*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jeff Blake (Ari) says he will now play smarter and “stop turning the ball over”.  Why didn’t he think of this a month ago?

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Joey Harrington (Det) will likely be bothered all season by his injured finger.  He needs rest, but he won’t get it in the middle of the season.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Mark Brunell (Jac) (along with P Jason “Axeman” Hanson) has been told to stay away from the team’s facilities because the Jaguars to do not want to risk their staph infections spreading through the team.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Donovan McNabb (Phi) was quoted on the topic of the Dallas Cowboys being the best team in the NFC East: “Clearly, if you watch the film, they’re not.  So, what does that tell you?”  When asked if the Eagles are the best team in the division, the answer was, “Yes.”  The December 7^th contest in Philadelphia should be quite interesting.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jeff Garcia (SF) “looked as healthy (Wednesday) as he has all year” according to head coach Dennis Erickson.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Travis Henry (Buf) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Sammy Morris (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday but was able to go on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Anthony Thomas (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday.  He likely will not play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Adrian Peterson (Chi) will start in place of Anthony Thomas this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Corey Dillon (Cin) did not fully participate in Wednesday’s practice but looked much better on Thursday.  He will not be rushed back to the field and could sit another week if he’s not 100%.  However, (barring a setback) it looks like he’ll play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Tony Fisher (GB) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB William Henderson (GB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Domanick Davis (Hou) is taking the majority of first-team snaps in practice and will likely open the game Sunday and the starting RB.  Said head coach Dom Capers, “Domanick has earned playing time, so you will be seeing more Domanick.”

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB James Mungro (Ind) underwent knee surgery on Thursday to remove a “loose body”.  He will miss at least two weeks.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Rob Konrad (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday and is expected to miss this weekend’s game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Michael Bennett (Min) was not able to run on Wednesday, but it wasn’t due to his injured foot.  He was ill.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Larry Centers (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and should miss this weekend’s game.  He might be out even longer with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Fred McCrary (NE) is getting healthy and will play a bigger role with the absence of Larry Centers.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Antowain Smith (NE) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Fred Beasley (SF) has been added to the injury report as probable, but he should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Shaun Alexander (Sea) rested his ankle on Wednesday and did not practice.  He also sat out of practice on Thursday but is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Mack Strong (Sea) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Brown (Ten) missed Wednesday’s practice.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Ladell Betts (Was) is thrilled about his first game as the team’s featured RB.  Said head coach Steve Spurrier, “Ladell can carry 25-30 times if need be.”

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Anquan Boldin (Ari) did not practice on Thursday in order to rest his hamstring.  He is expected to be able to play after the team’s bye week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Jason McAddley (Ari) has a hamstring injury and will not play next week after the team’s bye.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Peerless Price (Atl) was able to practice on Wednesday and Thursday and looks like a fair bet to play this weekend.  However, he is still officially questionable.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Eric Moulds (Buf) says his groin is suffered a slight tear and has been named a dreaded game-time decision.  However, he still can not go “get the deep ball” because his groin is not completely healed.  If he can’t “go get it” on Sunday, he won’t be playing.  He did not practice on Thursday but hopes to be able to go on Friday.  We believe it is likely he will not play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Kevin Dyson (Car) tore his Achilles back in May but has been rehabbing very well.  Head coach John Fox believes Dyson will be able see the field this season.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Marty Booker (Chi) was not able to practice on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR David Terrell (Chi) is not thrilled about his role on the team and feels he’s not getting enough playing time.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Cin) practiced again on Wednesday but sat out of Thursday’s session.  He likely will not play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Antonio Bryant (Dal) needs to be more involved in the offense according to head coach Bill Parcells.  However, Bryant will not move either Joey Galloway or Terry Glenn out of the starting lineup.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Marc Boerigter (KC) missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday and might not play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Sylvester Morris (KC) was waived by the team with an injury settlement.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Derrius Thompson (Mia) is “embarrassed” by his season total of seven catches.  He should be.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR D’Wayne Bates (Min) was able to practice on Wednesday, but he did not completely recovered from his foot injury.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Deion Branch (NE) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR LaTarence Dunbar (NO) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday and would be a shock to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Joe Horn (NO) is not pleased at seeing fans wearing bags at Saints games.  "A fan doesn't come to the game with a bag to put on his head and boo us on the football field," Horn said. "To me, that's not a fan. I understand how fans feel. We lose football games, and they pay their hard-earned money for those high-priced tickets. They want to see the Saints perform. I understand that. I respect that. But to put a bag over your head is insulting me as a player."

