News: The Lions have signed CB Nathan Vasher to a one-year deal, says the Detroit Free Press. He landed a one-year deal and will compete for a prominent role, potentially a starting job, in 2011.
Analysis: Vasher isn't expected to produce enough stats to warrant Fantasy use. Keep him off of Fantasy rosters.
News: The Lions signed former Bears DB Nathan Vasher on Monday.
Analysis: Vasher was a serviceable low-end Fantasy DB in IDP formats at times when with the Bears, but he couldn't make the Chargers this camp and won't see a whole lot of playing time in Detroit. Continue to ignore him.
News: Free agent DB Nathan Vasher has been working out with the Lions, according to MLive.com.
Analysis: Vasher was a serviceable low-end Fantasy DB in IDP formats at times when with the Bears, but he couldn't make the Chargers this camp. Continue to ignore him.
News: Chargers CB Antoine Cason returned to practice on Monday from a hamstring issue. Cason missed most of last week with the minor injury. Nathan Vasher played extremely well while Cason was out, and coach Norv Turner indicated on Monday that Vasher could challenge Cason for a starting position.
Analysis: Vasher has been injury prone throughout his career and may end up suffering one that drops him from this race. It was originally thought that Cason would be the guy to replace Antonio Cromartie and until Turner says it is definite, Vasher has low-end Fantasy value.
News: The Chargers have signed cornerback Nathan Vasher to a two-year contract. Vasher played the past six seasons with the Chicago Bears, including three under Ron Rivera, now the Chargers' defensive coordinator. He played in 15 games last season, with 15 tackles and one interception.
Analysis: Vasher is an injury-prone corner with minimal stat potential. Keep him off of Fantasy rosters until he can prove himself valuable.
News: The Bears have released CB Nathan Vasher after he fell out of favor with the team following some injuries over the last two seasons. After posting 13 interceptions in his first two seasons, Vasher has had six since and has missed 21 games over the last three seasons.
Analysis: Vasher might line up as a nickelback elsewhere this season, but he's not expected to produce many quality stats. Keep him off of rosters.
News: Notable Bears defenders from Week 6 at Atlanta include: LB Lance Briggs (six solo tackles), LB Nick Roach (seven total tackles), CB Zack Bowman (three solo tackles, interception) and CB Nathan Vasher (an interception, no tackles).
Analysis: Of these defenders, Briggs is a must-start in Fantasy play and Roach is working his way up the ladder and could be worth a flier in deeper IDP leagues. Bowman and Vasher don't produce enough stats for Fantasy use. The Bears play at the Bengals in Week 7.
News: On Saturday, the Bears placed CB Nathan Vasher on Injured Reserve, making him ineligible to play again this season. Vasher has a fractured right hand.
Analysis: Vasher, who appeared in only four games a year ago because of a groin injury, has 18 career interceptions, but only two in the last two seasons. His nickname is "The Interceptor," but he doesn't figure to help your Fantasy team right now. Leave him on waivers in IDP leagues.
News: Bears DB Nathan Vasher has a fractured right hand and will miss Week 13 at Minnesota. Vasher, sidelined for three games earlier this season with an injury to his right wrist and thumb, was hurt Sunday against the Rams. Bears coach Lovie Smith said Vasher also reinjured his thumb. "He'll be out for a while," Smith said Wednesday, adding no surgery is required right now. Could Vasher be headed to IR? "Right now all I can say he is out. He's not playing this week," Smith said.
Analysis: Vasher, who appeared in only four games a year ago because of a groin injury, has 18 career interceptions, but only two in the last two seasons. His nickname is "The Interceptor," but he doesn't figure to help your Fantasy team right now, especially if he misses the rest of the season. Leave him on waivers in IDP leagues.
News: Chicago lost DB Nathan Vasher to an apparent thumb injury in the 3rd quarter of Week 12's win over the Rams.
Analysis: Vasher is a low-end reserve Fantasy DB and his possible absence shouldn't bother too many Fantasy owners. The extent of the injury is not known but we don't recommend using him in Week 13 at Minnesota in either case.
