Quarterbacks in the News

QB Jim Miller (Chi) is out for the year with a small tear of the MCL. Chris Chandler will start for the team.

QB Jon Kitna (Cin) has been named the starter for the remainder of the year. The fact that the team considered giving Akili Smith another shot speaks volumes.

QB Peyton Manning (Ind) experienced some swelling in his right knee after last week�s game. He practiced Wednesday and expects to be good to go this weekend.

QB Aaron Brooks (NO) was pulled from last week�s game due to muscle fatigue and not further injury to his shoulder. The team expects him to be ready to start this weekend.

QB Koy Detmer (Phi) is improving but his status is still day-to-day. When he is healthy, he�ll return as the starting QB. He practiced on Wednesday, but it looks like he�ll be the #2 QB this weekend.

QB Donovan McNabb (Phi) is now out of the cast but is still on crutches. His time-table for returning has not changed (Week 17 at the very earliest).

QB Tommy Maddox (Pit) remains as this team�s starting QB for this weekend.

QB Marc Bulger (StL) will be the team�s starting QB this weekend.

QB Matt Hasselbeck (Sea) was fitted with a boot for his sprained ankle. He missed Wednesday�s practice and may miss this weekend�s game. If he does sit, Jeff George will get the start.

QB Steve McNair (Ten) is still ailing with a myriad of injuries, but he could see the practice field some this week. He expects to play this weekend.

QB Danny Wuerffel (Was) is out at least this week with a shoulder injury. Patrick Ramsey will assume the starting QB job.

Running Backs in the News

RB Warrick Dunn (Atl) is expected to play this week after missing last week�s game.��������������

RB Anthony Thomas (Chi) is out for the year after being placed on injured reserve.

RB William Green (Cle) is expected to play despite his triceps injury.

RB Cory Schlesinger (Det) re-aggravated his stinger during last Sunday�s game.

RB James Stewart (Det) re-aggravated his stinger during last Sunday�s game. He is questionable to play this weekend. Stewart missed practice Wednesday and isn�t expected to practice much this week. The team has signed Autry Denson.

RB Ahman Green (GB) should be able to play this weekend. If Green can not go, Tony Fisher will again carry the load for the team.

RB Edgerrin James (Ind) slightly injured his ankle during last Sunday�s game.

RB Moe Williams (Min) is feeling better than he did at this time last week, but he still missed practice on Wednesday.

RB James Wofford (Min) should be fine this weekend despite suffering a concussion.

RB Deuce McAllister (NO) came out of last week�s game without suffering a set-back and should be good to go this weekend.

RB LaMont Jordan (NYJ) may have to miss another week with his bad ankle.

RB Dorsey Levens (Phi) will be limited this week in practice but is expected to play this weekend.

RB Brian Westbrook (Phi) will likely miss this weekend�s game with a sprained ankle.

RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) missed Wednesday�s practice with a sore knee but will remain as the team�s starting RB for this weekend�s game.

RB Kevan Barlow (SF) is improving and could play this weekend.

RB Garrison Hearst (SF) hyper-extended his knee in last week�s game but is expected to play this weekend.

RB Marshall Faulk (StL) is still hobbled by the high ankle sprain and will likely play at less than 100% for the remainder of the year.

RB Maurice Morris (Sea) will sit this weekend with a bad hamstring.

RB Stephen Davis (Was) will see decreased action for the remainder of the season as the team will take a closer look at Ladell Betts. They want to see if Betts can be their featured RB next year.

Wide Receivers in the News

WR David Boston (Ari) has resumed light jogging (the surgery took place three weeks ago).

WR Frank Sanders (Ari) could easily miss another week with his foot injury.

WR Ron Dugans (Cin) is expected to play this weekend.

WR Peter Warrick (Cin) spent Sunday night hospitalized with a bruised lung and may have to sit out this weekend�s game.

WR Dennis Northcut (Cle) will likely miss another week with his knee injury.

WR Joey Galloway (Dal) is day-to-day with a sprained thumb. He is expected to play this weekend.

WR Scottie Montgomery (Den) will most likely be able to play this weekend.

WR Donald Driver (GB) suffered a bruised elbow during last Sunday�s game.

WR Javon Walker (GB) injured his ankle during last Sunday�s game but is expected to play this weekend.

WR/KR Jermaine Lewis (Hou) sprained his ankle and will likely sit this weekend.

WR Qadry Ismail (Ind) injured his wrist in last week�s game but should still be able to go this weekend.

WR James McKnight (Mia) suffered an ankle injury during last week�s game. He practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

WR Ron Dixon (NYG) is out this week after being suspended for one game. He has missed treatments for his knee, missed doctor appointments, and been late to team meetings. Not a good sign.

WR Santana Moss (NYJ) is expected to play this weekend despite a sore ankle.

WR Plaxico Burress (Pit) missed Wednesday�s practice due to a personal matter. He is expected to return on Thursday.

WR Hines Ward (Pit) may have to sit this week with a bad hamstring. He missed Wednesday�s practice.

WR Curtis Conway (SD) is still ailing with his shoulder injury and could miss yet another week.

WR Terrell Owens (SF) has a couple of injuries (groin and heel) and will be limited in practice this week. He is expected to play this weekend.

WR Bobby Engram (Sea) will sit this weekend with turf toe.

WR Joe Jurevicius (TB) will likely play this weekend despite a sprained ankle. He did not practice on Wednesday.

WR Keenan McCardell (TB) will likely play this weekend despite and bruised quad.

WR Eddie Berlin (Ten) suffered a concussion in last week�s game.

WR Kevin Dyson (Ten) is definitely out for the year after undergoing surgery for his injured hamstring.

Tight Ends in the News

TE Steve Bush (Ari) had a knot that�s �egg-sized� after suffering a concussion.

TE John Davis (Chi) will miss this weekend�s game with a back injury.

TE Dustin Lyman (Chi) is out for the year after being placed on injured reserve.

TE Kyle Brady (Jac) was able to play last week (and scored) but will likely limit his practice time this week. He is expected to play this weekend.

TE Jim Kleinsasser (Min) suffered a strained hip but should be able to go this weekend.

TE John Allred (Pit) will miss this week with a concussion.

TE Marco Battaglia (Pit) was signed by the team.

Place Kickers in the News

PK Jeff Chandler (SF) has a sore groin but was able to kick without problems last week.