Hines Ward Fantasy 2007

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	Ward 'doubtful' for Week 4 with sprained knee
	Hines Ward - WR - PIT - Sep. 25
	Hines Ward has a sprained knee and is "doubtful" for Week 4, according to Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. Ward is a gamer and Tomlin wouldn't rule him out, but the Steelers have the luxury to rest him with a 3-0 start to the season. Nate Washington plays Ward's flanker position, so he probably will get the start. TE Matt Spaeth (thigh bruise) is questionable while C Sean Mahan (sprained knee) is expected to play. Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

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Hines Ward - WR - Steelers

Despite being labeled as "doubtful" by coach Mike Tomlin early in the week, the Steelers consider Hines Ward (leg) a game-time decision for Week 4.
Ward has an excellent matchup against a shaky Cardinals secondary, so if he's active he's worth a start in fantasy leagues. "If he tells me Sunday morning, 'I can go,' he can go, because he'll know the game plan," offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said. Ward practicing Friday would be a good sign. Sep. 28 - 10:58 a.m. ET
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

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Hines Ward - WR - Steelers

Hines Ward will have another MRI on Wednesday to determine whether he'll be able to play Sunday against the Seahawks.

Ward says he's encouraged by his progress from a knee sprain, but isn't 100 percent yet. He doesn't expect to practice until Friday at the earliest. Oct. 3

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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	Hines Ward ruled out for Week 5 game
	Hines Ward - WR - PIT - Oct. 5
	Hines Ward (sprained knee) and Bryant McFadden (high ankle sprain) have been ruled out for Pittsburgh's Week 5 game against Seattle. Nate Washington will start at flanker and face off against Seahawks LCB Marcus Trufant. Washington only had two grabs while starting in Ward's place last week. McFadden, the team's nickel corner, won't be around to help cover slot receiver Bobby Engram. Engram is a solid WR3 in PPR leagues. Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Hines Ward - WR - Steelers

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said injured starters Hines Ward, Santonio Holmes and Troy Polamalu will return to the lineup in Week 7.

Ward (sprained knee) has missed the last two games and all three sat out the Week 5 win over the Seahawks. A likely matchup with Champ Bailey won't make for an easy return for Ward. The Steelers will likely attempt to grind it out against a weak Broncos run defense, slightly dropping the value of both receivers this week. Oct. 16

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Hines Ward - WR - Steelers

Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Hines Ward (knee) avoided a setback in his return to the lineup Sunday.

According to Tomlin, Ward had some postgame swelling and soreness in his right knee, "but no more than was expected." He's once again a safe fantasy play after catching seven passes for 78 yards. Oct. 24

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

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Hines Ward - WR - Steelers

Hines Ward was removed from the Steelers' injury report Thursday.
Ward is an excellent play against Deltha O'Neal and the Bengals. Oct. 25 - 4:09 p.m. ET