QB Kurt Kittner (Atl) will be the team's starting QB this weekend according to head coach Dan Reeves. If you were waiting on this announcement, best of luck to you.

QB Michael Vick (Atl) is still out with his broken leg, but he still expects to play the last week of November.

QB Kordell Stewart (Chi) is fully healthy again and has assumed the #2 QB spot over Rex Grossman.

QB Kelly Holcomb (Cle) has reclaimed the starting QB position from Tim Couch.

Note that all Denver QBs have a bye this week.

QB Jake Plummer (Den) says his broken foot is healing well, and he is on schedule to return to action after the team's bye week. He expects to play on November 16th.

QB Brett Favre (GB) did not practice on Wednesday in order to rest his sore thumb. He will start this weekend.

QB David Carr (Hou) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday and is expected to start this weekend.

QB Mark Brunell (Jac) is still out with his injured elbow, but he will begin throwing this week in practice.

QB Byron Leftwich (Jac) says he is working to correct his fumbling problem.

QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday.

QB Brian Griese (Mia) will again start for the team this weekend as Jay Fiedler's knee is not improving.

Note that all New England QBs have a bye this week.

Note that all New Orleans QBs have a bye this week.

QB Rich Gannon (Oak) is at least two more weeks with his injured shoulder.

QB Rob Johnson (Oak) has been signed by the team.

QB Tee Martin (Oak) has been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster.

QB Rick Mirer (Oak) will start for the team this weekend.

QB Marques Tuiasosopo (Oak) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured knee.

QBs Drew Brees & Doug Flutie (SD) each took 1st team snaps in Wednesday's practice. Head coach Marty Schottenheimer has not named a starter for this weekend.

Note that all San Francisco QBs have a bye this week.

QB Patrick Ramsey (Was) believes the key to winning this weekend is "to beat the blitz". Obviously, Ramsey realizes that every opponent is going to come after him until the Redskins prove they can pass block effectively. Ramsey has been beaten up almost every game this season. Last Sunday was no exception. He is sore, but he practiced on Wednesday and should start this weekend.

Running Backs

RB Emmitt Smith (Ari) is still out with his injured shoulder but is expected to be healthy in two weeks. Smith says there should be plenty of room in the backfield for two RBs (himself and Marcel Shipp).

RB Willis McGahee (Buf) is making great progress in returning from his knee injury and has been activated by the team. However, head coach Gregg Williams said it's too soon to tell when McGahee could be ready to play, if at all this season.

RB Stephen Davis (Car) did not practice on Wednesday and is a surprising questionable on the team's injury report with a sore ankle. The team says the injury crept up on Davis beginning Tuesday morning. Unless the injury worsens, Davis should play this weekend. However, it would not be surprising to see the team lighten his load a bit by giving DeShaun Foster a few more carries.

RB Rod Smart (Car) practiced on Wednesday but might miss this weekend's game.

RB Adrian Peterson (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday and might miss another week with his injured ankle.

RB Corey Dillon (Cin) did not play the 2nd half of last Sunday's game because his groin tightened up. Head coach Marvin Lewis says Dillon is expected to play this weekend. However, Dillon did not practice on Wednesday (as was the case last week).

RB William Green (Cle) will not play this weekend. He has been suspended by the team for one game for his recent arrest for DUI and marijuana charges.

FB Richie Anderson (Dal) is expected to play this weekend after missing last Sunday's game with an inflamed back and shoulder.

Note that all Denver RBs have a bye this week.

RB Domanick Davis (Hou) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

RB Stacey Mack (Hou) partially participated in Wednesday's practice but should be able to play this weekend.

RB James Mungro (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday and might miss this weekend's game with his injured knee.

RB Dominic Rhodes (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday but should return for Thursday's session.

RB Ricky Williams (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this weekend after missing two games with his injured ankle.

RB Fred Taylor (Jac) has a message for Colts S Mike Doss: "I'm going to punish (Doss). I'm going to bust his (butt)." Taylor claims Doss pushed his head to the ground in the first Jaguars / Colts meeting this season.

RB Larry Johnson (KC) has moved past Derrick Blaylock and is now the team's #2 RB.

FB Rob Konrad (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and is likely to play this weekend.

RB Ricky Williams (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend despite his sore leg.

RB Michael Bennett (Min) is expected to see a bigger workload this weekend.

Note that all New England RBs have a bye this week.

Note that all New Orleans RBs have a bye this week.

RB Brian Westbrook (Phi) will likely miss another game with his injured ankle.

RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) did not practice on Wednesday as he was having a wisdom tooth pulled. He is expected to return to practice on Thursday and play this weekend.

