Players in the News

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jeff Blake (Ari) did not finish Wednesday's practice after bumping knees with another player. He is expected to start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Kurt Kittner (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Michael Vick (Atl) practiced again on Thursday but will still sit this weekend. Vick said his ankle and Achilles were very sore, but he's encouraged about his progress and has not been ruled out of the November 23rd game with the Titans.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jake Plummer (Den) practiced on Wednesday and should start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Brett Favre (GB) practiced on Wednesday and will start this weekend unless a meteor hits Earth.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) partially participated in Thursday's practice but needs to improve further to be the backup QB this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Rich Gannon (Oak) underwent shoulder surgery on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jeff Garcia (SF) says he expects to return as the team's starting QB on November 23rd.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Matt Hasselbeck (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday to give him some rest, but he should start this weekend.

Running Backs

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Stephen Davis (Car) practiced on Thursday and (barring a setback) will start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Adrian Peterson (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and may sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Corey Dillon (Cin) practiced on Thursday but should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB William Green (Cle) has been suspended by the NFL for violating the league's drug policy. Green will sit out the next four games.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB James Jackson (Cle) will continue as the team's starting RB for the next four games while Green serves his suspension.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Fred Taylor (Jac) will attempt to become the first RB in 25 games to reach the 100-yard mark against the Tennessee Titans.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Tony Richardson (KC) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend despite his injured hand.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Fred McCrary (NE) did not practice on Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB James Fenderson (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Charlie Garner (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday and is very limited by his injured back. He has been downgraded to doubtful for this weekend's game. Players that are downgraded on Thursday rarely play the following game. Look for Zack Crockett, Tyrone Wheatley, and Justin Fargas to all get turns carrying the ball with Garner on the sidelines.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Tyrone Wheatley (Oak) hit a photographer outside a federal courthouse Thursday, hours before testifying before a grand jury probing a nutritional supplements lab. Wheatley was one of five NFL players -- including four Raiders -- to appear Thursday before the panel. Others included former NFL defensive player of the year Dana Stubblefield and Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Johnnie Morton. Wheatley threatened and cursed at a group of photographers and TV cameramen outside the building, then raised his right fist and slapped photographer Noah Berger hard on the right wrist when Berger raised his camera Thursday morning. Berger, a freelance photographer on assignment for the Associated Press, said he was not hurt. He filed a report with the Federal Protective Service, but it was not clear whether Wheatley would be charged. Wheatley, who appeared before the grand jury in the afternoon, declined to comment when asked repeatedly about the incident.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Correll Buckhalter (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday but has been upgraded to probable on the injury report.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and could sit this weekend. At the very least, Amos Zereoue will have a larger role in the offense.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Shaun Alexander (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday to rest his ankle, but he should start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Rock Cartwright (Was) will likely get a good deal of carries this weekend and could be the team's principle RB this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Bryan Johnson (Was) did not practice on Wednesday but could play this weekend with a special helmet to better protect him against future concussions.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Sultan McCullough (Was) practiced Wednesday but could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Chad Morton (Was) did not practice on Wednesday but did take part in Thursday's session. According to head coach Steve Spurrier, there is a "good chance" that Morton will play this weekend.

Wide Receivers

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Kevin Dyson (Car) continues to practice, but his status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Marty Booker (Chi) practiced Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR David Terrell (Chi) says he is tired of his current role in the Bears passing game (a role that has given him a 6.5 ypc average). In truth, it seems that every offensive player on the team is unhappy with their role in the Bears offense.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Cin) practiced again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Ed McCaffrey (Den) partially participated in Wednesday's practice but will need a good deal of improvement to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Deltha O'Neal (Den) worked with the WRs in practice this week. There's no word on whether O'Neal will see game action this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Marvin Harrison (Ind) will test his hamstring on Saturday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Kevin Johnson (Jac) is not expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Johnnie Morton (KC) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Derrius Thompson (Mia) will continue as the team's 2nd starting WR but will split snaps with Kendall Newson.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Joe Horn (NO) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Donte Stallworth (NO) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Ike Hilliard (NYG) did not practice on Thursday but still expects to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Kevin Lockett (NYJ) was signed by the team on Thursday. He practiced with the scout team and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Todd Pinkston (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday but has been upgraded to probable on the injury report.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Terrell Owens (SF) will likely be bothered by his groin for the remainder of the season. However, the MRI showed that it has improved since August.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Cedrick Wilson (SF) partially participated in Wednesday's practice but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Koren Robinson (Sea) was listed on the official injury report in error (it was supposed to be S Damien Robinson). Koren is not injured and will start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Torry Holt (StL) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Joe Jurevicius (TB) practiced again on Thursday, but he is still iffy for this weekend's game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Keenan McCardell (TB) injured his hamstring during Thursday's practice and is now considered questionable for this weekend's game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Laveranues Coles (Was) did not practice on Wednesday but should still play this weekend.