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Wayne Chrebet (NYJ) suffered from a migraine during last Sunday’s game.  He missed Wednesday’s practice with a stiff back.  Chrebet is not on the injury report, but he might not play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Jerry Porter (Oak) was able to practice Wednesday and said he feels really well.  Porter added, “I happen to really want to play a whole lot.”  He might get to this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Hines Ward (Pit) will use the team’s bye week to rest his ailing foot.  He will return to practices on Monday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Koren Robinson (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday to rest his hamstring.  He expects to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Kevin Curtis (StL) has a chance to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Keyshawn Johnson (TB) practiced on Wednesday with his thigh bruise and is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Joe Jurevicius (TB) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Karl Williams (TB) practiced on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Alge Crumpler (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Todd Heap (Bal) is frustrated by his lack of production and by the overall lack of a passing game on the team.  Head coach Brian Billick says he has “every confidence that Todd will have a 70-plus catch year.”  Lofty goals when Heap currently sits at 17 receptions until you realize that he had a mere 19 at this time last season.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE James Whalen (Dal) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Jason Witten (Dal) no longer has his jaw in a brace.  He practiced again on Thursday and will play this weekend if the pain is not too great.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Daniel Graham (NE) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Marcus Williams (Oak) has decided to sue LB Bill Romanowski after being injured in a fight that occurred in practice.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Ken Dilger (TB) missed practice on Wednesday with his sprained foot.  The team hopes he will be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Bill Gramatica (Ari) could return to action after the team’s bye week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Randal Williams (Dal) won the Dante Hall Award for best Special Teams Player of the Week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Michael Lewis (NO) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday but will be a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Travis Claridge (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday and Thursday due to his quadriceps injury.  He most likely will not play, and Roberto Garza has already been announced as starting in place of Claridge.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Jonas Jennings (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Wayne Gandy (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday but should be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Jeff Faine (Cle) will miss this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Shaun O’Hara (Cle) will miss the next three weeks after undergoing knee surgery.  Chad Beasley will start for him.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Tom Nalen (Den) did not practice on Wednesday but was able to go on Thursday.  He should be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Ray Brown (Det) stepped on Olandis Gary’s foot and reaggravated his turf toe.  Brown is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Steve McKinney (Hou) partially participated in Thursday’s practice but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Todd Washington (Hou) will likely be a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Mark Dixon (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday and should miss this weekend’s game as well.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Adrian Klemm (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and should miss this weekend’s game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Montrae Holland (NO) did not practice on Wednesday but did take part in Thursday’s session.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Eric Heitmann (SF) has been downgraded to doubtful and will likely miss this weekend’s game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Jason Whittle (TB) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Dave Fiore (Was) will have knee surgery on Friday that will sideline him for at least 4 more weeks.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Travis Hall (Atl) was able to practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Sam Adams (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and will likely be a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Ron Edwards (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and will likely be a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Daleroy Stewart (Dal) partially participated in Thursday’s practice but should be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** NT Gilbert Brown (GB) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Chukie Nwokorie (GB) will probably see action this weekend but will be limited.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE R-Kal Truluck (KC) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and has been ruled out for this weekend’s game as well.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Tim Bowens (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** Adewale Ogunleye (Mia) practiced Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** Jason Taylor (Mia) practiced Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Anthony Adams (SF) has been downgraded to questionable and will likely sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Warren Sapp (TB) has said he will appeal his fine.  No surprise there.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Jermaine Haley (Was) may require surgery on his thumb.  If so, he will miss 3-4 weeks.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Riall Johnson (Cin) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Fred Jones (KC) is looking like he will not play this weekend, but he was able to practice on Wednesday and Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Kawika Mitchell (KC) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and has a shot to be on the field this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Junior Seau (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Zach Thomas (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Willie McGinest (NE) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Chad Brown (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday which has become the norm for him.  He should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Anthony Simmons (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Tracy White (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Robert Thomas (StL) has been named the starting MLB for this weekend’s game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Shelton Quarles (TB) practiced on Wednesday but will likely be a game-time decision this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Cory Hall (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, and it would be a surprise if he plays this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Kevin Mathis (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Gerald McBurrows (Atl) did practice on Wednesday and Thursday and has a chance to play this weekend.  Of course, McBurrows has looked better on Wednesday and Thursday lately than he has on Friday and Saturday so don’t hold your breath on him being on the field Sunday.  If he is healthy enough to play, McBurrows will get the start.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Derek Ross (Dal) should be able to play on defense this weekend after spending last Sunday with the special teams.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Kenoy Kennedy (Den) will likely be healthy enough to play this weekend, but it looks like Nick Ferguson will continue to start at the SS position.  Ferguson has simply played better than Kennedy has.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Deltha O’Neal (Den) has lost his starting job to Kelly Herndon.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Antuan Edwards (GB) practiced on Wednesday and (barring a setback) will play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Mike McKenzie (GB) did not practice on Wednesday and probably will not play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Marlon McCree (Hou) will likely start this weekend’s game over Matt Stevens.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Craft (Jac) underwent an MRI and has a MCL sprain.  He won’t practice this week and could miss next weekend’s game as well.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Darrius Johnson (KC) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and should miss this weekend’s game as well.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Brock Marion (Mia) practiced Wednesday and should start this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Je’Rod Cherry (NE) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ty Law (NE) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB William Peterson (NYG) did not receive good news on Wednesday and found out he will be out 6-12 weeks with a stress fracture in his back.  Ralph Brown will get the start.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Tony Parrish (SF) has been taken off the team’s injury report and will play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Ken Hamlin (Sea) practiced on Wednesday despite his injured foot.  He is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ken Lucas (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Shawn Springs (Sea) practiced on Wednesday and looks close to returning from his shoulder injury.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Willie Williams (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Brian Kelly (TB) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and could play this weekend.  He might be a game-time decision.

Quarterbacks

Note that all Arizona QBs have a bye this week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jeff Blake (Ari) says he will now play smarter and “stop turning the ball over”.  Why didn’t he think of this a month ago?

QB Kurt Kittner (Atl) has been named the team's starting QB for this weekend.  There is nothing physically wrong with Doug Johnson.  This is simply a desperation move by the Falcons.

