As promised, here's our full Injury Wrap Up covering the Sunday games.

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Joe

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Week 11 Comprehensive Injury Wrap Up

By Mark Wimer

Quarterbacks

Arizona's Josh McCown was benched this week due to coach Green's feeling that Shaun King could produce more results in the passing game (McCown was also struggling with a sore neck as a result of slamming his head into the turf last week).

Carolina's Jake Delhomme played most of the game on Sunday despite a hairline fracture on his throwing-hand thumb. Said Delhomme "I felt good throwing the ball on Thursday. I just wanted to see what it felt like taking a snap. So I took some snaps (Saturday) morning. Don't get me wrong; it doesn't feel good - but it's good enough."

Cleveland's Jeff Garcia was knocked out of the game vs. the Steelers with a strained shoulder. He did not return to action - further evaluations are scheduled for today, including an MRI examination.

Dallas' Vinny Testaverde suffered a shoulder injury in the game on Sunday, and was replaced by Drew Henson after being knocked out of the game.

Jacksonville's Byron Leftwich missed the game on Sunday, as expected (knee, doubtful on Friday). He expects to be back this week, though: "There's nothing definite in life except death and taxes, but it's a pretty good bet I'll be back out there."

Miami's QB A.J. Feeley injured his thigh/gluteal muscles in the game on Sunday. He was briefly replaced by Jay Fiedler, who suffered another neck stinger and could not continue play. Feeley then limped through the rest of the game, at times visibly in agony due to the injury. Feeley's status for the next game will depend on evaluations as the week progresses. An MRI is scheduled to further evaluate Feeley's injuries.

New York Jets' Chad Pennington missed the game on Sunday, as expected (shoulder, out on Friday's injury report). Asked about his chances to play sometime during the next two weeks, Pennington replied: "It's not an A-B-C-D injury. It's an injury that takes awhile. It's a frustrating injury. Sometimes your body takes a huge jump forward and sometimes it takes a step back. You hope you keep making big steps forward and are not taking steps back."

Seattle's Matt Hasselbeck suffered a "charley horse" on the first play of the game in week 10, and was unable to play in Sunday's contest due to his sore thigh. He was the third (emergency) QB while Trent Dilfer stepped into the starting lineup.

Running Backs

Arizona's Troy Hambrick suffered a foot injury during the game on Sunday - further evaluations are planned - assessment of the injury is ongoing.

Baltimore's Jamal Lewis injured an ankle in the game on Sunday and did not return to action, although coach Billick indicated that he could have played if necessary. Musa Smith suffered a compound fracture of his lower right leg and is done for the season. There was blood visible on his sock after the injury, and Smith was scheduled for surgery Sunday night. Chester Taylor is the #2 RB in Baltimore for the foreseeable future.

Carolina's Joey Harris has been placed on IR due to his injured hamstring. He is the 4th Panther RB to go on IR this season. RB Brad Hoover was also unable to play on Sunday (back, questionable on Friday). Hoover missed his first game ever in 77 career games.

Cincinnati's Chris Perry (abdomen, questionable) was unable to play on Sunday - he has been sidelined for many weeks due to this injury.

Dallas' RB Richie Anderson suffered a concussion during the game on Sunday - the severity of his injury is not currently known. Anderson will be evaluated further as the week goes along. Julius Jones returned to the field for Dallas on Sunday despite being listed as doubtful on Friday, and amassed 81 yards rushing in the loss.

Green Bay's Ahman Green suffered an injury to his ribs in the game on Sunday. He briefly attempted to resume play, but ended up being carted off the field near the end of the first half and did not return to action in the second half. His injury will be evaluated further as the week goes along. Najeh Davenport was inactive due to his hamstring injury (questionable on Friday). FB Nick Luchey injured his shoulder during the game. Reserve RB Walter Williams, who filled in for Green in Davenports' absence, suffered an ankle injury and could not return to the lineup.

Houston's Tony Hollings (hamstring, questionable on Friday's injury report) missed the game on Sunday due to his injury.

KC RB Priest Holmes missed the game on Sunday, due to his injured knee ( on Friday's injury report). Reports out of K.C. indicate that Holmes may miss another 2-3 weeks due to his strained knee ligaments.

Miami's Sammy Morris (ribs) and FB Rob Konrad (concussion) were both injured during the game on Sunday.

Minnesota's Mewelde Moore missed the game on Sunday due to his injured ankle (questionable on Friday's injury report).

New York Giants' RB Mike Cloud was once again inactive due to his bad back (questionable on Friday). Tiki Barber was shaken up and missed a few plays after slamming the back of his head into the turf during the game. Derrick Ward suffered a concussion and did not return to play.

