News: Jacksonville defensive lineman Jason Babin posted two tackles and a sack during the Jaguars' 17-10 loss to the Jets in Week 14. Babin took down New York quarterback Mark Sanchez for the team's only sack of the game and his first since joining Jacksonville on Nov. 28.
Analysis: Babin was tossed from the Philadelphia roster in late November as the Eagles preferred to play younger players at the end of their disappointing season. The 32-year-old has suited up for two games with his new team, collecting six tackles and a sack in that stretch. Fantasy owners should consider him a viable option for sacks at this point.
News: According to ESPN, newly claimed Jason Babin will start at defensive end Week 13 at Buffalo, his first game with the Jaguars. He was placed on waivers by the Eagles after Week 12.
Analysis: Babin has just 5 1/2 sacks this season, but he had 18 last season. Clearly, he's going to have plenty of opportunity with the Jaguars. Whether or not he can deliver remains to be seen, but if you're looking for sacks, he's an option to consider.
News: Multiple sources report the Jaguars claimed defensive end Jason Babin off waivers from the Eagles, who released him Tuesday. Coach Mike Mularkey said Babin will probably play Sunday at Buffalo.
Analysis: It didn't take long for Babin to find a new home and he immediately improves a Jaguars pass rush that has totaled just 13 sacks thus far. As long as he plays in Week 13, continue to view Babin as a viable option in deeper IDP formats.
News: The Eagles made a shocking move Tuesday, releasing defensive lineman Jason Babin. “We appreciate everything that Jason has given this team over the last couple of years," coach Andy Reid said. "We wish him all the best as he continues his career. By releasing him today, this gives us an opportunity to give more playing time to some of younger guys in the defensive line rotation.”
Analysis: The Eagles pass rush has struggled all season. Babin managed just 5 1/2 sacks in 11 games after totaling 18 in 16 games last year. This probably wasn't a performance-related move. It probably has more to do with the Eagles hoping someone picks up Babin's contract. Babin will likely be on another NFL roster soon, but Fantasy IDP owners have to take him out of active lineups until further notice.
News: Eagles defensive linemen Jason Babin picked up his 5.5 sack of the season in Week 12 against the Panthers. Babin also finished with four tackles in the 30-22 defeat and was also credited with a pair of QB hits.
Analysis: Babin has been on a sack tear of late as he now has three over his last four games after being shutout over his previous four games. While Babin has been a major disappointment after posting 18 sacks a year ago, owners should leave him active while he is on a little tear.
News: Eagles defensive lineman Jason Babin was able to make a sack in the Week 11 blowout loss at Washington Sunday. It was a saving sack for a horrendous game all around for the Eagles. Babin recorded just two tackles and has just two in his last two games against the Cowboys and Redskins.
Analysis: Babin has two sacks in his last three games and 4 1/2 on the season for the Eagles. For a guy who finished with 18 sacks last season he is well off that pace. Babin, like the Eagles, has been a disappointment all around this year. He has low-end value in most Fantasy IDP formats.
News: After going the previous four games without a sack, Eagles defensive lineman Jason Babin was able to get back on the board in Week 9 against the Saints. He brought down quarterback Drew Brees once and finished with four tackles (two solo) in the 28-13 loss.
Analysis: Babin has just 3.5 sacks through eight games this season and it doesn't look as though he will be able to match the 18 he posted a year ago. He might even struggle to reach double-digit sacks at this point so until he proves to be more consistent, consider the 32-year-old as more of a low-end Fantasy option in IDP formats heading into Week 10 against the Cowboys.
News: Eagles defensive lineman Jason Babin managed three tackles (one solo) Week 6 vs. Detroit. He has 15 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks in six games.
Analysis: Babin doesn't have a sack in his last three games after getting 2 1/2 in his first three. The Eagles pass rush has been abysmal as of late and it's showing in Babin's recent production. He has lost a little Fantasy appeal in IDP formats while he struggles to bring down the quarterback.
News: Eagles defensive lineman Jason Babin had just one tackle Sunday at the Steelers in Week 5. He did have a pass knocked down.
Analysis: Babin is off to a slow start with just 2.5 sacks on the season. He will look to get going in Week 6 against the Lions, and he should remain active in all IDP leagues.
News: Eagles defensive lineman Jason Babin could not get going defensively during Sunday's contest against the Giants. Babin recorded just one tackle in the third quarter in a 19-17 victory.
Analysis: Babin is not a great source of tackles and likely have a hard time duplicating his 18-sack total from last season. He has 2.5 through his first four games and should be still considered a viable IDP option in the majority of Fantasy formats heading into Week 5 at Pittsburgh.