Tight Ends

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Freddie Jones (Ari) was still sore from his car accident, but he practiced (with "Crash Dummy" taped to his jersey) on Thursday and should start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Desmond Clark (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday to rest his toe but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Jay Riemersma (Pit) practiced again on Thursday.

Place Kickers & Special Teamers

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Jason Elam (Den) tested his injured groin in Wednesday's practice. Special teams coach Frank Bush said he was encouraged by the results.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Dante Hall (KC) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR James Thrash (Phi) will continue as the team's primary KR.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Brian Westbrook (Phi) will return as the team's primary PR.

Offensive Linemen

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Pete Kendall (Ari) was again limited in Thursday's practice.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Cameron Spikes (Ari) missed practice again on Thursday but still expects to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Kynan Forney (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Olin Kreutz (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday. He will try to go on Friday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Matt O'Dwyer (Cin) practiced on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Ephraim Salaam (Den) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Vincent Manuwai (Jac) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend. Jamar Nesbit will start.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Will Shields (KC) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T John Tait (KC) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday but hopes to take part in Friday's session.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Brad Bedell (Mia) was claimed off waivers from the Redskins on Monday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Jamie Nails (Mia) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Todd Perry (Mia) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Tim Ruddy (Mia) missed practice again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G David Dixon (Min) partially participated in Wednesday's practice and took part fully in Thursday's practice. He should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G LeCharles Bentley (NO) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Kendyl Jacox (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Lincoln Kennedy (Oak) practiced on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Frank Middleton (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G John Welbourn (Phi) will miss 2-3 weeks after surgery to repair the meniscus in his knee. Artis Hicks will start for Welbourn.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Oliver Ross (Pit) did not practice on Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Marvel Smith (Pit) practiced again on Thursday but is still likely to sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Jason Ball (SD) partially participated in Wednesday's practice but will likely sit again this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Cory Raymer (SD) practiced on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Larry Moore (Was) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and should sit this weekend. Lennie Friedman will get the start.

Defensive Linemen

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Calvin Pace (Ari) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Travis Hall (Atl) practiced on Thursday and has been upgraded to questionable in the injury report.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Brady Smith (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Mike Rucker (Car) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT John Thornton (Cin) did not practice on Thursday and was added to the injury report with his injured back.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Ryan Sims (KC) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Larry Chester (Mia) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Kenny Mixon (Min) rested on Thursday but will play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Richard Seymour (NE) practiced on Thursday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Ted Washington (NE) did not practice on Thursday and might sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Darren Howard (NO) practiced again on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Willie Whitehead (NO) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Kenny Holmes (NYG) did not practice on Thursday and now looks like a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Terdell Sands (Oak) was signed by the team.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Darwin Walker (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Andre Carter (SF) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Travis Kirschke (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Chike Okeafor (Sea) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Damione Lewis (StL) will miss "another few weeks" according the head coach Mike Martz.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Leonard Little (StL) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit another week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Brian Young (StL) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Jermaine Haley (Was) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and could sit this weekend. Lional Dalton should get the start.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Bruce Smith (Was) did not practice on Wednesday.

