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Quarterbacks in
the News QB Michael Vick (Atl) missed practice Wednesday with flu-like symptoms. There is a chance he may miss action this weekend. *** Thursday Night Update � QB
Michael Vick (Atl) practiced Thursday and is confident that he�ll be ready to
go at full strength this weekend. *** Saturday Night Update � QB Michael Vick (Atl) was
removed from the Friday injury report.�
He is looking towards this game against the NFL�s best defense and has
stated it will be his finest game as a pro. QB Chris Redman (Bal) is healing and looks to be ready to play this week. However, he�ll be the backup as Jeff Blake will start the remainder of the season. *** Thursday Night Update � QB Chris Redman (Bal) practiced on Wednesday. Remember though that Blake is the starter for the team. *** Thursday Night Update � QB
Rodney Peete (Car) did not practice on Wednesday. The team still expects him to
start this weekend. *** Thursday Night Update � QB Chris Weinke (Car) is now the #3 QB for the team behind Peete and Randy Fasani. QB Jim Miller (Chi) will likely start again while Chris Chandler will be the backup. QB Brian Griese (Den) is expected to return as starting QB this week. *** Thursday Night Update � QB
Brian Griese (Den) has pronounced himself ready for action this Sunday. *** Saturday Night Update � QB Brian Griese (Den) practiced all week and will start as expected. QB Mark Brunell (Jac) lacerated and sprained the middle finger of his throwing hand. *** Thursday Night Update � QB
Mark Brunell (Jac) is expected to start this weekend despite his finger
laceration/sprain. *** Friday Night Update � QB Mark Brunell (Jac) took the majority of snaps in practice on Friday and is expected to start as usual. QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) is expected to start this weekend. *** Saturday Night Update � QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) shook the rust off in practice and will start on Monday. QB Ray Lucas (Mia) suffered a neck stinger in last week�s game. If he�s able to play, it will be as the backup QB. *** Friday Night Update � QB Ray Lucas (Mia) returned to practice on Friday and will serve as the #2 QB on Monday. *** Thursday Night Update � QB Ray Lucas (Mia) is still not completely healthy. He missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday but should be able to assume the role of backup QB for this Monday�s game. QB Aaron Brooks (NO) suffered a biceps bruise in last week�s game. He says he expects to play this week, but he will be evaluated each day. *** Thursday Night Update � QB
Aaron Brooks (NO) is not throwing, but he still expects to play this weekend. *** Friday Night Update � QB Aaron
Brooks (NO) returned to practice and took the majority of the first team
reps.� He is expected to start on
Sunday. *** Saturday Night Update � Saints report that QB Aaron Brooks (NO) had no ill effects after completing deep passes on Friday.� He is expected to start on Sunday as usual. QB Koy Detmer (Phi) is healing well but likely will miss another week due to his dislocated elbow. *** Friday Night Update � QB Koy Detmer (Phi) was able to throw in Friday�s practice.� He is expected to be the emergency QB (#3) this week. QB Tommy Maddox (Pit) will start for the team this week. *** Thursday Night Update � QB Tommy Maddox (Pit) has been sharp in practice this week. Maddox says he feels the same as before his injury. QB Jeff Garcia (SF) went home Monday due to illness. *** Saturday Night Update � QB Jeff Garcia (SF) practiced this week and will start as expected. *** Thursday Night Update � QB Scott Covington (StL) has been re-signed by the team. He�s no more than their #3 QB. QB Kurt Warner (StL) will miss the next 2+ weeks with a hairline fracture in his throwing hand. As Marc Bulger is still not ready to return, Jamie Martin will start for the team. *** Saturday Night Update � QB Marc Bulger (StL) is expected to be the #2 QB this weekend. QB Brad Johnson (TB) bruised his throwing hand last week but should play this week. QB Steve McNair (Ten) is still ailing from various injuries (toe, shin, ribs � the usual stuff). His practice will be limited again this week. As usual, McNair expects to play this weekend. *** Thursday Night Update � QB
Steve McNair planned to skip practices on Wednesday and Thursday. He still
expects to start on Sunday. *** Friday Night Update � QB Steve McNair (Ten) missed Friday�s practice, but is still expected to start on Sunday.� He likely will have a shot to reduce the pain prior to the game just as he did last week. QB Danny Wuerffel (Was) suffered a minor head injury last week. He is slated to start this week, but Patrick Ramsey will see action before the season is over. *** Thursday Night Update � QB Patrick Ramsey (Was) took about a fourth of the work. Steve Spurrier has mentioned the December 22 game with Houston as a possible start for Ramsey. Running Backs in
