News: Ravens fullback Vonta Leach didn't get many chances to make an impact against the 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII. Leach had one carry for a 1-yard gain and caught just three passes for 10 yards in a 34-31 victory.
Analysis: Leach, who scored once in the postseason, had just one touchdown during the regular season and has eight career regular season scores (three rushing). Leach makes plays occasionally in the passing game, and has become an elite fullback because of his blocking skills. Unfortunately, that does not bode well for him in Fantasy. He should be ignored in all formats come Draft Day in 2013.
News: Ravens fullback Vonta Leach contributed a 2-yard touchdown run during Sunday's 24-9 Wild Card playoff win vs. Indianapolis. It was his only carry of the game.
Analysis: Leach had just one touchdown during the regular season and has eight career regular season scores (three rushing). He hasn't made a living in the NFL because of his rushing or pass-catching skills. He continues to be one of the elite fullbacks because of his blocking skills. Don't plan on using Leach in Fantasy Playoff challenge formats next week at Denver and he won't have Fantasy value next season.
News: Ravens running back Vonta Leach was forced to leave Sunday's game against the Bengals on the team's first drive, after he got hit low on a reception in the flats. Leach appeared to suffer a right ankle injury, and was immediately taken to the locker room.
Analysis: Leach has dealt with a right ankle injury recently, but it is not clear if this is a new injury or just a re-aggravation. Leach makes plays occasionally in the passing game, but has just 29 touches overall on the season. The Ravens may have removed him from the game due to the fact that that have already clinched their spot in the playoffs. Leach is not worth looking at in any Fantasy postseason formats, even when healthy.
News: Ravens running back Vonta Leach had two catches for 11 yards in Sunday's 34-17 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Leach tends to get a few touches per game, but has scored just one touchdown this season and cannot be relied on for more than one or two points per game. He is best left to the wire in most formats.
News: Baltimore running back Vonta Leach touched the ball four times during Sunday's Week 14 overtime loss at Washington. Leach rushed twice for 3 yards. He also caught two passes for 11 yards. Leach suffered a sprained ankle in the game.
Analysis: Leach caught four passes last game against Pittsburgh and now has six grabs in his last two contests. While that is added production for the running back, it also means he's likely never to become a viable Fantasy option this season. Ignore him in all formats for Week 15 against Denver.
News: Ravens running back Vonta Leach hauled in a season-high four passes for 40 yards in Week 13 against the Steelers. Leach's longest reception went for 12 yards and he was targeted four times by quarterback Joe Flacco.
Analysis: Leach is used primarily as a fullback but he does usually see a few touches each game. However, he has only found the end zone once this season and can't be trusted in most formats as a reliable option as his touches vary from week to week. With the playoffs now here in most formats, Leach should remain on the waiver wire.
News: Baltimore running back Vonta Leach had one big carry in the Week 2 loss at Philadelphia. Leach scored on a 5-yard run in the first quarter for the Ravens as that was his only touch of the game on the ground. He also caught one pass for 6 yards with one target from quarterback Joe Flacco.
Analysis: Leach had three catches for 18 yards and did not carry the ball Week 1 against Cincinnati. It appears he'll receive a few touches per game, but is not going to be a consistent Fantasy weapon. He has limited value entering Week 3 against New England.
News: Ravens running back Vonta Leach caught an eight-yard pass from Joe Flacco during Thursday's preseason game against the Jaguars. Leach finished with four catches for 15 yards and a touchdown, averaging 3.8 yards per reception out of the backfield.
Analysis: Leach may get some touches as a fullback in the regular season, but he is mostly used a run and pass blocker for the Ravens, which won't be enough for him to matter much in Fantasy.
News:The Carroll County Times reports Ravens RB Vonta Leach suffered a foot injury Week 2 against the Titans, but he said the injury wasn't serious.
Analysis: Leach is one of the best blocking fullbacks in the NFL, but that is his importance to the team's offense. He might get a few touches per week, but Leach doesn't do enough consistently to matter in Fantasy.