Linebackers

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Lester Towns (Car) did not practice on Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Markus Steele (Dal) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Boss Bailey (Det) did not practice on Wednesday but expects to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Fred Jones (KC) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Zach Thomas (Mia) practiced again on Thursday and should start this weekend. However, he will likely be a game-time decision.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Raonall Smith (Min) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and could return this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Ted Johnson (NE) did not practice on Thursday and could sit another week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Sedrick Hodge (NO) practiced again on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Darrin Smith (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mike Barrow (NYG) missed Thursday's practice due to illness but is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Sam Cowart (NYJ) practiced fully on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Victor Hobson (NYJ) practiced fully on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mo Lewis (NYJ) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Jeff Ulbrich (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Chad Brown (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

Defensive Backs

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Adrian Wilson (Ari) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Cory Hall (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and was upgraded to probable on the injury report.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Kevin Mathis (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and has been upgraded to probable on the injury report.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Gerald McBurrows (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and has been upgraded to probable on the injury report.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Kevin McCadam (Atl) has not practiced this week and has been declared out for this weekend's game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jerry Azumah (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday, but he did go on Thursday is still expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Green (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and could sit this weekend with his injured groin.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Cameron Worrell (Chi) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Artrell Hawkins (Cin) practiced again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Dre Bly (Det) partially participated in Wednesday's practice but could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Darren Sharper (GB) did not practice on Wednesday but should start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Deke Cooper (Jac) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Craft (Jac) did not practice on Thursday and has been downgraded to doubtful on the injury report.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Patrick Surtain (Mia) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Shawn Wooden (Mia) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Dale Carter (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Donnie Abraham (NYJ) was limited in practiced on Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Jon McGraw (NYJ) practiced on Thursday but is far from a lock for this weekend's game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ray Mickens (NYJ) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Rod Woodson (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Brian Dawkins (Phi) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Bobby Taylor (Phi) has been declared out for this weekend's game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Chad Scott (Pit) suffered a mild knee contusion in Thursday's practice but should still be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Zack Bronson (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Webster (SF) partially participated in Wednesday's practice and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Ken Hamlin (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday to rest his foot, but he should start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Damien Robinson (Sea) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Rashad Bauman (Was) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Andre Lott (Was) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Fred Smoot (Was) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday but should still play this weekend.

Coaches & Other

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** HC Mike Holmgren (Sea) says he will open up the offense with more big runs and deep passes starting this weekend against the Lions. So let it be written. So let it be done.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** The Kansas City Chiefs are on this week's Sports Illustrated cover. If (when?) they lose this week, you'll know why.

ALL OF THE NEWS

Quarterbacks

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jeff Blake (Ari) did not finish Wednesday's practice after bumping knees with another player. He is expected to start this weekend.

QB Kurt Kittner (Atl) will continue as the team's starting QB this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Kurt Kittner (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should start this weekend.

QB Michael Vick (Atl) will not play this weekend, but he returned to practice with the team on Wednesday. Reports say Vick, at times, appeared to be favoring his leg, and he did not show much of his scrambling abilities.

QB Kyle Boller (Bal) will be out 4-6 weeks after surgery to repair his torn quadriceps.

QB Ray Lucas (Bal) has been signed by the team.

QB Chris Redman (Bal) was horrible last Sunday and has been passed over for the starting QB position by Anthony Wright.

QB Anthony Wright (Bal) has been named the team's starting QB this weekend.

QB Jake Plummer (Den) practiced on Monday and expects to return to the starting lineup this weekend even though his foot is still sore.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jake Plummer (Den) practiced on Wednesday and should start this weekend.

QB Brett Favre (GB) and the Packers coaching staff believe his poor performance was caused by the tape on the splint on his thumb and not the thumb. The tape became wet in the poor weather and then slid around on the football.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Brett Favre (GB) practiced on Wednesday and will start this weekend unless a meteor hits Earth.

QB Mark Brunell (Jac) partially participated in Wednesday's practice but will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured elbow.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) partially participated in Thursday's practice but needs to improve further to be the backup QB this weekend.

QB Brian Griese (Mia) will once again start for the team as Jay Fiedler is still not even healthy enough to practice.

