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GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN Authentic Darius Leonard Jersey , Germany (AP) Christof Innerhofer was again fastest in training Friday for the last World Cup downhill race before the Olympics.

The Italian, who was also fastest in Thursday’s practice, sped down the 3.3-kilometer (2-mile) Kandahar course in 1 minute, 55.57 seconds to edge Matthias Mayer by 0.63 seconds and Dominik Paris by 0.67.

”I am very satisfied with my trainings the past two days and I have generally been feeling very confident on my skis Cheap Ryan Jensen Jersey ,” Innerhofer said. ”I used every day to train hard.”

Vincent Kriechmayr was fourth, ahead of Matteo Marsaglia and local favorite Thomas Dressen, who was 0.88 behind Innerhofer.

Dressen ended Germany’s 13-year wait for a men’s downhill win last Saturday in Kitzbuehel, Austria.

”I still do not realize what I have achieved http://www.newyorkjetsteamonline.com/chris-herndon-jersey ,” Dressen said. ”Knowing that I can be part of the best racers with a perfect run gives me a lot of confidence.”

Downhill leader Aksel Lund Svindal was 0.90 off the pace in a tie for seventh with Hannes Reichelt and Norwegian teammate Aleksander Aamodt Kilde.

Svindal, who has two victories this season, has never finished on the podium in seven attempts in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

”Hopefully it will work out this year,” the Norwegian said.

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Saturday’s downhill will be followed by a giant slalom on Sunday.

For the second straight week we will have six teams on bye – the Bears Authentic Preston Brown Jersey , Browns, Vikings, Steelers, Patriots and Chargers all have the week off.

It won’t be easy finding replacements on the waiver wire for players like Jordan Howard, Adam Thielen, Antonio Brown, Le’Veon Bell, Rob Gronkowski, Brandin Cooks, Keenan Allen and Melvin Gordon.

In general Authentic Kolton Miller Jersey , it’s easier to find wide receivers on waivers than running backs. Also, with six more teams on bye last week, you still want to take a look to see what players are available even if you don’t need a bye week replacement. One of your opponents may have been forced to drop a good player at one position for help at another in order to fill out a complete lineup last week. We are all forced to make tough decisions as the fantasy season wears on and even if you can field a full lineup and are happy with your roster, there are still opportunities to improve.

MARQUISE LEE, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars (46 percent owned): He is likely on this list because the Jaguars were on bye in Week 8 and fantasy owners decided to release him in order to pick up a replacement who could fill out their lineup. He is not a must start week in and week out, but in his last two games he does have nine receptions for 155 yards and with opposing defenses stacking the line of scrimmage in order to slow down Leonard Fournette, Lee will almost always see single coverage.

PAUL RICHARDSON, WR, Seattle Seahawks (46 percent): The Seahawks have their issues with the offensive line 49ers Korey Toomer Jersey , but quarterback Russell Wilson is a master at making something out of nothing. Richardson and Wilson seem to have a solid deep ball connection and with teams paying more attention to Doug Baldwin and Jimmy Graham in the passing game, it leaves Richardson as an afterthought for the defense. He may be the definition of riding the hot guy, but with three touchdowns in his last two games (a fourth was called back via penalty) he deserves to be started.

JAMISON CROWDER, WR, Washington Redskins (39 percent): The Washington passing game has been an enigma all season. It lost DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon via free agency. Terrelle Pryor has possibly been the biggest free agent bust this season and shouldn’t be rostered. Jordan Reed can’t stay healthy and Crowder has been battling minor injuries all season. With the offensive line in shambles due to injury, the game plan versus Dallas on Sunday was to attack via the short passing game with Crowder. It worked, as Crowder had by far his best game of the season with nine receptions for 123 yards on 13 targets. The OL is not likely to get much better in the short term. You may want to add Crowder as a backup. Kirk Cousins may be forced to sling the ball 40-plus times a game to keep Washington competitive.

TRAVIS BENJAMIN, WR, Los Angeles Chargers (8 percent): Benjamin is as inconsistent at they come, but he is a touchdown waiting to happen whenever he gets his hands on the ball. While the Chargers are on bye this week c, if you need WR help in Weeks 10 or 11, you can probably get Benjamin cheaply because owners won’t be looking to grab a player who isn’t playing this weekend.

