News: The Chargers announced the release of safety Atari Bigby on Friday, saving the team roughly $1.5 million on the salary cap. A groin injury ended his 2012 season after 11 games.
Analysis: Bigby had 68 total tackles in 11 games, which isn't bad. The truth is he's a good source of tackles when he's healthy but he has had a problem staying that way over the course of his career. He shouldn't be on your Fantasy roster.
News: The Chargers place defensive back Atari Bigby on injured reserve with a groin injury the team announced Tuesday. San Diego re-signed linebacker Bront Bird to take his place on the 53-man roster.
Analysis: Bigby finishes the 2012 campaign with 68 tackles over his 11 games but he failed to register an interception. Now that is out for the season, Fantasy owners in all seasonal formats should feel free to drop the 31-year-old.
News:U-T San Diego reports Chargers safety Atari Bigby is expected to miss 3-5 weeks with a groin injury. According to a source, testing confirmed Bigby has a "pretty bad" injury. He left Sunday's game against the Ravens with the groin injury.
Analysis: Bigby has 68 tackles in 11 games. However, he has no interceptions and just three pass deflections. He is more of a low-end Fantasy option in IDP formats when healthy.
News: San Diego defensive back Atari Bigby left in the second quarter of Week 12 against Baltimore with a groin injury and was unable to return, according to The Associated Press. Bigby, who was one of three Chargers players to depart early, finished with three tackles (one solo).
Analysis: Bigby's production has dipped recently as he's failed to top five tackles over his past three games. His subpar run comes after he posted double-digits in stops during two of his first seven outings this season. Bigby still has 68 total tackles on the season, but Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his status as he makes for a decent option in deeper IDP formats when healthy.
News: Chargers safety Atari Bigby was cleared to play Week 10 at Tampa Bay after being listed as probable on the injury report because of a quadriceps injury.
Analysis: Bigby is having a strong season playing alongside Eric Weddle at safety. He has totaled 59 tackles in eight games. However, he has no interceptions and two pass defenses, so Bigby's weak numbers against the pass keep him as more of a low-end Fantasy start in IDP formats.
News: Chargers defensive back Atari Bigby (quadriceps) was a full participant in practice for the second day in a row Friday and is labeled as probable for Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers in Week 10.
Analysis: Bigby has been fairly productive for the Chargers and has registered 59 tackles through his first eight games this season. Bigby is averaging seven tackles per game this season, and has a decent shot at 100 by the time it ends. Consider him a viable Fantasy IDP option in deeper formats heading into Week 10.
News: Chargers defensive back Atari Bigby had a decent night during Thursday's contest against the Chiefs in Week 9. Bigby collected six tackles -- three solo -- in a 31-13 victory.
Analysis: Bigby has picked up at least six tackles in his last three games and has become a decent source of tackles for the Chargers. He has 55 tackles through eight games and is on pace to surpass the 100-tackle mark this season. That said, Fantasy owners should view him as a viable IDP option in deeper formats heading into Week 10.
News: Chargers defensive back Atari Bigby racked up eight tackles -- four solo -- in a 7-6 loss to the Browns Sunday in Week 8. He added a pass defended in the game.
Analysis: Bigby now has 49 tackles on the season, which already matches his second-highest total for a season. Bigby is averaging seven tackles per game this season, and has a decent shot at 100 by the time it ends. Consider him a viable Fantasy IDP option in deeper formats.
News: Chargers safety Atari Bigby totaled two solo tackles Week 5 at New Orleans. It was his lowest tackle total of the season. He has 34 tackles in five games.
Analysis: It's not surprising Bigby didn't get a lot of tackles Week 5. The Saints are a pass-heavy team and Bigby is best against the run. Also, tight end Jimmy Graham was playing hurt Week 5, so most of Drew Brees' passes went to the outside. Don't get down on Bigby after one bad game. He is still a viable Fantasy play in most IDP formats.
News: Chargers defensive back Atari Bigby was all over the field in Week 3 against the Falcons. Bigby finished with a team-high 15 tackles -- 11 solo -- in the 27-3 defeat. He now has 27 tackles on the season.
Analysis: Bigby has gotten off to a nice start this season as he continues to play well alongside Eric Weddle. The 31-year-old can be considered a decent source for tackles in most leagues, so continue to view Bigby as a decent low-end option in most IDP formats heading into Week 4.
News: Chargers defensive back Atari Bigby tied Donald Butler with a team-high eight tackles (seven solo) Week 1 against the Raiders. He also had two tackles for loss and one pass defense.
Analysis: Bigby looked awfully good Monday playing alongside Eric Weddle in the Chargers' secondary. The duo might form one of the best safety tandems in the NFL. Bigby had durability issues and had to battle depth chart issues during his tenure with the Packers. He also had trouble breaking into the starting lineup last season with Seattle, but that's not the case in San Diego. Bigby could be in for a big year, so he might be worth the flier in Fantasy IDP formats.