the News RB Travis Prentice (Ari) was signed by the team. RB Marcel Shipp (Ari) was hospitalized for a day with a virus. *** Thursday Night Update � RB
Marcel Shipp (Ari) will likely start despite his stomach ailment. *** Saturday Night Update � RB Marcel Shipp (Ari) had a strong practice on Friday and will start as expected. RB Warrick Dunn (Atl) suffered an ankle sprain last week. He likely will have to sit this week. *** Thursday Night Update � RB
Warrick Dunn (Atl) participated in practice on Thursday and has been upgraded
to Questionable on the injury report. *** Friday Night Update � RB Warrick Dunn (Atl) practiced fully on Friday and is now expected to play on Sunday. RB Lamar Smith (Car) is out for the rest of the season after being suspended (with pay) by the team for a drunk driving arrest. RB Anthony Thomas (Chi) broke a finger last week and will miss the remainder of the year. This makes Leon Johnson the starter for the team. *** Saturday Night Update � RB Leon Johnson (Chi) will not return punts or kicks the rest of the season now that he is the fulltime starter at RB. *** Friday Night Update � Backup RB Brandon Bennett (Cin) returned to practice on Friday and should be available on Sunday. RB William Green (Cle) bruised a knee last week. He finished the game and should be OK this week as well. *** Saturday Night Update � RB William Green (Cle) will start this week as expected.� The team would like to get Jamel White more looks, but not at the expense of Green�s carries.� Jamel may lineup as receiver on a few plays filling the role vacated by Dennis Northcutt. RB Corey Schlesinger (Det) suffered a stinger last week. *** Thursday Night Update � RB Corey Schlesinger (Det) is improving by the day. He practiced Wednesday and expects to play this weekend. RB James Stewart (Det) suffered a stinger last week. *** Thursday Night Update � RB
James Stewart (Det) is improving by the day. He practiced Wednesday and expects
to play this Sunday. *** Saturday Night Update � RB James Stewart (Det) looked sharp in practice on Friday and will start as usual. RB Ahman Green (GB) suffered a knee bruise in last week�s game. He could easily sit this week as there is swelling in the area. *** Thursday Night Update � RB
Ahman Green (GB) did not practice Wednesday and has a slim chance of playing
this Sunday. If Green sits, Tony Fisher will get the start. *** Friday Night Update � RB Ahman Green (GB) did not practice on Friday.� With the Packers already clinching a playoff spot, we do not believe Ahman Green will play this week.� Tony Fisher will get the start, but look for the Packers to throw often against a dismal pass defense.� Ahman Green remains a game-time decision. RB Edgerrin James (Ind) re-aggravated his sprained ankle in last week�s game. He was replaced in the game by James Mungro. He is expected to start this week. *** Thursday Night Update � RB
Edgerrin James (Ind) did not practice Wednesday but is still expected to start
this weekend. *** Saturday Night Update � RB Edgerrin James (Ind) practiced on Thursday and Friday with no problems and is expected to start on Sunday. RB Ricky Williams (Mia) took a blow to the thigh in last week�s game, but he should be OK for this week. Travis Minor is his primary backup. *** Thursday Night Update � RB Ricky Williams (Mia) practiced without problem on Wednesday. He�s fine for Monday�s game. RB Moe Williams (Min) will likely miss this week with his heel injury. *** Thursday Night Update � RB Moe
Williams (Min) did not practice Wednesday. If Williams can�t go, starting RB
Michael Bennett will also handle the 3rd down role for the team. *** Saturday Night Update � RB Moe Williams (Min) was able to practice on a limited basis on Friday despite his doubtful status on the injury report.� At best he will be available in a reserve role this week. *** Thursday Night Update � RB James Fenderson (NO) missed practice Wednesday due to illness. RB Deuce McAllister (NO) played last week but is not a certain bet to play this weekend. *** Thursday Night Update � RB
Deuce McAllister (NO) practiced Wednesday. *** Friday Night Update � RB Deuce McAllister (NO) practiced on Thursday and Friday and despite being hobbled with a high ankle sprain will start this week. RB Tiki Barber (NYG) should play this week despite an ankle injury. *** Thursday Night Update � RB Tiki Barber (NYG) is still expected to play despite his sore ankle. *** Thursday Night Update � RB Sean Bennett (NYG) has been released by the team. RB LaMont Jordan (NYJ) suffered an ankle sprain. His playing status is uncertain. *** Thursday Night Update � RB
