News: Giants DL Jimmy Kennedy was re-instated by the NFL on Monday after serving a four-game suspension for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs.
Analysis: Kennedy posted just four tackles in five games before being suspended and poses minimal Fantasy value going forward. Continue to ignore him in all IDP formats.
News: Giants DL Jimmy Kennedy has been suspended by the NFL for "violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances" according to several reports. He was given a four-game suspension by the league. Kennedy will be able to return to action in Week 11 against Philadelphia.
Analysis: Kennedy hasn't played a full season in the NFL since 2006. Merely roster depth at this point in his career, he is not somebody that should be owned in Fantasy.
News: Giants DL Jimmy Kennedy has been suspended by the NFL for "violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances" according to several reports. The details of the suspension have yet to be announced, though the Newark Star-Ledger reports that Kennedy's suspension is "less than a year."
Analysis: Kennedy hasn't played a full season in the NFL since 2006. Merely roster depth at this point in his career, he is not somebody that should be owned in Fantasy.
News: The Giants signed DL Jimmy Kennedy on Tuesday.
Analysis: Kennedy hasn't played a full season in the NFL since 2006. He is added line depth for the Giants, but he can be ignored in Fantasy.
News: The Giants are expected to sign veteran DT Jimmy Kennedy to a contract, according to the Newark Star-Ledger. Kennedy was released by Minnesota last month after spending the previous three seasons with the Vikings.
Analysis: Kennedy, 31, was the 12th overall pick by St. Louis in the 2003 NFL Draft, but has not lived up to the lofty billing with the selection. He has 125 tackles and 8 1/2 sacks in eight total seasons, and remains not an option for rosters in any Fantasy IDP formats.
News: The Vikings released WR Freddie Brown, FS Madieu Williams and DT Jimmy Kennedy on Thursday.
Analysis: None of these players are expected to produce enough stats to warrant Fantasy use. Keep them all off rosters.
News: Vikings DL Jimmy Kennedy (knee) didn't practice Monday and will be listed as doubtful for Thursday's Week 1 game at New Orleans.
Analysis: Kennedy is a reserve DL for the Vikings and has minimal Fantasy value. Ignore him in all leagues even when healthy.
News:Jimmy Kennedy will return to the Minnesota Vikings next season. The Vikings announce that they have agreed to terms to bring the reserve defensive tackle back for a third season with the team. Kennedy was the 12th overall draft choice by St. Louis in 2003 and bounced around to Chicago and Jacksonville before finding a home in Minnesota. He has emerged as a valued backup to aging starter Pat Williams.
Analysis: The Vikings might need Kennedy pending the result of the Starcaps case. But because he's a hole-plugging defensive tackle, Kennedy doesn't post many stats and shouldn't be on Fantasy rosters.
News: Vikings DT Jimmy Kennedy and FB Naufahu Tahi are listed as questionable for Sunday's playoff game against Dallas. Kennedy has an injured thumb, which kept him out of the regular season finale. Tahi hurt his back in practice this week. The injury report was released on Friday. The winner of the game advances to the NFC championship game. CB Antoine Winfield (foot) and DT Pat Williams (elbow) are listed as probable for the game.
Analysis: None of these players have much Fantasy value, especially in playoff leagues. Ignore them all in the playoff game against Dallas.
News: The Vikings listed the following players as inactive for Week 17 against the Giants: QB Sage Rosenfels, WR Jaymar Johnson, DB Karl Paymah, TE Garrett Mills, LB Jeremy Leman, DL Jimmy Kennedy and DL Jayme Mitchell.
Analysis: None of the players listed have much Fantasy appeal and that is not expected to change for the upcoming season. Leave them off Fantasy rosters.
News: The Minnesota Vikings don't expect CB Antoine Winfield to be at full strength until the offseason. Winfield missed six games with a foot injury, before returning with a standout performance against Cincinnati three weeks ago. The past two games were some of his worst, though. Winfield was beaten in coverage several times. Defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said Thursday that a reduced role for Winfield is being considered. A healthy backup could be better suited to more extensive action given Winfield's health. The Vikings hope to have DT Pat Williams back for Sunday's game against the Giants after missing the last one with an elbow injury. His backup Jimmy Kennedy has missed practice this week with a thumb injury.
Analysis: Keep an eye on Winfield, Williams and Kennedy and hope all are at 100 percent against the Giants, but you might be better off resting them in IDP leagues. The Vikings DST is still a quality option with those players limited, but consider the unit a low-end No. 1 option against the Giants.
News: Notable Vikings defenders from Week 7 at the Steelers include: LB E.J. Henderson (seven total tackles), DT Pat Williams (six total tackles, forced fumble), CB Asher Allen (three solo tackles, sack, forced fumble), DT Jimmy Kennedy and LB Ben Leber (solo tackle and sack each).
