| Arizona Cardinals |
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| Mike Gandy (OT) |
From Last Week: (The Cardinals had a week 8 bye. The following is last week's Injury Watch entry) The Cardinals lost offensive tackle Mike Gandy to a calf injury suffered in the third quarter of Sunday's game. With Gandy out, Levi Brown slid over from left tackle and Elton Brown stepped into to the left side. Coach Whisenhunt later said that he is unsure how long Gandy will be sidelined.
Update: 10/29: Gandy was put through a rigorous workout Monday, but did not practice with the rest of the team. His participation, or lack thereof, on Wednesday will tell us some more about his possible availability on Sunday.
Update: 11/1: Gandy practiced Wednesday, and appears to be on track to play on Sunday. If it is determined that he can start, the coaching staff will have to determine whether Elton Brown or Levi Brown will start on the other side.
Update: 11/1: Gandy practiced again Thursday. Levi Brown appears slated to be the backup tackle. |
| Adrian Wilson (S) |
From Last Week:(The Cardinals had a week 8 bye. The following is last week's Injury Watch entry)Wilson played with a hamstring injury. He registered 2 solo tackles. |
| Kurt Warner (QB) |
From Last Week: (The Cardinals had a week 8 bye. The following is last week's Injury Watch entry)Warner played with a brace on his injured elbow, throwing 41 times with 27 completions, 282 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. |
| Karlos Dansby (LB) |
From Last Week: (The Cardinals had a week 8 bye. The following is last week's Injury Watch entry)Linebacker Karlos Dansby is expected to miss a little more time with a sprained knee, but reports are surfacing that indicate he has a chance to return this week.
Update: 10/29: Dansby had a physical workout Monday, but did not practice. He said that his injured knee feels good, and that he will get treatment on Tuesday and see how it responds to Monday's workout.
Update: 11/1: Dansby is still a question mark for Sunday's game. He is considered day-to-day.
Update: 11/1: Dansby participated in practice on a limited basis Thursday. He is hopeful and optimistic that he will be able to play Sunday. |
| Aaron Francisco (S) |
From Last Week: (The Cardinals had a week 8 bye. The following is last week's Injury Watch entry)Reserve safety Aaron Francisco has a tear in his MCL, and is expected to miss another two-to-three weeks.
Update: 10/29: Francisco worked out Monday, but did not participate in practice.
Update: 11/1: Francisco looks like he is ready to play Sunday. |
| Anquan Boldin (WR) |
From Last Week: (The Cardinals had a week 8 bye. The following is last week's Injury Watch entry)Boldin was on the field Sunday, catching 8 passes, including 2 touchdowns. He only managed 26 yards, and is likely still limited, but barring a setback or fresh injury, expect him to keep playing and getting healthier each week. |
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| Atlanta Falcons |
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| Byron Leftwich (QB) |
From Last Week: (The Falcons had a week 8 bye. The following is last week's Injury Watch entry) Byron Leftwich finally got his first start as a Falcon on Sunday, throwing 15 of 23 for 145 and a touchdown before suffering a high ankle sprain. After the game, he was wearing a boot and using crutches. Joey Harrington took over for the remainder of the game, throwing 12 of 18 for 128 yards. Leftwich is expected to miss at least two weeks, and head coach Bobby Petrino indicated that there is no certainty when the quarterback will be able to return. Petrino muddied the water even more by saying, "I'm hoping Byron's on a timetable that he's back at some point." Some point. Wonderful. Welcome back, Joey! They never doubted ye.
Update: 10/24: Leftwich is reportedly undergoing a surgical procedure that will insert two screws in his badly sprained ankle. The surgery reportedly has a high rate of success, and may allow him to return to the field in about two weeks. |
| Alge Crumpler (TE) |
From Last Week: (The Falcons had a week 8 bye. The following is last week's Injury Watch entry) Crumpler was sidelined Sunday with knee and ankle injuries. Blakley had 1 reception for 4 yards, while rookie Milner caught 2 passes for 10. He will not need surgery, and the Falcons hope Crumpler will be ready to play after the bye week. |
| Todd Weiner (OL) |
From Last Week: (The Falcons had a week 8 bye. The following is last week's Injury Watch entry) Starting right tackle Todd Weiner is recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his knee, and will miss another one-to-five weeks. |
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| Baltimore Ravens |
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| Chris McAlister (CB) |
From Last Week: (The Ravens had a week 8 bye. The following is last week's Injury Watch entry) McAlister sat out Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills with a knee injury that was rumored to sideline him for up to six week. McAlister and the Ravens insist that they are targeting November 5th as his return date. Samari Rolle started in McAlister's place.
Update: 10/30: McAlister missed Tuesday's practice, although he did make an appearance on the sideline wearing sweats.
Update: 11/2: It does not appear that McAlister is likely to play this week.
Update: 11/3: After missing practice Friday, McAlister is almost certainly not going to be ready for Monday night. |
| Steve McNair (QB) |
From Last Week: (The Ravens had a week 8 bye. The following is last week's Injury Watch entry) Steve McNair is dealing with both his groin, which has bothered him for several weeks now, and a sore back. He sat out Sunday's loss to the Bills. Kyle Boller replaced him, throwing 21 of 36 for 191 yards and a touchdown.