LaMont Jordan (NYJ) did not practice Wednesday. *** Friday Night Update � RB Lamont Jordan (NYJ) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and now looks like he will not play on Sunday. RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) broke his nose last week. He played through the injury but will miss some practice time this week. He likely will be able to play this week. *** Thursday Night Update � RB
Jerome Bettis (Pit) will wear a protective shield but is still expected to play
this weekend. *** Friday Night Update � RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) practiced on Friday and will start as usual. RB Kevan Barlow (SF) is expected to miss another week. RB Marshall Faulk (StL) saw some action last week but is still not fully recovered from the high ankle sprain. Still, he expects to play this week, but Lamar Gordon may get another start. *** Thursday Night Update � RB
Marshall Faulk (StL) came away from last weekend�s game without suffering a
set-back. Most likely, expect Faulk to play off the bench again this week. Mike
Martz has stated that Faulk will likely be at less than 100% until the
off-season. *** Thursday Night Update � RB
Lamar Gordon (StL) will likely start despite losing his third fumble of the
season last week. *** Friday Night Update � RB
Marshall Faulk (StL) took about half of the first team snaps during Friday�s
practice and looks as if he will split time with Lamar Gordon this week. *** Saturday Night Update � HC Mike Martz would not call Marshall Faulk (StL) the starter, but he was certainly pleased with how he practiced on Friday.� We expect Marshall to get the majority of the work on Sunday, but Lamar Gordon to play too. RB Justin Watson (StL) was released by the team. RB Michael Pittman (TB) strained his neck last week but expects to play this weekend. *** Thursday Night Update � RB Michael Pittman (TB) has been added to the injury report as probable but still expects to play this weekend. *** Thursday Night Update � RB Ladell Betts (Was) will be given a much larger role in the team�s offense for the rest of the season. This will come at the expense of Stephen Davis. This is certainly bad news for Stephen Davis owners. RB Kenny Watson (Was) suffered a minor knee injury last week. Wide Receivers in
the News WR Frank Sanders (Ari) sprained his right foot last week. It looks like he may miss this week. *** Thursday Night Update � WR
Frank Sanders (Ari) has no structural damage, but he still looks iffy this
weekend. He was still wearing his walking cast on Thursday. If Sanders can�t
go, Kevin Kasper will get the start opposite the rookie Jason McAddley. *** Friday Night Update � WR Frank Sanders (Ari) could not practice on Friday and the team has announced he will not play this weekend.� WR Javin Hunter (Bal) faces suspension after testing positive for ephedrine. *** Thursday Night Update � WR
Javin Hunter (Bal) is out for the next four weeks after being placed on the
reserve-suspended list. *** Saturday Night Update � WR
Muhsin Muhammad (Car) missed Friday�s practice because of a death in his
family.� He is expected to start on
Sunday as usual. *** Thursday Night Update � WR Marcus Robinson (Chi) believes this will be his last season with the team. WR Dennis Northcutt (Cle) sprained the MCL in his right knee. He�ll looks to be out this week and maybe longer. *** Thursday Night Update � WR
Dennis Northcutt (Cle) rode the bike during practice on Wednesday. *** Friday Night Update � WR Dennis Northcutt (Cle) was unable to practice Friday and has been ruled out for this week. *** Thursday Night Update � WR/KR Scottie Montgomery (Den) has missed two days of practice and will most likely sit this week with a sore neck. *** Thursday Night Update � WRs Bill Schroeder and Germane Crowell (Det) are both playing at less than 100%. Still, both are slated to start this Sunday. *** Thursday Night Update � WR
Terry Glenn (GB) did not practice Wednesday but is expected to play this
weekend despite his hip injury. *** Friday Night Update � WR Terry
Glenn (GB) was limited in Friday�s practice and will be a game-time decision. *** Saturday Night Update � WR
Terry Glenn (GB) remains a game-time decision after practicing only in a
limited number of plays on Friday.�
Since the Packers have already clinched a playoff spot, we do not expect
Terry Glenn to play much even if he can go. *** Friday Night Update � WR
Jermaine Lewis (Hou) was added to the Friday injury report as probable with an
injured hip. *** Saturday Night Update � WR
Jermaine Lewis (Hou) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this week. *** Thursday Night Update � WR
Patrick Johnson (Jac) is expected to practice all week and play this Sunday. *** Thursday Night Update � WR Bobby Shaw (Jac) did not practice Wednesday but is expected to play this Sunday. He may need off-season toe surgery. WR Cris Carter (Mia) is expected to return to action this week but not in a starting role. *** Thursday Night Update � WR
Cris Carter (Mia) is slated to work in the slot this week. He will not start.
