News: Bengals safety Chris Crocker entered Sunday's game against the Broncos in Week 9 with just four tackles on the year. He managed to pick up a team-high seven tackles (five solo) in a 31-23 defeat.
Analysis: Peyton Manning picked on a weak Cincinnati secondary all night long and as a result, Crocker ended up as the leading tackler on the night. Crocker is not a reliable Fantasy option and should be kept on waiver moving forward.
News: The Bengals re-signed safety Chris Crocker Thursday.
Analysis: Crocker was cut this spring because he was behind in his recovery coming off knee surgery last year. Apparently he is back to a level where he can play in the NFL again, but leave Crocker on waivers in IDP formats until we see how he is used on defense.
News: The Cincinnati Bengals released safety Chris Crocker after four seasons with the team. Crocker told ESPN that the release was not a surprise. "[W]e've had conversations about it," he said. "They feel unsure with me coming off of my knee surgery which is fair. It's not about me being a bad player or a bad guy, for them it's about durability. I'm not bitter about it because I understand it's a business decision."
Analysis: Crocker wasn't much of a stat maven to begin with, so his absence shouldn't impact Fantasy owners.
News: A torn MCL will end Chris Crocker's season. The Bengals defensive back made a tackle of Fred Jackson in Week 11 when he suffered the injury.
Analysis: Crocker had totaled 43 tackles in nine games and was on pace for his best season since 2005 with the Browns before the injury. Keep him off of Fantasy rosters.
News: Bengals DB Chris Crocker suffered a right knee injury in the second quarter Week 11 against the Bills. Crocker was making a tackle of Fred Jackson when he suffered the injury. He laid on the ground writhing in pain and holding his right knee. After being evaluated by trainers, Crocker was carted off the field. He had one tackle in the game.
Analysis: By Crocker's body language it looked as though he suffered a major injury, but we can't say for sure until the Bengals let us know. Crocker has totaled 43 tackles in nine games and is on pace for his best season since 2005 with the Browns, when he had 81 tackles. Crocker is a decent No. 3 Fantasy DB in deeper IDP formats when healthy, but his status moving forward could be in serious jeopardy.
News: Bengals DB Chris Crocker (calf) was listed among the inactives for Week 10 at Indianapolis.
Analysis: Crocker played through the calf injury in Week 9, but it appears that was a bad move. Crocker has totaled 42 tackles in eight games and is on pace for his best season since 2005 with the Browns, when he had 81 tackles. Crocker is a decent No. 3 Fantasy DB in deeper IDP formats when healthy.
News: Bengals DB Chris Crocker is listed as doubtful for Week 10 against the Colts because of a calf injury. He did not practice all week. Reggie Nelson is likely to start in Crocker's absence in Week 10.
Analysis: Crocker played through the calf injury in Week 9, but it appears it was a bad move. Crocker has totaled 42 tackles in eight games and is on pace for his best season since 2005 with the Browns, when he had 81 tackles. Crocker is a decent No. 3 Fantasy DB when healthy.
News: Bengals DB Chris Crocker suffered a minor calf injury in Week 9 against the Steelers. He left briefly in the third quarter but was able to return in the 27-21 loss. He finished the game with two tackles and three passes defended.
Analysis: Crocker appears to be OK after suffering the calf injury and surpassed his previous total in passes defended in the defeat. While he does have 42 tackles and two sacks on the year, he is best left as a low-end Fantasy DB for use in IDP formats heading into Week 10 against the Colts.
News: Bengals DB Chris Crocker racked up the Fantasy points in a Week 5 loss to the Buccaneers. Crocker finished with nine tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble.
Analysis: Crocker is a savvy veteran who knows how to make plays on occasion when his 30-year-old legs take him to where he needs to be. He isn't a great ball-hawker though, so continue to ignore him in IDP Fantasy play.
News: Bengals starting free safety Chris Crocker suffered a right ankle injury in the first quarter of Sunday's preseason game against the Cowboys. He said after the game the injury was not serious.
Analysis: Crocker missed the final few games of the 2009 season due to an ankle injury, so this is obviously an ominous start to the 2010 campaign. Luckily, it is the preseason and Crocker has time to rest before the start of the regular season. He has only had one season of 60-plus tackles and that was back in 2005 with Cleveland. He is very good against the run and in passing situations, but Crocker remains a low-end Fantasy DB.