Update: 11/2: McNair is expected to start Monday night. |
| Mike Flynn (C) |
From Last Week: (The Ravens had a week 8 bye. The following is last week's Injury Watch entry) Center Mike Flynn played Sunday, but appeared to aggravate his right knee injury. |
| Todd Heap (TE) |
From Last Week: (The Ravens had a week 8 bye. The following is last week's Injury Watch entry) Tight end Todd Heap has a hamstring injury that prevented him from playing in Sunday's loss to the Bills.
Update: 10/30: Heap stretched with the team, but missed practice.
Update: 11/2: The Ravens are expecting Heap to return to the starting lineup Monday night. |
| Jonathan Ogden (OT) |
From Last Week: (The Ravens had a week 8 bye. The following is last week's Injury Watch entry) Ogden, dealing with a turf toe injury that prompted head coach Brian Billick to suggest that the team may end up putting Ogden on IR if he was not ready to play this week, was active on Sunday, but did not start. He entered the game in the second quarter.
Update: 10/23: Ogden played for about a dozen snaps on Sunday, but seems pleased with the way his injured foot and toe have responded. He said that he couldn't have played the entire game, but more so because he is not in game shape.
Update: 11/2: There is no doubt that Ogden is still not going to be 100%, but he's close enough. On Monday night, he is expected to be in the starting lineup. |
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| Buffalo Bills |
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| Trent Edwards (QB) |
10/29: Quarterback Trent Edwards left Sunday's game in the third quarter with a sprained right wrist, and did not return. On Monday, coach Dick Jauron was still waiting for an update on Edwards' wrist, and refused to name a starting quarterback for week 9.
Update: 10/31: As expected, Edwards sat out Wednesday's practice. JP Losman has already been named the starter for Sunday's game.
Update: 11/1: Edwards wasn't going to start no matter what, but he had a chance to stand in as Losman's backup this week. However, after missing practice Wednesday and Thursday, he will have to practice on Friday to be active on Sunday. |
| Sam Aiken (WR) |
From Last Week: Aiken has a hamstring injury and participated on a limited basis in last week's practice. However, on Sunday he was inactive for the second game in a row. |
| Ashton Youboty (CB) |
From Last Week: Youboty sat out Sunday's game against the Jets with an ankle injury. Youboty has lost his starting job to Jabari Greer.
Update: 10/31: Youboty was at practice Wednesday, but was limited.
Update: 11/1: On Friday, Youboty did participate in practice, but did not appear to be fully healthy. |
| Jim Leonhard (S) |
From Last Week: Safety Jim Leonhard missed Sunday's game against the Jetss with a calf injury.
He saw some limited work in practice last week, and may be available for the Bills' next game.
Update: 10/31: Jim Leonhard was not working as the starting free safety, but he did appear to be fully participating in Wednesday's practice. |
| J.P. Losman (QB) |
From Last Week: Quarterback J.P. Losman suffered a sprained knee in week 3 and was the backup behind Edwards on Sunday. When Edwards left Sunday's game with a wrist injury, Losman came in and performed well.
Update: 10/31: Losman has been named the starter for Sunday's game. |
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| Carolina Panthers |
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| Curtis Deloatch (DB) |
10/29: Defensive back Curtis Deloatch tore his ACL in his left knee during Sunday's loss to the Indianapolis Colts. |
| Vinny Testaverde (QB) |
10/29: Quarterback Vinny Testaverde started Sunday's game, but aggravated his right Achilles' tendon in the third quarter and left in favor of David Carr. Testaverde had not been playing particularly well, completing 12 of 20 passes for just 82 yards and an interception. Testaverde has been dealing with the injury for quite some time, but was unable to play on it after aggravating the tendon on Sunday.
Update: 10/30: The Panthers are aggressively treating Testaverde's strained Achilles' tendon in hopes of having him to ready to play. |
| DeShaun Foster (RB) |
From Last Week: Running back DeShaun Foster is dealing with a case of turf toe, but played on Sunday. He carried 19 times for 62 yards and a touchdown. |
| David Carr (QB) |
From Last Week: Quarterback David Carr was still recovering from his back injury, so Vinny Testaverde started Sunday's game. Carr came in when Testaverde aggravated his right Achilles' tendon. He went on to complete 16 of 25 passes for 103 yards.
Update: 10/30: Carr says that his back feels surprisingly good. Expect him to be playing next week. |
| Dan Morgan (LB) |
From Last Week: 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 has likely now taken the starting job on a permanent basis. |
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| Chicago Bears |
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| Brian Urlacher (LB) |
10/31: Linebacker Brian Urlacher has revealed that he has been dealing with a back injury. On Wednesday, he sat out practice, but it is unclear whether he missed the workout because of his back, some other injury, or just because the team was giving him an extra day.