QB Rich Gannon (Oak) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his shoulder injury.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Rich Gannon (Oak) underwent shoulder surgery on Thursday.

QB Rick Mirer (Oak) is still the team's starting QB.

QB Jeff Garcia (SF) returned to practice on Wednesday but will not play this weekend with his high ankle sprain.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jeff Garcia (SF) says he expects to return as the team's starting QB on November 23rd.

QB Tim Rattay (SF) will again start for the injured Garcia.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Matt Hasselbeck (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday to give him some rest, but he should start this weekend.

QB Marc Bulger (StL) struggled last week, and head coach Mike Martz considered plugging in Kurt Warner. However, Bulger will start again this weekend.

Running Backs

RB Emmitt Smith (Ari) is still out with his injured shoulder.

RB Warrick Dunn (Atl) will likely stick as the team's starting RB.

RB Stephen Davis (Car) did not practice on Wednesday (he did run on the sidelines) but is expected to play this weekend after missing last Sunday's game. Note that Davis will be facing his former team in the Washington Redskins.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Stephen Davis (Car) practiced on Thursday and (barring a setback) will start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Adrian Peterson (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and may sit this weekend.

RB Corey Dillon (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured groin and bruised ego.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Corey Dillon (Cin) practiced on Thursday but should sit this weekend.

RB William Green (Cle) should be active this weekend after serving his one-game suspension last Sunday. However, it is not fully know if he or James Jackson will be the starter.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB William Green (Cle) has been suspended by the NFL for violating the league's drug policy. Green will sit out the next four games.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB James Jackson (Cle) will continue as the team's starting RB for the next four games while Green serves his suspension.

RB Lee Suggs (Cle) was activated from the PUP list.

RB Troy Hambrick (Dal) is still the team's starting RB, but it looks like Adrian Murrell might be the team's finishing RB. Murrell out-carried, out-gained, and out-everything elsed Hambrick in last week's game.

FB Mike Anderson (Den) was suspended four games by the NFL for allegedly violating the substance abuse policy (testing positive for marijuana). Quentin Griffin will be the team's primary backup RB while Reuben Droughns will see more playing time at FB.

RB Paul Smith (Det) was signed by the team.

RB Stacey Mack (Hou) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend after missing last Sunday's game.

RB Brian Allen (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and (barring a setback) should play this weekend.

RB James Mungro (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

RB Dominic Rhodes (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Fred Taylor (Jac) will attempt to become the first RB in 25 games to reach the 100-yard mark against the Tennessee Titans.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Tony Richardson (KC) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend despite his injured hand.

RB Ricky Williams (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should start this weekend.

RB Michael Bennett (Min) is slated to receive 15 or so carries this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Fred McCrary (NE) did not practice on Thursday and could sit this weekend.

RB James Fenderson (NO) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured foot.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB James Fenderson (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Correll Buckhalter (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday but has been upgraded to probable on the injury report.

RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) might miss this weekend's game with his bruised shoulder.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and could sit this weekend. At the very least, Amos Zereoue will have a larger role in the offense.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Shaun Alexander (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday to rest his ankle, but he should start this weekend.

RB Dan Alexander (StL) was released by the team.

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

RB Rock Cartwright (Was) has a small chance to be the team's starting RB this weekend as a reward for his good performance in last week's game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Rock Cartwright (Was) will likely get a good deal of carries this weekend and could be the team's principle RB this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Bryan Johnson (Was) did not practice on Wednesday but could play this weekend with a special helmet to better protect him against future concussions.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Sultan McCullough (Was) practiced Wednesday but could play this weekend.

Wide Receivers

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

WR Frank Sanders (Bal) will likely miss at least this weekend's game with his injured Ankle. Marcus Robinson should get the start.

WR Eric Moulds (Buf) continues to play with his nagging groin injury. He believes he's about 80% and will likely not be fully healthy until the off-season.

