Monday Injury Report

Philadelphia's Donovan McNabb injured his back in the game on Sunday. Status: A follow-up set of X-rays on Monday showed no permanent damage - the back is sore and tender, but not seriously injured (at least, that's what we hear today).

San Francisco's starting QB Jeff Garcia missed the game on Sunday due to a high ankle sprain. Status: The condition worsened as the week went along, and he ended up being listed as doubtful on the Friday injury report.

Tampa Bay's backup QB Shaun King missed the game on Sunday due to his injured ankle. Status: King was listed as probable on the Friday injury report.

Washington's starting QB Patrick Ramsey (left hand/elbow) was injured in the game on Sunday. Status: It was the third game in a row that Ramsey couldn't take every snap in a game he started due to the extensive pounding the OL is allowing him to absorb. This latest injury is considered a dislocated pinky finger and a bruised arm - nothing major all by itself, but yet another nick to add to Ramsey's growing list of woes.

Houston's starting QB David Carr (high ankle sprain) missed the game on Sunday, as expected. Status: Carr said he would like to return for the game vs. Cincinnati, but the coaching staff wouldn't commit to that move as of Monday.

Jacksonville's backup QB Mark Brunell continues to be sidelined due to his injured elbow.

Miami's starting QB Jay Fiedler missed the game on Sunday due to his sprained knee. Status: Fiedler was listed as questionable on the injury report, but all signs indicate that he is 2-3 weeks away from returning to action. He stated after the game that he is unsure when he'll be able to return to action.

Oakland's Marques Tuiasosopo injured his left knee in the game on Sunday. Status: Some reports speculate that the injury is a torn MCL, some say a torn ACL - but all reports agree that Tuiasosopo is probably done for the season. An MRI is scheduled, and if the torn ligament is confirmed, Tuiasosopo is probably headed for IR. The Raiders officially say that Tuiasosopo is doubtful for the game vs. the Jets. QB's Rick Mirer and Tee Martin may be #1 and #2 for the game next week, if the Raiders don't sign another veteran signal caller.

Oakland's Rich Gannon could not play on Sunday due to the torn labrum in his throwing shoulder. Status: Gannon was listed as doubtful on the injury report.

Running Backs

Arizona's starting FB James Hodgins injured his thigh in the game on Sunday.

Arizona's Emmitt Smith remains sidelined due to his broken shoulder blade.

Chicago's backup RG Adrian Peterson (ankle) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Peterson was listed as doubtful to play before the game.

Dallas' starting FB Richie Anderson (back/shoulder) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Anderson was listed as questionable before the game. He stated after the game that he will definitely be back in action next week.

Green Bay's starting FB William Henderson suffered a neck stinger in the game on Sunday, but returned to action. Status: The injury is considered minor, but be aware that stingers have a tendency to recur once they are first suffered.

Green Bay's reserve RB Nicholas Luchey (thumb) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Luchey was listed as probable prior to the game.

New Orlean's reserve RB James Fenderson (foot) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Fenderson was listed as doubtful on the Friday injury report.

Philadelphia's starting RB Brian Westbrook (ankle) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Westbrook was listed as out prior to the game.

St. Louis' starting RB Marshall Faulk (knee/hand) and backup RB Lamar Gordon (left ankle) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Faulk was listed as questionable on the Friday injury report, while Gordon was doubtful.

Seattle's reserve FB Heath Evans missed the game on Sunday due to a stinger. Status: Evans was listed as questionable before the game.

Washington's reserve RB Chad Morton (ankle) was injured in the game on Sunday. Status: The injury is a high ankle sprain, and Morton did not return to action on Sunday. The severity of the injury is being evaluated further today.

Washington's starting RB Trung Canidate (sprained right ankle), and backup RB Ladell Betts (broken left forearm) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Canidate was questionable to play, while Betts was doubtful.

Cincinnati's starting RB Corey Dillon aggravated his groin injury on Sunday and could not continue to play in the second half. Status: Coach Lewis indicated that he would not hold Dillon out of the next game, despite the lingering problem.

Cleveland's starting RB William Green has been suspended for the KC game due to his arrest on possession of marijuana and DUI. Status: Green will sit one week, and then the league's drug policy will kick in (depending on if this is a first, second, or third offense). His blood alcohol level at the time of his arrest was .16, twice the legal limit. (Ever hear the word, "Taxi", Mr. Green?)

Houston's starting RB Domanick Davis injured his left pectoral muscle in the game on Sunday and did not return to action. Status: The injury is not considered serious at this time. Davis vowed to play vs. Cincinnati, and said he would be fine by next weekend after the game.

Indianapolis' backup RB's James Mungro (knee surgery) and Ricky Williams (ankle) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Mungro is out indefinitely, while Williams was listed as questionable on the Friday injury report.

