News: Chiefs defensive back Eric Berry was credited with two more passes defended in Week 16 against the Colts. Berry also finished with four solo tackles in the 20-13 win, including one tackle for loss. He now has 10 passes defended on the season, which is a career high.
Analysis: Berry also has 80 stops on the season -- which is second only to Derrick Johnson -- to go along with one interception. While some feel the 23-year-old has underachieved in his third year in the league, he has still been one of the Kansas City's most consistent defenders this year. Consider Berry a viable option in deeper IDP formats heading into Week 17.
News: As expected, Chiefs defensive back Eric Berry was officially ruled active for Week 16 against the Colts, despite being listed on the injury report with a hand injury. Berry was able to practice in full all week.
Analysis: Berry has just one interception on the year but his 76 tackles have kept him relevant in Fantasy. While the 23-year-old hasn't been able to duplicate the success he had as a rookie, he still has an outside chance to match or break the 92 tackles he racked up during his first year in the league. Still, at this point in the season, owners should consider Berry merely a low-end option.
News: Chiefs defensive back Eric Berry was a full participant in practice for the third straight day on Friday and is being considered as probable for Week 16 against the Colts. He was listed on the injury report due to a lingering hand injury.
Analysis: Berry has just one interception on the year but his 76 tackles have kept him relevant in Fantasy. Since he will likely play in Week 16, keep the 23-year-old active in deeper IDP formats.
News: Chiefs defensive back Eric Berry was all over the field in Week 15 against the Raiders. Berry, who played through a hand injury, matched his season high by racking up 11 solo tackles in the 15-0 defeat. He was credit with two tackles for loss and also notched his eighth pass defended of the season.
Analysis: Berry turned in one of his more productive performances against Oakland as he seemed to be in on every stop. While the 23-year-old hasn't been able to duplicate the success he had as a rookie, he still has an outside chance to match or break the 92 tackles he racked up during his first year in the league. Still, at this point in the season, owners should consider Berry merely a low-end option.
News: Chiefs defensive back Eric Berry was ruled active for Week 15 against the Raiders despite being limited in practice with a hand injury.
Analysis: Berry is almost certainly going to end up with far fewer tackles this year than he did as a rookie. He has 65 stops with three games remaining, well short of the 92 he had back in 2010. He also has just one interception. At this point, he should be considered just a low-end Fantasy IDP option.
News: Cheifs defensive back Eric Berry (hand) was a full participant in practice for the third straight day Friday and was listed as probable on the injury report for Week 15 against the Raiders.
Analysis: Berry has just one interception this season but his 65 tackles gives him value in Fantasy. Keep him active in deeper IDP formats for Week 15.
News: Chiefs defensive back Eric Berry had another subpar game Sunday against the Browns in Week 14. Berry finished the game with just four tackles -- three solo -- in a 30-7 loss.
Analysis: Berry is almost certainly going to end up with far fewer tackles this year than he did as a rookie. He has 65 stops with three games remaining, well short of the 92 he had back in 2010. He also has just one interception. At this point, he should be considered just a low-end Fantasy IDP option.
News: Chiefs defensive back Eric Berry was able to play through a hand injury as well as an illness in Week 14 against the Browns Sunday. He was limited in practice throughout the week as a result of these issues.
Analysis: Berry is having a disappointing campaign in his first full season back from a torn ACL. He has 61 tackles through 12 games, and should be considered more of a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Chiefs safety Eric Berry managed one solo tackle Week 13 vs. Carolina. He has 61 tackles in 12 games.
Analysis: Berry is having a decent season, but it's not like he is having an outstanding Fantasy campaign. He has just one interception and six pass defenses. Fantasy owners are keeping him in lineups on name alone, but he is not even a Top 60 Fantasy defensive back. Berry is performing more like a low-end Fantasy option in 2012.
News: Chiefs defensive back Eric Berry had four tackles, including one for a loss, during Kansas City's 17-9 loss to Denver in Week 12. Berry also recorded two pass defenses for the second time in his past three games and has knocked down six total passes this season.
Analysis: Berry was coming off a season-high 11-tackle performance in his last game, but was unable to come close to that total Sunday. However, the hard-hitting safety did increase his season total to 60 tackles and remains a quality option in deeper Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Chiefs defensive back Eric Berry had 11 tackles Sunday against the Bengals in Week 11. All of Berry's tackles were solo stops, and he led the team in tackles this week.