News: Free agent FB Vonta Leach, who led Arian Foster to the NFL rushing title in 2010, reportedly signed with the Ravens on Sunday. The Houston Chronicle reports that he agreed to a three-year, $11 million contract. It will enable him to pave the way for Ray Rice and company this season, after the team's running game took a step back last year. Leach was a first team All-Pro selection and he earned a Pro Bowl spot as well.
Analysis: Leach undoubtedly upgrades the Raven running attack, though he won't have much Fantasy value himself. In fact, he hasn't ran the ball in the last two seasons and he has just 28 catches and one score to his name in the same time-frame. Leach's value is vital to Baltimore's offense, but non-existent for scoring purposes in all formats. Don't plan on selecting him on Draft Day, though Rice becomes that much more of an intriguing option in all formats.
News: The Houston Chronicle reports the Texans will make free agent FB Vonta Leach an offer after lockout ends. Leach made it clear he wants to return to the Texans, but he also wants to get paid what he's worth after having a great season in 2010.
Analysis: We expect Leach returns as the Texans' blocking fullback in 2011. Last year he totaled 91 yards on eight catches. He's not productive enough to warrant use in Fantasy play, but he does an excellent job blocking for Arian Foster. Keep him off rosters.
News: The Texans official team website reports Tuesday that FB Vonta Leach, a 2010 first-team All-Pro who’s set to become an unrestricted free agent, would be welcome back in Houston. “We’ve talked to Vonta and his representatives, and he knows we want him back,” GM Rick Smith said. “We’ve communicated that to him.”
Analysis: Leach is valuable to Fantasy owners as a blocker for Arian Foster, but he doesn't post enough stats to warrant use in the majority of leagues. Keep an eye on where he signs because he could be clearing the way for another RB, but Leach is not worth drafting in the majority of leagues in 2011.
News: The Houston Chronicle reports that Texans GM Rick Smith met with the agent for FB Vonta Leach at the Indianapolis scouting combine, but no deal was done. Leach, who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery after playing in the Pro Bowl last month, said he's hopeful a deal can be reached before the current collective bargaining agreement expires Thursday night. "I'm hoping we can get something done because I want to return, but if we can't, I'll test the market when (free agency) begins," Leach said. "I think we're on the verge of something special. We're only a couple of players away, and I want to be here when we finally turn it around." Leach said his knee "feels great" and he's been working out regularly while waiting to see what's going to happen between the players and owners this week.
Analysis: Leach was great for Fantasy owners last year -- as a blocker for Arian Foster. But on his own, Leach has minimal Fantasy value. Keep an eye on where he signs because he could be clearing the way for another RB, but Leach is not worth drafting in the majority of leagues in 2011.
News: Texans FB Vonta Leach posted on Twitter that he's having arthroscopic knee surgery. Typically recovery time for a knee scope is four to eight weeks.
Analysis: Leach is having the surgery now so that he'll be OK for the start of the 2011 season. He doesn't put up much in the way of stats but he is a big reason why Arian Foster had big numbers in 2010. He's not worth owning in Fantasy.
News: On a beautifully designed play, Texans RB Vonta Leach caught a 21-yard pass in the Week 13 loss to the Eagles. The play was set up as a designed run-flow look over the right side with Leach appearing to be the lead back, but he slipped out to the left and was all alone once QB Matt Schaub revealed that the play was a pass. It was leach's eighth catch of the season.
Analysis: Leach does not even have a carry this season, but he has grabbed eight passes. Still, he should be avoided in Fantasy play moving forward. His job priority is to clear holes for the NFL's leading rusher, Arian Foster.
News: Texans RB Vonta Leach caught two passes for 18 total yards in Week 5 against the Giants. He was targeted just twice in the game and did not have a carry.
Analysis: Leach is a blocking fullback who doesn't have many plays come his way. He rarely runs the ball and only sees the occasional dump-off pass come his way. He should not be owned in Fantasy.
News: Texans FB Vonta Leach had one catch for 18 yards Sunday against Dallas in Week 3. He did not have a carry.
Analysis: Leach is a blocking FB for the Texans and has minimal Fantasy value. He will get the occasional catch or carry, but he usually doesn't touch the ball much. Ignore him in the majority of leagues for Week 4 at Oakland.