News: Eagles defensive lineman Jason Babin was able to get after the quarterback in Week 3 against the Cardinals. He sacked Kevin Kolb one and a half times and finished with five tackles (four solo) in the 27-6 loss.
Analysis: Babin has 2.5 sacks through three games and looks well on his way to posting double digits for the third straight campaign. Continue to view him as a viable option in the majority of Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Philadelphia defensive lineman Jason Babin finished with one tackle in the Week 2 win over the Ravens. Babin was injured in the third quarter of the game. His status going forward is unknown.
Analysis: We're not sure how badly Babin was injured in the Week 2 win for the Eagles. Fantasy owners should check his status entering Week 3 at Arizona. When healthy, Babin is a solid start in most Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Eagles defensive lineman Jason Babin had a huge game on Sunday against the Browns. he had four tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble.
Analysis: Babin had owners a little nervous before the game, as he was probable with a calf issue coming into Week 1. He is coming off a career-high 18 sack season in 2011, and is already off to a rousing start. He is safe to plug into your lineup in Week 2.
News: Eagles defensive lineman Jason Babin is active for Week 1 against the Browns. He had been a full participant in practice, but was listed as probable with a calf issue.
Analysis: Babin posted a career-high 18 sacks with the Eagles in 2011, after registering 12 1/2 in 2010 with the Titans. He remains an elite IDP option, while strengthening the Eagles DST unit overall.
News: Philadelphia defensive lineman Jason Babin is listed as probable on the team's injury report for Week 1 at Cleveland after battling the lingering effects of a calf injury during the first week of practice. Babin was a full participant in practice throughout the past week.
Analysis: Babin, who appeared in all 16 games for the second straight year, posted a career-high 18 sacks in 2011 as he remained a strong presence on the end for Philadelphia after a one-year venture with the Titans. Fantasy owners should monitor his status, but he remains an elite IDP option.
News: Eagles defensive end Jason Babin did not dress for the team’s preseason finale Thursday against the Jets, though he does remain on track to play in Week 1 against the Browns, Sept. 9. Babin has missed the entire preseason with a strained calf.
Analysis: This was essentially what we expected, as the veteran has nothing to prove in preseason following an 18-sack season in 2011. He has posted double-digit sacks in each of the last two seasons and is worth a mid-round selection in IDP Fantasy formats on Draft Day, as a high-end option.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid told reporters Sunday defensive end Jason Babin (calf) should be ready by the season opener (Sept. 9) against the Browns.
Analysis: Babin might miss the entire preseason schedule, but that is of little concern to the Eagles. He is a veteran defensive lineman, so the main concern is getting him healthy. Babin had a career-high 18 sacks in 2011. He has totaled 98 tackles and 30 1/2 sacks the last two seasons. He is an elite Fantasy defensive lineman and worth a mid-round pick in IDP drafts.
News: Eagles defensive end Jason Babin did not travel with the team for their third preseason game against the Browns Friday night due to a calf strain. Babin has been bothered by the injury since training camp and has yet to take a snap this preseason.
Analysis: Babin racked up a career-high 18 sacks as he was one of the few bright spots on the Eagles' underachieving defensive unit last season. We'll continue to keep you updated on his health status moving forward. For now, he remains an early round pick in IDP drafts, if healthy.
News: Comcast Sports Net reports that Eagles defensive end Jason Babin, who strained his calf Saturday, will miss two to three weeks with a second-degree strain. The report says that Babin shouldn't be in danger of missing the season opener, and instead, he could have to sit out only a couple preseason games.
Analysis: Babin was one of the few bright spots on the Eagles' underachieving defensive unit last season and racked up a career-high 18 sacks. Babin, who appeared in all 16 games for the second straight year, also forced three fumbles as he remained a strong presence on the end for Philadelphia after a one-year venture with the Titans. Fantasy owners should keep tabs on his health status, but he remains an early round pick in IDP drafts.
News: An MRI on Philadelphia defensive end Jason Babin's ailing calf confirmed a strain and there is no timetable for return, according to the team's official website. Babin will likely miss at least a week of training camp after suffering the injury during Saturday's practice.
Analysis: Babin was one of the few bright spots on the Eagles' underachieving defensive unit last season and racked up a career-high 18 sacks. Babin, who appeared in all 16 games for the second straight year, also forced three fumbles as he remained a strong presence on the end for Philadelphia after a one-year venture with the Titans. Fantasy owners should keep tabs on his health status, but he remains an early round pick in IDP drafts.
News: Philadelphia defensive end Jason Babin is expected to miss roughly a week of training camp suffering a calf strain during Saturday's practice. Babin did not participate in Monday's walk-through and was scheduled to have an MRI after the original exam was delayed Sunday.
