Height/Weight: 6-0/210
| Birthdate: 10/27/1984
| Birthplace: Providence, RI, USA
| Team: New York
| College: Boston College
| NFL Experience: 6
| Owned/Started%: 0/0
News: The Giants added DB Will Blackmon to the roster on Wednesday and placed DB Michael Coe (shoulder) on IR.
Analysis: Blackmon played for the Giants in 2010 before ending up on IR. He has been plagued by injuries throughout his career and that has rendered him to being a backup DB. Ignore him in Fantasy until further notice.
News: The Giants placed DB/KR Will Blackmon on injured reserve Thursday with a knee injury.
Analysis: Blackmon was signed in late October and did a decent job of returning kicks and punts before getting hurt. Continue to ignore him in Fantasy play.
News: The Giants signed former Packers DB Will Blackmon on Thursday. The Packers let Blackmon go at the end of the preseason because of a knee injury.
Analysis: Blackmon is a decent return man, but that doesn't count for much in most Fantasy leagues. You can leave him on waivers in IDP formats since he likely won't do much on defense.
News: The Packers placed CB Will Blackmon on injured reserve with a knee injury.
Analysis: Blackmon wasn't expected to be a fantastic Fantasy option in the first place. Move along.
News: Packers S Will Blackmon, coming off surgery to repair a torn ACL, had to leave practice early Thursday. "He’s just coming back off that (knee) surgery, he tried to go and it didn’t hold up," head coach Mike McCarthy said. "We’ll see how he is in the morning." However, Blackmon insisted he's just being cautious. "I'm good. Just have to be smart and take my time with this (so) I don't have any setbacks," he said. "I'm just sore."
Analysis: Blackmon, a converted cornerback, was expected to compete for the starting SS spot while Atari Bigby is on the shelf following ankle surgery. But it appears as if Blackmon isn't ready to go himself, and if he has to sit out he'll likely fall behind in the competition, since he's learning a new position. While he does add some value as a kick returner, coming off an injury like this he should be ignored on Draft Day in IDP Fantasy leagues.
News: Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy said Tuesday that DB/KR Will Blackmon, who injured his knee on Monday night against the Vikings, will miss the rest of the season.
Analysis: Blackmon is a solid kick returner but has limited Fantasy value as a DB in IDP formats, when healthy. He can officially be cut off all Fantasy rosters with the news he's done for the year.
News: Packers PR/KR Will Blackmon had to be helped off the field with a knee injury in a 30-23 loss to Minnesota on Monday night. Blackmon was injured in the second quarter. He cut to his right and his left knee appeared to buckle as he tried to head up field. Blackmon remained on the turf for several minutes and was taken on a cart to the locker room for examination. Coach Mike McCarthy said it was a sprained knee and Blackmon would be evaluated on Tuesday.
Analysis: Blackmon is a solid kick returner but has limited Fantasy value as a DB in IDP formats. He will attempt to get healthy and use the bye week in Week 5 to do so. The Packers return to play Detroit Week 6.
News: Green Bay DB Will Blackmon (quadricep) was listed as probable for Week 2's game against the Bengals. Blackmon was able to participate in practice in full the entire week.
Analysis: Blackmon was inactive for Week 1's game but should be good to go for Week 2 as he was able to practice all week. Blackmon is a solid kick returned but has limited Fantasy value as a DB in IDP formats.
News: The following Packers players are inactive for Week 1's game against the Bears: CB Will Blackmon, CB Brandon Underwood, FB Quinn Johnson, LB Brad Jones and NT B.J. Raji.
Analysis: None of the players listed above were expected to stat in Week 1 for the Packers anyway. Leave them all on waivers in all leagues.
News: Packers DB Will Blackmon (quadricep) is listed as questionable for Week 1 vs. Green Bay. He went through limited practice reps Friday after missing the previous two days. "One thing I'm able to do is I'm still able to catch the ball, even though I haven't caught it in a while," he said. "I exploded a couple times and I felt pretty good."
Analysis: Blackmon, Green Bay's top punt and kick returner, practiced Friday for the first time since taking a knee to the thigh in the second preseason game against the Bills on Aug. 22. The bruised quadriceps has been slow to heal. Blackmon is pretty much just a Fantasy flier in leagues that reward heavily for return yards when healthy.