News: The Chargers signed strong safety Atari Bigby to a two-year contract on Friday. The contract is reportedly worth $4.5 million. Bigby fills a major hole for the Chargers with Steve Gregory departing to the Patriots. "(Strong safety) is a position, when you look at our depth chart, where we are very thin," coach Norv Turner said earlier on Friday.
Analysis: Bigby has potential to put up some decent numbers if he starts for the Chargers but he's also injury prone. You're probably better off leaving him until the very late rounds in deeper Fantasy drafts.
News: Seahawks S Atari Bigby, once a starter in Green Bay, is expected to start in place of an injured Kam Chancellor in Week 4 against the Falcons, and he’s excited to show he can still play at a high level. "I feel real good. Ecstatic," he said. "Now's the time to show that I can be a starter."
Analysis: Chancellor is likely to get his starting job back once he is healthy, so Bigby is merely a stopgap Fantasy option until Chancellor returns.
News: The Seahawks signed S Atari Bigby on Tuesday.
Analysis: When healthy, Bigby was a starter in Green Bay from 2007 to 2009, but he played in only four games last season, starting none. Bigby will provide safety depth for Seattle, but until he becomes a factor in the regular season, then leave him on waivers in Fantasy.
News: Even though Packers S Atari Bigby is nearing full strength, coach Mike McCarthy made it clear that Bigby won't be in the starting lineup in Super Bowl XLV. "Charlie Peprah is the starter and has been for a long time, and that won’t change for this game against Pittsburgh," he said.
Analysis: Bigby played in just four regular season games, totaling just six tackles. Peprah has had a surprising season, playing solid football while allowing fellow safety Nick Collins to take most of the gambles on the back-end. Bigby will be a reserve in the big game, but he's a free agent heading into next season. Depending on where he lands, Bigby could end up starting at safety wearing different colors next year. Either way, don't plan on selecting him on Draft Day.
News: Packers S Atari Bigby said he's completely healthy and could play an entire game, but he doesn't know if he'll be active Sunday in the NFC title game against the Bears. Bigby has been sidelined three weeks with a groin injury. On Wednesday, coach Mike McCarthy was asked how close he was to playing last week. "He was close," McCarthy said. "We just felt that another week would be better. I anticipate he'll have a good chance of going this week." Bigby again was not listed on the official injury report.
Analysis: Bigby has not played since he Dec. 26 game against the Giants because of a groin injury, and it appears he will have a shot at playing against the Bears in the NFC title game. Keep an eye on Bigby's status about 90 minutes before kickoff when inactives are released, but he has minimal Fantasy value when healthy. Don't plan on drafting him in any leagues in 2011.
News: Packers S Atari Bigby (knee) has been given the OK to play and now it's just a matter of whether he'll be active. Coach Mike McCarthy was asked how close he was to playing last week. "He was close," McCarthy said. "We just felt that another week would be better. I anticipate he'll have a good chance of going this week." He was not on Wednesday's injury report, although The Green Bay Press-Gazettereported that Bigby appeared to be limited.
Analysis: Bigby has not played since he Dec. 26 game against the Giants because of a groin injury, and it appears he will have a shot at playing against the Bears in the NFC title game. Keep an eye on Bigby's status, but he has minimal Fantasy value when healthy. Don't plan on drafting him in any leagues in 2011.
News: The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports that Packers safety Atari Bigby, who hasn’t played since the Dec. 26 game against the Giants because of a groin injury, appeared to be limited in practice Wednesday. He will likely be listed as questionable for the NFC Championship Game at Chicago.
Analysis: Keep an eye on Bigby's status, but he has minimal Fantasy value when healthy. Don't plan on drafting him in any leagues in 2011.
News: The Packers have listed DB Atari Bigby as questionable for Saturday's Divisional Playoff game at Atlanta. Bigby has been dealing with a groin injury.
Analysis: Keep an eye on Bigby's status, but he has minimal Fantasy value when healthy. Don't plan on drafting him in any leagues in 2011.
News: Packers S Atari Bigby (groin) practiced Tuesday for the first time since hurting himself against New England on Dec. 19 and has a shot at playing in the Divisional Playoff game at Atlanta. Bigby has been hurt a lot this year, but he could be of some help on special teams and maybe even in some running situations against RB Michael Turner.
Analysis: Keep an eye on Bigby's status, but he has minimal Fantasy value when healthy. Don't plan on drafting him in any leagues in 2011.
News: Packers S Atari Bigby (hamstring) has been ruled out for the Atlanta game in Week 12. The injury wasn't as bad as it could have been, but he'll be out a couple of weeks.