Analysis: Babin was one of the few bright spots on the Eagles' underachieving defensive unit last season and racked up a career-high 18 sacks. Babin, who appeared in all 16 games for the second straight year, also forced three fumbles as he remained a strong presence on the end for Philadelphia after a one-year venture with the Titans. Fantasy owners should keep tabs on his health status, but he remains an early round pick in IDP drafts.
News: Eagles DL Jason Babin didn't record a tackle in Week 16 against the Cowboys, but one of his two quarterback pressures resulted in a hand injury for QB Tony Romo, knocking him out of the game. Babin (18) and Trent Cole (10) became the first pair of Eagles to reach double digits in sacks in a season since 1995. The Eagles won the game, 20-7.
Analysis: Babin may not have done much on Saturday, but his resume on the year makes him a must-start DL option in Fantasy IDP leagues. Keep him active for Week 17 versus the Redskins.
News: Eagles DE Jason Babin has been on a monster run recently, as he notched his second-consecutive three-sack game against the Jets in Week 15. He had four solo tackles as well in the 45-19 Eagles victory.
Analysis: The 31-year old has gotten sacks in bunches this season and is now the NFL’s sack leader with 18. He has eight in his last three games as the Eagles take on the Cowboys in Week 16. Babin is a must-start Fantasy option in IDP formats.
News: Philadelphia DE Jason Babin had three sacks and a forced fumble in the Week 14 win at Miami. The three sacks gave Babin a career-best 15 on the season. His previous best of 12.5 sacks came last year with Tennessee. It was seemingly only a matter of time before Babin beat RT Marc Colombo, who has struggled all season for the Dolphins. Babin added three total tackles in the game.
Analysis: Babin is among the NFL's best in sacks this season with 15. Babin now has five sacks in his last two games as the Eagles enter Week 15 against the Jets. Babin has become a high-end Fantasy option in IDP formats.
News: Philadelphia DL Jason Babin picked up his 11th and 12th sacks of the season in Week 13, as the Eagles lost to the Seahawks, 31-14. He added two tackles.
Analysis: Babin is just a sack away from establishing a new career high. He set his previous career high in 2010, as he racked up 12 1/2 with Tennessee. The 31-year-old is peaking late in his career, but at the right time for Fantasy owners, as Babin should be considered a good DL option in IDP Fantasy leagues.
News: Philadelphia DL Jason Babin sacked Eli Manning from behind with less than two minutes in the game on Sunday night, forcing a fumble. The Eagles would recover and go on to win the game, 17-10. Babin finished with three solo tackles.
Analysis: Babin had been held without a tackle in two straight games, but got back on track in a big way in Week 11. He now has 26 tackles and 10 sacks on the year. Fantasy owners should continue to view him as a viable DL option in IDP leagues.
News: Philadelphia DL Jason Babin was held without a tackle for the second game in a row during the Eagles' 21-17 loss to Arizona in Week 10. Babin, who is in his first season with Philadelphia, remains stuck on 23 tackles and nine sacks this year.
Analysis: Babin is ranked fourth in the NFL with his impressive sack total, but he has slowed considerably since his torrid start to the year. He now has just two sacks over his past five games. Consider him a mid-range option in Fantasy IDP formats going forward.
News: Philadelphia DL Jason Babin recorded three solo tackles on Sunday against Dallas. Two of tackles were sacks on Cowboys QB Tony Romo. The Eagles would win the game, 34-7.
Analysis: Babin continues to play at a high level in Philly. He's compiled 22 tackles on the year, nine being sacks. He is coming off a career season in 2010 and continues to produce for the Eagles. Fantasy owners should continue to view Babin as a high-end DL Fantasy option.
News: Eagles DL Jason Babin was in the 49ers backfield all day Week 4. Babin recorded three sacks to up his season total to seven. He also added a pass defense and forced fumble.
Analysis: Babin is just loving life in Philly right now. He has recorded at least one sack in every game with the Eagles this season and has two or more in two of those games. He is coming off a career season in 2010 and doesn't appear to be slowing down. He has benefited from the amount of injuries the Eagles' D-line has sustained, but Babin remains a high-end Fantasy DL heading into Week 5.
News: Eagles DL Jason Babin managed a sack for a third consecutive game to begin the season in Week 3 against the Giants. He managed three tackles in the game and was credited with two tackles for a loss.
Analysis: Babin is part of one of the more aggressive defensive lines in the league and should continue to be in situations to get to the quarterback. He remains a solid DL option in most IDP formats.
News: Eagles DL Jason Babin managed two sacks in Week 1 at St. Louis. He was credited with four tackles in the game.
Analysis: Babin is part of one of the more aggressive defensive lines in the league and should continue to be in situations to get to the quarterback. He remains a solid No. 2 DL option in most IDP formats.
News: Eagles DL Jason Babin managed two sacks in Week 1 at St. Louis. He was credited with four tackles in the game.