QB Michael Vick (Atl) threw the ball with a little more force on Monday and still hopes to be able to play on November 2nd.  However, he still is not doing anything more than light jogging.  Listening to Vick speak about his return is a bit troubling: "The only thing I can do to help this team win is get healthy," Vick said after his backup, Doug Johnson, threw his NFL-leading 10th interception. "There's nothing else I can do. I have control over nothing right now. I don't even prepare myself to play because I'm not going to play. What's the use?"  Further, Vick reiterated in the Falcons' locker room Monday night that he doesn't know when his foot will stop hurting and he'll be able to push off his toes. That doesn't sound like a man raring to get back in the lineup to us.

QB Kordell Stewart (Chi) has been benched in order for Chris Chandler to start for the team this weekend. Stewart has received public support from head coach Dick Jauron all season.  However, at Monday's press conference, Jauron said that "every position is on the table".  To top it off, Stewart is listed as questionable with a leg injury.  This was a logical time for the Bears to make a move, and they did. 

QB Tim Couch (Cle) will continue as the team's starting QB at least until Kelly Holcomb is completely healthy.  Holcomb is still not completely healthy and don't be surprised to see Couch remain the starter if he keeps playing well.

QB Jake Plummer (Den) will miss the next 4-5 weeks with a broken bone in his left foot.  Steve Beuerlein will continue as the team's starting QB.

QB Joey Harrington (Det) was held out of a few practices last week while the team had their bye in order to rest a bit.  He returned to action on Monday and will start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Joey Harrington (Det) will likely be bothered all season by his injured finger.  He needs rest, but he won’t get it in the middle of the season.

Note that all Indianapolis QBs have a bye this week.

Note that all Jacksonville QBs have a bye this week.

QB Mark Brunell (Jac) underwent surgery on his elbow to reduce swelling in the joint.  He will be out for 2-3 weeks.  When he returns, it will not be as the starting QB.  That role belongs to Byron Leftwich for the remainder of the season.  In other news, sources report that Brunell has told people that he would like to be the starting QB in Miami next season.  Failing becoming a Dolphin, he wouldn't mind playing for any of the team's in California.  Obviously, staying in Jacksonville is not high on Brunell's list of things-to-do.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Mark Brunell (Jac) (along with P Jason “Axeman” Hanson) has been told to stay away from the team’s facilities because the Jaguars to do not want to risk their staph infections spreading through the team.

QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) received a vote of confidence from head coach Dave Wannstedt.  However, Wannstedt also said that the passing game must and will improve.  According to Wannstedt, that improvement will occur with Fiedler as the team's starting QB.  He also said WR Derrius Thompson will not be benched.

QB Daunte Culpepper (Min) will resume the starting QB duties this week as he is recovered from his back fractures.

QB Chad Pennington (NYJ) has begun participating in team drills and will be the Jets #3 QB this weekend.  At the moment, there is a 50/50 shot that Pennington will start on October 26th.

QB Donovan McNabb (Phi) has a sprained thumb (in his throwing hand) but will continue to be the team's starting QB.  This is horrible news for a QB because it affects the grip on the ball.  McNabb did practice on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Donovan McNabb (Phi) was quoted on the topic of the Dallas Cowboys being the best team in the NFC East: “Clearly, if you watch the film, they’re not.  So, what does that tell you?”  When asked if the Eagles are the best team in the division, the answer was, “Yes.”  The December 7^th contest in Philadelphia should be quite interesting.

Note that all Pittsburgh QBs have a bye this week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jeff Garcia (SF) “looked as healthy (Wednesday) as he has all year” according to head coach Dennis Erickson.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Travis Henry (Buf) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

RB Willis McGahee (Buf) has been cleared by team doctors to practice. After practicing on Wednesday, McGahee said, "Everything’s good".  He could see game action in 2-3 weeks.

RB Sammy Morris (Buf) is improving from his hernia surgery, but he will likely sit another week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Sammy Morris (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday but was able to go on Thursday.

RB Stephen Davis (Car) suffered a bruised arm last Sunday.  He was able to practice on Wednesday and should play this weekend.  He will likely lose a few carries to DeShaun Foster as the team wants to keep Davis healthy for the entire season.  Davis will likely not approach 25-30 carries per game from here on out.  That is simply too much work for him.

RB Anthony Thomas (Chi) has a sprained foot that could very well keep him on the sidelines this weekend.  If Thomas can't go, Adrian Peterson will get the start for the team.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Anthony Thomas (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday.  He likely will not play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Adrian Peterson (Chi) will start in place of Anthony Thomas this weekend.

RB Corey Dillon (Cin) returned to the practice field on Monday and expects to start this weekend.  However, the team will wait to see how he responds to a week of practice before making an official announcement.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Corey Dillon (Cin) did not fully participate in Wednesday’s practice but looked much better on Thursday.  He will not be rushed back to the field and could sit another week if he’s not 100%.  However, (barring a setback) it looks like he’ll play this weekend.

RB Artose Pinner (Det) is eligible to come off the PUP list.  The team will have three weeks to decide if they want to activate him or shelve him for the entire season.

RB Tony Fisher (GB) suffered a groin injury last Sunday and might miss this weekend's game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Tony Fisher (GB) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB William Henderson (GB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

RB Domanick Davis (Hou) "impressed" head coach Dom Capers with his play last Sunday.  Capers said, "As a guy produces, you're going to try and get him on the field as much as you possibly can."  It looks like Davis is making a move to become the team's primary RB.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Domanick Davis (Hou) is taking the majority of first-team snaps in practice and will likely open the game Sunday and the starting RB.  Said head coach Dom Capers, “Domanick has earned playing time, so you will be seeing more Domanick.”