ALEX COLLINS, RB, Baltimore Ravens (49 percent): If you watched the game Thursday, you can see why fantasy owners are intrigued about Collins. He’s quick, elusive, and can make big plays. The reason he hasn’t started all season for Baltimore is because unfortunately, he has a tendency to put the rock on the ground. Nothing will get you benched quicker than fumbling the football. He’s not a goal line threat either, as he is far from the biggest RB, but as a flex play http://www.denverbroncosteamonline.com/isaac-yiadom-jersey , he could get8-10 points each week.

GREG OLSEN, TE, Carolina Panthers (49 percent): If you’re looking for a long term or playoff player, Olsen could be your man. In leagues that don’t have a IR slot, he is starting to be released, as owners need a healthy body in that slot. If you’re not in this situation and could use a TE around Week 12, then Olsen could be your guy. He has shed the walking boot and could begin practicing as early as next week. Cam Newton and the Panthers have a very good fantasy schedule. The only top pass defense they face for the rest of the season are the Vikings in Week 14. Olsen could be a boon for your fantasy team during your playoff run.

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Steelers star receiver Antonio Brown left the team’s highly anticipated matchup against New England in the second quarter Sunday with a left calf injury.

Brown left in obvious pain after getting his left leg tangled up with a pair of New England defenders. He was helped to the medical tent Authentic Cody Latimer Jersey , then taken to a hospital for further examination.

Brown, the NFL’s leading receiver, had two catches for 24 yards before leaving the game.

Pittsburgh rookie running back James Conner left with a sprained knee in the fourth quarter.

The Patriots lost running back Rex Burkhead with a knee injury in the first half. He did not return as the Patriots rallied to beat the Steelers 27-24.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers lost one of his top wide receivers when Davante Adams left in the third quarter because of a concussion. Adams took a helmet-to-helmet hit from Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis on an interception return by Colin Jones.

As Adams was running to make the tackle on Jones http://www.atlantafalconsteamonline.com/ito-smith-jersey , Davis appeared to launch himself at Adams with a peel-back block, immediately sending the wide receiver to the ground and out of the game. Davis was flagged for a 15-yard penalty.

Also, Packers linebacker Nick Perry suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter and did not return.

Panthers wide receiver Russell Shepard left the game in the second half with a shoulder injury and did not return.

49ers wide receiver Aldrick Robinson suffered a concussion in the first quarter. He went to the locker room with head and wrist injuries after he was hit hard by Titans cornerback Adoree’ Jackson along the Tennessee sideline.

Robinson was stretching out trying to make a catch when he got slammed and went down for several minutes with 5:24 to go in the opening quarter.

Titans cornerback Logan Ryan sustained an ankle injury in the second quarter against San Francisco.

Jets defensive lineman Leonard Williams Authentic Kyle Lauletta Jersey , whose interception set up his team’s field goal late in the first half, left in the third quarter against New Orleans with concussion symptoms.

Saints tight end Michael Hoomanawanui left in the first half with concussion symptoms. Right guard Larry Warford went out with concussion symptoms late in the first half after he tried to make a tackle on Williams’ interception.

The Giants had safety Landon Collins and linebacker B.J. Goodson leave after aggravating ankle injuries. King suffered a concussion on his 57-yard TD catch which ended with a dive into the end zone.

Eagles nickel cornerback Patrick Robinson left in the second half to be evaluated for a concussion. Eagles tight end Trey Burton, who caught a TD pass Cheap Tracy Walker Jersey , was limited in the second half by cramps.

Texans center Nick Martin (ankle) and right guard Jeff Allen (concussion) left in the second half against Jacksonville. Linebacker Benardrick McKinney injured a shoulder making a touchdown-saving tackle on a punt return.

Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee injured his right ankle in the first quarter and was later ruled out.

Cardinals wide receiver Brittan Golden broke his right arm on a punt return against Washington. Defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche left with a wrist injury. Linebacker Karlos Dansby suffered a calf injury. Redskins rookie linebacker Ryan Anderson suffered a sprained knee in punt coverage. Anderson came in dealing with an ankle injury.

Bills cornerback E.J. Gaines was carted off in the fourth quarter with a knee injury. Dolphins cornerback T.J. McDonald left in the fourth quarter against Buffalo with a shoulder injury.

The list of missing Bengals starters grew when left tackle Cedric Ogbuehi (shoulder) left in the first quarter against Minnesota. Right tackle Andre Smith limped off in the fourth quarter.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (knee) and DT Carl Davis (lower leg) will undergo MRIs on Monday, but he doesn’t think either injury is serious.

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