Analysis: Berry continues to prove he's a solid Fantasy option in IDP leagues. Continue to start him in most formats in Week 12 against Denver.
News: Chiefs defensive back Eric Berry recorded his first interception of the season in Week 9 against the Chargers. He picked off quarterback Philip Rivers in the end zone and also finished with eight tackles (six solo) in the 31-13 loss.
Analysis: Berry now has 40 tackles on the year and is slowly but surely getting back on track after missing most of last season due to a torn ACL. The 23-year-old proved during his rookie campaign to be a solid option in Fantasy so keep an eye on his progress going forward. Consider Berry a viable option in deeper IDP formats heading into Week 10 against the Steelers.
News: Chiefs safety Eric Berry had four tackles (three solo) in a Week 6 loss to the Bucs.
Analysis: Berry missed all but one game in 2011 with a torn ACL in his left knee, and is still trying to return to his 2010 form. With 29 total tackles through six games, Berry is behind the pace of his rookie campaign, in which he recorded 92 tackles. While he has yet to intercept a pass this season, Berry remains a potential-filled DB option in IDP leagues, and a decent start in deeper formats.
News: Chiefs safety Eric Berry totaled five solo tackles Week 5 vs. Baltimore. Berry has 25 tackles in five games, but he has no interceptions and just one pass defense.
Analysis: You can start to see Berry is once again becoming a force on defense after missing pretty much all of the 2011 season with a knee injury. He has 19 tackles in his last three games after having just six in his first two. Berry is starting to become a reliable Fantasy play again.
News: Chiefs safety Eric Berry recorded six tackles and one for a loss on Sunday of Week 4 in a loss to the Chargers. All six of his tackles were solo.
Analysis: Berry continues to improve his tackling with each game, but has yet to really take off for the Chiefs. Still, we could see him beginning to break out starting Week 5 against Baltimore. Berry is still worth holding onto in Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Chiefs safety Eric Berry totaled eight tackles (three solo) Week 3 at New Orleans. He had one tackle for loss.
Analysis: Berry has slowly been improving each game and finally seems to be getting back to the level he was playing at before missing most of last season with a serious knee injury. He is still not filling up the stat sheet, but perhaps Week 3 is just the beginning of good times ahead. Berry is still worth holding onto in Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Chiefs safety Eric Berry totaled four tackles (three solo) Week 2 against the Bills. He now has six tackles (five solo) and one pass defense through two games.
Analysis: Berry is back after missing most of the 2011 season recovering from a major knee surgery. He still hasn't been the playmaking safety he was a rookie in 2010, but Fantasy IDP owners are banking on he will get back to that level, which is why he is owned in 92 percent of Fantasy leagues.
News: Playing in his first game since the first week last year, when he tore his ACL, Chiefs defensive back Eric Berry made a minimal contribution statistically Week 1 against the Falcons. He recorded two tackles, both of them solo.
Analysis: Berry accumulated 92 tackles as a rookie, making him one of the better tacklers among defensive backs. It wasn't so evident in this game, but he'll get his share over the course of the season. He remains a high-end defensive back in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: The Chiefs' official website has been impressed with the comeback of safety Eric Berry thus far. In separate parts of practice on Sunday, Berry shut down receiver Jon Baldwin and was on the hip of Dexter McCluster. He's shown no rust. "I've just been putting in a lot of work this offseason in trying to make sure I've mastered my technique when I step back there on the field. I'm looking to maximize my craft and just get better," he said.
Analysis: Berry should remain a capable defender for the Chiefs and thus a nice Fantasy option. He should be considered a great source for tackles and pass defense stats. We'd spend a mid-round pick on Berry now that he's flashed his speed and physical play in training camp.
News:Eric Berry is back on the practice field for the Chiefs about 10 months after suffering a torn ACL. He's expected to be eased into work in the Kansas City secondary.
Analysis: Berry should remain a capable defender for the Chiefs and thus a nice Fantasy option. He should be considered a great source for tackles and pass defense stats. We'd spend a mid-round pick on Berry, especially if he flashes his speed and physical play in training camp and the preseason.
