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| REC | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD | RANK | FSP |
| 39 | 613 | 15.7 | 45 | 6 | 11th | 22.86 |
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Archived News (10-2008)
Colston is active for the Saints in Sunday's game against Carolina.
Colston is active for the Saints in Sunday's game against Carolina.
Impacts: Colston hasn't played since tearing ligaments in his left thumb in Week 1.
After getting shut out in his return from a thumb injury Week
News: After getting shut out in his return from a thumb injury Week 7, Saints WR Marques Colston caught only two passes Week 8 against the Chargers in England. Fortunately, one went for 49 yards. He finished with 56 yards total. [...]
Marques Colston caught two passes for 56 yards in Week 8 against
Marques Colston caught two passes for 56 yards in Week 8 against the Chargers. Coach Sean Payton shook things up after Colston's slow Week 7, starting Lance Moore in his place and scaling back Colston's snaps. [...]
Saints WR Marques Colston was disgusted with himself for returning
News: Saints WR Marques Colston was disgusted with himself for returning last week at Carolina and not recording a catch. That will change this week now that the rust is off with his injured thumb. He expects to get back in a groove with Drew Brees, who is facing his former team for the first time. It helps that San Diego is last in the NFL in pass defense with 254.6 passing yards per game allowed with 11 touchdowns. [...]
Marques Colston is not on the Saints' Week 8 injury report.
Marques Colston is not on the Saints' Week 8 injury report. He will start and likely go against Chargers RCB Antonio Cromartie Sunday in London. Colston owners should exercise short memory with regard to his catch-less Week 7 effort. [...]
Marques Colston is not on the Saints' Week 8 injury report.
Marques Colston is not on the Saints' Week 8 injury report. He will start and likely go against Chargers RCB Antonio Cromartie Sunday in London. Colston owners should exercise short memory with regard to Colston's catch-less Week 7 effort. [...]
Marques Colston hopes England is the right place to rediscover
News: Marques Colston hopes England is the right place to rediscover his rhythm. The Saints WR was as surprised as many fans about his poor performance in a 30-7 loss to the Panthers, when he dropped two balls and finished without a reception on his return from a five-game injury layoff. With RB Reggie Bush out injured and renewed questions about TE Jeremy Shockey's health, Colston knows he can't afford a repeat performance against the San Diego Chargers at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. "This week I definitely want to make a lot of progress," Colston said. Colston, the team's top receiver the last two seasons, played with a small plastic splint on his surgically repaired left thumb against Carolina. [...]
Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun-Herald, reports New Orleans
Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun-Herald, reports New Orleans Saints WR Marques Colston (thumb) did not have a reception in the team\'s Week 7 game. He was taken out late in the game because the team wanted to play someone more effective.
Marques Colston was pulled out of Sunday's game against Carolina
Marques Colston was pulled out of Sunday's game against Carolina due to ineffective play, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.He didn't aggravate his surgically repaired thumb, but he admitted that he was out of rhythm after missing the past five games. He did not catch a pass, and he was removed from the lineup in the fourth quarter. The other Saints' receivers didn't fare much better in a 30-7 loss, and perhaps Colston will perform better in Week 8 against San Diego, which is a more favorable match-up than Carolina.
Marques Colston revealed that he was pulled out of the Saints'
Marques Colston revealed that he was pulled out of the Saints' Week 7 game early due to ineffectiveness. Colston had two drops and one of his four targets was picked off. [...]
Marques Colston was held without a catch against the Panthers
Marques Colston was held without a catch against the Panthers in Week 7. The Brees-to-Colston timing appeared to be a problem in Colston's return. Brees' one interception to Ken Lucas came on a pass intended for Colston, and there was another pass in-and-out of Lucas' hands. [...]
Colston is active for the Saints in Sunday's game against Carolina.
Colston is active for the Saints in Sunday's game against Carolina.
Impacts: Colston has't played since tearing ligaments in his left thumb in Week 1.
Saints WR Marques Colston is active for Week 7 at Carolina,
News: Saints WR Marques Colston is active for Week 7 at Carolina, meaning he'll play for the first time since Week 1, when he left with a thumb injury that required surgery. The injury limited him in practice this week, but he says he feels comfortable. [...]
Marques Colston is active Sunday against Carolina. He will likely
Marques Colston is active Sunday against Carolina. He will likely play extensively and is back to being a WR1 option.. [...]
Saints wideout Marques Colston will play for the team today,
Saints wideout Marques Colston will play for the team today, according to ProFootballWeekly.com.It remains to be seen how many snaps Colston will get, but he is in the lineup, which is good news for fantasy owners.
