Bryan

Scott

The standout safety looks good to go for this weekend. Watch practice reports for confirmation, but Scott should be starting in all IDP fantasy leagues.

Scott has been a top five fantasy DB this season, with 27 tackles, 2 sacks, a forced fumble, and an interception.

It should be a relief to his IDP owners. Just don’t expect Scott to record as many tackles after switching to free safety.

The consistent IDP force is recovering from shoulder surgery. The Falcons recently said they’ll use Scott near the line of scrimmage often despite his move to free safety, a good sign for his numbers.

A hybrid at 6'1/219, Scott is a rotational safety moving to linebacker on nickel downs. He recorded 66 tackles, one sack and two interceptions in 2011. Scott will be charged with hanging with Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez, and Dustin Keller as long as he hangs onto his roster spot through August.

The two sides have engaged in ''recent contract talks’’ according to Scott’s agent, and are expected to have a deal in place before March 13. Scott has been a rotational safety each of the last five seasons in Buffalo and is likely to return on a one- or two-year contract.

Fasano found himself wide open for a 22-yard second quarter score after Bills safety Bryan Scott inexplicably let him go free. Fasano does have five touchdowns on the year, but has caught more than three passes in a game just twice all year. He’s just a desperation option against the Patriots next week.

Scott did not return and will be evaluated Monday.

Scott was listed as a strong safety last season, although he was a nickel ‘backer and will maintain that role in 2012, also playing special teams. At minicamp, Scott practiced as the lone linebacker on the field when opponents use five-receiver sets. Scott was the “Mike,” playing in coverage over the middle.