Update: 10/9: The Cardinals placed Leinart on injured reserve Tuesday, ending his season. Journeyman Tim Rattay was signed to the open roster spot, and Kurt Warner will start.

Update: 10/11: Brown was limited in practice Wednesday, then managed to tweak his injured ankle and was sitting out by the end of the session. His status for Sunday does not look promising.

Update: 10/13: Brown is officially out for Sunday's game.

Update: 10/10: Boldin went through a tough workout on Monday, and did not experience a setback in his sore hip. However, he spent Wednesday's practice session rehabbing, and his status for Sunday is still up in the air.

Update: 10/12: Boldin is increasingly unlikely to play this week.

Update: 10/13: The Cardinals listed Boldin as doubtful Friday after he missed yet another practice. He may be physically able to play, but without practicing in three weeks his chances of getting on the field are slim and none.

Update: 10/12: McNair missed practice again Friday, but he is not out because of his groin. Apparently, a sore back has him sidelined. He should be able to play, but if you're thinking about starting him, better keep an eye on the Whiz inactive lists.

Update: 10/13: As alluded to on Friday's update, McNair is being considered a game-time decision.

Update: 10/11: Mason sat out Wednesday with a stomach bug. He was back on the field Thursday.

Update: 10/10: Flynn sat out Wednesday's practice

Update: 10/11: Mike Flynn was wearing a brace on his sprained knee, but he was at practice Thursday and appeared to be moving around well.

Update: 10/13: Flynn has been limited in workouts, but is a game-time decision. He says that his sprained knee feels better, but that returning this week would "really beat the curve."

Update: 10/10: Terry was not at Wednesday's practice.

Update: 10/11: Terry was not at Thursday's practice.

Update: 10/13: Terry is out.

Update: 10/10: Heap was back on the practice field Wednesday.

Update: 10/13: Heap is expected to play Sunday.

Update: 10/10: Rolle finally returned to practice on Wednesday.

Update: 10/13: Rolle is questionable. The Ravens may want to hold him out one more week to help him get back up to speed, but he was able to practice this week and should at least be available.

Update: 10/10: Ogden was on the field Wednesday wearing pads, but did not appear to be taking part in contact drills.

Update: 10/13: Ogden is questionable. If he plays, don't expect to see a lot of him.

Update: 10/10: Butler's injured hip prevented him from practicing on Wednesday.

Update: 10/10: Youboty practiced Wednesday, but was reportedly not at full speed.

Update: 10/10: Leonhard was held out Wednesday, and coach Dick Jauron said that his injury may keep him out longer than some of the other injured Bills.

Update: 10/10: The Bills had Losman on the practice field Wednesday, and he reportedly looked pretty good. The Bills want to see him in pads before making a decision on their QB situation.

Update: 10/10: Wire practiced Wednesday, but did not look as fluid as he should. BuffaloBills.com's Chris Brown reports that he appeared to be "limited in his movement."

Update: 10/10: The Panthers have signed QB Vinny Testaverde to back up Carr. At this point, it still looks like Carr will play. He did miss practice Wednesday, and said that he suffered "squished" (his word) vertebrae, but we expect that with a little more treatment and rest, he should be able to go.

Update: 10/11: After Carr missed another practice Thursday, speculation that Vinny Testaverde may start began to fly. Don't buy into it... Carr did sit out Thursday, but did some throwing on the side and said that he felt good. He's a little tight in his release, but said that he feels a lot better than on Monday, and believes that he will be nice and loose by Sunday. Let someone else get all excited over the colorblind quadragenarian.

Update: 10/12: In this business, a good "we told you so" goes a long way. While coach John Fox was still saying after Friday's practice that Carr will be a game-time decision, the Panthers listed him as probable for Sunday. He practiced, did everything he needed to, and reportedly looked good. The only way Testaverde even has a shot at starting is if Carr has a major setback.

Update: 10/13: And... there's been a setback. On the flight to Phoenix, Carr's back reportedly tightened up. The Panthers have downgraded him to questionable on the injury report, and it will now be a game-time decision. Quite frankly, we still expect to see Carr on the field Sunday, but this is more or less the worst possible news for Carr. If he can't play, the team has to decide between undrafted Matt Moore, and really old guy Vinny Testaverde, who joined the team on Tuesday. Testaverde has reportedly looked good in practice, but how fluent with the offense could he possibly be? He would likely get the start, but if he does, don't expect much complexity to the Panthers' offense.