Note that all San Francisco RBs have a bye this week.

RB Dan Alexander (StL) has been signed by the team. This could be a sign that Lamar Gordon's injury could be more long term.

RB Marshall Faulk (StL) should return to the starting lineup this weekend.

RB Lamar Gordon (StL) will likely miss another week with his high ankle sprain.

FB Mike Alstott (TB) underwent surgery to repair the herniated disc in his neck. He hopes to have a full recovery and play next season.

RB Michael Pittman (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

RB Chris Brown (Ten) practiced Wednesday and should be available this weekend.

RB Ladell Betts (Was) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured arm.

RB Trung Canidate (Was) says he expects to return to action this weekend.

RB Sultan McCullough (Was) practiced Wednesday and could play this weekend despite his injured foot.

RB Chad Morton (Was) did not practice on Wednesday and might miss this weekend's game with his injured ankle.

RB John Simon (Was) was signed by the team to add some depth at the position.

RB Jamal Anderson (FA) worked out for the Buccaneers, but no contract was offered by the team.

Wide Receivers

WR Bryan Gilmore (Ari) has signed a 2-year extension with the team.

WR Jason McAddley (Ari) is still out with his injured hamstring.

WR Eric Moulds (Buf) is feeling much better and is close to 100% healthy from his injured groin.

WR Kevin Dyson (Car) returned to practice on Wednesday. There is a slight possibility that Dyson could see action this weekend, but he is more likely to make his Panthers debut in week eleven.

WR Karl Hankton (Car) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

WR Marty Booker (Chi) practiced on Wednesday has a "real good chance of playing" this weekend according to head coach Dick Jauron. If Booker does not suffer a setback, he should play.

WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Cin) partially participated in Wednesday's practice and will likely miss another week with his injured hamstring.

WR Kevin Johnson (Cle) has lost his starting position to Andre Davis. There is no word on how many compromising photos that Quincy Morgan has in his possession.

Note that all Denver WRs have a bye this week.

WR Ed McCaffrey (Den) could possibly miss the remainder of the season as his quadriceps injury his not improving.

WR Charles Rogers (Det) is still out with his broken collarbone.

WR Brandon Stokley (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday due to a concussion suffered in last Sunday's game.

WR Derrius Thompson (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend despite his injured groin.

WR D'Wayne Bates (Min) will be back in the starting lineup as soon as he returns to full health (which could be this weekend).

Note that all New England WRs have a bye this week.

Note that all New Orleans WRs have a bye this week.

WR Wayne Chrebet (NYJ) will not play this weekend due to his concussion.

WR Reche Caldwell (SD) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

WR Eric Parker (SD) is out for the season with a dislocated shoulder. Micah Ross was signed to fill Parker's roster spot.

Note that all San Francisco WRs have a bye this week.

WR Joe Jurivicius (TB) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

WR Drew Bennett (Ten) is out with his injured calf.

Tight Ends

TE Brian Kozlowski (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

TE Mike Seidman (Car) practiced on Wednesday but could sit this weekend with his injured ankle.

TE Reggie Kelly (Cin) is out with a broken bone in his foot.

Note that all Denver TEs have a bye this week.

TE Bubba Franks (GB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice to rest his injured thigh. He should play this weekend.

TE Rashod Kent (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss another week with his injured calf.

TE Dallas Clark (Ind) practiced on Wednesday. He expects to play this weekend after missing two games with his injured hamstring, but he is questionable on the injury report.

TE Jim Kleinsasser (Min) will be given a bigger role in the team's offense according to offensive coordinator Scott Linehan.

Note that all New England TEs have a bye this week.

Note that all New Orleans TEs have a bye this week.

TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday (as has become the norm) but should start this weekend.

TE Stephen Alexander (SD) is listed as questionable with his injured groin. For Alexander, questionable is quite an accomplishment. He partially participated in Wednesday's session but should sit this weekend.

Note that all San Francisco TEs have a bye this week.

TE Cameron Cleeland (StL) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

Place Kickers & Special Teamers

PK Bill Gramatica (Ari) is still out with his injured back.

PK John Kasay (Car) has converted 18 consecutive FG attempts.

Note that all Denver PKs have a bye this week.

PK Jason Elam (Den) suffered a groin injury while attempting a FG last Monday. There is no official word on the extent of the injury, but head coach Mike Shanahan said he has "no idea" how long Elam will be out. One thing is certain: kickers and strained groins are not a good match.

KR Eddie Drummond (Det) is still out with his ankle and knee injuries.

KR Brad Pyatt (Ind) will likely miss 6 weeks with his injured back. Troy Walters should assume the return duties.