New York Jets' backup RB/KR Michael Bates broke two bones in his right hand on Sunday. Status: Bates will not be returning kicks anytime soon. He is expected to play on special teams, though.

Wide Receivers

Arizona's reserve WR Jason McAddley remains sidelined due to his injured hamstring.

Carolina's reserve WR Karl Hankton (hamstring) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Hankton was listed as questionable on the Friday injury report.

Chicago's starting WR Marty Booker (ankle) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Booker was listed as questionable before the game.

Detroit's starting WR Charles Rogers (collarbone) and reserve WR/KR Eddie Drummond (ankle/knee) continue to be sidelined due to their injuries.

Green Bay's starting WR Robert Ferguson injured his jaw in the game on Sunday, but returned to action. Status: The injury is considered minor at this time.

New Orlean's starting WR Donte Stallworth continues to be sidelined due to his injured quadriceps.

New York Giants' reserve WR Willie Ponder continues to miss games due to his injured hip.

San Francisco's reserve WR Arnaz Battle continues to miss games due to his injured toe.

Seattle's starting WR Koren Robinson aggravated his ankle injury in the game on Sunday.

Tampa Bay's backup WR Joe Jurevicius missed the game on Sunday due to his injured knee. Status: Jurevicius was listed as questionable before the game on Sunday.

Cincinnati's reserve WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh continues to miss games due to his injured hamstring.

Indianapolis' reserve WR/KR Brad Pyatt suffered a bruised chest in the game on Sunday. Status: Pyatt should be ready to play next week, despite some scary moments on a back-board on Sunday.

Jacksonville's reserve WR Jimmy Redmond continues to be sidelined by his injured foot. Status: Redmond was questionable on the Friday injury report.

New York Jets' starting WR Wayne Chrebet aggravated his injured back on Sunday. Status: Chrebet is questionable for the next game.

San Diego's starting WR Reche Caldwell suffered a concussion in the game on Sunday. Status: The severity of the concussion is not known at this time - and could cause after-effects later in the week.

San Diego's backup WR Eric Parker injured his shoulder in the game on Sunday. Status: The extent of the injury is unclear at this time, and is under further evaluation.

Tight Ends

Atlanta's backup TE Brian Kozlowski strained a calf muscle on Sunday. Status: The injury is not considered serious at this time.

Carolina's backup TE Mike Seidman sprained his ankle in the game on Sunday. Status: The severity of the sprain is not known at this time.

Dallas' backup TE James Whalen (leg) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Whalen was listed as questionable before the game.

San Francisco's TE Aaron Walker (concussion) and TE Jed Weaver (stinger) were injured in the game on Sunday. Status: Both are probable for the next game.

Seattle's backup TE Ryan Hannam remains sidelined due to hi sprained knee.

Baltimore's backup TE John Jones injured his neck in the game on Sunday. Status: The extent of the injury is unclear at this time.

Cincinnati's starting TE Reggie Kelly (foot) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Kelly was listed as out prior to the game.

Houston's reserve TE Rashod Kent missed the game on Sunday due to his injured calf. Status: Kent was listed as doubtful prior to the game.

Indianapolis' backup TE Dallas Clark (hamstring) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Clark was questionable to play on Friday.

Pittsburgh's starting TE Jay Riemersma missed the game on Sunday due to his injured knee. Status: Riemersma was listed as doubtful on the injury report.

San Diego's starting TE Stephen Alexander remains sidelined due to his injured groin.

Kickers

Arizona's PK Bill Gramatica missed the game on Sunday due to his injured back. Status: Gramatica was listed as doubtful before the game.

New York Giants' PK Matt Bryant remains sidelined due to his injured hamstring.

Offensive Lineman

Atlanta's starting OT Bob Whitfield broke his right fibula in the game on Sunday. Status: The injury is likely to end Whitfield's season. X-Rays revealed ligament damage in the leg as well as a broken bone.

Atlanta's starting RG Kynan Forney strained his quadriceps in the game on Sunday. Status: The injury is considered minor at this time.

Atlanta's starting OG Travis Claridge missed the game on Sunday. Status: Claridge was listed as out before the game, due to his bad knee.

Dallas' starting G Larry Allen hyper-extended his left knee in the game on Sunday. Status: Allen came back to play in the second half of the game, and the injury is described as not serious as of Monday.

Dallas' starting OT Flozell Adams (right shoulder bruise) was injured in the game on Sunday. Status: Adams returned to action and the injury is considered minor at this time.

Dallas' starting OT Ryan Young (knee) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Young was listed as questionable on the injury report.

Minnesota's starting OT Byrant McKinnie injured his ankle in the game on Sunday. Status: The severity of the injury is unclear at this time.