News: CB Will Blackmon (quad) laughed at suggestions he's 50/50 to play Sunday, according to a CBSSports.com correspondent at practice Friday. "I took a few (returns) in practice," Blackmon said. "They felt fine. If there is a chance, I feel good."
Analysis: Blackmon is a low-end DB, but he could have value in leagues where return points count. Consider him a safe play in those formats.
News: The Packers DST had three fumble recoveries and an interception Sunday against Houston. They also added one sack. Tramon Williams had the interception and a fumble recovery along with six tackles, Brett Goode had a fumble recovery, Johnny Jolly had a fumble recovery and seven tackles and Desmond Bishop had 12 tackles and a sack. Will Blackmon had four kickoff returns for 72.8 yards and two punt returns for 8 yards.
Analysis: The Packers DST just creates turnovers. Consider them a No. 1 Fantasy option in Week 15 at Jacksonville.
News: The Packers DST scored on a 59-yard interception by Nick Collins and a 65-yard punt return by Will Blackmon on Sunday at Minnesota. The Packers had three interceptions and two sacks. Blackmon had three kickoff returns for 65.1 yards and two punt returns for 75 yards.
Analysis: The Packers DST continues to create turnovers and scoring chances. Consider the Packers DST a No. 1 option in Week 11 against Chicago.
News: Packers DB Will Blackmon had a 57-yard punt return for a touchdown and scored on a fumble return Sunday against Oakland.
Analysis: Blackmon is a low-end DB, but he could have value in leagues where return points count.
News: Notable inactives for the Week 12 Packers-Lions game include: For the Packers, WR Shaun Bodiford, TE Bubba Franks, DL Justin Harrell, DL Daniel Muir, DL Jonny Jolly, DB Will Blackmon and DB Nick Collins. For the Lions, DL Ikaika Alama-Francis, QB Dan Orlovsky, RB Tatum Bell, DB Dovonte Edwards, DB Greg Blue and DL Shaun Cody are inactive.
Analysis: No real big surprises here. Franks will miss his fifth straight game with a knee injury. Bell hasn't played for the Lions since Week 5. On the defensive side of the ball, Aaron Rouse will start in place of FS Nick Collins for Green Bay. From a Turkey Day perspective, the players out for this game would be like if the person bringing yogurt, tuna and bologna couldn't make it. You're not really missing out on much Fantasy-wise.
News: Packers DB Nick Collins (knee), DT Johnny Jolly (shoulder) and CB Will Blackmon (knee) are listed as out on the Packers' Tuesday participation report. None of them are expected to play at Detroit on Thanksgiving Day.
Analysis: Only Collins is of minor Fantasy significance, but by and large none of these guys should be on IDP league rosters.
News: For Carolina, WR Steve Smith (shin), DL Damione Lewis (shoulder), DB C.J. Wilson (coach's decision), DL Charles Johnson (coach's decision), LB Tim Shaw (coach's decision) and emergency third QB Matt Moore were all named inactive for their Week 11 game at Green Bay. For the Packers, TE Bubba Franks (knee), DB Will Blackmon (foot), DB Nick Collins (knee), LB Tracy White (ankle), WR Shaun Bodiford (coach's decision), DL Colin Cole (coach's decision), DL Justin Harrell (coach's decision) and DL Daniel Muir (coach's decision) were all named inactive.
Analysis: Smith is the only big news here, but he didn't practice all week and wasn't expected to play.
News: Packers CB Will Blackmon (foot) has been listed as out and will not play vs. Carolina in Week 11.
Analysis: Blackmon doesn't produce enough stats to warrant use in Fantasy play.
News: For the Vikings, WR Sidney Rice (hamstring), DB Antoine Winfield (hamstring), DB Mike Doss (coach's decision), RB Naufahu Tahi (coach's decision), RB Garrett Mills (coach's decision), DL Jayme Mitchell (coach's decision) and third QB Kelly Holcomb (neck) were all named inactive for their Week 10 game at Green Bay. For the Packers, WR Shaun Bodiford (coach's decision), DB Will Blackmon (foot), DB Nick Collins (knee), LB Desmond Bishop (coach's decision), TE Bubba Franks (knee), DL Justin Harrell (ankle) and DL Daniel Muir (coach's decision) were named inactive.