Colston is listed as probable and will likely play Sunday against
Colston is listed as probable and will likely play Sunday against the Panthers.
Impacts: Colston, the Saints' best receiver the previous two seasons, said he practiced with very few limitations and has gotten used to making catches with a small plastic splint on his surgically repaired left thumb. "It's just been really no issues with it at all," said Colston, who hasn't played since the season opener. "I got a lot of good work in this week."
Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun-Herald, reports New Orleans
Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun-Herald, reports New Orleans Saints WR Marques Colston (thumb) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 17. He is listed as probable for the team\'s Week 7 game and is expected to start. He will wear a splint on his thumb and will wear a glove on his hand.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that Marques Colston
The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that Marques Colston practiced on a limited basis on Friday but was upgraded from questionable to probable.It looks like the owners who held onto Colston since his Week 1 injury will finally be rewarded this weekend. Expect Colston to put up very good numbers in the season's second half.
Marques Colston (thumb, probable) practiced on a limited basis
Marques Colston (thumb, probable) practiced on a limited basis Friday. Colston is fully expected to be back this week after being upgraded from questionable to probable. [...]
Marques Colston (thumb) said after Thursday's "limited"
Marques Colston (thumb) said after Thursday's "limited" practice that his surgically repaired thumb feels as good as new. "It's just been really no issues with it at all," said Colston. [...]
Saints WR Marques Colston is expected to return for a divisional
News: Saints WR Marques Colston is expected to return for a divisional game Sunday at Carolina. Colston, the Saints' best receiver the previous two seasons, said he practiced with very few limitations and has gotten used to making catches with a small plastic splint on his surgically repaired left thumb. "It's just been really no issues with it at all," said Colston, who hasn't played since the season opener. "I got a lot of good work in this week. I feel comfortable and I know the guys around me feel comfortable with me being in there, so hopefully this is the week I get a chance to get on the field. This is a huge game. This would definitely be a game where I feel like if I can get out there and make an impact, this would be the one." [...]
Receiver Marques Colston (thumb) appears on track to return
Receiver Marques Colston (thumb) appears on track to return to the lineup Sunday. Colston participated in team drills on a limited basis Thursday, according to the New Orleans Times-Paciyune.We expect Colston to play this week, but he appeared ready to go last week as well before sitting out Sunday's game.
Receiver Marques Colston (thumb) appears on track to return
Receiver Marques Colston (thumb) appears on track to return to the lineup Sunday. Both players participated in team drills on a limited basis Thursday, according to the New Orleans Times-Paciyune.We expect Colston to play this week, but he appeared ready to go last week as well before sitting out Sunday's game.
Marques Colston (thumb) practiced on a limited basis again Thursday.
Marques Colston (thumb) practiced on a limited basis again Thursday. It would be encouraging to see Colston upgraded to probable on Friday's final injury report after being listed as questionable last week, then being declared inactive. [...]
New Orleans WR Marques Colston teased in Week 6 and didn't return.
News: New Orleans WR Marques Colston teased in Week 6 and didn't return. Week 7 looks like the week he could make it back to the starting lineup for the Saints. Colston was limited in practice on Wednesday but the good news is that he got back on the practice field. [...]
Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun-Herald, reports New Orleans
Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun-Herald, reports New Orleans Saints WR Marques Colston (thumb) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 15, and head coach Sean Payton is optimistic Colston can play Week 7.
Marques Colston, who is recovering from a thumb injury, practiced
Marques Colston, who is recovering from a thumb injury, practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.The source states that Colston will "almost certainly" be back in the Saints' lineup after he had a good week of practice last week. Fantasy owners should be thrilled to get the rising star back this week, but expectations should be tempered against the Panthers' highly ranked pass defense.
Marques Colston (thumb) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday.
Marques Colston (thumb) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday. The Saints' beat writers expect Colston to be ready for Week 7, but did last week too. Returning to a full practice by the end of the week would bode well. [...]
The Sun Herald reports Saints coach Sean Payton reiterated his
News: The Sun Herald reports Saints coach Sean Payton reiterated his confidence in having WR Marques Colston back for Sunday's game in Carolina. Colston practiced on a limited basis all last week and is trying to return after hurting his thumb in Week 1. [...]
Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun-Herald, reports New Orleans
Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun-Herald, reports New Orleans Saints WR Marques Colston (thumb) did not play in the team\'s Week 6 game because of a thumb injury. He should be able to play in the team\'s Week 7 game.