Note that all Indianapolis RBs have a bye this week.

RB Edgerrin James (Ind) has now admitted to having suffered damage to his transverse process (lower back) when the helmet of a Jacksonville player slammed into his back in a Sept. 21 game.  The transverse process is a small lateral projection off the right and left sides of each vertebra, and functions as an attachment site for muscles and ligaments of the spine. James has one broken bone along with a hairline fracture of another.  "All you can do is let it rest," said James, who has missed three games.  Since James was injured, the Colts have described James' predicament as a sore back. Team officials have declined to be specific. He's been listed as "questionable" on the NFL's injury report, even though he has practiced twice in each of the past two weeks.  "The doctors have told me when he's pain-free and he can't do any more damage to his back, he'll play," said head coach Tony Dungy.  James practiced on Wednesday and says he expects to play after the team's bye week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB James Mungro (Ind) underwent knee surgery on Thursday to remove a “loose body”.  He will miss at least two weeks.

RB Ricky Williams (Ind) suffered an ankle sprain last Sunday.  The team hopes he will get healthy over the bye week, but he might miss the week eight game.

Note that all Jacksonville RBs have a bye this week.

RB Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala (Jac) has moved past LaBrandon Toefield as the team's #2 RB.  Fuamatu-Ma'afala is expected to be given more looks in short yardage packages.

FB Rob Konrad (Mia) will likely not play this weekend with his knee injury.  Obafemi Ayanbadejo will start in Konrad's place.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Rob Konrad (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday and is expected to miss this weekend’s game.

RB Michael Bennett (Min) has been running and doing agility drills and should begin practicing with the team next week.  The hope is that he can return to game action by week nine.  Rumors had the Vikings shopping Doug Chapman before the trading deadline passed.  If true, that speaks well towards their feelings that Bennett will be able to come back this season.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Michael Bennett (Min) was not able to run on Wednesday, but it wasn’t due to his injured foot.  He was ill.

FB Larry Centers (NE) has a knee injury and will likely sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Larry Centers (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and should miss this weekend’s game.  He might be out even longer with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Fred McCrary (NE) is getting healthy and will play a bigger role with the absence of Larry Centers.

RB Antowain Smith (NE) is still bothered by his injured shoulder.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Antowain Smith (NE) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

FB Jon Ritchie (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend despite his hamstring injury.

RB Brian Westbrook (Phi) has a hip pointer.  He was able to practice Wednesday and should be able to play this weekend.

Note that all Pittsburgh RBs have a bye this week.

RB Kevan Barlow (SF) was the apparent target of the Dallas Cowboys in a trade attempt.  General manager Terry Donahue said he told the Cowboys that the team did not want to trade Barlow.  There's no truth to the rumor that Donahue added, "we like the way he sits on our bench".

FB Fred Beasley (SF) suffered a rib strain and sat out of Wednesday's practice.  He should be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Fred Beasley (SF) has been added to the injury report as probable, but he should play this weekend.

RB Shaun Alexander (Sea) is listed as questionable with an ankle injury. It doesn't seem to be too serious but keep an eye on it this week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Shaun Alexander (Sea) rested his ankle on Wednesday and did not practice.  He also sat out of practice on Thursday but is expected to play this weekend.

FB Mack Strong (Sea) suffered a hamstring injury last Sunday but hopes to be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Mack Strong (Sea) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

RB Marshall Faulk (StL) may be able to return from his broken hand as early as October 26th.  Faulk is recovering from a broken left hand and surgery on his right knee. He underwent a scan on Tuesday to check on his progress, and everything sounded positive. "I didn't know they had already taken a scan and from what the doctor told me this morning the scan was better than what they anticipated, so he was very hopeful about the possibility here in another week or so," head coach Mike Martz said.

RB Lamar Gordon (StL) lightly sprained an ankle and re-aggravated his injured wrist last Sunday but is expected to start again this weekend.

FB Cecil Martin (TB) was signed by the team.

RB Michael Pittman (TB) will not go to court during the NFL season.  His probation revocation hearing has been moved from November 17th to January 12th.

RB Travis Stephens (TB) has been released from the team's practice squad.

RB Chris Brown (Ten) has a bad hamstring.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Brown (Ten) missed Wednesday’s practice.

RB Ladell Betts (Was) will get the bulk of the load this weekend of Trung Canidate can not play.  However, Sultan McCullough should get some carries as well.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Ladell Betts (Was) is thrilled about his first game as the team’s featured RB.  Said head coach Steve Spurrier, “Ladell can carry 25-30 times if need be.”

RB Trung Canidate (Was) suffered a high ankle sprain last Sunday.  He did not practice on Wednesday and probably will not play this weekend. Official word has not been given, but with a bye coming next week, conventional wisdom says Canidate will sit out this Sunday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Anquan Boldin (Ari) did not practice on Thursday in order to rest his hamstring.  He is expected to be able to play after the team’s bye week.

WR Bryan Gilmore (Ari) suffered a sprained ankle last Sunday and may not be able to play in week eight when the team returns from their bye.

WR Bryant Johnson (Ari) missed last Sunday with his shoulder injury and might not be able to play after the team's bye week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Jason McAddley (Ari) has a hamstring injury and will not play next week after the team’s bye.

WR Peerless Price (Atl) is still bothered by his foot injury.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Peerless Price (Atl) was able to practice on Wednesday and Thursday and looks like a fair bet to play this weekend.  However, he is still officially questionable.