Analysis: Only Henderson is worth a look as an IDP option in the coming weeks. The Vikings play at the Packers in Week 8.
News: Minnesota LB Ben Leber sacked QB Aaron Rodgers of the Packers on Monday night of Week 4. Leber finished with two tackles. Jimmy Kennedy also had a sack and one tackle and Brian Robison finished with 1.5 sacks and two tackles.
Analysis: Kennedy now has two sacks on the season for the Vikings but the other two players recorded their firsts in the game Monday night as Minnesota got to the QB seven times. Despite their sacks, these players are recommended Fantasy IDP options and do not need to be used Week 5 at St. Louis.
News: The Vikings have listed QB Sage Rosenfels (third QB), WR Jaymar Johnson, WR Greg Lewis, CB Asher Allen, S Husain Abdullah, LB Erin Henderson and DT Jimmy Kennedy as inactive for Week 2 at Detroit.
Analysis: Rosenfels had a chance to be the Vikings starting QB this preseason, but when he couldn't put on a good show, Minnesota brought in Brett Favre. Now, Rosenfels is third on the depth chart. Most of these players are reserves or special teamers when active. They have little to no Fantasy value.
News:Jimmy Kennedy has re-signed with Minnesota, providing the Vikings with insurance at defensive tackle. Kennedy's one-year contract was announced Wednesday. The Vikings first signed Kennedy after starters Kevin Williams and Pat Williams were initially suspended for four games in early December due to a controversial diuretic pill. A federal judge has put a hold on the Williams' punishment pending a hearing this summer. Kennedy likely joins Letroy Guion and Fred Evans as the backups. Evans, a restricted free agent, has been offered a second-round tender to return. Kennedy, a first-round draft pick by St. Louis in 2003 out of Penn State, has had a disappointing NFL career. He has five sacks in 64 games with the Rams, Jacksonville, Chicago and Minnesota.
Analysis: Kennedy doesn't typically produce stats on a weekly basis. Leave him off of IDP league rosters despite his signing.
News: The Vikings listed the following players as inactive for Week 15 at Arizona: QB Gus Frerotte (third QB), TE Garrett Mills, LB Dontarrious Thomas, DL Jimmy Kennedy, DL Otis Grigsby, OL Artis Hicks, WR Darius Reynaud and DL Letroy Guion.
Analysis: Aside from Frerotte, none of the players on this list should be considered viable Fantasy options. They are not in a position to contribute regular stats as they aren't in line for regular playing time. They've got some depth chart climbing to do and should be left on the waiver wire.
News: The Minnesota Vikings have signed DT Jimmy Kennedy who was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars last week. Kennedy will help make up for the likely loss of Vikings defensive tackles Kevin and Pat Williams who have been suspended for the season due to violating the NFL's steroids policy.
Analysis: Kennedy, a former first round pick of the St. Louis Rams, will be a back-up in Minnesota and should be ignored in Fantasy.
News: The Jacksonville Jaguars have declared the inactives for their Week 12 game vs. Minnesota. Not in uniform will be: DB William James (coach's decision), DB Omare Lowe (knee), RB Chauncey Washington (coach's decision), LB Thomas Williams (coach's decision), DT Jimmy Kennedy and WR Troy Williamson (groin).
Analysis: Williamson has minimal Fantasy value, but he was declared out earlier this week, so you should have already prepared for his absence. Everyone else on this list should continue to be ignored.
News: Jaguars DB William James, DB Omare Lowe, RB Chauncey Washington, LB Thomas Williams, DL Jimmy Kennedy and WR Mike Walker have all been ruled inactive for Week 8 vs. Cleveland.
Analysis: Walker is the really only true Fantasy contributor when healthy, and even then, he is a very low-end Fantasy WR. Make sure to keep these players reserved Week 8.
News: The Jaguars listed the following players as inactive for Week 3 at Indianapolis: WR Jerry Porter (third QB), WR Troy Williamson. RB Chauncey Washington, OL Chris Naeole, LB Justin Durant, OL Brad Meester, OL Charles Spencer and DL Jimmy Kennedy.
Analysis: Porter can be considered a viable No. 4 Fantasy receiver when healthy. Williamson is owned in some leagues, but really shouldn't be until he proves productive and healthy. None of the other players on this list are going to be in line for considerable playing time anytime soon. Leave them on the waiver wire in all Fantasy leagues until further notice. They've got some depth chart climbing to do.
News: The Jaguars listed the following players as inactive for Week 2 vs. Buffalo: DB Scott Starks (pectoral), RB Chauncey Washington (coach's decision), LB Thomas Williams (coach's decision), DL Jimmy Kennedy (coach's decision), WR Jerry Porter (hamstring, third QB) and WR Troy Williamson thigh).
