Quarterbacks

QB Jeff Blake (Ari) is day-to-day with his bruised heel but is expected to play this weekend.

QB Michael Vick (Atl) is still on crutches and walking with a boot, but he is still on target for a return to action in either Week Six or Seven.

QB Kyle Boller (Bal) has a slight MCL sprain in his left knee.  He is expected to practice this week and play on Sunday.

QB Kordell Stewart (Chi) suffered a neck stinger near the end of last week’s game.  Chicago has a bye this week so Stewart will most likely be ready to play on Monday September 29^th.

QB Jake Plummer (Den) is still sore but is expected to play this Monday despite his shoulder injury.

QB Mark Brunell (Jac) was experiencing some back soreness but is expected to play this weekend.

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

QB Tom Brady (NE) is expected to play this weekend despite his elbow injury.

QB Jeff Garcia (SF) suffered a mild concussion in last weekend’s game but returned and finished the contest.  He is expected to practice and play as usual this week.

QB Marc Bulger (StL) will continue for at least one more week as the team’s starting QB.  Kurt Warner will be the backup.

QB Brad Johnson (TB) will play this weekend despite his groin strain.

QB Jim Miller (TB) was released by the team after is was determined he had an Achilles tear.

QB Steve McNair (Ten) was obviously limited last week with his knee injury and also dislocated his right ring finger.  The team believes he’ll be a bit healthier this weekend.

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Running backs

FB Harold Morrow (Bal) will not play this weekend with his elbow injury.

RB Musa Smith (Bal) will miss another week and is close to being placed on the injured reserve list due to his knee injury.

RB Corey Dillon (Cin) missed some of last week’s game after hyper-extending his right knee.  He is considered day-to-day but fully expects to play this weekend.

RB Rudi Johnson (Cin) practiced on Wednesday and has a chance to play this weekend as he attempts to return from his thigh injury.

RB Clinton Portis (Den) received good news with his MRI and X-ray and is expected to practice this week and play this weekend despite his chest injury.

RB Dominic Rhodes (Ind) missed Wednesday’s practice.  His status for this weekend’s game is not fully known.

RB Priest Holmes (KC) has bruised ribs, was held out of Wednesday’s practice, and is officially questionable for Sunday’s game.  He likely will play this weekend.

RB Doug Chapman (Min) is still bothered by his ankle injury.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

RB Verron Haynes (Pit) may miss this week’s game with a knee injury.  If he does, look for Amos Zereoue to stay in on 3^rd downs.

RB Lamar Gordon (StL) is now the team’s starting FB.  Former starter Arlen Harris is the backup.

RB Chris Brown (Ten) appears to be on the verge of returning to action after a hamstring injury, but he is still listed as day-to-day.

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Wide Receivers

WR Larry Foster (Ari) did not practice on Wednesday but hopes to return this weekend after missing last Sunday with an ankle injury.

WR Bryan Gilmore (Ari) did not practice on Wednesday but hopes to return this weekend after missing last Sunday with a knee injury.

WR Kevin Kasper (Ari) missed Wednesday’s practice and will likely miss another week with his back injury.

WR Jason McAddley (Ari) was able to practice on Wednesday despite his concussion.

WR Sam Aiken (Buf) is day-to-day with his hamstring injury.

WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Cin) will miss another week with his hamstring injury.

WR Az Zahir Hakim (Det) may actually play this weekend.

WR Donald Driver (GB) was able to practice (without contact) on Wednesday, but he will almost definitely miss this weekend’s game.

WR Robert Ferguson (GB) reaggravated his knee injury in last week’s game.  At best, he’ll practice late this week and will likely be limited then.

WR Brandon Stokley (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday and could miss another week with his bad hamstring.  Troy Walters will again be the team’s #3 WR.

WR D’Wayne Bates (Min) is expected to play this weekend despite his slight foot sprain.

WR Joe Horn (NO) showed last Sunday that he is in fact a ‘warrior’ after catching 10 balls for 111 yards despite having a painful knee injury.

WR David Boston (SD) is still bothered by his heel bruise.  To quote Boston, ‘I can’t do anything while I’m hurt’.  To quote Footballguys.com, ‘Boston is no Joe Horn’.