News: Texans RB Vonta Leach had two catches for 20 yards in Week 2 against the Redskins. Leach was targeted three times and had a long of 15 yards in the 30-27 victory.
Analysis: Leach is a blocking back for the Texans and has minimal Fantasy value. Don't plan on using him in any Fantasy leagues as long as he remains in his current role.
News: Texans FB Vonta Leach had one catch for 26 yards Sunday against New England.
Analysis: Leach is a blocking back for the Texans and has minimal Fantasy value. Don't plan on using him in any Fantasy leagues as long as he remains in his current role.
News: Texans RB Vonta Leach, WR Andre Davis, WR Glenn Martinez, TE James Casey and QB Rex Grossman all dressed for Houston's Week 16 win at Miami but failed to record an offensive stat.
Analysis: None of these players ever does enough statistically to matter in Fantasy. Leave them all on waivers for Week 17 vs. New England.
News: Texans WR Glenn Martinez, RB Vonta Leach, TE Bryan Pittman, TE James Casey and QB Rex Grossman didn't record offensive statistics Week 15 at St. Louis.
Analysis: None of these players ever does enough statistically to matter in Fantasy. Leave them all on waivers.
News: Houston FB Vonta Leach caught three passes for 16 yards in the Week 14 win over Seattle.
Analysis: Leach is a low-end Fantasy option in all leagues. Don't plan on using him in any formats in Week 15 at St. Louis.
News: Texans FB Vonta Leach had one catch for 5 yards Sunday at Jacksonville.
Analysis: Leach is a low-end Fantasy option in all leagues. Don't plan on using him in any formats in Week 14 against Seattle.
News: Texans FB Vonta Leach had two catches for 11 yards Sunday and a touchdown against the Colts.
Analysis: Leach is a blocking FB for the Texans who will get an occasional catch. Ignore him in Week 13 at Jacksonville.
News: Houston FB Vonta Leach caught one pass in the Week 11 Monday night game against the Titans. The catch went for 14 yards.
Analysis: Leach is one of the better blocking fullbacks in the NFL but is not a viable Fantasy option since he rarely factors into the offensive game plan for Houston. Keep him on waivers for Week 12 against Indianapolis.
News: In the Texans' Week 9 loss at the Colts, FB Vonta Leach caught a pass for 4 yards.
Analysis: Leach typically doesn't catch enough passes to warrant Fantasy use. Keep him off rosters. The Texans are on bye in Week 10 and vs. the Titans in Week 11.
News: Houston FB Vonta Leach saw his first two catches of the season in a Week 8 win at Buffalo. Leach went for 11 yards.
Analysis: Leach will often go without stats altogether for the Texans and does not need to be owned in Fantasy for Week 9 at Indianapolis.
News: Texans RB Ryan Moats, TE James Casey, TE Joel Dreessen, FB Vonta Leach and backup QB Rex Grossman didn't record offensive stats Week 7 vs. the 49ers.
Analysis: None of these players are worth using in Week 8 against Buffalo. Ignore them in all leagues.
News: Texans RB Vonta Leach had one catch for 7 yards Sunday at Cincinnati.
Analysis: Leach is a blocking FB and has minimal Fantasy value. Ignore him in Week 7 against San Francisco.
News: Texans FB Vonta Leach caught three passes for 31 yards at Arizona in Week 5. He entered the game with five receptions on the season.
Analysis: Leach might play a bigger role in the passing game than most fullbacks, but that doesn't mean much. He's still more of a blocker than anything else and should remain on waivers for Week 6 at Cincinnati.
News: Texans QB Rex Grossman, RB Chris Brown, RB Vonta Leach, WR Andre Davis and TE James Casey did not record an offensive statistic in Week 4 against Oakland.
Analysis: Aside from Brown, none of the players on this list figure to have much Fantasy appeal in the near future. Until their role changes, they should be left on the waiver wire in all leagues.
News: Houston RB Vonta Leach made three catches Week 3 against the Jaguars but gained only seven yards in a 31-24 loss.
Analysis: Leach failed to record a stat last week and is never going to put up big numbers in the Houston offense. He remains irrelevant in most Fantasy formats.