Analysis: Rice and Holcomb were questionable coming into Week 10, so there was always a good chance they would be inactive. Rice was going to be back on the bench with Troy Williamson returning, so his Fantasy value had already been decreased. Franks is expected to miss another couple of weeks.
News: The Packers inactives for Week 9 at Kansas City include TE Bubba Franks, DL Justin Harrell, DB Will Blackmon, LB Desmond Bishop, WR Ruvell Martin, DL Colin Cole and DL Daniel Muir.
Analysis: Keep Franks reserved in all leagues. He was expected to miss this week. None of these other players have any Fantasy value and should not be active.
News: According to PackersNews.com, Packers CB Will Blackmon has been cleared to do conditioning work this week that will put more weight on his broken foot. He is likely still at least several weeks from returning to the field.
Analysis: Blackmon has a history of injuries since entering the NFL and his return this season is still very much up in the air. Ignore him in all formats for now.
News: The Packers inactives for Week 6 against the Eagles include DB Will Blackmon, RB Brandon Jackson, LB Desmond Bishop, DL Colin Cole, DL Daniel Muir and DL Corey Williams.
Analysis: Keep Jackson reserved for Week 6 against the Redskins and continue to monitor his status for Week 8 at Denver. The Packers are off in Week 7. All the other players have minimal Fantasy value and should be kept reserved.
News: The Green Bay Packers announced that LB Desmond Bishop, CB Will Blackmon (foot), DT Colin Cole (concussion), RB Brandon Jackson (shin), DL Mike Montgomery (knee) and DT Daniel Muir are inactive for Week 5 against Chicago.
Analysis: Blackmon is on injured reserve now and will be out for the remainder of the season. He had minimal Fantasy appeal in IDP leagues when he was healthy.
News: Will Blackmon's second NFL season will end just like his first -- on injured reserve. The Packers' second-year cornerback suffered the fourth significant injury of his 18-month pro career when he broke his right foot in practice. Coach Mike McCarthy revealed the injury following Thursday's practice. Blackmon, who broke the same foot during a May 2006 minicamp, was covering a receiver during the final 11-on-11 team period of Wednesday's practice when they got their feet tangled up. "I feel terrible for Will. He was coming on strong. We all saw what he did as a returner," McCarthy said. "We felt he and Jarrett Bush were right there neck-and-neck as the No. 3 corner. It's a shame. He was contributing on special teams and was really making a move."
Analysis: The injury is the latest in a string of bad luck for Blackmon, who came back from the foot injury after missing the first five games of last season, only to suffer a broken rib in his fourth game on the active roster and winding up on IR. Then, Blackmon won the kickoff and punt return jobs in preseason, only to suffer a broken left thumb during the Aug. 23 preseason game against Jacksonville. The injury required casting and cost him the return job, although Blackmon did play as the No. 4 corner in the dime defense. Now that he is out for the season, he can be cut in all Fantasy formats.
News: Packers DB Will Blackmon (foot) has been ruled out for Week 5 vs. Chicago. He has been active for the first four games, but has just one tackle.
Analysis: Blackmon spent numerous weeks on the injury report or inactive list as a rookie in 2006. He is still plagued by injuries in his sophomore season. He is nothing more than a reserve DB for the Packers until he can show he belongs in the NFL. Ignore him in IDP leagues.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Packers CB Will Blackmon won't be put in harm's way on punt and kickoff returns Week 1 vs. Philadelphia. He has been practicing this week with a cast over a fractured left thumb, but the coaches aren't going to take any chances on having him return kicks with one good hand.
Analysis: Blackmon spent numerous weeks on the injury report or inactive list as a rookie in 2006. It doesn't appear he has shaken the injury bug in 2007. He is nothing more than a reserve DB for the Packers until he can show he belongs in the NFL. Ignore him in IDP leagues.
News: The Packers' usually lethargic return game got a jolt from second-year player Will Blackmon, who ran a kickoff back 83 yards in the first quarter to set up Brandon Jackson's touchdown.