WR Kevin Dyson (Car) might be active this weekend. Any action he receives will be at the expense of the struggling Muhsin Muhammad.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Kevin Dyson (Car) continues to practice, but his status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Marty Booker (Chi) practiced Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

WR Chad Johnson (Cin) signed a 5-year extension with the team on Wednesday. In related news, Johnson has guaranteed a Bengals victory this weekend (despite the fact that they are playing Kansas City).

WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Cin) practiced on Wednesday and has a chance to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Cin) practiced again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Ed McCaffrey (Den) partially participated in Wednesday's practice but will need a good deal of improvement to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Deltha O'Neal (Den) worked with the WRs in practice this week. There's no word on whether O'Neal will see game action this weekend.

WR Shawn Jefferson (Det) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured knee.

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

WR Marvin Harrison (Ind) suffered a grade one strain to his hamstring last Sunday. He did not practice on Wednesday and will likely sit out this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Marvin Harrison (Ind) will test his hamstring on Saturday.

WR Brandon Stokley (Ind) practiced Wednesday and hopes to play this weekend.

WR Kevin Johnson (Jac) was released by the Browns on Tuesday and claimed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Kevin Johnson (Jac) is not expected to play this weekend.

WR J.J. Stokes (Jac) has been released by the team.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Johnnie Morton (KC) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Derrius Thompson (Mia) will continue as the team's 2nd starting WR but will split snaps with Kendall Newson.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Joe Horn (NO) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

WR Donte Stallworth (NO) appears to be nearly completely healthy and is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Donte Stallworth (NO) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

WR Tim Carter (NYG) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

WR Ike Hilliard (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday but should still play this weekend despite his injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Ike Hilliard (NYG) did not practice on Thursday but still expects to play this weekend.

WR Wayne Chrebet (NYJ) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with a post-concussion syndrome.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Kevin Lockett (NYJ) was signed by the team on Thursday. He practiced with the scout team and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Todd Pinkston (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday but has been upgraded to probable on the injury report.

WR Terrell Owens (SF) did not practice on Wednesday. Instead, he had an MRI on his injured groin. Owens could miss practice all week but is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Terrell Owens (SF) will likely be bothered by his groin for the remainder of the season. However, the MRI showed that it has improved since August.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Cedrick Wilson (SF) partially participated in Wednesday's practice but should play this weekend.

WR Koren Robinson (Sea) was listed Wednesday evening on the NFL.com official injury report as doubtful with an injured shoulder. We're running this down for you as we think it's an error from the league. We think they mean S Damien Robinson who injured his shoulder in Sunday's game. Stay tuned.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Koren Robinson (Sea) was listed on the official injury report in error (it was supposed to be S Damien Robinson). Koren is not injured and will start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Torry Holt (StL) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

WR Joe Jurevicius (TB) practiced on Wednesday as he attempts to return from his knee injury.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Joe Jurevicius (TB) practiced again on Thursday, but he is still iffy for this weekend's game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Keenan McCardell (TB) injured his hamstring during Thursday's practice and is now considered questionable for this weekend's game.

WR Karl Williams (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Laveranues Coles (Was) did not practice on Wednesday but should still play this weekend.

Tight Ends

TE Freddie Jones (Ari) did not practice on Wednesday after being sore from a minor car accident. He is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Freddie Jones (Ari) was still sore from his car accident, but he practiced (with "Crash Dummy" taped to his jersey) on Thursday and should start this weekend.

TE John Jones (Bal) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured leg.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Desmond Clark (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday to rest his toe but should play this weekend.

TE Dustin Lyman (Chi) was hospitalized through Monday night with a bruised spleen (which was injured during Sunday's game). He will miss 4-6 weeks.

TE Reggie Kelly (Cin) is still out with his injured foot.

TE Steve Heiden (Cle) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured ankle.

TE Casey Fitzsimmons (Det) has passed Mikhael Ricks as the team's starting TE.

TE Jabari Holloway (Hou) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

TE Marcellus Rivers (NYG) practiced on Wednesday and should start this weekend.

TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG) suffered a sprained knee last Sunday and original reports had him missing 6-8 weeks. However, Shockey received a 2nd opinion on the injury, and it now looks like he could return after missing only 3 weeks. Marcellus Rivers will start for the team while Shockey is out.