News: Bengals RB Cedric Benson, QB Jordan Palmer, DB Chris Crocker, RB Fui Vakapuna, TE J.P. Foschi, DL Robert Geathers and DL Domata Peko have all been listed as inactive for the team's Week 17 game against the Jets.
Analysis: Benson is the only one of the players listed that has any Fantasy value in standard leagues looking ahead to the 2010 season.
News: The Bengals have announced the following players as inactive for Week 16: DL Domata Peko, DB Chris Crocker, RB Fui Vakapuna, WR Jerome Simpson, DL Orien Harris and QB Jordan Palmer.
Analysis: None of the players listed have any chance at Fantasy appeal this season. Leave them reserved in all leagues until further notice.
News: The Bengals listed the following players as inactive for Week 15 against San Diego: RB Fui Vakapuna, QB Jordan Palmer, RB Bernard Scott, DB Chris Crocker, DL Domata Peko, DL Orien Harris.
Analysis: None of the players listed have any chance at Fantasy appeal this season. Leave them reserved in all leagues until further notice.
News: Bengals DB Chris Crocker (ankle) has been officially ruled out for the Week 15 game at San Diego.
Analysis: Crocker remains just a low-end option in IDP formats and should not be used at all during Week 15.
News: Bengals DB Chris Crocker intercepted a pass for the second straight week on Sunday in a Week 7 win over the Bears. He also made four tackles.
Analysis: Crocker has two picks on the year and is a mediocre source of tackles. He remains just a low-end option in IDP formats. The Bengals are on a bye Week 8.
News: The Bengals have re-signed safety Chris Crocker and halfback DeDe Dorsey. Crocker, who joined the Bengals at midseason in 2008, had become an unrestricted free agent when his contract expired. In the final eight games, he had 48 tackles, 1.5 sacks, one interception and a forced fumble. Dorsey played in the first four games before a season-ending hamstring injury. He had two receptions for 49 yards.
Analysis: Crocker has some potential to be a low-end reserve DB in IDP league play, so he's worth a late-round pick in those formats. Dorsey will likely find himself behind a logjam of rushing talent and shouldn't be considered a useful Fantasy option.
News: Cincinnati DB Chris Crocker tied LB Brandon Johnson for the team lead with 10 tackles in Week 15's defeat of the Washington Redskins. Crocker added a forced fumble.
Analysis: Crocker has played in just six games this year with 29 tackles. He's worth using as a Fantasy IDP in the deepest of leagues in Week 16 at Cleveland. Johnson isn't one of the league's elite tacklers, and he obviously doesn't get many sacks either. Treat him as a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Bengals DB Chris Crocker recorded a half sack Week 13 against the Ravens, finishing with six tackles -- four solo.
Analysis: Crocker has played in only four games this season, making his 1 1/2 sacks even more of an accomplishment, especially for a defensive back. Still, he remains a low-end Fantasy IDP option.
News: Bengals DB Chris Crocker recorded four tackles in Week 11's 13-all tie with the Eagles. Crocker added an interception of Donovan McNabb and also picked up a sack against the Eagles QB.
Analysis: Crocker was playing his second game for the Bengals this season. He played well, but is not considered a viable Fantasy option in Week 12 at Pittsburgh.
News: The Miami Herald reports that the Dolphins have signed veteran safety Chris Crocker to a one-year deal, according to his agent. "He's coming in to compete for the starting job," agent Tony Paige said. "He's got a lot of experience."
Analysis: Crocker isn't expected to be productive enough to warrant use in Fantasy play. Ignore him for now.
News: Falcons DB Chris Crocker made his second interception of the season when he picked off Gus Frerotte in Atlanta's 28-16 loss to the Rams in Week 13. He also helped out with two tackles.
Analysis: Crocker doesn't make enough plays at the CB position to be starting in any IDP format. Leave him alone in Week 14 against the Saints.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Falcons DB Chris Crocker went through his second day of practice on Thursday after returning from a bone bruise in his knee. He went through all drills with the first-team defense. He also worked as the nickel back. Crocker, who has not played his season, appears set to make his debut as the starter vs. Carolina Sunday.
