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Breaston probable for Sunday	Updated 11/6/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: The Cardinals liste WR Steve Breaston as probable for Week 9 at Chicago as he continues to practice with a knee injury. He's expected to be fine for the game, however as he hasn't missed a game since Week 1 and has at least four catches in all but one game this season.	Analysis: Breaston's value will hinge on whether or not teammate Anquan Boldin plays -- if Boldin is in, and he practiced late this week, then Breaston's touches would drop. If Boldin is out, then Breaston would be a No. 2 Fantasy WR. Keep tabs on this situation since it would definitely hinder Breaston if Boldin was active. We'll know more on Sunday.

Breaston limited in practice Thursday	Updated 11/4/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: As we've seen from him in recent weeks, Cardinals WR Steve Breaston was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday with a knee injury that's been plaguing him for a while. He hasn't missed a game since Week 1 and has at least four catches in all but one game this season.	Analysis: Expect Breaston to play, and potentially play well as teammate Anquan Boldin seems iffy to see the field. Consider Breaston a top-end No. 3 Fantasy WR for Week 9 action.

Breaston limited to only 57 yards	Updated 11/1/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston, who had only one catch for 23 yards last week, rebounded somewhat Week 8 against the Panthers. His 57 yards receiving was still his second-lowest single-game total of the season, but he did have six catches.	Analysis: Even though Breaston is the No. 3 WR for the Cardinals, he's a consistent part of the offense. Still, he's not the team's best red-zone target, which explains him having just one touchdown on the year, so treat him as a No. 3 Fantasy WR at Chicago in Week 9.

Breaston, as expected, will play	Updated 11/1/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston, on the injury report with the same knee injury that has bothered him all season, is active for Week 8 against the Panthers.	Analysis: Breaston missed only the season opener with the injury, so you could have pretty much assumed he would play. Even though Breaston is the No. 3 WR for the Cardinals, he's a consistent part of the offense and worth starting as a No. 2 or 3 WR in Fantasy.

Breaston expected to play Week 8	Updated 10/28/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Arizona WR Steve Breaston was limited in practice with a knee injury all week as the team prepares for its Week 8 game against the Panthers. Breaston is considered probable for the contest.	Analysis: The injury has bothered Breaston all season, but he has been active the past four games. Look for Breaston to bounce back in Week 8 against Carolina after a poor outing in Week 7 against the Giants. He should be considered a low-end No. 2 Fantasy option for that contest.

Breaston held to one catch	Updated 10/26/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston had one catch for 23 yards Sunday at the Giants. This was Breaston's worst game of the season, and he played despite being listed on the injury report with a bad knee.	Analysis: The injury has bothered Breaston all season, but he has been active the past four games. He was coming off a big game against the Seahawks in Week 6 with seven catches for 77 yards and a touchdown, and we expected him to play better against the Giants with Anquan Boldin (ankle) less than 100 percent. Look for Breaston to bounce back in Week 8 against Carolina, and consider him a low-end No. 2 Fantasy WR.

Breaston active for Week 7 at New York	Updated 10/25/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Arizona WR Steve Breaston (knee) is active for the Week 7 Sunday night game at the Giants.	Analysis: Breaston will likely remain on the weekly injury reports because of soreness in his knee but he should continue to play at a high level. Fantasy owners can keep him active as a No. 3 WR. Breaston made seven catches for 77 yards Week 6 against Seattle.

Breaston should be active Week 7	Updated 10/21/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Arizona WR Steve Breaston (knee) was limited in practice all week as the team prepares for its Week 7 game at the Giants. He is considered questionable for the contest.	Analysis: Breaston came into Week 6 as questionable due to lingering knee soreness and Week 7 won't likely be any different. We expect to see Breaston on the injury report for as long as he feels soreness in his knee, but until he suffers a setback, Fantasy owners can keep him active as a No. 3 WR. Breaston made seven catches for 77 yards Week 6 against Seattle.

Breaston outleaps DB for TD	Updated 10/18/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston contributed a touchdown catch during a 27-3 win against the Seahawks in Week 6. Breaston jumped higher than far smaller cornerback Kelly Jennings for a 16-yard touchdown pass from Kurt Warner to put Arizona up 24-3 late in the third quarter. Breaston finished with seven catches for 77 yards. His longest catch went 22 yards and he was targeted nine times.	Analysis: Breaston came into the game as questionable due to lingering knee soreness. However, he ended the game with no questions about his status. We expect to see Breaston on the injury report for as long as he feels soreness in his knee, but until he suffers a setback, Fantasy owners can keep him active as a No. 3 WR. The Cardinals play the Giants in Week 7.

Breaston active for Cardinals	Updated 10/18/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston (knee) is active for Week 6 at Seattle. He was listed as questionable after limited reps all week.	Analysis: Breaston has been battling the knee injury all season but has been able to play for the most part. The Cardinals are limiting him in practice, so he is able to play on Sundays. Consider Breaston a No. 3 Fantasy WR.

Breaston questionable for Week 6	Updated 10/14/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Arizona WR Steve Breaston (knee) was limited in practice all week as the team prepares for its Week 6 game at Seattle. He is considered questionable for the contest.	Analysis: Breaston has been able to play in each of the past three games with the sore knee and there's little reason to believe that Week 6 will be any different. Breason took a small step back Week 5 with only four catches for 66 yards, but he remains a No. 3 Fantasy option at Seattle.

Breaston takes step back in Week 5	Updated 10/12/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston, playing for a third straight game despite a sore knee, had four catches for 66 yards Week 5 against the Texans. Both represented season lows.	Analysis: If four catches and 66 yards are season lows for a player, that player must be doing something right. Breaston is technically the third receiver in Arizona, but he's constantly on the field and is only a step behind Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin in terms of Fantasy value. Keep him active as a No. 3 Fantasy WR at Seattle in Week 6.

Breaston active despite hurt knee	Updated 10/11/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston, limited in practice all week by the same knee injury that has bothered him since preseason, is active for a third straight game Week 5 against the Texans.	Analysis: Breaston is averaging six catches and 88.5 yards over his first two games, so he looks like a safe start for this week, especially since the matchup has the makings of a shootout. Get him active as a No. 3 WR in all Fantasy leagues.

Breaston questionable with knee injury	Updated 10/7/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Arizona WR Steve Breaston (knee) was limited in all week as the team prepares for its Week 5 game against the Texans. He is considered questionable for the contest.	Analysis: Breaston has played well in his first two starts after missing Week 1 with the knee injury. Expect Breason to be active Week 5 even if he's not completely healthy. Think of him as a No. 3 Fantasy WR for Week 5 against the Texans.

