practice (Aug. 21), but he's making a lot of strides with that strained quad."
Analysis: Little recorded 9.5 sacks, 56 tackles (45 solo) and three passes defensed last season. As a defensive end, those numbers are fabulous. Consider him a low-end No. 2 Fantasy DL, worth starting in most IDP leagues.
News: Leonard Little recorded 9.5 sacks, 56 tackles (45 solo) and three passes defensed this season in St. Louis.
Analysis: Little remains a nice option for IDP leaguers and will be worth a late-round selection in 2006 drafts.
News: Rams DE Leonard Little had three tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble vs. Philadelphia in Week 15.
Analysis: Little is a nice option in IDP leagues vs. San Francisco in Week 16.
News: Leonard Little (knee) is probable for Week 15 vs. Philadelphia.
Analysis: Little is a nice option in IDP leagues for Week 15 against Philadelphia.
News: Leonard Little recorded four solo tackles in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Analysis: Little is a nice option in IDP leagues for Week 15 against Philadelphia.
News: DE Leonard Little was not with the team Thursday, following the murder of his brother Jermaine on Monday in Tennessee. Team officials don't know if Little will play Sunday. His brother's funeral is Saturday.
Analysis: Little is too risky to start in Fantasy IDP leagues for Week 7 at this point. Find another alternative.
News: Leonard Little was found innocent of drunken driving charges on Friday in St. Louis.
Analysis: Little dealt with a nightmare 2004 season, but Fantasy owners should expect a rebound year in 2005.
News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Little played linebacker as well as his natural defensive end position at San Francisco Sunday.
Analysis: Little finished with six tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery. He continues to be a decent option in all Fantasy leagues.
News: According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Leonard Little (personal) returned to practice Saturday.
Analysis: Little is a solid option in leagues that use individual defenders.
News: Little is probable for Week 15 against Seattle due to a pectoral strain.
Analysis: It appears safe to keep Little active in individual defender leagues.
News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Leonard Little (torn pectoral muscle) will probably be held out for the fourth consecutive week Sunday at Arizona. He will likely be kept out for precautionary reasons.
Analysis: Little should remain reserved in all leagues that use individual defenders.