Analysis: Crocker might see a lot of time at free safety and that will give him the chance to make a lot of plays. He might develop into a decent Fantasy IDP option, but we won't know until he becomes a regular starter. Leave him alone in Fantasy IDP leagues at this time.
News: The Falcons list of Week 2 inactives for Sunday's game at the Jaguars includes DL Rod Coleman, DB Chris Crocker, DL Josh Mallard and QB Casey Bramlet.
Analysis: These players are all either reserves or minor starters on defense. None deserve consideration in Fantasy leagues.
News: According to The Sports Xchange, Jimmy Williams will make his second straight start at FS in place of Chris Crocker, who did not play Sunday at Minnesota and has yet to practice this week because of a bone bruise in his right knee.
Analysis: While Crocker heals, Williams seems to have settled into the starting role for good. Neither player has any Fantasy value in IDP leagues.
News: The Falcons list of Week 1 inactives for Sunday's game at Minnesota includes QB Casey Bramlet, TE Martrez Milner, DB Chris Crocker, DL Rod Coleman and DL Josh Mallard.
Analysis: These players are all either reserves or minor starters on defense. None deserve consideration in Fantasy leagues.
News: Rod Coleman and Chris Crocker are unlikely to play in the season opener in Week 1 at Minnesota.
Analysis: Crocker might finally emerge as a big-time player in 2007, but should be viewed as a low-end Fantasy IDP option until that time. Continue to track his progress throughout the week.
News: Falcons DB Chris Crocker was the only player held out of practice on Wednesday. Crocker suffered a bone bruise on his left knee in the Aug. 27 preseason win over Cincinnati. Crocker's status is not known for Week 1 at Minnesota.
Analysis: Crocker might finally emerge as a big-time player in 2007, but should be viewed as a low-end Fantasy IDP option until that time. Continue to track his progress throughout the week.
News: The Falcons yielded 381 yards and just 14 points in a Week 13 win over the Redskins. DB Chris Crocker and DL Chauncey Davis had interceptions in the game, while Paul Carrington had a sack.
Analysis: Consider the Falcons DST a one-week sleeper against Tampa Bay in Week 14. None of the Falcons defensive stars of Week 13 should be used in IDP play.
News: Falcons LB Edgerton Hartwell (knee), DB Jimmy Williams (ankle), DL Grady Jackson (knee), DB Chris Crocker (hip) and DL Rod Coleman (toe) are listed as questionable for Week 11 at Baltimore.
Analysis: None of these players should be considered for regular use in Fantasy play at this time.
News: The Falcons DST recovered a fumble and had two sacks against Cincinnati. LB Michael Boley recovered a fumble, DL Patrick Kerney had two tackles and a sack and forced a fumble, LB Keith Brooking had nine tackles and DB Chris Crocker had two tackles and a sack.
Analysis: The Falcons have a good matchup in Week 9 against Detroit. Consider the DST a No. 2 option and use all IDP players if needed.
News: Atlanta FS Chris Crocker is excellent in run support, as the first-year Falcon showed by taking down Carolina RB DeShaun Foster following an 8-yard gain in the third quarter that would've caused major problems had the Carolina runner moved past him. On the next play, Abraham sacked Jake Delhomme for an 8-yard loss and forced a fumble that the Panthers were fortunate to recover.
Analysis: Crocker came over to the Falcons in a offseason trade with the Browns. He finished 2005 with 81 total tackles (50 solo), two sacks, two interceptions and two pass deflections. It seems he has already found a comfort zone in Atlanta playing next to Lawyer Milloy and has the potential to be a great IDP player. If you have him, start him Week 2 vs. Tampa Bay.
News: According to the News-Herald of Northeast Ohio, the Browns have traded free safety Chris Crocker to the Falcons in exchange for a fourth-round draft choice. Crocker finished 2005 with 81 total tackles (50 solo), two sacks, two interceptions and two pass deflections.
Analysis: Crocker could settle in to a starting spot next to Lawyer Milloy in the Falcons' defensive backfield. He could be a Fantasy sleeper in deeper IDP leagues in 2006.
News: The team's official website reports head coach Butch Davis has named Crocker as the team's starting free safety replacing Earl Little.
Analysis: Neither Crocker or Little is worth using in individual defender leagues.