New Orleans' starting LG Kendyl Jacox (knee) and RG LeCharles Bentley (knee) went out in the fourth quarter and did not return to action. Status: The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time.

San Francisco's starting G Eric Heitmann aggravated his ankle injury in the game on Sunday. Status: Heitmann has been struggling to stay on the field this season. This injury is to his left ankle, the previously healthy joint. He is expected to return to action after the bye week.

San Francisco's RT Scott Gragg dislocated his elbow in the game on Sunday, but returned to action. Status: The injury will be evaluated further as the week goes on.

Washington's starting G Dave Fiore (knee) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Fiore was listed as doubtful on the Friday injury report.

Cincinnati's reserve OL Matt O'Dwyer missed the game on Sunday due to his injured foot. Status: O'Dwyer was listed as questionable prior to the game.

Indianapolis' reserve OL Adam Meadows missed the game on Sunday due to his injured knee. Status: Meadows was listed as probable on Friday.

Miami's starting OT Mark Dixon remains sidelined due to his ankle injury.

Oakland's backup OL Matt Stinchcomb missed the game on Sunday due to his injured shoulder. Status: Stinchcomb was listed as questionable on the Friday injury report.

Pittsburgh's starting OT Marvel Smith missed the game on Sunday due to his injured neck. Status: Smith was listed as doubtful on Friday.

San Diego's starting C Jason Ball (ankle) and starting G Solomon Page (ankle) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Both were listed as questionable on the Friday injury report.

Defensive Players

Arizona's backup LB Gerald Hayes (shoulder) and backup DL Derrick Ransom (ankle) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Both players were listed as questionable on the Friday injury report.

Atlanta's backup DL Travis Hall injured his neck in the game on Sunday. Status: The injury is a sprain, and isn't considered serious.

Atlanta's S Gerald McBurrows aggravated a pinched nerve in his neck. Status: The injury isn't considered serious at this time.

Carolina's starting MLB Dan Morgan (concussion), backup LB Mike Caldwell (hamstring) and backup DL Kemp Rasmussen (neck) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Morgan was listed as doubtful before the game, while Caldwell and Rasmussen were questionable.

Chicago's starting S Mike Green (groin) and starting DT Keith Traylor (knee) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Green was listed as doubtful, and Traylor as questionable, prior to the game.

Detroit's starting CB Dre' Bly missed the game on Sunday due to his bad hamstring. Status: Bly was listed as probable before the game.

Detroit's starting DE Robert Porcher (hip), and backup DB's Rod Babers (shoulder) and Jimmy Wyrick (chest) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Porcher was listed as questionable, the other two as doubtful.

Green Bay's backup DL Chukie Nwokorie suffered a bruised right knee in the fourth quarter and did not return to action. Status: The extent of his injury is unclear at the present time.

Green Bay's backup DL Rod Walker (knee) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Walker was questionable on the Friday injury report.

Minnesota's reserve LB Raonall Smith missed the game on Sunday due to his bad hamstring. Status: Smith was listed as doubtful before the game.

New Orleans' starting CB Dale Carter injured his quadriceps in the game on Sunday.

New Orleans' starting LB Darrin Smith injured his hamstring in the game on Sunday.

New Orleans' starting DT Grady Jackson (finger injury/suspension), starting DE Darren Howard (wrist), and starting LB Sedrick Hodge (fractured knee) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Jackson and Howard were out, while Hodge was probable on the Friday injury report.

New York Giants' S Johnnie Harris left the game in the fourth quarter with a hamstring injury. Status: The extent of the injury is not known at this time.

New York Giants' starting DT Cornelius Griffin missed the game on Sunday. Status: Griffen was listed as questionable due to his injured ankle on Friday.

New York Giants' starting CB William Peterson (back) continues to be sidelined due to his injury.

Philadelphia's starting CB Bobby Taylor (foot), starting S Brian Dawkins (foot) and reserve DL Jerome McDougle (ankle) continue to be sidelined due to their injuries.

St. Louis' starting S Adam Archuleta (ankle), starting DE Leonard Little (chest), starting DT Damione Lewis (ankle) and reserve DB Kevin Garrett (hamstring) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Lewis was listed as doubtful before the game, the others as questionable.

St. Louis' starting LB Tommy Polley remains sidelined due to his elbow injury.

San Francisco's starting LB Jeff Ulbrich (ankle) and backup LB Brandon Moore (stinger) were injured in the game on Sunday. Status: Both are probable for the next game.

San Francisco's starting S Zack Bronson (neck), starting DT Travis Kirschke (knee), starting DE Andre Carter (back) and reserve DB Ronnie Heard (knee) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Heard was listed as out, the other 3 were doubtful on the Friday injury report.