Breaston plays well despite injury	Updated 9/28/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston, who was listed on the injury report all week with a knee problem, looked fine Sunday against the Colts. He led the Cardinals with 94 receiving yards and was tied with Larry Fitzgerald with seven catches.	Analysis: Breaston now has two good games in a row after missing the season opener. He appears to have picked up where last season left off, and he's worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy option again. The Cardinals are off in Week 4 with their bye week but return in Week 5 against Houston. Let's hope Breaston keeps up his current pace.

Breaston active for Week 3 vs. Indy	Updated 9/27/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston (knee) was not named among the inactives for Arizona's Week 3 game vs. Indianapolis.	Analysis: Breaston had a solid debut in Week 2 and could see plenty of targets among the Colts secondary that gave up a ton of catches and yards last week to Ted Ginn. Start him as a No. 3 Fantasy WR.

Breaston questionable, expected to play	Updated 9/25/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 3 vs. Indianapolis, however, NFL.com reports he is expected to play Sunday. Breaston has been limited in practice.	Analysis: The Cards are listing Breaston as questionable as a precaution just in case he suffers a setback. Breaston finally made his debut in Week 2 against the Jaguars after sitting out Week 1. He had five catches for 83 yards. He seems healthy enough to play, so keep Breaston active as a No. 3 Fantasy WR in Week 3.

Breaston hits practice field Thursday	Updated 9/24/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston (knee) did not practice Wednesday, but returned to limited reps Thursday as the team prepares Week 3 vs. Indianapolis. Breaston finally made his debut in Week 2 against the Jaguars after sitting out Week 1. He had five catches for 83 yards.	Analysis: The Cards are going to give Breaston time during the week to rest to limit his risk of re-injuring his knee. He seems healthy enough to play, so keep Breaston active as a No. 3 Fantasy WR in Week 3.

Breaston gets a day off	Updated 9/23/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston (knee) did not practice Wednesday as the team prepares Week 3 vs. Indianapolis. Breaston finally made his debut in Week 2 against the Jaguars after sitting out Week 1. He had five catches for 83 yards.	Analysis: The Cards are going to give Breaston time during the week to rest to limit his risk of re-injuring his knee. He seems healthy enough to play, so keep Breaston active as a No. 3 Fantasy WR in Week 3.

Breaston leads in receiving yards	Updated 9/20/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Arizona WR Steve Breaston proved his leg is feeling fine as he led the Cardinals in receiving yards in Week 2's win over Jacksonville. Breaston hooked up with Kurt Warner for five catches and 83 yards. He did not score, however. Breaston made a long grab of 22 yards.	Analysis: Breaston was inactive for Week 1 with a leg injury but immediately made a difference in the passing game Week 2. With the Jaguars focusing on stopping Larry Fitzgerald, Breaston was able to get open often. Breaston was a 1,000-yard receiver in 2008, so even with Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin on the field, the former Michigan standout is still a big part of the offense. Breaston is a No. 3 Fantasy WR in standard leagues for Week 3 at home against the Colts.

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Breaston active for Week 2's game	Updated 9/20/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Arizona WR Steve Breaston (knee) has been activated and is ready to play in Week 2's game at Jacksonville.	Analysis: Breaston was a 1,000-yard receiver in 2008, so even with Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin on the field, the former Michigan standout is still a big part of the offense. Perhaps if he was around in Week 1, the Cards would have taken care of business against the 49ers. When healthy, Breaston is a No. 3 Fantasy WR in standard leagues. He should be a decent third WR option against a weak passing defense in the Jaguars.

Breaston questionable for Week 2	Updated 9/17/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Arizona WR Steve Breaston was able to practice in a limited fashion on Thursday and Friday after missing practice on Wednesday. He is considered questionable for the team's Week 1 game at Jacksonville.	Analysis: Breaston was a 1,000-yard receiver in 2008, so even with Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin on the field, the former Michigan standout is still a big part of the offense. Perhaps if he was around in Week 1, the Cards would have taken care of business against the 49ers. When healthy, Breaston is a No. 3 Fantasy WR in standard leagues. Continue to track his progress leading up to Week 2's game against Jacksonville on Sunday.

Breaston still watching at practice	Updated 9/16/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston (knee) did not practice Wednesday as the team prepares for Week 2 at Jacksonville. He missed the opener against the 49ers and his absence was felt. "What Steve does is so unique," wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald said. "You can line him up anywhere and Steve's going to be able to beat big guys on one-on-one coverage when Q (Anquan Boldin) and I are both in there."	Analysis: Breaston was a 1,000-yard receiver in 2008, so even with Fitz and Q on the field, the former Michigan standout is still a big part of the offense. Perhaps if he was around in Week 1, the Cards would have taken care of business against the 49ers. When healthy, Breaston is a No. 3 Fantasy WR in standard leagues. Continue to track his progress leading up to Week 2.

Breaston feels better Monday	Updated 9/14/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said WR Steve Breaston missed Sunday's game against San Francisco because his knee was aching. The team will continue to monitor him, but Breaston felt much better Monday. Whisenhunt also said WR Anquan Boldin (hamstring) suffered no setbacks in Sunday's game.	Analysis: We'll see if Breaston can get in there for Week 2 at Jacksonville. Keep an eye on his status and see what happens during the week. When healthy, Breaston is a No. 3 Fantasy WR in standard leagues.

Breaston inactive for Week 1	Updated 9/13/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston, who practiced in full all week despite a bruised kneecap, is a surprise inactive for Week 1 against the 49ers. Anquan Boldin, who was questionable with a hamstring injury, is active.	Analysis: Interesting. Breaston looked like the safer start of the two and perhaps even the beneficiary of Boldin's absence, but you'll obviously want to reserve him now if you own him in Fantasy. When healthy, he's a viable Fantasy option as the third receiver on a pass-heavy Cardinals offense. The Cardinals visit the Jaguars in Week 2.

Breaston to benefit from missing Boldin	Updated 9/13/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: ESPN is reporting that Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin (hamstring) is unlikely to play in Arizona's Week 1 game vs. San Francisco. If Boldin can't go, WR Steve Breaston will move up to the No. 2 WR spot behind WR Larry Fitzgerald.	Analysis: Breaston is nursing a bit of a knee injury himself, but should be good to go against the 49ers. Hopefully he can take full advantage of his extra snaps and targets and is definitely a nice sleeper option in deeper leagues for Week 1.

Breaston could see increased role	Updated 9/12/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: The Arizona Republic reports that Anquan Boldin's availability for Week 1 against San Francisco will not be determined until pregame warmups. "It's improving every day," Boldin said of his right-hamstring injury. Boldin's availability will have an impact on who returns punts and kicks Sunday.	Analysis: If Boldin can play his usual amount, Steve Breaston, the third receiver, would return punts and possibly kicks. But if Boldin is limited or can't play, that means Breaston will take more snaps on offense. If that happens, Antrel Rolle could return punts, and LaRod Stephens-Howling could return kicks. Breaston (knee) is listed as probable for Week 1 vs. San Francisco. He has practiced in full all week. Breaston is a No. 3 Fantasy WR if Boldin is healthy. If not, Breaston might be considered a No. 2 option. Breaston had 10 catches for 178 yards in two games against San Francisco last year.