Note that all New England PKs have a bye this week.

Note that all New Orleans PKs have a bye this week.

PK Matt Bryant (NYG) is still out with his injured hamstring.

KR Ronney Jenkins (Oak) was seen leaving the Raiders practice facility in shame after being released by the team. When asked about his obvious embarrassment Jenkins replied, "They cut me for Rob Johnson" That hurts.

Note that all San Francisco PKs have a bye this week.

KR Desmond Howard (FA) was worked out for the Seattle Seahawks recently.

Offensive Linemen

T Kendrick Rogers (Ari) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured wrist.

G Raleigh Roundtree (Ari) has been added to the active roster from the non-football injury list.

T L.J. Shelton (Ari) has signed a 5-year extension with the team.

G Travis Claridge (Atl) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured knee.

G Kynan Forney (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

T Bob Whitfield (Atl) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his broken leg.

T Marc Columbo (Chi) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured knee.

C Olin Kreutz (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday and might miss this weekend's game with his injured ankle.

G Matt O'Dwyer (Cin) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

C Jeff Faine (Cle) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend

G Shaun O'Hara (Cle) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

T Barry Stokes (Cle) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured ankle. Joaquin Gonzalez should get the start.

G Larry Allen (Dal) may be in danger of losing his starting position as he and head coach Bill Parcells do not see eye-to-eye in regards to Allen's conditioning and injury problems. Allen is in such a poor condition that he can not finish practices or games.

G/C Bill Conaty (Dal) was signed by the team to provide depth on the offensive line.

T Ryan Young (Dal) should be limited in practice but be able to play this weekend.

Note that all Denver OLs have a bye this week.

T Mark Tauscher (GB) did not practice on Wednesday to rest his sore knee, but he should play this weekend.

T Adam Meadows (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and hopes to be available this weekend.

T Mark Dixon (Mia) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured ankle.

T Bryant McKinnie (Min) did not practice on Wednesday but could still play this weekend despite his high ankle sprain.

Note that all New England OLs have a bye this week.

Note that all New Orleans OLs have a bye this week.

C Matt Stinchcomb (Oak) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured shoulder.

T Marvel Smith (Pit) will likely miss another game with his injured neck.

C Jason Ball (SD) did not practice on Wednesday and will probably miss another game.

T Solomon Page (SD) did not practice on Wednesday and could miss this weekend's game.

Note that all San Francisco OLs have a bye this week.

G Eric Heitmann (SF) suffered a high ankle sprain on his left ankle and will miss 3-4 weeks.

G Jason Whittle (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

G Benji Olson (Ten) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

G Brad Bedell (Was) was released and re-signed by the team in the last week.

G Dave Fiore (Was) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list.

C Larry Moore (Was) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured foot. Lennie Friedman should get the start.

Defensive Linemen

DE Travis Hall (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured neck.

DT Ed Jasper (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

DE Brady Smith (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday and could miss this weekend's game with his injured ankle.

DT Ron Edwards (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured shoulder.

DE Kemp Rasmussen (Car) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

DE Mike Rucker (Car) did not practice on Wednesday and could miss this weekend's game with his injured ankle.

DT Keith Traylor (Chi) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend despite his injured knee.

Note that all Denver DLs have a bye this week.

DT Grady Jackson (GB) was released from the Saints and claimed by the Packers. He is expected to play this weekend for his new team.

DT Rod Walker (GB) was lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list.

DE Gary Walker (Hou) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured toe.

DT Montae Reagor (Ind) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured chest.

DE Lionel Barnes (Jac) is out with his injured calf.

How many defensive linemen does it take to change a light bulb? DE David Bowens (Mia) has been activated from the non-football injury list. You may remember that Bowens was placed there after injuring his knee changing a light bulb at his home.

DT Tim Bowens (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend despite his injured neck.

DT Larry Chester (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend despite his injured leg.

Note that all New England DLs have a bye this week.

Note that all New Orleans DLs have a bye this week.

DE Darren Howard (NO) has returned to practice and could be ready to play when the team returns from its bye week.

DE John Abraham (NYJ) is still out with his injured groin.

DT Josh Evans (NYJ) has been reinstated by the NFL from the drug suspension list. He practiced on Wednesday but will likely not play this weekend.

DT Dana Stubblefield (Oak) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured ankle.

DE Sam Williams (Oak) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured knee.

DE Jerome McDougle (Phi) is expected to see his first game action of the season this weekend.

DT Jamal Williams (SD) did not practice on Wednesday and could miss this weekend's game.