News: The pins that were surgically inserted into his right wrist are gone, and Nathan Vasher was "feeling pretty good." Good enough to play when the Chicago Bears host Detroit following the bye? Coach Lovie Smith said they "expect" him to be ready, although Vasher wasn't making any promises Thursday. When he does return, there's no guarantee he'll still be starting at cornerback. "We don't have to decide those things right now," Smith said. "We have plenty of spots for a good football player. We would like four or five good cornerbacks who could play, for or five good safeties at every position. We would find a way to play them all."
Analysis: Vasher has missed three straight games and wasn't even at Soldier Field for the Bears' 48-41 victory over Minnesota on Sunday. Instead, he went to the hospital for swelling in his hand. Vasher is a low-end reserve Fantasy DB.
News: The Bears host the Vikings in Week 7 and have listed the following players as being inactive and out for that game: QB Caleb Hanie, DB Nathan Vasher, DL Matt Toeaina, DB Charles Tillman, DB Danieal Manning and LB Nick Roach.
Analysis: Tillman is a must-start when healthy. None of the other aforementioned players have any Fantasy relevance at this time. Leave them reserved for Week 7.
News: Bears WR Brandon Lloyd is inactive for Week 6 at Atlanta. He is dealing with a knee injury. Also inactive for the Bears are QB Caleb Hanie, CB Nathan Vasher, LB Nick Roach, DT Matt Toeaina and NT Anthony Adams.
Analysis: This is the second game Lloyd will miss for the Bears. Keep him reserved and hope he can return soon. All the other players have minimal Fantasy value and should be kept on the bench against the Falcons.
News: Bears DE Alex Brown (ankle) and CB Nathan Vasher (shoulder) are probable for Week 4 vs. the Eagles. Both are expected to play.
Analysis: Brown is a decent No. 3 Fantasy DL while Vasher is a low-end reserve Fantasy DB. Consider them as warranted for Week 4.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that DB Nate Vasher had an interception and three pass break-ups in Week 3 against Tampa Bay, but he also got toasted on a 38-yard completion to Antonio Bryant in overtime that set up the winning field goal.
Analysis: Playing in only four games in 2007, Bears CB Nathan Vasher had just eight total tackles, one sack and an interception with two passes defensed. Vasher missed most of the season with a torn groin. Consider him a No. 3 Fantasy DB in deeper leagues now that he's healthy.
News: Notable Bears defenders from Week 3 vs. Tampa Bay include: CB Charles Tillman (11 total tackles, forced fumble), LB Lance Briggs (six solo tackles, interception), LB Brian Urlacher (six solo tackles), CB Nathan Vasher (four solo tackles, interception) and DB Kevin Payne (four total tackles, interception).
Analysis: Of these defenders, Tillman, Briggs and Urlacher are worth starting. The Bears will have their hands full with the Eagles in Week 4.
News: Playing in only four games in 2007, Bears CB Nathan Vasher had just eight total tackles, one sack and an interception with two passes defensed. Vasher missed most of the season with a torn groin.
Analysis: Vasher should rebound and be healthy for the 2008 season, where he'd be a No. 3 Fantasy DB in deeper leagues.
News: The Chicago Bears put DB Nathan Vasher on injured reserve Thursday, ending his season. Vasher played in four games for the Bears this season, logging one sack, nine tackles, one interception and two pass breakups. He's been hampered by a groin injury.
Analysis: It's safe to release Vasher in all Fantasy leagues and hope he can make a healthy return in 2008. When healthy, Vasher is a No. 3 DB in IDP leagues.
News: The Bears listed the following players as inactive for Week 16 vs. Green Bay: QB Rex Grossman (knee), DB Nathan Vasher (groin), DB Josh Gattis (coach's decision), LB Lance Briggs (hip), WR Mike Hass (coach's decision), DL Mark Anderson (knee), DL Darwin Walker (questionable).
Analysis: None of the players on this list are currently in a position to help your Fantasy team. Leave them reserved until further notice.