Analysis: Bigby spent most of the season on the PUP list before being activated Week 9. He played in just two games before getting hurt again. Leave Bigby alone in Fantasy IDP leagues until he proves healthy and productive.
News: Packers backup safety Atari Bigby left Green Bay's Week 11 win over the Vikings with a hamstring injury.
Analysis: Bigby is an oft-injured DB who doesn't play enough when healthy to be worth worrying about in IDP Fantasy play.
News: The Green Bay Packers have activated S Atari Bigby off the physically unable to perform list on Saturday.
Analysis: Bigby has played just one full season in the NFL. He usually is fighting his share of bumps and bruises. Bigby is a decent safety and now that he's active can be used as a low-end Fantasy DB in IDP formats.
News: With a roster spot open after the release of defensive end Mike Montgomery, Packers coach Mike McCarthy said the team won't decide on whether to activate cornerback Al Harris, safety Atari Bigby or running back James Starks from the physically unable to perform list until Saturday. The Packers play the Cowboys in Week 9.
Analysis: Bigby has played just one full season in the NFL. He usually is fighting his share of bumps and bruises. Bigby is a decent safety when active, but he is more of a No. 3 Fantasy DB.
News: The Green Bay Packers decided not to activate any players off the PUP list prior to the Week 7 game against Minnesota. That means that CB Al Harris and DB Atari Bigby will both not be available for that game against the Vikings. They have begun practicing, however, after missing the first six weeks of the season. They may be activated for the Week 8 but that decision won't come until next week.
Analysis: Both Harris and Bigby have begun practicing and both seemed to indicate they were ready to play on Friday. They will have to wait one more week, at least. Bigby has struggled with injuries the past two seasons, which limited him to 20 games. He did put up nice numbers in 2007, recording 86 tackles and five interceptions, but since he's such an injury prone player, there's a chance he'll be a disappointment for Fantasy owners. There's no need to pick up Bigby in IDP leagues until it's certain that he'll be back on the field for Green Bay.
News: Mike McCarthy isn't sure if S Atari Bigby (ankle) will be activated off the PUP list for the game against the Vikings in Week 7. "It's good to have those guys back in the mix, but we're going to take it day by day," McCarthy said. On Monday, McCarthy said Bigby will at least practice this week.
Analysis: Bigby has struggled with injuries the past two seasons, which limited him to 20 games. He did put up nice numbers in 2007, recording 86 tackles and five interceptions, but since he's such an injury prone player, there's a chance he'll be a disappointment for Fantasy owners. There's no need to pick up Bigby in IDP leagues until it's certain that he'll be back on the field for Green Bay.
News: Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that safety Atari Bigby, who has been on the team's physically unable to perform list through the first six weeks of the season, will practice this week. Bigby was placed on the PUP list with a left ankle injury back at the start of training camp.
Analysis: Bigby has struggled with injuries the past two seasons, which limited him to 20 games. He did put up nice numbers in 2007, recording 86 tackles and five interceptions, but since he's such an injury prone player, there's a chance he'll be a disappointment for Fantasy owners. There's no need to pick up Bigby in IDP leagues until it's certain that he'll be back on the field for Green Bay.
News: The Packers have placed safety Atari Bigby on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, meaning he will not be eligible to play for the first six weeks of the season. Bigby had surgery on his left ankle at the beginning of training camp.
Analysis: Bigby has struggled with injuries the past two seasons, which limited him to 20 games. He did put up nice numbers in 2007, recording 86 tackles and five interceptions, but the fact he's going to miss six games severely reduces his Fantasy value. He should be ignored on Draft Day in IDP Fantasy leagues.
News: Green Bay Packers safety Atari Bigby will miss at least four weeks after having ankle surgery earlier this month, putting his availability in doubt for the team's season opener at Philadelphia. Bigby says it would be "very disappointing" to start the season on the team's physically unable to perform list.
Analysis: Bigby is expected to be out 4 to 8 weeks, so even if he makes it back quickly, he still would have little time to get ready for the Sept. 12 opener. He had surgery on his troublesome left ankle Aug. 6. If he begins the season on the physically unable to perform list, he would miss the first six weeks of the season. Bigby has minimal Fantasy value heading into the start of the season now that he's looking like a non-participant to start the year.
News: Packers DB Atari Bigby had ankle surgery and will need around four weeks of rehab, according to coach Mike McCarthy on Monday. There's little doubt rookie Morgan Burnett will start the opener against Philadelphia.
Analysis: Bigby aggravated the ankle that had been bothering him for two years during a conditioning test over a week ago. Bigby has minimal Fantasy value heading into the start of the season now that he's looking like a non-participant to start the year.
