News: The Cardinals have listed the following players as inactive for Week 16 against the Rams: FB Dan Kreider, TE Ben Patrick, WR Sean Morey, K Neil Rackers, QB Brian St. Pierre and S Hamza Abdullah.
Analysis: Patrick has proven to be inconsequential in Fantasy play. Keep him and the rest of the players listed above off rosters in Fantasy play.
News: The Arizona Cardinals released linebacker Ali Highsmith and fullback Brandon Renkart on Tuesday and signed safety Hamza Abdullah and tackle Cliff Louis.
Analysis: Abdullah is a five-year NFL veteran who played in 23 games for the Denver Broncos from 2006 to 2008. He was released by Cleveland on Sept. 5 as one of the final preseason cuts. He has zero Fantasy value in IDP leagues.
News: The following Cleveland Browns are inactive for Week 17 at Pittsburgh: DB Travis Daniels, SS Hamza Abdullah, TE John Madsen, TE Darnell Dinkins, WR Paul Hubbard, LB Leon Williams and DT Santonio Thomas.
Analysis: Dinkins didn't contribute much on offense even with Kellen Winslow injured and he has no Fantasy value at this point or heading into 2009. That goes the same for the rest of the aforementioned players above.
News: The Cleveland Browns have announced the inactives for their Week 16 game vs. Cincinnati. Not in uniform will be: RB Allen Patrick, TE Kellen Winslow, TE John Madsen, WR Paul Hubbard, DB Travis Daniels, SS Hamza Abdullah, DE Shaun Smith and LB Leon Williams.
Analysis: Winslow is the only player in this list with any Fantasy value, but he was declared out earlier in the week with an ankle injury. Everyone else can continue to be ignored.
News: The Browns have declared the inactives for their Week 14 game at Tennessee. Not in uniform will be: DB Travis Daniels (coach's decision), RB Charles Ali (ribs), SS Hamzah Abdullah (coach's decision), LB Kris Griffin (coach's decision), LB Beau Bell (knee), TE Kellen Winslow (ankle) and DT Santonio Thomas (coach's decision).
Analysis: Winslow is the only one on this list who has any Fantasy value, but he was declared out earlier this week, so you should have already made alternate plans.
News: Browns QB Ken Dorsey (third QB), DB Mike Adams, DB Hamza Abdullah, lb Shantee Orr and DL Shaun Smith have all been ruled inactive for Week 8 at Jacksonville.
Analysis: Most of these players are reserves for the Browns or see little action when active. It's safe to keep them reserved for Fantasy Week 8.
News: The Browns' list of inactives for Week 6 against the Giants includes QB Ken Dorsey, DB Sean Jones, DB Hamza Abdullah, TE Martin Rucker and DL Shaun Smith.
Analysis: Jones has some Fantasy value in IDP leagues when healthy, but he's still recovering from knee surgery. All of these other players should remain on waivers.
News: The Bengals have waived WR Steve Sanders, terminated the practice squad contract of DB Travis Key and signed former Rams DB Hamza Abdullah to the active roster.
Analysis: Abdullah was a starter in St. Louis for a while, but he's unlikely to crack the starting lineup in Cleveland right away. Ignore him and these other two guys in all Fantasy formats.
News: The Broncos waived DB Hamza Abdullah on Tuesday and signed DB Vernon Fox to take his place on the 53-man roster.
Analysis: Abdullah was expected to be the club's starting strong safety in '08, but hurt his groin in the preseason and lost his starting spot to Marquand Manuel. Fox was cut by the Redskins in late August. Ignore both guys in all Fantasy formats.
News: Denver has listed the following players as being inactive for Week 3's game hosting the Saints: DB Hamza Abdullah, RB Ryan Torain, LB Louis Green, WR Darrell Jackson, DL Nic Clemons and DL Tim Crowder.
Analysis: Jackson will likely play a minimal role all season in Denver and can be ignored in Fantasy until further notice. The rest of these players have no Fantasy value at this time.
News: The following Broncos players are listed as inactive for Week 2's game against the Chargers: DB Hamza Abdullah, RB Ryan Torain, LB Louis Green, DL Nic Clemons and DL Jarvis Moss.
Analysis: Torain could improve the Broncos running game, but he will likely share carries when he returns with two other runners. For now, keep Torain reserved in all leagues and hope he can make a full recovery soon. The other guys have little to no Fantasy value as they don't see the field on most weeks.