News: Chiefs safety Eric Berry told SiriusXM NFL Radio that he is 100 percent healthy and ready to participate in training camp. Berry is one of three Chiefs who suffered a torn ACL in their left knees over three weeks at the start of the 2011 season.
Analysis: Berry should remain a capable defender for the Chiefs and thus a nice Fantasy option. He should be considered a great source for tackles and pass defense stats. We'd spend a mid-round pick on Berry, especially if he flashes his speed and physical play in training camp and the preseason.
News: Coach Romeo Crennel said June 18 will be a big day for safety Eric Berry. He and other injured Chiefs players will meet with doctors then and are expected to be given the go-ahead for full physical activity in training camp.Berry is one of three Chiefs who suffered a torn ACL in their left knees over three weeks at the start of the 2011 season.
Analysis: Sounds like we can expect good news in just a little more than a week. Berry should remain a capable defender for the Chiefs and thus a nice Fantasy option. He should be considered a great source for tackles and pass defense stats. We'd spend a mid-round pick on Berry, especially if he flashes his speed and physical play in training camp and the preseason.
News: Chiefs safety Eric Berry told the Kansas City Star that he expects to be ready for the start of training camp. Berry tore his ACL in Week 1 last season.
Analysis: Berry should remain a capable defender for the Chiefs and thus a nice Fantasy option. He should be considered a great source for tackles and pass defense stats. We'd spend a mid-round pick on Berry, especially if he flashes his speed and physical play in training camp and the preseason.
News: The Kansas City Star reports that Chiefs safety Eric Berry, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 1, will undergo surgery in the upcoming week to repair his torn ACL. Berry was placed on injured reserve following his injury.
Analysis: Players who suffer ligament tears are usually advised to wait a week or two before having surgery, so that swelling can subside. Not only will Berry be done for this season, but this type of injury could put his status for the beginning of the 2012 season in doubt. One of the top DB options in IDP formats, this will be a tough blow to overcome. Sabby Piscotelli should see more playing time in his absence at strong safety, but does not have anywhere near the upside of Berry.
News: NFL.com reports that Chiefs safety Eric Berry has been diagnosed with a torn ACL, suffered in the team's Week 1 loss to Buffalo. He will miss the remainder of the season as a result.
Analysis: Not only will Berry be done for this season, but this type of injury could put his status for the beginning of the 2012 season in doubt. One of the top DB options in IDP formats, this will be a tough blow to overcome. Sabby Piscotelli should see more playing time in his absence at strong safety, but does not have anywhere near the upside of Berry.
News: Chiefs DB Eric Berry left the game Week 1 vs. Buffalo in the first quarter with a knee injury. He recorded no stats before leaving the game. Coach Todd Haley said afterward he didn't know the extent of Berry's injury, but The Kansas City Star reports there is concern that the second-year safety might have a serious injury.
Analysis: Berry actually had to be checked out by trainers twice in the first quarter before leaving, so that is a bit alarming. Hopefully, it's nothing major since Berry is a must-start Fantasy DB when healthy. Check his status leading up to Week 2.
News: Kansas City DB Eric Berry was all over the field making tackles on Sunday in the AFC Wild Card playoff loss to Baltimore. Berry finished the game with 10 tackles and nine of them were solo. He added four passes defended but could not help the Chiefs avoid being beaten out of the playoffs, 30-7.
Analysis: Berry tied his best tackle effort of the entire season in the playoff game and that is because he's a big-time player. He ended the regular season with four interceptions, including a defensive touchdown, and two sacks with 92 tackles. Consider Berry a solid DB in IDP leagues in 2011. He's worth a mid-round pick in all IDP leagues.
News: Chiefs rookie DB Eric Berry played well in the regular-season finale Sunday against the Raiders. Berry had seven tackles, all solo.
Analysis: Berry has played well in his rookie year and should do well in the playoffs since Kansas City will play host to a first-round game. Keep an eye on Berry and how he does in the playoffs, but consider him a solid DB in IDP leagues in 2011. He's worth a mid-round pick in all IDP leagues.
News: Chiefs DB Eric Berry returned an interception 54 yards for a touchdown in Week 16 against the Titans. He added four tackles and a pass defensed.
