QB Michael Vick (Atl) is still out but is progressing well in his recovery. He will miss at least three more weeks.

QB Jake Delhomme (Car) will start for the team this weekend while Rodney Peete moves to 2nd string.

QB Byron Leftwich (Jac) seems to have won the team's #2 QB job over David Garrard.

QB Brian Griese (Mia) is still out with his toe injury.

QB Chad Pennington (NYJ) is still out with his wrist injury.

QB Jamie Martin (NYJ) was re-signed by the team.

QB Rich Gannon (Oak) says he will play this weekend despite hyper-extending his knee last weekend.

QB Jeff Garcia (SF) reported no problems with his injured back after last weekend's games.

QB Marc Bulger (StL) has been named the team's starting QB this week as Kurt Warner recovers from a concussion suffered last weekend. Note that Warner threw with the scout team on Wednesday. Also, head coach Mike Martz has not said that a healthy Warner will automatically return as the starting QB.

QB Steve McNair (Ten) will be limited in practice this week with a small amount of swelling in his knee. He will play this weekend.

QB Patrick Ramsey (Was) says he will play this weekend despite his sore and swollen knee.

Running Backs

RB Musa Smith (Bal) is still out but is currently listed as day to day.

FB Brad Hoover (Car) hyper-extended his elbow last weekend but expects to play this Sunday.

RB Rudi Johnson (Cin) is expected to miss his 2nd straight game this weekend.

RB Quentin Griffin (Den) is practicing with the team but is not yet in game shape.

RB Clinton Portis (Den) is fine after having his foot stepped on in last week's game.

RB Jonathan Wells (Hou) appears to be on the verge of returning from his turf toe injury and will likely be on the active roster this weekend.

RB Brian Allen (Ind) was waived and then re-signed to the practice squad.

RB Edgerrin James (Ind) wants far more than the 15 carries he received last week. He says he's 'getting stronger and stronger'.

RB James Mungro & Dominic Rhodes (Ind) are each nearing a recovery, but neither expects to see significant action this weekend.

FB Charles Stackhouse signed with the Vikings.

RB Dorsey Levens & Ron Dayne (NYG) were both inactive last week, but Levens could be on the active roster this weekend.

RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) may miss this week's game with a groin injury.

RB Mike Alstott (TB) will definitely carry the load at the end of the ballgame if the Buccaneers have the lead.

RB Michael Pittman (TB) will play this weekend after straining his shoulder last Monday night.

RB Chris Brown (Ten) is still out and listed as day to day with his hamstring injury.

RB Trung Canidate (Was) will likely start again this week but will split carries with Ladell Betts.

Wide Receivers

WR Anquan Boldin (Ari) has worked his way into the starting lineup with a huge week 1 performance. Even the Arizona coaches can't overlook someone catching 10 passes for 217 yards and 2 TDs. They did wait a few days before announcing it though so they could have been swayed by talk radio.

WR Larry Foster (Ari) sprained his ankle in last week's game and will likely miss this weekend's game.

WR Bryan Gilmore (Ari) sprained his right knee in last week's game and may miss this weekend's game.

WR Kevin Kasper (Ari) suffered a back strain in last week's game and will likely miss this weekend's game.

WR Quentin McCord (Atl) is expected to start for the team with Brian Finneran out for 4-6 weeks with a broken hand.

WR Frank Sanders (Bal) is expected to practice this week and could play this weekend.

WR David Terrell (Chi) will be given a larger role in the offense at the expense of Dez White.

WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Cin) is expected to miss his 2nd straight game this weekend.

WR Az-Zahir Hakim (Det) did not play last week. His status for this weekend is unknown.

WR Karsten Bailey (GB) could miss this week with his hamstring injury.

WR Robert Ferguson (GB) is hobbled with knee and ankle injuries and is not expected to play this weekend.

WR Donald Driver (GB) is out this week with his head and neck injuries.

WR Antonio Freeman (GB) signed with the team today and appears ready to start this weekend.

WR Chris Jackson (GB) will be the team's #3 WR this weekend.

WR Javon Walker (GB) has moved into the starting line-up with all of the injuries at the WR position.

WR Matt Hatchette (Jac) injured his shoulder last Sunday but still hopes to play this weekend.