Carter says he is feeling fine and actually feels better than when he first
attempted to play for the team. *** Friday Night Update � WR Cris
Carter (Mia) was removed from Friday�s injury report. *** Saturday Night Update � WR Cris Carter (Mia) is expected to see around 15 plays this week.� This limited action makes him a non-play this week. WR D�Wayne Bates (Min) is expected to miss this week and likely longer with a back injury. *** Thursday Night Update � WR
D�Wayne Bates (Min) made it through a large portion of Thursday�s practice and
has become one of those dreaded game-time decisions. For what it�s worth, Bates
says he expects to start. *** Saturday Night Update � WR
D�Wayne Bates (Min) toughed it out in Friday�s practice and is now expected to
start opposite of Randy Moss this week. *** Thursday Night Update � WR
Kelly Campbell (Min) is expected to be able to play this weekend. If Bates is
unable to go, Campbell will get the start. *** Thursday Night Update � WR
Randy Moss (Min) is ten yards away from being the first player in NFL history
to receive 1000 yards in each of their first five seasons. *** Thursday Night Update � WR Ron
Dixon (NYG) rested his knee Wednesday and did not practice. He is expected to
play this weekend. *** Friday Night Update � WR Ron
Dixon (NYG) had to leave practice early due to his injured knee.� He will be a game-time decision. *** Saturday Night Update � Rookie Daryl Jones (NYG) as well as Tony Simmons will get more looks if Ron Dixon cannot play.� Ron Dixon is expected to play at least pasrt of the game on Sunday. WR Herman Moore (NYG) has retired. *** Thursday Night Update � WR
Herman Moore (NYG) has expressed a desire to rejoin the team next season. He
says he retired simply to open up a roster spot for the team. *** Thursday Night Update � WR
Santana Moss (NYJ) did not practice Wednesday. His playing status for this
weekend is not known at this time. *** Friday Night Update � WR
Santana Moss (NYJ) was limited in practice on Friday and will be a game-time
decision. *** Saturday Night Update � The
New York Jets upgraded Santa Moss (NYJ) to probable in their latest injury
report.� He will likely play on Sunday. *** Thursday Night Update � WR Hines Ward (Pit) rested his hamstring and did not practice on Wednesday. He expects to start this weekend. WR Curtis Conway (SD) missed last week with his shoulder injury. His status for this week is not yet known. *** Thursday Night Update � WR
Curtis Conway (SD) sat out practice on Wednesday and is considered day-to-day. *** Friday Night Update � WR
Curtis Conway (SD) remains a game-time decision and is not practicing.� *** Friday Night Update � WR Reche Caldwell (SD) was added to Friday�s injury report as probable with an injured foot. WR Darrell Jackson (Sea) has a bruised kidney from last week�s game. He expects to be able to play this week. *** Thursday Night Update � WR
Darrell Jackson (Sea) still expects to play this Sunday. *** Saturday Night Update � WR
Darrell Jackson (Sea) wore a protective vest in practice because of a bruised
kidney, but will start as usual. *** Saturday Night Update � WR
Terrell Owens (SF) was rested this week in practice, but he is expected to
start as usual. *** Thursday Night Update � WR
Keyshawn Johnson (TB) missed Thursday�s practice due to personal issues. He has
filed for divorce from his wife of almost five years. *** Friday Night Update � WR Keyshawn Johnson (TB) practiced on Friday and will start on Sunday as expected. WR Kevin Dyson (Ten) is out again this week and could easily miss the rest of the season. Tight Ends in the
News *** Thursday Night Update � TE John Jones (Bal) practiced Wednesday and should play this weekend. TE Dustin Lyman (Chi) suffered a knee injury and is out for the year. John Davis is not completely healed from his back injury and may not be able to return this weekend. *** Friday Night Update � TE John
Davis (Chi) missed Friday�s practice and is now doubtful to play on Monday. *** Saturday Night Update � TE John Davis (Chi) is expected to be deactivated this week.� John Gilmore will start in his place. TE Shannon Sharpe (Den) is expected to return to action this week. *** Thursday Night Update � TE
Shannon Sharpe (Den) has pronounced himself ready to play this Sunday. *** Saturday Night Update � TE Shannon Sharpe (Den) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to start on Sunday. TE Kyle Brady (Jac) sprained his ankle last week. It does not appear serious. TE Jim Kleinsasser (Min) has certainly established himself as the starting TE and pushed Byron Chamberlain to the TE2 job. *** Thursday Night Update � TE Dan
Campbell (NYG) rested his ailing groin on Wednesday and did not practice. He is
expected to play on Sunday. TE Mark Bruener (Pit) is out for the year with a knee injury. TE Eric Johnson (SF) played last week and suffered no set-backs with his back injury. *** Thursday Night Update � TE Eric Johnson (SF) is slowing increasing his number of snaps as he returns from his back injury. Place Kickers in
the News PK Richie Cunningham (Jac) was released by the team. Former Jet Danny Boyd was signed to replace him. PK Wade Richey (SD) was released by the team. *** Friday Night Update � PK Jeff Chandler (SF) has an injured hip that is limiting him in practice.� He is expected to start this weekend. PK James Tuthill (Was) was released by Washington but signed by San Diego to replace the departed Richey. Remember that Steve Christie is currently kicking for the team. *** Thursday Night Update � PK Brett Conway (Was) has been released from the team�s Injured Reserve. PK Jose Cortez (Was) was signed by the team to handle the kicking duties. |