Update: 11/1: Urlacher returned to practice Thursday. |
| Brandon McGowan (S) |
From Last Week: Reserve safety Brandon McGowan is dealing with an elbow injury, and was inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions. |
| Darwin Walker (DT) |
From Last Week: Defensive tackle Darwin Walker was active Sunday after spraining his knee in week 5, although Anthony Adams started at DT. |
| Nathan Vasher (CB) |
From Last Week: Cornerback Nathan Vasher sat out Sunday night's game with a partially torn groin. He may be able to return after the Bears' week 9 bye.
Update: 10/31: Vasher sat out Wednesday's practice.
Update: 11/1: Vasher missed Thursday's practice. He will have to practice Friday if he wants the Bears to consider putting him back on the field. |
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| Cincinnati Bengals |
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| Chad Johnson (WR) |
11/1: Receiver Chad Johnson sat out Thursday's practice with an ankle injury. It's not unusual for him to miss a practice or so during the week, so there is no reason to panic at this time.
Update: 11/3: Johnson ended the week listed as probable on the injury report. He should play. |
| Kenny Watson (RB) |
10/29: A knee to the facemask forced running back Kenny Watson to the sideline with a concussion on Sunday. Watson was reportedly "better today" and is undergoing normal recovery procedures.
Update: 10/31: Watson missed Wednesday's practice as he recovers from the concussion he suffered on Sunday.
Update: 11/3: Watson is considered probable to play this week. |
| John Thornton (DT) |
10/29: Defensive tackle John Thornton suffered a stinger late in Sunday's loss to the Steelers. Coach Marvin Lewis said Monday that the team will have to see where Thornton is at to make a decision on practice on Wednesday.
Update: 11/1: Thornton missed practice on Thursday.
Update: 11/3: Defensive tackle John Thornton "might or might not" play this week. Don't count on him... |
| Willie Anderson (RT) |
From Last Week: A foot injury and a sore knee cost Willie Anderson another game Sunday, as he sat out the contest against the Steelers. Anderson is currently not expected to play in week 9.
Update: 11/1: Anderson was ruled out for Sunday's game. |
| Rudi Johnson (RB) |
From Last Week: Johnson was inactive again Sunday with his hamstring injury, and Kenny Watson got another start.
Update: 10/31: Rudi Johnson returned to the practice field Wednesday, his first practice appearance since September 19th.
Update: 11/1: On Friday, Johnson fully participated in practice for a second-straight day.
Update: 11/3: Rudi looks like he's good to go. |
| Caleb Miller (LB) |
From Last Week: Linebacker Caleb Miller's lower back injury landed him on the inactive list again on Sunday. Last week, coach Marvin Lewis said that had a chance to return to practice, but he ended up sitting out all week.
Update: 11/1: Miller missed practice again on Thursday.
Update: 11/3: Miller was ruled out on Friday. |
| Ahmad Brooks (LB) |
From Last Week: Brooks missed Sunday's game with a groin injury. He is likely the furthest away from returning of the Bengals' injured players.
Update: 11/1: Brooks has been ruled out for Sunday's game. |
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| Cleveland Browns |
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| Ted Washington (DT) |
10/31: Ted Washington was inactive the last few weeks with some knee problems, and was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday. |
| D'Quell Jackson (LB) |
10/29: The Browns' leading tackler, linebacker D'Quell Jackson, hurt his ankle in the first quarter and left the game. He did not return. Coach Romeo Crennel said Monday that Jackson will be further evaluated before a decision is made regarding practice Wednesday. Andra Davis and Leon Williams saw their workloads increased with Jackson sidelined.
Update: 11/3: Jackson is expected to miss at least two weeks. |
| Jamal Lewis (RB) |
From Last Week: Jamal Lewis was limited in practice last week and was considered a game-time decision for Sunday's game. He started, but was not 100%. He did manage to finish the game without a setback. |
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| Dallas Cowboys |
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| Tony Romo (QB) |
From Last Week: (The Cowboys had a week 8 bye. The following is last week's Injury Watch entry) Romo came out of last Sunday's game against the Patriots with a sore, strained left shoulder. This Sunday, he was hobbled momentarily by an apparent hamstring injury. He didn't miss any snaps, and now has a bye week to heal up. |
| Terry Glenn (WR) |
From Last Week: (The Cowboys had a week 8 bye. The following is last week's Injury Watch entry) Glenn said that he planned to begin running last week, but would not commit to a timetable for his return to the playing field. |
| Anthony Henry (CB) |
From Last Week: (The Cowboys had a week 8 bye. The following is last week's Injury Watch entry) Cornerback Anthony Henry suffered a right ankle injury in week 4, and has been out since. The Cowboys aren't sure when Henry will be able to return, but coach Phillips said Monday that Henry is rehabbing and might be available after the bye. |
| Bobby Carpenter (LB) |
From Last Week: (The Cowboys had a week 8 bye. The following is last week's Injury Watch entry) Linebacker Bobby Carpenter is playing with a partially torn quadriceps tendon. If he tears is further, it will end his season. |
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| Denver Broncos |
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| Jarvis Moss (DE) |
11/1: Rookie defensive end Jarvis Moss suffered torn tendons and a broken fibula during practice Thursday. He will undergo surgery to repair the damage, and will miss the remainder of the season. |
| Rod Smith (WR) |
11/1: The Denver Broncos determined Thursday that receiver Rod Smith's surgically-repaired hip had not healed enough to allow him to play this year, so the team moved him from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list to injured reserve. At 37, he may be at the end of his career. |
| John Lynch (S) |
10/29: Safety John Lynch suffered a pinched nerve in the first quarter. He appeared to have pain running down his arm and into his hand, and the training staff spent some time checking out his neck and arm strength. He did not return to the game, despite being listed as probable.