News: Texans WR Glenn Martinez, RB Ryan Moats, FB Vonta Leach, TE James Casey, QB Rex Grossman and RB Anthony Hill all dressed for Houston's Week 2 win over the Titans but didn't record an offensive stat.
Analysis: None of these players have any Fantasy value heading into Week 3 vs. Jacksonville.
News: Texans FB Vonta Leach caught two passes for 23 yards in a Week 1 loss to the Jets.
Analysis: Leach gets the odd carry here and there, but has no Fantasy value heading into Week 2 at Tennessee.
News: Houston RB Vonta Leach had one carry in Week 16's game at Oakland and it was good for a one-yard TD at the goal line. It was Leach's first carry of the entire season. He also made a reception for three yards in the game.
Analysis: Leach touching the ball is a new development, but not one Fantasy owners should care about. Leave him on waivers.
News: In the Texans' 13-12 win vs. the Titans in Week 15, FB Vonta Leach, TE Clark Harris, WRs Andre Davis and Jacoby Jones, RB Ryan Moats and backup QB Sage Rosenfels were all active and dressed but did not record any offensive stats in the game.
Analysis: Rosenfels is useless so long as Matt Schaub is under center, and Moats won't see regular work unless Steve Slaton misses playing time. As you might expect, none of these players are worth using in Fantasy play. Keep them off of rosters. The Texans host the Raiders in Week 16.
News: Texans FB Vonta Leach had three catches for 48 yards Sunday at Green Bay.
Analysis: Leach is a blocking back for the Texans who doesn't usually factor much in the passing game. Ignore him in Week 15 against the Titans.
News: Texans RB Vonta Leach, WR Andre Davis, RB Cecil Sapp, TE Bryan Pittman and WR David Anderson didn't record offensive statistics Week 13 against the Jaguars.
Analysis: None of these players ever does enough statistically to matter in Fantasy. Leave them all on waivers for Week 14 at Green Bay.
News: Texans fullback Vonta Leach had one catch for nine yards Week 12 at Cleveland. He has only seven receptions on the season.
Analysis: As a fullback, Leach does more blocking than receiving. Leave him on waivers for Week 13 against the Jaguars.
News: Houston RB Vonta Leach played in Week 11's loss to the Colts in Indianapolis but did not record any stats. Backup QB Craig Nall was active for the game but did not play.
Analysis: Leach is a blocker for the Texans and doesn't get enough stats to matter in Fantasy leagues. Leave him on waivers for Week 12 at Cleveland. The same goes for Nall.
News: Texans RB Vonta Leach caught a nine-yard pass Week 10 against the Ravens. He now has six catches on the season.
Analysis: Leach is a blocker for the Texans and doesn't get enough stats to matter in Fantasy leagues. Leave him on waivers for Week 11 at Indianapolis.
News: Texans RB Vonta Ellis caught one pass for nine yards in Week 9 at Minnesota. He did not attempt a rush in the game.
Analysis: Leach is a blocker for the Texans and doesn't get enough stats to be considered a good Fantasy option so keep him on the waiver wire in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Texans FB Vonta Leach, WR Jacoby Jones, FB Cecil Sapp, TE Joel Dreessen and QB Sage Rosenfels all dressed for Houston's Week 8 rout of the Bengals but failed to record an offensive stat.
Analysis: None of these players have any Fantasy value except for Rosenfels, who is only worth using as a handcuff to Matt Schaub. They can all be ignored in Week 9 at Minnesota.
News: Texans RB Vonta Leach, WR Jacoby Jones, WR David Anderson, QB Sage Rosenfels and RB Darius Walker all dressed for Houston's Week 7 win over the Lions, but did not record an offensive stat.
Analysis: As Matt Schaub's capable backup, Rosenfels has some minimal Fantasy value in deeper leagues, but the other four guys should continue to be ignored.
News: Texans FB Vonta Leach had one catch for 8 yards Sunday against the Colts.
Analysis: Leach is a blocker for the Texans and doesn't get enough stats to be considered a good Fantasy option so keep him reserved for Week 6 against Miami.
News: Texans fullback Vonta Leach caught one pass out of the backfield for four yards in Week 4 at Jacksonville. He was thrown to just the one time in the game.