News: Packers safety Atari Bigby will have surgery on his left ankle Friday and the team doesn't have a timeline for his return. Bigby said the surgery on his ankle will only be a scope -- not microfracture surgery like in 2008 -- and he will not miss the rest of the season. But it is believed that Bigby is a candidate to miss the first six weeks of the season while staying on the PUP list. Bigby aggravated the ankle that had been bothering him for two years during a conditioning test last week. With Bigby out, rookie Morgan Burnett has been taking snaps with the first-team defense in practice.
Analysis: Bigby has minimal Fantasy value heading into the start of the season now that he's looking like a non-participant to start the year. Burnett looks like the real deal and is the better late-round pick in Fantasy play.
News: Packers S Atari Bigby (ankle) failed a physical on Friday and was placed on the PUP list. "I'm concerned," coach Mike McCarthy said Friday. "Everybody's concerned. I haven't had the opportunity to talk to Atari. He's had the ankle injury, and that's something that's bothered him in the past. Hopefully we can get the answer for that and he can get out there and get ready to go." Bigby, a restricted free agent, did not sign his tender offer right away and spent the offseason away from the team. McCarthy confirmed Bigby reported to camp with the rest of the team Friday, but his ankle - an injury that has bothered him in the past - flared up during a conditioning test.
Analysis: Bigby has struggled with injuries the past two seasons, which limited him to 20 games. He did put up nice numbers in 2007, recording 86 tackles and five interceptions, but the fact he's already bothered by his ankle again is troubling. Unless he can stay healthy and make lots of plays during the preseason, he should be ignored on Draft Day in IDP Fantasy leagues.
News: Packers DB Atari Bigby totaled four solo tackles and one interception in Week 17 against the Cardinals. He finished the season with four interceptions, with three coming in his last two games.
Analysis: It's no shock Bigby played well down the stretch since he was making a last stand before he heads in for contract negotiations. Bigby bounced back from an injury-plagued 2008 season to have a nice campaign in 2009 for Green Bay. He didn't break 50 tackles, so Bigby will have low-end Fantasy appeal heading into 2010, regardless of where he plays.
News: Green Bay DB Atari Bigby managed to intercept two passes on Sunday in a Week 16 win over the Seahawks. He also made seven tackles in the game as the Packers rolled over Seattle 48-10.
Analysis: Bigby is not typically a big stats-earner in Fantasy, which is why he is owned in only two percent of leagues. This one big game was certainly an aberration and Fantasy owners can continue to ignore him in nearly all IDP formats for Week 17 at Arizona.
News: Packers LB Nick Barnett led the way in a Week 8 loss to the Vikings with nine tackles. Also contributing were DL Ryan Pickett (six tackles), LB Clay Matthews (five tackles), DB Tramon Williams (five tackles) and DB Atari Bigby (five tackles).
Analysis: Barnett is a decent starting LB in deeper IDP leagues, while Matthews and Bigby have minimal bench value in the same formats. The other two can be ignored in Week 9 at Tampa Bay.
News: Green Bay DB Al Harris, DB Atari Bigby and DL Cullen Jenkins all picked off passes in Week 6 in a 26-0 win over the Lions.
Analysis: These players are all low-end options in IDP formats and have similarly low values. They should be considered as such for the team's Week 7 game at Cleveland.
News: Safety Atari Bigby is ready to return to the Green Bay Packers, and the big hits can't be far behind. While Bigby is known for delivering jaw-jarring tackles, he says the biggest contribution he can make in his return from a knee injury is a sense of confidence that rubs off on his teammates. Bigby was back at practice for the Packers this week, and is expected to be back on the field for Sunday's home game against Detroit. His injury in the season opener against Chicago left a significant hole in what suddenly became a vulnerable secondary and the Packers have been scrambling to find a reliable backup. "It's like being a pilot," Bigby said. "You don't want to hear your pilot say, 'OK, we're going down!' You want him to land that thing safe and sound wherever you're at. I think that's what I bring, and that's what they feel when I'm back there."
Analysis: Bigby is a decent Fantasy DB when healthy, but he's very injury prone. Consider him a reserve option at best for now.
News: The Packers have listed the following players as inactive for Week 4 on Monday night at Minnesota: S Atari Bigby, RB Brandon Jackson, CB Brandon Underwood, FB Quinn Johnson, DE Mike Montgomery and LB Jeremy Thompson.
Analysis: Jackson is just a cheap handcuff for Ryan Grant in the first place and should not be active for Week 4. The rest of the players listed above are players to be ignored in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Green Bay DB Atari Bigby has been ruled out for Week 4 at Minnesota with a knee injury.
Analysis: Bigby is too much of an injury risk to count on in Fantasy play. Keep him out of all lineups Week 4.
News: The following Green Bay Packers are inactive for Week 3 at St. Louis: S Atari Bigby, RB Brandon Jackson, CB Brandon Underwood, FB Quinn Johnson, DE Mike Montgomery and LB Jeremy Thompson.