Breaston ready to face 49ers	Updated 9/11/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston (knee) is listed as probable for Week 1 vs. San Francisco. He has practiced in full all week.	Analysis: Not only is Breaston ready for Week 1, but he might start opposite Larry Fitzgerald if Anquan Boldin is not recovered from a hamstring injury. Breaston is a No. 3 Fantasy WR if Boldin is healthy. If not, Breaston might be considered a No. 2 option. Breaston had 10 catches for 178 yards in two games against San Francisco last year.

Breaston able to practice fully	Updated 9/10/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Steve Breaston, who is recovering from a bruised kneecap, participated fully in practice Thursday. He is expected to play in Week 1 against San Francisco.	Analysis: Breaston says he is still not 100 percent recovered from a bruised kneecap, but he will give it a go on Sunday afternoon. There seem to be plenty of receptions to go around in Arizona's high-octane offense. Boldin is battling a hamstring injury, but it seems he will be ready Sunday as well. Consider Breaston at best a No. 3 Fantasy WR Week 1. Breaston had 10 catches for 178 yards in two games against San Francisco last year.

Breaston not 100 percent, will play	Updated 9/9/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals wide receiver Steve Breaston says he is still not 100 percent recovered from a bruised kneecap, but is expected to play Sunday against the 49ers. He went through a full practice Wednesday.	Analysis: Even though Breaston is behind Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin on the depth chart, he still managed to break 1,000 yards last season. There seem to be plenty of receptions to go around in Arizona's high-octane offense. Boldin is battling a hamstring injury, but it seems he will be ready Sunday as well. Consider Breaston at best a No. 3 Fantasy WR Week 1. Breaston had 10 catches for 178 yards in two games against San Francisco last year.

Breaston starts, records no stats	Updated 9/4/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston (knee) was in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason finale against the Broncos but did not record a stat. Breaston had five catches for 52 yards in the preseason.	Analysis: Breaston finally appears past his sprained knee and ready for the start of the season. He might be third on the depth chart, but in Arizona's high-octane offense, Breaston is still a threat in Fantasy. Breaston is a decent low-end No. 3 Fantasy WR. The Cardinals play the 49ers Week 1. Breaston had 10 catches for 178 yards and no touchdowns in two games against the 49ers last season.

Breaston sits out of preseason game	Updated 8/29/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Arizona WR Steve Breaston did not play in Friday's preseason game against the Packers due to a knee injury. He has been slowed by a knee injury in practice and remains a question mark for the team's final preseason game at Denver on Thursday.	Analysis: Breaston sprained his knee in the preseason opener and has sat out the next two games. Don't be surprised to sit out the final preseason game as well but he should be fine for the start of the regular season. Breaston is the No. 3 WR in Arizona but is still expected to get plenty of looks in 2009. Consider him a low-end No. 3 Fantasy WR on Draft Day.

Breaston making slow progress	Updated 8/25/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Arizona WR Steve Breaston (knee) continues to sit out practice for the Cardinals, reports AZCardinals.com. Breaston is making progress, said coach Ken Whisenhunt. The team will be careful with him before getting back into practices so he doesn't have a setback.	Analysis: Breaston sprained his knee in the preseason opener. He is expected to have a very nice season as the No. 3 receiver behind Pro Bowlers Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin, when healthy. Breaston is a question mark for the start of the season but the Cardinals seem confident he'll be ready by the first regular season game. He's considered a low-end No. 3 Fantasy WR despite being behind two Pro Bowl receivers, worth a middle- to late-round pick.

Breaston inactive for preseason loss	Updated 8/23/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston (knee) was inactive for Saturday's preseason loss to the Chargers.	Analysis: Breaston, who sprained his knee in the preseason opener, is the No. 3 receiver behind Pro Bowlers Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin when healthy. While he really made an impact with Fantasy owners last season, many of his big stats came when Boldin was hurt and he filled in for him. Breaston is a question mark for the start of the season but shouldn't miss many regular season games so long as he takes his time coming back from the injury. He's considered a low-end No. 3 Fantasy WR despite being behind two Pro Bowl receivers, worth a middle- to late-round pick.

Knee still sidelining Breaston	Updated 8/20/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston sprained his right knee in the team's first preseason game and hasn't practiced since. He is expected to miss the team's second preseason game against the Chargers this weekend.	Analysis: Breaston is the No. 3 receiver behind Pro Bowlers Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin when healthy. While he really made an impact with Fantasy owners last season, many of his big stats came when Boldin was hurt and he filled in for him. Breaston is a question mark for the start of the season but shouldn't miss many regular season games so long as he takes his time coming back from the injury. He's considered a low-end No. 3 Fantasy WR despite being behind two Pro Bowl receivers, worth a middle- to late-round pick.

Breaston sits out Sunday's practice	Updated 8/16/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals wide receiver Steve Breaston sat out Sunday's practice after injuring his right knee in last Thursday's 20-10 loss to the Steelers in a Super Bowl rematch in Pittsburgh. Breaston has a sprain, "but that's not really the thing that's causing the issues," head coach Whisenhunt said. "He's got a bone bruise from where he fell on it," Whisenhunt said. "Just the swelling from the bruise is his knee is what's causing the issue, so it's really just a day-to-day thing. As soon as we can get the swelling out of it, he should be OK."	Analysis: Breaston is the No. 3 receiver behind Pro Bowlers Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin. He also returns punts and kickoffs. Whisenhunt would not rule him out of the San Diego preseason game Saturday. It seems Breaston dodged a serious injury, so don't completely take him off your draft board. The Cardinals offense is such a dynamic passing attack that Breaston still passes as a No. 3 Fantasy WR despite being behind two Pro Bowl receivers.

Breaston to have MRI on knee	Updated 8/14/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Arizona wide receiver Steve Breaston was to undergo a precautionary MRI because of soreness and stiffness in his knee.	Analysis: Breaston is expected to again be the Cardinals' No. 3 WR this season although he certainly has the talent to be more. Breaston should have another solid season in 2009 but TDs will continue to be limited for him. Think of him as a No. 3 Fantasy WR worth a pick between Rounds 7 and 9, assuming his knee injury is not serious. Monitor his status through the preseason before making a decision on him on Draft Day.