Analysis: Babin is part of one of the more aggressive defensive lines in the league and should continue to be in situations to get to the quarterback. He remains a solid No. 2 DL option in most IDP formats.
News: The Eagles have agreed to terms with free agent DE Jason Babin of the Titans, reuniting him with his old D-line coach, Jim Washburn. Babin, who had 12.5 sacks last season, agreed to a 5-year deal worth a reported $30 million. Babin will be a book end pass rusher opposite Trent Cole, who had 10 sacks in 2010.
Analysis: Babin played big last season, likely to land a big contract this summer. He's done that, but reuniting with Washburn will go a long way in helping him stay productive. We would consider Babin a middle-of-the-pack No. 2 Fantasy DL worth a middle- to late-round pick on Draft Day.
News: Titans defensive end Jason Babin was only able to register a solo tackle and a quarterback hit in the Week 17 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Even with the tough outing on Sunday, Babin finished the year with a career-high 12 1/2 sacks, and earned a trip to the Pro Bowl. Babin is a free agent in the offseason, and plenty of teams should be interested. He should be able to produce in the right defensive system in 2011, and he should be viewed as a solid Fantasy option heading into next season.
News: Titans defensive end Jason Babin is not among the team's inactives for the Week 17 game against the Colts. He saw some practice time Friday after sitting out earlier in the week, so he was listed as probable heading into the matchup.
Analysis: Babin has 3 1/2 sacks in his last three games and has a career-high 12 1/2 sacks in 2010. He has finally become the elite pass rusher the scouts tabbed him as when he came out of college in 2004. Feel free to start Babin in all Fantasy IDP formats for Week 17.
News: Titans defensive end Jason Babin returned to practice Friday after sitting out Wednesday and Thursday with a right shoulder injury. He practiced fully and is probable for Week 17 against the Colts.
Analysis: Babin has 3 1/2 sacks in his last three games and has a career-high 12 1/2 sacks in 2010. He has finally become the elite pass rusher the scouts tabbed him as when he came out of college in 2004. Feel free to start Babin in all Fantasy IDP formats for Week 17.
News: As anticipated, Titans DL Jason Babin (shoulder) was activated for Week 16 at Kansas City. He had been listed as probable on the injury report. He managed six tackles in the game.
Analysis: Babin has 57 tackles on the season to go along with 12 sacks and a pair of forced fumbles. He has a knack for always being around the football and had made his living in opposing team's backfields all season. Consider Babin a a high-end defensive lineman in Fantasy IDP play.
News: As anticipated, Titans DL Jason Babin (shoulder) was activated for Week 16 at Kansas City. He had been listed as probable on the injury report.
Analysis: Babin has 51 tackles on the season to go along with 12 sacks and a pair of forced fumbles. He has a knack for always being around the football and had made his living in opposing team's backfields all season. Consider Babin a a high-end defensive lineman in Fantasy IDP leagues on Sunday against the Chiefs.
News: Titans DL Jason Babin (shoulder) has been ruled probable for Week 16 against the Titans. Babin was able to practice in full on Friday despite being listed on the injury report with a shoulder injury.
Analysis: Babin has 51 tackles on the season to go along with 12 sacks and a pair of forced fumbles. He has a knack for always being around the football and had made his living in opposing team's backfields all season. Consider Babin a a high-end defensive lineman in Fantasy IDP leagues on Sunday against the Chiefs.
News: Titans DL Jason Babin, who entered with three sacks in his last four games, had his second two-sack game of the season Week 15 against the Texans. He also recorded six tackles, all solo, and forced a fumble.
Analysis: Babin is up to 12 sacks on the season, which is a career high by far. He normally isn't a great source of tackles, but he's good enough to serve as a high-end defensive lineman in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: Titans DL Jason, who signed a one-year free-agent deal in March for $1 million, has a career-high 10 sacks and could cash in on the open market after the season. “I really feel like I’m gonna be here,” Babin said. “I bought into the system. They like me and I like them.” The Titans host the Texans -- Babin's former team -- in Week 15.
Analysis: Babin had never exceeded more than five sacks in his six seasons prior to his break out, 10-sack 2010 campaign. He was labeled somewhat of a bust after being drafted in the first round coming out of college. Babin should be considered a solid Fantasy DL moving forward, especially against the Texans in Week 15, who throw the ball while playing catch-up on several occasions as a result of their suspect defense.
News: Titans DL Jason Babin had the only sack of the game in Week 14 against the Colts. It was his 10th of the season and third in four games. He finished with two solo tackles.
Analysis: Babin now has his first 10-sack season of his career. He is finally looking like a former first-round draft pick. Babin is having a career season and is worth starting in most Fantasy IDP formats that have DL spots.