TE Jay Riemersma (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Jay Riemersma (Pit) practiced again on Thursday.

TE Stephen Alexander (SD) should be active this weekend, but he will not start and will be behind Justin Peelle and Antonio Gates.

TE Rickey Dudley (TB) was re-signed by the team on Monday.

TE Ken Dilger (TB) was able to practice on Wednesday despite his injured elbow.

TE Roland Williams (TB) was signed by the team on Tuesday.

Place Kickers & Special Teamers

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

PK Neil Rackers (Ari) was signed by the team to replace Tim Duncan (who will now be able to fully concentrate on his NBA side project).

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Jason Elam (Den) tested his injured groin in Wednesday's practice. Special teams coach Frank Bush said he was encouraged by the results.

KR J.J. Moses (Hou) did not finish practice on Wednesday after tweaking his hamstring. His status for this weekend is not fully known.

KR Terrence Wilkins (Ind) was re-signed by the team to help ease the loss of injured Brad Pyatt.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Dante Hall (KC) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

PK Matt Bryant (NYG) practiced on Wednesday and hopes to play this weekend.

KR Michael Bates (NYJ) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his broken hand.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR James Thrash (Phi) will continue as the team's primary KR.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Brian Westbrook (Phi) will return as the team's primary PR.

Offensive Linemen

C Pete Kendall (Ari) partially participated in Wednesday's practice but should still play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Pete Kendall (Ari) was again limited in Thursday's practice.

G Cameron Spikes (Ari) did not practice on Wednesday but should still play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Cameron Spikes (Ari) missed practice again on Thursday but still expects to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Kynan Forney (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

T Jonas Jennings (Buf) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Olin Kreutz (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday. He will try to go on Friday and could play this weekend.

G Matt O'Dwyer (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday and might sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Matt O'Dwyer (Cin) practiced on Thursday.

T Barry Stokes (Cle) practiced on Wednesday and should return to action this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Ephraim Salaam (Den) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

G Milford Brown (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured knee.

G Todd Washington (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

T Tarik Glenn (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured knee.

T Adam Meadows (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

G Vincent Manuwai (Jac) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured foot.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Vincent Manuwai (Jac) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend. Jamar Nesbit will start.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Will Shields (KC) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T John Tait (KC) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday but hopes to take part in Friday's session.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Brad Bedell (Mia) was claimed off waivers from the Redskins on Monday.

G Jamie Nails (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Jamie Nails (Mia) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

G Todd Perry (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Todd Perry (Mia) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

C Tim Ruddy (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely sit again this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Tim Ruddy (Mia) missed practice again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G David Dixon (Min) partially participated in Wednesday's practice and took part fully in Thursday's practice. He should play this weekend.

G LeCharles Bentley (NO) did not practice on Tuesday and might sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G LeCharles Bentley (NO) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Kendyl Jacox (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Lincoln Kennedy (Oak) practiced on Wednesday.

G Frank Middleton (Oak) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured quadriceps.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Frank Middleton (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

C Matt Stinchcomb (Oak) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured shoulder.

G John Welbourn (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G John Welbourn (Phi) will miss 2-3 weeks after surgery to repair the meniscus in his knee. Artis Hicks will start for Welbourn.

T Oliver Ross (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Oliver Ross (Pit) did not practice on Thursday and could sit this weekend.

T Marvel Smith (Pit) practiced on Wednesday but will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured neck.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Marvel Smith (Pit) practiced again on Thursday but is still likely to sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Jason Ball (SD) partially participated in Wednesday's practice but will likely sit again this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Cory Raymer (SD) practiced on Wednesday.

G Eric Heitmann (SF) is still out with his sprained ankle.

C Austin King (TB) did not practice on Wednesday and might sit this weekend.

T Kenyatta Walker (TB) will again start at LT this weekend for the injured Roman Oben.

C Larry Moore (Was) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured foot.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Larry Moore (Was) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and should sit this weekend. Lennie Friedman will get the start.