WR Reche Caldwell (SD) will miss at least a couple of months after dislocating / fracturing his wrist last weekend.

WR Eric Parker (SD) is a hot commodity with the two injuries listed above and should be strongly considered as a waiver wire addition to your roster.

WR Terrell Owens (SF) suffered a mild concussion.  He is expected to practice and play as usual this week.

WR Koren Robinson (Sea) was benched for last weekend’s game after being late to a team meeting.  Bobby Engram started in his place.  Assuming his watch is correct all week, Robinson will start this weekend.

WR Joe Jurevicius (TB) will miss the next 4-6 with an MCL tear after a collision with teammate Mike Alstott.  Karl Williams will now be the team’s #3 WR.  The team also re-signed Charles Lee.

WR Taylor Jacobs (Was) has not played this season due to his bruised pancreas and will likely miss this weekend as well.

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Tight Ends

TE Matt Schobel (Cin) did not practice Wednesday due to his nagging hamstring.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

TE Wesley Walls (GB) is still having problems with his hamstring.

TE Stephen Alexander (SD) started but could not finish last weekend’s game after reaggravating his groin injury.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

TE Josh Norman (SD) will miss this weekend’s game with a hamstring injury.

TE Justin Peelle (SD) will start for the team if Alexander can not go.

TE Frank Wycheck (Ten) is still out with his latest concussion.

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Place Kickers & Special Teamers

S Jarrod Cooper (Car) was arrested for driving while impaired for the 2^nd time in a year and a half.  The team says one more mistake and he’s gone.

PK Kris Brown (Hou) has a strained groin and will be limited in practice this week.  He is expected to be fine for this weekend’s game.

KR Jermaine Lewis (Jac) has been lost for the season with a knee injury.

PK Jeff Chandler (SF) was released by the team.

PK Owen Pochman (SF) was signed by the team and will handle the kicking duties.

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Offensive Linemen

G Edwin Mulitalo (Bal) will likely not be able to play this weekend due to his knee injury.  Casey Rabach will start in his place.

G Terrence Metcalf (Chi) is expected to play Monday September 29^th after missing time with his finger injury.

G Victor Leyva (Cin) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this weekend despite his chest injury.

T Barry Stokes (Cle) is wearing a walking boot due to an ankle injury.  He did not practice on Wednesday and could miss this weekend’s game.  Either Ryan Tucker or Joaquin Gonzalez would start in place of Stokes.

G Milford Brown (Hou) has a sprained PCL and will miss at least two weeks.  Todd Washington will start in his place.

T Mark Dixon (Mia) hopes to return from his ankle injury by the October 5^th game.

C Damien Woody (NE) missed last week’s game with a chest injury but will definitely be able to go this weekend.

T Luke Petitgout (NYG) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this weekend after sitting last Sunday with a sore back.

The New York Giants have made a couple of moves in their starting offensive line.  Chris Bober now starts at RT while rookie Wayne Lucier is the new starting center.

C Jeff Hartings (Pit) is battling knee problems and also has an ankle injury.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.  If he does play, he will likely be limited at best.

T Derrick Deese (SF) missed last week’s game with his high ankle sprain.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

T Scott Gragg (SF) missed last week’s game with his ankle injury.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

G Eric Heitmann (SF) will miss 4-6 weeks with his high ankle sprain.

T Dwayne Ledford (SF) missed the memo about ankle injuries and injured his shoulder instead.  He is still expected to be able to play this weekend.

C Jeremy Newberry (SF) should be able to play this weekend despite his ankle sprain.

G Ron Stone (SF) will be limited at best this week due to his ankle sprain, but the team hopes he’ll be able to play this weekend.

G Benji Olson (Ten) will miss 2-3 weeks with an MCL sprain.

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Defensive Linemen

DT Marcus Bell (Ari) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this week despite his knee injury.

DE Kenny King (Ari) will miss 4-6 weeks with his toe injury.

DE Fred Wakefield (Ari) has a concussion.  He did not practice on Wednesday but hopes to be able to go on Thursday.  His status for this weekend’s game is not fully known.