From Week 4 : We're SHOCKED that Dan Morgan is hurt.A partially torn Achilles' tendon sidelined the Crystalline Linebacker once again on Sunday. Rookie Jon Beason started, and may end up taking the job on a permanent basis.

Update: 10/10: Coach John Fox didn't officially rule Morgan out for this week, but for all intents and purposes he ruled Morgan out for this week. The Panthers have a bye in week 7, and it appears that they want to rest Morgan and evaluate him over the bye.

Update: 10/12: Berrian returned to practice Friday, and appeared to be in good spirits.

Update: 10/12: Tait returned to practice Friday.

Update: 10/10: Anderson said Wednesday that he will not play Sunday, and does not even expect to be on the sidelines with his teammates. Stacy Andrews will start for Anderson.

Update: 10/10: The bye was apparently not enough time for Johnson to heal. On Wednesday, he was watching practice in street clothes before heading inside with a team trainer, ostensibly for a workout session.

Update: 10/11: Johnson sat out practice again Thursday.

Update: 10/12: Good news on Rudi - he was dressed and ready to practice on Friday. He will most likely end up splitting carries with Watson this week, but it's a very good sign that he was dressed. Coach Marvin Lewis said after practice that Rudi is healthy, but he will still be a game-time decision.

From Week 4 (BYE) : (The Bengals had a bye. The following is the IW entry from last week.) Linebacker Caleb Miller's lower back injury landed him on the inactive list for Monday night's matchup with the New England Patriots.

Update: 10/10: Miller was in street clothes watching practice on Wednesday.

Update: 10/11: Miller missed practice again on Thursday.

Update: 10/12: It seems unlikely that Miller will play after sitting out again Friday.

Update: 10/10: Brooks was not practicing on Wednesday. He was seen watching practice in street clothes.

Update: 10/11: Brooks missed practice again on Thursday.

Update: 10/12: Brooks will most likley sit out this week's game after missing practice again on Friday.

Update: 10/10: Perry is already listed as out for week 6.

Update: 10/11: Head coach Romeo Crennel said Thursday that Jurevicius will try to play Sunday despite his swollen knee.

Update: 10/10: The NFL Network is reporting that Lewis is expected to miss this week's game.

Update: 10/11: Lewis was wearing a walking boot on Wednesday, but he has not yet been ruled out of Sunday's game. He is considered a game-time decision, and coach Romeo Crennel seems to think that Lewis will be able to play in spite of his sprained foot. Don't hold your breath, but check back here Sunday for the Whiz early inactive lists if you're considering starting him.

Update: 10/13: Lewis will not play Sunday. Jason Wright will start.

Update: 10/11: Pool was limited on Wednesday.

Update: 10/11: Dinkins is wearing a cast on his injured hand, and his status for Sunday is doubtful.

Update: 10/8b: The Browns waived Player on Monday, likely indicating that Zastudil is healthy enough to play in week 6.

Update: 10/11: Zastudil insists that he's fully healed from his back injury.

Update: 10/9: Head coach Wade Phillips said Tuesday that Henry is progressing, and is out of his walking boot. The team is hopeful that he can be available for this week's game against the Patriots.

Update: 10/13: Morency practiced fully on Friday, and is probable for Sunday's game.

Update: 10/10: Jackson was on the practice field Wednesday, but his status for Sunday against the Redskins is still uncertain. He may not even be activated ahead of Ryan Grant.

Update: 10/11: Jackson was practicing in pads again Thursday, but his status for Sunday is likely tied to Vernand Morency's knee.

Update: 10/10: Green fully practiced on Wednesday, and should be ready to play on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Update: 10/13: Green isn't even on the Texans' injury report this week.

Update: 10/11: Jones participated in Wednesday's practice on a limited basis.

Update: 10/13: On Friday, Jones fully participated in practice and has been listed as probable to play this week.

Update: 10/11: Head coach Gary Kubiak says that Johnson is doubtful to play in week 6. He sat out practice on Wednesday. Expect him to miss this week's game.

Update: 10/13: Johnson has been ruled OUT of Sunday's game.