Defensive Linemen

DE Calvin Pace (Ari) did not practice on Wednesday but should still play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Calvin Pace (Ari) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

DE Travis Hall (Atl) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured neck.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Travis Hall (Atl) practiced on Thursday and has been upgraded to questionable in the injury report.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Brady Smith (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should start this weekend.

DT Ron Edwards (Buf) will miss the remainder of the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured shoulder.

DE Mike Rucker (Car) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Mike Rucker (Car) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT John Thornton (Cin) did not practice on Thursday and was added to the injury report with his injured back.

DE Kenard Lang (Cle) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

DT Alvin McKinley (Cle) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured knee.

DT Terdell Sands (GB) was released by the team to make room for LB T.J. Slaughter.

DE Corey Sears (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday due to his sore ankle.

DE Gary Walker (Hou) is out with his injured foot.

DT Montae Reagor (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured chest.

DE Lionel Barnes (Jac) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Ryan Sims (KC) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

DT Larry Chester (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Larry Chester (Mia) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Kenny Mixon (Min) rested on Thursday but will play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Richard Seymour (NE) practiced on Thursday and could play this weekend.

DT Ted Washington (NE) says he will be able to return to action this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Ted Washington (NE) did not practice on Thursday and might sit this weekend.

DE Darren Howard (NO) returned to practice on Tuesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Darren Howard (NO) practiced again on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Willie Whitehead (NO) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

DE Kenny Holmes (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday but should still play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Kenny Holmes (NYG) did not practice on Thursday and now looks like a game-time decision for this weekend.

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

DT John Parrella (Oak) is still out with his injured groin.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Terdell Sands (Oak) was signed by the team.

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

DE Sam Williams (Oak) is still out with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Darwin Walker (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

DE Raylee Johnson (SD) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured foot.

DE Marcellus Wiley (SD) is expected to play this weekend despite his injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Andre Carter (SF) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Travis Kirschke (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

DT Norman Hand (Sea) is out with his injured arm.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Chike Okeafor (Sea) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Damione Lewis (StL) will miss "another few weeks" according the head coach Mike Martz.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Leonard Little (StL) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit another week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Brian Young (StL) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Jermaine Haley (Was) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and could sit this weekend. Lional Dalton should get the start.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Bruce Smith (Was) did not practice on Wednesday.

Linebackers

LB Gerald Hayes (Ari) is out with his injured shoulder.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Lester Towns (Car) did not practice on Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Markus Steele (Dal) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

LB Johnny Rutledge (Den) was signed by the team on Wednesday.

LB Donnie Spragan (Den) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Boss Bailey (Det) did not practice on Wednesday but expects to play this weekend.

LB James Davis (Det) is out with his injured shoulder.

LB T.J. Slaughter (GB) was signed by the team.

LB Charlie Clemons (Hou) partially participated in Wednesday's practice and could return to action this weekend. If Clemons can't play, Steve Foley will get the starter.

LB Antwan Peek (Hou) is out with his dislocated toe.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Fred Jones (KC) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

LB Zach Thomas (Mia) practiced Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Zach Thomas (Mia) practiced again on Thursday and should start this weekend. However, he will likely be a game-time decision.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Raonall Smith (Min) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and could return this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Ted Johnson (NE) did not practice on Thursday and could sit another week.

LB Sedrick Hodge (NO) returned to practice on Tuesday and should start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Sedrick Hodge (NO) practiced again on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Darrin Smith (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mike Barrow (NYG) missed Thursday's practice due to illness but is expected to play this weekend.

LB Sam Cowart (NYJ) partially participated in Wednesday's practice but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Sam Cowart (NYJ) practiced fully on Thursday and should play this weekend.

LB Victor Hobson (NYJ) partially participated in Wednesday's practice but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Victor Hobson (NYJ) practiced fully on Thursday and should play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mo Lewis (NYJ) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Jeff Ulbrich (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Chad Brown (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

LB Derrick Brooks (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

LB Ryan Nece (TB) did not practice on Wednesday and could miss this weekend's game.