News: Bears CB Nathan Vasher (groin) is listed as questionable for Week 16 vs. the Packers. He returned to limited practice reps Friday after sitting out the previous two days. Vasher played for the first time in 10 games at Minnesota Week 15. He had an interception and three tackles in the game.
Analysis: When healthy, Vasher is a low-end Fantasy DB, capable of creating and making some turnovers but not compiling much in the way of tackles. He should play against the Packers, but will likely be a game-time decision.
News: Bears CB Nathan Vasher (groin) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday with the team in preparation for Week 16 vs. the Packers. Vasher rested his groin after playing for the first time in 10 games at Minnesota Week 15. He had an interception and three tackles in the game.
Analysis: When healthy, Vasher is a low-end Fantasy DB, capable of creating and making some turnovers but not compiling much in the way of tackles. We'll keep an eye on his progress this week, but he should be considered expected to play against the Pack.
News: After missing nearly two months with a groin injury, Bears DB Nathan Vasher returned to the field Week 15 at Minnesota. He picked off QB Tarvaris Jackson pass and recorded three tackles.
Analysis: Vasher had only three interceptions in 2006, but he had eight in 2005. This late in the Fantasy season, though, you probably wouldn't want to take a flier on him off waivers.
News: Bears DL Anthony Adams, QB Kyle Orton (3rd QB), WR Mike Hass, DB Nathan Vasher, LB Nick Roach and LB Darrell McClover have all been ruled inactive for Week 14 at Washington.
Analysis: Vasher has not played since Week 3 and can't seem to shake a nagging groin injury. When healthy, he is merely a low-end Fantasy DB. The remaining inactive players have little to no Fantasy value when in the lineup. Keep them all reserved Week 14.
News: Bears CB Nathan Vasher missed Tuesday's practice with his nagging groin injury. He is considered questionable for Week 14 at Washington on Thursday night. Vasher hasn't played since Week 4.
Analysis: At this point, Vasher is only worth hanging on to in deep-rostered IDP leagues. There's a chance he doesn't play again this season.
News: Notable Bearss inactives from Week 13 vs. the N.Y. Giants include QB Kyle Orton (No. 3/emergency QB), CB Nathan Vasher, LB Nick Roach, LB Darrell McClover, WR Mike Hass and DE Antonio Garay.
Analysis: Aside from Vasher, none of these Bears should be owned in standard Fantasy play at this time.
News: The Chicago Tribune reports that Bears rookie DB Trumaine McBride is expected to start Week 13 against the Giants in placed of the injured Nathan Vasher, who is probable with a groin injury. Vasher practiced Friday, but has missed the last eight games. Bears head coach Lovie Smith expects Vasher to ease his eay back into the rotation. He could play in nickel situations against the Giants. "Once we bring him back, we probably wouldn't play him the entire game," Smith said. "I wouldn't say he'd go from none of the reps to all of the reps."
Analysis: Vasher last played Week 3 against the Cowboys. He has five tackles and one sack this season. It might take a game or two for Vasher to return to the starting lineup, but when he does, consider him a low-end Fantasy DB.
News: Bears DB Nathan Vasher (groin) is listed as doubtful for Week 12 vs. Denver. He is expected to miss his eighth consecutive game.
Analysis: Vasher is having a hard time overcoming this groin injury. When healthy, he is a low-end Fantasy DB, but it appears as though he should be kept reserved or on the waiver wire until further notice.
News: Bears QB Brian Griese (3rd QB), WR Mark Bradley, DB Nathan Vasher, RB Lousaka Polite, DB Josh Gattis, LB Darrell McClover and WR Mike Haas have all been listed as inactive for Week 11 at Seattle.
Analysis: Griese is still nursing a non-throwing shoulder injury and will sit out Week 11. He will only play in a dire situation. Rex Grossman is back under center and might start the rest of the season for the Bears. Vasher continues to sit out with a groin injury and no timetable for his return has been announced. He is a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy. The remaining inactive players have little to no Fantasy value when active. Keep them reserved Week 11.