Analysis: Leach's primary job is to block for the Texans and he only gets a few touches per game. He doesn't do enough in Fantasy to matter in any format at this time.
News: Texans RB Vonta Leach had one catch for five yards during a Week 3 loss to the Titans. He now has two catches for 10 yards in 2008.
Analysis: Leach's primary job is to block for the Texans and he only gets a few touches per game. He doesn't do enough in Fantasy to matter heading into Week 4 against the Jaguars.
News: Texans FB Vonta Leach and WR David Anderson each made one catch (Leach for 5 yards, Anderson for 2 yards) at Pittsburgh in Week 1.
Analysis: Neither of these players are expected to produce significant stats on a regular basis to begin with. Keep these players off of Fantasy rosters until further notice. The Texans host the Ravens in Week 2.
News: Texans RB Vonta Leach appeared in 16 games with 12 starts in 2007 and finished with two carries for 2 yards and a touchdown and caught 25 passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns.
Analysis: Leach is a blocking fullback and special teams player for the Texans. He should not be drafted in any Fantasy league heading into 2008.
News: Texans RB Vonta Leach had two catches for 12 yards Sunday at the Colts.
Analysis: Leach is the fullback for the Texans and has minimal Fantasy value. He should not be used in Week 17 against the Jaguars.
News: Texans RB Vonta Leach carried the ball for just the second time all season Week 15 against the Broncos, but he made his lone carry count. Leach plunged in from 1-yard out in the fourth quarter for his first rushing touchdown this season to seal a 31-13 win. He now has two carries for two yards in 14 games.
Analysis: Leach, who also had one catch for three yards, now has a total of three touchdowns in 2007. He is mostly used as a blocking fullback but sees a few passes come his way per game. Despite the score, he is not a recommended Fantasy option heading into Week 16 against the Colts.
News: Texans backup RB Vonta Leach caught one pass for five yards in Houston's 28-14 win over the Buccaneers in Week 14.
Analysis: Leach gets involved in the receiving game on a limited basis, but isn't worth using in any Fantasy leagues for Week 15 vs. Denver.
News: Texans RB Vonta Leach made two catches for seven yards in Week 13 at Tennessee.
Analysis: Leach is used mainly as a blocker in the offense and is not a viable Fantasy option. Leave him on the waiver wire until further notice.
News: Texans FB Vonta Leach had one 2-yard catch vs. New Orleans in Week 11.
Analysis: With his primary job to block on offense, Leach is not a reliable stat producer and shouldn't be considered a good Fantasy option in the Texans' Week 12 game at Cleveland.
News: Texans RB Vonta Leach caught one pass for three yards during a Week 9 win over the Raiders. He did not attempt a rush.
Analysis: Leach is valuable to the Texans as a blocking fullback and a possible receiver out of the backfield. He doesn't rack up overwhelming stats and is not a recommended Fantasy option. The Texans are idle until Week 11 against the Saints.
News: Texans fullback Vonta Leach caught three passes for 17 yards Week 8 at San Diego.
Analysis: Leach mostly blocks, but he sometimes catches a handful of passes for minimal yardage. Still, he deserves no attention in Fantasy for Week 9 at Oakland.
News: Texans backup RB Ron Dayne (10-yard catch) and FB Vonta Leach (3-yard catch) only caught one pass each vs. Tennessee in Week 7.
Analysis: Neither running back sees enough passes go their way to warrant use in Fantasy leagues. Keep them off of Fantasy rosters for now. The Texans play at San Diego in Week 8.
News: Texans RB Vonta Leach caught a 1-yard TD pass in Week 6 at Jacksonville.
Analysis: Don't hold your breath waiting for Leach to score again. He's a fullback who is mainly used for blocking and does not warrant any Fantasy attention.
News: Texans WRs Kevin Walter (five catches, 67 yards), Andre Davis (four catches, 79 yards), David Anderson (one catch, 19 yards) and FB Vonta Leach (one catch, four yards) all chipped in as Houston edged Miami 22-19 in Week 5.
Analysis: Davis and Walter are definitely worth some consideration if Andre Johnson can't go again in Week 6 when Houston play at Jacksonville, but Anderson and Leach have zero Fantasy value.
