Cut-N-Go is Fantasy Football FanHouse's weekday roundup of the NFL news with fantasy football impact.The Kansas City Chiefs have finally bid farewell to Larry Johnson. The troubled RB who was once famed and beloved in many a fantasy circle is now simply an after thought. Aside from his horrid play of the field, his off-field antics and foul mouthed tweets were simply enough for the Chiefs to pull the plug. He was cranking up to the tune of less than 3.0 yards per carry on the season. And let's just be honest who cares, because it's been years since Johnson has been relevant.
This news should come as little surprise. However, a funny thing happens away from the reality side of the story. That's right, the fantasy football world begins to turn on it's axis with visions of glory and/or delusions that somehow Johnson being set free could be a blessing in disguise. Where will LJ end up? Is he worth nabbing off the waiver wire? Oh man, the many possibilities, but don't get ahead of yourself. First off, he'll need to audition and then he'll need to prove he's still worthy of a shot. With the season growing towards the end...how excited can you really be about LJ the free agent?
Other Fantasy Football Notes
• This whole RB situation for the Texans ... well, it's simply a mess. Who do you trust more? Steve Slaton or Ryan Moats? Well, many Slaton owners were led to believe that this was just a message being sent from his head coach. Why panic, because after all, earth would certainly bring Ryan Moats a wake-up call this weekend. Well, it kinda-sorta didn't happen. Moats received a majority of the carries, scored a TD, but also coughed up a fumble. Slaton managed to score a TD himself, but there wasn't much feel of encouragement that Slaton was/is going to get his job back anytime soon. Thank God the Texans have a bye week coming up and maybe, just maybe, this mess will shake out. Doubt it though.
• You probably want to hit the waiver wire ASAP and grab yourself Ladell Betts. He took over the workhorse duties for a concussed Clinton Portis. And you have to feel that Portis won't be returning anytime soon -- that's just how concussions work these days. Besides, Portis should feel zero sense of urgency to come back to a team going nowhere. Let me refresh your memory back to 2006 when Betts closed the season strong as a solid waiver wire sensation that probably helped win a few titles.
• Anquan Boldin is not a happy camper for the Cardinals. He worked out before the game and expected to play against the Bears, but was a late scratch. Of course, nobody told Boldin about this and he is pretty upset. Ah yes, another case of an angry WR despite the fact that his team just won a big road game. OK, I'm giving Boldin more benefit of the doubt. He's not a diva, he just really, really wanted to play. This should blow over soon enough.
• Cue up that open roster spot, because Trent Edwards is close to coming back. Yes, I kid, I kid. Regardless, it's worth pointing out for anyone who stills owns and/or plays the Bills' skilled offensive players. I pose this question for you to think about: Does this help or hurt the Bills moving forward? Hmm.
• The Bengals have lost Chris Henry for the season. Henry broke his arm during the win against the Ravens on Sunday. It's certainly not the biggest fantasy news, but Henry was obtaining a more active role in the offense and certainly had the upside to be a lift for the Bengals down the stretch.
• From the "do we really care" department, Michael Vick is hinting he's not having much fun being on the Eagles. Let the rumors begin about Vick to the Bills.
• Aside from the likes of Brees, Brady and Manning, is there a hotter fantasy QB than Tony Romo right now? In his last 4 games he's averaging 306 passing yards per game and 2.25 touchdowns. In that time he's thrown only one INT. Not bad for a guy who was left for dead earlier this season.