Analysis: Jackson is just a cheap handcuff for Ryan Grant in the first place and should not be active for Week 3. The rest of the players listed above are players to be ignored in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Green Bay DB Atari Bigby has been ruled out of Week 3's game against the Rams and is not expected back for a month.
Analysis: Bigby is too much of an injury risk to count on in Fantasy play. Keep him out of all lineups Week 3.
News: The following players are inactive for the Packers against Cincinnati on Sunday: S Atari Bigby, RB Brandon Jackson, CB Brandon Underwood, FB Quinn Johnson, LB Brad Jones and NT B.J. Raji.
Analysis: Keep all of these players reserved for Week 2 against the Bengals. Hopefully they can return in Week 3 at St. Louis. However, these players all have minimal Fantasy value in most standard formats.
News: Packers safety Atari Bigby has been ruled out for Week 2 vs. Cincinnati and is expected to miss about a month with a significant knee injury, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Aaron Rouse will take his place in the lineup. Bibgy has been ruled out for Week 2 against Cincinnati.
Analysis: Bigby is too much of an injury risk to count on in Fantasy play. Neither he nor Rouse is worth owning in Fantasy for now.
News: Packers SS Atari Bigby (sprained thumb) and DE Michael Montgomery (broken thumb) left the team's preseason game at the Cardinals.
Analysis: Montgomery will miss some time with the injury while Bigby's status shouldn't be as serious. If Bigby can start and be a regular contributor for the Packers defense, he could re-emerge as a low-end No. 3 Fantasy DB. However, he has been injury prone in the past, so don't count on him with a valuable draft pick.
News: The Green Bay Packers have placed safety Atari Bigby on injured reserve, sidelining him for the final two games of what has been a disappointing season. Bigby, a former practice squad player who became one of the team's most pleasant surprises last season, has been slowed by injuries for most of 2008 and has played in only seven games. His most recent injury is to his shoulder. The Packers signed DT Anthony Toribio to take Bibgy's spot on the active roster and signed FB Russ Weil to their practice squad.
Analysis: It's safe to release Bigby in all IDP leagues at this time. He has no more Fantasy value this season.
News: The Packers have announced the inactives for their Week 15 game at Jacksonville. Not in uniform will be: QB Brian Brohm (third QB), DB Atari Bigby (shoulder), FB Korey Hall (knee), DB Joe Porter (coach's decision), LB Danny Lansanah (arm, ankle) and DT Justin Harrell (hip).
Analysis: No one Fantasy-worthy in this list, except for Bigby, who was declared out earlier this week.
News: Packers DB Atati Bigby had five tackles Sunday at Minnesota.
Analysis: Bigby is a No. 4 DB in IDP leagues and should only be used if needed in Week 11 against Chicago.
News: In a 19-16 loss at Tennessee, notable Packers defenders include: DL Mike Montgomery (10 total tackles, sack), LBs Nick Barnett, A.J. Hawk and Brady Poppinga and DB Atari Bigby (six total tackles each) and DT Ryan Pickett (six total tackles, sack). Charles Woodson added five total tackles.
Analysis: Of the above, Barnett, Hawk, Bigby and Woodson are worth owning in IDP league play. Everyone else isn't worth holding on to. The Packers play at the Vikings in Week 10.
News: The Packers might get three defenders back Week 9 at Tennessee. DB Al Harris (spleen) and DB Atari Bigby (hamstring) both were on the field during the portion of practice that was open to the media Monday. And DL Justin Harrell could be active this week after spending the first six weeks of the season on the physically unable to perform list because of a back injury. Harrell stayed in Green Bay over the bye to continue working on his strength, but said he didn't really need more time to heal. He's ready to go now. "I was pretty much pain-free," Harrell said. "A couple days after the first practices, just working the soreness (out) and stuff, but by the weekend I was good."
Analysis: Bigby became a viable Fantasy option with five interceptions last year, but he never became a stud or anything. Don't feel like you have to rush and claim him off waivers, but he can function as a low-end Fantasy IDP player if he returns to game action.
News: Packers QB Brian Brohm, DB Atari Bigby, DB Al Harris, DL Jason Hunter, WR James Jones and DL Mike Montgomery have all been ruled inactive for Week 7 vs. Indianapolis.
Analysis: Bigby and Harris continue to battle injury and are once again unable to suit up Week 7. They are both low-end Fantasy options when active. The remaining inactive players have little to no Fantasy value and can continue to be kept reserved in Fantasy Week 7.
News: The Green Bay Packers will remain short-handed in the secondary with cornerback Al Harris declared out against the high-powered Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Harris is recovering from a lacerated spleen he suffered Sept. 21. He returned to practice this week, doing conditioning drills off to the side while wearing a weighted vest. Tramon Williams has an interception in each of the last three games as Harris' replacement. Safety Atari Bigby, who has missed the last four games with a hamstring injury, is doubtful.
