News: Less than a week after he was promoted from the team's practice squad, Washington placed DL Chris Baker (quadriceps) on season-ending injured reserve on Tuesday.
Analysis: Baker was ruled out for his only game with the Redskins last Sunday with the quadriceps injury. He was not expected to be an integral Fantasy option and should be left on waivers in all formats.
News: The Redskins promoted NT Chris Baker off the practice squad on Wednesday.
Analysis: Baker has played in just two NFL games, but the Redskins need some depth up front. It's safe to ignore Baker in Fantasy.
News: The Dolphins have signed free-agent nose tackle Chris Baker, who last played with the Broncos. To make room, the team waived DL Clifton Geathers.
Analysis: Baker is expected to contribute to the Dolphins on a minimal basis, making him avoidable in Fantasy play. Keep him off of rosters.
News: The Denver Broncos waived seven players on Friday and placed injured running back LenDale White (Achilles') on injured reserve.The biggest surprise on the list of seven cuts was seventh-round draft pick Jammie Kirlew, a linebacker from Indiana. Others who were waived are: wide receiver Alric Arnett, nose tackle Chris Baker, offensive lineman Paul Duncan, tight ends Nathan Overbay and Kory Sperry and linebacker Johnny Williams.
Analysis: None of these players were expected to make significant contributions for the Broncos in 2010. They had no Fantasy appeal to begin with and can continue to be ignored.
News: Broncos QB Tom Brandstater, WR Brandon Marshall, WR Eddie Royal, RB LaMont Jordan, DL Chris Baker and TE Tony Scheffler have all been listed as inactive for the team's Week 17 game against Kansas City.
Analysis: Marshall, Scheffler and Royal are the only players listed with significant Fantasy value. The rest of these players will go largely undrafted in 2010.
News: Broncos QB Tom Brandstater, WR Eddie Royal, DB Ty Law, RB LaMont Jordan, DB Vernon Fox, LB Spencer Larsen and DL Chris Baker have all been ruled inactive for Week 16 at Philadelphia.
Analysis: Royal is out because of neck and head injuries and it just adds further insult to an already disappointing campaign. Most of these inactive players are either reserves or special teams contributors when dressed. They have little to no Fantasy appeal. Keep them reserved for Week 16.
News: The Broncos listed the following players as inactive for Week 15 against Oakland: RB Correll Buckhalter, QB Tom Brandstater, DB Ty Law, DB Renaldo Hill, DL Chris Baker, DL Jarvis Moss, WR Brandon Lloyd.
Analysis: Outside of Buckhalter and Law, none of the players listed have a chance at any Fantasy appeal. Leave them reserved in all leagues until further notice.
News: The Broncos listed the following players as inactive for Week 14 at Indianapolis: QB Tom Brandstater, DB David Bruton, RB LaMont Jordan, DL Chris Baker, WR Brandon Lloyd and DL Le Kevin Smith.
Analysis: None of the players on the list are expected to have any Fantasy appeal this season. Leave them on waivers in all leagues until further notice.
News: The Broncos have listed the following players as inactive for Week 13 at Kansas City: WR Kenny McKinley, RB LaMont Jordan, DL Chris Baker, WR Brandon Lloyd, DE Jarvis Moss and QB Tom Brandstater.
Analysis: Keep these players reserved for Week 13. When active they have minimal Fantasy value in all leagues.
News: The Broncos inactives for Week 12 against the Giants include QB Tom Brandstater, WR Kenny McKinley, RB LaMont Jordan, DL Chris Baker, WR Brandon Llyod and DE Jarvin Moss.
Analysis: Keep these players reserved for Week 12. When active they have minimal Fantasy value in all leagues.
News: The Broncos' list of inactives for Week 11 against the Chargers includes QB Tom Brandstater, WR Kenny McKinley, RB LaMont Jordan, LB Robert Ayers, DL Chris Baker and WR Brandon Lloyd.
Analysis: None of these players does enough statistically to matter in Fantasy even when active. Leave them all on waivers.
News: Denver has listed the following players as inactive for Week 10 at Washington: 3rd QB Tom Brandstater, RB Peyton Hillis, DB Josh Barrett, DL Chris Baker, DL Jarvis Moss and DL Ryan McBean.
Analysis: Hillis has three receptions on the season for 16 yards and does little in the running game for the Broncos. He should be left on waivers with the rest of the players listed above. None have Fantasy value at this time.
News: Denver has listed the following players as inactive for Sunday of Week 8 at Baltimore: QB Tom Brandstater, WR Kenny McKinley, RB Lamont Jordan, DL Chris Baker, WR Brandon Lloyd and DL Jarvis Moss.
Analysis: None of these players have very much Fantasy value. They should all be on waivers in almost all Fantasy leagues.
News: The Denver Broncos have listed the following players as being inactive for Monday night at San Diego: 3rd QB Tom Brandstater, WR Kenny McKinley, LB Spencer Larsen, DL Chris Baker, WR Brandon Lloyd and DL Jarvis Moss.
Analysis: None of these players contributes enough statistically to matter in Fantasy even when active. Leave them all on waivers.
News: Broncos QB Tom Brandstater, RB Correll Buckhalter, LB Spencer Larsen, DL Chris Baker, WR Brandon Lloyd and DL Jarvis Moss have all been ruled inactive for Week 5 vs. New England.
Analysis: Buckhalter is the only name on this list worth playing in Fantasy when active. He is currently sidelined by an ankle injury. Keep all these players reserved for Week 5.
News: Notable inactives from Week 1's Broncos-Bengals game include: Broncos DB Josh Barrett, DE Chris Baker, WR Brandon Lloyd, DE Jarvis Moss and DT Le Kevin Smith. For the Bengals, RB DeDe Dorsey, WR Jerome Simpson, TE Chase Coffman, DB Tom Nelson, DE Frostee Rucker, CB David Jones and QB Jordan Palmer (No. 3/emergency QB) are inactive.
Analysis: The only real surprise here is Chase Coffman on the inactive list. He cannot be considered useful for Week 1 anyway. Everyone else on this list wasn't expected to produce enough stats to warrant Fantasy use. Keep them off rosters for now.