News:Broncos DB Hamza Abdullah played in Saturday's preseason game against the Cowboys and recorded one tackle.
Analysis: Abdullah is expected to be the club's starting strong safety in '08, replacing Nick Ferguson. In 2007, Abdullah had 48 tackles (39 solo) and two forced fumbles in 11 games. Abdullah is in a position to really rack up some totals, particularly if the Broncos' front seven remains weak against the run. Think of Abdullah as a sleeper and take him with a late-round flier in drafts. This injury is not yet considered serious.
News: Broncos DB Hamza Abdullah missed Saturday's preseason game against the Texans because of a groin injury. He is questionable for Saturday's preseason tilt with the Cowboys.
Analysis: Abdullah is expected to be the club's starting strong safety in '08, replacing Nick Ferguson. In 2007, Abdullah had 48 tackles (39 solo) and two forced fumbles in 11 games. Abdullah is in a position to really rack up some totals, particularly if the Broncos' front seven remains weak against the run. Think of Abdullah as a sleeper and take him with a late-round flier in drafts. This injury is not yet considered serious.
News: Restricted free-agent safety Hamza Abdullah signed his one-year tender offer from the Broncos. He is expected to be the club's starting strong safety in '08, replacing Nick Ferguson and working opposite John Lynch. In 2007, Abdullah had 48 tackles (39 solo) and two forced fumbles.
Analysis: Abdullah is in a position to really rack up some totals, particularly if the Broncos' front seven remains weak against the run. Think of Abdullah as a sleeper and take him with a late-round flier in drafts this summer.
News: According to the Denver Post, if the Broncos sign any of their free agents early, a good bet would be DB Hamza Abdullah. The team believes Abdullah can develop into a solid strong safety. Abdullah is set to be a restricted free agent. In 2007, Abdullah had 48 tackles (39 solo) and two forced fumbles.
Analysis: Abdullah has minimal Fantasy value at this time. Keep an eye on what develops during the offseason because his value in IDP leagues could change.
News: Broncos LB Nate Webster (10 tackles, fumble recovery), DB John Lynch (six tackles), DL John Engelberger (five tackles) and DB Hamzah Abdullah (five updates) all had solid games in Week 13's 34-20 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: All of these players except Engelberger have minimal Fantasy value as low-end reserves at their respective positions. Do not start any in Week 14 against the Chiefs.
News: Notable Broncos defenders from their Week 10 win at Kansas City include: LB Nate Webster (five solo tackles, fumble-return for a touchdown), DB Hamza Abdullah (eight solo tackles, forced fumble), DT Tim Crowder (three solo tackles, two sacks), LB Ian Gold (six solo tackles, sack), LB D.J. Williams (seven total tackles), CB Dre Bly (five solo tackles, interception), DE Elvis Dumervil (one tackle, one sack, one forced fumble) and CB Champ Bailey (three solo tackles, interception). DB Karl Paymah also had a pick.
Analysis: There's a lot of defenders here, but the most reliable ones in the bunch are Williams, Bly and Bailey. The rest aren't productive enough on a regular basis for IDP league play.
News: The Broncos' list of inactives for Week 8 against the Packers includes DL Amon Gordon, DL Jarvis Moss, DB Jeff Shoate, DL Isaac Snell and DB Hamza Abdullah.
Analysis: None of these players contributes enough statistically to have value in Fantasy. Keep all on waivers for Week 9 at Detroit.
News: Hamza Abdullah (hip) is inactive for Week 7 against the Steelers. The Broncos defensive backfield is also banged up with Champ Bailey (quadriceps) sidelined. Dominique Foxworth started in his absence.
Analysis: When healthy, Abdullah is not a recommended Fantasy option in any IDP leagues. The Broncos host the Packers in Week 8.
News: Notable inactives for the Chargers-Broncos Week 5 game include: Chargers QB Charlie Whitehurst (No. 3/emergency QB), CB Paul Oliver, FB Andrew Pinnock, FB/WR Legedu Naanee, LB Anthony Waters, TE Jeff Chandler and WR Eric Parker. For the Broncos, DB Hamza Abdullah, RB Mike Bell, DB Steve Cargile, TE Stephen Alexander, WR Javon Walker, DT Antwan Burton and DE Simeon Rice are inactive.
Analysis: Aside from Walker, who is nursing a knee injury, and Bell, who is a backup in Denver's RB corps, none of these inactive Chargers or Broncos are worth owning in Fantasy play.