News: Titans DL Jason Babin -- who came into the game with an ankle issue -- failed to get to the quarterback, but he did register a solo tackle in the Week 13 loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: Babin is three sacks off of the NFL-leading Cameron Wake in sacks. He has established himself as a pass-rushing force this season, but failed to make it three straight games with a sack. He remains a solid Fantasy DL.
News: Titans DL Jason Babin (probable, ankle) was not listed among the inactives for Week 13 vs. Jacksonville.
Analysis: Babin has a sack in three of his last four games and has a career-high nine in 2010. It took him seven seasons and several stops, but Babin is finally living up to his potential as a first-round draft pick. Consider Babin a solid Fantasy DL.
News: Titans DL Jason Babin (ankle) is listed as probable for Week 13 vs. Jacksonville. Babin returned to practice Friday after sitting out Wednesday and Thursday.
Analysis: Babin has a sack in three of his last four games and has a career-high nine in 2010. It took him seven seasons and several stops, but Babin is finally living up to his potential as a first-round draft pick. Consider Babin a solid Fantasy DL when healthy. He is expected to play Week 13.
News: Titans DE Jason Babin (ankle), tied for sixth in the NFL in sacks with nine, believes he’ll play on Sunday. “It’s getting better,” Babin said. “It’s just swollen. There’s no damage. It’s just like getting a bruise. You have to let it heal up.” He has not practiced this week with the injury.
Analysis: Babin is having a very solid season and can be active in all Fantasy IDP leagues for Week 13 vs. Jacksonville if he's able to play. But missing the Wednesday and Thursday practices are never a good sign of playing on Sunday. Monitor his status on Friday's official injury report.
News: In three years with the Texans from 2004-06, DE Jason Babin had just 13 sacks. This season with Tennessee, he already has eight. Coach Gary Kubiak credited the efforts of Titans defensive line coach Jim Washburn. “He’s found (Babin) a home and has been very successful.” The Titans face the Texans in Week 12.
Analysis: Babin is sixth in the NFL in sacks heading into Week 12, with eight sacks and 38 tackles in 10 games. He's having a very solid season and can be active in all Fantasy IDP leagues for Week 12 at Houston.
News: Titans DL Jason Babin got to Washington QB Donovan McNabb for his eighth sack of the season during the Week 11 overtime loss. Babin finished with four tackles in the game.
Analysis: Babin now has eight sacks and 38 tackles in 10 games. He's having a very solid season and can be active in all Fantasy IDP leagues for Week 12 at Houston.
News: Titans DL Jason Babin made four tackles, including one for a loss, in a Week 10 loss at Miami.
Analysis: With his seven sacks, Babin is having himself a very nice Fantasy season from the DL spot. Continue to use him in most IDP Fantasy formats as a low-end DL option in Week 11 vs. Washington.
News: Titans DL Jason Babin got after the quarterback again in Week 8 against the Chargers. He recorded the only sack in the game and finished with three tackles, including two for a loss, in the 33-25 defeat.
Analysis: Babin has seven sacks through the first eight games to go along with his 30 tackles. He has recorded more than one sack in two games this season and should continue to be viewed as a solid option in most IDP formats heading into Week 10 against the Dolphins.
News: Titans DL Jason Babin was held without a sack in Week 7 against the Eagles. He was limited to just three tackles. Babin entered play with six sacks over six games.
Analysis: Babin remains the Titans' best pass-rushing threat, capable of not only one but multiple sacks per game. He is a great play in most IDP leagues despite the occasional 0-fer in the sack column.
News: Titans DL Jason Babin added to his career sack total in Week 6 against the Jaguars. He registered half a sack and finished with two tackles in the 30-3 win.
Analysis: Babin has six sacks on the year, which is a career high, and could finish with a double-digit total before all is said and done. He also has 24 tackles and a forced fumble on the year and remains a solid option in all IDP formats.
News: Titans DL Jason Babin was all over Tony Romo in Week 5 against the Cowboys. Babin had three tackles in the 34-27 win, including two sacks. He now has 3.5 sacks in his last two games.
Analysis: Babin hasn't been racking up the tackles so far this season, but he has been racking up the sacks. He now has 5.5 on the season and should remain active in all IDP formats while he is getting to the quarterback.
News: Titans DL Jason Babin made only two tackles against the Broncos in Week 4. It was third time in four games that he failed to record more than two tackles. However, he did get 1.5 sacks.
Analysis: Babin has the potential to rack up far more tackles than this, and he is already contributing with sacks. At the very least, he is worth stashing until his production increases.
News: Titans DL Jason Babin (elbow) was activated for Week 3 at the Giants, as expected. He had been listed as probable on the injury report. He did not get in on any tackles against the Giants.
