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Note: The Monday Injury report will cover only those teams advancing in the playoffs from now until the end of the season.
Quarterbacks
No injuries of note to report this week.
Running Backs
Carolina's backup running back Nick Goings injured his shoulder during the game on Sunday.
Status: Going's injury is described as a "sprain" - he will be evaluated further as the week goes on.
Carolina's Stephen Davis wore a special rubber "girdle" designed by team trainer Ryan Vermillion to help him overcome his quadriceps/groin injury.
Status: The device helped Davis contribute to the team's win with 19/76/0 rushing and 1/21/0 receiving. His quadriceps injury will continue to be treated and monitored during the two weeks leading up to the Super Bowl.
Wide Receivers
No injuries of note this week.
Tight Ends
No injuries of note this week.
Kickers
No injuries of note this week.
Offensive Linemen
New England's starting RT Tom Ashworth had the wind knocked out on a play during the game Sunday, but returned to action.
Status: The injury is minor.
New England's RG Damien Woody is now on IR due to his injured knee.
Defensive Players
New England's starting LB Tedy Bruschi injured his right leg in the playoff game on Sunday, and did not return to action.
Status: Bruschi refused to discuss the injury after the game, but was limping noticeably - he'll be evaluated further later in the week. Coach Belichick was similarly reticent, refusing to comment further on the injury during comments to the press on Monday.
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