Update: 10/31: Lynch sat out Wednesday's practice as he waits for results from an MRI on the pinched nerve in his neck. He says that he's feeling okay, but there is come concern because he has had neck problems in the past.
Update: 11/1: Lynch received good news regarding the MRI results on his neck when Dr. Robert Watkins informed Lynch that he can result playing when symptoms from the stinger he suffered on Sunday subside. Lynch said Thursday that he is feeling better and that there is a chance he will play at Detroit this week. |
| DJ Williams (LB) |
10/29: Linebacker DJ Williams reportedly tore a muscle in the first half. He was expected to attempt to play at the time of the report. |
| Travis Henry (RB) |
From Last Week: Running back Travis Henry was unable to play Monday night against the Green Bay Packers due to bruised ribs. He tried to work out in warmups, but was ruled out. Selvin Young got the start.
Update: 10/31: Henry returned to practice Wednesday, and fully participated. |
| Dre Bly (CB) |
From Last Week: Cornerback Dre Bly is playing with a separated shoulder. He did not appear to be limited during Monday night's game. |
| Champ Bailey (CB) |
From Last Week: Bailey returned from his quadriceps injury Monday night. He was beaten on a long pass from Favre to James Jones, but did not appear to be limited by the injury. |
| Javon Walker (WR) |
From Last Week: Walker underwent surgery to repair his right knee. He is expected to miss another five weeks. |
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| Detroit Lions |
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| Shaun Rogers (DT) |
10/29: Defensive tackle Shaun Rogers suffered a a right arm injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game. He left and had his arm wrapped, but returned later in the same drive. |
| Idrees Bashir (S) |
From Last Week: Safety Idrees Bashir suffered a rib injury last Sunday, and was inactive for this week's win over the Chicago Bears. |
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| Green Bay Packers |
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| Ryan Pickett (DT) |
10/29: Defensive tackle Ryan Pickett appeared to hurt his leg early in the second half of Monday night's game against the Broncos.
Update: 11/1: Pickett has been a bit limited in practice, but his injuries should not prevent him from missing any game time. |
| DeShawn Wynn (RB) |
10/29: Running back DeShawn Wynn entered Monday night's game against the Broncos as the starter, but did not last long before a shoulder injury sidelined him. Ryan Grant took over and became the first Packers' rusher this year to break 100 yards in a game.
Update: 10/30: The Packers placed Wynn on injured reserve Tuesday, just hours after the rookie running back injured his shoulder. The exact reason why Wynn ended up on IR was not released, but it is likely a result of the shoulder. The team activated Koren Robinson to the open roster spot. |
| Justin Harrell (DT) |
From Last Week: Harrell had his leg rolled up on during practice last week, and sat out Monday night's game against the Broncos. He is expected to miss at least another week or two.
Update: 11/1: The Packers ruled Harrell out of Sunday's game against the Chiefs. |
| Bubba Franks (TE) |
From Last Week: Franks was inactive Monday night with a knee injury.
Update: 11/1: Franks has been ruled out of this week's game. |
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| Houston Texans |
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| Shawn Barber (LB) |
11/1: The Texans placed linebacker Shawn Barber on the injured reserve list due to a neck injury. Offensive tackle Brandon Frye was activated from the practice squad to the open roster spot. |
| Jamar Fletcher (CB) |
11/1: Cornerback Jamar Fletcher complained of feeling ill on Wednesday, and was taken to the hospital where it was discovered that he has appendicitis. It has not yet been determined what course of action to take. He likely will not be available on Sunday. |
| Ahman Green (RB) |
10/29: The Texans deactivated running back Ahman Green due to his knee injury despite listing him as probable to play on Friday. Coach Gary Kubiak said that Green tried to practice Friday, but informed him that he would not be able to play. Ron Dayne started.
Update: 11/1: Kubiak is reportedly concerned about Green's knee. If you are needing to start him, you should be, too. |
| Matt Schaub (QB) |
From Last Week: Quarterback Matt Schaub started Sunday despite ankle and hip injuries, but did not make it through the game after getting hit in the head during an interception return in the second quarter. Schaub was taken to the hospital for evaluation. Coach Gary Kubiak said that "it's as bad as it could be," which is not good news. Sage Rosenfels wasn't anyone's savior this week, as he game in and threw 17 or 27 for 176 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions. However, it seems likely that Rosenfels will be starting at least the Texans' next game.
