Bills RB McGahee, LB Spikes leave game - 12/11/2006
Source: National Football League News Wire running back Willis McGahee
sat out the second quarter of the Bills' game against the New York
Jets with an undisclosed illness Sunday, but returned to start the
second half.
Linebacker Takeo Spikes was taken to the locker room in the
second quarter with an ankle injury, but also came back after
halftime.
McGahee spent most of the second half on the end of Buffalo's
bench with his jersey and pads off and a big, blue Bills jacket
draped over him. He was on his way to a big game against the Jets,
gaining 75 yards on six carries, including a 57-yard TD run.
Shortly before halftime, McGahee was standing on the sideline with
his pads and jersey back on.
He has battled injuries recently, missing two games with broken
ribs and sitting out two days of practice earlier this week with a
left ankle injury suffered in the Bills' 24-20 loss to San Diego
last Sunday.
Spikes, who missed four games with a hamstring injury earlier
this season, was hurt when he tackled Cedric Houston at 12:13 of
the second quarter. He sat on the field briefly, doubled over,
before heading over to the bench. After Bills trainers checked on
him, Spikes was taken to the locker room. |
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TE Royal nursing sore ankle - 10/05/2006
Source: The Buffalo News The Buffalo Bills added starting tight end Robert Royal to their injury report Wednesday.
Royal has a sore ankle and did not practice. He's listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Chicago.
Bills linebacker Takeo Spikes remains questionable with a sore hamstring. He participated in a limited part of practice. So did safety Matt Bowen (shin).
Guard Chris Villarrial is doubtful for the game with a sprained ankle. Bills coach Dick Jauron said the injury is not a high ankle sprain but that it is to some tendons in the ankle. Second-year man Duke Preston will take Villarrial's spot in the lineup this week.
The Bears have two starters listed as questionable on their injury report. Defensive end Adewale Ogunleye has a sore hamstring and did not practice. Tight end Desmond Clark has a sore foot and did not practice. |
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Spikes likely out for game Sunday - 09/30/2006
Source: Miami Herald Bills linebacker Takeo Spikes did not practice Friday because of a lingering right hamstring injury and will likely miss Buffalo's game against Minnesota on Sunday.
Coach Dick Jauron said after Friday's practice that Spikes is on ''the downside of 50-50,'' but added Spikes will be a game-time decision. Spikes, who remains questionable on the official injury report, had practiced fully Wednesday and Thursday before sitting out Friday.
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Spikes says he's day-to-day - 09/14/2006
Source: BuffaloNews.com The Buffalo Bills will be holding their collective breath on the status of linebacker Takeo Spikes this week. With two defensive rookies - Donte Whitner and Ko Simpson - already guaranteed to start against Miami, the Bills could use their star linebacker in the game. Spikes is listed as questionable and sounded optimistic about recovering from a sore hamstring, which kept him out most of Sunday's opener against New England. "I'm day-to-day; I'm fine," Spikes said after Wednesday's practice, which he watched from the sidelines. Fantasy Impact: Spikes is a risky IDP start this week, but considering the big play he made in his little time in the game in week one, his day-to-day injury might be a risk worth taking. |
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Spikes' return turns out to be brief - 09/11/2006
Source: BuffaloNews.com On the first play from scrimmage, Spikes charged into the backfield on a blitz and knocked the ball out of New England quarterback Tom Brady's hand. Linebacker London Fletcher scooped up the fumble for a touchdown. But happiness turned to despair when Spikes injured his right hamstring on the second defensive series. He wouldn't play again. Fantasy Impact: Takeo Spikes will most likely play in next week's game, and the most important thing for owners of Spikes should be his immediate playmaking impact with a sack and forced fumble. |
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All Systems Go for Spikes Official Comeback Sunday - 09/08/2006
Source: BuffaloBills.com Spikes played in just one preseason game and played just 13 snaps, but he says he is 100 percent healthy and is prepared to play a full game Sunday. "He's been taking all his reps," said Jauron. "He's in the regular rotation now and we're not thinking about him in terms of anything but him playing. We're not watching his reps or monitoring what he's doing. It's a good situation." Fantasy Impact: If Takeo Spikes returns to his old form, then he has the ability to make himself and the Bills' defense good picks in any league. |
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Buffalo Bills strategy and personnel - 09/04/2006
Source: FoxSports.com Pro Bowl LB Takeo Spikes is on schedule to open the regular season Sept. 10 at New England after recovering from Achilles' tendon surgery. Spikes played 13 plays against the Cleveland Browns on Aug. 26, his first live action in 11 months, and came out of the game in good shape. He wasn't scheduled to see any action in Buffalo's final preseason game at Detroit on Aug. 31. His practice repetitions have steadily grown to full participation in all drills. Fantasy Impact: For owners of Takeo Spikes in IDP leagues, there should be no concerns surrounding him. Practicing at full speed, Spikes seems to be ready to return to his ball-hawking ways. |
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Buffalo Bills Notes, Quotes - 08/31/2006