WR Ron Johnson (Bal) is out this weekend with his knee injury.

WR Eric Moulds (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is improving and was upgraded to questionable.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Eric Moulds (Buf) says his groin is suffered a slight tear and has been named a dreaded game-time decision.  However, he still can not go “get the deep ball” because his groin is not completely healed.  If he can’t “go get it” on Sunday, he won’t be playing.  He did not practice on Thursday but hopes to be able to go on Friday.  We believe it is likely he will not play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Kevin Dyson (Car) tore his Achilles back in May but has been rehabbing very well.  Head coach John Fox believes Dyson will be able see the field this season.

WR Marty Booker (Chi) suffered a sprained ankle last Sunday.  He will likely be limited in practice this week but should be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Marty Booker (Chi) was not able to practice on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR David Terrell (Chi) is not thrilled about his role on the team and feels he’s not getting enough playing time.

WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Cin) has missed the entire season with his pulled hamstring, but he was able to practice on Monday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Cin) practiced again on Wednesday but sat out of Thursday’s session.  He likely will not play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Antonio Bryant (Dal) needs to be more involved in the offense according to head coach Bill Parcells.  However, Bryant will not move either Joey Galloway or Terry Glenn out of the starting lineup.

WR Shawn Jefferson (Det) has missed the team's last two games with his injured ribs, but he is expected to play this weekend.

WR Charles Rogers (Det) will not need surgery as his collarbone is healing on its own.  He will still miss 4-8 weeks.  Bill Schroeder and Az-Zahir Hakim will start for the team while Rogers is out.

WR Corey Bradford (Hou) is expected to continue playing with his abdominal strain.

Note that all Indianapolis WRs have a bye this week.

Note that all Jacksonville WRs have a bye this week.

WR Troy Edwards (Jac) has officially been named the team's #2 WR (moving Matthew Hatchette to the bench).  Thanks for the newsflash.  Edwards has been outplaying Hatchette all three weeks he's been in Jacksonville.

WR J.J. Stokes (Jac) was inactive last week and will likely continue in his role as the team's unneeded WR.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Marc Boerigter (KC) missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday and might not play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Sylvester Morris (KC) was waived by the team with an injury settlement.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Derrius Thompson (Mia) is “embarrassed” by his season total of seven catches.  He should be.

WR D'Wayne Bates (Min) was not able to fully run on Monday and may not be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR D’Wayne Bates (Min) was able to practice on Wednesday, but he did not completely recovered from his foot injury.

WR Nate Burleson (Min) will continue as the team's #2 WR.

WR Deion Branch (NE) has an ankle injury.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Deion Branch (NE) did not practice on Wednesday.

WR David Patten (NE) has an injured knee.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR David Patten (NE) was able to practice and could play this weekend.

WR LaTarence Dunbar (NO) will likely miss this weekend's game with his bad hamstring.  The team hopes he will be able to play in the November 2nd game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR LaTarence Dunbar (NO) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday and would be a shock to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Joe Horn (NO) is not pleased at seeing fans wearing bags at Saints games.  "A fan doesn't come to the game with a bag to put on his head and boo us on the football field," Horn said. "To me, that's not a fan. I understand how fans feel. We lose football games, and they pay their hard-earned money for those high-priced tickets. They want to see the Saints perform. I understand that. I respect that. But to put a bag over your head is insulting me as a player."

WR Ron Dixon (NYG) is eligible to come off the PUP list from his knee surgery.  The team will have three weeks to decide if they want to activate him or shelve him for the entire season.

WR Willie Ponder (NYG) has an injured hip.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Wayne Chrebet (NYJ) suffered from a migraine during last Sunday’s game.  He missed Wednesday’s practice with a stiff back.  Chrebet is not on the injury report, but he might not play this weekend.

WR Jerry Porter (Oak) could return to action this Monday night if his body responds well to a week's worth of practice.  However, it is likely that he will not play until next week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Jerry Porter (Oak) was able to practice Wednesday and said he feels really well.  Porter added, “I happen to really want to play a whole lot.”  He might get to this weekend.

WR Todd Pinkston (Phi) has a bruised knee and did not practice on Wednesday, but he hopes to be able to play this weekend.

Note that all Pittsburgh WRs have a bye this week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Hines Ward (Pit) will use the team’s bye week to rest his ailing foot.  He will return to practices on Monday.

WR Reche Caldwell (SD) is still out with his dislocated wrist.

WR Eric Parker (SD) has an injured shoulder.  He was able to practice on Wednesday, but his status for this weekend is not fully known.

WR Tai Streets (SF) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend despite his knee injury.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Koren Robinson (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday to rest his hamstring.  He expects to play this weekend.

WR Kevin Curtis (StL) is still out with his injured leg.  He might be able to return next week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Kevin Curtis (StL) has a chance to play this weekend.

WR Mike Furrey (StL) is out with an injury that is classified on the injury report as "other".  He underwent an emergency appendectomy Tuesday night.  Shaun McDonald will be the team's #4 WR.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Keyshawn Johnson (TB) practiced on Wednesday with his thigh bruise and is expected to play this weekend.

WR Joe Jurevicius (TB) will likely miss another week as he continues to recover from his knee sprain.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Joe Jurevicius (TB) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Karl Williams (TB) practiced on Wednesday.