Breaston leads WRs in preseason game	Updated 8/14/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Arizona WR Steve Breason recorded the highest number of receiving yards on Thursday in the team's first preseason game against the Steelers. He caught five passes for a total of 52 yards with a long of 14 yards.	Analysis: Breaston will again be the Cardinals' No. 3 WR this season although he certainly has the talent to be more. Breaston should have another solid season in 2009 but TDs will continue to be limited for him. Think of him as a No. 3 Fantasy WR worth a pick between Rounds 7 and 9 on Draft Day.

Breaston works while Boldin holds out	Updated 6/2/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: As Anquan Boldin stays away in a contract dispute, Steve Breaston has confidently moved up to the No. 2 wide receiver spot for the Cardinals. Breaston knows how important these spring and summer practices can be. It was a year ago that Breaston opened the eyes of coaches with his talent and effort. The speedy receiver went on to become Arizona's third 1,000-yard receiver in 2008, catching 77 passes for 1,006 yards, an average of 13.1 yards per catch. Breaston has worked with the first-team offense so far this offseason and is glad to have his coaches' trust and to prove the naysayers wrong. "I told a lot of people that once I left my school there was a big cloud lifted," Breaston said. "What they said back in college or what I did in college, it doesn't determine where I'm going or what I'm going to do in this league. When I got here, I had a chip on my shoulder but the cloud was gone. No matter what people say, they can't determine the outcome I will have in the NFL."	Analysis: Breaston's best numbers last year came when Boldin was hurt -- in four games without Boldin, he totaled 22 catches for 276 yards and two touchdowns. However, Breaston also had eight games with at least six receptions, and only two of those games came without Boldin. We think Breaston will continue to be effective, but touchdowns will come on a limited basis, and it does help that he'll be a restricted free agent after this season, his third in the NFL, so motivation shouldn't be a problem. You can still consider him a No. 3 Fantasy WR worth a pick between Rounds 7 and 9 in drafts this summer.

Breaston goes for 71 yards	Updated 2/2/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: In the Cardinals' 27-23 loss to the Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII, WR Steve Breaston caught six passes for 71 yards.	Analysis: Breaston's breakout season with the Cardinals saw him catch 77 passes for 1,006 yards (13.1 avg.) with a trio of 100-yard games. He also scored three times. Breaston filled in admirably for Anquan Boldin during the year and might elevate into a No. 2 receiver for the Cards if the club deals Boldin this offseason. He'll be a third-year WR in '09 and should be nearly as effective as he was this season, and then he'll be a restricted free agent after next season. Suffice to say, there's a lot to like about Breaston judging by his status -- consider him a sleeper in 2009 worth a middle- to late-round pick in drafts.

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Breaston limited in title game	Updated 1/18/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Arizona WR Steve Breaston was limited to only one catch that went for 10 yards in Sunday's NFC Championship Game. Most of the passes Kurt Warner threw went to Larry Fitzgerald who had a huge game, scoring three touchdowns on nine catches.	Analysis: Breaston's role in the Cardinals' offense has diminished a great deal with Fitzgerald having one of the best-ever performances by a receiver in a postseason. Breaston will likely have a tough time against the Steelers' top-notch defense as well in the Super Bowl.

Breaston quiet in starting role	Updated 1/11/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston was thrust into a starting role in Saturday's Divisional Playoff game at Carolina and made only four grabs for 28 yards in the game. His longest catch went for 12 yards as he failed to get into the end zone.	Analysis: Breaston has not been a featured target in the Cardinals' offense in two postseason games so far after going for more than 1,000 receiving yards in the regular season on 77 catches. Hopefully the Cards will get him more involved in the NFC Championship game, especially if Boldin sits out once again.

Breaston plays only a small role	Updated 1/4/2009
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston caught two passes for 39 yards Saturday in a Wild Card playoff game against the Falcons. He had only one reception for six yards in the season finale.	Analysis: Breaston is the Cardinals' third wide receiver, but he made 77 catches for 1,006 yards during the regular season. Of course, he benefited from some extra playing time when Anquan Boldin got injured, but his production didn't decrease much with Boldin in the lineup. He can serve as a No. 2 Fantasy WR in playoff formats, but the law of averages says his production will have to decrease some next year unless he gets a chance to move up the depth chart.

Breaston fills in nicely for Boldin	Updated 12/28/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston had five catches and 91 yards in Week 17 against Seattle, starting in place of injured Anquan Boldin. He caught a 14-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter.	Analysis: Kurt Warner bounced back from a slow week in New England to throw four touchdown passes and did so even without one of his favorite receivers. Boldin should return next week for the playoff game against Atlanta, but Breaston will have some appeal in playoff leagues as a No. 3 receiver because the Cardinals throw the ball so well. Breaston finished the year with over 1,000 receiving yards and 77 catches. That's not too shabby for a third receiver.

Boldin inactive for Cards' finale	Updated 12/28/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: The Cardinals made WR Anquan Boldin inactive for their Week 17 game vs. Seattle as he continues to be hampered by a shoulder injury. Steve Breaston will start in his place. The club had hoped that Boldin would play a few snaps, but they're obviously going to keep him rested so that he can play in their home playoff game next week.	Analysis: Boldin should be reserved in all Fantasy leagues this week, while Breaston would be an excellent replacement. If you're looking for a last-ditch option, check the waiver wire for veteran WR Jerheme Urban as he might wind up playing the whole game (remember, the Cardinals have their playoff spot clinched and could rest their starters by the second half).

Breaston won't rest in finale	Updated 12/22/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt said Monday that the team's primary players will see lots of playing time vs. Seattle in Week 17. That's good news for Steve Breaston, who probably would have seen playing time regardless of what Whisenhunt decided since he's not a bona fide first-string player. Moreover, the club is hoping to get WR Anquan Boldin back for the game, which would dig into Breaston's playing time. Either way, we know the Cardinals will play as usual. Whisenhunt wants to end the regular season strong so that the Cardinals have some momentum heading into the playoffs. "We've worked hard to create something here, to gain the trust of a lot of our fans," Whisenhunt said, "and we feel like we've let them down the last two weeks because of what's happened here in the past."	Analysis: While we can't be sure that he'll be in on every single play against the Seahawks, chances are we'll see enough of Breaston where he'll get his fair share of stats. He remains a No. 3 Fantasy WR for his next game.

Breaston does nothing as starter	Updated 12/21/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston started for the injured Anquan Boldin (shoulder) Sunday at New England but was held to one catch for 6 yards in the snow.	Analysis: The entire Cardinals offense struggled in the snow against the Patriots. Look for Breaston to bounce back in Week 17 against Seattle. Breaston had two catches for 15 yards against the Seahawks earlier this year but should play better in Week 17.