WR Jabar Gaffney (Hou) will start over Corey Bradford this weekend, but both will see significant action.

WR Joe Horn (NO) suffered a bone contusion in his left knee during warm-ups before last Sunday's game. He played the game with the injury but may miss this week's contest.

WR Jerry Porter (Oak) re-aggravated his abdominal strain in last weekend's game and pulled himself from the action. His status for this weekend is not fully known.

WR Plaxico Burress (Pit) will play despite his quadriceps injury.

WR David Boston (SD) missed Wednesday's practice with a soft tissue injury in his heel (that means it was bruised).

WR Dane Looker (StL) will be the team's 3rd WR this weekend with Kevin Curtis and Shaun McDonald both out.

WR Keyshawn Johnson (TB) suffered cramps in last week's game. There's no word on whether they affected his ability to mouth off.

WR Taylor Jacobs (Was) will sit another week so expect Darnerian McCants to again fill the #3 WR role.

Tight Ends

TE Mike Seidman (Car) may soon receive more playing time at the expense of starting TE Kris Mangum.

TE Dan Campbell (Dal) should play as usual on Monday despite his groin injury.

TE Billy Miller (Hou) has signed a new four-year deal with the team.

TE Wesley Walls (GB) is still not at 100% with his injured hamstring. However he did practice Wednesday and looks to play this weekend.

TE Tony Gonzalez (KC) missed practice on Wednesday and has been declared 'questionable to probable' for this weekend's game. Take that to mean he will likely see action.

TE Jay Riemersma (Pit) will play this weekend despite his ankle injury.

TE Stephen Alexander (SD) missed last week's game with his groin injury but should see action this weekend.

TE Eric Johnson (SF) is on target to return from his broken clavicle in seven weeks.

Warren Sapp (TB) could be used more often at the TE position. If so, it will be in goal line situations. We think he is still sulking he did not get one of those cool LCD TVs from Brad Johnson last season because he did not play offense.

TE Erron Kinney (Ten) seems to be iffy this weekend with a knee injury.

TE Frank Wycheck (Ten) suffered yet another concussion in last week's game. The team says he will be out for 'a while'.

TE Zeron Flemister (Was) expects to play this weekend despite his strained Achilles. However, the coaching staff is not so optimistic. Look for him to sit while Robert Royal starts.

TE Roland Williams (FA) is drawing some attention from the Buccaneers and other team even though he has not fully recovered from his knee injury.

Place Kickers & Special Teamers

PR R.W. McQuarters (Chi) will return punts for the team this weekend. Of course if the defense doesn't improve, McQuarters won't see much action.

KR Michael Bates signed with the Jets today.

PK Jeff Chandler (SF) scored a ton of points last weekend, but his job is still not safe. His lack of distance on his kickoffs is the main reason the team continues to audition possible replacements.

PK Gary Anderson has been signed by the Titans as the replacement for Joe Nedney (who is out with a torn ACL).

Offensive Linemen

G Leonard Davis (Ari) sprained his ankle in last week's game.

G Travis Claridge (Atl) experienced a small separation in his left shoulder in last week's game but is expected to play this weekend.

T Todd Weiner (Atl) sprained his neck in last week's game. His status is not fully known.

G Terrence Metcalf (Chi) may be available for the team this weekend as he recovers from his finger injury.

G Chris Villarrial (Chi) suffered an MCL injury in his left knee last weekend. He will miss 4 to 6 weeks. Corbin Lacina will replace Villarrial in the starting lineup.

T Willie Anderson (Cin) twice left the field last Sunday with a hamstring injury but is expected to play this weekend.

G Larry Allen (Dal) missed a good portion of the 2nd quarter with an injured hamstring but should be ready to play this Monday night.

T Luke Petitgout (NYG) should play this Monday despite the back spasms he suffered in last Sunday's game.

T Lincoln Kennedy (Oak) suffered a leg injury last weekend.

G David Loverne (StL) will miss 3 to 4 weeks after having loose bodies and bone spurs removed from his elbow.

G Zach Pillar (Ten) has the perfect name for an offensive lineman. He also could have some cartilage separation in his ribcage and might not play this week.

Defensive Linemen

DT Marcus Bell (Ari) sprained his right knee in last week's game.