WR Darrell Hill (Ten) is still bothered by his back injury.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

WR Laveranues Coles (Was) has caught at least five passes in 19 straight games.  That hasn't happened since the NFL and AFL merged in 1970.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Alge Crumpler (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Todd Heap (Bal) is frustrated by his lack of production and by the overall lack of a passing game on the team.  Head coach Brian Billick says he has “every confidence that Todd will have a 70-plus catch year.”  Lofty goals when Heap currently sits at 17 receptions until you realize that he had a mere 19 at this time last season.

TE James Whalen (Dal) should be able to play this weekend despite his hamstring injury.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE James Whalen (Dal) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

TE Jason Witten (Dal) is still recovering from his jaw injury.  He was able to practice on Wednesday and hopes to be on the field this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Jason Witten (Dal) no longer has his jaw in a brace.  He practiced again on Thursday and will play this weekend if the pain is not too great.

Note that all Indianapolis TEs have a bye this week.

Note that all Jacksonville TEs have a bye this week.

TE Daniel Graham (NE) is still bothered by his injured shoulder.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Daniel Graham (NE) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

TE Marcellus Rivers (NYG) is now the team's backup TE.

TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG) will likely practice sparingly this week (he did not practice Wednesday) due to his sore foot.  He is expected to play this weekend.

TE O.J. Santiago (Oak) has an injured hamstring.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Marcus Williams (Oak) has decided to sue LB Bill Romanowski after being injured in a fight that occurred in practice.

Note that all Pittsburgh TEs have a bye this week.

TE Stephen Alexander (SD) is still out with his injured groin.

TE Josh Norman (SD) practiced on Wednesday and should be able to return to action this weekend.

TE Eric Johnson (SF) hasn't played all season with his broken collarbone.  He will soon be placed on the injured reserve list and be lost for the year.

TE Ken Dilger (TB) sprained his foot last Sunday and missed most of the game.  He may not be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Ken Dilger (TB) missed practice on Wednesday with his sprained foot.  The team hopes he will be able to play this weekend.

TE Shad Meier (Ten) was able to practice on Wednesday, but his status for this weekend is not fully known.

TE Frank Wycheck (Ten) has been cleared for non-contact practice but will not play this weekend due to his concussion.

TE Robert Royal (Was) suffered a broken hip last Sunday and has been placed on the injured reserve list (out for the year).  The team has re-signed Zeron Flemister (who was signed and released by the Browns last week) and will rely on him and newly signed Byron Chamberlain at the TE position.  Chamberlain will be the team's starter.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Bill Gramatica (Ari) could return to action after the team’s bye week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Randal Williams (Dal) won the Dante Hall Award for best Special Teams Player of the Week.

P John Jett (Det) has a calf injury and is still out touring with the Black Hearts.  Former Bengal Nick Harris will take his place.

Note that all Indianapolis PKs have a bye this week.

Note that all Jacksonville PKs have a bye this week.

KR Michael Lewis (NO) has an injured groin.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Michael Lewis (NO) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday but will be a game-time decision for this weekend.

K Matt Bryant (NYG) is still out with his pulled hamstring.

KR Ronney Jenkins (Oak) has an ankle injury.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

Note that all Pittsburgh PKs have a bye this week.

Ps Steve Cheek & Nick Harris (FAs) worked out for the Jaguars on Monday.

PK Travis Dorsch (FA) worked out for the Jaguars on Monday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Travis Claridge (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday and Thursday due to his quadriceps injury.  He most likely will not play, and Roberto Garza has already been announced as starting in place of Claridge.

T Orlando Brown (Bal) suffered a shoulder strain last Sunday but is expected to start this weekend.

G Edwin Mulitalo (Bal) is considered day-to-day with his ankle injury, but he was able to practice on Wednesday.

G Casey Rabach (Bal) has an injured hip.  However, he practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Jonas Jennings (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Wayne Gandy (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday but should be able to play this weekend.

C Jeff Faine (Cle) will likely sit this weekend with his knee injury. Melvin Fowler will get the start.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Jeff Faine (Cle) will miss this weekend.

G Shaun O'Hara (Cle) will likely sit this weekend with his injured knee. Chad Beasley will get the start.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Shaun O’Hara (Cle) will miss the next three weeks after undergoing knee surgery.  Chad Beasley will start for him.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Tom Nalen (Den) did not practice on Wednesday but was able to go on Thursday.  He should be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Ray Brown (Det) stepped on Olandis Gary’s foot and reaggravated his turf toe.  Brown is expected to play this weekend.

G Milford Brown (Hou) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

C Steve McKinney (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Steve McKinney (Hou) partially participated in Thursday’s practice but should play this weekend.

G Todd Washington (Hou) missed practice on Wednesday with his sprained shoulder and could miss this weekend's game as well.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Todd Washington (Hou) will likely be a game-time decision for this weekend.

Note that all Indianapolis OLs have a bye this week.

Note that all Jacksonville OLs have a bye this week.

T Mark Dixon (Mia) will likely miss this weekend's game with his ankle injury.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Mark Dixon (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday and should miss this weekend’s game as well.

T Adrian Klemm (NE) is still bothered by his ankle injury and will likely sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Adrian Klemm (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and should miss this weekend’s game.

G Montrae Holland (NO) has an injured foot.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Montrae Holland (NO) did not practice on Wednesday but did take part in Thursday’s session.

G Mo Collins has an injured knee.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

T Lincoln Kennedy (Oak) is still bothered by an injured calf.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

G Frank Middleton (Oak) has a quadriceps injury and will likely miss this weekend's game.