Boldin inactive, Breaston to start	Updated 12/21/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin will miss Sunday's game at New England with a shoulder injury. He had been limited in practice all week and missed practice Friday. The Cardinals have clinched a playoff spot, so this was probably a precautionary move.	Analysis: Keep Boldin reserved for Week 16 and hope he is OK for Week 17. Steve Breaston will start for Boldin and is worth using as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy WR.

Breaston could be busy at Pats	Updated 12/19/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin did not practice on Friday as he continues to be on the mend from a shoulder problem that's hampered him all week. The team has listed him as questionable for Week 16 at New England, and the official team web site says Boldin will be a game-time decision. Coach Ken Whisenhunt has already said that if Boldin isn't ready to play that he would hold him out. Steve Breaston would start in his place if Boldin can't go.	Analysis: Breaston is a terrific young receiver, and he's proven to do well in place of Boldin in the past, but the weather in New England on Sunday is expected to be very bad (wind, rain and snow). Such weather could severely impact a passing game, and we recently uncovered just how bad opposing teams play at New England in those kinds of conditions. If you wake up Sunday and see poor weather at Gillette Stadium, you may want to consider other options instead of Breaston. We'll know what the weather will be and tell you about it on Sunday morning. If the weather is fair and Breaston starts, we like him a lot as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy WR.

Boldin could miss game	Updated 12/18/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Arizona WR Anquan Boldin could be sidelined for Sunday's game at New England. Boldin, named to the Pro Bowl for a third time on Tuesday, has a shoulder injury. He sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday. Coach Ken Whisenhunt said he would take a conservative approach with Boldin. If Boldin can't play, Steve Breaston will move into a starting spot with Jerheme Urban moving to the No. 3 receiver spot. Rookie Early Doucet also could see some playing time at the wide receiver position.	Analysis: Keep an eye on what happens with Boldin. The Cardinals are fighting for the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoffs but this game has little impact on their playoff fate since they already clinced a spot. If Boldin is out, Breaston would be considered a low-end No. 2 Fantasy WR, and Urban could be used in deeper formats. Doucet likely won't see enough catches to help your team.

Breaston makes three catches	Updated 12/15/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston caught four passes for 46 yards in Week 15 against Minnesota. His longest catch went for 19 yards.	Analysis: Breaston was thrown to nine times in the game. The Cardinals threw the ball 50 times in the game and had no running game to speak of. Breaston remains the third option behind Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald, but that is not a bad place to be in what is usually a high-powered air game. The Cards have another tough matchup in New England in Week 16, though, and Breaston should be viewed as a low-end No. 3 receiver for leagues of 12-plus teams.

Breaston active for Week 15	Updated 12/14/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston (ribs) was listed among the active players for Week 15 against Minnesota. He had been listed as questionable on the injury report.	Analysis: Breaston finds himself open a lot because Boldin and Fitzgerald garner so much attention. He continues to get his catches, but has only found the end zone twice. He's currently a No. 3 Fantasy receiver or 'flex' for Week 15 against the Vikings.

Breaston questionable for Week 15	Updated 12/12/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: WR Steve Breaston is questionable for Week 15 with a rib injury sustained in the first half of Week 14's game against the Rams.	Analysis: Allen is tied for fourth in the league with 12 1/2 sacks. He said his knee is still sore from a low block he took from Lions offensive lineman Gosder Cherilus, but is hoping to play Sunday against Arizona. Allen is a No. 1 Fantasy IDP player and a must-start in Fantasy in Week 15 at Arizona if healthy.

Breaston limited with rib injury	Updated 12/10/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston was limited in practice with a rib injury on Wednesday. He left Week 14's game against the Rams with the injury, but returned. Breaston led the Cardinals in receiving yards and receptions in Week 14. Most of his yards came on a 58-yard connection from Warner. Breaston now has 67 catches on the season despite sharing catches wit Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin.	Analysis: Breaston finds himself open a lot because Boldin and Fitzgerald garner so much attention. He continues to get his catches, but has only found the end zone twice. He's currently a No. 3 Fantasy receiver for Week 15 against the Vikings.

Breaston leads Cards receivers	Updated 12/7/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston led the Cardinals in receiving yards and receptions in Week 14 against the Rams. Most of his yards came on a 58-yard connection from Warner. Breaston now has 67 catches on the season despite sharing catches wit Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin.	Analysis: Breaston finds himself open a lot because Boldin and Fitzgerald garner so much attention. He continues to get his catches, but has only found the end zone twice. He's currently a No. 3 Fantasy receiver for Week 15 against the Vikings.

Breaston ready for rematch	Updated 12/4/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston, who has 60 catches for 673 yards, faces the Rams in Week 14 for the second time this season. In the previous meeting in Week 9 he was limited to two catches for 39 yards.	Analysis: Breaston is capable of disappearing like this because the Cardinals feature two of the best wide receivers in the NFL in Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald. Still, Breaston is worth starting as a No. 3 Fantasy WR against the Rams, who are No. 22 in pass defense with 16 touchdowns allowed.

Breaston gets back in the end zone	Updated 11/28/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston recorded his first touchdown reception in six games Week 13 at Philadelphia, connecting with QB Kurt Warner on a six-yard toss in the third quarter. He finished with six receptions for 45 yards.	Analysis: Breaston's production has tailed off as expected since Anquan Boldin returned from his concussion, but he has still averaged 67.5 receiving yards over his last four games. He remains the most valuable No. 3 WR in the NFL and a No. 3 Fantasy WR for Week 14 against the Rams.

Breaston gains 86 yards	Updated 11/24/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston caught six passes for 86 yards in Week 12 against the Giants. He also rushed once for four yards.	Analysis: Breaston is the third receiving option for the Cardinals, but it's a high-powered offense that has allowed him to be a very viable Fantasy option at times this season. He has seven or more catches in five of his last eight games. He should be viewed as a No. 3 receiver in leagues of 12-plus teams for Week 13 at Philadelphia.

Giants worried about Cardinals	Updated 11/20/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: The New York Post reports the Giants are concerned about stopping the Cardinals receivers in Week 12 at Arizona. Larry Fitzgerald has 67 receptions for 939 yards and six touchdowns. Boldin has 62 receptions for 792 yards and 10 touchdowns. The Cardinals are the league's second-ranked passing attack, and Kurt Warner is the top-rated quarterback in the NFL with 20 touchdown passes and only seven interceptions. "It's going to be our biggest challenge, I believe," safety Kenny Phillips said. "Kurt Warner is playing like the MVP of the league, they got some great weapons, we definitely got our hands full." Arizona's passing game also includes Steve Breaston, who 48 receptions for 642 yards.	Analysis: Look for Fitzgerald and Boldin to remain hot even though the Giants are No. 2 in pass defense with 174.8 passing yards allowed, 12 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. The Cardinals will continue to throw, so the receivers will likely get their chances to make plays. And Breaston is always worth using as a flex option with the Cardinals passing attack at such a high level. Expect another good game from the Cardinals this week.