New York Jets' Curtis Martin sprained his right knee (some reports identify the injury as a bruise) early in the game on Sunday, but returned to part-time action, splitting snaps with LaMont Jordan later in the game. The injury will be evaluated further as the week goes along, but Martin didn't seem too adversely affected by the problem on Sunday. Coach Herman Edwards said Martin is probable for week 12.

Philadelphia's RB Reno Mahe (knee, out) missed the game on Sunday as expected.

Pittsburgh's Duce Staley missed the game on Sunday due to his injured hamstring - he was listed as doubtful on Friday.

Tennessee's Chris Brown missed the game on Sunday due to his lingering turf toe injury. He was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.

Wide Receivers

Arizona's Nate Poole (groin, questionable on Friday's injury report) was unable to play on Sunday.

Atlanta's Brian Finneran was inactive on Sunday due to his pectoral injury (questionable on Friday's injury report).

Buffalo's Josh Reed (knee, out) missed the game on Sunday, as expected. He's been sidelined for several weeks due to this injury.

Chicago's Bobby Wade sprained his right shoulder during the game on Sunday, but returned to action - the injury is not considered serious at this time.

Cleveland's WR Andre King missed the game due to his injured ankle - a "high" ankle sprain that he's been struggling with for weeks (doubtful on Friday's injury report). Fellow WR Andre Davis also missed the game on Sunday (toe, questionable).

Detroit's Az-Zahir Hakim (hip, doubtful) was unable to play on Sunday due to his injury.

Green Bay's Robert Ferguson injured his shoulder during the game on Sunday - he's being evaluated further to determine the severity of his most recent injury.

Indianapolis' WRs Troy Walters (broken arm, doubtful on Friday's injury report) was inactive for the game on Sunday, as usual.

Minnesota's Randy Moss missed the game on Sunday due to his injured hamstring, as expected (doubtful on Friday's injury report).

New Orleans' Joe Horn hyper-extended his right elbow late in the game and left to be x-rayed. The severity of his elbow injury is not currently known.

Oakland's WRs Alvis Whitted (hip, questionable) and Johnnie Morant (foot, doubtful) were both inactive for the game on Sunday. WR Jerry Porter was knocked unconscious during the game on Sunday, but did return to action later in the game after being treated by the training staff.

Pittsburgh's Plaxico Burress injured his left hamstring in the game on Sunday and did not return to action. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along. Initial indications are he may be out for two weeks.

Seattle's Koren Robinson was benched on Sunday for violating team rules. He is expected to begin a four game drug-related suspension this week, although there has been no official announcement yet.

St. Louis' Torry Holt suffered a knee contusion in the game on Sunday, and missed some plays. He then returned to action, but felt lingering soreness in the joint due to the injury.

Tennessee's Tyrone Calico (knee, out) missed the game on Sunday, as expected. He's now officially on IR.

Tight Ends

Baltimore's Todd Heap was inactive for the game on Sunday, as expected (ankle, doubtful on Friday). TE Terry Jones was a surprise scratch - he woke up with numbness in his shoulder on Sunday and couldn't play.

Cleveland's TE Chad Mustard (foot injury, IR) has been lost for the season.

Green Bay's David Martin (knee, questionable on Friday) was inactive on Sunday due to his injury.

Jacksonville's George Wrighster (back, out) missed the game on Sunday as expected.

Kansas City's TE Kris Wilson continues to miss games due to his leg/ankle injury (out on Friday's injury report).

Oakland's Courtney Anderson (knee, out) missed the game on Sunday as expected.

Pittsburgh's Jay Riemersma (groin, questionable) was inactive for the game on Sunday due to his injury.

Place Kickers

Carolina's John Kasay (right calf, questionable on Friday) was inactive for the game on Sunday.

Miami's Olindo Mare aggravated his injured calf during the game on Sunday, and could barely walk after the game, according to reports in the Miami Herald. No word on his status for the next game is currently available.

Washington's John Hall missed the game on Sunday (right groin, out on Friday's injury report) as expected. He may be out for a few more weeks, which is not good news as Ola Kimrin has struggled to kick FGs in Halls' absence.

Punters

Baltimore's Dave Zastudil remains sidelined by his shoulder injury (out on Friday's injury report).

Offensive Linemen

Chicago's G Ruben Brown suffered a shoulder stinger during the game on Sunday, but returned to action - the injury is not considered serious at this time.

Cleveland's RT Ryan Tucker suffered an apparent MCL injury to his left knee in the game on Sunday. A MRI is scheduled for Monday - initial indications are that Tucker will miss time due to the serious injury. Test results confirm that Tucker tore his MCL - he's done for the season (surgery is scheduled for next week). Tucker is headed to the IR.

Indianapolis' G Rick DeMulling (chest, questionable on Friday) and G Tupe Peko (ankle, out) both missed the game on Sunday due to their injuries.