Analysis: Babin had 10 tackles in the first two games of the season with a sack in each game, including eight tackles in Week 2 against Pittsburgh. He may not be completely back yet and could be someone Fantasy owners in larger IDP leagues should consider reserving him until he can prove healthy again, though his upside makes him worth the risk.
News: Titans DL Jason Babin (elbow) was activated for Week 3 at the Giants, as expected. He had been listed as probable on the injury report.
Analysis: Babin has 10 tackles in the first two games of the season with a sack in each game. He has gotten off to a very active start, including eight tackles in Week 2 against Pittsburgh. He should be activated in all formats.
News: With Titans DL William Hayes (knee) out, free-agent acquisition Jason Babin posted a sack Saturday at Seattle and earned praise. “He fits the system very well,” Jeff Fisher said. “He understands everything that we are doing and knows exactly how we want to do it.”
Analysis: Last season Babin played in 12 games and had 20 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks for the Eagles. He could see a slight boost in stats if he lands a starting job with the Titans, but would not be worth drafting outside of the deepest of IDP leagues. He is more of a waiver wire type player going into the season.
News: Tennessee has acquired DE Jason Babin after the Eagles declined to match the Titans' offer for him. Babin, a first-round draft pick in 2004 out of Western Michigan, has played for Houston, Seattle, Kansas City and Philadelphia. Last season, the 6-foot-3, 267-pound end played in 12 games and had 20 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks for the Eagles. "We're happy our deal with Jason worked out," general manager Mike Reinfeldt said in a statement. "He's a high-energy player and a good pass rusher, and he fits what we do very well. He has all offseason to come in and work with Coach (Jim) Washburn and become a part of our rotation at defensive end."
Analysis: He will help replace Kyle Vanden Bosch, who signed with Detroit on the first day of free agency, and Jevon Kearse, who was benched in October in the final year of his contract. He's nothing more than a low-end one-week replacement option off waivers this season. Don't draft him.
News: The Tennessee Titans have signed defensive end Jason Babin to an offer sheet. The Eagles have one week to match the offer.
Analysis: Last season Babin played in 12 games and had 20 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks for the Eagles. He could see a slight boost in stats if he lands a starting job with the Titans if the Eagles opt to not match the offer.
News: Philadelphia DL Jason Babin recorded a sack on Monday night in a win over the Redskins. He finished with three tackles.
Analysis: In six games this season, Babin has three tackles and a sack. Needless to say, he doesn't need to be owned in Fantasy play. Leave him on waivers for Week 8 against the Giants.
News: The Eagles' list of inactives for Week 6 at Oakland includes WR Brandon Gibson, DB Dimitri Patterson, LB Joe Mays, DL Jason Babin and QB Kevin Kolb.
Analysis: Kolb had some Fantasy appeal when Donovan McNabb was injured, but not anymore. He and the rest of these players belong on waivers in Fantasy.
News: The Eagles have listed their Week 5 inactives: WR Brandon Gibson, DB Quintin Demps, LB Joe Mays, WR Kevin Curtis, DL Trevor Laws and DB Jason Babin.
Analysis: Curtis is the big name among this group, so stash him away in deeper formats. The others in this group all have zero Fantasy value and can continue to be ignored.
News: The Eagles have announced the inactives for their Week 3 game vs. Kansas City: QB Donovan McNabb, RB Brian Westbrook, WR Kevin Curtis, DB Quintin Demps, DB Dimitri Patterson and DE Jason Babin.
Analysis: Curtis, McNabb and Westbrook are Fantasy studs and should be benched in all formats. The others, not so much. Continue to ignore them.
News: The Eagles have listed WR Reggie Brown, WR Brandon Gibson, DB Sean Jones, DL Jason Babin and LB Joe Mays as inactive for Week 1 at Carolina.
Analysis: It's really surprising to see Brown among the Eagles inactives since just last season he was considered a starter before he dealt with some injury woes. Philly is now using a lot of younger receivers, like DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin. Most of the inactive players are reserves for the Eagles, so along with Brown, make sure to keep them reserved for Week 1.
News: The Eagles signed veteran LBs Jason Babin and Matt Wilhelm to one-year contracts on Tuesday. Both will compete for a roster spot vacated by the season-ending injury to middle linebacker Stewart Bradley.
Analysis: Neither linebacker is expected to post significant stats this season. Keep them both off of Fantasy rosters.
News: The Eagles have signed DE Jason Babin and LB Matt Wilhelm to one-year contracts Tuesday. To make room on the roster for them and WR Jeremy Maclin, they released DT Jervonte Jackson, CB Courtney Robinson and WR Marcus Thigpen. Babin was a first-round pick of Houston in 2004 (27th overall). He's also played for Seattle and Kansas City and has 156 tackles and 15 sacks in his career. He's from Western Michigan. Wilhelm was a 4th-round pick by San Diego in 2004. Wilhelm, who helped Ohio State win the national title in his senior year, had 220 tackles, two sacks and six interceptions with the Chargers, who released him on July 24.
