 Quarterbacks St. Louis� Kurt Warner
insisted that nothing was wrong with his hand, but X-rays showed he suffered a
hairline fracture in his throwing hand.�
Status:� Kurt will be out 2-3 weeks.� Marc Bulger is not ready to start so Jamie
Martin will get the start this week. Washington�s Danny Wuerffel
suffered a head injury in the loss to Dallas. Status: The injury was minor. Miami�s Ray Lucas suffered a
neck stinger and was unable to finish the game in Buffalo. Status: Lucas is undergoing
an MRI on Monday, to further diagnose the problem. Lucas will return to the
bench this week (if his neck is OK, he�ll be #2, if not, then it�s Sage
Rosenfels), as Jay Fiedler (who went 5 of 9 for 15 yards in relief of Lucas)
will return against Chicago. Fiedler reports that he should be 100% after a
week of work under center, and that his broken thumb is fully healed. New Orleans� Aaron Brooks
left the game against Tampa Bay with a bruised biceps that left him unable to
throw properly. Status: The extent of the
injury is unknown at this time. Jacksonville�s Mark Brunell
lacerated the middle finger of his left (throwing) hand on Sunday. Status: The injury is
considered minor, but Brunell will undergo tests to verify there is no problem
with the digit. Tennessee�s Steve McNair played
through an assortment of toe and rib injuries on Sunday. Status: McNair had to take
pain-killing injections to go � keep an eye on how these injuries heal up over
the week. Baltimore�s Chris Redman was
the #2 quarterback for the Ravens this week, and his back is healing well. Status: Redman could be the
starter again as soon as this week. Running Backs Washington�s Kenny Watson
injured a knee in the game on Thursday. Status: The injury is not
considered serious at this time. Detroit�s James Stewart left
the game on Thursday with a stinger and did not return to play. Status: The severity of the
injury is unknown at this time. Detroit�s Corey Schlesinger
left the game on Thursday with a stinger and did not return to play. Status: The severity of the
injury is unknown at this time. Atlanta�s Warrick Dunn
sprained his right ankle on Sunday and did not return to the game. Status: X-rays were negative,
but Dunn wore a walking cast after the game. The injury will be evaluated
further later in the week. Pittsburgh�s Jerome Bettis
broke his nose in the game on Sunday but played through the injury. Status: The injury shouldn�t
affect his status next week. Miami�s Ricky Williams
suffered a quad contusion during the game vs. Buffalo on Sunday. Status: The injury is
considered minor at this point. Cincinnati�s Corey Dillon
suffered a head/eye injury in the loss to Baltimore, and left the game feeling
light-headed. Status: Dillon returned to
action and the injury is not considered serious at this time. Green Bay�s Ahman Green
bruised his left knee-cap in the game on Sunday and was unable to return to
action. Status: The extent of the
injury is unknown at this time, and the Packers indicate that it could keep
Green out � the injury will be evaluated further later in the week. Chicago�s Anthony Thomas
broke his left index finger in the game and was unable to continue. Status: The injury may end
Thomas� season Indianapolis� Edgerrin James
aggravated his right ankle sprain and sat out the final minutes against the
Texans on Sunday. Status: The extent of the
re-injury is unknown at this time. Cleveland�s William Green
bruised his left knee in the loss to Carolina. Status: Green returned to
play in the second half, but had difficulty gaining yardage after the injury.