Analysis: Porter can be considered a viable No. 4 Fantasy receiver when healthy. Williamson is owned in some leagues, but really shouldn't be until he proves productive and healthy. None of the other players on this list are going to be in line for considerable playing time anytime soon. Leave them on the waiver wire in all Fantasy leagues until further notice. They've got some depth chart climbing to do.
News: The Jaguars signed defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy on Wednesday after the Bears opted not to match Jacksonville's offer. Kennedy, drafted 12th overall by St. Louis in 2003, spent the 2007 training camp with Denver before being released in final cuts. He was signed by Chicago in mid-December, played in the final three games and had three tackles. Kennedy has 152 tackles, four sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 56 games. He started 16 games for the Rams in 2006 and finished with career-high 55 tackles.
Analysis: Kennedy could help the Jaguars replace three-time Pro Bowl lineman Marcus Stroud, who was traded to Buffalo last week. The Jaguars also decided not to re-sign free agent defensive tackle Grady Jackson. Kennedy won't be productive enough for standard Fantasy use.
News: The Chicago Tribune reports the Bears have signed DT Jimmy Kennedy to their active roster. Kennedy, who played under Lovie Smith with St. Louis Rams, was a first-round pick of the Rams in 2003 and former teammate of Adams' at Penn State. He was traded from the Rams to the Denver Broncos before this season, then released by the Broncos in September.
Analysis: Kennedy was signed to help shore up the Bears' injury-riddled defensive line, but likely won't see much action unless someone else gets hurt. He has no Fantasy value at this time. The Bears play at Minnesota on Monday night.
News: The Broncos waived or released the following players on Saturday: FB Kyle Johnson, DT Jimmy Kennedy, WR-KR Quincy Morgan, S Steve Cargile, TE-T Chad Mustard, G Emmanuel Akah, G Mark Fenton, G Kevin McAlmont, CB Bill Alford, CB Kevin House, DL John Browning, DL Steven Harris, C Greg Eslinger, T Cliff Washburn, LB T.J. Hollowell, LB Cameron Vaughn, QB Darrell Hackney, QB Preston Parsons, WR Glenn Martinez, WR Marquay McDaniel and S Roderick Rogers.
Analysis: Johnson's release was a surprise since he had been Denver's best blocking FB for years, and was always a fair desperation Fantasy RB start since he caught the occasional touchdown. Look for him to land on his feet. All of the above players should be considered unusable for Fantasy purposes until they find regular playing time with an NFL team.
News: The Denver Broncos added their second 300-pound-plus lineman this week, acquiring defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy on Friday from the St. Louis Rams in exchange for an undisclosed 2008 draft pick. Kennedy, listed at 320 pounds, spent the past four seasons with the Rams, who picked him 12th overall in the 2003 draft. To make room for Kennedy on the roster, the Broncos waived first-year cornerback Eric Hill.
Analysis: In 53 career regular-season games, Kennedy has 149 tackles (76 solo), four sacks, five pass breakups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He has 30 career starts, including all 16 games with the Rams last year, when he had a career-best 55 tackles (32 solo). However, his state pale in comparison to other defensive linemen, making him unusable 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: 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: Rams NT Jimmy Kennedy returned to practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday because of a broken bone in his hand. Still listed as questionable on the injury report, Kennedy will play Sunday with a cast on his hand.
Analysis: Even at 100 percent, Kennedy holds little Fantasy value for IDP owners.
News: The team's official website reports Kennedy (foot) had surgery on Tuesday and is expected to miss at least three months of action. "He had the surgery (Tuesday), but I haven’t heard anything about it yet," head coach Mike Martz said. "It was in Carolina and I won’t give you a timetable, but they were a little more optimistic that we initially were."
Analysis: Kennedy is expected to miss at least three months recovering. Bernard Holsey or Richard Harris might see more playing time in Kennedy's absence.
News: Defensive lineman Jimmy Kennedy broke his right foot during a practice with the Chicago Bears on Thursday and could miss the entire season.
Analysis: Kennedy had little Fantasy value in individual defensive leagues although his absence will hurt the Rams depth along the defensive line.
News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports Jimmy Kennedy (elbow) is questionable for Week 2 against San Francisco.
Analysis: Kennedy has limited value in individual defender leagues.
News: According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Kennedy signed a five-year contract with the Rams on Tuesday.
Analysis: Kennedy has limited value in individual defender leagues, but he does improve the value of the Rams defense.
News: According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Kennedy might sign with the Rams as early as Tuesday. He could be on the practice field as soon as Tuesday afternoon.
Analysis: Kennedy has limited value in individual defender leagues, but he does improve the value of the Rams defense.