Analysis: Obviously, neither Harris nor Bigby are worth starting in Fantasy play. Keep them both benched or on the waiver wire this weekend.
News: The Packers listed the following players as inactive for Week 6 at Seattle: QB Brian Brohm, DB Atari Bigby, DB Al Harris, RB Brandon Jackson, LB Jason Hunter, WR James Jones and Mike Montgomery.
Analysis: Aside from Bigby and Harris, none of the players on this list should be considered viable Fantasy option. 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: Packers DB Atari Bigby (hamstring) has been listed as doubtful for Week 6 at Seattle. Bigby did not practice all week and is expected to miss a fourth straight game.
Analysis: There is little hope for Bigby to play Week 6, so Fantasy owners should look to healthier alternatives. Bigby is a low-end Fantasy DB when active.
News: The Packers listed the following players as inactive for Week 5 vs. Atlanta: QB Brian Brohm (third QB), RB Kregg Lumpkin, RB Korey Hall, DB Atari Bigby, DB Al Harris, DB Aaron Rouse, DL Jason Hunter and OL Breno Giacomini.
Analysis: Aside from Harris and Atari Bigby, who are out due to injury, none of the 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: Packers DB Atari Bigby (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Week 5 vs. Atlanta. He only practice on Thursday and has missed the last two games.
Analysis: Bigby is expected to miss a third game Week 5, so Fantasy owners should plan to be without his services. Bigby is more of a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy.
News: Packers DB Atari Bigby (hamstring) went through limited practice reps Thursday after sitting out Wednesday as the team prepares for Week 5 vs. Atlanta. Bigby has missed the last two games and his status for Week 5 is still up in the air.
Analysis: At this point, it appears as though the Packers might opt to rest Bigby for one more week. If he does play Sunday, he can be considered a low-end Fantasy DB.
News: Green Bay DB Atari Bigby, who was inactive in Week 4 with a hamstring injury, did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for Week 5 against the Falcons.
Analysis: Just a low-end Fantasy DB for IDP leagues when healthy, Bigby doesn't look like someone to consider in Fantasy for Week 5. The injury risk is there and he's not good enough to take it.
News: The Packers have announced the inactives for their Week 4 game at Tampa Bay. Not in uniform will be: DB Atari Bigby (hamstring), RB Kregg Lumpkin (hamstring), DB Al Harris (spleen), FB Korey Hall (knee), WR James Jones (knee) and DE Jeremy Thompson (coach's decision).
Analysis: Bigby and Harris have minimal Fantasy values as individuals, but their loss will be felt in a big way by the Packers DST. Jones also has some value in deeper leagues, but he was listed as doubtful coming in. Just make sure you bench him. None of these other players have any Fantasy value.
News: Packers DB Atari Bigby didn't practice this week as he recovers from a left hamstring injury that kept him out Week 3. The team lists him as doubtful for Week 4 at Tampa Bay. "It's disappointing. I'm a safety, and I love to play the game," Bigby said. "Whenever I can't play, I'm feeling pretty down." Aaron Rouse is set to start again in Bigby's place.
Analysis: Bigby doesn't look like a safe start in Week 4, but he's just a low-end Fantasy option when healthy. Check back Sunday to see if he ends up on the inactives list.
News: Packers DB Atari Bigby (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday as the team prepares for Week 4 at Tampa Bay. Bigby missed Week 3 against the Cowboys and remains questionable for Week 4.
Analysis: Packers head coach Mike McCarthy wasn't sure if Bigby would return Week 4, and if he doesn't practice soon, then it's unlikely he will take the field. Bigby reamins a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy.
News: The Packers listed QB Brian Brohm, DB Atari Bigby, DB Pat Lee, RB Korey Hall, WR Ruvell Martin and DL Jeremy Thompson among their inactives for Week 3 against the Cowboys.
Analysis: None of these players has any Fantasy appeal even when active. Leave them all on waivers.
News: Packers SS Atari Bigby is out for Week 3 vs. Dallas with a hamstring injury while CB Charles Woodson is probable for the game with a broken toe. Oddly enough, both players didn't practice all week.
Analysis: Bigby should remain benched or on waivers in leagues while Woodson shouldn't be counted on for a huge game since he'll be playing hurt.
News: Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said safety Atari Bigby likely won't practice until Friday at the earliest after straining his hamstring Week 2 against the Lions.
Analysis: Bigby is a key starter for the Packers as he starts opposite Charles Woodson, who is battling a toe injury. Bigby can rack up a decent amount of tackles when healthy and is a low-end Fantasy DB. Track his progress leading up to Week 3.