Marques Colston is on track to return to the gridiron in Week
Marques Colston is on track to return to the gridiron in Week 7 at Carolina following his recovery from a thumb injury, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.He practiced last week, but was deemed inactive against Oakland. Fantasy owners should be thrilled to get the rising star back this week, but expectations should be tempered against the Panthers' third ranked pass defense.
Mike Triplett, of The Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints
Mike Triplett, of The Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints WR Marques Colston (thumb) is on track to play Week 7 after practicing extensively last week.
Marques Colston (thumb) is "obviously" on track to
Marques Colston (thumb) is "obviously" on track to rejoin the Saints' lineup in Week 7, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. New Orleans got away with playing it safe in Week 6, holding out Colston an extra week because they were playing Oakland and won in a rout. [...]
Colston, who hoped to return to the lineup this weekend after
Colston, who hoped to return to the lineup this weekend after sitting out a month with a thumb injury, was scratched for New Orleans' home game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.
Impacts: Hopefully Colston for next Sunday's game against Carolina. He has 2,241 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns in his first two seasons.
New Orleans Saints WR Marques Colston (thumb) is out for the
New Orleans Saints WR Marques Colston (thumb) is out for the teamÂ's Week 6 game.
The Saints ruled WR Marques Colston (thumb) and TE Jeremy Shockey
News: The Saints ruled WR Marques Colston (thumb) and TE Jeremy Shockey (hernia) inactive for Week 6 vs. Oakland. The duo returned to practice this week, but Colston came into the game as questionable and Shockey was doubtful. [...]
Despite his status as questionable coming into today's game,
Despite his status as questionable coming into today's game, Saints receiver Marques Colston will be on the team's inactive list against the Oakland Raiders, according to Nola.comLooks like the return of Colston will have to wait for one more week. Devery Henderson and Lance Moore will start this week against the Raiders.
Marques Colston is inactive Sunday against the Raiders. This
Marques Colston is inactive Sunday against the Raiders. This is shocking, as all signs pointed to him playing in the game after Colston returned to Wednesday's practice and continued to work throughout the week. [...]
Saints WR Marques Colston could finally make his return in Week
News: Saints WR Marques Colston could finally make his return in Week 6 vs. Oakland. Colston was limited in practice Friday and is questionable for the game after missing the last four games with a torn thumb ligament. Neither Colston nor Saints coach Sean Payton went as far today as to say the Saints' top receiver will play Sunday, but both seemed confident Colston was ready to suit up. "(The thumb) actually feels a lot better than I expected it to," Colston said. "I really don't feel it out there and I'm catching the ball well. I really don't feel like I'm catching the ball any different." [...]
Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun-Herald, reports New Orleans
Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun-Herald, reports New Orleans Saints WR Marques Colston (thumb) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 10. He is listed as questionable for the team\'s Week 6 game.
Marques Colston (thumb) is listed as questionable on the injury
Marques Colston (thumb) is listed as questionable on the injury report, but is expected to be active in Week 6 against the Raiders. Colston's Friday practice participation was called "limited," but he did team work and individual work all week and never had a setback. [...]
Marques Colston (thumb) is listed as questionable on the injury
Marques Colston (thumb) is listed as questionable on the injury report, but is expected to be active in Week 6 against the Raiders. Both Profootballtalk. [...]
Saints wideout Marques Colston will be on the field and active
Saints wideout Marques Colston will be on the field and active for the team's Week 6 contest against the Oakland Raiders, according to ProFootballTalk.com.Colston had been out with torn ligaments in his thumb. Clearly, this is a boon for fantasy owners. Despite the hype about the Raiders' pass defense, they allow 233 receiving yards per game, which is 21st in the league.
Profootballtalk.com reports that Marques Colston (thumb) will
Profootballtalk.com reports that Marques Colston (thumb) will play this week against Oakland. Even before this report, it would have been surprising if Colston missed this week after returning to practice Wednesday. [...]
Profootballtalk.com reports that Marques Colston will play this
Profootballtalk.com reports that Marques Colston will play this week against Oakland. Even before this report, it would have been surprising if Colston missed this week after returning to practice Wednesday. [...]
Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun-Herald, reports New Orleans
Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun-Herald, reports New Orleans Saints WR Marques Colston (thumb) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 9. He may be able to play in the team\'s Week 6 game.
Marques Colston, who is recovering from a thumb injury, had
Marques Colston, who is recovering from a thumb injury, had limited participation in practice for the second straight day Thursday, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.There is a chance he could return this weekend to challenge the Raiders' 18th ranked pass defense.