DE Fred Wakefield (Ari) suffered a light concussion in last week's game but expects to play this weekend.

DT Gerard Warren (Cle) did not play in the last two series of last weekend's game due to cramps but should be good to go this Sunday.

DT Willie Blade (Dal) is expected to practice and play this week despite his MCL sprain.

DT Daryl Gardener (Den) will not play this week with his wrist injury.

DE Gary Walker (Hou) will likely miss another week with his shoulder sprain.

DE Dwight Freeney (Ind) will play this weekend despite his shin bruise.

DE Brad Scioli (Ind) will likely play all season with soreness in his right shoulder.

DE Charles Grant (NO) will play this weekend despite his calf injury.

DE Darren Howard (NO) will miss up to three months with a dislocation in his right wrist.

DT Johnathan Sullivan (NO) will play this weekend despite his wrist strain.

DE Jerome McDougle (Phi) is still out.

DE Brandon Whiting (Phi) suffered a hamstring injury in last Monday's game. His status is not fully known, but it looks like Darwin Walker will be starting in Whiting's spot this weekend.

T Derrick Deese (SF) sprained his ankle, but the team believes he'll be able to play this weekend.

G Scott Gragg (SF) also sprained his ankle, but the team is not sure if he'll be able to play this weekend.

Linebackers

LB LeVar Woods (Ari) suffered a light concussion in last week's game but expects to play this weekend.

LB Will Overstreet (Atl) will likely miss this week's game with a shoulder injury.

LB Brian Simmons (Cin) missed the 2nd half of last Sunday's game but should be able to play this weekend.

LB Ted Johnson (NE) will be out for 8 to 10 weeks with a broken foot.

LB Joey Porter (Pit) is nearing a recovery from the gunshot he suffered in preseason. What's remarkable is that he's not officially 'out' on this week's injury report. However, he does not expect to play just yet. He did have enough spunk to be close to fighting Ray Lewis in the parking lot of last week's game though. How's that for intensity?

LB Shelton Quarles (TB) is expected to miss another 6 to 8 weeks.

LB Rocky Calmus (Ten) is still out with his hamstring injury but could soon return to practice.

Defensive Backs

CB Ray Buchanan (Atl) sprained his right thumb in last week's game. His status is not fully known.

S Cory Hall (Atl) has a chance to play this weekend against the Redskins.

CB Tod McBride (Atl) had pins removed from his broken thumb on Monday and could play this weekend.

CB Corey Fuller (Bal) strained his quadriceps last Sunday but expects to play this weekend. He is listed as day to day.

CB Tom Knight (Bal) is expected to see his first action of the season this weekend.

CB Derek Ross (Dal) is hopeful of returning to practice this week but will not play this weekend.

CB Alex Molden (Det) signed with the team this week.

CB Sam Madison (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday, but the team hopes he will be able to go this weekend as the MRI on his ankle showed no significant damage.

S Shawn Wooden (Mia) is uncertain of his playing status for this weekend due to his hamstring injury.

S Corey Chavous (Min) will likely miss this week's game with a sprained MCL in his right knee.

S Rod Woodson (Oak) underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a meniscus tear in his left knee. The team is not sure how long Woodson will be out.

S Brian Dawkins (Phi) was rumored to be lost for the season with a Lis Franc fracture. There has been no official word of the actual injury, but the team says he will be out 2 to 6 weeks.

CB Bobby Taylor (Phi) could play this week but will likely be out at least two weeks with a Plantar Fascia injury in his foot.

CB Tay Cody (SD) should be able to play this weekend despite his hamstring injury.

CB Mike Rumph (SF) is expected to play this weekend despite his shoulder injury.

CB Shawn Springs (Sea) is still out with his shoulder injury.

S Jason Sehorn (StL) is still out with his foot injury.

Coaches and Other

HC Dave Wannstedt (Mia) was given '1,000 percent' support from Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga. Footballguys.com translation: He has about a 50/50 chance of getting let go after this season and he had better start winning soon.

Sideline reporter Lisa Guerrero may find herself on the injury report next week if she spends another 5 minutes talking about butt juice sweat coming from Tampa's center. It's investigative reporting like this that we feel honored to pass on to our faithful readers. But we plead...no more of this talk while we are eating pizza and drinking beer watching football.