Miami's G Jeno James (knee, out on Friday) missed the game Sunday as expected. OT Damion MacIntosh injured an ankle in the game on Sunday, and was limping visibly after the contest. His status for the next game is currently unknown.

Minnesota's RT Nat Dorsey may be lost for several weeks after straining his right shoulder during the game on Sunday. He couldn't lift up his arm after the injury - he'll be re-evaluated today, but initially things don't look good regarding Dorsey's availability this week.

New York Giant's T Marques Sullivan (ankle, questionable) and C Shaun O'Hara (ankle, questionable) both missed the game on Sunday due to their injuries.

Oakland's G Ron Stone (knee, out) missed the game on Sunday, as expected.

Philadelphia's LG Artis Hicks sprained his left knee during the game on Sunday. The severity of the sprain will be evaluated via a MRI scheduled for Monday. Many of the players along the Eagle's OL are nursing injuries - the group is pretty banged up but managed to hold up this week vs. Washington.

St. Louis' G Chris Dishman (knee, out) missed the game on Sunday as expected.

San Francisco's C Jeremy Newberry (knee/back, out on Friday) missed the game Sunday as expected. He has been sidelined for several weeks due to these injuries.

Tennessee's LT Brad Hopkins (hand surgery, out) and T Fred Miller (ankle, questionable) both missed the game on Sunday.

Washington's RG Randy Thomas injured his hamstring during the game on Sunday (he heard it "pop" while under a pile of players) and is feared to be lost for an indefinite period of time (a few weeks). An MRI is scheduled for Monday, but prospects for Thomas look bleak right now.

Defensive Linemen

Arizona's DE Bertrand Berry played during part of the game on Sunday, but was eventually forced to the sidelines due to his bruised thigh. His status for next week's game isn't currently known.

Carolina's DE Kemp Rasmussen (neck, probable) was inactive for the game on Sunday.

Denver's DT Luther Eliss (calf, out) and DE Trevor Pryce (back, out) both missed the game on Sunday due to their injuries, as expected.

Houston's DE Gary Walker (foot, questionable) was inactive on Sunday.

Miami's DT Mario Monds (hand, questionable) was unable to play on Sunday. DE Jason Taylor suffered from back spasms during the game on Sunday, but returned to action.

Philadelphia's DE Jerome McDougle (knee, out on Friday) was inactive for the game on Sunday.

Pittsburgh's DE Brett Keisel injured his hamstring during the game on Sunday (his status for the next game is not currently known).

Seattle's DT Marcus Tubbs injured his left hand during the game on Sunday - the severity of the injury is unknown at the present time.

St. Louis' DE Tony Hargrove (neck, questionable) was inactive on Sunday.

Tampa Bay's DT Anthony McFarland (triceps, out) missed the game on Sunday, as expected.

Tennessee's DT Albert Haynesworth (right elbow, out) missed the game on Sunday, as expected.

Washington's DE Phillip Daniels (groin, out on Friday) missed the game on Sunday as expected. DT Cornelius Griffin was listed as probable on Friday despite his sore hip, but was inactive on Sunday.

Linebackers

Arizona's Karlos Dansby (neck, questionable on Friday) was unable to play on Sunday due to his injury.

Carolina's MLB Dan Morgan (concussion/post concussion symptoms, out on Friday's injury report) missed the game on Sunday as expected. He has struggled with concussions and concussion-related symptoms for much of the season. LB Brian Allen (pectoral injury, questionable on Friday) also missed the game.

Chicago's LBs Marcus Reese (foot) and Brian Urlacher (leg) both missed the game on Sunday, as expected - they were listed as out on Friday.

Cincinnati's Caleb Miller (ankle, doubtful) missed the game on Sunday, as expected. He has missed several games in a row due to this injury.

Denver's Patrick Chukwurah left the game on Sunday after an assortment of minor injuries (getting his wind knocked out; a bruised shin) - he's expected to be fine for the game this coming weekend.

Detroit's Boss Bailey (knee, out on Friday) missed the game on Sunday, as expected.

Houston's Antwan Peek (ankle, questionable) was inactive for the game on Sunday.

Indianapolis' LB Gilbert Gardner (hamstring, out) missed the game on Sunday, as expected.

Miami's Zach Thomas injured a hamstring during the game on Sunday and did not return to action. A MRI is scheduled to further evaluate the severity of his hamstring injury. LB Tony Bua suffered a quadriceps injury during the game - the severity of that injury is currently unknown.

Minnesota's LB Raonall Smith (concussion, out) missed the game on Sunday, as expected.

New Orleans' LB Derrick Rodgers (back, doubtful) missed the game on Sunday due to his injury.

New York Giant's LB Barrett Green (knee/ankle, questionable) was inactive for the game on Sunday. He has missed multiple games due to his injuries.