Note that all San Francisco DLs have a bye this week.

DT Norman Hand (Sea) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured biceps.

DT Damione Lewis (StL) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss this weekend's game with his sprained ankle.

DE Leonard Little (StL) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss this weekend's game with his chest injury.

DE Bruce Smith (Was) will return to the starting lineup this weekend. Smith is a bit miffed at head coach Steve Spurrier after not starting for the first time since 1986 when healthy enough to do so.

Linebackers

LB Dan Morgan (Car) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

Note that all Denver LBs have a bye this week.

LB John Mobley (Den) is out with a spinal cord contusion and there is no timetable for his return. When asked if he could envision returning to the game this season, Mobley said "I'm not certain about that right now. I'm worried about my personal health more than anything right now." Mobley is scheduled to meet with a neck specialist Thursday.

LB Charlie Clemons (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday and could miss this weekend's game.

LB Jim Nelson (Ind) is out with his injured collarbone.

LB Mike Maslowski (KC) partially participated in Wednesday's practice and could play this weekend.

LB Tommy Hendricks (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

LB Zach Thomas (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday due to his injured groin. He hopes to participate in Thursday's session and play this weekend.

LB Raonall Smith (Min) is about a week away from returning from his strained hamstring.

Note that all New England LBs have a bye this week.

Note that all New Orleans LBs have a bye this week.

LB Sedrick Hodge (NO) has returned to practice and could be ready to play when the team returns from its bye week.

LB Mo Lewis (NYJ) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

Note that all San Francisco LBs have a bye this week.

LB Tommy Polley (StL) practiced on Wednesday but will be limited this weekend if he plays.

LB T.J. Slaughter (FA) had weapons charges against him dropped.

Defensive Backs

CB Kevin Mathis (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured hamstring.

S Gerald McBurrows (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured knee.

S Mike Green (Chi) partially participated in Wednesday's practice and could miss another week with his injured groin.

CB Todd McMillon (Chi) is out with his injured hand.

S Cameron Worrell (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday and might miss this weekend's game with his injured ankle.

CB Jeff Burris (Cin) suffered his 2nd concussion of the season last Sunday and did not practice on Wednesday. His status for this weekend is not fully known.

CB Artrell Hawkins (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday and could miss this weekend's game.

S Marquand Manuel (Cin) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend despite his injured hamstring.

Note that all Denver DBs have a bye this week.

CB Derek Combs (GB) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

CB Marcus Coleman (Hou) did not finish Wednesday's practice due to discomfort in his injured neck. His status for this weekend is not fully known.

S Idrees Bashir (Ind) will miss 2-4 weeks with his dislocated shoulder.

CB Fernando Bryant (Jac) will be limited at best this week as he recovers from his concussion, but he should play this weekend.

CB Jason Craft (Jac) did not practice on Wednesday and could miss another week with his injured knee. Even if Craft is healthy, Rashean Mathis will remain the starter.

CB Eric Warfield (KC) suffered a heel injury in Wednesday's practice and might miss this weekend's game.

CB Patrick Surtain (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday but hopes to play this weekend.

CB Ken Irvin (Min) will start for the team this weekend.

Note that all New England DBs have a bye this week.

Note that all New Orleans DBs have a bye this week.

CB William Peterson (NYG) is still out with his injured back.

CB Donnie Abraham (NYJ) is still out with his injured shoulder.

S Jon McGraw (NYJ) is still out with his injured shoulder.

S Brian Dawkins (Phi) is still out with his sprained foot.

CB Bobby Taylor (Phi) will likely miss another game with his sprained foot.

CB Dewayne Washington (Pit) has been benched in favor of Deshea Townsend.

S Vernon Fox (SD) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

Note that all San Francisco DBs have a bye this week.

S Adam Archuleta (StL) practiced on Wednesday and should return to the starting lineup this weekend.

S Rich Coady (StL) did not practice on Wednesday to rest his strained groin. He should play this weekend.

CB Ronde Barber (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

S John Howell (TB) practiced on Wednesday and hopes to be able to return to the field this weekend after missing last Sunday with his injured hamstring.

S John Lynch (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should be able to play this weekend.

S Donnie Nickey (TB) did not practice on Wednesday but hopes to be ready this weekend.

S Jermaine Phillips (TB) is out for at least a month with his broken forearm.

CB Hank Poteat (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

CB Andre Woolfolk (Ten) is out with his injured ankle.

CB Rashad Bauman (Was) did not practice on Wednesday and might miss this weekend's game with his injured ankle.

CB Fred Smoot (Was) did not practice on Wednesday to rest his chest injury, but he is expected to play this weekend.