Update: 10/30: On Tuesday, the Texans signed Craig Nall to provide depth while Schaub is sidelined with a concussion. At the current time, Schaub is expected to be available when the Texans play the New Orleans Saints following the bye week. |
| Andre Johnson (WR) |
From Last Week: Johnson's sprained knee cost him another game Sunday, but the team is hopeful that he will be ready to return soon. Don't expect him back before the Texans' week 10 bye.
Update: 11/1: Johnson practiced on Wednesday, and pronounced himself 85 percent recovered. He said that he could play Sunday against the Raiders if he had to - don't expect him to be active until after the team's week 10 bye. |
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| Indianapolis Colts |
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| Marlin Jackson (CB) |
10/29: Starting cornerback Marlin Jackson suffered a concussion during Sunday's win over the Panthers. He was evaluated Monday and cleared by the medical staff, so he is not expected to miss the Colts' next game against the New England Patriots. |
| Marvin Harrison (WR) |
From Last Week: Harrison sat out Sunday's win over the Panthers as he works to get his knee as close to 100% as he can. The Colts play the Patriots in week 9, so expect Harrison to do everything he can to be on the field.
Update: 10/31: Harrison sat out practice Wednesday, but is reportedly expected to play on Sunday. |
| Freddy Keiaho (LB) |
From Last Week: Keiaho sat out Sunday's game against the Panthers as he continues to recover from a concussion.
Update: 11/1: Keiaho is expected to play Sunday against the Patriots. |
| Tony Ugoh (OL) |
From Last Week: Right tackle Tony Ugoh missed Sunday's game with a right foot injury. |
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| Jacksonville Jaguars |
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| Maurice Jones-Drew (RB) |
From Last Week: Running back Maurice Jones-Drew missed practices last week with a sprained MCL, but played on Sunday, gaining 48 yards on 10 carries. |
| David Garrard (QB) |
From Last Week: Quarterback David Garrard is expected to miss as much as a month with a badly sprained ankle. Quinn Gray will start while Garrard is sidelined, and the Jaguars signed Todd Bouman to add some depth. |
| Josh Scobee (K) |
From Last Week: Scobee's quadriceps strain prevented him from playing again in week 8. John Carney continues to play in Scobee's place. |
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| Kansas City Chiefs |
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| Kyle Turley (OL) |
From Last Week: (The Chiefs had a week 8 bye. The following is last week's Injury Watch entry) Offensive tackle Kyle Turley sat out Sunday's game with an ankle injury - his second missed game in a row. Chris Terry started in Turley's place. |
| Eddie Kennison (WR) |
From Last Week: (The Chiefs had a week 8 bye. The following is last week's Injury Watch entry) Kennison aggravated his hamstring in week 5, and sat out the last two weeks. |
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| Miami Dolphins |
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| Zach Thomas (LB) |
From Last Week: Thomas missed Sunday's loss to the Giants with whiplash after a car accident last week. He was advised to sit out at least the one game by a specialist he saw during the week. |
| David Martin (TE) |
From Last Week: A strained groin forced Dolphins' tight end David Martin to miss Sunday's game against the Giants. |
| Travares Tillman (S) |
From Last Week: Safety Travares Tillman underwent knee surgery during week 5. He has been out since, and is considered to be out indefinitely. |
| Vonnie Holliday (DT) |
From Last Week: Defensive tackle Vonnie Holliday, as expected, missed Sunday's game after suffering a fracture in his lower right leg in week 4. Coach Cam Cameron called it a "slight fracture" and noted that it should not affect the defensive tackle long-term. It's not clear what, exactly, qualifies as "long term" after four weeks on the sideline. |
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| Minnesota Vikings |
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| Antoine Winfield (CB) |
11/1: Winfield was listed on Wednesday's injury report with a hamstring injury, and sat out Thursday's practice. His status will be updated on Friday, but it is expected that he will be able to play Sunday.
Update: 11/3: Winfield missed practice against on Friday due to the hamstring injury he aggravated during Wednesday's practice. He is questionable for Sunday. Marcus McCauley is expected to start if Winfield is sidelined. |
| Bobby Wade (WR) |
10/30: Receiver Bobby Wade suffered a hyperextended knee and a bone bruise during Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The training staff is waiting for the swelling to go down before performing a full exam. Don't expect Wade to be on the field on Sunday.
Update: 10/31: Wade still has swelling in his knee and missed practice Wednesday. Without some quick improvement, Wade in increasingly likely to miss Sunday's game.
Update: 11/1: Wade said that his hyperextended knee is getting better, but he did not participate in Thursday's practice. The already-slim likelihood that he would play Sunday is getting even thinner. His status is expected to be updated on Friday.
Update: 11/3: Wade practiced a little on Friday, and said that he feels optimistic to play on Sunday. He will be a game-time decision, and with Troy Williamson not playing due to the death of his grandmother, Wade would be a critical part of the passing game. |
| Kelly Holcomb (QB) |
10/29: Quarterback Kelly Holcomb started Sunday's game, but left in the third quarter when he was sacked, hitting the ground with the top of his head. He said Monday that there is no structural damage, but he does have bruising of some vertebrae. Holcomb added that he is uncertain how long he will be sidelined.