Analysis: Babin and Wilhelm will try to make the team but have minimal Fantasy value. Ignore Jackson, Robinson and Thigpen in all leagues while they are out of a job.
News: In the Chiefs' 22-21 loss vs. the Chargers in Week 15, notable defenders included: DE Tamba Hali (five solo tackles, two sacks and two forced fumbles), CB Brandon Flowers (10 solo tackles, forced fumble), DL Jason Babin (six total tackles, sack) and DB Jarrad Page (six total tackles, forced fumble). CB Patrick Surtain also had an interception with two solo tackles.
Analysis: Of these defenders, Hali is usable as a No. 2 Fantasy DL and Flowers as a low-end No. 3 Fantasy DB. No one else is worth the roster spot in Fantasy play. The Chiefs play vs. the Dolphins in Week 16.
News: In the Chiefs' 54-31 loss vs. the Bills in Week 12, notable defenders included: LB Rocky Boiman (12 total tackles, forced fumble), DB Bernard Pollard (nine total tackles) and DL Jason Babin (seven solo tackles)
Analysis: Of these defenders, only Pollard is useful in the deepest of Fantasy Football leagues as a No. 3 DB. The Chiefs play at the Raiders in Week 13.
News: The Seahawks official team site notes that defensive end Jason Babin, a former first-round draft choice of the Houston Texans, spent all summer working to get into shape and make an impression on Seattle coaches. Babin came to camp in great condition. He loved being back at defensive end -- the Texans converted him into a linebacker -- with his quickness and raising a ruckus in drills. He was a hit in the scrimmage on Aug. 2 and then Friday night he finally got to play against the Minnesota Vikings. He was virtually unblockable for the Vikings in the second half with four tackles, including a sack and another tackle for a loss, plus a quarterback hurry that was nearly another sack.
Analysis: Babin put in the time to realize his potential at the position he prefers to play. The Seahawks have been noticing in camp, but he's currently listed as third on the depth chart at his position. That won't give him enough stats to warrant use in Fantasy IDP leagues, although Babin does have future upside.
News: Seahawks QB Charlie Frye (3rd QB), DB Josh Wilson, DL Jason Babin, WR Courtney Taylor and DL Rocky Bernard have all been ruled inactive for Week 16 vs. Baltimore.
Analysis: Most of these players serve as reserves or on special teams and don't play a huge role in the Seahawks' schemes. They have little to no Fantasy value when active. Keep them reserved Week 16.
News: Seahawks inactives for their Week 15 game at the Panthers include: QB Charlie Frye, WR D.J. Hackett, DB Josh Wilson, DL Jason Babin, WR Courtney Taylor and DL Ellis Wyms.
Analysis: Frye will serve as the No. 3/emergency QB for the Seahawks. Everyone else listed above shouldn't bother to be on Fantasy rosters. WEATHER: Windy with gusts between 15 and 25 m.p.h.
News: Seahawks DB Josh Wilson, DL Jason Babin, WR Courtney Taylor, DL Baraka Atkins and QB Charlie Frye (3rd QB) have all been ruled inactive for Week 14 vs. Arizona.
Analysis: Most of these players serve as reserves or on special teams and don't play a huge role in the Seahawks' schemes. They have little to no Fantasy value when active. Keep them reserved Week 14.
News: Seahawks inactives for Week 13 at Philadelphia include: QB Charlie Frye (No. 3/emergency QB), WR D.J. Hackett, FB David Kirtman, DE Jason Babin, LB Will Herring and DL Howard Green.
Analysis: Aside from Hackett, everyone listed above doesn't produce enough stats to warrant use in Fantasy play. Keep them off of Fantasy rosters.
News: The Seahawks inactives for Week 12 at St. Louis include QB Charlie Frye (3rd QB), DL Jason Babin, LB Will Herring, WR Courtney Taylor and DL Howard Green.
Analysis: None of these players have much Fantasy value and should be reserved in all leagues for Week 12.
News: The Seahawks' list of inactives for Week 9 at Cleveland includes DB C.J. Wallace, DL Jason Babin, DL Howard Green and QB Charlie Frye.
Analysis: These players either play too small a role or don't contribute enough statistically to have any value in Fantasy. Keep all reserved for Week 9 and Week 10 against the 49ers.
News: The Seahawks inactives for Week 5 against Pittsburgh include WR D.J. Hackett, DB Josh Wilson, TE Ben Joppru, DL Jason Babin, QB Charlie Frye and WR Courtney Taylor.