News: Texans fullback Vonta Leach caught two passes for three yards at the Falcons in Week 4. He also lost a fumble and returned a kick for 14 yards.
Analysis: Leach mostly blocks and doesn't contribute meaningful statistics in Fantasy. Keep him on the waiver wire for Week 5 against the Dolphins.
News: Texans RB Vonta Leach lived up to his name Sunday, stealing a touchdown from a more consistent contributer with a one-yard reception in the fourth quarter of Week 3's game against the Colts.
Analysis: Leach is a fullback, and not even the starting one in Houston. He won't score many touchdowns this season, so keep him on the waiver wire for Week 4 at the Falcons.
News: Texans RB Vonta Leach had one carry for 1 yard and five catches for 26 yards Sunday against Carolina.
Analysis: Leach is the fullback for the Texans and should not be started in any Fantasy league.
News: Texans RB Vonta Leach caught one pass for three yards in Week 1 vs. Kansas City. He did not have a carry in the game.
Analysis: Leach isn't a regular part of the Chiefs offense and is not worth owning in Fantasy play at this time.
News: The New York Daily News reports that the Texans have matched the Giants' offer for FB Vonta Leach, keeping him in Houston. Leach will most likely start at fullback for the Texans, opening up holes for Ahman Green.
Analysis: Leach doesn't pick up enough stats to warrant use in Fantasy play.
News: Restricted free-agent fullback Vonta Leach signed an offer sheet for a four-year contract with the Giants on Monday. The Texans, Leach's current team, have seven days to match the deal, worth more than $7 million. If they don't match, Leach becomes a Giant. The 25-year-old Leach played two seasons with the Packers, appearing in 22 games, but had no rushes for the Packers. He was cut last September by Green Bay and joined the Saints, but soon was cut again and went to the Texans. He had six receptions and one touchdown catch for Houston. "It's a good deal for a fullback," agent Ralph Vitolo said. "The Giants are obviously one of the best organizations in the NFL, they have an excellent quarterback (Eli Manning) and a great offense Vonta could probably excel in. They are a playoff or Super Bowl team."
Analysis: A 6-foot, 250-pound blocking back, Leach would open holes for tailbacks Brandon Jacobs and Reuben Droughns for New York. Leach wouldn't pick up enough stats to warrant use in Fantasy play, but he'd be a nice blocker for the Giants' rushing twosome.
News: The Texans have tendered restricted free agents FB Vonta Leach, LB Charlie Anderson, LB Shantee Orr, DB Glenn Earl and DB Von Hutchins. If any of them sign an offer sheet with another team, the Texans have the right of first refusal. The team would get a fourth-round pick if Earl moves on and a sixth-round pick if either Anderson or Hutchins gets going. They would get nothing for Leach or Orr.
Analysis: None of these players put up enough stats to warrant use in Fantasy play.
News: Texans RB Vonta Leach caught two passes for a team-high 33 yards in Week 17 vs. Cleveland.
Analysis: Leach was not a viable Fantasy RB in 2006 and won't be in 2007.
News: Texans RB Vonta Leach caught a 3-yard TD pass in Week 16 vs. Indianapolis. He finished with three catches for 18 yards.
Analysis: Leach is not a viable Fantasy option despite the score. Don't use him in Fantasy play.
News: Texans RB Vonta Leach, RB Chris Taylor, TE Jeb Putzier and QB Bradlee Van Pelt all dressed, but did not record an offensive stat in Week 15 at New England.
Analysis: None of these players are recommended Fantasy options for Week 16.
News: Notable Texans players from Week 14 include: TE Owen Daniels (25 receiving yards), TE Jeb Putzier (11 receiving yards), FB Vonta Leach (10-yard catch) and WR Eric Moulds (7-yard catch).
Analysis: Only Daniels is a reliable Fantasy option as a low-end TE. Try to avoid using any of these players when Houston plays at New England in Week 15.
News: Texans backup QB Sage Rosenfels, FB Jameel Cook, WR David Anderson, FB Vonta Leach and TE Mark Bruener did not record an offensive statistic in Week 12 at the N.Y. Jets.
Analysis: None of these players should be considered useful until further notice.