Source: FoxSports.com, BuffaloBills.com The Bills have been without rookie CB Ashton Youboty for two weeks as he continues to mourn the death of his mother, Jeannet. Second-year LB Wendell Hunter, a member of Buffalo's 2005 practice squad, is making a strong bid to be Takeo Spikes' primary backup over Mario Haggan. Hunter earned the start against Cincinnati and was first off the bench at strong-side linebacker against Cleveland. Fantasy Impact: Head coach Dick Jauron and the rest of the Bills coaching staff may want an extended look at Hunter, but it could be that Mario Haggans should worry about his role in the future of this team. Youboty was a highly-touted rookie CB in this year's draft, but will take some time to develop. He should not make a big impact this season. |
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Bills improving despite loss - 08/28/2006
Source: Scout.com, FoxSports.com, FoxSports.com Bills fans welcomed back Takeo Spikes, who played his first game in 11 months since tearing his right Achilles' tendon. The two-time Pro Bowl linebacker played in two series and had one tackle stopping Ruben Droughns for 2 yards on the Browns' first play to a loud and appreciative home crowd. Receiver Peerless Price caught his first pass this preseason, a 56-yard touchdown reception, while quarterback J.P. Losman all but secured the starting job with an efficient outing. Late in the first half, Losman hit Lee Evans on strikes of 14, 9 and 16 yards to move Buffalo to the Cleveland 7. Fantasy Impact: The Bills' preseason game against the Browns demonstrated the abilities of Takeo Spikes, J.P. Losman, Peerless Price, and Lee Evans. Although Willis McGahee struggled, he remains the best pick on the Bills and the only cause for concern is the offensive line in front of him. |
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Edwards holds up in return - 08/27/2006
Source: The Columbus Dispatch he original plan was to limit Cleveland Browns receiver Braylon Edwards to six plays so he could test his surgically repaired right knee for the first time this preseason.
Then he made his first catch and took his first hit without flinching. By the second quarter, Edwards had taken off his protective brace and demanded more in Cleveland’s 20-17 win over the Buffalo Bills last night. Fantasy Impact: This is great news for Edwards' owners, as he could become the focal point of a weak Browns' offense. The Bills also welcomed back LB Takeo Spikes for his first game since tearing his Achilles' tendon. |
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Spikes starts Saturday as comeback continues - 08/26/2006
Source: ESPN.com, BuffaloBills.com, FoxSports.com Bills linebacker Takeo Spikes started against Cleveland on Saturday, his first game since injuring his right Achilles tendon 11 months ago. Spikes was expected to play in a few series, the latest step in meeting his goal to be ready for Buffalo's regular-season opener at New England on Sept. 10. The two-time Pro Bowl selection has been out since he got hurt against Atlanta in Week 3 of last season. He's looked sharp during training camp, and even increased his practice time this past week. Fantasy Impact: Starting in the third preseason game is a good indication that Spikes should be ready in time for the start of the regular season. |
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Night practice observations - 08/24/2006
Source: buffalobills.com, realfootball365.com SPIKES: I have to say I've noticed Spikes on the field a lot more the last two days. Granted he's getting more snaps, but he's more active. He's moving more confidently. He had a couple of pass breakups Tuesday and he was getting into the backfield a few times in the blitz packages. He even had a would-be tackle for loss. Good things, good things. Fantasy Impact: Just another step in Spikes's return to the playing field. If he does in fact play in the Bills' preseason game this week, then that will be a huge step forward to have him playing at game speed. |
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Bills LB Spikes' preseason debut a `possibility' Saturday - 08/22/2006
Source: ESPN.com Linebacker Takeo Spikes has spent so much time lobbying Bills coaches to test his injured right leg in a preseason game, he'd almost given up on that happening. It's why he was stunned when coach Dick Jauron, on Tuesday, said it was possible that Spikes will play Saturday when Buffalo hosts Cleveland. "Who said that?" a surprised Spikes said after practice. Once he heard it was Jauron who opened the door, Spikes broke into a wide grin and said: "Stay tuned." Fantasy Impact: At this time, Spikes's return to the playing field seems to be right around the corner. If so, then it immediately makes the LB and the Bills' defense huge fantasy contributors. |
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Bills' LB Spikes takes another big step in comeback - 07/31/2006
Source: ESPN.com Shortly before the start of practice Monday, linebacker Takeo Spikes completed his individual workout and flashed a thumbs-up sign to a group observing him along the sideline. The two-time Pro Bowl selection, and the heart of Buffalo's defense, took another significant step in his long rehabilitation, joining the Bills on the field for their first training camp practice in full pads. Fantasy Impact: Takeo Spikes is the heart and soul of this Buffalo defense and his return, if he is 100%, for the first game could make this defense and his own individual statistics exemplary for fantasy play. |
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Bills LB Spikes takes next step in long rehab - 05/08/2006
Source: ESPN.com But make no mistake, the Bills defense's inspirational leader and the team's most intense player promised he'll be ready to play. Spikes' very limited participation in Buffalo's three-day minicamp this weekend marked the first time he's joined his teammates in any type of on-field workout, the latest step in the player's lengthy rehabilitation process since he was hurt in Week 3 last season. Fantasy Impact: If Spikes can return to form and completely rehabilitate from his injury, then he should make a monumental impact on the team's defensive capabilities, both team-wide and IDP. |