Update: 11/1: If it needs to be said, Holcomb won't likely be available on Sunday. Jackson is currently slated to start. |
| Tarvaris Jackson (QB) |
From Last Week: Jackson was the third quarterback Sunday with a broken index finger and groin injury. When Holcomb was hurt, Brooks Bollinger entered the game and played well. Jackson says that his finger is a "day-to-day" thing.
Update: 10/31: Coach Brad Childress said Wednesday that Jackson appears to be significantly better, and is on track to start Sunday. |
| Dwight Smith (S) |
From Last Week: Defensive back Dwight Smith sat out Sunday's loss with a lingering hamstring injury. |
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| New England Patriots |
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| Eugene Wilson (S) |
11/3: Safety Eugene Wilson was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts with an ankle injury. |
| Sammy Morris (RB) |
From Last Week: Morris sat out Sunday's game with a chest injury, which seems likely to hamper him for at least a few more weeks.
Update: 11/3: Morris has been placed on injured reserve, ending his season. |
| Benjamin Watson (TE) |
From Last Week: The Patriots lost tight end Benjamin Watson to an ankle injury, and he was unable to play on Sunday. Kyle Brady started in Watson's place.
Update: 11/3: Watson practiced Wednesday and Thursday, and has a chance to play Sunday against the Colts. Don't set him as your starter just yet, though - keep an eye on the inactive lists here at the Whiz. |
| Laurence Maroney (RB) |
From Last Week: Maroney started on Sunday, and appears to be recovering from a groin injury that has hampered him the last several weeks. |
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| New Orleans Saints |
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| Scott Shanle (LB) |
11/3: Linebacker Scott Shanle has been listed as doubtful to play Sunday with an injured left hamstring. He is expected to replaced in the lineup by Brian Simmons. |
| Jeff Faine (C) |
From Last Week: Center Jeff Faine sat out Sunday's game with a pectoral injury.
Update: 11/3: Faine will miss another game this week. |
| Robert Meachem (WR) |
From Last Week: Meachem is improving from offseason knee surgery, but is "still a ways away" from returning. He was inactive again on Sunday. |
| Jason David (CB) |
From Last Week: Saints' starting cornerback Jason David returned Sunday after missing the last three games with a fractured forearm. |
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| New York Giants |
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| James Butler (S) |
From Last Week: Butler's hamstring injury prevented him from playing Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. The injury was first reported to be mild, then termed "moderate." |
| Derrick Ward (RB) |
From Last Week: Running back Derrick Ward has been dealing with an ankle injury which he aggravated during week 7. On Sunday, the Giants declared Ward inactive. |
| Steve Smith (WR) |
From Last Week: Receiver Steve Smith's shoulder and hamstring forced him to sit out Sunday's win over the Miami Dolphins. |
| Plaxico Burress (WR) |
From Last Week: Burress has a badly sprained ankle, but is playing through the pain. He should not miss much, if any, game time. However, don't expect him to fully participate in many practices. |
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| New York Jets |
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| Laveranues Coles (WR) |
10/29: Wide receiver Laveranues Coles suffered an apparent head injury, likely a concussion, when he hit the ground face-first during Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Update: 10/31: Coles does, indeed, have a concussion and is expected to be sidelined for Sunday's game against the Washington Redskins. With Kellen Clemens getting the start, he will have Jerricho Cotchery, Brad Smith, and Justin McCareins as his targets.
Update: 11/1: Coles sat out again on Thursday. |
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| Oakland Raiders |
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| Cornell Green (OT) |
10/29: Right tackle Cornell Green aggravated a knee injury in the first quarter and missed most of the game. He was replaced by Paul McQuistan.
Update: 11/1: Green returned to practice Thursday with his knee heavily wrapped and braced. |
| Tommy Kelly (DE) |
10/29: Starting defensive end Tommy Kelly left Sunday's game early in the second half after sustaining a right knee injury. He did not return, and was replaced in the lineup by Chris Clemons.
Update: 10/30: Coach Lane Kiffin is pessimistic about Kelly's knee. At the very least, Kelly is likely to miss the next game, and if Kiffin can be read well enough, the defensive end can be expected to miss more time.
Update: 10/30: Kelly will undergo surgery to repair his ACL and will miss the rest of the season. |
| Sam Williams (LB) |
From Last Week: Linebacker Sam Williams was inactive Sunday with a shoulder injury. |
| Gerard Warren (DT) |
From Last Week: Warren is getting closer to returning from his thigh injury, but was inactive again on Sunday.
Update: 11/1: Warren is still not practicing. |
| Josh McCown (QB) |
From Last Week: McCown was active Sunday, but Daunte Culpepper started and played the whole game. Don't be surprised if McCown wins back the starting job after Culpepper's downright lousy performance Sunday.