C Matt Stinchcomb (Oak) has an injured shoulder.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

G Jermane Mayberry (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend despite his elbow injury.

G John Welbourn (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend despite his injured leg.

Note that all Pittsburgh OLs have a bye this week.

T Marvel Smith (Pit) was able to practice on Wednesday.  His presence is definitely needed to help solidify the Steelers offensive line.

T Solomon Page (SD) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to start this weekend.

T Derrick Deese (SF) is still bothered by his ankle injury.  He could play this weekend, but the team has already announced that Kwame Harris will start in his place.

G Eric Heitmann (SF) is also still bothered by his ankle injury.  He could play this weekend, but the team has already announced that Kyle Kosier will start in his place.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Eric Heitmann (SF) has been downgraded to doubtful and will likely miss this weekend’s game.

C Jeremy Newberry (SF) sat out of Wednesday's practice (as usual) but expects to play this weekend.

T Floyd Womack (Sea) is still out with his turf toe.

G Jason Whittle (TB) has a shoulder injury.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Jason Whittle (TB) did not practice on Wednesday.

G Dave Fiore (Was) is still bothered by his injured knee and will likely sit this weekend.  Derrick Dockery will again start in his place.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Dave Fiore (Was) will have knee surgery on Friday that will sideline him for at least 4 more weeks.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Travis Hall (Atl) was able to practice on Thursday.

DE Patrick Kerney (Atl) is expected to play this weekend despite his sprained thumb.

DT Sam Adams (Buf) has an injured ankle.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Sam Adams (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and will likely be a game-time decision for this weekend.

DT Ron Edwards (Buf) has a shoulder injury.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Ron Edwards (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and will likely be a game-time decision for this weekend.

DT Brentson Buckner (Car) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

DT Keith Traylor (Chi) will not play this weekend with his injured knee.

DT Daleroy Stewart (Dal) has an injured ankle.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Daleroy Stewart (Dal) partially participated in Thursday’s practice but should be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** NT Gilbert Brown (GB) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is expected to play this weekend.

DT Joe Johnson (GB) has been lost for the year with his quadriceps injury.

DT Aaron Kampman (GB) has an ankle injury.  He was able to practice on Wednesday, but his status for this weekend is not fully known.

DE Chukie Nwokorie (GB) has an injured shoulder.  He was able to practice on Wednesday, but his status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Chukie Nwokorie (GB) will probably see action this weekend but will be limited.

Note that all Indianapolis DLs have a bye this week.

Note that all Jacksonville DLs have a bye this week.

DE R-Kal Truluck (KC) is still bothered by his ankle injury and will likely not play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE R-Kal Truluck (KC) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and has been ruled out for this weekend’s game as well.

DT Tim Bowens (Mia) has a hand injury.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Tim Bowens (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** Adewale Ogunleye (Mia) practiced Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** Jason Taylor (Mia) practiced Wednesday and should play this weekend.

DT Billy Lyon (Min) has a leg injury.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

NT Ted Washington (NE) will miss another week with his broken leg.

DE Darren Howard (NO) is still out with his dislocated wrist.

DE John Abraham (NYJ) sat out the Buffalo game last Sunday serving a team suspension for his recent DUI arrest.  Abraham will play this weekend.

DT John Parrella (Oak) will most likely sit again this weekend with his groin injury.

DT Dana Stubblefield (Oak) has an ankle injury.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

DE Sam Williams (Oak) has an injured knee.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

DE Jerome McDougle (Phi) was able to practice on Wednesday but will likely miss weekend's game as he recovers from his ankle injury.

DT Corey Simon (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

DE Brandon Whiting (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend despite his injured hamstring.

Note that all Pittsburgh DLs have a bye this week.

DT Leonard Carson (SD) has been released by the team.  Carson was charged two months ago with kidnapping and burglary in Alabama and missed a good deal of practice last week fighting the charges in court. The Chargers have signed Joe Salave'a to take Carson's roster spot.

DE Adrian Dingle (SD) has a knee injury.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Anthony Adams (SF) has been downgraded to questionable and will likely sit this weekend.

DT Lamar King (Sea) practiced on Wednesday and hopes to see his first action of the season this weekend.

DT Warren Sapp (TB) was fined $50,000 by the NFL for mistreating officials.  Sapp says the league is simply making an example of him.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Warren Sapp (TB) has said he will appeal his fine.  No surprise there.

DT Jermaine Haley (Was) has reaggravated his thumb fracture.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Jermaine Haley (Was) may require surgery on his thumb.  If so, he will miss 3-4 weeks.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Riall Johnson (Cin) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

LB Ian Gold (Den) has been lost for the year with a knee injury.

Note that all Indianapolis LBs have a bye this week.

Note that all Jacksonville LBs have a bye this week.

LB Fred Jones (KC) has an injured foot.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Fred Jones (KC) is looking like he will not play this weekend, but he was able to practice on Wednesday and Thursday.

LB Kawika Mitchell (KC) is still bothered by his injured hamstring.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Kawika Mitchell (KC) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and has a shot to be on the field this weekend.

LB Junior Seau (Mia) is still bothered by his hamstring injury.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Junior Seau (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Zach Thomas (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

LB Chris Claiborne (Min) is expected to play this weekend despite his injured shoulder.

LB E.J. Henderson (Min) is expected to play this weekend despite his shoulder injury.

LB Ted Johnson (NE) will miss another week with his broken foot.