Breaston held in check Week 11	Updated 11/16/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston was held to just two catches for 15 yards during a Week 11 win against the Seahawks. He was targeted just three times in the game and his longest catch went nine yards.	Analysis: Breaston was coming off a 100-yard game against San Francisco and has been outstanding as of late. The matchup against Seattle -- one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL -- was tailor made for Breaston to have a big game. Well, it turned out that Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald got most of the looks as the duo combined for 23 catches and 337 yards. Breaston has emerged as a viable No. 3 Fantasy WR, so it was real disappointing to see him struggle Week 11. He might have another tough game Week 12 against the Giants, so consider benching him in Fantasy.

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Breaston has another 100-yard game	Updated 11/11/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston led the team with seven catches for 121 yards during a Week 10 win against the 49ers. Breaston's longest catch went 46 yards and he was targeted nine times by QB Kurt Warner. Breaston has seven or more catches in five of his last six games and has three 100-yard games in that span.	Analysis: Don't look now folks but the Cardinals have another top wide receiver behind Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald. Arizona throws the ball so much that even Breaston as a third wide receiver has better stats than some starters around the NFL. If you look at his recent track record, Breaston has developed into a nice No. 3 Fantasy WR heading into Week 11 against the Seahawks.

Breaston comes back to earth	Updated 11/2/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston, who had four straight games of over seven catches and 75 yards coming into Week 9, was limited to two catches for 39 yards in a win over the Rams.	Analysis: Breaston was one of the NFL's hottest WRs in October, but he is going to have games like this now and again as a third receiver now Anquan Boldin is back. Continue to consider Breaston a No. 3 Fantasy WR in Week 10 against the 49ers.

Breaston has nine catches	Updated 10/26/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Anquan Boldin returned for the Cardinals on Sunday at Carolina, but Steve Breaston still played well with nine catches for 91 yards. Breaston has clearly established himself as the No. 3 WR in this offense behind Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald.	Analysis: Breaston now has 33 catches for 392 yards in his past four games. He is still worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy WR in all leagues for Week 9 at St. Louis.

Breaston a safe play Week 8?	Updated 10/24/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: We know you're probably going to start Cardinals WR Steve Breaston on your Fantasy team this week (especially if he's going in place of Anquan Boldin), but be ready for a possible let down. He's flying east to play a Panthers defense that shocked the Saints a week earlier and held them to well under 250 yards passing. Carolina ranks second vs. the pass (five pass TDs allowed all season) and has yet to allow a 100-yard receiver all season.	Analysis: Breaston has been too good to sit during his duty filling in for Anquan Boldin. If Boldin's back, though, Breaston won't be as good. Without Boldin, we can't see sitting him in most circumstances even with the suspect matchup. If there's one thing we know about the Cardinals, it's that they will throw the football. Consider Breaston a quality No. 3 Fantasy WR.

Breaston leads way for Cards again	Updated 10/13/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: For the second straight week filling in for the injured Anquan Boldin (head), Cardinals WR Steve Breaston led his team both in receptions (eight) and receiving yards (102) Week 6 against the Cowboys. He also scored the first receiving touchdown of his career, catching an 11-yard strike from QB Kurt Warner in the fourth quarter.	Analysis: Breaston has 24 receptions for 301 yards since taking over for Boldin midway through Week 4, so if you picked up Breaston as a stopgap, your Fantasy team didn't miss a beat. Unfortunately for those owners who don't own both, Boldin figures to return after the Cardinals' bye in Week 7. Barring the unexpected, plan to bench Breaston for Week 8 at Carolina. Don't cut him just yet, though. He might still have an impact as the team's third receiver.

Report: Boldin out for week 6	Updated 10/10/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin is out for Sunday's matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, according to The Sports Network. Boldin underwent surgery on a fractured facial bone last Thursday after he suffered a helmet-to-helmet hit on September 28 against the New York Jets. "He's just not quite ready", said Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt. Steve Breaston will replace Boldin in the lineup.	Analysis: The Cardinals have a bye Week 7, so it makes a lot of sense for them to sit Boldin until Week 8 and make sure he is at 100 percent healthy. Boldin is now someone to avoid in Week 6. Breaston automatically becomes a better option in the Cardinals' pass-heavy offense.

Breaston leads Cardinals receivers	Updated 10/5/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston, filling in for Anquan Boldin (concussion), led his team with 77 receiving yards Week 5 against the Bills and tied for the team lead with seven receptions. He caught nine passes for 122 yards after Boldin left in Week 4.	Analysis: Breaston looks like he'll take Boldin's place both on the field and in the box score. Boldin had surgery to repair a fracture in his face, so as long as he remains sidelined Week 6 against the Cowboys -- and he likely will -- get Breaston active as a No. 2 or 3 Fantasy WR.

Breaston to start Week 5	Updated 10/3/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin (head, sinus) has been ruled out for Week 5 vs. Buffalo. NFL.com reports that Boldin underwent surgery Thursday to repair the sinus fracture caused by a helmet-to-helmet hit Week 4 against the Jets. "They thought it was best to go ahead and do it and in order to get (Anquan) back as quickly as possible," head coach Ken Whisenhunt said, adding the doctor told Boldin a hockey player who had the same procedure played in a game 10 days later. Steve Breaston will replace Boldin and start opposite Larry Fitzgerald. "This is just like any other week for me, to be honest," Breaston said. "When the ball comes my way, I have to make a play, be a reliable resource for Kurt (Warner)."	Analysis: Breaston had a career-high nine catches for 122 yards in a Week 4 loss to the Jets. The Cardinals had to throw the ball a lot since they were down 30-plus points at the half. Breaston could see a fair amount of passes come his way Week 5 as teams try to take Fitzgerald out of the gameplan. Consider Breaston a nice Fantasy sleeper Week 5.

Breaston will be Cardinals No. 2	Updated 10/1/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Arizona WR Steve Breaston will benefit from teammate Anquan Boldin being out for Week 5 against the Bills. Breaston caught nine passes for 122 yards in Week 4's crazy game against the Jets. That came after he caught just four passes for 72 yards over the season's first three games. Week 5 is his biggest opportunity yet to prove himself at the position he loves. "It means a lot. I really feel that receiver is my primary position," Breaston said after Thursday's practice. "I just want to prove a lot of people wrong."	Analysis: The Bills are a far better defense against the pass than the Jets. In fact, they are 6th in the NFL in that category. Breaston still figures to see some balls come his way and will certainly be a recommended starter in Week 5, but don't expect anything near another 122 yards. Think more along the lines of 50-75 yards with the possibility of a score and treat Breaston as a high-end No. 3 Fantasy WR option.