Analysis: Blackmon is a DB who won't see much playing time behind starters Al Harris and Charles Woodson. Look elsewhere for Fantasy IDP league help.
News: The Green Bay Packers placed cornerback Will Blackmon on injured reserve Saturday. Blackmon was selected by Green Bay in the fourth round of this year's draft. He played in four games before sustaining a rib injury on Nov. 12 at Minnesota.
Analysis: Blackmon should be dropped in all Fantasy leagues at this time.
News: Packers DB Will Blackmon (ribs) and LB Ben Taylor (hamstring) are doubtful, while DB Charles Woodson (shoulder), RB Brandon Miree (elbow), LB Tracy White (knee) and DL Cullen Jenkins (ankle) are listed as questionable for Week 12 at Seattle.
Analysis: Only Woodson is worth using in Fantasy leagues when healthy. Keep an eye on his status leading up to Sunday. Ignore the other injured players for Fantasy purposes in Week 12.
News: The Packers inactives for Week 11 against New England are QB Ingle Martin, DB Charlie Peprah, DB Will Blackmon, RB P.J. Pope, RB Brandon Miree, DL Johnny Jolly and DL Michael Montgomery.
Analysis: Keep all these players reserved for Week 11.
News: Packers RB Brandon Miree (elbow), DB Will Blackmon (rib), DL Johnny Jolly (ankle), DL Mike Montgomery (hamstring) are questionable, while DB Al Harris (illness) and RB William Henderson (knee) are listed as probable for Week 11 vs. New England.
Analysis: None of these players are strong Fantasy options at this time and should not be used in Week 11.
News: Cornerback Will Blackmon (rib) and tight end Tory Humphrey (hamstring) were injured in Week 10 at Minnesota.
Analysis: Head coach Mike McCarthy said both will be doubtful for Week 11 against New England. Neither is particularly useful from a Fantasy perspective.
News: If Charles Woodson doesn't play on Sunday against the Bills, Packers coach Mike McCarthy said second-year cornerback Patrick Dendy would start opposite Al Harris. Rookie Will Blackmon or rookie Jarrett Bush would assume Dendy's spot of nickel defensive back.
Analysis: Neither Dendy, Blackmon or Bush are worth owning in seasonal IDP leagues at this time. However, Blackmon might be worth a flier in keeper leagues seeing how the Packers expect him to one day be a starter.
News: Packers LB Abdul Hodge (knee), DL Cullen Jenkins (ankle), LB Ben Taylor (hamstring) are listed as doubtful, while DB Will Blackmon (shin), RB William Henderson (calf) and DB Charles Woodson (knee) are listed as questionable for Week 7 at Miami.
Analysis: None of these players will help Fantasy owners anytime soon. Keep them away from your active Fantasy lineup.
News: Once and for all, Packers rookie DB Will Blackmon is optimistic that he will have a chance to make his belated professional debut in the upcoming game. The fourth-round draft pick has been sidelined for most of the past five months because of a broken foot he sustained in a spring minicamp. Blackmon didn't get back on the field until the week leading up to the season opener Sept. 10, but he suffered a setback with the foot in those limited workouts that had kept him out again until this week. "It's felt like a year," Blackmon said of the excruciating wait. "The last time I actually went full go with pads was probably the Senior Bowl (in January). So, it's been a really long time." Blackmon is hopeful of being activated for the game against the Dolphins and possibly stepping in as the nickel back, which is in flux after last week's release of Ahmad Carroll.
Analysis: It will take Blackmon a few games to adjust to life in the NFL, so he is not a viable Fantasy option in IDP leagues for the time being.
News: Notable inactives in the Rams-Packers Week 5 game include Packers QB Ingle Martin (emergency QB), CB Will Blackmon, LB Abdul Hodge, RB Ahman Green, LB Ben Taylor, WR Robert Ferguson and DT Johnny Jolly. For the Rams, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (emergency QB), FB Paul Smith, CB Fakhir Brown, LB Jamal Brooks, LB Jon Alston and DE Brandon Green are out.
Analysis: Aside from Green, none of these players will help Fantasy owners anytime soon.
News: Packers CB Will Blackmon (foot) and DL Kenderick Allen (foot) are both out for Week 5 vs. St. Louis.