The injury will be evaluated further later in the week. Kansas City�s Tony Richardson
sprained his knee in the win over Arizona. Status: The extent of the
injury is not known at this time. Jacksonville�s RB/KR Elvis
Joseph left the game on Sunday with a concussion. Status: The severity of the
concussion is not clear at this time. Cleveland�s Jamel White
returned to action and caught two passes on Sunday. Status: Green looks cemented
into his role as starter right now, so White will be more of a role player in
the final part of the season, most likely. Seattle�s Shaun Alexander
suffered from back spasms during the game Sunday, but played through them. Status: The injury is not
considered serious at this time. Tampa Bay�s Michael Pittman
hurt his neck on Sunday. Status: The injury is not
serious and he is probable to play next week. Wide Receivers Cleveland�s Dennis Northcutt
sprained his right knee in the first half on Sunday and did not return to the
game. He was on crutches after the contest. Status: The injury is a
sprained MCL in the right knee, but the severity of the sprain is unknown at
this time. He could be out for a few weeks. Arizona�s Frank Sanders
sprained his right foot arch in the loss to the Chiefs. Status: Sanders is expected
to miss one to two weeks. Denver�s WR/KR Scottie
Montgomery left the game on Sunday due to numbness in his neck. Status: The injury is not
considered serious, as the player recovered completely on Sunday. Green Bay�s Terry Glenn left
the game due to getting the wind knocked out of him, but returned to play. Status: The injury wasn�t
serious. Atlanta�s Shawn Jefferson
suffered a right shoulder stinger on Sunday. Status: The injury is not
considered serious at this time. Minnesota�s Kelly Campbell
hurt his foot on Sunday. Status: The extent of the
injury is unclear at this time. San Diego�s Curtis Conway was
unable to play come game-time on Sunday due to weakness and pain in his injured
shoulder. Status: The injury will be
evaluated further later in the week. Tight Ends Pittsburgh�s Mark Bruener had
a mild strain to his right MCL in the game Sunday. Status: Bruener is expected
to be just fine. Jacksonville�s Kyle Brady
sprained an ankle during the game Sunday. Status: Brady was hobbling
after the fact and may be limited this week. Kickers Washington�s P Bryan Barker
broke his nose in the game vs. Dallas and did not return to action. Status: Barker spent the
night in the hospital, and underwent surgery for an open nasal fracture. He may
miss the remainder of the season. Philadelphia�s P Sean Landeta
hurt the calf on his kicking leg in the victory on Sunday. Status: The extent of the
injury is unknown at this time. Offensive Linemen Dallas� starting RG Andre
Gurode left the game on Thursday with a strained groin. Status: The extent of the
injury is unclear at this time. Dallas� starting LT Flozell
Adams sprained his right ankle in the game Thursday, but played because the
team was out of reserve players. Status: The extent of the
injury is unclear at this time. Detroit�s starting G Tony
Semple dislocated a shoulder on Thursday and did not return to the game. Status: The severity of the
injury is unknown at this time. Minnesota�s starting LT
Bryant McKinnie was severely sick to his stomach several times during the game,
but returned to action for the Vikings. Status: The extent of the
problem is unclear at this time. Arizona�s starting LG Pete
Kendall injured his left knee in the loss to the Chiefs on Sunday. Status: Kendall indicated
that he hopes is a sprained MCL (out for the season) � though it could be a
torn ACL (out into the beginning of next season). An MRI is scheduled. Denver�s starting G Dan Neil
injured his left knee in the loss to San Diego on Sunday. Status: Neil is said to be
likely to undergo surgery � he has loose cartilage that needs to be cleaned
out. He could be out up to two weeks, according to initial reports. St. Louis� starting LT
Orlando Pace injured his hamstring on Sunday and was unable to continue. Status: The extent of the injury
is not clear at this time. Atlanta�s starting G Kynan
Forney injured his hamstring in the game vs. Minnesota. Status: The injury is not
considered serious at this time. Atlanta�s starting RT Todd
Weiner sprained his right elbow during the game vs. Minnesota. Status: The injury is not
considered serious at this time. Pittsburgh�s T Marvel Smith
left the game with an elbow injury on Sunday. Status: Head coach Bill
Cowher reported that the injury is not serious. Green Bay�s LT Chad Clifton
returned home to Green Bay with his serious pelvic injury, but is only able to
walk with the aid of a walker. Status: Clifton is out for
the season, most likely. San Francisco�s T Eric
Heitmann sprained his ankle on Sunday. Status: Heitmann is probable
for next week�s game. Defensive Players New England�s LB Tedy
Bruschi�s right knee was injured on Thursday. Status: Head coach Bill
Belichick characterized the injury as a leg injury and declined further
comment. The extent and nature of the injury is unknown at this time. New England�s DE Richard
Seymour injured his thigh on Thursday. Status: Head coach Bill
Belichick characterized the injury as a leg injury and declined further
comment. The extent and nature of the
injury is unknown at this time. Detroit�s starting LB Barrett
Green sprained his left ankle on Thursday and did not return to the game. Status: The severity of the
injury is unknown at this time. Washington�s starting LB Jeremiah
Trotter blew out his right knee in the game on Thursday. Status: The ACL and the LCL