Breaston has career day Week 4	Updated 9/28/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston ended up tying Larry Fitzgerald for the team lead with 122 receiving yards during a Week 4 loss to the Jets. Breaston was second on the team with nine catches behind Anquan Boldin's 10. His longest reception went 37 yards and was targeted 13 times by QB Kurt Warner.	Analysis: Breaston by far had his career-best game against the Jets. However, the Cardinals were down by 34 points at the half and Breaston did most of his damage in the second half since Arizona had to throw the ball plenty. Still, the Cardinals received a bit of bad news at the end of the game when Boldin had to be carted off the field with a head injury. If he can't play Week 5 against the Bills, Breaston could be a Fantasy sleeper.

Breaston just returns kicks	Updated 9/21/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Arizona WR Steve Breaston did not catch a pass against the Redskins in Washington in Week 3. He did, however, return punts and kicks. He averaged 20.6 yards per kickoff return and 1.5 on punt returns.	Analysis: Breaston is a solid No. 3 WR for the Cardinals, but the problem is the two guys ahead of him are so good that Breaston won't get to put up many great numbers unless one of them gets hurt. Hold on to him in deeper leagues just in case he does get bumped up the depth chart, but don't start him in any format in Week 4 against the Jets.

Breaston gets carry, catch in win	Updated 9/14/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston made one catch for 18 yards and rushed once for four yards in a Week 2 win over the Dolphins.	Analysis: Breaston is a solid No. 3 WR for the Cardinals, but the problem is the two guys ahead of him are so good that Breaston won't get to put up many great numbers unless one of them gets hurt. Hold on to him in deeper leagues just in case he does get bumped up the depth chart, but don't start him in any format in Week 3 when Arizona visits Washington.

Breaston catches 3 passes Sunday	Updated 9/7/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Arizona WR Steve Breaston does it all. Against the 49ers in Week 1, Breaston caught passes, returned kicks and brought back punts. While he returned three kicks for an average of 13 yards and one punt for 17 yards, more importantly, he caught three passes for 54 yards. He hooked up with Kurt Warner early in the game for an impressive 40-yard catch in which he tiptoed down the sideline.	Analysis: Breaston had an excellent offseason and is a good complement to Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald. But until that towering twosome departs, consistent Fantasy numbers will evade Breaston. At best, he's worth holding over in the deepest of dynasty/keeper leagues that reward special teams yardage. This is probably one of the better games that Breaston will have because for some reason Boldin didn't record a catch in the first half. Don't start him in Week 2 against the Dolphins.

Breaston will still return kicks	Updated 8/12/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston, competing for the No. 3 WR job, is still going to be returning kickoffs and punts for the club, according to head coach Ken Whisenhunt. "If you have somebody who has the dynamic ability to be a threat in both areas, then obviously you want to give him a chance to have the ball in his hands," he said. "I don't anticipate the more he plays offensively will detract from that."	Analysis: Breaston had an excellent offseason and is a good complement to Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald. But until that towering twosome departs, consistent Fantasy numbers will evade Breaston. At best, he's worth holding over in the deepest of dynasty/keeper leagues that reward special teams yardage, or worth taking with a late-round pick in the deepest of Fantasy drafts this summer.

Breaston shines for Cardinals	Updated 8/7/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Arizona WR Steve Breaston looked very good in the preseason opener against New Orleans Thursday. Breaston, slated to be the team's No. 3 receiver, caught three passes for 50 yards with a long of 34. Breaston got open and ran with the ball after the catch to gain the long yardage play for the Cardinals.	Analysis: Breaston had an excellent offseason and is probably the fastest wideout on the roster. Until Anquan Boldin or Larry Fitzgerald leave town, though, consistent Fantasy numbers will evade him. At best, he's worth holding over in the deepest of dynasty/keeper leagues that reward special teams yardage, or worth taking with a late-round pick in deeper Fantasy drafts.

Breaston favorite to win slot job	Updated 7/29/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: The Sports Xchange notes that Steve Breaston remains the favorite to win the No. 3 job in Arizona.	Analysis: Breaston had an excellent offseason and is probably the fastest wideout on the roster. Until Anquan Boldin or Larry Fitzgerald leave town, though, consistent Fantasy numbers will evade him. At best, he's worth holding over in the deepest of dynasty/keeper leagues that reward special teams yardage, or worth taking with a late-round pick in deeper Fantasy drafts.

Breaston hopes for third spot	Updated 6/24/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said in the Arizona Republic that he's impressed with WR Steve Breaston, who is competing to be the No. 3 option behind Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald. "What's so impressive about him is, from the moment we started minicamp, it was every day. He made plays every day," Whisenhunt said. "And when you see that, you start to associate him with some of the better players in the league." As a rookie out of Michigan last season, he proved remarkably durable and courageous on special teams. But Breaston wants to play more time at receiver, where his main competition will come from rookie Early Doucet. "That No. 3 spot is huge for us," Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart said. "And Steve had a great (spring). That was obvious."	Analysis: Breaston will compete for a more prominent role in the offense next summer, but until Anquan Boldin or Larry Fitzgerald leave town, consistent Fantasy numbers will evade him. At best, he's worth holding over in the deepest of dynasty/keeper leagues that reward special teams yardage, or worth taking with a late-round pick in deeper Fantasy drafts.

Breaston adds chest muscle	Updated 6/2/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: The Arizona Republic reports that Cardinals WR Steve Breaston has put on upper-body weight this offseason in an attempt to be more of a physical receiver. He's up to 190 pounds, five pounds heavier. Breaston is the odds-on favorite to be the No. 3 WR in the desert. "More than anybody from this team, I think Steve benefited from the off-season workouts here," teammate Larry Fitzgerald said. "It's really showing everyday. He's trying to expand his role from just being a special teams guy to helping us on the offensive side."	Analysis: Breaston will compete for a more prominent role in the offense next summer, but until Anquan Boldin or Larry Fitzgerald leave town, consistent Fantasy numbers will evade him. At best, he's worth holding over in the deepest of dynasty/keeper leagues that reward special teams yardage, or worth taking with a late-round pick in deeper Fantasy drafts.

Breaston to get promoted in '08?	Updated 1/7/2008
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals rookie Steve Breaston caught eight passes for 92 yards and added 8 rush yards with no starts in 2007. Breaston was mainly used on special teams, returning 62 kickoffs and 42 punts, including a touchdown on a punt return.	Analysis: Breaston will compete for a more prominent role in the offense next summer, but until Anquan Boldin or Larry Fitzgerald leave the desert, consistent Fantasy numbers will evade him. At best, he's worth holding over in the deepest of dynasty/keeper leagues that reward special teams yardage.