News: According to the Chicago Tribune, Bears DB Nathan Vasher (groin) will be a game-time decision Week 11 at Seattle despite missing practice all week. However, Vasher is expected to miss his seventh consecutive games with rookie Trumaine McBride starting in his place.
Analysis: Vasher is having a hard time overcoming this groin injury. When healthy, he is a low-end Fantasy DB, but it appears as though he should be kept reserved or on the waiver wire until further notice.
News: Will this be the week CB Nathan Vasher plays? He's listed as questionable on Friday's injury report and practiced on a limited basis on Friday.
Analysis: If he plays, he should be solid against a pass-happy Seattle offense. We'll know his status an hour before kickoff.
News: Bears DB Nathan Vasher (groin) did not practice Wednesday, but returned to limited reps Thursday as the team prepares for Week 11 at Seattle. He has missed the last six games and is stuck with five tackles (one sack) in three games this season.
Analysis: Vasher is having a hard time overcoming this groin injury. When healthy, he is a low-end Fantasy DB, but it appears as though he should be kept reserved or on the waiver wire until further notice.
News: Bears QB Kyle Orton, DB Nathan Vasher, DB Brandon McGowan, RB Lousaka Polite, LB Rod Wilson, WR Mike Hass and DL Antonio Garay are all inactive for Week 10 at Oakland.
Analysis: Vasher continues to be plagued by a groin injury and there is no timetable on his return. He is a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy. The remaining inactive players have little to no Fantasy value at this time. Keep them all reserved Week 10.
News: Bears DB Nathan Vasher (groin) did not practice all week and was officially listed as doubtful for Week 10 at Oakland. He has missed the last five games and is stuck with five tackles (one sack) in three games this season.
Analysis: Vasher said he still has not run full speed or backpedaled in rehab from a partially torn groin muscle. He is having a hard time overcoming this groin injury. When healthy, he is a low-end Fantasy DB, but it appears as though he should be kept reserved or on the waiver wire for Week 10 action.
News: Bears DB Nathan Vasher (groin) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday as the team prepares for Week 10 at Oakland. He has missed the last five games and is stuck with five tackles (one sack) in three games.
Analysis: Head coach Lovie Smith said Thursday that Vasher, who hasn't played since Sept. 23, was unlikely to play in Sunday's game. Vasher said he still has not run full speed or backpedaled in rehab from a partially torn groin muscle. Vasher is having a hard time overcoming this groin injury. When healthy, he is a low-end Fantasy DB, but it appears as though he should be kept reserved Week 10.
News: The Bears listed QB Kyle Orton (third QB), Garrett Wolfe (coach's decision), DB Nathan Vasher (groin), RB Lousaka Polite (coach's decision), WR Mike Hass (coach's decision), LB Darrell McClover (coach's decision) and DB Brandon McGowan (coach's decision) as inactive for Week 8 vs. Detroit.
Analysis: None of these players should be anywhere near your active Fantasy lineups until further notice.
News: Bears DB Nathan Vasher (groin) returned to practice Friday after not practicing Wednesday or Thursday as the team prepares for Week 8 vs. Detroit. Vasher missed the last four games because of the injury, but the Bears listed him as doubtful, not questionable, each time.
Analysis: Vasher is having a hard time overcoming this groin injury, but he might finally return to action Week 8. Continue to track his progress. When healthy, he is a low-end Fantasy DB.
News: Bears DB Nathan Vasher (groin) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday as the team prepares for Week 8 vs. Detroit. Vasher has missed the last four games, and is stuck with five tackles and one sack in three games.
Analysis: Vasher is having a hard time overcoming this groin injury, but might finally make it back to action Week 8. Continue to track his progress. When healthy, he is a low-end Fantasy DB.
News: For the Bears, third QB Kyle Orton, DB Nathan Vasher (groin), DB Ade Jimoh (coach's decision), RB Lousaka Polite (coach's decision), RB Jermaine Allen (coach's decision), LB Darrell McClover (coach's decision), and DL Darwin Walker (coach's decision) are inactive for Week 7. For the Eagles, third QB Kevin Kolb, DB Brian Dawkins (neck), LB Pago Togafau (coach's decision), DT Kimo von Oelheffen (coach's decision), TE L.J. Smith (hernia) and DE Montae Reager (coach's decision) are inactive.