Marques Colston (thumb) had limited participation in practice
Marques Colston (thumb) had limited participation in practice for the second consecutive day Thursday. Just the fact that he's catching passes at all is a good sign; it appears Colston did not suffer a setback in Wednesday's workout. [...]
The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports injured Saints WR Marques
News: The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports injured Saints WR Marques Colston (thumb) and TE Jeremy Shockey (hernia) returned to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday. They are still both considered questionable for Week 6 vs. Oakland, but head coach Sean Payton was more optimistic after Wednesday's practice than earlier in the week. "I was pleased with what I saw (Wednesday), and I saw more than I expected to see," Payton said. "Both of them actually took reps and moved around pretty good. You know, we'll see (Thursday) how they feel, especially when it comes to Jeremy. But Marques looked good." [...]
Marques Colston returned to practice on Wednesday according
Marques Colston returned to practice on Wednesday according to the Times-Picayune. He was catching balls with only a small amount of padding on his surgically-repaired thumb. If he feels comfortable catching the ball, he should definitely be able to go for Week 6.Expect Colston to return with a fury once he gets back on the field. Quarterback Drew Brees has made due without him for four weeks, but is certainly looking forward to working with his primary target once again.
Marques Colston (thumb) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday.
Marques Colston (thumb) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday. Colston only wore a small piece of padding on his surgically repaired thumb and the New Orleans Times-Picayune says he'll "definitely" play if he feels comfortable catching. [...]
Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun-Herald, reports New Orleans
Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun-Herald, reports New Orleans Saints WR Marques Colston (thumb) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 8. Head coach Sean Payton said it is possible Colston can play in the team\'s Week 6 game.
Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun-Herald, reports New Orleans
Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun-Herald, reports New Orleans Saints WR Marques Colston (thumb) may be able to return for the team\'s Week 7 game.
Saints WR Marques Colston, DB Aaron Glenn, RB Olaniyi Sobomehin,
News: Saints WR Marques Colston, DB Aaron Glenn, RB Olaniyi Sobomehin, DB Chris Reis, WR David Patten, TE Jeremy Shockey and DL Sedrick Ellis have all been ruled inactive for Week 5 vs. Minnesota. [...]
Saints declared WR Marques Colston, DT Sedrick Ellis, OT Jermon
Saints declared WR Marques Colston, DT Sedrick Ellis, OT Jermon Bushrod, FB Olaniyi Sobomehin, S Chris Reis, CB Aaron Glenn, TE Jeremy Shockey, and WR David Patten inactive for Monday Night Football against Minnesota. [...]
Saints declared WR Marques Colston, DT Sedrick Ellis, FB Olaniyi
Saints declared WR Marques Colston, DT Sedrick Ellis, FB Olaniyi Sobomehin, OT Jermon Bushrod, S Chris Reis, CB Aaron Glenn, TE Jeremy Shockey, and WR David Patten inactive for Monday Night Football against Minnesota. [...]
Marques Colston (thumb surgery) said this week that he hopes
Marques Colston (thumb surgery) said this week that he hopes to return for the Saints' Week 8 game in London. By that point, he will have missed six games. [...]
Marques Colston said this week that he hopes to return for the
Marques Colston said this week that he hopes to return for the Saints' Week 8 game in London. By that point, he will have missed six games. Colston will have the cast removed next week, then he will try to build up his strength in his surgically repaired thumb. [...]
Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun-Herald, reports New Orleans
Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun-Herald, reports New Orleans Saints WR Marques Colston (thumb) has been ruled out of the team's Week 5 game.
Saints WR Marques Colston (thumb) has been ruled out for Week
News: Saints WR Marques Colston (thumb) has been ruled out for Week 5 vs. Minnesota. Colston has missed the last three games and will miss a fourth Monday. [...]
Saints WR Marques Colston (thumb) did not practice Wednesday
News: Saints WR Marques Colston (thumb) did not practice Wednesday as the team prepares for Week 5 vs. Minnesota. Colston has missed the last three games and is expected to miss Monday's tilt with Minnesota. [...]
Marques Colston Injury News
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Marques Colston Fantasy Scoring
Top| Week | Catches | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Points | Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 30 |
| 9 | 1 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20 |
| 8 | 6 | 85 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 9 |
| 7 | 5 | 72 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 16 |
| 6 | 8 | 166 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 8 |
| 4 | 2 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25 |
| 3 | 4 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 17 |
| 2 | 8 | 98 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 11 |
| 1 | 3 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 13 |
| Totals: | 39 | 613 | 6 | 1 | 91 |
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