Analysis: Keep both of these players reserved for Fantasy purposes in Week 5.
News: Will Blackmon (foot) was inactive for Week 4 at Philadelphia.
Analysis: When healthy, the converted cornerback is not worth a look in Fantasy leagues.
News: In addition to RB Ahman Green, the Packers listed QB Ingle Martin (emergency QB), S Charlie Peprah, CB Will Blackmon, WR Ruvell Martin, DT Johnny Jolly and DT Kenderick Allen as inactive for Week 4 vs. Philadelphia.
Analysis: Aside from Green, none of these players are worthy of starting in anyone's lineup.
News: In addition to RB Ahman Green, the Packers listed QB Ingle Martin (emergency QB), S Charlie Peprah, CB Will Blackmon, WR Ruvell Martin, DT Johnny Jolly and DT Kenderick Allen as inactive for Week 4 vs. Green Bay.
Analysis: Aside from Green, none of these players are worthy of starting in anyone's lineup.
News: The following Packer defenders were listed on the injury report for Week 4 at Philadelphia: DTs Kendrick Allen (out) and Ryan Pickett (doubtful) and CB Will Blackmon (questionable).
Analysis: None of these players are expected to help owners in IDP league play. Keep them off Fantasy rosters for now.
News: Notable inactives for the Packers in Week 3 include: QB Ingle Martin (3rd QB), CB Will Blackmon, LB 59 Tracy White, WR 82 Ruvell Martin, DT 90 Colin Cole and DT 93 Johnny Jolly.
Analysis: Keep these players reserved for Week 3.
News: Packers CB Will Blackmon (foot) is listed as questiionable for Week 3 vs. Detroit. He did not practice on Wednesday.
Analysis: Blackmon has little Fantasy value at this time. Keep him reserved for Week 3.
News: The Packers inactives for Sunday's game against New Orleans are : LB/DE Jason Hunter, DT Johnny Jolly, DT Kenderick Allen, TE Tory Humphrey and CB Will Blackmon.
Analysis: None of these players have any Fantasy value.
News: Packers CB Will Blackmon is out indefinitely after aggravating a broken right foot in practice during Week 1. The fourth-round draft pick had returned to the field after being sidelined for more than three months. He hasn't practiced this week but remains listed as questionable for Sunday.
Analysis: This year's fourth-round draft pick returned to practice last week but only on a limited basis. Once he's ready for game action, McCarthy said Blackmon will be under consideration for kickoff- and/or punt-return duties. He's not worth owning in IDP play.
News: Packers CB Will Blackmon (foot) is listed as questionable for Week 2 vs. New Orleans.
Analysis: This year's fourth-round draft pick returned to practice last week but only on a limited basis. Once he's ready for game action, McCarthy said Blackmon will be under consideration for kickoff- and/or punt-return duties. He's not worth owning in IDP play.
News: CB Will Blackmon will be day to day this week as he continues his recovery from a broken foot sustained during minicamp in late May.
Analysis: This year's fourth-round draft pick returned to practice last week but only on a limited basis. Once he's ready for game action, McCarthy said Blackmon will be under consideration for kickoff- and/or punt-return duties. He's not worth owning in IDP play.
News: The following Packers players were inactive for Week 1 vs. Chicago: QB Ingle Martin (emergency QB), CB Will Blackmon, FB William Henderson, LB/DE Jason Hunter, TE Tory Humphrey and DT Johnny Jolly.
Analysis: On offense, Vonta Leach was the listed starter at fullback for an inactive William Henderson (33). On defense, Colin Cole was listed as the starter at defensive tackle for an active Kenderick Allen. None of these players should be in an active Fantasy lineup.
News: Packers WR Will Blackmon (foot) is questionable for Week 1.
Analysis: Blackmon was able to practice this week, but his limited role makes him unusable in Fantasy anyway. Ignore him.
News: The Green Bay Packers signed CB Will Blackmon on Friday, the second of the team's two fourth-round selections in the NFL draft. Blackmon, a 6-foot, 198-pound player from Boston College, was the 115th overall selection in the draft.
Analysis: Blackmon earned all-conference honors in two separate leagues at two different positions, as a wide receiver in the Atlantic Coast Conference and as a cornerback in the Big East.