San Francisco's starting CB Jason Webster continues to miss games due to his injured knee.

Seattle's starting DT Norman Hand (arm) was injured in the game on Sunday. Status: The injury is being evaluated further, and the severity is unknown at this time.

Seattle's s reserve LB Tracy White (foot) remains sidelined due to his injury.

Tampa's starting LB Ryan Nece injured his ankle in the game on Sunday. Status: The extent of the injury is unknown at this time, and will be evaluated further later in the week.

Tampa's reserve DB Jermaine Phillips broke his forearm in the game on Sunday. Status: He is out 4-6 weeks due to the injury.

Tampa's starting S John Lynch (shoulder), starting CB Hank Poteat (hamstring) and reserve DB John Howell (hamstring) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Lynch and Howell were listed as questionable before the game, while Poteat was probable to play.

Washington's starting LB LaVar Arrington suffered a bruised knee and aggravated a wrist injury in the game on Sunday, but continued to play. Status: Arrington's injuries aren't considered major, but he was so sore after the game that he needed help undressing and dressing.

Washington's backup DB Todd Franz (ankle) was injured in the game on Sunday. Status: The severity of the injury is unknown at this time.

Washington's reserve DB Rashad Bauman (ankle) and reserve DL Martin Chase (calf) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Both were questionable on the Friday injury report.

Baltimore's backup S Chad Williams strained his lower back in the game on Sunday, but continued to play. Status: The injury is considered minor at this time.

Baltimore's starting NT Kelly Gregg received stitches in his lip during the game on Sunday. Status: The injury is considered minor.

Baltimore's starting CB Corey Fuller missed the game on Sunday due to his injured leg. Status: Fuller was listed as doubtful on the injury report. He is expected back for the game vs. St. Louis, though.

Cincinnati's starting CB Jeff Burris suffered a concussion in the second quarter and didn't return to action. Status: The severity of the concussion is being evaluated further today. Remember, concussions are known for causing after-effects days after the initial injury - keep an eye on injury reports later in the week if Burris is on your IDP roster.

Houston's starting DE Gary Walker (toe), staring LB Charlie Clemons (ankle) and reserve DB Jason Bell (knee) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Walker was listed as out, Clemons as questionable and Bell as probable on the Friday injury report.

Indianapolis' starting DT Montae Reagor (chest) and reserve DB Joseph Jefferson (pelvis) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Reagor was out on the injury report, while Jefferson was questionable.

Indianapolis' backup LB Jim Nelson remains sidelined with his collarbone injury.

Jacksonville's starting CB Fernando Bryant suffered a concussion in the game on Sunday. Status: According to coach Del Rio, Bryant passed all tests after suffering the injury, and should be fine - it sounds like a minor concussion, at the present time, anyway.

Jacksonville's starting CB Jason Craft (knee), starting LB Keith Mitchell (neck) and reserve DL Lionel Barnes (calf) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Craft was listed as doubtful, Mitchell as questionable, and Barnes as out on the Friday injury report.

Miami's starting CB Patrick Surtain injured his right ankle in the game on Sunday. Status: Surtain returned to action, and the injury is not considered serious at this time.

Miami's starting LB Zach Thomas injured his groin in the game on Sunday. Status: Thomas returned to action, and the injury is not considered serious at this time.

Miami's starting DT Tim Bowens injured his neck in the game on Sunday. Status: Bowens did not return to action on Sunday, and the extent of the injury is being evaluated further today.

Miami's starting DT Larry Chester (hamstring) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Chester was questionable on the Friday Injury report.

New York Jets' starting S Jon McGraw (shoulder), stating CB Donnie Abraham (shoulder), starting LB Mo Lewis (hamstring) and starting DE John Abraham (groin) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Both Abrahams and McGraw were listed as out on the Friday injury report, while Mo Lewis was listed as questionable. John Abraham has been ruled out for the next game.

Oakland's starting DT John Parrella (groin) and Dana Stubblefield (ankle), and reserve DL Sam Williams (knee) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Parrella and Williams were doubtful to play, while Stubblefield was listed as questionable prior to the game.

Pittsburgh's starting S Brent Alexander tweaked an ankle on Sunday, but returned to play. Status: The injury is not considered serious at this time.

Pittsburgh's backup LB Clint Kriewaldt (hamstring) missed the game on Sunday. Status: Kriewaldt was listed as questionable on the Friday injury report.

San Diego's DT Jamal Williams strained a calf muscle in the game on Sunday. Status: The extent of the injury is not known at this time.

San Diego's starting CB Quentin Jammer injured his ankle in the game on Sunday. Status: Jammer returned to action, and the injury is not considered serious at this time.