Analysis: Keep all of these players reserved for Week 5.
News: Seattle's WR D.J. Hackett (ankle), TE Bennie Joppru (ankle), DE Ellis Wyms, WR Courtney Taylor, DE Jason Babin and third QB Charlie Frye were all named inactive for the Seahawks' Week 4 game vs. SF.
Analysis: Hackett has now missed three straight games as his ankle injury continues to give him troubles and his Fantasy value continues to drop. None of the other players have any Fantasy value at this time.
News: Notable inactives from Week 3's Cincinnati-Seattle game include: Bengals LB Ahmad Brooks, QB Jeff Rowe (No. 3/emergency QB), DB Nedu Ndukwe, DB Ethan Kilmer, WR Tab Perry, DL Frostee Rucker and LB Rashad Jeanty. For the Bengals, OT Levi Jones will not start. LBs Lemar Marshall and Caleb Miller will start for the Bengals. The Seahawks' inactives are: DL Jason Babin, LB Kevin Bentley, QB Charlie Frye (No. 3/emergency QB), WR D.J. Hackett, TE Bennie Joppru, RB Maurice Morris and WR Ben Obomanu.
Analysis: Perry and Hackett remain sidelined for their respective teams and should be benched in Fantasy play as well. The remainder of the players listed here aren't reliable Fantasy owners.
News: The Seahawks listed QB Charlie Frye (third QB), WR D.J. Hackett (ankle), RB Maurice Morris (hip), DL Jason Babin (coach's decision), LB Leroy Hill (foot) and WR Ben Obamanu (hamstring) as inactive for Week 2 at Arizona.
Analysis: None of these players should be on your active Fantasy roster. That should not change until further notice.
News: DEs Baraka Atkins, Jason Babin and Ellis Wyms were each inactive for Week 1 against the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Wyms might be a decent addition in the deepest of IDP Fantasy leagues, but Atkins and Babin are not useful in most formats even when on the field.
News: The Houston Texans traded former first-round pick Jason Babin to the Seattle Seahawks for strong safety Michael Boulware on Saturday. "I heard that I'm going to Seattle," Babin said. "We knew it was a possibility. It's the way football goes. Just do what you can while you're here."
Analysis: Babin, a defensive end and the 27th pick in the 2004 draft, started every game as a rookie but lost his starting role in 2005 and has played in mostly a reserve role since. He has no IDP appeal at this time. Keep him on the waiver wire.
News: The Houston Texans will trade former first-round pick Jason Babin to the Seattle Seahawks for strong safety Michael Boulware, Babin said Saturday.
Analysis: Babin, a defensive end and the 27th pick in the 2004 draft, started every game as a rookie but lost his starting role in 2005 and has played in mostly a reserve role since. He has no IDP appeal at this time. Keep him on the waiver wire.
News: The Texans held the Patriots to just 230 total yards in a Week 15 loss, but they gave up a whopping 40 points. The Texans forced no turnovers and had only one sack (Jason Babin).
Analysis: The Texans DST should not be used in Week 16 vs. Indianapolis. Babin is at best a low-end Fantasy DL in IDP leagues.
News: The Texans DST scored a touchdown and got five turnovers against Oakland. DB Demarcus Faggins had three tackles and returned a fumble for a touchdown. LB DeMeco Ryans had 15 tackles, an interception, a sack and a fumble recovery. LB Morlon Greenwood had nine tackles and a fumble recovery. DB Dexter McCleon had three tackles and an interception. DB Glenn Earl had four tackles and a sack. DL Jason Babin had three tackles and a sack. DL N.D. Kalu had two tackles and a sack. DL Lional Dalton had two tackles and a sack.
Analysis: Despite the good outing, the Texans DST should only be used as a low-end No. 2 option against the Titans in Week 14. Use all IDP players as needed.
News: Texans DE Jason Babin (illness) did not practice on Friday but is expected to play at the Jets in Week 12.
Analysis: Owners should avoid Babin in all Fantasy play.
News: Notable Texans inactive for Week 7 include: CB Derrick Johnson, SS Glenn Earl, RB Ron Dayne, WR Derrick Lewis, TE Jeb Putzier, DE Jason Babin and DT Thomas Johnson.
Analysis: Keep these players reserved for Fantasy purposes in Week 7.
News: Texans DL Jason Babin (back) has been downgraded from probable to questionable for Week 7 vs. Jacksonville.
Analysis: Babin is not a viable Fantasy option at this time.
News: The Houston Chronicle reports the Texans have signed Babin to a contract on Saturday. He is expected to start with the Texans.
Analysis: The first-round pick might be worth a late-round pick on Draft Day in leagues which use individual defenders.