Analysis: Vasher, Dawkins and Smith are the only players in this list with any Fantasy value, but all three were doubtful coming into Sunday and weren't expected to play anyway.
News: Bears CB Nathan Vasher (groin) did not practice Friday and is doubtful for Week 7 at Philadelphia.
Analysis: Vasher is having a hard time overcoming this groin injury. When healthy, he is a low-end Fantasy DB.
News: Bears DB Nathan Vasher (groin) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday as the team prepares for Week 7 at Philadelphia. Vasher has missed the last three games. He has five tackles and one sack in three games.
Analysis: Vasher is having a hard time overcoming this groin injury, but might finally make it back to action Week 7. Continue to track his progress. When healthy, he is a low-end Fantasy DB.
News: Bears QB Kyle Orton (third QB), DB Nathan Vasher (groin), RB Lousake Polite (coach's decision), DB Josh Gattis (coach's decision), LB Darrell McClover (coach's decision), WR Mike Hass (coach's decision) and DL Darwin Walker (coach's decision) were all listed as inactive for Week 6 vs. Minnesota.
Analysis: Orton has some low-end Fantasy appeal because he could end up starting for the Bears if Brian Griese struggles. He should not be owned in any leagues yet, though. None of the other players on this list should be near your Fantasy lineup until further notice.
News: The Bears held DB Nathan Vasher out of practice again Friday after he missed both Wednesday and Thursday. They list him as doubtful for Week 6 against the Vikings.
Analysis: Vasher has already missed two games with the injury. Avoid him this week, but consider him a No. 3 or No. 4 DB when healthy.
News: Bears DB Nathan Vasher (groin) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday as the team prepares for Week 6 vs. Minnesota. Vasher has missed the last two games and has just five tackles in three games.
Analysis: Vasher remains day-to-day and his status for Week 6 remains in question. When healthy, he is definitely worth a look as a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy DB.
News: The Chicago Bears announced that DL Antonio Garay, DB Josh Gattis, WR Mike Hass, LB Darrell McClover, third QB Kyle Orton, FB Lousaka Polite and DB Nathan Vasher were inactive for Week 5 at Green Bay.
Analysis: With Vasher sidelined, Ricky Manning Jr. gets a start against the Packers. Wait until at least mid-week when the official NFL injury comes out to decide on Vasher for Week 6 against the Vikings for your IDP Fantasy lineup.
News: Notable Bears defenders on their Week 5 injury report include: CB Nathan Vasher (groin, doubtful), LB Lance Briggs (hamstring, questionable), CB Charles Tillman (ankle, questionable), SS Adam Archuleta (hand, probable) and DT Tommie Harris (knee, probable). Vasher didn't practice Friday, while Briggs and Tillman were limited in practice. Archuleta and Harris practiced in full. The Bears play at Green Bay in Week 5.
Analysis: Fantasy owners should sit Vasher and expect to be without Briggs and Tillman. Archuleta is worth a start in deeper IDP leagues, while Harris isn't productive enough to use in standard play. We'll have definitive word on all these Bears an hour before kickoff, so check back then for the final verdict.
News: Bears DB Nathan Vasher (groin) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday as the team prepares for Week 5 at Green Bay. Vasher did not play Week 4 against the Lions.
Analysis: Vasher has just five tackles and one sack through three games. He doesn't have an interception. Despite being a starting DB for the Bears, he is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy.
News: Notable inactives for the Bears-Lions Week 4 game include: Bears QB Kyle Orton (No. 3/emergency QB), DB Adam Archuleta, DB Nathan Vasher, DB Charles Tillman, FB Lousaka Polite, LB Lance Briggs and WR Mike Hass. For the Lions, QB Dan Orlovsky (No. 3/emergency QB), RB T.J. Duckett, LB Anthony Cannon, LB Alex Lewis, WR Calvin Johnson and DL Kalimba Edwards are inactive.