News: Packers DB Atari Bigby had one tackle Sunday at Detroit. He did not finish the game and left with cramps.
Analysis: Bigby is a low-end DB in IDP leagues and should not be used in Week 3 against Dallas.
News: Packers DB Atari Bigby stepped in front of Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson's pass for an interception to put the game away Week 1 with 1:08 left. Green Bay won the game 24-19 and Bigby had three solo tackles and one pass defense.
Analysis: Bigby had a big year in 2007 as he totaled 86 tackles and five interceptions. He is already off to a fast start in 2008 and should be considered a decent No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy DB. With teams wanting to shy away from Charles Woodson, Bigby will see plenty of action.
News: The Green Bay Packers have signed DB Atari Bigby to a one-year contract as an exclusive rights free agent, a source familiar with the situation said Friday. The signing, which was first reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on its Web site, was confirmed to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Packers did not plan to make an official announcement. Bigby, a 5-foot-11, 210-pound safety out of Central Florida, made his debut for the Packers on Christmas Day 2006 against Chicago. He beat out Marquand Manuel for the starting position in training camp last year and gained a reputation as a hard hitter in the Packers' defensive secondary.
Analysis: Bigby proved to be a hard-hitting, ball hawk for the Packers, and Fantasy owners should expect him to have plenty of upside in 2008. Worth at least a middle- to late-round pick as a No. 3 DB, figure that Bigby has potential for a 100-tackle season. In 2007, Bigby notched 86 tackles (66 solo) with five interceptions, nine passes defensed and three forced fumbles.
News: Getting his first shot at starting for the Packers in 2007, safety Atari Bigby came up strong. In 16 games, Bigby notched 86 tackles (66 solo) with five interceptions, nine passes defensed and three forced fumbles. Bigby is scheduled to enter this offseason as an exclusive-rights free-agent, which basically limits his re-signing to the Packers.
Analysis: Bigby proved to be a hard-hitting, ball hawk for the Packers, and Fantasy owners should expect him to have plenty of upside in 2008. Worth at least a middle- to late-round pick as a No. 3 DB, figure that Bigby has potential for a 100-tackle season.
News: Packers DB Atari Bigby had four tackles and two interceptions in Week 15 at St. Louis.
Analysis: Bigby is a hard-hitting fireplug that is worth starting in most IDP Fantasy formats. Use him as a No. 2 DB for IDP purposes in Week 16 at Chicago.
News: Packers DB Atari Bigby had two tackles and an interception Sunday against Oakland.
Analysis: Bigby is a No. 2 DB in IDP leagues and should be used in Week 15 at St. Louis.
News: SS Atari Bigby had four tackles at Detroit on Thanksgiving Day in Week 12.
Analysis: Bigby is a hard-hitting fireplug that is worth starting in most IDP Fantasy formats.
News: Packers LB Nick Barnett (nine tackles), LB A.J. Hawk (nine tackles), DB Atari Bigby (eight tackles), LB Brady Poppinga (five tackles), DL Aaron Kampman (five tackles) and DL Corey Williams (four tackles, two sacks) all helped out in Green Bay's 31-17 win over the Panthers in Week 11.
Analysis: Barnett and Kampman are solid No. 1's at their respective positions in IDP leagues, while Hawk, Woodson and Bigby also have value as starters. Start them, but not Williams, Poppinga, in Week 12 when Green Bay visits Detroit on Thanksgiving afternoon.
News: Packers DB Atari Bigby (four tackles, pass defended, forced fumble), DB Aaron Rouse (four tackles) and DL Johnny Jolly (three tackles, sack) all had nice efforts in Green Bay's 34-0 win over Minnesota in Week 10.
Analysis: Bigby has some value as a low-end reserve DB in IDP leagues, but neither Rouse or Jolly should be used in Week 11 against the Panthers.
News: Packers DB Atari Bigby had three tackles Sunday at Kansas City.
Analysis: Bigby is a No. 2 DB in IDP leagues and should only be used if needed in Week 10 against Minnesota.
News: Packers DB Atari Bigby had eight tackles Sunday against Washington.
Analysis: Bigby is a No. 2 DB and should be used in IDP leagues in Week 8 at Denver. The Packers are off in Week 7.
News: Notable Packers defenders from Week 4 at Minnesota include: LB Nick Barnett (eight total tackles), LB A.J. Hawk (eight total tackles), DB Jarrett Bush (six solo tackles), DT Ryan Pickett (five solo tackles, sack), CB Charles Woodson (seven total tackles), DB Atari Bigby (four total tackles, interception, forced fumble), DE Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (three solo hits, two sacks, forced fumble) and DE Aaron Kampman (two tackles, sack).