Update: 10/13: Taylor told the Jacksonville Times-Union that he might not play this week against the Houston Texans. He added that he did not feel when he strained the groin, but it was somewhere between Sunday's game against the Chiefs and Wednesday's practice. Taylor says that he could play if he "wanted," but that he and the team have discussed resting it because the Jaguars do not have any more off weeks. He felt pretty good on Friday during practice, so it will be a game-time decision based on how he feels after stretching it out in pregame warmups.

Update: 10/13:Barnes' ankle appears to be healed, and he will play.

Update: 10/13: Scobee is still out.

Update: 10/9: The NFL Network is reporting that an MRI on Huard's shoulder shows no significant damage. Don't be surprised of Brodie Croyle still starts this week, but Huard should not be sidelined for long.

Update: 10/10: Damon Huard WILL START for the Chiefs this week against he Saints. His shoulder held up fine in practice Wednesday, and coach Herm Edwards said afterwards that Huard will play barring a setback.

Update: 10/9: Well, that didn't take long. Lemon will start, and coach Cam Cameron said that he never even considered starting Beck.

Update: 10/3: Head coach Brad Childress says that he thinks Jackson will play on Sunday against the Bears in week 6.

Update: 10/9: Jackson worked with the first team offense on Monday. His groin is not yet 100%, and coach Brad Childress would not commit to starting him, but it looks increasingly like Jackson will be available to play in week 6. As for Jackson himself, he said after practice that he thinks he'll be starting.

Update: 10/12: Head coach Brad Childress said after practice Friday that Jackson is considered probable for Sunday. He did not name Jackson the starter, but it seems likely that he will regain his old job. Jackson did work with the first-team offense during practice, while Kelly Holcomb watched.

Update: 10/10: The media was present for stretching and some individual drills on Wednesday, but Maroney was apparently present. For what that's worth...

Update: 10/12: Head coach Bill Belichick said Friday that Maroney is improving, and was able to do a few things in practice. He added that the running back will likely be a game-time decision. Knowing how Belichick works, and considering how effective Maroney has been, you're better off playing it safe.

Update: 10/13: Belichick has termed Maroney a game-time decision, and he did make the trip to Dallas with the rest of the team, but at the Boston Herald is saying that Maroney will NOT play against the Cowboys. Sammy Morris is expected to get the start.

Update: 10/12: The Saints decided to stick with Mare for the time being on Thursday.

Update: 10/11: Smith had to slow down and eventually stop practicing on Thursday, and says that he's a week to week-and-a-half away from being able to go. It doesn't look like he will be on the field this weekend.

Update: 10/3: Jordan was off the practice field with a member of the training staff on Wednesday. He looked much better than he did on Sunday as he worked on stepping over hurdles.

Update: 10/10: Jordan was at practice Wednesday, but his back is still an issue. His status for week 6 is up in the air.

Update: 10/11: Coach Kiffin says that Jordan practiced "some," but that he is a game-day decision. He has received treatment and a shot (anti-inflammatory). Jordan himself admitted Thursday that he has been dealing with back problems for years, but that this is the worst it has been. He adds that he has improved since the Miami game, and hopes for a dramatic improvement from the anti-inflammatory shot.

Update: 10/12: Coach Lane Kiffin said Friday that Jordan is doubtful to play, but that he will join the team on the trip and have a chance to be evaluated Sunday before the game.

Update: 10/3: Burgess was on the field with his teammates Wednesday, but it's not known how much he participated in practice.

Update: 10/10: Coach Lane Kiffin has labeled Burgess doubtful to play in week 6 after his bum calf acted up in practice Wednesday.

Update: 10/11: Kiffin has confirmed that Burgess is not expected to play.

Update: 10/12: Burgess is doubtful, but will travel with the team and be evaluated before the game.

From Week 4: (The Raiders had a Bye. The following is last week's IW entry.) McCown sat out Sunday after yet another injury finally managed to land him on the inactive list. Daunte Culpepper started against the Dolphins, and played well enough to threaten McCown's job. The QB drama in Oakland continues after the team's week 5 bye. On Monday, McCown was still wearing a walking boot.

Update: 10/3: McCown was still in the boot on Wednesday.

Update: 10/8: The Raiders have already named Culpepper the starter for week 6.