News: Texans WR David Anderson, RB Vonta Leach, WR Derrick Lewis, TE Jeb Putzier and QB Sage Rosenfels all dressed but recorded no offensive stats in Week 11 against Buffalo.
Analysis: None of the players mentioned have minimal Fantasy value for Week 12 against the N.Y. Jets.
News: Texans FB Vonta Leach, David Anderson and Derrick Lewis did not have any stats in Week 10 at Jacksonville.
Analysis: None of these players are recommended Fantasy options at this time for Week 11 vs. Buffalo.
News: Texans backup QB Sage Rosenfels, FB Vonta Leach, WR Edell Shepherd, TE Mark Bruener and TE Jeb Putzier did not record an offensive stat in Week 9 at the N.Y. Giants.
Analysis: None of these players are recommended Fantasy options at this time for Week 10 at Jacksonville.
News: Texans WR David Anderson, RB Vonta Leach, TE Mark Breuner and QB Sage Rosenfels all dressed in Week 7 against the Jaguars but did not record an offensive statistic.
Analysis: None of these players are recommended Fantasy options at this time for Week 8 at Tennessee.
News: RB Wali Lundy was among the Texans inactives for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Also inactive are DB Guss Scott, DB Demarcus Faggins, RB Vonta Leach, LB Roy Manning, WR Derrick Lewis and LB Antwan Peek.
Analysis: Lundy should be reserved in all leagues. The rest of the players have no Fantasy value at this time.
News: The following players are inactive for the Saints' against Green Bay: S Bryan Scott, CB DeJuan Groce, WR Jamal Jones, FB Mike Karney, DT Rodney Leisle, FB Vonta Leach and T Zach Strief.
Analysis: None of these players have any Fantasy value.
News: The New Orleans Saints acquired a second fullback in as many days, claiming former Green Bay Packer Vonta Leach off of waivers on Thursday. To make room for Leach, the Saints waived defensive end Michael Haynes, who was acquired after training camp and was inactive for New Orleans' opener. Waived by Green Bay on Tuesday, the 6-foot, 250-pound Leach has played in 23 career games during his first three seasons in the league, including Green Bay's loss last Sunday to Chicago, a game he started.
Analysis: Leach is utilized as a blocker in most sets and has no Fantasy appeal.
News: The Packers released fullback Vonta Leach on Tuesday, opening up a roster spot for new receiver Koren Robinson. Leach, who began the 2004 season on the Packers' practice squad, started five games for Green Bay last season. Used primarily as a blocker, he never carried the ball in 23 games and had five receptions for 19 yards. Leach also started the Packers' season-opening 26-0 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday after William Henderson, who had surgery on his right knee Aug. 21, missed only his third game in 11-plus seasons. Henderson said on Monday that he hopes to be able to play against the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field on Sunday.
Analysis: Leach is utilized as a blocker in most sets and has no Fantasy appeal. He may sign elsewhere but it shouldn't be a big deal for Fantasy owners.
News: Leach worked out as the team's fullback at practice on Monday with William Henderson out due to a knee surgery.
Analysis: Even if he gets into the lineup for the regular season opener, Leach is not a useful player in Fantasy Football.
News: Vonta Leach caught five passes and recorded 19 yards this season as the No. 2 fullback in Green Bay.
Analysis: Leach is utilized as a blocker in most sets and will have no value in 2006 drafts.
News: Vonta Leach was active and dressed in Week 15 at Baltimore but failed to record any offensive stats.
Analysis: He has no value in Fantasy Football.
News: RB Vonta Leach (shoulder) is listed as probable for Sunday's game at Cincinnati.
Analysis: Leach has little Fantasy value down on the depth chart as a reserve RB.
News: Coach Mike Sherman was quick to dispel the notion second-year Vonta Leach has supplanted 11th-year veteran and Pro Bowler William Henderson as the starting fullback. Leach, an undrafted rookie last year who's a powerful blocker, has started ahead of Henderson the past two games. Sherman said the switch was merely predicated by the package employed for the first play of each game.
Analysis: Henderson is the only Packers fullback worth owning right now. He gets about three touchdowns a year as a reciever out of the backfield. Leach is no certainty to see any touches.