LB Willie McGinest (NE) has a neck injury.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Willie McGinest (NE) did not practice on Wednesday.

LB Mike Vrabel (NE) will likely miss another week with his arm injury.

LB Sedrick Hodge (NO) is still out with his knee injury.

LB Bill Romanowski (Oak) will most likely sit again this weekend with his concussion.

Note that all Pittsburgh LBs have a bye this week.

LB Carlos Polk (SD) has a knee injury.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Chad Brown (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday which has become the norm for him.  He should play this weekend.

LB Anthony Simmons (Sea) has a chest injury.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Anthony Simmons (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday.

LB Tracy White (Sea) will likely miss this weekend with a foot injury.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Tracy White (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

LB Courtland Bullard (StL) has a bad hamstring.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

LB Jamie Duncan (StL) started for the injured Robert Thomas last Sunday and could do so again this weekend if Thomas can not play.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Robert Thomas (StL) has been named the starting MLB for this weekend’s game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Shelton Quarles (TB) practiced on Wednesday but will likely be a game-time decision this weekend.

LB Peter Sirmon (Ten) may miss another week with his injured back. However, he was able to practice on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Cory Hall (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, and it would be a surprise if he plays this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Kevin Mathis (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

S Gerald McBurrows (Atl) will likely miss another week with his injured neck.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Gerald McBurrows (Atl) did practice on Wednesday and Thursday and has a chance to play this weekend.  Of course, McBurrows has looked better on Wednesday and Thursday lately than he has on Friday and Saturday so don’t hold your breath on him being on the field Sunday.  If he is healthy enough to play, McBurrows will get the start.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Derek Ross (Dal) should be able to play on defense this weekend after spending last Sunday with the special teams.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Kenoy Kennedy (Den) will likely be healthy enough to play this weekend, but it looks like Nick Ferguson will continue to start at the SS position.  Ferguson has simply played better than Kennedy has.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Deltha O’Neal (Den) has lost his starting job to Kelly Herndon.

S Antuan Edwards (GB) has an ankle injury.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Antuan Edwards (GB) practiced on Wednesday and (barring a setback) will play this weekend.

CB Mike McKenzie (GB) has an injured back.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Mike McKenzie (GB) did not practice on Wednesday and probably will not play this weekend.

CB Aaron Glenn (Hou) will likely miss another week with his injured groin.

S Marlon McCree (Hou) could soon surpass Matt Stevens as the team's starting FS.  McCree has begun receiving some 1st team snaps in practice.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Marlon McCree (Hou) will likely start this weekend’s game over Matt Stevens.

Note that all Indianapolis DBs have a bye this week.

Note that all Jacksonville DBs have a bye this week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Craft (Jac) underwent an MRI and has a MCL sprain.  He won’t practice this week and could miss next weekend’s game as well.

CB Darrius Johnson (KC) has an injured knee and will likely sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Darrius Johnson (KC) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and should miss this weekend’s game as well.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Brock Marion (Mia) practiced Wednesday and should start this weekend.

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

S Je'Rod Cherry (NE) has a knee injury.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Je’Rod Cherry (NE) did not practice on Wednesday.

CB Ty Law (NE) is still bothered by his injured ankle.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ty Law (NE) did not practice on Wednesday.

CB William Peterson (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB William Peterson (NYG) did not receive good news on Wednesday and found out he will be out 6-12 weeks with a stress fracture in his back.  Ralph Brown will get the start.

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

CB Ray Green (NYJ) has been signed by the team to help them cope with their recent rash of injuries in the secondary.

CB Jamie Henderson (NYJ) has a knee injury.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

S Jon McGraw (NYJ) will miss 2-4 weeks with his shoulder injury.

S Anthony Dorsett (Oak) has an elbow injury.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

S Rod Woodson (Oak) is still bothered by his injured knee.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

S Brian Dawkins (Phi) is still out with his foot sprain.  He was originally to miss 2-6 weeks.  This is week five and there is no word on when he will return.

CB Roderick Hood (Phi) is out with a bad hamstring.

CB Lito Sheppard (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend despite his injured toe.

CB Bobby Taylor (Phi) is still battling his foot sprain.  He was able to run on Monday and practiced on Wednesday.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

CB Troy Vincent (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend despite his hamstring injury.

Note that all Pittsburgh DBs have a bye this week.

S Tony Parrish (SF) did not practice on Wednesday (as usual) but expects to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Tony Parrish (SF) has been taken off the team’s injury report and will play this weekend.

CB Jason Webster (SF) is still out with his knee injury.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Ken Hamlin (Sea) practiced on Wednesday despite his injured foot.  He is expected to play this weekend.

CB Ken Lucas (Sea) has an ankle injury.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ken Lucas (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Shawn Springs (Sea) practiced on Wednesday and looks close to returning from his shoulder injury.

CB Willie Williams (Sea) has a knee injury.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Willie Williams (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday.

S Adam Archuleta (StL) may not be able to play this weekend with his ankle injury.

CB Kevin Garrett (StL) has a bad hamstring.  He should be able to play this weekend.

S Jason Sehorn (StL) will likely miss a few more weeks with his broken foot.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Brian Kelly (TB) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and could play this weekend.  He might be a game-time decision.

CB Samari Rolle (Ten) is still out with his elbow injury and hopes to return after the team's bye week in early November.

CB Fred Smoot (Was) will be out for the next 3-4 weeks with a broken sternum.  Rashad Bauman will start in his place.