Cardinals go statless	Updated 12/24/2007
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston, RB Marcel Shipp, TE Tim Euhus, WR Sean Morey and backup QB Tim Rattay all dressed for Arizona's 30-27 overtime win over the Falcons in Week 16, but didn't record an offensive stat.	Analysis: None of these players have any Fantasy value at this time. Ignore them all in Week 17 against the Rams.

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Breaston gets only two catches	Updated 12/16/2007
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals return specialist Steve Breaston caught two passes for 16 yards and ran once for negative-two yards in Arizona's 31-24 loss to the Saints in Week 15.	Analysis: Breaston has worked his way into the Cardinals WR rotation a little more over the last three games, but has only eight catches over that span. He is not worth starting in any Fantasy leagues at the WR position until he gets more involved in the passing game. The Cardinals host the Falcons in Week 15.

Breaston doubles his season output	Updated 12/9/2007
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston saw the first catches of his pro career Week 13 against the Browns and followed that performance by doubling his output Week 14 against the Seahawks. The rookie from Michigan had four catches for 52 yards, including a 22-yard catch. He had two catches for 24 yards Week 13.	Analysis: Breaston was back in the wide receiver mix with Anquan Boldin (toe) out of commission. The Cardinals are getting a good look at what the future might hold with Breaston, but he is still far more valuable as a kick returner. Keep him off Fantasy rosters Week 15 against the Saints.

Breaston nets first career catches	Updated 12/2/2007
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals rookie WR Steve Breaston caught the first passes of his career during a Week 13 win against the Browns. Breaston caught two passes for 24 yards, including a 19-yard reception.	Analysis: Breaston, a rookie out of Michigan, had mostly seen time as a kick returner for the Cardinals before stepping onto the field as a receiver Week 13. The Cardinals wide receivers are a little banged up and that's why Breaston was pushed into action. Unless you hear he has been named a starter, he has little to no Fantasy value heading into Week 14 against the Seahawks.

Three Cards held statless Week 12	Updated 11/25/2007
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: 49ers RB Terrelle Smith, WR Steve Breaston and TE Troy Bienemann al dressed, but failed to record an offensive stat Week 12 against the 49ers.	Analysis: Most of these players have little to no real important offensive function for the Cardinals and can be left on Fantasy waivers at this time. The Cardinals play the Browns in Week 13.

Five Cardinals go statless	Updated 11/18/2007
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston, RB Marcel Shipp, TE Troy Bienneman, WR Sean Morey and TE Ben Patrick all dressed for Arizona's Week 11 win over the Bengals, but didn't record an offensive stat.	Analysis: None of these players have any Fantasy value at this time and should be ignored in Week 12 when Arizona hosts San Francisco.

Breaston gets 138 return yards	Updated 11/11/2007
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston had 138 total return yards on four punts and two kicks Week 10 against the Lions.	Analysis: Breaston has yet to catch a pass this season, so keep him on the waiver wire for Week 11 at Cincinnati.

Breaston returns punts again	Updated 11/4/2007
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: WR Steve Breaston, TE Tim Euhus, WR Sean Morey and FB Terrelle Smith all dressed, but failed to record an offensive stat Week 9 at Tampa Bay.	Analysis: Most of these players serve as either blockers, play on special teams or just serve as fresh bodies for the Cardinals. Breaston is the Cardinals' punt returner. They have little to no Fantasy value at this time. The Cardinals host Detroit in Week 10.

Four Cardinals held statless	Updated 10/21/2007
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston, RB Terrelle Smith, TE Troy Bienemann and TE Tim Euhus all dressed, but failed to record an offensive stat Week 7 against the Redskins.	Analysis: Most of these players serve as either blockers, play on special teams or just serve as fresh bodies for the Cardinals. They have little to no Fantasy value at this time. The Cardinals are on a bye in Week 8.

Breaston, T. Smith get one carry each	Updated 10/14/2007
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston (one carry for 10 yards) and RB Terrelle Smith (one carry, three yards and two catches, nine yards) each played a minor role in Arizona's 25-10 loss to the Panthers in Week 6.	Analysis: Neither of these players has any Fantasy value at this time.

Cardinals backups don't factor	Updated 10/7/2007
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals RB Terrelle Smith, WR Steve Breaston, TE Troy Bienemann, TE Tim Euhus and WR Sean Morey did not record an offensive stat in Week 5 at St. Louis.	Analysis: None of these players are in a position to help you in Fantasy play. Leave them on the waiver wire until further notice.

Breaston returns punt for score	Updated 9/30/2007
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston returned a punt 73 yards for a touchdown Week 4 against the Steelers. He finished with 156 total return yards.	Analysis: Breaston hasn't caught a pass on offense this season, so keep him on the waiver wire for Week 5 at the Rams.

Cardinals backups don't factor	Updated 9/16/2007
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Cardinals backup QB Kurt Warner, WR/KR Steve Breaston, RB Marcel Shipp and TE Tim Euhus did not record an offensive stat in Week 2 vs. Seattle.	Analysis: None of these players should be on your Fantasy roster at this time. They are not in a position to contribute.

No production for rookie Breaston	Updated 9/11/2007
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: Rookie WR/PR Steve Breaston, TE Tim Euhus, WR Sean Morey and FB Terrelle Smith all played in Week 1 at San Francisco, but they did not record any offensive statistics. Backup QB Kurt Warner also dressed, but he did not get into the game.	Analysis: None of the players mentioned above are worth using in any Fantasy leagues heading into Week 2 against the Seahawks.

Breaston signs with Cardinals	Updated 6/20/2007
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: The Cardinals reached a three-year contract agreement with fifth-round draft pick Steve Breaston on Tuesday. The wide receiver and kick returner from Michigan was the 142nd pick overall in this year's draft. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Breaston, an all-Big Ten selection as an all-purpose back in 2006, ranked third in the conference in punt returns and kick returns. He also caught 58 passes for 670 yards and two touchdowns as a senior.	Analysis: Breaston will be stuck behind Larry Fitzgerald, Anquan Boldin and Bryant Johnson on the Cardinals' depth chart. He'll be lucky to get 20 catches this season. Consider him only in rookie-only drafts this summer.

Cards draft includes a 'Buster'	Updated 5/7/2007
Steve Breaston, WR ARI
News: The Cardinals' 2007 draft class includes: Penn State OT Levi Brown, Michigan DT Alan Branch, FSU LB Buster Davis, Michigan WR Steve Breaston and Delaware TE Ben Patrick.	Analysis: Brown will help anchor the Cardinals' offensive line, while Breaston and Patrick will be reserve options offensively. Branch should be a key defensive tackle when he gets healthy, but Davis is a potential IDP sleeper. A leader for the Seminoles, his only knock is his height (5-foot-11) and his lack of explosion. He should rack up plenty of tackles once he cracks the starting lineup.

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Steve Breaston, WR ARI
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