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Old 12-22-2005, 07:40 PM
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Okay...do I play Marvin Harrison in my league's Super Bowl or not?

From Yahoo's Stats Inc:
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Dec 22 Despite a broken bone in his hand, Harrison could return to practice on Thursday or Friday and be available for this weekend's matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. However, since the Colts have wrapped up home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, it is likely that the veteran receiver won't see much, if any, playing time over the last two weeks of the regular season, giving the hand plenty of time to heal. He has 80 catches for 1,127 yards and 12 touchdowns this year.
Advice: The Colts have a bye in the first round of the playoffs, so if Harrison sits out the next couple of weeks, he could have nearly a full month of recovery time. He's been fitted with a protective device and could play through the injury, however. In any case, he probably won't see enough time to warrant a fantasy start, so you might need to look elsewhere. Brandon Stokley should fill the void in the Colts' lineup.

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Yahoo's Projected Points: Zero

From ESPN.com's Hector and Victor Report:
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Injury, likely early exit aren't reasons enough to bench him
Harrison will play despite a hand fracture, but how well and how long he will play are uncertain. Indianapolis likely will pull its top starters early this week, which means Harrison will have to do more with less in a game in which he won't be at 100 percent. Still, he has been told that he can do no further damage to the injury by playing, and he has a fantastic matchup this week. Seattle CB Jordan Babineaux has exceptional size and strength, but his slow feet will get him torched against Harrison, deep safety help or not. Harrison is quick and runs excellent routes, and the depth of the Colts' pass-catching weapons, play action and QB Peyton Manning's ability to look off defenders can set him up for big gains, even against double-team tactics

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ESPN's Projected Points: 12

So, ESPN is saying he's still a must-start, that he'll play through the injury and get fantasy-worthy points. Yahoo is saying absolutely not to start him, that he'll likely not play at all or else be VERY limited.

I do have Derrick Mason on my bench...and he can usually be counted on for 60-70 yards but no TD's. It's the Super Bowl, I've dominated my league all year long but now find myself with a crucial decision to beat the league's year-long second-best team for all the marbles.

HELP, SEF?
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Old 12-22-2005, 08:39 PM
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bench him.
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Old 12-22-2005, 08:40 PM
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Mason against the vikes > one half of a wr with a injured hand.
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Old 12-22-2005, 10:46 PM
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Default Re: Holy Crap - Conflicting Information - Marvelous or Not???

Just so you know, the broken hand isn't a new thing. He has has been wearing a cast for most of the season. I have the same dilemma, and I'm leaning towards benching him.
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Old 12-23-2005, 12:37 AM
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Are you the favorite or the underdog? If you're the favorite, you should probably go with the "sure thing" and start Mason. If you're the underdog, you probably need to "roll the dice" with Harrison and the possibility of a bigger game.
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Old 12-23-2005, 09:22 PM
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Harrison is out for the game. He did not make the trip to Seattle.

Link to story

In other Colts news, Harrison and June have been downgraded to out for Sunday’s game on the injury report, the club announced.
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Old 12-24-2005, 05:54 AM
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Thanks for the responses. Pick two of three if you happen to check this prior to 1ET.

I. Bruce vs. SF
D. Mason vs. Minny
E. Moulds vs. Cincy
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Old 12-24-2005, 06:01 AM
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Thanks for the responses. Pick two of three if you happen to check this prior to 1ET.

I. Bruce vs. SF
D. Mason vs. Minny
E. Moulds vs. Cincy

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They're all real close. But, Bruce is going up against the NFL's worst passing defense. So, he has the best shot of a big game.

Also, Martin is QBing for the Rams rather than Fitzpatrick.
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Old 12-24-2005, 08:36 AM
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Just so you know, the broken hand isn't a new thing. He has has been wearing a cast for most of the season. I have the same dilemma, and I'm leaning towards benching him.

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He injured his hand *again* last week, in a completely different manner.
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