News: Broncos DB Hamza Abdullah (hip) is out for Week 5 vs. San Diego. Abdullah did play in the first two games, recording just one tackle. He will now have missed the last three weeks.
Analysis: Abdullah is nothing more than a reserve defensive back for the Broncos and can be ignored in Fantasy leagues most weeks.
News: Denver WR Javon Walker is inactive for Week 4 against the Colts. Walker had a knee injury. Denver's other inactives include DB Hamze Abdullah, DL Sam Adams, TE Stephen Alexander, RB Mike Bell, DL Amon Gordon and DB John Lynch.
Analysis: Keep Walker reserved in all leagues and hope he can return for Week 5 against San Diego. All the other players should also be held out for Week 4.
News: The Broncos listed DB Hamza Abdullah (hip), RB Andre Hall (coach's decision), TE Stephen Alexander (calf), WR Brian Clark (coach's decision), DL Antwon Burton (coach's decision) and DL Tim Crowder (coach's decision) as inactive for Week 3 vs. Jacksonville.
Analysis: None of these players should be in your active Fantasy lineup. Keep them on the waiver wire until further notice.
News: Broncos DB Hamza Abdullah (hip) is out for Week 3 vs. Jacksonville. Abdullah has played in the first two games, recording just one tackle.
Analysis: Abdullah is nothing more than a reserve defensive back for the Broncos and can be ignored in Fantasy leagues most weeks.
News: Broncos DB Hamza Abdullah (hamstring) is listed as probable for Week 15 at Arizona.
Analysis: Abdullah is not a recommended Fantasy option for Week 15.
News: Broncos DB Hamza Abdullah (hip), LB Keith Burns (knee), DL Patrick Chukwurah (finger), DB Quentin Harris (finger), TE Nate Jackson (ribs), TE Mike Leach (thumb), WR Brandon Marshall (ankle), TE Chad Mustard (shoulder), DB Darrent Williams (shoulder) and DL Demetrin Veal (knee) are listed as probable for Week 14 at San Diego.
Analysis: Williams is the only injured player worth using for Fantasy purposes in Week 14. Ignore the other players for now.
News: Hamza Abdullah (hip) is not among the inactives for the Broncos for Week 13 against the Seahawks.
Analysis: Abdullah was listed as probable for the game. He is not worthy of Fantasy consideration in IDP leagues.
News: Broncos TE Chad Mustard (shoulder) is questionable, while DB Hamza Abdullah (hip), DB Darrent Williams (shoulder) and LB Al Wilson (thumb) are listed as probable for Week 13 vs. Seattle.
Analysis: Williams and Wilson are the only players who should be on Fantasy rosters at this time. They are both listed as probable and likely will play on Sunday.
News: The Broncos inactives for Week 9 are WR Todd Devoe, WR Quincy Morgan, DB Hamza Abdullah, RB Kyle Johnson, LB Nate Webster and DL Kenny Peterson.
Analysis: Keep all of these players reserved.
News: The Broncos listed WR Todd Devoe, WR/KR Quincy Mortgan, DL Gerard Warren, DB Hamza Abdullah, LB Nate Webster and TE Nate Jackson as inactive for Week 8 vs. Indianapolis.
Analysis: None of these players should be in your active lineup for Week 8 or beyond.
News: The Denver Broncos announced FS Hamza Abdullah, WR Todd Devoe, OL Chris Kuper, OT Adam Meadows, DL Kenny Peterson and LB Nate Webster are inactive for Week 7 at Cleveland.
Analysis: None of the players listed above are useful in Fantasy Football. The Broncos host the Colts in Week 8 .
News: The Denver Broncos announced S Hamza Abdullah, RB Cedric Cobbs, WR Todd Devoe, TE Nate Jackson, G Chris Kuper, T Adam Meadows, DE Kenny Peterson and LB Nate Webster are inactive for Week 6 against the Raiders.
Analysis: None of the players mentioned above are worth any Fantasy consideration.
News: The Denver Broncos declared FS Hamza Abdullah, DL Courtney Brown (knee), RB Cedric Cobbs (ankle), WR Todd Devoe, TE Nate Jackson, OL Chris Kuper and OT Adam Meadows as inactive for Week 5 against the Ravens.
Analysis: With the exception of Brown in larger IDP leagues, none of the others are useful in any Fantasy format at this time.