Analysis: With Calvin Johnson out, look for Mike Furrey and Shaun McDonald to take his playing time. The Bears defense will struggle against the Lions with Archuleta, Briggs, Tillman and Vasher out -- be careful using the Bears DST in Week 4! Everyone else on this list isn't productive enough to use in standard Fantasy play.
News: Bears DB Nathan Vasher (groin) did not practice for the third straight day Friday and is listed as doubtful for Week 4 at Detroit. Vasher didn't rule himself out on Thursday, but had a noticeable limp walking around.
Analysis: Vasher tweaked his groin in last week's 34-10 loss to Dallas. "I'm trying to battle back and see if I can get out there this week," Vasher said Thursday. Vasher has five tackles and one sack through three games. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy. Likely go with a healthier alternative for Week 4.
News: Bears DB Nathan Vasher (groin) was held out of practice on Thursday -- the second straight day he did not participate. The Bears are currently preparing to play the Lions in Week 4. Vasher wouldn't rule out playing Sunday, but a noticeable limp and a cautious tone indicated the Chicago Bears may be without the cornerback when they visit the Detroit Lions.
Analysis: Vasher tweaked his groin in last week's 34-10 loss to Dallas. "I'm trying to battle back and see if I can get out there this week," Vasher said Thursday. Vasher has five tackles and one sack through three games. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy. Continue to track his progress leading up to Sunday's game.
News: Along with a quarterback change, the Chicago Bears are dealing with a long list of injuries heading into Sunday's game at Detroit. Pro Bowl defensive tackle Tommie Harris did not practice on Wednesday, after spraining his knee in last week's 34-10 loss to Dallas. Ditto Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs (hamstring) and starting cornerbacks Nathan Vasher (groin) and Charles Tillman (sprained ankle). Throw in Adam Archuleta's broken right hand, and a defense that has been one of the league's best in recent years could be little thin against the Lions. Besides Archuleta, defensive tackle Darwin Walker (knee), defensive end Adewale Ogunleye (hip) and running back Adrian Peterson (calf) practiced on a limited basis.
Analysis: Vasher has five tackles and one sack through three games. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy. Continue to track his progress leading up to Sunday's game.
News: Notable Bears defenders who put up nice numbers at San Diego in Week 1 include: LB Hunter Hillenmeye (nine total tackles), DB Adam Archuleta (seven solo tackles), LB Lance Briggs (eight total tackles), DE Adewale Ogunleye (five solo tackles, one sack), DE Mark Anderson (four tackles, sack), DB Mike Brown (four tackles, interception) and CB Nathan Vasher (two tackles, sack). LB Brian Urlacher had six total tackles, as did CB Charles Tillman.
Analysis: Of these players, Urlacher, Briggs, Ogunleye, Tillman and Archuleta is worth starting in IDP league play vs. the Chiefs in Week 2.
News: The Bears and CB Nathan Vasher agreed to a contract extension, keeping him in Chicago for five more years.
Analysis: Vasher is an excellent NFL cornerback but not a big statistical giant because teams like to throw away from him. At best he's a reserve Fantasy DB in the deepest of IDP leagues.
News: Bears DB Nathan Vasher is a confident cover guy who finds the ball. He had a fumble recovery, interception and five tackles in the NFC championship game. He missed two games in December with a hamstring problem.
Analysis: Vasher has minimal Fantasy value at this time.
News: Bears DB Nathan Vasher (hamstring) has been upgraded from probable to questionable for Week 16 at Detroit.
Analysis: Consider using Vasher as a low-end Fantasy DB for Week 16.
News: On Wednesday, Bears defenders listed on the team's injury report for Week 16 at Detroit were: LB Leon Joe (hamstring), SS Todd Johnson (ankle), CB Charles Tillman (back), CB Nathan Vasher (hamstring) and LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (thigh). Of these players, only Hillenmeyer is probable; the rest are questionable. However, Johnson and Vasher were the only two who practiced with the team on Wednesday.