LB Dwayne Rudd (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

Defensive Backs

S Adrian Wilson (Ari) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Adrian Wilson (Ari) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Cory Hall (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and was upgraded to probable on the injury report.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Kevin Mathis (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and has been upgraded to probable on the injury report.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Gerald McBurrows (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and has been upgraded to probable on the injury report.

S Kevin McCadam (Atl) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured hamstring.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Kevin McCadam (Atl) has not practiced this week and has been declared out for this weekend's game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jerry Azumah (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday, but he did go on Thursday is still expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Green (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and could sit this weekend with his injured groin.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Cameron Worrell (Chi) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

CB Jeff Burris (Cin) is out with his head injury.

CB Artrell Hawkins (Cin) practiced on Wednesday and hopes to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Artrell Hawkins (Cin) practiced again on Thursday.

CB Daylon McCutcheon (Cle) partially participated in Wednesday's practice and could play this weekend.

CB Roderick Babers (Det) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured shoulder.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Dre Bly (Det) partially participated in Wednesday's practice but could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Darren Sharper (GB) did not practice on Wednesday but should start this weekend.

S Idrees Bashir (Ind) is still out with his injured shoulder.

S Cory Bird (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

CB Nick Harper (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

CB Walt Harris (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday but should still play this weekend.

CB Joseph Jefferson (Ind) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured pelvis.

CB Deke Cooper (Jac) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Deke Cooper (Jac) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

CB Jason Craft (Jac) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Craft (Jac) did not practice on Thursday and has been downgraded to doubtful on the injury report.

S Trent Gamble (Mia) is out with his injured knee.

CB Patrick Surtain (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Patrick Surtain (Mia) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

S Shawn Wooden (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Shawn Wooden (Mia) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

S Jack Brewer (Min) is likely out for the season with his injured shoulder.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Dale Carter (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

CB Ralph Brown (NYG) is out with his injured shoulder.

CB William Peterson (NYG) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his back injury. The team signed Ike Charlton to take Peterson's place. With Ralph Brown also ailing, there is a good chance that Charlton could see action this weekend.

CB Kato Serwanga (NYG) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

CB Donnie Abraham (NYJ) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Donnie Abraham (NYJ) was limited in practiced on Thursday and could sit this weekend.

S Jon McGraw (NYJ) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Jon McGraw (NYJ) practiced on Thursday but is far from a lock for this weekend's game.

CB Ray Mickens (NYJ) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ray Mickens (NYJ) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Rod Woodson (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday.

S Brian Dawkins (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and could return this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Brian Dawkins (Phi) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

CB Bobby Taylor (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Bobby Taylor (Phi) has been declared out for this weekend's game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Chad Scott (Pit) suffered a mild knee contusion in Thursday's practice but should still be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Zack Bronson (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

S Ronnie Heard (SF) is out with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Webster (SF) partially participated in Wednesday's practice and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Ken Hamlin (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday to rest his foot, but he should start this weekend.

S Damien Robinson (Sea) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured shoulder.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Damien Robinson (Sea) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

S John Howell (TB) has been lost for this season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured hamstring.

CB Hank Poteat (TB) was released by the team.

S Donnie Nickey (Ten) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Rashad Bauman (Was) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and could sit this weekend.

S Matt Bowen (Was) practiced Wednesday and hopes to play this weekend despite his concussion last weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Andre Lott (Was) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Fred Smoot (Was) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday but should still play this weekend.

Coaches & Other

HC Mike Tice (Min) was asked if he guaranteed a win over the Oakland Raiders. Tice responded by saying, "without a doubt".

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** HC Mike Holmgren (Sea) says he will open up the offense with more big runs and deep passes starting this weekend against the Lions. So let it be written. So let it be done.

HC Jeff Fisher (Ten) on Monday called the Jacksonville Jaguars a dirty football team. HC Jack Del Rio (Jac) on Monday responded with, "I did take the liberty of looking up the most penalized defenses in the league, and they're first and we're 15th." Can you tell the two will square off this weekend?

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** The Kansas City Chiefs are on this week's Sports Illustrated cover. If (when?) they lose this week, you'll know why.