Update: 11/1: McCown will start Sunday against the Houston Texans, according to head coach Lane Kiffin. |
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| Philadelphia Eagles |
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| Greg Lewis (WR) |
10/29: Receiver Greg Lewis was the only Eagle to come out of Sunday's win over the Minnesota Vikings hurt, leaving in the fourth quarter with rib and shoulder injuries. He left under his own power, and rode a cart to the locker room for X-rays. |
| LJ Smith (TE) |
From Last Week: Smith played Sunday, but did not register any receptions. He was only targeted once, but was on the field extensively. |
| Brian Dawkins (S) |
From Last Week: Dawkins sat out again Sunday as he recovers from what has been called a "neck stinger." Coach Andy Reid has said several times that the team is going to be very careful to make sure they don't put Dawkins on the field too soon.
Update: 10/31: The Eagles hope to have Dawkins back on the field Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, although it appears unlikely that Dawkins will start. Quentin Mikell has played well, prompting coach Andy Reid to say that he intends to gradually work Dawkins back into the starting lineup. |
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| Pittsburgh Steelers |
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| Dan Kreider (TE) |
10/29: Tight end Dan Kreider hurt his ankle early in the first quarter of Sunday's game and did not return. Coach Tomlin did not give additional details about the nature of the injury. |
| Ryan Clark (S) |
From Last Week: Steelers' safety Ryan Clark did not return to Pittsburgh with the rest of his team after their loss at Denver last week because he was hospitalized with an inflamed spleen. The condition was a result of a pre-existing blood condition that was aggravated by the elevation. On Sunday, the Steelers listed Clark as inactive for the game. He should be fine for week 9, assuming he can pass a series of tests before then. |
| Aaron Smith (DE) |
From Last Week: Defensive end Aaron Smith sat out Sunday's game with a sprained MCL. |
| Bryant McFadden (CB) |
From Last Week: Cornerback Bryant McFadden did not play Sunday with a high ankle sprain. |
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| San Diego Chargers |
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| Nick Hardwick (C) |
From Last Week: Pro Bowl center Nick Hardwick sat out Sunday's win over the Texans with a sprained foot that is expected to sideline him for anotherweek or two. Cory Withrow started. |
| Jamal Williams (DT) |
From Last Week: All-pro nose tackle Jamal Williams underwent arthroscopic surgery on both knees during the Chargers' bye week, and sat out Sunday's win over the Houston Texans. He is hopeful to be ready to play in week 9. |
| Vincent Jackson (WR) |
From Last Week: A shoulder injury limited Jackson before the bye, although he didn't miss any game time. On Sunday, following the bye week, Jackson was on the field, but you wouldn't know it from the stats. |
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| San Francisco 49ers |
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| Walt Harris (CB) |
11/3: Cornerback Walt Harris sat out practices this week due to a sprained knee, and is doubtful to play on Sunday. |
| Darrell Jackson (WR) |
From Last Week: Wide receiver Darrell Jackson sat out Sunday's game with a quadriceps strain. Ashley Lelie started in his place.
Update: 11/3: Jackson is expected to play on Sunday. |
| Frank Gore (RB) |
From Last Week: Running back Frank Gore turned his right ankle in last week's loss to the New York Giants. He started Sunday despite being downgraded to questionable on Friday, but struggled and aggravated his ankle during the game.
Update: 11/3: Gore was limited in practice during the week, and is considered a game-time decision. |
| Alex Smith (QB) |
From Last Week: Quarterback Alex Smith suffered a separated shoulder on September 30th, but was sufficiently healed to start Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. He didn't play particularly well, but should be fine to go again this week. |
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| Seattle Seahawks |
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| Marcus Pollard (TE) |
From Last Week: (The Seahawks had a week 8 bye. The following is last week's Injury Watch entry) Tight end Marcus Pollard returned to play Sunday, but aggravated his knee injury and is now expected to undergo surgery during the bye week. He will likely sit out the November 4th game against the Cleveland Browns. Will Heller replaced Pollard, and is expected to start.
Update: 10/31: As of Wednesday, Pollard still stands as a long shot to play on Sunday.
Update: 11/3: Pollard will not play this week. |
| Deion Branch (WR) |
From Last Week: (The Seahawks had a week 8 bye. The following is last week's Injury Watch entry) Wide receiver Deion Branch suffered a sprained foot in week 5's loss to the Steelers, and is expected to return after the team's week 8 bye.
Update: 10/31: Coach Mike Holmgren said Wednesday that Branch is 50-50 to play this week.
Update: 11/3: Branch is a game-time decision. |
| Ray Willis (OT) |
From Last Week: (The Seahawks had a week 8 bye. The following is last week's Injury Watch entry) Reserve offensive tackle Ray Willis will sit about another month with a sprained knee.
Update: 10/31: As expected, Willis was ruled out for this week's game. |
| DJ Hackett (WR) |
From Last Week: (The Seahawks had a week 8 bye. The following is last week's Injury Watch entry) Hackett was inactive again Sunday, but is expected to return to field after the Seahawks' bye week.