New York Jets' Jason Glenn missed the game on Sunday, as expected (forearm, out on Friday). Fellow LB Victor Hobson sprained an ankle during the game - he will be evaluated further as the week goes along.

Oakland's Travian Smith (knee, out) missed the game on Sunday, as expected. He has been sidelined for several weeks due to this injury.

Philadelphia's LBs Nate Wayne (hamstring, doubtful) and Mark Simoneau (concussion, questionable on Friday) were both sidelined for the game this week due to their injuries.

Pittsburgh's LB Kendrell Bell reinjured his groin during the game on Sunday, and may miss a few more weeks according to coach Cowher. Further evaluations of the aggravated groin injury are ongoing.

San Francisco's LBs Richard Seigler (foot, doubtful on Friday) and Ray Wells (ankle, doubtful) missed the game on Sunday. They have both been sidelined for several weeks due to these injuries.

Seattle's Tracy White (hamstring, out) and Anthony Simmons (wrist surgery/broken wrist/ligament damage, out) both sat out the game on Sunday - Simmon's season is over due to his severe wrist injury.

Tennessee's Rob Reynolds (concussion, questionable on Friday) missed the game on Sunday. LB Rocky Boiman missed the game due to a calf injury (questionable).

Washington's LBs LaVar Arrington (knee, out) and Mike Barrow (knee, questionable) were both sidelined by their lingering injuries on Sunday, as usual.

Defensive Backs

Atlanta's CB Kevin Mathis strained his left shoulder in the game on Sunday, but returned to action. SS Cory Hall bruised his chest during the game, but returned to action as well.

Baltimore's CBs Chris McAlister (neck, doubtful) and CB Deion Sanders (foot, questionable) were unable to play on Sunday due to their injuries.

Buffalo's CB Troy Vincent (knee, out) was unable to play in the game on Sunday, as expected.

Chicago's CB Charles Tillman (knee, doubtful) and S Bobby Gray (groin injury, questionable on Friday) were both inactive for the game on Sunday - they have been unable to play for many weeks in a row.

Cincinnati's CB Rashad Bauman missed the game on Sunday due to his injured Achilles (doubtful on Friday). CB Deltha O'Neal was also inactive (elbow, questionable).

Cleveland's CB Daylon McCutcheon injured a toe in the game on Sunday, and played sparingly after sustaining the injury. The severity of the complaint isn't currently known.

Green Bay's DB Michael Hawthorne was knocked out of the game on Sunday by a strong blow to his jaw. The severity of his jaw injury is not currently known.

Houston's S Jason Simmons (head, out) missed the game on Sunday as expected. He has been sidelined by this injury for several weeks in a row. FS Marcus Coleman missed a few plays due to a tweaked shoulder, but returned to action.

Indianapolis' CB Nick Harper (shoulder, questionable on Friday's injury report) missed the game on Sunday, as expected). S Bob Sanders suffered an apparent MCL sprain during the game and had to be carted off the field - the severity of the sprain is not currently known, evaluations are ongoing.

Miami's CB Patrick Surtain tweaked a calf during the game on Sunday, but returned to action - the injury is not considered serious as of Monday.

New Orleans' S Steve Gleason (hamstring, questionable) and CB Mike McKenzie (knee, questionable) both missed the game on Sunday due to their injuries.

New York Jets' S Rashad Washington (foot, questionable) and Jon McGraw (groin, probable) were both inactive for the game on Sunday.

New York Giant's S Jack Brewer (lower leg, out) and S Gibril Wilson (neck, questionable) both missed the game on Sunday due to their injuries. S Brent Alexander suffered an unspecified injury late in the game on Sunday.

Pittsburgh's CB Chad Scott was inactive on Sunday, as expected (quadriceps, out on Friday's injury report). CB Chidi Iwuoma suffered a tweaked hamstring during warm-ups and couldn't play on Sunday.

San Francisco's CB Ahmed Plummer missed the game due to his neck injury (out on Friday). CB Jimmy Williams (toe, questionable) was also inactive.

St. Louis' S Antuan Edwards (groin, questionable on Friday) was inactive on Sunday. CBs Travis Fisher and DeJuan Groce both suffered knee injuries in the game on Sunday., while Kevin Garrett suffered a concussion. The severity of the injuries is not currently known, although coach Martz opined that Groce's appears to be the most serious and that Fisher and Garrett should be available for next weeks' game.

Tampa Bay's S Jermaine Phillips (arm, out) missed the game on Sunday as expected.
Tennessee's Ss Lance Schulters (foot, out) and Tank Williams (torn knee ligament, out for the season) both missed the game on Sunday, as expected. CB Samari Rolle aggravated his injured knee during the game (questionable on Friday) - meanwhile, CB Andre Woolfolk dislocated a wrist and is expected to be out indefinitely. S Scott McGarrahan suffered a thigh contusion, the severity of the injury is unknown.