Analysis: For Berry, it was his fourth interception of the season. He has been credited with six passes defensed in his last four games with good numbers in tackles for a DB. he is worth using as a No. 2 DB in IDP formats going into Week 17.
News: Chiefs DB Eric Berry made just three tackles in a Week 15 win at St. Louis. He inched his tackle total for the year up to 79.
Analysis: Berry has put together a solid rookie season, and despite a down week against the Rams, he is worth using as a No. 2 DB in IDP formats going into Week 16.
News: Kansas City safety Eric Berry made an impressive play to record an interception in the Chiefs' 31-0 loss at San Diego in Week 14. During the Chargers' first possession of the second half, Philip Rivers tossed an errant pass toward the sideline that Berry jumped to grab. It appeared he bobbled the ball before being carried out-of-bounds but a replay review confirmed he caught it and planted both feet in-bounds. It was his third interception of the season.
Analysis: Berry has had a solid rookie season since being draft with the fifth overall pick in April's NFL Draft. He tallied seven tackles in Sunday's game and now has 76 on the season. Consider him a strong Fantasy play in IDP leagues for Kansas City's Week 15 game at St. Louis against fellow rookie Sam Bradford, who is the Rams' starting quarterback.
News: Chiefs rookie safety Eric Berry had a solid game in Week 13 against Denver on Sunday. Berry finished with eight total tackles, including seven solo. He now has 68 total tackles on the season.
Analysis: Berry is a solid DB in IDP leagues and is worth starting in the majority of formats. Plan on using him as a No. 2 option in Week 14 at San Diego.
News: Chiefs DB Eric Berry did not have his finest performance in Week 12 against the Seahawks. He recorded just two tackles in the 42-24 win.
Analysis: Berry has shown flashes of what made him the No. 5 overall pick in the 2010 Draft but he has not been the most consistent of players. Teams are starting to throw away from the rookie, and it has hindered his Fantasy value. While his 60 tackles, two interceptions and two sacks are impressive, continue to view Berry as a No. 3 DB in IDP formats heading into Week 13 against the Broncos.
News: Chiefs DB Eric Berry picked up eight tackles in a Week 11 win over the Cardinals. It was his second-highest total of the season.
Analysis: Berry had four interceptions in a two-week span in Weeks 7 and 8, but he's been shut out in the other eight contests. Berry is a very promising young DB who can be started in most IDP Fantasy formats for the time being.
News: Chiefs DB Eric Berry finished third on the team with five tackles in Week 10 against the Broncos. All five of his tackles were solo and he now has 50 on the season to go along with two sacks and two interceptions.
Analysis: Berry has been outstanding as a rookie this season and has developed into a all-around playmaker at safety. He continues to show why was the No. 5 pick in the 2010 draft and should be considered a a No. 3 DB in IDP formats heading into Week 11 against the Cardinals.
News: Chiefs SS Eric Berry has fewer tackles in the last four games (29) than the first four games (35). But Berry had more of an impact in the most recent four games with two interceptions, one forced fumble, four pass rush pressures and four passes defended.
Analysis: Berry has been everything the Chiefs and Fantasy owners have envisioned as a rookie. He might have needed a few games to break into the NFL, but now he has become an all-around playmaker at safety. He is becoming a reliable start in all Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Chiefs DB Eric Berry did something in Week 9 against the Raiders that he hadn't in the first seven games this season -- get to the quarterback. He brought down QB Jason Campbell twice on Sunday for his first career sacks and finished with three tackles in the 23-20 overtime loss.
Analysis: Berry has shown why he was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2010 draft and continues to contribute for the Chiefs. He has 44 tackles with two interceptions and four passes defended through his first eight games. Continue to view Berry as a No. 3 DB in IDP formats heading into Week 10 against the Broncos.
News: Chiefs DB Eric Berry led the team with seven solo tackles, and he had 10 tackles in all, as Kansas City defeated the Bills in overtime, 13-10, in Week 8. Berry's biggest moment came when he intercepted Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick with 32 seconds left in regulation, giving the Chiefs the chance to eventually win in overtime.
Analysis: Berry's tackle production has been up and down, so even with this big week, he is best viewed as a No. 3 DB in IDP formats.
News: Chiefs DB Eric Berry had four tackles, one interception and one forced fumble Sunday against Jacksonville in Week 7. It was his first NFL interception, and he has 35 tackles on the season.