Analysis: The Bears defense/special teams is still too strong to sit, even if these guys miss Week 16 against a battered Lions offense. In IDP league play, Tillman is the only reliable Fantasy DB to use. If he is active, he should start in all formats, but keep in mind that the Bears have nothing to play for this week and staying healthy is almost more important than winning the game.
News: Notables Bears inactive Week 15 vs. Tampa Bay include: WR Justin Gage, QB Kyle Orton, CB Nathan Vasher, FB J.D. Runnels, LB Leon Joe, DT Tank Johnson and S Todd Johnson.
Analysis: Keep these players reserved for Fantasy purposes for Week 15.
News: The Bears had three questionable defenders on their injury report on Wednesday: CB Nathan Vasher (hamstring), LB Leon Joe (hamstring) and SS Todd Johnson (ankle).
Analysis: The Bears defense should be just fine. Only Vasher is worth considering in IDP Fantasy league play, and when healthy he's a No. 3 CB at best.
News: According to published reports, Nathan Vasher (hamstring) has been ruled OUT for Monday's Week 14 game at St. Louis. Ricky Manning Jr. will slide into his spot in the starting lineup.
Analysis: Rookie Devin Hester will play in nickel situations. Set your daily IDP Fantasy lineups accordingly.
News: The Bears' Week 14 injury report includes: DT Tommie Harris (knee, hamstring) as out, LB Leon Joe (hamstring), SS Todd Johnson (ankle) and CB Nathan Vasher (hamstring) as questionable.
Analysis: Harris and Vasher are low-end options at their respective positions in IDP leagues. Harris should obviously be reserved while Vasher's status should be noted throughout the week. You may want to find a quality replacement for him on the waiver wire in case he doesn't play. Johnson and Joe shouldn't be on Fantasy rosters.
News: Notable Bears defenders from Week 11 include: LB Lance Briggs (seven total tackles), SS Todd Johnson (11 total tackles, six solo), LB Brian Urlacher (11 total tackles, five solo, interception in the end zone), DE Adewale Ogunleye (six total tackles, sack), DE Mark Anderson (three solo tackles, sack) and CB Nathan Vasher (seven total tackles, interception).
Analysis: Briggs, Urlacher and Vasher are reliable starters in IDP leagues in Week 12 at New England. Johnson is a low-end DB option, while Ogunleye and Anderson could be held in check by the Patriots' strong O-line.
News: The Bears DST had no sacks against Miami and gave up 31 points. LB Brian Urlacher had 12 tackles. DL Alex Brown had six tackles and an interception. DB Nathan Vasher had three tackles and an interception. LB Brendon Ayanbadejo recovered a fumble. LB Lance Briggs had five tackles. DB Charles Tillman had six tackles.
Analysis: The Bears will look to bounce back against the Giants in Week 10. Use all their IDP players as needed.
News: CB Nathan Vasher, competing for a starting job in 2006, was knocked out of Friday's preseason game at San Francisco. However, his injury is not considered serious, as he just had his wind knocked out.
Analysis: Vasher is only worth a spot in IDP leagues in the later rounds if he can secure a starting role.
News: Bears second-year CB Nathan Vasher improved bigtime in 2005, tackling 39 opponents, gaining eight interceptions, forcing two fumbles, deflecting eight passes and hauling in a touchdown off a field-goal miss.
Analysis: Vasher might be a reliable bench option in 2006 unless he lands a starting spot with the Bears next season.
News: Second-year man Nathan Vasher picked off his eighth pass of the season in a Week 15 win over the Falcons. He has 13 INTs and two TDs in less than two seasons in the NFL.
Analysis: Vasher is not yet worth rolling with in IDP leagues, but a keeper league owner should be interested.
News: Bears CB Nathan Vasher had an interception returned for a touchdown vs. Green Bay in Week 13.
Analysis: Vasher is not yet worth rolling with in IDP leagues, but a keeper league owner should be interested.
News: The Chicago Tribune reports that Vasher has become the No. 2 punt returner for Chicago now that Bernard Berrian is out after thumb surgery.
Analysis: Bobby Wade remains the top return man, but you'll want this DST unit for its defense more than special teams.