Update: 10/10: Herremans was held out of practice Wednesday, according to coach Andy Reid. Reid added that he expects Herremans will be ready to play this week.

Update: 10/11: Herremans was limited in practice Thursday, but said that he hopes to be ready to play by Sunday.

Update: 10/10: Thomas was able to participate in practice on Wednesday.

Update: 10/11: Thomas fully participated in Thursday's practice. He should be on the field come Sunday, depending on how his body responds.

Update: 10/10: Smith returned to practice Wednesday, but it's not clear how much he did on the field.

Update: 10/11: Smith participated in practice again Thursday, and looks likely to be available on Sunday.

Update: 10/10: Head coach Andy Reid said that Dawkins does not have any permanent damage from his stinger, but that he is still sitting out. Reid said that he wants to make sure Dawkins is "right" before he goes back on the field.

Update: 10/11: Dawkins did not practice, and the team has no timeframe for his return. Don't expect to see him on the field on gameday.

Update: 10/12: As expected, Dawkins has been ruled out for week 6.

Update: 10/2: Head coach Andy Reid denied Tuesday that Westbrook's injury is worse than the team has revealed, which is being assumed as meaning the sideline report Sunday that maintained the injury is a tear in the muscle near the rib was incorrect because the team has called the injury an abdominal strain. However, when asked about time frame, Reid said only that he hopes it is not going to be a long-term problem.

Update: 10/10: It's not clear how much, but Westbrook returned to the practice field on Wednesday.

Update: 10/11: Westbrook participated for a second day in a row, and seems encouraged by his progress. It's uncertain whether or not he will be ready to play this weekend, though. There seems to be an air of optimism, but neither Westbrook or the team has said that he will be ready.

Update: 10/10: Sheppard practiced on Wednesday.

Update: 10/11: Sheppard was able to practice again Thursday, and looks like he has a good chance to be available. However, he said that he will not play if he feels that he is not 100% healed from his sprained MCL that he suffered in week 1.

Update: 10/10: Smith seems to be improving well. On Wednesday, he was tossing the ball with Vernon Davis, and some of his "tosses" had some nice zip on them. He is expected to be listed as questionable for Sunday.

Update: 10/12: Wilson returned to practice on Thursday.

Update: 10/10: It was revealed Wednesday that Hall is expected to miss several weeks due to the injury. The Rams signed former 49er Brandon Williams to help out.

Update: 10/10: Carter was placed on IR Wednesday.

Update: 10/10: Johnson lined up with the starters Wednesday.

Update: 10/10: It seems likely that Chavous will sit out week 6 after missing practice Wednesday. The Chargers signed Bhawoh Jue to add some depth at the safety positions.

Update: 10/10: Frerotte has been named the starter for week 6.

Update: 10/11: Jackson did some light running on Wednesday, but will miss another game in week 6.

Update: 10/12: The Buccaneers listed Ruud as questionable on Friday.

Update: 10/12: Hilliard is questionable.

Update: 10/10: Kelly missed practice Wednesday.

Update: 10/12: The Buccaneers listed Kelly as doubtful on Friday.

Update: 10/10: Head coach Joe Gibbs addressed Randle El's hamstring injury on Wednesday. Specifically, he said "hopefully we'll have a miracle there and he can get healed up." A miracle. Doesn't sound so great, does it?<

Update: 10/11: Randle El sat out again on Thursday./td>

Update: 10/10: It looks like Washington will likely sit out Sunday's game. He missed practice Wednesday, and it was revealed that his hamstring injury is worse than Antwaan Randle El's. Coach Joe Gibbs indicated that he is hoping for a miracle that will allow Randle El to play this week, which indicates that Washington may not be in very good shape.

Update: 10/11: Washington sat out again Thursday.

Update: 10/12: The Redskins listed Washington as doubtful. Don't expect him to play.

Update: 10/10: Moss was present for practice Wednesday, but it's not clear how much he participated or what he was able to do.

Update: 10/10: Moss practiced fully on Wednesday, and appears on track to play Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.

Update: 10/10: It's not certain at this point how much or how well he performed, but Daniels was reportedly at practice Wednesday.

Update: 10/10b: Updating the previous report, Daniels apparently did not practice on Wednesday. The team is preparing for Daniels to not be ready to play Sunday.

Update: 10/11: Daniels did not practice again on Thursday.