are torn � he�s out for the season, and possibly far longer. Washington�s DT Dan Wilkinson
tore his right calf muscle on Thursday. Status: Wilkinson is out for
2-4 weeks. Washington�s starting LB
Jessie Armstead injured a knee in the game on Thursday. Status: The injury is not
considered serious at this time. Washington�s S David Terrell
strained his hamstring on Thursday. Status:� The injury is not considered serious. Cincinnati�s S Lamont
Thompson suffered a cervical strain in the game on Sunday. Status: Thompson is
questionable to play next week. New York Giant�s starting MLB
Mike Barrow suffered a concussion in the loss to Tennessee. Status: This is his second
concussion in three games, and is serious enough that it will probably require
a long period of rest � perhaps several games. Check the status of this one
later in the week, as concussions have side effects that are unpredictable, at
best. New York Giant�s starting CB
Will Allen had his right arm in a sling with a shoulder injury during the game
vs. Tennessee. Status: There is an MRI
scheduled for Monday, so the extent and nature of the injury is unclear at the
moment. Remember, starting left CB Will Peterson was sidelined with a
concussion this week � if neither can go vs. Washington, the Giants� D would be
seriously weakened. Tennessee�s starting CB
Samari Rolle injured a shoulder in the game on Sunday. Status: The extent of the
injury is unclear at this time. Tennessee�s starting LB Keith
Bullock pulled a hamstring in the game on Sunday. Status: The extent of the
injury is unclear at this time. San Diego�s starting DT Jamal
Williams dislocated his left ankle in the game Sunday. Status: Williams is done for
the season due to the injury. Philadelphia�s starting S
Blaine Bishop injured his groin in the win vs. St. Louis. Status: Bishop did not return
to the game. The extent of the injury is unknown at this time. Philadelphia�s DL Darwin
Walker dislocated a finger in the game on Sunday. Status: Walker returned to
action and the injury isn�t considered serious. Chicago�s starting DT Keith
Traylor injured his calf on Sunday and did not return to action. Status: The extent of the
injury is unclear at this time. Atlanta�s starting DE Brady
Smith suffered a left shoulder stinger on Sunday. Atlanta�s starting CB Ray
Buchanan injured his abdomen/groin on Sunday. Status: Buchanan returned for
the final two series, so the injury is not too serious � it will be evaluated
later in the week. Atlanta�s reserve S�s Kevin
McCadam (sprained right elbow) and Johndale Carty (dislocated left ring finger)
were hurt in the game on Sunday. Status: The extent of the
injuries are unknown at this time. Atlanta�s LB John Thierry
(strained right quadriceps and groin) was injured on Sunday. Status: The injury is not
considered serious at this time. Atlanta�s starting DE Patrick
Kerney strained his left quadriceps on Sunday. Status: The injury is not
considered serious at this time. Atlanta�s backup CB Juran
Bolden strained his right hamstring on Sunday. Status: The injury is not
considered serious at this time. Baltimore�s starting CB Chris
McAlister played, but was limited by, his injured ankle on Sunday. He also
sprained his shoulder on the last play of the game. Status: Neither injury is
expected to keep him out of next week�s game. Jacksonville�s starting LB
T.J. Slaughter sprained an ankle in the game vs. Pittsburgh. Status: The extent of the
injury is unknown at this time. Green Bay�s starting CB
Tyrone Williams aggravated his sore hamstring and left the game on Sunday. Status: The extent of the
re-injury is unknown at this time. Green Bay�s CB/PR Darrien
Gordon bruised his sternum on Sunday, but continued to play. Status: The injury is not considered
serious at this time. Indianapolis� starting S Idrees
Bashir suffered a hamstring injury on Sunday. Status: Bashir�s injury was
described by coach Dungy as �a little serious� � the injury will be evaluated
further later in the week. Indianapolis� back-up S Jason
Doering hurt his shoulder in the first quarter and did not return to play. Status: The extent of the
injury is unknown at this time. New Orlean�s CB Dale Carter
sprained his left shoulder during the game, returned to action, and then left
for good in the third quarter on Sunday. Status: The extent of the
injury is unknown at this time. Kansas City�s starting CB
Eric Warfield suffered hamstring soreness in the game on Sunday. Status: The injury is not
considered serious at this time. Kansas City�s DE Gary Stills
sprained a finger in the game on Sunday. Status: The injury is not
considered serious at this time. Kansas City�s LB Quinton
Caver sprained his right shoulder on Sunday. Status: The injury is not
considered serious at this time. San Francisco�s S John Keith
broke his thumb on Sunday. Status: Keith is expected to
play with a light cast on the injured limb/digit. San Francisco�s LB Saleem
Rasheed aggravated his pulled thigh muscle on Sunday. Status: Rasheed is
questionable for next week�s game. Rasheed is a Muslim, and as part of the
observance of the holy month of Ramadan, he refuses to take in food or fluids
during daylight hours (ie, while the football game is being played.) This leads
him to easily tighten up and limits his ability to play through the game. San Francisco�s starting S
Tony Parrish injured his elbow on Sunday. Status: Parrish is probable
for next week�s game. Seattle�s CB Willie Williams
left the game with ligament problems in his foot. Status: The extent of the
injury is unknown at this time. |