Analysis: Barrett, Hawk and Kampman are must-start IDP options in all leagues, while Pickett, Woodson, Bush and Gbaja-Biamila are useful as reserves or low-end starters in deeper leagues. The Packers host the Bears in Week 5.
News: Notable names on the Packers Week 17 injury report include: LB Abdul Hodge (shoulder, questionable), DB Atari Bigby (hamstring, questionable), TE David Martin (rib, questionable) and CB Charles Woodson (shoulder, probable).
Analysis: In IDP leagues, Woodson is an option as a No. 3 DB in deeper leagues and Hodge is a keeper option for 2007 league play. Everyone else on the list should not be on active Fantasy rosters in Week 16.
News: Notable Packers inactive for Week 16 vs. Minnesota include: QB Ingle Martin (third QB), S Atari Bigby, RB P.J. Pope, LB Abdul Hodge, WR Chris Francies and TE David Martin.
Analysis: Keep these players reserved for Fantasy purposes in Week 16.
News: Notable names on the Packers Week 16 injury report include: LB Abdul Hodge (shoulder, questionable), WR Ruvell Martin (chest, questionable), DB Atari Bigby (hamstring, questionable), TE David Martin (rib, questionable), CB Charles Woodson (shoulder, probable) and DE Aaron Kampman (illness, probable).
Analysis: In IDP leagues, Kampman is a must-start when healthy (he should play) and Woodson is an option as a No. 3 DB in deeper leagues. Everyone else on the list should not be on active Fantasy rosters in Week 16.
News: The Packers listed QB Ingle Martin (emergency QB), DB Atari Bigby, RB P.J. Pope, TE Zac Alcorn, LB Abdul Hodge, WR Ruvell Martin and WR Chris Francies as inactive for Week 15 vs. Detroit.
Analysis: None of these players should be in your active lineup until further notice.
News: On Wednesday, the Packers released the following players on their injury report for Week 15 vs. Detroit: DE Michael Montgomery (knee) is out for the game; DB Atari Bigby (hamstring), WR Donald Driver (shoulder), TE David Martin (ribs), WR Ruvell Martin (chest) and LB Ben Taylor (hamstring) are questionable -- only D. Martin and Taylor practiced on Wednesday. RB Ahman Green (knee) and CB Charles Woodson (shoulder) are probable and missed practice Wednesday as part of their weekly schedule.
Analysis: Expect Green and Woodson to play. Martin should also play and be useful as a No. 2 Fantasy TE. WR Driver is a No. 1 option when he is healthy, so owners should watch his status throughout the week. Everyone else shouldn't be on a Fantasy roster.
News: The Packers placed WR Shaun Bodiford and TE Tory Humphrey on injured reserve Wednesday and signed safety Atari Bigby from their practice squad. Bodiford injured his leg and Humphrey hurt his hamstring in the Packers' victory at Minnesota in Week 10. The Packers signed Bodiford, who was released by Detroit, last month after losing wide receiver Koren Robinson to a league suspension and wide receiver Robert Ferguson to a foot injury. Bigby, a 5-foot-11, 211-pound safety out of Central Florida, is a first-year player who made his debut for the Packers on Christmas Day last year against Chicago. After playing in NFL Europe, he was re-signed by Green Bay in September and spent the first 10 weeks of 2006 on the practice squad.
Analysis: None of these players should be owned in Fantasy leagues.
News: The Packers have signed the following players to their practice squad: TE Zac Alcorn, SS Atari Bigby, CB Patrick Dendy, WRs Chris Francies and Calvin Russell, DE Dave Tollefson, OT Travis Leffew and FB Brandon Miree.
Analysis: None of these players are expected to make any sort of impact in Fantasy Football. Ignore them for now.
News: The Green Bay Packers released 19 players Saturday and placed three on injured reserve. Released Saturday were TE Zac Alcorn, S Atari Bigby, S Tra Boger, WR Carlton Brewster, FB Ben Brown, K E.J. Cochrane, RB Najeh Davenport, CB Patrick Dendy, WR Chris Francies, WR Rod Gardner, LB Tim Goodwell, CB Antonio Malone, LB Roy Manning, S Jeremy Modkins, G Siitupe Peko, DE/DT Kenny Peterson, WR Cory Rodgers, DE Dave Tollefson and C Pete Traynor.Placed on injured reserve Saturday were RB Arliss Beach, T Josh Bourke and CB Mike Hawkins.
Analysis: Other than Davenport and Gardner, none of these players were supposed to come close to having any Fantasy appeal. Ignore them all.
News: PackerNews.com reports that the Packers cut WR Craig Bragg and LB Zac Woodfin Tuesday.
Analysis: Bragg and Woodfin were released from the practice squad and have no Fantasy value. The team added LB Atari Bigby, FB Greg Hanoian and WR Reggie Harrell. None of these players should see your Fantasy roster.