DE Kavika Pittman (Car) is out for the year after tearing his ACL while being chop-blocked last Sunday by Keenan McCardell.

DT Daryl Gardener (Den) should play his first game as a Bronco this Monday.  He has been out with a wrist injury.

DT Seth Payne (Hou) suffered a torn ACL and has been lost for the season.

DE Gary Walker (Hou) is still out with his shoulder injury.  He appears to be targeting a return in early October.

DE Dwight Freeney (Ind) will likely miss this weekend’s game with a sprained ankle.  Chad Bratzke will start in his place.

DT Jonathan Sullivan (NO) will be out for 2-3 weeks with his knee injury.

DT Keith Hamilton (NYG) slightly pulled his hamstring last Sunday.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

DT Norman Hand (Sea) may miss this weekend’s game with his turf toe.

DT Ryan Pickett (StL) missed his start due to his ankle sprain.  He did play with the injury and will likely do so all season long.

DT Albert Haynesworth (Ten) will be out 3-4 weeks with his elbow injury.

DT Jermaine Haley (Was) missed last week with his sprained thumb.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

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Linebackers

LB Ray Thompson (Ari) did not practice on Wednesday and is day-to-day with a concussion.

LB Will Overstreet (Atl) is expected to play this weekend despite an infection in his left elbow.

LB Dan Morgan (Car) is expected to be ready to play on September 28^th.  He missed last week’s game with his hamstring injury.  Carolina has a bye this week which will help Morgan heal.

LB Riall Johnson (Cin) will miss at least a couple of weeks with a calf injury.

LB Na’il Diggs (GB) has a sprained MCL.  His status for this weekend’s game is not fully known.

LB Keith Mitchell (Jac) will be out indefinitely after suffering a neck injury in last week’s game.  Danny Clark will start in his place.

LB Eric Westmoreland (Jac) has a strained MCL.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

LB Kawika Mitchell (KC) missed Wednesday’s practice with a hamstring injury and will likely miss this weekend’s game.

LB Rosevelt Colvin (NE) will be out for at least one week with his hip injury.

LB Sedrick Hodge (NO) could miss 3 months after fracturing a bone in his knee.

LB Joey Porter (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and believes he will be ready to play this weekend after missing the first two weeks while recovering from his gunshot wound.

LB Donnie Edwards (SD) has a groin injury.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

LB Rocky Calmus (Ten) is expected to be ready to play this weekend.

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Defensive Backs

CB Renaldo Hill (Ari) is day-to-day with a concussion

S Justin Lucas (Ari) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this weekend despite his ankle sprain.

S Cameron Worrell (Chi) will miss 3-4 weeks after knee surgery to repair torn cartilage.

CB Kiwaukee Thomas (Jac) severely strained his groin last Sunday.  He will miss this weekend’s game.

CB James Trapp (Jac) is nearing a return from his ankle injury.  He has not yet played this season but will likely see action this weekend.

CB William Bartee (KC) returned to practice on Wednesday and should play this weekend.  However, Dexter McCleon will likely get the start.

S Brock Marion (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday with a quadriceps injury, but he is expected to work tomorrow and start on Sunday.

S Shawn Wooden (Mia) was not able to play last weekend with his hamstring injury, but the team expects him to be on the field this Sunday.

S Corey Chavous (Min) should be able to play this weekend despite his knee injury.

CB Donnie Abraham (NYJ) is expected to miss two months with his shoulder injury.  Look for Ray Mickens to start in his place.

CB Dale Carter (NO) could be out for 2 months after fracturing the orbital socket in his eye.

S Victor Green (NO) has been signed by the team.

S Rod Woodson (Oak) will likely miss another week as he recovers from knee surgery, but the team hopes he’ll be ready to play by Week Four.

CB Rashad Holman (SF) could play this weekend despite his groin injury.

CB Jason Webster (SF) is still out with his knee injury and will not return for 2-3 more weeks.

CB Ronde Barber (TB) will play this weekend despite his hamstring strain.

CB Andre Woolfolk (Ten) is still out with his dislocated toe.  He hopes to practice a bit more this week but will likely sit out again this weekend.