Update: 11/3: Hackett is expected to play this week, but it's not certain whether he or Nate Burleson will start. |
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| St Louis Rams |
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| Richie Incognito (OG) |
10/29: Starting guard Richie Incognito is expected to miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a right kneecap injury early in Sunday's loss to the Cleveland Browns. The injury is likely to require surgery. Head coach Scott Linehan said Monday that Incognito's kneecap popped in and out during a play in which his leg was in an awkward position. |
| Leonard Little (DE) |
From Last Week: Torn ligaments in his toe forced Little to the inactive list Sunday. He is expected to see a specialist during the team's bye week, but appears likely to be limited by the injury all season. |
| Brett Romberg (C) |
From Last Week: Rams' center Brett Romberg missed Sunday's game with a sprained ankle. He will look to get healthy during the bye week and be ready for week 10. |
| Dante Hall (WR/KR) |
From Last Week: Kick returner and wide receiver Dante Hall missed Sunday's game with a "severe" ankle sprain. |
| Marc Bulger (QB) |
From Last Week: Quarterback Marc Bulger started Sunday, but left in the third quarter with a sprained thumb. He was able to return during the fourth quarter. |
| Steven Jackson (RB) |
From Last Week: Running back Steven Jackson returned to action Sunday after recovering from a partially torn groin. He left the game in the first half with back spasms that resulted from a bulging disc. Coach Scott Linehan is hopeful that Jackson will not miss another game. |
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| Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
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| Greg Spires (DE) |
10/29: Defensive end Greg Spires reportedly injured his calf Sunday, although Spires himself says that he strained his Achilles' tendon. Spires has been dealing with an ankle injury the last several weeks. If the injury is to his Achilles' tendon, there is a chance he could be sidelined for several weeks.
Update: 11/3: Spires is out for week 9. |
| Torrie Cox (CB) |
10/29: Cornerback Torrie Cox suffered a knee injury during Sunday's game. He was being evaluated on Monday.
Update: 10/31: The Buccaneers placed Cox on injured reserve Wednesday. |
| Michael Clayton (WR) |
From Last Week: Receiver Michael Clayton was inactive Sunday with an ankle injury that may keep him out for an extended period of time.
Update: 11/3: Clayton, listed as questionable and considered a game-time decision, is likely not going to play this week. |
| Alex Smith (TE) |
From Last Week: Tight end Alex Smith was not ready to return Sunday, and head coach Jon Gruden said Monday that he does not expect Smith to be ready to play Sunday against the Cardinals.
Update: 11/3: Tunes change during the week... now, Gruden has alluded to the notion of Smith possibly playing this week, and Smith himself said that he expects to play - although how much is a significant question. |
| Patrick Chukwurah (DE) |
From Last Week: Chukwurah sat out Sunday's game with a lingering shoulder injury.
Update: 11/3: Chukwurah, listed as questionable, is considered a game-time decision. |
| Michael Pittman (RB) |
From Last Week: Running back Michael Pittman suffered a badly sprained ankle was initially expected to be sidelined at least 6-to-8 weeks. Earnest Graham replaced Pittman, and the team traded for speedster Michael Bennett. Pittman has reportedly been healing extremely quickly, and may be able to play sooner than expected. He did not play Sunday.
Update: 11/3: Pittman is unlikely to play this week, although he is considered a game-time decision and has been listed as questionable on the injury report. |
| Brian Kelly (CB) |
From Last Week: Brian Kelly was inactive again Sunday after re-injuring his groin in week 5.
Update: 11/3: Head coach Jon Gruden said this week that there is a chance Kelly will play on Sunday. It's not known whether or not, if he plays, he will be limited. Expect him to work his way back into the lineup to avoid re-re-injuring his groin. |
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| Tennessee Titans |
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| Ahmard Hall (FB) |
10/22: Starting fullback Ahmard Hall suffered a broken forearm, and missed Sunday's game. He may be able to return within a month, but is not expected to miss the entire season. |
| Chris Brown (RB) |
From Last Week: Runningback Chris Brown missed Sunday's game with an ankle injury. LenDale White and rookie Chris Henry have been impressive with Brown sidelined. |
| Vince Young (QB) |
From Last Week: Quarterback Vince Young played Sunday despite a quadriceps injury, but he didn't play well. It's unclear whether the injury limited his performance on the field. |
| Brandon Jones (WR) |
From Last Week: Receiver Brandon Jones is dealing with a knee injury and has been unable to play. |
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| Washington Redskins |
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| Marcus Washington (LB) |
11/3: Linebacker Marcus Washington finds himself back on injury watch this week after apparently aggravating his hamstring in practice during the week. He has been downgraded by the Redskins to questionable, and coach Joe Gibbs does not seem too optimistic that Washington will be able to play Sunday against the New York Jets. |
| Rock Cartwright (RB) |
From Last Week: Cartwright sat out Sunday's loss to the Patriots with a hamstring injury. |
| Fred Smoot (CB) |
From Last Week: Cornerback Fred Smoot is dealing with a hamstring strain, and was unable to play Sunday. |
| Carlos Rogers (CB) |
From Last Week: Cornerback Carlos Rogers was playing Sunday with a reportedly mild sprained knee. He left Sunday's game with torn MCL and ACL ligaments and will sit out the remainder of the season. |
| Stephon Heyer (OL) |
From Last Week: Reserve lineman Stephon Heyer sat out Sunday's game with a hamstring injury. |
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