Analysis: Berry has the chance to be a quality playmaker and a solid IDP contributor. We like Berry as a No. 3 DB in most IDP formats and he is worth starting in Week 8 against Buffalo. Hopefully he can build on this performance going forward.
News: DB Eric Berry ranks third on the Chiefs defense in tackles after four games with 22. However, when it comes to creating big plays, the first-round draft choice is struggling; he has not been involved in a fumble, interception, sack or tackle for loss.
Analysis: The Chiefs probably won't complain about Berry lacking the big play as long as he is making the routine ones. However, Fantasy owners have a gripe since big plays mean big Fantasy points. Since Berry doesn't have any sacks or interceptions, he is mostly a low-end Fantasy start. However, he has a high ceiling, so he just might need time before he becomes a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Chiefs DB Eric Berry totaled five tackles (three solo) in Week 5 against the Colts. He has 22 tackles in his first four NFL games.
Analysis: Berry has five or more tackles in three of his first four games. He is already making a big impact early in his NFL career and he is only expected to get better. Since Berry doesn't have any sacks or interceptions, he is mostly a low-end Fantasy start.
News: After recording an impressive six tackles Week 1 for the Chiefs, rookie DB Eric Berry one-upped himself against the Browns in Week 2. Berry tied for the team lead with seven tackles in the 16-14 win.
Analysis: Berry has begun his NFL career with 13 tackles in two games. Bigger things are definitely to come for the exciting youngster. The Chiefs are letting him roam free at the safety position and the 21-year-old could collect some decent tackles. Berry is a popular rookie Fantasy selection in IDP leagues since he has all the makings to be an impact player. He should be considered a lower-end yet viable play in IDP formats for Week 3 against the 49ers.
News: Chiefs DB Eric Berry combined for six tackles in Week 1 against the Chargers. Kansas City's No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft recorded five solo tackles in the 21-14 win.
Analysis: Berry was badly out of position on a touchdown pass but flew around the field and always seemed to be around the ball like he did at Tennessee. The Chiefs are letting him roam free at the safety position and the 21-year-old could collect some decent tackles. Berry is a popular rookie Fantasy selection in IDP leagues since he has all the makings to be an impact player.
News: Chiefs fans got a glimpse of the future during Friday's preseason opener against the Falcons as DB Eric Berry made his NFL debut. He started at strong safety. The 2010 first-round draft pick helped make the tackle on the opening kickoff and then had a tackle of Falcons RB Michael Turner on the first drive.
Analysis: Berry was a standout player at the University of Tennessee and might be ahead of the learning curve than most NFL rookies since he played in a pro-style defense (Cover-2) in his last year with the Vols. Berry will be a popular rookie Fantasy selection in IDP leagues since he has all the makings to be an impact player.
News: Safety Eric Berry, the fifth overall pick in last spring's draft, says on his Twitter account that he's reached a deal with the Chiefs. A spokesman for the Chiefs said until the club announced something, there is nothing official. But Berry tweeted on Friday, "Bout to head to St. Joe!!! Aka the deals done."
Analysis: Berry has the chance to be an impact player as a rookie, and he should be considered a sleeper in IDP leagues. That makes him a credible No. 3 Fantasy DB to start the season, though he has potential to be even better than that as soon as this year. Look his way late in seasonal IDP leagues, as a mid-round pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and as a Top-20 pick in rookie-only drafts.
News: Tennessee safety Eric Berry is expected to start right away in the Chiefs' secondary this season after being taken in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Berry is a playmaking safety with great coverage skills (some think he can play cornerback) and a nose for the football. Many people think Berry is the next Ed Reed, which is an amazing comparison. Berry ranked second on the Volunteers with 87 tackles (56 solo) while snagging two interceptions last year, playing consistently as a ballhawk and keeping the Volunteers' pass defense as one of the best in the country.
Analysis: Berry improves the Chiefs' pass defense right away and should figure to make some plays in the pass-happy AFC West. That makes him a credible No. 3 Fantasy DB to start the season, though he has potential to be even better than that as soon as this year. Look his way late in seasonal IDP leagues, as a mid-round pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and as a Top-20 pick in rookie-only drafts.
